Bruce I. Yamashita

Bruce I. Yamashita's Answers (17)

Washington, DC

Immigration Lawyer at Washington, DC

Practice Areas: Immigration

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Did I miss only biometrics fee of $85? what’re the correct fees?

Bruce's answer | Answered on April 01, 2019

The correct filing fees are $535 and $1225. I would just refile with the correct fees. Hope this helps.

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Can you continue working under OPT authorization while you await new work authorization requested under a pending AOS?

Bruce's answer | Answered on March 01, 2019

Yes, so long as your OPT has not yet expired. Even if it is expired, you won't be penalized for working since you're marry a USC and adjusting...

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Should I consider applying for a F1 Visa after being refused entry as I was travelling with a USC Partner?

Bruce's answer | Answered on February 20, 2019

Looks like you will be fighting a cloud of suspicion regarding immigrant intent. To overcome this presumption, you would need to show your...

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I have a naturalization interview coming up Am ona green card.Have a NOlle pros on my record, no arrest, filed by ex,dismissed

Bruce's answer | Answered on February 15, 2019

I agree with what others have written. You should be fine. Of course, there is still the issue of Good Moral Character within the past five...

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Can I apply for adjustment of status within USA?

Bruce's answer | Answered on February 12, 2019

I would need more info to fully answer your question. If the petitioner for your green card is an immediate relative, then you can adjust here in...

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I just wanted to know whether my company comes under H1B cap exempt ?

Bruce's answer | Answered on February 12, 2019

The questions is whether your non-profit is affiliated with an institutions of higher education or research. If there is an affiliation, then your...

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I 765 and I 485 approval with same date of priority and receipt date

Bruce's answer | Answered on February 19, 2017

I am assuming your husband is a US citizen. If so, you are an immediate relative, so your priority date is automatically current. In other...

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