I'm a tourist on B1/B2 visa, how can I get student visa or work permit without leaving the US?

To study in the U.S. you will need to file an I-539 Application to change your status from B-2 to F-1. First, you will need to obtain an I-20 Form...

Is a ban on muslims entering the United States unconstitutional?

Arguments are being made on both sides of this legal issue. A case has not yet been presented to the U.S. Supreme Court or decided by the U.S....

I received a <Request for Initial Evidence> form.

More information is required in order to advise you. Was this Request for Evidence issued in connection with a Form I-864 Affidavit of Support? ...

Part time job

Now that you have recently become a U.S. Permanent Resident, in addition to maintaining your current full-time job with the employer that sponsored...

Does the new DS2019 issued after a J-1 extension, change the subjection to 212(e)?

An extension without a notation stating that you are now subject to the 2-year rule, when you were not subect to it before, should not make you...

Does Divorce or Legal separation while on spousal/derivative E-19 Green Card with American-born child revoke my Green card?

A separation or divorce will not lead to the revocation of your U.S. Permanent Residency. For legal advice on your divorce-related questions...

H1B to H4 Change of Status processing time

It appears that your pending I-539 Application may be 30 days or more outside of the normal USCIS processing time at the California Service Center....

Can i fill in and file my work permit myself or does it have to be through a lawyer office?

You are not legally required to use the services of a lawyer to file an application for employment authorization with the USCIS. However, it is...

J-2 visa holder, taxation in case of freelance with European employer

Even though this will be freelance employment for a company based in Europe, since you will be performing the work while you will be inside of the...

You should not ignore this mistake. You should correct the record at the earliest opportunity, even before your USCIS interview, by notifying the...