L1A - GC on my own

You can not apply on your own through the EB-1C category, as you must be sponsored by a U.S. company. Although it might be doable via a company, in...

Am I allowed to obtain a F1 visa from H1 visa?

Yes, you are allowed to change status back to F-1. Please discuss with an immigration attorney to address all the timing issues.

When USCIS issues an RFE, the clock stops on Premium Processing.

I got my green card with married last name, but my russian passport and marriage certificate are still on my maiden name

Please contact your embassy to change your passport before your next trip.

Me and my wife are on H1B. Company filed for my GC, so after my 6 years, I can renew my H1B. How will my wife renew hers?

Depending on where you are in the GC process, what's your immigrant visa category and nationality - she might have to file her own or rely on your...

H1b visa question

I agree with my colleagues. You will have to disclose it on the DS-160. Hiding this info might result in a fraud/misrepresentation charge and...

I'm currently in H1B and working for company A. I have now accepted a job offer from a company B.

In general terms, it might take about 3-10 days for a receipt with PP and 2-3 weeks without it. Don't quit or even give a notice until the company...

I AM A US PERMANENT RESIDENT AND MY HUSBAND JUST GOT A JOB OFFER IN JAPAN WHICH IS A 5YR CONTRACT. WILL I BE OK TO GO

I agree with my colleague. But if you do not file for naturalization, you must file for a re-entry permit (I-131) before you go.

Do you have to work outside the US for one year before you move with the same company to the US on an L1A or can it be < 1year

One year. In addition, any brief trips to the U.S. during that year (i.e. business meetings) do not count toward the qualifying period and should...

I am currently on H4 visa and completing Masters program in May 2013. I am planning to apply for H1 in Masters quota

You won't be able to file on April 1, but if the cap is still available you should be able to file in May once the MA degree is conferred. You are...