Hello does the consular officer ask whether you participated in the dv lottery during the J-1 VISA interview ?

They will not likely ask, and participation in the DV lottery is not a definitive indicator of immigrant intent. Be prepared to show strong ties to...

What is the best visa in our situation to obtain? During the process would she be allowed to leave the country?

Are you a U.S. citizen? If so, you can petition to bring her to the U.S. as a fiancee. You can also marry her abroad and then petition for an...

Will it hurt my wife's status adjustment if she continues to work illegally?

When a spouse adjusts to a legal permanent resident through marriage to a U.S. citizen, unauthorized employment is not an issue. However, claiming...

I worked on campus (where my F-1 was issued) before the OPT starting date. What's likely to happen to me?

1. No, not really. 2. It will likely not be an issue or come up at all. If it does, you'll need a nonimmigrant visa waiver.

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What happens after submitting I 130,, 485, 693 , 131, 765 forms

You will get receipt notices for the forms confirming that they have been received, then you will do biometrics (fingerprinting), then receive your...

What happens after submitting I 131 with request for Expedition and travel ticket and reason

Expedite requests are extremely rare, and it will not be expedited because you have travel booked. You will likely wait around 3 months for a...

1. What happens if I leave before 24 April and don't send/ send Additional info, will my stay until now be considered illegally?

You are in a period of authorized stay while USCIS decides on your application to extend your status. However, you have to leave as soon as it is...

Do I need to enter my ITIN or I mark does not apply on DS-160 for F1 as I still do not have an ITIN. I am on H4 since Dec 2015.

Does not apply. It will not make or break your DS-160 application. Just be honest and move on.

Can I hire students on a student visa for unpaid internship?

No, even unpaid internships are considered unauthorized employment. They may be eligible for special work authorization (OPT/CPT) if their studies...

How much time it takes transfer to h1 to h4.

Currently the processing time for a change of nonimmigrant status to an H dependent is 6 months behind. You can check the processing times online....