You have to file the change of status to an F-1 BEFORE the expiration (or before you fall out of) J-1 status. The program for your F-1, in this...

How Long til He sees an immigration Judge & what are the chances on him getting a bond?

He will be placed in removal proceedings. After his criminal case and sentence, he probably will be transferred to an immigration detention...

Canadian citizen married to a US citizen

It's better and faster to apply in the US. In Ohio marriage-based cases take an average of 3 months from filing to interview, though it could be...

Can I apply for a green card even though I've been working while in the U.S. on a student visa?

Did you fill out a form I-9 and check the part that asks if you are a US Citizen when you applied for any of those jobs? If so, the green card...

It's really up to you whether you wish to protect your privacy in those matters. But to your question on whether it would "affect your...

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How can the "provisional" waiver affect me? Married to a US Citizen.

The difference with the provisional waiver effective March 4, 2013 is that you can apply for the waiver here in the US instead of in your home...

Make sure when you informed them, you sent the letter through something you can track (priority mail, fedex etc.). Then it's important to keep...

I was in US for 2 yr10mths on L1B. My L1b extn was denied on 5th Nov 2012. Can I apply for fresh H1b in the April'13 H1 quota?

1. Yes you can apply immediately on April 1, 2013. The timeline depends on how quickly the quota gets filled up. Some years they got used up in a...

F1 visa expired on Dec 21st 2012 and green card application sent Jan 04th 2013. Does it affect my green card processing?

You're still eligible to adjust status based on an I-130 immediate relative petition (such as marriage to a US Citizen) even if you fall out of F-1...

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Affidavit of Support I864

Yes, you can use a joint sponsor if you do not meet the income requirements for the I-864.