When Should I Apply for New GC and Will I be Eligible for that?

You should maintain your permanent resident card so that you have proof of your status. If your card is going to expire, then you should file for...

Will me and my spouse be out of status while my I-140 (extraordinary ability) is pending and I have not filed I-485?

It is not clear whether March 3 was your expiration date of B1 I94 or your departure date, but in any case, filing the I-140 gives no immediate...

MTR I-485 denial

MTR's do take time. However, if you have moved, make sure CIS knows your current address. You may also make an infopass appt with USCIS. There...

GPA is not required for H1B. Hopefully your employer is working with an experienced immigration attorney who can give you the document...

Can I travel in the first week of April when my H1 is filed?

Absolutely talk to the attorney for your employer. Yes, absence from the US will affect your petition. If you can return prior to April 7, then an...

Will I be eligible to apply for citizenship in 3 years or 5 years?

All other eligibilities being met, you could file for citizenship in 3 years.

H1B Amendment and H1B transfer in parallel

These questions should be reviewed with the attorney for company A and B who can have access to your immigration history, filed petitions, and time...

How long is the processing time for COS from J2 to J1 on an average? I'll only have 2 months from applying to job start date...

In addition to processing time frames, and whether you would receive a timely change of status, more information should be considered about your...

How can I bring my wife to visit me in the US, before I ship to Basic Training? Can she possibly get a B-1/B-2 visa? F-1?

Your wife may be able to obtain a visitor visa with sufficient documentation. Work with an immigration attorney to help you and your wife learn...

This is a state-by-state analysis. International students do not always receive the benefit of in-state tuition. Contact the DSO of your intending...