Questions answered by Lori Altorfer Pinjuh

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Regd. Cap gap work authorization (F1-OPT STEM Extension to Cap-Gap Exempt H1-B Transition)

Lori's answer | Answered on August 29, 2015

Cap gap is not meant for non-cap filings. A student with a valid I20 remains in F1 status while working on an OPt EAD. If the student is...

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On March 9, 2010, my Form I-130, Immigrant Petition for Relative was received. Why is it taking this long at the local office?

Lori's answer | Answered on August 29, 2015

I agree with colleagues, the waiting time for an adult married child of a USC Is long (2004 currently being processed), however your inquiry seems...

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H1b validity ,if i went outside USA and acquired new nationality and came back after 4-5 yrs back to USA on same petition

Lori's answer | Answered on August 29, 2015

If you leave the U.S. and you have not spent 6 years in the U.S. in an H1b classification, you may have a new employer file an H1b petition, not...

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I'm a mechanical engineer and have f1 visa? does my sister can sponsor me for H1 visa?

Lori's answer | Answered on August 29, 2015

The position being offered must qualify for a specialty occupation, which means it must be one that requires, at a minimum, a bachelor's degree in...

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I'm from USA I live in Chicago my fiancé is from Senegal who and where should I file a k fiancé visa how long is process

Lori's answer | Answered on August 29, 2015

Note that you cannot have your fiancé proceed with a fiancé visa if you intend to marry prior to her coming to the U.S. in a fiancé nonimmigrant...

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H1B rejected previous, Want to amend the documents

Lori's answer | Answered on August 29, 2015

You need direct review of the previous documentation, the current and correct documentation and any NOiR issued previously, if one was issued. A...

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I am an international student charged with misdemeanor a crime that is punishable by less than one year with probational period

Lori's answer | Answered on August 29, 2015

You have not stated what type of crime. An immigration attfieney would have to review the statute under which you are being charged, and review all...

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Havent recieved biometics appointment but..

Lori's answer | Answered on August 29, 2015

You may of course hire an attorney to help you timely respond to the RFE and direct you to next steps. Barring that, you may make a call to the...

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Crime of Moral turpitude -- immigration consequences

Lori's answer | Answered on August 29, 2015

You raise questions concerning removable offenses, inadmissibility and maintenance of status. If your criminal defense attorney is not...

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Change in F1 Opt to H4 EAD with concurrent filling of H4 and EAD. Can my husband work on valid f1 opt?

Lori's answer | Answered on August 28, 2015

As stated previously, the change of status request gives opportunity to request a start date. This may alleviate a concern about OPT expiring and...

Lori Altorfer Pinjuh's Answers (7745)

Regd. Cap gap work authorization (F1-OPT STEM Extension to Cap-Gap Exempt H1-B Transition)

On March 9, 2010, my Form I-130, Immigrant Petition for Relative was received. Why is it taking this long at the local office?

H1b validity ,if i went outside USA and acquired new nationality and came back after 4-5 yrs back to USA on same petition

I'm a mechanical engineer and have f1 visa? does my sister can sponsor me for H1 visa?

I'm from USA I live in Chicago my fiancé is from Senegal who and where should I file a k fiancé visa how long is process

H1B rejected previous, Want to amend the documents

I am an international student charged with misdemeanor a crime that is punishable by less than one year with probational period

Havent recieved biometics appointment but..

Crime of Moral turpitude -- immigration consequences

Change in F1 Opt to H4 EAD with concurrent filling of H4 and EAD. Can my husband work on valid f1 opt?