This is a complex situation with many moving parts and issues that need to be considered in tandem. It is best if you work closely with your F-1...

Working on an EAD, even though the employment is authorized, can be a violation of a nonimmigrant status. You should discuss your plans with your...

You can only self petition in EB1A or EB2 NIW.

It should not affect your interview. You should let the office know in advance as well as any accommodations you need.

The guidance on what qualifies as “independent research” for immigration purposes is minimal. In the university context, independent research or...

Making a false claim to U.S. citizenship is a permanent and unwaivable ground of inadmissibility. If the SOS and USCIS thought you were a U.S....

About 3 months. You can find the posted processing times at https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/immigrate/nvc-timeframes.html.

It is usually advisable to maintain nonimmigrant status as long as possible so that you have a status to fall back on if something goes wrong with...

You should discuss this with your PERM attorney, who will know what to do.

The visa bulletin is determined by country of birth, not country of citizenship, with some exceptions like for cross-chargeability (where natives...