Hi, I have a question about changing name after marriage.

You can surely put your married name on green card related documents and list your maiden name as other names used. If you have legal status in...

I agree with the above attorneys. The type of welfare assistence is not considered as "cash" assistance. However, its impact on I-864 sponsor is...

What papers are checked at the immigration ofc at the airport while travelling to US on H1B?

At US, a CBP inspector can ask you any questions on your H-1B. You should also bring your original I-94 card attached with your original I-129...

Are the contractual employees working in foreign corporation eligible for L1A visa? If they hv worked as Manager & for over 1 yr

The regulations use the wording " has been employed" for the one continuous year. Whether you can meet regulatory requirement, in my opinion,...

Can I study in Canada and keep my US immigrant visa status?

Possible if you apply for reentry permit if your stay in Canada is temporary. a Reentry Permit can be granted up to two years each time to a greeen...

Do I need to register my married last name in the local court to have it officially changed or marriage certificate is enough?

Basically, you need to submit a copy of your marriage certificate , which has been registered with the local court who issued your marriage...

If you provided your email address on I-824, NVC will send you a notification by email. If you do not receive any response from NVC in 30 days, you...

What should I mark as the reason for application for a new permanent resident card if it will expired and I will change my name?

You can choose to extend it because it expires soon and specify on page 1 that your name has been changed since last issuance of your permanent...

H4 Application for my wife in the month of July, when I have received the H1b petition approved in the month of June

If she is outside US, she will apply for H-4 visa at the consulate when you are in H-1B status. This means she will be here after October. She can...

Does H1B approval remains valid (for transfer) even after revocation prior to Oct. 1st effective date?

if your first H-1B was approved and then revoked before you started working for your H-1B employer, you are not eligible for H-1B transfer because...