An L-1 beneficiary with a pending I-140 petition may apply for H-1 status. See 8 C.F.R. 214.2(l)(16). H-1B registration (cap and cap-exempt...

F-1 nonimmigrant students must maintain a lawful status. Violating nonimmigrant status prohibits USCIS from approving an adjustment application...

A DHS regulation (8 C.F.R. 213a.2) provides criteria and guidance for financial sponsorship and the types of financial information (other than...

Your current status is F-1 student with OPT approval. You may continue working on OPT during the validity period on your EAD card.

Employers primarily drive employment-based immigration (such as H-1B status) process by filing petitions. New employers may petition for a new...

A B-2 visitor may file an application to transition to another nonimmigrant visa category such as H-4. An academic institution may begin the...

The I-130 petition begins the path for an immigrant visa (permanent residency), not a K-3 visa. You can file the I-130 petition while she is in the...

You must answer "yes" to the question. Arrests (and admissions without a conviction) can trigger an inadmissibility bar, which authorizes a U.S....

I agree with the above answers. You must also consider that USCIS can request biometrics. Failing to attend a biometrics appointment can provide...

Your permanent resident spouse may begin the family-based status adjustment process for you. The timeframes for family-based adjustment differ from...