Why my change of status j1 to f1 is denied?
I agree with Ms. Goldstein. The situation raises various issues and concerns. You need to discuss whether further challenge is advisable,...
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I agree with Ms. Goldstein. The situation raises various issues and concerns. You need to discuss whether further challenge is advisable,...
A permanent resident card serves as a valid reentry visa for up to 12 months after a departure. If you think that you might be away longer than 12...
Naming conventions may differ by country, religion, or other factor unique to the particular region or local practice. The general rule on...
"b+ " is not an official term for an immigration examination. Perhaps it is the officer's own idiosyncratic assessment of the interview, or some...
Generally F-1 reinstatement is effective retroactively from the date of the previous violation. If USCIS approves the change of status to H-1B,...
You don't say how you got here, but I infer that you overstayed your last visa entry by 20 years. Leaving the U.S. before obtaining a lawful...
The U.S. generally expects a U.S. citizen to use his or her U.S. passport to travel to the U.S.
The employment abroad should be temporary and of fixed duration. Maintaining residence in the U.S. is largely a question of intent and documenting...
Yes, but be prepared to respond to questions about whether you could be marrying for the unlawful purpose of obtaining green cards for the spouse...
It does not preserve continuous residence, though it is one type of documentation of intent. The purpose of the reentry permit is to serve as a...