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Is it considered risky for a person 'out-of status' to do a background check for possible employment?
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Answered on March 08, 2011
You need to be very careful not to misrepresent your status in the U.S. by claiming to be a U.S. citizen. This can cause a permanent bar to...
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I was born in 1984 In virginia and we went back to my native country in 1989 . Now I am in USA on B1 /B2 visa on Indian
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Answered on March 08, 2011
You can apply for a U.S. passport using your birth certificate, or a certificate of citizenship with Form N-600. You may need additional evidence...
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I am working On L1-B , I also have H1 visa from different employer,which they filled on 2008, can i still switch my job?
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Answered on March 08, 2011
A new employer would need to file an I-129H petition and you would need to request a change of status in the U.S. It isn't possible to simply...
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I'm a resident. It may be any way for me to be enmancipated or something like that?
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Answered on March 08, 2011
This is not an immigration issue. You should speak with the financial aid officials at schools you'd like to attend.
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I have L1blanket it is getting expire in 10 april2011 but i have i94 valid till 2013 and my company is saying u can work till
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Answered on March 08, 2011
The visa is simply an entry document. The I-94 controls your authorized period of legal status in the U.S. If you travel outside the U.S. after...
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F-1 student marrying US citizen and filing for PR the very next day. How/when can I change my name to his?
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Answered on March 08, 2011
You can change your name at any time, though your marriage certificate will be required to change it on official documents. After marriage you can...
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My J1 visa expiration date is 17 Nov 2013, however my DS-2019 form expires on 14 Feb 2011, how long can I legally travel in USA?
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Answered on March 08, 2011
The DS-2019 controls your authorized status in the U.S. The visa is just for entry purposes, it does not determine your period of authorized stay,...
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Some approval notices (I-821) have an I-94 receipt attached to them, while some others do not have an I-94 receipt; why is that?
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Answered on March 08, 2011
The I-94 is usually attached to an approval notice where the category allows for travel and return. Since TPS does not, it isn't surprising that...
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I entered the US on a B2 visa in 1999; married a US citizen,lost my passport and I-94 how do i prove legal entry other than I102
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Answered on March 08, 2011
We are sometimes able to use other evidence of lawful entry, using affidavits and requesting documents under the Freedom of Information Act. ...
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My pregnant wife has no status yet, but we want to invite my mother in law to the country. Is it possible?
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Answered on March 08, 2011
The mother can apply for a visitors visa but she must declare her daughter's presence and status on the DS-160 application form. In my experience,...
