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I will be working in the US for 19 months on a H1-B visa. Can my girlfriend stay in the US for such a long time on a B2 visa ?
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Answered on November 18, 2012
The maximum authorized stay for a B-2 is 6 months. If she has a valid basis for extension, she can be granted another 6 months. If she has the...
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Would I qualify a green card if...?
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Answered on November 18, 2012
Best to sit down with a lawyer and business advisers. The EB-5 process i complicated. If successful, you need to create 10 jobs within the 2-year...
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How long will take to approve I 130 due to asylum pending status married to US citizen
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Answered on November 18, 2012
You must have overwhelming evidence of the good faith nature of your marriage. Also, you must have evidence to confirm that the asylum application...
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Allowing H-4 Dependent Spouses to Apply for Employment Authorization - Is this option available for me?
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Answered on November 18, 2012
Just curious - were you not able to avail of I-140 portability? True, EAD is not available to H-4s. It is available to the spouses of E-2 and L-1...
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Im a US Citizen, my husband is in the US as an illigal immigrant. We had the I130 approved. does he get a SSN to legaly work?
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Answered on November 18, 2012
When you refer to your husband as an "illegal immigrant", I assume that he entered the U.S. by crossing the border. In this case, he would need...
Can I start a business in the States if I have overstayed my visa?
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Answered on November 18, 2012
If you are a citizen of a treaty country, you can apply for an E-2 visa. However, you must exit if you have overstayed your visa. Be aware that...
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F-1 to E-2. When should I apply, and how long does it take?
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Answered on November 18, 2012
Based on experience, you can change from F-1 to E-2 within the U.S. as long as you meet the E-2 requirements (including being a citizen of an E-2...
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I got accepted for the deffereded action, and I have gotten my work permit. Can I get permanent residency?
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Answered on November 18, 2012
Deferred action is not a path to permanent residency. However, consult with a lawyer to evaluate any options that may be available. You are not...
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After getting visa of US,can i depart from India?
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Answered on November 18, 2012
I don't see any problem.
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Why sometimes US embassy apply "2 year rule" on J1 visa and sometimes don`t?
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Answered on November 18, 2012
Applicability of the 2-year rule depends on whether the position is on the skills list, the type of training that the foreign national engages in...
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