If some one remains out side of the united states for 10 months for the first year while he spends the remaining 4 years inside

No. You need to accumulate physical presence of at least one half of the entire 5-year continuous period as a lawful permanent resident. In this...

For Family GC, do we have to file both forms - I-130 and I-485 for sibling who is already in US on H1b?

Immigration petition first. After approval, wait for your priority date to be reached. Depending on where you will be when the priority date is...

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Student Visa denied without given a written refusal letter. How to appeal?

I agree with my colleague that there is no appeal available here. He is not precluded from reapplying for a student visa. Before doing this, he...

I am getting married to a US citizen this July but my H1B visa will expire this September.

If you can get married earlier, assuming this is not an elaborate marriage, you can also file earlier and concurrently, the immigrant petition and...

Can my mom fill out form I-864A?

A joint sponsor files Form I-864, not I-864A.

I am a US citizen , my fiancé is from Wales. What can happen if we just get married? We don't want to be separated anymore.

You may concurrently file your immigrant petition and her applications for the green card, employment authorization and, if she is eligible,...

Can i file for green card through a lawyer

I suggest you set up a private consultation with a lawyer to evaluate your eligibility to self-petition, on the ground of mental cruelty, under the...

My fiance entered the US illegally as a child and has no passport, visa etc...

I agree with my colleague - heck with the borough about the requirements to get married. If you are thinking of filing a petition after you get...

GREEN CARD

You have to discuss your options in private with an immigration lawyer. There are many facts to consider when applying for the green card. It may...

Do I maintain my h1b status if I file a leave of absence with my h1b employer?

For a successful F-2B, you must keep your immigration status current.