My OPT ends Feb 2014. If I apply H1B visa April 2014, can I extend OPT or leave US or stay here but can't work until Oct 2014?

If you are graduating with a STEM degree, and have a job offer or are currently working for a company that is enrolled in E-Verify, then you might...

When I can apply for citizenship if i got green card in Feb 2010 through asylee status?

Yes, the citizenship rules for asylees are a bit different. Once the asylum status is granted, the date of admission considered to be one year...

Citizenship

The decision on whether to apply for citizenship if you are a U.S. permanent resident is a complex one and should not be taken lightly. It will...

How long does it take for a response from my I-130 pettition ?

I-130 processing times vary, depending on the type of I-130 and which office is reviewing the application. You can fine USCIS processing time...

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How can I get back to the USA to pursue my legal profession?

You might be eligible for H-1B status, but there will be timing issues because of the limit in the number of H-1Bs that can be issued each year. ...

I have currently a J1 visa, but i would like to start my own start up. Is it possible, by acting solely as incorporator?

Does your J-1 have a two year home-stay? Are you attempting to use your start-up as a vehicle for status? There is no prohibition on a J-1...

L1 blanket extension query

The denial rate for L-1B extensions is not 99%, but it is high. These petitions are given very strict scrutiny, and the USCIS requires extensive...

The new I-94 should be based on the new approval notice (Jan 2015) and not the H-1B visa stamp, but this is a common mistake made by the CBP...

I am an F1 undergrad student. My GPA at the end of this semester is only 1.75. Does this mean my visa will be revoked?

You should definitely discuss the consequences of falling under a particular grade level with the DSO at your school. Depending on your prior...

LCA and H1B Amendment

The USCIS has recently confirmed that a change in location alone, within the same metropolitan statistical area, does not necessitate the filing of...