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My I130 IMMIGRANT PETITION has been approved, but the Visa still looks like 8 years away. Can I get a temporary working permit?
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Answered on August 07, 2009
I assume that you are in a preference category that has a long backlog. You cannot get work authorization unless you have filed the 2nd step...
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My wife's f1 student visa will expire in a month because Im unable to pay for her schooling.
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Answered on August 07, 2009
If your wife entered the country legally and you are a US citizen, she should be able to get her permanent residence even if her status expires...
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Can an H4 visa holder receive allowance from a nursing home where he is having his internship?
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Answered on August 06, 2009
H-4 holders are now allowed to work at all, even in unpaid positions, and they definitely cannot get an allowance. H-4 holders could volunteer at...
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Can L2 visa be cancelled?
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Answered on August 06, 2009
The visa could probably be cancelled by the consulate. However, I have never heard of anyone getting a visa cancelled except in the context of...
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When is unlawful presence time begin, is it after the i-94 expires or after the decision of the service?
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Answered on August 06, 2009
1. yes, the I-129 is the correct form to request a change from H-4 to H-1B. There are various other formsto be filed with the I-129.
2. If the...
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H1B visa holder planning to get marry to a US citizen who lives in a different state
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Answered on August 06, 2009
You can apply for permanent residence as soon as you have the marriage certificate. The work authorization (EAD) will probably take 2-3 months for...
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H1b vis expiring ,neeed to change status to F1
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Answered on August 05, 2009
I have had a few people change from H-1B to F-1. You will need to get the relevant paperwork from the school before you can apply. You need to be...
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Change of status from L2 to H1 when both are stamped
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Answered on August 05, 2009
If you are currently in L-2 status then your employer need to file a change of status petition, requesting H-1B again for you. If you will be...
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Hello im an Asutralian Citizen who has been married to an American Citizen for 4.5 years and we have lived in Australia for that
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Answered on August 05, 2009
You should get a full green card since you have been married for over 2 years. Conditional permanent residence is usually just granted to people...
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H1b visa going to expire by Sep 30 2009
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Answered on August 05, 2009
You need to file something before 9/30 to be able to stay in the US. Your employer might decide to extend the H-1B, or you could request a change...
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