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Need help with i-130 for broher.

Elaine's answer | Answered on February 16, 2009

I will answer your questions briefly below. However, you have enough questions that I think it would be worth your while to hire an immigration...

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H1 to F1 status transfer

Elaine's answer | Answered on February 16, 2009

You can change status to F-1 again if you have a valid I-20 from a school. You would need to file a change of status application with USCIS, or...

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Have approved H1-b(change of status from L2). How can I retain my L2 status?

Elaine's answer | Answered on February 10, 2009

If you never worked for the H-1B employer, you should really have changed your status back to L-2 either by leaving the US and returning on the L-2...

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Does L2 expire immediately have L1 visa holder goes back

Elaine's answer | Answered on February 10, 2009

You should not remain in the US after your L-1 spouse leaves. Your status is dependent on your spouse maintaining L-1 status and once s/he returns...

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I have not received my permanent green card, can I travel outside the U.S?

Elaine's answer | Answered on February 09, 2009

You should not travel outside the US with the expired card. You should visit your local CIS District Office to get an I-551 stamp on your...

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I have an approved F1 visa w/ priority date july 2 1993. I was umarried at that time. processed now. Will marriage effect visa

Elaine's answer | Answered on February 09, 2009

Do you mean that somebody filed a family-based permanent residence petition for you in the 1st preference category? An F-1 is for temporary...

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My situation is like this i over stayed in the u.s for 11 months.. i have a new

Elaine's answer | Answered on February 08, 2009

You need to address your questions to a site that deals with New Zealand law. Avvo seems to just work with US lawyers. Your question concerns New...

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Married US citizen, now in US on student visa. Process for resident status?

Elaine's answer | Answered on February 08, 2009

You and your husband can file an I-130 and 485 together. You cannot apply just for the 485 (Adjustment of Status), he must file the I-130 also. ...

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Immigtation Procedure to Immigrate USA

Elaine's answer | Answered on February 08, 2009

If you do not have a family member who could petition for ("sponsor") you, you will need an employer. Your best option, if you can show that you...

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I am a Russian Immigrant , came to the US on a student visa,expired Sept, 2008,what options are there to stay besides marriage

Elaine's answer | Answered on February 02, 2009

There is not really enough information in your question to provide a complete answer. You may be able to change your status to something else if...

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Need help with i-130 for broher.

H1 to F1 status transfer

Have approved H1-b(change of status from L2). How can I retain my L2 status?

Does L2 expire immediately have L1 visa holder goes back

I have not received my permanent green card, can I travel outside the U.S?

I have an approved F1 visa w/ priority date july 2 1993. I was umarried at that time. processed now. Will marriage effect visa

My situation is like this i over stayed in the u.s for 11 months.. i have a new

Married US citizen, now in US on student visa. Process for resident status?

Immigtation Procedure to Immigrate USA

I am a Russian Immigrant , came to the US on a student visa,expired Sept, 2008,what options are there to stay besides marriage