H1B COS approved despite a day's gap? Can I rely on this?

Hi, There is no grace period in L status or "cap gap" which is for F-1 status. I have seen cases like yours being approved by the USCIS so it...

Can I convert my F1 visa to a work permit or can I increase my hours of work on F1 visa?

Please ask the question to your student advisor at your international student office.

What can i do for my husband if i can not find a joint sponsor??

Are you U.S. citizen and trying to file a green card application for your spouse? Would add more detail please such as how your husband entered...

J-1 VISA FINISHED WILL APPLY H1B PLEASE HELP IT IS VERY IMPORTANT

Are you subject to 2 yr. foreign residency requirement? If you are, you are not eligible for H-1B status until you satisfy the residency requirement.

How to identify official start date of 6th year of H1B?

Hi, You have a burden of proof. USCIS will consider departure and entry stamps on your passport, your flight tickets...

Retrieving legal documents

GC: You have to file an application to replace your lost GC. SS: Go SS administration and file an application. Passport: Go to your embassy.

Which option is best in terms of prioroty for green card applied in sixth year of H1B?

Do you mean filing I-485? As long as your I-485 is pending, you can file 3 year H-1B extension with your copy of I-140 approval notice.

Second opinion to evaluate my lawyer's suggestion in regards to applying green card in my sixth year of H1B - Sept 1, 2011

You state your H-1B expires on August 1, 2012. I assume your lawyer can file your PERM application..say November 2011. Your PERM application could...

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Spouse's I-485 submission

His F-2 will be terminated when your F-1 is terminated. Assume you successfully maintain your F-1 status while your I-485 is pending. Once your...

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I am a legal resident, already scheduled for the interview for naturalization. May I travel abroad without an Advance Parole?

Hi, Yes. You need your greencard and valid passport.