Questions answered by Lisa Helen York

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Entering to USA with a J1 visa from a different country than my home country, is there any problem?

Lisa's answer | Answered on April 08, 2015

Entering the US on an ESTA (Visa waiver program) for less than 90 days, traveling to Canada (make sure you have a Canadian visitor visa if you need...

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When can I apply for premium processing for H1B?

Lisa's answer | Answered on April 08, 2015

You can file a premium processing request with USCIS after you have received the receipt notice for the H-1B filing. If you filed the H-4...

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I Send my application to renew my employment authorization card which expires on February 14 2015, i send my application on Nov

Lisa's answer | Answered on April 08, 2015

I would schedule an InfoPass appointment with your local USCIS office. They will be able to contact the Service center processing the EAD...

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Can I get an L1-A visa only providing evidence concerning parent company financials and our business plan, and my credentials?

Lisa's answer | Answered on April 08, 2015

Based on these fact, you won't qualify for an L-1A visa. You need to hire an immigration attorney to advise and represent you for this matter.

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“Four Years and One Day” rule in 8 C.F.R. § 316.5(c)(1)(ii)

Lisa's answer | Answered on April 07, 2015

I would consult with an immigration attorney regarding the specific facts of your case to make sure you are eligible for this "exception." The...

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If I apply for a USA visa, will they really check my military background in my country or they just ask questions about it?

Lisa's answer | Answered on April 07, 2015

Detailed backgrounds checks are part of every visa application. So yes, your military background will be investigated as part of the visa...

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How to request voluntary departure from immigration judge?

Lisa's answer | Answered on April 07, 2015

Before asking for voluntary departure, I would advise consulting with an immigration attorney so that you are aware of the severe penalties for...

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Hi my name is Monica and my question is ? I came to the US with my fiancee and then got married and applied for a green card but

Lisa's answer | Answered on April 06, 2015

I would recommend consulting with an immigration attorney. Based on the information provided, there may be a way for you to obtain your permanent...

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I 94 renewal

Lisa's answer | Answered on April 06, 2015

The bottom of the I-539 approval notice should have your new I-94 card that lists how long your extension has been granted for. The next time you...

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I am working on H1B visa which holds by company A. I got offer from company B and they initiated H1 transfer

Lisa's answer | Answered on April 01, 2015

It will depend whether the H-1B visa for company B was approved and whether you started working for Company B while the application was still...

Lisa Helen York's Answers (312)

Entering to USA with a J1 visa from a different country than my home country, is there any problem?

When can I apply for premium processing for H1B?

I Send my application to renew my employment authorization card which expires on February 14 2015, i send my application on Nov

Can I get an L1-A visa only providing evidence concerning parent company financials and our business plan, and my credentials?

“Four Years and One Day” rule in 8 C.F.R. § 316.5(c)(1)(ii)

If I apply for a USA visa, will they really check my military background in my country or they just ask questions about it?

How to request voluntary departure from immigration judge?

Hi my name is Monica and my question is ? I came to the US with my fiancee and then got married and applied for a green card but

I 94 renewal

I am working on H1B visa which holds by company A. I got offer from company B and they initiated H1 transfer