Leaving US without the physical green card (already mailed to me)?

I agree with the first two attorneys about an infopass. I want to point out that though that sometimes its hard to get these appointments. There...

If your asylum case is denied you can renew it in immigration court . It takes several years to go through this process and during that time you...

When I-130 petition for my father is approved, does it grant permanent residency for him alone or with his minor kids & spouse?

You will need to file separate petitions for each person. For you to be able to file for your father's spouse, the marriage has to have occurred...

You can only do a change of status within the United States if you have been maintaining lawful non-immigrant status. Not sure from the question...

How long does it take for an I290 to be approved in Chicago Area?

I've seen anywhere from 2-3 months to 1-2 years. I wish it were more consistent but it's not.

I want to file waiver after divorce but i changed state? Is that problem?

No problem that you've moved. Main thing is that you have evidence to show a good faith marriage.

I got a REF (I140) asking to get a letter from 1st author, which I cannot do, I have no connection, what should I do?

Was there a supervisor person for the paper.. can the fact you published it be verified by the publisher.. what are they questioning here?

What is the USCIS processing time for RFE response submitted now ? (original petition is premium processing)

It's hard to say when you'll get a response. Immigration is nothing if not slow so give it 1-2 months and then see what happends.

My fiance is now a green card holder and had been in chicago for more than a year, can she had her wedding outside us country?

You can get married in the Philippines and the immigration service will certainly recognize the marriage.

Immigration for 17 year old boy, cousin to USA citizen

I'd need to know why he was refused. There are ways to challenge those decisions.