I am forwarding this question to my colleagues with expertise in adoption of children.

Let me assume that you filed your I-485 based upon your spouse's approved I-140. Then, 1.) Your pending I-485 allows you to stay in the...

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Your employer may seek to file H-1B Extension before your current H-1B (I-797) expires.

You may seek to file Change of Status Application (L-1B to H-4) before getting laid off, which will allow you to stay in the United States during...

At this moment, I do not think you will be granted a U.S. visa because of the 10-year bar, unless you have basis for a waiver.

Please consult with an immigration attorney in person to review all your records and to explore options.

You may, but there is always a risk that applications can be mixed or misplaced by such way.

Your situation is not clear to me, either. Please consult with an immigration attorney in person to review all your records and for further advice.

It is the accepting school's discretion as the school needs to update your I-20 in SEVIS.

You will need to list such criminal history in your future DS-160s.