Does an I-140 NIW application negatively affect OPT/ STEM OPT approval?
Does an I-140 NIW application negatively affect OPT/ STEM OPT approval? It definitely could do so. The I-140 NIW shows "immigrant intent" which...
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Does an I-140 NIW application negatively affect OPT/ STEM OPT approval? It definitely could do so. The I-140 NIW shows "immigrant intent" which...
Are there any predictions when the pause on naturalization of 19 (high risk) countries is a lifted? Or at least for who passed the interview before...
Given that the U.S. State Department has indefinitely paused immigrant visa issuance for 75 countries as of January 21, 2026, and there are ongoing...
Can an F-1 visa holder sign a book publishing contract without violating visa terms? No. Unfortunately, this would be considered as...
Under Authorized Stay with a pending I-485. Is it risky to go on a domestic flight? Your risk level is very low.
Please see https://www.uscis.gov/humanitarian/temporary-protected-status/temporary-protected-status-designated-country-venezuela
Does time spent in my home country during school breaks count toward the 212(e) two-year requirement? Yes
Does time spent in my home country during school breaks count toward the 212(e) two-year requirement? Yes
Got my f 1 visa terminated and im planning to file an asylum then get married to a us citizen? What is your question?
There is a yearly fee payment for pending asylum. What will happen if fee is not paid? This depends on a number of factors. There is a risk of...