The NVC’s response indicates that your case has finished review and is documentarily qualified (DQ), meaning the National Visa Center considers all...

Under INA § 245(k), the statutory forgiveness for status violations, unlawful presence, or unauthorized employment is strictly capped at an...

Changing employers while your Form I-485 is pending for 180+ days is permitted under AC21 Portability, provided your new role is in the same or...

Yes, your current or prospective employer can file a cap-exempt H-1B petition for you, requesting up to a three-year validity period based on your...

It is generally safe to fly domestically within the United States while a change of status (like H-4 or O-1) is pending, provided he has a valid...

When Does the Unemployment Clock Start? On the EAD Start Date: Your 90-day unemployment clock begins counting cumulatively from the "Valid From"...

At 13 months past your filing date of September 25, 2025, your wife's H-4 EAD (Form I-765) is significantly outside normal processing...

Do not refile: Respond directly to the existing 221(g) case rather than submitting a brand-new application. Refiling wastes your fees and resets...

You can correct the country of passport issuance error and provide missing identity documents on your pending Form I-130.

Doing this is risky and likely a violation of your F-1 status, even if you are not receiving monetary payment.