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Visa on H1B and Investing in Stocks

Carl's answer | Answered on February 12, 2011

Very similar, but what is your question? Can you gamble in the U.S. if you are on an H-1B visa? Yes. Can you invest in stocks in the U.S. if you...

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Filed I-601 Waiver, then it was approved and what happens now as priority date not current?

Carl's answer | Answered on February 12, 2011

Congratulations! Although you still must satisfy the requirements to get a green card, if the USCIS did not think you had a good case, they would...

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If I filed a motion to reopen in absentia, (denied) can I still file an motion to reopen if criminal matter has been disturbed ?

Carl's answer | Answered on February 12, 2011

Expungements of a criminal convictions have no affect on the validity of the conviction for removal purposes. If this is the reason that you are...

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There is political trouble in my country and threat of civil war, can I apply for asylum even if I did not received threats myse

Carl's answer | Answered on February 12, 2011

You can apply for asylum, but you will have to prove that you have "a well-founded fear of persecution" based on your (1) race, (2) religion, (3)...

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Will a sponsor responsible to a new immigrant's car accident which would result in a legal and/or economic liability?

Carl's answer | Answered on February 12, 2011

No. The sponsor of the affidavit of support is responsible only for means-tested public assistance.

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How can I find the priority date for a specific country for employment based petitions, specifically for EB2 category?

Carl's answer | Answered on February 12, 2011

All countries in the world have current priority dates in the EB-2 except mainland China and India.

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What are my chances on being elegible for U.S citizen ship if..

Carl's answer | Answered on February 12, 2011

This all depends on whether you are a lawful permanent resident of the U.S. If so, apply for naturalization. If not, don't even think about it. ...

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My boyfriend is detained, he illegally entered. Should we get married while he is in jail?

Carl's answer | Answered on February 12, 2011

First, are you a U.S. citizen? If so, is your boyfriend eligible under section 245(i) (See below) to adjust his status in the U.S.? If you, you...

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May a US-licensed attorney in H-1B status who is working for the sponsoring employer still represent a private client legally?

Carl's answer | Answered on February 12, 2011

H-1B status is employer-specific. In order to earn money from a particular employer, they must first petition for you to work for them in H-1B...

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Whats the exceptions for a B2 overstayed LPR's spouse to be forgiven?

Carl's answer | Answered on February 12, 2011

You need to evaluate your chances of delaying government action against you until your husband naturalizes. At that point, you will be able to...

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Visa on H1B and Investing in Stocks

Filed I-601 Waiver, then it was approved and what happens now as priority date not current?

If I filed a motion to reopen in absentia, (denied) can I still file an motion to reopen if criminal matter has been disturbed ?

There is political trouble in my country and threat of civil war, can I apply for asylum even if I did not received threats myse

Will a sponsor responsible to a new immigrant's car accident which would result in a legal and/or economic liability?

How can I find the priority date for a specific country for employment based petitions, specifically for EB2 category?

What are my chances on being elegible for U.S citizen ship if..

My boyfriend is detained, he illegally entered. Should we get married while he is in jail?

May a US-licensed attorney in H-1B status who is working for the sponsoring employer still represent a private client legally?

Whats the exceptions for a B2 overstayed LPR's spouse to be forgiven?