ECFMG J1 for 1 yr, do I have to do foreign residency, can I get a H1 job, green card? what are my options

I did not proofread my answer. You cannot become a permanent resident without either obtaining a J waiver or returning to India for two years.

ECFMG J1 for 1 yr, do I have to do foreign residency, can I get a H1 job, green card? what are my options

Under section 212(e) of the Immigration and Nationality Act, any person who obtains graduate medical education ("medical residency") in the U.S. is...

Director of an indian company in USA on F1 status?

Yes, as long as you are not employed in the U.S. For additional information, please see

How earliest one can leave a job after I-130 and I-485 filing

Your wife can leave her H-1B job as soon as you submit the I-130 and I-485 packet on her behalf. Although she may not need to work, she should...

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How to Keep My U.S. Green Card While Living Abroad

A Re-Entry Permit only preserves your residence (but not your physical presence) in the U.S. for purposes of maintaining your green card status. ...

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Asylum want to take Master Degree (MBA) after finish from current Undergraduate Degree.

The criteria for studying for an M.B.A. are no different than for studying as an undergraduate. As far as you asylum application, if it is...

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You must be in legal status in order to attend a community college. A pending I-130 does not confer legal status. By the way, the DREAM Act...

There is no conflict between applying for asylum and applying for permanent residence as an investor (EB-5). As far as whether you may adjust your...

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F1 OPT status, getting married to a U.S. citizen. How long does the process usually take in NY? and other questions.

Waiting times vary from one USCIS office to another. They average betwee 4 and 6 months. To see the waiting time for an Application for...

I have less than 2 years with my temp green card my husband want a divorce what can i do to keep my green card

Your spouse is married to you and another woman at the same time? Yikes! You should divorce him as soon as possible, and then apply for a "good...