Can I stay in the US after my F-1 visa expires (post graduate)? If yes, for how long? If no, then what will be the consequences?

Hello: While you are in the U.S., your visa does not control your status and expiration of your visa will not affect your stay in the U.S.

I am on a pending asylum case, still waiting for the USCIS asylum interview. i win the dv lottery 2017. can i adjust my status?

Hello: While you cannot adjust status under the DV, if you are not inadmissible on other grounds, you could consular process and will not need...

Hello: The only way to realistically speed it up, is to make sure it is properly done and submitted so that it has a better chance of approval.

Hello: Assuming it is a different degree than what you currently have, you could do that and the an F-1. You might want to ultimately look for...

How long will it take for my wife in Nigeria to be called for interview and to receive immigrant visa?

Hello: Normally, it is a few months for the NVC to process and then transfer to the Consulate (after you have submitted the required documents).

I am an asylee and just received my LPR based on asylum and back dated one year. Can i apply for citizenship based on marriage

Hello: Normally, to get the 3 year residency exception to the normal 5 year requirement, you would have had to receive the Green Card based upon...

How do I bring a domestic employee?

Hello: ;While this can be done, it will be very difficult. You might look into the J-1 program.

Could she apply the form I485 and get the green card

Hello: Your question is unclear. However, she should proceed as to applying for residency based upon the Diversity Lottery. Time is limited....

Hello: It may make it more difficult for you to prove your intention to return to the Philippines after a visit to the U.S.

Hello: No. You should apply for a work visa. However, that will be difficult for a temporary work visa based upon being a Registered Nurse....