Can I still apply for a change of status from J1 to B2?

You should be able to, but be prepared to submit a good explanation of why you wish to change your status to visitor, and be able to back up the...

EB1A and employment

You may self petition but you must be seeking to work in the field of extraordinary ability. And word to the wise, EB11 have only become even more...

I'm closing my company and have an E-3 visa employee on the books. How do I notify the USCIS and the DOL of the layoff?

I'm sorry to hear about the closing of your business. You will need to withdraw the LCA on the icert website (not sure that function is running now...

Filing H4 extension after I94 expires (with having valid H1 VISA & approved H1B transfered.)

Talk to an immigration lawyer about this. Technically, she is out of status. USCIS may, however, UNOFFICIALLY not create a hassle about it if the...

With an H1B visa, after I travel to Canada, can I come back to the US or should I go to the embassy and get another visa?

Don't see why you need to go to the consulate based on the facts you listed. Under the visa revalidation rules, as long as you have an H visa and...

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Does some employment based green card petition allow you keep working even after my current visa expired?

Based on your stating that you have a J-1 waiver pending for approval, I will take that to mean that you are subject to the two year residency...

Can I stay beyond 6 years if my Green Card processing has started?

Your math looks off. If you first held L status in April 2010 and stayed here continuously, then your six year time in H/L expires in April 2016....

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I completed my L1B tenure and came back to my native country. How long before my company can apply for an L1A?

The L-1A multinational manager can hold the status for a maximum of 7 years. The L-1B for 5. So if your company wants to switch you to L-1A and can...

How to file I-485 if I came here as H1B?

It's hard and too risky to guide on how to correctly answer forms through this site. A lawyer worth their salt might even not be comfortable with...

Unfortunately you will need to go over your case with an immigration lawyer to explore alternative options under the immigration law. If you are...