No, they are not mutually exclusive, and the pending self-petitioned I-140 does not disqualify you from a COS to J-1. You do need, however, to...

Worry not: using your current legal name consistently since age 3 and correcting the omission now on the I-485 is not a material misrepresentation...

Well the short answer is that New York's Youthful Offender (YO) statute is unique because it replaces the criminal conviction with a special...

Yes. From an immigration perspective, the best outcome is avoiding a "conviction" as defined by the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA). Whether...

A single H‑1B petition can be supported by an LCA covering more than one worksite, but whether you need a new LCA and possibly an amended H‑1B...

CIMT classification turns on the elements of the offense of final conviction, not the initial charge. If your friend was ultimately convicted of...

The 240‑day automatic extension of the H‑4 status expired around late March 2026, 240 days after the 7/28/2025 I‑94 expiration, consequently as of...

Well, you are in luck, prior to moving to the USA I used to live (and study & work) in Switzerland myself and often return there. All I can tell...

Yes, an N-336 hearing officer (who normally has the rank of Supervisor) can technically deny your appeal on English-proficiency grounds even if...

No. Departing the U.S. for Mexico on 11 September, within your 90-day authorized period, satisfies the terms of your VWP admission. The 90-day...