Visa after shoplifint conviction

a criminal conviction is a failure to maintain status so needs to be disclosed but will not necessarily prevent the extension from being approved.

Can I change jobs during the Cap-Gap period before the H1B Visa starts

yes -- you would need a new I-20 and a new H-1B petition.

Can you apply for Eb5 investment visa, if already in us

The I-526 may be filed in the U.s. but you must show you have maintained status or are eligible for Section 245(i) if trying to adjust status at...

H1 - not received receipt yet- does it mean no h1?

Have the employer check to see if their check was cashed. There are still receipts arriving -- we got several today although they have finished...

FIrst DUI impact on Removal of Conditional Green card

I concur with my colleague. We need to know more about the DUI and what you plead to or are convicted of -- criminal attorney should coordinate...

H4 to F1 COS approved. Travelling out of country and I want to retain H4 status and come back to US in H4.

You may only be on one status at a time so if you come back on H-4 then you won't have the F-1 option without again filing fro a change of status...

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How long would it take me (on average) to get a Green Card via the EB-3 route if I am born in Pakistan?

The visa Bulletin is your best guide. ...

Can i apply for asylum

An earthquake is not the basis for asylum. If the U.S. decides to grant TPS then the earthquake would be the basis for the this. to qualify for...

H4 Extension after 19 days of i94 Expired with the condition of "Nunc pro Tunc"

Have the employer give you a letter taking responsibility for the failure to timely file and then ask for discretion -- the attorney should know this.

Can my previous employer file for L1B

No you can do a change in status here provided you worked for the company abroad for 1 year out of the last 3 prior to legally coming to the U.S. ...