I was working with Employer A on L1B for 5.5 years out of which 2.5 years in offshore (India) and 3 years in USA.

Only if you were a manager for at least one year during your employment with Company A in India. Your ability to apply for EB-1 does not depend...

Can I change from F-1 to O-1 while in the U.S. despite not fulfilling 212(e) from my past J-1 visa?

The answer is "no". There is a rule, 8 CFR 248.2(a)(4), that precludes those subject to the 2-year return requirement from changing status. You...

Can i and how do i get an r1 extension? is it possible? or can i apply for greencard?

You can get a total of 5 years in R-1 status, so if you have been out of the U.S. you should be able to extend beyond April 2013 (by the same...

Renewal of H1B that expired 2 years ago?

You may renew your H-1B visa out of quota if you have not yet used up the 6-year limit. This is called the "remainder option". For example, if...

L1b and EB1C

It is possible to present an EB-1C case for a future managerial position, but it is clearly better to start the managerial position before filing. ...

L1A and EB1

There is no minimum period: you can start your EB-1 case before, during, or after the L-1A petition. However, the sponsoring company (the U.S....

My H1B petition is pending and I received an RFE. Am I eligible to file a new H1B with a different employer, cap is full?

I agree that the LCA cannot be corrected, and that you are not counted against the cap. There is probably not much you can do, but it would be a...

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Need information on green card processing under EB1

You can remain until you receive a decision on the I-485, and can work using your EAD (employment authorization document). There is no premium...

H-1B portability - filed I-129 yesterday for an employee, do I need to wait for receipt number before letting them start work?

I agree with Mr. Dobson. The current I-9 Handbook that you quote (the 2011 edition) is changed from the 2009 edition, which mentioned the...

I am called for an AOS interview. I may be out of status. please see the details below

It might be that simple, but few attorneys would venture such an opinion on this site. That is because, despite all disclaimers, you could blame...