Is it risky getting an immigration lawyer?

Try speaking to a couple of experience immigration attorney about your case and see who you are comfortable with. It does not hurt to talk.

DO I still need to have an affidavit of support?

At the interview, the Officer will update the information on the forms. It is better if you update the affidavit of support too. Prepare the new...

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The company will take care of most of these issues - timely filing LCA, seeking H-1B extension, etc.

Does it make sense to convert a H1B transfer into premium after responding back to a RFE?

Once you respond to an RFE, you would normally wait for at least 30 days for a response. You can request premium processing at any time while the...

How to apply for removal of conditions if the divorce has not been finalized yet?

I agree with Michael. At this time, you may want to file the I-751 ticking more than one box. USCIS is unlikely to adjudicate your petition until...

Wrong educational information in approved I129, LCA documents - Need help

I would bring this up with the company's attorney. May be the company can file an amendment correcting the errors.

L1b to h1b conversion after i-94 expiry

You cannot apply for change of status while the extension petition is pending.

Working multiple jobs on EAD (Work for original employer and accept a second job)

For AC21, you have to meet certain requirements - 1) I-140 must be approved, 2) over 180 days past i-485 filing and 3) job in same or similar...

Can H1B be extended beyond 6 yrs due to pending divorce case in court ?

If you are required to be in the U.S. for an additional temporary period of a few months, you may want to consider changing your status to B-2. ...

Please advise regarding maintaining my H-1B status during lay off.

The new employer has probably filed now seeking a future start date. Without reviewing the petition, one cannot tell exactly whats going on. ...