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My friend came to the US on a students visa which has expired. She had paid taxes for all of the years she had worked.

Jakob's answer | Answered on October 01, 2013

An accounting tax expert would be better suited to answer your question.

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Thank you all for answering my question, thank you kindly

Jakob's answer | Answered on September 24, 2013

I agree with my colleagues. It is best to seek the help of an experienced immigration attorney; many non-profits will be able to help you out with...

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Please advise way forward. H1b is expiring on 30th Sept, new employee trying to file before that, but not confidant.

Jakob's answer | Answered on September 13, 2013

You should consult with an experienced employment-based immigration attorney - hopefully your company is working with one. This will help you make...

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Is there a way to expedite the process to gain permanent resident status?

Jakob's answer | Answered on September 13, 2013

After you have submitted your I-485 application there is no way to expedite the process, although it should not take too long now; current...

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How long it will take for my husband to come here If I petition him and Im just a Green card Holder?

Jakob's answer | Answered on July 22, 2013

Priority dates vary from country to country and change every month. Here's is this month's visa bulletin:...

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Inviting parents for wedding .

Jakob's answer | Answered on July 22, 2013

I agree with my colleagues - a simple visitor visa will suffice for your purposes. Tell your parents to be honest and bring with them an invitation...

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Can a US citizen who forms a LLC in UK, live and work in the UK?

Jakob's answer | Answered on July 22, 2013

Likewise, please keep us posted from what you may find out from an experienced UK immigration attorney.

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I am a 22 yr old US citizen, however my mother entered the country illegally, how could i help her become a legal resident?

Jakob's answer | Answered on July 22, 2013

You will certainly want to contact an experienced immigration and find out the exact circumstances of your mother's detention at the border. There...

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Can I change my name when i become US citizen?

Jakob's answer | Answered on July 17, 2013

Upon becoming a US citizen you will be given to the option to file for a name change. If you think there's a better way to spell your name or make...

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Hey! i have converted my religion from islam to Christianity

Jakob's answer | Answered on July 01, 2013

I agree with my colleagues . It is important to keep a record to document your persecution - which must be presented with an asylum/refugee...

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