How to renew green card after it has become invalid due to prolonged stay outside USA.

A lawful permanent resident (LPR) outside the US more than 1 year without a re-entry permit has abandoned their green card. The original sponsor or...

Can I apply or renew re-entry permit (I have green card) outside USA?

A request for a re-entry permit may be made by filing a form I-131. The form MUST be filed while the applicant is in the US.

H1 to H4 in Mexico

You should check the US Embassy website you are intending to apply for a visa. US Embassies in Mexico do not all always process first time visa...

Can we re-file PERM with same employer with different title after denial?

PERM is for future employment. A re-file with same employer with the same or different job title using the same or different job duties than those...

EAD Card

Normally a tracking number is assigned and listed on the website notice when a EAD card is mailed. That doesn't mean it wasn't mailed.

Can I study full time? I am currently on H1B with I140 approved.

While a person in H1B status may attend school while employed. Generally, the F-1 student visa is appropriate and most often a change of status...

I am green card holder and my spouse is out of status. Can I petition for her?

The spouse of a green card holder must be in status for the spouse to obtain a green card in the US. The spouse of a green card holder must not...

The process of getting a green card under EB3 - skilled worker takes less amount of time than that of an EB3 unskilled worker?

The Dept of State Visa Bulletin will answer your question. Unskilled, may usually take longer, but not always. Currently, the dates are about the...

Can i apply for a citizenship even i got divorced with the person who got me a green card

A lawful permanent resident is able to apply for citizenship if divorced from the sponsoring spouse 57 months from the date of initial LPR status.

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A employee on L1 may find a different employer to file H1B subject to the cap unless the employee has a prior H cap case approval. An I-140 is...