4) what is the procedure to change my status from J-1 (exchange program) to F-1 (student visa)?

The form I-539 filed with form I-20 requesting a change of status from J to F is required. USCIS current J to F Change of status processing times...

Can I apply for my parents greencard with that letter, or I must wait to take the oath and get my naturalization certificate?

You are not a U.S. citizen until you take the naturalization oath. Your naturalization certificate is prove to USCIS that you are a U.S. citizen...

Can I file for FORM I-130 for my brother (35 year old) who is already in the US on F-1 Status & will be on OPT in few months?

Green card sponsorship by a US citizen for a brother has at least a 13 year wait from the date the I-130 is filed. Sponsorship through his...

I have I-140 but GOT LAID OFF TODAY! Can I go to India and come back after 2 years?

If you have remainder time of the initial H1B 6 year limit and an employer files an H1B petition on your behalf prior to Jan 2019 you may not be...

Change of Address. Is it ok to do 2 ways: Form AR-11 & call USCIS 1-800-375-5283? Asylum pending case in LA to transfer to SF

It is ok to do a change of address notification to USCIS in 2 ways.

I was wondering what can be done if we are away when the embassy interview is scheduled?

Following the I-130 approval the National Visa Center would contact you for additional information for embassy processing. The embassy interview...

USCIS uses the Employer Identification Number to determine who is the employer. A company name change alone would not require a new E-3 if the...

What are my choices here? I'm an H1B employee with I-140 in place and I JUST GOT FIRED TODAY.

Whether you will need to go through the lottery again depends upon whether your H time is still within the 6 year limit or the validity dates of...

Can B1 visa holder get stipend for the short term training/ consulting program ?

An employer outside the US may pay wages and expenses related to Business Visitor travel to the US without limit. The purposes must be valid.

Will my H1B case be approved when my employer is a staffing firm?

H1B petitioners are required to establish the employer-employee relationship. 1) yes, 2) the RFE will detail, 3) yes