I was approved H1B in 2012 for 1yr, which I didn't exercise. If my future emplyer applies for H1 now will I fall in 85K quota?

If H-1 was for Change of Status, you were infact on H-1B on October 1, 2012 - so no inactivation issue. The regulation about non-activation is...

It is definitely possible. You can file NIW (provided you meet requirements) despite your failed investment in EB-5.

H1b transfer gap

You are out of status when you are laid off and/or stop getting paid. So H-1B might get approved without an I-94 i.e. extension of stay denied....

Stamping expired on 10/1/2014.. Planning to go to either Hawaii , Alaska or Puerto Rico in Jan 2015. Can I still go?

If you do not have a US degree, you have to first check with the respective consulates if they are accepting third country nationals. For what...

H4-RFE help required

Muhammad, a candidate is required to maintain status until the new petition is filed. So a missing pay-stub is an issue. H-1s are out of status...

You can file with your bank statement, and highlight the entries. Any secondary evidence would work. Good luck.

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Bad credit/bankruptcy is not an issue. If he never violated terms of his visa / i.e. was never out of status, he can try for visitors visa. No harm...

I'm with the H1 visa, can I form LLC and be a member of LLC for real estate holding?

You can own any business / stock / interest in the company. The prohibition is only on working for the company. Investment is not work - but any...

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My OPT extension after 1 year got denied. What needs to be my first step in keeping my legal status alive?

You should file MTR (Depending upon facts ofcourse). Read this: http://www.avvo.com/attorneys/95113-ca-jagbir-terkiana-3816799/reviews.html And to...

Is it ok to apply for non immigrant visa when immigrant is pending

No harm in applying. Just disclose everything correctly. Normally for B visa you are required to prove temporary intent - and I-130/immigrant...