Can I take a graduate research assistanship position while on H1B visa?

Sorry! No active income generating activity without proper work authorization. You can do a concurrent part-time H-1B. Good luck.

F-1 OPT ends next month. I've been in USA since Sept 2012 (2 years). Can I still apply for L1-A visa?

Yes you can if you are able to meet "one year managerial experience in preceding 3 years", requirement. Timing can be an issue, and some technical...

How can I start the process of getting a green card to move to my wife whom is a U.S. Citizen?

She does not have to travel/visit again. Just simple record of phone calls and email exchange is sufficient to establish ongoing relationship. You...

Filed H1 extn -Premium Processing at California service center on 11 Aug 2014 - no receipt yet.

For premium processing cases, the receipt is issued within a day or two. Either there is a delay from attorney's office or employer might not be...

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I have L1B and H1B approved petitions, after Oct1st what will be my status - L1 OR H1?

From what you state it appears that you have a valid L-1 Petition / with valid I-94. On October 1, change of status would be automatic. So if you...

Multiple H1B petitions

You would have option to continue with 1st employer or join 2nd employer. Totally your call. Approval of 2nd does not automatically invalidate the...

Can I file for H4 visa staying in US or do I need to go back to India and file H4 / H1 visa from the start?

You are out of status and unlawfully present. There are serious implications of unlawful presence and could subject you to a potential 3/10 year...

Can I go to Canada/Jamaica/Mexico to get F1 Visa? I am on H4 as of now.

Often times consulates have restrictions on third country nationals applying for a visa. Students with degree from US are often/always allowed for...

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Out of Status for more than 5 months f-1 visa student . Will I be able to re-enter with a new I-20 ?

There is a law on books that says that any visa stamp on your passport would become invalid when you are out of status. However, on several...

MStatus Maintenance RFE?

Its not just the question of pay-stubs. This could get you in much bigger problem - Immigration Fraud. USCIS has aggressively gone after employers,...