EB-2 Experience with same employer as Freelancer is acceptable ?

The fact that your experience with the sponsoring employer was in a different country may be helpful. It may also help that you were not an actual...

Who can I appeal to if USCIS has delayed the process ? What options do I have etc.

There is a National USCIS telephone number you can call. Read your receipt notice carefully and/or check your case status online for additional...

How long can I remain on H1B without a job? Is there a grace period ? And is it considered 'out of status' even if valid h1b /h4

You are considered "out of status" on the last day of your H-1B employment. In certain situations, the government may grant an unofficial "grace...

What are the pros and cons of each ?

If you can meet the strict requirements of NIW, the entire process should be faster. That is the benefit. Definitely speak with an experienced...

RFE was received on PP & jan 15 documents were sent .On monday 25th status changed to received how long will it take to approve

You should have a response 15 calendar days from the date the RFE response was received by USCIS. Use the www.Timeanddate.com date calculator to...

Does an EAD gives me the right to live in US also?

The EAD grants work authorization. The pending AOS application means that you are in a "period of authorized stay." A period of authorized stay...

Is it legal to start working for your future employer as soon as they file the h1b transfer petition?Even before receipt number?

You may start working as soon as USCIS receives the petition. It is wise to wait until you receive the Receipt Number (just to be sure that...

Spending three weeks in the U.S. on visa waiver last April will not interrupt your "one year of employment abroad" requirement for the new L-1, as...

I live in VA and I need a letter of employment from my current employer. They refused to give me. What can I do?

This depends on a number of factors. The first thing you should do is reach out to your Employer's immigration attorney to determine if there is...

Don't be so quick to judge your previous attorneys. If you had to travel internationally this summer a consular processing petition may have...