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My mother left while the application for extension of stay is pending -will she be allowed to reenter?
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Answered on February 24, 2015
As long as your mother can show that she timely filed the extension application (I.e., filed the extension while she was still in valid status) -...
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How to cancel the H1 to H4 COS process
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Answered on February 24, 2015
When you get the receipt number, write a letter to the USCIS to withdraw the application. In the event the application is still approved, you will...
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After 6 years on H1B, can I apply fresh H1B next year
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Answered on February 24, 2015
You need to be eligible for the H-1b at the time of filing. So in April 2016, when the H-1b petition is filed, you will not yet have fulfilled...
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My wife is on H1b and valid till 2019, i am on H1b with 7 th year extension based on perm pending more than 365 days.
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Answered on February 24, 2015
The new rule does not take effect until May 26, 2015, and in orde to be eligible your I-140 needs to be approved. If that is the case, then your...
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Hi I am currently on H4 doing my masters since spring 2015. I am planning to apply for h4 to f1 in june 2015.
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Answered on February 24, 2015
May 2016 is a long time from now. I wouldn't recommend making decisions based on the future implementation of a rule by the USCIS as it can always...
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How much are the fees for the formsI need to file for an adjustment of status based on a petition by my wife?
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Answered on February 23, 2015
You can find out the filing fees from the USCIS website (www.uscis.gov). The filing fee for the I-130 is $420 and the filing fee for the...
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My fiancee just got his citizenship, should I wait to get married and apply for my green card? Or we can get married right away?
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Answered on February 23, 2015
You should get married when you are ready to get married for the right reasons - not for immigration reasons. From an immigration perspective, if...
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Change of b1 b2 to f1 student visa
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Answered on February 23, 2015
You can apply to change your status from visitor to student while you are here in the U.S., and you can remain in the U.S. while the application is...
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Can I get divorced with my 3 year green card even before getting the 10 year one?
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Answered on February 23, 2015
If you can demonstrate that the marriage was entered into in good faith, and not for immigration purpose, then you may still be able to remove the...
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H1B extension period is reset if the stay outside US is more than a year ?
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Answered on February 23, 2015
While being outside the U.S. for one full year could entitle you to a new 6 year period in H-1b status, it would depend on whether or not your...
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