Should i pay I-130 fees for each member of my family or just one file and one fees for all which is 420 $?

Generally, lawful permanent residents who seek to petition for a spouse do not need a separate petition for unmarried child under age 21 of the...

Do non-US citizens enjoy the same rights as US citizens in the US such as the 4th and 5th amendements of the constitution?

The Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) imposes obligations and limitations on non-U.S. citizens that would not apply to U.S. citizens. Moreover,...

Generally, (assuming the offered position and candidate qualify for an H-1B) the visa may be cap-exempt if the employer is a non-profit that has a...

Am I still eligible to apply for TPS ?

As of 3-22-16, it appears that the window for TPS initial registration has passed for Syrian nationals.

Will I be required to leave the US if my H1B approval comes after my OPT expiration date?

Generally, an F-1 on OPT who timely has an H-1B petition and Change of Status filed can be protected by "Cap-Gap" relief until October 1 (when the...

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Do I need a J1 waiver for I-485 (already on H1B)?

Generally, the annotation, by itself, is not conclusive. In other words, it may apply even if not noted and it may not apply even if noted. The...

Will students who already have approved STEM extension get affected?

The court's decision on the motion in the federal case will address DHS' request. It is hard to predict what will happen. Hopefully, the federal...

The EB-1A for Extraordinary Ability is available to those who are in the Arts and plan to continue with their field. The EB-1A requires showing...

J-2 EAD is tied to valid J-1 status of the primary beneficiary. Once J-1's status changes, J-2 EAD is no longer valid. From my reading of the...

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Generally, people have one status at a time. If someone switches to a status that is not inherently employment authorized and working under it...