How will a government shutdown affect immigration, consular processing?

Yes.

Given that an H1B holder can only be "passively involved" in a business (e.g. LLC), are the following activities "passive"?

Nice try! Think more in line with attending a meeting every few months...

When a J1 visa is issued, do they cancel an already existing 10 year multiple visit tourist visa to the US?

Probably if your visa is still valid. They might ask you why you are coming back in so soon, are you really coming back in as a visitor for...

How do I get my original I94 back?Is it a problem if I do not have an I94 with me?

Send in G884 where OPT case is pending. No fee.

Why does VAWA exist? It's unconstitutional and unnecessary.

Multiple questions on the same issue, please contact your congressman or woman instead of posting on Avvo.

If my friend want to divorce but he has green card which he got it 2011

If this was a good faith marriage and they have been married for six years, he doesn't have to worry about losing the greencard. If I was him in...

What kind of immigrant legal status can a Retired US Citizen (non-veteran) living abroad get his foreign wife of 24 years?

LPR via filing an I-130 for her benefit. Of course, that means that she intends to live in the U.S.

Spanish citizen unmarried over 21 in US with H1B visa that will cap Dec 2014. How can I stay in the US? My sister is US citizen.

Easiest way is a good faith marriage to a USC. If thats not possible, then your employer can sponsor you for a green card. If thats not...

Is is possible to be admitted to US in F4 Visa category (dependent of my wife) and initiate the Labor Certificate process?

Come in as an F2 and then set up a consultation with an immigration lawyer. You need a lot more information before you can make a good plan. PERM...

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I applied for Change of status from H4 to F1 and it got approved. I went for stamping in Chennai, India and it got rejected.

Return on H4. Then when you get here, see a lawyer.