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Q: Does H1B visa fee apply to foreign doctors in residency? What alternatives if J1 is not possible?
I am a foreign doctor looking to pursue residency training in New York via consular processing. Does the $100,000 H1B visa fee apply to foreign doctors like me, or are hospitals exempt from this fee? I'm unable to obtain a J1 visa due to not receiving a Statement of Need (SON) from my home... View More 
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answered on Jun 4, 2026
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This is a very specialized area, but generally speaking, most teaching hospitals and residency programs are not paying a $100,000 H-1B filing fee for foreign physicians. You may be referring to certain workforce-related fees or proposed legislation that have received attention recently, but many... View More
Q: Busco ayuda legal para enfrentar abuso de un veterano retirado que no facilita mi residencia.
Estoy casada con un veterano retirado que fue quien planeó tramitar mi residencia. Descubrí que quería omitir ingresos, matrimonios previos e hijos en su solicitud. He tenido problemas con él debido a su comportamiento explosivo, derivado de su estrés postraumático, y he tenido que llamar a... View More
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answered on Jun 4, 2026
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Based on what you have described, I am very concerned about both your safety and your immigration situation.
If your husband is a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident and has been abusive toward you, there may be immigration options available that do not require his cooperation. In... View More
Q: Concern about RFE for OPT application due to major change during CPT in Texas.
I recently changed majors during my Curricular Practical Training (CPT) at [University Name], but both majors were under the same CIP 14 series and the internship was relevant to both. I have two CPT I-20s with identical CPT details except for the major and the issue date. During my last semester,... View More
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answered on Jun 4, 2026
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I can understand why you're concerned, especially when employment timing is involved and any delay in receiving your EAD could affect your job plans.
Based on what you've described, the fact that both majors fall within the same CIP 14 series and that the internship remained... View More
Q: Can I travel within the US with a pending I-485 without ICE detention risk?
My daughter petitioned for my adjustment of status to a lawful permanent resident, which was approved in November 2025. While I have completed the medical process, my Form I-485 is still pending. I'm residing in El Paso, Texas, and plan to travel to North Carolina this June. I'm concerned... View More
Karol Dezwager Brown
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answered on Jun 4, 2026
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In many cases, people with a properly filed and pending I-485 Adjustment of Status application can travel domestically within the United States. However, whether I would feel comfortable traveling depends on the person's overall immigration history, current status, and what documentation they... View More
Q: How long does the U visa process take after applying?
I'm in Texas and have applied for a U visa. How long does it typically take for the entire process once an application is submitted?
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answered on Jun 4, 2026
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answered on Jun 4, 2026
Hello,
I wish I had a quick answer, but U visa cases are taking a very long time right now.
When a U visa application is filed, the first thing USCIS does is issue a receipt notice. After that, many applicants wait one to three years before USCIS reviews the case for what is called... View More
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