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I am in the usa right now in f1 visa and about to finish associate in nursing. I will also be giving my nclex examination. If my employer agrees to sponsor my eb3 visa while i am in my OPT, would there be any complications? Because i wouldn't have a bachelors degree? Is it pretty important for... View More 
answered on Jun 4, 2024
A nurse with an ASN and NCLEX or CGFNS certificate will qualify for sched A EB3. A bachelors is not required.
The Philippines does not recognize proxy marriage. We’re applying for a visa and I’m curious how this situation affects my marital status in the US. And if I should put that I’m single or married. Should we apply for a marriage visa or fiance visa?
answered on May 30, 2024
If you reside in a US state where a proxy marriage is recognized then you can put "married." Consult in private with an immigration attorney.
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How long will this transition take?
When do i have to start in order to make this transition smooth?
I'm trying to undrestand time and procedure about this transition. Thank you very much for answering
answered on May 27, 2024
Changing status from J1 (not subject to 2YHRR) to F1 requires the filing of an I-539. Premium processing (decision in 15 days) is available for an additional fee. Work with an immigration attorney for a smooth transition.
I’m a US citizen and I’m planning on marrying my Fiancée. We also plan on getting pregnant as soon as we marry. How does that pregnancy affect the CR-1 visa process? Does it speed it up or slow it down? What would I need to prepare for in terms of documents for both my child and wife?
answered on May 12, 2024
Getting the foreigner wife pregnant could bolster the fact that the marriage was enteted in good faith. The foreigner wife can adjust status in the US. Work with an immigration attorney.
A friend of mine has been working on helping her girlfriend immigrate to the US for a while and currently her girlfriends mother in law has a pending I-130 they've been waiting on. The inquiry date for the case keeps getting pushed back 6 months to a year each time it approaches, so they... View More
answered on May 12, 2024
Filing for a K1 fiancé visa petition will not interfere with an existing approved I-130 filed by the beneficiary's mother.
answered on May 9, 2024
If you have proof that the extension application was filed before your authorized stay expired, you will be considered to be in a period of authorized stay by the Attorney general and will not accrue unlawful presence
My mom, a US citizen filed a petition i-130 for me that was approved and sent to NVC for further processing; a fall under the unmarried child over 22 category. Do I have to wait for NVC processing or I can just go ahead and file i-485 as soon as I get the NOA2? I live in the united states.
answered on May 1, 2024
If the priority date of the I-130 is current and you are in the US in valid legal status, you may apply for adjustment of status
As an F-1 student, I have previously submitted form I-765 (employment authorization). Now while applying for adjustment of status after marrying a US citizen, should I say that this is my initial permission to accept employment? Or is it a renewal of my permission to accept employment?
answered on Apr 20, 2024
Initial permission as it will be based on C9 category
answered on Apr 7, 2024
An H1B Visa holder can work full-time for one employer for 40 hours and part-time for another provided he/she has approved H1B petitions under both companies.
I have two over 21 year old kids that are US citizens and I never got a visa when I entered. I have no bad track record. I have a 9 year old and I haven’t seen my Mexico family in 20 years.
answered on Mar 27, 2024
A foreign national who entered the US illegally may be petitioned by a US citizen child for lawful permanent residence but the foreign national will need to apply for a provisional unlawful presence waiver in order to apply for an immigrant visa. Work with an immigration attorney.
If I file an I-130 as a U.S. citizen to bring my adult daughter to the U.S., do I have to file separate I-130s (and pay a separate filing fee) for her minor children?
answered on Mar 23, 2024
A US citizen filing an I-130 for an adult daughter does not need to file separate I-130s for the daughter's children as the latter will be considered derivative beneficiaries.
I am currently on STEM-OPT Visa and my company is working on helping be obtain an EB-3 Visa. There seems to be a couple steps;
1. Submitting and obtaining PERM Certificate.
2. Filing the form I-140 petition
3. Wait for Your Priority Date
4. Adjusting status.... View More
answered on Feb 15, 2024
A work permit (EAD) application can be submitted together with the adjustment of status application
Hi, thanks for helping with my doubts in the first place. I am a F1 student at OPT working for a company as a Software Engineer. I am not sure if my employer will file for my H1B petition this year as I am a new recruit. I would have only two H1B attempts left if he doesn't sponsor me this... View More
answered on Feb 13, 2024
Yes, some other employer can sponsor for your H1B while you work for your current employer but you need to work for the sponsoring employer once your H1B starts.
I have a F1 visa and currently still remain my status in the US. I am marrying to a green card holder and we are planning to apply for Form I-130. Is it eligible for me to apply for Form I-131 and I-765 as well when I apply I-130?
answered on Feb 9, 2024
I-131 and I-765 can be applied for if you are eligible for adjustment of status. Work with an attorney
His priority date is August 2016. However, he is now divorce. Can he still use this 'old' priority date or do we need to file a new I-130 as is 45 years old and single.
answered on Feb 6, 2024
No need to file a new I-130. Priority date will be retained and preference category will be converted to F1
Emergency concerning her daughter. She spent five years in the USA without a green card. What can I do to start her paperwork to legalize her
answered on Feb 6, 2024
If you are a US citizen, marry her and file an immigrant petition for her. If she was unlawfully present in the US for years, she is subject to a 10 year bar from returning so she will need an unlawful presence waiver. Work with an immigration attorney.
My employer has applied for PERM. But given the long time, it is taking, it will be a year at least till I get to the I-485 stage.
answered on Feb 6, 2024
Yes, as long as she is in valid legal status, she can apply as a derivative in your I-485 AOS
As an F1-OPT visa holder, my current employer is sponsoring me through the PERM process under the EB3 category.
I have concurrently applied for the I-140 and I-485, and they are currently pending after just about three months.
I recently received a new EAD card under the C09P... View More
answered on Feb 5, 2024
I recently received a new EAD card under the C09P category.
Can I apply to work with Uber eat, doordash as part-time job? Yes
Priority date for I-130 is May 2023. Mainly we want to be able to travel internationally.
answered on Feb 3, 2024
Once Petitioner becomes a US citizen, beneficiary spouse can file for adjustment of status with I-765 and I-131 based on pending I-130. Work with an immigration attorney
Does it depend on how many hours. How about 2-4 hours a week.
Does it depend on if we do it for free or charge a fee.
answered on Feb 1, 2024
H1B is employer specific. Working for another company without an H1B is not permitted
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