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H1B since previously I had TN visa. Is there any impact to apply for H1B while I'm waiting for interview?, why should I do this?
answered on Feb 9, 2020
If you have remained in lawful status then your employer can file the petition for the H-1B which will allow you to continue such lawful status while you pursue the resident status based on your marriage.
If the adjustment of status fails and USCIS does not grant you resident status then... View More 
answered on Feb 9, 2020
Your brother’s conviction does not impact your ability and eligibility to immigrate to the U.S. from England. You can explore your options with an experienced immigration attorney who can provide you with the guidance that you are seeking. Good luck to you.
We've heard conflicting info that there is a lottery that the software has been rolled out, but also that they said they're postponing the lottery due to the software. Should we just focus on doing the regular paperwork or wait for the new lottery?
answered on Feb 9, 2020
The registration period for FY2021 H-1B cap subject petitions will begin on March 1, 2020 and interested employers should electronically register and pay the $10 fee. USCIS intends to notify registrants no later than March 31, 2020 if the case has been Selected, Not Selected, or Denied.... View More
Hello, my husband came here with a F1 visa, we met, had a kid and his visa expired. He got married and now we are applying for his Green Car. In the form I485 asks: have you ever violated the terms or conditions of your nonimmigrant status?. Since his F1 expired and he reminded in the USA, that... View More
answered on Feb 9, 2020
The iteration of facts that you have posted seem to indicate that all conditions and terms of the F-1 status were not fulfilled. Hence, the answer to the question from the FORM I-485 regarding the violation of status is “yes”.
However, if you are a U.S. citizen filing an immediate... View More
I got my conditional green card in 2016. i applied for a waiver to remove contion in 2018 as a result of domestic violence and this was approved. presently it has been 3years of been a green card holder can i apply for citizenship or i have to wait for 5 years because presently i am divorce from my... View More
answered on Nov 12, 2019
In your scenario, the spousal naturalization provisions are applicable if the conditions on the resident status are removed based on an approved battery or extreme cruelty waiver of the joint filing requirement for Petition to Remove Conditions on Residence (FORM I-751). In these types of cases you... View More
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