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After you have been terminated while on H1B visa and managed to get into a graduate program. Can you begin study while your petition of change of status is still pending? How long does it take for the petition to be approved?
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answered on Jun 13, 2024
If you have been terminated from your job while on an H1B visa and have subsequently been accepted into a graduate program, you may be able to change your status from H1B to F1 (student) visa. However, the process and timeline can vary depending on your specific circumstances.
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The letter states that the product was seized due to 19 USC 1595a(c)(2)A, 21 USC 331. The product is peptides that I’m not aware of being banned. Global entry was automatically revoked upon this package being seized. If I don’t respond to the letter, are my chances to get it restated gone?
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answered on May 24, 2024
Receiving a notice of seizure from US Customs can be concerning. The letter indicates that your product, peptides, was seized under specific US codes, and it's important to respond promptly. Ignoring the letter can negatively impact your chances of resolving the situation, including... View More
I am on h4 and have a closed misdeamenor C.
My husband (H1B) has recently changed his company and the new company is filing his i129 (COS) along with mine(for the extension).
My question is because of my record can he get a RFE?
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answered on Feb 28, 2024
When your husband's employer files an I-129 petition for his change of status (COS) and includes an extension for your H4 status, the focus of the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will primarily be on his eligibility for the H1B visa and your eligibility for the H4 status.... View More
I am on h4 and have a closed misdeamenor C.__My husband (H1B) has recently changed his company and the new company is filing his i129 (COS) along with mine(for the extension).__My question is because of my record can he get a RFE?
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answered on Feb 28, 2024
When an H1B visa holder changes employers, the new employer must file a Form I-129 for a change of employer (COS) along with any dependent H4 visa extensions. The presence of a misdemeanor on a dependent's record, like an H4 visa holder, generally does not directly impact the H1B principal... View More
So my story is I’m in removal procedure due to over staying visa I got married to us citizen and had i-130 interview been 3 years now I-130 still pending . Past 5-6 months my wife started to behave very controlling, abusive verbally , always calling me names and fearing me that I file for you... View More
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answered on Feb 21, 2024
It sounds like you may be eligible to file a VAWA (Violence Against Women Act) self-petition based on the abuse you've been experiencing from your spouse, who is a U.S. citizen. VAWA allows certain spouses, children, and parents of U.S. citizens or permanent residents to file for immigration... View More
I am involved in a federal immigration case where my employer allegedly committed identity theft between November and December 2023. There was also a failure to disclose a personal injury from a slip and fall at work. Additionally, the employer claimed I was being paid during a period when I was... View More
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answered on Apr 12, 2025
In federal cases involving identity theft, the statute of limitations can vary depending on the specific charges. For identity theft, the federal government generally has up to five years from the date of discovery to file charges. If your employer’s actions involve false payment claims or other... View More
I am on an F1 visa and have been engaging in day trading with a cash account since last year. I executed around 300 trades and earned approximately $900. I've recently learned that day trading might be a violation of my visa status. I have not received any notice from the authorities, but I... View More
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answered on Feb 24, 2025
If you are managing your own funds, it is unlikely that this could rise to the level of work. As such, it is likely not a status violation. This would be different if you were managing money for other people and or being paid for your activities.
I am currently on an H1B visa, and my petition was filed with a home address (remote work location) included in the LCA. Due to a lease issue, I am planning to move to a new home address within the same Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) as the current address listed in my LCA.
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answered on Dec 17, 2024
Your understanding of the H1B visa address change process within the same MSA is correct. The key point is that since you're staying in the same Metropolitan Statistical Area, your employer doesn't need to file an H1B amendment.
For compliance purposes, you should inform your... View More
Traveling to Canada with my US citizen husband to visit his family.
answered on Nov 11, 2024
No. A green card holder doesn't need a visa to visit Canada
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answered on Sep 3, 2023
Your naturalization does not automatically affect your child's green card status. As long as the green card is valid and has not expired, your child should be able to use it for travel. However, if your child is eligible for derivative citizenship through you, consider obtaining a Certificate... View More
The guilty party served time and is now a prominent youtuber, worth approximately 5mil.
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answered on Sep 3, 2023
Under California law, a victim of fraud generally has three years from the discovery of the fraud to file a civil lawsuit seeking restitution. The statute of limitations may be tolled under certain circumstances, such as if the fraud was concealed. Given the specific complexities and potential for... View More
The guilty party served time and is now a prominent youtuber, worth approximately 5mil.
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answered on Sep 3, 2023
The statute of limitations may be tolled under certain circumstances, such as if the fraud was concealed. Given the specific complexities and potential for large monetary stakes, you should consult with an experienced attorney to evaluate the merits and potential limitations of your case.
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I have been in the US for the past two years as a J1 research scholar. My research program has ended last month (end date is April 27th on my DS2019,) and I was not able to extend it. I have filed form I-539 to apply for a visa change to B2, as I need to attend some conferences in... View More
answered on May 15, 2023
You need to show that you have enough financial resources to pay for your living expenses while you’re in visitor status. This would include bank statements showing how much savings you have or brokerage statements showing securities like stocks bonds or crypto that can be liquidated to pay for... View More
I am in the process of renewing my EAD/Parole(I-765 &I-131) . My eligibility category is c9(pending I-485 AOS, Indian Citizen)
On the I-765 form in Part 2 line 24 and 25 there is a question about my immigration status
24.Immigration Status at Your Last Arrival (for example, B-2... View More
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answered on Mar 2, 2023
Based on the information you provided, you should write "pending I-485 AOS" for both line 24 and line 25. "DA" typically refers to "deferred inspection," which means that your immigration status was not officially determined when you arrived in the U.S. However, since... View More
I am a Canadian citizen married to an American citizen and I came with a B-2 Visa wanted to change my status to permanent residence under marriage but my lawyer told me not to file the I-130 form as I was already in the states and told me just to file the I-485 which was denied on December 6. What... View More
answered on Jan 9, 2023
In order to obtain a green card or immigrant visa through your U.S. citizen spouse, whether you are in or outside of the United States, you either need an approved I-130 petition or must file the I-130 petition concurrently with the Form I-485. The I-130 petition is to reserve your immigrant visa... View More
answered on Feb 18, 2022
It depends.
If there is a pending criminal case the judge may order a defendant to surrender one's passport. Secondly, a minor under 18 may not request one's passport for any reason from one's custodial parents or legal guardians.
If someone crosses the border and... View More
answered on Jan 22, 2022
You can bring her here on a fiance visa. That visa allows her to come here and you can get married within 90 days. You complete the various paperwork necessary for the application and submit it to USCIS and she gets an interview at the consulate in her country when the application is approved. At... View More
If you were brought to the US by your mother
who is a permanent resident with a green card
and you also got a green card but your mum has
an issue to travel does that affect you too not to
travel
answered on Jan 20, 2022
Your parent's impediments for traveling abroad and back to the U.S. are not going to be obstacles for you unless your parent acquired the immigrant visa by fraud and you derived your status from your parent.
I am a senior on ssi for a disability. Fter spending a large amount of money then paying for citizenship in the US I was treated very bad and blocked then to be told she would talk to me if I sent her money again.
answered on Jan 5, 2022
It is unclear how you are getting SSI Disability, since you seem unqualified, but more information is needed!
There must be reciprocal love and mutual moral support between a couple in order to commit to marriage as a matter of immigration law. If a foreigner marries a U.S. citizen... View More
Her sponsor is her ex's sister. They have been mistreating her and trying to get her to go back to him. There has not been physical violence but she works with her sponsor. She only wants out of her sponsor. She works hard and wants to stay in the united states but doesn't know what she... View More
answered on Dec 31, 2021
Your friend needs to make sure she has her passport with her at all times to avoid any problems with the sponsor. You mention she has a sponsor but is on a visitor's visa and that she was engaged. Usually someone on a visitor's visa does not need a sponsor so it is a bit confusing when... View More
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