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I am currently in the U.S. with legal status. I filed an I-140 petition in the EB2 category in the U.S., and it was approved. However, the I-797 letter mentioned my petition has been forwarded to the National Visa Center (NVC) for consular processing. My Priority Date is not yet current, and I have... View More 
answered on Jun 17, 2025
If your I-140 was approved and sent to the National Visa Center (NVC) for consular processing but you want to adjust status in the U.S., you generally don’t need special permission. When your priority date becomes current, you can file Form I-485 directly with USCIS — include a copy of your... View More
I was in the U.S. on an H-1B visa from 2021 until May 2024 out of the 6-year cap, though my visa was valid until September 2024. I left the U.S. in May 2024 and have been in India since then. My previous employer is offering me a job again. Can my H-1B be reactivated given that I have only used 3... View More
answered on Jun 7, 2025
Yes, your H-1B can be reactivated since you were previously counted under the cap and only used 3 of the 6 years. Your employer can file a cap-exempt petition for the unused time. The prior F-2 denial under INA 214(b) should not negatively affect an H-1B petition or visa stamping, as H-1Bs allow... View More
I work at a franchise gym in Maryland, and our location was recently bought by a new company. During the transition, we are required to fill out a new I-9 form. The new company is insisting that all employees submit documentation from both List B and List C, despite the I-9 form allowing for the... View More
answered on May 14, 2025
The short answer is no. Please see the following guidance:
Anti-Discrimination Notice: Employers must allow all employees to choose which acceptable documentation to present for Form I-9.
Employers cannot ask employees for documentation to verify information entered in Section 1,... View More
My wife lived in the United States for the past 10 years and is currently in India. She is applying for an F2 visa and will attend the consular interview. We had disputes, leading her to file domestic violence and another criminal case against me in India. These cases were recently dismissed... View More
answered on Apr 29, 2025
If I’m reading your facts correctly, these cases were brought against you, not against her. You were the alleged perpetrator, she was the alleged victim. In that case, they will have no affect at all.
I am a U.S. citizen with a resolved misdemeanor charge involving my stepdaughter. Before this, I had no prior legal issues. I previously traveled to the UK in February without any problems. I am now planning to travel to Turkey and want to know if I might face any difficulties due to this charge.... View More
answered on Apr 5, 2025
If you are on supervised probation, you need permission from your probation officer or the judge to leave Maryland. This is a standard condition of supervised probation. You will also need to see if there any restrictions in being allowed into Turkey with a conviction which depends on the laws... View More
Yo entre cuando las fronteras estaban abiertas para nosotros y otros paises me hicieron un proceso con papeles y todo me dijero que hiciera mi cheking cuando llegara a mi destino me dieron mi primera cita para el 2025 hice todo eso luego me volvieron a citar y me redujeron la cita al 2024 a los 15... View More
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answered on Jun 5, 2024
If you have received a deportation notice unfairly, it is crucial to act quickly. Gather all your documents, including the original appointment notices, the letter reducing your appointment date, and the deportation notice. These documents will be important in proving that you complied with all the... View More
Yo entre cuando las fronteras estaban abiertas para nosotros y otros paises me hicieron un proceso con papeles y todo me dijero que hiciera mi cheking cuando llegara a mi destino me dieron mi primera cita para el 2025 hice todo eso luego me volvieron a citar y me redujeron la cita al 2024 a los 15... View More
answered on Jun 6, 2024
Si cree que se le ha ordenado deportar injustamente, es muy importante consultar y contratar a un abogado INMEDIATAMENTE. Deberá pedir a la corte de inmigracion a reabrir su caso y un factor es su diligencia en hacer que se llama un 'mocion de reabrir". Es absolutamente necesario tener... View More
I 130 is approved and sent to NVC
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answered on Apr 30, 2024
I understand your concern about incorrectly answering question #45 on the I-130 petition. While it's important to provide accurate information, a single mistake on the form may not necessarily lead to a denial of the petition, especially if the rest of the information is correct and the... View More
Many people have suggested to do Advance Parole. Would I be able to do Advance Parole while waiting for my waiver 601-a approval for unlawfully entering the country? It has been two years now waiting for the waiver and my Granpa is currently very ill. I would like to visit him. Would doing AP... View More
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answered on Apr 26, 2024
I understand your desire to visit your ill grandfather, but it's crucial to proceed cautiously given your pending immigration case. Here are a few key points to consider:
1. Advance Parole (AP) is a document that allows certain individuals to travel abroad and return to the U.S.... View More
1) My husband successfully filed a Change of Status (COS) from F1 to H1B, which was approved on February 11, 2024, and we have received the I-797.
(His F1 visa stamp expired in August 2022.)
2) I arrived in the US in September 2022 on an F2 dependent visa and applied for a COS to H4... View More
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answered on Apr 12, 2024
Based on the information you provided, it seems that your husband may be eligible for an H1B visa interview waiver, but you might not qualify for the H4 visa interview waiver. Here's why:
1. H1B visa interview waiver: Your husband's case appears to meet the criteria for an... View More
I have 7+ year old STET on my record with the condition to complete anger management and should have been dropped after completing anger management but i never followup after completing the condition and still show on my record the Verdict is STET.
my question is to late to get it to Nolle... View More
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answered on Apr 7, 2024
Based on the information you provided, it seems that you have a STET (Stet Processus) disposition on your criminal record in Maryland from over 7 years ago. STET is a type of disposition where the prosecutor agrees to indefinitely suspend the prosecution of a case, but the charges remain on your... View More
I have 7+ year old STET on my record with the condition to complete anger management and should have been dropped after completing anger management but i never followup after completing the condition and still show on my record the Verdict is STET.
my question is to late to get it to Nolle... View More
answered on Apr 7, 2024
You need to speak with your immigration attorney. Do not get your record expunged until your immigration lawyer tells you what documentation you need and that it is okay to do so. The problem with expungement if you are not a citizen is that the records are difficult and sometimes impossible to get... View More
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answered on Mar 21, 2024
If you are a Chinese citizen interested in obtaining a U.S. green card through investment, you may consider the EB-5 Investor Visa program. This program allows foreign nationals to become eligible for a green card if they make a significant investment in a U.S. business and create jobs for American... View More
I’m foreign,no ssn or Itin number .
After 4 years of marriage we should starting my adjustment of status in march and my family is sending money for pay the lawyer fees and help with a deposit for buy a house for me and my family.
The lender is saying my name can be only after the... View More
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answered on Feb 1, 2024
In your situation, it's essential to take steps to ensure that the deposit made for the purchase of the home is eventually recognized as your part of the investment, especially considering your immigration status and the joint bank account with your husband.
To establish a clear record... View More
But the wait time could be 18 months before she can get her green card, and the second court hearing is due on March 21, does she still need to file for asylum? Do we need to tell the judge on the second hearing that we are married and filed 485 form?
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answered on Jan 29, 2024
It's important to consider that your wife's situation involves multiple aspects of U.S. immigration law, which can be complex and situation-specific. If your wife entered the U.S. on a DT visa and you, as a U.S. citizen, have applied for her marriage-based green card, this is a... View More
answered on Dec 20, 2023
Filing for asylum does not provide legal status in the United States. How did you enter the U.S. legally with visa or illegally? Are you in affirmative or defensive asylum proceedings? To change status while in the United States, you need to have status. Since an asylum application is not status... View More
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answered on Dec 11, 2023
If you have filed for asylum within six months of entering the United States, you are primarily in a pending asylum status. Accepting an H1B job offer while your asylum case is pending can be complex and depends on various factors.
Firstly, it's important to understand that an H1B visa... View More
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answered on Dec 10, 2023
Yes, you can travel to Canada for visa stamping at a U.S. Embassy or Consulate with your H1B approval notice. However, there are several important factors to consider before you make your travel plans.
First, ensure that you have all the necessary documents for the H1B visa stamping,... View More
I am currently in the U.S. with lawful status and have recently self-petitioned for an I-140 in the EB2 category, which was approved about 5 months ago. However, my I-797 approval notice indicates that my petition was forwarded to the National Visa Center (NVC) for consular processing. Despite not... View More
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answered on Jun 17, 2025
Yes, you can request that the National Visa Center (NVC) return your case to USCIS for adjustment of status, especially since you are lawfully present in the U.S. and intend to pursue adjustment here rather than consular processing abroad. This typically involves submitting a written request to the... View More
I am currently in the U.S., and my I-140 petition has been approved. However, the I-797 letter mentioned that my petition has been forwarded to the National Visa Center (NVC) for consular processing. I have not yet submitted the I-485 as I plan to adjust my status in the U.S. Is it necessary for me... View More
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answered on Jun 16, 2025
If your I-140 was approved for consular processing and forwarded to the National Visa Center, but you are now in the U.S. and wish to adjust your status here, you may still be able to file an I-485—*if* you are eligible. The key is whether you are currently in valid nonimmigrant status and a visa... View More
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