Marrying with a US Citizen after entering the US with a Visa Waiver and overstaying 90 days permission? If the person enters the US under Visa Waiver program which permits the stay of 90 days, this person can neither extend their stay nor change their status. However, there is an exception of marriage to a…
DetailsWhat are the immigration consequences of voting if you are not a U.S. Citizen? Unlawful voting is both a ground of inadmissibility and deportability. In order to register to vote, one has to sign a form affirming that you are a U.S. Citizen. Hence there is the additional issue of claiming to be a U.S.…
DetailsAs a permanent resident can I study out of the U.S. for 10 months or more? If your studies abroad are for 10 months, there will not be a problem returning the U.S. However, if there’s a possibility of your studies exceeding 10 months or up to a year, rather than taking the risk before…
DetailsCan I still get a green card by filing I-751 Waiver if I am divorced from my US Citizen spouse before two year condition expires? If you have your green card based on a marriage to a U.S. Citizen, your initial green card will be valid for two years. To get the permanent green card…
DetailsWhat can you do if your Green Card application is denied after Adjustment of Status Green Card Interview? Applicants who file for adjustment of status in order to get their green card here in the United States must in most cases appear for an interview at an office of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS).…
DetailsWhat is the process after filing N400 Application for Citizenship and Naturalization? After filing your naturalization or citizenship application, the process will be as follows: – Receive an appointment letter for biometric services from USCIS. – Visit a USCIS fingerprinting location and have fingerprints taken. – Receive an appointment letter for an interview with a…
DetailsFiling Tips for H-1B Working Visas For H-1B working visas, you need to prepare ahead of time. April 1 is the first day when you can file a cap-subject H-1B petition. If you do not file on April 1, you risk not getting into the cap. Even though the application is in April, the H-1B…
DetailsIs the United States government doing anything for refugees fleeing Syria due to threat of ISIS? The United States government has recently announced that they will consider helping 75000 Syrian citizens to resettle in the U.S during the next five years. Agencies such as UNHCR continue to provide protection and assistance to over 2.3 million…
DetailsCan I apply for EB-2 Green Card while under OPT status? Yes, your employer can start EB-2 Green Card process while you are in OPT status. It’s important to see information about your employer’s eligibility and your qualifications. If you have any questions about Green Card, feel free to reach our Law Firm at 1-212-245-70…
DetailsFiling early Green Card Applications – State Department is starting a new system October 2015 Visa Bulletin. The U.S. Department of State is starting a newly revised system of dual cutoff dates starting October 2015 Visa Bulletin. The visa bulletin contains a new, separate cutoff date chart for filing the application for Form I-485 Adjustment.…
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