Archive for August, 2012
ApplyUSDreamAct.com Goes Live
The Messersmith Law Firm is now taking US Dream Act cases via our online website ApplyUSDreamAct.com. If you meet the following eligibility requirements, we may be able to help you obtain deferred action and a two year work permit. Was under the age of 31 as of June 15, 2012; Came to the US before […]
In: DREAM Act · Tagged with: DREAM Act
Which Visa is Faster: K1 Visa or K3 Visa
I am planning on marrying a girl from the philippines. I was wondering if its quicker her to get her here in America if I marry her here or if I marry here there in the philippines? Also what form do I need to fill out? In our experience the K1 visa is quicker by a couple […]
In: K-1 Visa, K-3 Visa · Tagged with: K-1 Visa, K-3 Visa
Change of Status from H2B Visa to H1B Visa
I am curently in USA on h2b viza. My I-94 expires on May 31, 2010. I would like to change my statul for H1B visa. I have Batchelor degree in economics and master degree in accounting. beside my job for my h2b employeer i am doing an internship as an accountant in one company. the […]
In: H-1B Visa, H-2B Visa · Tagged with: H-1B Visa, H-2B Visa
I-485 Portability; EAD Employment
My current company has sponsored my H1B and applied for Green Card. I have received my EAD card, and I485 is submitted an year back. I485 is pending approval. I am currently interviewing with other companies and anticipating an offer letter from another company. My new company is not willing to sponsor my H1B. So, […]
In: Employment Authorization Card (EAD), Form I-485 · Tagged with: Employment Authorization Card (EAD), Form I-485
Visa for a Part Time Housekeeper
I have a friend in the Philippines I would like to employ as a part time house keeper and part time work in my business is there a work visa that would allow her to work for me ? Thank You An H2B visa may be possible for this type of work if you can […]
In: H-2B Visa · Tagged with: H-2B Visa
Self Employment in OPT and H1B Status
I have a question, and i hope you can help me with it. I am on F1 student visa. i am doing my masters in accounting also planing to sit for the CPA. I know that after graduation you are allowed to take OPT and work for up to 12 months. while your are on […]
In: H-1B Visa, OPT · Tagged with: H-1B Visa, OPT
J1 Visa Travel Issues When the Two Year Rule Applies
Hi sir, I am from Saudi Arabia, i have J-1 Visa for me & J-2 for my family, (scanned copy attached) We are now in USA, my DS-2019 will expire on 08-31-2010 & our J Visa on 09-30-2010. In our Visa written, INA SEC 212E – TOW YEAR RULE – APPLIES. I understand that I […]
In: J-1 Visa · Tagged with: J-1 Visa
From L1B Visa to H1B Visa
I am currently on L1B visa and it expires in September 2012. I want to apply for H1B visa. My qualifications: Bachlors Degree: Computer Science IT experience: 4 years. (in consulting) Current Location: Los Angeles(CA) Questions: 1. What are the chances of getting H1B visa? 2. How can your firm help me out in getting […]
In: H-1B Visa, L-1A Visa, L-1B Visa · Tagged with: H-1B Visa, L-1A Visa, L-1B Visa
Green Card Holder Wants to Bring His Wife to the US
I need to bring my wife to USA to live with me. I have a good job and don’t need her to work so is it possible for her to live here on some some form of visa, such as H4 visa? I understand there it is a wait time of 4 years for spouses of […]
In: Green Card · Tagged with: Green Card
Nurse Green Card Options for a BSN Holder
I am a registered nurse about to get my BSN this August 2010. I am really concerned about the retrogression and would like to know the steps i need to take to find a sponsor for green card. Thanks There is still a special category for nurses (Schedule A) which allows a company to sponsor […]
In: H-1B Visa, PERM, Schedule A · Tagged with: H-1B Visa, PERM, Schedule A