I received an Notice of Intention to Deny for my marriage green card case. The main reason is that we live apart. The officer wants to see more proof of our relationship. We have photos and phone bill to prove that we’re contacting each other and spend time together. Do you think that it’s sufficient? What is your advice on … Read more
I have an appeal pending with the AAO for my I-140 case that was denied. How long does it take to get a decision and how can I check on the status? It is currently taking more than 12 months to get a decision from the AAO. You can contact them at 703-224-4501 to find the status … Read more
I am from India and I already got an approved labor certificate and I140 in the EB3 category. My I485 has been pending for three years now and it seems like it will never get approved because of the long waits. I have a job offer from another company and I want to file again to go … Read more
My visa says that I’m subject to the 212(e) rule but I’ve heard that it’s possible that I’m not subject to the 212(e) rule. I need to legal represent ion on this. Please let me know if you can help me. Whether or not you are subject to INA Section 212(E) is determined by your program type, who funded … Read more
Hi, my girlfriend entered the U.S on a visa waiver program. We plan to get married now and I’m a US citizen. Can she get her citizenship automatically by marring me? Unfortunately, there is nothing automatic involving immigration. While we should be able to assist the both of you, she will not be able to obtain citizenship immediately. You … Read more
Hi, I have a J1 visa and am a trainee with a Hotel. I want to change to a work visa like H1B but my J1 sponsor told me that I can’t change to H1B. Why is that? Do I need a J1 waiver? My paperwork says that I am not subject to the home … Read more
My E1 visa application was denied at the US Consulate in London. I work for a small manufacturer. We supply computer components to US companies. The reason for denial was that 50% of the materials used to produce the components were not from the U.K. We’ve never had this kind of problem before. Is it … Read more
I am a physician from India. I currently have an H1B with my current employer and I have a pending O1 visa application with another employer. My lawyer told me that when my H1B expires that I can continue to work as long as my O1 application is pending. Is that right? No, that is … Read more
I’m currently working with a H1B and it will expire soon so I can get a extension? I already have 6 years as H1B and I have labor certificate and my company filed I-140. Can I get a extension? Yes, you will be able to extend beyond the 6-year limitation. A Section 106(a) extension allows … Read more
I’m from Italy on visa waiver right now. My stay will expire at the end of September. I got an offer from a US company. Can I stay here while my H1B is been processed? Yes, you can remain in the US while your H1B visa is processed. However, persons who enter the US using the visa waiver … Read more