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 […]

Posted on August 25, 2012 at 1:53 pm by Immigration Lawyer Peter Messersmith · Permalink · Leave a comment
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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 […]

Posted on August 25, 2012 at 1:48 pm by Immigration Lawyer Peter Messersmith · Permalink · One Comment
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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 […]

Posted on August 25, 2012 at 1:47 pm by Immigration Lawyer Peter Messersmith · Permalink · 2 Comments
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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 […]

Posted on August 25, 2012 at 1:43 pm by Immigration Lawyer Peter Messersmith · Permalink · One Comment
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Help with Finding a Visa Sponsor

I was wondering if you can in any was assist. Here is the situation: I have a cousin that is visiting from mexico and has a Medical degree back in her country. We are aware of the steps that she must take in order to practice medicinde in the U.S. However, she was wondering where or if she can find […]

Posted on August 25, 2012 at 1:36 pm by Immigration Lawyer Peter Messersmith · Permalink · Leave a comment
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H1B Husband Doesn’t Want H4 Wife to Take Kids to India

I am H1B working fulltime for one IT company. I have two kids One Daughter (7th Grade) and Son(Kindergarden).My wife wants to go back to india along with kids for which I am not interested due to career growth of my elder child. my question, Can I stop legally my kids go back to india. I am not bothered about my wife. Let her go toinida. This isn’t really an […]

Posted on August 25, 2012 at 1:24 pm by Immigration Lawyer Peter Messersmith · Permalink · Leave a comment
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Marriage Green Card for Foreign National Working for US Firm Abroad

I am an american citizen,I am getting married to a Mexican woman on may 2011. My question is: she works for an American company down in Mexico. after we get married in may she is coming to the US with a work visa, would we have any problems if we put the application for a […]

Posted on August 23, 2012 at 7:12 pm by Immigration Lawyer Peter Messersmith · Permalink · Leave a comment
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H1C Visa

My brother an experienced registered nurse from Iran, getting his p.H.D. in business administration in Malaysia is interested in migrating to the U.S.A. I came across the H1C visa and your firm, I would like to get some info and if it is possible get the case going. Unfortunately, the H1C visa classification expired on December 20, […]

Posted on August 23, 2012 at 6:50 pm by Immigration Lawyer Peter Messersmith · Permalink · Leave a comment
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H1B Renewal While Adjustment of Status is Pending

I am now in an H1B status and it will expire in a month. I already filed an I-485 adjustment of status and my I-140 after the I-140 was approved. I also have an EAD card which is valid for another 9 months and I know I can extend it. Do I still need to extend my […]

Posted on August 23, 2012 at 6:22 pm by Immigration Lawyer Peter Messersmith · Permalink · Leave a comment
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Notice of Intent to Revoke H1B Visa

Hi, I was previously your client. You got my first H1B approved and then I had another firm apply for my current H1B. I recently got a notice of intent to revoke my H1B and I’m started to freak out! I last entered on an H1B that expires in a month and my I94 is now expired. Can you […]

Posted on August 23, 2012 at 5:34 pm by Immigration Lawyer Peter Messersmith · Permalink · Leave a comment
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