Answer Generally speaking, a U.S. citizen may sponsor an F-1/OPT spouse for a green card. Depending on the U.S. citizen's finances, however, a joint financial sponsor (a friend or family member who is a U.S. citizen or green card holder) may be required. It may also...
Answer This has no effect on the wait time for an immigrant visa. In the family-based, fourth preference (FB4) category, the wait time will very likely be more than a decade. (26.Jun.2017)In frequent sessions of our Chat, Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys provide guidance that...
Answer Moving to F-1 status does not affect one's eligibility for the GC. Turning 21 might, however, if one is not protected under the Child Status Protection Act. This is a complicated question, and one should consult a qualified attorney in this regard. (22.May.2017)In frequent sessions...
Answer There is no family-based category for a lawful permanent resident to sponsor a sibling for a green card. A U.S. citizen may sponsor a sibling but, due to backlogs in this category, the process will likely take a minimum of ten years. (10.Apr.2017)In frequent sessions...
Answer Any U.S. citizen or green card holder can be a "joint sponsor" for a family-based immigrant visa case. (28.Nov.2016)In frequent sessions of our Chat, Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys provide guidance that clarifies the law in real time. For details on chat participation, click...
Answer This is generally not be possible, because one in this situation is normally unable to properly complete an I-9 form. (10.Oct.2016)In frequent sessions of our Chat, Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys provide guidance that clarifies the law in real time. For details on chat...
Answer A U.S. citizen can sponsor his/her mother (or father), if she is already here on a B-2 visa, and she should be able to receive her "green card" without departing the United States. One's parent should not come on a visitor visa with the intention...
Answer Typically, the USCIS does not reroute a case sent to the wrong address. Rather, the USCIS typically rejects such cases and returns them to the applicants. (15.Aug.2016)In frequent sessions of our Chat, Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys provide guidance that clarifies the law in...
Answer The H1B nonimmigrant category has dual intent. Thus, the I-130 filing does not impact the H1B. While a person can always apply for F-1 even after the I-130 filing, that category requires nonimmigrant intent. Therefore, the I-130 could be a cause for denial of the...
