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Re-entering the US with F1 status and an approved I-140 (NIW)

Published Jan 16,2023 By

Hello, I am an F1 student and have an approved I-140 petition (NIW). I have not filed for a COS application (no form I-485 has been filed). Would I be able to travel outside the US and re-enter with my F1 status?

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Can I maintain F1 status after NIW application has been filed?

Published Jun 29,2021 By

Hi, I am currently on the F1 visa status and working with my OPT EAD. After completing my Master’s degree in Public Health, I resumed a role as a Researcher in Geriatric medicine. I recently submitted my concurrently filed EB2 NIW application and I have a couple of clarifying questions. 1)Can I still maintain my … Continue reading Can I maintain F1 status after NIW application has been filed?

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EB1 Profile

Published Jun 8,2020 By

Dear Sir, I am currently doing my pHD and I want to create my EB1 profile. I don’t intend to apply right away, I am thinking of publishing some papers, please let me know what are the necessary preparations to do for pHD Green card. Also, if you have attorneys who help me prepare for … Continue reading EB1 Profile

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Is it ok to apply for a green card while on a OPT?

Published Apr 16,2020 By

Questions:   Dear Sir,    I am a recent PhD graduate and working as research assistant with my university and recently received my engineer in training ( EIT ) certification.    I am looking for NIW green card which in my opinion suits me.    I have 3 publications and hoping finish 1 soon. I … Continue reading Is it ok to apply for a green card while on a OPT?

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Mr.

Published Jun 3,2019 By

Hi, presently I am studying with F1 with expired visa, but I am willing to apply for EB-2 in few months. Can I able to travel abroad while the application is in process. And if possible on which visa should I be able to return to the US.

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Leaving my PhD program can affect my I-140 application?

Published Jun 14,2018 By

Hi, I’m enrolled in a PhD program and recently applied for I-120. However, I’m thinking about dropping out of my PhD. Since I mentioned about my being a PhD student in 140 application, can I leave PhD while I wait for the approval? Thank you!

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PhD students currently on F1 can apply for EB1A or EB2-NIW

Published Jun 23,2017 By

Hello,  I am a PhD student, with only 2 conference publications. At the end of my PhD I might expect few more conference publications/ proceedings and 2 journal papers. I have 4 years of industrial experience in hometown raising from an Engineer level to Senior Engineer level. I have two questions: Will my qualification seem … Continue reading PhD students currently on F1 can apply for EB1A or EB2-NIW

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Applying for green card while a PhD student

Published Apr 8,2017 By

Hi,   I am a first year PhD student in School of Information, University of Texas at Austin. I would like to apply for Green Card on EB2-NIW category. I do not know which category is suitable for me. However I would prefer NIW category. Is it the right time for applying for green card. Please let me … Continue reading Applying for green card while a PhD student

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Postdoc

Published Feb 7,2017 By

Hi, I am on F1-OPT STEM extension with a valid F1 visa for the STEM extension period. If I apply for EB1-A and it gets rejected, would I be allowed to apply for H1B after my STEM extension expires? Thanks

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My profile is good enough for GC?

Published Jun 15,2016 By

This blog is awesome and thank you for helping out so many people with your responses. Here is a brief overview about my profile. I did my MS in USA. Currently, pursuing PhD degree and graduating this August with major in Plant Breeding and Plant Genetics. I did apply for OPT with starting date from September. I’m going to … Continue reading My profile is good enough for GC?

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