Disclaimer: The contents in this web site are only for your information and are not intended to be legal advice. While many of our applicants successfully obtain their I-140 approvals, the information here should not be considered as a guarantee of your green card application outcome.
Questions: I am a PhD student in mechanical engineering at Wichita State University, Wichita, Kansas and intend to graduate in May 2016. Could I go ahead and apply for my green card now. Answers: Generally most people apply after they graduate from their PhD. However applicants who have a strong case can apply before graduation. … Continue reading Applying for a Green Card as a student→
Hello, My name is Atul. I have recently graduated with PhD in civil engineering and on OPT status working as research assistant. My employer said he would file NIW green card in some time. I have 3 publications and hoping to finish 1 soon. I worked with my professor to win a National Science Foundation … Continue reading PhD graduate on OPT status→
Hello.Im first year Ph.d student on F1 visa.I will finish my degree in 5 years.I have 2 publication from master degree. So I don’t know how many paper I can publish during Phd degree yet.1) Can I apply for a green card now?2) Will it be much harder at second time if I fail to … Continue reading Ph.d student on F1 visa→
Hi guys, I am a F1 student and I almost finished my second year of PhD degree. I got my master outside of the US. I have 5 publications with total citations of 40. I am working on an in-progress research that meet all the requirements of national interest. I am not sure when to … Continue reading When is the best time to apply?→
Hi, I am a postdoc with Ph.D. in biology from the U.S. and have nine publication so far. I am currently at F-1 OPT status and I am intending to apply for the green card. Should I apply for the green card now or is it better I apply for H1-B first and then apply … Continue reading F1 OPT to GC→
Question: First of all, thank you for having one of the most useful blogs around about green card self-petitioning process. I just came across to your website a week ago since I have been stressing out about the whole process myself. I am currently a PhD student and I am going on my fifth year. … Continue reading F1 trying to self-petition→
Question: I got my OPT 17 months extension in May 2013, and last month I applied for I-140 (NIW). I’m planning to visit my country in near future, so I think it would be better to have H1 rather than F1-OPT. I have following questions: Q1: during the processing time of I-140, can I apply … Continue reading Pending I-140 travel on F1 or Advanced parole→
Question Now I’m having a post doc position under my OPT and I ‘m planning to submit my i140 self-petition in late July. My question is if I change my job from post doc position to a university lecturer position in this September (if I get the offer) will this affect any of my application … Continue reading Optional practical training and i-140 application→
Question: I have read your website and even downloaded the free document which I find very useful. I am from Kenya and have been here lawfully for the past 5 years on F1 visa. I am as good as done with my PhD. I am writing my thesis and will graduate by May next year. … Continue reading What work basis do I choose for my petition?→
Disclaimer: The contents in this web site are only for your information and are not intended to be legal advice. While many of our applicants successfully obtain their I-140 approvals, the information here should not be considered as a guarantee of your green card application outcome.
