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Applying for a Green Card as a student
Published May 4,2016 By GCforPhDQuestions: 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
Posted in F1PhD graduate on OPT status
Published Jan 16,2016 By AtulHello, 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
Posted in F1Ph.d student on F1 visa
Published Dec 26,2015 By Moonjung ChoiHello.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
Posted in F1When is the best time to apply?
Published Aug 10,2015 By TomasHi 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?
Posted in EB1AF1 student with EAD in hand (from concurent NIW EB@ application) can work off-campus part-time unrelated job
Published Jun 27,2015 By GlenHello guys, I am on F1 student visa and just applied concurrently for all NIW EB2 form and just received my EAD combo card. The question I have from you is given below? I need to work off campus part time (like at CVS, Walmart, etc.) due to my financial difficulty.(considering the fact that I … Continue reading F1 student with EAD in hand (from concurent NIW EB@ application) can work off-campus part-time unrelated job
Posted in F1F1 OPT to GC
Published Mar 7,2015 By Ji-Yong KangHi, 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
Posted in F1F1 trying to self-petition
Published Oct 30,2013 By GCforPhDQuestion: 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
Posted in F1Pending I-140 travel on F1 or Advanced parole
Published Aug 1,2013 By GCforPhDQuestion: 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
Posted in Advance ParoleOptional practical training and i-140 application
Published Jul 30,2013 By GCforPhDQuestion 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
Posted in F1What work basis do I choose for my petition?
Published Jun 23,2013 By GCforPhDQuestion: 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?
Posted in F1Self help packets