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What 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 F1PhD in Psychology, can I apply for Green card while on a H4 visa status?
Published Jan 31,2013 By GCforPhDQuestion: I came across your website and I really appreciate what you and your team are doing. I went through it in detail and would like to ask you a question. I am a PhD in Psychology. I did my doctorate in 2009 and have the 12 years rich experience of a behavioral trainer, corporate trainer and in various … Continue reading PhD in Psychology, can I apply for Green card while on a H4 visa status?
Posted in FAQCanditates who qualify for self-petition
Published Dec 17,2012 By GCforPhDQuestion: I am writing to request the information about the possibility of applying for a Green card. I am currently an international Ph.D. student in one of the US educational institutions. I was googling about such information and led me to your website and provided an email to write if needing help. Please take me … Continue reading Canditates who qualify for self-petition
Posted in FAQPacket information for dependents
Published Aug 24,2012 By GCforPhDQuestion: Hello, I’m interested in your NIW packet. Does it contain information on filing for dependents with H-4 visas too? Answer: In short the answer is yes. Green card application consists of two main parts: I-140 and I-485. I-140 will be filed by a primary petitioner (which in your case will be you). You need … Continue reading Packet information for dependents
Posted in FAQWhich processing center should I apply for fast processing of I-140?
Published Aug 15,2012 By GCforPhDQuestion: Hi there, Thanks very much for this useful website. I’m in the process of gathering evidence for my petition. I have a few questions. 1. I’m a Canadian citizen born in HK. The EB2 visa bulletin is current for all countries except mainland-born China. I just want to double check that since I was … Continue reading Which processing center should I apply for fast processing of I-140?
Posted in FAQI-485 submission along with I-140 and EAD
Published May 25,2012 By GCforPhDQuestion: Do I need to submit the I-485 form at the same time as I-140 form? Answer: USCIS does not require one to submit I-485 at the same time. Petitioners submit it for number of reasons such as to get an EAD or Advanced parole. EAD and AP petitions can only be applied along with … Continue reading I-485 submission along with I-140 and EAD
Posted in FAQApplying under EB1A category while H1B visa expires
Published May 17,2012 By GCforPhDQuestion: I am planning to apply for my green card in EB1 category as I have my PhD from USA and a record of several publications. My current employment will end by this month and I do not have the next job. So if I apply for my green card before this job ends DO … Continue reading Applying under EB1A category while H1B visa expires
Posted in EB1AEligibility for EB1A and EB2 NIW and processing duration of the application
Published May 8,2012 By GCforPhDQuestion: I am Hungarian, got my PhD last year. I am currently post-doc with J-1 visa. Our Professor just told me, I got 3 more months and no more, after, I have to leave. I have to find another job, which is very difficult … you know well, or I have to find any other … Continue reading Eligibility for EB1A and EB2 NIW and processing duration of the application
Posted in EB1ASelf petitioning by PhDs with degree’s from other countries
Published Apr 24,2012 By GCforPhDQuestion: To Whom It May Concern: I am wondering if the self-petition categories are related to American PhDs only. Could it also count for Russian PhDs, for instance? Many thanks for your time! Answer: The self-petition categories, EB1A and EB2-NIW are not restricted to US degree holders. Anyone satisfying the requirements set by USCIS for exceptional … Continue reading Self petitioning by PhDs with degree’s from other countries
Posted in FAQRequest for Evidence (RFE)
Published Apr 20,2012 By GCforPhDQuestion: My husband and I purchased your NIW self-help package few months ago. After weeks of hard work and some open questions, which you answered quickly and informatively for us, we submitted his I-140 and our both I-485s beginning of May. Unfortunately we received quite an extensive RFE for my husband’s I-140 yesterday. We were … Continue reading Request for Evidence (RFE)
Posted in FAQSelf help packets