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Birth Certificate
Published Apr 18,2012 By GCforPhDQuestion: I have a question about using secondary proof for my birth certificate. I am a Canadian citizen born in Hong Kong. My birth place and date are both on the first page of my passport and I have a Canadian citizenship card. I wonder if both of these are sufficient secondary evidence. I’ll be … Continue reading Birth Certificate
Posted in FAQAdvance Parole and Travel
Published Mar 31,2012 By GCforPhDQuestion: I have a question about getting an advance parole document. I’m thinking of getting one for multiple entry. What should I enter for questions 1 and 2 in Part 3 of the form (Date of Intended Departure and expected length of trip) if I intend to travel multiple times to different places? Thanks for … Continue reading Advance Parole and Travel
Posted in Advance ParoleApplying for Green Card while on H4
Published Feb 23,2012 By GCforPhDQuestion: First let me appreciate your efforts through your website. They were really helpful information. I am interested in filing GC in NIW category. I appreciate if you could help me resolve the following specific questions I have, Q1: I have a PhD in Physics from an US university. I was a postdoc and with … Continue reading Applying for Green Card while on H4
Posted in FAQGreen card application and Phd student in Computer Science
Published Dec 25,2011 By GCforPhDQuestion: I am an international student and have done Masters in Computer Science from New York Institute Of Technology (NYIT) with good GPA. I just want to know that is there is any way that you can get the greencard on the basis of PhD; if yes then plz let me know how it works. … Continue reading Green card application and Phd student in Computer Science
Posted in FAQSelf petition and medical Phd student
Published Dec 20,2011 By GCforPhDQuestion: I am interested in applying for Green Card. I graduated from university of Athens, school of medicine. I did my PhD at the same institution (degree expected in early 2012), I have 6 publications and 3 under review, 60 presentations in national and international meetings, currently working in the USA (Boston, MA) on H1b … Continue reading Self petition and medical Phd student
Posted in FAQEligibility for applying under EB1A
Published Dec 15,2011 By GCforPhDQuestion: I need some information to apply for EB1 visa. My husband is an Indian completed his PhD in life science (Biology) from one of the German universities. Now he got an offer to join as a Postdoctoral researcher in New York. Is it possible for him to apply for an EB1 (I guess EB1-2 … Continue reading Eligibility for applying under EB1A
Posted in EB1AGreen card for master’s students
Published Dec 10,2011 By GCforPhDQuestion: I am a graduate student in electrical engineering. I had few questions regarding the green card for master’s students on F-1. I have 3 international IEEE publications and 1 ordinary journal paper. My questions for you are as follows: Q1: What are the chances of getting EAD (Work authorization) for a master’s student if … Continue reading Green card for master’s students
Posted in F1Russian Green card applicant
Published Dec 5,2011 By GCforPhDQuestion: I have a Phd from Russia and I am planning to apply for a Green Card. Is the package on your website applicable for Russian PhD? Did you have successful experience with Russian PhD? I heard there are additional obstacles… Answer: The packet is not prepared for any specific nationality. It is a general … Continue reading Russian Green card applicant
Posted in FAQInformation about reference letters
Published Nov 30,2011 By GCforPhDQuestion: Do the reference letters need to be originally signed letters that would need to be mailed by the concerned people to me by regular mail? I think they have to be open letters. Is that right? Answer: Yes. You are correct. It is better to get original signatures rather than a print out of … Continue reading Information about reference letters
Posted in FAQGC application when J1 is about to end
Published Nov 24,2011 By GCforPhDQuestion: I’m on the verge of completing my postdoctoral stay here in the U.S. I have not got hold of my next opportunity. Consequently, I just have about a month to depart from the U.S. In this context, I have the following questions: Q 1: Firstly, is it a good idea to apply for a … Continue reading GC application when J1 is about to end
Posted in FAQSelf help packets