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Field of study and Phd
Published Jul 25,2009 By GCforPhDQuestion: I live in Chicago, US. I have done one Master’s from India and I came in Jan 2008. I have done one Master’s from here in Embedded Software Eng. I want to go for Phd Program and later want to apply for Green Card. I just wanted to know which field is applicable to … Continue reading Field of study and Phd
Posted in FAQWhat is photocopy certification? do I need one?
Published Jul 20,2009 By GCforPhDA photocopy certification is a notarized document signed by you before a notary. The document generally says that “Copies of documents submitted are exact photocopies of unaltered original documents, and I understand that it may be required to submit original documents to an immigration or consular officer at a later date.”
Posted in FAQDo I need to send a 750B along with EB2-NIW
Published Jul 16,2009 By GCforPhDIn general EB2 requires labor certification, and it is usually done by a sponsoring company. However if you self-petition for an EB2 in the NIW category, you can request to do without the labor certification process. Therefore EB2-NIW applications may not contain a 750B form (actually the new form is ETA9089 instead of 750). You … Continue reading Do I need to send a 750B along with EB2-NIW
Posted in FAQCan I apply from outside the US
Published Jun 22,2009 By GCforPhDQuestion: I wish to know whether candidate from any country can apply or is the application limited to US based scientists (scientists already in the US). Thank you very much. Answer: Both i-140 (permanent residency petition) and i-485 (adjustment of status) do not explicitly state that the applicant should be residing in the USA at the time … Continue reading Can I apply from outside the US
Posted in FAQSTEM degree?
Published Jun 20,2009 By GCforPhDQuestion: I did my Masters in USA and after gaining some professional experience I am now thinking to do PhD. I never know that a PhD student will be having a edge in getting Green Card until I saw your detailed explanation in the site. Now after reading the brief explanation which you have provided … Continue reading STEM degree?
Posted in FAQArea of PhD research and green card
Published May 17,2009 By GCforPhDQuestion: I just saw your post on http://www.greencardforphd.com/contact.html Please can i get my green card if i do my Phd in Int’l Relations? Kindly respond Answer: USCIS criteria does not discriminate based on your area of work, meaning USCIS criteria applies equally to a person working in chemistry or working in human relations. If your … Continue reading Area of PhD research and green card
Posted in FAQPhd and green card application timing
Published May 9,2009 By GCforPhDQuestion: I found your website today and have a question. My wife has done her Phd from university of Hyderabard, India and is working on her thesis right now. She is on H4 visa right now. She does nt have her Phd degree yet. My question is, should she have to wait until she get … Continue reading Phd and green card application timing
Posted in FAQMultiple i-140
Published Apr 29,2009 By GCforPhDQuestion: Can I file multiple I-140’s at the same time? How can I file a I-485 in this case? Answer: USCIS does not have any restriction on the number of i-140 applications you file either independently (self-petition) or through an employer. In fact one could file multiple i-140 petitions simultaneously. For example you could self-petition … Continue reading Multiple i-140
Posted in FAQIn case if my self petition rejected, is it possible to go through employer?
Published Apr 25,2009 By GCforPhDQuestion: In case if my self petition rejected, is it possible to go through employer? Answer: USCIS does not have any restriction on the number of i-140 applications you file either independently (self-petition) or through an employer. In fact one could file multiple i-140 petitions simultaneously. We recently had one applicant file two i-140s (one … Continue reading In case if my self petition rejected, is it possible to go through employer?
Posted in FAQUSCIS Updates Count of FY2010 H-1B Petition Filings
Published Apr 22,2009 By GCforPhDSource: USCIS Applicable to: H1B applicants WASHINGTON—U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) today announced an updated number of filings for H-1B petitions for the fiscal year 2010 program. USCIS has received approximately 44,000 H-1B petitions counting toward the Congressionally-mandated 65,000 cap. The agency continues to accept petitions subject to the general cap. Additionally, the agency … Continue reading USCIS Updates Count of FY2010 H-1B Petition Filings
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