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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 FAQQuestion: Masters and EB2
Published Jun 5,2011 By GCforPhDQuestion: I am a Master’s(from US) graduate with active H1-B… My work is IT and I completed my Master’s in Electrical Engineering. Am I eligible to apply on EB2 category for my GC since I hold a Master’s degree or will I not qualify for EB2 cos my field of work is different than my … Continue reading Question: Masters and EB2
Posted in FAQGeneral question
Published May 15,2011 By GCforPhDQuestion: I have a question regarding EB1a. My husband has a PhD, and can easily fulfill at least 3 out of 10 criteria. He recently got a job offer. He will join the co. with an OPT and the company will eventually file for H1B. When is the ideal time to file for his EB1a … Continue reading General question
Posted in FAQJ1 and Green card application
Published Apr 10,2011 By GCforPhDQuestion: J1 status holder can apply for EB1 and/or NIW? Please can you give me deatil information about. Answer: Yes you can self-petition your i-140 in EB1A or EB2 NIW. You can find more information in the free ebook However, before you apply for change of status (i-485), you should have obtained a wavier or … Continue reading J1 and Green card application
Posted in FAQQuestion: Reapplying for a green card after a lottery
Published Mar 25,2011 By GCforPhDQuestion I am 3rd year Ph.D student and would like to apply for green card self petition. My B.S. Was in Pharmacy. My PhD will be in molecular biology and NMR. I did apply for lottery green card. Do you think I can purchase the package and do it. My self. Or I’m no more … Continue reading Question: Reapplying for a green card after a lottery
Posted in FAQPhd and work visa
Published Mar 15,2011 By GCforPhDQuestion: I am from India. i have done my PhD in Biotechnology. currently pursuing my post doc in NCBS. My husband is visiting US with H1 Visa and i will be getting H4. I am very much interested to continue my research career in US. In H4 visa i am not eligible to work. hence … Continue reading Phd and work visa
Posted in FAQNew application fee for USCIS petitions starting Nov 23, 2010
Published Nov 22,2010 By GCforPhDU.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has a new fee schedule that goes into effect starting Nov. 23, 2010. According to USCIS, “Applications or petitions postmarked or otherwise filed on or after this date must include the new fee, or they will be rejected”. After a comprehensive review of public comments, USCIS published the new fee schedule in … Continue reading New application fee for USCIS petitions starting Nov 23, 2010
Posted in GeneralPhd for green card
Published Nov 2,2010 By GCforPhDQuestion This is ——, a Master’s graduate with active H1B. I came across your site while browsing and was quite impressed. My only goal is to secure the GREEN CARD. I tried sponsorship through employer but in the current situation none of the employers I approached are willing to sponsor me a EB2 with Labour … Continue reading Phd for green card
Posted in EB1AApplying for green card while on OPT
Published Oct 6,2010 By GCforPhDQuestion I came across you website http://www.greencardforphd.com and found it very helpful. I am a Post Doc now, working on my OPT status (but applied for H1B visa). So can I do the self petition application for green card now (or do I have to wait till H1B approval)? I have attached my CV. Could you please, … Continue reading Applying for green card while on OPT
Posted in FAQStarting a company on F1
Published Oct 3,2009 By GCforPhDQuestion: I am a PhD student at Arizona State University and I am looking to start a company on my own. Currently I am under F1 visa category, will I be able to raise my own company under this visa or do I need to get sponsored for H1B visa or green card. Answer: We … Continue reading Starting a company on F1
Posted in FAQSelf help packets