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Groups, societies and associations
Published Jun 17,2018 By Buki PetersHello, There is a section in the I-485 form that asks for membership in societies, groups or associations. I noticed your filled form left that section blank. Am I expected to fill that part if I am a part of professional associations like American Public Health Association, especially considering I mentioned that I was in … Continue reading Groups, societies and associations
Posted in I-485Ds2019 and EAD
Published Apr 3,2018 By JaneHi, I would like to do a concurrent filing (I-140 and I-485) and have some questions. In my case, 2-years rule does not apply. Am I right that I don’t have to get J1 waiver? My J1 visa was expired but my DS2019 is valid until the end of November 2018. Is it ok? Let’s … Continue reading Ds2019 and EAD
Posted in I-485Postdoctoral Research Associatte
Published Mar 30,2018 By RobertHello, I am currently in a J1-status and my DS-2019 will expire in Aug 2019. My I-140 EB2-NIW got recently approved. I am planning to apply for I-485 after J1 waiver.What happens if my J1 expires while my AOS is still pending? As far as I know, we can apply EAD. Can I use that … Continue reading Postdoctoral Research Associatte
Posted in I-485Regarding I-485 for spouse based on approved I-140 NIW
Published Dec 8,2017 By MoHello, I am filing i-485 for my wife and I based an approved I-140 of mine. I am confused as what category to choose for my wife in part 2 of application. I chose “alien worker, form i-140” for my self, but don’t know what applies to my wife as a derivative applicant. Apprecite any … Continue reading Regarding I-485 for spouse based on approved I-140 NIW
Posted in I-485I-485 Application for Adjustment of Status for Spouse
Published Nov 30,2017 By MayDear Greencard for Phd Team, First of all, thank you for the valuable package. My I-140 petition has been accepted. Now I’m preparing for filing a form I-485. I have a questions about I-485 application for adjustment of status for spouse. My spouse’s status is O3, and she doesn’t have working permission in the U.S. … Continue reading I-485 Application for Adjustment of Status for Spouse
Posted in I-485Applying category on the form I-765
Published Nov 23,2017 By MayI filled I-140 with premium processing service and am currently preparing for filling I-485 (separately). I have a question about the latest form I-765. According to the filled I-765 in the package, my eligibility should be on (c)(9), Adjustment Applicant. However, (c)(35),Principal Beneficiary of an Approved Employment-based Immigrant Petition Facing Compelling Circumstances, seems also to … Continue reading Applying category on the form I-765
Posted in I-485I-485 for EB1A
Published Oct 14,2017 By SridharMy cousin had multiple H1bs and has a valid O1 work permit. She adjusted status to O1 from H1b. She now got her I-140 approved for EB1A. However USCIS had approved her H1b for 8 years. The last approval was given for 8 years by USCIS without request for recapture. However with the recapture days … Continue reading I-485 for EB1A
Posted in I-485I-485 impact on F1 status
Published Mar 16,2017 By AhmadHello, I ma thinking to apply for NIW GC and I am trying to understand the situation. I am a PhD student on F1 Visa. If I apply for I-485 and comply F1 requirements and get I-485 denied, do I have a valid F1 status? What if I do not use/apply for EAD & AP. … Continue reading I-485 impact on F1 status
Posted in I-485EB1A I-140 Petition approved. Need to file I-1485 now…
Published Mar 13,2017 By Vishal GuptaI have got I-140 petition approved under EB1A. Now I need to file for I-485 for myself, My wife and son. Also I am planning to file for EAD and AP Can you please guide which all forms and any additional document I need to submit? I have already setup medical appointment.
Posted in I-485Maintaining F1 status while I 485 is pending
Published Apr 15,2016 By Jayanta Kumar PhadikarHello all. Good Morning. It would help me a lot if you could clear a confusion of mine. I am in the process of obtaining a EB1-A visa. My I 140 has been approved and will apply for I 485. I am currently in F1-OPT status which will expire in March, 2017. I need to … Continue reading Maintaining F1 status while I 485 is pending
Posted in I-485Self help packets