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Eligibility: F1 student on OPT
Published Dec 27,2014 By RajeshaHi, I am PhD graduate in Biomedical Sciences. I have more than 20 papers with three first author papers. Total citations are now close to 300 from all the 20+ papers. In addition, I have attended several conferences and working as postdoc. I just wonder whether you guys think I am safe for EB1 and … Continue reading Eligibility: F1 student on OPT
Posted in Self PetitioningPhD in Electrical and Computer Engineering on STEM extension – Would like to apply for a green card in EB2 NIW category
Published Nov 7,2014 By Sakshi PahwaHello, I graduated with a PhD in Electrical and Computer Engineering from Kansas State University in Dec 2013. I started working as a Quality Assurance Engineer on contract at a financial technology start-up in March 2014 and moved to a full-time position as a Research Engineer at the same company in Oct 2014. However, my … Continue reading PhD in Electrical and Computer Engineering on STEM extension – Would like to apply for a green card in EB2 NIW category
Posted in Self PetitioningEB2 NIW or EB1A
Published Oct 27,2014 By cryptic00I am trying to decide if I should apply under EB2-NIW or EB1A and thought of bouncing some ideas off here. My credentials are as follows: – PhD Genetics; 6 peer reviewed articles in international journals (35 citations total), 3 of them first author (latest paper has more than 1200 views so far, but no … Continue reading EB2 NIW or EB1A
Posted in Self PetitioningNIW for educators
Published Aug 25,2014 By GCforPhDQuestion: I recently graduated with a PhD in math an US university. I am currently on STEM-OPT which is about to expire. As most people in your website I am thinking about self-petitioning without an employer or the help of a lawyer. My goal is to present myself as a top educator since not only … Continue reading NIW for educators
Posted in EB1AGreen card chances: I am planning to go for Phd in Psychology
Published Jul 22,2014 By GCforPhDQuestion I am an INDIAN citizen and did my Masters in Immunology from an US University. I am planning to go for Phd in Psychology or PsyD in psychology that will give me a license to work with patients and do research. My question is, how will the Green Card procedure work for me if … Continue reading Green card chances: I am planning to go for Phd in Psychology
Posted in Self PetitioningWhen should I file for my wife’s I-485?
Published Jun 25,2014 By GCforPhDQuestion: I got an RFE in September (on NYSDOT 3rd prong) to which I submitted a response two weeks before the deadline in December. I just got an e-mail from USCIS that my I-140 (NIW) has been approved! Thank you very much for your help on this — you’ve got another candidate to add to … Continue reading When should I file for my wife’s I-485?
Posted in I-485When should I file for my wife's I-485?
Published Jun 25,2014 By GCforPhDQuestion: I got an RFE in September (on NYSDOT 3rd prong) to which I submitted a response two weeks before the deadline in December. I just got an e-mail from USCIS that my I-140 (NIW) has been approved! Thank you very much for your help on this — you’ve got another candidate to add to … Continue reading When should I file for my wife's I-485?
Posted in I-485Publications and green card self-petition
Published Mar 30,2014 By GCforPhDQuestion: I am a Phd holder from a reputed Indian university in field of Chemistry. Currently I have 22 papers published in international journals. I ran into your website regarding self petitioning green card. Appreciate if you can advise on this further. Answer: Please see our commonly asked questions and … Continue reading Publications and green card self-petition
Posted in Self PetitioningA friend of mine with masters in EE would like to self-petition
Published Mar 25,2014 By GCforPhDQuestion: A friend of mine residing in Texas, who is an electrical engineer is looking forward to apply for the green card. He is currently on H1 visa. He has a non-thesis MS in engineering. 1. What are his chances of succeeding a I-140 petition? 2.Under which category should he be filing the … Continue reading A friend of mine with masters in EE would like to self-petition
Posted in Self PetitioningCan a DMA student apply for green card
Published Feb 10,2014 By GCforPhDQuestion: To whom it may concern. Hello! I recently I found your website it looks wonderful! And I have a question about my situation. I’m currently a DMA student at the University of North Texas. My field is music performance, and DMA is same degree level as Phd. My question is even … Continue reading Can a DMA student apply for green card
Posted in Self PetitioningSelf help packets