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I-140 NIW approved. Do i need to apply for an EAD?
Published Aug 30,2015 By GCforPhDQuestion: First, let me thank you. I got recently approved i-140 through NIW, using your package. I am on J1 visa and I am applying for adjustment of status. Do I have to file i-765 in order to keep working for my current institution? And what will be the expiration date on the EAD card if … Continue reading I-140 NIW approved. Do i need to apply for an EAD?
Posted in J1Approved EB1a. Applying with my husband. How long to wait for the interview?
Published Aug 29,2015 By Maria KazachenkoMy EB1a petition got approved. I am petitioning myself and my husband is included as dependent. Today I got a notice that “we are ready to schedule your Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or to Adjust Status”. Several questions. 1. What to expect from the interview? 2. How long will it take to … Continue reading Approved EB1a. Applying with my husband. How long to wait for the interview?
Posted in I-485Self-petition with PhD in Biology
Published Aug 27,2015 By GCforPhDQUESTION Hi Greetings!!!! I am pursuing PhD in biology from US. I will be graduating in December, 2015. I need advice for green card application process for EB-1 category and NIW. I am looking for post doctoral positions in Cancer biology or infectious diseases. I would like to know how strong is … Continue reading Self-petition with PhD in Biology
Posted in Self PetitioningAssistant Professor interested in green card application
Published Aug 22,2015 By Sharma PDear Sir/Madam I am PhD holder from the low-income country. I did my PhD from Sweden and working as an academician in my home country. I have published more than 15 papers in peer reviewed and impact factor journals. I have several years of research and teaching experiences. My US visa B1/B2 category. Now , i … Continue reading Assistant Professor interested in green card application
Posted in Greencard ProcedureHow much evidence is enough
Published Aug 22,2015 By PavloHello GCforPhd Team, I am a postdoc in experimental solid state physics with 9 publications and ~ 45 citations. I am planning to start the self petition through the NIW category. I believe I have a medium strength case as I don’t have many and also highly cited publications and the new publications won’t get … Continue reading How much evidence is enough
Posted in niwEligibility for EB1A green card application
Published Aug 12,2015 By VijayHello, I am VIjay, I am planning to file my I140 in EB1A category. Following are my credentials: PhD in (Microbiology) from India Published 2 first author articles and 2 co author publications ; citations 223 total; Got one travel award to attend the ASM conference in USA PostDoc: 1st from Baylor College of Medicine … Continue reading Eligibility for EB1A green card application
Posted in EB1AWhen is the best time to apply?
Published Aug 10,2015 By TomasHi guys, I am a F1 student and I almost finished my second year of PhD degree. I got my master outside of the US. I have 5 publications with total citations of 40. I am working on an in-progress research that meet all the requirements of national interest. I am not sure when to … Continue reading When is the best time to apply?
Posted in EB1APostdoc applying in EB1A or EB1-OR
Published Aug 10,2015 By RoshHi, I am currently holding a project scientist position (3 yr post PhD) in a reputed university in United states. I am on J-1 visa right now and eligible for 2yr rule. I will be getting my waiver soon. My university will only file a petition for EB1- for outstanding researcher only if I waive … Continue reading Postdoc applying in EB1A or EB1-OR
Posted in EB1ASelf-petition while on a H4 visa
Published Jul 27,2015 By GCforPhDQUESTION hello sir, hope you are doing well. let me explain my-self in brief. i am going to complete my phd by end of jun-2016. i am on h4 visa now,i am thinking to apply for Green card directly. is it possible?if yes can you state the steps?and which categories suits to me … Continue reading Self-petition while on a H4 visa
Posted in Self PetitioningHow much does the institute matter for postdoc to apply the green card?
Published Jul 19,2015 By MRCHHATTUHi, I am working as postdoc in NIH funded projects at low-ranked university. My research topics are related with diseases such as cancer and diabetes (computational structural biology). I have around 10 publications (~40 citations) from my PhD, 2 scholarships, 3 fellowships (university), 1 research grant 40k as PI. Since I did my PhD outside … Continue reading How much does the institute matter for postdoc to apply the green card?
Posted in Suitable Category NIW/EB1ASelf help packets