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Overseas Employment

Published Sep 23,2014 By

Would accepting a job outside the US hinder the chances at succeeding on a self-petition? Facts of the case: – Graduated with PhD in 2014 from University of Washington (Biostatistician with multiple publications, multiple (US and international) conference participation and awards)– Home country has granted J-1 waiver– Accepted position in Africa with the US-based CDC (Center for Disease … Continue reading Overseas Employment

Posted in Suitable Category NIW/EB1A

Applying for the green card under EB1-EA category while working under the OPT STEM extension.

Published Sep 5,2014 By

Question: I am  applying for the green card under EB1-EA category and I am working under the OPT STEM extension. I heard from someone that In case if I apply for both i140/i485 concurrently, if i140 denied the i485 also gets denied, subsequently my OPT status will get cancelled. Is it really true that my … Continue reading Applying for the green card under EB1-EA category while working under the OPT STEM extension.

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NIW for educators

Published Aug 25,2014 By

Question:  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

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We want to apply green card through NIW and our j-visa is about to expire

Published Aug 1,2014 By

Question  Hello, I found your site very helpful and wanna ask you if you could help me with my situation my husband is in j1 visa with 2 year rule applied and our visa is about to expire but we want to apply green card through niw is it possible as my husband has only … Continue reading We want to apply green card through NIW and our j-visa is about to expire

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Green card chances: I am planning to go for Phd in Psychology

Published Jul 22,2014 By

Question  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 Petitioning

Visa Bulletin for August 2014

Published Jul 19,2014 By

Detailed Bulletin Summary of Visa Bulletin Relevant to EB1A and NIW EB1 is current for all countries EB2 cutoff date for China is 08 Oct 09, for India  22 Jan 09 and current for other countries.  

Posted in News

Visa Bulletin for July 2014

Published Jul 19,2014 By

Detailed Bulletin Summary of Visa Bulletin Relevant to EB1A and NIW There is significant advance in the cutoff date for Indian nationals. EB1 is current for all countries EB2 cutoff date for China is 01 July 09, for India  1 Sept 08 and current for other countries.  

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Postdoctoral researcher trying to decide EB2-NIW or EB1A.

Published Jul 1,2014 By

Question:    I am a post-doctoral research associate at University of Washington, Seattle. I have a few questions regarding the green card applications.   1) Do I qualify for a EB1-A application. I am attaching my resume in this email. If I qualify, how long would it take.   2) If I apply under NIW, … Continue reading Postdoctoral researcher trying to decide EB2-NIW or EB1A.

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Do I need a waiver to apply for EB2 NIW I-140?

Published Jun 29,2014 By

Question:   I read with interest your online book but my situation was not addressed.   I have a J1 visa with a two years home restriction. I know I must have a waiver from my home government to apply for change of status. Do I require the waiver to apply for the EB2?   … Continue reading Do I need a waiver to apply for EB2 NIW I-140?

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When should I file for my wife’s I-485?

Published Jun 25,2014 By

Question: 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?

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