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Response period after completion of biometrics
Published Apr 24,2013 By GCforPhDQuestion: I have applied for green card with the help of your packet. Our EAD and I-131 status says they are approved and we should be getting the cards in the next week. However, our biometric appointment is next week for both of us. Do you have any clue on how long it will take … Continue reading Response period after completion of biometrics
Posted in BiometricsCan my wife (J2 holder) get Green card if I get a Green card while on J1?
Published Apr 18,2013 By GCforPhDQuestion: I am a postdoc in US with J1 visa without 2 years residency requirement. My wife is in J2 and also without residency requirement. My question is if I am able to get my Green card through EB1A, can she also get a green card as well? Additionally, when I am applying for EB1A, … Continue reading Can my wife (J2 holder) get Green card if I get a Green card while on J1?
Posted in J1Visa Bulletin for May 2013
Published Apr 17,2013 By GCforPhDDetailed Bulletin Summary of Visa Bulletin Relevant to EB1A and NIW EB1 is current for all countries EB2 cutoff date for India is 01Sept04, China is 15May08 and current for other countries.
Posted in NewsImpact of I-140 rejection on my husband’s H1 visa status
Published Apr 16,2013 By GCforPhDQuestion: I plan to apply for a I-140 first and then I-485. My husband is on OPT now, and will be applying for H1 in April. If my I-140 is rejected, will this affect his visa status? Thank you for your advice. Answer: The short answer is no. It won’t affect his H1. But there … Continue reading Impact of I-140 rejection on my husband’s H1 visa status
Posted in H1BF1 applying for greencard under EB2 NIW
Published Apr 16,2013 By GCforPhDQuestion: I am interested in applying for green card under NIW EB2 category. I recently defended my PhD and I have applied for an OPT, it will be valid from May 2012. Currently I am on F1 working as a research assistant. These days I am searching for postdoc opportunities. I went through the GreenCardForPhd … Continue reading F1 applying for greencard under EB2 NIW
Posted in F1Procedure to apply under NIW and EB1A
Published Mar 31,2013 By GCforPhDQuestion: I have a Ph.D. in molecular biology from USA. I have three years of postdoctoral experience from US universities. What is the procedure of apply for a green card under EB1/2. I am on H1-B. My spouse is on J1. Answer: Many of the commonly asked questions can be found at the following free … Continue reading Procedure to apply under NIW and EB1A
Posted in Greencard ProcedureWhich category do I fit in?
Published Mar 31,2013 By GCforPhDQuestion: I am thinking of self-petitioning green card but I was wondering which category do I fit into NIW or EB1A I have a PhD in education from a US university and I design educational materials for US kids (middle and high school). I also have a numerous publications and conference presentations related to educational … Continue reading Which category do I fit in?
Posted in Suitable Category NIW/EB1ADo I need to have reached the highest position in my career to be eligible to apply in EB1A category?
Published Mar 31,2013 By GCforPhDQuestion: I am currently getting ready for an NIW application because my attorney said that I won’t be able to apply for EB-1A as a postdoc. For EB1A, they told me that they need to substantiate that I reached the highest profession in my career. Is this 100% true? In your site, I did not … Continue reading Do I need to have reached the highest position in my career to be eligible to apply in EB1A category?
Posted in EB1AProcedure to apply for greencard
Published Mar 31,2013 By GCforPhDQuestion: I have done MCom, MBA Finance, PhD International Trade from Indian Universities. Currently I am working as Assistant Professor with one of the reputed Indian Universities. I would like to apply for US – Green Card. Please let me know further procedures. Answer: There are two self-petition categories called EB1A and EB2-NIW. You can … Continue reading Procedure to apply for greencard
Posted in Greencard ProcedureIf I drop out of Phd program, can I still apply for a Green Card?
Published Mar 31,2013 By GCforPhDQuestion: I am on F1 visa enrolled in a PhD program from Fall 2008.I have to enroll only thesis credit hours (10 credit hrs. remained only). I do not have any classes to attend now I have completed 65 cr. hours out of 75 cr. hours Presently I am working on OPT from last 6 … Continue reading If I drop out of Phd program, can I still apply for a Green Card?
Posted in F1Self help packets