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Pending I-140 travel on F1 or Advanced parole

Published Aug 1,2013 By

Question:  I got my OPT 17 months extension in May 2013, and last month I applied for I-140 (NIW).  I’m planning to visit my country in near future, so I think it would be better to have H1 rather than  F1-OPT. I have following questions: Q1: during the processing time of I-140, can I apply … Continue reading Pending I-140 travel on F1 or Advanced parole

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F1 applying for greencard under EB2 NIW

Published Apr 16,2013 By

Question: 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

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If I drop out of Phd program, can I still apply for a Green Card?

Published Mar 31,2013 By

Question: 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?

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Self-petitioning while on F1 visa

Published Dec 5,2012 By

Question: I am a PhD candidate and will graduate sometime in Summer. I am planning to apply for NIW (self-petition) and I am wondering about the risks. In case my I-140 application is rejected can I renew my F-1 visa? can I apply for OPT? or should I wait till I graduate and then file … Continue reading Self-petitioning while on F1 visa

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Applying for greencard while on OPT

Published Oct 21,2012 By

Question: Hi Team, I have a question. I think I read a similar question from someone else also. But I had a difference in my degree and certain other things. I completed my PhD and I am on OPT. I want to know if I can apply for green card while on OPT, or should … Continue reading Applying for greencard while on OPT

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Can a master student apply for a Green Card

Published Aug 6,2011 By

Question: I am  a graduate student in electrical engineering. I was going over the blog related to green card and it was pretty much confusing since i have 0 knowledge in this field. I have a gun shot question: I have 2 IEEE international conference papers and 1 ordinary journal paper and i have filed … Continue reading Can a master student apply for a Green Card

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Can I apply for GC as a student

Published Jul 6,2011 By

Question: I was just curious to know if I can apply for GC via selfpetition or do I have to go through the process of applying H1B Visa after completion. I am a student in Univeristy of xxxx, doing my Ph.D in Biotech working on plant virus. Would appreciate your response Answer: It is possible … Continue reading Can I apply for GC as a student

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F1 and green card application

Published May 6,2011 By

Question: I just discovered your website . I am a PhD Candidate in English Education. My dissertation is almost done and I am waiting for the best time to graduate. Some people told me not to graduate or do OPT since I have to leave if I can’t find a job. I am facing a dilemma. Which … Continue reading F1 and green card application

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F1 and green card

Published Oct 20,2010 By

Question i am on f1 visa and final semester of my phd in biology can i be able to apply for GC in eb1a or eb2 nw. please let me know Answer Yes it is possible. Some people have done it. You can see our previous answer at the link Best of luck

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Starting a company on F1

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Question: I am a PhD student at Arizona State University and I am looking to start a company on my own. Currently I am under F1 visa category, will I be able to raise my own company under this visa or do I need to get sponsored for H1B visa or green card. Answer: We … Continue reading Starting a company on F1

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