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Laid off before getting Green Card, I-485 pending! How to renew Green Card?

3 years ago By Chief Editor
Question details

I have a situation of my relative - person has the employment based green card received on Mar 12, 2012, Received EAD in 2007. However lost the job(job termination) (Nov 2, 2011) 4 months before to receive the Green Card. At the time when GC was approved (March 12,2012) person was not having the job, and there after person couldn't gone to job. Could you let us know what to do for GC renewal and for citizenship.

FAQ Transcript

In my opinion it is fine because there was nothing wrong with your intention to continue working and if your I-485 has been pending 180 days I think you are very well protected.

 

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DHS Withdraws ‘Affidavit of Support’ Proposed Rule

3 years ago By Chief Editor

Release Date 

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) today announced the withdrawal of the affidavit of support proposed rule, consistent with DHS’s commitment to reduce barriers within the legal immigration system that placed increased burdens on American families wishing to sponsor individuals immigrating to the U.S.

AR-11 Email from the USCIS is a Scam

3 years ago By Rajiv S. Khanna

People have been asking us about USCIS "warrant issued for background check" for failure to report a change of address by filing Form AR-11.  While it is true that until you are naturalized, you are required to update your change of address each time within 10 days of moving; this email is a scam.  DO NOT WORRY.

 

For instance, see the Header.  It is NOT from a .Gov domain.  I have reviewed the metadata as well.

 

F-1 to H-1B lottery - How to transfer and change jobs from employer A to employer B?

3 years ago By Chief Editor
Question details

1. I am a F-1 student graduating in May 2021. An employer "X" wants to e-register me for the H1B lottery and I am hoping for a better offer from employer "Y". Suppose I got selected in the H1B lottery filed by "X". Can I start working for employer "Y"? What are my options to work for employer "Y"?

2. Can employer "Y" file my H1B petition even though I was registered in the lottery by "X"?

3. Can I ask "X" to not file an H1B petition after winning the lottery and use F1-opt as work authorization?

4. I am also applying for F1-OPT. Can I use my F1-opt to work till September for "Y" and then use H1B in October to work for "Y" while it was filed by employer "X"? I believe "X" would send an H1B petition with change of status.

 

FAQ Transcript

1. As long as you have your OPT you can work for any employer.
2. No. 
3. Absolutely you can.
4.Yes, absolutely you can.

 

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DUI and I-485 approval

3 years ago By Chief Editor
Question details

I'm currently on H1-B visa. I applied for I-485 in October 2020 and I got my EAD/AP card approved. I'm in EB2 category with priority date of March 2011.

I was convicted for DUI in November 2011 and consulted Rajeev Khanna Sir in 2012 through 15 minutes telephone consultation. As Rajeev sir advised, I got the certified copy of court disposition and a letter from criminal lawyer explaining that this is a misdemeanor -- quoting the statute.

So with the first time DUI arrest (in 2011 been 10 years) , I have 2 questions:
1) I would like to know if first time DUI affects my chances of getting I-485 approval?
2) I'm planning to convert from my H1-B status and start using EAD, will it be wise to do that considering the DUI arrest.
 

FAQ Transcript

Answer 1. No, if it's a misdemeanor and the sentence imposed is less than six months normally first time you don't get a sentence at all. You should not have any problem.

Answer 2. I think having an H-1B is a very good idea.

 

 

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