Recent content by ha38

Dear friends, My H1B has been approved recently but my job start date is Sep 1, 2006. I want to apply for a stamp as early as mid-May. I have other complications about my visa and by applying early I will know whether i can have my H1B stamp. My question is whether someone can apply for...

My I-797 approval for H1-B visa was sent out from the INS sometime ago now, but my attorney has not received the approval yet. My attorney believes that the approval got lost in the mail. I was suggested to file I-824 with the INS to request a duplicate approval notice. However, I was also...

Hi all, I completed my 2-yr HRR. Now i want to switch to H1B. I am wondering whether I still need the advisory opinion from the State Department? If anyone knows and replies to this message, i'd appreciate it very much thank you, in advance

Hello, I am currently in F1 status and doing Ph.D. Before starting Ph.D. 6 years ago I had J1 status and have 2-year home residency rule. I got a job offer from a university starting from September 2005. I heard that as long as I prove that I stayed in my home country for 2 years (which...