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I, holding H-1, am a PhD student and got an offer for a campus job (genome research project with some compensation). What paper work do I need to go through for the campus job? I think that “compensation” could mean several things. If I just receive just expenses (travel expenses, training...

Is it USCIS error but getting them to change it is essentially impossible?

USCIS issued H-1 B approval (renewal) for just one 1 year even though there are ~ 6 months left to hit the end of the 6th year. I hope this is clear.

The LCA was for three years, and the I-129 was for three years and asked for the maximum fore renewal. But, I-129 is issued for just one year even though there are 6 months left to reach the end of the 6th year. Is it USCIS error but getting them to change it is essentially impossible as they...

Do you mean I can ask 1.5 years when I file the I-129 on 8/2007? Does that mean the I-129 issued already with one year cannot be changed?

The LCA was for three years, and the I-129 was for three years and asked for the maximum fore renewal. But, I-129 is issued for just one year even though there are 6 months left to reach the end of the 6th year. Is it USCIS error but getting them to change it is essentially impossible as they...

45 Day Letter This is what I got: EB2-RIR-Maryland PD: 6/9/2004 45 Day Letter R'cvd: 3/20/2006 45 Day Letter Replied: 3/23/2006

45-day letter My LCA has Date of Received: 09-Jun-2004 (filed to Maryland), but I have not received the 45-day letter yet. I am wondering if this delay is normal or if there is a way to check the progress and status out. :confused: Thanks much,

Is The Bahamas one of the US territories that do not require H1-VISA for the re-entry? Simply asking, can H1 holders travel to The Bahamas without going through the paperwork? :confused:

Can an H1 holder in USA work for a company in Canada via telecommuting? Is it something to do with Canada immigration regulations :confused:

What are the fees for H1 and H4 renewal application filing, and how long it will take once the applications are filed from MD? What is the approx. lawyer's service fee :confused:

How do you become an immigration lawyer? Do you have to have a certain degree from a law school and pass a sort of examinations? :confused:

It seems that there are different interpretations about beginning work for the additional H1. One says you must wait until the additional H1 get approved, but the other say you can begin work as long as the H1 application is filed and received by USCIS since portability rules. Are both...

What would be the maximum number of hours per week or bi-week that H1B (with one primary H1 and three additional H1Bs for part-time jobs, which are all approved) can work? :confused:

Can a H4 tutor kids or teach musical instruments for kids at home "legally"? In this case, no employer is involved. Are there any documents to be filed for such tutoring activities? What are the implications of the tutoring in terms of the immigrations laws/regulations :confused: