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Does mother's maiden name need to be on Birth Certificate? Hi! I am in the process of submitting my docs for I-485. I looked at my birth certificate and it has my father's full name and my mother's full name but it does not specify her maiden name. Is that a requirement for the "long form"...

Thanks for all the comments and encouragement :) Just trying to make sure, application is as water tight as possible - rest is out of my hands anyways so I am not worried about that. I have a telecon with the lawyers tomorrow and some of the questions I will ask may help others here. So I...

Thanks sulpha. My co. has indicated they want to sponsor for EB1-OR only (as per company policy they dont sponsor for EB1-EA). I wonder if the PhD years count towards the 3 years research experience requirement. Most O-1 => EB1 transitions in the past have been smooth but lately one is...

Hi! I came across this forum while looking for some answers re. EB-1 applications and associated risks and found a ton of good info here.:) I am planning to apply for EB-1 and was wondering if some of you folks could take a look at my profile below and comment on its suitability for...

BTW fellas, those of you who are in O-1, don't get complacent about EB-1 application requirements thinking your O-1 approval implies almost automatic approval. Document as much as you can esp. your citation counts, press releases etc. Lately the rejection rates have gone thru the roofs with some...

GC-Hopes, You are right about not travelling while AP has been applied for and is due. Much better to apply for it well before any international travel. Re. AP affecting O-1 or not, I have asked the attorneys to clarify. When I get a response I will post here. The others I had asked responded...

hmm....that is something new I learnt. But that means if one's GC is rejected they are out of status even if they are back in US after using AP and their O-1 is still valid?? - sounds a bit weird though :confused: Is it the same situation for H1B folks too?

Now the question is, if one doesnt have a stamp on O-1 and has applied for EB-1 Green card but has to travel on Advance Parole to their home country - does one need to get the O-1 stamped to re-enter???

mhush, Thanks for the info :) To add to mhush's other post: After switching from OPT to O-1, my lawyer said I need a stamp on my O-1 only if I travel outside US and need to re-enter. Otherwise the approval notice sent by USCIS is a valid document proof of my legal visa status.

mhush, Thanks for this tip. I am in a similar situation as you - I transferred from F-1(OPT) to O-1 in Feb. 09. Can you tell me how long we are required to wait (in terms of work experience) before we go in for EB-1. My employer's law firm which did my O-1 said they can actually reuse all the...