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    US-born spouse of an OCI holder - marriage certificate?

    Hi, My wife is US born and i have an oci. I would like to get her an OCI even though her parents are american through the OCI card for Foreign Spouse of Person of Indian Origin. On the application page it says marriage certificate must be 'Original & Self-attested Copy'. does this mean i have...
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    Do I-94s mean anything anymore?

    I have a conditional green card. I also have i-94s from my h1 days before i changed status to LPR. I am planning to go to canada for a work trip and the way i understand it I just walk out with my green card and passport and walk back in with it. i dont have to turn in any i-94 when i walk out...
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    Perm denied - obvious dol error?

    my perm was denied stating that the geographic location of the position was not mentioned in the newspaper ad. however it clearly mentioned the city and state. lawyer is going to file MTR. anyone have similar experience? and how long did it take to clear up? did u get the "government error" queue?
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    Can i get H-1B extension if i already have a valid EAD?

    I am sending in my i130+i485 package along with the i765 for emergencies. my 3 year h1 is set to expire this year but i want to renew it. can i renew it if i already get the ead from the i765 app?
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    I-94 related questions in the I-130?

    I came here as a student (F1) in 2006, visited home in 2008 as a student and got an i94 from 2008 when i came back. in 2009 i AOS-ed to H1 and got a new i94 as part of the approval notice. since then i never left the country. on the i-130 question 14 asks how the relative entered the us, to...
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    What to put in form i131?

    What do i enter in form i131 if i dont have any intended trips, but am just getting it for having it in case i make a spot decision on a trip. i am referring specifically to part 3. also i assume i tick yes at "are you applying for advance parole"? what should i put in the explanation for...
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    Filing out forms for Spousal GC - Queries, Help, Thanks.

    I am filing out forms for the spousal GC. I had a bunch of questions so i have tried to order them carefully and post the images of the questions. it would be great if someone with similar experience or knowledge in the matter could help me. a lot of thanks in advance for your time and...
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    I485 Supplement A - who needs to file?

    I don't have a criminal record, never overstayed my visas and have never worked unauthorized. do i need a supplement A? i also don't have money on trees to pay for it.
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    Any reviews on Seyfarth Shaw for Family based immigration?

    Seyfarth and Shaw are currently handling my EB GC process. As I have gotten married to a USC, I am planning to interfile with that for an expedited process. I was wondering if I should continue with the same Seyfarth Shaw (Russell Swapp is the partner handling my EB case). They seem pretty...
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    h1b to ir1 via marriage - does h1b count as affidavit of support?

    I am a male h1b worker and have a stable job. I just got married to a us citizen and we plan to file for AOS after her name change goes through on all her documents. She currently does not have a job as she just graduated and moved across the country to live together. She will be looking for...
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    GC App and H1-extension at the same time?

    I am getting married to US citizen in the end of october after which she will change her name and her location to my state and then we will do an AOS for me. my current 3 year h1 expires sept 2012 so i will probably need to file an extension. i also have a perm process going on with my work...
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    Marriage to US Citizen and Name change - what first?

    I am an H1-B visa holder (male) and my fiance is a US Citizen. We are getting married in October and I am hoping to get a GC based on her status. She intends to take my last name at the wedding. Should we apply for my GC before her name change or first do the name change? If we do the name...
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