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Hi, Can we file for EAD renewal (efile) while the applicant is outside US? Here is our scenario: My wife travlled to India and got stuck there for health reasons. I do not want to risk having to work (or leave the job) due to expired EAD. I wanted to file for her EAD renewal online while she...

Hi, I have a friend who recently came to US on H1B. One of his kids is about 15 now and I believe dependent kids cannot be on H4 status after reaching 18 years of age - right? What are the typical options for such kids who want to stay back in US with their parents continuing education? Do...

Hi, While we are visiting our families in India, USCIS issued a Finger Print Notice and we didn't come to know about it until after the actual appoint date. What can be done now? I received my GC in June 2007. The finger print notice is for my spouse. The ASC appointment notice is dated Aug...

Hi, My friend is getting ready to apply for 485 (employment based) now that the dates are open. His wife is currently in India and he is having tough time with finding tickets to bring his family back in time. Is it necessary for the spouse to be here in US to apply for I-485 (as a spouse...

Hi, Our PD became current on June 1st and my 485 got approved on June 4th and I am primary applicant. This is EB3 (India) with PD 05/02/2002 at NSC. However there is no LUD on spouse derivative application until now. Our applications are filed together. I understand typically both 485s get...

Hi, I am posting this for my friend. He is Chinese born with Canadian passport. His mom was born in Malaysia and moved to China when she was around 15. I know that Malaysia is on list of countries eligible for DV. His dad was born in China. Both his parents were living in China when he was born...

Hi, I filed for EAD renewal online over the weekend. Due to system problems, I dint get a chance to download/save the confirmation page or the EAD application itself. I dint get a chance to note down the receipt (LIN) number either. How do I go about from here? Do I just have to wait until...

LC, I140 and 485 are filed in Eb3 category. After I140 approval and 180 days since filing 485, I have changed employers as per AC21. I have an MS Degree but my previous job did not require it. With the retrogression, I am thinking of ways to start over the process in EB2 and still retain the PD...

Hi, My wife got EAD as a spouse derivative. She got a job offer on contract-to-hire basis. When on H1, she is used to contract thru vendors or other layers. Can she avoid all those and work directly for the company? Is it legal for EAD (holders)? Aside from Immigration legalities, what...

Hi, I would like to know what are the requirements for EB2 in general and see if my sister can apply for EB2 or not. Background: Bachelors + 3 years experience in India in functional area MS in Computer Science in US Joined a consulting company right off of school (MS) and been working...

Hi, I heard that people with Green cards dont need a (visitor) Visa to get to Canada. What about people in AOS and have APs? I am planning for a trip to Niagara falls (Ontario) and just wondering what is needed. If I need to apply for a visitor visa from Canadian consulate, how does it...

Hi, We recently filed for our EAD?AP renewals. Spouse wants to travel to India during early December and our applications will not be approved by then. We have our current EAD/APs valid until Feb 2006. Is it ok to travel to India and come back before AP expires while we still have the renewals...

Hi, I mailed documents needed for filing EAD/AP renewal to our lawyers a couple of weeks ago. However my job was terminitated shortly after mailing those papers. The lawyers are hired by my previous employer. I have tried calling the lawyers and left voice messages like a dozen times in last...

Hi, I got confused after going thru few of the threads. Here is my situation: I had to leave my current job/employer today and since this is with a big company, they will file to revoke I140 (which was approved a couple of months ago). 485 has been pending for a little over 180 days. Now I...

Hi, I have heard that when working for an employer on H1, if the employee uses EAD to switch the emplyer (who filed H1/EAD) then the employee cannot switch back to H1 in future (if that is needed). How does it work for Spouse derivative beneficiary? I work for Company A on H1 and got EAD. I...

Hi, My son is born here in US and is now about 2 years old. My parents are visiting us from India on Visitor Visa. I like to know if it is possible to send my son to India without his mom or myself so that his grand parents alone can accompany my son. We obtained PIO card for my son. What...

Is there a site where they monitor how long it is taking to get OPT/EAD for students (post-completion OPT from F1 students)? Also is there an option for premium processing just like H1B and Greencards? I have applied my OPT in April 2003 in Pennsylvania state. Thanks, Sri

Hi, My brother who is currently on F-1 will be completening his (Graduate) course work soon. He wishes to enroll into another Masters program but look for jobs simulataneously. He wishes to apply for EAD/Optional Practical Training when he thinks he is in good shape (in the job market). I am...

Hi, I am on H1 and my wife is currently on F1. She finished her education and is currently on Practical training which expires in about two months form now. I wish to change her status to H4. Is H4 just like H1 where the status is different from actual visa stamp in the passport? What do I...

Hi, I am a full time student on F1 and in the last sememster of my graduate studies. I only have a course project to complete before graduating. I just found a temporary job/project that I like to take. The job is very much related to the degree I pursue. The prospective employer cannot wait...