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I really want to move to the US, it's one of the only things I'm sure I want to do with my life at the moment. But, I have no idea what the best/viable routes to take are. If I was prepared to do (pretty much) anything, What do you think would be the easiest way to immigrate to the US?
Peter - Can a large company like Amazon sponsor an individual for the green card directly without going through the an H1B visa?
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Still high if the individual's background is strong and the national interest is clear.
Would you please elaborate on strong individual background?
My father has applied for my GC and the processing may begin after several years. He’s a GC holder, and may have his oath of citizenship done soon, his lawyer expects the oath to happen this year. I believe I fall into EB2 category.
Meanwhile, are there any chances that Trump may try to kill those GC aspirants who are coming via family route?
Thank you
Is the american dream over for Indian nationals (multiple decades wait for GC in EB2/EB3 category). What would you suggest to people stuck in backlog?
It's incredibly frustrating of course. The only short-cut is via an EB1A green card or marriage to a USC, which are very limited options. That being said, we've helped many stuck in the backlog through the EB1A path.
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There are exceptions and nuances but the short answer is no to both, not without separate work authorizations for these activities.
To me it seems that the answer to this question is contradicting your answer to "Can a F1,J1 or H1B visa holder register a company outside USA (home country)?" - am I missing something? Or are we assuming that just "registering a company" doesn't imply earning money? :)
Hi Peter, A friend of mine is a US citizen from Iran. His father is receiving medical treatment in the US for a very serious condition. His mother wants to visit to be with her husband, but has been unable to get a visa due to the Travel Ban. How can we petition for a waiver? We have contacted congressional representatives, so far no answers. Worried that his mom may not have the opportunity to see her husband if his…
So she applied for a visa and wasn't granted a waiver?
Hi Peter, These days, will getting an MS from a US university help in any way in expediting Green Card? I have not begun applying to MS yet
1. Marry a USC. 2. EB1A / B 3. EB1C
Hi Peter, Should a person who is in H1B wants to create a startup in US, what kind of VISA issues that he/she might run into?
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Thanks. My masters and PhD are in Electrical and Communication Systems Engineering (EE; TeleComm). My initial H-1B in Dec 2016 was granted without any hiccups, but it seems that the transfer is about to take ages. Also, I didn't receive any 221(g) slip after the interview. In fact, the visa interview officer was quick to add that my visa was granted, and I was asked to make the visa issuance fee at the consulate (whi…
Bottom of the pile or sitting on the desk of an officer on leave. It's impossible to say how long but 3 months is a long time already.
My previous/original H-1B visa is still valid (expires in 2019), and as an Australian citizen, previously I could travel to US with ESTA for less than 90 days.
While being on "Administrative Processing", am I completely barred from entering US with the previous H-1B visa, or with ESTA until a decision is made? If H-1B is denied for some reason, how would it impact my ability to travel to US in the future?
Thanks a lot.
P.S.
I actually have a bachelor, double masters and double PhDs (from two different universities), multiple academic publications, patent, and a book that I think should count as publication. Do you think I could be eligible for EB-1, EB1A?
My plan was to apply for residency in US (via Green Card) after H-1B was granted this time.
Thanks a lot.