What happened when others ran into the same problem, and what the rules say. Cases come from first-hand accounts posted on public forums. When nothing is worth reporting, this page does not update.
If you are filing an H-4 EAD renewal for your spouse, you have probably assumed one thing: if the principal's H-1B gets premium pr…
If you're on an H-1B and wanted to go back to China this summer, you probably ran into the same problem: you couldn't get a visa i…
"I left China more than five years ago, and under the Party constitution, six months without paying dues means you've automaticall…
The short answer: Changing jobs after your I-485 has been pending for 180 days is still allowed. The law has not changed, and this…
The short answer: Once your I-485 is approved, you are a green card holder from the day of approval. Not having the card in hand d…
The short answer - How long you can stay depends on the I-94 from your most recent entry, not on the date on your H-1B approval no…
Bottom line first: if your spouse is a US citizen, file for OPT first and then file the marriage-based green card. The two can run…
The short answer - Applicants born in China are not on the January 1 processing hold list (PM-602-0194, covering 39 countries). Th…
The short answer - Most big tech companies have not formally stopped PERM, but they pause for six months after layoffs. 20 CFR 656…
On the visa bulletin, the EB-1 date for mainland China (first preference: extraordinary ability, outstanding professors and resear…
On the day you're laid off, you probably won't think to confirm one thing: which day these 60 days actually start counting from. B…
This month's visa bulletin shows an unusual situation: the Final Action Date for EB-3 China (third preference, skilled workers and…
"Our 485 got an RFE (Request for Evidence) asking for proof that I left the Youth League, and they want the original document 😭 H…
Short answer: the official documents only ask that you keep working in the field named in your I-140. They do not say how wide "fi…
The short answer: If you have already filed Form I-140 or I-130 and your category is eligible, you can file Form I-485 online thro…
Short answer: If you have valid H-1B or L-1 status, will keep working for the same employer, and have a valid visa if one is requi…
The short answer - Get the notarial birth certificate from a Chinese notary office, with an English translation and a certificate …
The short answer - You can book a USCIS-designated civil surgeon now; you do not need to wait for your law firm. An exam by your r…
Our last piece covered the 7 questions people asked most about filing I-485 (the adjustment of status application you file to get …
The short answer - Yes, you can file. In October, employment-based applicants file I-485 using Chart B (Dates for Filing). For mai…
The short answer - It can be saved, and it comes down to proving you responded on time. In the three real cases we found, everyone…
