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New Immigration Legal Questions - California

What to do if I'm a citizen of the US and want to invite my sister for permanent residency here?

Actually, if passes, the reform may eliminate the "sister/brother" category all together, so I suggest filing ASAP. Even though it does take years, the line does moves along. I would be glad to help -

Gene Meltser, Esq. answered 6 days ago

Can I work for my employer outside the US for the total time of the greencard process and still maintain a legal LPR application?

Absolutely! The LPR application is based on an OFFER of employment, NOT the actual current employment. Therefore, it is irrelevant if you are in the US or not. Feel free to email me directly at meltse

Gene Meltser, Esq. answered 19 days ago

Is there a way to exactly know what a joint sponsor can be held responsible to reimburse if he signs an I-864?

Yes, I have a file I send to co-sponsors all the time. You can email me for that. In general, he may be responsible for cash welfare, such as Supplemental Security Income (SSI), cash Temporary Assista

Harun Kazmi answered 20 days ago

If I'm working in the US on a J2 visa, may my employer start the green card sponsorship procedure without changing my status first to H1B?

Sure, that is no problem. You can start a labor certification without even working for that employer. However, it is helpful that you work for them to prove different issues with an Immigrant Visa and

Harun Kazmi answered 27 days ago

If someone is on an H1B for 5 years, are they eligible to get green card based on the taxes that they paid for the last 5 years?

No. That is not one of the ways to qualify for an Immigrant Visa/Green Card. You must be sponsored by an employer or family member.  You can see employment based sponsorship at: http://www.ksvis

Harun Kazmi answered 1 month ago

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