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If I'm planning to apply for asylum but am an F1 student who is in a valid status, what if my asylum interview is denied?

As long as you are in valid status with a valid I-94, you will not be able to go before an immigration judge.  However, if you feel very strongly about not returning to your home country because

SB, Member, California answered 23 days ago

I am a US citizen now, can I petition my siblings,are all under 21 years old, first and then my parents?

Yes, you may.  Depending on their nationality, it can take anywhere from 12 to 20 years to process your siblings. Your parents are not subject to any quotas and may come immediately. Typically, l

Harun Kazmi answered 27 days ago

If I have an I-130 on file, will that significantly impede my ability to be granted an F1 visa or H1B1 non-immigrant work visa?

It may be an issue for your F1 visa. It will not be a problem for an H1b. I would recommend that you get the F1 first and then file for the I-130 (just to be safe).

Harun Kazmi answered 29 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 29 days ago

What to do if I need to travel abroad just after my naturalization oath?

Your best move is same day passport processing. Typically with the oath, you can pick it up the next day for the expediting fee.  You can always do what you plan, but if there is any issue with t

Harun Kazmi answered 29 days ago

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