Guestbook Entry for Prakash Chaudhary, United States
Name
Prakash Chaudhary
Country
United States
State
CA
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Guestbook Entry for Bimal Budhabhatti, United States
Name
Bimal Budhabhatti
Country
United States
State
TX
Guestbook Entry for S Chakravarthula, United States
Name
S Chakravarthula
Country
United States
State
VA
Guestbook Entry for Kunjal Parikh, United States
Name
Kunjal Parikh
Country
United States
State
Texas
Guestbook Entry for Santosh , United States
Name
Santosh
Country
United States
State
Delaware
Recording for February 29, 2024 Conference Call with Rajiv S. Khanna
Nonimmigrant Visas
Immigration Law
Discussion Topics:
Guestbook Entry for Gita Hemphill, United States
Name
Gita Hemphill
Country
United States
State
Virginia
Guestbook Entry for Sudip , United States
Name
Sudip
Country
United States
State
New Jersey
Guestbook Entry for Srinivas Pasupulati , United States
Name
Srinivas Pasupulati
Country
United States
State
California
Guestbook Entry for Sundar, United States
Name
Sundar
Country
United States
State
TX
Guestbook Entry for Srikrishna, United States
Name
Srikrishna
Country
United States
State
Texas
NIW Required commitment duration, Adjustment of status, Naturalization considerations, and Interim work status option
Question details
1. How much and for how long do we have to work on an endeavor for which NIW I-140 was approved to avoid any issues in adjustment of status, naturalization, etc.?
2. Is there a way to get any status in the US to work on the approved NIW endeavor until I-485 is filed?
FAQ Transcript
It is important to note that if you are from a country like India, you may face a long wait—up to 10 to 12 years—for a green card. After receiving your green card, you are not required to stay in your job indefinitely; you can leave for valid reasons after a few months, as long as you act in good faith.
Regarding work status for those with an approved NIW, the Compelling Circumstances EAD is an option. Still, it has several drawbacks: unpredictable, uncertain processing times, and requires annual renewal. Another alternative is Entrepreneurial Parole, which offers up to five years of work authorization but may not be ideal for individuals from India due to the lengthy green card process. Please read the articles on the The Economic Times Author Page for more information.
Recording for August 22, 2024 Conference Call with Rajiv S. Khanna
Nonimmigrant Visas
Green Card
FAQs: EB-1A Use Case -- STEM OPT cloud solutions engineer at a nonprofit university || Layoff on H-1B, Changing status from B-1/B-2 pending to F-1 || Impact of layoff on green card status and future naturalization || H-1B laid off: Second B-1/B-2 visa extension
Guestbook Entry for Sanjeev Kale, United States
Name
Sanjeev Kale
Country
United States
State
VA
Guestbook Entry for Satya Arabandi, United States
Name
Satya Arabandi
Country
United States
State
Virginia
Guestbook Entry for Vishwesh Sankholkar, United States
Name
Vishwesh Sankholkar
Country
United States
State
North Carolina
Recording for September 05, 2024 Conference Call with Rajiv S. Khanna
Topics for Discussion:
Can I use my USCIS case status approval page to extend my H1B visa beyond six years, or are there other ways to obtain my I-140 approval document? || H4 transfer, H4 EAD renewal, automatic extension of EAD || J-1 waiver and H-1B, what are my visa options? || H-1B transfer and PERM based GC || F1 CPT and change of status to H-4 visa || Travel on H-1B Visa || EB-2 and I-140 approval || Eligible to apply for citizenship? || Parallel COS application timeline from H-1 to F2 Visa || H-1B transfer to new employer || H-4 and EAD, automatic EAD extension
Guestbook Entry for Srinivas Belide , United States
Name
Srinivas Belide
Country
United States
State
New York
Guestbook Entry for Ravin Gami , United States
Name
Ravin Gami
Country
United States
State
MA
Guestbook Entry for Rahul M , United States
Name
Rahul M
Country
United States
State
GA
Guestbook Entry for Shashi Prakash, United States
Name
Shashi Prakash
Country
United States
State
Kentucky
EB-1 Outstanding Researcher-Professor
Our client received an approved I-140 for EB-2, but, with the priority dates at a standstill, opted to file under EB-1 as well. She had three Ph.D.’s in Marketing and Management. We provided documentary evidence to show her unique specialty in the social sciences. This applicant had some significant publications but not as many of some other scientists. However, we were able to prove that, with social scientists, the data collection process takes substantially more time and, therefore, the volume of publications would not be the same as a hard scientist. We wer
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Guestbook Entry for Raj S , United States
Name
Raj S
Country
United States
State
Florida
EB-1 Outstanding Researcher
The applicant had a Ph.D. (Physics), Master of Science (Physics), Bachelor of Education, and Bachelor of Science and more than fourteen years’ research experience working for several world-renowned institutions. Her discipline was Biometeorology – Atmospheric Scientist. We were able to provide substantial documentary evidence of the applicant’s original contributions that began as early has her Ph.D.