General Q&A Info Center
These FAQs are intended to provide answers to more specific questions often asked by those who may already have some familiarity with the immigration process - perhaps those already present in the U.S. on a nonimmigrant visa who are currently contemplating a permanent residence process (or the next phase of such a process). For more general immigration information, please see our main FAQ page.
- What Does "Status" Mean?
- What is the difference between Permanent Residence and Citizenship?
- When and how can I work?
- Social Security FAQs
- When and how can I travel out of the U.S. and back?
- What are the three-year and ten-year bars to reentry?
- What is the difference between a visa and a visa stamp?
- H-1B Allowable Time FAQ (How Long Do I Get on an H-1B?)
- How Soon Should We Begin the H-1B Petition Process To Avoid the H-1B Cap?
- Traveling Out of the US While Waiting for the First H-1B
- Does a Change in H-1B Employer Require a New Visa Stamp?
- Can I get back time that I spent abroad during my six-years in H-1B status?
- Can I file somewhere else where my case will take less time to complete?
- Can my PERM Labor Certification case be filed under the 2nd employment preference (EB-2)?
- What happens when the Permanent Residence process will take longer than the time left on the Nonimmigrant Visa?
- The 245(i) Penalty Provision
- Can I change jobs during the Labor Certification-based green card process?
- What is U.S.-VISIT and what are my responsibilities under the system?
- I have relatives who want to come to the US to visit - how can this be done?
- Can I apply for Unemployment Insurance?
Contact us here to arrange a consultation, to inquire about retaining us to handle your immigration matter, or simply to suggest topics you would like to see covered on our site.
The above is presented for informational purposes only, and does not constitute legal advice or create an attorney-client relationship with our firm. The information provided should not be used as guidance in pursuing an immigration matter absent consultation with a qualified immigration attorney.