May 17, 2009 at 5:06 am | FAQ
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Question:
Please can i get my green card if i do my Phd in Int’l Relations?
Kindly respond
Answer:
USCIS criteria does not discriminate based on your area of work, meaning USCIS criteria applies equally to a person working in chemistry or working in human relations. If your PhD work has substantial merit to justify that it is in the US national interest or if you can justify that it is extraordinary in nature (USCIS has criteria for judging both of these claims) then your application has a better chance in the EB2-NIW or EB1A categories. This is irrespective of which area your research is in.
We also suggest you read the post at this related link, which explains the relation green card and PhD. In other words one should not think that having a green card automatically entitles one for approval or denial. However, Phd’s have an advantage that they have a strong background to satisfy the USCIS requirements in the EB1A or EB2-NIW categories which allows them to self-petition for their green card.
This being said, we think you are the best judge to say if you have a good chance or not. The example packets simply assist you in this process. They explain the USCIS criteria and how one in a technical field would present a case to justify that they satisfy the criteria. You can structure your petition and evidence based on our example petition.
Best of luck
Sincerely
Green card for Phd Team
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May 13, 2009 at 5:32 am | News
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Applies to: EB2 permanent resident petitioners
Source: Department of State
The June Visa Bulletin from the U.S. Department of State, which will become effective as of June 1st, has a very unwelcome news that the cutoff date for India in the EB2 category has retrogressed to January 1, 2000. The May Visa Bulletin, with an EB2 India cutoff date of February 15, 2004 remains effective through May 31, 2009.
Sincerely
Green card for Phd Team
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The contents in this web site are only for your information and are not intended to be legal advice.
May 13, 2009 at 5:14 am | News
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Applies to: Permanent Residents
Source: USCIS
WASHINGTON — U.S. Citizenship and Immigrations Services (USCIS) published a Federal Register notice on April 28, 2009 that changed the filing location and filing instructions for the Application to Replace Permanent Resident Card (Form I-90). The revised filing instructions require applicants to submit supporting documentation with their applications. Prior to this change, applicants were instructed to bring their supporting documentation to their biometrics appointments. The notice also revises the Direct Mail address for the Form I-90. Applicants must now file their Form I-90 and supporting documentation with the USCIS Lockbox facility in Phoenix.
This change in filing location affects all I-90 applicants filing a paper form, including those applicants filing the I-90 because their previously issued card was never received or because their existing card has incorrect data due to a USCIS error. This notice does not affect applicants filing an I-90 electronically or whose place of residence is outside the United States.
According to USCIS, beginning on April 28, 2009, applicants must submit their Form I-90 and supporting documentation to the USCIS Lockbox facility in Phoenix for initial processing
The updated Form I-90 instructions can be found on the USCIS website.
Sincerely
Green card for Phd Team
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The contents in this web site are only for your information and are not intended to be legal advice.