Comments for Green card for Postdocs / Phds http://www.greencardpostdoc.info Weblog for postdoc / phd green card issues Thu, 11 Mar 2010 23:03:44 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.7 hourly 1 Comment on STEM degree? by Green card for Postdocs / Phds » Blog Archive » Does my phd need to be in STEM field? http://www.greencardpostdoc.info/2009/06/20/stem-degree/comment-page-1/#comment-1741 Green card for Postdocs / Phds » Blog Archive » Does my phd need to be in STEM field? Sun, 07 Mar 2010 03:16:50 +0000 http://www.greencardpostdoc.info/?p=162#comment-1741 [...] is not a requirement for applying in the EB1A category. You can find more information at this link. To answer your second question, NIW is a different category, namely EB2-NIW. If you are applying [...] [...] is not a requirement for applying in the EB1A category. You can find more information at this link. To answer your second question, NIW is a different category, namely EB2-NIW. If you are applying [...]

]]> Comment on Publications and eligibility by Leonardo http://www.greencardpostdoc.info/2010/01/02/publications-and-eligibility/comment-page-1/#comment-1659 Leonardo Thu, 25 Feb 2010 19:08:02 +0000 http://www.greencardpostdoc.info/?p=222#comment-1659 Thanks for your replay, but I have one more question. I will apply to the I-140 on my name, paying one fee, but what about the I-485, since I am married and in that case I will ask the adjust status also for my wife? Should I apply for both of us independently, presenting two different I-485 and paying two fees? Best Leonardo Thanks for your replay, but I have one more question. I will apply to the I-140 on my name, paying one fee, but what about the I-485, since I am married and in that case I will ask the adjust status also for my wife? Should I apply for both of us independently, presenting two different I-485 and paying two fees?

Best

Leonardo

]]> Comment on December Visa Bulletin by admin http://www.greencardpostdoc.info/2009/11/21/december-visa-bulletin/comment-page-1/#comment-1517 admin Thu, 11 Feb 2010 14:00:24 +0000 http://www.greencardpostdoc.info/?p=236#comment-1517 Sorry we do not know of people with exact skill set. However you can research more by looking at other example petitions to see how you could tailor your petition for a self-petition category. Best of luck. Sorry we do not know of people with exact skill set. However you can research more by looking at other example petitions to see how you could tailor your petition for a self-petition category.

Best of luck.

]]> Comment on Question: Can I apply? by admin http://www.greencardpostdoc.info/2009/12/21/question-can-i-apply/comment-page-1/#comment-1516 admin Thu, 11 Feb 2010 13:57:22 +0000 http://www.greencardpostdoc.info/?p=219#comment-1516 As you probably already know, many things determine which is the best category for you, not just the number of publications. Depending on the quality of publications, significance of your research area and importance of your work, EB1A or EB2-NIW can be options. We believe looking at some example petitions and USCIS criteria, you can best judge of your situation. A lot depends on how the petition is prepared and what arguments are presented. We suggest you to look at some <a href="http://www.greencardforphd.com" rel="nofollow">example petitions</a> to decide the best for you. Also more information can be found in the FAQ on the same website. Best of luck. As you probably already know, many things determine which is the best category for you, not just the number of publications. Depending on the quality of publications, significance of your research area and importance of your work, EB1A or EB2-NIW can be options. We believe looking at some example petitions and USCIS criteria, you can best judge of your situation. A lot depends on how the petition is prepared and what arguments are presented. We suggest you to look at some example petitions to decide the best for you. Also more information can be found in the FAQ on the same website.

Best of luck.

]]> Comment on Phd and green card application timing by admin http://www.greencardpostdoc.info/2009/05/09/phd-and-green-card-application-timing/comment-page-1/#comment-1515 admin Thu, 11 Feb 2010 13:53:36 +0000 http://www.greencardpostdoc.info/?p=140#comment-1515 As you probably already know, many things determine which is the best category for you, not just the number of publications. Depending on the quality of publications, significance of your research area and importance of your work, EB1A or EB2-NIW can be options. We believe looking at some <a href="http://www.greencardforphd.com/packet.html" rel="nofollow">example petitions</a> and USCIS criteria, you can best judge of your situation. You can visit your home country (or any other country) on your current legal visa as long as you have not applied for I-485. Once you have applied for i-485, you need to have a advance parole. You do not need to have the advance parole approved. You can apply for advance parole and then leave the country. You need an approved parole to come back to the US. For more details on the application process please read the FAQ on the <a href="http://www.greencardforphd.com" rel="nofollow">website</a>. As you probably already know, many things determine which is the best category for you, not just the number of publications. Depending on the quality of publications, significance of your research area and importance of your work, EB1A or EB2-NIW can be options. We believe looking at some example petitions and USCIS criteria, you can best judge of your situation.

You can visit your home country (or any other country) on your current legal visa as long as you have not applied for I-485. Once you have applied for i-485, you need to have a advance parole. You do not need to have the advance parole approved. You can apply for advance parole and then leave the country. You need an approved parole to come back to the US. For more details on the application process please read the FAQ on the website.

]]> Comment on Publications and eligibility by admin http://www.greencardpostdoc.info/2010/01/02/publications-and-eligibility/comment-page-1/#comment-1514 admin Thu, 11 Feb 2010 13:43:13 +0000 http://www.greencardpostdoc.info/?p=222#comment-1514 Anyone with legal status or residing abroad can apply for i-140 self-petition. You have to satisfy USCIS requirements for these categories. However for immigration status change application (485), you can only apply if you are not subject to the HRR rule. So to answer your question, you apply for i-140 while you wait for your J1 HRR waiver. You can look at some <a href="http://www.greencardforphd.com/packet.html" rel="nofollow">example petitions</a> to understand the i-140 application process. Best of luck Anyone with legal status or residing abroad can apply for i-140 self-petition. You have to satisfy USCIS requirements for these categories. However for immigration status change application (485), you can only apply if you are not subject to the HRR rule. So to answer your question, you apply for i-140 while you wait for your J1 HRR waiver. You can look at some example petitions to understand the i-140 application process.

Best of luck

]]> Comment on November Visa Bulletin by admin http://www.greencardpostdoc.info/2009/11/21/november-visa-bulletin/comment-page-1/#comment-1513 admin Thu, 11 Feb 2010 13:24:01 +0000 http://www.greencardpostdoc.info/?p=234#comment-1513 USCIS does not restrict applicants to any particular location or nationality for the GC self-petition. So the answer to your question is yes. The key is to satisfy the USCIS criteria in either EB1A or EB2-NIW. You can read more about the self-petition process in the FAQ at the <a href="http://www.greencardforphd.com/downloads/GreencardforPhd_ebook.pdf" rel="nofollow">link</a>. You can look at some <a href="http://www.greencardforphd.com/packet.html" rel="nofollow">example petitions</a> to understand the application process. Best of luck USCIS does not restrict applicants to any particular location or nationality for the GC self-petition. So the answer to your question is yes. The key is to satisfy the USCIS criteria in either EB1A or EB2-NIW. You can read more about the self-petition process in the FAQ at the link. You can look at some example petitions to understand the application process.

Best of luck

]]> Comment on November Visa Bulletin by Gompi http://www.greencardpostdoc.info/2009/11/21/november-visa-bulletin/comment-page-1/#comment-1338 Gompi Sun, 24 Jan 2010 21:39:13 +0000 http://www.greencardpostdoc.info/?p=234#comment-1338 I am a PhD in Botany. I also have double masters ( botany and social work). I am currently living in Germany. Is it possible to do the self application for GC from Germany given the fact that I am an Indian citizen I am a PhD in Botany. I also have double masters ( botany and social work).
I am currently living in Germany.
Is it possible to do the self application for GC from Germany given the fact that I am an Indian citizen

]]> Comment on Publications and eligibility by Leonardo http://www.greencardpostdoc.info/2010/01/02/publications-and-eligibility/comment-page-1/#comment-1320 Leonardo Fri, 22 Jan 2010 22:43:19 +0000 http://www.greencardpostdoc.info/?p=222#comment-1320 Hi, I am going to apply for the green card as a scientist for national interest. I have a PhD and currently I am in J1 visa. My question is about the J1 waiver, in fact I do not have the waiver (the two years rules applied to my visa), so I was wondering if I can still apply to the green card even if I do not have the waiver. Could you please tell me that, before I start all the application? Best Leonardo Hi,
I am going to apply for the green card as a scientist for national interest. I have a PhD and currently I am in J1 visa. My question is about the J1 waiver, in fact I do not have the waiver (the two years rules applied to my visa), so I was wondering if I can still apply to the green card even if I do not have the waiver. Could you please tell me that, before I start all the application?

Best
Leonardo

]]> Comment on Phd and green card application timing by ganguly http://www.greencardpostdoc.info/2009/05/09/phd-and-green-card-application-timing/comment-page-1/#comment-1308 ganguly Thu, 21 Jan 2010 19:44:34 +0000 http://www.greencardpostdoc.info/?p=140#comment-1308 To, Green Card for Phd, Good afternoon and A Very Happy New Year. I am graduate student in Physical Sciences and i am reaching out to you regarding EB-2 NIW Green Card(GC). I will be graduating shortly and plan to apply for my GC. I currently hold 9 publications and 10 conference poster presentations on resume. Both of these number will increase by 2 more by the i graduate. Further i also won awards from Scientific Organizations in my area of research. After performing some research at my own end i understood EB2 is the path for me. Please correct me if i have misunderstood this. I would like to know if I apply in April 2010 can i visit India in December 2010 and what are the possible implications of it. And I would also like if i want use your firms services how much will it cost and what kind of payment options I have available. Thank you in advance and looking forward to your response. Sincerely, XYZ To,
Green Card for Phd,
Good afternoon and A Very Happy New Year. I am graduate student in Physical Sciences and i am reaching out to you regarding EB-2 NIW Green Card(GC). I will be graduating shortly and plan to apply for my GC. I currently hold 9 publications and 10 conference poster presentations on resume. Both of these number will increase by 2 more by the i graduate. Further i also won awards from Scientific Organizations in my area of research.

After performing some research at my own end i understood EB2 is the path for me. Please correct me if i have misunderstood this. I would like to know if I apply in April 2010 can i visit India in December 2010 and what are the possible implications of it. And I would also like if i want use your firms services how much will it cost and what kind of payment options I have available. Thank you in advance and looking forward to your response.

Sincerely,
XYZ

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