Adjustment of Status
Feb 28th 2005, 9:53 am
#1
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Adjustment of Status
I am currently in the US and have an EAD. I wish to apply for an
adjustment of status as a citizen of exceptional ability in the arts.
My question is, may I submit my I-140 (Petition for Alien Worker), I-485
(Adjustment of Status) and I-175 (EAD document renewal, NIW) all at the
same time? Any tips and assistance would be greatly appreciated. Thank
you.
adjustment of status as a citizen of exceptional ability in the arts.
My question is, may I submit my I-140 (Petition for Alien Worker), I-485
(Adjustment of Status) and I-175 (EAD document renewal, NIW) all at the
same time? Any tips and assistance would be greatly appreciated. Thank
you.
Feb 28th 2005, 10:26 am
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Re: Adjustment of Status
Btw, I meant I-765 for the EAD. And a related question: is it better to
just file for the I-140 and I-765, then wait for instructions regarding
the I-485? If my I-140 is accepted, will I be able to work? ie: will
they extend my current EAD while the I-485 is processed?
BH wrote:
> I am currently in the US and have an EAD. I wish to apply for an
> adjustment of status as a citizen of exceptional ability in the arts. My
> question is, may I submit my I-140 (Petition for Alien Worker), I-485
> (Adjustment of Status) and I-175 (EAD document renewal, NIW) all at the
> same time? Any tips and assistance would be greatly appreciated. Thank
> you.
just file for the I-140 and I-765, then wait for instructions regarding
the I-485? If my I-140 is accepted, will I be able to work? ie: will
they extend my current EAD while the I-485 is processed?
BH wrote:
> I am currently in the US and have an EAD. I wish to apply for an
> adjustment of status as a citizen of exceptional ability in the arts. My
> question is, may I submit my I-140 (Petition for Alien Worker), I-485
> (Adjustment of Status) and I-175 (EAD document renewal, NIW) all at the
> same time? Any tips and assistance would be greatly appreciated. Thank
> you.
Feb 28th 2005, 11:42 am
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Re: Adjustment of Status
"BH" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> Btw, I meant I-765 for the EAD. And a related question: is it better to
> just file for the I-140 and I-765, then wait for instructions regarding
> the I-485?
No. The mere filing of Form I-140 does not make you eligible to file Form
I-765. The filing of Form I-485 is what makes you eligible to file Form
I-765 in this case.
If my I-140 is accepted, will I be able to work? ie: will
> they extend my current EAD while the I-485 is processed?
You are eligible to apply for subsequent EADs as long as the I-485 remains
pending.
> BH wrote:
> > I am currently in the US and have an EAD. I wish to apply for an
> > adjustment of status as a citizen of exceptional ability in the arts. My
> > question is, may I submit my I-140 (Petition for Alien Worker), I-485
> > (Adjustment of Status) and I-175 (EAD document renewal, NIW) all at the
> > same time?
Yes, you may, but you will be taking a risk that the I-140 will ultimately
be denied, and then the I-485 and I-765 will be denied. If you don't have a
valid nonimmigrant status to fall back on, you will have to leave the U.S.
immediately.
You say you have an EAD -- what is the basis for it? F-1 OPT? It is
considered a more strategically sound immigration practice for a person to
obtain nonimmigrant status which can carry him or her through if the I-140
is denied.
news:[email protected] m...
> Btw, I meant I-765 for the EAD. And a related question: is it better to
> just file for the I-140 and I-765, then wait for instructions regarding
> the I-485?
No. The mere filing of Form I-140 does not make you eligible to file Form
I-765. The filing of Form I-485 is what makes you eligible to file Form
I-765 in this case.
If my I-140 is accepted, will I be able to work? ie: will
> they extend my current EAD while the I-485 is processed?
You are eligible to apply for subsequent EADs as long as the I-485 remains
pending.
> BH wrote:
> > I am currently in the US and have an EAD. I wish to apply for an
> > adjustment of status as a citizen of exceptional ability in the arts. My
> > question is, may I submit my I-140 (Petition for Alien Worker), I-485
> > (Adjustment of Status) and I-175 (EAD document renewal, NIW) all at the
> > same time?
Yes, you may, but you will be taking a risk that the I-140 will ultimately
be denied, and then the I-485 and I-765 will be denied. If you don't have a
valid nonimmigrant status to fall back on, you will have to leave the U.S.
immediately.
You say you have an EAD -- what is the basis for it? F-1 OPT? It is
considered a more strategically sound immigration practice for a person to
obtain nonimmigrant status which can carry him or her through if the I-140
is denied.
Feb 28th 2005, 3:01 pm
#4
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Re: Adjustment of Status
Thank you for the tips. I am indeed here on an F-1 OPT EAD. You say it
is "a more strategically sound immigration practice for a person to
obtain nonimmigrant status which can carry him or her through if the
I-140 is denied." What exactly should I file for this nonimmigrant
status? My immigration counselor at school is not the sharpest knife in
the drawer, and any advice is greatly appreciated.
Sylvia Ottemoeller wrote:
> "BH" <[email protected]> wrote in message
> news:[email protected] m...
>
>
>>Btw, I meant I-765 for the EAD. And a related question: is it better to
>>just file for the I-140 and I-765, then wait for instructions regarding
>>the I-485?
>
>
> No. The mere filing of Form I-140 does not make you eligible to file Form
> I-765. The filing of Form I-485 is what makes you eligible to file Form
> I-765 in this case.
>
> If my I-140 is accepted, will I be able to work? ie: will
>
>>they extend my current EAD while the I-485 is processed?
>
>
> You are eligible to apply for subsequent EADs as long as the I-485 remains
> pending.
>
>
>>BH wrote:
>>>I am currently in the US and have an EAD. I wish to apply for an
>>>adjustment of status as a citizen of exceptional ability in the arts. My
>>>question is, may I submit my I-140 (Petition for Alien Worker), I-485
>>>(Adjustment of Status) and I-175 (EAD document renewal, NIW) all at the
>>>same time?
>
>
> Yes, you may, but you will be taking a risk that the I-140 will ultimately
> be denied, and then the I-485 and I-765 will be denied. If you don't have a
> valid nonimmigrant status to fall back on, you will have to leave the U.S.
> immediately.
>
> You say you have an EAD -- what is the basis for it? F-1 OPT? It is
> considered a more strategically sound immigration practice for a person to
> obtain nonimmigrant status which can carry him or her through if the I-140
> is denied.
>
>
is "a more strategically sound immigration practice for a person to
obtain nonimmigrant status which can carry him or her through if the
I-140 is denied." What exactly should I file for this nonimmigrant
status? My immigration counselor at school is not the sharpest knife in
the drawer, and any advice is greatly appreciated.
Sylvia Ottemoeller wrote:
> "BH" <[email protected]> wrote in message
> news:[email protected] m...
>
>
>>Btw, I meant I-765 for the EAD. And a related question: is it better to
>>just file for the I-140 and I-765, then wait for instructions regarding
>>the I-485?
>
>
> No. The mere filing of Form I-140 does not make you eligible to file Form
> I-765. The filing of Form I-485 is what makes you eligible to file Form
> I-765 in this case.
>
> If my I-140 is accepted, will I be able to work? ie: will
>
>>they extend my current EAD while the I-485 is processed?
>
>
> You are eligible to apply for subsequent EADs as long as the I-485 remains
> pending.
>
>
>>BH wrote:
>>>I am currently in the US and have an EAD. I wish to apply for an
>>>adjustment of status as a citizen of exceptional ability in the arts. My
>>>question is, may I submit my I-140 (Petition for Alien Worker), I-485
>>>(Adjustment of Status) and I-175 (EAD document renewal, NIW) all at the
>>>same time?
>
>
> Yes, you may, but you will be taking a risk that the I-140 will ultimately
> be denied, and then the I-485 and I-765 will be denied. If you don't have a
> valid nonimmigrant status to fall back on, you will have to leave the U.S.
> immediately.
>
> You say you have an EAD -- what is the basis for it? F-1 OPT? It is
> considered a more strategically sound immigration practice for a person to
> obtain nonimmigrant status which can carry him or her through if the I-140
> is denied.
>
>
Mar 1st 2005, 6:58 am
#5
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Re: Adjustment of Status
"BH" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]. com...
> Thank you for the tips. I am indeed here on an F-1 OPT EAD. You say it
> is "a more strategically sound immigration practice for a person to
> obtain nonimmigrant status which can carry him or her through if the
> I-140 is denied." What exactly should I file for this nonimmigrant
> status? My immigration counselor at school is not the sharpest knife in
> the drawer, and any advice is greatly appreciated.
Normally, you would obtain H-1B status through a job offer from an employer,
if you can get a qualifying offer.
I think you should consult with a good immigration attorney about the
realistic chances of success of your exceptional ability petition. For a
person right out of school, this is not that easy to get.
> Sylvia Ottemoeller wrote:
> > "BH" <[email protected]> wrote in message
> > news:[email protected] m...
> >>Btw, I meant I-765 for the EAD. And a related question: is it better to
> >>just file for the I-140 and I-765, then wait for instructions regarding
> >>the I-485?
> > No. The mere filing of Form I-140 does not make you eligible to file
Form
> > I-765. The filing of Form I-485 is what makes you eligible to file Form
> > I-765 in this case.
> > If my I-140 is accepted, will I be able to work? ie: will
> >>they extend my current EAD while the I-485 is processed?
> > You are eligible to apply for subsequent EADs as long as the I-485
remains
> > pending.
> >>BH wrote:
> >>>I am currently in the US and have an EAD. I wish to apply for an
> >>>adjustment of status as a citizen of exceptional ability in the arts.
My
> >>>question is, may I submit my I-140 (Petition for Alien Worker), I-485
> >>>(Adjustment of Status) and I-175 (EAD document renewal, NIW) all at the
> >>>same time?
> > Yes, you may, but you will be taking a risk that the I-140 will
ultimately
> > be denied, and then the I-485 and I-765 will be denied. If you don't
have a
> > valid nonimmigrant status to fall back on, you will have to leave the
U.S.
> > immediately.
> >
> > You say you have an EAD -- what is the basis for it? F-1 OPT? It is
> > considered a more strategically sound immigration practice for a person
to
> > obtain nonimmigrant status which can carry him or her through if the
I-140
> > is denied.
news:[email protected]. com...
> Thank you for the tips. I am indeed here on an F-1 OPT EAD. You say it
> is "a more strategically sound immigration practice for a person to
> obtain nonimmigrant status which can carry him or her through if the
> I-140 is denied." What exactly should I file for this nonimmigrant
> status? My immigration counselor at school is not the sharpest knife in
> the drawer, and any advice is greatly appreciated.
Normally, you would obtain H-1B status through a job offer from an employer,
if you can get a qualifying offer.
I think you should consult with a good immigration attorney about the
realistic chances of success of your exceptional ability petition. For a
person right out of school, this is not that easy to get.
> Sylvia Ottemoeller wrote:
> > "BH" <[email protected]> wrote in message
> > news:[email protected] m...
> >>Btw, I meant I-765 for the EAD. And a related question: is it better to
> >>just file for the I-140 and I-765, then wait for instructions regarding
> >>the I-485?
> > No. The mere filing of Form I-140 does not make you eligible to file
Form
> > I-765. The filing of Form I-485 is what makes you eligible to file Form
> > I-765 in this case.
> > If my I-140 is accepted, will I be able to work? ie: will
> >>they extend my current EAD while the I-485 is processed?
> > You are eligible to apply for subsequent EADs as long as the I-485
remains
> > pending.
> >>BH wrote:
> >>>I am currently in the US and have an EAD. I wish to apply for an
> >>>adjustment of status as a citizen of exceptional ability in the arts.
My
> >>>question is, may I submit my I-140 (Petition for Alien Worker), I-485
> >>>(Adjustment of Status) and I-175 (EAD document renewal, NIW) all at the
> >>>same time?
> > Yes, you may, but you will be taking a risk that the I-140 will
ultimately
> > be denied, and then the I-485 and I-765 will be denied. If you don't
have a
> > valid nonimmigrant status to fall back on, you will have to leave the
U.S.
> > immediately.
> >
> > You say you have an EAD -- what is the basis for it? F-1 OPT? It is
> > considered a more strategically sound immigration practice for a person
to
> > obtain nonimmigrant status which can carry him or her through if the
I-140
> > is denied.
