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Immigration lawyers help with visas, green cards, citizenship applications, deportation defense, asylum claims, and work permits. They navigate the complex immigration system on your behalf.
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USCIS case status changed to "Actively Reviewing" after 8 months of nothing — does it mean anything?
My I-539 extension has been pending for 8 months with no movement. Yesterday the status changed to 'Case is Being Actively Reviewed.' My current status expires in 6 weeks. Does this status change actually mean a decision is close? At what point should I be worried about falling out of status, and is premium processing possible this late?
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Green card holder for 4 years — do trips abroad reset my citizenship timeline?
I've had my green card for 4 years and want to apply for citizenship as soon as I'm eligible. In that time I took two long trips: 4 months to care for my father, and another 2 months for work. Do these trips break my 'continuous residence'? Do I have to start the 5-year clock over, and how do I count it exactly?
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F-1 OPT ends in 70 days and I was not selected in the H-1B lottery. What are my options?
I'm on STEM OPT working as a data engineer, but my second H-1B lottery attempt failed. My OPT (with extension) runs out in about 70 days. My employer wants to keep me. What are the realistic options — day-1 CPT, O-1, moving abroad for L-1, marriage is not on the table. What do people in my situation actually do?
Immigration Law FAQs
How long does a green card application take?
Processing times vary widely — from 7 months to several years depending on the category, country of origin, and current backlogs.
Can I work while my visa is being processed?
It depends on the visa type. Some visa categories allow work authorization while pending. An immigration attorney can advise on your specific situation.