Immigration Issues/Expert Profile

Ajay K. Arora

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My law practice is focused exclusively on employment and family-based Immigration Law. Expertise in various immigration categories includes the following: H-1B, L-1, O-1, PERM (labor certification), EB-1 to EB-3 I-140 petitions, family or fiance(e) or spousal sponsorship, visa extension or change of status, adjustment of status, etc.

Experience in the area

Ajay K. Arora attended Pennsylvania State University and the University of Wales at Swansea (United Kingdom), and earned his law degree at Temple University School of Law, Philadelphia, in 1993. Mr. Arora has practiced Immigration Law since graduation and is a member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association since 1995.

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  • Knowledgeability 9.92
  • Clarity of Response 9.86
  • Timeliness 9.92
  • Politeness 9.96
  • Number of Questions (in Past 24 Hours) 1
  • Max Questions to be Asked (in 24 Hour Period) 1
  • Total Questions (since joining AllExperts) 3549
  • Volunteer Since 2000-10-22
  • Prestige Points 26302

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Recent Answers from Ajay K. Arora

2009-11-16 F2 to H4:

Hi, Since you have presumably been granted "change of status" (COS) to H1B on 11/11/09, your spouse is indeed violating status as of that date since her COS application to H4 was not filed prior to

2009-11-11 H1B ext. beyond 6 years:

Hi, The H1B petition can be filed no more than 180 days prior to expiration. The requested start date noted on the H1B petition should be at least 365 days after the application for alien employment

2009-11-10 Received my GC but confused:

Hi, There is no action to be taken, since the actual green card is the best evidence that you are now a permanent resident. In many cases the USCIS does not properly update the case status available

2009-11-09 Change of Status:

Hi, In order to change nonimmigrant status from one category to another, you need to show the USCIS that you are currently maintaining your nonimmigrant visa status. Since you are in H1B status at this

2009-11-05 Ownership in GC sponsor Co.:

Hi, Your intention should be to work for the sponsoring company on a "permanent" basis after obtaining permanent resident status. As a practical matter, you are not expected to be working permanently

 

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