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| Subject | Date Asked |
| green card renewal | 6/9/2011 |
| Q: I applied for a new green card in March 2010. This is now 15 months ago. I did not receive my new ... A: Eileen Chun-Fruto, Los Angeles immigration attorney writes: You may make an appointment with your ... | |
| husband overstayed vwp due to immigration lawyer lying about dates of filing aos!help what to do! | 2/14/2011 |
| Q: my name is Jessica and my husband and i need some advice. he came into the us on the vwp from the ... A: Eileen Chun-Fruto, Los Angeles immigration lawyer writes: Dear Jessica, I'm sorry to hear about ... | |
| Recently acquired Green Card | 2/8/2011 |
| Q: In last week only, my colleague has got her Green Card,social security no.,State I.D. No.Due to some ... A: Eileen Chun-Fruto, Los Angeles immigration lawyer writes: Dear T K, Nice of you to inquire ... | |
| Visa | 2/4/2011 |
| Q: I'm studying in the UK. I have an idea which has good commercial value. I want to execute this in ... A: Eileen Chun-Fruto, Los Angeles immigration attorney writes: Dear Sandeep, Glad to hear that you ... | |
| DERIVATIVE CITIZENSHIP | 1/31/2011 |
| Q: I am a 45 year old permanent resident, my stepfather petitioned for me and my siblings to come to ... A: Eileen Chun-Fruto, Los Angeles immigration lawyer writes: Dear Rebecca, Thank you for your very ... | |
| Marrying a foreign national then bringing her back to the United States on a tourist visa | 1/11/2011 |
| Q: I will be marrying my fiance in Mexico and then from there go on our honeymoon then return to the ... A: Eileen Chun-Fruto, Los Angeles immigration attorney writes: Thank you for your question. I am glad ... | |
| form i-130 | 10/18/2010 |
| Q: s. i petitioned for my wife and stepdaughter which are in panama and they were approved the visa ... A: Eileen Chun-Fruto, Los Angeles immigration attorney writes: Dear Marcos, I am having a hard time ... | |
| green card through marriage | 9/3/2010 |
| Q: I am twenty years old and have been living illegally in the US since I was six. In 2001 my uncle, ... A: Eileen Chun-Fruto, Los Angeles immigration attorney writes: Dear Jesica, Your situation might fall ... | |
| N-400 blind person | 6/11/2010 |
| Q: "my father is applying for citizenship he is legally blind and his doctor has provided him with a ... A: Eileen Chun-Fruto, Los Angeles immigration attorney writes: Dear Maria, Your father may apply for ... | |
| legal advice | 6/8/2010 |
| Q: i recently called 911 on him onn domestic battery. he was going to court. but i never put any ... A: Eileen Chun-Fruto, Los Angeles immigraton attorney writes: Dear Ana, It's not that clear to me ... | |
| If the petitioner dies... | 6/5/2010 |
| Q: I already know about the information about the law allowing substitute sponsor to take the place of ... A: Eileen Chun-Fruto, Los Angeles immigration attorney writes: Dear Fern, Regarding a substitution ... | |
| H1 B.. | 5/3/2010 |
| Q: My H1B sponsor has a partial ownership at another office and asked me to work over there ten plus ... A: Eileen Chun-Fruto, Los Angeles immigration attorney writes: Dear Heon, Any time you add a ... | |
| L1 to H1 | 4/7/2010 |
| Q: I'm currently working in US with a L1B visa. This year I'm planning to apply for H1B thru other ... A: Eileen Chun-Fruto, Los Angeles immigration attorney writes: Dear Anilkumar, Generally, you are ... | |
| B2 Visa sponsorship papers | 4/5/2010 |
| Q: I came to USA along with my wife ten years ago (year 2000) on B1 Visa and found an employer who ... A: Eileen Chun-Fruto, Los Angeles immigration attorney writes: Dear Sumesh, Congratulations on your ... | |
| upgrade petition from brother | 4/4/2010 |
| Q: I am in the USA with an F1 visa since I am a student. My brother who is a US citizen filed an I130 ... A: Eileen Chun-Fruto, Los Angeles immigration attorney writes: Dear Manuel, Congratulations on the ... | |
| Overstayer | 3/25/2010 |
| Q: I came to United State as n Au pair 7 year ago with a J visa,in that time a met my currently husband ... A: Eileen Chun-Fruto, Los Angeles immigration attorney writes: Dear Caty, Congratulations on the ... | |
| Spouce of SIV immigrant | 3/24/2010 |
| Q: I am a green card holder,I came to the States by the SPECIAL IMMIGRANT VISA program for the Iraqi ... A: Eileen Chun-Fruto, Los Angeles immigration attorney writes: Dear Hussein, First of all, let me ... | |
| Person with Visa Waiver applied for Visa and was denied | 2/19/2010 |
| Q: My aunt is a dual citizen from Spain and Venezuela. As a ciitzen of Spain she qualifies for visa ... A: Eileen Chun-Fruto, Los Angeles immigration attorney writes: Dear Gloria, Your question is a good ... | |
| Traffic violation | 1/24/2010 |
| Q: I have a question. I have 2 traffic violation : one is careless driving and the other one is ran ... A: Normally, traffic violations are considered petty offenses. However, depending on what part of the ... | |
| US visa | 1/22/2010 |
| Q: I have to pick up my US tourist(visiting) visa before 4/6/2010 from UAE-DUBAI consulate.Now I would ... A: Eileen Chun-Fruto, Los Angeles immigration attorney writes: Dear Babak, There is no limit on how ... | |
| EB-5 Visa | 1/18/2010 |
| Q: Can entrepreneurs who are out of status in the US apply for the EB-5 Visa if their businesses meet ... A: Eileen Chun-Fruto, Los Angeles immigration attorney writes: Dear Lee, No, entrepreneurs cannot ... | |
| application | 1/17/2010 |
| Q: I got my green card 1985 and lived in the US. In 2005 and 2006, each year, I stayed out of the US ... A: Eileen Chun-Fruto, Los Angeles immigration attorney writes: Dear J, The rule for when you can ... | |
| self- sponsership | 1/16/2010 |
| Q: Can my Brazilian partner (WE want to import lumber from Brazil and export clothing to Brazil from ... A: Eileen Chun-Fruto, Los Angeles immigration attorney writes: Dear Robert, I think I have responded ... | |
| L2 to H4 transfer | 12/17/2009 |
| Q: My husband is on L1B visa and working for Company A. He got his H1B approved with Company B. Myself ... A: Eileen Chun-Fruto, Los Angeles immigration attorney writes: Dear RNair: Good question and the ... | |
| Can I apply dependent Visa on valid I-94 | 12/16/2009 |
| Q: My L1-B visa expired on 11-Sep-2009 but by I-94 is valid till Jul-18-2011. My spouse is on vacation ... A: Eileen Chun-Fruto, Los Angeles immigration attorney writes: Dear Subrata, You mean, may your ... | |
| I am marrying an illegal immigrant | 12/15/2009 |
| Q: My fiance was brought to the US from Mexico by his maternal grandmother when he was two (1983). She ... A: Eileen Chun-Fruto, Los Angeles immigration attorney writes: Dear Nydia, Congratulations on your ... | |
| H1B Renewal and Transfer | 12/12/2009 |
| Q: My H1B was approved on August 2007 but I came to US on August 2009, if the extension if filed now ... A: Eileen Chun-Fruto, Los Angeles immigration attorney writes: Dear Adeel, Terms for H-1B validity ... | |
| I-95 overstay | 12/2/2009 |
| Q: I have a question regarding my girlfriend's status that has been troubling me for a few years. She ... A: Eileen Chun-Fruto, Los Angeles immigration attorney writes: Dear Paul, I can see how this is such ... | |
| H1 B 6th year, | 12/1/2009 |
| Q: I am in my H1B 6th year and will expire in June,30 2010. My perm is just started and will be ... A: Eileen Chun-Fruto, Los Angeles immigration attorney writes: Dear Navsar, I wish I had a crystal ... | |
| CSPA | 11/29/2009 |
| Q: Chun-Fruto, I was wondering if you could shed some light on my situation. I am a derivative of my ... A: Eileen Chun-Fruto, Los Angeles immigration attorney writes: Dear Tiffany, Thank you for your very ... | |
| green card renewal | 11/28/2009 |
| Q: My green card expires in 4 months and I did not apply for renewal yet. I know that I have to fill in ... A: Eileen Chun-Fruto, Los Angeles immigration attorney writes: Dear Kath, Unfortunately, there is no ... | |
| H1B COS | 11/4/2009 |
| Q: My status changed F1-H1B on 1st October. I got employer's email stating that the Client has cut off ... A: Eileen Chun-Fruto, Los Angeles immigration attorney writes: Dear Kiran, 1. As far as back wages ... | |
| green card expiration | 10/27/2009 |
| Q: I recently got my green card through marriage to a US citizen. My spouse and I have known each other ... A: Eileen Chun-Fruto, Los Angeles immigration attorney writes: Dear Mayte, Sorry to hear of your ... | |
| 245i/Marriage/Adjustment of Status issues | 10/26/2009 |
| Q: I am a US citizen but my husband entered the US without inspection when he was about 15 years old. ... A: Eileen Chun-Fruto, Los Angeles immigration attorney writes: Hi Sharon, Thanks for your question. ... | |
| Question about waiver | 10/16/2009 |
| Q: My husband is from MX. We had been married for about 1.5 years and decided to start filing paperwork ... A: Eileen Chun-Fruto, Los Angeles immigration attorney writes: Dear Holly, Thank you for your ... | |
| Marriage and Greencard revocation | 10/15/2009 |
| Q: My name is Olga. I am from Ukraine and first moved to the United States in October of 2005. My ... A: Eileen Chun-Fruto, Los Angeles immigration attorney writes: Dear Olga, I'm sorry to hear of your ... | |
| U.S Resident | 10/14/2009 |
| Q: I'm a U.S. citizen and i been married for the past five years and i have two son's.My husband ... A: Eileen Chun-Fruto, Los Angeles immigration attorney writes: Dear Alisa, Thanks for your question. ... | |
| green card | 10/6/2009 |
| Q: I read through the questions and answers on this board and came to an answer you gave to a lady's ... A: Eileen Chun-Fruto, Los Angeles immigration attorney writes: Dear S, Thanks for asking ... | |
| interview | 10/5/2009 |
| Q: My husband was a green card holder and became a US citizen in 2000. I am still a green card holder. ... A: Eileen Chun-Fruto, Los Angeles immigration attorney writes: Dear S, Your question a little ... | |
| Consequences of not working on H1B visa | 10/4/2009 |
| Q: My sister was recently denied a tourist visa. She lives in Russia and I'm a permanent resident in ... A: Eileen Chun-Fruto, Los Angeles immigration attorney writes: Dear Alexandra, I understand your ... | |
| filing taxes | 9/24/2009 |
| Q: My husband and I were lived 3 years abroad. My husband was an US citizen and I am a green card ... A: Eileen Chun-Fruto, Los Angeles immigration attorney writes: Dear L, I am not a CPA, so you would ... | |
| lost passport and I-94 | 9/17/2009 |
| Q: I have married a U.S.A. citizen what is my next step A: Eileen Chun-Fruto, Los Angeles immigration attorney writes: Dear Maria, There is a form called the ... | |
| sponsor | 9/16/2009 |
| Q: On form I-130 my mother is sponsor for my brother.Since my brother married and my mother is not US ... A: Eileen Chun-Fruto, Los Angeles immigration attorney writes: Dear Nedim, Yes, your mother's ... | |
| COS to F1 | 9/14/2009 |
| Q: I am on L1 visa expiring by this OCT-11th,2009. Since i completed 5 years i would be going out of ... A: Eileen Chun-Fruto, Los Angeles immigration attorney writes: Dear Jose, 1. Yes, she can stay as ... | |
| Overstaying issues | 9/12/2009 |
| Q: I overstayed my F1 visa for almost 3 years, but when I was living in US I met an American citizen ... A: Eileen Chun-Fruto, Los Angeles immigration attorney writes: Dear Ruthie, Sorry it has taken me a ... | |
| Change of status L2 to F1 | 9/10/2009 |
| Q: I am in USA on L2 Visa from Sept 2006 , I am a Physical Therapist in India who would like to ... A: Eileen Chun-Fruto, Los Angeles immigration attorney writes: Dear Pooja, 1. Yes, you can stay ... | |
| Sibling I-130 petition, adjustment and travel in and out of the US | 8/22/2009 |
| Q: My brother has become a US citizen through marriage and is considering filing a petition for ... A: Eileen Chun-Fruto, Los Angeles immigration attorney writes: Hi Bella, Good question. The answer ... | |
| reg this year's H1 filing | 8/21/2009 |
| Q: I am looking for an employer to file a fresh h1b in 2009 quota since the H1 Cap has not been reached ... A: Eileen Chun-Fruto, Los Angeles immigration attorney writes: Dear Aditya, No, this is untrue. If ... | |
| work permit | 8/19/2009 |
| Q: My wife hold green card and she will apply (I-130) form for me. Can i get work permit while i am ... A: Eileen Chun-Fruto, Los Angeles immigration attorney writes: Dear Saied, No, your wife cannot apply ... | |
| out of status | 8/18/2009 |
| Q: My wife came to usa on h4 visa . She changed her status to H1b but due to her pregnancy she didnt ... A: Eileen Chun-Fruto, Los Angeles immigration attorney writes: Dear Brook, Truth to tell, her chances ... | |
| change of status through marriage | 8/15/2009 |
| Q: i am a student on f-1 status, completed 3 quarters lawfully, now summer off, i'm planning to be ... A: Eileen Chun-Fruto, Los Angeles immigration attorney writes: Dear Suman, This is a question that ... | |
| Change statue | 8/14/2009 |
| Q: To whom may concern Hi, This My situation I have been studying in Maryland for 3 years and half on ... A: Eileen Chun-Fruto, Los Angeles immigration attorney writes: Dear Ken, Filing within 2 months of ... | |
| Traveling outside the USA | 8/13/2009 |
| Q: I was wondering if I can travel outside the USA(for example to Puerto Rico) if my F1 visa is expired ... A: Eileen Chun-Fruto, Los Angeles immigration attorney writes: Dear Tatiana, You should not travel ... | |
| denied entry to usa | 8/12/2009 |
| Q: could you please tell me what steps i can take next in order to gain a waifer of visa to visit my ... A: Eileen Chun-Fruto, Los Angeles immigration attorney writes: Dear William, Sorry to hear of these ... | |
| H1B to TN1 to H1B | 7/27/2009 |
| Q: I've been on both H1B and TN1 statuses. I left the US in Oct. ending my H1B status with an ... A: Eileen Chun-Fruto, Los Angeles immigration attorney writes: Dear Kim, It really depends. if your ... | |
| grandfathering claused of 2451 | 7/26/2009 |
| Q: my wife filed a labor certication last sept.2003,and was approved then filed I-140 and was approved ... A: Eileen Chun-Fruto, Los Angeles immigration attorney writes: Fernando, No, sorry -- you wife must ... | |
| H4 to H1 transfer when in cap | 7/25/2009 |
| Q: I already had a H1 visa but i got it transferred to H4 coz i had no job. I got a job now and the ... A: Eileen Chun-Fruto, Los Angeles immigration attorney writes: Dear Panky, You have to file an change ... | |
| Arrest record and H1B transfer | 7/22/2009 |
| Q: I was arrest for DV in June 2008. The case was dismissed during arraignment. I'm planning to change ... A: Eileen Chun-Fruto, Los Angeles immigration attorney writes: Dear Mahesh, Even if your case was ... | |
| Spouse Immigration | 7/21/2009 |
| Q: My husband is planning on filing for my green card, but i was working illegally for 6 months is ... A: Eileen Chun-Fruto, Los Angeles immigration attorney writes: Dear Amanda, Your question is a good ... | |
| L1 to L2 conversion | 7/13/2009 |
| Q: I'm currently working on a L1 visa. My I-94 has expired and I have applied for an extension. My ... A: Eileen Chun-Fruto, Los Angeles immigration attorney writes: Dear D, 1. Yes. 2. Unfortunately, ... | |
| F-1 visa and marriage to a U.S. citizen | 7/12/2009 |
| Q: I'm on a F-1 student visa, studying in California. I just got married to a U.S. citizen this April. ... A: Eileen Chun-Fruto, Los Angeles immigration attorney writes: Dear Coco, Travel on your student ... | |
| COS from B2 to F1 denied - Motion to reopen | 7/11/2009 |
| Q: My Change of status application (from B2 to F1) has been denied a few days ago. I am about to file a ... A: Eileen Chun-Fruto, Los Angeles immigration attorney writes: Dear Sandra, Unfortunately, a B-2 to ... | |
| H4 visa advice needed | 7/10/2009 |
| Q: I am currently on H1B visa (non-profit organization i.e. cap exempt(academic sponsored)), my wife is ... A: Eileen Chun-Fruto, Los Angeles immigration attorney writes: Dear Sunny, Thanks for your question. ... | |
| Anyway to obtain residency for my girlfriend | 6/17/2009 |
| Q: my name is Hope. First of all I would like to thank you for so generously providing this service. I ... A: Eileen Chun-Fruto, Los Angeles immigration attorney writes: Dear Hope, Thanks for your question. ... | |
| time spent out of country | 6/8/2009 |
| Q: I've been a legal resident for 20 years but have spent a quite a bit of time outside the country ... A: Eileen Chun-Fruto, Los Angeles immigration attorney writes: Richard, I"m not sure what your ... | |
| Aplly for H4 when H1b pending?approved | 5/27/2009 |
| Q: I live in outside and will be getting married in july. My fiancee is working in the US on H1B visa. ... A: Eileen Chun-Fruto, Los Angeles immigration attorney writes: Dear Mary, You may enter on an H-4 ... | |
| L1B Visa got rejected with 221(g) denial | 5/26/2009 |
| Q: My employer had applied for L1 visa under blanket petition and subsequently i appeared for Visa ... A: Eileen Chun-Fruto, Los Angeles immigration attorney writes: Dear Anupam, Your scenario is one that ... | |
| Follow up question on L1 visa and marriage | 5/24/2009 |
| Q: your answer to my previous question really gave me a relief! If you don't mind I have a follow up ... A: Eileen Chun-Fruto, Los Angeles immigration attorney writes: Dear Jas, You are welcome. As for an ... | |
| A converted status requirements | 5/23/2009 |
| Q: I am presently in Chicago. I came in to the country as a tourist(H1B1 i think), and then I had it ... A: Eileen Chun-Fruto, Los Angeles immigration attorney writes: Dear Rameez, There are always risks ... | |
| H1B Visa | 5/22/2009 |
| Q: I am hiring a person from Germany and I just received paperwork from the Department of homeland ... A: Eileen Chun-Fruto, Los Angeles immigration attorney writes: Dear Paul, If this person applies for ... | |
| studying and green card | 5/17/2009 |
| Q: Eileen My case is that i am a medical student in my 5th year in my country and i have got a ... A: Eileen Chun-Fruto, Los Angeles immigration attorney writes: Hello Sam, Regarding being out of the ... | |
| L1 visa and marriage | 5/14/2009 |
| Q: Eileen! I'm in the Philippines, I have heard that my company is currently processing my L1 visa, I ... A: Eileen Chun-Fruto, Los Angeles immigration attorney writes: Hello Jas, In your case, you can still ... | |
| Options after H1b 221(g) visa denial | 5/13/2009 |
| Q: I have a BBA in MIS/Finance (US educated) and been working in IT since then. Current job with ... A: Eileen Chun-Fruto, Los Angeles immigration attorney writes: Dear Div, Sorry to hear of your H-1B ... | |
| US Citizen hire/partner with a UK Citizen to provide a visa | 4/26/2009 |
| Q: I am an American citizen and my boyfriend is a British citizen. He currently has a 10-year multiple ... A: Eileen Chun-Fruto, Los Angeles immigration attorney writes: Dear Annette, You and your boyfriend ... | |
| change of address | 4/25/2009 |
| Q: My husband is a legal permanent resident. He filed stand alone I-130 petition for me last year. ... A: Eileen Chun-Fruto, Los Angeles immigration attorney writes: Dear Maggie, You ask some really ... | |
| F1 student in Accelerated BSN programme. | 4/23/2009 |
| Q: I had a question in addition to what you had answered earlier (someone else's question) EarlierHi, ... A: Eileen Chun-Fruto, Los Angeles immigration attorney writes: Dear Ateeq, Thanks for your question. ... | |
| Death of the Visa Holder | 4/17/2009 |
| Q: My friend is an L1B Visa Holder and brought his family to the US. Unfortunately, he met an accident ... A: Eileen Chun-Fruto, Los Angeles immigration attorney writes: Dear Stephen, First of all, ... | |
| change of address | 4/16/2009 |
| Q: My husband is a legal permanent resident. He filed stand alone I-130 petition for me last year. ... A: Eileen Chun-Fruto, Los Angeles immigration attorney writes: Dear Maggie, Thanks for your question. ... | |
| Immigration-Lost 1-94 | 4/10/2009 |
| Q: Eileen, I have hopefully a simple question. My husband entered here legally in 96 from South Africa ... A: Eileen Chun-Fruto, immigration attorney writes: Dear Samantha, A passport entry is evidence of his ... | |
| L2 EAD | 4/9/2009 |
| Q: I am on L2 and I would like to know whether I can work on this visa without an EAD. I do have a SSN. ... A: Eileen Chun-Fruto, Los Angeles immigration attorney writes: Dear MB, You are not allowed as an L-2 ... | |
| interview | 4/8/2009 |
| Q: I have applied for the US citizenship. Now I am waiting for my interview date. Am I allowed to ... A: Eileen Chun-Fruto, Los Angeles immigration attorney writes: Dear S, The answer is simple, YES, you ... | |
| filing for my husband maother | 4/8/2009 |
| Q: my husband and i got married and i pettion for him, he was issue a 2 year conditional green card, do ... A: Eileen Chun-Fruto, Los Angeles immigration attorney writes: Dear Tina, Thank you for your ... | |
| Filing the I-485 while holding a valid I visa | 3/31/2009 |
| Q: Chun-Fruto, I recently had my VAWA application (I-360) approved. I already hold a valid I visa ... A: It seems to me that you are still an I-visa holder even if you have gotten the I-360 approved. No ... | |
| visa Extension (I-539) | 3/30/2009 |
| Q: Visa Extension (form I-539) I have applied for my visa extension and have received receipt ... A: Eileen Chun-Fruto, Los Angeles immigration attorney writes: Dear Nita, Thanks for your question. ... | |
| H1-B related | 3/29/2009 |
| Q: During the H1-B transfer process if the transfer is not approved, what status do i hold? How many ... A: Eileen Chun-Fruto, Los Angeles immigration attorney writes: Dear Manish, Sorry to hear that the ... | |
| immigration (adoption) | 3/28/2009 |
| Q: Good mourning, my question is short yet complicated. To narrow it down i was adopted when i was 12 ... A: Eileen Chun-Fruto, Los Angeles immigration attorney writes: Dear Jairo, Good questions that you ... | |
| Possible Marriage Fraud | 3/27/2009 |
| Q: I am an American who married a Chinese exchange student in July of 2006. We both reside in the US. ... A: Eileen Chun-Fruto, Los Angeles immigration attorney writes: Dear Melissa, Sorry to hear that you ... | |
| F-1 nursing student | 3/24/2009 |
| Q: Eileen: I'm a nursing student here in the US expexcting to graduate this year in May, I know that ... A: Eileen Chun-Fruto, Los Angeles immigration attorney writes: Dear Zeera, Congratulations on ... | |
| Immigration issue UK to US | 3/21/2009 |
| Q: I have a question about immigrating from the UK to the USA. I am currently visiting my fiance, who ... A: Eileen Chun-Fruto, Los Angeles immigration attorney writes: Congratulations on the engagement. I'm ... | |
| Filing the I-485 while holding a valid I visa | 3/20/2009 |
| Q: Chun-Fruto, I recently had my VAWA application (I-360) approved. I already hold a valid I visa ... A: Eileen Chun-Fruto, Los Angeles immigration attorney writes: Dear Monica, As far as I know, there ... | |
| american and husband from mexico | 3/16/2009 |
| Q: i am an american,born here,my husband is from mexico.he has been here since 1999.we have 1 child ... A: Eileen Chun-Fruto, Los Angeles immigration attorney writes: Dear Angie, It sounds like your ... | |
| changing b1 visa to either h1 or j1 | 3/14/2009 |
| Q: can I over stay my I94 (which will expire after 3 weeks) while waiting for changing my b1 visa to h1 ... A: Eileen Chun-Fruto, Los Angeles immigration attorney writes: Dear Nadia, Congratulations on getting ... | |
| H1B Extension | 3/13/2009 |
| Q: I have applied for H1B extension and am in US, can you please tell me as to (1)how long it takes ... A: Eileen Chun-Fruto, Los Angeles immigration attorney writes: Dear Prathima, A receipt can take ... | |
| H1-B Transfer - Wife's H4 to F1 COS Pending | 3/7/2009 |
| Q: I work for a big 4 consulting firm and transferring my H1-B to a client (a 2 Billion dollar american ... A: Eileen Chun-Fruto, Los Angeles immigration attorney writes: Dear Smuggy: 1) Yes. 2) No, you do ... | |
| H1 transfer | 3/3/2009 |
| Q: My situation: I am mechanical engineer, I got laid off due to reduction in force on Nov 21st, I ... A: Eileen Chun-Fruto, Los Angeles immigration attorney writes: Regarding your situation, it sounds ... | |
| reg H1B to F-2 to H1B | 3/3/2009 |
| Q: My case is unique in the sense that my H1-B petition was approved (masters quota). After working on ... A: Eileen Chun-Fruto, Los Angeles immigration attorney writes: Dear Varsha, Sorry to hear of your ... | |
| US Citizen married to illegal. I-94 and Visa lost and expired. Overstay 10 years on B2 | 2/27/2009 |
| Q: I am a US Citizen born abroad obtained via a US citizen father. I have been a US citizen and US ... A: Eileen Chun-Fruto, Los Angeles immigration attorney writes: Dear Mai, Thanks for your question. ... | |
| Immigration through marriage | 2/26/2009 |
| Q: I am currently in the US on a visa waiver from the UK spending time with my girlfriend of 6 months. ... A: Eileen Chun-Fruto, Los Angeles immigration attorney writes: If the CPB agents "took away your ... | |
| H1B transfer vs. portability | 2/20/2009 |
| Q: I am currently on an H1B (valid till 2012) and am about to leave my current position. After having ... A: Eileen Chun-Fruto, Los Angeles immigration attorney writes: Dear Karen, Option 2 is a risky ... | |
| Applying for citizenship | 2/20/2009 |
| Q: I was granted US residency 23 yrs ago based on marriage to a US citizen (we're still married). I now ... A: Eileen Chun-Fruto, Los Angeles immigration attorney writes: Thank you for your questions. As a ... | |
| I-130 Form for my sister | 2/20/2009 |
| Q: I am a citizen and filed for my sister which is in Romania a I-130 form with VT. Center in Dec 2008. ... A: Eileen Chun-Fruto, Los Angeles immigration attorney: Dear Lau, Thanks for your question, it is a ... | |
| adoption | 2/20/2009 |
| Q: We have adopted a girl. Our adoption process is completed and she has received her green card 6 ... A: Eileen Chun-Fruto, Los Angeles immigration attorney writes: Dear Puj, Congratulations on ... | |
| I-797C, NOTICE OF ACTION | 2/20/2009 |
| Q: IVE BEEN LIVING IN THE US MORE THAN 20 YRS I AM 26 YRS OLD. IM TRYING TO GET MY RESIDENCY THRU MY ... A: Eileen Chun-Fruto, Los Angeles immigration attorney writes: Dear C.G., Thanks for your question. ... | |
| Second FP and I-485 | 2/20/2009 |
| Q: Its been already 15 months since we filed our I-485 and our processing dates and priority dates have ... A: Eileen Chun-Fruto, Los Angeles immigration attorney writes: Dear Sammy, Yes, the USCIS can ask for ... | |
| H1- leave of absence | 2/19/2009 |
| Q: I am on H1B and my employer made me give him a letter of absence (he threatened to cancel my H1 ... A: Eileen Chun-Fruto, Los Angeles immigration attorney writes: Dear Neha, I'm sorry to hear of this. ... | |
| L-1B status facing company filing bankruptcy | 2/19/2009 |
| Q: I am in L-1B status in US, and my company just filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. I want to know how ... A: Eileen Chun-Fruto, Los Angeles immigration attorney writes: Dear Sherry, Sorry to hear of this ... | |
| H1 transfer to H4, can I transfer back to H1? | 2/19/2009 |
| Q: I have the situation right now. My husband was laid off due to end of Feb and I am holding H1B ... A: Eileen Chun-Fruto, Los Angeles immigration attorney writes: When your husband finds a new H-1B ... | |
| H1B 7 year extension | 2/19/2009 |
| Q: I have been in USA for last 6 years on H1B visa. My 6th year of H1B is going to expire in March. My ... A: The question of "bridging" pending PERM applications and using it for the 8th year H-1 is one that ... | |
| Green card | 2/19/2009 |
| Q: I have a young friend who is married to a US citizen she has her employment card but hasn't had the ... A: Eileen Chun-Fruto, Los Angeles immigration attorney writes: Dear Wendy, You are right to be ... | |
| L1 visa to F1 | 2/18/2009 |
| Q: I am on L1 visa right now and my visa is valid till 2011. Meanwhile I got an admit from a university ... A: I have not dealt with Georgia Tech and unfortunately, since many schools will help or do the I-539, ... | |
| I-130 Denied | 2/18/2009 |
| Q: I am a US citizen by birth, and filled a I-130 for my dad and my petition got denied, because my dad ... A: Yes, he can go to the Embassy in San Salvador and give up the greencard, though he has already ... | |
| H1B to L2 Visa Status | 2/18/2009 |
| Q: I am on L1B visa and my Wife entered the US with L2 visa(Feb 08) and got her EAD (April 08), she ... A: Eileen Chun-Fruto, Los Angeles immigration attorney writes: Hello again, 1. The fact that she ... | |
| L1 visa to F1 | 2/18/2009 |
| Q: I am on L1 visa right now and my visa is valid till 2011. Meanwhile I got an admit from a university ... A: Eileen Chun-Fruto, Los Angeles immigration attorney writes: Dear Manohar, Congratulations on being ... | |
| H1B to L2 Visa Status | 2/18/2009 |
| Q: I am on L1B visa and my Wife entered the US with L2 visa(Feb 08) and got her EAD (April 08), she ... A: Eileen Chun-Fruto, Los Angeles immigration attorney writes: Dear Thenappan, Thanks for your ... | |
| I-130 Denied | 2/18/2009 |
| Q: I am a US citizen by birth, and filled a I-130 for my dad and my petition got denied, because my dad ... A: Eileen Chun-Fruto, Los Angeles immigration attorney writes: Dear David, When did you file the ... | |
| H1B 7 year extension | 2/18/2009 |
| Q: I have been in USA for last 6 years on H1B visa. My 6th year of H1B is going to expire in March. My ... A: Eileen Chun-Fruto, Los Angeles immigration attorney writes: Dear Sri, Thanks for your question. ... | |
| can I convert to F-1 to finish degree if 6 years of H4 expires? | 2/18/2009 |
| Q: I am currently in the USA on H-4 visa. The original H4 visa was issued on 9 September 2003. Current ... A: Eileen Chun-Fruto, Los Angeles immigration attorney writes: Hello again, 1. The recapture ... | |
| Regarding I797 Transfer without Paystubs | 2/18/2009 |
| Q: I have presently been sponsored a H1b from a company "A" in the US. The problem is that due to ... A: Eileen Chun-Fruto, Los Angeles immigration attorney writes: Hello again and thanks for the ... | |
| permanent residence status | 2/17/2009 |
| Q: My son has temporary residence status and it needs to be renewed ,my spouse is refusing to sign the ... A: On your greencard, did you receive IR6 or CR6 status? Meaning when you got your greencard, was it ... | |
| Change from H1 B Full time to Part time | 2/17/2009 |
| Q: I am currently on an H1 Visa for a full time position and me and my employer want to change it to ... A: Eileen Chun-Fruto, Los Angeles immigration attorney writes: Dear Jessica, Thanks for your ... | |
| can I convert to F-1 to finish degree if 6 years of H4 expires? | 2/17/2009 |
| Q: I am currently in the USA on H-4 visa. The original H4 visa was issued on 9 September 2003. Current ... A: Eileen Chun-Fruto, Los Angeles immigration attorney writes: Hi Sapna, These are really good ... | |
| permanent residence status | 2/17/2009 |
| Q: My son has temporary residence status and it needs to be renewed ,my spouse is refusing to sign the ... A: Eileen Chun-Fruto, Los Angeles immigration attorney writes: Dear Marcie, I'm a little confused ... | |
| How can I work as a volunteer with OPT | 2/17/2009 |
| Q: I am now a F1 student, and I will graduate in August, I think if I cannot find a job then, can I ... A: Eileen Chun-Fruto, Los Angeles immigration attorney writes: Dear Emily, Thanks for your question. ... | |
| L2 to L1 | 2/17/2009 |
| Q: My wife is having L1B Visa from Company X.As I am also working in same company , I want to bring her ... A: Eileen Chun-Fruto, Los Angeles immigration attorney writes: Dear Pragyan, It seems to me that your ... | |
| EAD Card and H1B | 2/16/2009 |
| Q: I received my EAD card on 9th Dec 2008. But my name was not correct on the card. Actually it was my ... A: Eileen Chun-Fruto, Los Angeles immigration attorney writes: Dear Harpreet, It sounds to me that ... | |
| H1B to F1 Visa Issues | 2/16/2009 |
| Q: Presently, I'm in H1B visa, planning to go to school full time. I have few questions about H1-F1 ... A: Eileen Chun-Fruto, Los Angeles immigration attorney writes: Dear Venki, (1) Technically, if you ... | |
| Regarding OPT EXENSION-""USA VISA EXPIRES"" | 2/16/2009 |
| Q: Iam Kumar ,this is my first Topic/Issue to be posted. My Student US Visa Expires on May10th ... A: Eileen Chun-Fruto, Los Angeles immigration attorney writes: Dear Kumar, You might have to rephrase ... | |
| Question on green card | 2/15/2009 |
| Q: I have a close friend in California who has been living there since the early 90s. She came from ... A: Eileen Chun-Fruto, Los Angeles immigration attorney writes: Dear Julian, Good of you to make this ... | |
Immigration Issues
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Eileen Chun-Fruto
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Expertise
I can answer any employment-based immigration question including questions about PERM labor certifications, H-1B skilled workers, L-1A multinational managers or executives and L-1B specialized knowledge, R-1 and I-360 religious workers, investor cases (E Treaty Trader and E Treaty Investors and EB-5 "million dollar investors") and O-1 extraordinary ability cases. I can also answer any questions regarding family-based immigration, such as adoptions, waiver cases, consular processing (using foreign consulates to enter as an immigrant), marriage and fiance/fiancee cases, 245(i) cases, VAWA (Violence Against Women's Act), battered spouses, and Child Status Protection Act (CSPA).
Experience
I have over 12 years of experience in business and family immigration. I was a former law clerk for the Executive Officer for Immigration Review (the immigration courts) in San Francisco and I current serve as the California Service Center's (CSC) liaison on behalf of the Los Angeles County Bar Association. I represent individuals and corporations alike, ranging from professionals in the high tech, science, liberal arts fields. I have a special niche in working with start-up companies and individuals with more complex immigration issues.
Organizations
Member, American Immigration Lawyers Association
Member, Los Angeles County Bar Association, Executive Committee on Immigration
Education/Credentials
J.D., University of California at Davis - King Hall School of Law (1997)
B.A., University of California at Irvine, cum laude (1994)
Awards and Honors
2005, 2006, 2007, 2008: Selected to Southern California Rising Star - Super Lawyers List (an honor shared by no more than 2.5% of the attorneys practicing in the entire Southern California region)
Faculty/Moderator on various AILA and LACBA continuing legal education seminars in the following topics: H-1B, O-1, religious workers, business immigration visas
Past/Present Clients
My typical business clients can range from a start-up company, established engineering and software research and development companies, manufacturing, trade and distribution companies, public and private schools, and religious organizations.
Family clients include spouses, parent-child petitions, siblings, naturalization, and most especially, representation of abandoned and neglected children viewed as orphans under the immigration law.
I have represented many clients who relied on special provisions of the immigration law to preserve or "grandfather" benefits to family members in limited (and complicated) circumstances, to avoid re-application fees and longer waiting times.
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