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RFE response due Friday · LINDQVIST, Sofia · H-1B
Yes, in either of two ways. In valid H-1B status, she may leave and return on a valid H-1B visa to resume work for Halden Labs, as long as she remains eligible for H status. Otherwise she needs advance parole before she leaves; departing without it abandons the application. On this matter, Jisoo holds H-1B status with Halden Labs, and her I-131 is pending.
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ATTORNEY–CLIENT ENGAGEMENT AGREEMENT
This Agreement is made between Marlowe & Achebe, PC (“the Firm”) and Jisoo Park (“the Client”), who signs on behalf of the Client and the Client’s derivative family members, Min-ji Park and Daniel Park.
The Firm will prepare and file Forms I-485, I-765 and I-131 for each family member, based on the approved Form I-140 with priority date June 12, 2023, and will represent the Client through adjudication.
The Client agrees to a flat fee of $6,500.00, invoiced to Halden Labs. USCIS filing fees are separate and paid directly to USCIS.
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Key Dates · PARK, Jisoo
Read from the documents on the matterCase Monitor
Checked with USCIS weeklyIOE0912345678PARK, Jisoo · I-485Case Was ReceivedWAC2690012345OSEI, Amara · I-129Case Was ApprovedLIN2690056789LINDQVIST, Sofia · I-140Evidence RequestedReminder emails never carry case details. Clients sign in to read them.
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