I was on H1-B visa for 6 years which expired on July 31, 2007. I filed petition I-140 concurrently with I-485 in May 0f 2007. I also filed form I-765 and I-131. My I-765
Petition for employment authorization is not yet approved so I am without job effective August 01, 2007.
My first question is
Can I claim lost wages under job related expenses on my Tax returns?
MY other question is
Can I claim legal fees deuctible that I paid to attorney and USCIS under the same
Category?

Your input in this matter is highly appreciated.

Thanks,

Sajid

Sorry, but you CANNOT claim loss wages (income not earned or received) as a deduction.

But you CAN claim the legal fees paid to the attorney and USCIS as empoyee business expenses under Schedule A (Itemized Deductions).