QuintonBermuda
04-27 06:44 AM
To everyone who reads my post. I apologize for not being clear. The article says that they are talking about eliminating the per country caps and giving green cards to STEM graduates. In my haste and excitement I should have spelled this out. Now with that said I do not appreciate the snide remark from the previous poster. This is a forum for productive discussion, not for people to be condescending. So let us rejoice that maybe people are listening to us!
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chinna2003
07-19 01:28 PM
I am a physician with subspeciality board certification. I have been in AOS/EAD since July 2008 as a dependent on my wifes EB3 Employment based petition.
Due to current retrogression, I want to explore the EB1 route. The question I have is can I apply for a new EB1/AOS in view of my current status of being in AOS/EAD already.
What impact will it have on my wife if I choose to add her as dependent.
Due to current retrogression, I want to explore the EB1 route. The question I have is can I apply for a new EB1/AOS in view of my current status of being in AOS/EAD already.
What impact will it have on my wife if I choose to add her as dependent.
gc28262
01-09 11:40 PM
I want to apply AP for my daughter without lawyer's help. I didn't apply for her when I applied my 485 and AP but her 485 has been applied and I have the RN. Is it straightforward process. Since I applied for 485 July 2nd can't file electronically and must use old fee?.
Also in the application instructions under intial evidence section it saysAn explanation or other evidence showing thecircumstances that warrant issuance of anadvance parole document; orWhat does this mean, do I have to write an explanation letter :confused:
AP is comparatively simple. You don't need to have a lawyer. Please go through all instructions carefully.
Yes you need to write a brief letter explaining why you need AP. You can say for family visit, family function ( if any ) etc.
I recommend applying online.
Also in the application instructions under intial evidence section it saysAn explanation or other evidence showing thecircumstances that warrant issuance of anadvance parole document; orWhat does this mean, do I have to write an explanation letter :confused:
AP is comparatively simple. You don't need to have a lawyer. Please go through all instructions carefully.
Yes you need to write a brief letter explaining why you need AP. You can say for family visit, family function ( if any ) etc.
I recommend applying online.
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kanshul
05-25 06:50 AM
Yes got the receipt yesterday. Here are the details:
USCIS received my application on May 7th and my wife's application on May12th. USCIS posted both checks at the same time and both hit my account on May 21st. Received receipt notice on May 24th. I think USCIS waits for a couplle of weeks and then processes all applications at the same time - hence a delay - or a log of 2 -3 weeks.
It was an all papaer application.
USCIS received my application on May 7th and my wife's application on May12th. USCIS posted both checks at the same time and both hit my account on May 21st. Received receipt notice on May 24th. I think USCIS waits for a couplle of weeks and then processes all applications at the same time - hence a delay - or a log of 2 -3 weeks.
It was an all papaer application.
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indyanguy
04-19 08:26 PM
Hi all,
I understand there have been several threads in the past discussing the use of EAD for part time work while using H1 for the full time job. There were different views expressed by the group at that time.
Has there been a consensus on this issue?
Thanks
I understand there have been several threads in the past discussing the use of EAD for part time work while using H1 for the full time job. There were different views expressed by the group at that time.
Has there been a consensus on this issue?
Thanks
teky
11-13 07:26 AM
Gurus,
This is the latest 485 inventory posted on immigration-law.com. My PD is EB3 I 04/2002.
Can anybody provide some information on how long the wait would be.
http://www.uscis.gov/USCIS/New%20Structure/3rd%20Level%20(Left%20Nav%20Children)/Green%20Card%20-%203rd%20Level/Pending%20Form%20I485%20Reports.pdf
USCIS - Questions & Answers: Pending Employment-Based Form I-485 Inventory (http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/menuitem.5af9bb95919f35e66f614176543f6d1a/?vgnextoid=5e170e6bcb7e3210VgnVCM100000082ca60aRCR D&vgnextchannel=ae853ad15c673210VgnVCM100000082ca60a RCRD)
Really appreciate,
Regards,
Teky.
This is the latest 485 inventory posted on immigration-law.com. My PD is EB3 I 04/2002.
Can anybody provide some information on how long the wait would be.
http://www.uscis.gov/USCIS/New%20Structure/3rd%20Level%20(Left%20Nav%20Children)/Green%20Card%20-%203rd%20Level/Pending%20Form%20I485%20Reports.pdf
USCIS - Questions & Answers: Pending Employment-Based Form I-485 Inventory (http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/menuitem.5af9bb95919f35e66f614176543f6d1a/?vgnextoid=5e170e6bcb7e3210VgnVCM100000082ca60aRCR D&vgnextchannel=ae853ad15c673210VgnVCM100000082ca60a RCRD)
Really appreciate,
Regards,
Teky.
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Lisap
09-07 01:14 PM
Anyone????
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billu
07-30 08:19 PM
My in-laws got their visa at new delhi consulate on friday. they had appointment in english at new delhi. I had been looking for hindi appt dates at new delhi since june mid every day for 6-7 hours at morning and evening but could not get any hindi dates. Finally, had to book english dates on july 23 for july 30 appointment. here is my in-laws' experience:
first, they had a VO who asked them qs in english with accent. they were not able to understand a thing, so they requested him to ask qs in hindi after which he asked them to go to another counter where a young guy asked them qs in hindi. he was very polite and smiling all the time.
VO: Show me ur daughter's visa
we did not send them my wife's visa since i was sponsoring them.
Dad: We do not have daughter's visa. Here is son-in-law's visa
VO looked at the visa (I-797 and visa stamp copy), checked in computer for 4-5 mins and then asked
VO: Was it an arranged marriage?
Dad: Yes
VO: Tell me more about the process.
Dad: It was arranged marriage. My son-in-law's parents contacted us and then the girl and boy met each other and .....he described the process of arranged marriage.
VO smiled and asked: What do you do?
Dad: I am a businessman.
VO: What kind of business you do?
Dad told about his business
VO: Aapka Visa Manzoor ho gaya hai (Your visa has been approved).
first, they had a VO who asked them qs in english with accent. they were not able to understand a thing, so they requested him to ask qs in hindi after which he asked them to go to another counter where a young guy asked them qs in hindi. he was very polite and smiling all the time.
VO: Show me ur daughter's visa
we did not send them my wife's visa since i was sponsoring them.
Dad: We do not have daughter's visa. Here is son-in-law's visa
VO looked at the visa (I-797 and visa stamp copy), checked in computer for 4-5 mins and then asked
VO: Was it an arranged marriage?
Dad: Yes
VO: Tell me more about the process.
Dad: It was arranged marriage. My son-in-law's parents contacted us and then the girl and boy met each other and .....he described the process of arranged marriage.
VO smiled and asked: What do you do?
Dad: I am a businessman.
VO: What kind of business you do?
Dad told about his business
VO: Aapka Visa Manzoor ho gaya hai (Your visa has been approved).
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BMS1
11-01 09:57 AM
If you file the extension before expiry of the current I-94, you will be OK. It can be approved even after the expiry. She will be considered to be legally present without gap, if extension is granted.
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Blog Feeds
03-08 01:00 PM
Great tip from AILA for our H1B (http://www.h1b.biz/lawyer-attorney-1137085.html) filers trying to beat the rush. Because you cannot submit an LCA earlier than six months prior to the beginning date of the period of intended employment (20 CFR � 655.730(b)), if you want your LCA in hand before April 1, then set your employment start date on the LCA for a date in September, and set the expiration date for a date no more than three years hence. File the I-129 with a start date of October 1, but with an expiration date that coincides with the expiration date of the LCA. You will lose a couple of days on the back end of the petition by doing this, but you will get the LCA filed and back before April 1.
Example:
LCA start date: 9/1/10
LCA end date: 8/31/13
Form I-129 start date: 10/1/10
Form I-129 end date: 8/31/13
Due to delays in receiving approved LCAs, take the proper precautions and file your LCA early to avoid any undue delays.
Although under certain circumstances USCIS has agreed to accept H-1B petitions for processing that include LCAs that have not been certified, attorneys should understand that if the LCA submitted with the H-1B petition is eventually denied, the H-1B (http://www.h1b.biz/lawyer-attorney-1137085.html) will be denied, even if a subsequent certified LCA is submitted. This is even true where the denial is due to DOL error in not being able to verify a petitioner's FEIN. However, USCIS has also indicated that if the sole reason for failing to apply for an Extension of Status or Change of Status is due to DOL delay in the certification process, USCIS may look at the totality of the circumstances in determining whether to accept the late filing.
Bottom line is that getting an approved LCA before April 1, 2010 is crucial. Pay attention to detail and get the files ready in advance is a must.
More... (http://www.visalawyerblog.com/2010/03/h1b_visa_lawyer_getting_the_lc.html)
Example:
LCA start date: 9/1/10
LCA end date: 8/31/13
Form I-129 start date: 10/1/10
Form I-129 end date: 8/31/13
Due to delays in receiving approved LCAs, take the proper precautions and file your LCA early to avoid any undue delays.
Although under certain circumstances USCIS has agreed to accept H-1B petitions for processing that include LCAs that have not been certified, attorneys should understand that if the LCA submitted with the H-1B petition is eventually denied, the H-1B (http://www.h1b.biz/lawyer-attorney-1137085.html) will be denied, even if a subsequent certified LCA is submitted. This is even true where the denial is due to DOL error in not being able to verify a petitioner's FEIN. However, USCIS has also indicated that if the sole reason for failing to apply for an Extension of Status or Change of Status is due to DOL delay in the certification process, USCIS may look at the totality of the circumstances in determining whether to accept the late filing.
Bottom line is that getting an approved LCA before April 1, 2010 is crucial. Pay attention to detail and get the files ready in advance is a must.
More... (http://www.visalawyerblog.com/2010/03/h1b_visa_lawyer_getting_the_lc.html)
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krishnam70
03-13 05:17 PM
Hi,
My company applied for my H1B extn and after 3 months the status got changed to RFE... when the company lawyers recieved the letter, they reviewed it and emailed me the text below....
"Our office just received the Request for Additional Evidence from CIS by mail. What they requested in the letter is not applicable to your case and we believe CIS issued this RFE by mistake. We will respond to CIS to clarify this issue and will keep you informed if there is any update."
I have requested my company lawyers on the specifics...
Is it even possible to get an RFE by mistake? - (may be - yes)
have you seen any such instances?
Thanks,
Raj
Anything is possible. Can you get more details on the RFE? May be your post may help others who might get similar RFE's
- cheers
kris
My company applied for my H1B extn and after 3 months the status got changed to RFE... when the company lawyers recieved the letter, they reviewed it and emailed me the text below....
"Our office just received the Request for Additional Evidence from CIS by mail. What they requested in the letter is not applicable to your case and we believe CIS issued this RFE by mistake. We will respond to CIS to clarify this issue and will keep you informed if there is any update."
I have requested my company lawyers on the specifics...
Is it even possible to get an RFE by mistake? - (may be - yes)
have you seen any such instances?
Thanks,
Raj
Anything is possible. Can you get more details on the RFE? May be your post may help others who might get similar RFE's
- cheers
kris
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rb_248
12-07 07:14 AM
Did we ever think about forming a team with other like minded people under one banner? I think we will be able to effect something if all Pro CIR people join hands together and pool our resources. Any suggestions??
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pansworld
07-15 02:06 PM
There is already a discussion happening on this thread.
http://immigrationvoice.org/forum/showthread.php?t=10180
http://immigrationvoice.org/forum/showthread.php?t=10180
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waitin_toolong
11-28 04:41 PM
you mentioned she already has a visa, yes she can use the same as long as she is planning only a visit.
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BMWX5
02-22 10:27 AM
I have one question about signing the affidavit of support (864) for immigration of a family member.
(i.e. For petition for Immediate Relative- daughter files for mother)
If daughter signs an affidavit of support for mother (i.e. form 864) for immigrant visa (Immediate relative) then in that case for daughter is it going to create any problem in getting study loans/home loan in future?
Just curious, how are they related.
I'm not seeing any connection between these items.
Affidavit is for USCIS to show the ability that she can take the financial burden, study loan is for university to decide borrower can able to pay or not and mortgage loan is also the same, in both the cases you have to pay back and in first case it is not.
(i.e. For petition for Immediate Relative- daughter files for mother)
If daughter signs an affidavit of support for mother (i.e. form 864) for immigrant visa (Immediate relative) then in that case for daughter is it going to create any problem in getting study loans/home loan in future?
Just curious, how are they related.
I'm not seeing any connection between these items.
Affidavit is for USCIS to show the ability that she can take the financial burden, study loan is for university to decide borrower can able to pay or not and mortgage loan is also the same, in both the cases you have to pay back and in first case it is not.
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Blog Feeds
03-08 01:00 PM
Great tip from AILA for our H1B (http://www.h1b.biz/lawyer-attorney-1137085.html) filers trying to beat the rush. Because you cannot submit an LCA earlier than six months prior to the beginning date of the period of intended employment (20 CFR � 655.730(b)), if you want your LCA in hand before April 1, then set your employment start date on the LCA for a date in September, and set the expiration date for a date no more than three years hence. File the I-129 with a start date of October 1, but with an expiration date that coincides with the expiration date of the LCA. You will lose a couple of days on the back end of the petition by doing this, but you will get the LCA filed and back before April 1.
Example:
LCA start date: 9/1/10
LCA end date: 8/31/13
Form I-129 start date: 10/1/10
Form I-129 end date: 8/31/13
Due to delays in receiving approved LCAs, take the proper precautions and file your LCA early to avoid any undue delays.
Although under certain circumstances USCIS has agreed to accept H-1B petitions for processing that include LCAs that have not been certified, attorneys should understand that if the LCA submitted with the H-1B petition is eventually denied, the H-1B (http://www.h1b.biz/lawyer-attorney-1137085.html) will be denied, even if a subsequent certified LCA is submitted. This is even true where the denial is due to DOL error in not being able to verify a petitioner's FEIN. However, USCIS has also indicated that if the sole reason for failing to apply for an Extension of Status or Change of Status is due to DOL delay in the certification process, USCIS may look at the totality of the circumstances in determining whether to accept the late filing.
Bottom line is that getting an approved LCA before April 1, 2010 is crucial. Pay attention to detail and get the files ready in advance is a must.
More... (http://www.visalawyerblog.com/2010/03/h1b_visa_lawyer_getting_the_lc.html)
Example:
LCA start date: 9/1/10
LCA end date: 8/31/13
Form I-129 start date: 10/1/10
Form I-129 end date: 8/31/13
Due to delays in receiving approved LCAs, take the proper precautions and file your LCA early to avoid any undue delays.
Although under certain circumstances USCIS has agreed to accept H-1B petitions for processing that include LCAs that have not been certified, attorneys should understand that if the LCA submitted with the H-1B petition is eventually denied, the H-1B (http://www.h1b.biz/lawyer-attorney-1137085.html) will be denied, even if a subsequent certified LCA is submitted. This is even true where the denial is due to DOL error in not being able to verify a petitioner's FEIN. However, USCIS has also indicated that if the sole reason for failing to apply for an Extension of Status or Change of Status is due to DOL delay in the certification process, USCIS may look at the totality of the circumstances in determining whether to accept the late filing.
Bottom line is that getting an approved LCA before April 1, 2010 is crucial. Pay attention to detail and get the files ready in advance is a must.
More... (http://www.visalawyerblog.com/2010/03/h1b_visa_lawyer_getting_the_lc.html)
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SunnySurya
07-27 01:49 PM
WandMaker,
Thanks for ur answer. I saw case posted by Loti_GC and his did not seem to be the case of two different I-140. That what got me concerned. When I called USCIS they declined to reveal this information,
EB2, if your I-140 approval reads as "Section: Mem of Profession w/Adv Deg, or of Exceptn'l Ability Sec.203(b) (2)" You should be worried only if you had two different 140 with the same employer. Take infopass and give a try, there is no standard procedure to find out.
Thanks for ur answer. I saw case posted by Loti_GC and his did not seem to be the case of two different I-140. That what got me concerned. When I called USCIS they declined to reveal this information,
EB2, if your I-140 approval reads as "Section: Mem of Profession w/Adv Deg, or of Exceptn'l Ability Sec.203(b) (2)" You should be worried only if you had two different 140 with the same employer. Take infopass and give a try, there is no standard procedure to find out.
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Sakthisagar
02-18 01:58 PM
As per Ron Gotcher Please see below. Welcome to ImmInfo (http://www.imminfo.com)
USCIS Conference call on recent Employer-Employee Memo.
I am still listening to the conference call as I write this. So far, the CIS has really taken it on the chin by all but one speaker. The comments have ranged from mild criticism to demands that the memo be withdrawn. I was able to get in and ask whether anyone had actually read the legal authorities they cited? They very carefully avoided answering.
USCIS Conference call on recent Employer-Employee Memo.
I am still listening to the conference call as I write this. So far, the CIS has really taken it on the chin by all but one speaker. The comments have ranged from mild criticism to demands that the memo be withdrawn. I was able to get in and ask whether anyone had actually read the legal authorities they cited? They very carefully avoided answering.
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jags_e
07-18 11:09 PM
The DHS ombudsman has a call-in coming Friday afternoon where we can give feedback to his report to congress.
In the Spotlight
"How Is It Working For You?" The CIS Ombudsman's Community Call-In Teleconference Series provides a forum to hear issues of concern to individuals and employers as they interact with USCIS.
"The Ombudsman's 2007 Annual Report to Congress: Your Questions and Comments"
Session 1: Thursday, July 12, 1:30 p.m. � 2:30 p.m.
Session 2: Thursday, July 12, 3:00 p.m. � 4:00 p.m.
"The Ombudsman's Recommendations to USCIS: Your Questions and Comments"
Session 1: Friday, July 20, 1:30 - 2:30 p.m.
Session 2: Friday, July 20, 3:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Find more details at http://www.dhs.gov/xabout/structure/editorial_0482.shtm
In the Spotlight
"How Is It Working For You?" The CIS Ombudsman's Community Call-In Teleconference Series provides a forum to hear issues of concern to individuals and employers as they interact with USCIS.
"The Ombudsman's 2007 Annual Report to Congress: Your Questions and Comments"
Session 1: Thursday, July 12, 1:30 p.m. � 2:30 p.m.
Session 2: Thursday, July 12, 3:00 p.m. � 4:00 p.m.
"The Ombudsman's Recommendations to USCIS: Your Questions and Comments"
Session 1: Friday, July 20, 1:30 - 2:30 p.m.
Session 2: Friday, July 20, 3:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Find more details at http://www.dhs.gov/xabout/structure/editorial_0482.shtm
Kodi
07-28 10:50 AM
I actually went for stamping in my 4th year, that's after extending my H1 after the first 3 years. They didn't ask any questions. I'm not from India though so I don't know whether its different.
saketh555
10-09 09:59 AM
Victim of bodyshopper?? Never say that dude, are you forced to join? Its your choice when there is no other choice or hope. A so called bodyshopper is your last resort before packing your bags when you are thrown out. All the bodyshoppers are same it may IBM or a desi company.
After lay off in 01, i joined a desi firm and i'm happy with my employer.
After lay off in 01, i joined a desi firm and i'm happy with my employer.
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