wandmaker
11-27 05:08 PM
skarthy: Upgrade your H1 transfer to premium processing, get the transfer approved. Re-enter the country by showing your wife's old H1 stamping, get a new I-94 based on new approved H1 petition at POE. This is a easy route; If I were you, I will do this.
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eager_immi
03-02 08:18 AM
Many times you get 10 year visa that does not mean they can stay for 10 years. You never get to stay more than 6 months and under exceptional circumstances that is increased to a year.
First of all, does US consulate give visa valid for 2 months? I know some countries do, especially if you are applying through SOTC like travel agents.
Ok.. to answer your question: Your parents _must_ start within 2 months from the time 2-month Visa issued. In other words, your parents must travel before the expiry of Visa in the passport.
Once they come here, how long can they stay _legally_ in USA depends on I-94 card. Typically I-94 card will be given with an expiry date, which I belive will not be _beyond_ expiry date of the Visa in the passport.
Hope this helps!!
First of all, does US consulate give visa valid for 2 months? I know some countries do, especially if you are applying through SOTC like travel agents.
Ok.. to answer your question: Your parents _must_ start within 2 months from the time 2-month Visa issued. In other words, your parents must travel before the expiry of Visa in the passport.
Once they come here, how long can they stay _legally_ in USA depends on I-94 card. Typically I-94 card will be given with an expiry date, which I belive will not be _beyond_ expiry date of the Visa in the passport.
Hope this helps!!
jackhardy
02-03 10:37 AM
After seeing the State of The Union Speech I wrote to the President about green card processing delays and immigration reform.
I would recommend you all do the same.
Hoping he reads at-least one of our letters and show some mercy + change!
The address to mail is:
The White House
1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20500
Thanks!
I would recommend you all do the same.
Hoping he reads at-least one of our letters and show some mercy + change!
The address to mail is:
The White House
1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20500
Thanks!
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Prashanthi
08-19 12:53 PM
Hi all
I have I-140 approved from Company A . Company B applied for my H1B extn based on Company A's approved I-140 and got 3 years extension till 2011.
My question:
can I switch to company C now and get 3 more years extension again.? My I-140(company A) has not been revoked and priority date is not current.I want to start my PERM only after joining company C .
Thanks in advance .
Yes you can get an extension with Company C based on your approved I-140 as long as it is not revoked.
I have I-140 approved from Company A . Company B applied for my H1B extn based on Company A's approved I-140 and got 3 years extension till 2011.
My question:
can I switch to company C now and get 3 more years extension again.? My I-140(company A) has not been revoked and priority date is not current.I want to start my PERM only after joining company C .
Thanks in advance .
Yes you can get an extension with Company C based on your approved I-140 as long as it is not revoked.
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same_old_guy
11-18 03:00 PM
My employer is not ready to give a copy of I-140. I was wondering if any of you used "The Freedom of Information Act (FOIA)" to get it.
So far I found that there are 3 things to be done for FOIA :
1. A request letter mentioning what exactly you are asking for.
2. Notarized copy of Form DOJ-361 (Certification of Identity)
3. Fee
Wanted to know, if any of you actually did this and get a copy of I-140 back. What is the fee ? How did you pay it ? Was there any other document that you sent ? Am I missing anything ? Who did you send the request to ?
So far I found that there are 3 things to be done for FOIA :
1. A request letter mentioning what exactly you are asking for.
2. Notarized copy of Form DOJ-361 (Certification of Identity)
3. Fee
Wanted to know, if any of you actually did this and get a copy of I-140 back. What is the fee ? How did you pay it ? Was there any other document that you sent ? Am I missing anything ? Who did you send the request to ?
onemaveric
07-15 01:59 AM
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njboy
03-13 10:21 AM
here are the visa numbers used in 2006 for EB2 and EB3.
EB-2: India(3,720), China(3,347), Canada(1,248)
EB-3 Skilled: Mexico(6,766), Korea(4,375), Philippines(4,114), Ecuador(3,747), Brazil(3,670), Poland(3,230), India(3,006), China(2,477), Pakistan(2,091)
Assuming there are atleast 300K Indians waiting for visa numbers in the EB2 + EB3 category (including dependents) and 6726 out of them were covered last year, we will have to wait for just another 44 years and 7 months to get an immigrant visa number. LOL
EB-2: India(3,720), China(3,347), Canada(1,248)
EB-3 Skilled: Mexico(6,766), Korea(4,375), Philippines(4,114), Ecuador(3,747), Brazil(3,670), Poland(3,230), India(3,006), China(2,477), Pakistan(2,091)
Assuming there are atleast 300K Indians waiting for visa numbers in the EB2 + EB3 category (including dependents) and 6726 out of them were covered last year, we will have to wait for just another 44 years and 7 months to get an immigrant visa number. LOL
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needlotsofluck
07-24 08:59 PM
My attorney signed my I-485 AOS/EAD/AP applications and posted them on July 2nd as he was in a hurry to apply because of July 2nd scenario. Is it ok for the attorney to sign our papers. Is anybody in the same boat as me. I am a little concerned as the USCIS FAQ says application can be rejected if signature is missing. The application reached USCIS on July 3rd.
My attorney also did the same. I did not sign on my application. But he sent me power of attorney to sign. They did this since they were beating the July 2 brouhaha which previous to that week, they already knew what's going to happen.
My attorney also did the same. I did not sign on my application. But he sent me power of attorney to sign. They did this since they were beating the July 2 brouhaha which previous to that week, they already knew what's going to happen.
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radhakrishn
07-12 06:01 PM
I'm an unmarried Indian national and came to the US on H-1B visa. My father petitioned for me in FB F1 category. My priority date is September 1, 1999. I applied for AOS in the US and received my EAD and AP. I recently met a girl doing job on H-1B(Indian national) and we will like to tie the knot in near future. I was wondering if it would have any effect on my AOS processing( I do not have the actual Green card yet). Will my category change to F3 if I marry her now? Any suggestions/ideas are welcome.
Thanks.
Thanks.
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invincibleasian
01-12 07:43 PM
Submit both the I94 at the airport. But maintain copies. Also do not forget to submit the I94 which has the stamp when you entered this country if you have not already done before.
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minimalist
01-11 05:26 AM
I probabably know the answer of this question but would still like to confirm, just to be sure:
- First I-797B Valid from Jan 2004 to Sep 2006 <- Note: wasn't for 3 years
- First Visa valid from Jul 2004 to Sep 2006
- 1st US Entry Date from Aug 2005 till present date
(been to india in Dec 2007 for 1 month for visa stamping)
- First i-94 valid from Aug 2005 to Sep 2006
-Extended I-797A from Sep 2006 to Jan 2009 <-Note: not extended for 3 yrs
-2nd Visa/I-94 valid from Dec 2007 to Jan 2009
My questions?
1. Can my H1B Visa be extended again? This will be my 2nd extension.
2. Till what Date can be extended?
a. Jan 2010 (6 yrs from 1st I-797)
b. Jul 2010 ( 6 yrs from 1st visa stamping)
c. Aug 2011 (6 yrs from 1st US entry)
Thanks a lot !
Meaning 6 yrs from 1st US entry subtracting the time you are out of USA for vacaion.
Meaning Sep 2011, if you were out of USA only for a month.
- First I-797B Valid from Jan 2004 to Sep 2006 <- Note: wasn't for 3 years
- First Visa valid from Jul 2004 to Sep 2006
- 1st US Entry Date from Aug 2005 till present date
(been to india in Dec 2007 for 1 month for visa stamping)
- First i-94 valid from Aug 2005 to Sep 2006
-Extended I-797A from Sep 2006 to Jan 2009 <-Note: not extended for 3 yrs
-2nd Visa/I-94 valid from Dec 2007 to Jan 2009
My questions?
1. Can my H1B Visa be extended again? This will be my 2nd extension.
2. Till what Date can be extended?
a. Jan 2010 (6 yrs from 1st I-797)
b. Jul 2010 ( 6 yrs from 1st visa stamping)
c. Aug 2011 (6 yrs from 1st US entry)
Thanks a lot !
Meaning 6 yrs from 1st US entry subtracting the time you are out of USA for vacaion.
Meaning Sep 2011, if you were out of USA only for a month.
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sriramkalyan
02-24 08:26 AM
2 weeks ago i closed 30 year fixed ..I didnt face any issue ..Right now my mortgage held by Fannie. I got a good deal though i am on H1B!
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pappu
04-06 09:53 PM
Did anyone send her an email yet. Please do if you have not. We need more media visibility for our issues.
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smmakani
05-01 09:46 AM
I don't think rally is a the better way to put forward our issues. I would prefer to do this using media interviews that what we are doing.
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amitjoey
07-03 05:27 PM
Hi guys
thanks for the info. Since he got I 485 approved the GC status already began for him or only on receipt of GC his Green card status begins.
Which is correct? Any help.
thanks
I485 approved means GC Approved.
thanks for the info. Since he got I 485 approved the GC status already began for him or only on receipt of GC his Green card status begins.
Which is correct? Any help.
thanks
I485 approved means GC Approved.
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english_august
09-18 01:26 PM
At the IV rally blog http://dcrally.blogspot.com/.
Please spread the word - send that link out to your friends so that they realize the efforts and success of IV.
Please spread the word - send that link out to your friends so that they realize the efforts and success of IV.
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10-05 09:40 AM
What happens when the laws of America clash with the laws of physics? In the Never-Never Land of Immigration, the natural laws of physics must defer to human-made law. This is the absurd answer of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Status (USCIS), the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA) and the Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit (CA5) in its Sept. 29 decision, Bokhari v. Holder. The case involves the interpretation of a USCIS regulation, 8 C.F.R. � 274a.12(b)(20), which came into being because of the problems caused by bureaucratic delay. The regulation allows the automatic grant of work permission for up...
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ArkBird
06-30 02:32 AM
Why you are concerned? Even my wife opened the company and doing business.... That's what EAD is for....
Chill! Life is too small to worry about such things.. You are not doing ANYTHING illegal by opening a company. If anything, USCIS should be glad that their EAD is helping the ailing economy.
Chill! Life is too small to worry about such things.. You are not doing ANYTHING illegal by opening a company. If anything, USCIS should be glad that their EAD is helping the ailing economy.
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virginia_desi
10-24 06:25 AM
Hi,
One of my friends is saying Job experience with the same company would not count towards? So this means will i have to change jobs and hope that my I-140 for the current employer is not withdrawn. Pl. advise.
Thanks,
The job experience from the same company can only be counted if the employer can prove the new job is atleast 50 % different from the current job. Please consult a lawyer before making the decision. The difference should be in job duties and not simply a move between two projects.
One of my friends is saying Job experience with the same company would not count towards? So this means will i have to change jobs and hope that my I-140 for the current employer is not withdrawn. Pl. advise.
Thanks,
The job experience from the same company can only be counted if the employer can prove the new job is atleast 50 % different from the current job. Please consult a lawyer before making the decision. The difference should be in job duties and not simply a move between two projects.
tkumar03
07-01 04:12 PM
Hi
I got my GC approved for me and son (I485 application) in Nov 2007. I got my gc, whereas for my son who is 7 year old though he got I485 approved yet he did not get his GC. They mentioned they might need his finger print and so far no response from them. This is despite several follow up with them.
Last year 7 months he was not in US and now can he go to India and he will be there rest of this year.
Will it affect his GC and when will he get his GC?
thanks
Kumar
I got my GC approved for me and son (I485 application) in Nov 2007. I got my gc, whereas for my son who is 7 year old though he got I485 approved yet he did not get his GC. They mentioned they might need his finger print and so far no response from them. This is despite several follow up with them.
Last year 7 months he was not in US and now can he go to India and he will be there rest of this year.
Will it affect his GC and when will he get his GC?
thanks
Kumar
90210
03-28 04:35 PM
Hello All,
I have to fill up the form I-539 for the extension of H4. Because we already applied for I-485, can someone please clarify what we should mention against these questions?
Part 4:
3. Answer the following questions. If you answer "Yes" to any question, please describe the circumstances in detail and explain on a separate sheet(s) of paper.
a. Are you, or any other person included on the application, an applicant for an immigrant visa?
b. Has an immigrant petition ever been filed for you or for any other person included in this application?
c. Has a Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status, ever been filed by you or by any other person included in this application?
I am thinking we should say "Yes" to all these questions. But what we say on a separate sheet of paper?
I have to fill up the form I-539 for the extension of H4. Because we already applied for I-485, can someone please clarify what we should mention against these questions?
Part 4:
3. Answer the following questions. If you answer "Yes" to any question, please describe the circumstances in detail and explain on a separate sheet(s) of paper.
a. Are you, or any other person included on the application, an applicant for an immigrant visa?
b. Has an immigrant petition ever been filed for you or for any other person included in this application?
c. Has a Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status, ever been filed by you or by any other person included in this application?
I am thinking we should say "Yes" to all these questions. But what we say on a separate sheet of paper?
