Becks
03-16 07:41 PM
Your education evaluation is valid for a long period(not sure how long). I applied for my first H1 in 2000 and got education evaluation that time. Stamping didnot work out for me that time.
I applied for new H1 in 2003 and submitted same education evaluation that I got in 2000. I entered US and used same edu eval for transferring H1. I did not have any issues.
So you are fine. I dont know if this applies to all cases.
I applied for new H1 in 2003 and submitted same education evaluation that I got in 2000. I entered US and used same edu eval for transferring H1. I did not have any issues.
So you are fine. I dont know if this applies to all cases.
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maine_gc
12-11 11:57 AM
It is common. Your 485 is based on the denied I140. If the I140 is appealed then the 485 will also be tranferred to the Appeals Office. That does not mean you I485 is denied. It is
still under process and you can apply EAD and AP as well.
I am saying this with my own experience. Hope this helps
still under process and you can apply EAD and AP as well.
I am saying this with my own experience. Hope this helps
sanju_eb3
04-28 09:43 AM
I think you have to wait until your 3yr H1B is clear. If you find a new job before your current H1B expire, you may not have enough time left on your H1 to get the new GC labor and I-140 approved.
Hi,
My I-140 will be approved shortly in premium processing and I'll be applying for 3yr H1 extension. There is a chance that I may get laid-off soon and I wanted to know if I can change the jobs while my H1 extension petition is pending with USICS. My current H1 will expire in June'07.
Sorry, if I am asking a question that has already been addressed here. I tried to browse the forum but could not find anything.
Thanks,
Natika
Hi,
My I-140 will be approved shortly in premium processing and I'll be applying for 3yr H1 extension. There is a chance that I may get laid-off soon and I wanted to know if I can change the jobs while my H1 extension petition is pending with USICS. My current H1 will expire in June'07.
Sorry, if I am asking a question that has already been addressed here. I tried to browse the forum but could not find anything.
Thanks,
Natika
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08-02 10:55 AM
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nvrao2104
07-01 03:17 PM
Thanks for the nice response. I am glad that i found some direction after your reply.
so what will happen if we apply for COS from company A L1 -> company B H1B, then in between the process i got laid off from Company A? Will the COS get approved? will able to ever work on H1b with Company B ?
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so what will happen if we apply for COS from company A L1 -> company B H1B, then in between the process i got laid off from Company A? Will the COS get approved? will able to ever work on H1b with Company B ?
thanks,
Nagesh
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pd_recapturing
03-21 04:33 PM
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hpandey
03-13 04:02 PM
Is there any way that we can get the USCIS to update their Aug 2007 bulletin and write on top of it and the July bulletin was valid till Aug 17th.
That way any officer who would check the Aug 2007 bulletin would first see the update and go by the July bulletin instead of rejecting I-485's in a bunch which cause additional hardships to the applicant in getting it reopened via MTR and again going through the long process.
That way any officer who would check the Aug 2007 bulletin would first see the update and go by the July bulletin instead of rejecting I-485's in a bunch which cause additional hardships to the applicant in getting it reopened via MTR and again going through the long process.
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LegallyWise
09-20 08:57 PM
I would appreciate a response to my immigration questions as discussed below from anyone knowledgeable on the nuances.
I immigrated here at the age of 5 (in 1988) with my parents. We overstayed our visitor visas.
In 2004, I married my high-school sweetheart, he petitioned for me and in 11/2005 we interviewed and I obtained my conditional permanent residence.
In 9/2007, we signed the documents to convert my conditional to legal permanent residence. I became a legal permanent resident in 8/2008.
After the signing by both parties but prior to receiving permanent residence, in 10/2007, he filed for divorce claiming constructive abandonment for 10 months. This was not what happened, and I was legally unwise, so I did nothing and signed the papers. I consulted my immigration counsel (in 8/2008 after receiving legal permanent residency) and the paralegal gave me the roundabout about having to see the divorce papers and he said that I may be penalized for the divorce at the time I apply for citizenship because of the 10-month constructive abandonment provision.
I consulted with another immigration lawyer who said this would not be a problem at all.
I have left the situation alone until now. I am looking to leave the my current immigration counsel due to their incompetence.
1. When can I become a citizen (do I have to wait 5 years from 11/2005 due to the divorce)?
2. What are the foreseeable problems when I apply for citizenship?
3. Do I have to take any other steps?
I look forward to any responses on this and appreciate the help in advance.
Thank you.
I immigrated here at the age of 5 (in 1988) with my parents. We overstayed our visitor visas.
In 2004, I married my high-school sweetheart, he petitioned for me and in 11/2005 we interviewed and I obtained my conditional permanent residence.
In 9/2007, we signed the documents to convert my conditional to legal permanent residence. I became a legal permanent resident in 8/2008.
After the signing by both parties but prior to receiving permanent residence, in 10/2007, he filed for divorce claiming constructive abandonment for 10 months. This was not what happened, and I was legally unwise, so I did nothing and signed the papers. I consulted my immigration counsel (in 8/2008 after receiving legal permanent residency) and the paralegal gave me the roundabout about having to see the divorce papers and he said that I may be penalized for the divorce at the time I apply for citizenship because of the 10-month constructive abandonment provision.
I consulted with another immigration lawyer who said this would not be a problem at all.
I have left the situation alone until now. I am looking to leave the my current immigration counsel due to their incompetence.
1. When can I become a citizen (do I have to wait 5 years from 11/2005 due to the divorce)?
2. What are the foreseeable problems when I apply for citizenship?
3. Do I have to take any other steps?
I look forward to any responses on this and appreciate the help in advance.
Thank you.
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I�m guessing as long as I get the mails it shouldn�t matter if the address is same as the address I�m living at.
Thank you.
I�m guessing as long as I get the mails it shouldn�t matter if the address is same as the address I�m living at.
Thank you.
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sixburgh
01-11 02:41 PM
I am creating this post to benefit all.
Also this case is about my friend.
He shared all this information with me.
This is a Pittsburgh PA based case, YMMV.
My friend who has an approved labor/i140 and also a pending i485, received a news that his father was ill in India. He wanted to fly to India right away but his AP had expired. Here is what our Internal Immigration lawyer suggested him....
"You must go to the district office to screen and make a determination as to whether your situation is a qualifying emergency. They are responsible for accepting and processing the I-131 in emergency situations. Here is a link to the address and appointment procedure for the Pittsburgh office. https://egov.uscis.gov/crisgwi/go?action=offices.detail&office=PIT&OfficeLocator.office_type=LO&OfficeLocator.zipcode=15220 You should take a completed I-131, $305 filing fee, 2 passport photos, passport (and copy), I-94 copy and evidence of your father�s situation. Remember that you have to prove that this is a medical emergency."
So he took an Infopass appointment, which he got for the very next day! He then visited the Pittsburgh local office (which is normally not so busy) with a completed i-131, photos, fees, passport, copy of passport, i-94 and a FAX proof from India Doctors which explained his fathers situation.
An interview took place, where they asked expected questions and then an Internal Director approved. He was told to wait for 1 hour and he was handed 2 copies of temporary Advance Parole which is valid for 4 months.
I myself was wondering if one can get emergency advance parole and this example shows that if you show all the proof and go to a local office they will help you as much as possible and also give you an AP within 1-2 hours.
(The only bad thing is, my friend will have to spend $305 again for an approval which lasts for 1 or 2 years)
Hope this helps you all.
Also this case is about my friend.
He shared all this information with me.
This is a Pittsburgh PA based case, YMMV.
My friend who has an approved labor/i140 and also a pending i485, received a news that his father was ill in India. He wanted to fly to India right away but his AP had expired. Here is what our Internal Immigration lawyer suggested him....
"You must go to the district office to screen and make a determination as to whether your situation is a qualifying emergency. They are responsible for accepting and processing the I-131 in emergency situations. Here is a link to the address and appointment procedure for the Pittsburgh office. https://egov.uscis.gov/crisgwi/go?action=offices.detail&office=PIT&OfficeLocator.office_type=LO&OfficeLocator.zipcode=15220 You should take a completed I-131, $305 filing fee, 2 passport photos, passport (and copy), I-94 copy and evidence of your father�s situation. Remember that you have to prove that this is a medical emergency."
So he took an Infopass appointment, which he got for the very next day! He then visited the Pittsburgh local office (which is normally not so busy) with a completed i-131, photos, fees, passport, copy of passport, i-94 and a FAX proof from India Doctors which explained his fathers situation.
An interview took place, where they asked expected questions and then an Internal Director approved. He was told to wait for 1 hour and he was handed 2 copies of temporary Advance Parole which is valid for 4 months.
I myself was wondering if one can get emergency advance parole and this example shows that if you show all the proof and go to a local office they will help you as much as possible and also give you an AP within 1-2 hours.
(The only bad thing is, my friend will have to spend $305 again for an approval which lasts for 1 or 2 years)
Hope this helps you all.
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jayleno
06-17 12:14 PM
Just want to say hello...since we are in same boat. Applied in second week of May. No reciet notice yet, according to employer. I was applying for extension of my soon to expire h1b
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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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roopamadhu2004
03-14 12:45 PM
Employer 1(Very small company and doesn't exist anymore):
1) Labor cleared,
2) I-140 approved
Then Joined in another company (Multi billion company) Employer 2:
1) Labor cleared
2) Mistake: Didn't file I-140 and when priority dates were open in July 2007, they filed for I-485 with Old employer's I-140 and got EADs
3) Still waiting for Green card
My priority date: Sep 2002 (It is carried from first employer)
Still I am getting H1 B extensions - every 3 years with Employer 2
But my wife is working in EAD
In June 2010, we were informed by my company legal dept that they iled I485 incorrectly and they want to correct it. So they started over again.
1) Labor cleared
2) I-140 approved Mar 2011.
3) Priority dates are not current and waiting for it.
My options:1) Backout old I485 now and wait for priority dates and then reapply (Adv: No RFEs, No risk, high probability that we can retain Priority date. Diadv: My wife looses her job and get back to H4)
2) Backout I-485 when priority dates are open and reapply....(Adv: My can work longer and will get at least 90 days break. Disadv: Risk if get RFEs now or reject now before we reapply - risk to loose priority date)
Questions for you:1) Is there any way to file an ammendment to update new I-140 with my existing application without my wife getting impacted? If so, how much riskier it is?
2) Our attorney says we cannot do it because it is invalid I-485. And we have to file a new one. Is it?
3) Then does it mean my wife is working illegally?
4) When is the best time to backout (My wife is not happy to leave her current employer)?
5) Attorney says we have to update them with new I-140 if we get RFE asking for my second Employer's I-140. My question is, Why can't we do it now? How much riskier it is?
Please let me know. I appreciate your advice and help!
1) Labor cleared,
2) I-140 approved
Then Joined in another company (Multi billion company) Employer 2:
1) Labor cleared
2) Mistake: Didn't file I-140 and when priority dates were open in July 2007, they filed for I-485 with Old employer's I-140 and got EADs
3) Still waiting for Green card
My priority date: Sep 2002 (It is carried from first employer)
Still I am getting H1 B extensions - every 3 years with Employer 2
But my wife is working in EAD
In June 2010, we were informed by my company legal dept that they iled I485 incorrectly and they want to correct it. So they started over again.
1) Labor cleared
2) I-140 approved Mar 2011.
3) Priority dates are not current and waiting for it.
My options:1) Backout old I485 now and wait for priority dates and then reapply (Adv: No RFEs, No risk, high probability that we can retain Priority date. Diadv: My wife looses her job and get back to H4)
2) Backout I-485 when priority dates are open and reapply....(Adv: My can work longer and will get at least 90 days break. Disadv: Risk if get RFEs now or reject now before we reapply - risk to loose priority date)
Questions for you:1) Is there any way to file an ammendment to update new I-140 with my existing application without my wife getting impacted? If so, how much riskier it is?
2) Our attorney says we cannot do it because it is invalid I-485. And we have to file a new one. Is it?
3) Then does it mean my wife is working illegally?
4) When is the best time to backout (My wife is not happy to leave her current employer)?
5) Attorney says we have to update them with new I-140 if we get RFE asking for my second Employer's I-140. My question is, Why can't we do it now? How much riskier it is?
Please let me know. I appreciate your advice and help!
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manand24
10-08 08:26 AM
I am also facing a similar situation. My lawyer advised me not to worry about this.
Also, I think there is another thread talking about the same issue.
See signature for details:
PD 04/2006 EB2 INDIA
I-140 NSC AP 10/2006
SELF:
I-485 NSC RD 07/02/07; ND 09/10/2007; RD 09/17/2007 from NSC
I-131 (Travel Document) NSC RD 07/02/07; ND 09/10/2007; RD 09/17/2007 from NSC
I-765 (EAD) NSC RD 07/02/07; ND 09/10/2007; Card received on 10/03/2007
BioMetrics given on 10/05/2007
WIFE
I-485 NSC RD 07/02/07; ND 09/10/2007; RD 09/17/2007 from NSC
I-131 (Travel Document) NSC RD 07/02/07; ND 09/10/2007;RD 09/18/2007 from NSC
I-765 (EAD) NSC RD 07/02/07; ND 09/10/2007; Card received on 10/03/2007
BioMetrics given on 10/05/2007
Also, I think there is another thread talking about the same issue.
See signature for details:
PD 04/2006 EB2 INDIA
I-140 NSC AP 10/2006
SELF:
I-485 NSC RD 07/02/07; ND 09/10/2007; RD 09/17/2007 from NSC
I-131 (Travel Document) NSC RD 07/02/07; ND 09/10/2007; RD 09/17/2007 from NSC
I-765 (EAD) NSC RD 07/02/07; ND 09/10/2007; Card received on 10/03/2007
BioMetrics given on 10/05/2007
WIFE
I-485 NSC RD 07/02/07; ND 09/10/2007; RD 09/17/2007 from NSC
I-131 (Travel Document) NSC RD 07/02/07; ND 09/10/2007;RD 09/18/2007 from NSC
I-765 (EAD) NSC RD 07/02/07; ND 09/10/2007; Card received on 10/03/2007
BioMetrics given on 10/05/2007
Munshi75
08-15 11:35 PM
The process is similar to what one would follow for the regular H1B's. Starts with filing the prevailing wage determination with the labor dept and then filing the I-129 papers with USCIS. The only difference would be the fee, non-profit organizations don't have to pay something like a training fee, (I am not sure). You can file it anytime and start working as soon as you have the receipt number.
Hope this helps
Hope this helps
sanjeev_2004
08-13 05:19 PM
Hi,
I went to infopass inquiry today. Immigration agent told me on counter that my I485 is in final review stage and you don�t have to worry about I140. You can receive your GC very soon.
I filed I485 based on pending I140 with PD Jun 2004 and this is still pending. My other I180 that is approved has PD March 2008. Agent also told me that I should forget about I140 and PD. I485 cannot in Final stage if I140 is not clear. He told you should not worry about PD also because I485 cannot be in final review stage if there is PD issue.
My I485 is in EB2 category and currently USCIS is processing the cases with PD 2005 or less.
Can some please explain me that what does the Final Review stage means? Is that mean I will get GC pretty soon even my I140 and PD combination is not approved/ current.
Thanks.
I went to infopass inquiry today. Immigration agent told me on counter that my I485 is in final review stage and you don�t have to worry about I140. You can receive your GC very soon.
I filed I485 based on pending I140 with PD Jun 2004 and this is still pending. My other I180 that is approved has PD March 2008. Agent also told me that I should forget about I140 and PD. I485 cannot in Final stage if I140 is not clear. He told you should not worry about PD also because I485 cannot be in final review stage if there is PD issue.
My I485 is in EB2 category and currently USCIS is processing the cases with PD 2005 or less.
Can some please explain me that what does the Final Review stage means? Is that mean I will get GC pretty soon even my I140 and PD combination is not approved/ current.
Thanks.
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