gcworkaround
11-26 01:32 PM
Just wondering if anybody is giving up hopes of GC and switching from H1B to E3D (Dependent of Australian spouse) to take advantage of 2-yr renewable EADs...? How long does it take to get the initial EAD...Continue working without pay (or is there a workaround) while waiting for EAD?....any problems getting visa stamped with a 'yes' for past immigrant petition filed...
7yrs in this country...EB2 PD of 10/07 due to job changes..no 140 yet, no 485...6yrs in same job? no promotions? with 3yr extensions...frustration beyond words...E3D seems to a ray of hope but no idea of complications involved.
7yrs in this country...EB2 PD of 10/07 due to job changes..no 140 yet, no 485...6yrs in same job? no promotions? with 3yr extensions...frustration beyond words...E3D seems to a ray of hope but no idea of complications involved.
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Silviavp
05-21 10:10 PM
Thank you for your prompt replay. It helped me a lot. Since it is my first time applying for H1 I'm really lost.
I have one more question. Do you know where I can check the deadlines for the H-1. I heard this year the H-1 would be filled by the end of june and I'm scared I didn't find an employer yet to sponsorship me.
Thank you again for your help.
Silvia
I have one more question. Do you know where I can check the deadlines for the H-1. I heard this year the H-1 would be filled by the end of june and I'm scared I didn't find an employer yet to sponsorship me.
Thank you again for your help.
Silvia
girishc
06-16 10:28 PM
I thought I would post on how I resolved my expired I-94 issue today. Could be of help to someone.
I have an I797 and corresponding H1-B visa valid until March 31st 2011.
When I last came into the US on Dec 31st 2009, the immigration officer stamped the I-94 valid until date as March 30th 2010. Essentially giving me only three months of stay.
I did not notice the problem (coming in after a long flight and being jet lagged didn't help) until yesterday when my attorney was going through my documents for some other purpose. As of yesterday I had been out of status for over 3months.
We called the CBP office at Pittsburgh Airport (where i reside) and explained the situation to them. They asked my visa validity date and passport validity date on the phone. After which I was asked to go the the CBP office and get it corrected.
Today morning I headed over there and was met with the most friendly immigration officers I have ever met. Pittsburgh rocks in that. When he heard my case, he asked me if I had presented my latest I-797 to the officer at the time of stamping. When I replied yes, he said it did not make sense why the officer stamped the date he did. He asked to see my passport and I-797 and in 10 minutes told me he would be issuing me a new I-94 with the correct stamped date as March 31st 2011.
Afterwards he mentioned that it was expired and I was lucky because some other officer could have asked me to do a reinstatement (something that apparently costs a lot of money and a lot more trouble according to him)
In my case it was a genuine mistake on the immigration officer's part, since all my documents at the time of the samping indicated a later date. IMO that was the critical factor.
However, as he advised, please be extra sure before you step away from the counter at port of entry, that all your stamps are correct.
Good luck for anyone facing this problem, if you have the valid documents the officers are most probably going to correct the mistake and not give you a hard time about it.:)
I have an I797 and corresponding H1-B visa valid until March 31st 2011.
When I last came into the US on Dec 31st 2009, the immigration officer stamped the I-94 valid until date as March 30th 2010. Essentially giving me only three months of stay.
I did not notice the problem (coming in after a long flight and being jet lagged didn't help) until yesterday when my attorney was going through my documents for some other purpose. As of yesterday I had been out of status for over 3months.
We called the CBP office at Pittsburgh Airport (where i reside) and explained the situation to them. They asked my visa validity date and passport validity date on the phone. After which I was asked to go the the CBP office and get it corrected.
Today morning I headed over there and was met with the most friendly immigration officers I have ever met. Pittsburgh rocks in that. When he heard my case, he asked me if I had presented my latest I-797 to the officer at the time of stamping. When I replied yes, he said it did not make sense why the officer stamped the date he did. He asked to see my passport and I-797 and in 10 minutes told me he would be issuing me a new I-94 with the correct stamped date as March 31st 2011.
Afterwards he mentioned that it was expired and I was lucky because some other officer could have asked me to do a reinstatement (something that apparently costs a lot of money and a lot more trouble according to him)
In my case it was a genuine mistake on the immigration officer's part, since all my documents at the time of the samping indicated a later date. IMO that was the critical factor.
However, as he advised, please be extra sure before you step away from the counter at port of entry, that all your stamps are correct.
Good luck for anyone facing this problem, if you have the valid documents the officers are most probably going to correct the mistake and not give you a hard time about it.:)
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jcrajput
10-19 08:27 AM
I have I-140 approved and also based on I-140, I have 3 years H1B approved which expires in 2010.
My I-485 was rejected and I have re-submitted which is obviously pending and not further news on that (refiled on 10/10/07 at CSC)
I have following questions:
1. If I want to travel to INDIA for 6-8 weeks, Is there any problem?
2. Can I get H1B VSIA stampled at BOMBAY?
3. Do I need any other document except H1B approval notice & I-140 approval notice?
4. Do I need to mention about I-485 been filed?
Please help. Thank you in advance.
My I-485 was rejected and I have re-submitted which is obviously pending and not further news on that (refiled on 10/10/07 at CSC)
I have following questions:
1. If I want to travel to INDIA for 6-8 weeks, Is there any problem?
2. Can I get H1B VSIA stampled at BOMBAY?
3. Do I need any other document except H1B approval notice & I-140 approval notice?
4. Do I need to mention about I-485 been filed?
Please help. Thank you in advance.
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morchu
05-24 01:25 AM
SSN is not really a requirement to start to work. So the answer to your question is NO, she dont need SSN to work on EAD.
But in a practical scenario she need an SSN to work (see below reasons).
SSN is required to pay/withhold taxes and probably for pre-employment background checks and all. So it is very unlikely that an employer will hire somebody without an SSN (or at-least applied for SSN).
Does she need SSN to work on EAD?
But in a practical scenario she need an SSN to work (see below reasons).
SSN is required to pay/withhold taxes and probably for pre-employment background checks and all. So it is very unlikely that an employer will hire somebody without an SSN (or at-least applied for SSN).
Does she need SSN to work on EAD?
terpac
02-03 07:30 PM
This is EB2 and I had more that 6.5 yrs of experience at the time of labor filing.
The case is in NSC.
PD: Jan 07
I140 & 485 concurrent filing in July 07
Thanks!
The case is in NSC.
PD: Jan 07
I140 & 485 concurrent filing in July 07
Thanks!
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vandanaverdia
09-07 02:36 PM
My husband just booked tickets for Washington DC to attend the rally. Very excited to be part of this rally!
Would like to encourage people from WA state to plan on attending this rally & make a difference!
This is the time to act!!! We need more people, I don't see anyone from Seattle attending. I know there are thousands of GC applicants from here, come on guys, wake up and lets be heard. September 18, mark your calendars.
Would like to encourage people from WA state to plan on attending this rally & make a difference!
This is the time to act!!! We need more people, I don't see anyone from Seattle attending. I know there are thousands of GC applicants from here, come on guys, wake up and lets be heard. September 18, mark your calendars.
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dunnie
February 1st, 2006, 01:46 PM
Hey All,
I am brand new to macro photography. I just got a 60mm Nikkor and the issue I am having is extremely narrow focus area when shooting a tight macro. Is there a way to compensate for this or is buying an extension really the only way.
Thanks for your input.
Dunnie
I am brand new to macro photography. I just got a 60mm Nikkor and the issue I am having is extremely narrow focus area when shooting a tight macro. Is there a way to compensate for this or is buying an extension really the only way.
Thanks for your input.
Dunnie
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Blog Feeds
06-10 06:40 PM
H1B Visa Lawyer Blog Has Just Posted the Following:
The United States Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS) is seeking public comment on a proposed federal rule (http://www.federalregister.gov/OFRUpload/OFRData/2010-13991_PI.pdf) that would adjust most fees by 10% for immigration benefit applications and petitions.
USCIS is a fee-based organization with about 90% of its budget coming from fees paid by applicants and petitioners to obtain immigration benefits. The law requires USCIS to conduct fee reviews every two years to determine whether its costs to administer the nation�s immigration laws, process application, and provide the infrastructure needed to support those activities. A fee adjustment, as detailed in the proposed rule, is necessary to ensure that the USCIS recovers the cost of their operations while also meeting the application processing goals identified in the 2007 fee rule.
Members of the public are encouraged to submit comments and/or suggestions to USCIS.
Comments may be submitted through regulations.gov (http://www.regulations.gov/search/Regs/home.html#home). The comment period runs for 45 days, beginning June 11, 2010 and ending July 26, 2010.
Proposal to Adjust Fees for Immigration Benefits: Questions and Answers (http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/menuitem.5af9bb95919f35e66f614176543f6d1a/?vgnextoid=a36b3d5d65919210VgnVCM100000082ca60aRCR D&vgnextchannel=68439c7755cb9010VgnVCM10000045f3d6a1 RCRD)
Proposal to Adjust Fees for Immigration Benefits: Fact Sheet (http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/menuitem.5af9bb95919f35e66f614176543f6d1a/?vgnextoid=269d3d5d65919210VgnVCM100000082ca60aRCR D&vgnextchannel=68439c7755cb9010VgnVCM10000045f3d6a1 RCRD)
Current and Proposed Immigration Fees can be found on the Fact Sheet provided above.
***All information has been taken from USCIS.GOV
More... (http://www.h1bvisalawyerblog.com/2010/06/news_release_uscis_seeks_publi.html)
The United States Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS) is seeking public comment on a proposed federal rule (http://www.federalregister.gov/OFRUpload/OFRData/2010-13991_PI.pdf) that would adjust most fees by 10% for immigration benefit applications and petitions.
USCIS is a fee-based organization with about 90% of its budget coming from fees paid by applicants and petitioners to obtain immigration benefits. The law requires USCIS to conduct fee reviews every two years to determine whether its costs to administer the nation�s immigration laws, process application, and provide the infrastructure needed to support those activities. A fee adjustment, as detailed in the proposed rule, is necessary to ensure that the USCIS recovers the cost of their operations while also meeting the application processing goals identified in the 2007 fee rule.
Members of the public are encouraged to submit comments and/or suggestions to USCIS.
Comments may be submitted through regulations.gov (http://www.regulations.gov/search/Regs/home.html#home). The comment period runs for 45 days, beginning June 11, 2010 and ending July 26, 2010.
Proposal to Adjust Fees for Immigration Benefits: Questions and Answers (http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/menuitem.5af9bb95919f35e66f614176543f6d1a/?vgnextoid=a36b3d5d65919210VgnVCM100000082ca60aRCR D&vgnextchannel=68439c7755cb9010VgnVCM10000045f3d6a1 RCRD)
Proposal to Adjust Fees for Immigration Benefits: Fact Sheet (http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/menuitem.5af9bb95919f35e66f614176543f6d1a/?vgnextoid=269d3d5d65919210VgnVCM100000082ca60aRCR D&vgnextchannel=68439c7755cb9010VgnVCM10000045f3d6a1 RCRD)
Current and Proposed Immigration Fees can be found on the Fact Sheet provided above.
***All information has been taken from USCIS.GOV
More... (http://www.h1bvisalawyerblog.com/2010/06/news_release_uscis_seeks_publi.html)
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raysaikat
07-25 02:13 AM
Can't he use EB-3 LC for filing his EB-2 case as well?
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gcformeornot
01-11 10:24 PM
India. He said EB2 which can apply to any country. And at the rate its being used I see EB2 follows fate of EB3.
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godbless
01-17 10:28 AM
I think the ability to get an emergency 90 day EAD at the local field offices if they delayed more than 90 days is still there as it is there on the USCIS web page. No???
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ho_gaya_kaya_?
11-18 10:45 PM
Do you have the rejection letter along with the returned application or is that with the lawyer?
IMHO- it will better to resend the application that got rejected- rather than sending a fresh application
I was in a similar situation - when my wifes application was lost
my lawyer suggested- an i agreed- that we wait for her app to show up rather than reconstructing a new one
Also the rejection letter will have complete instructions on how to refile
if for some reason you are not getting cooperation from your lawyer- get a new lawyer- If I were you- I wouldn't try to re-file with a lawyer...
IMHO- it will better to resend the application that got rejected- rather than sending a fresh application
I was in a similar situation - when my wifes application was lost
my lawyer suggested- an i agreed- that we wait for her app to show up rather than reconstructing a new one
Also the rejection letter will have complete instructions on how to refile
if for some reason you are not getting cooperation from your lawyer- get a new lawyer- If I were you- I wouldn't try to re-file with a lawyer...
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eastindia
02-22 08:51 AM
Any updates anyone?
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raj3078
05-09 01:18 PM
And we might be in the final edited version (very good chance) for a few minutes
Great news
Great news
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impala
09-18 01:18 PM
I have been working for that consulting firm for the last 4 years and they have been minting their part of the money..are they not satisfied with it???,,,this is crap friends,,,,
I trusted them and they betrayed me,,,,in the end it feels like it�s INTENTIONAL�.
Help me friends,,,
I trusted them and they betrayed me,,,,in the end it feels like it�s INTENTIONAL�.
Help me friends,,,
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Onesimus
02-25 08:31 PM
Originally a wallpaper i designed. Tweak it a little and here comes the Result.
If you want to see the original design, please visit my behance page.
http://www.behance.net/Gallery/Desktop-Wallpapers/348801
Feel free to PM me your email if you want a copy. :)
If you want to see the original design, please visit my behance page.
http://www.behance.net/Gallery/Desktop-Wallpapers/348801
Feel free to PM me your email if you want a copy. :)
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eastindia
03-04 01:00 PM
What is donor forum. How to access that?
Click on donate button and sign up for monthly recurring contributions. You will know lot of information about IV activities.
Click on donate button and sign up for monthly recurring contributions. You will know lot of information about IV activities.
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acecupid
07-08 04:31 PM
Just go to online address change and do it for all your petitions.
On another note, is it true that people are getting RFEs when they do address change? Has anyone faced this?
What I have heard is that if your new address is 200+ miles away from the old address, you are most certainly going to get a EVL RFE. One of my friends' recently changed his address within the same city and never got RFE.
On another note, is it true that people are getting RFEs when they do address change? Has anyone faced this?
What I have heard is that if your new address is 200+ miles away from the old address, you are most certainly going to get a EVL RFE. One of my friends' recently changed his address within the same city and never got RFE.
gk_2000
07-12 04:10 PM
Could anyone explain to me what this means (from aug visa bullettin):
Employment Third Preference Other Workers Category: Section 203(e) of the NACARA, as amended by Section 1(e) of Pub. L. 105-139, provides that once the Employment Third Preference Other Worker (EW) cut-off date has reached the priority date of the latest EW petition approved prior to November 19, 1997, the 10,000 EW numbers available for a fiscal year are to be reduced by up to 5,000 annually beginning in the following fiscal year. This reduction is to be made for as long as necessary to offset adjustments under the NACARA program. Since the EW cut-off date reached November 19, 1997 during Fiscal Year 2001, the reduction in the EW annual limit to 5,000 began in Fiscal Year 2002.
Employment Third Preference Other Workers Category: Section 203(e) of the NACARA, as amended by Section 1(e) of Pub. L. 105-139, provides that once the Employment Third Preference Other Worker (EW) cut-off date has reached the priority date of the latest EW petition approved prior to November 19, 1997, the 10,000 EW numbers available for a fiscal year are to be reduced by up to 5,000 annually beginning in the following fiscal year. This reduction is to be made for as long as necessary to offset adjustments under the NACARA program. Since the EW cut-off date reached November 19, 1997 during Fiscal Year 2001, the reduction in the EW annual limit to 5,000 began in Fiscal Year 2002.
cthd
12-22 10:03 PM
They should exempt PIOs from this new rules. If back from a vacation and there was an emergency back home ( within 60/90 days?), can't i take my US citizen kid to India ?
Its only for tourist visas. Take PIO card for your kid.
Its only for tourist visas. Take PIO card for your kid.
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