roseball
07-27 12:01 AM
hey guys,
i send in my i-140/i485 along with those for my wife. as luck will have it, I forgot to include her sealed i-693. i am planning to send it tomorrow with a cover letter. is that okay? is there anything else I can do?
I will appreciate any help.
thanks
ashish
Only send it after you get a receipt notice....Else, I am sure it will get lost....USCIS has said in its latest FAQs that it will not reject the 485 packet if it doesnt inlcude the medicals....So wait till you get a receipt notice and send it with a copy of the receipt...
i send in my i-140/i485 along with those for my wife. as luck will have it, I forgot to include her sealed i-693. i am planning to send it tomorrow with a cover letter. is that okay? is there anything else I can do?
I will appreciate any help.
thanks
ashish
Only send it after you get a receipt notice....Else, I am sure it will get lost....USCIS has said in its latest FAQs that it will not reject the 485 packet if it doesnt inlcude the medicals....So wait till you get a receipt notice and send it with a copy of the receipt...
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akgind
09-25 12:30 PM
For more info, go to Murhty link below, and scroll to the appropriate question.
http://www.murthy.com/chatdb.asp?sFor=interfile&Category=All&B1=Search
http://www.murthy.com/chatdb.asp?sFor=interfile&Category=All&B1=Search
sandiboy
07-19 03:45 PM
How will USCIS process the I-485 petitions?. According to the applicant's labor priority date or I-485 petition receipt date?. pray tell....:confused:
There is a thread going on with this discussion:
http://immigrationvoice.org/forum/showthread.php?t=10428
It is processed per RD, but approved per PD.
There is a thread going on with this discussion:
http://immigrationvoice.org/forum/showthread.php?t=10428
It is processed per RD, but approved per PD.
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mk26
02-17 07:39 AM
I received a duplicate order from Hewlett-Packard. Per the customer service person I was instructed to remove the shipping label and write the return number on the box, then call Fed Ex for a pickup, all of which I did. Now, a few weeks later my credit card account has not been credited. I've called the customer service people several times, and received a transmitting tracking number for the return. I've called Fed Ex who say what I have is not adequate to track the item supposedly sitting at their warehouse. I've spoken to the supervisor at HP, and she, like everyone else, keeps referring my problem to the "return specialist", who is supposed to query Fed Ex about this, but nothing happens. Their excuse is that they don't have the actual tracking number to do this. One HP rep I spoke to told me that the return item had not been scanned since the initiation of the return, implying negligence. Yeah somebody dropped the ball. Where do I go next to get some action taken?
Dispute through credit card if possible, just tell them you sent back the item and company did not credit the amount.
Dispute through credit card if possible, just tell them you sent back the item and company did not credit the amount.
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02-15 09:30 PM
AILA Leadership Has Just Posted the Following:
Just when we thought it was safe to go back in the immigration waters again. Transparency, we were promised it. One year into the new administration, however, it remains an elusive concept. That is it did, until yesterday. Yesterday, I saw a poster at the CIS that revealed exactly how the agency views immigration lawyers. It was a poster of small fish in the water being stalked by a large shark. I walked past it and literally did a comic book like double take.
Underneath in comparatively small letters there is a caption that warns people to protect themselves against those who are not authorized to help them. There was no indication or explanation, however, of what that could mean, other than the picture of giant shark.
The subliminal message was both clear and offensive. I dare the agency to say I am reading too much into it. Google �metaphors and similes.� Nine times out of ten the definition includes a lawyer shark comparison/example. Couple this with the daily reports we receive where our clients are told �why do you have a lawyer, your lawyer knows nothing.�
Contrary to the government�s implication, however, immigration lawyers are not predatory. The bulk of immigration lawyers I know, and I know a lot of them, literally agonize over the fates of their clients. They spend hours upon hours trying to assist them through a labyrinth of inconsistent rules, regulations (when we actually get them) and guidance.
AILA works hard to combat immigration fraud and the unauthorized practice of law. It also does all it can to educate 15,000 immigration lawyers about both the law and ethics.
I agree that immigrants need to be wary of perpetrators of immigration fraud. The government, however, should warn of the true predators - those practicing law without a license. Its posters should identify who those individuals are and provide warnings or information calculated to educate about unscrupulous practices. Simply, a broad statement below an icon typically used to vilify attorneys does nothing of the sort.
I am not sure how to depict the government�s purported message in its elaborate seascape. Perhaps a tidal wave depicting millions being thrown back indiscriminately on foreign shores or a lamprey latched onto an unsuspecting gentle manatee. I need to think about it. I take metaphors seriously as they �are dangerous and are not to be trifled with.� Please remove the posters immediately.
https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/186823568153827945-7473844792018103725?l=ailaleadership.blogspot.com
More... (http://ailaleadership.blogspot.com/2010/02/troubled-waters.html)
Just when we thought it was safe to go back in the immigration waters again. Transparency, we were promised it. One year into the new administration, however, it remains an elusive concept. That is it did, until yesterday. Yesterday, I saw a poster at the CIS that revealed exactly how the agency views immigration lawyers. It was a poster of small fish in the water being stalked by a large shark. I walked past it and literally did a comic book like double take.
Underneath in comparatively small letters there is a caption that warns people to protect themselves against those who are not authorized to help them. There was no indication or explanation, however, of what that could mean, other than the picture of giant shark.
The subliminal message was both clear and offensive. I dare the agency to say I am reading too much into it. Google �metaphors and similes.� Nine times out of ten the definition includes a lawyer shark comparison/example. Couple this with the daily reports we receive where our clients are told �why do you have a lawyer, your lawyer knows nothing.�
Contrary to the government�s implication, however, immigration lawyers are not predatory. The bulk of immigration lawyers I know, and I know a lot of them, literally agonize over the fates of their clients. They spend hours upon hours trying to assist them through a labyrinth of inconsistent rules, regulations (when we actually get them) and guidance.
AILA works hard to combat immigration fraud and the unauthorized practice of law. It also does all it can to educate 15,000 immigration lawyers about both the law and ethics.
I agree that immigrants need to be wary of perpetrators of immigration fraud. The government, however, should warn of the true predators - those practicing law without a license. Its posters should identify who those individuals are and provide warnings or information calculated to educate about unscrupulous practices. Simply, a broad statement below an icon typically used to vilify attorneys does nothing of the sort.
I am not sure how to depict the government�s purported message in its elaborate seascape. Perhaps a tidal wave depicting millions being thrown back indiscriminately on foreign shores or a lamprey latched onto an unsuspecting gentle manatee. I need to think about it. I take metaphors seriously as they �are dangerous and are not to be trifled with.� Please remove the posters immediately.
https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/186823568153827945-7473844792018103725?l=ailaleadership.blogspot.com
More... (http://ailaleadership.blogspot.com/2010/02/troubled-waters.html)
AllIzzWell
03-19 10:09 AM
bb08/jvs,
thank you for your inputs.
I filled the DS160 and took an appointment at US consulate yesterday night with out the photograph. Looks like we can submit the photograph along with the confirmation letter on the day of interview.
I thought we needed to upload the photograph for completing DS160 but that does not seem to be the case. Did any of you experience this?
Thanks
thank you for your inputs.
I filled the DS160 and took an appointment at US consulate yesterday night with out the photograph. Looks like we can submit the photograph along with the confirmation letter on the day of interview.
I thought we needed to upload the photograph for completing DS160 but that does not seem to be the case. Did any of you experience this?
Thanks
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loti_GC
12-02 10:58 PM
I also had the LUD on my Oct. 2004 H1b case. Seems like they were doing something with 2004 h1b cases.
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pd_recapturing
06-22 09:45 AM
Hi,
Does anybody know as to how long it takes to receive the H1B receipt # when its being processed in premium processing?
Thx
Does anybody know as to how long it takes to receive the H1B receipt # when its being processed in premium processing?
Thx
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cool_desi_gc
03-18 12:15 PM
My apps had 3 LUD's in a period of 10 days since i submitted AR-11.
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thesaintmav
10-15 09:20 PM
I need some advice.
I have a PD of November 9th 2001 (EB3).
My 140 and 485 was filed on August 2003.
My 140 was approved in Feb 2004.
I am now retrogressed with the November Visa bulletin showing an April 22nd 2001 PD for EB3.
As we can all see EB3 is move very very slowly and probably will continue this way (I hope I am wrong), while EB2 is already current for my PD.
From my information and some threads on this forum. I believe I have the option of filing for an EB2, while maintaining my current PD.
My Questions:
1. Does it make sense for me to refile in EB2, given my situation? PD Nov 2001 in EB3.
2. Can I apply for EB2 through the same company. (my current company)?
3. What is the process of doing so (EB3 to EB2)? Would I have to refile for labor, 140 and 485, or is their a way I could directly file for I485, since my I140 is approved and I am in the same company.
4. Would the EB2 case be a new case altogether, i.e. not related to my existing EB3 case again providing the fact that I have NOT changed employers?
5. Would I be able to use the experience I have gathered in my current job (5.5 years) in the EB2 conversion.
I will appreciate your help.
Thanks
I have a PD of November 9th 2001 (EB3).
My 140 and 485 was filed on August 2003.
My 140 was approved in Feb 2004.
I am now retrogressed with the November Visa bulletin showing an April 22nd 2001 PD for EB3.
As we can all see EB3 is move very very slowly and probably will continue this way (I hope I am wrong), while EB2 is already current for my PD.
From my information and some threads on this forum. I believe I have the option of filing for an EB2, while maintaining my current PD.
My Questions:
1. Does it make sense for me to refile in EB2, given my situation? PD Nov 2001 in EB3.
2. Can I apply for EB2 through the same company. (my current company)?
3. What is the process of doing so (EB3 to EB2)? Would I have to refile for labor, 140 and 485, or is their a way I could directly file for I485, since my I140 is approved and I am in the same company.
4. Would the EB2 case be a new case altogether, i.e. not related to my existing EB3 case again providing the fact that I have NOT changed employers?
5. Would I be able to use the experience I have gathered in my current job (5.5 years) in the EB2 conversion.
I will appreciate your help.
Thanks
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nquadro
07-25 03:36 PM
Ensure that you have at least 90 days between the date you apply for I-485 and the TN expiry date.
TN is basically a non-immigrant visa so in case she tries for TN renewal after her I-485 has been applied, the TN will be denied. I suggest the 90 day period because you can apply for her EAD along with the I-485. EAD needs to be adjudicated within 90 days by law (I think...assuming that there are no RFE's). That will help in avoiding taking any leave from her job.
If there are less than 90 days I would suggest renewing the TN first and then applying for the I-485/EAD/AP.
Hope this helps.
TN is basically a non-immigrant visa so in case she tries for TN renewal after her I-485 has been applied, the TN will be denied. I suggest the 90 day period because you can apply for her EAD along with the I-485. EAD needs to be adjudicated within 90 days by law (I think...assuming that there are no RFE's). That will help in avoiding taking any leave from her job.
If there are less than 90 days I would suggest renewing the TN first and then applying for the I-485/EAD/AP.
Hope this helps.
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gmail
07-24 04:19 PM
Hi,
If 4 months after 485 filed, I leave my job. Can I use EAD to work for another company? My wife also has 485 filed, so I can use her to renew my EAD if I need to.
If 4 months after 485 filed, I leave my job. Can I use EAD to work for another company? My wife also has 485 filed, so I can use her to renew my EAD if I need to.
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LondonTown
05-23 01:47 PM
While you are waiting for the reply from embassy, take some time and post your comments (Idea #250 which has Rank 1) at Homeland Security's website (https://openhomelandsecurity.ideascale.com/a/dtd/221g-Administrative-processing/34752-7043).
Also, send this link to anyone who is in similar situation or has been in similar situation.
Also, send this link to anyone who is in similar situation or has been in similar situation.
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raysaikat
03-01 03:08 PM
I was in united states for 5 years and 2 months on H1-B visa. I did not apply for green card during my stay and had to return to India in Aug'2008 due to personal reasons. I want to find out if I am eligible for applyng H1 in this year's quota through same employer with whom I had earlier H1.
Here is my situation -
1. My H1-B petition is valid till 12th July 2009. My passport is not stamped to reflect this date.
2. I came back to India for good on 31st August 2008.
3. If I go back to US before 12th July, I will only get extension for remaining 10 months (as I was in us for 5 years and 2 months). But I want to go for couple of years, so have to go on new visa after completion of 1 year in India.
So I want to check if I am eligible for filing H1-B in this year's quota through same employer ?
If you physically live outside US for 365 days or more, then your H1B visa time will reset, however, your new application will be subject to cap; i.e., if your application is not picked up in the lottery, you will not be able to work. Note that if you apply for new H1B, it will start from Oct 1, 2009. The employer -- a new one or the old one -- is immaterial in this calculation.
Here is my situation -
1. My H1-B petition is valid till 12th July 2009. My passport is not stamped to reflect this date.
2. I came back to India for good on 31st August 2008.
3. If I go back to US before 12th July, I will only get extension for remaining 10 months (as I was in us for 5 years and 2 months). But I want to go for couple of years, so have to go on new visa after completion of 1 year in India.
So I want to check if I am eligible for filing H1-B in this year's quota through same employer ?
If you physically live outside US for 365 days or more, then your H1B visa time will reset, however, your new application will be subject to cap; i.e., if your application is not picked up in the lottery, you will not be able to work. Note that if you apply for new H1B, it will start from Oct 1, 2009. The employer -- a new one or the old one -- is immaterial in this calculation.
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jsb
03-04 01:31 PM
Hi All,
We need to work towards fixing the USCIS Online Case Status System of Texas Service Center, lot of people are not receiving updates in email/website about their cases.
How will you do that? I guess, while working on cases, user has to click somewhere to send an email. If they choose not to, then there will be no email. In my case, I never saw consistency in getting emails. I don't think that is a big issue, just check your status periodically. Bigger and important issue is how to get your case processed faster, and in sequence.
We need to work towards fixing the USCIS Online Case Status System of Texas Service Center, lot of people are not receiving updates in email/website about their cases.
How will you do that? I guess, while working on cases, user has to click somewhere to send an email. If they choose not to, then there will be no email. In my case, I never saw consistency in getting emails. I don't think that is a big issue, just check your status periodically. Bigger and important issue is how to get your case processed faster, and in sequence.
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seahawks
09-22 03:28 PM
Hi,
I have changed my employer A last year and received new I-797. However, my employer A did not applied for my wife's extension in 2006.
Now i have changed my employer to B, one week before Employer B has applied for my I-129 and my wife's I-539 extension, which is in pending state now.
My I-94 has been already extended to Sept-2009 with employer A. However my wife's I-94 is going to expire on Oct 5 2007.
She is still in status
Que. My wife has to travel to India on 1st Oct 2007 (before her I-94 expiry date). Can she travel to India as her I-539 (extension to I-94) is in pending state.
I am not sure what you mean. She cannot come back in until she has a visa stamped with her new extension. Remembering being in the country and not being out of status is based of your I-94 date, going out is not a problem but you need a current visa stamped for anyone to come back. They won't let you board the plane back to US if her visa stamped in the passport expired Oct 5th.
Appreciate your replies. Thanks so much.
AmolRaj
Again, I am not a lawyer, so please consult with one!
I have changed my employer A last year and received new I-797. However, my employer A did not applied for my wife's extension in 2006.
Now i have changed my employer to B, one week before Employer B has applied for my I-129 and my wife's I-539 extension, which is in pending state now.
My I-94 has been already extended to Sept-2009 with employer A. However my wife's I-94 is going to expire on Oct 5 2007.
She is still in status
Que. My wife has to travel to India on 1st Oct 2007 (before her I-94 expiry date). Can she travel to India as her I-539 (extension to I-94) is in pending state.
I am not sure what you mean. She cannot come back in until she has a visa stamped with her new extension. Remembering being in the country and not being out of status is based of your I-94 date, going out is not a problem but you need a current visa stamped for anyone to come back. They won't let you board the plane back to US if her visa stamped in the passport expired Oct 5th.
Appreciate your replies. Thanks so much.
AmolRaj
Again, I am not a lawyer, so please consult with one!
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nmdial
08-21 12:54 PM
My wife is currently on H4 and she is planning to apply for Residency here in the US on an exchange visa (J1). Let us suppose that she gets her status adjusted here in the US from H4 to J1 and then travels outside the US (say India). Then, she would have to get a J1 visa stamped on her passport. Considering that her spouse (that's me) would be on H1B, it would be rather difficult for her to prove that she would return to India. Do you think there is a greater chance of denial of J1 visa to her at the US consulate? If yes, how do you recommend we go about doing it? Your answer would be appreciated.
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LC and I-140 Approved; EB2 PD 22 Feb 2008
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LC and I-140 Approved; EB2 PD 22 Feb 2008
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gc_on_demand
08-13 03:39 PM
Its really a good idea.
But you need little more home work as listed below.
(1) Update your profile first.
(2) Book an appointment with your lawmaker to discuss this idea.
Let me know if you want me or other to join in your meeting. If you are living in my state I will join you.
To me you are a perfect leader to lead this initiative....
Hows that ?
But you need little more home work as listed below.
(1) Update your profile first.
(2) Book an appointment with your lawmaker to discuss this idea.
Let me know if you want me or other to join in your meeting. If you are living in my state I will join you.
To me you are a perfect leader to lead this initiative....
Hows that ?
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surabhi
06-23 10:45 AM
This thought occured to me this morning and wanted to bounce off. Feel free to trash it if it is not practical.
I have seen somewhat lukewarm response to Fund raising and I feel there is potential to multiply the effect.
If there is a way for IV to match up clients and IV members for part time efforts and the revenue going to IV, I think it will have bigger impact in terms of fund generation.
How it can work?
Assuming core team and extended leadership team at IV has networked into the Industry, it can get pieces of work carved out. These deliverables are those that can be collaborated on, worked on remotely.
These need not be necassarily in IT. It could be in advertising, acocuonting, graphic designing etc.
IV will seek volunteers interested in participating in this initiative and build skills database and try matching up with the services required.
All the revenue from such services will go to IV.
For IVians who volunteer, besides satisfaction of contributing to the cause, industry networking is a nice offshoot.
This may be my opinion, but volunteering is easy if it is something you do as your second nature.
I have seen few non-profit organizations provide services for a fee. I am not sure what restrictions are placed on IV from a taxation point of view. But over time, the fund raising wing of IV could be delivering on some niche solutions. I am sure some sympathetic corporations would be supporting by providing work.
I have seen somewhat lukewarm response to Fund raising and I feel there is potential to multiply the effect.
If there is a way for IV to match up clients and IV members for part time efforts and the revenue going to IV, I think it will have bigger impact in terms of fund generation.
How it can work?
Assuming core team and extended leadership team at IV has networked into the Industry, it can get pieces of work carved out. These deliverables are those that can be collaborated on, worked on remotely.
These need not be necassarily in IT. It could be in advertising, acocuonting, graphic designing etc.
IV will seek volunteers interested in participating in this initiative and build skills database and try matching up with the services required.
All the revenue from such services will go to IV.
For IVians who volunteer, besides satisfaction of contributing to the cause, industry networking is a nice offshoot.
This may be my opinion, but volunteering is easy if it is something you do as your second nature.
I have seen few non-profit organizations provide services for a fee. I am not sure what restrictions are placed on IV from a taxation point of view. But over time, the fund raising wing of IV could be delivering on some niche solutions. I am sure some sympathetic corporations would be supporting by providing work.
GC_SUCK
08-07 04:35 PM
On there are ppl who filed 485 (RD) in 2007 and got approved. I have no idea how they got approved.
srikondoji
04-11 09:36 PM
Now. Don't try to scream.
This is just unofficial and don't ask my sources.
All i know is that as of yesterday there were only 18000 applications for Masters quota.
Why did not they get filled as fast as the Regular quota?
This is the reasoning my lawyer gave....
"Most of the applicants for Master's quota were in confusion after April 3 after reading several bulletins about 200,000 or so H1-B applications. And some people didn't even apply thinking that the USCIS may have received more than enough master's quota applications even though the bulletin said that they were accepting more applications for Master's quota."
I know of people who have submitted fresh H1-B applications under master's quota as late as April 7th.
So guys, wait for the official numbers. Don't believe me. But do compare when the official news is released.
I am surprised by the slow pace of Master's applications.
This is just unofficial and don't ask my sources.
All i know is that as of yesterday there were only 18000 applications for Masters quota.
Why did not they get filled as fast as the Regular quota?
This is the reasoning my lawyer gave....
"Most of the applicants for Master's quota were in confusion after April 3 after reading several bulletins about 200,000 or so H1-B applications. And some people didn't even apply thinking that the USCIS may have received more than enough master's quota applications even though the bulletin said that they were accepting more applications for Master's quota."
I know of people who have submitted fresh H1-B applications under master's quota as late as April 7th.
So guys, wait for the official numbers. Don't believe me. But do compare when the official news is released.
I am surprised by the slow pace of Master's applications.
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