EndlessWait
06-07 10:40 AM
-Jack Nicholson-
ramaonline
07-09 05:38 PM
This is in response to the poster indicating that H1B cap includes h4 time. This was changed in the 2005 interim AC21 memo which decouples h1b and h4 visa status durations. H1 Time does not include time spent on H4. Anyone on h4 can always get a new h1b term for 6 years.
nrakkati
03-20 08:22 PM
OP was never out of status as he was working for one of the employers on proper work authorization all the time. The only question is whether employer X canceled H1 ?Even if they didn't, it is employer's problem not OP's.
Anyways it is better to respond to this query through a lawyer.
Thanks gc28262.
I was all the time in valid status. I was legal with 'employer #1' H1B and before it expires, I got H1B from 'employer #2', before 'employer #2' H1b expires, I got EAD (used with Employer #2 and still with 'employer #2').
At some point while with my current employer (employer #2), I thought of changing job and 'employer x' sponsored my H1b (I do not know if it is new H1 or transferred), but changed mind, and continued work with 'employer #2'. 'Employer #2' did not cancel my H1B at any time. I have called 'Employer X' and he said my H1B was canceled last week.
Thank you
Anyways it is better to respond to this query through a lawyer.
Thanks gc28262.
I was all the time in valid status. I was legal with 'employer #1' H1B and before it expires, I got H1B from 'employer #2', before 'employer #2' H1b expires, I got EAD (used with Employer #2 and still with 'employer #2').
At some point while with my current employer (employer #2), I thought of changing job and 'employer x' sponsored my H1b (I do not know if it is new H1 or transferred), but changed mind, and continued work with 'employer #2'. 'Employer #2' did not cancel my H1B at any time. I have called 'Employer X' and he said my H1B was canceled last week.
Thank you
franklin
09-26 12:55 PM
Is this an estimate for EB or for all green card applications? Because I absolutely do not believe this is the number. There is just no about H1Bs issued to produce this number.
It was the figure that the Kauffman Report found about a month ago when studying the potential for Reverse Brain Drain amongst other things. It as accurate a number that you will find.
Remember, this is many years of cumulative build up of temporary work visas transferring to permanent residency path
It was the figure that the Kauffman Report found about a month ago when studying the potential for Reverse Brain Drain amongst other things. It as accurate a number that you will find.
Remember, this is many years of cumulative build up of temporary work visas transferring to permanent residency path
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hazishak
07-04 10:53 PM
I think we should write in only one thread about this VB mess until it is over. New users like me are getting hard time to find out the latest development of the VB issue. Either we should start a new thread or stick with only one. regardless of the subject/issue, we should post all our message into one single thread so that every one is on the same page.
vandanaverdia
09-12 01:56 PM
Don't wait.
The time will
never be
just right
Napoleon Hill
The time is NOW!!!
It's NOW or NEVER!!!
Come to DC & let's be heard!!!
GO IV!!!
The time will
never be
just right
Napoleon Hill
The time is NOW!!!
It's NOW or NEVER!!!
Come to DC & let's be heard!!!
GO IV!!!
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Kodi
06-26 12:11 PM
Did they change it to add a clause that illegal immigrants need to leave USA and re-enter in order to apply for Z visa?
Dhundhun
06-27 05:34 PM
I filed I-140/I-485 April 22 and received receipt notices. No appointment letter for finger printing yet and no LUDs. Texas currently processing date is April 28 for EAD. Sould I be worried?
If you e-filed and no FP notice then you won't be getting EAD in 90 days.
The day you get FP notice from that at least two weeks after FP will be scheduled. After FP it takes 2 weeks to further processed (Card + approval).
Although USCIS says to contact after 90 days, you should think in terms of getting infopass.
Could anyone else provide some more input?
If you e-filed and no FP notice then you won't be getting EAD in 90 days.
The day you get FP notice from that at least two weeks after FP will be scheduled. After FP it takes 2 weeks to further processed (Card + approval).
Although USCIS says to contact after 90 days, you should think in terms of getting infopass.
Could anyone else provide some more input?
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jsb
01-28 03:41 PM
We are Canadians too. IRS ruling is that if even a single person on your tax does not have a SSN, no one gets any stimulus money. Seems too weird, but that's what they say. For paying taxes, we are considered "US Persons", and should pay taxes not only on US income, but on World income (even on RRSP income within the plan unless you make a special filing to get exemption).
We are Canadian and on a visa, our son is an American citizen and we also cannot get the stimulus, not even our son's $300 which is wrong!
People do not care about the immigration problems because most do not know about them or understand them. It is a very unjust system that encourages illegal immigration and discourages allowing educated, upstanding people from coming here.
We are Canadian and on a visa, our son is an American citizen and we also cannot get the stimulus, not even our son's $300 which is wrong!
People do not care about the immigration problems because most do not know about them or understand them. It is a very unjust system that encourages illegal immigration and discourages allowing educated, upstanding people from coming here.
stldude
07-09 03:59 PM
Team - My attorney sent my 485 forms and it reached USCIS on july 2nd. Now if it's rejected will theybe sending it to my address. I did not fill in the G28 form. Pls. clarify
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bestin
10-18 02:03 PM
Bestin I've sent you a PM. Please check it and respond ASAP.
Thanks.Thanks
Responded back..BTB i dont have any appointments tomorrow.So i ll be at home.Pls dont hesitate to ask for any help.I can try my best
Thanks.Thanks
Responded back..BTB i dont have any appointments tomorrow.So i ll be at home.Pls dont hesitate to ask for any help.I can try my best
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dc2007
07-05 03:12 PM
Hi,
I am transfering my H1b to my friends company. And I have to bear all fees. As such my case is simple, no complications. I have good education credentials and 10+ years of exp. Got education evaluation also with me.
I just went thru USCIS site and it looks like to me that filing H1 transfer by myself (or by my friend) is a fair simple job.
Can anybody give me advice or have some experiece in filing H1 or transfer H1?
Thanks
I am transfering my H1b to my friends company. And I have to bear all fees. As such my case is simple, no complications. I have good education credentials and 10+ years of exp. Got education evaluation also with me.
I just went thru USCIS site and it looks like to me that filing H1 transfer by myself (or by my friend) is a fair simple job.
Can anybody give me advice or have some experiece in filing H1 or transfer H1?
Thanks
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pappu
09-14 12:05 AM
I got 2 red dots for speaking my mind above. Here are the comments given by those giving red dots to me:
Do not screw up your GC by posting such comments.. delete them if you will to be safe. Admin
Your comments may screw your GC Chances. .delete them admin
First of all, who is "admin"? Is he the administrator of this forum or just someone disguising as admin?
Secondly, if these comments were true, are USCIS reading our posts and can deny my GC application due to my political beliefs and opinions?
Thirdly, if USCIS IO call "IV Admin" and ask for my IP address, will the "IV admin" give it even without my knowledge and even without court order?
Lastly, I apply for a GC in the US because I know I can freely express my mind and opinion. US is not a communist country. If because of what I said here, US will not grant me a GC, then I will fight for my rights.
The person who posed as admin and gave you reds has been banned
Do not screw up your GC by posting such comments.. delete them if you will to be safe. Admin
Your comments may screw your GC Chances. .delete them admin
First of all, who is "admin"? Is he the administrator of this forum or just someone disguising as admin?
Secondly, if these comments were true, are USCIS reading our posts and can deny my GC application due to my political beliefs and opinions?
Thirdly, if USCIS IO call "IV Admin" and ask for my IP address, will the "IV admin" give it even without my knowledge and even without court order?
Lastly, I apply for a GC in the US because I know I can freely express my mind and opinion. US is not a communist country. If because of what I said here, US will not grant me a GC, then I will fight for my rights.
The person who posed as admin and gave you reds has been banned
whiteStallion
05-15 06:10 PM
I also missed out the stimulus payment due to my wife's ITIN. Bollocks to FAIR...
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factoryman
02-09 07:04 PM
et tu.
So many posts, so many links have been done on this. One of the main reasons, eb3 is so backlogged is this legal and greedy snatching of unused HB3 visas from 200 to 2005.
I see point and counter-point, but no action yet.
Where did the 50K visas come from? Where will the 90K visas come from?
Are they from the total pool of 144K/year or is this an additional amount (144K + 90K) allocated for health care?
Who is included in health care? Thanks.
So many posts, so many links have been done on this. One of the main reasons, eb3 is so backlogged is this legal and greedy snatching of unused HB3 visas from 200 to 2005.
I see point and counter-point, but no action yet.
Where did the 50K visas come from? Where will the 90K visas come from?
Are they from the total pool of 144K/year or is this an additional amount (144K + 90K) allocated for health care?
Who is included in health care? Thanks.
chmur
07-17 02:10 PM
PD Nov 2001 - Nov 2002 -> I would say no point in switching to EB2.
Labour + 140 will take atleast 12 months and another 6-9K US$. Not worth it because even otherwise you might have your GC within 12-25 montha from now.
PD Nov 2002 and beyond : Have to actively consider switching to EB2. Myself being in this range, I am doing the leg work and waiting to hear on what happens to the recapture bill. If it does not happen then these PD's should switch if they can and qualify.
Instead of being jealous towards EB2 bonanza , I think EB3 applicants should make use of this Eb3->EB2 conversion option and participate in the bonanza.
Yes, it costs additional 9K . Consider that the price of the ill advised decision to go in for Eb3 to begin with.
An opportunity to get past this GC mess and start realizing your dreams on both personal and professional front.
Labour + 140 will take atleast 12 months and another 6-9K US$. Not worth it because even otherwise you might have your GC within 12-25 montha from now.
PD Nov 2002 and beyond : Have to actively consider switching to EB2. Myself being in this range, I am doing the leg work and waiting to hear on what happens to the recapture bill. If it does not happen then these PD's should switch if they can and qualify.
Instead of being jealous towards EB2 bonanza , I think EB3 applicants should make use of this Eb3->EB2 conversion option and participate in the bonanza.
Yes, it costs additional 9K . Consider that the price of the ill advised decision to go in for Eb3 to begin with.
An opportunity to get past this GC mess and start realizing your dreams on both personal and professional front.
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furiouspride
07-22 11:36 AM
yes...so what
and that makes them rude?
and that makes them rude?
gconmymind
05-01 06:58 PM
^^
gaz
03-05 09:44 AM
http://www.dhs.gov/xlibrary/assets/CISOmbudsman_RR_2_Streamlining_Employment_Based_Im migrant_Processing_USCIS_Response_04-27-06.pdf
"On April 27, 2004, the Ombudsman sent an information request to USCIS for a breakdown of data for pending employment-based applications for adjustment of status to be broken down by preference classification, priority date and country of chargeability. This request attempted to reflect similar data contained within the Immigration Annual Statistical Handbook, Chart 5, for completed cases. The Ombudsman’s interest in pending employment-based workload is in part a reflection of the broader issue relating to USCIS’ ability to support the Department of State in accurately forecasting immigrant visa requirements and the visa issuance process."
"This update will enable USCIS to identify 100% of the pending employment-based visa cases. It is anticipated that this exercise will be completed by April 28, 2006. Once this exercise is complete, USCIS will be able to extract data relating to the priority date, country of chargeability and preference classification. USCIS has already entered into discussions with the Department of State to provide this detailed information not only for pending workload but for visa regressed cases as well to allow DOS to accurately manage future visa allocations in regressed workloads."
[updated]
http://www.aila.org/content/fileviewer.aspx?docid=22650&linkid=162315
so are we getting anything different from what the ombudsman has already requested (and received?)
"On April 27, 2004, the Ombudsman sent an information request to USCIS for a breakdown of data for pending employment-based applications for adjustment of status to be broken down by preference classification, priority date and country of chargeability. This request attempted to reflect similar data contained within the Immigration Annual Statistical Handbook, Chart 5, for completed cases. The Ombudsman’s interest in pending employment-based workload is in part a reflection of the broader issue relating to USCIS’ ability to support the Department of State in accurately forecasting immigrant visa requirements and the visa issuance process."
"This update will enable USCIS to identify 100% of the pending employment-based visa cases. It is anticipated that this exercise will be completed by April 28, 2006. Once this exercise is complete, USCIS will be able to extract data relating to the priority date, country of chargeability and preference classification. USCIS has already entered into discussions with the Department of State to provide this detailed information not only for pending workload but for visa regressed cases as well to allow DOS to accurately manage future visa allocations in regressed workloads."
[updated]
http://www.aila.org/content/fileviewer.aspx?docid=22650&linkid=162315
so are we getting anything different from what the ombudsman has already requested (and received?)
go_guy123
08-19 02:09 PM
H1bslave,
Are uou IT manager or working in non IT field. If you are in IT and non manager then doors are closed for you to go to Canada.
If you have plans of doing an MBA in future, then Canada would be a better option than US. Otherwise as uma001 points out, doors are closed for most professions except 38 occupations.
H1bslave, in your case your PD is Sep 5 EB2. I see something in the distant horizon. PD of 2007 and beyond or EB3-India I see no hope.
Atleast you can survive on a lifeboat called EAD and AC21.
Are uou IT manager or working in non IT field. If you are in IT and non manager then doors are closed for you to go to Canada.
If you have plans of doing an MBA in future, then Canada would be a better option than US. Otherwise as uma001 points out, doors are closed for most professions except 38 occupations.
H1bslave, in your case your PD is Sep 5 EB2. I see something in the distant horizon. PD of 2007 and beyond or EB3-India I see no hope.
Atleast you can survive on a lifeboat called EAD and AC21.
gauravster
02-25 09:42 AM
Reading through this, this only says that the status cannot be changed (to a PR). It does not say that the prefiling of of AOS application cannot be done.
I think we should definitely try to work towards this. There was also an article on Immigration daily (http://www.ilw.com/articles/2009,0225-endelman.shtm) which suggests pre filing as a administrative fix that will solve a lot of problems. It argues that "there is nothing in the INA that compels a particular definition or understanding of what "immediate availability" means."
I am definitely in for such a initiative.
Incorrect! Please read again.
Section 1255. Adjustment of status of nonimmigrant to that of
person admitted for permanent residence
(a) Status as person admitted for permanent residence on application and
eligibility for immigrant visa
The status of an alien who was inspected and admitted or paroled
into the United States or the status of any other alien having an
approved petition for classification under subparagraph (A)(iii),
(A)(iv), (B)(ii), or (B)(iii) of section 1154(a)(1) of this title or \1\
may be adjusted by the Attorney General, in his discretion and under
such regulations as he may prescribe, to that of an alien lawfully
admitted for permanent residence if (1) the alien makes an application
for such adjustment, (2) the alien is eligible to receive an immigrant
visa and is admissible to the United States for permanent residence, and
(3) an immigrant visa is immediately available to him at the time his
application is filed.
This means that visa number must be available at the time of filing I-485.
Well, Read again. I hope it answers your question.
Here is the test from newsletter
What regulatory or legislative changes (including a possible pre-application filing procedure for adjustment cases) are recommended to facilitate caseload planning and make optimum use of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services adjudication capacity?
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Have a good day!
I think we should definitely try to work towards this. There was also an article on Immigration daily (http://www.ilw.com/articles/2009,0225-endelman.shtm) which suggests pre filing as a administrative fix that will solve a lot of problems. It argues that "there is nothing in the INA that compels a particular definition or understanding of what "immediate availability" means."
I am definitely in for such a initiative.
Incorrect! Please read again.
Section 1255. Adjustment of status of nonimmigrant to that of
person admitted for permanent residence
(a) Status as person admitted for permanent residence on application and
eligibility for immigrant visa
The status of an alien who was inspected and admitted or paroled
into the United States or the status of any other alien having an
approved petition for classification under subparagraph (A)(iii),
(A)(iv), (B)(ii), or (B)(iii) of section 1154(a)(1) of this title or \1\
may be adjusted by the Attorney General, in his discretion and under
such regulations as he may prescribe, to that of an alien lawfully
admitted for permanent residence if (1) the alien makes an application
for such adjustment, (2) the alien is eligible to receive an immigrant
visa and is admissible to the United States for permanent residence, and
(3) an immigrant visa is immediately available to him at the time his
application is filed.
This means that visa number must be available at the time of filing I-485.
Well, Read again. I hope it answers your question.
Here is the test from newsletter
What regulatory or legislative changes (including a possible pre-application filing procedure for adjustment cases) are recommended to facilitate caseload planning and make optimum use of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services adjudication capacity?
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Have a good day!
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