beautifulMind
08-19 07:54 PM
Due to the economic downturn there aren't many companies sponsoring GCs for employees. I doubt it would be more than 20 to 30k per year from now. This leaves 100-110k visas available every year for retrogressed countries like india and china
if there 300-400k pending GC applications in all categories then shouldn't all of us get our GC in next 3-4 years?
if there 300-400k pending GC applications in all categories then shouldn't all of us get our GC in next 3-4 years?
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05-24 03:24 PM
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CraigSum
07-05 12:53 AM
... many IT folks and PR folks are looking at Blogs and Blog Trends like Digg. Be polite! I also sent a Thank you! E-mail to the WSJ reporter Miriam with some additional links. Let's see if we can get that ball rolling. This is going to be a slow news week, so there should be some support for us
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conchshell
07-15 04:20 PM
If DOS has set the priority date for EB2 India to Jun 2006, and USCIS does not want to waste visas, they have no other choice but to forward the processing dates at NSC/TSC. Even though the 485 processing dates may not move significantly in much awaited July Processing dates publishing, the August Processing dates bulletin will show the massive forward movement (485 processing date will reach till June 2006).
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myimmivoice
04-04 12:44 PM
Core team and IV,
You are doing great work. Keep it up. Great progress in short time.
Positive approach wins.
You are doing great work. Keep it up. Great progress in short time.
Positive approach wins.
WithoutGCAmigo
07-12 05:32 PM
Sorry to hear about your case. Immediately call your Congressman's/Senator's immigration wing. They will help you. If not, try to call attorneys like Rajiv Khanna or Sheila Murthy or Shutterman. They will charge you for the call, but you may get some valuable ideas.
Good luck. Hope it gets resolved soon.
Good luck. Hope it gets resolved soon.
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alterego
01-18 01:54 PM
This is the sort of thing that should make folks wake up and smell the coffee. Advocate for yourself or lose the dream. Those of you hoping to wait it out, whether it be 5 yrs or 10 yrs, let this be the warning shot. When times get tough, you see all sorts of crazy things crop up, whether intended by the gov't or through vigilante enforcement like in this case.
What makes EAD holders immune to these sorts of things? Nothing is certain in this environment.
Physicians recently faced a scare(last year) when the USCIS TSC unilaterally started deeming MBBS degrees undergraduate baccalaureate degrees and declining EB2 petitions for them in spite of nearly half a century of precedent to the contrary. This in spite of the ECFMG, ACGME, State Medical boards(vested with the task of determining qualification to practice) etc all recognizing such foreign degrees for Medical/Surgical Residency training and subsequent practice.
It was only after months of lobbying and various letters of support from medical organisations, and meetings with the USCIS by some prominent lawyers like Greg, that they relented.
If that can happen out of the blue to International physicians typically working in underserved areas. Then those of you who feel an EAD card makes you immune are living in a fantasy. Take a stand, organize better and advocate for yourself. There will likely be a narrow window later this year for us, there must be a better effort.
BTW. It took a friend of mine 7 months recently to get his EAD card. No explanation, no nothing. He did not push the issue because he was on a H1b visa, however those are the sort of things that can happen.
What makes EAD holders immune to these sorts of things? Nothing is certain in this environment.
Physicians recently faced a scare(last year) when the USCIS TSC unilaterally started deeming MBBS degrees undergraduate baccalaureate degrees and declining EB2 petitions for them in spite of nearly half a century of precedent to the contrary. This in spite of the ECFMG, ACGME, State Medical boards(vested with the task of determining qualification to practice) etc all recognizing such foreign degrees for Medical/Surgical Residency training and subsequent practice.
It was only after months of lobbying and various letters of support from medical organisations, and meetings with the USCIS by some prominent lawyers like Greg, that they relented.
If that can happen out of the blue to International physicians typically working in underserved areas. Then those of you who feel an EAD card makes you immune are living in a fantasy. Take a stand, organize better and advocate for yourself. There will likely be a narrow window later this year for us, there must be a better effort.
BTW. It took a friend of mine 7 months recently to get his EAD card. No explanation, no nothing. He did not push the issue because he was on a H1b visa, however those are the sort of things that can happen.
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Brightsider
07-01 08:28 PM
Ron is a very compassionate individual apart from being a very experienced attorney.
Have no hesitation in going to him.
I have known people who have engaged him and found him to be extremely competent.
His immigration forum has been a good source of credible information, given the limitations of discussing USCIS idiosyncrasies.
Let me add that I do not know him nor have I spoken to him. However, had I been in CA, he would have been my choice.
Have no hesitation in going to him.
I have known people who have engaged him and found him to be extremely competent.
His immigration forum has been a good source of credible information, given the limitations of discussing USCIS idiosyncrasies.
Let me add that I do not know him nor have I spoken to him. However, had I been in CA, he would have been my choice.
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av2004
05-30 11:30 PM
HateIV,
If you think donations are a requirement to be the members, I have not paid IV a dime so far. Donating is not the only way to help IV. For example there is a call campaign, where you can call and leave a message as a fellow future immigrant. You can help IV that way. Please note that we are all here to have our collective voice heard by the USCIS and the government so that the immigration processes can be expedited. A whole lot of others come here to pose questions for their tricky or troubled situations and get help from the experienced. It seems that all you need to have is a civil tongue to not be banned. Is that tough to do? Even on a public Web site like this? What other choice do you leave to the administrators if that is the case?
So, please be a good samaritan and try to help others if you can OR get help from others. Otherwise, I don't see a point in being a member here.
av2004
If you think donations are a requirement to be the members, I have not paid IV a dime so far. Donating is not the only way to help IV. For example there is a call campaign, where you can call and leave a message as a fellow future immigrant. You can help IV that way. Please note that we are all here to have our collective voice heard by the USCIS and the government so that the immigration processes can be expedited. A whole lot of others come here to pose questions for their tricky or troubled situations and get help from the experienced. It seems that all you need to have is a civil tongue to not be banned. Is that tough to do? Even on a public Web site like this? What other choice do you leave to the administrators if that is the case?
So, please be a good samaritan and try to help others if you can OR get help from others. Otherwise, I don't see a point in being a member here.
av2004
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rajabeta
10-01 12:19 PM
who gets ead, me or my lawyer?
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Kitiara
01-03 11:38 AM
So...what's a pixel?
Grrr... Watch what you say young man. I'm packing trout here... :evil:
Anyway, soon as Soul reveals the <i>idee grande</i> for the battle, I'll officially declare it. :)
Grrr... Watch what you say young man. I'm packing trout here... :evil:
Anyway, soon as Soul reveals the <i>idee grande</i> for the battle, I'll officially declare it. :)
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laborlabor
02-28 08:41 PM
This is great I guess the decision to hire a strategic counsel is clearly proving to be right..
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gc_chahiye
10-16 05:03 PM
Hi Guys,
My LCA has Computer Software Engineer as job title.I have 5 years of Experience as Oracle functional consultant.Currently I'm working as Oracle consultant.My 140 is approved and got my EAD card.In jan 2008 it will be 180 days of filing 485.I want to change my career towards IT Sales.
I have an offer from an American Staffing company as a Technical Recruiter.The job responsibilities include hiring Software Engineers.But the job title is different from my LCA.I want to join this company using EAD in jan 2008 and apply AC 21.Today I have checked with my Lawyer this is what she says"
In instances such as this, when we send the letter to the USCIS regarding AC21, we include the following details with reference to the job title. � Although the job title differs, the job duties are substantially the same. The title used by the company is their internal designation for this position."
She says that i will be able to work as Technical Recruiter using EAD.Any one can suggest me on this?I have very little knowledge about AC 21 and how it works
Thanks in advance
h12gc
look up O*NET codes yourself:
http://online.onetcenter.org/find/
A recruiter would perhaps be: 13-1071.01 or 13-1071.02
with titles of:
Employment Representative, Employment Service Specialist, Personnel Coordinator, Staffing Coordinator, Workforce Development Officer
Human Resources Director (HR Director), Corporate Recruiter, Human Resources Representative (HR Representative), Human Resources Specialist (HR Specialist), Personnel Officer, Search Consultant
View report: Summary
What is your O*NET code from your LCA?
If its software engineer: 15-1031.00 or 15-1032.00 then this move is potentially risky.
My LCA has Computer Software Engineer as job title.I have 5 years of Experience as Oracle functional consultant.Currently I'm working as Oracle consultant.My 140 is approved and got my EAD card.In jan 2008 it will be 180 days of filing 485.I want to change my career towards IT Sales.
I have an offer from an American Staffing company as a Technical Recruiter.The job responsibilities include hiring Software Engineers.But the job title is different from my LCA.I want to join this company using EAD in jan 2008 and apply AC 21.Today I have checked with my Lawyer this is what she says"
In instances such as this, when we send the letter to the USCIS regarding AC21, we include the following details with reference to the job title. � Although the job title differs, the job duties are substantially the same. The title used by the company is their internal designation for this position."
She says that i will be able to work as Technical Recruiter using EAD.Any one can suggest me on this?I have very little knowledge about AC 21 and how it works
Thanks in advance
h12gc
look up O*NET codes yourself:
http://online.onetcenter.org/find/
A recruiter would perhaps be: 13-1071.01 or 13-1071.02
with titles of:
Employment Representative, Employment Service Specialist, Personnel Coordinator, Staffing Coordinator, Workforce Development Officer
Human Resources Director (HR Director), Corporate Recruiter, Human Resources Representative (HR Representative), Human Resources Specialist (HR Specialist), Personnel Officer, Search Consultant
View report: Summary
What is your O*NET code from your LCA?
If its software engineer: 15-1031.00 or 15-1032.00 then this move is potentially risky.
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va_217
10-09 03:53 PM
This month end my I-94 will be expiring and 2 months back I have changed my passport to a new one as it was expiring. I have renewed my H1 recently(15 days back) with the H1 extension I received new I-94, would that be sufficient or I have to go out and come in again for a new one
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bekugc
04-02 11:09 AM
zcool,
did ur company send all the items asked for in the RFE?
thanks
did ur company send all the items asked for in the RFE?
thanks
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gc_dreamer_2010
01-27 05:36 PM
I tweeted to the ones that had twitter accounts. I will also give these guys a call and post letters.
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h1bmajdoor
12-24 05:14 PM
do you remember the case of the girl who came to the US as 1 year old and is now some 27 years old and still on H4?
She knows no other place than the US and can be kicked out anytime the husband goes out of status.
Think of her.
She knows no other place than the US and can be kicked out anytime the husband goes out of status.
Think of her.
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zCool
03-08 12:21 PM
Got a BIG RFE for 7th yr extension from CSC PP.
I have applied for 485 (I140 approved), and have EAD/AP from same employer last yr.
I got this RFE and employer may not have/provide all the documents,
My question is can we withdraw H1 and then work on EAD?
Will that adversely affect my case for AOS?
Main list of items required from me,
Last 3 yrs W2, last 3 yr taxes, all i-94 etc. -- No biggie since I have always been working for big company for past 10 yrs. till In switched to this smaller firm last yr.
Main list of docs required from company
1. Offer letter to me.
2. Client letters
3. Last 3 yrs quarterly wage reports with ALL employees SSNs, pays etc.!
4. Last 3 yrs Tax returns
5. Last 3 yrs W2s and W3s for ALL employees
How in the world is one supposed to provide all those ??!! I spoke to the employer, he's very busy (not desi but still a small firm with 1-2 million turnover and maybe 4-500,000 income..)
I can even change employer if needed, but I need to know if it's okay to cancel or withdraw this application of H1B and if that will cause USCIS to reopen my approved I140 or issue RFE for same list of docs at the time I file AC21.
What should I do if employer doesn't comply and just strings me along?
My H1B ends in April first week and Wife's H4 is long expired, We were planning only to keep my h1b as safty..
I have applied for 485 (I140 approved), and have EAD/AP from same employer last yr.
I got this RFE and employer may not have/provide all the documents,
My question is can we withdraw H1 and then work on EAD?
Will that adversely affect my case for AOS?
Main list of items required from me,
Last 3 yrs W2, last 3 yr taxes, all i-94 etc. -- No biggie since I have always been working for big company for past 10 yrs. till In switched to this smaller firm last yr.
Main list of docs required from company
1. Offer letter to me.
2. Client letters
3. Last 3 yrs quarterly wage reports with ALL employees SSNs, pays etc.!
4. Last 3 yrs Tax returns
5. Last 3 yrs W2s and W3s for ALL employees
How in the world is one supposed to provide all those ??!! I spoke to the employer, he's very busy (not desi but still a small firm with 1-2 million turnover and maybe 4-500,000 income..)
I can even change employer if needed, but I need to know if it's okay to cancel or withdraw this application of H1B and if that will cause USCIS to reopen my approved I140 or issue RFE for same list of docs at the time I file AC21.
What should I do if employer doesn't comply and just strings me along?
My H1B ends in April first week and Wife's H4 is long expired, We were planning only to keep my h1b as safty..
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mishra123
07-21 08:30 AM
Hello :
My EAD is valid till August 10, 2010. This is my second EAD. 1st filed with I-485 in 2007 and second renewed in 2008.
First Renewal Attempt :
I therefore sent my papers to my employer in early April 2010 (120 days in advance). My employer to 10 days to file with USCIS (Snail Mail - Phoenix Lockbox). Then USCIS took another 30 days to look at my papers. They rejected it. Reason :
The check amount is incorrect, or has not been provided. Please review the Form Instructions for fee information. Please resubmit the application/petition package with the appropriate fees to the USCIS address listed on the bottom of this notice.
The eligibility code you provide on your I-765 requires proof that an I-485 has been submitted. Please resubmit your Form I-765 with a copy of your Form I-485 receipt notice (I-797).
Turns out my employer did provide checks were provided in the correct amount but the name on the check was incorrect "USCIS Vermont Office"...Go figure.
Further, I had never received my I-485 receipt notice in mail (filed when the flood gates opened in July/August 2007). I had however received my ASC FP notice and had used it in my previous EAD renewal in 2008. I had sent in a copy of this with my paperwork. That did not seem to have worked. So I called USCIS NSC and they informed me that I need to attach a cover letter with my application explaining that I did not receive the I-797 for the I-485.
Second Renewal Attempt :
So this time, I filed my application to the Phoenix Lockbox myself via snail mail (never efiled so thought why take a chance). I sent my own checks payable to "US Department Of Homeland Security" as mentioned in the I-765 instructions. I also included a cover letter about my missing I-485 receipt notice and sent in the I-485 ASC FP notice copy along with a printout of the pending I-485 from USCIS website.
This new app reached USCIS on June 1, 2010.
It got rejected again and reached me yesterday on June 19, 2010. Reasons...Exactly the same as before.
Needless to say, I was confused, frustrated, angry, sad...and everything in between.
Starting Third Attempt :
Given that only 50 days are left for my current EAD to expire. I e-Filed again yesterday (June 20 2010) hoping that by doing so, I will bypass the Phoenix Lockbox and will avoid the reason for rejection regarding the check.
I will be mailing my supporting documents tomorrow. They will reach USCIS on June 22 2010. The only thing/s addtional that I am sending in now are...
a) The top tear-off from the original EAD mailer (had forgotten to send it in last two times as I thought it was not necessary)
b) A request for correction on the eFiled EAD as I mentioned "Country Of Citizenship" as "USA" instead of "India" (Thanks to my frustrated mood and the poor usability of the I-765 online form).
Request advice...
I know that I will have to stop working on August 11 2010 and I can't earn for as long as I don't have a valid EAD in my hand. I also know that it does not affect my Green Card I-485 app as long as I don't work without and EAD.
So what should I do from here on? Should I wait...I still have 50 days to hope to get my renewed EAD in. Should I call USCIS and request expedited processing of my case...but I haven't even received my receipt notices yet. Should I book and INFOPASS appt...but INFOPASS appointments for I-765 are only issued if it has been more than 90 days since the application was filed?
I will really appreciate any comments/suggestion regarding my case.
Dear cyclone_p
What happend to your third EAD falling? My EAD is going to expire on 6th August 2010. Don't know what to do. Please reply ASAP.
Third time e-file by Attorney. Paper send to Nebraska. So far no receipt.
My EAD is valid till August 10, 2010. This is my second EAD. 1st filed with I-485 in 2007 and second renewed in 2008.
First Renewal Attempt :
I therefore sent my papers to my employer in early April 2010 (120 days in advance). My employer to 10 days to file with USCIS (Snail Mail - Phoenix Lockbox). Then USCIS took another 30 days to look at my papers. They rejected it. Reason :
The check amount is incorrect, or has not been provided. Please review the Form Instructions for fee information. Please resubmit the application/petition package with the appropriate fees to the USCIS address listed on the bottom of this notice.
The eligibility code you provide on your I-765 requires proof that an I-485 has been submitted. Please resubmit your Form I-765 with a copy of your Form I-485 receipt notice (I-797).
Turns out my employer did provide checks were provided in the correct amount but the name on the check was incorrect "USCIS Vermont Office"...Go figure.
Further, I had never received my I-485 receipt notice in mail (filed when the flood gates opened in July/August 2007). I had however received my ASC FP notice and had used it in my previous EAD renewal in 2008. I had sent in a copy of this with my paperwork. That did not seem to have worked. So I called USCIS NSC and they informed me that I need to attach a cover letter with my application explaining that I did not receive the I-797 for the I-485.
Second Renewal Attempt :
So this time, I filed my application to the Phoenix Lockbox myself via snail mail (never efiled so thought why take a chance). I sent my own checks payable to "US Department Of Homeland Security" as mentioned in the I-765 instructions. I also included a cover letter about my missing I-485 receipt notice and sent in the I-485 ASC FP notice copy along with a printout of the pending I-485 from USCIS website.
This new app reached USCIS on June 1, 2010.
It got rejected again and reached me yesterday on June 19, 2010. Reasons...Exactly the same as before.
Needless to say, I was confused, frustrated, angry, sad...and everything in between.
Starting Third Attempt :
Given that only 50 days are left for my current EAD to expire. I e-Filed again yesterday (June 20 2010) hoping that by doing so, I will bypass the Phoenix Lockbox and will avoid the reason for rejection regarding the check.
I will be mailing my supporting documents tomorrow. They will reach USCIS on June 22 2010. The only thing/s addtional that I am sending in now are...
a) The top tear-off from the original EAD mailer (had forgotten to send it in last two times as I thought it was not necessary)
b) A request for correction on the eFiled EAD as I mentioned "Country Of Citizenship" as "USA" instead of "India" (Thanks to my frustrated mood and the poor usability of the I-765 online form).
Request advice...
I know that I will have to stop working on August 11 2010 and I can't earn for as long as I don't have a valid EAD in my hand. I also know that it does not affect my Green Card I-485 app as long as I don't work without and EAD.
So what should I do from here on? Should I wait...I still have 50 days to hope to get my renewed EAD in. Should I call USCIS and request expedited processing of my case...but I haven't even received my receipt notices yet. Should I book and INFOPASS appt...but INFOPASS appointments for I-765 are only issued if it has been more than 90 days since the application was filed?
I will really appreciate any comments/suggestion regarding my case.
Dear cyclone_p
What happend to your third EAD falling? My EAD is going to expire on 6th August 2010. Don't know what to do. Please reply ASAP.
Third time e-file by Attorney. Paper send to Nebraska. So far no receipt.
mhathi
07-17 09:13 AM
Is it possible to file I-485 without I-693(Medical) ?
The reason I ask is that I cannot get a doctor's appointment in July. For some reason, if we are able to file in July, can I submit the 485 first and submit teh I-693 later.
Please advise
There were doctors in my area who did not ask for appointments. I got my medicals done by walk-in. It means you have to wait, but you can decide wen to go instead of an appointment. Call all doctros within a certain radius and see if anyone will accept walk-ins.
The reason I ask is that I cannot get a doctor's appointment in July. For some reason, if we are able to file in July, can I submit the 485 first and submit teh I-693 later.
Please advise
There were doctors in my area who did not ask for appointments. I got my medicals done by walk-in. It means you have to wait, but you can decide wen to go instead of an appointment. Call all doctros within a certain radius and see if anyone will accept walk-ins.
sanju_dba
08-05 03:44 PM
I have question on comments from Kumar1
If 485 is denied does it mean your 140 approval is no longer valid?
I was always under the impression that I140 is a petition for immigration filed by the employer for the beneficiary while 485 is adjustment of status filed by the beneficiary on his/her own behalf.
If 140 approval does not remain valid then I agree with Kumar1 but if 140 remains valid then I guess the renewed H1B also should be valid as it is renewed on the basis of approved 140.
Can anyone throw some light on this?.... senior members..gurus..??
H1B extension beyond 6years is based on AOS Pending status ( you may have i-140 not approved yet ? ) ,
If 485 is denied does it mean your 140 approval is no longer valid?
I was always under the impression that I140 is a petition for immigration filed by the employer for the beneficiary while 485 is adjustment of status filed by the beneficiary on his/her own behalf.
If 140 approval does not remain valid then I agree with Kumar1 but if 140 remains valid then I guess the renewed H1B also should be valid as it is renewed on the basis of approved 140.
Can anyone throw some light on this?.... senior members..gurus..??
H1B extension beyond 6years is based on AOS Pending status ( you may have i-140 not approved yet ? ) ,
