rajenk
09-21 10:43 AM
Raj
what are your plans for I-485 filing? are you going to interfile your existing EB3 485 application with EB2 I140 or file a new 485 application for EB2? what is your lawyer recommending?
Our lawyer requested as a interfile while filing the new I-140. EB2 dates were current at the time of filing I-140 so that was possible. Otherwise we have to send in a copy of the new I-140 to join the I-485 when one's PD is current. I am waiting for copy of the I-140 to follow up on I-485 with SR and Infopass.
I am using the existing I-485 to avoid confusion and delay. That is what is being recommended by USCIS in many AILA meetings that I am aware of.
what are your plans for I-485 filing? are you going to interfile your existing EB3 485 application with EB2 I140 or file a new 485 application for EB2? what is your lawyer recommending?
Our lawyer requested as a interfile while filing the new I-140. EB2 dates were current at the time of filing I-140 so that was possible. Otherwise we have to send in a copy of the new I-140 to join the I-485 when one's PD is current. I am waiting for copy of the I-140 to follow up on I-485 with SR and Infopass.
I am using the existing I-485 to avoid confusion and delay. That is what is being recommended by USCIS in many AILA meetings that I am aware of.
mrane1
10-26 03:39 AM
???like a week before?
My wifes date was sept 13, mine was 15th... I never received the original copy of FP.. Howevr my lawyer received it and she send a me copy. She told me the copy should be fine... when I went there on the 13th the security guy wouldnt allow me saying my date was sept 15th and that I didnt have original copy :rolleyes: I said my lawyer told me that a copy should be ok. He said your lawyer is not incharge of doing FP. :mad: I said I want to talk to an officer... There was an officer who was watching this... he told the guard to let me in... After that it was all smooth sailling... was done with my FP in about 15 mins... Received approval notice on 16th (Yes 3 days!!!) Had my gc on 18th!:D My wife who is the secondary got 2 LUDs on her 485 but no approval... I guess she is stuck in the name check... what is strange is that most ppl who have their approvals have their EADs and APs rejected! In my case however they send both last week... over a month after 485 approval :rolleyes:
My wifes date was sept 13, mine was 15th... I never received the original copy of FP.. Howevr my lawyer received it and she send a me copy. She told me the copy should be fine... when I went there on the 13th the security guy wouldnt allow me saying my date was sept 15th and that I didnt have original copy :rolleyes: I said my lawyer told me that a copy should be ok. He said your lawyer is not incharge of doing FP. :mad: I said I want to talk to an officer... There was an officer who was watching this... he told the guard to let me in... After that it was all smooth sailling... was done with my FP in about 15 mins... Received approval notice on 16th (Yes 3 days!!!) Had my gc on 18th!:D My wife who is the secondary got 2 LUDs on her 485 but no approval... I guess she is stuck in the name check... what is strange is that most ppl who have their approvals have their EADs and APs rejected! In my case however they send both last week... over a month after 485 approval :rolleyes:
roseball
01-30 03:12 PM
I checked online for my daughter's 485 and it shows approved and document(possibly GC):eek: mailed on 12 Jan. But my status shows RFE stage. Another interesting thing is my daughter got fingerprinting for Jan 15. She has already done fingerprinting with us in Dec 07. Even if it was to be approved for my daughter how it can happen that she goes for FP on 15 Jan and they mailed document. I dont know what is going on. Any suggestions?
Since your PD is not current, I would assume the online case status of Document Production could possibly mean a finger printing notice that you received for her. Having said that, for some cases it is not unusual to receive a fingerprinting notice after I-485 approval. In such cases, though I-485 is approved and approval notice is sent, the physical card is not produced until the applicant completes the fingerprinting formalities. In your case, in my view, the online case status just refers to finger printing notice. But who knows, its USCIS and anything is possible.
Since your PD is not current, I would assume the online case status of Document Production could possibly mean a finger printing notice that you received for her. Having said that, for some cases it is not unusual to receive a fingerprinting notice after I-485 approval. In such cases, though I-485 is approved and approval notice is sent, the physical card is not produced until the applicant completes the fingerprinting formalities. In your case, in my view, the online case status just refers to finger printing notice. But who knows, its USCIS and anything is possible.
TomPlate
04-15 09:53 AM
You would have put some number. Please put 0 and it will be accepted.
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tabletpc
11-09 03:52 PM
Vikki76,
Don't jeoperdize once status by sharing false info. If you are not sure , let the other person about it.
Ganesh_Sholapur:
Here comes my responses for your query. I am 100% sure, but make sure you get a second opinion from any attorney.
1. Do i need to go for stamping in Canada or Mexico
YES...!!!! You have to leave this country on/before your L1 expires. Since your H1b was filed from out side US, it din't come with an I-94.
So go back to india by taking an apointment for visa and re-enter with new H1b approval along with new i-94.
2. Can i work for company B with my H1B approval.??
No you cannot.
3. To start my new job, do my employer should change my status
Once you return back from india, your status automaticaly changes to H1b.
4. If going for stamping do my dependents also should join me.
yes, all should leave the country before u r L1 expires.
Hope my responses helped you...
My quires are.
1. Do i need to go for stamping in Canada or Mexico
Answer: No, you don't need to get your visa stamped unless you are traveling internationally and need to re-enter US
2. Can i work for company B with my H1B approval
Answer: It is perfectly legal to start working with H1-B approval even though your passport has L1 visa stamped
3. To start my new job, do my employer should change my status
Answer: Definitely-YES. I-9 form from employer should reflect this
4. If going for stamping do my dependents also should join me
Answer: You do not need to go for stamping just to begin your employment. And regardless of visa stamping decision- it is not mandatory that you and your dependents should get go for visa stamping together
Don't jeoperdize once status by sharing false info. If you are not sure , let the other person about it.
Ganesh_Sholapur:
Here comes my responses for your query. I am 100% sure, but make sure you get a second opinion from any attorney.
1. Do i need to go for stamping in Canada or Mexico
YES...!!!! You have to leave this country on/before your L1 expires. Since your H1b was filed from out side US, it din't come with an I-94.
So go back to india by taking an apointment for visa and re-enter with new H1b approval along with new i-94.
2. Can i work for company B with my H1B approval.??
No you cannot.
3. To start my new job, do my employer should change my status
Once you return back from india, your status automaticaly changes to H1b.
4. If going for stamping do my dependents also should join me.
yes, all should leave the country before u r L1 expires.
Hope my responses helped you...
My quires are.
1. Do i need to go for stamping in Canada or Mexico
Answer: No, you don't need to get your visa stamped unless you are traveling internationally and need to re-enter US
2. Can i work for company B with my H1B approval
Answer: It is perfectly legal to start working with H1-B approval even though your passport has L1 visa stamped
3. To start my new job, do my employer should change my status
Answer: Definitely-YES. I-9 form from employer should reflect this
4. If going for stamping do my dependents also should join me
Answer: You do not need to go for stamping just to begin your employment. And regardless of visa stamping decision- it is not mandatory that you and your dependents should get go for visa stamping together
sanjay02
10-17 08:24 PM
Thanks do I need to specifically tell the immigration officer at port of entry to make a copy?
pooja_34
Junior Member
Join Date: Dec 2006
Posts: 14
The only time they keep an original is the first time. After that they never keep the original but return it to you when you return.
My wife and I only had 2 AP originals when we applied last year and made 2 trips outside the US. So relax and dont worry. You're fine.
pooja_34
Junior Member
Join Date: Dec 2006
Posts: 14
The only time they keep an original is the first time. After that they never keep the original but return it to you when you return.
My wife and I only had 2 AP originals when we applied last year and made 2 trips outside the US. So relax and dont worry. You're fine.
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grupak
11-21 11:15 AM
Happy Thanksgiving!
rajivkane
09-16 02:23 PM
Hi Ramba,
What do you mean by "future employment category peoples"?- is not everybody getting employment based GC a "future employment category people"? Or is there anything diffrenet in the way you apply?
Regards,
Raj
What do you mean by "future employment category peoples"?- is not everybody getting employment based GC a "future employment category people"? Or is there anything diffrenet in the way you apply?
Regards,
Raj
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jgh_res
06-20 11:11 AM
Are you trying your luck to get an RFE with digital pics?
Read the following post:
http://www.immigrationportal.com/showthread.php?p=1678834&highlight=digital#post1678834
Some are successful with digital pics but there are lot of them who had issues with digital pics including me, twice. All the best!!!!!
get the photos from CVS, they give you 6 photos for 8 bucks
Read the following post:
http://www.immigrationportal.com/showthread.php?p=1678834&highlight=digital#post1678834
Some are successful with digital pics but there are lot of them who had issues with digital pics including me, twice. All the best!!!!!
get the photos from CVS, they give you 6 photos for 8 bucks
eyeswe
06-03 04:00 PM
I hope I am reading this incorrectly. Is USCIS now saying that any applicant on AOS must obtain an AP for travel, even if they are on H1B... The post above me is infintely correct if this is the case.. I hope I am wrong in my interpretation
U.S.* Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) reminds individuals that they "must" obtain Advance Parole from USCIS before traveling abroad if they have:
* been granted Temporary Protected Status (TPS);
* "a pending application for adjustment of status to lawful permanent resident;"
* a pending application for relief under section 203 of the Nicaraguan Adjustment and Central American Relief Act (NACARA 203);
* a pending asylum application; or
* a pending application for legalization.*
U.S.* Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) reminds individuals that they "must" obtain Advance Parole from USCIS before traveling abroad if they have:
* been granted Temporary Protected Status (TPS);
* "a pending application for adjustment of status to lawful permanent resident;"
* a pending application for relief under section 203 of the Nicaraguan Adjustment and Central American Relief Act (NACARA 203);
* a pending asylum application; or
* a pending application for legalization.*
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Dhundhun
06-06 01:48 PM
SSN has already been obtained on first EAD. Now the question is why renew EAD if one does not intend to work?
Now EAD will be required, when you need to renew Driving License (or State ID). If H4 spouse is not driving and State ID is also not required (passport is OK as ID) then I don't see any reason for EAD.
First EAD was also not required. I did not get this done for my wife. Lawyer charged me full money minus $190. For stimulus package SSN was required, so I requested Lawyer to file EAD and I was asked $840.
I did e-filing to get EAD, then to SSA for getting SSN and then Tax Return.
Note: Based on personal experiences, if you can easily part away $340, keep on getting EAD renewed even if not required. In foreign land, who knows what is required in future - Stimulus package mishap is an example of this. A lot money is wasted in life - this may be also wasted.
I485 receipt is not proof accepted in places like DMV or SSA. I think, nowhere it is accepted except in USCIS.
Now EAD will be required, when you need to renew Driving License (or State ID). If H4 spouse is not driving and State ID is also not required (passport is OK as ID) then I don't see any reason for EAD.
First EAD was also not required. I did not get this done for my wife. Lawyer charged me full money minus $190. For stimulus package SSN was required, so I requested Lawyer to file EAD and I was asked $840.
I did e-filing to get EAD, then to SSA for getting SSN and then Tax Return.
Note: Based on personal experiences, if you can easily part away $340, keep on getting EAD renewed even if not required. In foreign land, who knows what is required in future - Stimulus package mishap is an example of this. A lot money is wasted in life - this may be also wasted.
I485 receipt is not proof accepted in places like DMV or SSA. I think, nowhere it is accepted except in USCIS.
saibabu_d
06-17 11:16 PM
USCIS has a list of diseases they check for on their website, and herpes is not one of them. If it is, more than 10% of the people applying for GC will be rejected. So, you are fine.
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bharol
08-18 11:52 PM
I dont have any changes to status when I check my 485 case status online but today in the mail i received I797c notice welcoming me as a premenant residence. I am a bit hesitant to celebrate, but am I seeing green?:o
Raj
EB2- India [ Oct 2005 @ NSC]
485 filed Aug 2007
So you are saying the mail welcoming you as a permanent resident may not be confirmation of GC?
Come on. Dont be dumb.
Raj
EB2- India [ Oct 2005 @ NSC]
485 filed Aug 2007
So you are saying the mail welcoming you as a permanent resident may not be confirmation of GC?
Come on. Dont be dumb.
BharatPremi
11-21 09:31 PM
Happy thanksgiving to employers and lawyers.
Happy thanksgiving to ALIPAC, NumbersUSA, Fairus, Zazona, ProgrammersGuild.
Happy thanksgiving to Ron Hira
Happy thanksgiving to Lou Dobbs
I second that.
Happy thanksgiving to ALIPAC, NumbersUSA, Fairus, Zazona, ProgrammersGuild.
Happy thanksgiving to Ron Hira
Happy thanksgiving to Lou Dobbs
I second that.
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GotGC??
01-20 09:11 PM
...of LC cases, by PD and category. Goes to show how scary the situation is without increase of visa numbers....just I-485 is a good first step, but there is a looooong way to go.
Date NON-RIR RIR TOTAL
Dec-97 760 54 814
Jan-98 925 22 947
Feb-98 29 4 33
Mar-98 48 5 53
Apr-98 42 1 43
May-98 35 1 36
Jun-98 43 3 46
Jul-98 36 1 37
Aug-98 36 3 39
Sep-98 33 3 36
Oct-98 60 3 63
Nov-98 34 1 35
Dec-98 34 6 40
Jan-99 36 2 38
Feb-99 34 3 37
Mar-99 42 2 44
Apr-99 42 3 45
May-99 49 11 60
Jun-99 38 6 44
Jul-99 35 5 40
Aug-99 43 8 51
Sep-99 38 8 46
Oct-99 68 7 75
Nov-99 49 27 76
Dec-99 57 25 82
Jan-00 43 49 92
Feb-00 44 20 64
Mar-00 59 18 77
Apr-00 55 33 88
May-00 69 21 90
Jun-00 112 19 131
Jul-00 87 24 111
Aug-00 67 35 102
Sep-00 46 39 85
Oct-00 62 48 110
Nov-00 65 100 165
Dec-00 65 103 168
Jan-01 143 120 263
Feb-01 353 266 619
Mar-01 1018 544 1562
Apr-01 11502 11982 23484
May-01 180 966 1146
Jun-01 104 1089 1193
Jul-01 94 1213 1307
Aug-01 107 1389 1496
Sep-01 92 1052 1144
Oct-01 141 1186 1327
Nov-01 78 799 877
Dec-01 70 809 879
Jan-02 47 805 852
Feb-02 48 935 983
Mar-02 46 1352 1398
Apr-02 84 1614 1698
May-02 196 1942 2138
Jun-02 73 1660 1733
Jul-02 88 1905 1993
Aug-02 46 1822 1868
Sep-02 85 1836 1921
Oct-02 92 1833 1925
Nov-02 71 1856 1927
Dec-02 93 2404 2497
Jan-03 60 2202 2262
Feb-03 70 2155 2225
Mar-03 75 2216 2291
Apr-03 147 2231 2378
May-03 90 2140 2230
Jun-03 46 2100 2146
Jul-03 87 2207 2294
Aug-03 129 2089 2218
Sep-03 181 2013 2194
Oct-03 71 1796 1867
Nov-03 96 1065 1161
Dec-03 130 1329 1459
Jan-04 94 861 955
Feb-04 118 842 960
Mar-04 116 449 565
Apr-04 92 388 480
May-04 47 353 400
Jun-04 43 283 326
Jul-04 17 253 270
Aug-04 13 144 157
Sep-04 5 9 14
TOTAL 19998 69227 89225
Yesterday after a long time I was reading the Labor cert section on immigrationportal.com. I havent felt the need to read that section since my LC was approved in October 2005.
I was amazed at the number of EB3 cases being approved with PD's in 01 and 02 as well as EB2 cases in 02 and 03.
No doubt dates arent moving. More and more ppl are choking the pipeline. We are screwed if numbers arent increased.
Date NON-RIR RIR TOTAL
Dec-97 760 54 814
Jan-98 925 22 947
Feb-98 29 4 33
Mar-98 48 5 53
Apr-98 42 1 43
May-98 35 1 36
Jun-98 43 3 46
Jul-98 36 1 37
Aug-98 36 3 39
Sep-98 33 3 36
Oct-98 60 3 63
Nov-98 34 1 35
Dec-98 34 6 40
Jan-99 36 2 38
Feb-99 34 3 37
Mar-99 42 2 44
Apr-99 42 3 45
May-99 49 11 60
Jun-99 38 6 44
Jul-99 35 5 40
Aug-99 43 8 51
Sep-99 38 8 46
Oct-99 68 7 75
Nov-99 49 27 76
Dec-99 57 25 82
Jan-00 43 49 92
Feb-00 44 20 64
Mar-00 59 18 77
Apr-00 55 33 88
May-00 69 21 90
Jun-00 112 19 131
Jul-00 87 24 111
Aug-00 67 35 102
Sep-00 46 39 85
Oct-00 62 48 110
Nov-00 65 100 165
Dec-00 65 103 168
Jan-01 143 120 263
Feb-01 353 266 619
Mar-01 1018 544 1562
Apr-01 11502 11982 23484
May-01 180 966 1146
Jun-01 104 1089 1193
Jul-01 94 1213 1307
Aug-01 107 1389 1496
Sep-01 92 1052 1144
Oct-01 141 1186 1327
Nov-01 78 799 877
Dec-01 70 809 879
Jan-02 47 805 852
Feb-02 48 935 983
Mar-02 46 1352 1398
Apr-02 84 1614 1698
May-02 196 1942 2138
Jun-02 73 1660 1733
Jul-02 88 1905 1993
Aug-02 46 1822 1868
Sep-02 85 1836 1921
Oct-02 92 1833 1925
Nov-02 71 1856 1927
Dec-02 93 2404 2497
Jan-03 60 2202 2262
Feb-03 70 2155 2225
Mar-03 75 2216 2291
Apr-03 147 2231 2378
May-03 90 2140 2230
Jun-03 46 2100 2146
Jul-03 87 2207 2294
Aug-03 129 2089 2218
Sep-03 181 2013 2194
Oct-03 71 1796 1867
Nov-03 96 1065 1161
Dec-03 130 1329 1459
Jan-04 94 861 955
Feb-04 118 842 960
Mar-04 116 449 565
Apr-04 92 388 480
May-04 47 353 400
Jun-04 43 283 326
Jul-04 17 253 270
Aug-04 13 144 157
Sep-04 5 9 14
TOTAL 19998 69227 89225
Yesterday after a long time I was reading the Labor cert section on immigrationportal.com. I havent felt the need to read that section since my LC was approved in October 2005.
I was amazed at the number of EB3 cases being approved with PD's in 01 and 02 as well as EB2 cases in 02 and 03.
No doubt dates arent moving. More and more ppl are choking the pipeline. We are screwed if numbers arent increased.
iad2ead
01-10 05:03 PM
I'm on H1B and my family members are on H4. I'm still working on H1B and never used EAD/AP.
I would like to renew my EAD/AP which has expired in Oct'08.
My lawyer is charging huge fees and it is turning out to be very expensive to renew EAD and AP for all my family members.
Have anyone renewed EAD and AP after such a long gap of expiry? Will e-filing
help or paper filing is efficient? Any experiences from forum members regarding
this will be appreciated.
cheers
Iad
I would like to renew my EAD/AP which has expired in Oct'08.
My lawyer is charging huge fees and it is turning out to be very expensive to renew EAD and AP for all my family members.
Have anyone renewed EAD and AP after such a long gap of expiry? Will e-filing
help or paper filing is efficient? Any experiences from forum members regarding
this will be appreciated.
cheers
Iad
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manishi
11-16 03:46 PM
I have applied for my 485 in July because then the PD's were current. Now the PD's are moved back . Does that i will get my GC delayed too. Does the processing of 485 is related to PD's . I thought the PD's are only related to the dates when you can apply for 485 not processing. Correct me if i am wrong.if PD's are also related to getting GC's then what the I-485 processing dates?
UKannan
04-23 01:03 PM
I just got notice that my cards have been sent for production for my family and I with the exception of my 3 year old son. They have asked for an RFE for him. Has anyone come across this issue? I assume its something basic like photo or updated medical?? Please help.
Post the RFE.
Post the RFE.
insbaby
12-12 05:18 PM
Guys, I guess almost everybody is done with their finger printing by now. I am wondering what is the status of everybody's I-485 application on the case-status-online website after finger printing? Mine is showing some weird status, so I thought I better check with others.
USCIS will send an IO to your home within 48 hours. He will take pictures with your family, have lunch or dinner and issue the Green Card to every member of the family.
USCIS will send an IO to your home within 48 hours. He will take pictures with your family, have lunch or dinner and issue the Green Card to every member of the family.
tb2904
03-26 04:49 PM
Wow ! We are in wrong field :)
These folks are most likely doctors...doctors salaries are in that range.
These folks are most likely doctors...doctors salaries are in that range.
myimmiv
12-17 02:06 PM
My wife will be coming back in April 2nd week through Denver. CO POE. Her AP is valid until June 3rd week.
My question is that is 2 months of AP validity / cushion enough or safe to enter the US.
Any experiences from forum members about using their AP when there is 2 months or less left in the expiry of the AP document and they entered the US. Did anyone have any bad experience at POE due to near expiry of the AP. Members entered through Denver, CO POE with their experiences would be an added help.
Also, will she get a 1 year I-94 validity from the date of entry or only until her AP expires?
Thanks in advance for all your time.
My question is that is 2 months of AP validity / cushion enough or safe to enter the US.
Any experiences from forum members about using their AP when there is 2 months or less left in the expiry of the AP document and they entered the US. Did anyone have any bad experience at POE due to near expiry of the AP. Members entered through Denver, CO POE with their experiences would be an added help.
Also, will she get a 1 year I-94 validity from the date of entry or only until her AP expires?
Thanks in advance for all your time.
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