first of all congrates! I wish Goodluck to everyone waiting for GC....
Life after GC: These issues are already discussed on IV In detail.
Check it out - valuable info: http://immigrationvoice.org/forum/forum95-life-after-greencard/25349-life-after-gc-dos-and-donots.html
Check out the Official govt document for new immigrants:
Welcome to the United States - A Guide for New Immigrants
http://www.uscis.gov/files/nativedocuments/M-618.pdf
Enjoy your Green Card! and do Pray for good luck for all IV members :)
Just the information I was looking for. Thanks.
Life after GC: These issues are already discussed on IV In detail.
Check it out - valuable info: http://immigrationvoice.org/forum/forum95-life-after-greencard/25349-life-after-gc-dos-and-donots.html
Check out the Official govt document for new immigrants:
Welcome to the United States - A Guide for New Immigrants
http://www.uscis.gov/files/nativedocuments/M-618.pdf
Enjoy your Green Card! and do Pray for good luck for all IV members :)
Just the information I was looking for. Thanks.
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nope i did not submit exp letters cos my attorney said it was not needed bcos the LC did not say anythin about experience.
i mean it did say about my previous exp but the position for which the LC was certified did not need exp.. thats how the govt off advertise it seems.
i mean it did say about my previous exp but the position for which the LC was certified did not need exp.. thats how the govt off advertise it seems.
bump..
Anybody out there who fits this profile..pl come forward.This looks like a great opportunity to get some publicity..
Anybody out there who fits this profile..pl come forward.This looks like a great opportunity to get some publicity..
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I don't think there is any problem in EAD approval if you go out of country after filing it. I left USA the very next day of filing I-485. Still out of USA (in Canada). I already got my EAD and am waiting for AP. My attorney also said that for filing EAD, AP, 485 I must be physically present in USA.
Just to be safe maintain your H-1B status in case there is any issue with AP (because of what murthy's firm told). I can update on my AP status as soon as I hear something.
Just to be safe maintain your H-1B status in case there is any issue with AP (because of what murthy's firm told). I can update on my AP status as soon as I hear something.
This is how it should be done...
- request USCIS to port your PD from already approved I-140 from past employer
USCIS may or may not do it for you
- if not apply for I-485 using Category of 2nd (should be EB2) and PD from 1st one. You need to attach both of these with I-485 application and of course a covering letter stating what you are doing.
Here is the extract from the law -
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(3) Priority Date Based on Earlier Petition.
If an alien is the beneficiary of two (or more) approved employment-based immigrant visa petitions, the priority of the earlier petition may be applied to all subsequently-filed employment-based petitions. For example:
Company A files a labor certification request on behalf of an alien ("Joe") as a janitor on January 10, 2003. The DOL issues the certification on March 20, 2003. Company A later files, and USCIS approves, a relating I-140 visa petition under the EB-3 category. On July 15, 2003, Joe files a second I-140 visa petition in his own behalf as a rocket scientist under the EB-1 category, which USCIS approves. Joe is entitled to use the January 10, 2003, priority date to apply for adjustment under either the EB-1 or the EB-3 classification.
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Disclaimer -
I am not a lawyer and this is not a legal advise. You may want to talk a immigration attorney for exact interpretation
Thanks for your response.
- request USCIS to port your PD from already approved I-140 from past employer
USCIS may or may not do it for you
- if not apply for I-485 using Category of 2nd (should be EB2) and PD from 1st one. You need to attach both of these with I-485 application and of course a covering letter stating what you are doing.
Here is the extract from the law -
QUOTE
(3) Priority Date Based on Earlier Petition.
If an alien is the beneficiary of two (or more) approved employment-based immigrant visa petitions, the priority of the earlier petition may be applied to all subsequently-filed employment-based petitions. For example:
Company A files a labor certification request on behalf of an alien ("Joe") as a janitor on January 10, 2003. The DOL issues the certification on March 20, 2003. Company A later files, and USCIS approves, a relating I-140 visa petition under the EB-3 category. On July 15, 2003, Joe files a second I-140 visa petition in his own behalf as a rocket scientist under the EB-1 category, which USCIS approves. Joe is entitled to use the January 10, 2003, priority date to apply for adjustment under either the EB-1 or the EB-3 classification.
UNQUOTE
Disclaimer -
I am not a lawyer and this is not a legal advise. You may want to talk a immigration attorney for exact interpretation
Thanks for your response.
Ron is a very decent guy, he is not my attorney but he has helped me with really good advice that helped me a lot.
Once I posted a question during the weekend and asked him a very specific question (My attorney was out of town) and he not only gave me the right answer but also posted detail information about the actual law behind it. Beleive me I needed the answer that weekend.
Every law firm wants clients but most of the lawyers would charge you $200 or $300 for 1/2 session, I know this becasue I have done this as well.
Ron answers your questions on his forum with out any charges, anybody can see this if they go to his site.
So you think he is "speculative", who isn't??? Why don't you name a lawyer who can "speculate" the visa bulletin correctly.
I would keep your thoughts to yourself.
Stop advertising a lawyer. I find him very speculative. He wants everyone to come to his site and you are falling for it.
Once I posted a question during the weekend and asked him a very specific question (My attorney was out of town) and he not only gave me the right answer but also posted detail information about the actual law behind it. Beleive me I needed the answer that weekend.
Every law firm wants clients but most of the lawyers would charge you $200 or $300 for 1/2 session, I know this becasue I have done this as well.
Ron answers your questions on his forum with out any charges, anybody can see this if they go to his site.
So you think he is "speculative", who isn't??? Why don't you name a lawyer who can "speculate" the visa bulletin correctly.
I would keep your thoughts to yourself.
Stop advertising a lawyer. I find him very speculative. He wants everyone to come to his site and you are falling for it.
Gurus
Any one got EAD from NSC i.e receipts with LINXXXXXXX filed in july & Aug?
Any one got EAD from NSC i.e receipts with LINXXXXXXX filed in july & Aug?
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I think the reason is little bit of everything.
1. We are a very small group.
2. We are doing white collar jobs which they are affraid we are stealing
from their sons and daughters (compare that with the toilet cleaners)
3. We get No sympathy from any side. Reason: we earn lot of money (at least
thats what they think)
4. Our issues are complex. Not many people understand retrogression
or H1B restrictions (compare that with "Hiding in the shadows" argument)
1. We are a very small group.
2. We are doing white collar jobs which they are affraid we are stealing
from their sons and daughters (compare that with the toilet cleaners)
3. We get No sympathy from any side. Reason: we earn lot of money (at least
thats what they think)
4. Our issues are complex. Not many people understand retrogression
or H1B restrictions (compare that with "Hiding in the shadows" argument)
Gurus,
Here is my situation:
I-140 approved - PD: May '06
I-485 filed - July 30 '07 (India)
EAD cards - Received
APs - Received
Due to a slowdown in their business, my employer is laying me off in Dec '07. I'm still short of 1 month to complete my 180 days of I-485 filling. However, they said they will not withdraw my I-140 and, to help me, will in fact keep me on their payroll until Jan '08, with my Jan '08 salary as my severance and my official status as on "paid leave". So far, so good.
I also have a job offer, and my new employer wants me to join them in Dec '07, on EAD. My question is: Can I be officially on the payroll of two companies simultaneously on H-1B and/or EAD? If yes, do I need to inform the USCIS of my status (new employer; AC21)? My other option is to say No to the new (attractive) job offer (or to try to convince them to wait until Feb '08, which they'll likely not agree to), and and take up another job in Feb '08, on EAD / H-1B transfer, using AC21. Please advise whether I'm fine with using the first option!!
Exultant, be a little careful with what you are doing here, since the basis for the 485 relies on the fact that there is INTENT on both sides (employee and employer) to take the job available at the time of filing. A company expresses this intent by keeping the I-140 active and not withdrawing, but there could be a question as to your intent with what you are stating to do.
I know you can counter argue this by saying that you are still on the original company's payroll in Jan 08, but when you file for AC21 in Feb 08 and show you new employer as the one in December, there is a question of intent.
I am not trying to scare you or sway your decision, all I am saying is there COULD be a question on your petition in which case be ready with the facts incase there is an interview.
Here is my situation:
I-140 approved - PD: May '06
I-485 filed - July 30 '07 (India)
EAD cards - Received
APs - Received
Due to a slowdown in their business, my employer is laying me off in Dec '07. I'm still short of 1 month to complete my 180 days of I-485 filling. However, they said they will not withdraw my I-140 and, to help me, will in fact keep me on their payroll until Jan '08, with my Jan '08 salary as my severance and my official status as on "paid leave". So far, so good.
I also have a job offer, and my new employer wants me to join them in Dec '07, on EAD. My question is: Can I be officially on the payroll of two companies simultaneously on H-1B and/or EAD? If yes, do I need to inform the USCIS of my status (new employer; AC21)? My other option is to say No to the new (attractive) job offer (or to try to convince them to wait until Feb '08, which they'll likely not agree to), and and take up another job in Feb '08, on EAD / H-1B transfer, using AC21. Please advise whether I'm fine with using the first option!!
Exultant, be a little careful with what you are doing here, since the basis for the 485 relies on the fact that there is INTENT on both sides (employee and employer) to take the job available at the time of filing. A company expresses this intent by keeping the I-140 active and not withdrawing, but there could be a question as to your intent with what you are stating to do.
I know you can counter argue this by saying that you are still on the original company's payroll in Jan 08, but when you file for AC21 in Feb 08 and show you new employer as the one in December, there is a question of intent.
I am not trying to scare you or sway your decision, all I am saying is there COULD be a question on your petition in which case be ready with the facts incase there is an interview.
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I'm not concerned about he being anti-latino but he is anti-immigrant he feels immigration is destroying the American Culture.
well,
I think everyone should be concerned, because today he is anti-latino, tomorrow he is anti-Indian or anti-European...I mean, I really dont see the difference. I am not Hispanic, but I am very very concerned.
At my Grad school, we did a research on the gentleman in question and had a debate about different types of discrimination.
One is for certain. Today, undocumented people are very much in the spotlight, but make no mistake, all immigrants weather legal or illegal have been accused of stealing American jobs away.
The way I see it, we are all in the same boat...
Many people I know have expressed their frustration with the state od Education here "why dont we fix our education so that we can produce our own people so that we have our place in the global economy and we dont have to depend on foreign scientists"?.
Dont get me wrong! I am all pro-immigration, and you may call me an idealist, but I want fair treatment for ALL.
Lets refrain from any statements like 'am not concerned with XYZ being 'anti-latino....
these are public forums and our group cannot afford to be labeled as nonsensitive to others who are not highly skilled legal immigrants..
just my 2 cents
well,
I think everyone should be concerned, because today he is anti-latino, tomorrow he is anti-Indian or anti-European...I mean, I really dont see the difference. I am not Hispanic, but I am very very concerned.
At my Grad school, we did a research on the gentleman in question and had a debate about different types of discrimination.
One is for certain. Today, undocumented people are very much in the spotlight, but make no mistake, all immigrants weather legal or illegal have been accused of stealing American jobs away.
The way I see it, we are all in the same boat...
Many people I know have expressed their frustration with the state od Education here "why dont we fix our education so that we can produce our own people so that we have our place in the global economy and we dont have to depend on foreign scientists"?.
Dont get me wrong! I am all pro-immigration, and you may call me an idealist, but I want fair treatment for ALL.
Lets refrain from any statements like 'am not concerned with XYZ being 'anti-latino....
these are public forums and our group cannot afford to be labeled as nonsensitive to others who are not highly skilled legal immigrants..
just my 2 cents
I want to thank this european who got his greencard 2 weeks back but still attended the rally. There may be more heroes like this. I was in a group of people when we spoke to him, didnt catch his name as i was encouraging bypassers to honk their cars to support our cause.
He is over 6 foot, in immigration voice t-shirt and blue jeans. He is swedish...Please share his name if anybody knows....
He is over 6 foot, in immigration voice t-shirt and blue jeans. He is swedish...Please share his name if anybody knows....
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Its not a problem dude...
You can either carry it with you or make a color photocopy (like how we used to do with our indian license) or just shove it up ur A$S....
Dude are you trying to rub salt????
BR
Karthik - That was a genuine question. I lose a lot of stuff. So, I had to ask. May be my timing was not good with VB releasing today and all. I am not trying to rub salt. Anyways, good luck.
Dude, if i had a GC i would hang it on my neck like flavor flav 24/7.... :)
anyways, congrats on your GC
Ha ha ha ..... that's funny and thanks.
You can either carry it with you or make a color photocopy (like how we used to do with our indian license) or just shove it up ur A$S....
Dude are you trying to rub salt????
BR
Karthik - That was a genuine question. I lose a lot of stuff. So, I had to ask. May be my timing was not good with VB releasing today and all. I am not trying to rub salt. Anyways, good luck.
Dude, if i had a GC i would hang it on my neck like flavor flav 24/7.... :)
anyways, congrats on your GC
Ha ha ha ..... that's funny and thanks.
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I have applied for I -140 (EB2) but I am with 10+Diploma(3 years) +Bachelors of Electronics from Mumbai Univerisity(3 years).
Is it considered 4 year degree and good for EB2 along with prior 5 years of experience?
Thanks
Is it considered 4 year degree and good for EB2 along with prior 5 years of experience?
Thanks
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well..I have been waiting for my labor certifcation to get certfied for too long. just after Sep 11 I applied both for US GC and Canadian PR. My wife also applied for her GC. meanwhile her GC moved to regional when suddenly DOL thought it was time to regroup and there it went into BPC. In the meantime we got canadian PR some 2 years ago but we did not move thinking that we have jobs here.Then she got pregnant and lot of complications ( premature labor) and during those complications her company got acquired by another bigger firm who thought they don't need her..and result was job loss plus GC into the trash....meanwhile my labor certification even after 5 years was still sleeping in EB3 category(PD Oct, 2001) when i still have Masters( god knows why my lawyer put into that category)..Now my canadian PR was set to expire in march, 2007..so I thought i should decide fast..and i applied for jobs..and I got offer in vancouver with moving expenses paid from califronia..It has been the toughest decision because my employer is Indian here in california..and I have had good growth(10% average) but not the way I had wanted..I guess he also exploits..Indian exploiting another Indian..because they know I am not going anywhere..plus we work hard.. I asked him to match what was being offered in vancouver..and he started converting CAD into USD..well..it is not fair..So I have decided to heck with US and the Employer..and move on...at least I can come back..it is not an easy move because my son being premature child had lot of free facilities in california..hopefully he will get the same in Vancouver until he gets to 3 years ..and then it stops..
I have been in this country too long..and I guess one should settle down rather just wait for them to give GC...reading the other post about one lady whose EAD card got expired just tells me that how inconsistent this GC process can be and right until the end...
Anyway that is all for now
desibechara
I have been in this country too long..and I guess one should settle down rather just wait for them to give GC...reading the other post about one lady whose EAD card got expired just tells me that how inconsistent this GC process can be and right until the end...
Anyway that is all for now
desibechara
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I will give you a green too. You have been a great help to forum members understand retrogression issues.
how do u give a green or red dot??
how do u give a green or red dot??
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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
NO WAY.
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
NO WAY.
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You said you live in NJ, you supposed to have sent you EAD renewal documents to Vermont Service Center as per the USCIS link provided below:
http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/menuitem.5af9bb95919f35e66f614176543f6d1a/?vgnextoid=73bbb6f2cae63110VgnVCM1000004718190aRCR D&vgnextchannel=fe529c7755cb9010VgnVCM10000045f3d6a1 RCRD
Guys,
I live in NJ and I had sent my EAD renewal package to the following address via USPS certified mail:
USCIS
Texas Service Center
P.O. Box 851041
Mesquite, TX 75185-1041
When I tracked my receipt today (for both mine and my wife's package), I got the following status:
Status: Notice Left
We attempted to deliver your item at 1:47 PM on May 9, 2008 in MESQUITE, TX 75185 and a notice was left. It can be redelivered or picked up at the Post Office. If the item is unclaimed, it will be returned to the sender. Information, if available, is updated every evening. Please check again later.
Can any one tell me if I have used incorrect mailing address or is this status normal? Do I need to do anything about it?
Thanks a bunch. Your replies will be appreciated.
http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/menuitem.5af9bb95919f35e66f614176543f6d1a/?vgnextoid=73bbb6f2cae63110VgnVCM1000004718190aRCR D&vgnextchannel=fe529c7755cb9010VgnVCM10000045f3d6a1 RCRD
Guys,
I live in NJ and I had sent my EAD renewal package to the following address via USPS certified mail:
USCIS
Texas Service Center
P.O. Box 851041
Mesquite, TX 75185-1041
When I tracked my receipt today (for both mine and my wife's package), I got the following status:
Status: Notice Left
We attempted to deliver your item at 1:47 PM on May 9, 2008 in MESQUITE, TX 75185 and a notice was left. It can be redelivered or picked up at the Post Office. If the item is unclaimed, it will be returned to the sender. Information, if available, is updated every evening. Please check again later.
Can any one tell me if I have used incorrect mailing address or is this status normal? Do I need to do anything about it?
Thanks a bunch. Your replies will be appreciated.
You can file appeal your I-140 denial and based on the appeal, you can get your 9th year extension. As long as appeal is filed and pending, you can extend your H1B. This is what I heard.
And one obvious and major difference is hassle going out of the country and getting back in.
