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04-26 11:30 AM
Immigration Visa Attorney Blog Has Just Posted the Following:
http://www.immigrationvisaattorneyblog.com/Magnify%20Glass.jpgIn our blog of yesterday (http://www.immigrationvisaattorneyblog.com/2010/04/border-guards-will-finally-use.html), 1 April 2010, we mentioned the new screening procedures at US ports of entry (POE). Fong & Chun's clients travel a great deal, passing through Los Angeles and other immigration ports of entry. As lawyers to so many travelers, we try to provide accurate information about border issues. We have learned a little more about the new screening protocol.
In the past, all citizens of certain countries believed to be supporters of terrorism would all be scrutinized indiscriminately. Cuba, Iran, Iraq, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Somalia, and Sudan are widely believed to have been on this list of soi-disant unfriendly countries. Citizens of other countries -- perceived as "friendly" to the USA -- would be subject to less scrutiny.
The new POE screening procedures use intelligence-based threat assessments. This information will be applied to all persons arriving at a POE, including Americans. If border guards have intelligence that -- let's pretend for a moment -- a university-age male student from Africa might be trying to engage in dangerous activity, then the border guards would be on the lookout for university-age male students from Africa. In contrast, university-age male students from, say, Malaysia, M�xico, Moldova, Monaco, or Myanmar would not be subject to the same scrutiny.
This new, intelligence-based approach makes the most of the information provided by US intelligence sources without painting everyone with an indiscriminately broad brush. --jcf
More... (http://www.immigrationvisaattorneyblog.com/2010/04/all-travelers-subject-to-revie.html)
http://www.immigrationvisaattorneyblog.com/Magnify%20Glass.jpgIn our blog of yesterday (http://www.immigrationvisaattorneyblog.com/2010/04/border-guards-will-finally-use.html), 1 April 2010, we mentioned the new screening procedures at US ports of entry (POE). Fong & Chun's clients travel a great deal, passing through Los Angeles and other immigration ports of entry. As lawyers to so many travelers, we try to provide accurate information about border issues. We have learned a little more about the new screening protocol.
In the past, all citizens of certain countries believed to be supporters of terrorism would all be scrutinized indiscriminately. Cuba, Iran, Iraq, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Somalia, and Sudan are widely believed to have been on this list of soi-disant unfriendly countries. Citizens of other countries -- perceived as "friendly" to the USA -- would be subject to less scrutiny.
The new POE screening procedures use intelligence-based threat assessments. This information will be applied to all persons arriving at a POE, including Americans. If border guards have intelligence that -- let's pretend for a moment -- a university-age male student from Africa might be trying to engage in dangerous activity, then the border guards would be on the lookout for university-age male students from Africa. In contrast, university-age male students from, say, Malaysia, M�xico, Moldova, Monaco, or Myanmar would not be subject to the same scrutiny.
This new, intelligence-based approach makes the most of the information provided by US intelligence sources without painting everyone with an indiscriminately broad brush. --jcf
More... (http://www.immigrationvisaattorneyblog.com/2010/04/all-travelers-subject-to-revie.html)
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dummgelauft
09-03 12:51 PM
starting with : we have 'uh' did what right for arizona...
No wonder why AZ tightened the immigration law, may be illegal immigration caused the damage on American grammar.
..."we have DID what was right for Arizona..."...
Madame Governor needs lessons in basic english grammar...Wren and Martin is in order.
No wonder why AZ tightened the immigration law, may be illegal immigration caused the damage on American grammar.
..."we have DID what was right for Arizona..."...
Madame Governor needs lessons in basic english grammar...Wren and Martin is in order.
tinamatthew
07-20 07:45 PM
http://www.uscis.gov/files/pressrelease/ReceiptingTimes20Jul07.pdf
According to this Aug 1st will be current for receipt notices ?
I am not sure if it includes all 485's filed on July 2 to July 20 ?
Yep that is correct - for June filers
According to this Aug 1st will be current for receipt notices ?
I am not sure if it includes all 485's filed on July 2 to July 20 ?
Yep that is correct - for June filers
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jambvan
10-29 08:51 PM
I have received my FP notice one month back and have my appointment scheduled for next tuesday. I haven't received my wife and daughter's FP notice yet. (my daughter is 7 years old)
I called USCIS 2 to 3 times and finally 10 days back they told me that my wife and daughter’s appointment also set for same date as mine and he was not sure why they have not sent me notice yet. USCIS Rep told me that he is going to send me a copy. I haven't received copy yet as of today. I called USCIS again yesterday but they couldn’t see if notice has been sent or not.
I have checked with post office and they haven't received anything either.
I am planning to go to ASC with my family and will see if they could take FP for them along with me. USCIS also suggested same but they can't guarantee if ASC will take it or not.
Has anyone experienced this before? Please let me know if you have any suggestions. Thank you!
Update: I went to ASC office yesterday and they gave me copy of FP notice for my wife and daughter from their system without any hesitation.
I called USCIS 2 to 3 times and finally 10 days back they told me that my wife and daughter’s appointment also set for same date as mine and he was not sure why they have not sent me notice yet. USCIS Rep told me that he is going to send me a copy. I haven't received copy yet as of today. I called USCIS again yesterday but they couldn’t see if notice has been sent or not.
I have checked with post office and they haven't received anything either.
I am planning to go to ASC with my family and will see if they could take FP for them along with me. USCIS also suggested same but they can't guarantee if ASC will take it or not.
Has anyone experienced this before? Please let me know if you have any suggestions. Thank you!
Update: I went to ASC office yesterday and they gave me copy of FP notice for my wife and daughter from their system without any hesitation.
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chantu
04-29 09:34 AM
Mine is approved I140. If USCIS doesn't ask for paystub then giving EVL of any consulting firm will solve the problem?
Also, my wife is working on EAD. Can she apply for H1 visa? Will it affect our GC process? I am the primary applicant.
Also, my wife is working on EAD. Can she apply for H1 visa? Will it affect our GC process? I am the primary applicant.
arunoman
09-13 02:06 PM
Is it possible to change to Consular processing while I-140 and I-485 is in pending.
I filed 485 in Aug and do not have the receipt either.
Kindly advice.
Guru's kindly advice..
I filed 485 in Aug and do not have the receipt either.
Kindly advice.
Guru's kindly advice..
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fromnaija
10-26 11:27 AM
You may find the article at http://www.visalaw.com/99oct/20oct99.html enlightening.
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mirage
01-14 04:47 PM
USCIS is one of the most greedy & inefficient organization. People in high offices should complaint about USCIS's Lie which their officials tells the congress all the time for adjudication delays. On one hand they say they are overwhelmed with too many applications, on the other hand they still issue 1 year advance parole, selectively 2 years EAD. They could easily make these documents valid for atleast 2 years, and have just one document for EAD & AP, but since they love to be overwhelmed with applications as they come the checks, they don't mind...
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ps57002
07-31 01:25 PM
Hi,
Just returned from traveling abroad. I am hoping my PERM approval from atlanta comes through somehow in time for me to be eligible to apply for I485/140....I am supposed to travel again out of country on Aug 17 to end of august (this is all to help me recoup/extend my h1b for 365 days of LC pending to be eligible for H1B extension)...i know traveling right after filing I485 is questionable..my lawyer (i think i trust him) says it's ok.
My question is regarding the I-94 card. I have the 3 yr extension approval on my original H1B that I carry every time I travel. I was told this is most important doc as it has my number or something to track my travel.
Usually when I am coming back, the INS officer will check it and cross of the already printed I-94 number and copy another number from my approval/extension notice on to it....usually...i think this is done.
This time when I returned yesterday, the INS officer did not do that. I know she looked at my visa stamp in passport that has same numbers and she updated her comp/system whatever, but no number change on the actual I-94 card was noted. So it has the original printed I-94 number.
My question..is this a problem. I gently tried asking her if she needed to note/change number on my I-94 and she rudely said "no". So i shushed up not knowing much about this. She didn't even look at it saying once I have stamp, I have no need for that approval notice...i was told otherwise before by another INS officer when traveling while back.
Also when I do travel on Aug 17, and hand in that I-94 card...how will they track that it's ME leaving since it has none of my H1B approval number on it. I need them to know I left the country so I can recoup the time...
i'm confused..please help and tell me if I'm ok or need to do something...
Just returned from traveling abroad. I am hoping my PERM approval from atlanta comes through somehow in time for me to be eligible to apply for I485/140....I am supposed to travel again out of country on Aug 17 to end of august (this is all to help me recoup/extend my h1b for 365 days of LC pending to be eligible for H1B extension)...i know traveling right after filing I485 is questionable..my lawyer (i think i trust him) says it's ok.
My question is regarding the I-94 card. I have the 3 yr extension approval on my original H1B that I carry every time I travel. I was told this is most important doc as it has my number or something to track my travel.
Usually when I am coming back, the INS officer will check it and cross of the already printed I-94 number and copy another number from my approval/extension notice on to it....usually...i think this is done.
This time when I returned yesterday, the INS officer did not do that. I know she looked at my visa stamp in passport that has same numbers and she updated her comp/system whatever, but no number change on the actual I-94 card was noted. So it has the original printed I-94 number.
My question..is this a problem. I gently tried asking her if she needed to note/change number on my I-94 and she rudely said "no". So i shushed up not knowing much about this. She didn't even look at it saying once I have stamp, I have no need for that approval notice...i was told otherwise before by another INS officer when traveling while back.
Also when I do travel on Aug 17, and hand in that I-94 card...how will they track that it's ME leaving since it has none of my H1B approval number on it. I need them to know I left the country so I can recoup the time...
i'm confused..please help and tell me if I'm ok or need to do something...
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pappu
05-13 01:54 PM
sorry, this message is in the wrong forum, lot of people come here to find a solution for retrogression problem, if you have questions related to your personal cases, please post it in the right forum.
immigration forum on immigration.com is the best place to post personal immigration questions. Murthy chat on murthy.com is another resource. Lets have this forum specifically for IV related issues that affects us all.
immigration forum on immigration.com is the best place to post personal immigration questions. Murthy chat on murthy.com is another resource. Lets have this forum specifically for IV related issues that affects us all.
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zeal2005
03-02 01:31 PM
Its hard to say what is SAME OR SIMILAR. I am stuck up with the same issue. My GC was filed for the position of Software Engineer and I changed the job with same responsibilities but job title is Project Manager. My attorney is not comfortable with that even though the responsibiities are same in the new job.
Its better not take this AC21 path unless you are 100% sure that your new job is same as the old job.
Experts please advise.
Its better not take this AC21 path unless you are 100% sure that your new job is same as the old job.
Experts please advise.
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atul555
07-28 11:12 AM
You can have the new stamping done before 6 months of expiry of the current stamp in ur passport or within 1 year of it's expiry.
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02-10 08:50 AM
VIA USCIS.GOV
In November 2010, USCIS transferred approximately 36,000 Immediate
Relative petitions from�our California Service Center to our Texas
Service Center. We anticipated that this redistribution�of work would
result in more timely adjudication of these petitions. Due to a number
of�unforeseen circumstances at our Texas Service Center, many of these
cases have not been�processed and are beyond our estimated processing
times. We sincerely regret any inconvenience�this may have caused you
and we are making every effort to remedy this situation as soon as
possible.
On Feb. 7, 2011, we implemented a rapid response plan to expedite the
adjudication of these�petitions. We have transferred a large number of
these Immediate Relative petitions back to our�California Service
Center to take advantage of resources currently available to
immediately�process these cases. Petitioners will see an action such
as an approval, denial or a Request for�Evidence (RFE) on their case
from our California or Texas Service Centers by the end of�February.
Additionally, we have briefed the Department of State’s National Visa
Center about�these cases.
We encourage you to monitor the progress of your case by accessing My
Case Status online. If�you do not see any action on your case, such as
an approval, denial or an RFE, by March 1, 2011�you may contact USCIS
at: I-130Inquiries.Tsc@dhs.gov
We remain committed to the prompt resolution of all pending cases and
will provide updates on�our progress in the coming weeks.
More... (http://ashwinsharma.com/2011/02/09/uscis-alert-about-its-intention-to-expedite-adjudication-of-delayed-forms-i130-that-were-transferred-from-csc-to-tsc-in-november-2010-the-alert-advises-that-petitioners-will-see-an.aspx?ref=rss)
In November 2010, USCIS transferred approximately 36,000 Immediate
Relative petitions from�our California Service Center to our Texas
Service Center. We anticipated that this redistribution�of work would
result in more timely adjudication of these petitions. Due to a number
of�unforeseen circumstances at our Texas Service Center, many of these
cases have not been�processed and are beyond our estimated processing
times. We sincerely regret any inconvenience�this may have caused you
and we are making every effort to remedy this situation as soon as
possible.
On Feb. 7, 2011, we implemented a rapid response plan to expedite the
adjudication of these�petitions. We have transferred a large number of
these Immediate Relative petitions back to our�California Service
Center to take advantage of resources currently available to
immediately�process these cases. Petitioners will see an action such
as an approval, denial or a Request for�Evidence (RFE) on their case
from our California or Texas Service Centers by the end of�February.
Additionally, we have briefed the Department of State’s National Visa
Center about�these cases.
We encourage you to monitor the progress of your case by accessing My
Case Status online. If�you do not see any action on your case, such as
an approval, denial or an RFE, by March 1, 2011�you may contact USCIS
at: I-130Inquiries.Tsc@dhs.gov
We remain committed to the prompt resolution of all pending cases and
will provide updates on�our progress in the coming weeks.
More... (http://ashwinsharma.com/2011/02/09/uscis-alert-about-its-intention-to-expedite-adjudication-of-delayed-forms-i130-that-were-transferred-from-csc-to-tsc-in-november-2010-the-alert-advises-that-petitioners-will-see-an.aspx?ref=rss)
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maverick6993
08-26 10:13 AM
World's Most Successful Immigrants: Immigrant Bosses Around the World - BusinessWeek (http://images.businessweek.com/ss/09/08/0821_most_successful_immigrants/1.htm)
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iv6523
06-11 08:17 PM
Hello,
Can any of you throw some light on these
To my understanding, if one is maxing out 6 years of H-1B visa on Nov 30, 2009 and doesn't have a way of extending to the 7th year H-1B.Then he has to stay physically outside of USA for 1 year.
1.Does 1 year stay have to be in the home country only?
2.Can one come and visit USA for a month[June 2010] or so between Nov30,09 and Nov 30,2010.[Eg: Conference, interview]?
3.If answer is yes to 2, would one have to stay for another 1 year away from July 2010? or they can come back to US during Dec 2010, if they have a new H-1B job?
Inputs appreciated.
Thanks
Can any of you throw some light on these
To my understanding, if one is maxing out 6 years of H-1B visa on Nov 30, 2009 and doesn't have a way of extending to the 7th year H-1B.Then he has to stay physically outside of USA for 1 year.
1.Does 1 year stay have to be in the home country only?
2.Can one come and visit USA for a month[June 2010] or so between Nov30,09 and Nov 30,2010.[Eg: Conference, interview]?
3.If answer is yes to 2, would one have to stay for another 1 year away from July 2010? or they can come back to US during Dec 2010, if they have a new H-1B job?
Inputs appreciated.
Thanks
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zeorist123
03-11 02:39 PM
My am in eb-3 category with a PD jan 2007.
I applied my i-485 to NSC and it was transferred to NBC in 2009.
NBC arranged an interview with the local immigration office in April 2009.
The Immigration Offer issued a welcome notice even though my PD was not current.
I still have not received the GREEN CARD.
In March of 2011 I received an email saying that my case has been transferred to TSC "to speed up processing"
So I dont know if this is a good thing or a bad thing.
Please respond.
FYI: I have NOT changed my Job, my employer or my address.
I applied my i-485 to NSC and it was transferred to NBC in 2009.
NBC arranged an interview with the local immigration office in April 2009.
The Immigration Offer issued a welcome notice even though my PD was not current.
I still have not received the GREEN CARD.
In March of 2011 I received an email saying that my case has been transferred to TSC "to speed up processing"
So I dont know if this is a good thing or a bad thing.
Please respond.
FYI: I have NOT changed my Job, my employer or my address.
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rajuram
07-22 10:14 PM
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bharat2008
02-05 08:51 AM
Hi ,
I have I-140 approved(ABC company) and have 5 months left in my first 6 year cycle. I was laid off from the job. A New employer XYZ applied for my H1B extension based on I-140 approval and got approved for 3 years.But I was unable to join
XYZ due to family situation and moved back to India.
Questions/options:
1. Can a new employer apply for H1B extension based on my I-140 approval even though I am not in USA.? My I-140 has not been revoked or cancelled.
or
2.Can I claim the remaining time on my H1B approval(based on I-140) with company XYZ ?I have copy of the H1B approval but not sure if it has been revoked.
Please advice.
Thank you in advance.
I have I-140 approved(ABC company) and have 5 months left in my first 6 year cycle. I was laid off from the job. A New employer XYZ applied for my H1B extension based on I-140 approval and got approved for 3 years.But I was unable to join
XYZ due to family situation and moved back to India.
Questions/options:
1. Can a new employer apply for H1B extension based on my I-140 approval even though I am not in USA.? My I-140 has not been revoked or cancelled.
or
2.Can I claim the remaining time on my H1B approval(based on I-140) with company XYZ ?I have copy of the H1B approval but not sure if it has been revoked.
Please advice.
Thank you in advance.
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vivasvan
07-26 03:48 PM
Hi,
A consultancy firm applied for my H1b Visa this year (2009). USCIS has denied the visa showing the reasons like:
1) My manager (CEO of the company) and the person I will work under (From the client company) is different.
2) They questioned in same line about the place of my work.(office of the firm and the client).
3) They have some points regarding wages of previously employed H1bs of the firm.
There's no point however about my qualification and experience (I have a degree from IIT and work at India branch of one US multinational). The company says that they have a number of approvals this year and the particular decision depends on the officer at USCIS to a large extend. They can re-appeal addressing all the concerns mentioned by USCIS.
How much are the chances are that a denial would be converted to approval. Is the USCIS going to be very strict and judgmental about the re-appeal of the denial?. May be it is hard to tell, by I greatly appreciate any help/suggestion...
Regards,
Vivasvan
A consultancy firm applied for my H1b Visa this year (2009). USCIS has denied the visa showing the reasons like:
1) My manager (CEO of the company) and the person I will work under (From the client company) is different.
2) They questioned in same line about the place of my work.(office of the firm and the client).
3) They have some points regarding wages of previously employed H1bs of the firm.
There's no point however about my qualification and experience (I have a degree from IIT and work at India branch of one US multinational). The company says that they have a number of approvals this year and the particular decision depends on the officer at USCIS to a large extend. They can re-appeal addressing all the concerns mentioned by USCIS.
How much are the chances are that a denial would be converted to approval. Is the USCIS going to be very strict and judgmental about the re-appeal of the denial?. May be it is hard to tell, by I greatly appreciate any help/suggestion...
Regards,
Vivasvan
applejelly
01-05 11:52 AM
I can't see it :(
supers789
01-02 12:59 PM
Case Summary:
* Employer A = Previous Employer with whom I have my I-140 approved
* Employer B = Current Employer. I do not have a PERM or I-140 approved with this employer. I used my I-140 with Emp.A to get a 3 year extension when I transferred from Emp.A to Emp.B [So now, due to this extension, I have my H1-B approved upto Aug'08 instead of June 2006, which was the end of my H1-B six years]
* Employer C = Future Employer. I am planning to move from Emp.B and join this Employer now.
Question:
Can I use my I-140 from Emp.A to get multiple 3 year extensions with Emp.C when I change my job from Emp.B to Emp.C, or after joining Emp.C ?
[Please note: I do not have an approved I-140 from Emp.B at this time, and I have used my I-140 from Emp.A once to get a 3-year extension when I transfered from Emp.A to Emp.B. Can I use it yet again when I move to my third Employer, Emp.C or when I transfer my H1 from Emp.B to Emp.C]. This is assuming that the dates will not be current when I transfer or file for extensions.
* Employer A = Previous Employer with whom I have my I-140 approved
* Employer B = Current Employer. I do not have a PERM or I-140 approved with this employer. I used my I-140 with Emp.A to get a 3 year extension when I transferred from Emp.A to Emp.B [So now, due to this extension, I have my H1-B approved upto Aug'08 instead of June 2006, which was the end of my H1-B six years]
* Employer C = Future Employer. I am planning to move from Emp.B and join this Employer now.
Question:
Can I use my I-140 from Emp.A to get multiple 3 year extensions with Emp.C when I change my job from Emp.B to Emp.C, or after joining Emp.C ?
[Please note: I do not have an approved I-140 from Emp.B at this time, and I have used my I-140 from Emp.A once to get a 3-year extension when I transfered from Emp.A to Emp.B. Can I use it yet again when I move to my third Employer, Emp.C or when I transfer my H1 from Emp.B to Emp.C]. This is assuming that the dates will not be current when I transfer or file for extensions.
