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06-25 12:14 PM
The date you sign the form has nothing to do with the date USCIS receives your application packet.
if we sign 28th june , it will be considered 1st july filing ?
if we sign 28th june , it will be considered 1st july filing ?
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07-30 06:30 PM
The American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) has applauded the brainstorm of ideas in a draft memo from the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). The now-public draft, leaked without the permission of USCIS, examines the legal framework of immigration and explores possible solutions. AILA commends this reflection of the pursuit of the rule of law and the willingness of USCIS leadership to take up this thorough examination.
"We have in the past seen many attempts to scour the law to find justification for draconian, and ultimately unhelpful, ways to make immigrants' lives miserable," said AILA president David Leopold. "This draft document tries to think through ways to make the legal immigration system work in support of sensible law enforcement. It respects the law and respects the people who must deal with the law. For that, the administration is to be congratulated, even if none of the proposals is ever carried out." He added that many of these proposals should be carried out. Long-needed regulations to help children and crime victims caught in the system should be published. Men and women fighting for America in the U.S. military should have the comfort of knowing that their families are safe from being deported. Immigration policies that encourage investment in America and creation of jobs should be emphasized and expanded. These are but a few of several excellent proposals in this document.
"We will never effectively address illegal immigration until we develop a legal immigration system that actually works and that offers people a realistic alternative to illegality," added AILA Executive Director Crystal Williams. "Congress has thus far refused to act. Administration officials at least are trying to find ways to help fill this vacuum," Williams stated.
More... (http://www.visalawyerblog.com/2010/07/san_diego_immigration_lawyer_d_1.html)
"We have in the past seen many attempts to scour the law to find justification for draconian, and ultimately unhelpful, ways to make immigrants' lives miserable," said AILA president David Leopold. "This draft document tries to think through ways to make the legal immigration system work in support of sensible law enforcement. It respects the law and respects the people who must deal with the law. For that, the administration is to be congratulated, even if none of the proposals is ever carried out." He added that many of these proposals should be carried out. Long-needed regulations to help children and crime victims caught in the system should be published. Men and women fighting for America in the U.S. military should have the comfort of knowing that their families are safe from being deported. Immigration policies that encourage investment in America and creation of jobs should be emphasized and expanded. These are but a few of several excellent proposals in this document.
"We will never effectively address illegal immigration until we develop a legal immigration system that actually works and that offers people a realistic alternative to illegality," added AILA Executive Director Crystal Williams. "Congress has thus far refused to act. Administration officials at least are trying to find ways to help fill this vacuum," Williams stated.
More... (http://www.visalawyerblog.com/2010/07/san_diego_immigration_lawyer_d_1.html)
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kerz
07-26 10:45 AM
Hi All,
My papers has already been submitted for H-1B. I am currently on my OPT which expired on June and I got extended until September 30, 2010. Do I need to leave a country during 30 days after my H1-B got approved?
Thanks
My papers has already been submitted for H-1B. I am currently on my OPT which expired on June and I got extended until September 30, 2010. Do I need to leave a country during 30 days after my H1-B got approved?
Thanks
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mambarg
08-31 06:55 PM
So frustrating. It is no in press release section
People are supposed to hack the site to get this information.
Pitty
People are supposed to hack the site to get this information.
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bombay_rail
01-13 02:43 AM
Hello,
I am in my 6th year H1B which is getting expired on Feb 20th 2007. My I140 is approved couple of months back. My employer has applied for the H1B Extension for 3 years on Jan 8th. According to the current status, I will not get my H1B extension papers until March 2007.
My work contract with the client is getting over by Feb 28 and the chances of extension are almost zero. Since my relation with my employer is on a contractual basis, any thing can happen once my work contract is over.
Question 1:
How does it work if I loose the job before the approval of my H1B (I will have the receipt notice) and also I have to change the employer at the same time?
Can some one let me know about this?
Question 2:
Due to the above confusion, I am debating with me, should I file the H1B extension in premium process or not?
The reason for this thought is, if I loose the job I have to search only for the job and need not to worry about the legalities. I simply have to transfer the H1B to the new employer.
What about the expert�s opinion on this?
Any advices on this would be much appreciated.
I am in my 6th year H1B which is getting expired on Feb 20th 2007. My I140 is approved couple of months back. My employer has applied for the H1B Extension for 3 years on Jan 8th. According to the current status, I will not get my H1B extension papers until March 2007.
My work contract with the client is getting over by Feb 28 and the chances of extension are almost zero. Since my relation with my employer is on a contractual basis, any thing can happen once my work contract is over.
Question 1:
How does it work if I loose the job before the approval of my H1B (I will have the receipt notice) and also I have to change the employer at the same time?
Can some one let me know about this?
Question 2:
Due to the above confusion, I am debating with me, should I file the H1B extension in premium process or not?
The reason for this thought is, if I loose the job I have to search only for the job and need not to worry about the legalities. I simply have to transfer the H1B to the new employer.
What about the expert�s opinion on this?
Any advices on this would be much appreciated.
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NH123
06-26 10:37 PM
On May 5, 2008 I got a message through my employer that they received an EAC receipt number from USCIS.While checking online we received a message
Application Type: I129, PETITION FOR A NONIMMIGRANT WORKER
Current Status: Case Rejected because of Incorrect Fee
On May 5, 2008, we determined that this I129 PETITION FOR A NONIMMIGRANT WORKER was not properly filed because you submitted incorrect fee. Therefore, we have rejected your case and returned it to you with all supporting materials, along with the fee. Please follow the instructions on the notice to submit the case with correct fee."
The online notice specifies that "Please follow the instructions on the notice to submit the case with correct fee". Unfortunately, we did not receive the notice till June 5, 2008. I called USCIS and requested them for the papers, they reassured me to have the communication sent to their Vermont office and that I have to wait for another 45 days. Today morning 26th June, 2008 my employer received a notice from USCIS saying that the H1-B petition has been rejected because it was not randomly selected for processing.
I am confused how can I get a receipt number without getting randomly selected? what can I do in this regard please help me!
Application Type: I129, PETITION FOR A NONIMMIGRANT WORKER
Current Status: Case Rejected because of Incorrect Fee
On May 5, 2008, we determined that this I129 PETITION FOR A NONIMMIGRANT WORKER was not properly filed because you submitted incorrect fee. Therefore, we have rejected your case and returned it to you with all supporting materials, along with the fee. Please follow the instructions on the notice to submit the case with correct fee."
The online notice specifies that "Please follow the instructions on the notice to submit the case with correct fee". Unfortunately, we did not receive the notice till June 5, 2008. I called USCIS and requested them for the papers, they reassured me to have the communication sent to their Vermont office and that I have to wait for another 45 days. Today morning 26th June, 2008 my employer received a notice from USCIS saying that the H1-B petition has been rejected because it was not randomly selected for processing.
I am confused how can I get a receipt number without getting randomly selected? what can I do in this regard please help me!
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rajuram
07-31 07:51 PM
should I send the employer letter with the 485 in original or a copy?
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gc_chahiye
06-14 09:47 AM
---I'm only talking in regards to FY-2007 in light of current development.---
Now that everything is current there would not be any need to per country quota. CORRECT?
Or since EB3 other is not current ("U") they cannot use AC21?
they have hinted retrogression in Sept for China, India, etc
Now if there is no per country quota, how can they retrogress EB for China, India, or any other country unless EB3 ROW is not current?
So unless they retrogress ROW, logically they should not retrogress at least EB2 for India, China and other countries
correct. Which means, come September EB3-ROW is also going to get retrogressed. probably to where it is now.
Now that everything is current there would not be any need to per country quota. CORRECT?
Or since EB3 other is not current ("U") they cannot use AC21?
they have hinted retrogression in Sept for China, India, etc
Now if there is no per country quota, how can they retrogress EB for China, India, or any other country unless EB3 ROW is not current?
So unless they retrogress ROW, logically they should not retrogress at least EB2 for India, China and other countries
correct. Which means, come September EB3-ROW is also going to get retrogressed. probably to where it is now.
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purethoughts
09-12 02:07 PM
I read the whole CISOmbudsman Report ( http://www.dhs.gov/interweb/assetlibrary/CISOmbudsman_AnnualReport_2006_II-Pervasive_and_Serious_Problems.pdf) and i came to the conclusion that USCIS is not an intact organization with just some glitches in it . Actually it is kind of a statue put together by pieces of other statues. After the creation of the Homeland Security (!) department, they broken up the INS in pieces and all the pieces of one INS were absorbed by several agencies. This was done just 4 years back so it will take some time to reorganize their acts. Meanwhile they are facing many difficult and massive tasks from other directions.
They will be less caring of what 0.5 million of potential legal immigrants think of thier acts no matter how good organize we are and how much loud our screams will be. People come on similar forums with their limited knowledge (i am also one of them) and claim to know much more but if you read all these reports you know that you are not dealing with one broken system, it is bunch of broken system put together. So there are lots of cracks and holes and our cases may drop from those cracks without anyone knowing that thing.
I will go in India and have a head bath in Ganga if my green card comes before my remains are shipped there !! I do not have any confidence in USCIS and its policies at least for now. May be in couple of years they will straighten out some problems. I hope that future generation of desi people will get some fruits of the labor we are bearing right now.
So sit tight and do not leave anything to chances !!
They will be less caring of what 0.5 million of potential legal immigrants think of thier acts no matter how good organize we are and how much loud our screams will be. People come on similar forums with their limited knowledge (i am also one of them) and claim to know much more but if you read all these reports you know that you are not dealing with one broken system, it is bunch of broken system put together. So there are lots of cracks and holes and our cases may drop from those cracks without anyone knowing that thing.
I will go in India and have a head bath in Ganga if my green card comes before my remains are shipped there !! I do not have any confidence in USCIS and its policies at least for now. May be in couple of years they will straighten out some problems. I hope that future generation of desi people will get some fruits of the labor we are bearing right now.
So sit tight and do not leave anything to chances !!
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smuggymba
10-13 11:35 AM
Hi folks
We have applied for COS for my wife from H4 - F1, and yesterday we got approval.
(TOOK ONE MONTH APPROX),
Now the question is,
I AM AWARE THAT SHE HAS TO GET STAMPED IF SHE TRAVELS TO INDIA, BUT what if she travels to India, when on OPT status????
Any seniors had experienced the same situation?????????
Pl advice
JAGGU BHAI
u can come back on OPT only if you have a valid and current job offer. On F1, u have to come back on stamping.
We have applied for COS for my wife from H4 - F1, and yesterday we got approval.
(TOOK ONE MONTH APPROX),
Now the question is,
I AM AWARE THAT SHE HAS TO GET STAMPED IF SHE TRAVELS TO INDIA, BUT what if she travels to India, when on OPT status????
Any seniors had experienced the same situation?????????
Pl advice
JAGGU BHAI
u can come back on OPT only if you have a valid and current job offer. On F1, u have to come back on stamping.
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tabletpc
09-20 11:43 AM
I am kind of worried with all these.
I presently work for company A whose first 3 years of visa will expire in oct end.
In july sometime I requested company B to file a transfer and they did and it got approved .the date starts from july.However i told company B that i need more time t join them and they agreed to it.
While i was talking to compay A attorney for extension i mentioned to him that i ahve another H1b approved from company B. To which he said ," if that H1b is filed as concurrents then its not a problem. But if its filed as "change in emplyer" then you should have been working for that emplyer from the start of its approval." However company A attorney agreed to jsut file extnesion wihtout mentioning the another approval.
I then asked the i-129 petion frm company B and found that its filed as "change in emplyoer". I asked him about the problmes i might face in extnesion with compnay A visa to which he said.."Don't worry..you don't need to mention about second approval while extneding with company A. You won't have problem gettign extension". it need to be filed as "change in emplyer not concurent.Is this true....???
Also I filed for 485,ead and ap in aug..jsut FYI. But i would like to be on H1b as i am single and don't want to mess up my immigrationhistory..so far its clean. Do you think i could be out of status as i am not working for company B which filed tranfer as change in emplyoer..???
Can anyone give some inputs for me....
thanks in advace guys...
I presently work for company A whose first 3 years of visa will expire in oct end.
In july sometime I requested company B to file a transfer and they did and it got approved .the date starts from july.However i told company B that i need more time t join them and they agreed to it.
While i was talking to compay A attorney for extension i mentioned to him that i ahve another H1b approved from company B. To which he said ," if that H1b is filed as concurrents then its not a problem. But if its filed as "change in emplyer" then you should have been working for that emplyer from the start of its approval." However company A attorney agreed to jsut file extnesion wihtout mentioning the another approval.
I then asked the i-129 petion frm company B and found that its filed as "change in emplyoer". I asked him about the problmes i might face in extnesion with compnay A visa to which he said.."Don't worry..you don't need to mention about second approval while extneding with company A. You won't have problem gettign extension". it need to be filed as "change in emplyer not concurent.Is this true....???
Also I filed for 485,ead and ap in aug..jsut FYI. But i would like to be on H1b as i am single and don't want to mess up my immigrationhistory..so far its clean. Do you think i could be out of status as i am not working for company B which filed tranfer as change in emplyoer..???
Can anyone give some inputs for me....
thanks in advace guys...
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iheartindia79
12-05 01:37 AM
Check this out
http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/menuitem.5af9bb95919f35e66f614176543f6d1a/?vgnextoid=189cf48f42466110VgnVCM1000004718190aRCR D&vgnextchannel=1958b0aaa86fa010VgnVCM10000045f3d6a1 RCRD
What does this mean
"As a result, average processing times for certain application types may become longer. In particular, naturalization applications filed after June 1, 2007 may take approximately 16 - 18 months to process."
What are the chances for the people who applied on July 1 ?
http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/menuitem.5af9bb95919f35e66f614176543f6d1a/?vgnextoid=189cf48f42466110VgnVCM1000004718190aRCR D&vgnextchannel=1958b0aaa86fa010VgnVCM10000045f3d6a1 RCRD
What does this mean
"As a result, average processing times for certain application types may become longer. In particular, naturalization applications filed after June 1, 2007 may take approximately 16 - 18 months to process."
What are the chances for the people who applied on July 1 ?
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rolrblade
03-20 10:28 AM
Hello All:
We got our FP done yesterday at the Atlanta ASC and thought I would share the experience and procedures incase anyone was interested or looking for this info.
Received FP notice on 3/5/08 for FP appointment on 3/19/08 11:00am at 1255 Collier Road, Atlanta, GA 30318.
We reached the ASC on time. At the door the security guard checks the FP notice and verifies your identity with either a Passport, GC or DL. We only showed our DL and it was fine. NO BAGS and NO CELLPHONES allowed. Was asked to leave my wife's bag in the car. Also, they will not allow ANYONE except the person with appointment in the office. I saw spouses who didnt have appointment waiting outside.
You then go into the office (which is basically a BIG room) with seats and fingerprint stations and the FP notice and ID was checked again and given a form to fill out. Simple form, nothing different. All the information needed on the form (A#, Receipt No.) is on your FP notice. You fill out the form, return it and get a ticket to wait in line. The receptionist also Stamped the FP Notice at this point. We saw approx 80 people all with the same appointment time.
When your number is called or shows up on the counter, they look at your documents again and took us to a FP station. FP Notice was scanned in and was asked to verify the spelling of my name and Address. Then they took FP of all 10 fingers, then again of Index Finger (both hands) and the again of both Thumbs. He saw the FP on the monitor and retook some of the FP again. After that, Picture was taken. The FP Technician then signed the FP notice on the stamp given earlier.
The entire process from before entering to exiting took about 1.5 hours. I would recommend you take a book or magazine to pass some time.
Sorry for the long post but just thought someone might be looking for this information. I am not aware if any of this information for the other centers.
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We got our FP done yesterday at the Atlanta ASC and thought I would share the experience and procedures incase anyone was interested or looking for this info.
Received FP notice on 3/5/08 for FP appointment on 3/19/08 11:00am at 1255 Collier Road, Atlanta, GA 30318.
We reached the ASC on time. At the door the security guard checks the FP notice and verifies your identity with either a Passport, GC or DL. We only showed our DL and it was fine. NO BAGS and NO CELLPHONES allowed. Was asked to leave my wife's bag in the car. Also, they will not allow ANYONE except the person with appointment in the office. I saw spouses who didnt have appointment waiting outside.
You then go into the office (which is basically a BIG room) with seats and fingerprint stations and the FP notice and ID was checked again and given a form to fill out. Simple form, nothing different. All the information needed on the form (A#, Receipt No.) is on your FP notice. You fill out the form, return it and get a ticket to wait in line. The receptionist also Stamped the FP Notice at this point. We saw approx 80 people all with the same appointment time.
When your number is called or shows up on the counter, they look at your documents again and took us to a FP station. FP Notice was scanned in and was asked to verify the spelling of my name and Address. Then they took FP of all 10 fingers, then again of Index Finger (both hands) and the again of both Thumbs. He saw the FP on the monitor and retook some of the FP again. After that, Picture was taken. The FP Technician then signed the FP notice on the stamp given earlier.
The entire process from before entering to exiting took about 1.5 hours. I would recommend you take a book or magazine to pass some time.
Sorry for the long post but just thought someone might be looking for this information. I am not aware if any of this information for the other centers.
Then when you no., is called.
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zeeshanbutt4
02-03 09:59 AM
Mr. karachi wala i have same stiuation , i am currently in us and AP in hand and want to marry there in home country. bring my wife on H-4 and come back to us on AP .
please respond if you already done it sucessfully or you are still in usa. i will really appriciate that.
thanks
please respond if you already done it sucessfully or you are still in usa. i will really appriciate that.
thanks
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desi3933
01-14 12:02 PM
My wife came to USA in 2002 on H4.She changed from H4 to H1 in 2004 Nov.Since then she worked continuously till now (Jan 2009).Now she's planning to take a break and change back to H4.If she wants to work again sometime in future maybe after a couple of years will she come under quota?Does she have to apply for a new H1 or can she work the remaining 2 yrs left on her H1?We missed the bus and could not apply for 485 in July.
Thanks to any suggestions.
>> Now she's planning to take a break and change back to H4.
File for change of status to H4.
>> If she wants to work again sometime in future maybe after a couple of years will she come under quota?
Since she got H1 status first time in Nov 2004, she can have H1 transfer without quota only until Nov 2010. After that her H4-to-H1 will be subject to cap.
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Not a legal advice.
US Citizen of Indian Origin
Thanks to any suggestions.
>> Now she's planning to take a break and change back to H4.
File for change of status to H4.
>> If she wants to work again sometime in future maybe after a couple of years will she come under quota?
Since she got H1 status first time in Nov 2004, she can have H1 transfer without quota only until Nov 2010. After that her H4-to-H1 will be subject to cap.
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Not a legal advice.
US Citizen of Indian Origin
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NikNikon
October 27th, 2004, 05:41 AM
I know Steve prefers to go flashless and knock the ISO up to 1600 but then he's usually shooting bands with huge light shows. Shooting these bands in small clubs who don't have an extravagant light show without a flash I find most of the time my results are too dark. I first try to use the bounce flash method and if that doesn't work out I'll use it straight on but with a lower setting to where it doesn't completely wash out the color of the stage lighting. But yea, that would be my critique, 3 of 4 of your shots are on the dark side.