qtoask
07-11 01:03 AM
Its support of every single person who has the heart made it possible... You can pat on your back!!!
English_August : well done co-ordinating...I salute you guys!
English_August : well done co-ordinating...I salute you guys!
bombaysardar
07-10 10:15 PM
I saw this idea in one of the other threads, and started a new thread so that we could get people's attention. What do you guys think? How about we shoot for 07/17.
IV Core team - any thoughts??
:)
IV Core team - any thoughts??
:)
starscream
04-21 05:42 PM
Hi All,
Anybody got any H1B extensions approved in the last 2 months - Please reply to this thread.
Been hearing things that H1B extensions are getting RFEd and even denied. Don't want to depend on rumors.
Thanks
Anybody got any H1B extensions approved in the last 2 months - Please reply to this thread.
Been hearing things that H1B extensions are getting RFEd and even denied. Don't want to depend on rumors.
Thanks
rdehar
08-26 12:44 PM
Hello My current Consultancy is not paying me well, they are holding $1000 from my monthly pay check. :( I have a long term contract with client where I am currently working. I am think of H1 Transfer to other consultancy.
I want to know is this the right time to go for H1 Transfer? :confused: Are H1 Transfers getting rejected?
What happens if my H1 transfer got rejected? My H1 with the existing will remain right? Will my current consultancy knows if my H1 Transfer is rejected?
H1 Transfer rejecting = H1 Visa rejection? :confused:
Please let me know.
Thanks a lot.
If they are holding your money, file a complaint with DoL. Or at least, tell you employer that you are going to file it and see what happens.
H1 transfers are really tricky nowadays -- there is a big risk.
Afaik, any "long term contract" is a worthless piece of paper unless signed in presence of an attorney.
I want to know is this the right time to go for H1 Transfer? :confused: Are H1 Transfers getting rejected?
What happens if my H1 transfer got rejected? My H1 with the existing will remain right? Will my current consultancy knows if my H1 Transfer is rejected?
H1 Transfer rejecting = H1 Visa rejection? :confused:
Please let me know.
Thanks a lot.
If they are holding your money, file a complaint with DoL. Or at least, tell you employer that you are going to file it and see what happens.
H1 transfers are really tricky nowadays -- there is a big risk.
Afaik, any "long term contract" is a worthless piece of paper unless signed in presence of an attorney.
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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.
sam_hoosier
01-02 03:25 PM
I have got extension on my H1 after completing 6 years.
My wife has been on H4 till now.
Is she eligible to get a new H1?
Yes, as per the new guidelines time spent on H4 does not count towards H1.
My wife has been on H4 till now.
Is she eligible to get a new H1?
Yes, as per the new guidelines time spent on H4 does not count towards H1.
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chnaveen
03-22 09:22 PM
My deepest condolenses and sympathies to thier families. May their souls rest in peace.
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.
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gimme_GC2006
07-31 06:15 PM
thank you..I hope everything goes well. Hopefully will get greened this time :)
Ramba
05-19 02:31 PM
I 140 : approved last month
I 485 : July 07 filer passed 180 days
GC Process : Substition Labor / Future employment
The future employer is threatening to withdraw the I 140 if I dont comply with his financial terms.
I heard that if I 140 is approved and 485 is pending for 180 days, even if the employer withdraws I140 , there isn't much we need to worry. Is this true. currently on h1 which is expiring next month 6th. To convert to EAD do I need to do anything specific and send an update to USCIS?
Your case is tricky. AC21 may not protect you. First, your case is subsitution labor. That itself a negative factor. Second, your GC is for a future job. This means, you have not worked with sponser during non-immigrant status. As well as, you do not have intension to work for the sponsor after getting GC, as you have intension to invoke AC21. GC is for good faith intension in both parties(employer and employee) to have emplyment relationship after employee gets GC. As you have not worked for the sponser at any point of time, it is very difficult to prove that you have "good faith intension", if your employer withdraws the 140. It is not the AC21 issue, it is mostly the intension issue.
Also you mentioned that there is a financial issue. If your employer is not able to pay the salary for your position as per 140, then it is a geneune reason for him to withdraw. Then the 140 may become a misrepesentation. On the other hand, if employer willing to pay the 140 salary and if you are not accepting, then it clearly establishes that you have no intension of working for him at that salary. So, in this case AC21 will not applicable.
I 485 : July 07 filer passed 180 days
GC Process : Substition Labor / Future employment
The future employer is threatening to withdraw the I 140 if I dont comply with his financial terms.
I heard that if I 140 is approved and 485 is pending for 180 days, even if the employer withdraws I140 , there isn't much we need to worry. Is this true. currently on h1 which is expiring next month 6th. To convert to EAD do I need to do anything specific and send an update to USCIS?
Your case is tricky. AC21 may not protect you. First, your case is subsitution labor. That itself a negative factor. Second, your GC is for a future job. This means, you have not worked with sponser during non-immigrant status. As well as, you do not have intension to work for the sponsor after getting GC, as you have intension to invoke AC21. GC is for good faith intension in both parties(employer and employee) to have emplyment relationship after employee gets GC. As you have not worked for the sponser at any point of time, it is very difficult to prove that you have "good faith intension", if your employer withdraws the 140. It is not the AC21 issue, it is mostly the intension issue.
Also you mentioned that there is a financial issue. If your employer is not able to pay the salary for your position as per 140, then it is a geneune reason for him to withdraw. Then the 140 may become a misrepesentation. On the other hand, if employer willing to pay the 140 salary and if you are not accepting, then it clearly establishes that you have no intension of working for him at that salary. So, in this case AC21 will not applicable.
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Rolling_Flood
09-22 10:11 PM
bump!!!!!
bump
bump
nozerd
12-17 09:33 PM
My labor was approved in October 2005 and the dates were in 1998 then so couldnt apply for 485. I applied for I 140 and that was approved in December 2005. Couldnt apply for I 485 until June 2007 just 1 month before the "free for all" where my dear friends with PD in 2007 could also apply.
Just makes you smile doesnt it :)
Just makes you smile doesnt it :)
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msr999
03-03 08:41 PM
EB2 gets unused EB1 quota. So potentially more GC numbers under EB2. Now I am not sure if EB1 is fully utilized or not so it might not really matter.
I have been thinking in what way EB2 vs EB3 matters after filing 485. Here is the scenario..
My friend (EB2-INDIA-Labor_Dec2005-485_receipt_Date_072007) and I (EB3-INDIA--Labor_Dec2001-485_receipt_Date_062007) have filed our I-485 almost same time...
Assume that all Dates are curent now...My friend was saying that he will get his GC prior to me since he is EB2...
My question is in what way EB2 vs EB3 matters once we file I-485. According to me, as long as Visa dates are current EB2/EB3 does not matter. It all depends of RD (Receipt Date) when Visa dates are current..
Please correct me if I am wrong...
I have been thinking in what way EB2 vs EB3 matters after filing 485. Here is the scenario..
My friend (EB2-INDIA-Labor_Dec2005-485_receipt_Date_072007) and I (EB3-INDIA--Labor_Dec2001-485_receipt_Date_062007) have filed our I-485 almost same time...
Assume that all Dates are curent now...My friend was saying that he will get his GC prior to me since he is EB2...
My question is in what way EB2 vs EB3 matters once we file I-485. According to me, as long as Visa dates are current EB2/EB3 does not matter. It all depends of RD (Receipt Date) when Visa dates are current..
Please correct me if I am wrong...
PRHolder
10-20 03:39 PM
The treatment for Latent TB (Skin test positive, XRays clear) is recommended, NOT REQUIRED. Private message me if you have any more questions. They can't force anyone for treatment as that is a personal decision. Only if you have active TB - the treatment is REQUIRED.
Do you know, what did the medical examiner do with your medical form in Part 3 of the form?
USCIS - Questions & Answers:<br>Changes to the Tuberculosis and Vaccination Requirements Required for Adjustment of Status (http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/menuitem.5af9bb95919f35e66f614176543f6d1a/?vgnextoid=1758d5b07655b110VgnVCM1000004718190aRCR D&vgnextchannel=68439c7755cb9010VgnVCM10000045f3d6a1 RCRD)
Q: Both the CDC and USCIS have revised their requirements for medical referrals, as notated on Form I-693. In what instances must the referral section in Part 3 be completed?
Only complete Part 3, Referral to Health Department or Other Doctor / Facility, if the referral was required, such as when a Class A condition is suspected and needs further evaluation. Do not complete Part 3 if the referral was merely recommended by the CDC. Instead notate the (recommended but not required) referral in the Remarks box under that particular disease or disorder. This will help alleviate the possibility of USCIS rejecting the Form I-693 due to an erroneous assumption that a follow-up evaluation was needed before completion of the form.
Do you know, what did the medical examiner do with your medical form in Part 3 of the form?
USCIS - Questions & Answers:<br>Changes to the Tuberculosis and Vaccination Requirements Required for Adjustment of Status (http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/menuitem.5af9bb95919f35e66f614176543f6d1a/?vgnextoid=1758d5b07655b110VgnVCM1000004718190aRCR D&vgnextchannel=68439c7755cb9010VgnVCM10000045f3d6a1 RCRD)
Q: Both the CDC and USCIS have revised their requirements for medical referrals, as notated on Form I-693. In what instances must the referral section in Part 3 be completed?
Only complete Part 3, Referral to Health Department or Other Doctor / Facility, if the referral was required, such as when a Class A condition is suspected and needs further evaluation. Do not complete Part 3 if the referral was merely recommended by the CDC. Instead notate the (recommended but not required) referral in the Remarks box under that particular disease or disorder. This will help alleviate the possibility of USCIS rejecting the Form I-693 due to an erroneous assumption that a follow-up evaluation was needed before completion of the form.
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EB3IFiasco
04-22 12:34 AM
Jonas - Are you sure you have a EB3 labor? i.e. less than 5 yrs of experience and/or a miniumum BS as opposed to greater than 5 yrs of experience and/or master's or higher (EB2)? If latter than you may file your I-140 under EB2.
EB3 or EB2 gets decided on your I140 based on your labor certification job requirements.
EB3 or EB2 gets decided on your I140 based on your labor certification job requirements.
bo12b
11-22 05:13 PM
Hello all,
My 6 year H1B is ending on May 21, 2009. I am eligible to file for a 3 year extension since my 140 is approved and I485 has been filed in Aug 2007. However, my current job situation is pretty shaky and I could be laid off anytime. I have an EAD but would like to continue my H1 because my priority date is Jan 2007 (EB3 India)...i.e. a long GC wait. I have been told by my current employer's attorney that I can start the process of extension 6 months prior to current H1B expiring.
But given my job situation, I was thinking of looking for employment with another employer as soon as possible. Will the new employer be able to file for my H1 transfer AND H1 extension at the same time?
OR
Will they have to file for a transfer first (valid from date of switching to May 21, 2009), then wait for approval and then file for the 3 year extension??
I tried looking around for my question but could not find good thread for answer. Please let me know your views and/or point me to a good source for this information.
Thanks
Bo12b
My 6 year H1B is ending on May 21, 2009. I am eligible to file for a 3 year extension since my 140 is approved and I485 has been filed in Aug 2007. However, my current job situation is pretty shaky and I could be laid off anytime. I have an EAD but would like to continue my H1 because my priority date is Jan 2007 (EB3 India)...i.e. a long GC wait. I have been told by my current employer's attorney that I can start the process of extension 6 months prior to current H1B expiring.
But given my job situation, I was thinking of looking for employment with another employer as soon as possible. Will the new employer be able to file for my H1 transfer AND H1 extension at the same time?
OR
Will they have to file for a transfer first (valid from date of switching to May 21, 2009), then wait for approval and then file for the 3 year extension??
I tried looking around for my question but could not find good thread for answer. Please let me know your views and/or point me to a good source for this information.
Thanks
Bo12b
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krucie
03-16 01:20 PM
Hello Everyone,
I currently have an employment based I-485 application pending (EB3, India). My application was filed when I was single. Now my spouse is getting ready to file his 140/485concurrently (EB2 NIW, non-retrogressed country). Since I already have a pending 485 application, we do not plan on submitting another 485 application for me when he files his. My understanding is that once he receives his 485 receipt notice, we would just need to inform USCIS that both our 485 applications need to be merged (his being the primary, and mine being the derivative). I just wanted to confirm that this is correct, or if there is anything else that needs to be done.
Please advise.
Thank you.
I currently have an employment based I-485 application pending (EB3, India). My application was filed when I was single. Now my spouse is getting ready to file his 140/485concurrently (EB2 NIW, non-retrogressed country). Since I already have a pending 485 application, we do not plan on submitting another 485 application for me when he files his. My understanding is that once he receives his 485 receipt notice, we would just need to inform USCIS that both our 485 applications need to be merged (his being the primary, and mine being the derivative). I just wanted to confirm that this is correct, or if there is anything else that needs to be done.
Please advise.
Thank you.
gcfrdsrvd
03-29 05:19 AM
I have a thought, right now the housing industry is slowing down, The new home sales have dropped signinficantly last month.
We all know that Indians and Chinese are very good savers and have significant amount of their salary saved. Normally Indians and Chinese do not commit to buy a home when their GC is in process. They wait for a GC to be approved and buy a house only after they get their GC.
SO CAN WE TAP INTO THE LOBBYISTS FROM THE HOUSING INDUSTRY??
My thesis is one of the MAIN reasons in the new homes slow down is that people are waiting either at labor stage in BEC or in stage 3 for priority date for GC to be approved to buy houses.
We are talking about well educated well paid immigrants who have a very good discipline of saving and will definitely become home owners if GC is approved faster.
SO CAN WE CONVINCE THE HOUSING INDUSTRY LOBBYISTS TO FUND OUR LOBBYING OR USE THEIR RESOURCES FOR OUR JUST CAUSES??
Just a thought......
We all know that Indians and Chinese are very good savers and have significant amount of their salary saved. Normally Indians and Chinese do not commit to buy a home when their GC is in process. They wait for a GC to be approved and buy a house only after they get their GC.
SO CAN WE TAP INTO THE LOBBYISTS FROM THE HOUSING INDUSTRY??
My thesis is one of the MAIN reasons in the new homes slow down is that people are waiting either at labor stage in BEC or in stage 3 for priority date for GC to be approved to buy houses.
We are talking about well educated well paid immigrants who have a very good discipline of saving and will definitely become home owners if GC is approved faster.
SO CAN WE CONVINCE THE HOUSING INDUSTRY LOBBYISTS TO FUND OUR LOBBYING OR USE THEIR RESOURCES FOR OUR JUST CAUSES??
Just a thought......
gcdreamer05
11-04 05:19 PM
From 1998 - till date, How many times EB3 priority dates were made current
Hey i was so happy to read that EB3 was current in your post, but got disappointed after i read your msg :(
I dont think we can change the title, the moderators have to change it !!!!
Hey i was so happy to read that EB3 was current in your post, but got disappointed after i read your msg :(
I dont think we can change the title, the moderators have to change it !!!!
mikemeyers
05-11 05:18 PM
here is another questions I need to ask, if anyone can plz get them answered it will be great.
1. There was I-94 attached which was also lost. Recently, we transferred H-4 to different comany, so Uscis sent i-94 with approval notice, would that work or we need to get apply form 102 for replacement? Also, is there a way to notify uscis that i-94 is lost and will reapply once we get to ?
1. There was I-94 attached which was also lost. Recently, we transferred H-4 to different comany, so Uscis sent i-94 with approval notice, would that work or we need to get apply form 102 for replacement? Also, is there a way to notify uscis that i-94 is lost and will reapply once we get to ?
jayleno
09-23 04:43 PM
:D:D Great sense of humor....or are serious?
C'mon, the receipt numbers are not related at all. It is possible that reciept number X is for I-485 and receipt number X+1 is for refugee.
C'mon, the receipt numbers are not related at all. It is possible that reciept number X is for I-485 and receipt number X+1 is for refugee.
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