gregspirited
08-19 09:17 PM
I thought labor cert is tied to a specific position and once I change my profile completely (say from software engineer to product management) I need to re-apply PERM eventhough I work for the same company.
Any thoughts?
Any thoughts?
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ameryki
01-07 04:17 PM
I don't think its the same plane that will take you all the way. If I am not mistaken AI has a code share flying in to Paris and then you switch planes. the only transit destinations that you don't change planes according me with Air India are Frankfurt and London.
arnet
02-27 05:43 PM
I have few question regd H4 visa.
1. how H4 visa holder can study using education loan from india? if they get money through bank-to-bank transfer for education, they have to pay taxes right?
2. also now I know F1 students get their SEVIS number and this number helps DHS to track the students study programs/activities/money in US. This SEVIS number is given to F1 students by DHS.
so if H4 get this (education loan) money through bank-to-bank transfer, whether it will create a problem for H4 because they brought money from india without SEVIS number?
Please let me know.
1. how H4 visa holder can study using education loan from india? if they get money through bank-to-bank transfer for education, they have to pay taxes right?
2. also now I know F1 students get their SEVIS number and this number helps DHS to track the students study programs/activities/money in US. This SEVIS number is given to F1 students by DHS.
so if H4 get this (education loan) money through bank-to-bank transfer, whether it will create a problem for H4 because they brought money from india without SEVIS number?
Please let me know.
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summerpolice
03-18 10:46 AM
I happen to hear that its more easy to convert from L1 visa to Green card .Is it something that the employer has to initiate ? Can we start the process by ourselves.
please shed some light on this.
Thanks
please shed some light on this.
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willgetgc2005
04-28 11:37 AM
Hi,
Any experience with this law group for EB based GC ? Please do post. Thank You !
Any experience with this law group for EB based GC ? Please do post. Thank You !
shreekhand
09-18 12:39 PM
It all depends on their background check and security requirements.
As a non-US citizen your EAD has the same worth as a H1B for these jobs. Same is the case for LPR's for US Federal jobs with various security clearance checks (where only US Citizens can apply).
As a non-US citizen your EAD has the same worth as a H1B for these jobs. Same is the case for LPR's for US Federal jobs with various security clearance checks (where only US Citizens can apply).
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neelu
01-04 11:00 AM
http://www.businessweek.com/smallbiz/content/jan2007/sb20070103_187304.htm?chan=search
The silence from those of us not affected by the green card process who are legal immigrants is annoyingly deafening. The entire economy has picked up now and yet legislation takes forever to pass!
What does it take for lawmakers to turn their heads? People holding placcards and signs on streets protesting? Is that the only way to have something heard? Obviously, written articles such as these isn't helping!
Dear Vatsa,
I'll tell you what it takes.
It takes strength, both in membership and money. And the former helps bring the latter.
Please help introduce a member to IV by Jan 15th. Help create our own voice (to break the annoying silence that you talk about).
Encourage others to participate in the Add ONE Member campaign started by IV.
Thank you.
The silence from those of us not affected by the green card process who are legal immigrants is annoyingly deafening. The entire economy has picked up now and yet legislation takes forever to pass!
What does it take for lawmakers to turn their heads? People holding placcards and signs on streets protesting? Is that the only way to have something heard? Obviously, written articles such as these isn't helping!
Dear Vatsa,
I'll tell you what it takes.
It takes strength, both in membership and money. And the former helps bring the latter.
Please help introduce a member to IV by Jan 15th. Help create our own voice (to break the annoying silence that you talk about).
Encourage others to participate in the Add ONE Member campaign started by IV.
Thank you.
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frostrated
08-30 09:55 AM
After a long journey on several non immigrant visa's my GC finally got approved. The questions that I would like to throw out for the group to think on is regarding the period for which one has to keep all the H1/H4 approval notices and supporting documents?
In my case, I have been here for 10 years and have a 15 pound folder that has all the approval notices (I-797) and supporting documents (copies of I-129, transcripts, everything under the sun)
I would hate to have to carry this for the rest of my life.
Lawyers - Your legal opinion would provide relief to my aching shoulders :)
you will need to keep them until you are naturalized. scan them and keep digital copies in a handy location, while you store these originals somewhere in the basement.
In my case, I have been here for 10 years and have a 15 pound folder that has all the approval notices (I-797) and supporting documents (copies of I-129, transcripts, everything under the sun)
I would hate to have to carry this for the rest of my life.
Lawyers - Your legal opinion would provide relief to my aching shoulders :)
you will need to keep them until you are naturalized. scan them and keep digital copies in a handy location, while you store these originals somewhere in the basement.
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jville
11-10 11:53 AM
sorry folks. that was I485 /AC21
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gcnotfiledyet
02-24 11:18 AM
Is she studying for nursing boards or in nursing school?
If you have foreign degree then there are several steps, I think it involves CGFNS, visa screen, nclex, etc. CGFNS will take care of setting equivalency and authenticity of degree. I don't think there is need of wes evaluation, I could be wrong. Go to Carl Shustermann website and it explains in detail. Just google it.
I am also studying for boards right now, I passed my BSN from nursing school here.
If you have foreign degree then there are several steps, I think it involves CGFNS, visa screen, nclex, etc. CGFNS will take care of setting equivalency and authenticity of degree. I don't think there is need of wes evaluation, I could be wrong. Go to Carl Shustermann website and it explains in detail. Just google it.
I am also studying for boards right now, I passed my BSN from nursing school here.
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11-10 02:06 PM
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f1USvisaholder
04-03 09:17 PM
Hi,
I'm on F1 visa and recently got married in US..I would like to have my lastname changed in my INDIAN passport.. I will apply for a new INDIAN passport through indian embassy in US..I realized that i will get a new passport with new last name...But my question is what happens to the F1 visa on the old passport and I-94, will they be still valid?...How does it work..what do i need to get them moved over to the new passport...
I know i will have to let my school know about the name change so that they can get me a new I-20 by updating the SEVIS...I've already done that and they are OK with it...
Appreciate your response..
Thanks
I'm on F1 visa and recently got married in US..I would like to have my lastname changed in my INDIAN passport.. I will apply for a new INDIAN passport through indian embassy in US..I realized that i will get a new passport with new last name...But my question is what happens to the F1 visa on the old passport and I-94, will they be still valid?...How does it work..what do i need to get them moved over to the new passport...
I know i will have to let my school know about the name change so that they can get me a new I-20 by updating the SEVIS...I've already done that and they are OK with it...
Appreciate your response..
Thanks
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shruthii_1210@yahoo.com
10-09 03:30 PM
Hi,
I recently received EAD and my I-140 approved an year ago . I am waiting for the 180 days count down to be over. but my question here is after 180 days if i want to use AC21 , do we really need to have the I-140 apporval copy or receipt number bcz it is still with my employer and they are not going to share with the me for sure. But it got approved and year ago for me.
Also is there any way i can get the receipt number of I140 by calling the USCIS ?
Please help!
Thanks
I recently received EAD and my I-140 approved an year ago . I am waiting for the 180 days count down to be over. but my question here is after 180 days if i want to use AC21 , do we really need to have the I-140 apporval copy or receipt number bcz it is still with my employer and they are not going to share with the me for sure. But it got approved and year ago for me.
Also is there any way i can get the receipt number of I140 by calling the USCIS ?
Please help!
Thanks
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nileshilpa
08-18 09:17 PM
Yes that is right. The biometrics is essentially only for I-485 and that is the only LUD that may get updated.
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nonlimit
02-11 11:39 AM
Hey Alabaman,
First of all thanks for your reply.
No I haven't filed a tax return before, because there was no need. I started studying in August 2008 and remained most of 2009 in the US.
2 points:
1. So therefore I guess I'm a nonresident for 2009 (because I wasn't a lot in the US in 2008).
But I'm a resident for 2010 (because I was in the US almost all of 2009). With 2010 I mean the tax filling I'll have to do next year.
Am I correct with this reasoning? Does the substantial presence test only count for the next year?
2. Is it correct, that they took 25% of my sign up bonus away? I was an F-1 all of 2009.
Christian
First of all thanks for your reply.
No I haven't filed a tax return before, because there was no need. I started studying in August 2008 and remained most of 2009 in the US.
2 points:
1. So therefore I guess I'm a nonresident for 2009 (because I wasn't a lot in the US in 2008).
But I'm a resident for 2010 (because I was in the US almost all of 2009). With 2010 I mean the tax filling I'll have to do next year.
Am I correct with this reasoning? Does the substantial presence test only count for the next year?
2. Is it correct, that they took 25% of my sign up bonus away? I was an F-1 all of 2009.
Christian
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newbie2020
08-31 07:06 AM
The General rule is You are eligible for H1B extn if the following conditions are met
a) Labor applied on your behalf atleast 1 yr prior to maxout date. You will be eligible for 1 yr extensions
b) Labor and I-140 approved in that case it will be 3 yrs extensions
Now I was in similar situation where in i applied for labor in 6th yr, Labor got cleared in 2 months, I-140 got cleared in 2.5 months so now i am eligible for 3 yr extn.
These days Labor certifications are taking a bit longer time (Atlanta is the only place they are doing it ) So it may take more time. Also one another thing needs to be considered is if there is any RFE then it takes longer.( Few cases pending beyond a year)
Do a research on various RFE and do your paperwork in much more details you will probably end up without any RFE on your case
a) Labor applied on your behalf atleast 1 yr prior to maxout date. You will be eligible for 1 yr extensions
b) Labor and I-140 approved in that case it will be 3 yrs extensions
Now I was in similar situation where in i applied for labor in 6th yr, Labor got cleared in 2 months, I-140 got cleared in 2.5 months so now i am eligible for 3 yr extn.
These days Labor certifications are taking a bit longer time (Atlanta is the only place they are doing it ) So it may take more time. Also one another thing needs to be considered is if there is any RFE then it takes longer.( Few cases pending beyond a year)
Do a research on various RFE and do your paperwork in much more details you will probably end up without any RFE on your case
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phillyag
07-17 07:22 PM
I am totally lost on what to do.
I read in the other post that if PD become current in the bulleting then Iwill be in trouble if I have not filed for spouse. I am lost with this !!
I read in the other post that if PD become current in the bulleting then Iwill be in trouble if I have not filed for spouse. I am lost with this !!
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KabAyegaMeraGc
07-30 04:24 PM
Can you elaborate the process for infopass?
I tried and got mine but when I tried to get an appt for my wife I got a message saying I cannot schedule an appointment.
I tried and got mine but when I tried to get an appt for my wife I got a message saying I cannot schedule an appointment.
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willigetagc
08-27 12:08 AM
Hi All ,
I am currently on L1B visa valid till Mar 09.
I can apply for renewal for the same in Sep 09 and wanted to check if there would be any issues as if i travel to india and return on the old petition in oct-nov 08 (in case the renewal is still pending).
Will my return on the old petition cancel my L1 renewal petetion ?
I am trying to get the L1 renewed as soon as possible so that i can file for EAD renewal for my spouse.
Any views would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks
Not advisable to apply for L1 extension now. You should do it after you are back from India. That is because, they will also extend your I-94 when you apply for extension (i.e the L1 extension approval notice will list your current I-94 number).
You would'nt want to end up in a state where you leave the country and return your current I-94 at the airport and CIS approves an extension on that I-94 (which you no longer have).
When you return, you will have a different I-94 that will be valid till Mar 09 and you have to file for extension again with that I-94. Alternately, you may go out of the country to get a new visa stamp before Mar 09 and re-enter with that visa stamp and get a new I-94...
convoluted, isnt it? Better to make that trip, come back, get a new I-94 and use that to extend your status.
I am currently on L1B visa valid till Mar 09.
I can apply for renewal for the same in Sep 09 and wanted to check if there would be any issues as if i travel to india and return on the old petition in oct-nov 08 (in case the renewal is still pending).
Will my return on the old petition cancel my L1 renewal petetion ?
I am trying to get the L1 renewed as soon as possible so that i can file for EAD renewal for my spouse.
Any views would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks
Not advisable to apply for L1 extension now. You should do it after you are back from India. That is because, they will also extend your I-94 when you apply for extension (i.e the L1 extension approval notice will list your current I-94 number).
You would'nt want to end up in a state where you leave the country and return your current I-94 at the airport and CIS approves an extension on that I-94 (which you no longer have).
When you return, you will have a different I-94 that will be valid till Mar 09 and you have to file for extension again with that I-94. Alternately, you may go out of the country to get a new visa stamp before Mar 09 and re-enter with that visa stamp and get a new I-94...
convoluted, isnt it? Better to make that trip, come back, get a new I-94 and use that to extend your status.
thomachan72
05-21 01:33 PM
Hello All,
My first I-140 (EB3) got denied and is pending in appeals office for more than 1-1/2 years. Since 140 was denied my 485 was also denied.
Later we filed new labor (in 2009) and 140 (EB-2) and got approval after 8 months.
My questions are:
1. Can I file 'motion to reopen' for 485s based on new 140 approval and use the previous priority date (which is 2004)?
2. If not, can I file motion to reopen 485 based on old 140 (which is pending in appeals office) and later if they are open, can we link these 485s with new 140?
Please advise.
How can you MTR for the 485 which was denied based on a denied 140? What were the grounds for denial? You might have to wait for the approval of the old 140 and then use that PD? You can port the old PD provided the older application is finally approved following the apeals. Just my 2 cents. Check with others/attorney.
My first I-140 (EB3) got denied and is pending in appeals office for more than 1-1/2 years. Since 140 was denied my 485 was also denied.
Later we filed new labor (in 2009) and 140 (EB-2) and got approval after 8 months.
My questions are:
1. Can I file 'motion to reopen' for 485s based on new 140 approval and use the previous priority date (which is 2004)?
2. If not, can I file motion to reopen 485 based on old 140 (which is pending in appeals office) and later if they are open, can we link these 485s with new 140?
Please advise.
How can you MTR for the 485 which was denied based on a denied 140? What were the grounds for denial? You might have to wait for the approval of the old 140 and then use that PD? You can port the old PD provided the older application is finally approved following the apeals. Just my 2 cents. Check with others/attorney.
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