andy garcia
02-21 01:45 PM
Going back home is the only backup streategy. Probably everybody who is not contributing to IV, is depending on this backup plan.
What about the ones that cannot go back home?
We need skill bill.
What about the ones that cannot go back home?
We need skill bill.
crazyghoda
07-10 10:25 AM
The H1 document in and by itself is not. The I-94 card that comes printed at the bottom is. And the I-94 card is a valid document as per the I-9 form.
superann09
05-09 08:38 PM
hi dil_ip,
Did your wife get your back on to H4 visa from H1? What was the procedure that you went with? I also am on H1 in the US and want to move back to H4. I plan to go to mexico and re-enter the US with my previous H4, which is valid till mid 2010. Is there any problem at the port of entry?
Please reply back
Thanks
Did your wife get your back on to H4 visa from H1? What was the procedure that you went with? I also am on H1 in the US and want to move back to H4. I plan to go to mexico and re-enter the US with my previous H4, which is valid till mid 2010. Is there any problem at the port of entry?
Please reply back
Thanks
bubbynv
07-17 06:20 PM
And Good luck to one and all!!! :)
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rameshk75
02-12 03:36 PM
Any inputs for me??
techskill
08-14 05:05 PM
Hi all:
I am a July 2nd filer and I was not married at the time of my green card application. My green card was files under EB2 and my priority date is March 06. I got married in November 07 and got my wife to the US under H4. When the dates became current for March 06, we sent my wife's 485 app in on the 2nd to USCIS. We got a rejection notice this Tuesday (12th) with a notice date of the 4th saying that her "priority date could not be established". My lawyer received the package back today and said that she thinks it was wrongfully rejected and everything was o.k. We were going to resend the application today.
However, I just got an approval email for my I-485 and the online status has been changed to approved too.
What are my options here? Will USCIS accept the application if we sent it in? Does this mean she is out of status?
We are really worried. Has anyone been in this situation? What is the best way to resolve this?
I can honestly say that I never thought I would look at my 485 approval and get depressed.
Thanks.
Dont worry. Everything will be fine as it is not your mistake. Send a letter directly to IO bypassing the mailroom explaining in detail with your notices.
I am a July 2nd filer and I was not married at the time of my green card application. My green card was files under EB2 and my priority date is March 06. I got married in November 07 and got my wife to the US under H4. When the dates became current for March 06, we sent my wife's 485 app in on the 2nd to USCIS. We got a rejection notice this Tuesday (12th) with a notice date of the 4th saying that her "priority date could not be established". My lawyer received the package back today and said that she thinks it was wrongfully rejected and everything was o.k. We were going to resend the application today.
However, I just got an approval email for my I-485 and the online status has been changed to approved too.
What are my options here? Will USCIS accept the application if we sent it in? Does this mean she is out of status?
We are really worried. Has anyone been in this situation? What is the best way to resolve this?
I can honestly say that I never thought I would look at my 485 approval and get depressed.
Thanks.
Dont worry. Everything will be fine as it is not your mistake. Send a letter directly to IO bypassing the mailroom explaining in detail with your notices.
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smc
08-01 06:22 PM
This guy has a new immigration bill on the anvil; may be worth asking him what he has in store for EB immigrants.
SPECTER TO TOUR PENNSYLVANIA IN AUGUST
Will Hold Open House Town Meetings throughout the Commonwealth
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Arlen Specter, the longest-serving senator from Pennsylvania, will visit all regions of Pennsylvania during the U.S. Senate�s August recess. His visits will include Open House Town Meetings in which constituents are invited to discuss issues important to the region, the state, and the nation. Senator Specter will address the audience briefly and devote the remainder of the hour to responding to residents� questions and concerns.
Members of the media are invited to attend the events listed below, including the open house town meetings. Following the events, Senator Specter will be available to field questions from the media on a variety of topics.
Below is list of the Senator�s public August events:
DATE/TIME EVENT/LOCATION
Monday, Aug. 6
9:00 am Address the County Commissioners Association of Pennsylvania
York Expo Center, York
10:15 am Open House Town Meeting
Gettysburg College, Gettysburg
2:15 pm Open House Town Meeting
Wilson College, Chambersburg
5:55 pm Huntingdon County Fair
Fairgrounds Access Road, Huntingdon
Tuesday, Aug. 7
7:30 am Breakfast with Rotary, Kiwanis, and Chamber of Commerce
Lewistown Community Center, Lewistown
9:45 am Open House Town Meeting
Susquehanna University, Selingsgrove
1:30 pm Receive award from Geisinger Health Systems
Geisinger Medical Center, Danville
3:20 pm Open House Town Meeting
Lock Haven University, Lock Haven
Wednesday, Aug. 8
8:00 am Open House Town Meeting
Courtyard Family Restaurant, Smethport
10:30 am Open House Town Meeting
Antlers Inn, Gaines
1:30 pm Open House Town Meeting
FWM Volunteer Fire Company, Mehoopany
3:45 pm Open House Town Meeting
Wayne County Courthouse, Honesdale
Thursday, Aug. 9
8:30 am Open House Town Meeting
Monroe County Administration Bldg., Stroudsburg
10:30 am Open House Town Meeting
Forks Township Community Center, Easton
Monday, Aug. 13
11:15 am Open House Town Meeting
The Harmony Museum, Harmony
3:00 pm Open House Town Meeting
Thiel College, Greenville
Tuesday, Aug. 14
8:00 am Eggs and Issues with Manufacturers� Assoc. of NW PA
2171 W. 38th St., Erie
11:00 am Open House Town Meeting
U. of Pittsburgh � Titusville Campus, Titusville
3:20 pm Open House Town Meeting
New Bethlehem Fire Hall, New Bethlehem
Wednesday, Aug. 15
8:30 am Open House Town Meeting
Indiana University of Pennsylvania, Indiana
11:40 am Ag Progress Days
Rockspring
2:00 pm Open House Town Meeting
Devorris Downtown Center, Altoona
3:45 pm Open House Town Meeting
St. Francis University, Loretto
Thursday, Aug. 16
11:00 am Open House Town Meeting
Seton Hill University, Greensburg
2:15 pm Open House Town Meeting
California University, California
SPECTER TO TOUR PENNSYLVANIA IN AUGUST
Will Hold Open House Town Meetings throughout the Commonwealth
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Arlen Specter, the longest-serving senator from Pennsylvania, will visit all regions of Pennsylvania during the U.S. Senate�s August recess. His visits will include Open House Town Meetings in which constituents are invited to discuss issues important to the region, the state, and the nation. Senator Specter will address the audience briefly and devote the remainder of the hour to responding to residents� questions and concerns.
Members of the media are invited to attend the events listed below, including the open house town meetings. Following the events, Senator Specter will be available to field questions from the media on a variety of topics.
Below is list of the Senator�s public August events:
DATE/TIME EVENT/LOCATION
Monday, Aug. 6
9:00 am Address the County Commissioners Association of Pennsylvania
York Expo Center, York
10:15 am Open House Town Meeting
Gettysburg College, Gettysburg
2:15 pm Open House Town Meeting
Wilson College, Chambersburg
5:55 pm Huntingdon County Fair
Fairgrounds Access Road, Huntingdon
Tuesday, Aug. 7
7:30 am Breakfast with Rotary, Kiwanis, and Chamber of Commerce
Lewistown Community Center, Lewistown
9:45 am Open House Town Meeting
Susquehanna University, Selingsgrove
1:30 pm Receive award from Geisinger Health Systems
Geisinger Medical Center, Danville
3:20 pm Open House Town Meeting
Lock Haven University, Lock Haven
Wednesday, Aug. 8
8:00 am Open House Town Meeting
Courtyard Family Restaurant, Smethport
10:30 am Open House Town Meeting
Antlers Inn, Gaines
1:30 pm Open House Town Meeting
FWM Volunteer Fire Company, Mehoopany
3:45 pm Open House Town Meeting
Wayne County Courthouse, Honesdale
Thursday, Aug. 9
8:30 am Open House Town Meeting
Monroe County Administration Bldg., Stroudsburg
10:30 am Open House Town Meeting
Forks Township Community Center, Easton
Monday, Aug. 13
11:15 am Open House Town Meeting
The Harmony Museum, Harmony
3:00 pm Open House Town Meeting
Thiel College, Greenville
Tuesday, Aug. 14
8:00 am Eggs and Issues with Manufacturers� Assoc. of NW PA
2171 W. 38th St., Erie
11:00 am Open House Town Meeting
U. of Pittsburgh � Titusville Campus, Titusville
3:20 pm Open House Town Meeting
New Bethlehem Fire Hall, New Bethlehem
Wednesday, Aug. 15
8:30 am Open House Town Meeting
Indiana University of Pennsylvania, Indiana
11:40 am Ag Progress Days
Rockspring
2:00 pm Open House Town Meeting
Devorris Downtown Center, Altoona
3:45 pm Open House Town Meeting
St. Francis University, Loretto
Thursday, Aug. 16
11:00 am Open House Town Meeting
Seton Hill University, Greensburg
2:15 pm Open House Town Meeting
California University, California
malibuguy007
10-02 09:40 AM
Many of you would have had the chance to discuss with your better halves yesterday night - ready to contribute now? :D
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chanduv23
09-14 02:29 PM
ALL THE HEROS AND HERIONES TO DC
LETS CREATE HISTORY HERE
FOLLOW YOUR HEARTS
LETS CREATE HISTORY HERE
FOLLOW YOUR HEARTS
vinabath
07-02 03:12 PM
Now the IV core agenda is brought to life USCIS.
USCIS, you are the god. You almost killed IV core agenda. Now you gave life to IV core agenda.
USCIS, you are the god. You almost killed IV core agenda. Now you gave life to IV core agenda.
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meragreencard
06-12 10:46 PM
Don't worry... it may very well be biometric for your son...
Thanks
We applied on July 2nd during July 2007 VB fiasco.
I just received the following email from CRIS regarding my son's AOS I-485 application:
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Application Type: I485 , APPLICATION TO REGISTER PERMANENT RESIDENCE OR TO ADJUST STATUS
Current Status: Request for Additional Evidence Sent
On June 12, 2009, we mailed a notice requesting additional evidence or information in this case I485 APPLICATION TO REGISTER PERMANENT RESIDENCE OR TO ADJUST STATUS. Please follow the instructions on the notice to submit the requested information. This case will be in suspense until we receive the evidence or the opportunity to submit it expires. Once we receive the requested evidence or information and make a decision on the case, you will be notified by mail. If you move while this case is pending, call 1-800-375-5283 to update your address.
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I am not sure what it is, still waiting for the mail to arrive in next few days.
I am wondering if this has something to do with my son turning 14 years yesterday (i.e. June 11th). Is there any kind of RFE sent for this type of situation?
Please advise.
Thank you for your help.
Thanks
We applied on July 2nd during July 2007 VB fiasco.
I just received the following email from CRIS regarding my son's AOS I-485 application:
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Application Type: I485 , APPLICATION TO REGISTER PERMANENT RESIDENCE OR TO ADJUST STATUS
Current Status: Request for Additional Evidence Sent
On June 12, 2009, we mailed a notice requesting additional evidence or information in this case I485 APPLICATION TO REGISTER PERMANENT RESIDENCE OR TO ADJUST STATUS. Please follow the instructions on the notice to submit the requested information. This case will be in suspense until we receive the evidence or the opportunity to submit it expires. Once we receive the requested evidence or information and make a decision on the case, you will be notified by mail. If you move while this case is pending, call 1-800-375-5283 to update your address.
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I am not sure what it is, still waiting for the mail to arrive in next few days.
I am wondering if this has something to do with my son turning 14 years yesterday (i.e. June 11th). Is there any kind of RFE sent for this type of situation?
Please advise.
Thank you for your help.
pa_arora
03-02 01:15 PM
I have heard many ppl say that its okie to go back before the kid is 10 yrs...and with this statement heard many examples...so I would guess its before when the kid is in 5 grade.
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ras
07-05 03:52 PM
Guys,
I am proposing a "IV Annual Meet", Not all of IV need to meet in one place, but all the state chapters can meet in their local states on this one day. We should make this a annual affair. ATLEAST, we should meet once a year. It should be for a whole day, 10 - 5. Every one who wants to visit can RSVP, we can do it in a grand way with lunch etc...we can cover the expenses with a donation of $25 per person .
When ?
First Saturday of the first week of November ? This way we do not disturb people's summer time vacations.
How does this help ?
First, it will help to meet State members face to face.
We can invite distinguished people to our meeting to give a speech, so we get press coverage.
We can decide our next steps.
Basically we can do a lot.
We can do some voting too. I (lot of other IVans too) have always wanted to change our groups name to "LegalImmigrationVoice", (no offense to the people who coined this name, they have started a organisation that all Legal Immigrants are benefited, they should find a place in US history books ! :) ) so we do not give the benefit of doubt to anyone that we represent ill-legal immigrants also.
Every one please share your thoughts as what we can do in this annual meet.
I strongly agree with this proposal. Even if it doesn't yield too much, it definitely keeps the tempo and momentum in the community. I kind of propose two days:
1st day for meeting at the state level chapters in respective states
2nd day national meet. In the national meet, few representatives from the states take the messages from the previous state meet and discuss them at the national level. or some workable model, where we get the message from state meeting to the national meeting.
I am proposing a "IV Annual Meet", Not all of IV need to meet in one place, but all the state chapters can meet in their local states on this one day. We should make this a annual affair. ATLEAST, we should meet once a year. It should be for a whole day, 10 - 5. Every one who wants to visit can RSVP, we can do it in a grand way with lunch etc...we can cover the expenses with a donation of $25 per person .
When ?
First Saturday of the first week of November ? This way we do not disturb people's summer time vacations.
How does this help ?
First, it will help to meet State members face to face.
We can invite distinguished people to our meeting to give a speech, so we get press coverage.
We can decide our next steps.
Basically we can do a lot.
We can do some voting too. I (lot of other IVans too) have always wanted to change our groups name to "LegalImmigrationVoice", (no offense to the people who coined this name, they have started a organisation that all Legal Immigrants are benefited, they should find a place in US history books ! :) ) so we do not give the benefit of doubt to anyone that we represent ill-legal immigrants also.
Every one please share your thoughts as what we can do in this annual meet.
I strongly agree with this proposal. Even if it doesn't yield too much, it definitely keeps the tempo and momentum in the community. I kind of propose two days:
1st day for meeting at the state level chapters in respective states
2nd day national meet. In the national meet, few representatives from the states take the messages from the previous state meet and discuss them at the national level. or some workable model, where we get the message from state meeting to the national meeting.
indianabacklog
01-03 02:38 PM
Folks,
Can someone clarify the situation of 485 being approved while one is outside of USA. In such a case, if one does not have AP to return to US, then is it considered that the 485 petition is abandoned and one cannot use the approved 485?
I vaguely remember seeing that even if one has valid H1B (or get renewal stamping outside USA), travelling like above situation is risky without AP.
Thoughts?
If you have a valid visa status and by some miracle your green card is approved while you are on vacation this should not be a problem.
If you have travel plans and your priority date is not current this is a pretty good indicator of the chances of this happening.
Can someone clarify the situation of 485 being approved while one is outside of USA. In such a case, if one does not have AP to return to US, then is it considered that the 485 petition is abandoned and one cannot use the approved 485?
I vaguely remember seeing that even if one has valid H1B (or get renewal stamping outside USA), travelling like above situation is risky without AP.
Thoughts?
If you have a valid visa status and by some miracle your green card is approved while you are on vacation this should not be a problem.
If you have travel plans and your priority date is not current this is a pretty good indicator of the chances of this happening.
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asdfgh
02-27 08:32 AM
Currently in wetsern europe and going tomorrow to pick up my passport....am getting 2 stamps...1 for current extension that ends end of next month and then a second one for the new extension valid until '10....had to pay twice the fees since its 2 stamps.
They discussed the issue at the consulate and decided that the best way to proceed was with 2 stamps to avoid any issues at port of entry.
Reason - The stamp needs to match the dates on 797...so either get 2 stamps or get 1 stamp for the latest extension which will only be effective for travel beginning 10 days prior to date on 797.
Guess based on a previous post it varies from consulate to consulate.
Whatever you get, doesnt matter, as long as you get it and it allows you to come back when you want to.
They discussed the issue at the consulate and decided that the best way to proceed was with 2 stamps to avoid any issues at port of entry.
Reason - The stamp needs to match the dates on 797...so either get 2 stamps or get 1 stamp for the latest extension which will only be effective for travel beginning 10 days prior to date on 797.
Guess based on a previous post it varies from consulate to consulate.
Whatever you get, doesnt matter, as long as you get it and it allows you to come back when you want to.
meridiani.planum
06-27 01:42 PM
Hi All
Just came accross the following information as posted by the uscis latest newsletter...
If I am filing for a replacement EAD under 8 C.F.R., Section 274.a.12(c) (9), how long is the EAD valid?
If an individual requests to replace an EAD that has not expired, USCIS will issue a replacement EAD that is valid through the same date as the previously issued EAD. However, if the previous EAD has expired, USCIS will process the request for a renewal EAD and determine the appropriate validity period based on the Department of State Visa Bulletin and the applicant�s priority date.If USCIS determines that an applicant has filed multiple Forms I-765, the agency may deny the applications for the replacement or renewal EAD.
source: Latest USCIS Monthly Newsletter
Link available via www.immigration-law.com
Dos this mean that to get 2 yead EAD we have to file for an extension after the current EAD expires ???
can you please put a question mark at the end of the line when your subject is a question instead of a statement? Looking at this link I thought USCIS came out with some new regulation!
replacement EADs are always issued for the term of the original EAD, so this is no news. If you lose your current one year EAD, and file a new one, its expiry will be same as this one. If you lose a 2 year EAD, its replacement will be granted with the same expiry as the old one, so 2 years.
Just came accross the following information as posted by the uscis latest newsletter...
If I am filing for a replacement EAD under 8 C.F.R., Section 274.a.12(c) (9), how long is the EAD valid?
If an individual requests to replace an EAD that has not expired, USCIS will issue a replacement EAD that is valid through the same date as the previously issued EAD. However, if the previous EAD has expired, USCIS will process the request for a renewal EAD and determine the appropriate validity period based on the Department of State Visa Bulletin and the applicant�s priority date.If USCIS determines that an applicant has filed multiple Forms I-765, the agency may deny the applications for the replacement or renewal EAD.
source: Latest USCIS Monthly Newsletter
Link available via www.immigration-law.com
Dos this mean that to get 2 yead EAD we have to file for an extension after the current EAD expires ???
can you please put a question mark at the end of the line when your subject is a question instead of a statement? Looking at this link I thought USCIS came out with some new regulation!
replacement EADs are always issued for the term of the original EAD, so this is no news. If you lose your current one year EAD, and file a new one, its expiry will be same as this one. If you lose a 2 year EAD, its replacement will be granted with the same expiry as the old one, so 2 years.
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immilaw
09-14 12:44 PM
Normally the consulate in Canada or Mexico will only entertain an application if the person graduated from a school in the US. The reason being that they can verify the genuineness of the education which is not possible in a situation where the person went to a school in a different country. But if you are already in the US in H-1B status and have a H-1B visa in the passport then you have a better chance of getting a visa.
anirudh74
05-06 12:24 PM
Expect wait time of 3-4 years.
webm
08-27 02:42 PM
What was the cause for H1B rejection??
iheartindia79
10-27 01:03 PM
Hi !
I recently got my EAD. ..but I have not yet got a job..... when should I apply for SSN ? :confused:
Thank you in advance....
Vinki.
You can apply for EAD now. You dont need a job to get SSN because you have EAD.
I recently got my EAD. ..but I have not yet got a job..... when should I apply for SSN ? :confused:
Thank you in advance....
Vinki.
You can apply for EAD now. You dont need a job to get SSN because you have EAD.
rangeela
10-17 01:04 PM
Hi All,
I have got fingerprint notice and appointment is after 3 weeks in Charlotte NC. I will not be available on that day and do not want to postpone the appointment.
I would like to prepone the appointment and I tried to find Charlotte USCIS local phone number but could not find anywhere. The only number is general 800 number and that was of no use.
Does anyone have any experience with Charlotte office? Can I just go there and will they do fingerprint any day before actual appointment? Charlotte is around 4 hours drive. It will be painful to drive there and find that they don't do fingerprint before appointment day. What day is normally good if I want to take the chance? Have anyone actually called them and prepone the appointment? What is the local office phone number?
These are two many questions. But all are related. Sorry for being so long and thanks in advance for your response...
rangeela....
I have got fingerprint notice and appointment is after 3 weeks in Charlotte NC. I will not be available on that day and do not want to postpone the appointment.
I would like to prepone the appointment and I tried to find Charlotte USCIS local phone number but could not find anywhere. The only number is general 800 number and that was of no use.
Does anyone have any experience with Charlotte office? Can I just go there and will they do fingerprint any day before actual appointment? Charlotte is around 4 hours drive. It will be painful to drive there and find that they don't do fingerprint before appointment day. What day is normally good if I want to take the chance? Have anyone actually called them and prepone the appointment? What is the local office phone number?
These are two many questions. But all are related. Sorry for being so long and thanks in advance for your response...
rangeela....