mhtanim
02-19 06:37 PM
Now that the economy is in the toilet, it looks like people in H-1B will have to pay for it.
An ignorant group of people don't understand that the world has now changed. They can kick out all the H-1Bs or shut-down the whole H-1B category, but it won't make the U.S. any better. The companies will just start opening offices offshore and more jobs will be lost.
I am just awfully frustrated to see the fact that whenever something goes wrong in this country, the legal immigrant community will have to pay the price.
An ignorant group of people don't understand that the world has now changed. They can kick out all the H-1Bs or shut-down the whole H-1B category, but it won't make the U.S. any better. The companies will just start opening offices offshore and more jobs will be lost.
I am just awfully frustrated to see the fact that whenever something goes wrong in this country, the legal immigrant community will have to pay the price.
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roseball
09-16 02:21 AM
You can get your EB3 PD. Your lawer needs to write to the USCIS to port your PD. Attorney here would give you more details and wait for them to respond.
The OP cannot port his EB-3 PD in this case as his EB-3 I-140 was not filed/approved. One can only port an older PD if they have an approved I-140 with old PD. Just an approved LC with old PD won't help.
The OP cannot port his EB-3 PD in this case as his EB-3 I-140 was not filed/approved. One can only port an older PD if they have an approved I-140 with old PD. Just an approved LC with old PD won't help.
carbon
03-12 06:25 PM
Today I found my frustration transform into creativity.. so I've created this program (instead of doing some actual wrork) for you to enjoy!
Life of an American
========================================
live(){
while(1){
work();
money = earn();
enjoy(money - taxes + government_benefits);
}
}
Life of H1B Worker:
========================================
live(){
visa = getVisa();
while(1){
if(visa == valid){
work();
money = earn();
money = money - send_some_home - save_some - taxes
- visa_expenses - travel_expenses; /// - immigration_voice_contributions; :)
if(money > 0){
if(PD == CURRENT && talented_spouse_not_on_H4){
enjoy(money);
}
else{
spend(money);
suffer();
}
}
}
if(you_want_to_travel){
stamping();
}
if(isVisaGoingToExpire()){
if(renew(visa) == failed)
goto the_end;
}
if(laid_off)
goto the_end;
}
the_end:
pack_your_bags();
go_home();
}
sub enjoy(){
buy_a_house(money);
buy_a_new_car(money);
go_on_a_vacation();
jump_jobs_like_a_kangaroo_or_start_your_own_compan y();
get_promotions();
}
sub suffer(){
no_raise();
no_hope_for_promotion();
let_them_exploit_you();
cant_do_long_term_planning();
watch_others_progress();
predict_visa_bulletines();
check_visa_bulletines();
check_immigration_voice_dot_com_every_day();
blame_everybody_except_yourself();
}
sub renew(){
if(visa.age > 6){
if(aproved_I140){
visa_expiration_date += three_years;
}
else if(approved_labor){
visa_expiration_date += one_year;
}
else
return failed;
}
return passed;
}
sub stamping(){
go_home();
wait_in_line(hours);
talk_to_snobs_at_the_embassy();
show_same_documents_thousands_of_times();
return;
}
Life of an American
========================================
live(){
while(1){
work();
money = earn();
enjoy(money - taxes + government_benefits);
}
}
Life of H1B Worker:
========================================
live(){
visa = getVisa();
while(1){
if(visa == valid){
work();
money = earn();
money = money - send_some_home - save_some - taxes
- visa_expenses - travel_expenses; /// - immigration_voice_contributions; :)
if(money > 0){
if(PD == CURRENT && talented_spouse_not_on_H4){
enjoy(money);
}
else{
spend(money);
suffer();
}
}
}
if(you_want_to_travel){
stamping();
}
if(isVisaGoingToExpire()){
if(renew(visa) == failed)
goto the_end;
}
if(laid_off)
goto the_end;
}
the_end:
pack_your_bags();
go_home();
}
sub enjoy(){
buy_a_house(money);
buy_a_new_car(money);
go_on_a_vacation();
jump_jobs_like_a_kangaroo_or_start_your_own_compan y();
get_promotions();
}
sub suffer(){
no_raise();
no_hope_for_promotion();
let_them_exploit_you();
cant_do_long_term_planning();
watch_others_progress();
predict_visa_bulletines();
check_visa_bulletines();
check_immigration_voice_dot_com_every_day();
blame_everybody_except_yourself();
}
sub renew(){
if(visa.age > 6){
if(aproved_I140){
visa_expiration_date += three_years;
}
else if(approved_labor){
visa_expiration_date += one_year;
}
else
return failed;
}
return passed;
}
sub stamping(){
go_home();
wait_in_line(hours);
talk_to_snobs_at_the_embassy();
show_same_documents_thousands_of_times();
return;
}
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H1toEB2GC
10-07 10:55 PM
Hi,
I had applied for my H1 extension in June 2008 and waited for some time and then upgraded it to premium processing in July. I did not get any result on my H1 extension but in the meantime my GC was approved in August. My question is will i be able to get my H1 processing fee back, at least the premium processing fee. I heard if your H1 processing doesn't get any result in certain time you will be entitled to get your money back.
Thanks in advance
I had applied for my H1 extension in June 2008 and waited for some time and then upgraded it to premium processing in July. I did not get any result on my H1 extension but in the meantime my GC was approved in August. My question is will i be able to get my H1 processing fee back, at least the premium processing fee. I heard if your H1 processing doesn't get any result in certain time you will be entitled to get your money back.
Thanks in advance
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skp71
04-02 11:58 AM
Some good thing is going to happen for EB3 category or not? I hope all the efforts we put are not goin to waste...
cooolvick
08-25 06:02 AM
Hi,
I have lost one of the old H4 I797 originals of my spouse. What is the process for getting a duplicate of it. I saw somewhere that I824 needs to be applied. But not sure of below doubts.
1. Who should apply I824? employer or individuals ( in this case myself)?
2. If employer need to apply, should it be current employer?
3. how long does it generally take?
4. Is it ok if I dont know the approval number as I dont have a copy of the I797.
5. What other documents are required?
Please help
Thanks,
Vikram
I have lost one of the old H4 I797 originals of my spouse. What is the process for getting a duplicate of it. I saw somewhere that I824 needs to be applied. But not sure of below doubts.
1. Who should apply I824? employer or individuals ( in this case myself)?
2. If employer need to apply, should it be current employer?
3. how long does it generally take?
4. Is it ok if I dont know the approval number as I dont have a copy of the I797.
5. What other documents are required?
Please help
Thanks,
Vikram
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STK
02-08 02:01 AM
I've received my EAD+AP and I 485 (filed, priority date Nov 05) through my husband's GC process. I currently work on H1B (3 yrs remaining on my H1B). One week ago got laid off and working with same company till end of month. While looking for new job I'm unable to decided whether to maintain my H1-B status or switch to EAD.
1) If I switch to EAD and husband has problems in I485 approval, can I switch back to H1B for remaining time or do I fall under H1 cap and start from beginning.
2) Should I transfer to H4 before leaving job and then look for new job with EAD to save remainder of time on H1B which I can use if something goes wrong with EAD.
3) Would it be safer to get H1B transfer to new employer and forget EAD till husbands I-485 gets approved.
4) If I get a job on EAD, do I've to file something with INS to let them know that Im not working on H1B. If getting back on H1B from EAD, do I file regular H1B application through employer or process is different if you get back from EAD to H1.
Please help!!!!!! lay off from work is enough stress. I thought EAD would make life easier but more options means more confusion:confused:
1) If I switch to EAD and husband has problems in I485 approval, can I switch back to H1B for remaining time or do I fall under H1 cap and start from beginning.
2) Should I transfer to H4 before leaving job and then look for new job with EAD to save remainder of time on H1B which I can use if something goes wrong with EAD.
3) Would it be safer to get H1B transfer to new employer and forget EAD till husbands I-485 gets approved.
4) If I get a job on EAD, do I've to file something with INS to let them know that Im not working on H1B. If getting back on H1B from EAD, do I file regular H1B application through employer or process is different if you get back from EAD to H1.
Please help!!!!!! lay off from work is enough stress. I thought EAD would make life easier but more options means more confusion:confused:
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YetAnotherDesi
12-25 12:13 AM
Friends,
I am currently working at a systems company based on my EAD (H1 has expired). PD is Jun 2006.
I intend to marry a woman who is currently on F1 visa. I would like to know if there are any pitfalls from immigration point of view.
I understand that she can get an EAD only when my PD becomes current.
Can she file her I-485 petition based on my approved I-140? If yes, would she continue in F1 status (or what will her status be?).
Any other potential pitfalls in this particular scenario?
Any pointers would be useful.
Thanks in advance.
MC
I am currently working at a systems company based on my EAD (H1 has expired). PD is Jun 2006.
I intend to marry a woman who is currently on F1 visa. I would like to know if there are any pitfalls from immigration point of view.
I understand that she can get an EAD only when my PD becomes current.
Can she file her I-485 petition based on my approved I-140? If yes, would she continue in F1 status (or what will her status be?).
Any other potential pitfalls in this particular scenario?
Any pointers would be useful.
Thanks in advance.
MC
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Blog Feeds
01-28 08:30 AM
WASHINGTON�"U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced
today that it has received a sufficient number of H-1B petitions to
reach the statutory cap for fiscal year (FY) 2011.� USCIS is notifying
the public that yesterday, Jan. 26, 2011, is the final receipt date
for new H-1B specialty occupation petitions requesting an employment
start date in FY2011.
The final receipt date is the date on which USCIS determines that it
has received enough cap-subject petitions to reach the limit of
65,000.� Properly filed cases will be considered received on the date
that USCIS physically receives the petition; not the date that the
petition was postmarked.� USCIS will reject cap-subject petitions for
new H-1B specialty occupation workers seeking an employment start date
in FY2011 that arrive after Jan. 26, 2011.
USCIS will apply a computer-generated random selection process to all
petitions that are subject to the cap and were received on Jan. 26,
2011. USCIS will use this process to select petitions needed to meet
the cap.� USCIS will reject all remaining cap-subject petitions not
randomly selected and will return the accompanying fee.
On Dec. 22, 2010, USCIS had also received more than 20,000 H-1B
petitions filed on behalf of persons exempt from the cap under the
‘advanced degree’ exemption. USCIS will continue to accept and process
petitions that are otherwise exempt from the cap.� Pursuant to the
Immigration and Nationality Act, petitions filed on behalf of current
H-1B workers who have been counted previously against the cap will not
be counted towards the congressionally-mandated FY2011 H-1B cap.
Accordingly, USCIS will continue to accept and process petitions filed
to:
extend the amount of time a current H-1B worker may remain in the U.S.;
change the terms of employment for current H-1B workers;
allow current H-1B workers to change employers; and
allow current H-1B workers to work concurrently in a second H-1B position.
U.S. businesses use the H-1B program to employ foreign workers in
specialty occupations that require theoretical or technical expertise
in specialized fields such as scientists, engineers, or computer
programmers.
For more information on USCIS and its programs, visit�www.uscis.gov.
More... (http://ashwinsharma.com/2011/01/27/uscis-reaches-fy-2011-h1b-cap.aspx?ref=rss)
today that it has received a sufficient number of H-1B petitions to
reach the statutory cap for fiscal year (FY) 2011.� USCIS is notifying
the public that yesterday, Jan. 26, 2011, is the final receipt date
for new H-1B specialty occupation petitions requesting an employment
start date in FY2011.
The final receipt date is the date on which USCIS determines that it
has received enough cap-subject petitions to reach the limit of
65,000.� Properly filed cases will be considered received on the date
that USCIS physically receives the petition; not the date that the
petition was postmarked.� USCIS will reject cap-subject petitions for
new H-1B specialty occupation workers seeking an employment start date
in FY2011 that arrive after Jan. 26, 2011.
USCIS will apply a computer-generated random selection process to all
petitions that are subject to the cap and were received on Jan. 26,
2011. USCIS will use this process to select petitions needed to meet
the cap.� USCIS will reject all remaining cap-subject petitions not
randomly selected and will return the accompanying fee.
On Dec. 22, 2010, USCIS had also received more than 20,000 H-1B
petitions filed on behalf of persons exempt from the cap under the
‘advanced degree’ exemption. USCIS will continue to accept and process
petitions that are otherwise exempt from the cap.� Pursuant to the
Immigration and Nationality Act, petitions filed on behalf of current
H-1B workers who have been counted previously against the cap will not
be counted towards the congressionally-mandated FY2011 H-1B cap.
Accordingly, USCIS will continue to accept and process petitions filed
to:
extend the amount of time a current H-1B worker may remain in the U.S.;
change the terms of employment for current H-1B workers;
allow current H-1B workers to change employers; and
allow current H-1B workers to work concurrently in a second H-1B position.
U.S. businesses use the H-1B program to employ foreign workers in
specialty occupations that require theoretical or technical expertise
in specialized fields such as scientists, engineers, or computer
programmers.
For more information on USCIS and its programs, visit�www.uscis.gov.
More... (http://ashwinsharma.com/2011/01/27/uscis-reaches-fy-2011-h1b-cap.aspx?ref=rss)
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sarahadam
08-07 03:08 PM
HI everyone,
While efiling for the renewal of my EAD i selected the wrong Service center..My EAD was first issued by USCIS NSC and i selected LINCOLN NE ...I thought that both are same, but i soon realised that i made a mistake and iam sending a cover letter with the supporting documents..
By going thru the prevoius posts I saw "mirchiseth" has committed the same type of mistake...and he updated that he got finger printing notices for him..
so guys please tell me if anyone had committed the error..what action did u take and how did it go
mirchiseth if you are reading this please tell me what to do
dhundhun please help me...i have also posted the question for u in ...thanks
While efiling for the renewal of my EAD i selected the wrong Service center..My EAD was first issued by USCIS NSC and i selected LINCOLN NE ...I thought that both are same, but i soon realised that i made a mistake and iam sending a cover letter with the supporting documents..
By going thru the prevoius posts I saw "mirchiseth" has committed the same type of mistake...and he updated that he got finger printing notices for him..
so guys please tell me if anyone had committed the error..what action did u take and how did it go
mirchiseth if you are reading this please tell me what to do
dhundhun please help me...i have also posted the question for u in ...thanks
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indian
12-14 12:08 PM
May be IV code is already aware and working on this. I think with the nuke deal out of the way, we now have a window of opportunity - may be Q1/Q2 2007 - during which we can try to get USINPAC, India caucus etc. to listen to us and hopefully actually do something.
Once the so called "123 agreement" is finalized and reaches congress for approval, we would again be shut out of any help from USINPAC and others.
Once the so called "123 agreement" is finalized and reaches congress for approval, we would again be shut out of any help from USINPAC and others.
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kannan2010
11-13 02:06 PM
Appreciate your prompt response Raysaikat. If I get the J1 waiver from Australia, can I file directly under the EB2-NIW without changing to H1B.
After completing my MS (Molecular Biotech) and PhD (Veterinary Science) in Australia, I am currently working on a J1 visa for the last 3 years in US university. My employer cannot sponsor my H1B/ Green card but I can get recommendation letters and I have 6 publications including 3 first authors. Thanks, Palani
After completing my MS (Molecular Biotech) and PhD (Veterinary Science) in Australia, I am currently working on a J1 visa for the last 3 years in US university. My employer cannot sponsor my H1B/ Green card but I can get recommendation letters and I have 6 publications including 3 first authors. Thanks, Palani
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gc_kaavaali
07-09 12:45 PM
thank you very much for all your replies.
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rkdownload
09-10 11:18 PM
One of my friend left US for India in March 2006 with pending H1b extension. Applied for Visa stamping for existing petition which was due to expire in July 2008. Could not get his visa stamped due to 221g. Now his H1b extension is pending as USCIS is asking too much in RFE like client certificate etc and his sponser is not willing to persue further due to complexities (His employer is one of the following companies mentioned in http://durbin.senate.gov/showRelease.cfm?releaseId=295338) and asked him to assume this relationship to be terminated. Though he recieved the email yesterday his 221g is cleared.
Infact his I140 is also approved last week. I was wondering what options he has if he wants to come back to US.
Thanks
raj
Infact his I140 is also approved last week. I was wondering what options he has if he wants to come back to US.
Thanks
raj
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Krilnon
06-30 12:29 AM
I think the idea is that you can choose to make your designs in to actual shirts that you sell… but it's not required as part of the competition.
In the original t-shirt contest, people were required to put their designs on Cafepress so that people could actually buy the shirts (I have two of them). Kirupa took issue with that this time:
My main issue with t-shirt designs is that it requires having someone sign-up on cafepress to be able to add their design to a particular t-shirt.
So, this time, you aren't required to make your shirt purchasable. Hypothetically, you could put it up on Cafepress or another, similar site. I think it'd be cool if everyone did that, but I'm not running the show. :kommie:
In the original t-shirt contest, people were required to put their designs on Cafepress so that people could actually buy the shirts (I have two of them). Kirupa took issue with that this time:
My main issue with t-shirt designs is that it requires having someone sign-up on cafepress to be able to add their design to a particular t-shirt.
So, this time, you aren't required to make your shirt purchasable. Hypothetically, you could put it up on Cafepress or another, similar site. I think it'd be cool if everyone did that, but I'm not running the show. :kommie:
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gotgc?
03-05 02:26 PM
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priyasagiraju
04-07 03:20 PM
Iam on L2 and working on my EAD which is expiring on april 29 th 2011.
I have applied for H1 in the 2010 quota but due to my employers mistake i got a rejection on that.
we are trying to reappeal to USCIS but iam not sure if its going to work.
Suppose i have a project and apply again for 2011 quota , can i still continue working even if my EAD expires.
They say that we actually move to H1 on October , so if i apply before end of April through premium processing and get an approval notice before October can i continue working or start work right away or do i have to wait till October.
Is there a possibility to start working immediately as soon as my H1 gets approved or do we have to wait until October in any case.
Thanks in advance
I have applied for H1 in the 2010 quota but due to my employers mistake i got a rejection on that.
we are trying to reappeal to USCIS but iam not sure if its going to work.
Suppose i have a project and apply again for 2011 quota , can i still continue working even if my EAD expires.
They say that we actually move to H1 on October , so if i apply before end of April through premium processing and get an approval notice before October can i continue working or start work right away or do i have to wait till October.
Is there a possibility to start working immediately as soon as my H1 gets approved or do we have to wait until October in any case.
Thanks in advance
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dehradoon
10-09 04:25 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
It is not required, only the application number for the 140 would do and the print out of the page from the uscis website saying "approval notice sent"
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
It is not required, only the application number for the 140 would do and the print out of the page from the uscis website saying "approval notice sent"
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meridiani.planum
04-18 02:40 PM
inline...
hello experts..
My husband and I are working on H1B visa.My husband has filed for Green card..
Now my question is at what stage in my husdband's Green card process, will I be eligible for the visa extension
if 6 years on H1B are over??
None. to extend your H1 you need your own employment-based-GC process. But if you have alreayd filed I-485, you dont need an H1, you can continue working on an EAD based on his green card process.
If I also file for the green card, I get labor cleared and just in case I lose the job.Then what options I have
for visa extension?
If your company is willing to continue your GC (unlikely if you lose your job there) then you can get extension while that LC is valid (labor remains valid for 180 days, during which an I-140 must be filed). If you get past I-140 approval with this company, then you can use taht I-140 for extensions as long as this company does not revoke the I-140.
If I join another company do I have to have again labor cleared to get additional visa extension
at the completion of 6 year?what happens to priority date,can I use earlier GC filing priority date?
Yes, you would need to restart the labor unless the previous company gets to I-140 approved stage and is willing to not revoke it. If you get I-140 with current employer, that priority-date is yours for future GC applications also. If you dont get to I-140 approval, then the date does not carry over to the new GC application
Many thanks..
hello experts..
My husband and I are working on H1B visa.My husband has filed for Green card..
Now my question is at what stage in my husdband's Green card process, will I be eligible for the visa extension
if 6 years on H1B are over??
None. to extend your H1 you need your own employment-based-GC process. But if you have alreayd filed I-485, you dont need an H1, you can continue working on an EAD based on his green card process.
If I also file for the green card, I get labor cleared and just in case I lose the job.Then what options I have
for visa extension?
If your company is willing to continue your GC (unlikely if you lose your job there) then you can get extension while that LC is valid (labor remains valid for 180 days, during which an I-140 must be filed). If you get past I-140 approval with this company, then you can use taht I-140 for extensions as long as this company does not revoke the I-140.
If I join another company do I have to have again labor cleared to get additional visa extension
at the completion of 6 year?what happens to priority date,can I use earlier GC filing priority date?
Yes, you would need to restart the labor unless the previous company gets to I-140 approved stage and is willing to not revoke it. If you get I-140 with current employer, that priority-date is yours for future GC applications also. If you dont get to I-140 approval, then the date does not carry over to the new GC application
Many thanks..
cableching
07-27 01:52 PM
H
Even I changed my address last month. No RFE.
Now Again I want to chnage. I want to know If I just submit AR11 online, without updating the pending applications ( not expecing any communication for CIS next couple of months). Will they look in to AR11 and issue RFE(If at all).OR it is just a record no one care unless you chnage the pending applications.
Thanks
It is a "MUST" to update address on all the pending applications too. Look at the below thread for more info...
http://immigrationvoice.org/forum/forum72-ac21-portability-after-180-days-of-485-filing/161016-does-ar11-change-of-address-trigger-rfe-for-evl.html#post487007
Even I changed my address last month. No RFE.
Now Again I want to chnage. I want to know If I just submit AR11 online, without updating the pending applications ( not expecing any communication for CIS next couple of months). Will they look in to AR11 and issue RFE(If at all).OR it is just a record no one care unless you chnage the pending applications.
Thanks
It is a "MUST" to update address on all the pending applications too. Look at the below thread for more info...
http://immigrationvoice.org/forum/forum72-ac21-portability-after-180-days-of-485-filing/161016-does-ar11-change-of-address-trigger-rfe-for-evl.html#post487007
sanjay02
07-29 02:37 PM
I am working on EAD, if it doesnt come in time any ideas about the FAX # which you need to send your request? I have already opened an expedite request for my EAD by calling USCIS customer service, I just need the fax # and the cover letter format. I heard that even if you take an info pass appointment, they dont issue an interim EAD , is that correct?