synergy
01-29 11:29 PM
I am on H1B for the past 8 years. EB3 2003 Jan /140 approved long back. Has a valid EAD but never used. I recently changed my employer and the new employer did H1B transfer rather than using EAD.The company lawyer submitted an AC21 application along with the H1b transfer. Due to some family reasons ,the new job seems to be not going to work for me. Is it possible for me to find another job and work under my EAD ? What will happen my new empoyer cancel my H1B ?How many times I can use AC21? Is there a time difference before using the AC21 ?
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martinvisalaw
08-07 12:16 PM
Hi,
Should I go to Canada or Mexico and re-enter US with EAD/AP before my AP expires to start working on EAD and avoid any "out of status" issues ?
Does Canada Mexico ask for valid VISA and I-94 to get a visitor visa?
Should I go to India(my home country) and re-enter US before my AP expires to keep my status ?
It doesn't seem to me that you need to leave the US at all. You are authorized to stay here because you have a 485 pending. You can work using your EAD. The company should have reverified your I-9 form when the H-1B expired, assuming that you showed the H-1B paperwork to complete the I-9. However, since you have an EAD, you were not working without authorization.
However, you have a lawyer who has reviewed all your paperwork and presumably s/he knows something that I don't.
Whatever you do, you should NOT try to enter the US as a visitor when you really want to work here and be a permanent resident. That would be fraud.
Should I go to Canada or Mexico and re-enter US with EAD/AP before my AP expires to start working on EAD and avoid any "out of status" issues ?
Does Canada Mexico ask for valid VISA and I-94 to get a visitor visa?
Should I go to India(my home country) and re-enter US before my AP expires to keep my status ?
It doesn't seem to me that you need to leave the US at all. You are authorized to stay here because you have a 485 pending. You can work using your EAD. The company should have reverified your I-9 form when the H-1B expired, assuming that you showed the H-1B paperwork to complete the I-9. However, since you have an EAD, you were not working without authorization.
However, you have a lawyer who has reviewed all your paperwork and presumably s/he knows something that I don't.
Whatever you do, you should NOT try to enter the US as a visitor when you really want to work here and be a permanent resident. That would be fraud.
sirinme
06-01 11:56 AM
I got a letter from Zoe Lofgren's office, who is a Member of Congress representing California 16th District, in response to one of our web faxes on H-1B cap and GC backlogs. Below is the complete text from the letter -- it's heartening to know we are on their radar at least!
Now that we got their attention, is there anything we should do to follow up on this now?
- sirinme
================
Thank you for contacting me. I appreciate the time you took to explain the impact of the H-1B visa cap and the "green card" backlog on U.S. employers.
I understand well that the success of U.S. companies depends on highly educated and talented U.S. citizens and foreign nationals.
What we need is thoughtful reform that supports the American economy and allows American companies the benefit of the "best and brightest" from around the world.
As you know, the Republicans now lead in the House of Representatives, Senate, and White House. As such, Republicans control what bills and amendments are considered in committees and on the floor of the House of Representatives. They have taken no action for reform but have proposed legislating on a money bill in violation of House rules. Should Senate Judiciary Committee's H-1B proposal come before me in the House of Representatives, I will certainly consider your point of view.
Again, thank you for contacting me. Please do not hesitate to contact me again if can be of further assistance to you or your family.
Sincerely,
Zoe Lofgren
Member of Congress
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Now that we got their attention, is there anything we should do to follow up on this now?
- sirinme
================
Thank you for contacting me. I appreciate the time you took to explain the impact of the H-1B visa cap and the "green card" backlog on U.S. employers.
I understand well that the success of U.S. companies depends on highly educated and talented U.S. citizens and foreign nationals.
What we need is thoughtful reform that supports the American economy and allows American companies the benefit of the "best and brightest" from around the world.
As you know, the Republicans now lead in the House of Representatives, Senate, and White House. As such, Republicans control what bills and amendments are considered in committees and on the floor of the House of Representatives. They have taken no action for reform but have proposed legislating on a money bill in violation of House rules. Should Senate Judiciary Committee's H-1B proposal come before me in the House of Representatives, I will certainly consider your point of view.
Again, thank you for contacting me. Please do not hesitate to contact me again if can be of further assistance to you or your family.
Sincerely,
Zoe Lofgren
Member of Congress
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seahawks
09-22 03:28 PM
Hi,
I have changed my employer A last year and received new I-797. However, my employer A did not applied for my wife's extension in 2006.
Now i have changed my employer to B, one week before Employer B has applied for my I-129 and my wife's I-539 extension, which is in pending state now.
My I-94 has been already extended to Sept-2009 with employer A. However my wife's I-94 is going to expire on Oct 5 2007.
She is still in status
Que. My wife has to travel to India on 1st Oct 2007 (before her I-94 expiry date). Can she travel to India as her I-539 (extension to I-94) is in pending state.
I am not sure what you mean. She cannot come back in until she has a visa stamped with her new extension. Remembering being in the country and not being out of status is based of your I-94 date, going out is not a problem but you need a current visa stamped for anyone to come back. They won't let you board the plane back to US if her visa stamped in the passport expired Oct 5th.
Appreciate your replies. Thanks so much.
AmolRaj
Again, I am not a lawyer, so please consult with one!
I have changed my employer A last year and received new I-797. However, my employer A did not applied for my wife's extension in 2006.
Now i have changed my employer to B, one week before Employer B has applied for my I-129 and my wife's I-539 extension, which is in pending state now.
My I-94 has been already extended to Sept-2009 with employer A. However my wife's I-94 is going to expire on Oct 5 2007.
She is still in status
Que. My wife has to travel to India on 1st Oct 2007 (before her I-94 expiry date). Can she travel to India as her I-539 (extension to I-94) is in pending state.
I am not sure what you mean. She cannot come back in until she has a visa stamped with her new extension. Remembering being in the country and not being out of status is based of your I-94 date, going out is not a problem but you need a current visa stamped for anyone to come back. They won't let you board the plane back to US if her visa stamped in the passport expired Oct 5th.
Appreciate your replies. Thanks so much.
AmolRaj
Again, I am not a lawyer, so please consult with one!
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dg_247
05-19 05:37 PM
Thanks for quick reply.
As of now, my friend is getting trained by local institutes in other IT realted field and searching for job. If things go well he might get a project in a month or so.
Q.Till he gets a project what risk does he have to his status?
Q.If he gets a project will everything be ok?
Pls advise
Thank you.
As of now, my friend is getting trained by local institutes in other IT realted field and searching for job. If things go well he might get a project in a month or so.
Q.Till he gets a project what risk does he have to his status?
Q.If he gets a project will everything be ok?
Pls advise
Thank you.
adithi123
04-16 08:03 AM
I e-filed My I-765 and needs to send in my supporting documentation .
On the confirmation sheet It says to send Supporting documentation to
USCIS Texas Service Center
Attn: E-filed I-765
P O Box ..
Mesquite TX 75185
I know there was a recent bulletin that changed the filing location of I-765 .
Read Notification here (http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/menuitem.5af9bb95919f35e66f614176543f6d1a/?vgnextoid=3ca0808dfb107210VgnVCM100000082ca60aRCR D&vgnextchannel=68439c7755cb9010VgnVCM10000045f3d6a1 RCRD)
which is here
For U.S. Postal Service (USPS) Deliveries:
USCIS
PO Box 660867
Dallas, TX 75266
My understanding is this is only for paper based filings and e-filing should be on the address on the confirmation Receipt . Could someone who has recently (preferably after March 26 ) e-filed confirm where you send the docs.
On the confirmation sheet It says to send Supporting documentation to
USCIS Texas Service Center
Attn: E-filed I-765
P O Box ..
Mesquite TX 75185
I know there was a recent bulletin that changed the filing location of I-765 .
Read Notification here (http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/menuitem.5af9bb95919f35e66f614176543f6d1a/?vgnextoid=3ca0808dfb107210VgnVCM100000082ca60aRCR D&vgnextchannel=68439c7755cb9010VgnVCM10000045f3d6a1 RCRD)
which is here
For U.S. Postal Service (USPS) Deliveries:
USCIS
PO Box 660867
Dallas, TX 75266
My understanding is this is only for paper based filings and e-filing should be on the address on the confirmation Receipt . Could someone who has recently (preferably after March 26 ) e-filed confirm where you send the docs.
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thomachan72
11-26 12:49 AM
what is the reason for the denial? Only after knowing that you can determine whether you could apeal or not. Let us know what the denial reason is.
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days_go_by
09-16 12:27 PM
US did not invest in ou upbringing or education.
All those were paid by India (or other countries), we led unproductive part of our lives in India (or other countries)and contribute to US economy.
Free trained labor, in fact if you count spouse ->Buy one get one free.
All those were paid by India (or other countries), we led unproductive part of our lives in India (or other countries)and contribute to US economy.
Free trained labor, in fact if you count spouse ->Buy one get one free.
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boston_gc
01-26 06:30 PM
I am in the same situation. I am on my 8th year of H1 and this is for the first time I am have heard so much hoopla that has made me real nervous. My lawyer has advised me against taking any risk. I already have the tickets but I am planning to postpone, apply for EAD and only then go to India.
Please note that this is only me and I might have a comletely different risk tolerance than you might have.
I am planning to visit India during May 2011. I am working in multinational company as civil engineer (on H1-B). I have PhD from US uni. I am reading a lot about visa stamping probs these days. Please help me taking decision whether to take chance (& visit India) or not. will appreciate any advises especially from ppl with such recent experience. Thanks.
Please note that this is only me and I might have a comletely different risk tolerance than you might have.
I am planning to visit India during May 2011. I am working in multinational company as civil engineer (on H1-B). I have PhD from US uni. I am reading a lot about visa stamping probs these days. Please help me taking decision whether to take chance (& visit India) or not. will appreciate any advises especially from ppl with such recent experience. Thanks.
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05-01 12:01 PM
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04-29 09:33 AM
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martinvisalaw
10-06 05:48 PM
My husband's employer told him that the 6 year H1 B stay cap has been eliminated since the year 2008. Is that true?
No. There is still the 6-year limit, unless the H-1B holder has reached a certain stage of the permanent residence process.
No. There is still the 6-year limit, unless the H-1B holder has reached a certain stage of the permanent residence process.
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sathishav
03-06 06:26 PM
Yes, as long is there is a 140 or 485 pending some where some place or a Labor pending for more than a year, you are eligible for h1 extension beyond 6 years.
My first 2 extensions after 6 years were based on a labor from previous company.
My first 2 extensions after 6 years were based on a labor from previous company.
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psnycgirl
03-08 03:43 PM
Both my husband and I have been using our AP for traveling for the last few years and he uses his EAD for his job. So trying to say that we don't use our H visas but his employers renew them anyway when its time to renew.
Our H visas are about to expire this week and the lawyers sent in the extension paperwork to INS in December. Somehow we never really followed up and recently realized that somehow my husband's H1 application either never reached there or got misplaced since they only sent my H4 receipt even though both were fedexed in the same envelope. His employers are going to file again.
Now we are planning to travel next month. So here are my questions:
1. Can we travel with our applications pending?
2. If INS considers our applications abandoned if we travel, does it make a difference, especially because we don't use our H status for either work or travel?
3. The lawyers are suggesting expedited/premium processing for my husband. How long does it tae these days (Vermont center) and can my H4 be filed along too even though one is pending since December (and I think it will remain pending forever because it has no corresponding H1 so how will they approve the H4)?
Thanks!
Our H visas are about to expire this week and the lawyers sent in the extension paperwork to INS in December. Somehow we never really followed up and recently realized that somehow my husband's H1 application either never reached there or got misplaced since they only sent my H4 receipt even though both were fedexed in the same envelope. His employers are going to file again.
Now we are planning to travel next month. So here are my questions:
1. Can we travel with our applications pending?
2. If INS considers our applications abandoned if we travel, does it make a difference, especially because we don't use our H status for either work or travel?
3. The lawyers are suggesting expedited/premium processing for my husband. How long does it tae these days (Vermont center) and can my H4 be filed along too even though one is pending since December (and I think it will remain pending forever because it has no corresponding H1 so how will they approve the H4)?
Thanks!
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07-18 12:52 AM
Hey guyz...
Lets start our thread...oh! Ya...we are stuck in immigration hurricane season as well:)
I am from NOLA
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dixie
02-15 11:52 AM
Its not advisable. The DOS has designated a few consulates in Mexico and Canada for third country nationals. Its best to stick to those recommendations, or go to your home country. Visa stamping is a stressful experience to bgin with, why take chances ?
Have anybody stamped their H1 visa in UAE?
I heard a lot of people stamping in Canada and Mexico - but not any other countries.
Any issues going to other countries?
Have anybody stamped their H1 visa in UAE?
I heard a lot of people stamping in Canada and Mexico - but not any other countries.
Any issues going to other countries?
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sk2006
05-25 01:23 AM
Can anyone tell me what is ADIT processing?
I am assuming that you got 485 approval letter and it talks about ADIT.
I think there was a long and detailed reply by somebody on this forum about ADIT
Do some research and PLEASE put complete details in the post if you want a meaningful answer.
I am assuming that you got 485 approval letter and it talks about ADIT.
I think there was a long and detailed reply by somebody on this forum about ADIT
Do some research and PLEASE put complete details in the post if you want a meaningful answer.
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dummgelauft
10-30 12:00 PM
Let that Champagne sit in the chiller for while. These numbers are a blip on the RADAR. Don;t expect some real job creation 'tll 2011 (or later). The private sector has to start spending and creating wealth. Government spending never causes any growth. We have all seen what Indian economy was like, in early 1990's and before that, with Government runnig it.
Key to robust growth is a healthy private sector.
Key to robust growth is a healthy private sector.
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GCBy3000
11-13 02:57 PM
Thanks for your contribution. But why are you posting this message here? There is no waldenpond in this thread and it is not related to contribution.
WaldenPond,
Thanks for all the efforts you have made for us. Just contributed 200$ , please ask others to contribute too. Together we all need to give that one last giant push......
Friends ,
I appeal to all of you, this is the best time to start enegizign ourself and contribute for the cause.... I have done my second contrbution ...let's do it..
WaldenPond,
Thanks for all the efforts you have made for us. Just contributed 200$ , please ask others to contribute too. Together we all need to give that one last giant push......
Friends ,
I appeal to all of you, this is the best time to start enegizign ourself and contribute for the cause.... I have done my second contrbution ...let's do it..
atumalla
11-06 12:46 PM
I got two luds on 140 485 131 765 after FP.
brick2006
02-08 10:33 PM
am in my 8th year H1 due to expire in april...with an approved 140.(not a june 07 filer..no EAD)
My company is merging and i may get the axe..i have tried all tricks...but my exit is imminent..;(..well that's life.
I was about to file for my H1 extension... and now i may not be able to do that.
My spouse is on H1(Dec 2010) and we are expecting in april..and she thus cant travel.
I don't want to change to H4...(if i return i may switch to CP..hence i dont want to change to H4 and lose the GC process)
so can anyone please tell me,
a.) after my H1 expires in april, can i stay for a month or so and then leave the country?..will i be in any trouble at the port of exit.. i need time to pack and ship..hence the delay...
...Should i seek a legal advice???
... i just want to know.. if i can approach the USCIS and explain and get some kind of extension..
..do you know anyone who has been in a similar situation..
what are my options.. any advice will be appreciated...
thanks..
My company is merging and i may get the axe..i have tried all tricks...but my exit is imminent..;(..well that's life.
I was about to file for my H1 extension... and now i may not be able to do that.
My spouse is on H1(Dec 2010) and we are expecting in april..and she thus cant travel.
I don't want to change to H4...(if i return i may switch to CP..hence i dont want to change to H4 and lose the GC process)
so can anyone please tell me,
a.) after my H1 expires in april, can i stay for a month or so and then leave the country?..will i be in any trouble at the port of exit.. i need time to pack and ship..hence the delay...
...Should i seek a legal advice???
... i just want to know.. if i can approach the USCIS and explain and get some kind of extension..
..do you know anyone who has been in a similar situation..
what are my options.. any advice will be appreciated...
thanks..