zamoo
09-13 11:48 PM
I have to admit that I'm a little less educated in these immigration things than a lot of others. So, some questions might be of very basic nature.
I have been with a company for almost 9 years now. It was a relatively small one (2000 people). A bigger company (20,000 people) bought that. And, an even bigger (70,000 people) one bought that !! In all this process, my H-1B and GreenCard applications have been well-cared for by the company attorneys/lawyers. My I485 was filed in July 2007 during the rush. I have EAD...it has been renewed once as well.
My PD is NOT current as of September VB.
Although I have EAD, I used my H-1B extension to enter US in 2008 as this H-1B is valid till Jun 2010.
Now, I see a possibility of getting laid-off due to the latest acquisition/merger.
In order to find a new job, I want to know what all things I should care about and/or worry about. I don't think if I get laid-off, the company will do anything nasty without talking to me or at least telling me. So, here is what I'm trying to find out :
00. Should I immediately hire a lawyer to care for my pending I485 case with USCIS ?
01. If laid-off, what documents should I ask from my company for my records ?
02. I have EAD. So, is it true that I can still live in US as long as I want/my case is in pending status even if I cannot land a job ? If not true, how much time do I have on my hands to wrap-up and leave ?
03. Do I HAVE TO find a new employer that will be willing to support my I485 case ? If so, what all things the new employer will need to do ? Or, can I join a company that is may not be willing to support a foreign national's GC process and handle the case myself ?
04. Is it ABSOLUTELY necessary to find a job that identical to what job I'm currenytly doing and my LC was certified for ?
05. If and when laid-off, can I do part-time jobs that are related to the field of my epertise but not same in nature as in my LC. For example : If I'm a Java programmer, can I teach at a training institute couple hours a day, 3-days a week ?
Any response will be very much appreciated...
Thanks&Regards
I have been with a company for almost 9 years now. It was a relatively small one (2000 people). A bigger company (20,000 people) bought that. And, an even bigger (70,000 people) one bought that !! In all this process, my H-1B and GreenCard applications have been well-cared for by the company attorneys/lawyers. My I485 was filed in July 2007 during the rush. I have EAD...it has been renewed once as well.
My PD is NOT current as of September VB.
Although I have EAD, I used my H-1B extension to enter US in 2008 as this H-1B is valid till Jun 2010.
Now, I see a possibility of getting laid-off due to the latest acquisition/merger.
In order to find a new job, I want to know what all things I should care about and/or worry about. I don't think if I get laid-off, the company will do anything nasty without talking to me or at least telling me. So, here is what I'm trying to find out :
00. Should I immediately hire a lawyer to care for my pending I485 case with USCIS ?
01. If laid-off, what documents should I ask from my company for my records ?
02. I have EAD. So, is it true that I can still live in US as long as I want/my case is in pending status even if I cannot land a job ? If not true, how much time do I have on my hands to wrap-up and leave ?
03. Do I HAVE TO find a new employer that will be willing to support my I485 case ? If so, what all things the new employer will need to do ? Or, can I join a company that is may not be willing to support a foreign national's GC process and handle the case myself ?
04. Is it ABSOLUTELY necessary to find a job that identical to what job I'm currenytly doing and my LC was certified for ?
05. If and when laid-off, can I do part-time jobs that are related to the field of my epertise but not same in nature as in my LC. For example : If I'm a Java programmer, can I teach at a training institute couple hours a day, 3-days a week ?
Any response will be very much appreciated...
Thanks&Regards
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psk79
05-22 11:16 AM
I am sure this what might have happened since you talked about FP.
Did you and your attorney both receive the FP notices ? I think one of those copies was returned to USCIS as undeliverable. What they do is they wil check the system for any address change and then put the returend FP notices alogn with the envelope in a new envelope and mail it out again. We had this weird status for few people duingthe Jul 07 rush and that was what it was. Let us know if this is the case..
Did you and your attorney both receive the FP notices ? I think one of those copies was returned to USCIS as undeliverable. What they do is they wil check the system for any address change and then put the returend FP notices alogn with the envelope in a new envelope and mail it out again. We had this weird status for few people duingthe Jul 07 rush and that was what it was. Let us know if this is the case..
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04-16 10:49 AM
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GCVictim
10-13 11:06 AM
I am sponsoring to My In-laws next month for visiting next month. I am preparing documents for them. My questions is... What are documents required from my wife side? she is not working.
What should I send from her?
What should I send from her?
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gc28262
07-07 12:05 PM
My EAD expires on 07/28/2010. My EAD renewal is currently pending (applied online on 5/18/2010 at NSC). My AP expires on 08/24/2010. I am planning to apply for AP renewal once I finish my move to new address.
So, I really don't know which date to put. BTW, USCIS online application didn't mark that field as required.
Put the latest date ( AP ) . May be you can indicate that you are on AOS.
So, I really don't know which date to put. BTW, USCIS online application didn't mark that field as required.
Put the latest date ( AP ) . May be you can indicate that you are on AOS.
cinqsit
02-09 06:30 PM
Please help...
For your LCA and H1 petition I would think you should mention DC as work location -- but check with an attorney
You should be also aware that you might get USCIS site visit at the location that you mention so be prepared for that
Dont know about payroll
cinqsit
For your LCA and H1 petition I would think you should mention DC as work location -- but check with an attorney
You should be also aware that you might get USCIS site visit at the location that you mention so be prepared for that
Dont know about payroll
cinqsit
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jhaalaa
05-21 01:35 PM
Please call the senators, congressman and representatives from your area.
You may be surprised to find that their office staff is very cooperative. Support IV coordinate this effort.
Best Wishes for all.
You may be surprised to find that their office staff is very cooperative. Support IV coordinate this effort.
Best Wishes for all.
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kevinkris
01-22 02:33 PM
Hi All,
I have a question. I am working for a company on a H1-b visa status. And i applied for GC using a different company as future employment and i got my EAD and AP.
What is my stand here? Can i use the EAD and work a completely different company? or do i need to transfer my H1 to the company which did my GC?
Does AC21 apply here? (Because i haven't worked for the company at all who sponsored my GC)
Thanks,
Kris
I have a question. I am working for a company on a H1-b visa status. And i applied for GC using a different company as future employment and i got my EAD and AP.
What is my stand here? Can i use the EAD and work a completely different company? or do i need to transfer my H1 to the company which did my GC?
Does AC21 apply here? (Because i haven't worked for the company at all who sponsored my GC)
Thanks,
Kris
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DrAnnSocolofskyMD
07-25 07:26 PM
I am an American physician and I am currently working on building an Internet business. What kinds of questions do you have? I might be able to help. In addition to my medical practice, which includes acting as a Civil Surgeon, I am an Independent Business Advisor for Bill Glazier and Dan Kennedy. You might not know who they are but they offer training in creating information products to sell on the Internet and they also help business owners learn how to increase their income. And it has NOTHING to do with Amway.
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Dhundhun
03-27 07:35 PM
:)LOL:)
Wait for GC is a lifestyle.
Wait for GC is a lifestyle.
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chanduv23
09-16 08:02 AM
My cousin sister told me yesterday that - many are shy. Especially men - men could be the shyest people when it comes to showing up in public.
Yes, a big reason for people hiding inside closets is shyness.
This is also called social inhibition - UNABLE TO INTERACT SOCIALLY IN PUBLIC.
COME ON FOKLS - LETS ALL BE REAL MEN - LET THE WORLD KNOW THAT YOU EXIST. YOU HAVE TO OVERCOME YOUR SHYNESS
A LOT OF WOMEN ARE DOING SELFLESS HELP AT IV - THESE WOMEN ARE BRAVE - THEY WILL ONLY APPRECIATE BRAVE MEN - SO IF YOU SHOW UP YOU WILL BE APPRECIATED BY ALL THE GREAT WOMEN AT IV.
To quota an example: When I went to a discotheque for the first time - I was just standing there doing nothing. I was giving all excuses - like headache, no mood etc..... but all it took was someone to pull me in, and after that i was never shy.
For most of you, it takes a while to overcome your shyness - YES THIS IS THE TIME, OVERCOME YOUR SHYNESS - THERE ARE A LOT OF WOMEN OUT THERE WHO ARE NOT SHY.
Yes, a big reason for people hiding inside closets is shyness.
This is also called social inhibition - UNABLE TO INTERACT SOCIALLY IN PUBLIC.
COME ON FOKLS - LETS ALL BE REAL MEN - LET THE WORLD KNOW THAT YOU EXIST. YOU HAVE TO OVERCOME YOUR SHYNESS
A LOT OF WOMEN ARE DOING SELFLESS HELP AT IV - THESE WOMEN ARE BRAVE - THEY WILL ONLY APPRECIATE BRAVE MEN - SO IF YOU SHOW UP YOU WILL BE APPRECIATED BY ALL THE GREAT WOMEN AT IV.
To quota an example: When I went to a discotheque for the first time - I was just standing there doing nothing. I was giving all excuses - like headache, no mood etc..... but all it took was someone to pull me in, and after that i was never shy.
For most of you, it takes a while to overcome your shyness - YES THIS IS THE TIME, OVERCOME YOUR SHYNESS - THERE ARE A LOT OF WOMEN OUT THERE WHO ARE NOT SHY.
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praneet
08-19 10:12 PM
Hi there,
I am working for a small Indian consulting company with 60-70 employes. My H1b expires on Sep 30 2009 and initial extension for next 3 years was filed on a regular processing on May 13th and moved to premium processing on Jul 27th. I was working with an insurance client at the time it was filed and expedited thru premium processing. I also mentioned the client name and address at the time of filing extn.
Now I got below RFE asking for a supervisor name from the client (they also mentioned client's name in RFE)
1)The project name the beneficiary is assigned to
2)Whether there is a vendor through whom the beneficiary's services are provided;
3)The name of the vendor appilicable;
4)Whether the end client or the vendor supervises the beneficiary;
5)The name, title, contact information of the person who primarily supervises or will supervise the beneficiary at the worksite;
6)Whether the worksite has the ability to assign the beneficiary to a different employer.
The day I received RFE the contract between my company and end client came to surprise end(FATE!!).
Here are my Questions:
1) One of the major Indian software company is ready to give me offer and take me as their employee in US. Can I withdraw my petition thru my employer and ask Indian company to apply for a transfer before Sep 30th?
2) what will be the success rate of transfer after withdrawal? and consequences in my future GC processing ?
3) What if my employer withdraws petition and files new petition mentioning that I am working on in-house project. We have some work at in house too.
4) My employer also looking for other clients and hopefully I will get one soon. a) In this case Can I withdraw the petition and apply a new one with a new client information? b) or Respond the current RFE with new client details and explnation. (I heard that USCIS don't entertain this.)
5) what is the better option to get the extension approved out of above all? New suggestions also welcome
Thanks in advance.
I am working for a small Indian consulting company with 60-70 employes. My H1b expires on Sep 30 2009 and initial extension for next 3 years was filed on a regular processing on May 13th and moved to premium processing on Jul 27th. I was working with an insurance client at the time it was filed and expedited thru premium processing. I also mentioned the client name and address at the time of filing extn.
Now I got below RFE asking for a supervisor name from the client (they also mentioned client's name in RFE)
1)The project name the beneficiary is assigned to
2)Whether there is a vendor through whom the beneficiary's services are provided;
3)The name of the vendor appilicable;
4)Whether the end client or the vendor supervises the beneficiary;
5)The name, title, contact information of the person who primarily supervises or will supervise the beneficiary at the worksite;
6)Whether the worksite has the ability to assign the beneficiary to a different employer.
The day I received RFE the contract between my company and end client came to surprise end(FATE!!).
Here are my Questions:
1) One of the major Indian software company is ready to give me offer and take me as their employee in US. Can I withdraw my petition thru my employer and ask Indian company to apply for a transfer before Sep 30th?
2) what will be the success rate of transfer after withdrawal? and consequences in my future GC processing ?
3) What if my employer withdraws petition and files new petition mentioning that I am working on in-house project. We have some work at in house too.
4) My employer also looking for other clients and hopefully I will get one soon. a) In this case Can I withdraw the petition and apply a new one with a new client information? b) or Respond the current RFE with new client details and explnation. (I heard that USCIS don't entertain this.)
5) what is the better option to get the extension approved out of above all? New suggestions also welcome
Thanks in advance.
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i4u
04-23 03:30 PM
You will need:
Form 134 affidavit of support (no notorization required)
employment letter
pay stubs
letter from the bank regarding present balance and avg balance in previous years
bank statements for the past six months
income tax documents
invitation letter - why they are coming here
identifications - relationships (your original birth certificate); photocopy of your passport and your legal status proof
Form 134 affidavit of support (no notorization required)
employment letter
pay stubs
letter from the bank regarding present balance and avg balance in previous years
bank statements for the past six months
income tax documents
invitation letter - why they are coming here
identifications - relationships (your original birth certificate); photocopy of your passport and your legal status proof
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beppenyc
09-26 01:30 PM
Well, thank you to everybody for the suggestion.
I need to find a lawyer in NYC because i want to go there with my boss.
I already went to other two lawyers, each one gave a different opinion, i would like to have a third one.
thank again
I need to find a lawyer in NYC because i want to go there with my boss.
I already went to other two lawyers, each one gave a different opinion, i would like to have a third one.
thank again
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mr_aryan
10-19 01:59 AM
It would be of great help if any one on this forum or their aquaintaince could assist my aged parents travelling from Hyderabad,India to Atlanta,GA by British Airways on 10-27-09.
I know this might not be the right question on this forum, but apologies for any inconvenience caused to anybody.
Thanks in advance
I know this might not be the right question on this forum, but apologies for any inconvenience caused to anybody.
Thanks in advance
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inderman
10-10 10:50 AM
Here is some genuine feedback about USCIS customer service:
1. NCSC is unable to provide any inputs on the actual problem... this becomes a bottleneck.
2. Once an SR is created, no further SR can be created for 30 or 45 days...If you really got to know of an issue with your case from an SR that was first created, how and why is their this expectation that you need to wait for 30 days before which you can get back to USCIS for resolving that problem.
3. NO consistency in the answers provided by USCIS... I had an Infopass, call to NCSC and call to NSC within the span of one hour on the same day... The answers i got to the same question was completely different and completely off in some cases... How can candidates continue to wait and work patiently with USCIS if this continues?
4. Infopass appointment does not seem to help... I go and tell the officer about a problem and the officer says not a problem and just wait... the next time i talk to NSC, they tell me to follow up with an infopass.
Please highlight these points in the session in a constructive manner as a means to improve cusotmer service.
Thanks,
1. NCSC is unable to provide any inputs on the actual problem... this becomes a bottleneck.
2. Once an SR is created, no further SR can be created for 30 or 45 days...If you really got to know of an issue with your case from an SR that was first created, how and why is their this expectation that you need to wait for 30 days before which you can get back to USCIS for resolving that problem.
3. NO consistency in the answers provided by USCIS... I had an Infopass, call to NCSC and call to NSC within the span of one hour on the same day... The answers i got to the same question was completely different and completely off in some cases... How can candidates continue to wait and work patiently with USCIS if this continues?
4. Infopass appointment does not seem to help... I go and tell the officer about a problem and the officer says not a problem and just wait... the next time i talk to NSC, they tell me to follow up with an infopass.
Please highlight these points in the session in a constructive manner as a means to improve cusotmer service.
Thanks,
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12-13 11:20 PM
Immigration Lawyers Blog Has Just Posted the Following:
The January 2011 Visa Bulletin shows significant retrogression of family-based categories with priority dates falling back as much as one to three years. The 1st preference category (unmarried children of U.S. citizens) shows an increased wait from 5 years to 6 years. The 2A preference category (spouses and children of legal permanent residents) suffers the largest setback with an increase from 4 months to 3 years, while the 2B preference category (unmarried adult children of legal permanent residents) experiences an increase from 5 1/2 to 8 years. The 3rd preference category (married children of U.S. citizens) shows an increase from 8 1/2 years to 10 years. The 4th preference category (brothers and sisters of U.S. citizens) was the only family-based category unaffected by the retrogression, remaining at a 9 year wait.
Employment-based categories did not experience any retrogression and are as follows: EB-1 remains current for all countries; EB-2 remains current, except for India (May 2006) and China (June 2006); EB-3 is at Mar. 2005 for all countries, except for India (Feb. 2002), China (Dec. 2003), and Mexico (April 2003); EB-3 other workers is at April 2003 for all countries, except India (Feb. 2002); EB-4, religious workers, EB-5, and targeted employment areas and regional centers are all current.
To view the January 2011 visa bulletin, see http://travel.state.gov/visa/bulletin/bulletin_5212.html
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The January 2011 Visa Bulletin shows significant retrogression of family-based categories with priority dates falling back as much as one to three years. The 1st preference category (unmarried children of U.S. citizens) shows an increased wait from 5 years to 6 years. The 2A preference category (spouses and children of legal permanent residents) suffers the largest setback with an increase from 4 months to 3 years, while the 2B preference category (unmarried adult children of legal permanent residents) experiences an increase from 5 1/2 to 8 years. The 3rd preference category (married children of U.S. citizens) shows an increase from 8 1/2 years to 10 years. The 4th preference category (brothers and sisters of U.S. citizens) was the only family-based category unaffected by the retrogression, remaining at a 9 year wait.
Employment-based categories did not experience any retrogression and are as follows: EB-1 remains current for all countries; EB-2 remains current, except for India (May 2006) and China (June 2006); EB-3 is at Mar. 2005 for all countries, except for India (Feb. 2002), China (Dec. 2003), and Mexico (April 2003); EB-3 other workers is at April 2003 for all countries, except India (Feb. 2002); EB-4, religious workers, EB-5, and targeted employment areas and regional centers are all current.
To view the January 2011 visa bulletin, see http://travel.state.gov/visa/bulletin/bulletin_5212.html
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rockdanation
03-13 07:29 PM
Hi,
My employer has been playing this game with me. He filed for my Labour and it got approved in August of 2007. However he did not file for my I-140 until Feb of 2008 , just a week before the labour would expire. Now its been over year , he does not give me my SRC number but keeps telling me its been approved under EB-2 catagory. As for me , I am current in EB-2 , I just checked April Bulletin and I still am current. It looks like he is not going to file for my 485. Is there anyway I can make him file or file myself. Please know, the lawyer is on his side as well. I have asked the lawyer number of times for SRC number but he does not provide that either. What are my option other than joining a new company.
Thanks
My employer has been playing this game with me. He filed for my Labour and it got approved in August of 2007. However he did not file for my I-140 until Feb of 2008 , just a week before the labour would expire. Now its been over year , he does not give me my SRC number but keeps telling me its been approved under EB-2 catagory. As for me , I am current in EB-2 , I just checked April Bulletin and I still am current. It looks like he is not going to file for my 485. Is there anyway I can make him file or file myself. Please know, the lawyer is on his side as well. I have asked the lawyer number of times for SRC number but he does not provide that either. What are my option other than joining a new company.
Thanks
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venkatpuli
07-19 11:02 PM
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maddipati1
01-08 09:08 PM
i was trying to take an InfoPass appointment for AP Expedite Proc.
it doesn't give an option for this. anyone did this already? what option did you select?
appreciate your help.
the only options given are below.
Services on a case that has already been filed
--------------------------------------------
We offer 4 kinds of appointments for a case that you have already filed. Please choose from the following -
1. Order from Immigration Court - If you were directed to us for processing based on an order from the Immigration Judge. You must bring all documents required in the post order instructions given to you by the court.
2. Case Processing Appointment - If you received a notice to go to your local office for further case processing.
3. EAD inquiry appointment - If your I-765 employment authorization application has been pending for more than 90 days.
4. Case Services follow-up appointment - If it has been over 45 days since you contacted NCSC and have not received a response to your inquiry. You must bring the Service Request ID Number related to your inquiry to the appointment.
it doesn't give an option for this. anyone did this already? what option did you select?
appreciate your help.
the only options given are below.
Services on a case that has already been filed
--------------------------------------------
We offer 4 kinds of appointments for a case that you have already filed. Please choose from the following -
1. Order from Immigration Court - If you were directed to us for processing based on an order from the Immigration Judge. You must bring all documents required in the post order instructions given to you by the court.
2. Case Processing Appointment - If you received a notice to go to your local office for further case processing.
3. EAD inquiry appointment - If your I-765 employment authorization application has been pending for more than 90 days.
4. Case Services follow-up appointment - If it has been over 45 days since you contacted NCSC and have not received a response to your inquiry. You must bring the Service Request ID Number related to your inquiry to the appointment.
GCwaitforever
04-06 05:34 PM
'Masala Dosa' and I met with staff of Senators Mel Martinez and Bill Nelson. The meetings went very well. We had the opportunity to see the compromise announcement on the floor while we were in the office of Senator Martinez. That was a good deal.
We talked about IV, our individual cases, the need for reform and possible amendments the Senators could raise - like parity with agricultural workers (ability to self-sponser greencard), I-485 application even when priority not current, backlog elimination center update and the need to push it through, support for existing immigration reform bill, explained why the hard country limit is bad for Indians, Chinese and Philippinos and urged them to talk about keeping the limit at 10% and yet allowing unused numbers to flow to India and China.
One observation we had was that the staff had no clue what is the difference between H-1B and Greencard processing. So we spent some time educating them about how the quotas are formed, the caps etc ...
We have them all the material mentioned in the IV site for reading. Hopefully the feedback trickles down to the Senators and we get to have some of our amendments. The best part of it whether these amendments come or not is that we made an attempt to explain our problems to Senators.
Overall, it was a fruitful trip, and a well spent day. I will continue to follow up with the Senators office and keep in touch with the staff. 'Masala Dosa' will follow up with staff at his place.
We need to move on to the next step and target who would be on the committee for reconciling House and Senate versions. I am looking forward to folks who are knowledgeable in this matter to come forward and give the info.
Let us make this bill through this time and get our greencards. :D
We talked about IV, our individual cases, the need for reform and possible amendments the Senators could raise - like parity with agricultural workers (ability to self-sponser greencard), I-485 application even when priority not current, backlog elimination center update and the need to push it through, support for existing immigration reform bill, explained why the hard country limit is bad for Indians, Chinese and Philippinos and urged them to talk about keeping the limit at 10% and yet allowing unused numbers to flow to India and China.
One observation we had was that the staff had no clue what is the difference between H-1B and Greencard processing. So we spent some time educating them about how the quotas are formed, the caps etc ...
We have them all the material mentioned in the IV site for reading. Hopefully the feedback trickles down to the Senators and we get to have some of our amendments. The best part of it whether these amendments come or not is that we made an attempt to explain our problems to Senators.
Overall, it was a fruitful trip, and a well spent day. I will continue to follow up with the Senators office and keep in touch with the staff. 'Masala Dosa' will follow up with staff at his place.
We need to move on to the next step and target who would be on the committee for reconciling House and Senate versions. I am looking forward to folks who are knowledgeable in this matter to come forward and give the info.
Let us make this bill through this time and get our greencards. :D
