kirupa
08-31 01:08 AM
Ack, sorry Dash - didn't notice this thread. Are you still having difficulties resolving this issue?
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kartikiran
06-18 11:07 AM
Any IV members from Long Island, New York, please list yourself here.
Does not matter what country you are from or what industry you are working in, as long as you are waiting for green card you belong here.
Trying to see if we can arrange for a "meet and greet" and see if we can schedule an event with our state chapter leaders.
Please note, connected to this initiative is also a media opportunity to talk to a reporter if we can bring out our experiences/stories.
Thanks.
Does not matter what country you are from or what industry you are working in, as long as you are waiting for green card you belong here.
Trying to see if we can arrange for a "meet and greet" and see if we can schedule an event with our state chapter leaders.
Please note, connected to this initiative is also a media opportunity to talk to a reporter if we can bring out our experiences/stories.
Thanks.
gcturbulance
06-22 10:41 AM
Hi Experts/Lawyers,
Hope someone can shed some light on this case, anyone who is/has experienced this situation.Thanks in advance for any help or suggestions.
My previous company (9yrs), they filed for my GC.
Labor approved and they did a concurrent filing in august 2007.
After a year I lost my job, no choice, had to quit, tired to hang in there for I-140 approval but, they had one lay off and I was safe and another layoff soon after I left the company.
After a month or so they withdrew my I-140 petition and it was not approved.I didn't get any notice, but came to know when I got my I-485 denial notcie.
I found a new job out of state, working remote.Filed for I-485 and I-140 MTR/appeal with the help of new attorneys.They claimed since the concurrent filing was past 180 days and if I-140 was approvable they should approve it and allow me to port to the new company.
Meanwhile I got H1B extension with the new company.
The MTR/Appeal Got denied and the notice didn't mention anywhere that my petition was unapprovable, but since it was withdrawn, it's denied and we did show the proof of new job and job offer and pay stubs in the same/similar position and responsibility.
We tired two more appeals, I tried Congressional office, everything failed. Now the attorneys suggest that I go for Writ of Mandamus, and I' am going for that now.
Meanwhile my H1B with the new company is valid till sept of this year.I do not have new perm pending or new GC process, but will still have the job offer for AC21.
Also my spouse is a GC holder, will be eligible to file for citizenship in 2011.
I have to stay legal till that happens or I hear from the lawsuit.Can't extend H1B since GC process is not pending now (this was my 9th year extension).
What are my options? Is it safe to try and see if I can change my status to F1 and go to school here till my spouse gets the citizenship? I have a I-130 pending through that way.So my immigrant intend is clear.Help please.
Hope someone can shed some light on this case, anyone who is/has experienced this situation.Thanks in advance for any help or suggestions.
My previous company (9yrs), they filed for my GC.
Labor approved and they did a concurrent filing in august 2007.
After a year I lost my job, no choice, had to quit, tired to hang in there for I-140 approval but, they had one lay off and I was safe and another layoff soon after I left the company.
After a month or so they withdrew my I-140 petition and it was not approved.I didn't get any notice, but came to know when I got my I-485 denial notcie.
I found a new job out of state, working remote.Filed for I-485 and I-140 MTR/appeal with the help of new attorneys.They claimed since the concurrent filing was past 180 days and if I-140 was approvable they should approve it and allow me to port to the new company.
Meanwhile I got H1B extension with the new company.
The MTR/Appeal Got denied and the notice didn't mention anywhere that my petition was unapprovable, but since it was withdrawn, it's denied and we did show the proof of new job and job offer and pay stubs in the same/similar position and responsibility.
We tired two more appeals, I tried Congressional office, everything failed. Now the attorneys suggest that I go for Writ of Mandamus, and I' am going for that now.
Meanwhile my H1B with the new company is valid till sept of this year.I do not have new perm pending or new GC process, but will still have the job offer for AC21.
Also my spouse is a GC holder, will be eligible to file for citizenship in 2011.
I have to stay legal till that happens or I hear from the lawsuit.Can't extend H1B since GC process is not pending now (this was my 9th year extension).
What are my options? Is it safe to try and see if I can change my status to F1 and go to school here till my spouse gets the citizenship? I have a I-130 pending through that way.So my immigrant intend is clear.Help please.
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diptam
07-29 04:40 PM
I dont know if USCIS requires this format or not but i submitted my 140 with this letter format... By the way - my 140 is not yet approved its pending for 3 Months at Nebraska.
/***
May 05, 2007
RE: Mr. XXXXXXXXXXX
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:
This letter is to verify that Mr. XXXXXXXXXXX was employed by <company name> as a full-time Software Engineer from mm1/yyyy1 to mm2/yyyy2. During this period he worked 40 Hours per week.
During the period of employment at <company name> Mr. XXXXXXXXXXX’s duty were to Plan, design, develop, test and document application software using < technology list .... >
Mr. XXXXXXXXXXX has always rendered his services with the highest degree of responsibility and professionalism and we wish Mr. XXXXXXXXXXX all the best in his future endeavors.
Sincerely,
_____________________________
Mr. XXXXXXXXXXXXX
Project Manager
***/
Hi,
This is my first post here. I was looking for "Experience Letter Format" that Is needed for filing I-140. I have not started my GC yet but was looking for all the documents required. It seems to be a nice idea to get all the experience letters from the previous employers before starting labor process.
If some one has the format currently required by USCIS, please post it.
Thanks
/***
May 05, 2007
RE: Mr. XXXXXXXXXXX
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:
This letter is to verify that Mr. XXXXXXXXXXX was employed by <company name> as a full-time Software Engineer from mm1/yyyy1 to mm2/yyyy2. During this period he worked 40 Hours per week.
During the period of employment at <company name> Mr. XXXXXXXXXXX’s duty were to Plan, design, develop, test and document application software using < technology list .... >
Mr. XXXXXXXXXXX has always rendered his services with the highest degree of responsibility and professionalism and we wish Mr. XXXXXXXXXXX all the best in his future endeavors.
Sincerely,
_____________________________
Mr. XXXXXXXXXXXXX
Project Manager
***/
Hi,
This is my first post here. I was looking for "Experience Letter Format" that Is needed for filing I-140. I have not started my GC yet but was looking for all the documents required. It seems to be a nice idea to get all the experience letters from the previous employers before starting labor process.
If some one has the format currently required by USCIS, please post it.
Thanks
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Ann Ruben
05-14 04:27 PM
The most important issue is to insure that any USCIS notices come directly to you. If the RFE was sent to your address, that is a good sign. Technically, the G-28 is only for your legal representative, though sending one in as advised above would do no harm. You might also, or instead, send a letter signed by you and your wife advising that you are no longer represented and asking that all future correspondence be addressed to your home. I would then follow up with the National Customer Service Center to make sure they have correct information.
nb_des
09-15 10:54 AM
Attorneys sometimes do not provide case number because they do not want you to be calling BEC for to inquire your case. Try convincing your employer you will use it only for online status check and hopefully they will give it to you.
All the best.
All the best.
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mzk
04-07 11:34 AM
EB2 ROW is usually current - if you qualify for it, it would be faster as compared to EB3 ROW.
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clear485
08-21 11:50 AM
Anybody?
PD : 2003-Jan - EB2 (India)
RD : 2003-Nov
Inquired through Service Request(4)*, Infopass(12), Congressmen(2), Senator(2), Ombudsman(2), AILA(1), Letter to VP(1), Letter to FL(1), FOIA(1)....
Only WOM is left....
*() - No of times
Had 8 lbs of inquiry papers, applications with me so far.....If I go for WOM then it might reach to 12 lbs.....
PD : 2003-Jan - EB2 (India)
RD : 2003-Nov
Inquired through Service Request(4)*, Infopass(12), Congressmen(2), Senator(2), Ombudsman(2), AILA(1), Letter to VP(1), Letter to FL(1), FOIA(1)....
Only WOM is left....
*() - No of times
Had 8 lbs of inquiry papers, applications with me so far.....If I go for WOM then it might reach to 12 lbs.....
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08-12 09:50 AM
There is not a dull moment this summer for us immigration lawyers, all thanks to good old USCIS. On 8/6/09 USCIS announced that it has reopened the fiscal year 2009 H-2B petition filing period and will immediately accept petitions. This is after closing the cap in January this year.
How could this happen? The Department of State received far fewer than expected requests for H-2B visas and as a result, has issued only 40,640 H-2B visas for fiscal year 2009 to date. This means that there are approximately 25,000 visas that may go unused, as they have not been granted. Because of the low visa issuance rate, USCIS is reopening the filing period to allow employers to file additional petitions for qualified H-2B temporary foreign nonagricultural workers.
But the catch is that filing and processing must be done by September 30, 2009. So those eligible must use the premium processing to do so. Also, employers must submit the Form I-129 Petition for a Nonimmigrant Worker to USCIS with all required documents, including an approved Alien Employment Certification from the U.S. Department of Labor that is valid for the entire employment period stated on the petition. The petitioner must also indicate an employment start date before Oct. 1, 2009. Otherwise the case will be considered for fiscal year 2010.
These are good news for employers in the Hospitality and construction industries, as long as they have approved Labor Certification to be used. My guess is that there are not too many employers that filed for Labor Certifications knowing that visas will not last too long. But this is an indication for the future of the H2B visa and the cap restrictions. We call the government to lift the cap once and for all.
Read the press release from USCIS here Download file (http://www.visalawyerblog.com/uscis%202009.pdf)
More... (http://www.visalawyerblog.com/2009/08/h2b_visas_uscis_announces_reop.html)
How could this happen? The Department of State received far fewer than expected requests for H-2B visas and as a result, has issued only 40,640 H-2B visas for fiscal year 2009 to date. This means that there are approximately 25,000 visas that may go unused, as they have not been granted. Because of the low visa issuance rate, USCIS is reopening the filing period to allow employers to file additional petitions for qualified H-2B temporary foreign nonagricultural workers.
But the catch is that filing and processing must be done by September 30, 2009. So those eligible must use the premium processing to do so. Also, employers must submit the Form I-129 Petition for a Nonimmigrant Worker to USCIS with all required documents, including an approved Alien Employment Certification from the U.S. Department of Labor that is valid for the entire employment period stated on the petition. The petitioner must also indicate an employment start date before Oct. 1, 2009. Otherwise the case will be considered for fiscal year 2010.
These are good news for employers in the Hospitality and construction industries, as long as they have approved Labor Certification to be used. My guess is that there are not too many employers that filed for Labor Certifications knowing that visas will not last too long. But this is an indication for the future of the H2B visa and the cap restrictions. We call the government to lift the cap once and for all.
Read the press release from USCIS here Download file (http://www.visalawyerblog.com/uscis%202009.pdf)
More... (http://www.visalawyerblog.com/2009/08/h2b_visas_uscis_announces_reop.html)
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QuickGreenCard
04-29 07:33 PM
all the responses. Does anyone know how to get my mom's I-94 back?
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ajju
08-23 02:09 PM
AR-11 is filed manually and mailed. Everyone will use 41 cents stamp.. No way to track it if its really done or not.. Its in your interest only if you've pending applciation where you expect any replies to your address...
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roseball
01-02 09:59 PM
H1 has been approved for 2009 quota for a client A. it is almost one and half year and the visa stamping has not been done. The client A is no more interested and a new Client B is interested to offer the same position in a different location or at H1 petitioning employers location. The LCA has been filed for the Client B and may get approved in next couple of days. Is that okay to use this new client letter while going for H1B Visa stamping? This new client is not the one on whom the actual H1B petition is approved.
Question is When going for H1 B visa is it necessary to use the client letter that has been used when applying for H1B approval. Can the clients be different while going for Visa Stamping?
This is urgent as the visa stamping appointment is in a few days. And the attorneys suggestion will be greatly appreciated.
Shouldn't be an issue. Make sure you carry documents showing evidence that you have been working for Client A and recently switched to Client B.
Question is When going for H1 B visa is it necessary to use the client letter that has been used when applying for H1B approval. Can the clients be different while going for Visa Stamping?
This is urgent as the visa stamping appointment is in a few days. And the attorneys suggestion will be greatly appreciated.
Shouldn't be an issue. Make sure you carry documents showing evidence that you have been working for Client A and recently switched to Client B.
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ferozmd
09-21 04:12 PM
I'm in the same boat.
Applied for 485/Ap/EAD on July 18th. Pending I140 was approved on Sep 14th. Checked online status the same day and LUD was 9/14.
After reading your post today, I checked the online status again and the LUD is 9/17.
Applied for 485/Ap/EAD on July 18th. Pending I140 was approved on Sep 14th. Checked online status the same day and LUD was 9/14.
After reading your post today, I checked the online status again and the LUD is 9/17.
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sanjose16
02-26 01:27 PM
What is the expiration date for her current H-4 I-94?
Jun 10 2009
Jun 10 2009
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OTTO
05-13 02:46 PM
Hi, I was hired 6 months ago as an Electrical Engineer and I am now preparing to apply for GC thru company Sponsorship. I have MS + 2 years and the position requires BS+7.
1. Am I qualified for EB2?
2. Which level do I fall under? Do you think the figures at the link below more or less right for privailing wage?
FLCDataCenter.com (http://www.flcdatacenter.com/OesQuickResults.aspx?code=17-2071&area=12100&year=11&source=1)
Thanks
Baris
1. Am I qualified for EB2?
2. Which level do I fall under? Do you think the figures at the link below more or less right for privailing wage?
FLCDataCenter.com (http://www.flcdatacenter.com/OesQuickResults.aspx?code=17-2071&area=12100&year=11&source=1)
Thanks
Baris
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03-27 07:35 PM
:)LOL:)
Wait for GC is a lifestyle.
Wait for GC is a lifestyle.
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fromnaija
10-18 11:03 AM
Hi,
I anticipate an inevitable situation arising out regarding my parents' health, that would require us to move back to India sometime in 2007. My EB2 NIW PD is Dec 2004. Does somebody out there with knowledge about issues and procedures connected with transferring from AOS application to Consular processing in India?
Thanks.
-gg_ny
You can change from AOS to Consular Processing. It's the other way around that's not possible. I wish your parents a speed recovery of their health.
I anticipate an inevitable situation arising out regarding my parents' health, that would require us to move back to India sometime in 2007. My EB2 NIW PD is Dec 2004. Does somebody out there with knowledge about issues and procedures connected with transferring from AOS application to Consular processing in India?
Thanks.
-gg_ny
You can change from AOS to Consular Processing. It's the other way around that's not possible. I wish your parents a speed recovery of their health.
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txh1b
04-17 09:44 AM
Just get another medical done. Carry the 693 to avoid getting all the vaccinations again.
Easiest way out as the medicals expire anyway in12-18 months.
Easiest way out as the medicals expire anyway in12-18 months.
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raysaikat
08-01 12:11 AM
Dear Madam,
My wife is also in the same situation, I am not sure if you have found the response from anyone, but i would really appreciate if you can share your findings about the same question..
Regards,
-AShu
You need to carry both passports. The VISAs on the older passport remain valid unless they were explicitly voided.
My wife is also in the same situation, I am not sure if you have found the response from anyone, but i would really appreciate if you can share your findings about the same question..
Regards,
-AShu
You need to carry both passports. The VISAs on the older passport remain valid unless they were explicitly voided.
mrdelhiite
07-02 08:55 AM
I heard USCIS already retrogressed and rejecting Jul filer? is it true. need urgent help :mad: :mad:
please post your source
-M
please post your source
-M
krrishpatel
09-02 02:30 AM
Hi,
Almost 22 week past, No response From Mumbai Consulate
Interview Date - 13-Feb-2009
Purpose - H1B Visa Stamping(VISA Approval in 2008 before had F1 Visa)
Interview - VO Asked me few Questions and then asked me to show your company's Wages report and your consultacy and client where u worked agreement letter. I have given him both the docs. and Vo kept with him and gave me 221G Yellow letter which mentioned your docs. are in administrative processing and didn't mentioned any time frame.
After my Employer and i frequently sent emails and faxes to mumbai consulate but no response yet.
Anybody Knows what i have to do. Please advice me further .
Regards,
Krrish
Almost 22 week past, No response From Mumbai Consulate
Interview Date - 13-Feb-2009
Purpose - H1B Visa Stamping(VISA Approval in 2008 before had F1 Visa)
Interview - VO Asked me few Questions and then asked me to show your company's Wages report and your consultacy and client where u worked agreement letter. I have given him both the docs. and Vo kept with him and gave me 221G Yellow letter which mentioned your docs. are in administrative processing and didn't mentioned any time frame.
After my Employer and i frequently sent emails and faxes to mumbai consulate but no response yet.
Anybody Knows what i have to do. Please advice me further .
Regards,
Krrish
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