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Hi!
I was wondering if you guys know any link on Dept on labor (or uscis.gov) that says that employer is responsible for all the legal(lawyer) fees. I work for a government firm and they only pay H1b fees that they are supposed to pay to USCIS. At the same time, they force me to hire a lawyer (I cannot file it myself) and they want me to pay for the lawyer.

I was wondering if you know of any law that I can show them and ask them to pay for the same.

Thanks in advance :)


-Supported the million dollar drive

That's really an excellent idea guys. Rally at state capitol or in front of governors office, rather than in SJ.

haha, flex, i think pom is talking about my game (project)... :P

Now where's that wallpaper section...?

Well I managed to reschedule my travel so now will be able to get my FP done.

Other than AP, EAD, Passport, I-797 and ofcourse the FP notice, is any other document that I need to take?

Manish.

Usually it comes to lawyer.

I have the copy from Murthy.com [they still have it on]....

send me ur copy to : 509 355 3413

Thanks,

Here is the link for that document..
http://www.uscis.gov/files/pressrelease/H1BExtend_07_23_04.pdf

Last night I didn't stay at the Holiday Inn. FIFO.

or did you ask for this:
Step-by-Step Guides



ADJUSTMENT OF STATUS (I-485)
Below is a step-by-step procedure explaining how your Adjustment of Status case will be processed. You should read this entire process before beginning any of the Steps. In particular, you may want to review some of the Miscellaneous Issues in the process. Please follow the procedures exactly to insure both efficiency and effectiveness in your case. If you have any questions, please contact the attorney and/or paralegal handling your labor certification or I-140 case.


STEP #1:
Please compile the following documentation for yourself and each family member who will be immigrating with you i.e. spouse and children born abroad. You will note that some of these documents may already be in our files, however, we may have received those earlier copies from a variety of sources and are not always able to determine the chain of custody demanded by the 485 process. Therefore we are requesting that you provide all documents listed below. Please mail it at your earliest convenience to the attorney handling your labor certification and immigrant petition case.


a) A copy of all approval notices received from the USCIS


b) A copy of all I-94 cards (received upon entry into the U.S.); I-20's (issued if you were ever in F-1 status in the U.S.); IAAP's (issued if you were ever in J-1 status in the U.S.)


c) A copy of every page of the passport


d) A copy of your marriage certificate


e) A copy of the divorce decree from any previous marriages of yourself or your spouse


f) A copy of the birth certificate for each family member adjusting status with you


g) A copy of your income tax returns for the past three years


Please Note: If a document is not in English, then you should provide an English Translation.


DOCUMENT TRANSLATION INSTRUCTIONS


TO OBTAIN A COPY OF A BIRTH CERTIFICATE, MARRIAGE CERTIFICATE OR DIVORCE DECREE


ALTERNATE DOCUMENTATION (This is necessary when a Birth Certificate is not available or when the Birth Certificate does not list the name of the child or both names of the parents.)


STEP #2
Complete Form G-325, Biographic Information, on yourself and on behalf of each family member who will be adjusting with you.


Instructions for completion of Form G-325:
-Please print legibly. Our legal staff must be able to read your hand-written G-325.
-Although the USCIS does not require the G-325 for children under the age of 14, our staff needs the information in order to complete other forms.
-In order to access the G-325 form you must have "Adobe Acrobat Reader" software. If necessary, you may first download this free software.
-You do not need to sign the G-325, we will type out new forms for you to sign.
-You do not have a “File Number” or “A Number”. Please leave those fields blank.


FORM G-325

Special Note: You will notice that two copies of this form appear as PDF files. Please only complete one copy of this form for each family member.


After you have completed steps 1 and 2, please mail all to the attorney handling your labor certification or immigrant petition (I-140) case.

STEP#3:
Complete your medical examination. To obtain the name of a CIS doctor in your area you may call 1-800-375-5283.


DISCLAIMER: The medical examination results must be no more than one year old at the time that we file the I-485 Adjustment of Status. Therefore, we recommend that you do not complete the medical examination until your I-485 is ready for filing.


To obtain a medical examination form, go to http://www.uscis.gov/files/form/I-693.pdf


MEDICAL EXAMINATION INSTRUCTIONS


STEP #4:
Obtain the required photographs for your application. Keep in mind that two photographs are needed for the I-485, two for the employment authorization document, and two for the advance parole authorization. If you are not sure whether you need the employment authorization document or the advance parole authorization, please contact the attorney handling your labor certification or immigrant petition.

USCIS Photograph Instructions



MISCELLANEOUS ISSUES IN ADJUSTMENT OF STATUS

COMPARISON OF ADJUSTMENT OF STATUS VERSUS CONSULAR PROCESSING
Adjustment of status is the process whereby a foreign national obtains permanent residence while physically present in the United States. In contrast, consular processing is the procedure for obtaining permanent residence at a United States Consulate outside of the United States. Generally, it is preferable to file your case under the I-485 Adjustment of Status process. If you are interested in having your case filed as a Consular Processing case, please contact the attorney handling your case immediately.


MEMO COMPARING ADJUSTMENT OF STATUS AND CONSULAR PROCESSING

EMPLOYMENT AUTHORIZATION
After a foreign national files the Adjustment of Status application he can continue to work on the basis of his H or L nonimmigrant status assuming that status has not expired. Adjustment of status applicants also have the option of filing for an Employment Authorization Document (EAD) either at the time of filing the I-485 or anytime after obtaining the I-485 Receipt Notice. In essence, the applicant needs either the H or L nonimmigrant status or the Employment Authorization Document but does not need both. However, an adjustment applicant with a valid nonimmigrant status may want to obtain an Employment Authorization Document to allow him to work an additional job.


The spouse and children of the adjustment of status employee may obtain an Employment Authorization Document either at the time of filing the I-485 or anytime after obtaining the I-485 Receipt Notice. As such, the spouse and children can work for any employer.


A foreign national can extend his H or L status even after filing the I-485 application.

TRAVEL DURING THE ADJUSTMENT OF STATUS PROCESS
A person may travel after filing the Adjustment of Status application if s/he holds either of the following:
• A valid H or L visa stamp in the passport, or
• Advance Parole authorization
If a person applies for advance parole (either because he does not have a valid H or L visa or simply because he prefers to have advance parole) then the advance parole authorization will be valid for a one year period and will permit multiple entries into the United States.

OUT OF STATUS / UNLAWFUL PRESENCE
If you have been out of status or unlawfully present at any time, it is imperative that you contact your attorney immediately. To do otherwise may jeopardize your continuing status in the United States and/or may prove to be a bar in traveling or adjusting your status to that of Permanent Resident.



I would like to know if the processing of AOS application is based on first come first processed or is it based on the priority dates ?

Please let me know.

Thanks in advance!
~Anil

If his fiance is in the US, then it's easy. Just do a court marriage; get the marriage certificate and file for I485.

If his fiance is abroad then he can make a trip; get married and take her back to US and file. Remember, all the applicants need to be present in the US to file AoS.

If she does not have a visa to come to the US; then just wait...

I dont think it makes sense to file now; get married and re-file again. It's also risky just to some extent if his application is approved before ge get married.

Also, just a friendly suggeston:
Ask him to join IV :)

the question is are jon and stephen interested? if they are and they invite lou or sessions, and they dont accept, chances are they will get the treatment bill o'reilly/dr phil/oprah got from letterman before they showed: every night a constant reference and poking fun at them until they succumbed.
Point taken. Where do we get Jon/Stephen's contact information?

Thanks for the information.

Unfortunately my EB2 I140 does not have the EB3 priority date assigned as my attorney did not seek that when applying. Now He is trying to get the EB2 I140 amended with the EB3 priority date. TSC keep rejecting it without giving any reason.


Did you use your own attorney?

--Kiran

Havent heard about getting visitor visa without appointmment. Might want to talk directly to the Consulate.

... there are always idiots in any group.

I wouldn't be worried if there were some idiots in this Chinese group. The reason I'm worried is because the entire group is idiot. These Chinese are knowing shooting themselves in the foot. They are ok as long as Indians are getting shot too. If this is not dumb then I don't know what is.

Does anyone have recent experience with the Chicago office of Consulate of India for passport renewal. How long does it take? 2 weeks, 3 weeks, more than 3 weeks.

3 weeks

do we need to print I-134 back to back just like DS-156 or it's okay to have I-134 in two pages.

Thanks for sharing this news. Here is the link (http://www.immigration-information.com/forums/showthread.php?p=25832).

This news is very encouraging and thanks to Ron Gotcher for publishing it on his web site. Guys, please continue sending the letters, if you have not done it so far.

We are working on 2nd phase of our campaign.

pd_recapturing, this is encouraging indeed. People should not fear using EAD, specifically in this economy EAD gives you much better chance to survive than an H1B.

Regarding campaign, please share some updates, news with IV community.

If you think the price is to go up, then you can buy them at current market value of 26 and hold them. You don't have to pay 30 for it :-)

Options are only valuable if they are more than the exercisable price, if not the paper is worth nothing.


Why do you want to buy the options at that price? Can't you just buy it from the open market and that way option will exxpire and there will be that many less open shares.

Why do you think it is good news? Same Senators will be there in the Senate. Do you think they will accept skil? Not only skil any major immigration bill like AGRI, DREAM act will be stalled till next election.

ofcourse a very good news...but at the same time if VB for next month is disappointing , what will be next plan of action.. to have SkILL bill or any way to have interim bills passed?

Can I apply for H1 B extension on my own or does it have to go through an immigrtion attorney?

I will be applying for 7th yr H1 based on an ongoing GC process. I 140 approved . I 485 pending.

Is this process any different from normal H1B application ( the first 6 years)

Thanks

First, what is "diwali"? Are you just assuming that all members here understand your language and are same nationality?

Second,
180 days after applying for AOS you can use AC21 and change job.

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/09/18/AR2007091801944.html
http://www.ocregister.com/news/green-highly-skilled-1847985-immigration-voice
http://www.nytimes.com/2007/09/19/us/19immigration.html?ref=us
http://mangalorean.com/news.php?newstype=broadcast&broadcastid=53421
http://www.ndtv.com/convergence/ndtv/story.aspx?id=NEWEN20070025734&ch=9/11/2007%205:05:00%20PM
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/south_asia/7002296.stm
http://www.mercurynews.com/lachung/ci_6935022
http://www.businessweek.com/bwdaily/dnflash/content/sep2007/db20070917_552357.htm?chan=top+news_top+news+index _businessweek+exclusives

there were only 4 fax sent , when i sent it yesterday. i am not sure if many sent in faxes and just did not pot. if not it is very important to send out this word. moderators what is plan of action?