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If dates stay current (expected for maybe July), I-485 processing is FIFO based on receipt date of I-485.
If dates retrogress, I-485 processing is FIFO based on PD.

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The salary should be increased the day H1 kicks in. This should be the H1 start date mentioned in approved petition in case of COS
OR
Once you enter US with H1 status if it is not a COS

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Strictly speaking, she cannot use the AP to enter the US unless she had it in her possession when leaving the US.

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

No it is normal. I also got AP same day, mine was going to expire 28-Aug. Same validity - 20 -may.

But I dont care, because for me only expense is photographs and mail charges. I filed under new fee structure.

Thank you for the immediate response.

I did under the old structure and need to pay renewal fees everytime.

How long did it take for the document to reach you after approval?

Thanks

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Hi all, not sure if this has been posted in any other thread, if so, Admin please delete.

I was surprised to get a letter in mail from USCIS today dated March 26th referring my letter sent to White House from IV letter campaign.

Basically it says the letter was forwarded to USCIS from White House and after they researched my case, it is still under name check and my PD is not current yet for a visa. They also included three inserts on fact sheet about name checks-why and how, new memorandum on name checks that has been discussed here and the March/08 visa bulletin showing that my priority date is not current.

Just basic stuff but I wonder if these are being sent to everyone that sent a letter to the President during the campaign. Anyone else received the letter?

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I have a few files that I never used.. maybe someone would like them.

Hi Tharu,
I am in the same boat as you. i.e. My wife's place of birth is a country where the visa numbers are still available . I am trying cross chargeability. She is still not in USA yet. we both can exchange info. if you would like.Thanks.

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I was July 2nd I-485 Filer (for me and my wife), received only my Receipt notice in September. When enquired about my wifes RN in September, USCIS claimed there was no information in the database.

My lawyer sent a letter to USCIS and they personally responded along with sending the RN for her 2 weeks ago.

Based on anu_t in this post...
http://immigrationvoice.org/forum/forum105-immigrant-visa/1598322-what-happens-when-the-approved-i-140-gets-cancelled.html#post1966964
Priority Date: Jan 2006
Category: EB3
I-140 Approved: Aug 2006
I-485 Filled: July 2007

I have a new job offer and the employer is willing to sponsor my GC in EB2 category. The job requires BS+5 years experience which I have.

Question: If the old employer revokes my I-140 before the new employer files new PERM and I-140 under EB2 category, can I still port my EB3 priority date to EB2?

my mothe in law is visiting us. she came to the Us last Aug 2006 as a B2 (tourist visa). we extented her visa once which iwas valid for Aug 8, 2007. then we applied for the extention again. yesterday we received the letter saying USCIS is not going to extend the visa anymore. the application had been rejected. but they didn't mentioned any date in the letter about when she have to go back.

what is safe for her? does she have any deadline to go back? is it 15 days or a month....

someone please let me know...thanks ahead

Generally, they give only one extension. Technically, I think she is already overstaying? The bigger problem will be coming back next time. Did you try calling them?

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1) I got my EAD 3 months back. Also received my AP in Oct. Typically how long is the journey from EAD to actual GC?
There is no correlation between the two. GC is based on your priority date and nationality

2) When does the 180 day period for AC21 begin? The day I sent my 140/485 packet or the receipt date (behind the cashed check) of my 140/485 application?
The sending date has no significance. It should be the receipt date (sometimes notice date is 'better')
3) Now that I have my EAD, do I need to do anything at this point? I already have a SSN. Does the SSN change after getting EAD? Do I need to apply for I-9 or something?
If you are working on H1, nothing

4) Have people been successful with AC21? What if I want to move on to another role (different in responsibilities from my current role)? Can I still use AC21?
You may read all about AC21 here
http://immigrationvoice.org/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=72


PS: My company lawyers are very unfriendly and rude. So thanks for your help in advance.
If they are being paid for the services, they better give the services - Complain to HR
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EB3, TSC, PD - Dec 06, 1st FP done, Filed 140 & 485 during the July rush

Certain felonies make a person inadmissible, which means no Green Card may be issued for such a person for either 15 years of indefinitely. You need to be more specific. Crimes of moral turpitude are inclusive. There are some limited waivers for some, but not all grounds of inadmissibility.

i am on h4 and this was the first time a company filed for my h1b. so would that be ok if company "B" files for my h1b with h1b filed with company "A" is pending with RFE.

Does Indian Embassy charge any fee for endorsing new Passport number in the PIO card?

How much time they take to complete this process?


Thanks,

I am on F1 visa. I enrolled in one of the university. I don't attend university in person. I do attend classes online from another state. My question is that I am resident of which state ?? Will I be automatically resident of state where exactly my university is ? I know it is mandatory to attend classes in person on F1. Can you please advise ? How is residency considered ?

Thank you very much.

Hi!
I was wondering what are the benefits of EAD to primary(H1B) applicant before 180 days, i understand that AC21 & it's benefits can be invoked after 180 days from receipt date.
But is there any benefit of having EAD if 180 days from 485 receipt date are not over ?

You can take a 2nd additional job if needed..
Not much benefit if your current job is well paying and going well... Even though I applied for EAD, I am not planning to use it.. But just in case.. You never know WWW in US...

And when you invoke AC21.. You must have EAD in hand...

NB: WWW = Work Women Weather...