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I been working on H1-B for sometime. My project ended 3 months ago and I had been unpaid since then. My H1-B expired on Sep 30, 2009. My company applied for H1-B extension in June but got a RFE due to lack of evidence. Cmpany replied to the RFE. The status has been pending since then. On Sep 19, I got an offer from another company. The new company filed for premium processing for H1-B transfer and the transfer application got approved with starting date of September 24. I haven't got my new approved I-797 yet.

I joined the new company on Sep 29 but haven't notified her old employer yet and hence they didn't withdraw my application. My immigration is underway and I have got an approved I-140 from my previous employer. That is the reason I didn't notify them as I don't want to stop that process. It is my intention to move back to my old employer if my visa extension is approved so that I don't have to refile for Green card.

Now the question is what will happen in these scenario and purportedly 'Last Action rule' of USCIS:
1) If my Visa extension gets accepted, which VISA will hold good, the H1 ext with original employer or H1-B transferred visa with new employer as the H1-ext will be the last decision by USCIS ? Where should I report for work. Can I chose among these two employers who I want to work for?
2) If my visa extension gets rejected, will my transferred VISA still hold good ? Will I need to do anything in that scenario i.e. need to go out of country and get my visa stamped ?

What is my best course of action.

Any help will be really appreciated.

In the last few days there is little news/action about STRIVE act. When this act was proposed all of us got excited and promised to each other to do everything to make it a success. Some of us did make phone calls to lawmakers (as per IV directions) but after that everything seems cooled down. Why are we losing our focus now?

Yes the new Senate bill S.1035 (tightening H1B program) might have put some doubts in our minds; but can we continue our efforts on STRIVE and deal with S.1035 thru amendments when it comes to discussion. Discussion about S.1035 on our forum is fine and in fact we might have to do that to figure out how bad/good it is our specific issues. But in the meantime we have to continue our efforts on STRIVE act too.
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Call your lawmaker drive ended on 6th April. Today is 9th April.
The next step was to schedule a meeting with our lawmakers. Many people are doing that. Did you try doing that?

In addition, today President Bush renewed call for immigration reform. Things will happen before the Summer break.

Today I had an Infopass Appointment at 10 am. The IO told me, my NC is pending that's why I did not get FP.He told me to wait till July (ie is one yr from the date of applying)then open SR.

Got the same exact nonsense at my infopass as well.

With the new 180 day NC rule, does it even matter?

Bunch of bafoons are appointed as so called IIOs there..

Hi Almond and dilbert_Cal,
I am in my seventh year of h1. I applied for one year extension.Not granted yet.
So do I have to wait to get the extension approved ? Can I get my 140 approval and re-appy for 3 year extension and then make the move ?

I am really grateful for that bit of info previously.

out of deference to the President, the republicans are not coming out publicly in opposition to it, but in private they are acknowledging anonymously that the bill is dead

Hi all,

Need your advise. I have an approved PERM Labor (2006)
Also filed for I-485 in July 2007, got EAD, AP.

Lately i noticed that my Date Of Birth is incorrect in page 5 of ETA 9089 Labor Form. This error is in section J Alien Information.

How should i correct it? Please advise.

Go to
http://www.indeed.com/

For DBEC search using the Keyword - Teamexceed
For PBEC search using - Philadelphia Backlog Elimination Recruitment Center

I received my Original approved I-140 from Attorney.

Greeting everybody: I have been working for the same Company since 2002 first J1 then 6 years of H1-B expiring on July of this year (2009). Currently my employer is going thru the process for a Green Card with our Legal Firm and they proposed me an E Visa while the Green Card approval process is work in progress (I passed the DOL approval and I'm in the middle of the recruiting phase). I'd like to get a third party opinion if I can be granted a Green Card switching from H1-B to E Visa.
Anyone familiar with this matter?

Strange but its true.. Height of stupidity. Read the story below:

http://webtracy.blogspot.com/2008/02/california-mechanics-liens-homebuyers.html?ref=patrick.net

As a home buyer or even as an owner you should be aware of this. But I am a bit puzzled by this story. Usually the title insurance that you get at the time of buying home is supposed to cover any such issues. In this case may be they did not get title insurance or their title insurance didn't cover enough amount.

Also as a home owner, if you get some work/improvements done at your home by a contractor make sure you get a signed declaration from him every time you pay him. The declaration should say that he has paid all his workers their dues and that he will be responsible for any payment disputes arising later if any.

I am on the same boat like many.

AILF's Legal Action Center has a class action lawsuit completed and ready to file against the Department of Homeland Security and the Department of State for their unlawful actions in the I-485 / Visa Bulletin mess. The government improperly denied tens of thousands of intending immigrants the opportunity to apply for employment-based visas known as "green cards."

Rumors continue today that the Administration will be announcing a decision regarding their proposal to resolve the crisis. The most recent rumors indicate that the announcement will be made today. However, there are widely varying reports on what the proposed solution will be.

AILF will review any proposals by the Administration to resolve this issue, and will determine the best course of action in light of those proposals. While we remain hopeful that the Administration will take the actions necessary to avoid the filing of the lawsuit, further delays or incomplete solutions will compel us to move forward with litigation.

We thank the hundreds of people - intending immigrants and their lawyers - who have contacted us to be plaintiffs and support the litigation. We received emails and calls from more than 500 people in the last two weeks. Your efforts have enabled us to prepare a very strong challenge to the government's actions.

We will post more information as soon as it is available.

What was done under medical ? Vaccination , TB test , XRAY , ..


Thanks for your help.. also would you let me know doc's name if I PM you ?

NO insurance company will cover the medical examination for immigration and this is true. Medical cost may vary.

Yes to both.

Due to Iceland's volcanic ash my MIL trip has to be postponed. She was on visitor visa. We filed an extension with USCIS and paid $300. She left US as soon as flights started to resume.

USCIS approved her extension 30 days after she left US.

a) Can we seek a refund because this extension has to be filled due to reasons beyond our control

b) In the future how to seek a fee waiver (any tips or advice please).

c) Can we seek fee waiver when we e-file a petition.

Thanks for your help

Ram

DEPENDS on the cost of the bond/non compete agreement /penalty.if you make more money from new jobs which will eventually cover any penalties should they try to enforce a "suspect'agreement then go for the new job :).

anyway getting a salary/pay is better than thinking about getting sued.:)

Ask him to do a FOIA and apply for duplicates, it will take atleast 1 year with the current backlog.........

A friend of mine told me that we do not have to pay Social Security Tax while working on EAD. Does anybody know if this is true ?

That would be a huge plus in case its true.

Your friend may have confused 485 based EAD with F1 OPT based EAD. On F1, you do not pay SS or Medicare. On AOS based EAD, you do need to pay SS/Medicare taxes.

We don't want to waste our golden years of life waiting for law to change, so we can get EAD or GC to start business here in USA.

I have very good business idea where there is huge potential to make it big. My 6th year H1 expires in Feb 2011. PERM recruitment is going on, but my heart is leaning towards starting the business.

So, we decided to take Entrepreneur Federal Immigration to Canada. We are not yet ready to move to India. My case certainly needs consultation (most likely processing) from Immigration Attorney for Canada.

I was looking at Canadavisa.com, but looking for more options. Can anyone recommend other attorneys?

My business idea doesn't require $500,000 investment to target investor visa in USA.

I was thinking NZ Long Term Business Visa, but first I would like to explore Canada and then consider NZ.

So have you decided Canada or NZ?
What about any countries in Europe. Are they any good ?

USCIS Revises Filing Instructions and Direct Mail Program for the Application to Replace Permanent Resident Card (Form I-90)

WASHINGTON � U.S. Citizenship and Immigrations Services (USCIS) published a Federal Register notice on April 28, 2009 that changed the filing location and filing instructions for the Application to Replace Permanent Resident Card (Form I-90). The revised filing instructions require applicants to submit supporting documentation with their applications. Prior to this change, applicants were instructed to bring their supporting documentation to their biometrics appointments. The notice also revises the Direct Mail address for the Form I-90. Applicants must now file their Form I-90 and supporting documentation with the USCIS Lockbox facility in Phoenix.

This change in filing location affects all I-90 applicants filing a paper form, including those applicants filing the I-90 because their previously issued card was never received or because their existing card has incorrect data due to a USCIS error. This notice does not affect applicants filing an I-90 electronically or whose place of residence is outside the United States.

Beginning on April 28, 2009, applicants must submit their Form I-90 and supporting documentation to the USCIS Lockbox facility in Phoenix for initial processing, using the following addresses:

USCIS
P.O. Box 21262
Phoenix, AZ 85036

For USPS Express Mail and Courier Service deliveries, use the following address:

USCIS
ATTN: I-90
1820 Skyharbor Circle S Floor 1
Phoenix. AZ 85034

Last Update Date to be more precise