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But for that I have to wait one full year and deductions are $1400 more per month.

When i saw the smiley next to the subject, i thought it came out and there is significant movement :(

It is really funny. I guess no amount of me explaining about soft LUD would help. People will still track them and waste their time.
You can always add corrections, You are the Admin!

Can you do that without a receipt number from I-485?

No More Visa Numbers Until October 1, 2010 - Department of State
The Department of State issued a letter to Section 245 Adjudications indicating that as of September 16, 2010, visas for FY2010 were no longer available for all family cases and for certain employment based cases (EB-2, EB-3, other workers, EB-4, and certain religious workers). FY2011 numbers will be available on October 1, 2010.

Source: US Immigration Law Blog - by Ashwin Sharma, Esq.: No More Visa Numbers Until October 1, 2010 - Department of State (http://ashwinsharma.com/2010/09/24/no-more-visa-numbers-until-october-1-2010--department-of-state.aspx)

Hello! I am a new member in Iowa--Des Moines. I work for a company called Proteus, Inc. and we help migrant and immigrants in areas of health, education, job placement, etc. I have also joined for personal reasons- my husband and I are "in the process." Through this chapter I hope to establish great ties and increase my understanding of immigration issues.
Have a great day all!

My understanding is that USCIS pre-adjudicates every application and requests fingerprint/namecheck, even if the dates are not current. It is done to weed out denials right away - you don't need to wait for PD to become current to be denied.

My Permanent residency is being processed thru Employer A (I-140 not done yet).
Employer A also holds my H1B. This is my only H1B, and it extends based on approved labor as I am on my 7th year if H1B.

If A files for Chapter 11, will my H1B and permanent residency get cancelled/revoked?

If my current H1B is valid till Nov 2010, and employer A files for chapter 11 in Dec 2010, will I be able to stay/work in US at least till Nov 2010?

What will be my options if H1B / GC gets cancelled? Can I transfer this H1B to a different employer? Or, can a different employer has to file for a new H1B? :confused:

Your answer/advices are highly appreciated.

GC/H1 sponsoring employer filing Ch11 has no implications on your current H1 or pending GC until the company starts liquidating (files Ch7). I have been in the same situation and I just recently used AC21 and changed employers by transferring my H1 to my new employer. Original company has been in Ch11 since Jan'09. My 8-11 yrs H1 extension (based on approved I-140) with my original company was pending when they filed Ch11 and USCIS had no issues approving it in Mar. As long as your current position is not eliminated (laid off), there is no problem. It will definitely be an issue if the company announces Ch7 liquidation before you can transfer to a new employer. Once the company is in Ch7 and USCIS figures it out, then it could revoke your H1 or send a NOID on your I-485. Hope this helps.

1. Will your company keep your 140 alive? Meaning, will they withdraw it - I know a lot has been said about 140 PD being yours once approved and blah blah, but no one seems to report that they have successfully ported their 140 date to a new 140 application. This is strange but true. So I will make it doubly sure with my company.

2. Uscis might ask why your company is sponsoring two 140s for the same individual - your company should be prepared to answer that. This is exactly why my company refuses to reapply for the GC process for the same individual (it really raises a question of intent). Again, can be done, but needs full support from company


Rest should be ok.

Hourglass,

How responsive are they to our concerns. Are they accessible ?

Others, any experience, please share. If you are more comfortable send a PM.

I want to make the right decision. Thank You.



Hi there,

yes myself and couple of my friends went thru Mr Gotcher lawfirm. Strongly recommended, very experienced, specially handling tough cases.

Bit expensive though,

good luck.

I got LUD on AP (I-131).. What does it means? Is there any problem or RFE..

I saw a LUD on AP too. But, I have no idea what does it mean.
Anyone who could share?

Only making rules more worse and confusing.............:cool:

Hi

Your application and your wife applications are different though she applied as dependent on your application both I-485 applications are treated separately.

So you will be on H1 though your wife uses her EAD. My friend is also in the same status and he is waiting for an answer from an attorney. I would update here once he hear back from attorney.

Thanks

last week our ap approved, it took 75 days. I didn't expediate

PERM processing for non-audited cases is taking anywhere from 8-12 months these days. Assuming your case does not come under audit, then yes, with premium processing of I-140, you can expect both your Labor/I-140 being approved by Dec 2010 (assuming the 8-12 month PERM processing times still hold good)

Thanks for the reply. If my labor/i-140 is approved by December 2010, can I continue to stay in US?

If your job location has changed from State 'S1' to State 'S2', your labor petition filed from Company 'A' is invalid. You cannot modify your 140 in the sense of changing job location from one state to another. Since your 140 is pending for a good period of time, here is what you can do :-

i) Get it converted to premium as suggested above and you'll know whether it is approved or not in 15 days.

If it is approved, you can file 485 based on it but you may have issues in the future ( possible but unknown if it will be caught at 485 stage )

If it is denied, you are in a soup as without an approved 140, you cannot port your PD.

Whatever you do, dont move onto EAD and work on EAD until your 140 is approved.

Looks like lot many ROW eb3 PD between AUG03-AUG04, 42% so far.
Good news is not many ROW eb3 for AUG03. Date will going to move definately.



I totally agree with you. I hope date will move fast now since there is not enough people in 2002-2003. I hope this will be same for India and china too. Let`s hope for the best.

Below are the 2 listed jobs.. I am currently working as 15-1051.00 Computer Systems Analysts for XXX comp... I have been working for more than 3 years.. They are planning to file my GC soon..

I know for a fact that you cannot count current employer exp for GC. If i start working for the same employer on 15-1031.00 Computer Software Engineers, Applications , is it more than 50% different in role so i can count my 3 years experience when applying my GC ??

Also do i have to file a new H1 for this 15-1031.00 Computer Software Engineers, Applications job from same employer ??

All Attorney/ Senior memeber.. please guide me on this..

15-1051.00 Computer Systems Analysts
Analyze science, engineering, business, and all other data processing problems for application to electronic data processing systems. Analyze user requirements, procedures, and problems to automate or improve existing systems and review computer system capabilities, workflow, and scheduling limitations. May analyze or recommend commercially available software. May supervise computer programmers.

15-1031.00 Computer Software Engineers, Applications
Develop, create, and modify general computer applications software or specialized utility programs. Analyze user needs and develop software solutions. Design software or customize software for client use with the aim of optimizing operational efficiency. May analyze and design databases within an application area, working individually or coordinating database development as part of a team.

LOL.

Forget about Indian or Bangladeshi - what is your real citizenship?

Are you indian just born in Bangladesh or a Bangladeshi who was enjoying indian citizenship until you realized it's a retrogressed country.

Can you give details of the Cruise? I am thinking of an Alaskan cruise too.

H1B Visa Lawyer Blog Has Just Posted the Following:
The United States Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS) has announced (http://www.aila.org/content/default.aspx?docid=32094) that several more forms will be transitioning from the Service Centers to the Lockbox Network. USCIS believes that by centralizing form and fee intake to a Lockbox environment, USCIS will improve consistency and integrity in the intake process.

The forms scheduled for the transition include:

I-140 (http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/menuitem.5af9bb95919f35e66f614176543f6d1a/?vgnextoid=4a5a4154d7b3d010VgnVCM10000048f3d6a1RCR D&vgnextchannel=db029c7755cb9010VgnVCM10000045f3d6a1 RCRD), Immigrant Petition for Alien Worker;

I-129F (http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/menuitem.5af9bb95919f35e66f614176543f6d1a/?vgnextoid=a10e4154d7b3d010VgnVCM10000048f3d6a1RCR D&vgnextchannel=db029c7755cb9010VgnVCM10000045f3d6a1 RCRD), Petition for Alien Fiance;

I-539 (http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/menuitem.5af9bb95919f35e66f614176543f6d1a/?vgnextoid=94d12c1a6855d010VgnVCM10000048f3d6a1RCR D&vgnextchannel=db029c7755cb9010VgnVCM10000045f3d6a1 RCRD), Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status (Only those filed separately from the I-129)

I-526 (http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/menuitem.5af9bb95919f35e66f614176543f6d1a/?vgnextoid=79a7105b5904d010VgnVCM10000048f3d6a1RCR D&vgnextchannel=db029c7755cb9010VgnVCM10000045f3d6a1 RCRD), Immigrant Petition by Alien Entrepreneur;

I-817 (http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/menuitem.5af9bb95919f35e66f614176543f6d1a/?vgnextoid=8eb3d59cb7a5d010VgnVCM10000048f3d6a1RCR D&vgnextchannel=db029c7755cb9010VgnVCM10000045f3d6a1 RCRD), Application for Family Unity Benefits (If filing under section 301 of the Immigration Act of 1990)

This transition has already started, as the Service Centers will be forwarding applications to the appropriate Lockbox facilities. USCIS plans to announce the address change sometime in June and will revise the filing instructions and update the web page for each form.





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