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I am working as a biomedical research fellow on a J1 visa for the last 3 years in a non-profit research institute but they cannot sponsor my H1B. I am planning to get a J1 waiver and apply for H1B as I plan to work in the private industry. I am not sure whether I can apply for H1B without an employment offer? I would appreciate any suggestions.

You can never apply for H1-B. Your employer has to petition H1-B on your behalf. So obviously you need to find an employer first with an opening (i.e., you need to find a job first).

Thanks for the reply.

No, my new would be employer will not be doing H1 transfer for me. They will take the EAD route. Yes, I know the start and end date of EAD as that is printed in the approval letter.

So, I guess, although I don't have the plastic card in hand, I can start processing AC21 on the basis of EAD approval notice and A#, that gives me 90 more days.

I will read I 9 more carefully with time. Also started upgrading profile.

Rayoflight,
Thanks much for your quick reply, these is exactly what i was looking for...
really appreciate it sir.

-7Zen

WAC numbers means they are in california center. you can check the status typing this WAC number in

https://egov.immigration.gov/cris/caseStatusSearchDisplay.do;jsessionid=ciau4ahASQxb

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this issue has been discussed in-depth before and sorted out.

edited by moderator...no personal comments please

My H1B 6 yr limit is set to expire in July 2008. I have an EAD/AP from filing in July. I want to invoke AC21 and change jobs using EAD. I hear a lot of people mention about keeping your H1B visa just in case the I-485 application gets rejected. But even if I extend my H1, it will be based on the fact that I have applied for I-485 since I am over the 6 yr limit. In that case, won't my H1 extension be void too if the I-485 gets rejected. I am not really sure how maintaining H1B/EAD together helps people in my situation. ANy thoughts/inputs welcome.

Thank you.

My wife changed her status from B2 to H1 in US.Her H1 was approved without any problems.Could that cause any probelms in the future when she applies for green card.What is the chance to get her H1 denied in the consulate if she travels abroad because she changed from visitor to work visa in US?
Thanks

My case is similar too, my husband filed 485 for both of us on 29th June, we both have H1b. But on June 15th one H1b transfer was filed for me (dependent in 485) which was confirmed to us on June 22nd and I joined new company on June 26th.
But the whole transfer thing is not mentioned in 485 because we were not aware at time of filling forms (june 18th).

Is this going to create problem? do we need to send update/form to USCIS about this?

Where did you hear?

Got it... Just dont mention anything about H1 for sometime.. if something comes from company/HR tell them you want it done in premium since you (or your wife) might have to visit India soon. If they dont sound keen on doing it in premium, you can offer to pay the premium fee. Most employers dont object.

Just my 2 cents.

Best of luck with you job search

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thanks kevinkris for your response.

So, every 15 to 18 months we will get FP notice.

Did any one get second FP ( JULY 07 filers)

not counting the derivatives towards visa count. That would littlerly eliminate backlogs....

also found this on the net:

http://www.nafsa.org/uploadedFiles/acwia_-_american_competitiveness.pdf?n=6685

page 6/18 - section (vi)

Excellent!!!!! Thanks a lot, VA_Dude
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I was wondering if it's possible to add a meter like one used at Wikipedia for fundraising..
http://upload.wikimedia.org/fundraising/2007/people-meter-ltr.png That will be a big motivation to many of the members.

It was during the busy time. However logiclife did speak in that event and meet with other invited people.

My wife's name was changed when we got married in the passport to add my name as her last name.

This is not reflected on her birth certificate.

I am planning on taking 2 affadavits. But I don't have a format for this special case.. Is there any one who has gone thru this ? Also pls provide me with the format...

Urgent reply..

Thanks
shree

Me and my wife are July 2007 filers. We applied for Ead renwal.
My wife started her own business and opened a LLC.
Which means she is using her EAD. But how does the USCIS know that she is using her EAD.
My question is when she aplied for the business license , she has given her SSN everywhere but how does the agencies know that this particular person is using EAD

Pls let me know
thanks

AFAIK they dont know unless USCIS issues an RFE for tax returns. What was her status before she filed her 485?
Also why are you concerned whether they know or not?

It is possible this can occur, but rare, A while back there was an article @ Murthy's website on this. They have to check with their Attorney to ensure there is no other issue in future. It depends on when the application was adjucated, whether prior to retrogression or not. The communication can be at a later date

If you do get the F-1 visa, then you likely would not face any difficulty at the airport. However, F-1 visa requires non-immigration intent, which would be very difficult, if not impossible, for you to prove. Unfortunately, even J-1 visa requires you to prove non-immigration intent. So if you go outside USA, very likely you will not be able to get back. Therefore, I believe that traveling in your state is not advisable; you should stay put until your children's father is in a position to marry you. Then you can obtain the fiancee visa (K-1) and travel abroad.