Mike Tyson Tattoos

http://picasaweb.google.com/niloufer78/DFWDiwaliMela2007

I wish! :)

I am pretty sure Obama-Biden's team does not want to see the headlines like "Foreigners" on Obama-Biden's transition team!

Yes. We are foreigners no matter how much tax we pay or how law abiding we are...


We are legal immigrants and most importantly - tax payers, shouldn't that be enough??

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My wife got her EAD but mine has not arrived. No AP yet for either..

Online status still shows 'Application received and pending" for both...have they stopped updating USCIS online status.

Is it normal or something to worry about..

Thanks for any updates/comments..

PD Sept 2004
July 26th Filer.
RD 26th Sept07
FP 16th Oct07
EAD (spouse) 17th Oct
EAD self..none

AP none

Hi Saji007,

Just to clarify your answer for my first question, do you say moving the the new company before applying for H1B extension is alright (safe)?
I am asking because my 6 years ends on December 1st this year, so if I move in June this year and immediately apply for extension, I should be alright correct?

Also, how will I apply for the extension? Do I just need to send the copy of the I-140 approval notice? What about the fact that my current employer has actually submitted the petition and my job-description etc? I guess if someone could explain this a bit more, I would really appreciate.
Thanks

First off all on what basis you can say there are no jobs for H1B's.

If anybody who already done/experienced any of above cases, please advise on all above quetions with all options/possibilities. Your great experience helps lot of people like me. Please advise.

Thanks.

Can't attend.. Contributed $100 towards the cause..

I just called Halifax and they told me that I am not eligible for Visa in Halifax,
eventhough I had H1B visa stamp on old passport from first company (expired over an year). They consider my appoint as new H1B and I cannot attend Halifax or Quebec City.

I will cancel my appoint.

Thanks,
SG.

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

As suggested by vxb.. make sure you have your I140 approved, as long as you have that - you should be good to look at other options. If you use AC21 without I140 approval, its puts you at risk as your employer can revoke I140 even after 180 days of I1485 application. Seems like you have that figured that one out.

The thing with your TME role is, it is very explicit with the word "Marketing" in it. The concern with USCIS is it might actually object your transition from an engineering to marketing position. Not sure if you are moving with the same GC sponsoring employer (if that is the case, you should be good). But if you are thinking about a different employer, make sure you are moving with the same / similar type of roles. After all your GC labor was approved for a specific role that did not find a GC / citizen with similar skills.

Use your AC21 privelege wisely.

Hi,

I was wondering if anyone was ever able to change from Software Engineer to Technical Marketing Engineer (TME), using the AC21 portability rules. A TME needs similar level of technical skills as that of a Software Engineer, of course used for a different purpose.

A short description of this role (for those of you who don't know about this role)

The Technical Marketing Engineer role is exciting and challenging for the employee that enjoys equally working hands on with technology in the lab and marketing this knowledge to customers. Working with marketing, engineering, services and the sales channels

I really like to consider moving to TME roles. I see this as a first point to moving to Product Manager roles. One could move to Product Manager directly, but I guess the transition for a Software Engineer will be smooth, when he/she goes from Software Engineer -> TME -> Product Manager. The advantage with TME is, you can leverage your technical skills to perform this new role and then gradually hone your marketing/soft skills, to move to the Product Manager position. This is also the input I got from the Marketing Director of one of the reputed firms.

All looks good, but I am not sure if this transition to TME will be acceptable under the AC21 rules. It would be nice to know if anyone has ever able to do it successfully (without getting any RFEs/rejections). Right now, I have a feeling that I am totally stuck in the Software Engineer role and really like to explore my options.

Appreciate your thoughts on this

Ooohh... maybe I should try the game once more :)

Oh wait... I can't... :*(

Yes, I hired them in 2004. Spoke to David Cohen for an initial consulatation. They did all the paperwork. Back then they charged 1500 for the whole thing was payable in installments. (They made a mistake in one of the forms which came up during my final PR interview which was able to explain. So insist on receiving and reviewing all the forms prior to signing them). With that exception, they did a good job. Another issue was that they kept changing the paralegals so I worked with 3 people during the whole process. They were pretty good on answering calls and emails.
Like someone said in this thread you do not have to have an immigration agent for Canadian PR as it is pretty straight forward. I used one only for the peace of mind and less hassle.

IfYouSeekAmy,

Can you please share your experience with them?

Thanks

Its been 2 weeks that I have received my receipts for 485,765,131 from NSC. Thanks

Nice summary of links...moreso...we have reputed titles here !!

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

I called USCIS and they said I could e-file. Thanks.

sent

Guys, I made a silly mistake - I reversed first name and last name values - realized after submitting the form.

Should I put in a covering letter about the mistake with supporting docs.. or just let it pass through.. I'm worried that they might reject my application and I'll have to file again ( no refund !!! :( )

Any suggestions please ?

Good news..But, let us not stop our campaign until we hear something concrete from USCIS.

Hi!

My employer has changed the conditions of my employment since we mutually agreed to start the greencard process (reduced benefits, increased my out-of-pocket expenses, did not give yearly increase and bonuses promised at the beginning of my employment). I am now unable to make ends meet with my current salary and there is no sign I will get an increase soon. Will this constitute as valid reason if I quit my job in, say, 1 month from receiving the greencard?

Also, the Senior position specified in the I-140 is not available right now. Do I have the right to claim it, now that the greencard had been approved? If they won't give it to me, will this be a valid reason to quit and not jeopardize my GC with the USCIS?

Please advise. Thank you!

Hi!

My employer has changed the conditions of my employment after we mutually agreed to start the greencard process (reduced benefits, increased my out-of-pocket expenses, did not give yearly increase and bonuses promised at the beginning of my employment). I am now unable to make ends meet with my current salary and there is no sign I will get an increase soon. Will this constitute as valid reason if I quit my job in, say, 1 month from receiving the greencard?

Also, the Senior position specified in the I-140 is not available right now. Do I have the right to claim it, now that the greencard had been approved? If they won't give it to me, will this be a valid reason to quit and not jeopardize my GC with the USCIS?

Please advise. Thank you!

EB3(ROW)

NSC ( I 485, EAD, AP)
Receipt: Aug.16
RN: Oct.1

FP(notice): Oct.22
FP: Nov.9

EAD: me+child:Oct.24
wife- not yet

AP: nothing

I mean from AUG 1st the CURRENT status may vanish... who knows ?

NEBRASKA is currently processing 485 submitted as of Sep 26 2006 which means the backlog is of 1 yr 9 months.....

may be this will help you

485 fess from Jul 30th will be 1010USD. This also has EAD & AP fees built into it and you can keep on renewing EAD & AP with out paying fees every year unil you get your GC.

485 fess until Jul 30th is 395 USD and you will pay separate fee for both EAD & AP every year until you get GC.

How can we expect to pay 395 USD for GC and get free EAD & AP every year? makes sense?