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I don't think anyone around can predict. Post the outcome after your cruise trip.

BTW, if I were you in J-1 situation I will stay at USA instead of the ship @Victoria. (I am not sarcastic, that is what I do).


I�m J1 visa holder and I�m planning on a vacation for Alaska cruise
during my grace period.

Here�s my trouble. I know J1 visa holder can�t go outside from USA during the grace period. But Alaska is also one of states of USA.
I also know that cruise visit to Victoria in Canada. But I will stay at my ship instead visiting Victoria. Is it ok to go legally? I mean �. can I go back to USA after Alaska cruise without any problems?

Like many others we have been waiting for our AOS application to be approved for over 2 years. But the strange thing is, I did get an EAD approved but they never called me in for fingerprinting and Biometrics. I know I had to do the non-immigration "registration" that was initiated a few years ago and they had taken my fingerprints and biometrics, is that why they didn't call me in again? since they already have it?
Good to know this !

Its only for people who are on some kind of visa. You don't qualify for MAVNI if you have a GreenCard and looking for quick Citizenship.

This information is helpful. Thanks

Hi,
My wife is on H4 and her H1B petetion is filed in May(alongwith Change of Status) and is still in process. She travelled out of USA last month on emergency purposes and returned back recently.
If H1B approval comes, does she need to go to Canada/Mexico for getting visa stamping(i.e. what are chances of denial of Change of Status)?
Thnx.

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?

Anything on 2 year EAD?

H1B for 2009-10 can be applied at any time with immediate or deferred start date.
H1B for 2010-11 can only be applied on or after April 1, 2010 with start date of Oct 1, 2010 or later.

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Answers:
1. Yes.
2. Yes.
3. No issues. You have approved I140, and using this you can get 3 year extension. But be careful to be discreet about the job change, because by any chance if your current employer revokes the I140, before your extension approval, you will be in trouble. (Because the basis for approval of beyond 7nth year extension is your approved I-140.)



1. Can I change my employer?
2. Can I retain my Priority date?
3. If the new employer files for transfer of H1, what does it mean to my extension beyond 7th year?

Any help from an attorney would be appreciated

This is going to be interesting.. Finally someone speeking about legal immigration..

The description says its about people getting their citizenship in time to vote. I doubt if they would talk about EB, backlogs, and the plight of honest-tax-paying H1B people.

http://www.cnn.com/CNN/Programs/anderson.cooper.360/index.html

Go to Airport for a defferred inspection. They will correct it. Many people here got it corrected. Don't waste time here for answer thomacha.........

Anybody who had an I94 issued only till the validity of the visa and not until the I-797? At the POE the guy simply wouldn't understand when I tried to explain to him that I have an extension (797) valid from 4/10 t0 4/11. He gave me an I94 only until 4/10. I read that people go for deffered inspection and get it corrected. Anybody who did that in a similar situation active in IV now? Any suggestions on how to proceed? do you go to the nearest international airport or an off-airport location?

Good job for your first time. That's much better than I did when I was getting started. :o

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The Nov bulletin is out
Visa Bulletin November 2009 (http://travel.state.gov/visa/frvi/bulletin/bulletin_4576.html)

No change

am in my 8th year H1 due to expire in april...with an approved 140.(not a june 07 filer..no EAD)

My company is merging and i may get the axe..i have tried all tricks...but my exit is imminent..;(..well that's life.


I was about to file for my H1 extension... and now i may not be able to do that.

My spouse is on H1(Dec 2010) and we are expecting in april..and she thus cant travel.

I don't want to change to H4...(if i return i may switch to CP..hence i dont want to change to H4 and lose the GC process)

so can anyone please tell me,

a.) after my H1 expires in april, can i stay for a month or so and then leave the country?..will i be in any trouble at the port of exit.. i need time to pack and ship..hence the delay...


...Should i seek a legal advice???

... i just want to know.. if i can approach the USCIS and explain and get some kind of extension..

..do you know anyone who has been in a similar situation..

what are my options.. any advice will be appreciated...

thanks..

Did you Pay him? If you can prove that you paid them, may be you can file a complaint with USCIS?

Any thoughts Gurus?

If you are on H1 then the ticket should be provided for by your employer - that is my understanding of the law.

Hello,
I entered this country (US) on a F1 visa. I've completed my masters and during my post-completion OPT I was offered a job by a company who filed my H1. It was approved in Nov 09 and was valid until Nov 2012. But in Apr 2010 I was laid off and since H1 doesn't have any grace period and I couldn't find an employer ready for a transfer, so I changed my status back to F1. I'm currently working for an IT consulting company (full time) at their client location. The client would like to hire me full time. But since I'm working on my CPT, and do not have a valid H1 visa is it possible that the Client can simply transfer my existing H1 or do they have to file a new H1 as my status has changed. Please suggest as I'm very Confused how to deal with this situation as I do not want to lose an opportunity. Also please do throw some light on any grey areas if present.

Thanks

Pradeep.

this is the first time I have heard such a situation. as far as I know..uscis had to do either of the two things..return the package or send reciept notice. I dont think they are allowed to keep the application fees if they dont intend to process the petition.

Please check with other people..but what your lawyer is saying does not sound right to me. Have you checked with the company sponsoring your brothers H1-B? maybe they can ask the lawyer for a definite answer.

Also, did you apply under regular processing or premium processing? if it was premium processing..USCIS had to give an answer by April end.

receipt number, i had it for EAD renewal couple of days back. ...I remember both the times, they have used receipt numbers only....

funny still interesting.

in order to reduce the crime rate, they should prolong the GC process!