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You have to wait untill Oct 1st to work.

But you can apply for h1 visa 6 months before ie April 1st. So start applying for H1 immediatly as the cap for H1 will be reached very soon (may be in 1 week)

Lost I20.
Went to school from 96 to 2000.
WOrking on H-1 since then.
Numerous trips outside. Last one in 2005 on an H-1 visa.
What do I do now?

Hi
My 140 got approved and 485 is in pending state.I have my EAD and also valid H1.

1.Can I add my spouse to my GC status when PD is not current?My spouse is on H1B visa.

2.If I start using EAD, is it still possible to add spouse or I should maintain valid H1 status?

Can you please respond back ASAP.Thanks.

Your spouse can file I-485 only when your PD is current. Until (s)he needs to maintain H1/H4 status.

A key figure (http://news.google.com/news?hl=en&ned=us&q=hastert&btnG=Search+News) in the latest political drama was a key figure in immigration debate (http://news.google.com/archivesearch?q=hastert+immigration&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8&btnG=Search+Archives). I wish he makes way and hopefully some moderate does something for the immigrant community.

Just curious. Do you know of any reason why he might make way for someone else?

I believe its a good idea to wait for the RFE since that would be the right way to go about this.

When USCIS issued FAQ that they'll accept the applications without medical forms.. they did replied to it.. Check for USCIS FAQ # 1 (http://www.uscis.gov/files/pressrelease/EBFAQ1.pdf)

Q13: Can applications be filed without a required medical examination report?
A13. Yes. Consistent with its current regulations and practice, USCIS will accept adjustment of applications filed pursuant to Visa Bulletin No. 107 without a completed medical examination. In such cases, USCIS will issue a request for evidence.

I have ben working with employer A on an H1B ( even labor and I-140 approved, PD-April2009) and planning to apply for H1 transfer now through employer B.

After the transfer is approved for B, if I change my mind and decide to continue to work with curent employer A, can I do that ?

Thanks,
Kumar

u can stay with A, no problem.

You might want to be careful abt the Birth Certificate.
I have seen in many forums and even heard from a friend who sponsored his parents with the Original Certificate.

Hi,
I will be sponsoring US visitor's visa for my parents. They will be going to Kolkata consulate for visa interview. I believe my parents need to carry my Birth Certificate along with other documents for the interview. Do they need to carry my original birth certificate or copy of my birth certifcate is fine.
Thanks
Sudipta

Yesterday I e-filed my EAD and AP renewal for me and my wife but I think I may have messed up a little.

1) I forgot to save the confirmation receipt( pdf) from me and now I cannot get it anywhere. I did it save it for my wife. I belive I need this along with the supporting documents. How Can I request the confirmation receipt from USCIS


2) I did not find any instructions come up for the list of supporting documents that need to be sent. Should I send the supporting documents (based on what I saw on this site) anyways?


Hi,
You can email to E-Filing.Support@dhs.gov requesting the receipt notice in pdf format. I had the same situation and i emailed the above Id and got receipt notice (pdf) in 48hrs. BTW in the email give your receipt number.

Thanks,
Krishna

Is this a good time to Initiate GC process.
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I was employed with company A and right now with B, My H1 is Valid till Sep-2010 and can apply for Renewal. My employer is ready to process GC for me.

I am also interested to start the process, my main worry is whether I am eligible to change the employer meantime, or I have to stick to current employer only for few more years which is indefinite.

-- Experts please advice me which is the best option : change the employer and start the GC.. ?

-- or Start GC with current employer and can transfer H1 at the later stage.? if yes at what stage.

-- In current market conditions is it safe to transfer H1

--- Thanks
Raj

I was in united states for 5 years and 2 months on H1-B visa. I did not apply for green card during my stay and had to return to India in Aug'2008 due to personal reasons. I want to find out if I am eligible for applyng H1 in this year's quota through same employer with whom I had earlier H1.

Here is my situation -
1. My H1-B petition is valid till 12th July 2009. My passport is not stamped to reflect this date.
2. I came back to India for good on 31st August 2008.
3. If I go back to US before 12th July, I will only get extension for remaining 10 months (as I was in us for 5 years and 2 months). But I want to go for couple of years, so have to go on new visa after completion of 1 year in India.

So I want to check if I am eligible for filing H1-B in this year's quota through same employer ?

If you physically live outside US for 365 days or more, then your H1B visa time will reset, however, your new application will be subject to cap; i.e., if your application is not picked up in the lottery, you will not be able to work. Note that if you apply for new H1B, it will start from Oct 1, 2009. The employer -- a new one or the old one -- is immaterial in this calculation.

You probably still have enough time if you go for PRemium Processing. LCA will take around a week and Premium H1 will take another 2 weeks .

your employer has to update your I-9 form with the EAD documentation, you need AP for travel only, you will not be deported if you change to EAD.

Respected Madam/Sir,

I have an issue with my H1B application. Please help me.

I attended my H1B interview at Mumbai Consulate on 02nd Dec 2010. At that time Officer told me that you are qualified for H1B Visa but company is not good for you. Officer convinced me to withdraw the petition.
Then they gave me one form and asked me to sign on it and write you are withdrawing the petition.

Next day I called my sponsor and told everything. But sponsor told me that he is ready to provide all the docs and few applications already approve at consulate Hyderabad.

On 20th Dec 2010, I took new appointment and went for interview. At the time of interview I told that "I withdrawn my application as per suggestions given by Visa Officer, But my sponsor had a debate with me and put forth the point that they are not violating any norms and laws, and thereby ready to provide all sorts of doc.Please reconsider my application as they offered me very challenging role".
Then Officer asked few docs about my sponsor and asked me to come directly to consulate with passport and gave me 221 G blue form.

On 5th Jan 2010, I went with my docs and Visa Officer granted me VISA and now I got the passport with VISA.

But, on 4th Jan 2010, just before one day, I got a below mail from Consulate Mumbai.

Dear Sir,
Based on the interviews and documents submitted at U.S. Consulate General Mumbai, we have returned your petition to U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) for review and possible revocation. If a consular officer receives information during the interview process that was not available to the adjudicating immigration officer at the time of petition approval and that shows the beneficiary of a petition is not entitled to the accorded status, then the petition must be returned to USCIS for re-examination. Due to this requirement, consular officers returned your petition and additional supporting documents to the Kentucky Consular Center.
You may address further inquiries on this petition to the USCIS National Customer Service Center at 1-800-375-5283.


Now I am US, and Officers didnt asked anything at port of entry.

But in USCIS website, the petition status is showing that they recieved my petition from state department and they are reviewing it.

Can I get the SSN and Am I legal to stay in US. What should I do. Please let me.

Thanks in advance

I have a valid H1-B visa till November 2011from Company A. I joined Company B in July 2009. I have got my Company B approval notice I-797 from USICS.

Due to my fathers health I'm travelling to Pakistan in October for a one week vacation. I have my approval notice from Company B and the visa transfer is done. My new approval notice is till June 2012.

My question is do I have to go for stamping when I go to Pakistan because I changed companies even though I have a valid visa from my previous company and an approval notice from my current company?

I will highly appreciate your Quick help in this regards.

Thank you very much.

You can travel using A's stamped visa, you do not have to go for stamping. Show your A's visa stamp and B's approved 797 at POE when you return. POE officer will issue I-94 validity up to B's 797 expiry date. Also, carry recent paystubs and employment verification letter to be safer.

H1B Visa Lawyer Blog Has Just Posted the Following:
The United States Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS) is seeking public comment on a proposed federal rule (http://www.federalregister.gov/OFRUpload/OFRData/2010-13991_PI.pdf) that would adjust most fees by 10% for immigration benefit applications and petitions.

USCIS is a fee-based organization with about 90% of its budget coming from fees paid by applicants and petitioners to obtain immigration benefits. The law requires USCIS to conduct fee reviews every two years to determine whether its costs to administer the nation�s immigration laws, process application, and provide the infrastructure needed to support those activities. A fee adjustment, as detailed in the proposed rule, is necessary to ensure that the USCIS recovers the cost of their operations while also meeting the application processing goals identified in the 2007 fee rule.

Members of the public are encouraged to submit comments and/or suggestions to USCIS.

Comments may be submitted through regulations.gov (http://www.regulations.gov/search/Regs/home.html#home). The comment period runs for 45 days, beginning June 11, 2010 and ending July 26, 2010.

Proposal to Adjust Fees for Immigration Benefits: Questions and Answers (http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/menuitem.5af9bb95919f35e66f614176543f6d1a/?vgnextoid=a36b3d5d65919210VgnVCM100000082ca60aRCR D&vgnextchannel=68439c7755cb9010VgnVCM10000045f3d6a1 RCRD)

Proposal to Adjust Fees for Immigration Benefits: Fact Sheet (http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/menuitem.5af9bb95919f35e66f614176543f6d1a/?vgnextoid=269d3d5d65919210VgnVCM100000082ca60aRCR D&vgnextchannel=68439c7755cb9010VgnVCM10000045f3d6a1 RCRD)

Current and Proposed Immigration Fees can be found on the Fact Sheet provided above.

***All information has been taken from USCIS.GOV





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I am planning to file a Fed Court case against USCIS for incorrect denial of I148 with AC21.
Appreciate if have any input/info on below,

1. How much typically a Fed court case cost?
2. Any recommendation of good attorney for this?
3. Any other information/input

she can change jobs without any problem as long she stays in h1b status....my wife is also in the same process

Thanks for the reply roseball. My question is the new I-94 number that I got with I-797 does not match with what was given at POE but it matches with my husband's old I-94 (which is because of the error when applying).

Is this something we need to apply for correction to match with my old I-94 number which was given at POE?

Does the first I-140 denial has any impact on the second I-140 I am filing?IF so how is that???

Ok Guys enough "PREDECTIONS" now go to bed.

Only the coming days will tell us what is going on and what will happen. Everything else is just hear-say.

Go to sleep and remember that we DO have day jobs.

Thanks eb3_nepa, I agree.

I got the receipt #s from back of the checks.
EAD & AP pending with VSC, 485 transferred back to TSC