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04-09 05:20 PM
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Berkeleybee
03-06 06:28 PM
All,
In every campaign, every battle, there is a bunch of people who move the agenda forward, and there is a bunch of people who sit on the sidelines predicting the worst. Gnashing their teeth, ruing their fate, wondering if the people who are working are working hard enough.
Sound familiar? Is this trend beginning to develop even in IV's own forums forget about The Other forum?
IV is a profoundly realistic group - we *know* we are fighting a hard battle. Which side would you rather be on? The side that says I'll only do something constructive when victory is almost in sight/certain or the side that makes victory happen step by step, day by day, member by member, task by task?
This forum is no place for the Doom and Gloom crew. We know the size of the battle, and we need all the optimism and drive we can get to fight it.
So cut the wailing (or take it to that other therapy forum) and instead of asking what IV is doing for you, ask what you can do to help yourself and all of us in this mess! Channel your rage and despair.
You've contributed. Fabulous. Reach out and recruit other members. Have them contribute. Join one of our volunteer teams get involved in some activity -- alliance building, media, web design, ad design, membership drive.
Read our basic documents and educate yourselves. I'm continually shocked by the number of people caught in this jam who can't be bothered to read about the mess they are in. If you are wondering which documents -- go to the Resources for lawmaker meetings page -- that has a list of 5 with links.
best,
Berkeleybee
In every campaign, every battle, there is a bunch of people who move the agenda forward, and there is a bunch of people who sit on the sidelines predicting the worst. Gnashing their teeth, ruing their fate, wondering if the people who are working are working hard enough.
Sound familiar? Is this trend beginning to develop even in IV's own forums forget about The Other forum?
IV is a profoundly realistic group - we *know* we are fighting a hard battle. Which side would you rather be on? The side that says I'll only do something constructive when victory is almost in sight/certain or the side that makes victory happen step by step, day by day, member by member, task by task?
This forum is no place for the Doom and Gloom crew. We know the size of the battle, and we need all the optimism and drive we can get to fight it.
So cut the wailing (or take it to that other therapy forum) and instead of asking what IV is doing for you, ask what you can do to help yourself and all of us in this mess! Channel your rage and despair.
You've contributed. Fabulous. Reach out and recruit other members. Have them contribute. Join one of our volunteer teams get involved in some activity -- alliance building, media, web design, ad design, membership drive.
Read our basic documents and educate yourselves. I'm continually shocked by the number of people caught in this jam who can't be bothered to read about the mess they are in. If you are wondering which documents -- go to the Resources for lawmaker meetings page -- that has a list of 5 with links.
best,
Berkeleybee
AirWaterandGC
05-14 06:35 PM
I had mentioned in earlier posts that as I understand IV's goals are broader than just getting the visa dates current. We as a organization should aim to streamline the legal immigration system at least employment based .... if possible even the family based. This would include but not be limited to at least some positive legislation that would enable more legal immigrants to get PR status.
I assume Waldenpond, logiclife, pappu .... and all the leaders are working towards this and all of us are behind you supporting in your efforts.
No one is scaling back. I dont really think there is any conspiracy to this and I think this is really good news.
However the core group is still committed to getting retrogression issue addressed by congress. In fact, I am right now in DC and I am attending a briefing event tommorow. Aman was here last week thurs and Friday and will be here again next week. We are continuing efforts regardless of this big jump because we know that dates can move in reverse direction as it has in the past. In Oct 2005, EB3 dates took a huge movement backwards into 1998 and such reverse movements can happen again this year in October or in last quarter of fiscal year 2007. So we are taking this with cautious optimism and continuing our work with this.
I assume Waldenpond, logiclife, pappu .... and all the leaders are working towards this and all of us are behind you supporting in your efforts.
No one is scaling back. I dont really think there is any conspiracy to this and I think this is really good news.
However the core group is still committed to getting retrogression issue addressed by congress. In fact, I am right now in DC and I am attending a briefing event tommorow. Aman was here last week thurs and Friday and will be here again next week. We are continuing efforts regardless of this big jump because we know that dates can move in reverse direction as it has in the past. In Oct 2005, EB3 dates took a huge movement backwards into 1998 and such reverse movements can happen again this year in October or in last quarter of fiscal year 2007. So we are taking this with cautious optimism and continuing our work with this.
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beautifulMind
10-08 04:43 PM
Came across the same issue and was reffered to a top immigration lawyer who advised as posted by me above
Thanks GCPool. i will probably go with the 485 EAD to be Safe plus logically it makes sense too to sue 485 EAD because once applied for 485 that is your current status...Infact if you contact the school and tell them you are a 485 adjustee they may cancel your EAD OPT
Thanks GCPool. i will probably go with the 485 EAD to be Safe plus logically it makes sense too to sue 485 EAD because once applied for 485 that is your current status...Infact if you contact the school and tell them you are a 485 adjustee they may cancel your EAD OPT
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Gravitation
09-11 10:05 AM
If you are on H1B status your employer has to cancel your visa once they lay you off. You need to transfer your H1 before they cancel it, otherwise you will be out of status.
This is a common misconception. You can extend your H1B even if the previous one has been canceled. The only time you cannot transfer H1B visa (and have to apply for new one) is when you went out of US for over one year. Check out the H1B faq on immigration.com.
This is a common misconception. You can extend your H1B even if the previous one has been canceled. The only time you cannot transfer H1B visa (and have to apply for new one) is when you went out of US for over one year. Check out the H1B faq on immigration.com.
bandya
05-24 11:58 PM
Have said this before - during one of out earlier web fax campaign. Pls send emails to all the members about this fax!!!
All the more important since we hardly have any time on our hand!!!
All the more important since we hardly have any time on our hand!!!
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BumbleBee
05-30 12:27 PM
Here we go again....the never ending bad news loop for immigrants (to be)
Source-->
http://www.immigration-law.com/
http://a257.g.akamaitech.net/7/257/2422/01jan20071800/edocket.access.gpo.gov/2007/E7-10371.htm
E. Summary of Final Fees
The USCIS Immigration and Naturalization Benefit Application and
Petition Fee Schedule, the proposed fees, and the final fees
established by this rule are summarized in the attached table.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Current Proposed
Form No. Description fees fees Final fees
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
I-90.................................. Application to Replace Permanent $190 $290 $290
Resident Card.
I-102................................. Application for Replacement/ 160 320 320
Initial Non-immigrant Arrival-
Departure Record (I-94).
I-129................................. Petitions for a Nonimmigrant 190 320 320
Worker.
I-129F................................ Petition for Alien 170 455 455
Fianc[eacute](e).
I-130................................. Petition for Alien Relative...... 190 355 355
I-131................................. Application for Travel Document.. 170 305 305
I-140................................. Immigrant Petition for Alien 195 475 475
Worker.
I-191................................. Application for Advance 265 545 545
Permission to Return to
Unrelinquished Domicile.
I-192................................. Application for Advance 265 545 545
Permission to Enter As a
Nonimmigrant.
I-193................................. Application for Waiver of 265 545 545
Passport and/or Visa.
I-212................................. Application for Permission to 265 545 545
Reapply for Admission into the
United States After Deportation
or Removal.
I-360................................. Petition for Amerasian, 190 375 375
Widow(er), or Special Immigrant.
I-485................................. Application to Register Permanent 325 905 930
Residence or Adjust Status.
I-526................................. Immigrant Petition by Alien 480 1,435 1,435
Entrepreneur.
I-539................................. Application to Extend/Change 200 300 300
Nonimmigrant Status.
I-600/I-600A.......................... Petition to Classify Orphan as an 545 670 670
Immediate Relative/Application
for Advance Processing or Orphan
Petition.
I-601................................. Application for Waiver of Grounds 265 545 545
of Inadmissibility.
I-612................................. Application for Waiver of the 265 545 545
Foreign Residence Requirement.
I-687................................. For Filing Application for Status 255 710 710
as a Temporary Resident.
I-690................................. Application for Waiver of 95 185 185
Excludability.
I-694................................. Notice of Appeal of Decision..... 110 545 545
I-695................................. Application for Replacement 65 130 130
Employment Authorization or
Temporary Residence Card.
I-698................................. Application to Adjust Status from 180 1,370 1,370
Temporary to Permanent Resident.
I-751................................. Petition to Remove Conditions on 205 465 465
Residence.
I-765................................. Application for Employment 180 340 340
Authorization.
I-817................................. Application for Family Unity 200 440 440
Benefits.
I-824................................. Application for Action on an 200 340 340
Approved Application or Petition.
I-829................................. Petition by Entrepreneur to 475 2,850 2,850
Remove Conditions on Residence.
I-881................................. NACARA--Suspension of Deportation 285 285 285
or Application for Special Rule
Cancellation of Removal.
I-914................................. Application for T Nonimmigrant 270 0 0
Status.
N-300................................. Application to File Declaration 120 235 235
of Intention.
N-336................................. Request for Hearing on a Decision 265 605 605
in Naturalization Procedures.
N-400................................. Application for Naturalization... 330 595 595
N-470................................. Application to Preserve Residence 155 305 305
for Naturalization Purposes.
N-565................................. Application for Replacement of 220 380 380
Naturalization Citizenship
Document.
N-600................................. Application for Certification of 255 460 460
Citizenship.
N-600K................................ Application for Citizenship and 255 460 460
Issuance of Certificate under
Section 322.
Biometric Services............... 70 80 80
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
BumbleBee
Source-->
http://www.immigration-law.com/
http://a257.g.akamaitech.net/7/257/2422/01jan20071800/edocket.access.gpo.gov/2007/E7-10371.htm
E. Summary of Final Fees
The USCIS Immigration and Naturalization Benefit Application and
Petition Fee Schedule, the proposed fees, and the final fees
established by this rule are summarized in the attached table.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Current Proposed
Form No. Description fees fees Final fees
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
I-90.................................. Application to Replace Permanent $190 $290 $290
Resident Card.
I-102................................. Application for Replacement/ 160 320 320
Initial Non-immigrant Arrival-
Departure Record (I-94).
I-129................................. Petitions for a Nonimmigrant 190 320 320
Worker.
I-129F................................ Petition for Alien 170 455 455
Fianc[eacute](e).
I-130................................. Petition for Alien Relative...... 190 355 355
I-131................................. Application for Travel Document.. 170 305 305
I-140................................. Immigrant Petition for Alien 195 475 475
Worker.
I-191................................. Application for Advance 265 545 545
Permission to Return to
Unrelinquished Domicile.
I-192................................. Application for Advance 265 545 545
Permission to Enter As a
Nonimmigrant.
I-193................................. Application for Waiver of 265 545 545
Passport and/or Visa.
I-212................................. Application for Permission to 265 545 545
Reapply for Admission into the
United States After Deportation
or Removal.
I-360................................. Petition for Amerasian, 190 375 375
Widow(er), or Special Immigrant.
I-485................................. Application to Register Permanent 325 905 930
Residence or Adjust Status.
I-526................................. Immigrant Petition by Alien 480 1,435 1,435
Entrepreneur.
I-539................................. Application to Extend/Change 200 300 300
Nonimmigrant Status.
I-600/I-600A.......................... Petition to Classify Orphan as an 545 670 670
Immediate Relative/Application
for Advance Processing or Orphan
Petition.
I-601................................. Application for Waiver of Grounds 265 545 545
of Inadmissibility.
I-612................................. Application for Waiver of the 265 545 545
Foreign Residence Requirement.
I-687................................. For Filing Application for Status 255 710 710
as a Temporary Resident.
I-690................................. Application for Waiver of 95 185 185
Excludability.
I-694................................. Notice of Appeal of Decision..... 110 545 545
I-695................................. Application for Replacement 65 130 130
Employment Authorization or
Temporary Residence Card.
I-698................................. Application to Adjust Status from 180 1,370 1,370
Temporary to Permanent Resident.
I-751................................. Petition to Remove Conditions on 205 465 465
Residence.
I-765................................. Application for Employment 180 340 340
Authorization.
I-817................................. Application for Family Unity 200 440 440
Benefits.
I-824................................. Application for Action on an 200 340 340
Approved Application or Petition.
I-829................................. Petition by Entrepreneur to 475 2,850 2,850
Remove Conditions on Residence.
I-881................................. NACARA--Suspension of Deportation 285 285 285
or Application for Special Rule
Cancellation of Removal.
I-914................................. Application for T Nonimmigrant 270 0 0
Status.
N-300................................. Application to File Declaration 120 235 235
of Intention.
N-336................................. Request for Hearing on a Decision 265 605 605
in Naturalization Procedures.
N-400................................. Application for Naturalization... 330 595 595
N-470................................. Application to Preserve Residence 155 305 305
for Naturalization Purposes.
N-565................................. Application for Replacement of 220 380 380
Naturalization Citizenship
Document.
N-600................................. Application for Certification of 255 460 460
Citizenship.
N-600K................................ Application for Citizenship and 255 460 460
Issuance of Certificate under
Section 322.
Biometric Services............... 70 80 80
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
BumbleBee
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SGP
10-28 10:38 AM
Hi Guys,
I am based out of NJ and was working for an imports company for more than 8 years. I have an approved I-140 with this company. This company wanted me to sign an overly broad non compete agreement which would be valid for 5 years after termination. I refused to sign this agreement and I was verbally threatened with dire consequences if I did not sign. They fired me yesterday for not signing it and also stated that they are canceling my H1. Would this be treated as wrongful termination? Is there any way that I can file a complaint with the DOL? Has the complaint to be filed thru an attorney or can I do it myself?
Good news is another company has already applied for my H1 transfer.
I will appreciate all suggestions and advices for which I thank you in advance.
I am based out of NJ and was working for an imports company for more than 8 years. I have an approved I-140 with this company. This company wanted me to sign an overly broad non compete agreement which would be valid for 5 years after termination. I refused to sign this agreement and I was verbally threatened with dire consequences if I did not sign. They fired me yesterday for not signing it and also stated that they are canceling my H1. Would this be treated as wrongful termination? Is there any way that I can file a complaint with the DOL? Has the complaint to be filed thru an attorney or can I do it myself?
Good news is another company has already applied for my H1 transfer.
I will appreciate all suggestions and advices for which I thank you in advance.
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leo2606
01-09 11:44 PM
Probably you are right for EB3 ROW but I don't think that is true for EB2 ROW.
I would have said 2020 but as you are not part of India or china may be 2015.
I would have said 2020 but as you are not part of India or china may be 2015.
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saurav_4096
03-14 11:22 AM
I just came back from bombay. I did not have an AP. I went to the consulate for stamping. If you are maintaining valid h1b status and have a stamp, there is no issue at all. Just carry your I-485 receipt with you and make sure you mention it at POE.
Hi nfinity,
I am planning to get H1B from Mumbai consulate in April, with my i-485 pending. It was good to read your post about successful stamping at mumbai consulate. I would appereciate if you can share you experience at
1. mumbai consultate,
2. POE
3. If you have any additional tips.
Thanks
Saurav
Hi nfinity,
I am planning to get H1B from Mumbai consulate in April, with my i-485 pending. It was good to read your post about successful stamping at mumbai consulate. I would appereciate if you can share you experience at
1. mumbai consultate,
2. POE
3. If you have any additional tips.
Thanks
Saurav
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05-05 04:10 PM
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saketkapur
11-06 05:00 PM
Why not?
We have nothing to lose....a similar effort was passed last time when Clinton had left office......also the CHC might not whine this time as they will have the senate pretty much behind them next yr to do what they want.....
Also they might actually want us now out of the line if the illegals are supposed to line up next........
the job as an USCIS IO seems nice after getting my GC.....:rolleyes:
We have nothing to lose....a similar effort was passed last time when Clinton had left office......also the CHC might not whine this time as they will have the senate pretty much behind them next yr to do what they want.....
Also they might actually want us now out of the line if the illegals are supposed to line up next........
the job as an USCIS IO seems nice after getting my GC.....:rolleyes:
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roseball
03-29 08:43 PM
I got the RFE notification in the mail yesterday and here is the RFE info:
The Service acknowledges that you filed your I-485 Employment Based Application (Receipt #) based on your approved 3rd preference I-140 (Receipt #). Service records indicate that you also have an approved 2nd preference I-140 (Receipt #) with a priority date that affords you an available visa. If you wish to transfer this I-485 to your newly approved Form I-140 a request for conversion must be made in writing. If no response is received, USCIS will continue adjudication on the instant I-485 based on your 3rd preference I-140 and will wait for visa availability based on that preference classification".
I had another approved I-140 in EB2 from the client where I worked as a contractor. That company got acquired by another and am not sure if they still support me in the process.
1) Did anyone receive such RFE?
2) Should I send USCIS a letter by requesting them to trasfer my I-485 to EB2?
3) USCIS had issued this RFE on 03/03/10 with 04/03/10 deadline but I had received it yesterday(3/27/10). I have only 1 week to respond back.
Is there a way to buy some more time if i cant respond back in 3-4 business days?
Please advice. I really appreciate your help!
Thanks in advance.
Firstly, its good that USCIS is infact tracking all approved I-140s based on applicant's profile in order to adjudicate cases which have an available visa number based on PD porting.
In your case, technically, you can only request to tag your I-485 to the EB-2 I-140 only when the EB-2 sponsoring employer is still willing to employ you when your I-485 is approved. You need to consider a situation of USCIS issuing another RFE in addition to your transfer letter, to produce an employment verification letter from your EB-2 employer. Best thing to do is to get in touch with your EB-2 employer and check to see if he is still willing to support you. In that case, you can request for transfer. Otherwise, technically, you cannot transfer your case but can continue your case in EB-3. Obviously, getting an expert opinion from a good attorney is key as time is running out.
The Service acknowledges that you filed your I-485 Employment Based Application (Receipt #) based on your approved 3rd preference I-140 (Receipt #). Service records indicate that you also have an approved 2nd preference I-140 (Receipt #) with a priority date that affords you an available visa. If you wish to transfer this I-485 to your newly approved Form I-140 a request for conversion must be made in writing. If no response is received, USCIS will continue adjudication on the instant I-485 based on your 3rd preference I-140 and will wait for visa availability based on that preference classification".
I had another approved I-140 in EB2 from the client where I worked as a contractor. That company got acquired by another and am not sure if they still support me in the process.
1) Did anyone receive such RFE?
2) Should I send USCIS a letter by requesting them to trasfer my I-485 to EB2?
3) USCIS had issued this RFE on 03/03/10 with 04/03/10 deadline but I had received it yesterday(3/27/10). I have only 1 week to respond back.
Is there a way to buy some more time if i cant respond back in 3-4 business days?
Please advice. I really appreciate your help!
Thanks in advance.
Firstly, its good that USCIS is infact tracking all approved I-140s based on applicant's profile in order to adjudicate cases which have an available visa number based on PD porting.
In your case, technically, you can only request to tag your I-485 to the EB-2 I-140 only when the EB-2 sponsoring employer is still willing to employ you when your I-485 is approved. You need to consider a situation of USCIS issuing another RFE in addition to your transfer letter, to produce an employment verification letter from your EB-2 employer. Best thing to do is to get in touch with your EB-2 employer and check to see if he is still willing to support you. In that case, you can request for transfer. Otherwise, technically, you cannot transfer your case but can continue your case in EB-3. Obviously, getting an expert opinion from a good attorney is key as time is running out.
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ras
10-25 09:58 PM
Situation :
My 485, 765, 131 applications reached USCIS on Aug 17th.
Soon after that moved to a different apartment in the same city. Updated US Post office for redirection of my mails to the new address. However, the address in the USCIS has not been updated.
on Oct 10th got the checks cashed for 485, 765 and 131
The address was updated in USCIS only yesterday (Oct 24).
I haven't got the reciepts yet and need to visit India on Nov 4th.
My questions:
1. Not sure if USCIS has already sent the reciept notices to my previous address. If they were sent to previous address will they be redirected to the new address or they will be returned back to USCIS?
2. Some one mentioned that mails from USCIS will not be redirected but will be returned back to USCIS. Is this true?
3. Approx. how much time it takes to recieve the reciept notice once the checks are encashed? for me it is already 15days over and haven't recieved the reciept notice at my new address.
4. Will the reciept notice be sent to the Applicant and also the Attorney? Or is it just for attorney?
5. Have got the print out the checks cashed with the reciept numbers for 485, 765 and 131. will those be sufficient to carry while travelling as I have not recieved the original reciepts yet. Ofcourse I have a valid H1 visa till 2010.
Appreciate any suggestions
My 485, 765, 131 applications reached USCIS on Aug 17th.
Soon after that moved to a different apartment in the same city. Updated US Post office for redirection of my mails to the new address. However, the address in the USCIS has not been updated.
on Oct 10th got the checks cashed for 485, 765 and 131
The address was updated in USCIS only yesterday (Oct 24).
I haven't got the reciepts yet and need to visit India on Nov 4th.
My questions:
1. Not sure if USCIS has already sent the reciept notices to my previous address. If they were sent to previous address will they be redirected to the new address or they will be returned back to USCIS?
2. Some one mentioned that mails from USCIS will not be redirected but will be returned back to USCIS. Is this true?
3. Approx. how much time it takes to recieve the reciept notice once the checks are encashed? for me it is already 15days over and haven't recieved the reciept notice at my new address.
4. Will the reciept notice be sent to the Applicant and also the Attorney? Or is it just for attorney?
5. Have got the print out the checks cashed with the reciept numbers for 485, 765 and 131. will those be sufficient to carry while travelling as I have not recieved the original reciepts yet. Ofcourse I have a valid H1 visa till 2010.
Appreciate any suggestions
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I tend to agree, the first B&W one is the best in terms of composition. The new ones are not as "calm" somehow. I thought getting the railing to go all the way to the top corner would be better, but actually I think it is distracting. Interesting, maybe I learned something here. :p
I tend to agree, the first B&W one is the best in terms of composition. The new ones are not as "calm" somehow. I thought getting the railing to go all the way to the top corner would be better, but actually I think it is distracting. Interesting, maybe I learned something here. :p