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09-09 07:30 PM
Immigration Visa Attorney Blog Has Just Posted the Following:
http://www.immigrationvisaattorneyblog.com/177934_bus_queue_v.jpgMajor news for relatives of legal permanent residents who have been patiently waiting for their petitions to become current. The Department of State reported in the September 2010 visa bulletin (http://www.travel.state.gov/visa/bulletin/bulletin_5113.html) that applicants who are spouses or children of greencard holders (filed as late as January 1, 2010) can now be processed for greencards. This is true for applicants from all countries except Mexico and the Dominican Republic, whose priority dates aren't far behind either: January 1, 2009.
What is a a "priority date," you ask? A "priority date" is a legal term of art that can be exceedingly hard to explain (especially in a blog), but I'll try. Let's start with basics. There is a quota on how many immigrants can come legally to the country per year. Imagine the quota like it is a long line of people lining up for a greencard. The people at the front of the line are those whose relative petitions were filed earliest, ie those with the earliest "priority date." A priority date is established on the date that your petition is received by the USCIS. Of course, the earlier your priority date, the sooner you can later ask for greencard status. Generally, priority dates always move forward, but these dates can also go backwards, and if applications aren't received by USCIS before this "retrogression" happens, applicants are back to the waiting game.
In the past month, the (F2A) priority date in the the family-based second preference category (ie for spouses and children of greencard holders) advanced from March 2009 to January 2010! This has made an incredible difference to those who have been waiting to be reunited with their spouses and children, rather than expecting a year or more of wait, this category of new immigrants can now start processing their greencard applications. If you would like assistance in making sure that your application can be made as quickly as possible, contact the attorneys at Fong & Chun, LLP before those dates retrogress. --ecf
More... (http://www.immigrationvisaattorneyblog.com/2010/09/relatives-of-permanent-residen.html)
http://www.immigrationvisaattorneyblog.com/177934_bus_queue_v.jpgMajor news for relatives of legal permanent residents who have been patiently waiting for their petitions to become current. The Department of State reported in the September 2010 visa bulletin (http://www.travel.state.gov/visa/bulletin/bulletin_5113.html) that applicants who are spouses or children of greencard holders (filed as late as January 1, 2010) can now be processed for greencards. This is true for applicants from all countries except Mexico and the Dominican Republic, whose priority dates aren't far behind either: January 1, 2009.
What is a a "priority date," you ask? A "priority date" is a legal term of art that can be exceedingly hard to explain (especially in a blog), but I'll try. Let's start with basics. There is a quota on how many immigrants can come legally to the country per year. Imagine the quota like it is a long line of people lining up for a greencard. The people at the front of the line are those whose relative petitions were filed earliest, ie those with the earliest "priority date." A priority date is established on the date that your petition is received by the USCIS. Of course, the earlier your priority date, the sooner you can later ask for greencard status. Generally, priority dates always move forward, but these dates can also go backwards, and if applications aren't received by USCIS before this "retrogression" happens, applicants are back to the waiting game.
In the past month, the (F2A) priority date in the the family-based second preference category (ie for spouses and children of greencard holders) advanced from March 2009 to January 2010! This has made an incredible difference to those who have been waiting to be reunited with their spouses and children, rather than expecting a year or more of wait, this category of new immigrants can now start processing their greencard applications. If you would like assistance in making sure that your application can be made as quickly as possible, contact the attorneys at Fong & Chun, LLP before those dates retrogress. --ecf
More... (http://www.immigrationvisaattorneyblog.com/2010/09/relatives-of-permanent-residen.html)
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GC_1000Watt
08-07 01:57 AM
Hello Friends,
I have today booked my visa interview appointment at Mumbai consulate.My hometown is Indore (Madhya Pradesh) and on the visa appointment letter the "State of Residence" says "Maharashtra". I am confused whether I made any mistake or the "state of Residence" says maharashtra based on consulate's state?
Please help me getting answer to this puzzle.
I have today booked my visa interview appointment at Mumbai consulate.My hometown is Indore (Madhya Pradesh) and on the visa appointment letter the "State of Residence" says "Maharashtra". I am confused whether I made any mistake or the "state of Residence" says maharashtra based on consulate's state?
Please help me getting answer to this puzzle.
nomi
04-19 08:36 AM
Looks like lot many ROW eb3 PD between AUG03-AUG04, 42% so far.
Good news is not many ROW eb3 for AUG03. Date will going to move definately.
I totally agree with you. I hope date will move fast now since there is not enough people in 2002-2003. I hope this will be same for India and china too. Let`s hope for the best.
Good news is not many ROW eb3 for AUG03. Date will going to move definately.
I totally agree with you. I hope date will move fast now since there is not enough people in 2002-2003. I hope this will be same for India and china too. Let`s hope for the best.
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signin241
07-25 09:24 AM
Thanks for the responses. I have all the documents in place and also the recent paystubs of my present employer.
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mrdelhiite
08-19 11:15 AM
Hello All,
I e-filed my AP on August 5th 2010 and sent all my papers to NSC. I received a notice they they received my application with the same date. My last AP expired on 30 July 2010.
I have a wedding coming up in family that I want/need to attend. Is it possible for me to use this reason to expedite my AP? Also has anyone been in similar situations? Any feedback is greatly appreciated.
Thanks
-M
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I e-filed my AP on August 5th 2010 and sent all my papers to NSC. I received a notice they they received my application with the same date. My last AP expired on 30 July 2010.
I have a wedding coming up in family that I want/need to attend. Is it possible for me to use this reason to expedite my AP? Also has anyone been in similar situations? Any feedback is greatly appreciated.
Thanks
-M
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bharat2008
08-19 11:56 AM
Will I be able to switch to company C, even if company B revokes my 3 year-H1B extension ?
Thanks
Thanks
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realizeit
07-23 03:40 PM
View a Hearing or Meeting (http://judiciary.senate.gov/hearings/hearing.cfm?id=4007)
Senate Judiciary Committee
Subcommittee on Immigration, Border Security and Citizenship
DATE: August 6, 2009
TIME: 10:00 AM
ROOM: Dirksen-226
OFFICIAL HEARING NOTICE / WITNESS LIST:
July 23, 2009
NOTICE OF RESCHEDULED SUBCOMMITTEE HEARING
The hearing on "Comprehensive Immigration Reform Roundtable: Employment-Based Immigration to Propel America's Economy While Protecting America's Workforce" scheduled before the Judiciary Committee, Subcommittee on Immigration, Refugees and Border Security, for Wednesday, July 29, 2009 at 2:15 p.m. will now take place on Thursday, August 6, 2009 at 10:00 a.m.
By order of the Chairman.
Senate Judiciary Committee
Subcommittee on Immigration, Border Security and Citizenship
DATE: August 6, 2009
TIME: 10:00 AM
ROOM: Dirksen-226
OFFICIAL HEARING NOTICE / WITNESS LIST:
July 23, 2009
NOTICE OF RESCHEDULED SUBCOMMITTEE HEARING
The hearing on "Comprehensive Immigration Reform Roundtable: Employment-Based Immigration to Propel America's Economy While Protecting America's Workforce" scheduled before the Judiciary Committee, Subcommittee on Immigration, Refugees and Border Security, for Wednesday, July 29, 2009 at 2:15 p.m. will now take place on Thursday, August 6, 2009 at 10:00 a.m.
By order of the Chairman.
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ferozmd
09-21 05:10 PM
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americandesi
09-15 02:06 PM
Big mistake. Yes, your lawful stay in US ends on 30-Sep-2007.
With the Visa from company A expiring on 30-Sep why did you travel without getting the H1 papers from company B in hand?
You should have done either of the following
1) Got H1 stamping from company B before entering US (or)
2) Entered US with company A’s VISA (before it’s expiry) and company B’s H1 approval notice, so that the officer could stamp the I-94 as per company B’s end date.
All that you can do now is to leave the country before Sep 30th and renter US with VISA stamping from company B.
With the Visa from company A expiring on 30-Sep why did you travel without getting the H1 papers from company B in hand?
You should have done either of the following
1) Got H1 stamping from company B before entering US (or)
2) Entered US with company A’s VISA (before it’s expiry) and company B’s H1 approval notice, so that the officer could stamp the I-94 as per company B’s end date.
All that you can do now is to leave the country before Sep 30th and renter US with VISA stamping from company B.
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JazzByTheBay
09-07 11:32 AM
Here are a couple of videos from the Milpitas meeting.
It's really important that we all make our best efforts to attend the DC rally. Our life, and those of our children and families, depend on this.
Are you prepared to live for the next 10-15 years on EADs and AP? Ready to renew those every year? Limit your career growth and job prospects? Limit what you can and cannot do? Limit the raises you can get?
There's no reason to be scared to attend the rally. Leading immigration attorney Sheila Murthy supports IV and the DC rally, and encourages all those who are affected to attend.
Here's more:
http://morejazzbythebay.wordpress.com/
cheers!
jazz
It's really important that we all make our best efforts to attend the DC rally. Our life, and those of our children and families, depend on this.
Are you prepared to live for the next 10-15 years on EADs and AP? Ready to renew those every year? Limit your career growth and job prospects? Limit what you can and cannot do? Limit the raises you can get?
There's no reason to be scared to attend the rally. Leading immigration attorney Sheila Murthy supports IV and the DC rally, and encourages all those who are affected to attend.
Here's more:
http://morejazzbythebay.wordpress.com/
cheers!
jazz
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senk1s
09-14 11:48 AM
fromnaija:
where did you read about this? would you point me to the source?
I always thought that till a decision has been made, you can work on a H1 renewal/ transfer
where did you read about this? would you point me to the source?
I always thought that till a decision has been made, you can work on a H1 renewal/ transfer
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dohko
07-29 02:25 PM
Well, He doesn't know a whole lot about immigration issues.
I already have my green card so I don't have anything to hide.
I just need some advice because he's in a different field. (engineering) and I got mine in Market Research.
I already have my green card so I don't have anything to hide.
I just need some advice because he's in a different field. (engineering) and I got mine in Market Research.
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Rockey
02-29 02:37 PM
Okay..That means..we need to give A# also without fail?
I am afraid my company will ask for more details if I disclose this information that's why i want to give No for these questions..:mad:
You have given Yes to this questions right ?
If I don't mention my A# would it be okay? or will they find out by some other ways?
I am afraid my company will ask for more details if I disclose this information that's why i want to give No for these questions..:mad:
You have given Yes to this questions right ?
If I don't mention my A# would it be okay? or will they find out by some other ways?
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11-04 10:36 PM
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tdasara
03-25 12:24 PM
While its true, a cousin of my mine applied when PD was not current and got her EAD while her husbands 485 was pending (still pending)
Now, its a different issue that she/he get RFE whenever they apply for EAD renewal and once had to do a MTR.
I can only guess that if the adjudicator checks the date of application before approving the 485, they might be in trouble!
Now, its a different issue that she/he get RFE whenever they apply for EAD renewal and once had to do a MTR.
I can only guess that if the adjudicator checks the date of application before approving the 485, they might be in trouble!
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satishbsk
10-26 12:47 AM
Hi!
My H1B was filed on April 1st 2007 at Vermont Service Center while i was in India and got selected in the lottery. I came to US on May 13th on H4 visa (I 94 valid till July 18, 2008) and still my papers were under process.
On June 1st, 2007 the approval notice was sent to my employer.
Oct 1st, 2007 they applied for my change of status and on 19th it was returned back as a check for 500$ was not included.
Kindly let me know if we could go for a H1B Transfer and change of status simultaneously with a new employer.
Within what time line i need to apply for the same.
Thanks,
SV
If you need to switch employer you should be on valid H1 status with SSN and have paystubs from current employer for safe side.
Pl consult good immi lawyer for best advice/lawyer of new employer.
Satish
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My H1B was filed on April 1st 2007 at Vermont Service Center while i was in India and got selected in the lottery. I came to US on May 13th on H4 visa (I 94 valid till July 18, 2008) and still my papers were under process.
On June 1st, 2007 the approval notice was sent to my employer.
Oct 1st, 2007 they applied for my change of status and on 19th it was returned back as a check for 500$ was not included.
Kindly let me know if we could go for a H1B Transfer and change of status simultaneously with a new employer.
Within what time line i need to apply for the same.
Thanks,
SV
If you need to switch employer you should be on valid H1 status with SSN and have paystubs from current employer for safe side.
Pl consult good immi lawyer for best advice/lawyer of new employer.
Satish
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ramaonline
11-24 03:04 AM
kghoshal:
u don't need lc copy - ur attny can request screenshot from dol by emailing the respective BEC u need:
employee / emplr name
state of filing and eb category
Dallas: h1b7yr@dal.dflc.us
Philly: h1b7yr@phi.dflc.us
This link has details
http://immigrationportal.com/showthread.php?t=182326
u don't need lc copy - ur attny can request screenshot from dol by emailing the respective BEC u need:
employee / emplr name
state of filing and eb category
Dallas: h1b7yr@dal.dflc.us
Philly: h1b7yr@phi.dflc.us
This link has details
http://immigrationportal.com/showthread.php?t=182326
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purgan
04-04 08:52 PM
HI All,
Anyonw planning on going to school this year full time? I am planning to...I have an EAD/AP that I can use and I know several IV'ans may be debating the same isssue
Now for the gurus who have already researched this:
1. Can one avail of financial aid (FAFSA) if has Advanced parole. I'm not 100%sure because its says 'indefinate parole" and i'm not sure if ours can be classified as "indefinate"
2. How does one activate EAD/AP (does one have to travel outside the country). I am currently still on H1B with 3 year extension granted but visa not stamped
3. One can go to school F/T on EAD. But what are the options to preserve one's PR application (..after all its been over 5-6 years since we filed are applications)...assuming its been over 6 months since I485 was filed and AC21 benefits kick in. And, is a leave of absence a better option than quitting.
I wanted to start a debate of what we are doing because I know several of us will be in the same boat.
Anyonw planning on going to school this year full time? I am planning to...I have an EAD/AP that I can use and I know several IV'ans may be debating the same isssue
Now for the gurus who have already researched this:
1. Can one avail of financial aid (FAFSA) if has Advanced parole. I'm not 100%sure because its says 'indefinate parole" and i'm not sure if ours can be classified as "indefinate"
2. How does one activate EAD/AP (does one have to travel outside the country). I am currently still on H1B with 3 year extension granted but visa not stamped
3. One can go to school F/T on EAD. But what are the options to preserve one's PR application (..after all its been over 5-6 years since we filed are applications)...assuming its been over 6 months since I485 was filed and AC21 benefits kick in. And, is a leave of absence a better option than quitting.
I wanted to start a debate of what we are doing because I know several of us will be in the same boat.
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anwaya
08-31 09:21 PM
Thanks a lot for giving a reply on time.
akp22
06-16 08:51 PM
Hi All,
I have my EB2 485 pending (since July, 2007). I have EAD based on that filing. I am also on H1B - so I am not using EAD. But my wife intends to use EAD (based on our current EB2 based 485 filing) from coming August.
In the meanwhile I have got my EB1 140 approved. My question is if we file for 485 based on EB1 petition, do we lose our current EAD till a new EAD is issued under new filing? Are there ways to ensure that my wife continues with her employment and I move ahead with 485 filing?
Thanks for help.
I have my EB2 485 pending (since July, 2007). I have EAD based on that filing. I am also on H1B - so I am not using EAD. But my wife intends to use EAD (based on our current EB2 based 485 filing) from coming August.
In the meanwhile I have got my EB1 140 approved. My question is if we file for 485 based on EB1 petition, do we lose our current EAD till a new EAD is issued under new filing? Are there ways to ensure that my wife continues with her employment and I move ahead with 485 filing?
Thanks for help.
Swati Solanki
10-12 08:34 PM
No news yet!:(
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