saketkapur
07-14 11:42 AM
Hi
I filed my I-485 in July last year. My PD is EB2-Feb 2007. I could not file for my wife since she is pursuing her medical residency on a J1 visa with the 2 year HRR requirement.
My queries are as follows:
1. For the interfiling to happen does she need to be done with her J1 waiver or even when she is pursuing it as that is a H1B visa?
2. If I get my green card before she is done with her waiver then can I still file for her later or will her case then be treated as a family based petition?
I will really appreciate if somebody can provide some insight regarding the same.
regards
Saket Kapur
I filed my I-485 in July last year. My PD is EB2-Feb 2007. I could not file for my wife since she is pursuing her medical residency on a J1 visa with the 2 year HRR requirement.
My queries are as follows:
1. For the interfiling to happen does she need to be done with her J1 waiver or even when she is pursuing it as that is a H1B visa?
2. If I get my green card before she is done with her waiver then can I still file for her later or will her case then be treated as a family based petition?
I will really appreciate if somebody can provide some insight regarding the same.
regards
Saket Kapur
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carlosCA
02-05 06:20 PM
Hi all,
I am currently working on an L1 visa. Have been in the US for 1.5 years.
A few weeks ago I wanted to change my job. Now I have an offer and the new employer is trying to sort out the visa.
Unfortunately, the H1B visas are gone for this year, and the employer can't wait until October to get me working in their team, so waiting for the new H1 visas is not an option.
After checking with their immigration attorneys, they now say the only option I have is to request an 'O' visa (they will support me).
'O' visas are available for top sportsmen, actors or scientists. The attorneys say I have a good-enough resume to apply for one (masters degree, published some articles and experience in top companies) but I still think the opportunities are not many, since I think my resume is really good but not outstanding enough for this type of visa.
My question is, how careful do I have to be when letting the company attorney to apply for a 'O' on my behalf? And specially, if the visa is denied is that going to impact my current L1 visa? I don't wanna end up with no visa at all! And also, is that going to be a 'bad record' next time I apply for a visa (probably H1)?
What about the positive case? Can I have the 'O' visa during the 2 weeks I will still work in my current company under an L1 (I have to give my company 2 weeks notice before leaving) before moving jobs?
I can't stop thinking the attorneys want the best for the company, that doesn't mean they want the best for me, so I am worried about the possibility they are applying for the visa on my behalf but not minding possible bad consequences for me if the visa is refused.
Thanks so much for your help.
Carlos
I am currently working on an L1 visa. Have been in the US for 1.5 years.
A few weeks ago I wanted to change my job. Now I have an offer and the new employer is trying to sort out the visa.
Unfortunately, the H1B visas are gone for this year, and the employer can't wait until October to get me working in their team, so waiting for the new H1 visas is not an option.
After checking with their immigration attorneys, they now say the only option I have is to request an 'O' visa (they will support me).
'O' visas are available for top sportsmen, actors or scientists. The attorneys say I have a good-enough resume to apply for one (masters degree, published some articles and experience in top companies) but I still think the opportunities are not many, since I think my resume is really good but not outstanding enough for this type of visa.
My question is, how careful do I have to be when letting the company attorney to apply for a 'O' on my behalf? And specially, if the visa is denied is that going to impact my current L1 visa? I don't wanna end up with no visa at all! And also, is that going to be a 'bad record' next time I apply for a visa (probably H1)?
What about the positive case? Can I have the 'O' visa during the 2 weeks I will still work in my current company under an L1 (I have to give my company 2 weeks notice before leaving) before moving jobs?
I can't stop thinking the attorneys want the best for the company, that doesn't mean they want the best for me, so I am worried about the possibility they are applying for the visa on my behalf but not minding possible bad consequences for me if the visa is refused.
Thanks so much for your help.
Carlos
chanduv23
04-29 10:28 AM
Mine is approved I140. If USCIS doesn't ask for paystub then giving EVL of any consulting firm will solve the problem?
Also, my wife is working on EAD. Can she apply for H1 visa? Will it affect our GC process? I am the primary applicant.
A bonafide job offer is what is needed. You may want to contact lawyer personally and they will be able to guide you in this.
Also, my wife is working on EAD. Can she apply for H1 visa? Will it affect our GC process? I am the primary applicant.
A bonafide job offer is what is needed. You may want to contact lawyer personally and they will be able to guide you in this.
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maximus777
06-08 11:12 AM
Whatever maybe the motivation, but I hope there are enough politicians like him who depend on immigrant votebanks to push for CIR. Not sure, CIR even if passed would do any good EB. :rolleyes:
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setpit_gc
04-29 01:27 PM
Thanks a lot for your quick reply.
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shahpeerally
12-04 09:17 PM
Re: #1
Good question.
The rule is misleading and your confusion is understandable. Do not file in the CSC, it will likely be rejected, or if you're lucky, they might overlook it or transfer the case to VSC.
The filing location will be the VSC because that's your worksite. The rule requiring you to file in CSC has to do with the "H-1b employer" itself being cap exempt (ie. institutions of higher education and certain non-profit organizations). Your H-1b employer is a for-profit company, I assume, so they are not exempt from the cap.
Re: #2
Section 2.2 should be "e" if you're porting to a new employer, if it's a pure extension with the same employer, pick "b."
Section 2.5 should be "c."
Good question.
The rule is misleading and your confusion is understandable. Do not file in the CSC, it will likely be rejected, or if you're lucky, they might overlook it or transfer the case to VSC.
The filing location will be the VSC because that's your worksite. The rule requiring you to file in CSC has to do with the "H-1b employer" itself being cap exempt (ie. institutions of higher education and certain non-profit organizations). Your H-1b employer is a for-profit company, I assume, so they are not exempt from the cap.
Re: #2
Section 2.2 should be "e" if you're porting to a new employer, if it's a pure extension with the same employer, pick "b."
Section 2.5 should be "c."
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MetteBB
05-27 10:19 AM
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imbond707
12-07 10:59 AM
Dear IV Members,
Last week I received a copy of �Approved I-140� using Freedom of Information Act. I took almost 7 months to get requested information. Following are the steps to use FOIA:
1. Write a cover letter (Sample attached)
2. Complete Form G-639 (Sample form �Freedom of Information Act - G-639 - Form.pdf� attached)
3. Write your I-140 Receipt # in �Column 4�.
4. Important: Make sure you complete �Column 7� or you will be asked to send you application again.
5. For �Column 8� you can sign it yourself under �Executed in US� (No need to use Notary)
6. Send this form to:
USCIS National Record Center
FOIA Division
P.O. Box 648010
Lee Summit, MO 64064-5570
I received copy of approved I-140 last week (Copy of 1st page is attached). You can check status of FOIA request at FOIA Request Status Check (http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/menuitem.8d416137d08f80a2b1935610748191a0/?vgnextoid=f3a2ba87c7a29110VgnVCM1000004718190aRCR D&vgnextchannel=f3a2ba87c7a29110VgnVCM1000004718190a RCRD).
I hope above information will be useful for others who want to use FOIA.
Last week I received a copy of �Approved I-140� using Freedom of Information Act. I took almost 7 months to get requested information. Following are the steps to use FOIA:
1. Write a cover letter (Sample attached)
2. Complete Form G-639 (Sample form �Freedom of Information Act - G-639 - Form.pdf� attached)
3. Write your I-140 Receipt # in �Column 4�.
4. Important: Make sure you complete �Column 7� or you will be asked to send you application again.
5. For �Column 8� you can sign it yourself under �Executed in US� (No need to use Notary)
6. Send this form to:
USCIS National Record Center
FOIA Division
P.O. Box 648010
Lee Summit, MO 64064-5570
I received copy of approved I-140 last week (Copy of 1st page is attached). You can check status of FOIA request at FOIA Request Status Check (http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/menuitem.8d416137d08f80a2b1935610748191a0/?vgnextoid=f3a2ba87c7a29110VgnVCM1000004718190aRCR D&vgnextchannel=f3a2ba87c7a29110VgnVCM1000004718190a RCRD).
I hope above information will be useful for others who want to use FOIA.
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arnet
11-21 01:50 PM
few days ago, I tried to extend H4 visa for my spouse but I heard through one of the lawyer in the firm that once H4 visa holder used EAD, H4 becames invalid unless you enter again in POE using H4, we cant apply for H4 extension as the current status is AOS. But we are still exploring it.
I checked in H4 extension form I-539, they ask:
1. current immigration status?
2. whether you want to extend current status or change of status?
But my spouse is working so if we say change status to H4 from AOS then not sure whether she can use immediately EAD to work? I opened a thread regarding this.
Anybody experienced the same issue as above? Thanks.
I checked in H4 extension form I-539, they ask:
1. current immigration status?
2. whether you want to extend current status or change of status?
But my spouse is working so if we say change status to H4 from AOS then not sure whether she can use immediately EAD to work? I opened a thread regarding this.
Anybody experienced the same issue as above? Thanks.
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ubetman
05-26 04:30 PM
I can't suggest anything on this. Its upto you. I guess you can wait till the end of this month. Sometimes they approve without sending FP notice as per some posts on immigration forums. you never know it is USCIS.... good luck..
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mmk123
10-17 01:10 AM
If I take a training course from Sun microsystems by paying them when I am on H4, is it illegal?
Technically, before October 1st - there is no employee-employer relation. It can be a trainer-trainee relation like Sun example above.
Also, please don't forget to consult a good lawyer when you have any questions about whether anything is legal or illegal.
Are you sure, you are not asking this questions as a mischief?
Technically, before October 1st - there is no employee-employer relation. It can be a trainer-trainee relation like Sun example above.
Also, please don't forget to consult a good lawyer when you have any questions about whether anything is legal or illegal.
Are you sure, you are not asking this questions as a mischief?
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January 11th, 2004, 09:06 AM
That is truly a lot of snapping....