virtual55
03-04 01:19 PM
Hi All,
We need to work towards fixing the USCIS Online Case Status System of Texas Service Center, lot of people are not receiving updates in email/website about their cases.
We need to work towards fixing the USCIS Online Case Status System of Texas Service Center, lot of people are not receiving updates in email/website about their cases.
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gc_chahiye
07-26 10:56 AM
this is a little bit off topic, but does anyway know what are the requirements for practicing immigration law in the US? What kind of formal training and bar exam passing etc are needed?
With the extensive practice that USCIS has provided us, atleast in EB matters I think for most of us it will be a cakewalk. Having gone through the process ourselves we also understand how to treat the immigrant (frequent updates, clear answers, be accessible, provide all options and information) and some of us could make very good immi lawyers (once we get our EADs).
With the extensive practice that USCIS has provided us, atleast in EB matters I think for most of us it will be a cakewalk. Having gone through the process ourselves we also understand how to treat the immigrant (frequent updates, clear answers, be accessible, provide all options and information) and some of us could make very good immi lawyers (once we get our EADs).
grimreaper
07-23 12:40 PM
I'm wondering if criminal charges that never lead to a conviction (3 charges in total) can cause a green card holder to get deported? Also, when a person applies to renew a green card after it expired will another FBI fingerprint check be done?
Thanks for the help.
If you were never convicted, you should not have any problems. Because remember, you are innocent until proven guilty ( which means conviction) and being charged is not an offense by itself. You might face some problems at POE because your finger prints might show up due to arrest record, but if you have court documents showing you were acquited or police documents showing that your charges were dropped, you should be OK.
Thanks for the help.
If you were never convicted, you should not have any problems. Because remember, you are innocent until proven guilty ( which means conviction) and being charged is not an offense by itself. You might face some problems at POE because your finger prints might show up due to arrest record, but if you have court documents showing you were acquited or police documents showing that your charges were dropped, you should be OK.
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mdcowboy
05-06 06:54 PM
Yeah.. things are not good at all here now!!! and Everywhere soon ???
Daily Job Cuts - Layoff News , Job Layoffs 2010 / 2009 , Bankruptcy, Store closings and other Business Economy News (http://dailyjobcuts.com/)
Already we know how schools are here I mean how they teach and on top of this I see lot of Layoffs and in Schools and closing of schools everywhere across country, dont know where it will lead to further, with all these BIG DROPS in Wall St.
Next will be Jobs Reports and Foreclosure Reports along with Greece / Europe Problems.
It will be fun !!! will go back 25 yrs ???
proclaiming that the recession is over! :mad:
Daily Job Cuts - Layoff News , Job Layoffs 2010 / 2009 , Bankruptcy, Store closings and other Business Economy News (http://dailyjobcuts.com/)
Already we know how schools are here I mean how they teach and on top of this I see lot of Layoffs and in Schools and closing of schools everywhere across country, dont know where it will lead to further, with all these BIG DROPS in Wall St.
Next will be Jobs Reports and Foreclosure Reports along with Greece / Europe Problems.
It will be fun !!! will go back 25 yrs ???
proclaiming that the recession is over! :mad:
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hoolahoous
02-10 10:54 AM
some retaliations (for wistleblowers) based on race, ethnicity etc. are illegal. however if it was just because they didn't agree with your behavior or business related thoughts then they are perfectly okay firing you.
saying that usually the onus is on the company to prove that it was not because of any of the protected category (race, ethnicity etc.)
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I am not a lawyer. do not take this as a legal advice.
saying that usually the onus is on the company to prove that it was not because of any of the protected category (race, ethnicity etc.)
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I am not a lawyer. do not take this as a legal advice.
smuggymba
05-16 12:35 PM
Hi,
I am on h4 visa now.It expires in Sep14,2011 .I have a company that wants to sponsor my H1 visa.the start date for the h1 visa would be 1st Oct,2011.
Does this mean that i will be out of status for Sep14-Sep30, will i have to file for my h4 renewal for that period.also,would it affect my new h1 petition.
Pls reply
u can leave and come back on H1 with new stamping..no problemo.
I am on h4 visa now.It expires in Sep14,2011 .I have a company that wants to sponsor my H1 visa.the start date for the h1 visa would be 1st Oct,2011.
Does this mean that i will be out of status for Sep14-Sep30, will i have to file for my h4 renewal for that period.also,would it affect my new h1 petition.
Pls reply
u can leave and come back on H1 with new stamping..no problemo.
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priya23
02-21 03:09 PM
Hi
My husband does not have an H1 stamp in his passport even though he has been in status since he did not go to india,right now he has got 3 yr extension on the basis of an approved I-140 petition,we are going to india to get our visa stamped next month.
Can anyone advise me whether not having a previous H1 stamp in the passport will create any problems for us in getting stamped now.He was on an L1 visa before converting to H1,he has not gone to india since 2002.
kindly advise
My husband does not have an H1 stamp in his passport even though he has been in status since he did not go to india,right now he has got 3 yr extension on the basis of an approved I-140 petition,we are going to india to get our visa stamped next month.
Can anyone advise me whether not having a previous H1 stamp in the passport will create any problems for us in getting stamped now.He was on an L1 visa before converting to H1,he has not gone to india since 2002.
kindly advise
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snathan
09-15 09:11 PM
I have both EB3 and EB2 labor approved and EB2 I-140 approved for the same job requirement in the same company. Here're some details:
labor PD : 03/2005 (EB3)
labor PD : 12/2006 (EB2),
I-140 approved (EB2)
I-485 Applied : 07/2007 with approved EB2 I-140
Is it possible to use my EB3�s PD for my EB2 application? If so, what�s the procedure.
Thanks a lot!
You can get your EB3 PD. Your lawer needs to write to the USCIS to port your PD. Attorney here would give you more details and wait for them to respond.
labor PD : 03/2005 (EB3)
labor PD : 12/2006 (EB2),
I-140 approved (EB2)
I-485 Applied : 07/2007 with approved EB2 I-140
Is it possible to use my EB3�s PD for my EB2 application? If so, what�s the procedure.
Thanks a lot!
You can get your EB3 PD. Your lawer needs to write to the USCIS to port your PD. Attorney here would give you more details and wait for them to respond.
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GCeffect
07-07 06:04 PM
I'm from Bangldesh
EB3
My PD is may 2006
I already received my EAD, AP
even last month the Mar 2006 was current. Any chance that my I485 will be approved in short time. My H1b is also expiring on October 2008. Should i renew it or just wait for my I485 approval....
Please advice me gurus....
EB3
My PD is may 2006
I already received my EAD, AP
even last month the Mar 2006 was current. Any chance that my I485 will be approved in short time. My H1b is also expiring on October 2008. Should i renew it or just wait for my I485 approval....
Please advice me gurus....
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chanduv23
06-27 07:26 PM
Hello Folks:
This long wait for Green Card has made me think about a number of things...
A few days back a couple of my friends have recieved notices from USCIS are sending notices 'Intent to Deny their I-485' w/o any rhyme or reason. Employer says they have not withdrawn their I-140. They said they will appeal but if nothing happens they will go back to India.
Just worried...if this happens to me and I am forced to go out of the country in 30 days, what happens to my US loans. I do not think I would be able to repay back my home & car loans with an Indian salary if I return. In this market I can only sell at a huge loss. I also used US Line of credit for education purposes. Do I need to file bankruptcy? I am on a EAD right now...
Any thoughts on this... greatly appreciate ....it
This is teh first time I am coming across this "Denying without any reason" - If this is really happening then it is a very serious issue. Your friends can contact IV if there is such a notice
This long wait for Green Card has made me think about a number of things...
A few days back a couple of my friends have recieved notices from USCIS are sending notices 'Intent to Deny their I-485' w/o any rhyme or reason. Employer says they have not withdrawn their I-140. They said they will appeal but if nothing happens they will go back to India.
Just worried...if this happens to me and I am forced to go out of the country in 30 days, what happens to my US loans. I do not think I would be able to repay back my home & car loans with an Indian salary if I return. In this market I can only sell at a huge loss. I also used US Line of credit for education purposes. Do I need to file bankruptcy? I am on a EAD right now...
Any thoughts on this... greatly appreciate ....it
This is teh first time I am coming across this "Denying without any reason" - If this is really happening then it is a very serious issue. Your friends can contact IV if there is such a notice
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TheCanadian
10-31 08:37 PM
... really? :trout:
Have you met anyone who can bite a cob of corn clean in half?
Have you met anyone who can bite a cob of corn clean in half?
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ha002
06-14 07:45 PM
Hello
My wife is on F1 Visa and working on OPT(Optional Practical Training), now that the PD are all current., i will be applying for I-485 in july,
1) can i include her even thought she is on OPT, will that effect our I-485 approval as she is a non-immigrant status
2) should be convert back to H4
3) how easy is it to get appoitments in India now for Visa stamping
Please advice
My wife is on F1 Visa and working on OPT(Optional Practical Training), now that the PD are all current., i will be applying for I-485 in july,
1) can i include her even thought she is on OPT, will that effect our I-485 approval as she is a non-immigrant status
2) should be convert back to H4
3) how easy is it to get appoitments in India now for Visa stamping
Please advice
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sideeque
05-23 01:10 PM
I got 221g pink slip from Chennai-India for Administrative Processing and still waiting for my Visa renewal stamping after 72 days.
They informed me that they cannot give any specific timelines in which the processing will be completed.
I did find lot of people in these same boat in different forums.
They informed me that they cannot give any specific timelines in which the processing will be completed.
I did find lot of people in these same boat in different forums.
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dvb123
06-01 10:43 PM
We are in an era of US Immigration where a Fashion model work permit bill would have a better chance of clearing the house than a highly skilled immigrants bill.
05/09/2008: Fashion Model P-4 Visa Classification Bill, H.R.4080 Approved by House Judiciary Immigration Subcommittee 05/08/2008
As we reported yesterday, the subcommittee debated this bill and approved this bill for the full Judiciary Committee action of the House yesterday. A small positive news on the immigration legislation!
http://www.immigration-law.com/
The OPT 17 month extension rule ran into problems barely a month after it was introduced. The anti-immigrant groups constantly send faxes, emails and snail mail constantly to stop immigrant bills from passing. This frightens the senators and house representatives because they think that majority of United States citizens are agains't immigrant bills while an average United States citizen does not the know the difference between green card and H1 B clearly, leave alone opposing highly skilled immigrant bills.
USCIS makes tons of mistakes but it will try to repeal mistakes if it believes that it has made an error. The CSPA new regulations is an example of USCIS accepting and rectifying its mistakes.
http://www.murthy.com/news/n_revcsp.html
The AC21 act gave an additional visa number pool of approx 130,000 visa numbers which were actually unused EB visa numbers from 1999 and 2000. This is a reserve visa pool that could be used for future fiscal years. HOW CAN A RESERVE POOL BE USED WHEN THERE WERE UNUSED VISA NUMBERS FROM 2000 TO 2005?
http://www.nafsa.org/regulatory_information.sec/regulatory_document_library.dlib/u.s._immigration_system_2/ac21_-_the_american_competitiveness
The solution to our saga is to count the immigrant visa numbers from DHS statistics files of EB visas distribution for each year from 2000 to 2005.If we are unable to get all the information required from DHS statistics files we can put FOIA requests and get the information. Instead of making USCIS doing an audit we can do the audit ourselves and inform USCIS that there are still immigrant visa numbers left from the AC21 act. The good thing about this reserve visa numbers is that they can be rolled over to the the future years. So we can get them issued for the years 2008 and 2009.
I think this is the only solution to our saga.
05/09/2008: Fashion Model P-4 Visa Classification Bill, H.R.4080 Approved by House Judiciary Immigration Subcommittee 05/08/2008
As we reported yesterday, the subcommittee debated this bill and approved this bill for the full Judiciary Committee action of the House yesterday. A small positive news on the immigration legislation!
http://www.immigration-law.com/
The OPT 17 month extension rule ran into problems barely a month after it was introduced. The anti-immigrant groups constantly send faxes, emails and snail mail constantly to stop immigrant bills from passing. This frightens the senators and house representatives because they think that majority of United States citizens are agains't immigrant bills while an average United States citizen does not the know the difference between green card and H1 B clearly, leave alone opposing highly skilled immigrant bills.
USCIS makes tons of mistakes but it will try to repeal mistakes if it believes that it has made an error. The CSPA new regulations is an example of USCIS accepting and rectifying its mistakes.
http://www.murthy.com/news/n_revcsp.html
The AC21 act gave an additional visa number pool of approx 130,000 visa numbers which were actually unused EB visa numbers from 1999 and 2000. This is a reserve visa pool that could be used for future fiscal years. HOW CAN A RESERVE POOL BE USED WHEN THERE WERE UNUSED VISA NUMBERS FROM 2000 TO 2005?
http://www.nafsa.org/regulatory_information.sec/regulatory_document_library.dlib/u.s._immigration_system_2/ac21_-_the_american_competitiveness
The solution to our saga is to count the immigrant visa numbers from DHS statistics files of EB visas distribution for each year from 2000 to 2005.If we are unable to get all the information required from DHS statistics files we can put FOIA requests and get the information. Instead of making USCIS doing an audit we can do the audit ourselves and inform USCIS that there are still immigrant visa numbers left from the AC21 act. The good thing about this reserve visa numbers is that they can be rolled over to the the future years. So we can get them issued for the years 2008 and 2009.
I think this is the only solution to our saga.
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mjdup
10-19 10:49 AM
Just in case someone might find this useful --
I had appeared for my visa stamping (9th year extension). It went fine. I'd used these forums to collect all the needed info so thanks to everyone ! I was little nervous but had no choice because my company had sent me for a business trip. At the consulate, security was very good. They even had places to leave your belongings. I saw people come in with cellphones, keys etc and they were check them in the security. Once through the security initial check ups took place where they put the needed documents in a file.
- At this point the person checking my docs marked red on the section where I had marked that my sibling was permanent resident.
- went to the first window where the officer checked for PIMS and wrote "no PIMS" (again in red) on my ds156 form. He asked couple of questions about where I work and then the finger print formality.
- waited for a while and finally I was called for the interview. The VO asked about my job, degree and what my role was at the company. I work for very large fortune 500 company and our division in Germany is well known.
- She left couple of times to check my PIMS records and finally told me that your visa will be approved and sent in 3-5 business days. That's how they do it consulates in Germany. You are not allowed to come and collect the passports.
- But, then she again checked my degree (EE) and mentioned that they may have to do some additional processing and will get back to me.
- But, she kept the passport and other docs so I was confident that it is only for PIMS verification. After 3 days I got back my passport with stamping. I provided all the answers with confidence and very legibly.
We just have to do what we have to do and leave the rest to whatever happens. I'd prepared everything before my trip in case I've go to India and get stamped (I'm getting tired of these long and stressful procedures, I was the only one with some many docs whereas others walked in with few sheets, go figure !).
Anyway, everything went well! Please let me know if any of you have questions and good luck to all. Hope none of us have to get stuck in the PIMS mess. Also, the PIMS process seems to have been cleaned up. Because of large amount of complaints looks like they are clearing it faster and providing the decision back to consulates much faster.
Adios.
I had appeared for my visa stamping (9th year extension). It went fine. I'd used these forums to collect all the needed info so thanks to everyone ! I was little nervous but had no choice because my company had sent me for a business trip. At the consulate, security was very good. They even had places to leave your belongings. I saw people come in with cellphones, keys etc and they were check them in the security. Once through the security initial check ups took place where they put the needed documents in a file.
- At this point the person checking my docs marked red on the section where I had marked that my sibling was permanent resident.
- went to the first window where the officer checked for PIMS and wrote "no PIMS" (again in red) on my ds156 form. He asked couple of questions about where I work and then the finger print formality.
- waited for a while and finally I was called for the interview. The VO asked about my job, degree and what my role was at the company. I work for very large fortune 500 company and our division in Germany is well known.
- She left couple of times to check my PIMS records and finally told me that your visa will be approved and sent in 3-5 business days. That's how they do it consulates in Germany. You are not allowed to come and collect the passports.
- But, then she again checked my degree (EE) and mentioned that they may have to do some additional processing and will get back to me.
- But, she kept the passport and other docs so I was confident that it is only for PIMS verification. After 3 days I got back my passport with stamping. I provided all the answers with confidence and very legibly.
We just have to do what we have to do and leave the rest to whatever happens. I'd prepared everything before my trip in case I've go to India and get stamped (I'm getting tired of these long and stressful procedures, I was the only one with some many docs whereas others walked in with few sheets, go figure !).
Anyway, everything went well! Please let me know if any of you have questions and good luck to all. Hope none of us have to get stuck in the PIMS mess. Also, the PIMS process seems to have been cleaned up. Because of large amount of complaints looks like they are clearing it faster and providing the decision back to consulates much faster.
Adios.
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breddy2000
01-25 12:32 PM
Any opinions please?
Thanks
Even I did not get any 2nd FP notice till date and my first FP was r done during Sept 2007.
Every one with whom I spoke to also did not receive their FP notices yet.
Maybe if anyone has received it can pls post your response here.
Thanks
Thanks
Even I did not get any 2nd FP notice till date and my first FP was r done during Sept 2007.
Every one with whom I spoke to also did not receive their FP notices yet.
Maybe if anyone has received it can pls post your response here.
Thanks
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codywang
02-08 11:42 AM
Hi all,
My H1 was expired last year with 6 years terms so I used my EAD since last year. Can I go back to H1B still because my i-485 is still pending for renewal another 3 years term? Which law is winning, 6 years H1B if did not continue renew my H1 or I-485 pending so I can continue renew? I have found different attorney have different answer.
Please also see this link.
http://www.avvo.com/legal-answers/h1-expired-1-mnth-ago-on-ead--i-140-1-yr-old--chan-199590.html
Thanks
Cody Wang
My H1 was expired last year with 6 years terms so I used my EAD since last year. Can I go back to H1B still because my i-485 is still pending for renewal another 3 years term? Which law is winning, 6 years H1B if did not continue renew my H1 or I-485 pending so I can continue renew? I have found different attorney have different answer.
Please also see this link.
http://www.avvo.com/legal-answers/h1-expired-1-mnth-ago-on-ead--i-140-1-yr-old--chan-199590.html
Thanks
Cody Wang
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GC4US
10-22 11:19 PM
Could somebody tell me, please, if Uscis is sending 2 notices for finger printing? I mean one notice with one date and another notice with another date?Or is sending only 1 appointment.
I don't know where I read that you have to go for the finger printing 2 times.
Is this true?
Thanks in advance!
I don't know where I read that you have to go for the finger printing 2 times.
Is this true?
Thanks in advance!
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rjgleason
February 1st, 2005, 08:36 AM
Juan Valdez drinks Costa Rican coffee.......:D
The best coffee in the world comes from CR......correct???
The best coffee in the world comes from CR......correct???
jsb
07-06 01:53 PM
Hello friends,
wanted to see the timeline of EAD renewals currently..I have a EAD renewal receipt notice date of June 18th......was wondering how many days is TX taking to approve the notice....
Did aanyone around June 15 -June 20th get any approval yet?
Isn't it too soon to expect it? They usually take 45 to 60 days. It has been only a couple of weeks.
wanted to see the timeline of EAD renewals currently..I have a EAD renewal receipt notice date of June 18th......was wondering how many days is TX taking to approve the notice....
Did aanyone around June 15 -June 20th get any approval yet?
Isn't it too soon to expect it? They usually take 45 to 60 days. It has been only a couple of weeks.
arunmurthy
09-14 12:49 AM
Hello all,
Is there any california chapter esp in Nor Cal.
We have to unite EB3 Guys and strike hard!!!
I have heard that next bulletin might bring breaking news for EB3I community but still we cannot keep relying on VBs.
It is like going to Jyotish for knowing future.
EB2 Guys, you should also help us even though if you are getting GCs faster...
Please provide me information on California chapter. I have just joined IV.
I believe it is high time to fight back.
(btw if anybody wants to have vonage $24.99, please let me know. I can refer you)
Is there any california chapter esp in Nor Cal.
We have to unite EB3 Guys and strike hard!!!
I have heard that next bulletin might bring breaking news for EB3I community but still we cannot keep relying on VBs.
It is like going to Jyotish for knowing future.
EB2 Guys, you should also help us even though if you are getting GCs faster...
Please provide me information on California chapter. I have just joined IV.
I believe it is high time to fight back.
(btw if anybody wants to have vonage $24.99, please let me know. I can refer you)