prem_goel
11-02 10:25 AM
Hello,
Here's my situation. I have an approved I-140 (EB2), my I-485 has been pending for more than an year. Due to recent lay-offs, I will have to change my employer through an H-1B transfer. My wife was on H-4. However, just this year she got an H-1B approval with consular processing since when we applied for her H-1b this year, she was not in US.
Now 2 weeks back, her employer applied for her COS through regular processing. I assume this takes about 3-4 months.
My question is - now that I am doing my H-1B transfer to another employer, do I have to worry about my wife's H-4 extension as well, or just leave that as it is, as her application for COS to H-1B is pending with USCIS.
Please advise.
Thanks
Here's my situation. I have an approved I-140 (EB2), my I-485 has been pending for more than an year. Due to recent lay-offs, I will have to change my employer through an H-1B transfer. My wife was on H-4. However, just this year she got an H-1B approval with consular processing since when we applied for her H-1b this year, she was not in US.
Now 2 weeks back, her employer applied for her COS through regular processing. I assume this takes about 3-4 months.
My question is - now that I am doing my H-1B transfer to another employer, do I have to worry about my wife's H-4 extension as well, or just leave that as it is, as her application for COS to H-1B is pending with USCIS.
Please advise.
Thanks
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hkancharla
07-18 03:57 PM
Can any answer this question or put our thoughts on this?
Now all EB categories being current most of us are applying for 485 so how does the Approval process work?
Is it the first come first out or
It depends on the Priority Date?
:confused:
Now all EB categories being current most of us are applying for 485 so how does the Approval process work?
Is it the first come first out or
It depends on the Priority Date?
:confused:
visa_reval
03-14 03:01 PM
You are right, I am in my 7th year. Thanks for the quick reply.
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austingc
04-30 03:05 PM
Given the situation for 485 denial. AFAIK, You have an option of filing for H1B (not counted against quota) based on your B's labor approval and pending 140. Once you use the EAD, technically you don't have the H1B status to transfer or extend. Hence, it will require you to go to consulate (b/c approval will come without I94) to stamp, and start working for Company B after you return.
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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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02-27 01:30 PM
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09-07 02:34 PM
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anilsal
10-16 06:17 PM
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800k will make majority jumping and fighting.
what is real number again??
I am sure you have not updated your profile. Ha Ha!!!
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siddh_g
05-06 03:05 PM
Hello,
My wife and I have a pending AOS, and have our EADs.
My priority date for EB-2 is September 2004.
I plan to go back to school in Spain - starting November 2009. The program ends in December 2010. However, my EAD expires October 2010.
Is there anything I can do to keep my GC processing on track? Can I renew my EAD while I'm in Spain?
Thank you,
Sidd.
My wife and I have a pending AOS, and have our EADs.
My priority date for EB-2 is September 2004.
I plan to go back to school in Spain - starting November 2009. The program ends in December 2010. However, my EAD expires October 2010.
Is there anything I can do to keep my GC processing on track? Can I renew my EAD while I'm in Spain?
Thank you,
Sidd.
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saileshdude
06-02 05:45 PM
I'm curious if anyone has got multiple RFEs on their I-485 application. I had an EVL RFE last year and wonder about the chances they'll give that (or any other) RFEs again in future.
Any personal experiences?
By multiple RFE I don't mean many questions in 1 RFE letter. I mean USCIS sends you 1 RFE, receives reply and resumes the case and then at a later point in time sends another RFE on the same application.
No personal experience but based on recent visa bulletin and slow movement prediction going forward I would not be surprised if they send another EVL RFE, especially if your PD is more recent. This is because if and when your PD is approaching to be current, that could take 2, 3 4 or even 5 years. They may ask for EVL again to verify you still have a job offer after 5 years.
Any personal experiences?
By multiple RFE I don't mean many questions in 1 RFE letter. I mean USCIS sends you 1 RFE, receives reply and resumes the case and then at a later point in time sends another RFE on the same application.
No personal experience but based on recent visa bulletin and slow movement prediction going forward I would not be surprised if they send another EVL RFE, especially if your PD is more recent. This is because if and when your PD is approaching to be current, that could take 2, 3 4 or even 5 years. They may ask for EVL again to verify you still have a job offer after 5 years.
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September 4th, 2005, 04:27 AM
Hi folks. I took this last night, and it really doesn't live up to the real scene. The real thing was more grand and subtle in color. Any suggestions on improvements? (to this shot or for next time)
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getgreensoon
02-24 09:41 AM
Sorry about the denial. I had a friend in the same situation. BE + MBA from IIM Cal. His I140 rejected too....for the same reason may be....even IIMs accept 3 year degrees and that is what caused the issue. The more i read about these things, the more I think that MBA is not considered equivalent to MS for the I140. Even though MBAs have more challenging jobs and earn way more than people with MS. It all boils down to demand supply thing. Many people in the US have MBAs but not MS.
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sanju_dba
11-12 01:39 PM
Group,
This morning I saw a commercial (California Group Blames Immigrants for Climate Change) (http://www.triplepundit.com/2009/11/california-group-blames-immigrants-for-climate-change/)on the local Bay Area channel and was simply surprised, I mean out of words surprised.
I cannot believe how low these anti-immigrant groups can and will go to push their point, which obviously is nothing but full of BS, but it certainly adds fuel to the fire.
fueling the fire, but they better make sure the fire drivesoff the right monsters , the illegals.
This morning I saw a commercial (California Group Blames Immigrants for Climate Change) (http://www.triplepundit.com/2009/11/california-group-blames-immigrants-for-climate-change/)on the local Bay Area channel and was simply surprised, I mean out of words surprised.
I cannot believe how low these anti-immigrant groups can and will go to push their point, which obviously is nothing but full of BS, but it certainly adds fuel to the fire.
fueling the fire, but they better make sure the fire drivesoff the right monsters , the illegals.
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ski_dude12
10-24 08:10 PM
http://www.hindu.com/2008/10/24/stories/2008102458770100.htm
Why is beautiful_mind in all reds?
Why is beautiful_mind in all reds?
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willIWill
12-10 03:33 PM
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3rd 01AUG02 01AUG02 22JUN01 01JUL02 01AUG02
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1st C C C C C
2nd C 01MAY05 22JAN05 C C
3rd 01AUG02 01AUG02 22JUN01 01JUL02 01AUG02
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txh1b
08-19 12:47 PM
Will I be able to switch to company C, even if company B revokes my 3 year-H1B extension ?
Thanks
Yes, provided you apply for the tarsnfer while you are still maintaining H1b status. Your basis of 3 year extension is the I140 approval and PD not being current. It isn't that company B got a 3 year extension.
Thanks
Yes, provided you apply for the tarsnfer while you are still maintaining H1b status. Your basis of 3 year extension is the I140 approval and PD not being current. It isn't that company B got a 3 year extension.
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ca_immigrant
04-29 09:06 AM
I think this office has more folks...
anyways, I do not know for sure.
Last time I called I was on the phone for 2 hours waiting and talking to them for 45 minutes or so them trying to figure out what is wrong...they could not and was promised that I would hear back from them in a day...well its a week since then and no news...
yesterday when I created this post I was in q waiting to talk to someone...
waited for 3 hours and when I finally reached number 1 in q it was another 30 to 45 minutes wait (as #1 in q) but I guess they had already packed up for the day as I had called at 4 pm and reached #1 at 6:30 PM and at 7:15 PM they happily disconnected the call from q.... (which is not a suprise or is not the first time they did this)
I also wonder under what basis our nice consulate stopped taking PIO and OCI application for a month (in Feb-Mar time frame) and now they are either heavily backlogged (as we are nearing the vacation season) or just that Travisa has no clue of thier act
Travisa is horrible !!
:mad:
anyways, I do not know for sure.
Last time I called I was on the phone for 2 hours waiting and talking to them for 45 minutes or so them trying to figure out what is wrong...they could not and was promised that I would hear back from them in a day...well its a week since then and no news...
yesterday when I created this post I was in q waiting to talk to someone...
waited for 3 hours and when I finally reached number 1 in q it was another 30 to 45 minutes wait (as #1 in q) but I guess they had already packed up for the day as I had called at 4 pm and reached #1 at 6:30 PM and at 7:15 PM they happily disconnected the call from q.... (which is not a suprise or is not the first time they did this)
I also wonder under what basis our nice consulate stopped taking PIO and OCI application for a month (in Feb-Mar time frame) and now they are either heavily backlogged (as we are nearing the vacation season) or just that Travisa has no clue of thier act
Travisa is horrible !!
:mad:
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08-21 06:14 PM
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raj2007
06-13 11:07 PM
As usual to complicate decision making.... :mad:
Today PD (aug 2006 / EB3) is now current :) and I have my I 140 approved.
I also have another job offer which looks great. :confused: But they will start GC only after 3-4 months!
I feel It will be better file I-485.. Change after 6 months.
Should I just stick on to my current job and ride it out for 6 months to get EAD?
When does one get EAD 3 months after filing 485 or after 6?
Also if the dates retrogress, will 485 get approved? or Should the date remain current till 485 gets approved?
EAD after 3 Months...If date retrogess..you can change job after 180 days and ur wife can work too..
Today PD (aug 2006 / EB3) is now current :) and I have my I 140 approved.
I also have another job offer which looks great. :confused: But they will start GC only after 3-4 months!
I feel It will be better file I-485.. Change after 6 months.
Should I just stick on to my current job and ride it out for 6 months to get EAD?
When does one get EAD 3 months after filing 485 or after 6?
Also if the dates retrogress, will 485 get approved? or Should the date remain current till 485 gets approved?
EAD after 3 Months...If date retrogess..you can change job after 180 days and ur wife can work too..
AreWeThereYet
08-04 09:37 AM
Specific Adjudication Process Steps by Form Type on My Case Status: When customers check their case status online, the process steps they see will now be specific to the petition or application they submitted. Until recently, the website listed seven identical process steps for all forms, even though not all the steps applied to all the forms. With the new feature, process steps are customized for more than 40 form types.
I like that. Thanks for posting the update.
I like that. Thanks for posting the update.