reddymjm
06-15 09:53 PM
Can someone tell me , about the INFO pass process. How does one create a INFO Pass appointment, what is the process , in case i want to know about the status of my 485 application. How soon do u get the appointment ? I am based out of Southern CA
Google for infopass appointment.
Google for infopass appointment.
Jaime
09-05 09:47 AM
Hey guys, let's each try to change at least 10 minds between now and the rally! That would bring us great success!
nrakkati
03-20 10:46 PM
Thanks gapala, for your input. will verify it and post it here.
My 'Employer #2' H1B I-94 and 'Employer X' H1B I-94 numbers matches with I-94 number that I got at 'POE'.
Receipt Data is July-2006 for 'Employer X' H1B.
According to Gapala's logic, my H1 is transfer, not NEW.
I am assuming I-94 only changes at 'POE'.
This is what I observed after carefully reviewing my documents:-
If you go out of the country and come back in to US on same H1B, say n times, you will get a different I-94 number each time. but if you apply n H1B's from n employers during your continues stay in USA, you will get same I-94 number. Again, this is my observation and may not be correct.
Experts....please comment on this (wrong or right).
If my above statement is correct, then Gapala's I-94 number logic to differentiate 'new h1b' vs 'transferred h1b' is incorrect.
I think this issue comes down to - 'new H1B & transfer H1B'
Based on my past research, H1B is always NEW. There is nothing called 'transferring H1B', but I am sure Gapala will not agree with me or some other IV members here on this...
Gapala, Can I request the source for your argument(new H1B &Transfer H1B are different.) . Was this your observation from forums or from attorney or articles from murthy.com?
Again, Thanks Gapala, for your time and input.
My 'Employer #2' H1B I-94 and 'Employer X' H1B I-94 numbers matches with I-94 number that I got at 'POE'.
Receipt Data is July-2006 for 'Employer X' H1B.
According to Gapala's logic, my H1 is transfer, not NEW.
I am assuming I-94 only changes at 'POE'.
This is what I observed after carefully reviewing my documents:-
If you go out of the country and come back in to US on same H1B, say n times, you will get a different I-94 number each time. but if you apply n H1B's from n employers during your continues stay in USA, you will get same I-94 number. Again, this is my observation and may not be correct.
Experts....please comment on this (wrong or right).
If my above statement is correct, then Gapala's I-94 number logic to differentiate 'new h1b' vs 'transferred h1b' is incorrect.
I think this issue comes down to - 'new H1B & transfer H1B'
Based on my past research, H1B is always NEW. There is nothing called 'transferring H1B', but I am sure Gapala will not agree with me or some other IV members here on this...
Gapala, Can I request the source for your argument(new H1B &Transfer H1B are different.) . Was this your observation from forums or from attorney or articles from murthy.com?
Again, Thanks Gapala, for your time and input.
chi_shark
06-10 02:42 PM
F. VISA AVAILABILITY IN THE EMPLOYMENT-BASED CATEGORIES
Based on current indications of demand, the best case scenarios for cut-off dates which will be reached by the end of FY-2010 are as follows:
Employment First: Current
Employment Second:
China and India: March or April 2006
Employment Third:
Worldwide: June through September 2004
China: October through December 2003
India: February 2002
Mexico: Unavailable
Philippines: June through September 2004
Based on current indications of demand, the best case scenarios for cut-off dates which will be reached by the end of FY-2010 are as follows:
Employment First: Current
Employment Second:
China and India: March or April 2006
Employment Third:
Worldwide: June through September 2004
China: October through December 2003
India: February 2002
Mexico: Unavailable
Philippines: June through September 2004
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rayen
06-16 02:22 PM
Hello GC_ Cheack, I also sent it to TSC , USPS has delivered on June 8th.. may be I will wait for couple of days. Thanks, Paul
amitps
09-25 12:31 PM
I would expect a minimal level of service from an expensive lawyer whether my company or my wife's company or I myself pay for it. We are their client. That is what they do not understand.
Can you believe they took 10 days to inform us what docs we need to provide for the 485 filing even after the fact that we had called them the day in June when the priority dates became current. Even in the list of documents, they had "Certified Birth Certificate" and when we asked how do we get Certified, they were like oh just give a photocopy. We had already spent 3 days researching about this CERTIFIED BIRTH CERT. The certified concept is something which is not common in India but it is in USA and a company like Fragomen should know this - it is their job.
Even after HR's multiple emails approving to start the filing 15 days later they ask us if HR has approved this - RIDICULOUS.
We asked them for the copies of the filed petition, they took 1 month to provide them as they were TOO busy filing other applicants - fine but making copies and sending over should not take more than 20 mins.
Now, I have been asking for a receipt for the money I paid out of my pocket so that I can get it reimbursed from my employer, they are giving me a hard time.
All I expect is when we are paying so much money - they should provide services to us.
All I know is if I was providing this level of service to my client, I would have been fired, but given that in this process you get stuck with a lawyer and cannot do much about it....they are using it to their advantage which they should not be...
Can you believe they took 10 days to inform us what docs we need to provide for the 485 filing even after the fact that we had called them the day in June when the priority dates became current. Even in the list of documents, they had "Certified Birth Certificate" and when we asked how do we get Certified, they were like oh just give a photocopy. We had already spent 3 days researching about this CERTIFIED BIRTH CERT. The certified concept is something which is not common in India but it is in USA and a company like Fragomen should know this - it is their job.
Even after HR's multiple emails approving to start the filing 15 days later they ask us if HR has approved this - RIDICULOUS.
We asked them for the copies of the filed petition, they took 1 month to provide them as they were TOO busy filing other applicants - fine but making copies and sending over should not take more than 20 mins.
Now, I have been asking for a receipt for the money I paid out of my pocket so that I can get it reimbursed from my employer, they are giving me a hard time.
All I expect is when we are paying so much money - they should provide services to us.
All I know is if I was providing this level of service to my client, I would have been fired, but given that in this process you get stuck with a lawyer and cannot do much about it....they are using it to their advantage which they should not be...
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vandanaverdia
09-11 12:19 PM
^^^ bump ^^^
H1bslave
11-15 04:01 PM
Doesn't it sound rude... they celebrate, feast and we fast. If we admire this country for giving us so much we should also show our support and adopt the culture and celebrate with them to show we are tax paying Americans who enjoy in American way.
We can show our protest by sending 1-wish for our own GC ( may be in the form of Christmas tree ornament) to all law makers. Everybody makes a wish and our wish is GC.
We can show our protest by sending 1-wish for our own GC ( may be in the form of Christmas tree ornament) to all law makers. Everybody makes a wish and our wish is GC.
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jagmohan
01-08 01:53 PM
I am with Company A and my current H1 expires on Nov 2009. I got an offer from Company B and they are insisting to Join with H1B Transfer Receipt ( and not on getting I-797 Approval). Please let me know the following:
1. Can I join Comapny B with H1B transfer Receipt, can Comapany A create any issue here (like if comapany A cancels H1 Visa after I get receipt from Company B)
2. After I join Comapny B with H1B Receipt , and I get 1 payslip from Company B , Can I go to India and Come back to US with Visa Stamped (from Company A) and H1B Transfer Receipt from Company B ( Note I still may not have I-797 Approval Notice)
Regards
Jagmohan
1. Can I join Comapny B with H1B transfer Receipt, can Comapany A create any issue here (like if comapany A cancels H1 Visa after I get receipt from Company B)
2. After I join Comapny B with H1B Receipt , and I get 1 payslip from Company B , Can I go to India and Come back to US with Visa Stamped (from Company A) and H1B Transfer Receipt from Company B ( Note I still may not have I-797 Approval Notice)
Regards
Jagmohan
dixie
07-10 07:15 PM
this is the first time i heard details about this bill even though he has been talking about it after meeting Bush. the news article thread has the analysis i found from an anti immigration group site. AILA has posted it as their news today however they have not yet posted the summary of the bill. The question is which one of the 3 --SKIL bill, CIR or Pence will be really voted and which ones will be put in the backburner for future or silent demise!
In any case, Pence is one of the co-sponsors of the SKIL bill in the house.So I dont really think his bill would exclude us.The point is at least one of those bills should progress from where they are right now .. ANY bill.
In any case, Pence is one of the co-sponsors of the SKIL bill in the house.So I dont really think his bill would exclude us.The point is at least one of those bills should progress from where they are right now .. ANY bill.
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theperm
07-17 05:36 PM
I don`t mean to run down morales but I for sure am truly disappointed , am tired of wishing they would do this & they would do that.It`s a cruel joke.
Pandi
05-17 02:05 PM
I have sent the email to my local senators :)
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Zil
09-19 01:44 AM
Yes, a plumber occupation would not qualify as a Highly Skilled occupation, it isn't on the list of in demand occupations. So - are you EB3 category? You need at least a 3 year degree for that (or if you don't have a degree, you need 3 years of experience for each year missing - so 9 years experience - depending on your unspecified "equivalent qualifications" - NVQ may or may not count, but I'm only guessing that this is what you have)
If you've been waiting 2 years, you have roughly 4 more years to wait imo, but to be honest, based on the info i have, I have doubts whether it would be feasible. If you can't get an H1B because your job wasn't applicable, getting an EB green card will be very tough.
I think he already cleared LC and I-140 and his case is at the stage of consular processing. Unless the consulate has the authority to question his qualification for an EB3 visa he may get his IV as soon as his PD becomes current.
Zil
If you've been waiting 2 years, you have roughly 4 more years to wait imo, but to be honest, based on the info i have, I have doubts whether it would be feasible. If you can't get an H1B because your job wasn't applicable, getting an EB green card will be very tough.
I think he already cleared LC and I-140 and his case is at the stage of consular processing. Unless the consulate has the authority to question his qualification for an EB3 visa he may get his IV as soon as his PD becomes current.
Zil
cableching
06-30 04:57 PM
Even if they approve the GC, they can always revoke and ask you to return the card. This has happened somebody, I don't remmeber which forun I read about it. Call them up and inform them that your PD is not current. You can even go to local ASC and talk to an IO. If you have an attorney, inform him/her.
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bharad
07-09 03:05 PM
Can you send multiple applications in the same package.
Coz. my attorney gave me a tracking number and there are almost 4 names in the reference section of the Fedex Online Tracking System.
Coz. my attorney gave me a tracking number and there are almost 4 names in the reference section of the Fedex Online Tracking System.
hindu_king
05-29 05:10 PM
Looks like the French felt like Indians are 3rd world country people and thats how they treated them. Reality is France is the newest third world country. While there are less slums in India now than 10 years ago, it's the opposite in France. They have more slums than ever and their work culture is pathetic. 35 work hours/week, 3 months vacation, endless sick days and no one can get fired. all they do is complain, riot in the streets, burn cars in suburbs. The Champs-�lys�es type of fancy France is only 10% and the remaining 90% is a sh*t-hole.
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priti8888
08-01 07:52 PM
hi,
Does anyone has any info about danalaw in CA
Danalaw is not good. We wanted some advise for an H-4 transfer and she said "no u cannot do it"..We went to another lawyer "robert ng" in san jose and he was helpful .
Does anyone has any info about danalaw in CA
Danalaw is not good. We wanted some advise for an H-4 transfer and she said "no u cannot do it"..We went to another lawyer "robert ng" in san jose and he was helpful .
sr123
02-12 11:40 PM
posted a reply.
go_guy123
08-09 03:31 PM
go_guy123, since you have MS+MBA, you should seriously consider applying for US GC in EB1 category. I know a friend who had similar qualifications and he got this EB1 GC approved within a year. You need not be in US to apply in EB1 and you can do all the paperwork in Canada via consular processing. My .02 cents.
I dont think MS+MBA makes a case for EB1. Anyway I can look into it. Pease PM me some details/contact of your friend if you can give.
I know long long back in early 90s they were liberal about EB1, not any more.
I dont think MS+MBA makes a case for EB1. Anyway I can look into it. Pease PM me some details/contact of your friend if you can give.
I know long long back in early 90s they were liberal about EB1, not any more.
justAnotherFile
03-19 11:02 PM
Please read section 405 of Bill Frists summary for his bill
http://frist.senate.gov/_files/031706section.pdf
It clearly mentions that the immediate application of I-140 and I-485 applies to f-4 visa holders only that too if they find a job in their field within 1 yr of graduating. and on payin $1000
it remains to be seen which category is elgibile for f-4 (only phds or more). it is possible that some current students on f-1 will be eligible for conversion to f-4.
for rest of f-1 students it simply allows for 2 yr OPT instead of curretn 1 yr.
it also implies that the labor cert exemption does not apply to already graduated MS or PhD STEM degree holders with or without 3 yrs exp.
my 2 cents
http://frist.senate.gov/_files/031706section.pdf
It clearly mentions that the immediate application of I-140 and I-485 applies to f-4 visa holders only that too if they find a job in their field within 1 yr of graduating. and on payin $1000
it remains to be seen which category is elgibile for f-4 (only phds or more). it is possible that some current students on f-1 will be eligible for conversion to f-4.
for rest of f-1 students it simply allows for 2 yr OPT instead of curretn 1 yr.
it also implies that the labor cert exemption does not apply to already graduated MS or PhD STEM degree holders with or without 3 yrs exp.
my 2 cents
delhiguy79
07-18 12:17 PM
I was in a similar boat as you when i filed my I485. I was forced to file 140 premium by itself as they stopped accepting starting july 2 07. So we shipped 140 on 29th june 07.On 5th july 07 my attorney shipped 485 with a FedEx acknowledgement of 140 doc acceptance and entire photo copy set of 140 documents
Hi sjpg,
Thanks for the info, did u recieve the 140 or 485 receipt.
Hi sjpg,
Thanks for the info, did u recieve the 140 or 485 receipt.
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