loku
08-16 08:04 PM
I was on H-1 and got laid off on July 23. I filed for COS to H4 online on the same day and got the electronic receipt the same day. As I had filed I-539 after work hours, the receipt shows that USCIS received my application on July 26 instead of 23. I got the paper receipt in next 3 days. I hope this will not create any problems as my employer sent notification to USCIS on July 31 and I received my last paystub on July 31 though it was only till July 23. I have been working in US with good status for last 5 years.
Now I have some questions. Any help is greatly appreciated:
1) I recently got two Job offers from different consulting firms. When I told them that my H4 status is still pending, their attorneys told me conflicting things.
- One employer's attorney said that I have to wait till my H4 is approved and only then they could apply for my H1. At this time I have not status and they cannot file my H1.
- The other employer's attorney said that I could apply for H1 while my H4 is still pending by giving pending petition reference in the new H1 application. This will let USCIS adjudicate both the pending status together and there will be no problem for my H1.
Which one of them is correct ? What are the risks involved if I go with the advice of second attorney? Is there a possibility that filing H1 increases the chances the both my H4 and H1 applications are rejected and I could be OOS ?
2) Second question is that the second employer wants me to start immediately after I get H1 receipt. Am I eligible to work on a receipt with my situation or do I need to wait for the complete approval ? What if I get an RFE ? As this is a consulting firm, they have work order from end client for only 3 months and it will be renewed after every 3 months. Will this 3 month work order will create any problems ?
3) What is my current status ? Will the current time while H4 is pending will be counted against H1 or H4 ? As I have only a little over year left in my H1, it is important for me to know how much valid time I have left for H1. This processing time could go in months if I get an RFE.
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Now I have some questions. Any help is greatly appreciated:
1) I recently got two Job offers from different consulting firms. When I told them that my H4 status is still pending, their attorneys told me conflicting things.
- One employer's attorney said that I have to wait till my H4 is approved and only then they could apply for my H1. At this time I have not status and they cannot file my H1.
- The other employer's attorney said that I could apply for H1 while my H4 is still pending by giving pending petition reference in the new H1 application. This will let USCIS adjudicate both the pending status together and there will be no problem for my H1.
Which one of them is correct ? What are the risks involved if I go with the advice of second attorney? Is there a possibility that filing H1 increases the chances the both my H4 and H1 applications are rejected and I could be OOS ?
2) Second question is that the second employer wants me to start immediately after I get H1 receipt. Am I eligible to work on a receipt with my situation or do I need to wait for the complete approval ? What if I get an RFE ? As this is a consulting firm, they have work order from end client for only 3 months and it will be renewed after every 3 months. Will this 3 month work order will create any problems ?
3) What is my current status ? Will the current time while H4 is pending will be counted against H1 or H4 ? As I have only a little over year left in my H1, it is important for me to know how much valid time I have left for H1. This processing time could go in months if I get an RFE.
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nosightofgc
01-01 06:34 PM
First of all please forgive me for creating a new thread. I am just trying to see whether any one in the same boat and what it could be.
I just found soft luds on my previous H1B which was approbed in 2006 Feb and I-140 which was approved in Dec - 2006 (I-140 lud was after one week of H1B Luf change). I wonder what it could be? I know there is no logic and it is hard to predict what it might be. May be some standard updates as some one suggested. But these two did not change in years.
Any way, any one in the same boat?
thanks
I just found soft luds on my previous H1B which was approbed in 2006 Feb and I-140 which was approved in Dec - 2006 (I-140 lud was after one week of H1B Luf change). I wonder what it could be? I know there is no logic and it is hard to predict what it might be. May be some standard updates as some one suggested. But these two did not change in years.
Any way, any one in the same boat?
thanks
wos15
07-29 01:06 PM
hello, I am in a F1 status for about 3 years, I have been working and filing taxes. I am going to get married to a USC and apply for a green card through it. I want to know if I can have any problem in the aplication since I've been working without authorization. Second in concern to the affidavit support how much should I show and who has to fill these forms since my future wife is unemployed. Third in case my wife file for bankruptcy in the future that could affect me and if it does how can avoid this. By the way I live in florida.
I hope somebody can help me.
Thanks
I hope somebody can help me.
Thanks
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acecupid
07-08 04:31 PM
Just go to online address change and do it for all your petitions.
On another note, is it true that people are getting RFEs when they do address change? Has anyone faced this?
What I have heard is that if your new address is 200+ miles away from the old address, you are most certainly going to get a EVL RFE. One of my friends' recently changed his address within the same city and never got RFE.
On another note, is it true that people are getting RFEs when they do address change? Has anyone faced this?
What I have heard is that if your new address is 200+ miles away from the old address, you are most certainly going to get a EVL RFE. One of my friends' recently changed his address within the same city and never got RFE.
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bkshres
10-07 12:47 PM
thanks for your response. My lawyer said she mailed with Fedex and it was delivered 3 weeks back. She is saying these days it takes 3-4 weeks to get receipt notice. but I am not sure whether its true or its just my case getting lost somewhere.
How long should I wait and what should I do next?
How long should I wait and what should I do next?
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07-30 03:59 AM
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raghaone
07-17 11:13 PM
Dear friends,
Please be careful of corrupt attorneys and employers selling same labor to multiple candidates and making money by filing concurrent cases. I am happy that the substitution labor is dead which kills corruption by employers and attorneys. This is one of my bitter experiences with substitute labor.
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anishNewbie
09-04 06:32 PM
Below are the 2 listed jobs.. I am currently working as 15-1051.00 Computer Systems Analysts for XXX comp... I have been working for more than 3 years.. They are planning to file my GC soon..
I know for a fact that you cannot count current employer exp for GC. If i start working for the same employer on 15-1031.00 Computer Software Engineers, Applications , is it more than 50% different in role so i can count my 3 years experience when applying my GC ??
Also do i have to file a new H1 for this 15-1031.00 Computer Software Engineers, Applications job from same employer ??
All Attorney/ Senior memeber.. please guide me on this..
15-1051.00 Computer Systems Analysts
Analyze science, engineering, business, and all other data processing problems for application to electronic data processing systems. Analyze user requirements, procedures, and problems to automate or improve existing systems and review computer system capabilities, workflow, and scheduling limitations. May analyze or recommend commercially available software. May supervise computer programmers.
15-1031.00 Computer Software Engineers, Applications
Develop, create, and modify general computer applications software or specialized utility programs. Analyze user needs and develop software solutions. Design software or customize software for client use with the aim of optimizing operational efficiency. May analyze and design databases within an application area, working individually or coordinating database development as part of a team.
I know for a fact that you cannot count current employer exp for GC. If i start working for the same employer on 15-1031.00 Computer Software Engineers, Applications , is it more than 50% different in role so i can count my 3 years experience when applying my GC ??
Also do i have to file a new H1 for this 15-1031.00 Computer Software Engineers, Applications job from same employer ??
All Attorney/ Senior memeber.. please guide me on this..
15-1051.00 Computer Systems Analysts
Analyze science, engineering, business, and all other data processing problems for application to electronic data processing systems. Analyze user requirements, procedures, and problems to automate or improve existing systems and review computer system capabilities, workflow, and scheduling limitations. May analyze or recommend commercially available software. May supervise computer programmers.
15-1031.00 Computer Software Engineers, Applications
Develop, create, and modify general computer applications software or specialized utility programs. Analyze user needs and develop software solutions. Design software or customize software for client use with the aim of optimizing operational efficiency. May analyze and design databases within an application area, working individually or coordinating database development as part of a team.
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gc_kaavaali
08-24 10:32 PM
Advance Parole is not a valid document to obtain Driving License...
thanks for your quick reply.
What about using AP for status check? Will they accept that?
thanks for your quick reply.
What about using AP for status check? Will they accept that?
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sent4dc
05-13 01:33 AM
I am not getting paid equivalent to what is there in my LC. Is there any problem to get approval of my I-458?The I-485 has nothing to do with your salary, it is the "Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status". It makes a difference for your I-140 application, though, but you will need to re-phrase your question then.
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mzdial
July 23rd, 2004, 12:46 AM
I'm not familar with those adapters, but I've read of limited success.. Ranging from focus problems to using them completely as manual focus.
Assess what those lenses are worth now. That EF 28-80mm f/3.5-5.6 is worth $100 or so, new. To be honest, I don't think I would even mount it on a DSLR as the focal range isn't great and it's slow. The Sigma 100-300mm f/4.5-6.7 is worth $125. The same with this Sigma, it's a slow lens. So we are only talking about $225 in lenses, none are really worth trying to convert in my opinion.
Perhaps selling them on Ebay is in order. Buy the D70 with the 18-70 kit lens and your results are going to be much better than trying to use the converted 28-80. You will have focal range overlap anyways, another reason to just avoid trying with this lens.
Nikon sells a similar consumer 70-300mm f/4-5.6 that is faster and would work with the camera for $125. So if you could sell your two lenses and get $125, you would have the kit lens and this low-end zoom and be in much better shape than converting.
Thanks for joining our community.. Hope this helps!
-- Matt
Assess what those lenses are worth now. That EF 28-80mm f/3.5-5.6 is worth $100 or so, new. To be honest, I don't think I would even mount it on a DSLR as the focal range isn't great and it's slow. The Sigma 100-300mm f/4.5-6.7 is worth $125. The same with this Sigma, it's a slow lens. So we are only talking about $225 in lenses, none are really worth trying to convert in my opinion.
Perhaps selling them on Ebay is in order. Buy the D70 with the 18-70 kit lens and your results are going to be much better than trying to use the converted 28-80. You will have focal range overlap anyways, another reason to just avoid trying with this lens.
Nikon sells a similar consumer 70-300mm f/4-5.6 that is faster and would work with the camera for $125. So if you could sell your two lenses and get $125, you would have the kit lens and this low-end zoom and be in much better shape than converting.
Thanks for joining our community.. Hope this helps!
-- Matt
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sri1234
01-30 05:30 PM
:(My H1 extension got denied and the attorney filed for MTR.
Can i work while this is under process or should i use EAD?
The reason for H1 extension rfe and subsequent denial was lack of End Client Letter of contract for another 2 years.
Should i be using EAD to work and abondon H1?
Will there be any problems for 485?
Your advise is hightly appreciated. Please help
Thanks,
Sri
PD - Oct 06 EB2 - India
I-140 approved
I-485 filed July 07
Please somebody give their expert inputs.
Can i work while this is under process or should i use EAD?
The reason for H1 extension rfe and subsequent denial was lack of End Client Letter of contract for another 2 years.
Should i be using EAD to work and abondon H1?
Will there be any problems for 485?
Your advise is hightly appreciated. Please help
Thanks,
Sri
PD - Oct 06 EB2 - India
I-140 approved
I-485 filed July 07
Please somebody give their expert inputs.
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smccrea
03-01 06:16 PM
I would return home to Canada. I am not sure of the immigration policies in India :)
Could you point me to chapter and verse from some official DOL or USCIS website?
Thanks.
Could you point me to chapter and verse from some official DOL or USCIS website?
Thanks.
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sunnyark1
02-18 10:52 AM
Dear Attorneys, fellow forum members:
My situation is as follows:
I am currently working for a 3rd party Indian consulting firm (Company A). They are in possession of my H-1B visa. I came out of a project on January 29th (2 weeks back). My new project starts on Feb 25th. As I am paid on an hourly basis, I am not paid while I am on bench. As a result I don't have a pay stub for a period of 3 weeks.
Will this be a big problem in the future in terms of Green card processing?
The next question is:
In the time I have been on bench, I was interviewing with other companies as well and now I have a direct full time job offer from Company B (not through any consultant). This is an ideal situation in my opinion as my visa is held directly held with the employer under whom I work. Company B has started the process of filing for my H-1B transfer. It says it will take 8 to 10 days for the transfer to complete. Is this true? Also, can I start working for Company B before my visa is transferred or should I wait for the transfer to complete and keep working on the new project I have with Company A in the meantime (see above)?
I appreciate your help and feedback in this regard, as I don't know much about the legal process.
Thank you!
My situation is as follows:
I am currently working for a 3rd party Indian consulting firm (Company A). They are in possession of my H-1B visa. I came out of a project on January 29th (2 weeks back). My new project starts on Feb 25th. As I am paid on an hourly basis, I am not paid while I am on bench. As a result I don't have a pay stub for a period of 3 weeks.
Will this be a big problem in the future in terms of Green card processing?
The next question is:
In the time I have been on bench, I was interviewing with other companies as well and now I have a direct full time job offer from Company B (not through any consultant). This is an ideal situation in my opinion as my visa is held directly held with the employer under whom I work. Company B has started the process of filing for my H-1B transfer. It says it will take 8 to 10 days for the transfer to complete. Is this true? Also, can I start working for Company B before my visa is transferred or should I wait for the transfer to complete and keep working on the new project I have with Company A in the meantime (see above)?
I appreciate your help and feedback in this regard, as I don't know much about the legal process.
Thank you!
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days_go_by
02-12 04:08 PM
Hello
I have got done my medical exam required for adjust of status.
My doc gave me only a single sheet of page in a sealed envelop to send to the USCIS for the purpose.
My QUESTION is, is it only one page to be submitted in the sealed envelop, as the form doesnt have any of my passport details or reciept numbers for the form 140's/485
The doctor should have given u a sealed envelop, how do u know there is only 1 page? 4 pages of 693 are basically the same form, 4 copies. I think you should be ok, Doctors dont mess this us usually. You need to send this envelop with your papers. Passport number and receipt numbers are not needed, how would you have the file number if you havent filed 485/140 yet?
He has only given me page 3 of the attached file, is that sufficient?
http://www.uscis.gov/files/form/I-693.pdf
http://www.uscis.gov/files/form/I-693.pdf
Please advice as i have recieved an RFE for this in January and have to submit it in a timely manner.
what's in the RFE?
Thanks.
Sorry, need more info about ur RFE
I have got done my medical exam required for adjust of status.
My doc gave me only a single sheet of page in a sealed envelop to send to the USCIS for the purpose.
My QUESTION is, is it only one page to be submitted in the sealed envelop, as the form doesnt have any of my passport details or reciept numbers for the form 140's/485
The doctor should have given u a sealed envelop, how do u know there is only 1 page? 4 pages of 693 are basically the same form, 4 copies. I think you should be ok, Doctors dont mess this us usually. You need to send this envelop with your papers. Passport number and receipt numbers are not needed, how would you have the file number if you havent filed 485/140 yet?
He has only given me page 3 of the attached file, is that sufficient?
http://www.uscis.gov/files/form/I-693.pdf
http://www.uscis.gov/files/form/I-693.pdf
Please advice as i have recieved an RFE for this in January and have to submit it in a timely manner.
what's in the RFE?
Thanks.
Sorry, need more info about ur RFE
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immigal
08-13 06:26 PM
Called USCIS.
Current Immigration status will be same as what u entered US on. SO H1B for me..
Hope this helps more people trying to find this answer.
Current Immigration status will be same as what u entered US on. SO H1B for me..
Hope this helps more people trying to find this answer.
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ajaykk
02-21 01:36 PM
Just a quick update, the company B confirmed that they are going to provide me EVL mentioning me as FT. I gave them the below format which I got from the forum and they are ok with it. Now my question is do I need to invoke AC21 when I join company B, will there be any issues to my wife who is on EAD with my original petitioner A?
Employment Verification Letter
From: Date: 03/08/2011
XXX,
Sr Manager,
Company Name.
Atlanta, GA
To:
The Director,
U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services,
XXX
Re: Employment Verification of Mr.ABC
Dear Sir/Madam,
This letter is to certify that Mr.ABC has joined <Company name>. on 7th March 2011 as a Senior Software Developer) with an annual salary of $XXX.
Although, his employment is at-will, he will be working as a permanent full-time employee.
His duties at <Company name> include:
� <Duties>
We expect to continue to utilize his skills in this position after approval of his form I-485 and subsequently, his approval of Permanent Resident Card (Green Card).
If you have any questions you are welcome to contact me.
Truly Yours,
XXX, Sr. Manager,
Employment Verification Letter
From: Date: 03/08/2011
XXX,
Sr Manager,
Company Name.
Atlanta, GA
To:
The Director,
U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services,
XXX
Re: Employment Verification of Mr.ABC
Dear Sir/Madam,
This letter is to certify that Mr.ABC has joined <Company name>. on 7th March 2011 as a Senior Software Developer) with an annual salary of $XXX.
Although, his employment is at-will, he will be working as a permanent full-time employee.
His duties at <Company name> include:
� <Duties>
We expect to continue to utilize his skills in this position after approval of his form I-485 and subsequently, his approval of Permanent Resident Card (Green Card).
If you have any questions you are welcome to contact me.
Truly Yours,
XXX, Sr. Manager,
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zico123
06-18 02:32 PM
:confused: my receipt number starts from EAC... does that mean my service center is vermont? after i got the below status online i have not recevied any response and my lawyer says he has not received anything.. shall i go ahead and take appointment in August/Sept or should i wait ?
congratulations! Looks like your application for H1 is approved. But wait till you get your I-797 approval notice to schedule your Consulate interview. Best of luck!
congratulations! Looks like your application for H1 is approved. But wait till you get your I-797 approval notice to schedule your Consulate interview. Best of luck!
dupedinjuly
07-23 03:37 PM
That applies for you primary I-485 applicant. For derrivative applicant your spouse, she can use EAD for any job description. It need not match her job description.
Me and my spouse both work on H1B and I am applying for I-485 along with EAD/AP for both me and my spouse. My question is since my spouse is already in H1B with certain job title which was mentioned in one of the documents that was filled with i-485, when spouse uses EAD does she need to be looking for similiar jobs only?. Please clarify. Thanks in advance.
Me and my spouse both work on H1B and I am applying for I-485 along with EAD/AP for both me and my spouse. My question is since my spouse is already in H1B with certain job title which was mentioned in one of the documents that was filled with i-485, when spouse uses EAD does she need to be looking for similiar jobs only?. Please clarify. Thanks in advance.
anilsal
01-01 08:40 PM
http://www.indiapost.com/members/story.php?story_id=5938
The Indian PM asking for liberalized immigration in the developed world.
The Indian PM asking for liberalized immigration in the developed world.
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