peppa
08-17 10:59 AM
HI
I filed this week my N400 based on a 5 years rule;
I am a freelance book writer and a web market engeneer;
In 2005 I was let go from my job; I filed for unemployment and I traveld to Asia working part time as writer and looking for a new job and find new places to write about in my book;
the trip lasted 5 months,
I attached my taxes for the last 5 years to the application:
will CIS look at the taxes for 2005 and look at the unemployment benefits together with my international travel?
AM I in trouble when I show up for the interview? I am concerned
pls advice
thank you
I filed this week my N400 based on a 5 years rule;
I am a freelance book writer and a web market engeneer;
In 2005 I was let go from my job; I filed for unemployment and I traveld to Asia working part time as writer and looking for a new job and find new places to write about in my book;
the trip lasted 5 months,
I attached my taxes for the last 5 years to the application:
will CIS look at the taxes for 2005 and look at the unemployment benefits together with my international travel?
AM I in trouble when I show up for the interview? I am concerned
pls advice
thank you
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anandrajesh
03-30 04:39 PM
Still debating on illegals... havent discussed much abt the legals. So nothing concrete has come out. Our future is still a Question Mark...
Looking at most of the remarks the senators are making, I am expecting this bill to die. Sorry for breaking the bubble, it is just a hunch
Looking at most of the remarks the senators are making, I am expecting this bill to die. Sorry for breaking the bubble, it is just a hunch
thehulkdeals
04-11 09:49 PM
Hi all, I need help in explaining my situation if someone can help me . Here is my info that I know
EB3 ROW
PD : April 6, 2006 (PERM)
July Filer.
i140 and i485 July 2007 (Received by USCIS Texas Center September 10, 2007)
AP and EAD received September 2007
I want to understand the process so I can know the meaning of the Visa bulletin based on my situation.
I am guessing that right now I will have to wait for my i140 to be approved first before I can talk about i485. I checked the processing time for i140 at TSC and it is August 15, 2007. Any crazy estimate when I should get the approval?
Once my i140 is approved then I can look and match my PD with the visa bulletin EB3 ROW for adjustment of status.
I know there would be some more steps than these above. But are these statement above correct/incorrect?
Thank you very much
EB3 ROW
PD : April 6, 2006 (PERM)
July Filer.
i140 and i485 July 2007 (Received by USCIS Texas Center September 10, 2007)
AP and EAD received September 2007
I want to understand the process so I can know the meaning of the Visa bulletin based on my situation.
I am guessing that right now I will have to wait for my i140 to be approved first before I can talk about i485. I checked the processing time for i140 at TSC and it is August 15, 2007. Any crazy estimate when I should get the approval?
Once my i140 is approved then I can look and match my PD with the visa bulletin EB3 ROW for adjustment of status.
I know there would be some more steps than these above. But are these statement above correct/incorrect?
Thank you very much
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sampath
04-17 09:21 AM
www.immigration-law.com
04/17/2006: CIS Ombudsman Recommends USCIS Director to Issue Multiple-Year EAD
USCIS has already enacted a regulation that allows the Service Centers to issue multiple-year EAD. However, this regulation has not been implemented by the USCIS because of its impact on the USCIS revenue. The Ombudsman wrote on March 20, 2006 his recommendation to Dr. Emilio Gonzalez, Director of USCIS to implement this regulation on the ground that multiple-year EADs would substantially reduce the USCIS immigration benefits workloads and that if impact on the revenue was the hangup for the failure to implement the published regulation which is a binding rule, the USCIS might consider raising the EAD application filing fees. Multiple-year EAD will relieve the customers from substantial inconvenience and hassle each year. The statistics also strongly support the Ombudsman's statement that issuance of multiple-year EAD would reduce substantially the USCIS workload. For instance, the February 2006 monthly immigration statistical report indicates that the total receipts of entire applications and petitions numbered 409,893, out of which EAD applications numbered 100,051, during one month in January 2006. It means one-fourth of total immigrantion benefits applications and petitions were taken by the EAD applications! This reporter strongly and without any reservations supports the Ombudsman's recommendation and justification! This reporter urges Dr. Gonzalez to implement the regulation as soon as possible.
The CIS Ombudsman also recommends the USCIS to issue EAD valid as of the date of the current EAD expiration rather than the date of approval. Current practice has raised pains and aches to the I-485 waiters in two areas: Potential gap between the date of expiration of current EAD and the date of approval of extension of EAD, and loss of some period of existing EAD when the EAD renewal is issued a few months earlier than the expiration date of the current EAD. Again, we strongly support this recommendation as well. For the memorandum of the Ombdudsman addressed to the Director of USCIS, please click here.
04/17/2006: CIS Ombudsman Recommends USCIS Director to Issue Multiple-Year EAD
USCIS has already enacted a regulation that allows the Service Centers to issue multiple-year EAD. However, this regulation has not been implemented by the USCIS because of its impact on the USCIS revenue. The Ombudsman wrote on March 20, 2006 his recommendation to Dr. Emilio Gonzalez, Director of USCIS to implement this regulation on the ground that multiple-year EADs would substantially reduce the USCIS immigration benefits workloads and that if impact on the revenue was the hangup for the failure to implement the published regulation which is a binding rule, the USCIS might consider raising the EAD application filing fees. Multiple-year EAD will relieve the customers from substantial inconvenience and hassle each year. The statistics also strongly support the Ombudsman's statement that issuance of multiple-year EAD would reduce substantially the USCIS workload. For instance, the February 2006 monthly immigration statistical report indicates that the total receipts of entire applications and petitions numbered 409,893, out of which EAD applications numbered 100,051, during one month in January 2006. It means one-fourth of total immigrantion benefits applications and petitions were taken by the EAD applications! This reporter strongly and without any reservations supports the Ombudsman's recommendation and justification! This reporter urges Dr. Gonzalez to implement the regulation as soon as possible.
The CIS Ombudsman also recommends the USCIS to issue EAD valid as of the date of the current EAD expiration rather than the date of approval. Current practice has raised pains and aches to the I-485 waiters in two areas: Potential gap between the date of expiration of current EAD and the date of approval of extension of EAD, and loss of some period of existing EAD when the EAD renewal is issued a few months earlier than the expiration date of the current EAD. Again, we strongly support this recommendation as well. For the memorandum of the Ombdudsman addressed to the Director of USCIS, please click here.
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hibworker
01-26 04:18 PM
If she will not be able to get F1, what will be her status in USA ?
If she has filed for I-485 then she will be in Adjustment status - allowing her to study, work on EAD and travel overseas on AP. If she hasn't applied for I-485 when her F1 is denied then she will have to come back on H4 - she can study but not work.
If she has filed for I-485 then she will be in Adjustment status - allowing her to study, work on EAD and travel overseas on AP. If she hasn't applied for I-485 when her F1 is denied then she will have to come back on H4 - she can study but not work.
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Canadian Immigration Minister Kenney said that Canadian citizenship is more than a legal status, more than a passport. We expect citizens to have an ongoing commitment, connection and loyalty to Canada while introducing a new changes in Canadian Immigrant norms. The main motive behind these changes to prevent citizenship fraud. As promised in the Speech from the Throne, these amendments will streamline the process to take citizenship away from those who have acquired it by fraud, including by concealment of their war crimes. And it would take decision-making away from politicians and give it to the courts.
The proposals in the Strengthening the Value of Canadian Citizenship Act are as follows:
- There are likely to be tough new regulations covering citizenship consultants and tougher measures taken against those who gain Canadian Citizenship fraudulently. This follows on from proposed amendments to the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act relating to immigration consultants � The Cracking Down on Crooked Consultants Act.
- The penalties for citizenship fraud are likely to be increased to a maximum of $100,000 or up to five years in prison or both.
- The intention is to increase the residence requirements so that to gain Canadian citizenship you will have to be physically present in Canada for three of the previous four years.
- In future criminals including violent foreign criminals will be prevented from becoming Canadian citizens.
- The process for revoking citizenship and the removal process will be speeded up. In future decisions on revocations will be made by the Federal Court instead of the Governor in Council.
- Making sure that Canadian law fully implements the first generation limit to passing on citizenship. Generally, Canadians living abroad will only be able to pass on citizenship to one generation. If living abroad the second generation will not normally be able to pass on citizenship to their children. The exception to this will be children of parents who are working for the Canadian Government or a Canadian Province or in the Canadian armed forces.
More... (http://www.visalawyerblog.com/2010/06/recent_changes_to_canadian_cit.html)
The proposals in the Strengthening the Value of Canadian Citizenship Act are as follows:
- There are likely to be tough new regulations covering citizenship consultants and tougher measures taken against those who gain Canadian Citizenship fraudulently. This follows on from proposed amendments to the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act relating to immigration consultants � The Cracking Down on Crooked Consultants Act.
- The penalties for citizenship fraud are likely to be increased to a maximum of $100,000 or up to five years in prison or both.
- The intention is to increase the residence requirements so that to gain Canadian citizenship you will have to be physically present in Canada for three of the previous four years.
- In future criminals including violent foreign criminals will be prevented from becoming Canadian citizens.
- The process for revoking citizenship and the removal process will be speeded up. In future decisions on revocations will be made by the Federal Court instead of the Governor in Council.
- Making sure that Canadian law fully implements the first generation limit to passing on citizenship. Generally, Canadians living abroad will only be able to pass on citizenship to one generation. If living abroad the second generation will not normally be able to pass on citizenship to their children. The exception to this will be children of parents who are working for the Canadian Government or a Canadian Province or in the Canadian armed forces.
More... (http://www.visalawyerblog.com/2010/06/recent_changes_to_canadian_cit.html)
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payal_nag
11-27 02:29 PM
I've read at the vfs website and also the forums that Returning US Workers are qualified to apply for Emergency appoitment. Has anyone on this forum done this and successfully got visa stamped ? Also is there any document needed to support the emergency or just the fact that we have to return to the job is enough to qualify for this category?
Thanks!
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martinvisalaw
09-09 09:57 PM
I have a question regarding my spouse who is on H4 visa.One of the company did H1b processing through "CONSULAR PROCESSING". Her H1B is approved now.
1) She is ready to work from Oct 1st as she got some project.Her employer said that they have to apply for amendment(COS) to get I94. Is this right?
The company either has to file a COS or she needs to leave the US and re-enter in H-1B status.
2) How many weeks will it take under premium processing to get new I94
15 calendar days for CIS to make a decision
3) Do they have to apply only after Oct 1.
No. Since she is already counted towards the cap, they can apply now but the start date will be 10/1 or later.
4) Are there any chances of getting rejected at this stage.
There's always a chance of a denial, but the risk is low if she is maintaining H-4 status when the COS is filed.
1) She is ready to work from Oct 1st as she got some project.Her employer said that they have to apply for amendment(COS) to get I94. Is this right?
The company either has to file a COS or she needs to leave the US and re-enter in H-1B status.
2) How many weeks will it take under premium processing to get new I94
15 calendar days for CIS to make a decision
3) Do they have to apply only after Oct 1.
No. Since she is already counted towards the cap, they can apply now but the start date will be 10/1 or later.
4) Are there any chances of getting rejected at this stage.
There's always a chance of a denial, but the risk is low if she is maintaining H-4 status when the COS is filed.
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sandeep_1
07-22 10:48 PM
Anybody else whose spouse GC is stalled? Any suggestions?
oh my! It is really painful to see that you have been waiting this long.. Based on your priority date, you should be current next month. Good luck.
oh my! It is really painful to see that you have been waiting this long.. Based on your priority date, you should be current next month. Good luck.
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waiting4gc02
02-20 07:42 AM
Guys:
I wanted to know that if somebody has currently an approved LC and I-140(EB-3) with Company A and decided to change jobs to Company B, who would now file under EB-2.
a) Can he hold on to his EB3 priority date..though the new petition would be filed under EB-2 ?
Yes, I know a lot of ppl have asked this question in the wake of the retrogession that we are all sufferning through ?
b) If this Company B were to file for H1-B , as I understand it would count towards the 2007-2008 quota which opens on April 1st '07...does this scenario also force you to not start working till Oct'07 (which is when ppl who file in the 2007-08 quota are supposed to start working).
What I am trying to understand is that in this scenario can you change jobs and start to work for Company B without having to wait till Oct'07 ?
Thanks
I wanted to know that if somebody has currently an approved LC and I-140(EB-3) with Company A and decided to change jobs to Company B, who would now file under EB-2.
a) Can he hold on to his EB3 priority date..though the new petition would be filed under EB-2 ?
Yes, I know a lot of ppl have asked this question in the wake of the retrogession that we are all sufferning through ?
b) If this Company B were to file for H1-B , as I understand it would count towards the 2007-2008 quota which opens on April 1st '07...does this scenario also force you to not start working till Oct'07 (which is when ppl who file in the 2007-08 quota are supposed to start working).
What I am trying to understand is that in this scenario can you change jobs and start to work for Company B without having to wait till Oct'07 ?
Thanks
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vaaliben
02-18 05:02 PM
ash123
Do you have any update on your EAD status? Because, I too have a similar situation.
Do you have any update on your EAD status? Because, I too have a similar situation.
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neeidd
03-01 03:32 PM
Hello Gurus,
I am planning to apply for EAD and AP. Debating myself if I have to go with e-filing or paper based. Some one told me, paper based DOES NOTrequired biometrics where as E-filing DOES need biometrics? Could you please shed some light on this?
Thanks,
Could some one please tell me which one is better and faster (E-filing vs Paper based)?
Thanks in advance
I am planning to apply for EAD and AP. Debating myself if I have to go with e-filing or paper based. Some one told me, paper based DOES NOTrequired biometrics where as E-filing DOES need biometrics? Could you please shed some light on this?
Thanks,
Could some one please tell me which one is better and faster (E-filing vs Paper based)?
Thanks in advance
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txh1b
04-17 09:44 AM
Just get another medical done. Carry the 693 to avoid getting all the vaccinations again.
Easiest way out as the medicals expire anyway in12-18 months.
Easiest way out as the medicals expire anyway in12-18 months.
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rotucan
03-27 02:51 PM
Now because all embassies and consulates required to use PIMS to verify your H1B status... sometimes takes several weeks to get the passport stamped. In my case takes 3 weeks after interview to get my passport back (embassy at Lima, Peru).
So beware of the timing
I just bring a copy of my wife H1B approval and copy of lasts taxes ... just in case
So beware of the timing
I just bring a copy of my wife H1B approval and copy of lasts taxes ... just in case
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redmd567
12-06 08:34 PM
Hello,
I've been working on EAD for about 4 years now as priority dates are backed up a lot. My I-140 has been approved in 2007 and still waiting on I-485 to get approved. My current employer is not my original sponsor. I changed jobs after the "180 days post I-485 receipt" policy. Now, I'm interested to accept an offer (similar job) in another state. How will this affect my I-485 if I'm changing employers for the 3rd time and this time, at another state?
Thank you very much.
I've been working on EAD for about 4 years now as priority dates are backed up a lot. My I-140 has been approved in 2007 and still waiting on I-485 to get approved. My current employer is not my original sponsor. I changed jobs after the "180 days post I-485 receipt" policy. Now, I'm interested to accept an offer (similar job) in another state. How will this affect my I-485 if I'm changing employers for the 3rd time and this time, at another state?
Thank you very much.
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ujjvalkoul
06-23 06:10 PM
r u guys filing both applications with the same employer.
Can I retain PD (Aug 2003) of EB3 labor application filed with Employer 1
Now I have PERM approved in EB2 with employer 2
Can I transfer PD in this case.
Can I retain PD (Aug 2003) of EB3 labor application filed with Employer 1
Now I have PERM approved in EB2 with employer 2
Can I transfer PD in this case.
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keerthisagar
12-09 09:45 AM
As long as you are qualified and confident to do the job, you are in contention. However, the question is do you have a job and is your employer willing to sponsor an H1B for you.
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09-14 06:26 PM
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aachoo
03-20 12:22 AM
Well a company can be sued for any reason. I do not control the day to day activity apart from IT stuff.
My question specifically, if the company is sued, since I am a minority owner will I have to do rounds in the court appear before a judge etc..will I be summoned! Or only the executives majority shareholders are summoned.
(No I am not talking about a body shop and this is a small financial firm)
Usually owners are not liable when it is a corporation you are talking about. That is the whole point of being a limited liability company. Separating ownership from management is another key difference from a Proprietorship and a Corporation. Management maybe liable if they commit fraud. Think when Enron went under, the shareholders were hosed. They did not get dragged to court. The execs did.
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My question specifically, if the company is sued, since I am a minority owner will I have to do rounds in the court appear before a judge etc..will I be summoned! Or only the executives majority shareholders are summoned.
(No I am not talking about a body shop and this is a small financial firm)
Usually owners are not liable when it is a corporation you are talking about. That is the whole point of being a limited liability company. Separating ownership from management is another key difference from a Proprietorship and a Corporation. Management maybe liable if they commit fraud. Think when Enron went under, the shareholders were hosed. They did not get dragged to court. The execs did.
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theconfused
01-01 05:39 PM
Dear All,
i might have posted this query in some other forums too, but could not get much response and hence reposting. Please pardon me if you happen to re-read this.
1) I got my fresh H1B visa stamp from employer A and started workin with him from 1st October 2007 . Visa was valid from August 2007 to August 2010.
2) Was laid off on 16th November 2007.
3) Found another employer B and he applied for H1B transfer on 21st December 2007 using regular processing.
4) I do not have any pay stup or any kind of information from employer B.
5) I found another employer (C) and he applied for H1B with a receipt date 19th March 2008 using premium processing.
6) Got approval (I797B) on 21st march 2008. Attorney from employer C told me that i need to leave the US and come back and can start working with employer C. I went to Mexico and came back and started working with employer C since 1st April 2008.
7) Got the job with employer D. Employer D filled for H1B transfer. This time i got approval (I797A) with I-94 attached. Started working with employer D since 1st October 2008.
8) I am still employed with employer D. But my visa is going to expire in August 2010. My I-94 (came with I-797A) is valid till October 2011.
9) I want to get a new visa stamp in my passport and hence want to visit New Delhi US embassy.
Will i be having problem on visa stamping because i dont have pay stup from 16th Nov 2007 till 1st April 2008 ( 4 months and 16 days = 136 days)?
Your help is highly appreciative.
Thanks
Confused
i might have posted this query in some other forums too, but could not get much response and hence reposting. Please pardon me if you happen to re-read this.
1) I got my fresh H1B visa stamp from employer A and started workin with him from 1st October 2007 . Visa was valid from August 2007 to August 2010.
2) Was laid off on 16th November 2007.
3) Found another employer B and he applied for H1B transfer on 21st December 2007 using regular processing.
4) I do not have any pay stup or any kind of information from employer B.
5) I found another employer (C) and he applied for H1B with a receipt date 19th March 2008 using premium processing.
6) Got approval (I797B) on 21st march 2008. Attorney from employer C told me that i need to leave the US and come back and can start working with employer C. I went to Mexico and came back and started working with employer C since 1st April 2008.
7) Got the job with employer D. Employer D filled for H1B transfer. This time i got approval (I797A) with I-94 attached. Started working with employer D since 1st October 2008.
8) I am still employed with employer D. But my visa is going to expire in August 2010. My I-94 (came with I-797A) is valid till October 2011.
9) I want to get a new visa stamp in my passport and hence want to visit New Delhi US embassy.
Will i be having problem on visa stamping because i dont have pay stup from 16th Nov 2007 till 1st April 2008 ( 4 months and 16 days = 136 days)?
Your help is highly appreciative.
Thanks
Confused
ashwaghoshk
10-24 02:06 PM
A receipt of notice is generated immediately. As soon as your application reaches the USCIS ofice they generate the receipt of notice and post mail it to the attorney. It takes 2-3 days for the mail to reach your attorney so we can assume that the total time to get the receipt of notice from the day it was filed should not be greater than 4-5 days.
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