Rb_newsletter
06-16 09:39 PM
L1s don't visit these sites because most them don't apply for green card. L1s are majorly used by big companies like TCS, Infosys, etc. Those big corporates won't apply for GC. Very rarely based on relationship and long service some apply for GC.
I see lots of L1 bashing. In reality L1s are pitier than H1s. L1 cannot transfer their visa and change job as H1s do. They have to wait till H1 quota to open up for changing jobs. They run in a rat race to keep their manager happy to get better rating in their appraisal.
PS: I am on H1 status.
6 to 1...... maybe L1 guys don't visit this forum since they already got thier GCs....:rolleyes:
H1 loosers still hanging here.....
I see lots of L1 bashing. In reality L1s are pitier than H1s. L1 cannot transfer their visa and change job as H1s do. They have to wait till H1 quota to open up for changing jobs. They run in a rat race to keep their manager happy to get better rating in their appraisal.
PS: I am on H1 status.
6 to 1...... maybe L1 guys don't visit this forum since they already got thier GCs....:rolleyes:
H1 loosers still hanging here.....
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rb54321
07-27 08:41 AM
Hi,
I have a question regarding changing L1 to H1-B visa. If someone comes to US on an L1 visa can he/she change to H1-B visa without going back to India and getting the new H1-B visa stamped? What is the process to remain in the US and changing the status from L1 to H1? Will
Again, I assume that in order to change from L1 to H1-B the H1-B cap rule applies.
Yes, you can do a change of status (COS) from L1 to H1 without going back to India for Visa stamping. Your H1 will come under the annual 65,000 H1 cap, as you might know the cap of this year is already over, you can apply for this COS come April 1 2008 and you can start working October 1 2008 with your H1. Please note you CANNOT start working for a new employer by just receiving a receipt number for your COS. You will need to get the actual H1-B approval notice. While applying for the COS you will also need to show you are currently employed and this can be done by submitting two most recent pay checks along with your other papers. Hope this helps!!
I have a question regarding changing L1 to H1-B visa. If someone comes to US on an L1 visa can he/she change to H1-B visa without going back to India and getting the new H1-B visa stamped? What is the process to remain in the US and changing the status from L1 to H1? Will
Again, I assume that in order to change from L1 to H1-B the H1-B cap rule applies.
Yes, you can do a change of status (COS) from L1 to H1 without going back to India for Visa stamping. Your H1 will come under the annual 65,000 H1 cap, as you might know the cap of this year is already over, you can apply for this COS come April 1 2008 and you can start working October 1 2008 with your H1. Please note you CANNOT start working for a new employer by just receiving a receipt number for your COS. You will need to get the actual H1-B approval notice. While applying for the COS you will also need to show you are currently employed and this can be done by submitting two most recent pay checks along with your other papers. Hope this helps!!
ras
05-24 12:27 PM
Thank you very much for catching this....
Dont you think this is foolish on your side..
Dont you think this is foolish on your side..
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roseball
04-07 03:34 PM
Iam on L2 and working on my EAD which is expiring on april 29 th 2011.
I have applied for H1 in the 2010 quota but due to my employers mistake i got a rejection on that.
we are trying to reappeal to USCIS but iam not sure if its going to work.
Suppose i have a project and apply again for 2011 quota , can i still continue working even if my EAD expires.
They say that we actually move to H1 on October , so if i apply before end of April through premium processing and get an approval notice before October can i continue working or start work right away or do i have to wait till October.
Is there a possibility to start working immediately as soon as my H1 gets approved or do we have to wait until October in any case.
Thanks in advance
You have to wait until 1st October. Even though your H1 gets approved faster with Premium Processing, your start date is still 1st October. You will have to continue to maintain your current immigration status (L2) till Sep 30th. On October 1st, your status will automatically change to H1 and L2 becomes invalid.
Since you get the benefit of EAD with L2, you can renew your EAD and keep working till Sep 30th. Your EAD along with your L2 will become invalid automatically on 1st October since your H1 (if approved) will take effect. (Assuming your employer files a H1 Change of Status petition and not a H1 Consular processing petition)
I have applied for H1 in the 2010 quota but due to my employers mistake i got a rejection on that.
we are trying to reappeal to USCIS but iam not sure if its going to work.
Suppose i have a project and apply again for 2011 quota , can i still continue working even if my EAD expires.
They say that we actually move to H1 on October , so if i apply before end of April through premium processing and get an approval notice before October can i continue working or start work right away or do i have to wait till October.
Is there a possibility to start working immediately as soon as my H1 gets approved or do we have to wait until October in any case.
Thanks in advance
You have to wait until 1st October. Even though your H1 gets approved faster with Premium Processing, your start date is still 1st October. You will have to continue to maintain your current immigration status (L2) till Sep 30th. On October 1st, your status will automatically change to H1 and L2 becomes invalid.
Since you get the benefit of EAD with L2, you can renew your EAD and keep working till Sep 30th. Your EAD along with your L2 will become invalid automatically on 1st October since your H1 (if approved) will take effect. (Assuming your employer files a H1 Change of Status petition and not a H1 Consular processing petition)
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DallasBlue
07-31 08:23 PM
http://immigrationvoice.org/forum/showthread.php?p=102776
Washington Evaluation Services (Washington Evaluation Service)
210 Justice Ct Ne, Washington, DC 20002-5755, United States (Map) (Add Company Info)
Phone: (202) 543-2595
Contact Name:Terry Erb
you can also try:
Trustforte ( www.trustforte.com)
good luck
--disclaimer: just personal view, do your research.
Washington Evaluation Services (Washington Evaluation Service)
210 Justice Ct Ne, Washington, DC 20002-5755, United States (Map) (Add Company Info)
Phone: (202) 543-2595
Contact Name:Terry Erb
you can also try:
Trustforte ( www.trustforte.com)
good luck
--disclaimer: just personal view, do your research.
IneedAllGreen
03-02 08:31 AM
Yes for H1B you are entitled to get Return ticket back to your home country if you are being laid off or fired. Last year my earlier employer offer me return ticket to home contry. They specified that we are offering as per the clause or law of H1B visa. Offcourse I didnt accept it but you cant get money for not accepting this return ticket offer.
Hope this help
INeedAllGreen
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.
Hope this help
INeedAllGreen
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.
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learning01
05-08 01:24 PM
Thanks. I like your idea;A better place for that would be any country where expatriates work in the Middle East ( Saudi Arabia, Dubai, Kuwait, Qatar, Oman etc)
I think if there is no time limit ( currently 6 years) on h1 visa and there are 3 yr extensions, it will make all of our lives so much easier.
There will be no hurry to apply for GCs and those who really want to stay in US forever will apply, thus reducing all this backlogs too.
Any thoughts.
I think if there is no time limit ( currently 6 years) on h1 visa and there are 3 yr extensions, it will make all of our lives so much easier.
There will be no hurry to apply for GCs and those who really want to stay in US forever will apply, thus reducing all this backlogs too.
Any thoughts.
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texcan
09-24 11:22 PM
Today i received my EAD card, It says fingerprint not available. I have not yet received FP notice
Has this happened to anybody else, will i have to update EAD card after FP, how does this work
Filed on July 16th, My checks were cashed on 10th Sep
Thanks
vinod
First EAD will have no fingerprints, since you have not gone through FP.
Its normal. Read other threads.
You will not need to update EADs, renewal next year will take care of this automatically.
Could you please provide some more info on your case...ie. filed with which service center, case transfered or not....Remember this is community site, we share information/knowledge for benefit of each other, Thanks
Has this happened to anybody else, will i have to update EAD card after FP, how does this work
Filed on July 16th, My checks were cashed on 10th Sep
Thanks
vinod
First EAD will have no fingerprints, since you have not gone through FP.
Its normal. Read other threads.
You will not need to update EADs, renewal next year will take care of this automatically.
Could you please provide some more info on your case...ie. filed with which service center, case transfered or not....Remember this is community site, we share information/knowledge for benefit of each other, Thanks
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skarthy
11-30 05:43 PM
Hi anyone else in the same situation ? any other prespective ? would really appreciate that.
Thanks.
Thanks.
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sirinme
06-01 11:56 AM
I got a letter from Zoe Lofgren's office, who is a Member of Congress representing California 16th District, in response to one of our web faxes on H-1B cap and GC backlogs. Below is the complete text from the letter -- it's heartening to know we are on their radar at least!
Now that we got their attention, is there anything we should do to follow up on this now?
- sirinme
================
Thank you for contacting me. I appreciate the time you took to explain the impact of the H-1B visa cap and the "green card" backlog on U.S. employers.
I understand well that the success of U.S. companies depends on highly educated and talented U.S. citizens and foreign nationals.
What we need is thoughtful reform that supports the American economy and allows American companies the benefit of the "best and brightest" from around the world.
As you know, the Republicans now lead in the House of Representatives, Senate, and White House. As such, Republicans control what bills and amendments are considered in committees and on the floor of the House of Representatives. They have taken no action for reform but have proposed legislating on a money bill in violation of House rules. Should Senate Judiciary Committee's H-1B proposal come before me in the House of Representatives, I will certainly consider your point of view.
Again, thank you for contacting me. Please do not hesitate to contact me again if can be of further assistance to you or your family.
Sincerely,
Zoe Lofgren
Member of Congress
===================
Now that we got their attention, is there anything we should do to follow up on this now?
- sirinme
================
Thank you for contacting me. I appreciate the time you took to explain the impact of the H-1B visa cap and the "green card" backlog on U.S. employers.
I understand well that the success of U.S. companies depends on highly educated and talented U.S. citizens and foreign nationals.
What we need is thoughtful reform that supports the American economy and allows American companies the benefit of the "best and brightest" from around the world.
As you know, the Republicans now lead in the House of Representatives, Senate, and White House. As such, Republicans control what bills and amendments are considered in committees and on the floor of the House of Representatives. They have taken no action for reform but have proposed legislating on a money bill in violation of House rules. Should Senate Judiciary Committee's H-1B proposal come before me in the House of Representatives, I will certainly consider your point of view.
Again, thank you for contacting me. Please do not hesitate to contact me again if can be of further assistance to you or your family.
Sincerely,
Zoe Lofgren
Member of Congress
===================
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Blog Feeds
12-14 11:30 PM
Client just called and asked for a change of status from B2 visitor to F1 student. I said, great we can help, but when does your status expire. He said, no worries I am good for 10 years!!! Been here for 4 only.
I said: No you are not, the I-94 (little white card in the passport) is what controls your status, this only good for 6 months max. I heard a loud sound of falling and silence. For those who are in the U.S. temporarily as nonimmigrants, the most important date to track is perhaps the expiration date of their I-94 arrival / departure cards. The I-94 is a small card that is usually stapled into one's passport. It is obtained in one of two ways. It can be issued by a Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officer at the port of entry upon arrival in the United States. It can also be issued by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) when one is granted an extension or change of nonimmigrant status from within the United States.
The I-94 card reflects how long one is permitted to stay in the United States, provided s/he complies with the terms of her/his status. Occasionally, the CBP or USCIS will issue an I-94 card with an erroneous date (either issuing an approval for a longer period than is permitted by law or granting an individual less time than appropriate.) In either case, one should immediately obtain competent legal advice on the proper steps to correct the error.
One should never rely upon an erroneous grant of more time in a nonimmigrant category than was requested or than one is eligible to receive. So if you are pending change of status for 2 years, it does not mean that you are legal for 2 years.
It is important to remember that the expiration date on a visa stamp in the passport and the expiration date on the I-94 card are often not the same. The visa is an entry document, only. The time that one is actually allowed to remain in the United States after an entry could be much shorter or longer than the duration of the visa.
The appropriate amount of time is determined by the CBP at the port of entry. This is based on applicable law as well as the CBP's discretion.
More... (http://www.visalawyerblog.com/2010/12/i94_card_what_is_it_and_what_i.html)
I said: No you are not, the I-94 (little white card in the passport) is what controls your status, this only good for 6 months max. I heard a loud sound of falling and silence. For those who are in the U.S. temporarily as nonimmigrants, the most important date to track is perhaps the expiration date of their I-94 arrival / departure cards. The I-94 is a small card that is usually stapled into one's passport. It is obtained in one of two ways. It can be issued by a Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officer at the port of entry upon arrival in the United States. It can also be issued by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) when one is granted an extension or change of nonimmigrant status from within the United States.
The I-94 card reflects how long one is permitted to stay in the United States, provided s/he complies with the terms of her/his status. Occasionally, the CBP or USCIS will issue an I-94 card with an erroneous date (either issuing an approval for a longer period than is permitted by law or granting an individual less time than appropriate.) In either case, one should immediately obtain competent legal advice on the proper steps to correct the error.
One should never rely upon an erroneous grant of more time in a nonimmigrant category than was requested or than one is eligible to receive. So if you are pending change of status for 2 years, it does not mean that you are legal for 2 years.
It is important to remember that the expiration date on a visa stamp in the passport and the expiration date on the I-94 card are often not the same. The visa is an entry document, only. The time that one is actually allowed to remain in the United States after an entry could be much shorter or longer than the duration of the visa.
The appropriate amount of time is determined by the CBP at the port of entry. This is based on applicable law as well as the CBP's discretion.
More... (http://www.visalawyerblog.com/2010/12/i94_card_what_is_it_and_what_i.html)
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waitnwatch
08-27 06:03 PM
It is called interfiling. You can use a new 140 (approved or pending) to replace the existing 140 (approved or pending) for an I-485. Even though the common perception is that the PD must be current, it is not true (per Murthy).
I'm not a legal person, please verify from an attorney
Where did you find this on Murthy. I ask this because I have a similar but slightly different situation where I have an EB-1 140 pending and I concurrently filed an EB-2 NIW. If the EB-1 140 comes through by chance I would like the already filed I-485 to be attached to the EB-1 at that point.
I have been looking for an answer to this question but haven't found a satisfactory answer anywhere.
I'm not a legal person, please verify from an attorney
Where did you find this on Murthy. I ask this because I have a similar but slightly different situation where I have an EB-1 140 pending and I concurrently filed an EB-2 NIW. If the EB-1 140 comes through by chance I would like the already filed I-485 to be attached to the EB-1 at that point.
I have been looking for an answer to this question but haven't found a satisfactory answer anywhere.
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vhd999
10-07 05:18 PM
Thanks Raj.
Why do I need to be on H1B? I am currently on EAD.
Why do I need to be on H1B? I am currently on EAD.
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gparr
June 5th, 2005, 11:17 AM
This rose bloom stood out so well against the foliage background, that I thought I'd try a little different composition in which the main subject is a small part of the frame. Does this composition work or does it need to be cropped?
Gary
20D, Sigma EX 105 macro, 1/160 sec., f/2.8, ISO 200
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Gary
20D, Sigma EX 105 macro, 1/160 sec., f/2.8, ISO 200
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suriajay12
10-19 10:37 AM
All,
I am trying to get an appointment date in Ottawa, Canada, buts always not available. Any tips please.
Ajay.
I am trying to get an appointment date in Ottawa, Canada, buts always not available. Any tips please.
Ajay.
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veni001
07-08 09:11 AM
Based on anu_t in this post...
http://immigrationvoice.org/forum/forum105-immigrant-visa/1598322-what-happens-when-the-approved-i-140-gets-cancelled.html#post1966964
Priority Date: Jan 2006
Category: EB3
I-140 Approved: Aug 2006
I-485 Filled: July 2007
I have a new job offer and the employer is willing to sponsor my GC in EB2 category. The job requires BS+5 years experience which I have.
Question: If the old employer revokes my I-140 before the new employer files new PERM and I-140 under EB2 category, can I still port my EB3 priority date to EB2?
http://immigrationvoice.org/forum/forum105-immigrant-visa/1598322-what-happens-when-the-approved-i-140-gets-cancelled.html#post1966964
Priority Date: Jan 2006
Category: EB3
I-140 Approved: Aug 2006
I-485 Filled: July 2007
I have a new job offer and the employer is willing to sponsor my GC in EB2 category. The job requires BS+5 years experience which I have.
Question: If the old employer revokes my I-140 before the new employer files new PERM and I-140 under EB2 category, can I still port my EB3 priority date to EB2?
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mbartosik
04-08 06:59 PM
I just spoke with Siva, and the funding might not be the issue with DoL. This might be a case of the "mythical man month" (training more people takes time).
If USCIS think it practical then keeping priority dates may be something that the law makers will consider.
Maybe law makers would consider allowing concurrent PERM filing while waiting for BEC.
Soon we will have an opportunity to call the DoL on their word. They have estimated all data entry will be done by end of June. If they don't have it done for then the law makers may be more receptive to further measures. The lack of concurrent PERM filing is I think an administrative rule, and thus if DoL does not shape up with regard to its estimate of end of June 2006 for data entry, then the law makers could very easily override the adminstrative rule. The trouble then might be that PERM is flooded with 100,000 applications. So portability of priority date looks to be the best bet with essentially zero cost in terms of fees, queues and administration.
If USCIS think it practical then keeping priority dates may be something that the law makers will consider.
Maybe law makers would consider allowing concurrent PERM filing while waiting for BEC.
Soon we will have an opportunity to call the DoL on their word. They have estimated all data entry will be done by end of June. If they don't have it done for then the law makers may be more receptive to further measures. The lack of concurrent PERM filing is I think an administrative rule, and thus if DoL does not shape up with regard to its estimate of end of June 2006 for data entry, then the law makers could very easily override the adminstrative rule. The trouble then might be that PERM is flooded with 100,000 applications. So portability of priority date looks to be the best bet with essentially zero cost in terms of fees, queues and administration.
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desi3933
09-19 12:55 PM
Hi All,
Please help me on this. Here is the situation:
1. Company A First time H1B - Oct 1, 2004
2. Company B transfer - Jan 22, 2006
3. My current visa is expiring on Jan 22, 2009, but after Jan 22, 2009, I still have till Oct 1, 2010 to complete my 6 years of H1B.
4. Now, my wife who is on H-4 is currently in India on vacation, since she is not in US, her H-4 extension cannot be filed.
My question is, can I file my H-1 extension and go to India and get both of our visas stamped based on my extension? Or does my wife need to come back on her currently valid visa and file for her own H-4 extension?
Please advise and pardon me for my ignorance on this.
Thanks in advance,
DSP
>> can I file my H-1 extension and go to India and get both of our visas stamped based on my extension?
Yes. She can get H4 visa stamp based on your H1 extension approval notice.
*** Not a legal advise ***
Please help me on this. Here is the situation:
1. Company A First time H1B - Oct 1, 2004
2. Company B transfer - Jan 22, 2006
3. My current visa is expiring on Jan 22, 2009, but after Jan 22, 2009, I still have till Oct 1, 2010 to complete my 6 years of H1B.
4. Now, my wife who is on H-4 is currently in India on vacation, since she is not in US, her H-4 extension cannot be filed.
My question is, can I file my H-1 extension and go to India and get both of our visas stamped based on my extension? Or does my wife need to come back on her currently valid visa and file for her own H-4 extension?
Please advise and pardon me for my ignorance on this.
Thanks in advance,
DSP
>> can I file my H-1 extension and go to India and get both of our visas stamped based on my extension?
Yes. She can get H4 visa stamp based on your H1 extension approval notice.
*** Not a legal advise ***
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arthi123
11-18 03:05 PM
Hello,
I have a h1b stamping appointment at the Chennai Consulate on the 29th of Nov.
I am in my 7th yr of h1b.My 3 yr extension has been approved based on aprroved I-140.
I have a question on the approved I-140.I do not have the original I-797 for my I-140 approval.
Will I need it for the interview?
I have the original I-797 for the h1b extension approval but not for the I-140.I only have a copy.
My company immigration team said its not needed.
is this correct?
Thanks,
arthi
I have a h1b stamping appointment at the Chennai Consulate on the 29th of Nov.
I am in my 7th yr of h1b.My 3 yr extension has been approved based on aprroved I-140.
I have a question on the approved I-140.I do not have the original I-797 for my I-140 approval.
Will I need it for the interview?
I have the original I-797 for the h1b extension approval but not for the I-140.I only have a copy.
My company immigration team said its not needed.
is this correct?
Thanks,
arthi
485user
11-19 10:10 AM
Thank you for your info.
My lawyer saying he did not receive, CIS said they sent mail on Aug 22nd. I now my lawyer is playing game. One more thing my son got Receipt number allocated but they did not generate receipt physically and FP was done on Oct 9th. I am seeing all the information in CIS web site. Last week i spoke to another lawyer she in this situation we have to re-file with write up. My lawyer scrued my life man. I am waiting for new lawyer response.
Did you re-file? if yes, how did you re-file?
Thanks
Kishore
My lawyer saying he did not receive, CIS said they sent mail on Aug 22nd. I now my lawyer is playing game. One more thing my son got Receipt number allocated but they did not generate receipt physically and FP was done on Oct 9th. I am seeing all the information in CIS web site. Last week i spoke to another lawyer she in this situation we have to re-file with write up. My lawyer scrued my life man. I am waiting for new lawyer response.
Did you re-file? if yes, how did you re-file?
Thanks
Kishore
rbashir
02-15 06:47 PM
HI guys,
Can anyone guide me about the process of getting extension while I-140 is pending in appeal with AAO.
I filed the appeal in January and got the receipt that I-140 is send to AAO. As we know that now it will take about 9-11 months for the final decision. My H1b 7 th year is expiring in June 2008. Does any have had the similar experience of filing extension while pending appeal. Also, how early should I file for the extension.
Please advise.
RB
Can anyone guide me about the process of getting extension while I-140 is pending in appeal with AAO.
I filed the appeal in January and got the receipt that I-140 is send to AAO. As we know that now it will take about 9-11 months for the final decision. My H1b 7 th year is expiring in June 2008. Does any have had the similar experience of filing extension while pending appeal. Also, how early should I file for the extension.
Please advise.
RB
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