YetAnotherDesi
09-04 04:35 PM
Friends,
I have the following situation, any help/pointers is much appreciated:
- Have EAD (expired Sep 2010). H1B expires Dec 20, 2009.
- I was informed sometime back that I am going to be laid off mid September (next week)
- I am expecting another job offer (interview went well and most likely will get the job) and plan to start at that job late September / eraly October 2009.
- The new offer that I am expecting to get is for the position of Senior Software Engineer, whereas my previous position (where I will be laid off from) was Software Engineer.
So, my questions are:
1. Is it still possible to transfer my H1B visa even though I expect a gap of atleast 2 weeks between the two jobs, or is it better to switch over to the EAD?
2. Will it be a problem for my pending 485 application if my position changes to Senior Software Engr? (although the responsibilities in both positions are about 95% similar, few more responsibilities as a Senior Eng, thats all)
3. If I end up changing over to EAD, what next steps should I do (wrt keeping my 485 applicationb alive and to inform USCIS that I have switched over to EAD).
4. A few months before I got the notice of layoff, I got engaged to a woman in India. I would have preferred to get married by end of the year (would have applied for 1yr extension of H1b) so that my wife could have come over on H4 visa. Now, if I switch over to EAD, what are the options of bringing my (to be) wife over? Is this going to be a problem?
I have the following situation, any help/pointers is much appreciated:
- Have EAD (expired Sep 2010). H1B expires Dec 20, 2009.
- I was informed sometime back that I am going to be laid off mid September (next week)
- I am expecting another job offer (interview went well and most likely will get the job) and plan to start at that job late September / eraly October 2009.
- The new offer that I am expecting to get is for the position of Senior Software Engineer, whereas my previous position (where I will be laid off from) was Software Engineer.
So, my questions are:
1. Is it still possible to transfer my H1B visa even though I expect a gap of atleast 2 weeks between the two jobs, or is it better to switch over to the EAD?
2. Will it be a problem for my pending 485 application if my position changes to Senior Software Engr? (although the responsibilities in both positions are about 95% similar, few more responsibilities as a Senior Eng, thats all)
3. If I end up changing over to EAD, what next steps should I do (wrt keeping my 485 applicationb alive and to inform USCIS that I have switched over to EAD).
4. A few months before I got the notice of layoff, I got engaged to a woman in India. I would have preferred to get married by end of the year (would have applied for 1yr extension of H1b) so that my wife could have come over on H4 visa. Now, if I switch over to EAD, what are the options of bringing my (to be) wife over? Is this going to be a problem?
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rolrblade
03-20 10:28 AM
Hello All:
We got our FP done yesterday at the Atlanta ASC and thought I would share the experience and procedures incase anyone was interested or looking for this info.
Received FP notice on 3/5/08 for FP appointment on 3/19/08 11:00am at 1255 Collier Road, Atlanta, GA 30318.
We reached the ASC on time. At the door the security guard checks the FP notice and verifies your identity with either a Passport, GC or DL. We only showed our DL and it was fine. NO BAGS and NO CELLPHONES allowed. Was asked to leave my wife's bag in the car. Also, they will not allow ANYONE except the person with appointment in the office. I saw spouses who didnt have appointment waiting outside.
You then go into the office (which is basically a BIG room) with seats and fingerprint stations and the FP notice and ID was checked again and given a form to fill out. Simple form, nothing different. All the information needed on the form (A#, Receipt No.) is on your FP notice. You fill out the form, return it and get a ticket to wait in line. The receptionist also Stamped the FP Notice at this point. We saw approx 80 people all with the same appointment time.
When your number is called or shows up on the counter, they look at your documents again and took us to a FP station. FP Notice was scanned in and was asked to verify the spelling of my name and Address. Then they took FP of all 10 fingers, then again of Index Finger (both hands) and the again of both Thumbs. He saw the FP on the monitor and retook some of the FP again. After that, Picture was taken. The FP Technician then signed the FP notice on the stamp given earlier.
The entire process from before entering to exiting took about 1.5 hours. I would recommend you take a book or magazine to pass some time.
Sorry for the long post but just thought someone might be looking for this information. I am not aware if any of this information for the other centers.
Then when you no., is called.
We got our FP done yesterday at the Atlanta ASC and thought I would share the experience and procedures incase anyone was interested or looking for this info.
Received FP notice on 3/5/08 for FP appointment on 3/19/08 11:00am at 1255 Collier Road, Atlanta, GA 30318.
We reached the ASC on time. At the door the security guard checks the FP notice and verifies your identity with either a Passport, GC or DL. We only showed our DL and it was fine. NO BAGS and NO CELLPHONES allowed. Was asked to leave my wife's bag in the car. Also, they will not allow ANYONE except the person with appointment in the office. I saw spouses who didnt have appointment waiting outside.
You then go into the office (which is basically a BIG room) with seats and fingerprint stations and the FP notice and ID was checked again and given a form to fill out. Simple form, nothing different. All the information needed on the form (A#, Receipt No.) is on your FP notice. You fill out the form, return it and get a ticket to wait in line. The receptionist also Stamped the FP Notice at this point. We saw approx 80 people all with the same appointment time.
When your number is called or shows up on the counter, they look at your documents again and took us to a FP station. FP Notice was scanned in and was asked to verify the spelling of my name and Address. Then they took FP of all 10 fingers, then again of Index Finger (both hands) and the again of both Thumbs. He saw the FP on the monitor and retook some of the FP again. After that, Picture was taken. The FP Technician then signed the FP notice on the stamp given earlier.
The entire process from before entering to exiting took about 1.5 hours. I would recommend you take a book or magazine to pass some time.
Sorry for the long post but just thought someone might be looking for this information. I am not aware if any of this information for the other centers.
Then when you no., is called.
reddymjm
04-30 06:17 PM
Hello Gurus,
My 6 years H1B visa term is expiring on Apr 30th 2008. My company filed 3 years of extension on approved I140 basis, which is still pending as of Apr 30th 2008. And my I 94 is dated till Apr 30th 2008.
I filed my I 485 in June 2007 and got EAD and AP
1) What will be my status after Apr 30 2008. Will I still be on H1 status, if not what will be my status.
And what is 'H1 pending for 240 days rule'.
Your answer is very much appriciated.
Hydubadi.:confused:
Until your H1B is rejected.
My 6 years H1B visa term is expiring on Apr 30th 2008. My company filed 3 years of extension on approved I140 basis, which is still pending as of Apr 30th 2008. And my I 94 is dated till Apr 30th 2008.
I filed my I 485 in June 2007 and got EAD and AP
1) What will be my status after Apr 30 2008. Will I still be on H1 status, if not what will be my status.
And what is 'H1 pending for 240 days rule'.
Your answer is very much appriciated.
Hydubadi.:confused:
Until your H1B is rejected.
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pappu
05-26 10:08 PM
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glus
04-18 12:20 PM
If one applied for his I-485 before the H-4 visa was expired, then not a problem. The minor could obtain a new h-4 visa stamp overseas. He / she should take AP with her / him just in case they can't issue a visa for any reason.
Generally speaking, one who has a pending form I-485 is not obligated by law to maintain any other status such as H-1 or H-4 and the time after the expiration of such a status is not counted as unlawful presence as long as the pending i-485 is not denied.
Generally speaking, one who has a pending form I-485 is not obligated by law to maintain any other status such as H-1 or H-4 and the time after the expiration of such a status is not counted as unlawful presence as long as the pending i-485 is not denied.
viveckj99
10-02 03:15 PM
Hi,
I am still waiting for I 485 RN,my lawyer filed on July 16.It was recieved by R Pitcher at Nebraska.
vivek
I am still waiting for I 485 RN,my lawyer filed on July 16.It was recieved by R Pitcher at Nebraska.
vivek
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st4rguitar
04-06 01:53 PM
In my employer company (NJ based, desi consulting company) about 50% of the EB-2 PERM applications are under audit.
I need to file my application for EB-2 and I called them. (I have a EB-3 approved labor, on which my employer has filed I-140)
The paralegal advised me that they have stopped filing PERM applications since this month March 2008, hoping that there would be change of PERM processing or application change.
Does any one have any info about PERM change process? Please advise. Thanks in advance.
The DOL was supposed to issue new forms, since the current ones were said to expire in 3/2008. However, they have not issued new forms yet, and on their website it states that the current ones continue to be valid. Their site was down for maintenance around the end of March, however, so perhaps that's what the paralegal was referring to?
I need to file my application for EB-2 and I called them. (I have a EB-3 approved labor, on which my employer has filed I-140)
The paralegal advised me that they have stopped filing PERM applications since this month March 2008, hoping that there would be change of PERM processing or application change.
Does any one have any info about PERM change process? Please advise. Thanks in advance.
The DOL was supposed to issue new forms, since the current ones were said to expire in 3/2008. However, they have not issued new forms yet, and on their website it states that the current ones continue to be valid. Their site was down for maintenance around the end of March, however, so perhaps that's what the paralegal was referring to?
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hyddsnr
05-27 11:50 PM
Hi,
Got a 1-797 Notice of Action today in Mail for my pending I-485 and the Notice Type: WELCOME NOTICE: SECTION: Adjustment as direct beneficiary of immigrant petition.
In the details section it says" Welcome to United States"...your application for permanent residence has been approved...we will soon mail you a new Permananet Resident Card....
HOWEVER, the online status still shows "Case pending" and NO LUD update.
1. Any reason to get concerned as the online case status still show it as Pending altough I see approval in Mail Notice?
2. Should i call customer service?
3. How long typically the card in mail takes?
Congratulations!!!
Online updateds are done in batch jobs in the night.
So i guess you should see change in online status tomorrow if not call customer service.
Got a 1-797 Notice of Action today in Mail for my pending I-485 and the Notice Type: WELCOME NOTICE: SECTION: Adjustment as direct beneficiary of immigrant petition.
In the details section it says" Welcome to United States"...your application for permanent residence has been approved...we will soon mail you a new Permananet Resident Card....
HOWEVER, the online status still shows "Case pending" and NO LUD update.
1. Any reason to get concerned as the online case status still show it as Pending altough I see approval in Mail Notice?
2. Should i call customer service?
3. How long typically the card in mail takes?
Congratulations!!!
Online updateds are done in batch jobs in the night.
So i guess you should see change in online status tomorrow if not call customer service.
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engineer
07-20 03:51 PM
Can spouse leave to home country after filing concurrent i140 and 485 application?
Her and mine application (concurrent 140 and 485) was filed on July 2nd, 2007but I have not received RECEIPT # yet. Can my spouse leave USA or we have to have get Receipt # first ?
Please tell me quickly.
thanks,
Her and mine application (concurrent 140 and 485) was filed on July 2nd, 2007but I have not received RECEIPT # yet. Can my spouse leave USA or we have to have get Receipt # first ?
Please tell me quickly.
thanks,
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martinvisalaw
07-20 02:11 PM
Hi
It will great help if some body can help regarding this.
I had my H1B from A Company,Recently i have moved to B Company where i was asked to go to UK for Business purpose.I have yet to have stamping from B Company.I still have valid visa till end of next year from Company A name stamping in the passport.Will there be any issues for comming back from UK without having stamping.
Thanks
You can use the valid visa from Co. A provided that you also show the H-1B approval from Co. B on returning to the US.
It will great help if some body can help regarding this.
I had my H1B from A Company,Recently i have moved to B Company where i was asked to go to UK for Business purpose.I have yet to have stamping from B Company.I still have valid visa till end of next year from Company A name stamping in the passport.Will there be any issues for comming back from UK without having stamping.
Thanks
You can use the valid visa from Co. A provided that you also show the H-1B approval from Co. B on returning to the US.
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smuggymba
10-13 10:49 AM
Can someone work in US on H1B and in India for an Inidan company and get paid in Inidan currency? If H1B restricts you from doing so I am willing to switch to EAD if that permits me from working remotely for indian company.
that's how infy, wipro, tcs work...they get ppl here on H1 and get paid in dollars....once they go back to india, they get paid in rupees....u need h1 if ur in the US.
that's how infy, wipro, tcs work...they get ppl here on H1 and get paid in dollars....once they go back to india, they get paid in rupees....u need h1 if ur in the US.
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vvicky72
08-07 11:26 AM
An RFE got generated on my wife's 485 application. Our company lawyer filed our 485 applications. Does anyone know who gets the RFE notice? Will it be the lawyers office or us?
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07-17 04:38 PM
No, its not a good idea. use other way to protest not in this.
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03-12 05:15 PM
Search the forums, there was a similar thread about hourly rates and and salary. it had a lot of responses with information and some mentioning that it was improper to post such information.
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sembat
08-17 04:15 PM
Greetings,
I have a pending 485 application under EB3 category through my wife's application. However, recently her employer applied for the EB3-EB2 change since she already qualifies for EB2. I understand that the priority date remains the same. In our case the priority date is Feb 05. I wanted to know what will be the process going forward. Currently the EB3-EB2 application is on the PERM labor state. Once that gets approved does it mean that our I485 will be adjudicated immediately since for EB2 the priority date has already gone past ours (feb 05)? Or we will need to then apply for another I-140?
If anyone knows the process of EB3 to EB2 transfer can he/she kindly post it?
Thanks
k
I have a pending 485 application under EB3 category through my wife's application. However, recently her employer applied for the EB3-EB2 change since she already qualifies for EB2. I understand that the priority date remains the same. In our case the priority date is Feb 05. I wanted to know what will be the process going forward. Currently the EB3-EB2 application is on the PERM labor state. Once that gets approved does it mean that our I485 will be adjudicated immediately since for EB2 the priority date has already gone past ours (feb 05)? Or we will need to then apply for another I-140?
If anyone knows the process of EB3 to EB2 transfer can he/she kindly post it?
Thanks
k
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06-25 05:41 AM
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Unless the animation is created in another application such as illustrator, the files size for anything created within Swift such as text, squares, etc. take up a lot of space. But when I do use 3D in Flash (I don't use 3D all that much), I use Swift 3d.
When I publish the Swift 3D SWF file and import it into Flash, I often delete a keyframe from the animation every 2 or 3 frames. Each keyframe in a Swift animation is about 3-8KB each. For a fairly large 3d Shape that is being rotated, the file size could balloon even more. Anyway, deleting a few random frames does not degrade too much from the animation.
To help reduce the file size, I also select each frame of the Swift animation in Flash, and press the Smooth or Straighten buttons. That helps remove some of the extraneous artifacts that might degrade the look of the animation as well as take up a lot of space. I also Optimize the animation by removing extra curves, etc. by going to Modify | Optimize. Optimize is similar to using the Smooth and Straighten icons at times!
Unless the animation is created in another application such as illustrator, the files size for anything created within Swift such as text, squares, etc. take up a lot of space. But when I do use 3D in Flash (I don't use 3D all that much), I use Swift 3d.
When I publish the Swift 3D SWF file and import it into Flash, I often delete a keyframe from the animation every 2 or 3 frames. Each keyframe in a Swift animation is about 3-8KB each. For a fairly large 3d Shape that is being rotated, the file size could balloon even more. Anyway, deleting a few random frames does not degrade too much from the animation.
To help reduce the file size, I also select each frame of the Swift animation in Flash, and press the Smooth or Straighten buttons. That helps remove some of the extraneous artifacts that might degrade the look of the animation as well as take up a lot of space. I also Optimize the animation by removing extra curves, etc. by going to Modify | Optimize. Optimize is similar to using the Smooth and Straighten icons at times!
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WaldenPond
01-29 10:43 PM
Hello Guys,
We all have only 1 thing going on in our mind where every we go & what ever we do is about GC when it will arive. You see this offer & that offer. What you do ? nothing. Because you dont have EAD or GC
So now is the time we all can get together start our effort. No one knows about the result. Atleast some day some one will hear our voice.
This is my first visit to this web site. I have contributed $100 dollars.
Please give help to achive this target. wether it is $1,5,10,20,100,200 etc.
Best of luck & May god bless everyone !!
Hello gcwaiter,
Thank you for your encouragement and contribution. You are a good man.
Please request all your friends to actively participate with this effort.
Regards,
-WP
We all have only 1 thing going on in our mind where every we go & what ever we do is about GC when it will arive. You see this offer & that offer. What you do ? nothing. Because you dont have EAD or GC
So now is the time we all can get together start our effort. No one knows about the result. Atleast some day some one will hear our voice.
This is my first visit to this web site. I have contributed $100 dollars.
Please give help to achive this target. wether it is $1,5,10,20,100,200 etc.
Best of luck & May god bless everyone !!
Hello gcwaiter,
Thank you for your encouragement and contribution. You are a good man.
Please request all your friends to actively participate with this effort.
Regards,
-WP
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03-15 09:48 AM
I believe the senate majority and minority leader do have the right to call for debates on a previously declared holiday. Thats excactly what happened during the debate for S.1932. It went late into the night until 1.00 am and then restarted next day on a holday!
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07-01 02:33 PM
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OLDMONK
09-21 09:19 PM
Remember to point it out at FP, and they will also ask you to phone USCIS and correct it. You could phone USCIS first, and then you might find that FP has it already corrected in the computer.
Once USCIS update it they will send you a letter to say that they made a change to the file, this is just FYI.
My wife's DoB had a typo. It was spotted at FP office.
Of course I am assuming some obvious typo, not a FP notice for Jim Smith and your name is Ramkrishnan Singh. :-)
or Ramakrishnan Bhatti. LOL.. that example was hilarious. (reddy, murthy, prasad) would have been closer.
Once USCIS update it they will send you a letter to say that they made a change to the file, this is just FYI.
My wife's DoB had a typo. It was spotted at FP office.
Of course I am assuming some obvious typo, not a FP notice for Jim Smith and your name is Ramkrishnan Singh. :-)
or Ramakrishnan Bhatti. LOL.. that example was hilarious. (reddy, murthy, prasad) would have been closer.
regacct
05-03 10:08 AM
NIV Renewals - U.S. Diplomatic Mission Abuja, Nigeria (http://nigeria.usembassy.gov/niv_renewals.html) Check it out, it does not mention anything specific.
You cannot go to Mexico, it is out of picture (Visa Services (http://tijuana.usconsulate.gov/niv.html)).
Next option is for Canada, but if you do not have US education or experience in US as they clearly mention on consulate site of Canada (Visa Requirements • U.S. Consular Services in Canada (http://www.consular.canada.usembassy.gov/usa_visa.asp#ability)).
It is recommended to go to Home country for change of status or First time H1B visa stamping. The reason is, it is much easy to verify your education certificates, work related certificates etc if you are from your home country.
Disclaimer: I am not a lawyer.
You cannot go to Mexico, it is out of picture (Visa Services (http://tijuana.usconsulate.gov/niv.html)).
Next option is for Canada, but if you do not have US education or experience in US as they clearly mention on consulate site of Canada (Visa Requirements • U.S. Consular Services in Canada (http://www.consular.canada.usembassy.gov/usa_visa.asp#ability)).
It is recommended to go to Home country for change of status or First time H1B visa stamping. The reason is, it is much easy to verify your education certificates, work related certificates etc if you are from your home country.
Disclaimer: I am not a lawyer.
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