Prashanthi
09-08 01:53 PM
thanks for your reply.what do you mean by consular processing?
could i do anything to retain my L1 visa status?
my current H1 employer is least helpful.i am getting worried and would like to continue in L1 for few months until i get a suitable opportunity.pls tell me how i can do that.
pls help.
Consular processing is requesting that the H-1 be approved and you will go to the consulate in your home country to pick up the visa and come back on a new H-1, in this situation, you are not requesting for a change of status when you file for a H-1. Your attorney will know how to file a consular processing case.
could i do anything to retain my L1 visa status?
my current H1 employer is least helpful.i am getting worried and would like to continue in L1 for few months until i get a suitable opportunity.pls tell me how i can do that.
pls help.
Consular processing is requesting that the H-1 be approved and you will go to the consulate in your home country to pick up the visa and come back on a new H-1, in this situation, you are not requesting for a change of status when you file for a H-1. Your attorney will know how to file a consular processing case.
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bsbawa10
04-16 01:45 PM
I have recently filled the USCIS survey. But I am not satisfied with all the questions they have. I want to tell what we want to tell (not what they want to hear)
I have an idea to send USCIS director information about how they are doing ? (In terms of delays, consistency, customer service, implementation, transparency). This will not cost any dime to anybody and at the same time make an impact.
Step One:
One of us can first create a survey on survery monkey (detailed one..with complete description about various aspects of USCIS) . I have created a Draft of the questions which can go in the survey. You can add more (Please do not delete the existing ones).
The real survey can contain scale of measurement (1 to 10) and also descriptive comments. I can keep the draft open for 10 days before creating/publishing the real survey so that everybody can contribute to creating it. Here is the link to the draft (feel free to add more questions which are to the point and can make an impact)
USCIS Survey (Draft) - Google Docs (http://docs.google.com/Doc?docid=0ATAcM7NSTN8WZGQ0dmtjbW1fMTYxNTgyMjdwaGM&hl=en)
Step Two:
Open/Publish the survery to Immigration Voice users and all other customers of USCIS(Advertise this on the other websites too). We can keep it open for 10 days to get everybody's participation.
Step Three.
Get the results and and send the results to the USCIS director(These will contain ratings of where USCIS stands and suggestions for improvements). We can also send them to the President. This has to be a collaborative effort and will only cost .44 cents stamp(not .44 cents each but .44cents only)
I do not think they measure themselves at all (right now whatever they do is right).
I think this is nice gift to USCIS which they need desperatly. Also it could be an eye opener.
Any suggestions to this would be welcome.
I have an idea to send USCIS director information about how they are doing ? (In terms of delays, consistency, customer service, implementation, transparency). This will not cost any dime to anybody and at the same time make an impact.
Step One:
One of us can first create a survey on survery monkey (detailed one..with complete description about various aspects of USCIS) . I have created a Draft of the questions which can go in the survey. You can add more (Please do not delete the existing ones).
The real survey can contain scale of measurement (1 to 10) and also descriptive comments. I can keep the draft open for 10 days before creating/publishing the real survey so that everybody can contribute to creating it. Here is the link to the draft (feel free to add more questions which are to the point and can make an impact)
USCIS Survey (Draft) - Google Docs (http://docs.google.com/Doc?docid=0ATAcM7NSTN8WZGQ0dmtjbW1fMTYxNTgyMjdwaGM&hl=en)
Step Two:
Open/Publish the survery to Immigration Voice users and all other customers of USCIS(Advertise this on the other websites too). We can keep it open for 10 days to get everybody's participation.
Step Three.
Get the results and and send the results to the USCIS director(These will contain ratings of where USCIS stands and suggestions for improvements). We can also send them to the President. This has to be a collaborative effort and will only cost .44 cents stamp(not .44 cents each but .44cents only)
I do not think they measure themselves at all (right now whatever they do is right).
I think this is nice gift to USCIS which they need desperatly. Also it could be an eye opener.
Any suggestions to this would be welcome.
mjdup
08-25 10:34 AM
I've an appointment in October at Munich, Germany consulate for H1B stamping. Because of time constraints I decided to get the stamping done when I'm out there for work. I've already obtained the german visa (though had to provide plenty of explanation !). This is my 9th yr extn (MS, EB2 - 140 approved)
- Can anyone share their experience at the Munich consulate?
- or, should I plan going to Canada and trying rather taking the risk in Germany?
thanks,
- Can anyone share their experience at the Munich consulate?
- or, should I plan going to Canada and trying rather taking the risk in Germany?
thanks,
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Blog Feeds
08-02 07:20 PM
Recently an undated USCIS draft memorandum surfaced. The Memo was offering administrative relief options to promote family unity, foster economic growth, achieve significant process improvements, and reduce the threat of removal for certain individuals present in the United States without authorization. Here is the entire memo for our readers to view:
Undated Internal USCIS Draft Memorandum Discusses Administrative Alternatives to CIR (http://www.slideshare.net/usvisalaw/undated-internal-uscis-draft-memorandum-discusses-administrative-alternatives-to-cir)View more documents (http://www.slideshare.net/) from usvisalaw (http://www.slideshare.net/usvisalaw).
Shortly after the memo leaked to the public the Immigration service had this to say:
�Internal draft memos do not and should not be equated with official action or policy of the Department. We will not comment on notional, pre-decisional memos. As a matter of good government, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will discuss just about every issue that comes within the purview of the immigration system. We continue to maintain that comprehensive bipartisan legislation, coupled with smart, effective enforcement, is the only solution to our nation's immigration challenges. Internal memoranda help us do the thinking that leads to important changes; some of them are adopted and others are rejected. Our goal is to implement policies wisely and well to strengthen all aspects of our mission. The choices we have made so far have strengthened both the enforcement and services sides of USCIS � nobody should mistake deliberation and exchange of ideas for final decisions. To be clear, DHS will not grant deferred action or humanitarian parole to the nation�s entire illegal immigrant population.�
What can we learn from all this? Comprehensive immigration reform may not happen in the near future, but some sort of a step by step change is likely to occur sooner than later. Even USCIS is eager for this to happen, expect more "leaks" coming up.
More... (http://www.visalawyerblog.com/2010/08/hoe_does_uscis_see_a_possible.html)
Undated Internal USCIS Draft Memorandum Discusses Administrative Alternatives to CIR (http://www.slideshare.net/usvisalaw/undated-internal-uscis-draft-memorandum-discusses-administrative-alternatives-to-cir)View more documents (http://www.slideshare.net/) from usvisalaw (http://www.slideshare.net/usvisalaw).
Shortly after the memo leaked to the public the Immigration service had this to say:
�Internal draft memos do not and should not be equated with official action or policy of the Department. We will not comment on notional, pre-decisional memos. As a matter of good government, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will discuss just about every issue that comes within the purview of the immigration system. We continue to maintain that comprehensive bipartisan legislation, coupled with smart, effective enforcement, is the only solution to our nation's immigration challenges. Internal memoranda help us do the thinking that leads to important changes; some of them are adopted and others are rejected. Our goal is to implement policies wisely and well to strengthen all aspects of our mission. The choices we have made so far have strengthened both the enforcement and services sides of USCIS � nobody should mistake deliberation and exchange of ideas for final decisions. To be clear, DHS will not grant deferred action or humanitarian parole to the nation�s entire illegal immigrant population.�
What can we learn from all this? Comprehensive immigration reform may not happen in the near future, but some sort of a step by step change is likely to occur sooner than later. Even USCIS is eager for this to happen, expect more "leaks" coming up.
More... (http://www.visalawyerblog.com/2010/08/hoe_does_uscis_see_a_possible.html)
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my2239
04-18 09:19 AM
Hi ,
my experience with O visa is that paperwork, presentation, previous track record of the lawyer with USCIS is critical
so in this case, absorbing the 5000 cost difference may be a good idea
Of course you can always ask your employer if they are willing to take that hit but as you know you have a 50 % chance there at the best
So decision is yours
my experience with O visa is that paperwork, presentation, previous track record of the lawyer with USCIS is critical
so in this case, absorbing the 5000 cost difference may be a good idea
Of course you can always ask your employer if they are willing to take that hit but as you know you have a 50 % chance there at the best
So decision is yours
rajsenthil
05-22 11:38 AM
I too got the soft lud's on May 21 for all of my 485. There is no change in the current status. Could that be FPs are sent or just a regular batch update? I don't know.
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gsc999
06-20 12:10 PM
I am also in the same boat as you and my attorney has sent my Labor ETA 750 to DOL for changing the box 15. It is good to change it now at Labor stage as there is quite lot rejection at I140 stage if your degree is 3 years..so it is better to have it ammended at Labor stage.
I would say all those who are waiting on Labor with 3 Years degree should make sure that your Labor states that it a "combination" else you will be trouble.
- GCDreamzz
My two cents.
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My labor was certified with three year's bachelor's degree. Can you please elaborate what is this box # 15, I do have a copy of my labor application. I want to point this out to my attorney. Thanks.
I would say all those who are waiting on Labor with 3 Years degree should make sure that your Labor states that it a "combination" else you will be trouble.
- GCDreamzz
My two cents.
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My labor was certified with three year's bachelor's degree. Can you please elaborate what is this box # 15, I do have a copy of my labor application. I want to point this out to my attorney. Thanks.
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Administrator2
11-07 04:53 PM
Dear IV Members,
For those of us who have followed the immigration debate for last couple of years, we know that Stuart Anderson is one of the few sane voices when it comes to high skilled immigration.
Stuart has recently published a complete book on Immigration and how it applies to business and economics. The book also covers important background and relevant history of the Immigration bills, key players and how the events around us affect us all. Here is the link to the recently published must read book by Stuart -
Amazon.com: Immigration (Greenwood Guides to Business and Economics) (9780313380280): Stuart Anderson: Books (http://www.amazon.com/Immigration-Greenwood-Guides-Business-Economics/dp/0313380287/)
Thanks,
Team IV
For those of us who have followed the immigration debate for last couple of years, we know that Stuart Anderson is one of the few sane voices when it comes to high skilled immigration.
Stuart has recently published a complete book on Immigration and how it applies to business and economics. The book also covers important background and relevant history of the Immigration bills, key players and how the events around us affect us all. Here is the link to the recently published must read book by Stuart -
Amazon.com: Immigration (Greenwood Guides to Business and Economics) (9780313380280): Stuart Anderson: Books (http://www.amazon.com/Immigration-Greenwood-Guides-Business-Economics/dp/0313380287/)
Thanks,
Team IV
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number30
08-23 07:26 PM
Hi
I am currently on H1b and I have applied for an extension around July 14th. My i-94 is expiring on
Sept 20th. My husband is currently on F-1. I wanted to find out in case my H1b visa is rejected, will
I have to immediately leave the country. Would it be possible for me to convert to F-2 while being in US
in case my H1-B gets rejected?
Convert H1 into Premium. You need to get the results before Sept-20. So that you can apply for F2 visa.
I am currently on H1b and I have applied for an extension around July 14th. My i-94 is expiring on
Sept 20th. My husband is currently on F-1. I wanted to find out in case my H1b visa is rejected, will
I have to immediately leave the country. Would it be possible for me to convert to F-2 while being in US
in case my H1-B gets rejected?
Convert H1 into Premium. You need to get the results before Sept-20. So that you can apply for F2 visa.
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smuggymba
10-08 01:10 PM
If u transfer within 30 days of getting ur new H1, u probably don't need paystubs. You can initiate the trasfer (premium) and wait for the approval and then quit from the current company. That way u'll be safe.
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missourian
06-25 05:00 PM
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jonty_11
08-01 12:28 PM
how abt hiring someone to track it!!!
Lets hire someone from USCIS!!!!
Lets hire someone from USCIS!!!!
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abqguy
03-15 06:04 PM
I had contacted all the senators and house reps in New Mexico via their website and heard back from Senator Jeff Bingaman.
Please see his reply:
Thank you for your letter regarding relief measures to raise the quota of employment-based legal immigration visas. I appreciate your taking the time to write. I understand the important contributions made by high-skilled immigrant workers in our economy, and I will certainly keep your concerns in mind as we debate immigration reform in the 110 th Congress.
Again, thank you for writing. Please continue to keep me informed regarding this or any other issue of importance to you.
Sincerely,
JEFF BINGAMAN
United States Senator
Please see his reply:
Thank you for your letter regarding relief measures to raise the quota of employment-based legal immigration visas. I appreciate your taking the time to write. I understand the important contributions made by high-skilled immigrant workers in our economy, and I will certainly keep your concerns in mind as we debate immigration reform in the 110 th Congress.
Again, thank you for writing. Please continue to keep me informed regarding this or any other issue of importance to you.
Sincerely,
JEFF BINGAMAN
United States Senator
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maximus777
12-22 06:52 PM
Not a big deal in my opinion - the visa system needed a rehaul in any case. Cant undertsand how a tourist visa can double up as a business one.
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copsmart
08-18 07:50 PM
I am hoping someone can shed some light on this situation:
I filed 140 and 485 concurrently (July, 2007). Today I received an email update saying that a RFE has been sent about my 485 petition. There's a LUD update for my 485 but my 140 seems untouched. What kind of issues with the case would prompt an RFE for the 485 before the 140 is processed? Is this for a second set of fingerprints or could this be something more serious? Thanks in advance for your responses.
Any issue with Birth Certificate, Marriage Certificate (if you are a dependent), Medical report & etc could trigger an RFE.
May be your 140 is approvable & 485 will be approved as soon as you reply to the RFE.
I have seen other posts in this forum where people have reported that they received both 485 and 140 approvals together.
Whatever the RFE is, reply to it ASAP and you should be lucky enough to get your GC before the dates change.
Good luck.
I filed 140 and 485 concurrently (July, 2007). Today I received an email update saying that a RFE has been sent about my 485 petition. There's a LUD update for my 485 but my 140 seems untouched. What kind of issues with the case would prompt an RFE for the 485 before the 140 is processed? Is this for a second set of fingerprints or could this be something more serious? Thanks in advance for your responses.
Any issue with Birth Certificate, Marriage Certificate (if you are a dependent), Medical report & etc could trigger an RFE.
May be your 140 is approvable & 485 will be approved as soon as you reply to the RFE.
I have seen other posts in this forum where people have reported that they received both 485 and 140 approvals together.
Whatever the RFE is, reply to it ASAP and you should be lucky enough to get your GC before the dates change.
Good luck.
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viper673
06-24 12:41 PM
Hello all,
I have my EAD and waiting on my 485 to get approved sometime this year (hopefully).
I'm obvoiusly working full-time for my current employer and I just got an opportunity to do some translation services (teaching) after hours for about 80hrs in the next couple of months.
Is it ok for me to teach or do the rules of H1B (work up to 40hrs a week) still apply?
Thank you.
I have my EAD and waiting on my 485 to get approved sometime this year (hopefully).
I'm obvoiusly working full-time for my current employer and I just got an opportunity to do some translation services (teaching) after hours for about 80hrs in the next couple of months.
Is it ok for me to teach or do the rules of H1B (work up to 40hrs a week) still apply?
Thank you.
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01-12 03:34 PM
When I went for interview beginning of this month I was asked for paystubs. Since I had them ready for all of 2009 I just handed it to them.
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go_guy123
09-04 01:23 AM
I am a nurse from the Philippines currently living in northern California, enrolled in university, working towards my masters degree. I currently have a F1 student visa, have already passed the NCLEX and also hold a Philippines RN license. I don't have any work experience as a nurse besides my clinical experience as a student. I wanted to know what my current options are? I have a company willing to sponsor me on the east coast. I was referred to them by my sister-in-law who is currently working for them. I spoke to the companies recruiter but she couldn't answer some of my more detailed immigration questions.
I just wanted to get some options from some helpful members here. I currently have an appointment with an immigration lawyer next week but wanted to be somewhat inform on my options before meeting with the lawyer.
I know their is a long wait currently for nurses coming from the Philippines. Does it make my situation a little easier considering I am already in the US on a F1 visa? I was told that if they were to lift retrogression for nurses that I would be process asap because I am currently living in the US legally... I seriously have my doubts about this lol.
Any insight on my current situation is much appreciate.
Thank you all very much,
Sheryn:)
A lot of nursing jobs dont need a 4 yr bachelor's degree and thats why you cant use
H1B for that unless the specialised nursing jobs needs a bachelors.
Therefore (thankfully) Nurses are directly applied for Green Card EB3. However there
is significant backlog even for ROW EB3. There is lobby effort to allocate green card quota for nurses like they did in 2004.
The employer (with the lawyer help) will file I140 for you and when the PD is current you can file I485.
But since you are on F1 visa, filing I140 you might have problem with the non immigrant intent clause at the
port of entry.
I just wanted to get some options from some helpful members here. I currently have an appointment with an immigration lawyer next week but wanted to be somewhat inform on my options before meeting with the lawyer.
I know their is a long wait currently for nurses coming from the Philippines. Does it make my situation a little easier considering I am already in the US on a F1 visa? I was told that if they were to lift retrogression for nurses that I would be process asap because I am currently living in the US legally... I seriously have my doubts about this lol.
Any insight on my current situation is much appreciate.
Thank you all very much,
Sheryn:)
A lot of nursing jobs dont need a 4 yr bachelor's degree and thats why you cant use
H1B for that unless the specialised nursing jobs needs a bachelors.
Therefore (thankfully) Nurses are directly applied for Green Card EB3. However there
is significant backlog even for ROW EB3. There is lobby effort to allocate green card quota for nurses like they did in 2004.
The employer (with the lawyer help) will file I140 for you and when the PD is current you can file I485.
But since you are on F1 visa, filing I140 you might have problem with the non immigrant intent clause at the
port of entry.
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vinabath
04-02 01:50 PM
I see...so my 485 will be processed - it just won't be approved until the PD becomes current again?
That I or USCIS cannot guaranteee.....:p
That I or USCIS cannot guaranteee.....:p
yabayaba
10-21 08:06 AM
Funny, Low level workers wont come legally by getting ..All the laws for namesake, no one is going to implement this.Indian govt is toatlly corrupt.
Counterproductive
10-28 09:09 PM
No need to say sorry to me, I was just pointing it out.
Don't really know how popular it was, it might not be an issue.
But just to be safe you might want to change it.
Don't really know how popular it was, it might not be an issue.
But just to be safe you might want to change it.
