vinzak
03-31 11:47 AM
I applied by mail to the DC embassy. I sent photocopies of everything and no problem.
The only thing to note though is that the DC embassy took a whole month to process my visa. I was going to Canada in September, applied in early july and received it somewhere in August. In the meanwhile when enquired about the status through email, they said they will delay it more now because I enquired. :) (and we think Indian govt. offices have bad attitude)
So I'd advise you to accomodate for the long time to get the Visa, if applying by mail.
The only thing to note though is that the DC embassy took a whole month to process my visa. I was going to Canada in September, applied in early july and received it somewhere in August. In the meanwhile when enquired about the status through email, they said they will delay it more now because I enquired. :) (and we think Indian govt. offices have bad attitude)
So I'd advise you to accomodate for the long time to get the Visa, if applying by mail.
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Immigration Lawyers Blog Has Just Posted the Following:
The January 2011 Visa Bulletin shows significant retrogression of family-based categories with priority dates falling back as much as one to three years. The 1st preference category (unmarried children of U.S. citizens) shows an increased wait from 5 years to 6 years. The 2A preference category (spouses and children of legal permanent residents) suffers the largest setback with an increase from 4 months to 3 years, while the 2B preference category (unmarried adult children of legal permanent residents) experiences an increase from 5 1/2 to 8 years. The 3rd preference category (married children of U.S. citizens) shows an increase from 8 1/2 years to 10 years. The 4th preference category (brothers and sisters of U.S. citizens) was the only family-based category unaffected by the retrogression, remaining at a 9 year wait.
Employment-based categories did not experience any retrogression and are as follows: EB-1 remains current for all countries; EB-2 remains current, except for India (May 2006) and China (June 2006); EB-3 is at Mar. 2005 for all countries, except for India (Feb. 2002), China (Dec. 2003), and Mexico (April 2003); EB-3 other workers is at April 2003 for all countries, except India (Feb. 2002); EB-4, religious workers, EB-5, and targeted employment areas and regional centers are all current.
To view the January 2011 visa bulletin, see http://travel.state.gov/visa/bulletin/bulletin_5212.html
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The January 2011 Visa Bulletin shows significant retrogression of family-based categories with priority dates falling back as much as one to three years. The 1st preference category (unmarried children of U.S. citizens) shows an increased wait from 5 years to 6 years. The 2A preference category (spouses and children of legal permanent residents) suffers the largest setback with an increase from 4 months to 3 years, while the 2B preference category (unmarried adult children of legal permanent residents) experiences an increase from 5 1/2 to 8 years. The 3rd preference category (married children of U.S. citizens) shows an increase from 8 1/2 years to 10 years. The 4th preference category (brothers and sisters of U.S. citizens) was the only family-based category unaffected by the retrogression, remaining at a 9 year wait.
Employment-based categories did not experience any retrogression and are as follows: EB-1 remains current for all countries; EB-2 remains current, except for India (May 2006) and China (June 2006); EB-3 is at Mar. 2005 for all countries, except for India (Feb. 2002), China (Dec. 2003), and Mexico (April 2003); EB-3 other workers is at April 2003 for all countries, except India (Feb. 2002); EB-4, religious workers, EB-5, and targeted employment areas and regional centers are all current.
To view the January 2011 visa bulletin, see http://travel.state.gov/visa/bulletin/bulletin_5212.html
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10-12 01:44 PM
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kaisersose
07-30 05:19 PM
Hello
I am working on a L1 B Blanket Visa since the past 3 years. My visa is expiring on 11/18/08 and my employer encourages me to apply for a fresh petition from India rather than apply for an extension here due to the no. of cases denied. My wife is presently employed through EAD which expires the same date.
Is there any way that she can retain her employment while we both get our VISA stamped a month before my current VISA expiry date from India ? She might not get 2 months leave without pay which is the usual processing time for a re-extension of EAD considering we both arrive in US after getting a new VISA in the first week of November 2008. Please advise.
I don't see the gain. Although a fresh L petition has better chance of approval, you still have to get a visa approved, which may get rejected.
Given your wife's situation of EAD, you are better off applying for an extension here. They will not reject an application as long it meets all the requirements.
I am working on a L1 B Blanket Visa since the past 3 years. My visa is expiring on 11/18/08 and my employer encourages me to apply for a fresh petition from India rather than apply for an extension here due to the no. of cases denied. My wife is presently employed through EAD which expires the same date.
Is there any way that she can retain her employment while we both get our VISA stamped a month before my current VISA expiry date from India ? She might not get 2 months leave without pay which is the usual processing time for a re-extension of EAD considering we both arrive in US after getting a new VISA in the first week of November 2008. Please advise.
I don't see the gain. Although a fresh L petition has better chance of approval, you still have to get a visa approved, which may get rejected.
Given your wife's situation of EAD, you are better off applying for an extension here. They will not reject an application as long it meets all the requirements.
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cladden
02-23 03:22 PM
Hi Everyone
I am filling out my i-485 and I had a couple of questions.
A) What is the Expires On field in Part 1 referring to (right under the I-94#)?
Is it the actual expiry of my Visa (as printed on the Visa) or the date written on my I-94?
B) In part 3 it asks which consulate the Visa was issued. I got it at the American embassy in Oslo. I assume this is what they want to know. Could anyone reassure me?
C) In part 3b I list my wife who is an American. I assume that I should leave her A# blank. Is this correct? I also kinda think I read somewhere that even though it says middle initial (also in 3b) you should actually list the entire middle name? Is there any truth to this?
Thanks a lot. Hope someone can help me.
I am filling out my i-485 and I had a couple of questions.
A) What is the Expires On field in Part 1 referring to (right under the I-94#)?
Is it the actual expiry of my Visa (as printed on the Visa) or the date written on my I-94?
B) In part 3 it asks which consulate the Visa was issued. I got it at the American embassy in Oslo. I assume this is what they want to know. Could anyone reassure me?
C) In part 3b I list my wife who is an American. I assume that I should leave her A# blank. Is this correct? I also kinda think I read somewhere that even though it says middle initial (also in 3b) you should actually list the entire middle name? Is there any truth to this?
Thanks a lot. Hope someone can help me.
sri1234
05-15 03:04 PM
Hello Attorney's
My H1 Extension got denied and reason - employer could not provide "End-Client" letter.
(Client is not providing any letters to "consultants")
I have an Approved I-140 and Pending I-485(EB2 PD Oct 2006).
Currently working using EAD
Question -
What kind of implications will this have on my I-485 application?
Is there something that i can do to like change my current employer etc,,
to save myself? Or is this the end of my immigration journey.
Attorney's Please Advise.
Thanks in advance
Sri
My H1 Extension got denied and reason - employer could not provide "End-Client" letter.
(Client is not providing any letters to "consultants")
I have an Approved I-140 and Pending I-485(EB2 PD Oct 2006).
Currently working using EAD
Question -
What kind of implications will this have on my I-485 application?
Is there something that i can do to like change my current employer etc,,
to save myself? Or is this the end of my immigration journey.
Attorney's Please Advise.
Thanks in advance
Sri
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GCisLottery
06-19 01:53 PM
Warning: Personal opinion.
Comprehensive Immigration Reform Bill passed by senate(S.2611) may not see the light this year - an election year.
The House of Representatives is controlled by the Republican party. It is their utmost priority to keep it that way after November elections.
Immigration is a hot issue. Having seen how nasty television commercials for candidates can turn into in hotly contested places, the war may be won or lost on immigration issue.
The President does not enjoy popularity to influence people to vote for a Republican candiate. No matter how many PR stunts he may do, it's going to have little effect, if any.
Comprehensive Immigration Reform Bill passed by senate(S.2611) may not see the light this year - an election year.
The House of Representatives is controlled by the Republican party. It is their utmost priority to keep it that way after November elections.
Immigration is a hot issue. Having seen how nasty television commercials for candidates can turn into in hotly contested places, the war may be won or lost on immigration issue.
The President does not enjoy popularity to influence people to vote for a Republican candiate. No matter how many PR stunts he may do, it's going to have little effect, if any.
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number30
07-23 06:28 PM
Hi,
I recently traveled to Canada by land for 1 week . When I went to Canada the canadian authorities did not take my I 94. When I returned from canada, the US officials did not give me a new I 94, will this be a problem ?
Thank you for your time.
If the travel is less then 30 days to Canada or Mexico you do not need Visa Stamping also. It is called Automatic Visa Revalidation.
http://cbp.gov/linkhandler/cgov/travel/id_visa/revalidation.ctt/revalidation.pdf
I recently traveled to Canada by land for 1 week . When I went to Canada the canadian authorities did not take my I 94. When I returned from canada, the US officials did not give me a new I 94, will this be a problem ?
Thank you for your time.
If the travel is less then 30 days to Canada or Mexico you do not need Visa Stamping also. It is called Automatic Visa Revalidation.
http://cbp.gov/linkhandler/cgov/travel/id_visa/revalidation.ctt/revalidation.pdf
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zico123
05-16 08:59 PM
It's about time the govt decided to question H1B visa hogging companies.
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minimalist
09-10 02:54 PM
Is it true that my spouse (currently on H4) with pending AOS if outside US when my (principal applicant) approval comes, will not be able to use H4. Will her H4 get invalidated the moment i become a permanent resident. What happens if she boards a plane and reaches US to find that her H4 is not valid ?
Is this a valid circumstance. Has anyone been in a similar situation.
H4s better keep AP along when traveling.
Is this a valid circumstance. Has anyone been in a similar situation.
H4s better keep AP along when traveling.
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04-24 05:47 PM
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Hello_Hello
10-28 06:19 PM
It is withholding...you have to give the tax sooner or later, what is your concern ? If your company is not allowing and are stupid enough to withhold money, have them withhold more money and take it back from the Fed. next year, what is the big deal ?
I recently change employer on EAD in NJ and new employer is saying that I can't claim withholding allowance for dependents on EAD; I had no issue with my previous employer and was claiming 6 withholding allowances; I told them that my previous payroll processor was ADP and none of my friends on EAD had any issues claiming dependents; They are saying that this is new 2010 rule change and you need to have GC for it. I told them that all dependents have SSN and passes 182 days resident alien test rule..they are not agreed..Is it true? Please let me/send any links/information to prove it...
I recently change employer on EAD in NJ and new employer is saying that I can't claim withholding allowance for dependents on EAD; I had no issue with my previous employer and was claiming 6 withholding allowances; I told them that my previous payroll processor was ADP and none of my friends on EAD had any issues claiming dependents; They are saying that this is new 2010 rule change and you need to have GC for it. I told them that all dependents have SSN and passes 182 days resident alien test rule..they are not agreed..Is it true? Please let me/send any links/information to prove it...
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jimithing
02-19 06:08 PM
Yes, I found it.
Thanks kondur_007!
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letstalklc
11-04 03:03 PM
If the old company not revoked, you can travel with that old I 797.
If you get an approval from your new employer when u r ome country, better ask your employer to send it to you, so that you will get I-94 with new date on it...
In port of entry they will ask for your H1 Docs and your work location if it is consulting company or client letter, in some cases may be more docs like W2's...
If you get an approval from your new employer when u r ome country, better ask your employer to send it to you, so that you will get I-94 with new date on it...
In port of entry they will ask for your H1 Docs and your work location if it is consulting company or client letter, in some cases may be more docs like W2's...
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desi3933
07-13 07:43 AM
Would going to Canada and re-entering without going for visa stamping count as lawful entry??
Or one has to go and get the visa stamped to qualify as lawful entry??
Also when you go to Canada and come back Without VISA stamping, he gets the same I-94 or different I-94??
Thanks.
You can re-enter from Canada with same I-94 and status as long as trip < 30 days.
Yes, it resets out of status clock.
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Not a legal advice.
Or one has to go and get the visa stamped to qualify as lawful entry??
Also when you go to Canada and come back Without VISA stamping, he gets the same I-94 or different I-94??
Thanks.
You can re-enter from Canada with same I-94 and status as long as trip < 30 days.
Yes, it resets out of status clock.
___________________________
Not a legal advice.
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rcauvery
07-23 12:58 PM
Have you received finger print requests?
Is your PD current?
Is the Service Center processing I 485 applications around the RD of your 485 application
If the answer to all of the above is YES, then I was in the same boat and this is what I did
1. Visited the local Infopass office and requested the finger printing review date and name check approval dates.
2. Initiated an inquiry to find the cause for the delay. They take 45-60days to send a reply
3. Contribute to IV and complete the action items requested by the core. This is the only organization who is lobbying for the legal immigrants.
Is your PD current?
Is the Service Center processing I 485 applications around the RD of your 485 application
If the answer to all of the above is YES, then I was in the same boat and this is what I did
1. Visited the local Infopass office and requested the finger printing review date and name check approval dates.
2. Initiated an inquiry to find the cause for the delay. They take 45-60days to send a reply
3. Contribute to IV and complete the action items requested by the core. This is the only organization who is lobbying for the legal immigrants.
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agiridhar
04-17 12:24 AM
Looks like from the posts from the main page that its a love-hate relationship between these job-shops. And the problem is analogous to chicken & egg problem, one can never understand who is insane and one cannot survive without the other.
Also may be this cannot be generalized but must be dealt on case by case basis. As every individual and entity and their circumstantial situation is different.
Also may be this cannot be generalized but must be dealt on case by case basis. As every individual and entity and their circumstantial situation is different.
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GCVictim
10-13 11:06 AM
I am sponsoring to My In-laws next month for visiting next month. I am preparing documents for them. My questions is... What are documents required from my wife side? she is not working.
What should I send from her?
What should I send from her?
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vnsriv
11-14 11:52 AM
Hello everyone,
Please shed some light on this
I am going to a different Application Support Center than the one in my notice.
I am trying to locate the Application Support Center (ASC) close to where I live. Is there any information about the location of all the ASCs through out the country in the USCIS site?
If no how should I find/locate the nearest ASC to where I live?
The address of the ASC in my notice is in a different place. I want to go to the one that is near to where I live.
Thanks in Advance
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Please shed some light on this
I am going to a different Application Support Center than the one in my notice.
I am trying to locate the Application Support Center (ASC) close to where I live. Is there any information about the location of all the ASCs through out the country in the USCIS site?
If no how should I find/locate the nearest ASC to where I live?
The address of the ASC in my notice is in a different place. I want to go to the one that is near to where I live.
Thanks in Advance
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sonia_sd
10-11 01:00 PM
Hi,
My I-485 AOS thru my Husband's I-140 is pending right now.
Recently My sister's Approved I-130's priority date is Current, So now I Can file for AOS thru my Sister's I-130 also.
My question is :
Which is better Interfile or new filling ?
What are the advantages and dis-advantages of both ?
If I go for Interfiling and If My Application is not approved thur one track (I-130 / I-140) will my application be pending for another track ?
Thanks
Immqry
People in this forum are struggling to get GC on Employeement category, since you have a family stream possibility and which is current as per you note above, I would advise you to help us by moving you and your husband to family category.......thanks in advance for giving us 2 visa numbers. :D
My I-485 AOS thru my Husband's I-140 is pending right now.
Recently My sister's Approved I-130's priority date is Current, So now I Can file for AOS thru my Sister's I-130 also.
My question is :
Which is better Interfile or new filling ?
What are the advantages and dis-advantages of both ?
If I go for Interfiling and If My Application is not approved thur one track (I-130 / I-140) will my application be pending for another track ?
Thanks
Immqry
People in this forum are struggling to get GC on Employeement category, since you have a family stream possibility and which is current as per you note above, I would advise you to help us by moving you and your husband to family category.......thanks in advance for giving us 2 visa numbers. :D
mnq1979
12-20 08:13 AM
thank you so much for the reassurance, have been getting mixed reports of immigration officers denying re-entry, so am a little perturbed :) dont want to be stuck in a situation where i cannot re-enter :)
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dont worry.....you shd be fine...think +ve and remain +ve...!!!!!!!!!!
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