gc_coming
08-30 11:13 AM
This shouldn't cause any problem... My GC was approved in August while i was in India. On my return two weeks after the approval, the officer allowed me in on AP. I showed him the printouts of my approval email and he said you can use your green card next time you go out of the country.
Hope you get your approval soon
Hope you get your approval soon
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arc
02-09 08:46 PM
Call or Visit your nearest Indian Embassy they should have information on their web site, they usualy take a week and charge 40$.
I did it 1 year back I remember the procedure was real straight forward in San Fancisco.
good luck,
I did it 1 year back I remember the procedure was real straight forward in San Fancisco.
good luck,
India_USA
07-28 08:23 AM
so many complications, so many rules to know - we might as well be immigration attorneys!! we (or at least some of us) pretty much know more about the INS and immigration laws than the average immigration attorney :D
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golgappa
09-10 07:16 PM
I dont think so..
but you never know..
But my guess is as long as your employer will give you a letter saying they will hire you once your GC is approved, you should be good..as GC is for future employment.
but you never know..
But my guess is as long as your employer will give you a letter saying they will hire you once your GC is approved, you should be good..as GC is for future employment.
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mnq1979
12-18 10:33 AM
Hello,
I need to know if it is safe to travel to India on AP and EAD documents without having a valid H4 visa. My H4 visa had been renewed once and now after 3 years it has expired on Dec 12 2010. I need to go to India to see my father who is very ill. I want to know if re-entry into the US will be a problem on my AP and EAD. Also, will it effect the entry of my daughter (if she travels with me) who is 2.5 years old and is US citizen.
please help!!
My wife travelled to Pakistan last year when we had a new born baby !!! she first came to USA on h4 visa but when she left her h4 was already expired so when she returned to usa after 3months she used AP and had no problems.....she says the immigration officer didnt even look at her expired h4 and jst stamped the AP without asking any questions....it was a smooth process !!!!! so don't worry and travel !!!!! hope ur dad feels better when he see u !!!!! goood luck !!!!
I need to know if it is safe to travel to India on AP and EAD documents without having a valid H4 visa. My H4 visa had been renewed once and now after 3 years it has expired on Dec 12 2010. I need to go to India to see my father who is very ill. I want to know if re-entry into the US will be a problem on my AP and EAD. Also, will it effect the entry of my daughter (if she travels with me) who is 2.5 years old and is US citizen.
please help!!
My wife travelled to Pakistan last year when we had a new born baby !!! she first came to USA on h4 visa but when she left her h4 was already expired so when she returned to usa after 3months she used AP and had no problems.....she says the immigration officer didnt even look at her expired h4 and jst stamped the AP without asking any questions....it was a smooth process !!!!! so don't worry and travel !!!!! hope ur dad feels better when he see u !!!!! goood luck !!!!
raj1998
10-26 11:31 AM
I filed for 485 went to India came back to USA. I didn't have any 485 receipts with me.
Had no issues what so ever, in fact I was not asked anything about 485 application. After coming back went for finger printing , that means my application is still in process.
Important Note :- During this period I had valid H1b stamp on my passport.
Raj
Had no issues what so ever, in fact I was not asked anything about 485 application. After coming back went for finger printing , that means my application is still in process.
Important Note :- During this period I had valid H1b stamp on my passport.
Raj
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phillyag
05-19 03:10 PM
Yates memo dated May 12, 2005 - is it still valid and has there been any change to it since its out ?
I want to specifically focus on the following question:
Question 8. Can an alien port to self-employment under INA � 204(j)?
Answer: Yes, as long as the requirements are met. First, the key is whether the employment is in a "same or similar" occupational classification as the job for which the original I-140 petition was filed. Second, it may be appropriate to confirm that the new employer and the job offer are legitimate through an RFE to the adjustment applicant for relevant information about these issues. Third, as with any portability case, USCIS will focus on whether the I-140 petition represented the truly intended employment at the time of the filing of both the I-140 and the I-485. This means that, as of the time of the filing of the I-140 and at the time of filing the I-485 if not filed concurrently, the I-140 petitioner must have had the intent to employ the beneficiary, and the alien must have intended to undertake the employment, upon adjustment. Adjudicators should not presume absence of such intent and may take the I-140 and supporting documents themselves as prima facie evidence of such intent, but in appropriate cases additional evidence or investigation may be appropriate.
Does this still hold good ? And if it does can someone help me understand the criteria mentioned here. Too much of technical jargon
I want to specifically focus on the following question:
Question 8. Can an alien port to self-employment under INA � 204(j)?
Answer: Yes, as long as the requirements are met. First, the key is whether the employment is in a "same or similar" occupational classification as the job for which the original I-140 petition was filed. Second, it may be appropriate to confirm that the new employer and the job offer are legitimate through an RFE to the adjustment applicant for relevant information about these issues. Third, as with any portability case, USCIS will focus on whether the I-140 petition represented the truly intended employment at the time of the filing of both the I-140 and the I-485. This means that, as of the time of the filing of the I-140 and at the time of filing the I-485 if not filed concurrently, the I-140 petitioner must have had the intent to employ the beneficiary, and the alien must have intended to undertake the employment, upon adjustment. Adjudicators should not presume absence of such intent and may take the I-140 and supporting documents themselves as prima facie evidence of such intent, but in appropriate cases additional evidence or investigation may be appropriate.
Does this still hold good ? And if it does can someone help me understand the criteria mentioned here. Too much of technical jargon
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chna
06-30 11:46 AM
Hi Friends,
I am a green card holder, becoming eligible for citizenship in April 2009. My fianc�e has been in the US for the past 2 plus years on F1. She completes her MS in December this year .We plan to visit our home country in August this year and get married. I thought this was a relatively uncomplicated case till I read in some forum recently that marriage to a permanent resident can be a barrier to being admitted to the U.S. in F-1 status. This is because such a marriage obliterates the "non-immigrant" intent required for F-1 entrants. This could very easily jeopardize her plan to re-enter in F-1 status.
Any thoughts or advice on this? Appreciate all the help.
Thanks a lot.
I am a green card holder, becoming eligible for citizenship in April 2009. My fianc�e has been in the US for the past 2 plus years on F1. She completes her MS in December this year .We plan to visit our home country in August this year and get married. I thought this was a relatively uncomplicated case till I read in some forum recently that marriage to a permanent resident can be a barrier to being admitted to the U.S. in F-1 status. This is because such a marriage obliterates the "non-immigrant" intent required for F-1 entrants. This could very easily jeopardize her plan to re-enter in F-1 status.
Any thoughts or advice on this? Appreciate all the help.
Thanks a lot.
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ajpreddy
08-23 11:36 AM
I did change my address when my 140 is pending, i did take care of AR11 form and after that you will be given a screen for change of address on the pending applications, i did do that too.
After 3 days LUD was also changed with the new address change, i received a letter from USCIS about the change of my address on file.
My 140 also approved successfully on 08/15/2007
After 3 days LUD was also changed with the new address change, i received a letter from USCIS about the change of my address on file.
My 140 also approved successfully on 08/15/2007
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roseball
10-28 05:01 PM
Hi,
We (me and my wife) have received RFEs to submit G-325A forms on 9/24/09 and our lawyer submitted the requested documents last week on 10/20/09, on the next day USCIS online status changed to "We have received RFEs documents and this case processing has resumed........" on very next day 10/22/09 online status changed to "RFEs sent......."
Now we (me and my wife) and our lawyer received same RFEs again thoguh our lawyer submitted requested documents.
Please share your thoughts on how should i go from here...should i submit documents again?? or should i take an info pass and try to find out whats gaing on with our cases?
Thanks in advance
chintainfogc
I would go ahead and submit the documents again to be on the safe side. Not sure if taking Infopass would be of any help to you in this case. You dont want to take chances and risk getting a I-485 denial on the grounds of not responding to RFE. If I were you, I would send them the docs again.
We (me and my wife) have received RFEs to submit G-325A forms on 9/24/09 and our lawyer submitted the requested documents last week on 10/20/09, on the next day USCIS online status changed to "We have received RFEs documents and this case processing has resumed........" on very next day 10/22/09 online status changed to "RFEs sent......."
Now we (me and my wife) and our lawyer received same RFEs again thoguh our lawyer submitted requested documents.
Please share your thoughts on how should i go from here...should i submit documents again?? or should i take an info pass and try to find out whats gaing on with our cases?
Thanks in advance
chintainfogc
I would go ahead and submit the documents again to be on the safe side. Not sure if taking Infopass would be of any help to you in this case. You dont want to take chances and risk getting a I-485 denial on the grounds of not responding to RFE. If I were you, I would send them the docs again.
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gcisadawg
02-13 10:53 AM
Useful read:
Save $50 a Day (and Feel No Pain)
http://finance.yahoo.com/banking-budgeting/article/106586/Save-$50-a-Day-(and-Feel-No-Pain);_ylt=Asmo.fY6BYhkqPXOHSL7olQy0tIF
Pappu, very good article. I saw this in this month's Kiplinger.
A penny saved is 'far better than' a penny earned because you don't have to pay taxes for the penny you saved whereas you have to pay taxes for the one you earned!
Save $50 a Day (and Feel No Pain)
http://finance.yahoo.com/banking-budgeting/article/106586/Save-$50-a-Day-(and-Feel-No-Pain);_ylt=Asmo.fY6BYhkqPXOHSL7olQy0tIF
Pappu, very good article. I saw this in this month's Kiplinger.
A penny saved is 'far better than' a penny earned because you don't have to pay taxes for the penny you saved whereas you have to pay taxes for the one you earned!
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ajp5
03-06 12:30 PM
COBRA is a good option but I know its crazy expensive. They also have a high deductible plan. If your friend does not have kids (or even if he does) you could opt for HD plan - their premiums are much lower (< $500 for family). eg. for a doctors visit, under normal plan he would be paying 40$ copay and insurance would pay in-network negotiated rate of say $120. With HD plan he would need to pay $120 for doctors visit until he reaches deductible of $6k for the year. Not a bad option if you are healthy individual - covers you well in worst case scenario... Ask your family doctor in india to send you imp drugs, antibiotics etc etc. Within 100$ you can cover all medicine expenses...
If you need any help on that send me a PM.
If you need any help on that send me a PM.
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acecupid
06-12 04:30 PM
Guru, I intend to seek your opinion/thoughts on some thing that is going on in mind.
I am working as a contractor for a Insurance Company. My GC process is started thru a desi consulting company. Priority date is Jun 2007 EB3 - India
The company is now offerring me to join them as permanent employee. They are saying they can help me with immigration.
My question is .. I dont understand how they can help me. I think the best they can do it apply as EB2 - India. (Which we heard recently is no better then my current EB3 India.)
Am I missing anything here ? Trying to make up my mind one way or the other (to accept this position or not.)
Didnt you ask your desi company how they will help in GC process if you join full time ?
I am working as a contractor for a Insurance Company. My GC process is started thru a desi consulting company. Priority date is Jun 2007 EB3 - India
The company is now offerring me to join them as permanent employee. They are saying they can help me with immigration.
My question is .. I dont understand how they can help me. I think the best they can do it apply as EB2 - India. (Which we heard recently is no better then my current EB3 India.)
Am I missing anything here ? Trying to make up my mind one way or the other (to accept this position or not.)
Didnt you ask your desi company how they will help in GC process if you join full time ?
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waitin_toolong
07-03 05:38 PM
his GC is approved, before he leaves the country take an infopass appointment and get I551 stamp on his passport for him to be able to reenter the country. if he will be out of the country for more than 6 months he might need a reentry permit as well.
the card will come when it will.
the card will come when it will.
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Hfour
07-07 03:26 AM
Hope this info helps.
Hi ameryki, this is probably what she was referring to in QUESTION #2.
http://immigrationvoice.org/forum/all-other-green-card-issues/115421-very-important-new-traps-aliens-filing-green-card.html
Hi ameryki, this is probably what she was referring to in QUESTION #2.
http://immigrationvoice.org/forum/all-other-green-card-issues/115421-very-important-new-traps-aliens-filing-green-card.html
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acecupid
03-13 01:58 PM
Hi to all,
I met with a potential client who is an illegal immigrant living in the US. She has a child who is a US citizen. The father was voluntarily deported and the mother gave him permission to take the child back to their home country to visit the grandparents. The father was supposed to make sure the child returned to the US within 3 months. It has been 6 months. If my client files an application under the Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction, will the US Government begin deportation proceedings?
Have you read the 'About Us' section on ImmigrationVoice ? This forum is not for helping illegal immigrants. It is meant for legal immigrants and their issues.
I met with a potential client who is an illegal immigrant living in the US. She has a child who is a US citizen. The father was voluntarily deported and the mother gave him permission to take the child back to their home country to visit the grandparents. The father was supposed to make sure the child returned to the US within 3 months. It has been 6 months. If my client files an application under the Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction, will the US Government begin deportation proceedings?
Have you read the 'About Us' section on ImmigrationVoice ? This forum is not for helping illegal immigrants. It is meant for legal immigrants and their issues.
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SH2009
06-10 09:04 PM
Current employer A, H1B cap-exempt and in 2nd year. Both H1B and attached I-94 will expire on 7/5/2009.
New employer B, H1B cap-subject, required starting to work on July 7/27/2009 or I may loose my offer.
I-485 is pending > 180 days. I have EAD and AP in hand. On 2/4/2008 I used AP once and the entry I-94 says PAROLED until 2/3/2009.
One attorney suggested to be able to start to work for employer B on 7/27/2009, I�ll need to file a new H1B (or you call it transfer) petition before 7/5/2009, requesting the start date on Labor Condition Application to be 7/27/09. The new H1B effective date will still be 10/1/2009.
Regardless the issue of going back to H1B from parole, my question is what is my status during the gap between 7/5/2009-7/27/2009 (before LAC effective) or 7/5/2009-9/30/2009 (Before new H1B effective)?
The other question is when you apply for H1B extension/transfer after using AP, which I-94 did you gave to USCIS?
New employer B, H1B cap-subject, required starting to work on July 7/27/2009 or I may loose my offer.
I-485 is pending > 180 days. I have EAD and AP in hand. On 2/4/2008 I used AP once and the entry I-94 says PAROLED until 2/3/2009.
One attorney suggested to be able to start to work for employer B on 7/27/2009, I�ll need to file a new H1B (or you call it transfer) petition before 7/5/2009, requesting the start date on Labor Condition Application to be 7/27/09. The new H1B effective date will still be 10/1/2009.
Regardless the issue of going back to H1B from parole, my question is what is my status during the gap between 7/5/2009-7/27/2009 (before LAC effective) or 7/5/2009-9/30/2009 (Before new H1B effective)?
The other question is when you apply for H1B extension/transfer after using AP, which I-94 did you gave to USCIS?
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kmuralidhar
08-22 12:12 PM
I am on the same boat. My case was transfered to NSC and my receipt number starts with WAC.
I am a July 2nd 2007 filer. When i spoke with an IO few days back, he told me that they will process according to the NSC processing dates even through the receipt # starts with WAC. The IO has also confirmed that even though the case has got two receipt dates (one with CSC RD and another with NSC RD), they will consider the first one (July 2nd) to process the case.
I am a July 2nd 2007 filer. When i spoke with an IO few days back, he told me that they will process according to the NSC processing dates even through the receipt # starts with WAC. The IO has also confirmed that even though the case has got two receipt dates (one with CSC RD and another with NSC RD), they will consider the first one (July 2nd) to process the case.
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CRAZYMONK
03-17 02:18 PM
1. You can apply for transfer but there might be an RFE asking about your paystubs which you can't provide as you are not on H1 now.
2. With new H1, you can only work from October 2010.
3. Now a days we can predict. If you want it quick you can opt for premium.
4. Any way even it is H1 Transfer or New H1, you need to reenter using your H1 so that your I 94 reflects your current status.
2. With new H1, you can only work from October 2010.
3. Now a days we can predict. If you want it quick you can opt for premium.
4. Any way even it is H1 Transfer or New H1, you need to reenter using your H1 so that your I 94 reflects your current status.
eilsoe
10-20 07:31 PM
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The left is less bright to dim the whole thing down a bit...
The left is less bright to dim the whole thing down a bit...
andyny73
12-08 08:37 PM
Hi,
I am going to get married next week.
I am a H-1b visa holder and I have applied for green card. I am waiting to get approval of I-140.
I want to file the H-4 visa for my wife and I have couple questions :
1) How difficult is to apply for H-4 ? Do I need a lawyer for that ?
2) How will my new status effect my green card application ? Do I need to apply again for I-140 ?
Thank you for your help.
Andrea
I am going to get married next week.
I am a H-1b visa holder and I have applied for green card. I am waiting to get approval of I-140.
I want to file the H-4 visa for my wife and I have couple questions :
1) How difficult is to apply for H-4 ? Do I need a lawyer for that ?
2) How will my new status effect my green card application ? Do I need to apply again for I-140 ?
Thank you for your help.
Andrea
