chikusri
07-14 08:15 PM
I think it is only for Mumbai Consulate(as mentioned in VFS (http://www.vfs-usa.co.in)).
"For Mumbai consular district applicants only: Drop off your required documents three working days prior to your appointment at a VFS Application Centre in Mumbai, Pune or Ahmedabad."
No where it is mentioned that HYD consulate has started. Where did you find it?
I guess I got the link:
Consulate General of the United States Hyderabad, India - Home (http://hyderabad.usconsulate.gov/advance_doc_submission2.html)
And it says submit your documents 4 business days prior to the interview date for H or L Visa...
My family missed the deadline as they have appointment for Mon - any idea whether this will slow down the visa process for them?
Thanks
"For Mumbai consular district applicants only: Drop off your required documents three working days prior to your appointment at a VFS Application Centre in Mumbai, Pune or Ahmedabad."
No where it is mentioned that HYD consulate has started. Where did you find it?
I guess I got the link:
Consulate General of the United States Hyderabad, India - Home (http://hyderabad.usconsulate.gov/advance_doc_submission2.html)
And it says submit your documents 4 business days prior to the interview date for H or L Visa...
My family missed the deadline as they have appointment for Mon - any idea whether this will slow down the visa process for them?
Thanks
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shahraj
01-20 08:24 PM
Hi,
When I came into the United States, they documented my fingerprints. Now I want to apply for a reentry permit. Do I still have to pay for the Biometric fee? What exactly is it for?
I would really appreciate any help on the topic.
When I came into the United States, they documented my fingerprints. Now I want to apply for a reentry permit. Do I still have to pay for the Biometric fee? What exactly is it for?
I would really appreciate any help on the topic.
validIV
03-05 05:10 PM
I have a similar situation and I just asked these questions from my lawyer so I can answer somewhat. Either case, someone will correct me if I am wrong.
1.Can I add my spouse to my GC status when PD is not current?My spouse is on H1B visa.
Not until your PD is current or close to being current. Does she have an approved LC and I-1140, pending 485 (concurrent filing)? If she does u may have some advantages like cross-chargeability etc.
2.If I start using EAD, is it still possible to add spouse or I should maintain valid H1 status?
Doesnt matter as long as you maintain either H1-B or AOS(pending I-485)
1.Can I add my spouse to my GC status when PD is not current?My spouse is on H1B visa.
Not until your PD is current or close to being current. Does she have an approved LC and I-1140, pending 485 (concurrent filing)? If she does u may have some advantages like cross-chargeability etc.
2.If I start using EAD, is it still possible to add spouse or I should maintain valid H1 status?
Doesnt matter as long as you maintain either H1-B or AOS(pending I-485)
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admin
03-15 09:19 AM
It would be really great if such a person working in a big Indian Company and is able to express himself well, can contact us. For this requirement, time is of essence. So please contact us at the earliest at info@immigrationvoice.org
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rockdanation
03-13 07:29 PM
Hi,
My employer has been playing this game with me. He filed for my Labour and it got approved in August of 2007. However he did not file for my I-140 until Feb of 2008 , just a week before the labour would expire. Now its been over year , he does not give me my SRC number but keeps telling me its been approved under EB-2 catagory. As for me , I am current in EB-2 , I just checked April Bulletin and I still am current. It looks like he is not going to file for my 485. Is there anyway I can make him file or file myself. Please know, the lawyer is on his side as well. I have asked the lawyer number of times for SRC number but he does not provide that either. What are my option other than joining a new company.
Thanks
My employer has been playing this game with me. He filed for my Labour and it got approved in August of 2007. However he did not file for my I-140 until Feb of 2008 , just a week before the labour would expire. Now its been over year , he does not give me my SRC number but keeps telling me its been approved under EB-2 catagory. As for me , I am current in EB-2 , I just checked April Bulletin and I still am current. It looks like he is not going to file for my 485. Is there anyway I can make him file or file myself. Please know, the lawyer is on his side as well. I have asked the lawyer number of times for SRC number but he does not provide that either. What are my option other than joining a new company.
Thanks
gtg506p
10-26 09:18 AM
Hi,
I will file for my 485 this week. Next week I leave for India for 2 weeks. With the frontlog I wont get my 485 receipt this week. I have valid H1B. When I enter without 485 receipt will that be a problem? Will my 485 be abandoned in case there is problem? Please advice. Thanks.
gtg506p
I will file for my 485 this week. Next week I leave for India for 2 weeks. With the frontlog I wont get my 485 receipt this week. I have valid H1B. When I enter without 485 receipt will that be a problem? Will my 485 be abandoned in case there is problem? Please advice. Thanks.
gtg506p
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augustus
07-09 04:07 PM
Dear fellow IV members,
I was just referring to my first application for EAD filed by my lawyer (july filer)
For Q#12 - Date of last entry into the US - my lawyer had entered (05/10/2007) - the H1-B approval date in date of last entry in to US - is this because of the new I-94 attached to H1-B approval notice?
But the I-94 in the passport shows my actual physical entry into US after my last visit outside the country - 08/10/2006.
I have not traveled outside the country after renewing my H1-B.
Which date did you guys put - the actual date of physical entry or the I-94 start date after renewal of H1-B?
Thank you!!!
I was just referring to my first application for EAD filed by my lawyer (july filer)
For Q#12 - Date of last entry into the US - my lawyer had entered (05/10/2007) - the H1-B approval date in date of last entry in to US - is this because of the new I-94 attached to H1-B approval notice?
But the I-94 in the passport shows my actual physical entry into US after my last visit outside the country - 08/10/2006.
I have not traveled outside the country after renewing my H1-B.
Which date did you guys put - the actual date of physical entry or the I-94 start date after renewal of H1-B?
Thank you!!!
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guyfromsg
09-21 07:39 PM
Hello Georgia members. Thanks for everyone who is joining the rally. I've created a googlegroup for the GA member. Please join this group.
http://groups.google.com/group/goivgaiv
Thanks to everyone who attended the rally. Please join the google group for Georgia. We can plan local activities, meetings etc and grow this chapter. There are so many legal immigrants living in GA but our strength was not reflected in the rally.
http://groups.google.com/group/goivgaiv
Thanks to everyone who attended the rally. Please join the google group for Georgia. We can plan local activities, meetings etc and grow this chapter. There are so many legal immigrants living in GA but our strength was not reflected in the rally.
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sandy74us
06-22 07:30 PM
Hi all, could U pls. refer a good immigration lawyer in the tristate (NY/NJ/CT) area. Thank u.
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conchshell
07-13 07:21 PM
I know that there are too many threads open initiating new campaigns, and asking the IV administrators to make the threads sticky. However there is something that we can demand as part of administrative reforms at USCIS, without any need for congressional relief.
When any type of application reaches USCIS, it kinda goes into a black hole. Unless there is a decision on the application, all an applicant do is to cross the figures, and hope that the outcome will be favorable. Worst, sometimes people with later priority date get the approval, and the all a victim with pretty much straight forward case can do is self consolation.
We all know that there is a USCIS case login page, which allows us to create a portfolio and track the case approval. But the information provided by this site is really basic (Informing the applicant that the application was received on such and such date, and its pending for processing at our processing center). Why can't we ask USCIS to improve this portal, so that an applicant can view the details of the case like FP, background check result, priority date, associated 140 status, etc. I am giving this example for a 485 application, but this service can be provided for all other types of cases like H1B, EAD, AP, 140, 485, Labor Certification, etc.
BTW, I saw a note on immigration-law.com, and according to them its a just four (yes only four) member team which is managing their information technology at USCIS. On a lighter note, I feel like creating an Open Source software consortium which will develop the software to add in efficient case processing and better services, where USCIS can download the source code to enable faster deployment of customer services portals.
Anyway, fun apart, I think we should start a campaign to get more meaningful information from customer portal: https://egov.uscis.gov/cris/jsps/index.jsp
This way the case processing would be more transparent, an applicant will have more information about the case, the number of phone calls USCIS receive will go down substantially, and people like us will have much more peace of mind. I was wondering if we can come up with a case status detail page, that contains majority of info/updates we applicants want to see. It should not be difficult to compile such information. So meanwhile, when nothing much is expected from Congress on legal immigration relief, at least USCIS can provide this type of service improvement. Any ideas, criticism, pros and cons of such thing?
When any type of application reaches USCIS, it kinda goes into a black hole. Unless there is a decision on the application, all an applicant do is to cross the figures, and hope that the outcome will be favorable. Worst, sometimes people with later priority date get the approval, and the all a victim with pretty much straight forward case can do is self consolation.
We all know that there is a USCIS case login page, which allows us to create a portfolio and track the case approval. But the information provided by this site is really basic (Informing the applicant that the application was received on such and such date, and its pending for processing at our processing center). Why can't we ask USCIS to improve this portal, so that an applicant can view the details of the case like FP, background check result, priority date, associated 140 status, etc. I am giving this example for a 485 application, but this service can be provided for all other types of cases like H1B, EAD, AP, 140, 485, Labor Certification, etc.
BTW, I saw a note on immigration-law.com, and according to them its a just four (yes only four) member team which is managing their information technology at USCIS. On a lighter note, I feel like creating an Open Source software consortium which will develop the software to add in efficient case processing and better services, where USCIS can download the source code to enable faster deployment of customer services portals.
Anyway, fun apart, I think we should start a campaign to get more meaningful information from customer portal: https://egov.uscis.gov/cris/jsps/index.jsp
This way the case processing would be more transparent, an applicant will have more information about the case, the number of phone calls USCIS receive will go down substantially, and people like us will have much more peace of mind. I was wondering if we can come up with a case status detail page, that contains majority of info/updates we applicants want to see. It should not be difficult to compile such information. So meanwhile, when nothing much is expected from Congress on legal immigration relief, at least USCIS can provide this type of service improvement. Any ideas, criticism, pros and cons of such thing?
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psaxena
08-06 08:41 PM
Join the donor, the fun is right in their.
Friends,
There used to be a number of threads created / discussed every day on IV... those good ol' days... a lot of good discussions on a variety of topics, including immigration:D
But of late I am seeing fewer threads on IV and wondering what could be the reason.
1. Either a lot of folks got greened and stopped visiting IV
2. or a lot of folks lost jobs & abandoned their GC process
3. or a lot of folks got frustrated and left for their home countries
Is this just me feeling this way or...?
Friends,
There used to be a number of threads created / discussed every day on IV... those good ol' days... a lot of good discussions on a variety of topics, including immigration:D
But of late I am seeing fewer threads on IV and wondering what could be the reason.
1. Either a lot of folks got greened and stopped visiting IV
2. or a lot of folks lost jobs & abandoned their GC process
3. or a lot of folks got frustrated and left for their home countries
Is this just me feeling this way or...?
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bigboy007
08-24 10:45 PM
This is a contract position to work in canada.This is normally through couple of vendors.
My employer is a small consulting company,which don't have own projects.So they pay only when I get project with other consultancies companies and bill through them.
You get work visa in canada then you need to be paid in canada..Work visa in canada has nothing to do with that of US status.
If you are getting paid in usa ( it seems like) and planning on working in canada on visitor visa its not legal. This might be the reason.
Your status in US has nothing to do with Working/Visiting/studying in Canada.
If you have used AP you "Probably" not on H1 any more.. there are some contradicting statements of IV members on this before. But I have seen USCIS sending a notice for one of my friend where in which he was advised to use AP ( as he is considered being on AOS eventhough he has H1) in future.
My employer is a small consulting company,which don't have own projects.So they pay only when I get project with other consultancies companies and bill through them.
You get work visa in canada then you need to be paid in canada..Work visa in canada has nothing to do with that of US status.
If you are getting paid in usa ( it seems like) and planning on working in canada on visitor visa its not legal. This might be the reason.
Your status in US has nothing to do with Working/Visiting/studying in Canada.
If you have used AP you "Probably" not on H1 any more.. there are some contradicting statements of IV members on this before. But I have seen USCIS sending a notice for one of my friend where in which he was advised to use AP ( as he is considered being on AOS eventhough he has H1) in future.
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BharatPremi
07-23 11:32 PM
If they reject the application if a signature or something is missing. Can we refile again? Or do we wait for PD to become current again.
In my oinion,
1) you can file again before August 17th if you got a rejection notification well before that.
2) If you may not be able to send proper application till August 17th then yes you will have to wait till PD becomes current again
In my oinion,
1) you can file again before August 17th if you got a rejection notification well before that.
2) If you may not be able to send proper application till August 17th then yes you will have to wait till PD becomes current again
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Blog Feeds
07-20 04:00 PM
The H-2B non-agricultural temporary worker program allows U.S. employers to bring foreign nationals to the United States to fill temporary non-agricultural jobs. As of 07/16/10, USCIS receipted 30,154 petitions, toward the 47,000 beneficiaries target for the second half of the fiscal year. This count includes 28,539 approved and 1,615 pending petitions.
There is a statutory numerical limit, or �cap,� on the total number aliens who may be issued a visa or otherwise provided H-2B status (including through a change of status) during a fiscal year. Currently, the H-2B cap set by Congress is 66,000 per fiscal year, with 33,000 to be allocated for employment beginning in the 1st half of the fiscal year (October 1 - March 31) and 33,000 to be allocated for employment beginning in the 2nd half of the fiscal year (April 1 - September 30). Any unused numbers from the first half of the fiscal year will be made available for use by employers seeking to hire H-2B workers during the second half of the fiscal year. There is no �carry over� of unused H-2B numbers from one fiscal year to the next.
The H2B visa is available to employers of foreign workers not working in the agricultural field. This visa is only available for work that is temporary in nature. For H2B purposes, that means:
* Recurring seasonal need;
* Intermittent need;
* Peak-load need; and
* One time occurrence.
The employer must also prove that there are no unemployed US workers willing or able to do the work. This is established through the state's employment agency using a labor certification process. This process requires a recruitment campaign, including advertising in a local newspaper for available temporary workers. The duration of the visa is limited to the employer's need for the temporary workers. The maximum authorized period is one year. However, the employer may extend the duration of the visa up to three years -- but with a very close watch from the immigration authorities.
More... (http://www.visalawyerblog.com/2010/07/san_diego_immigration_attorney_28.html)
There is a statutory numerical limit, or �cap,� on the total number aliens who may be issued a visa or otherwise provided H-2B status (including through a change of status) during a fiscal year. Currently, the H-2B cap set by Congress is 66,000 per fiscal year, with 33,000 to be allocated for employment beginning in the 1st half of the fiscal year (October 1 - March 31) and 33,000 to be allocated for employment beginning in the 2nd half of the fiscal year (April 1 - September 30). Any unused numbers from the first half of the fiscal year will be made available for use by employers seeking to hire H-2B workers during the second half of the fiscal year. There is no �carry over� of unused H-2B numbers from one fiscal year to the next.
The H2B visa is available to employers of foreign workers not working in the agricultural field. This visa is only available for work that is temporary in nature. For H2B purposes, that means:
* Recurring seasonal need;
* Intermittent need;
* Peak-load need; and
* One time occurrence.
The employer must also prove that there are no unemployed US workers willing or able to do the work. This is established through the state's employment agency using a labor certification process. This process requires a recruitment campaign, including advertising in a local newspaper for available temporary workers. The duration of the visa is limited to the employer's need for the temporary workers. The maximum authorized period is one year. However, the employer may extend the duration of the visa up to three years -- but with a very close watch from the immigration authorities.
More... (http://www.visalawyerblog.com/2010/07/san_diego_immigration_attorney_28.html)
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boreal
08-18 03:52 PM
Thanks for the suggestion but We need people who are stuck in retrogression. Professionals who have a story to tell. They should be IV members too.
Yep, these associations have alumni on their mailing list too and thats how we can reach ppl stuck with retrogression. I know coz that association at my school, MSU maintains such a list too...
Yep, these associations have alumni on their mailing list too and thats how we can reach ppl stuck with retrogression. I know coz that association at my school, MSU maintains such a list too...
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RNGC
08-22 11:23 AM
Many of us are getting 2 year EADs. Great job IV.
Why AP is not issued for 2 years ? Have any one got 2 year AP ?
Can IV please update on the 2 year AP ? Why it is not issued and anything we can do ?
The reason I am asking this is regarding driver license issues. Lots of people have returned to US using AP. We have got just one year valid I-94s. Each state has its own way of issuing driver license. Since all of us are legal immigrants under the federal system, I think USCIS should publish a memo as what documents are valid for driver license renewals.
Can IV please help on this issue ?
Thanks.
Why AP is not issued for 2 years ? Have any one got 2 year AP ?
Can IV please update on the 2 year AP ? Why it is not issued and anything we can do ?
The reason I am asking this is regarding driver license issues. Lots of people have returned to US using AP. We have got just one year valid I-94s. Each state has its own way of issuing driver license. Since all of us are legal immigrants under the federal system, I think USCIS should publish a memo as what documents are valid for driver license renewals.
Can IV please help on this issue ?
Thanks.
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alex99
10-02 04:20 PM
Hi Friends,
If Forom G-28 is signed while applying for EAD and AP,
who will receive EAD and AP documents? Lawyer or the Applicant?. Please advice...
Regards,
Alex
If Forom G-28 is signed while applying for EAD and AP,
who will receive EAD and AP documents? Lawyer or the Applicant?. Please advice...
Regards,
Alex
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jtp_redson
02-18 11:07 PM
Hi,
I am an International Student from India currently on F1 and in the year of 2008. I was offered an internship through my thesis advisor's reference which I accepted. I worked from 15th September 2008 to 31st December 2008. Naturally as I was on F1 I did not know all about the tax, immigration and other laws. So I got an authorization from school for that internship and received a new I-20 (CPT) with that employer's info on 3rd page of it. I worked full time and I always had an impression I was an employee(trust me I did not know any difference between W2 and 1099 that time). I was working in the company and not anywhere else.
The problem arose when in 2009 I got a 1099 MISC instead of a W2. As I did not know about it, I did not complain and I filed my taxes correctly and got my refund. If I knew, they were going to give me 1099 MISC then I would not have accepted the offer. Starting 2009 I was on payroll (W2) and this year(2010) I got W2 for 2009.
So my question to you guys is
1. Was I out of status during the time of 1099 MISC? (I did not intentionally engage in 1099 MISC as I was unaware of it)
2. As the internship was authorized by DSO (in turn Department of Homeland Security) as I received a new I-20 mentioning the employer's info. Did I do anything illegal?
3. If in future, I apply for a H1B/Greencard through an employer(same or different). Would this incident hurt me and may cause denial of I-485?
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks,
Jay
I am an International Student from India currently on F1 and in the year of 2008. I was offered an internship through my thesis advisor's reference which I accepted. I worked from 15th September 2008 to 31st December 2008. Naturally as I was on F1 I did not know all about the tax, immigration and other laws. So I got an authorization from school for that internship and received a new I-20 (CPT) with that employer's info on 3rd page of it. I worked full time and I always had an impression I was an employee(trust me I did not know any difference between W2 and 1099 that time). I was working in the company and not anywhere else.
The problem arose when in 2009 I got a 1099 MISC instead of a W2. As I did not know about it, I did not complain and I filed my taxes correctly and got my refund. If I knew, they were going to give me 1099 MISC then I would not have accepted the offer. Starting 2009 I was on payroll (W2) and this year(2010) I got W2 for 2009.
So my question to you guys is
1. Was I out of status during the time of 1099 MISC? (I did not intentionally engage in 1099 MISC as I was unaware of it)
2. As the internship was authorized by DSO (in turn Department of Homeland Security) as I received a new I-20 mentioning the employer's info. Did I do anything illegal?
3. If in future, I apply for a H1B/Greencard through an employer(same or different). Would this incident hurt me and may cause denial of I-485?
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks,
Jay
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arnet
11-21 07:31 PM
check this:
http://immigrationvoice.org/forum/showthread.php?t=15575
also there should be other post, search the forum.
good luck.
http://immigrationvoice.org/forum/showthread.php?t=15575
also there should be other post, search the forum.
good luck.
Blog Feeds
06-29 03:40 PM
Canadian Immigration Minister Kenney said that Canadian citizenship is more than a legal status, more than a passport. We expect citizens to have an ongoing commitment, connection and loyalty to Canada while introducing a new changes in Canadian Immigrant norms. The main motive behind these changes to prevent citizenship fraud. As promised in the Speech from the Throne, these amendments will streamline the process to take citizenship away from those who have acquired it by fraud, including by concealment of their war crimes. And it would take decision-making away from politicians and give it to the courts.
The proposals in the Strengthening the Value of Canadian Citizenship Act are as follows:
- There are likely to be tough new regulations covering citizenship consultants and tougher measures taken against those who gain Canadian Citizenship fraudulently. This follows on from proposed amendments to the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act relating to immigration consultants � The Cracking Down on Crooked Consultants Act.
- The penalties for citizenship fraud are likely to be increased to a maximum of $100,000 or up to five years in prison or both.
- The intention is to increase the residence requirements so that to gain Canadian citizenship you will have to be physically present in Canada for three of the previous four years.
- In future criminals including violent foreign criminals will be prevented from becoming Canadian citizens.
- The process for revoking citizenship and the removal process will be speeded up. In future decisions on revocations will be made by the Federal Court instead of the Governor in Council.
- Making sure that Canadian law fully implements the first generation limit to passing on citizenship. Generally, Canadians living abroad will only be able to pass on citizenship to one generation. If living abroad the second generation will not normally be able to pass on citizenship to their children. The exception to this will be children of parents who are working for the Canadian Government or a Canadian Province or in the Canadian armed forces.
More... (http://www.visalawyerblog.com/2010/06/recent_changes_to_canadian_cit.html)
The proposals in the Strengthening the Value of Canadian Citizenship Act are as follows:
- There are likely to be tough new regulations covering citizenship consultants and tougher measures taken against those who gain Canadian Citizenship fraudulently. This follows on from proposed amendments to the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act relating to immigration consultants � The Cracking Down on Crooked Consultants Act.
- The penalties for citizenship fraud are likely to be increased to a maximum of $100,000 or up to five years in prison or both.
- The intention is to increase the residence requirements so that to gain Canadian citizenship you will have to be physically present in Canada for three of the previous four years.
- In future criminals including violent foreign criminals will be prevented from becoming Canadian citizens.
- The process for revoking citizenship and the removal process will be speeded up. In future decisions on revocations will be made by the Federal Court instead of the Governor in Council.
- Making sure that Canadian law fully implements the first generation limit to passing on citizenship. Generally, Canadians living abroad will only be able to pass on citizenship to one generation. If living abroad the second generation will not normally be able to pass on citizenship to their children. The exception to this will be children of parents who are working for the Canadian Government or a Canadian Province or in the Canadian armed forces.
More... (http://www.visalawyerblog.com/2010/06/recent_changes_to_canadian_cit.html)
amitjoey
01-26 10:56 AM
This clearly shows - that this article has been at the behest of /or lobbied by the business community and industry leaders.
Because all they want is more H1-B workers. If we put in the same effort to talk about EB - and greencards and educate reporters, we would have articles written that would highlight our concerns.
Because all they want is more H1-B workers. If we put in the same effort to talk about EB - and greencards and educate reporters, we would have articles written that would highlight our concerns.
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