venky321
03-23 07:19 PM
I dont think that the USCIS can staff all the Port of Entries with officers who are well versed in every single visa type.
It can hardly be expected that a typical POE officer is aware of all the requirements and intricasies of the H1B visa; LCA, prevaling wage, bench, client/employer, paystubs, client letter etc.
Nevertheless it is possible that there might be some POE officers placed at certain places (strategically ? ) in light of recent efforts to enforce H1B and DOL regulations more stringently; especially in light of the recent report highlighting the large amount of frauds and violations in the H1B program. In that case; one should still be fine if one has long term client project, all paystubs, tax returns etc.
Is there any way Immigration voice can find out if there has been a change of policy to enforce H1B regulations at the Port of Entry? (In addition to consular interviews and applying for the H1B itself)
It can hardly be expected that a typical POE officer is aware of all the requirements and intricasies of the H1B visa; LCA, prevaling wage, bench, client/employer, paystubs, client letter etc.
Nevertheless it is possible that there might be some POE officers placed at certain places (strategically ? ) in light of recent efforts to enforce H1B and DOL regulations more stringently; especially in light of the recent report highlighting the large amount of frauds and violations in the H1B program. In that case; one should still be fine if one has long term client project, all paystubs, tax returns etc.
Is there any way Immigration voice can find out if there has been a change of policy to enforce H1B regulations at the Port of Entry? (In addition to consular interviews and applying for the H1B itself)
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shankash
06-14 06:44 PM
My AOS was denied few months 4 months ago after I switched using AC21. Since my current employer has their own attorney (Pappas Lenzo in Boston) they filed for MTR and it is still pending. I was on my H1 which will expire in another 2 months. The attorneys are saying it takes time for MTR to be successful. But was not sure it would take this long.
Anyone has experience who filed I-485 MTR and it was successfull through this attorney.
Please PM me if you do not want to share the experience in public.
Anyone has experience who filed I-485 MTR and it was successfull through this attorney.
Please PM me if you do not want to share the experience in public.
mchhokar
05-15 02:45 PM
Hi,
I am on L1 B (Individual) Visa since last three years. In January my company filed for extension, this time on L1 (Blanket). I received RFE in March, which my company replied in April. A couple days before the attorney called us mentioning the petition has been denied and I am awaiting final documentation.
Here are facts:
I am Senior Product Manager with Bachelor's in Computer Science and around 8 years of Experience working with the same Company. 5 years(India Subsidiary) and 3 Years US HQ.
We did mentioned in our RFE that I have the sole knowledge of two products that I represent and that with other things to convince USCIS.
My company is open and willing to appeal against the decision.
Questions: Could it be a reason that Attorney couldn't represent my case well and in that case should I reconsider other Attorney who is specialized in L1 process.
-Can appeal process buy me some time and should I start my H1B process simultaneously?
If yes, is that something which I can do legally.
-How much time can appeal process buy, is it two months, 4 months, 6 months ??
- My wife is on H1 and I do have 10 years B1 visa on my passport. Given those circumstances I do understant that my options for legally staying in US are open but I really want to avoid compromising options and save current working status.
I have been thinking-thinking a lot during last couple days and thus Any help and directions would be appreciated.
Regards,
Manu
I am on L1 B (Individual) Visa since last three years. In January my company filed for extension, this time on L1 (Blanket). I received RFE in March, which my company replied in April. A couple days before the attorney called us mentioning the petition has been denied and I am awaiting final documentation.
Here are facts:
I am Senior Product Manager with Bachelor's in Computer Science and around 8 years of Experience working with the same Company. 5 years(India Subsidiary) and 3 Years US HQ.
We did mentioned in our RFE that I have the sole knowledge of two products that I represent and that with other things to convince USCIS.
My company is open and willing to appeal against the decision.
Questions: Could it be a reason that Attorney couldn't represent my case well and in that case should I reconsider other Attorney who is specialized in L1 process.
-Can appeal process buy me some time and should I start my H1B process simultaneously?
If yes, is that something which I can do legally.
-How much time can appeal process buy, is it two months, 4 months, 6 months ??
- My wife is on H1 and I do have 10 years B1 visa on my passport. Given those circumstances I do understant that my options for legally staying in US are open but I really want to avoid compromising options and save current working status.
I have been thinking-thinking a lot during last couple days and thus Any help and directions would be appreciated.
Regards,
Manu
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nmdial
08-21 12:54 PM
My wife is currently on H4 and she is planning to apply for Residency here in the US on an exchange visa (J1). Let us suppose that she gets her status adjusted here in the US from H4 to J1 and then travels outside the US (say India). Then, she would have to get a J1 visa stamped on her passport. Considering that her spouse (that's me) would be on H1B, it would be rather difficult for her to prove that she would return to India. Do you think there is a greater chance of denial of J1 visa to her at the US consulate? If yes, how do you recommend we go about doing it? Your answer would be appreciated.
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username007
06-24 09:10 PM
Hello All,
When I was doing my education (MS) my credit dropped drastically and recently like 2 years back it went for collections too. However I cleared all my credit card debts but it still shows on the credit report that as severe deliquencies and number of open accounts.
Next month I'm applying for AOS - I want to know whether bad credit will have any affect of the approval or denial of the application? :mad:
Any suggestion is appreciated.
Thanks
When I was doing my education (MS) my credit dropped drastically and recently like 2 years back it went for collections too. However I cleared all my credit card debts but it still shows on the credit report that as severe deliquencies and number of open accounts.
Next month I'm applying for AOS - I want to know whether bad credit will have any affect of the approval or denial of the application? :mad:
Any suggestion is appreciated.
Thanks
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vin13
01-24 05:20 PM
I am also in the same boat. Would like to know from others if they received any additonal FP requests after 15 months.
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andycool
04-08 12:15 PM
Hi,
I am looking to switch employers. Although the job descriptions are pretty similar ( C coding, design, protocols etc.), my PERM was filed for Computer Software Engineer-Applications whereas the new one falls under Computer Software Engineer, Systems Software. Is this a risk during I-485 adjudication. Also my new salary is 50% higher than my original PERM salary (It has been almost 4 years since my original PERM).
Thanks.
USCIS - Questions about Same or Similar Occupational Classifications Under the American Competitiveness in the Twenty-first Century Act of 2000 (AC21) (http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/menuitem.5af9bb95919f35e66f614176543f6d1a/?vgnextoid=1efbac8ec3d2f210VgnVCM100000082ca60aRCR D&vgnextchannel=6abe6d26d17df110VgnVCM1000004718190a RCRD)
Hope this helps
I am looking to switch employers. Although the job descriptions are pretty similar ( C coding, design, protocols etc.), my PERM was filed for Computer Software Engineer-Applications whereas the new one falls under Computer Software Engineer, Systems Software. Is this a risk during I-485 adjudication. Also my new salary is 50% higher than my original PERM salary (It has been almost 4 years since my original PERM).
Thanks.
USCIS - Questions about Same or Similar Occupational Classifications Under the American Competitiveness in the Twenty-first Century Act of 2000 (AC21) (http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/menuitem.5af9bb95919f35e66f614176543f6d1a/?vgnextoid=1efbac8ec3d2f210VgnVCM100000082ca60aRCR D&vgnextchannel=6abe6d26d17df110VgnVCM1000004718190a RCRD)
Hope this helps
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newh1user
01-22 03:16 PM
my new company filed h1 transfer on premium on 17 of jan and got fedex delivery on 18th .I have to join this company asap..so I have few question
1. can i join this company even the receipt is not available?
2. how long its take to get the receipt and approval in premium processing?
3. is there any chance to denied if yes what are those factors if any one come accross?
1. can i join this company even the receipt is not available?
2. how long its take to get the receipt and approval in premium processing?
3. is there any chance to denied if yes what are those factors if any one come accross?
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vaishnavilakshmi
10-16 02:04 PM
I have a question regarding I-485 finger prints. Can I goto local USCIS office for fingerprints without original FP notice. I have a copy of the FP receipt notice sent by my lawyer by e-mail.
Thanks in advance.
Hi,
If u have not recieved ur original fp notice and if lawyer recieved the courtesy copy of ur fp notice,u can take that print and attend ur fp appointment as scheduled.I did not recieve my fp notice by mail,but went and attended successfully my fp appointment with lawyer's copy.Just take passport and ur driver's license for photo identity.(passport only for safe side).
goodluck,
vaishu
Thanks in advance.
Hi,
If u have not recieved ur original fp notice and if lawyer recieved the courtesy copy of ur fp notice,u can take that print and attend ur fp appointment as scheduled.I did not recieve my fp notice by mail,but went and attended successfully my fp appointment with lawyer's copy.Just take passport and ur driver's license for photo identity.(passport only for safe side).
goodluck,
vaishu
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alex99
09-14 04:23 PM
I have an issue with my I-94 and need your advice on this.
I came back to US from India vacation on 10-Sep-2007. My H1 Papers from Company-B got approved(on 5-Sep-2007) just before I start from India . So I could not show the new Company-B h1 papers at the Port of entry to the CBP officer. I got my new I-94 date based on the old Company-A H1 papers which is valid till 30-Sep-2007.
I red on the Immigration Forums that USCIS follows last action rule to determine the validity of I-94. In that scenario, the I-94 that comes with my new H1 paper gets invalidated. If it is true, am I out of status after 30-Sep-2007?
Could you please advice on my possible options on this issue?
Thanks,
Alex
I came back to US from India vacation on 10-Sep-2007. My H1 Papers from Company-B got approved(on 5-Sep-2007) just before I start from India . So I could not show the new Company-B h1 papers at the Port of entry to the CBP officer. I got my new I-94 date based on the old Company-A H1 papers which is valid till 30-Sep-2007.
I red on the Immigration Forums that USCIS follows last action rule to determine the validity of I-94. In that scenario, the I-94 that comes with my new H1 paper gets invalidated. If it is true, am I out of status after 30-Sep-2007?
Could you please advice on my possible options on this issue?
Thanks,
Alex
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greencard_fever
07-31 05:38 PM
Some of us will be seeing approvals starting tomorrow, the magic date AUG 1, 2008.
Please post ur approvals, LUDs, audits starting Aug 1.
Good luck to all.
Thanks
There is a Thread already opened by VDLRAO we can use that to honour him for his predictions and analysis on the visa number availability and EB -visas movement.
Please post ur approvals, LUDs, audits starting Aug 1.
Good luck to all.
Thanks
There is a Thread already opened by VDLRAO we can use that to honour him for his predictions and analysis on the visa number availability and EB -visas movement.
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ivar27
11-08 12:28 PM
Thanks for quick response.
I still do not know wat is query is. My employer hasnt received the details of query yet.
looking at the worst side, wat if the H1 tranfer Denied/rejected. Can i ask Company D to file for a new H1?
I still do not know wat is query is. My employer hasnt received the details of query yet.
looking at the worst side, wat if the H1 tranfer Denied/rejected. Can i ask Company D to file for a new H1?
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haisylu
06-16 04:46 PM
Do I need to provide any proof during the interview stating he is my step son? or the documents between the mother and the son will suffice?
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viper673
07-24 02:55 PM
PD has nothing to do with EAD processing. They're not linked.
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07-31 10:08 AM
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He is referring to applications that do not need labor Certification(NIW or EB1).
He is referring to applications that do not need labor Certification(NIW or EB1).
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anilkumar0902
08-15 12:52 AM
Thank you for the response dentist1.
I am not sure on how to interpret LUD, here is the summary
1. 485 received date Aug/1/2007, notice date Sep/27/2007 - for all three of us.
2. We applied for a change of address in May/2009 and received acknowledgement from USCIS in June/2009 - for all three of us.
3. My son's RFE response acknowledgement dated July/2009.
Please help me to figure out LUD for our applications.
Thanks
LUD : Last Update Date
It shows up while you check your case status. You can easily see all of them, if you sign up for case updates on the USCIS website..It is very easy to set-up as you can see for yourself.
Good luck for next month
Cheers
I am not sure on how to interpret LUD, here is the summary
1. 485 received date Aug/1/2007, notice date Sep/27/2007 - for all three of us.
2. We applied for a change of address in May/2009 and received acknowledgement from USCIS in June/2009 - for all three of us.
3. My son's RFE response acknowledgement dated July/2009.
Please help me to figure out LUD for our applications.
Thanks
LUD : Last Update Date
It shows up while you check your case status. You can easily see all of them, if you sign up for case updates on the USCIS website..It is very easy to set-up as you can see for yourself.
Good luck for next month
Cheers
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10-03 10:00 AM
Kapoor made many good points very clearly! A very good job indeed.
I hope many more newspapers and magazines will deal with this story as well.
I hope many more newspapers and magazines will deal with this story as well.
bestin
10-05 03:19 PM
ARE YOU THE SAME ONE WHO MISSED SENDING YOUR WIFE'S PACKAGE!!!!!AND NOW YOU ARE GOING TO INDIA FOR YOUR MARRIAGE!!!
Dear All,
I got a labor substitution and filed for my I-140 and I-485 concurrently. Today was the last day to send the documents and some paperwork was missing for my wife! I missed sending the package!
Now how should i proceed?? My wife is on H1-B currently. Any ideas??
My priority date is 25 jan 05 - eb2.
Thanks,
KK.
Probably the current post is by his wife.probably she divorced him for being careless in sending her papers:D
Dear All,
I got a labor substitution and filed for my I-140 and I-485 concurrently. Today was the last day to send the documents and some paperwork was missing for my wife! I missed sending the package!
Now how should i proceed?? My wife is on H1-B currently. Any ideas??
My priority date is 25 jan 05 - eb2.
Thanks,
KK.
Probably the current post is by his wife.probably she divorced him for being careless in sending her papers:D
alien2006
08-30 08:34 AM
What you can do is ask for the case #. Then you can check the status online (it will basically tell you when it was rec'd). After that just sit back and wait for the next 4 months or so. Once I140 is approved ask the lawyer for a copy of the approval notice. This is critical if you ever need to move companies.