raysaikat
11-18 12:57 PM
I am a Spanish citizen and I am currently holding an F-1 visa with post-completion OPT that expires in 06/2011. I am working at a company in VA and I got married in Michigan to a US citizen in 09/2010.
My company is offering to sponsor me for an H1B visa in order to continue working here after 06/2011. I am also preparing all the paperwork to apply for a change of status to a green card through marriage (I-130/I-485). Can I submit the green card application at the same time as my company submits the H1B request?
Yes. They are independent.
I also have to travel outside the US on 05.2011. I know I would have to ask for advance parole in case of green card application or obtain an H1B visa stamp outside the US if the H1 has been processed.
You must have advance parole to travel abroad after you have applied for green card. If the green card is approved while you are abroad and you do not have AP, theoretically the green card is considered abandoned.
H1-B VISA is independent of green card. You can obtain an H1-B VISA in a consulate abroad after you have the I-797 (H1-B approval).
What is the best way to be able to travel abroad in these circumstances?
My company is offering to sponsor me for an H1B visa in order to continue working here after 06/2011. I am also preparing all the paperwork to apply for a change of status to a green card through marriage (I-130/I-485). Can I submit the green card application at the same time as my company submits the H1B request?
Yes. They are independent.
I also have to travel outside the US on 05.2011. I know I would have to ask for advance parole in case of green card application or obtain an H1B visa stamp outside the US if the H1 has been processed.
You must have advance parole to travel abroad after you have applied for green card. If the green card is approved while you are abroad and you do not have AP, theoretically the green card is considered abandoned.
H1-B VISA is independent of green card. You can obtain an H1-B VISA in a consulate abroad after you have the I-797 (H1-B approval).
What is the best way to be able to travel abroad in these circumstances?
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Prashanthi
07-22 05:57 PM
Hello,
My H1B was approved 3 weeks back i.e on July 1st and also received approval notice from USCIS on July 5th in USPS mail
But today I have received the status change from Approved to Document mailed from USCIS online system
Application Type: I129 , PETITION FOR A NONIMMIGRANT WORKER
Current Status: DOCUMENT OTHER THAN CARD OR TRAVEL DOCUMENT MAILED TO APPLICANT
On July 21, 2009, your document I129, PETITION FOR A NONIMMIGRANT WORKER was processed and mailed to the address on record. If you have not received it within 30 days of July 21, 2009, contact our customer service at 1-800-375-5283. If you move while your case is pending, please use our Change of Address online tool to update your address.
what does it mean ?
Thanks in Advance
The USCIS system if often messed up, as long as you have received your approval you are good to work on H-1. In rare cases they may decide to send an notice to revoke after they approve the case since they have overlooked something. I would not worry until i actually get such a notice, also you can have your employer call national customer service to make sure everything is okay with your approval.
My H1B was approved 3 weeks back i.e on July 1st and also received approval notice from USCIS on July 5th in USPS mail
But today I have received the status change from Approved to Document mailed from USCIS online system
Application Type: I129 , PETITION FOR A NONIMMIGRANT WORKER
Current Status: DOCUMENT OTHER THAN CARD OR TRAVEL DOCUMENT MAILED TO APPLICANT
On July 21, 2009, your document I129, PETITION FOR A NONIMMIGRANT WORKER was processed and mailed to the address on record. If you have not received it within 30 days of July 21, 2009, contact our customer service at 1-800-375-5283. If you move while your case is pending, please use our Change of Address online tool to update your address.
what does it mean ?
Thanks in Advance
The USCIS system if often messed up, as long as you have received your approval you are good to work on H-1. In rare cases they may decide to send an notice to revoke after they approve the case since they have overlooked something. I would not worry until i actually get such a notice, also you can have your employer call national customer service to make sure everything is okay with your approval.
file485
04-29 09:20 PM
did u file the i539 along with your i129 application..?
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07-18 12:52 AM
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syedajmal
01-28 11:46 PM
I am in a similar situation and need to travel. Applied for my AP on Apr/20/2010. I have put in an expedited request a week ago but still no response. Just booked an Infopass appointment for Feb/04/2011. Wanted to make it is fine and any suggestions on what I should carry with me.
Thanks in advance,
-Syed
Thanks in advance,
-Syed
roseball
03-08 09:09 AM
My in-laws attended visitor visa interview at Hyderabad Consulate on 25th Feb. My mother-in-law (not working) got her visa (no questions asked) but father-in-law (an electrical engg manager, still working for central govt) was asked to fill out a questionnaire related to his professional experience and then given a white slip with a case number/email address and asked to email his resume/CV for further processing. He was told it would take 7 days to process his application.
I tried searching for similar cases on various forums and found some cases but couldn't find information on how long they took to approve the visa. So I was just wondering if anybody here has any further updates on such cases. Appreciate any feedback.
TIA.
I tried searching for similar cases on various forums and found some cases but couldn't find information on how long they took to approve the visa. So I was just wondering if anybody here has any further updates on such cases. Appreciate any feedback.
TIA.
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ski_dude12
09-14 11:18 AM
My current H1 expires on the 30th of September 2007. I have applied for H1 extension under premium processing and it is pending.
My Query is:
Can I work after my H1 expires on the 30th and my H1 extension is still pending? i.e. continue working based on a pending H1 application? If so, for how long?
Thanks,
-Ski
My Query is:
Can I work after my H1 expires on the 30th and my H1 extension is still pending? i.e. continue working based on a pending H1 application? If so, for how long?
Thanks,
-Ski
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deardar
04-20 11:33 AM
I already have 3 yr approval Notice with me.
Would it not be enuf for me to transfer my H1 to a new company ?
Would it not be enuf for me to transfer my H1 to a new company ?
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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.
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hyoungill
04-27 04:57 PM
Hi!!
I am preparing grren card aplication with EB2-NIW.
I have question about I485, Part2, Application type.
If my I140 is pending, which type do I (principal applicatn) and my wife (spouse) have to check?
Some people said that I can check "a" and my wife can check "b".
Other people said that I can check "h" with "EB2 NIW" and my wife can also check "h" with "filing concurren
tly with applicant's spouse I-485".
Could you let me know which is right?
Thank you very much!!!
I am preparing grren card aplication with EB2-NIW.
I have question about I485, Part2, Application type.
If my I140 is pending, which type do I (principal applicatn) and my wife (spouse) have to check?
Some people said that I can check "a" and my wife can check "b".
Other people said that I can check "h" with "EB2 NIW" and my wife can also check "h" with "filing concurren
tly with applicant's spouse I-485".
Could you let me know which is right?
Thank you very much!!!
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09-23 05:59 PM
Here is one of the comments below that article that makes sense too (claims to be from a congressional staffer):
As a congressional staffer, I'd say you should just call. Even if you address the letter to the LA, it will likely be passed off to an intern or an LC (legislative correspondent). Writing to constituents is not fun, and most offices have people that do it all day long.
More than likely, an intern will pick up. DO NOT just start rambling about whatever issue you want to gripe about. This signals the person who answered that you are crazy, and should not be speaking to a staff member. They are very busy, and no one is going to pass a crazy person off to their boss. The intern will know to either say "We'll pass that on for you" (which he will not), or say "I've made a note and I'll deliver it to the congressman" (again, he will not). Interns don't know anything, nor do they have the power to do anything.
Instead, simply say your full name and ask whoever is on the phone to speak with the LA who handles the issue about which you are concerned. Be calm, be stern. If you speak to the LA, don't just start off with "I have some opinions I'd like you to know; here they are!" Instead, ask questions! Ask what the congressman's positions are on the issues. Ask why. Explain your own position. Finally, ask if there is any other information the staffer might need.
You might be passed off to voice mail. Do NOT give your opinions here. Simply say that you have some concerns about a certain issue, and that you would like a call back.
Most offices have daily callers and letter writers who leave incoherent notes and messages about anything from UFOs to mexican truck drivers. Your goal should be to separate yourself from this crowd.
Do this, and be rational, and you just might make a difference.
As a congressional staffer, I'd say you should just call. Even if you address the letter to the LA, it will likely be passed off to an intern or an LC (legislative correspondent). Writing to constituents is not fun, and most offices have people that do it all day long.
More than likely, an intern will pick up. DO NOT just start rambling about whatever issue you want to gripe about. This signals the person who answered that you are crazy, and should not be speaking to a staff member. They are very busy, and no one is going to pass a crazy person off to their boss. The intern will know to either say "We'll pass that on for you" (which he will not), or say "I've made a note and I'll deliver it to the congressman" (again, he will not). Interns don't know anything, nor do they have the power to do anything.
Instead, simply say your full name and ask whoever is on the phone to speak with the LA who handles the issue about which you are concerned. Be calm, be stern. If you speak to the LA, don't just start off with "I have some opinions I'd like you to know; here they are!" Instead, ask questions! Ask what the congressman's positions are on the issues. Ask why. Explain your own position. Finally, ask if there is any other information the staffer might need.
You might be passed off to voice mail. Do NOT give your opinions here. Simply say that you have some concerns about a certain issue, and that you would like a call back.
Most offices have daily callers and letter writers who leave incoherent notes and messages about anything from UFOs to mexican truck drivers. Your goal should be to separate yourself from this crowd.
Do this, and be rational, and you just might make a difference.
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InTheMoment
06-15 03:47 PM
How long ago was this approval done and from which service center ?
Also do you remember how long it took for the receipt notice ? I hear for PP services one also get a receipt thro' e-mail if provided by the attorney.
Also do you remember how long it took for the receipt notice ? I hear for PP services one also get a receipt thro' e-mail if provided by the attorney.
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raysaikat
04-23 03:02 AM
I went for my AOS interview, everything seemed ok, officer said everything looks ok and he doesnt see any reason why i should not be approved, he however said that he needs to get the FBI clearance background check and that i should get my conditional PR card in the mail, he then stamped on my entrance visa " Cancelled without Prejudice" stamp, I am worried, what does this mean? The word cancel and everything ok does not seem right. Can someone help me please?
This means that the VISA cancellation has been done as a matter of procedure, not because of any wrongdoing.
Another common case is when one goes to the consulate for a VISA stamping, then the consulate officer stamps the existing unexpired VISA stamps as "Cancelled without prejudice".
This means that the VISA cancellation has been done as a matter of procedure, not because of any wrongdoing.
Another common case is when one goes to the consulate for a VISA stamping, then the consulate officer stamps the existing unexpired VISA stamps as "Cancelled without prejudice".
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glus
06-29 08:11 AM
Post date is NOT Important. What's important is the "delivered" date. Think about. USCIS can't and is not responsible for postal delays. If one sends a package and somehow it does not get delivered for 14 days, USCIS cannot mark the application received until and when it receives it, period.
Please check before posting untrue statements. So even if your application reaches the uscis on the July 3rd, but uscis enters your application to the system on August 1st, your filed date will be July 3rd. So don't worry. Make sure your package reaches USCIS in July and you will be OK.
Please check before posting untrue statements. So even if your application reaches the uscis on the July 3rd, but uscis enters your application to the system on August 1st, your filed date will be July 3rd. So don't worry. Make sure your package reaches USCIS in July and you will be OK.
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Cheran
07-01 03:55 PM
Thanks Reddy.
CasinoRoyale,
My question exactly, There are so many so called consulting company which might do it for a cost, but is it legal.
Reddy, says yes. Anyone else?
CasinoRoyale,
My question exactly, There are so many so called consulting company which might do it for a cost, but is it legal.
Reddy, says yes. Anyone else?
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snathan
05-13 02:49 PM
Hi, I was hired 6 months ago as an Electrical Engineer and I am now preparing to apply for GC thru company Sponsorship. I have MS + 2 years and the position requires BS+7.
1. Am I qualified for EB2?
2. Which level do I fall under? Do you think the figures at the link below more or less right for privailing wage?
FLCDataCenter.com (http://www.flcdatacenter.com/OesQuickResults.aspx?code=17-2071&area=12100&year=11&source=1)
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Baris
How come MS + 2 = BS + 7...?
1. Am I qualified for EB2?
2. Which level do I fall under? Do you think the figures at the link below more or less right for privailing wage?
FLCDataCenter.com (http://www.flcdatacenter.com/OesQuickResults.aspx?code=17-2071&area=12100&year=11&source=1)
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Baris
How come MS + 2 = BS + 7...?
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02-10 10:50 AM
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