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USCIS might re-start PP for I-140 once they complete receipting 485 applications and EAD, AP approvals for July and August filers..which may take atleast 3 to 4 more months!!

Hello,
I have been approved for a new H1 visa for 2 years - Consulate Case. My previous visa extension was denied & so applied for a new one with a different company in a different state. I m trying to book an appointment online for the interview in which I have to fill up DS 156 form. There is one question # 24, where it is asking me write the address where I will stay. At present, I have not decided on address as I don't know stamping would be approved or not. So what do I need to write there. I presently stay in a different stay where I own a house.

Lawyers & experienced people pls. help out as soon as possible... I am running out of time...

Thanx In advance

The address should be the one which you are currently staying (on file with USCIS when you filed for GC or notified using AR-11).

F1 is strictly non-immigrant VISA. So having family members in USA has a bearing on F1. On the other hand, bunch of H-1B applicants have relatives in USA. Also H-1B is dual intent VISA. So you should be OK with H-1B.

Never lie or give any false information on the application.

If the petition is approved under Consular Processing then they need to leave the country. Other wise no. The reason for Consular Processing would be not maintaining the status continuously.

If you get I94 along with the approved H1B then you are fine. If not, you need to leave the country and get it stamped. Your other friends might have not got I94 along with their approved I94

Hi IM Folks,

Can somebody please let me know do we get any letter from USCIS if your name is under Name check process ??Please confirm

Thanks

I don't see any issues for your wife to convert to F1 now and then apply for I-485 when your PD gets current. However once she applies for I-485 then it will be risky to apply for extension of F1 or stamping F1 as F1 does not allow for dual intent and she would have shown her intent to immigrate. So after applying for I-485, it will be advisable to switch to EAD / AP for work and travel.

Hi,
I know this has been discussed a lot but I need advise or suggestions..

I am under Eb2 with priority date of Jan 2007 (labor and I140 approved) waiting for date to be current so that I can file I485 AOS....

My wife wants to convert from H4 to F1 for coming Spring 2011 so that she can take assistantship..

Is it advisable to change status to F1 with priority date so close..? does it cause any problems for her I485 application since F1 status is Non-immigrant category..

Please advise..

IV is YOU, if you trust your good faith - you trust IV.

So better get going

Thanks a lot for your suggestion,

Can you please brief me out regarding the procedure . I know this sounds very basics but I am pretty new to the country and the procedures .

Hope you understand ,

Thanks in advance,
Narasimha

At any International Airport go to US Customs and Border Protection Office. Show then the I-94 with incorrect name along with your passport that has the correct name and they will be able to fix the issue.

Yes.. you can.

am I in Status or Out of Status?


1) What is the expiry date on your i-94?
2) What non-immigrant status where you in from 2006 till June 30, 2007?

Gurus,

I am considering switching my employer.

Currently I have I-140 and labor for GC approved in 2006.
Filed I-485 in July 2007.

My current H-1B expires on December 2009. (9 years on H-1B.... ya that long)

Based on my AC-21 portability after 180 days of I-140 approval, if I move to a new employer and file H-1B transfer, will I get default approval of only upto December 2009, or can I get 3-year extension based on my I-140 approval?

Appreciate your answers in advance.

Thanks,
Optimizer

Please reply/share experience.

What is minimum duration at which one must get paid at I-140 rate after GC? (after which rate can safely be lesser)

Thank you.

I have applied for my H1 extension in July 2010 and still waiting for the approval. My in-laws are visiting the US in dec and i am sponsoring their visit. Should my H1B be approved before they appear for the Visa interview or should the H1 receipt notice be enough? Please let me know.
rk78:

There is no such rule that you should have an approved H1B in hand. However you never know the kind of immigration officer your in-laws/parents see at the embassy. If it is not too urgent wait till your H1B is approved. If it is urgent just write a letter stating the facts accompanied by a copy of your old H1b, new H1B receipt notice and a letter of continued employment from your employer. Yes include other documents like paystubs, past tax returns and etc.

Best Wishes!!

Thanks, Mattresscoil!!

Thank you for your information. Do we need dates eaxactly?

You can say like....around Oct-15-2007 or so. This letter is on top of Passport, birth certificate and PR card.

Folks,

This post is on behalf of my friend who is a student in UK and planning to apply for US Student (F1) visa. Here are some of the queries he has. I am sure some of you would be able to answer the questions below.

Question 15: Home Address (Should this be home address of India or should it be local address of UK where the prospective student is a temporary resident)

Question 16: Home Telephone Number : Similar to Question 15, what should be the answer for home telephone number and mobile number for a temporary resident (student) in UK when applying for US Visa?

Question 22: When do you intend to arrive in the US : They are asking for date/month/year.... Unless, my friend gets his visa - he might NOT know the date... Is it possible to enter only the month and year here?

Question 24: At what address will you stay in the US : My friend is going to be a student and unless and until he comes to US, will NOT know the answer for this - What have folks applying for student visa entered for this Question?

Question 25: Name and Telephone of Person in US who will be staying with : For prospective students, this would be a tough question to answer and I am sure most of the student visa applicants might have wondered what to enter here. What are some good answers here?

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Cheers,
Rayoflight

From over an year, I have been working on EAD. Recently I resigned from my job, however I am still looking for a new job. I have a few questions related with EAD:
1. Even after leaving the company, is it legal for me to stay in the country and for how long?
2. Can I look for any kind of job on EAD or there is any restrictions?
3. Is it possible that my former employer can cancel my EAD?
4. If I find a new job, do I have to use immigration lawyers of my former employer to help renew my EAD, travel document etc. from time to time or I can hire another immigration lawyer?

Thanks.

Can't avoid anything that future hold for you.

1. It would be good if the employer does not let USCIS know about your layoff.
2. don't apply for unemployment benifits even if you are given one (at least for 180 days from I-140 approval).
3. Hoping your employer does not revoke your I-140
4. Take a 3 months unpaid vacation at the same job and/or offer help by working from home. Accept a lower salary for 180 days.

Please respond with your replies. This helps others get an idea and may be even pool up.

sorry, this message is in the wrong forum, lot of people come here to find a solution for retrogression problem, if you have questions related to your personal cases, please post it in the right forum.

immigration forum on immigration.com is the best place to post personal immigration questions. Murthy chat on murthy.com is another resource. Lets have this forum specifically for IV related issues that affects us all.

For the antis who are still making the tired argument that we need to enforce existing immigration laws before we can consider legalizing the millions of out of status immigrants in the US. This is one more piece of evidence that serious enforcement is happening.

More... (http://blogs.ilw.com/gregsiskind/2009/12/immigrant-enforcement-through-the-roof.html)