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Dear IV Members,

For those of us who have followed the immigration debate for last couple of years, we know that Stuart Anderson is one of the few sane voices when it comes to high skilled immigration.

Stuart has recently published a complete book on Immigration and how it applies to business and economics. The book also covers important background and relevant history of the Immigration bills, key players and how the events around us affect us all. Here is the link to the recently published must read book by Stuart -

Amazon.com: Immigration (Greenwood Guides to Business and Economics) (9780313380280): Stuart Anderson: Books (http://www.amazon.com/Immigration-Greenwood-Guides-Business-Economics/dp/0313380287/)

Thanks,

Team IV

Thanks for the correction.

But in this case, since the person is working on EAD for the last 7 years, can she apply for a new H1B?.

I think she needs to be outside the country for 1 year and then apply H1.

If individual have US degree (Bachelor of Science in Nursing) along with B. SC in Microbiology from Indian, 1 yr Medical Lab Technician Course and 18 months Lab Assistance experience. Individual is on H4 visa, based on above qualification would student eligible for H1B visa? Person does not have SSN so do not qualify to get RN license in CA state. Any useful response will be kindly appreciated.

Can we send the application early, like one week in advance ?

Taken from I-129 Instructions, page 13:

When to File.
Generally, a Form I-129 petition may not be filed more than six months prior to the date employment is scheduled to begin. Petitioners should review the appropriate regulatory provisions in 8 CFR which relate to the nonimmigrant classification sought.

First, the letter you got is probably a standard local office interview letter, so that it assumes a marriage-based interview rather than employment-based. This happens often.

You should have an AC21 letter with you for the interview, to show that you continue to be eligible to adjust status.

Those of you planning to reach the 485/EAD "heaven". Please have a look at this
link suggesting you apply for EAD 6 months in advance.

http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/menuitem.eb1d4c2a3e5b9ac89243c6a7543f6d1a/?vgnextoid=1847c9ee2f82b010VgnVCM10000045f3d6a1RCR D&vgnextchannel=1847c9ee2f82b010VgnVCM10000045f3d6a1 RCRD

Apply too early and you are screwed by an early approval that will render your EAD valid for just 6 months(my last 2 were approved within 2 weeks). Apply too late and risk unauthorised work and or having to get fired/stay off the job.
All this just weeks after they removed the ability to get an emergency 90 day EAD at the local field offices if they delayed more than 90 days.
The USCIS is getting very mean with those of us waiting in the legal queue in my view. A lot is going on behind the scenes, I hope we are not all made scapegoats of dumb policy in the end.

You can change jobs ONLY if BOTH the following conditions are met.

1) I-140 is approved AND
2) I-485 has been pending for MORE than 180 days.

EAD has NOTHING to do with it.

Oh well, it means at least they read our letters

Johnny, you must have a passport. I also suggest that you carry a notarized letter signed by both of your parents that you have their permission to make this journey.

You can always add corrections, You are the Admin!

Do not waste your time on soft LUDs

How come you guys do not want to go back there?

Taken from the ad.

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Thats a very good question.Off late I am seeing lot of people moving back.I can quote my friend's brother.He lived in this country for the last nearly 18 years.He has 37 patents to his credit.He started his company in 2000 and sold that company to Motorola and currently he is a venture capitalist to Bio-tech start up.I was talking to him other day and hes going back for Good in July.

He was of the opinion that you have to always ride the wave.The gold rush of 2000 and before is gone here.It was his opinion.

I think the main reason is people have slogged here and they want to take atleast some benefit of GC.We are contributing Social Security and you will not see a single penny what you paid to Uncle Sam unless you have a GC.

I got the email today, per email card production ordered on April 12th 2008.

Filing dates as follows:
485 filing date July 27 2007:
485 Notice date Sept 26 2007
I140 with LC SUB EB-2 with PD July/2001 approved on Jan 2008
Best of luck for you all!!

Wish you a happy indian new year.

For first time H1B stamping, do we have to get it done in our Home country (India in my case)? Or can we get it done in Canada or Mexico?

I am currently on my OPT and have applied for my H1B visa. Your input will be appreciated!

Thanks
Roshni

Thanks for replying, I checked around and found out that it an official courtesy call.

Please post updates of your interview process.

I have valid H1B visa in my passport.
Can I travel to India via London.
Can you please tell me what restrictions we have at london to travel. I heard some European countries have restrictions to travel.

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For transit flight through London (i.e. UK)
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If a valid US visa is stamped in your passport and the passport and visa have not expired on the day of your travel, you are exempt from the transit visa requirement at London. If the visa is not stamped in you passport, say you are carrying advance parole travel document, in that case you need a Transit visa.

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For transit flight through Paris (i.e. France)
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If a valid US visa is stamped in your passport and the passport and visa have not expired on the day of your travel, you are exempt from the transit visa requirement at Paris. If you are carrying advance parole travel document, in that case too you do not need a Transit visa at Paris.


Hope this is useful.

Could anyone please respond to this???

How do you know that name check and background were completed in October? Did you call USCIS?

i called tsc...talked to an iio...talked to two different ones to confirm and we have an infopass for tomorrow...hopefully they say the same..

They do keep record of when you called and what did you call about. I can tell that from personal experience.
In my case , I called them about Name Check and I was told that I called them earlier asking the same question and was asked to check back when 120 days are over.

This was the first time I called up the USCIS help desk (1-800-375-5283) to find about AC21 180 days rule, when she asked what is this for I informed for change of employer.
I would like to know if that statement would be noted and would it create me any problems in future, as of now I don�t have any plans to change employer.
Any suggestions are greatly appreciated.

My Case Details:
PD: EB2- 2006.
I-140 Cleared.
EAD: Received.
FP: Completed

Me and my wife are July 2007 filers. We applied for Ead renwal.
My wife started her own business and opened a LLC.
Which means she is using her EAD. But how does the USCIS know that she is using her EAD.
My question is when she aplied for the business license , she has given her SSN everywhere but how does the agencies know that this particular person is using EAD

Pls let me know
thanks

AFAIK they dont know unless USCIS issues an RFE for tax returns. What was her status before she filed her 485?
Also why are you concerned whether they know or not?

if i use EAD for a part time job, does the H1B visa status become invalid?

yes. look up the archives, this has come up quite a few times. Some people say going from EAD to H1 is a one-way street and coming back requires new H1 subject to cap. Many others (including my attorney) say that you can come back on new H1 (or even existing H1 petition if its not expired) without being subject to quota/cap. Reactivating the H1 does require a trip out and back into the US.

Hi,

My I140 is approved and I485 is pending. I am working Full Time as a Software Devloper on EAD with a Consulting Company. I have been offered a part time work of same nature by my friend. He has a company and he offers to pay me on 1099.

Would it be ok to work part time(15 Hrs. per week) and accept payment on 1099.

Please advise.

Thanks,
Nid