eb2waiter
05-04 08:47 PM
what date is it likely to take effect (become a law)?
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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?
gkdgopi
06-22 10:06 AM
I only sent an scanned affidavit to my attorney and she was ok with that.
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Student with no hopes
04-15 11:48 AM
Graduated from college last year, finally found a job that I really like. Currently on OPT. Just curious to know how long will it take for employer to apply for labor and I-140.
I know most of you are thinking - "are you mad, esp with current gc situation? " the thing is I like it here. My relatives and friends are here. I am hoping that with so many people stuck in the gc process, somebody has to fix it soon - and I (& other newcomers) will benefit from better immigration policy.
can any one let me know how long the initial stages take currently?
I know most of you are thinking - "are you mad, esp with current gc situation? " the thing is I like it here. My relatives and friends are here. I am hoping that with so many people stuck in the gc process, somebody has to fix it soon - and I (& other newcomers) will benefit from better immigration policy.
can any one let me know how long the initial stages take currently?
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newyorker123
06-11 09:54 AM
Thanks xlr8r, anybody pls tell me
Did I need to send my FOIA request to the following address apart from National Records Center ?
Customs and Border Protection
Burlington Human Resources Office,
70 Kimball Avenue,
South Burlington, Vermont 05403-6813
Did I need to send my FOIA request to the following address apart from National Records Center ?
Customs and Border Protection
Burlington Human Resources Office,
70 Kimball Avenue,
South Burlington, Vermont 05403-6813
solaris27
06-05 04:41 PM
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I know if you consultant you get paid by hours but not when you become full time employee.
which help to get overtime for full time employee.
I know if you consultant you get paid by hours but not when you become full time employee.
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rajenk
11-19 06:58 PM
Courtesy copy will clearly say that it is a Courtesy copy. From what you are stating that copy seems to be from the original approval. So no worries.
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GCLONGWAIT
09-16 04:53 PM
Would appreciate guidance from attorneys and anybody gone through such an experience or having knowledge about it. Below is my scenerio:
My I-140 in EB-3 was denied and was appealed. As a response for my appeal, I received a notice of Derogatory Information and RFE.
After receiving this notice, we realized that company's old lawyer unintentionally clicked a wrong answer in the labor application that was filed and approved in 2006. There is the clause on Page one of ETA form 9089, Part C, point # 9, where we have statement if there is any familial relationship of the alien with the owners / partners of the sponsoring company. This was done by the old lawyer and he is no more working for the company.
In the notice, the appeal officer has mentioned "if a familial relationship exists between the beneficiary and the petitioner's owners / partners , and this was not disclosed to the DOL, USCIS may invalidate the labor certification based on this misrepresentation. You are therefore, requested to explain what familial relationship, if any, exists between the beneficiary and the officers of the company."
The above mistake was done intentionally as the company's present lawyer did mention about the familial ties of the beneficiary with the partner of the company in the H-1 application that was approved in 2009 and in the new labor application EB-2 category that was filed in 2009 and still pending. Also, a separate letter regarding the same was sent to the labor department this year along with the other supporting documents as a answer to audit.
Looking at the above scenario, can you all please let me know:
Is there a possibility to explain the appeal Officer that it was an unintentional mistake as it was not meant to hide as in 2009 , that is a year before this notice was sent out, labor department was given the right answer in another labor application and USCIS did approve the H-1 even after they knew that the familial ties did exist.?
OR
Am are they surely going to revoke my old labor?
Any help or guidance would be highly appreciated and anybody gone though the same can please let know their experience.
Thanx in Advance
My I-140 in EB-3 was denied and was appealed. As a response for my appeal, I received a notice of Derogatory Information and RFE.
After receiving this notice, we realized that company's old lawyer unintentionally clicked a wrong answer in the labor application that was filed and approved in 2006. There is the clause on Page one of ETA form 9089, Part C, point # 9, where we have statement if there is any familial relationship of the alien with the owners / partners of the sponsoring company. This was done by the old lawyer and he is no more working for the company.
In the notice, the appeal officer has mentioned "if a familial relationship exists between the beneficiary and the petitioner's owners / partners , and this was not disclosed to the DOL, USCIS may invalidate the labor certification based on this misrepresentation. You are therefore, requested to explain what familial relationship, if any, exists between the beneficiary and the officers of the company."
The above mistake was done intentionally as the company's present lawyer did mention about the familial ties of the beneficiary with the partner of the company in the H-1 application that was approved in 2009 and in the new labor application EB-2 category that was filed in 2009 and still pending. Also, a separate letter regarding the same was sent to the labor department this year along with the other supporting documents as a answer to audit.
Looking at the above scenario, can you all please let me know:
Is there a possibility to explain the appeal Officer that it was an unintentional mistake as it was not meant to hide as in 2009 , that is a year before this notice was sent out, labor department was given the right answer in another labor application and USCIS did approve the H-1 even after they knew that the familial ties did exist.?
OR
Am are they surely going to revoke my old labor?
Any help or guidance would be highly appreciated and anybody gone though the same can please let know their experience.
Thanx in Advance
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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
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02-11 12:07 PM
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lahiribaba
01-22 02:50 AM
http://www.sofiaecho.com/article/investment-in-real-estate-in-us-guarantees-a-green-card/id_34054/catid_68
The purchase of a piece of property in America, a single-family house, a PUD (planned unit development) or a condo (flat within a condominium) will guarantee you and your family a green card. This is one of the extreme measures implemented to help stall the meteoric fall of the United States economy in light of the economic crisis, Bulgarian weekly Stroitelstvo Gradut reported on January 15.
Thirty-five accredited investors will have the opportunity to acquire real estate in the south-eastern state of Florida � by purchasing a house � they will be granted a green card for permanent residence and right of employment for the buyer himself and his/her entire family.
Additional conditions are that the prospective buyer must have a clean criminal record, a good credit record, the ability to present and prove a decent monthly income, and no outstanding financial obligations or credit liabilities. The purchase itself can be done either with cash, bank transfer or monthly instalments, but the financial resource must be proven legitimate.
The US government has allocated 10 000 such visas nation-wide for potential investors in real esate, under a programme approved by the US Congress. Florida's is the first such programme that has actively been given the green light to commence. Specialists in the field argue that this is the best time to invest and purchase property in America, as prices in some states have been slashed by as much as 25 per cent. Experts argue that within three years' time, however, the market will stabilise and prices will rise.
The purchase of a piece of property in America, a single-family house, a PUD (planned unit development) or a condo (flat within a condominium) will guarantee you and your family a green card. This is one of the extreme measures implemented to help stall the meteoric fall of the United States economy in light of the economic crisis, Bulgarian weekly Stroitelstvo Gradut reported on January 15.
Thirty-five accredited investors will have the opportunity to acquire real estate in the south-eastern state of Florida � by purchasing a house � they will be granted a green card for permanent residence and right of employment for the buyer himself and his/her entire family.
Additional conditions are that the prospective buyer must have a clean criminal record, a good credit record, the ability to present and prove a decent monthly income, and no outstanding financial obligations or credit liabilities. The purchase itself can be done either with cash, bank transfer or monthly instalments, but the financial resource must be proven legitimate.
The US government has allocated 10 000 such visas nation-wide for potential investors in real esate, under a programme approved by the US Congress. Florida's is the first such programme that has actively been given the green light to commence. Specialists in the field argue that this is the best time to invest and purchase property in America, as prices in some states have been slashed by as much as 25 per cent. Experts argue that within three years' time, however, the market will stabilise and prices will rise.
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gc_lover
07-02 08:55 AM
Where did you hear?
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Jimi_Hendrix
11-11 01:09 PM
You should join your state chapter through the IV forums. State Chapter volunteers should plan to contact local politicians and meet them face to face. Nothing is more powerful than visiting face to face and impressing upon politicians how important this issue is.
But again mailing is also a great idea. I have the following link for House Representatives who got elected recently:
http://asp.usatoday.com/news/politicselections/vote2006/NationalElectionResultsByStateCounty.aspx?sp=CA&oi=H&rti=G&&tf=l
USATODAY.com
You can look up their contact information at
http://www.house.gov/writerep/
Senate has always backed us. It is the house that has stonewalled us for last two years. So I tend to believe it is better to contact House Reps
But again mailing is also a great idea. I have the following link for House Representatives who got elected recently:
http://asp.usatoday.com/news/politicselections/vote2006/NationalElectionResultsByStateCounty.aspx?sp=CA&oi=H&rti=G&&tf=l
USATODAY.com
You can look up their contact information at
http://www.house.gov/writerep/
Senate has always backed us. It is the house that has stonewalled us for last two years. So I tend to believe it is better to contact House Reps
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lonemetro
08-11 07:04 PM
Dear Friends,
I finally got my RIR/EB-3 approved. My lawyer just mailed out EB-3/I-140. Now, our parent company is trying to transfer me there to work for them. Because the parent company has totally different name and tax id, that means I will need to start from H1B-PERM-I140 all over again.
If I start working for the parent company before the current EB-3/I-140 gets approved, will I still be able to use its Priority Date when I apply for the new EB-2/I-140 under parentcompany? What if the parent company decide to close down my current company before EB-3/I-140 gets approved, will that I-140 still be valid?
Any input is welcome and appreciated.
Thanks much!
I finally got my RIR/EB-3 approved. My lawyer just mailed out EB-3/I-140. Now, our parent company is trying to transfer me there to work for them. Because the parent company has totally different name and tax id, that means I will need to start from H1B-PERM-I140 all over again.
If I start working for the parent company before the current EB-3/I-140 gets approved, will I still be able to use its Priority Date when I apply for the new EB-2/I-140 under parentcompany? What if the parent company decide to close down my current company before EB-3/I-140 gets approved, will that I-140 still be valid?
Any input is welcome and appreciated.
Thanks much!
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heywhat
08-15 03:08 AM
Your priority date is Aug-2007 and all categories are unavailable in August Visa bulletine....
:(
I applied for my PERM Labor Certification on 06-Aug-2007. My status online shows "APPROVED"on 13-Aug-2007. My Lawyer says that the HARD COPY is needed to move forward (My priority date is Jan-2006 from a prior Labor/I-140 approval).
1. How long does it usually take for the Hard copy to reach the attorney's office after approval.
2. Is there any way I can apply for I-140/485 by August 17th given that my status shows "APPROVED" as of today (August 14th).
Any suggestions?
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I applied for my PERM Labor Certification on 06-Aug-2007. My status online shows "APPROVED"on 13-Aug-2007. My Lawyer says that the HARD COPY is needed to move forward (My priority date is Jan-2006 from a prior Labor/I-140 approval).
1. How long does it usually take for the Hard copy to reach the attorney's office after approval.
2. Is there any way I can apply for I-140/485 by August 17th given that my status shows "APPROVED" as of today (August 14th).
Any suggestions?
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psychman
02-17 04:16 PM
Thanks for the help Kirupa. It works great now!
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gcformeornot
09-25 04:30 PM
RFE....hard to say untill you receive physical RFE.
I think this is your post too... Wow that was fast action form USCIS....
http://immigrationvoice.org/forum/forum105-immigrant-visa/628536-can-employer-revoke-i-140-a.html#post967493
I think this is your post too... Wow that was fast action form USCIS....
http://immigrationvoice.org/forum/forum105-immigrant-visa/628536-can-employer-revoke-i-140-a.html#post967493
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jbr
03-02 04:19 PM
I think it is very worthwhile sending a petition to all judiciary committee members. It is perfect time to do so.
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snathan
08-09 01:03 AM
Hi all
I have I-140 approved from Company A . Company B applied for my H1B extn based on Company A's approved I-140 and got 3 years extension till 2011.
My question:
can I switch to company C now and get 3 more years extension again.? My I-140(company A) has not been revoked and priority date is not current.I want to start my PERM only after joining company C .
Thanks in advance .
If you are able to get the extension from company A to company B, what is stopping to get the extension for company C. I believe you should be able to get one. Go for PP....
I have I-140 approved from Company A . Company B applied for my H1B extn based on Company A's approved I-140 and got 3 years extension till 2011.
My question:
can I switch to company C now and get 3 more years extension again.? My I-140(company A) has not been revoked and priority date is not current.I want to start my PERM only after joining company C .
Thanks in advance .
If you are able to get the extension from company A to company B, what is stopping to get the extension for company C. I believe you should be able to get one. Go for PP....
visshy
07-26 10:01 PM
wait for the 485 receipt, then send it with a cover letter and copy of the receipt.
Maverick_2008
04-14 03:32 PM
Friends, here are my details:
EB3, India
PD: Feb 03
140/485 applied concurrently on July 23, 07 at TSC
140/485 Notice Date (from TSC): Sept 17, 07
Now, initially TSC had a processing time of 6 months for 140. They then changed it to a specific date later on. As of March 15, 08, it's about Aug 15, 07. Following the last few months' trend, my observation is that I might hear about my 140 sometime this month. However, it's just a guess - it might take longer.
When I call the USCIS (or even my attorney), I'm usually told that the dates on the site are just an estimate and even if my case is outside of the processing time according to their own web site, I can't speak with an immigration officer or do anything more about it. Is it true? I mean, say if I don't hear about my 140 this month at all and if the TSC processing time for 140 marches ahead well beyond Sept 17, 07 (my notice date), I can't even speak with an immigration officer?
Thank you.
Maverick_2008
EB3, India
PD: Feb 03
140/485 applied concurrently on July 23, 07 at TSC
140/485 Notice Date (from TSC): Sept 17, 07
Now, initially TSC had a processing time of 6 months for 140. They then changed it to a specific date later on. As of March 15, 08, it's about Aug 15, 07. Following the last few months' trend, my observation is that I might hear about my 140 sometime this month. However, it's just a guess - it might take longer.
When I call the USCIS (or even my attorney), I'm usually told that the dates on the site are just an estimate and even if my case is outside of the processing time according to their own web site, I can't speak with an immigration officer or do anything more about it. Is it true? I mean, say if I don't hear about my 140 this month at all and if the TSC processing time for 140 marches ahead well beyond Sept 17, 07 (my notice date), I can't even speak with an immigration officer?
Thank you.
Maverick_2008
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