Kama Of Kingstone

Just out of curiosity how is it that you got an approval in Sep 09 with your priority date?

As Per my knowledge it is not nessesary that all approved I140's will have a A#.

Senior members please correct me if i am wrong. Also i would appreciate if you can explain what is the criteria to get a A# in case of approved I140.

Regards.


I don't think so, all the approved 140 Should have A# (alien reg number). Not sure where you attained your knowledge about all 140 will have A#, but couldn't think that's possible because 140 is where your identity is critical and giving a number at that time is more appropiate than the later stages. I'm not an expert on this subject but trying to use my common sense , which is highly relative though it's common ;)

Yes, we've been using our marriage affidavit all along--including for getting PR and citizenship of country X.
hey, so you got h4 by just producing marriage affidavit and not marriage certificate?

Sorry!!! Handle?? Short Name??? I did not get it

Your handle is sliggggghhhhhhtly longer than usual. Was just making 2 seconds fun. Please don't mind :)

Almond, even i used to think "so close and yet so far". but now have understood, i was never close to begin with...:(
it is better to accept the reality than trying to live with fool's gold like i did for about 2-3 years...
So close and yet so far...so damn far.

a. If I move now, can I take my 3 yr extension filed by company A with me or


I think you can get the extension with new company too. While applying for the transfer request extension upto Feb 2010. You might have to provide the I140 approval again to prove that you are eligible for 3-year extension.


b. should I join company B in September 2007( when I complete 6 yrs) during the 3 yr H1B extension period ?
I think you can join the company immediately. To be in safe side you can apply for transfer in premium.

As you might be aware there is no such thing as H1B transfer - every h1b application is a new one for that company and you as beneficeiry. So when applying for H1B with new company - you have to provide evidence that you are eligible for the H1B. The evidence is to show you are already on H1B (so that you are not subject to annual cap); and that you have enough time on H1B if you already completed 6 years then evidence to prove that you are eligible for further extension of h1b. So in short yes you can get 3 years with new employer. (NOTE: I am not lawyer this is my understanding based on various sources; I am also considering moving after my i140 is approved).

Guys,
Can any one explain his comments,

"We presume some folks are still waiting on their July 2nd cases to be returned and are debating refiling new cases rather than waiting. Unfortunately, there is a risk of not getting the package back before August 17th and some people will need to refile without proof of the earlier filing."

Shouldn't any application rejected on July 2nd have already reached our lawyer's office by now?
Also, if my appliction, filled on July 2nd, has not been returned yet, shouldn't we assume that it will be accepted?

Greg's blog is referring to the very few applications that when filed to TSC were not accepted (as opposed to accepting and then sending it back). NSC as far as I can see has been holding onto applications all the time. Even in the worst case that they return after the 17 th of august by mistake, we can send it back since the original application was returned in error as per the revised visa bulletin.

This VB fiasco has made us all a little bit too paranoid I guess :)

Hello All

I know this question has been asked in past so many time but I could not find. I have H1b stamp valid till Nov 1st 2008. I got my h1b ext approved till2011. I was not planing to go india this year but because of emergecny I may have to travel with in week. I will be there for 10 days only. worst case Oct 11th 2008. I am with same employer whom I was before ext. Should I go for renewal of stamp in india ? I know PIMS may hold me there for a long time.

Can I travel if visa is going to expire in 2 weeks. but having ext approved ?

Can i eligible for emergency appointment worst case ?

What if they put me on hold under PIMS ? will they hold passport ? or I can travel with old valid visa ?

Please reply urgent . My law firm has not answered my email yet and I may have to buy ticket and fly this weekend..

Sorry, if this seems off-topic.

I'm on H1B visa and my wife is on H4 visa. We file our taxes as a joint return. My wife is currently studying for MS. She has received in-state tuition fees. We received 1098-T from the university. I'm thiking about getting a lifetime learning credit which will reduce my tax bill. My questions are:

* Are people on H1/H4 allowed to take lifetime learning credit for graduate studies?
* Will this have any negative effect on our greencard in the future?

Thanks.


You can simply use the tuition fees deduction on the front of the 1040 return. It will reduce your adjusted gross income. I have been using it for deducting my sons tuition for three years.

me: F1->OPT->H1 (same company all thru)->PERM-> I 140 ->retrogressed

what if i never went and got my h1 stamped and now in 6 months i have to get a renewal h1b. u guys think i will have any issues getting it stamped in canada?

what about stamping in a place like Dubai.. anyideas?

I would go to Canada instead of Dubai.

Keep up that spirit and make it your fight!

Yes. I will look into local and state chapter over the weekend. Thanks. If I have to go down, will go with a fight.

Thank you to everyone who responded to my questions. Very helpful!

Don't give any suggestion on which you don't have any clear knowledge.
"LostInGCProcess" is right in his answer. Visa does not decide duration of stay in US. Duration of a visa is the time when you can enter US legally. But the person's stay in US is decided by I-94 at port of entry. I have seen quite a few people coming here in US with visa expiring within a month but got I-94 for a duration of 3 to 6 months.

The VO gives I-94 only up to the expiry of visa period. Its rare to see someone gives I-94 beyond the expiry date of visa. There is a risk involved.

When you have 10 years visa, they give 2 months and 4 months many times, I don't expect them giving gifts to visitors.

I recommend http://www.usavisanow.com/

very efficient, and great pice too

MSFT is the start. This will go on and you can start seeing other companies moving out - jobs also moving out to other countries.

Your wife can't change her status because she is not currently maintaining status if the H-1B was approved as a change of status. CIS will only approve a change of status with proof that the applicant has maintained status. She needs to leave the US and return in H-4 status to effect H-4 status. She has been out of status since October 2008.

how about contributing to IV? When ppl here dont pay $10 for IV...will they $1 or $2 Million for Saturn....Do you think so????

English equivalent:

There is a saying that in forest, Pecock dance before rain (implies, if they dance, rain follows).

So start dancing, GC will follow.

Hi,

Thanks for this service.
I had applied for my I-485 in the July 2007 fiasco and i have my EAD and AP renewed every 2 /1 years. My I-140 is approved in Mar 2008.

Now i got a full time opportunity with a company and i want to know which option is best for me. I have my H1 visa valid till 2011 November and i am now in 5th year of my H1.

Shall i use H1 transfer to move to new company which offered me full time job or use EAD?
Which is safer for me? And do i need to apply AC21 or is it optional? Most of my friends are saying to not to apply for AC21.

If i use EAD and if my I-485 has any issues, what will be my status?

Thanks for your help.

Can anyone please give me some suggestions..

My dad health is not stable and has been admitted to hospital. I would like to visit him. Does this qualify for emergency appointment. Mine is H1 revalidation.

Also please let me know what forms I need to complete before going to india.

Your suggestions are appreciated. Thanks

In word from your situation yes you can qualify for the emergency situation

the below are the reasons VFS mentioned when i was going for revalidation
1.Returning worker
2. For attending a funeral
3. If some family member is seriously ill

But things change i would advise you to check the website it tells u clearly who qualify for the emergency appointment. Also write to the consulate with your situation they will definately respond to you.

andy_8214,

You are saying chandu opened 8 threads for the same topic.And you are saying he got lot of free time in his hand.Other side you are trcking all his threads, what should we say about it?Looks like you also have lot of free time, try to come to DC rally please.

Thread number 8 by Chandu......you must have filed under EB - "Too much time on my hands"