h4hopeful
04-10 11:40 AM
Latina: If you are correct then, since it is mentioned in so many posts that IV should achieve a non country quota, it should be clear for us (Rest of the World) category that this won't affect our waiting time; because if you are right that the Sernior voices were never advocating that the Worldwide Category will suffer any delays, it gets confusing after reading so many junior posters talking about not having a per country quota (just one line), that for newbies like me it is not crystal clear, of course I am all for the unused portion of the numbers for Worldwide category going to skilled immigrants from non worldwide rather than to anybody else.
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unknown123
03-12 02:22 AM
I asked my lawyer same question... and she said you can port from EB3 to EB2 using same labor but employer has to withdraw approved I-140 first and this is really dicey.
Best option is to file new PERM + new I-140 and then port the PD
Best option is to file new PERM + new I-140 and then port the PD
krassib
07-10 01:14 PM
The aim of participation on these talk shows is two fold- One to increase the awareness amongst the general masses regarding the problems being faced by legals as the masses are mostly ignorant about out situation. Secondly, for people who are waiting for their GC's and could be potentail members of Immigration Voice for them to join the organization. It has been proven time and again that there is strength in numbers and also the organization needs resources from it's members.
It is a logistical challange to put a program like this together with the host and the panel and IV did a good job at it with knowledgebile authorities like Stuart coming out strongly supporting our cause. Every one felt that the moderation could have been better. It is the skill of Larry King or Neil Conan of NPR that sets them apart but some times there are moderators who are very knowledgible, not necessarily on every issue but are challenged becuase of their heavy accent and other reasons.
One of the posts questioned about the publicity stunt of having a senator on the program. I am not sure if every one realizes the amount of ground work that has to be done to make that happen and must I say that all the efforts were made to get them but it did not work out finally in the end because of issues with timing.
Over all, in my opinion, it was a good program and served IV's agenda.
I would like to thank IV core team for the effort of making our immigration problems public. I could not personally listen to the show and it would be nice if someone posts a link to a recording.
In addition, I know that it may not sound feasible but I have an idea to create our own Internet radio. How you all think?
It is a logistical challange to put a program like this together with the host and the panel and IV did a good job at it with knowledgebile authorities like Stuart coming out strongly supporting our cause. Every one felt that the moderation could have been better. It is the skill of Larry King or Neil Conan of NPR that sets them apart but some times there are moderators who are very knowledgible, not necessarily on every issue but are challenged becuase of their heavy accent and other reasons.
One of the posts questioned about the publicity stunt of having a senator on the program. I am not sure if every one realizes the amount of ground work that has to be done to make that happen and must I say that all the efforts were made to get them but it did not work out finally in the end because of issues with timing.
Over all, in my opinion, it was a good program and served IV's agenda.
I would like to thank IV core team for the effort of making our immigration problems public. I could not personally listen to the show and it would be nice if someone posts a link to a recording.
In addition, I know that it may not sound feasible but I have an idea to create our own Internet radio. How you all think?
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JazzByTheBay
09-21 09:37 AM
Singing a country's national anthem and pledging allegiance to it are two different things. Scroll up and read my prev response.
Pride yourself on being a citizen of the world as you do, in normal course you have to be a citizen of at least one country to be able to receive a passport and travel the same world.... :)
As someone else pointed out, this thread is to appreciate the passion with which Pankaj sang the anthem. End of Story.
jazz
I did not feel like signing along for two reasons: we are not US citizen yet, and I consider myself citizen of the world and will always be. I do not aspire to become citizen of the United States of America.
Even when Americans sang their national anthem in a church, I felt not right. Churches are not supposed to be linked to states. There should be no country boundary within the Christian world.
There should be no country boundary within the world we want to build either.
By the way, if the United States go to war with your country of birth, who will you side with? Will the United States trust you?
Pride yourself on being a citizen of the world as you do, in normal course you have to be a citizen of at least one country to be able to receive a passport and travel the same world.... :)
As someone else pointed out, this thread is to appreciate the passion with which Pankaj sang the anthem. End of Story.
jazz
I did not feel like signing along for two reasons: we are not US citizen yet, and I consider myself citizen of the world and will always be. I do not aspire to become citizen of the United States of America.
Even when Americans sang their national anthem in a church, I felt not right. Churches are not supposed to be linked to states. There should be no country boundary within the Christian world.
There should be no country boundary within the world we want to build either.
By the way, if the United States go to war with your country of birth, who will you side with? Will the United States trust you?
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monkeyman
10-02 02:14 PM
I guess only god knows how USCIS works!
Ha ha ha - even god would say these humans are crazy looking at USCIS!!!
Ha ha ha - even god would say these humans are crazy looking at USCIS!!!
prasadn
11-12 04:20 PM
LEBANON
Visa can be obtained on arrival under certain conditions to:
- businessmen and other top professionals residing in a GCC
member country (see TIRGL/GCC ); OR
- businessmen with prior approval from Lebanese Immigration; OR
- tourist groups.
LIBERIA
Visa required.
If arriving from a country without diplomatic representation of
Liberia: visa issue on arrival possible if holding telex confirmation
from the station manager of delivering airline.
MACAO
Visa not required for a stay of max. 30 days.
MADAGASCAR
Visa required. A 90 days visa can be obtained on arrival.
MALAYSIA
Visa required. However, if coming for touristic purposes, visa can be obtained
on arrival, for a max. stay of 30 days.
MALDIVES
Visa required, which can be obtained on arrival for:
1. a max. stay of 30 days, provided holding:
- hotel confirmation; and
- sufficient funds to cover stay; and
- onward/return ticket for next destination.; OR
2. a stay of more than 30 days, to a max. stay of 90 days,
provided passenger has:
- a local sponsor, who must inform Immigration at Male at
least 1 day prior to passengers arrival; and
- onward/return ticket for next destination.
MAURITIUS
Visa not required for a max. stay of 15 days for touristic purposes only.
MICRONESIA
Visa not required for a stay of max. 30 days, provided coming for
touristic or visitor purposes.
MOLDOVA
Visa required, which can be obtained on arrival at Chisinau Airport provided:
- arriving from a country without diplomatic representation of
Moldova.
MONTSERRAT
Visa not required for a max. stay of:
- 3 months, provided travelling with passport;
- 14 days when travelling with other documents.
MOZAMBIQUE
Visa required. However, if coming for touristic or business purposes, visa can
be obtained on arrival (at airport only).
NEPAL
Visa not required.
NIUE
Visa not required for a stay up to 30 days provided holding:
- confirmed return/onward ticket; AND
- documents required for return/onward journey; AND
- sufficient funds.
NORTHERN MARIANA ISLANDS
Visa required. However, if holding U.S. entry visa, visa not required
for a max. stay of 30 days, provided U.S. visa:
- is valid for 60 days from entry date into CNMI; AND
- allows re-entry back into the U.S.A. on departure.
PALAU ISLANDS
Visa required, which can be obtained on arrival for a stay of max. 30 days.
PUERTO RICO
If arriving directly from Mainland U.S.A., Alaska, Guam, Hawaii or
U.S. Virgin Islands no entry documents required due to no immigration
control.
QATAR
Visa required.
The following visas can be obtained on arrival:
- 14 day tourist visa, provided application submitted to
airport immigration at least 24 hours before arrival by
any of the registered hotels in Doha.
Passenger must also hold proof of confirmed hotel
reservation and at least USD 1,400.- or any major credit
card; OR
- 7 day business visa can be issued at Doha airport
provided notification received at least 48 hours prior to arrival.
SAMOA
Visa not required if holding a visitor's permit, which can be obtained
on arrival for a stay of max. 60 days.
SAO TOME & PRINCIPE
Visa required.
Visa may only be granted on arrival provided prior arrangements have
been made by transporting carrier up to 24 hours prior to flight
departure. Max. stay of one month allowed.
SEYCHELLES
Visa not required as Visitor's Permit for 1 month (depends on validity
of ticket) will be issued on arrival provided holding:
- onward/return ticket or otherwise ticket must be purchased on
arrival; AND
- sufficient funds (USD 150.- per day) and proof of
accommodation during stay.
SIERRA LEONE
Visa required. However, visa on arrival is also possible under
following conditions:
- no diplomatic representation of Sierra Leone at point of
origin; AND
- sponsor or contact person in Sierra Leone should arrange
Landing Permit with the Principal Immigration Officer.
Details of such Landing Permit should be given to the
Station Manager of transporting airline at least 48 hours
prior to arrival.
SRI LANKA
Visa required, which can be obtained on arrival for a touristic stay
of max. 30 days.
ST. KITTS-NEVIS
Visa not required for a stay of max. 3 months.
ST. VINCENT AND THE GRENADINES
Visa not required for a max. stay of 1 month.
TANZANIA
Visa required, which can be obtained on arrival.
THAILAND
Visa required.
Visa can be obtained on arrival (ONLY at Bangkok, Chiang Mai,
Chiang Rai, Hat Yai, Phuket, Samui Int'l, Sukhothai, Surat
Thani, Utapao airports) for a stay of max. 15 days, provided:
- coming for touristic purposes; AND
- passport is valid at least 6 months; AND
- holding onward/return ticket; AND
- holding USD 250.- per person or USD 500.- per family.
TIMOR LESTE
Entry Permit can be obtained on arrival for a max. stay of 30 days.
TOGO
Visa required, which can be obtained on arrival for max. 7 days.
TURKS & CAICOS ISL.
Visa not required for a stay of max. 30 days.
TUVALU
Visa required, which can be obtained on arrival for a stay of max. one month.
UGANDA
Visa required, which can be obtained on arrival.
VANUATU
Visa not required for a max. stay of 30 days.
VIRGIN ISLANDS (BRITISH)
Visa not required for a stay of max. 30 days.
Visa can be obtained on arrival under certain conditions to:
- businessmen and other top professionals residing in a GCC
member country (see TIRGL/GCC ); OR
- businessmen with prior approval from Lebanese Immigration; OR
- tourist groups.
LIBERIA
Visa required.
If arriving from a country without diplomatic representation of
Liberia: visa issue on arrival possible if holding telex confirmation
from the station manager of delivering airline.
MACAO
Visa not required for a stay of max. 30 days.
MADAGASCAR
Visa required. A 90 days visa can be obtained on arrival.
MALAYSIA
Visa required. However, if coming for touristic purposes, visa can be obtained
on arrival, for a max. stay of 30 days.
MALDIVES
Visa required, which can be obtained on arrival for:
1. a max. stay of 30 days, provided holding:
- hotel confirmation; and
- sufficient funds to cover stay; and
- onward/return ticket for next destination.; OR
2. a stay of more than 30 days, to a max. stay of 90 days,
provided passenger has:
- a local sponsor, who must inform Immigration at Male at
least 1 day prior to passengers arrival; and
- onward/return ticket for next destination.
MAURITIUS
Visa not required for a max. stay of 15 days for touristic purposes only.
MICRONESIA
Visa not required for a stay of max. 30 days, provided coming for
touristic or visitor purposes.
MOLDOVA
Visa required, which can be obtained on arrival at Chisinau Airport provided:
- arriving from a country without diplomatic representation of
Moldova.
MONTSERRAT
Visa not required for a max. stay of:
- 3 months, provided travelling with passport;
- 14 days when travelling with other documents.
MOZAMBIQUE
Visa required. However, if coming for touristic or business purposes, visa can
be obtained on arrival (at airport only).
NEPAL
Visa not required.
NIUE
Visa not required for a stay up to 30 days provided holding:
- confirmed return/onward ticket; AND
- documents required for return/onward journey; AND
- sufficient funds.
NORTHERN MARIANA ISLANDS
Visa required. However, if holding U.S. entry visa, visa not required
for a max. stay of 30 days, provided U.S. visa:
- is valid for 60 days from entry date into CNMI; AND
- allows re-entry back into the U.S.A. on departure.
PALAU ISLANDS
Visa required, which can be obtained on arrival for a stay of max. 30 days.
PUERTO RICO
If arriving directly from Mainland U.S.A., Alaska, Guam, Hawaii or
U.S. Virgin Islands no entry documents required due to no immigration
control.
QATAR
Visa required.
The following visas can be obtained on arrival:
- 14 day tourist visa, provided application submitted to
airport immigration at least 24 hours before arrival by
any of the registered hotels in Doha.
Passenger must also hold proof of confirmed hotel
reservation and at least USD 1,400.- or any major credit
card; OR
- 7 day business visa can be issued at Doha airport
provided notification received at least 48 hours prior to arrival.
SAMOA
Visa not required if holding a visitor's permit, which can be obtained
on arrival for a stay of max. 60 days.
SAO TOME & PRINCIPE
Visa required.
Visa may only be granted on arrival provided prior arrangements have
been made by transporting carrier up to 24 hours prior to flight
departure. Max. stay of one month allowed.
SEYCHELLES
Visa not required as Visitor's Permit for 1 month (depends on validity
of ticket) will be issued on arrival provided holding:
- onward/return ticket or otherwise ticket must be purchased on
arrival; AND
- sufficient funds (USD 150.- per day) and proof of
accommodation during stay.
SIERRA LEONE
Visa required. However, visa on arrival is also possible under
following conditions:
- no diplomatic representation of Sierra Leone at point of
origin; AND
- sponsor or contact person in Sierra Leone should arrange
Landing Permit with the Principal Immigration Officer.
Details of such Landing Permit should be given to the
Station Manager of transporting airline at least 48 hours
prior to arrival.
SRI LANKA
Visa required, which can be obtained on arrival for a touristic stay
of max. 30 days.
ST. KITTS-NEVIS
Visa not required for a stay of max. 3 months.
ST. VINCENT AND THE GRENADINES
Visa not required for a max. stay of 1 month.
TANZANIA
Visa required, which can be obtained on arrival.
THAILAND
Visa required.
Visa can be obtained on arrival (ONLY at Bangkok, Chiang Mai,
Chiang Rai, Hat Yai, Phuket, Samui Int'l, Sukhothai, Surat
Thani, Utapao airports) for a stay of max. 15 days, provided:
- coming for touristic purposes; AND
- passport is valid at least 6 months; AND
- holding onward/return ticket; AND
- holding USD 250.- per person or USD 500.- per family.
TIMOR LESTE
Entry Permit can be obtained on arrival for a max. stay of 30 days.
TOGO
Visa required, which can be obtained on arrival for max. 7 days.
TURKS & CAICOS ISL.
Visa not required for a stay of max. 30 days.
TUVALU
Visa required, which can be obtained on arrival for a stay of max. one month.
UGANDA
Visa required, which can be obtained on arrival.
VANUATU
Visa not required for a max. stay of 30 days.
VIRGIN ISLANDS (BRITISH)
Visa not required for a stay of max. 30 days.
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ntpatil
11-11 06:55 PM
We went home after my wife started working using the EAD. After we came back we applied for your H1 and H4 extension and one we got that now we are in H status instead of EAD status. It is a little tricky. When we came back we entered as parolee but once we applied and extended our H1\H4 status we ar eback to H1\H4 status. Your lawyer would be able to explain it better.
My lawyer suggetsed that it is better to be in H status as it gives some manuvering time and opportunity in case the 485 is denied.
Thanks
khans02,
Based on your message, it seems that you and your wife are in H1/H4 status now after the extension. Does that mean that your wife has now stopped working?...because you have mentioned that she was working on EAD before you guys left for India.
My lawyer suggetsed that it is better to be in H status as it gives some manuvering time and opportunity in case the 485 is denied.
Thanks
khans02,
Based on your message, it seems that you and your wife are in H1/H4 status now after the extension. Does that mean that your wife has now stopped working?...because you have mentioned that she was working on EAD before you guys left for India.
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prem_goel
08-05 05:22 PM
Guys, what about July 2007 filer. I filed my 485 then without my wife's name as she somehow could not join me then. I am hoping that as soon as my dates are current, I'll immediately file my wife's 485 on the first day of the month. Hopefully that should include her in my app before its approved.
Am I thinking right?
Am I thinking right?
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vdesai_8
03-31 03:33 PM
Done.
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zen
03-22 07:33 AM
Laid off 6weeks back. Attended 4 interviews. Outof luck.
I used to get many calls from desi consultants. But not now. I do not know whether it is because of economy or my EAD status.
Here are my excuses to not to get job.
1.New Father (I was little confused about how every thing goes. Thank god no set backs here)
2.Functions(I was occupied to celebrate his 21st day).
3.Taking care of new born( He needs to be feed once in every two hours. Mother got tired of this.)
4.Holiday season.
5.Economy.
6.I am good at supporting my situation :) .
Hopefully I will land some where by Jan Mid.
Sargon,
you are incorrect ..here and there ..there are people who have been laid off. maybe you are lucky that you are not hearing it or maybe out of the loop.
in the last 2 weeks itself, I have heard layoffs for 15 people ..so it is happening maybe slowly but surely. IT are one of the big cost savers ..most of the time, IT job is first on the block because of instant cost savings ..actually there is a different trend too (too small to notice now) ...highly paid people are being laid off and those who agree for lower salary with similar skills are being hired.
I used to get many calls from desi consultants. But not now. I do not know whether it is because of economy or my EAD status.
Here are my excuses to not to get job.
1.New Father (I was little confused about how every thing goes. Thank god no set backs here)
2.Functions(I was occupied to celebrate his 21st day).
3.Taking care of new born( He needs to be feed once in every two hours. Mother got tired of this.)
4.Holiday season.
5.Economy.
6.I am good at supporting my situation :) .
Hopefully I will land some where by Jan Mid.
Sargon,
you are incorrect ..here and there ..there are people who have been laid off. maybe you are lucky that you are not hearing it or maybe out of the loop.
in the last 2 weeks itself, I have heard layoffs for 15 people ..so it is happening maybe slowly but surely. IT are one of the big cost savers ..most of the time, IT job is first on the block because of instant cost savings ..actually there is a different trend too (too small to notice now) ...highly paid people are being laid off and those who agree for lower salary with similar skills are being hired.
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hopefulgc
08-13 08:45 PM
Please do vote..
Guys how does one edit a poll after creation.
Can somebody from Iv admin modify the poll so users can see who has voted what here.
So, obviously, you are not expecting any EB3 I to vote, right?
Or do you want EB3 I also to vote?
Guys how does one edit a poll after creation.
Can somebody from Iv admin modify the poll so users can see who has voted what here.
So, obviously, you are not expecting any EB3 I to vote, right?
Or do you want EB3 I also to vote?
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breddy2000
05-24 12:46 PM
Done!!! Great JOB GUYS....
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Michael chertoff
07-10 09:43 AM
Carl Shusterman says that State Department's Charles Oppenheimer indicating that there will big advances for EB2 China & India. Hopefully it is true
Immigration Attorneys, Schedule a Legal Consultation with Former INS Trial Attorney Carl Shusterman (http://www.shusterman.com/)
I hope it wiill move to Aug 2006 PD.
Immigration Attorneys, Schedule a Legal Consultation with Former INS Trial Attorney Carl Shusterman (http://www.shusterman.com/)
I hope it wiill move to Aug 2006 PD.
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abhishek101
06-25 12:55 PM
Sub: Legal Immigration and CIR
Body:
I am here to talk about LEGAL immigration. In all the noise about illegal immigration and their path to legalization a very important subject is lost and that is LEGAL immigration, and delays and problems they are facing.
I came to US in 2000 with a perfect business plan and dream to start a company and spread prosperity, but the path I had to take was H1B visa. After coming here my last 9 years have been spent on getting Green Card ( I have recently filed for my 10th year H1B Extension), and my GC application with a priority date of 2003 March is still waiting in Backlog.
While there is some opposition for illegal immigration more than 90% of people I meet support the improvement in process for LEGAL immigrants. I hope in this CIR while looking at illegal immigration you pay special attention to LEGAL immigration.
Together we can build a happy and prosperous America for future generations.
Sincerely
Body:
I am here to talk about LEGAL immigration. In all the noise about illegal immigration and their path to legalization a very important subject is lost and that is LEGAL immigration, and delays and problems they are facing.
I came to US in 2000 with a perfect business plan and dream to start a company and spread prosperity, but the path I had to take was H1B visa. After coming here my last 9 years have been spent on getting Green Card ( I have recently filed for my 10th year H1B Extension), and my GC application with a priority date of 2003 March is still waiting in Backlog.
While there is some opposition for illegal immigration more than 90% of people I meet support the improvement in process for LEGAL immigrants. I hope in this CIR while looking at illegal immigration you pay special attention to LEGAL immigration.
Together we can build a happy and prosperous America for future generations.
Sincerely
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map_boiler
07-12 12:27 PM
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yagw
09-26 06:31 PM
Q1) i am applying for the first time for my i-485 that requires i-693 form.
My question is, do i have to submit my i-485 together with my i-693, or do i have to apply first the i-485 form and then wait until i get a respond from the USCIS.
I-693 should be filed along with your I-485.
I was told that i am supposed to wait for the respond from the USCIS after applying my
i-485, and the USCIS will designate the doctors for my I-693, which means i cannot choose any doctors on my own. But in this reform , according to the users' discussion, so far i understand that you can apply for the i-693 form regardless if you have already applied for the i-485 form.
Q2) To simplify my second question, while i am applying for my i-485, and before its submission to the USCIS, can i start making an appointment with my local Surgeon?
You can. And the civil surgeon should be USCIS designated. Use the civil surgeon locator to find one near you:
https://egov.uscis.gov/crisgwi/go?action=offices.type&OfficeLocator.office_type=CIV
You can get your I-693 done any time you want. One thing you need to watch out for is, there is a validity date on I-693 (like a year or something). But if you're filing I-485 in a month or so, it should be ok.
BTW, it will take a while to get your immunization records etc in order, so I would suggest you get it started like a month before you file I-485.
My question is, do i have to submit my i-485 together with my i-693, or do i have to apply first the i-485 form and then wait until i get a respond from the USCIS.
I-693 should be filed along with your I-485.
I was told that i am supposed to wait for the respond from the USCIS after applying my
i-485, and the USCIS will designate the doctors for my I-693, which means i cannot choose any doctors on my own. But in this reform , according to the users' discussion, so far i understand that you can apply for the i-693 form regardless if you have already applied for the i-485 form.
Q2) To simplify my second question, while i am applying for my i-485, and before its submission to the USCIS, can i start making an appointment with my local Surgeon?
You can. And the civil surgeon should be USCIS designated. Use the civil surgeon locator to find one near you:
https://egov.uscis.gov/crisgwi/go?action=offices.type&OfficeLocator.office_type=CIV
You can get your I-693 done any time you want. One thing you need to watch out for is, there is a validity date on I-693 (like a year or something). But if you're filing I-485 in a month or so, it should be ok.
BTW, it will take a while to get your immunization records etc in order, so I would suggest you get it started like a month before you file I-485.
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texcan
09-19 12:34 AM
IV Rally Heros, all of them deserve applause for efforts, leadership and doing an unprecedented jobs.
YOU ALL MADE HISTORY TODAY
THANK YOU,
YOU ALL MADE HISTORY TODAY
THANK YOU,
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snathan
03-02 02:35 PM
My case is as detailed below, and my questions follow:
PD: July 2007, EB2 (India), Software field
Labor, I-140: Approved, I-485 etc. NOT filed.
H1 Petition and Visa valid until: Jan 2011 (after 7th year extension)
Currently outside US, NOT working for the H1 sponsoring employer.
My employer has NOT revoked my H1 or I-140.
I was working for the employer in US where the GC process started. Then moved to Canada in early 2008 when the PD was highly retrogressed/unavailable. Since then, worked in Canada in related field for a different (Canadian) employer. Things have been tough here: lower pay, very high taxes, friends all in US, and especially - the weather. We would like to return to US.
I will soon be able to apply for Canadian citizenship. I am in a dilemma now - whether to return to US on H1 NOW or to become a Canadian citizen and try my options LATER. I have the following questions:
(Same employer, as Indian citizen, knowing that I did not work for them for over 2 yrs, and was outside USA):
1) can I now(or anytime until Jan 2011 visa expiry) return to US to work for the same H1 sponsoring employer on the existing H1?
Yes...you can as long as your employer is also supporting you
2) would I be allowed the H1 extension in Jan 2011 based on approved I-140? Or is that doomed to be rejected because I was not working for the employer in between for over 2 yrs.
GC is for future employement and it should not affect. You are already out of the country for more than a year. So your 6 year limit is reset now.
3) Would the fact that I was out of US for 2 years help me get a "regular" extension?
I believe it should not have impact as the six year clock is reset and you also have I-140 approved
4) could I continue the GC after a gap of 2 yrs while I was not working for the employer?
Again, GC is for future employment.
5) if yes, will my PD of July 2007 be maintained?
Yes, if I-140 is not revoked. Different attornyes have different opinion about revoked I-140
(Different employer, as Indian citizen, knowing that I am currently out of the US):
6) if I get an offer from a different employer in US, could the new employer do an H1 "transfer"? i.e. would I need to wait for the April 1/October for H1 application/visa and would it be counted against the yearly H1 quota - or - can the new employer do the H1 "transfer" immediately?
If your H1B is not expired, you can do transfer. I am not sure about the limitation if the H1B expired.
7) For the H1 "transfer", would I need to produce US paystubs for the last few months (which I cannot, since I am not in US)?
You may need to provide the W-2 for the years you were working in the US
8) if the new employer applies for my GC, could I re-use my old PD of July 2007? If yes, would the profile need to be exactly the same as the previous Labor/I-140?
You can retain the PD if the I-140 is not revoked. No need
If I become a Canadian Citizen:
9) if I become a Canadian citizen, (my H1 would have expired by then) will I be able to return to work on H1 in US for the same or a different employer as a Canadian Citizen?
Its upto you and the sponsoring employer.
10) could I reuse my PD of July 2007 when working for the same or a different employer after changing my Citizenship? Would the job profile need to be the same?
Citizenship will not affect your PD
Also:
11) is it possible to switch the GC processing to "future employment", although the Labor/I-140 were approved with the understanding that I was to continue working for the same employer?
12) is the H1 visa/Priority Date of approved labor/I-140 carried over when the individual changes citizenship - from Indian to Canadian?
NO
13) when do the dependents' citizenship come into the picture in the GC process? If I continue to be an Indian citizen but my spouse becomes a Canadian citizen, will my approved Labor/I-140 be affected in any way?
It wont untill your spouse born in different country.
Please help me in getting the facts so that I can make an informed decision in this dilemma. Any help appreciated.
Check the answer above
PD: July 2007, EB2 (India), Software field
Labor, I-140: Approved, I-485 etc. NOT filed.
H1 Petition and Visa valid until: Jan 2011 (after 7th year extension)
Currently outside US, NOT working for the H1 sponsoring employer.
My employer has NOT revoked my H1 or I-140.
I was working for the employer in US where the GC process started. Then moved to Canada in early 2008 when the PD was highly retrogressed/unavailable. Since then, worked in Canada in related field for a different (Canadian) employer. Things have been tough here: lower pay, very high taxes, friends all in US, and especially - the weather. We would like to return to US.
I will soon be able to apply for Canadian citizenship. I am in a dilemma now - whether to return to US on H1 NOW or to become a Canadian citizen and try my options LATER. I have the following questions:
(Same employer, as Indian citizen, knowing that I did not work for them for over 2 yrs, and was outside USA):
1) can I now(or anytime until Jan 2011 visa expiry) return to US to work for the same H1 sponsoring employer on the existing H1?
Yes...you can as long as your employer is also supporting you
2) would I be allowed the H1 extension in Jan 2011 based on approved I-140? Or is that doomed to be rejected because I was not working for the employer in between for over 2 yrs.
GC is for future employement and it should not affect. You are already out of the country for more than a year. So your 6 year limit is reset now.
3) Would the fact that I was out of US for 2 years help me get a "regular" extension?
I believe it should not have impact as the six year clock is reset and you also have I-140 approved
4) could I continue the GC after a gap of 2 yrs while I was not working for the employer?
Again, GC is for future employment.
5) if yes, will my PD of July 2007 be maintained?
Yes, if I-140 is not revoked. Different attornyes have different opinion about revoked I-140
(Different employer, as Indian citizen, knowing that I am currently out of the US):
6) if I get an offer from a different employer in US, could the new employer do an H1 "transfer"? i.e. would I need to wait for the April 1/October for H1 application/visa and would it be counted against the yearly H1 quota - or - can the new employer do the H1 "transfer" immediately?
If your H1B is not expired, you can do transfer. I am not sure about the limitation if the H1B expired.
7) For the H1 "transfer", would I need to produce US paystubs for the last few months (which I cannot, since I am not in US)?
You may need to provide the W-2 for the years you were working in the US
8) if the new employer applies for my GC, could I re-use my old PD of July 2007? If yes, would the profile need to be exactly the same as the previous Labor/I-140?
You can retain the PD if the I-140 is not revoked. No need
If I become a Canadian Citizen:
9) if I become a Canadian citizen, (my H1 would have expired by then) will I be able to return to work on H1 in US for the same or a different employer as a Canadian Citizen?
Its upto you and the sponsoring employer.
10) could I reuse my PD of July 2007 when working for the same or a different employer after changing my Citizenship? Would the job profile need to be the same?
Citizenship will not affect your PD
Also:
11) is it possible to switch the GC processing to "future employment", although the Labor/I-140 were approved with the understanding that I was to continue working for the same employer?
12) is the H1 visa/Priority Date of approved labor/I-140 carried over when the individual changes citizenship - from Indian to Canadian?
NO
13) when do the dependents' citizenship come into the picture in the GC process? If I continue to be an Indian citizen but my spouse becomes a Canadian citizen, will my approved Labor/I-140 be affected in any way?
It wont untill your spouse born in different country.
Please help me in getting the facts so that I can make an informed decision in this dilemma. Any help appreciated.
Check the answer above
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mrsr
05-19 07:41 PM
pd_recapturing,
Any luck with interfiling.
please let me know, i am in the same boat
Any luck with interfiling.
please let me know, i am in the same boat
nixstor
12-14 10:53 AM
1) You do not need one, unless you have no clue about any immigration system or have excess of 1000$
2) around 1000$
3) cic.gc.ca is a good place to start with keeping consultants aside.
There are threads that discussed this extensively before. Check them out.
2) around 1000$
3) cic.gc.ca is a good place to start with keeping consultants aside.
There are threads that discussed this extensively before. Check them out.
gc_maine2
05-12 01:20 PM
apahilaj
From your post it looks like you have recently appiled for renewal of EAD.
Do you know what should we write (for #15 Immigration status ) if the spouse has used EAD??
Thanks.
I applied myself - so why do I need a G-28 from my lawyer?
From your post it looks like you have recently appiled for renewal of EAD.
Do you know what should we write (for #15 Immigration status ) if the spouse has used EAD??
Thanks.
I applied myself - so why do I need a G-28 from my lawyer?
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