ImmiLosers
12-23 06:14 PM
Hi,
Can I apply for AC 21 and H1B Transfer (to the new employer) together so that I can maintain my H1 status plus EAD/AP?
Can I apply for AC 21 and H1B Transfer (to the new employer) together so that I can maintain my H1 status plus EAD/AP?
zico123
06-16 09:28 PM
I have my I-20 from University X, but I don't have the I-20 form from University Y.
Contact the International Students Office in University Y. Most colleges keep a copy of your I20. You can use that copy.
Also, SEVIS has a record of all the I20s issued to you and the colleges and degrees you completed.
Contact the International Students Office in University Y. Most colleges keep a copy of your I20. You can use that copy.
Also, SEVIS has a record of all the I20s issued to you and the colleges and degrees you completed.
teky
11-12 03:57 PM
Vancouver stamping experience (Oct 2009):
Guys we successfully had our H1B visa stamping done in Vancouver, Canada. First let me start about Vancouver and man what a beautiful place it is. It�s also called Glass City but has its own natural side in which no city can come close.
We flew into Vancouver from Seattle, WA and stayed at Days inn near West Pender St, which we did not like at all. Also take some time for taking pictures inside Vancouver airport. I think they are beautifying the airport for the Winter Olympics in 2010 but the totem poles and some exhibits are worth watching. Taxi ride to the airport is about 30$.
One advantage with Days Inn on West Pender is walking distance to the US embassy. One the visa day we came at 9:00 AM (Tuesday) to the consulate with DS-160 confirmation letter. We uploaded the photos during our electronic submission but better to have additional photos as we have seen many people being sent out as the picture in the application was not clear. The whole process took about 2 Hours and I was back to the hotel room by about 11:30 AM.
After the consulate visit on Tuesday we immediately shifted to Century Plaza Hotel & Spa. We got a good deal for Century Plaza and were surprised at the level of luxury we got.
I was only asked for my H1B approval document. The officer asked questions about our previous work location as he was from the same place. I was told to collect the document on Thursday as Wednesday was a holiday. We booked our tickets for Friday as we thought it would take two days to get our passport back.
The Friday journey meant we had lots of time to visit some amazing places in Vancouver, Canada. We visited Stanley park (must visit), Granville Island (very expensive-not much to do-liked the boat taxi), Canada place (beautiful spot for a great view), Robson street (nice street for shopping), Victoria Island (long travel but a worthy one), Caplilano suspension bridge (Did not find it too surprising), Bushart gardens-Victoria Island (must visit) and Parliament building-Victoria Island (must visit). Heard lot of good reviews about British Columbia history museum but missed it. Public transportation is great in Vancouver but do take enough time if you are planning for it. Also do take two days if you want to cover Victoria Island. The journey (Bus+BCFerry) itself takes half day.
Some of the places I would recommend for food are Banana leaf Malaysian restaurant, India Bistro and Sala Thai.
We were very depressed by the thought of another Visa stamping but Vancouver visit changed the entire episode. Been to Toronto and Ottawa before but nothing like Vancouver.
Guys we successfully had our H1B visa stamping done in Vancouver, Canada. First let me start about Vancouver and man what a beautiful place it is. It�s also called Glass City but has its own natural side in which no city can come close.
We flew into Vancouver from Seattle, WA and stayed at Days inn near West Pender St, which we did not like at all. Also take some time for taking pictures inside Vancouver airport. I think they are beautifying the airport for the Winter Olympics in 2010 but the totem poles and some exhibits are worth watching. Taxi ride to the airport is about 30$.
One advantage with Days Inn on West Pender is walking distance to the US embassy. One the visa day we came at 9:00 AM (Tuesday) to the consulate with DS-160 confirmation letter. We uploaded the photos during our electronic submission but better to have additional photos as we have seen many people being sent out as the picture in the application was not clear. The whole process took about 2 Hours and I was back to the hotel room by about 11:30 AM.
After the consulate visit on Tuesday we immediately shifted to Century Plaza Hotel & Spa. We got a good deal for Century Plaza and were surprised at the level of luxury we got.
I was only asked for my H1B approval document. The officer asked questions about our previous work location as he was from the same place. I was told to collect the document on Thursday as Wednesday was a holiday. We booked our tickets for Friday as we thought it would take two days to get our passport back.
The Friday journey meant we had lots of time to visit some amazing places in Vancouver, Canada. We visited Stanley park (must visit), Granville Island (very expensive-not much to do-liked the boat taxi), Canada place (beautiful spot for a great view), Robson street (nice street for shopping), Victoria Island (long travel but a worthy one), Caplilano suspension bridge (Did not find it too surprising), Bushart gardens-Victoria Island (must visit) and Parliament building-Victoria Island (must visit). Heard lot of good reviews about British Columbia history museum but missed it. Public transportation is great in Vancouver but do take enough time if you are planning for it. Also do take two days if you want to cover Victoria Island. The journey (Bus+BCFerry) itself takes half day.
Some of the places I would recommend for food are Banana leaf Malaysian restaurant, India Bistro and Sala Thai.
We were very depressed by the thought of another Visa stamping but Vancouver visit changed the entire episode. Been to Toronto and Ottawa before but nothing like Vancouver.
tabletpc
08-23 02:53 PM
Based on the information you know about immigration and discsion u have been having with frinds ,attorneys, websites..etc. What do you think about the probability of I-140 premium starting date...!!!
I guess 485 getting current does not help much without getting i-140 approved.
I guess 485 getting current does not help much without getting i-140 approved.
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sb724
07-31 04:14 PM
Hi All,
I am also in same situation.
No reply either from employer or attorney.
Calling them , sending emails but no response, getting frustation.
Last mondy employer told that my case get submit before last Friday.
But still now no confirmation from them that whether they filed or not?
Do not understanding how to deal this.
Please advise me.
I am also in same situation.
No reply either from employer or attorney.
Calling them , sending emails but no response, getting frustation.
Last mondy employer told that my case get submit before last Friday.
But still now no confirmation from them that whether they filed or not?
Do not understanding how to deal this.
Please advise me.
shivarajan
02-15 02:12 PM
1. In case of foreign currency payment, u can always walk to airline's kiosk in nearest airport and make a payment using any CC in USD.
2. Different travel sites have quota from airlines and they show different route/sector for different $$, so no one is best at all times!
2. Use aggregation search site like http://www.mobissimo.com to find best deals!
2. Different travel sites have quota from airlines and they show different route/sector for different $$, so no one is best at all times!
2. Use aggregation search site like http://www.mobissimo.com to find best deals!
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smc
08-01 06:22 PM
This guy has a new immigration bill on the anvil; may be worth asking him what he has in store for EB immigrants.
SPECTER TO TOUR PENNSYLVANIA IN AUGUST
Will Hold Open House Town Meetings throughout the Commonwealth
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Arlen Specter, the longest-serving senator from Pennsylvania, will visit all regions of Pennsylvania during the U.S. Senate�s August recess. His visits will include Open House Town Meetings in which constituents are invited to discuss issues important to the region, the state, and the nation. Senator Specter will address the audience briefly and devote the remainder of the hour to responding to residents� questions and concerns.
Members of the media are invited to attend the events listed below, including the open house town meetings. Following the events, Senator Specter will be available to field questions from the media on a variety of topics.
Below is list of the Senator�s public August events:
DATE/TIME EVENT/LOCATION
Monday, Aug. 6
9:00 am Address the County Commissioners Association of Pennsylvania
York Expo Center, York
10:15 am Open House Town Meeting
Gettysburg College, Gettysburg
2:15 pm Open House Town Meeting
Wilson College, Chambersburg
5:55 pm Huntingdon County Fair
Fairgrounds Access Road, Huntingdon
Tuesday, Aug. 7
7:30 am Breakfast with Rotary, Kiwanis, and Chamber of Commerce
Lewistown Community Center, Lewistown
9:45 am Open House Town Meeting
Susquehanna University, Selingsgrove
1:30 pm Receive award from Geisinger Health Systems
Geisinger Medical Center, Danville
3:20 pm Open House Town Meeting
Lock Haven University, Lock Haven
Wednesday, Aug. 8
8:00 am Open House Town Meeting
Courtyard Family Restaurant, Smethport
10:30 am Open House Town Meeting
Antlers Inn, Gaines
1:30 pm Open House Town Meeting
FWM Volunteer Fire Company, Mehoopany
3:45 pm Open House Town Meeting
Wayne County Courthouse, Honesdale
Thursday, Aug. 9
8:30 am Open House Town Meeting
Monroe County Administration Bldg., Stroudsburg
10:30 am Open House Town Meeting
Forks Township Community Center, Easton
Monday, Aug. 13
11:15 am Open House Town Meeting
The Harmony Museum, Harmony
3:00 pm Open House Town Meeting
Thiel College, Greenville
Tuesday, Aug. 14
8:00 am Eggs and Issues with Manufacturers� Assoc. of NW PA
2171 W. 38th St., Erie
11:00 am Open House Town Meeting
U. of Pittsburgh � Titusville Campus, Titusville
3:20 pm Open House Town Meeting
New Bethlehem Fire Hall, New Bethlehem
Wednesday, Aug. 15
8:30 am Open House Town Meeting
Indiana University of Pennsylvania, Indiana
11:40 am Ag Progress Days
Rockspring
2:00 pm Open House Town Meeting
Devorris Downtown Center, Altoona
3:45 pm Open House Town Meeting
St. Francis University, Loretto
Thursday, Aug. 16
11:00 am Open House Town Meeting
Seton Hill University, Greensburg
2:15 pm Open House Town Meeting
California University, California
SPECTER TO TOUR PENNSYLVANIA IN AUGUST
Will Hold Open House Town Meetings throughout the Commonwealth
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Arlen Specter, the longest-serving senator from Pennsylvania, will visit all regions of Pennsylvania during the U.S. Senate�s August recess. His visits will include Open House Town Meetings in which constituents are invited to discuss issues important to the region, the state, and the nation. Senator Specter will address the audience briefly and devote the remainder of the hour to responding to residents� questions and concerns.
Members of the media are invited to attend the events listed below, including the open house town meetings. Following the events, Senator Specter will be available to field questions from the media on a variety of topics.
Below is list of the Senator�s public August events:
DATE/TIME EVENT/LOCATION
Monday, Aug. 6
9:00 am Address the County Commissioners Association of Pennsylvania
York Expo Center, York
10:15 am Open House Town Meeting
Gettysburg College, Gettysburg
2:15 pm Open House Town Meeting
Wilson College, Chambersburg
5:55 pm Huntingdon County Fair
Fairgrounds Access Road, Huntingdon
Tuesday, Aug. 7
7:30 am Breakfast with Rotary, Kiwanis, and Chamber of Commerce
Lewistown Community Center, Lewistown
9:45 am Open House Town Meeting
Susquehanna University, Selingsgrove
1:30 pm Receive award from Geisinger Health Systems
Geisinger Medical Center, Danville
3:20 pm Open House Town Meeting
Lock Haven University, Lock Haven
Wednesday, Aug. 8
8:00 am Open House Town Meeting
Courtyard Family Restaurant, Smethport
10:30 am Open House Town Meeting
Antlers Inn, Gaines
1:30 pm Open House Town Meeting
FWM Volunteer Fire Company, Mehoopany
3:45 pm Open House Town Meeting
Wayne County Courthouse, Honesdale
Thursday, Aug. 9
8:30 am Open House Town Meeting
Monroe County Administration Bldg., Stroudsburg
10:30 am Open House Town Meeting
Forks Township Community Center, Easton
Monday, Aug. 13
11:15 am Open House Town Meeting
The Harmony Museum, Harmony
3:00 pm Open House Town Meeting
Thiel College, Greenville
Tuesday, Aug. 14
8:00 am Eggs and Issues with Manufacturers� Assoc. of NW PA
2171 W. 38th St., Erie
11:00 am Open House Town Meeting
U. of Pittsburgh � Titusville Campus, Titusville
3:20 pm Open House Town Meeting
New Bethlehem Fire Hall, New Bethlehem
Wednesday, Aug. 15
8:30 am Open House Town Meeting
Indiana University of Pennsylvania, Indiana
11:40 am Ag Progress Days
Rockspring
2:00 pm Open House Town Meeting
Devorris Downtown Center, Altoona
3:45 pm Open House Town Meeting
St. Francis University, Loretto
Thursday, Aug. 16
11:00 am Open House Town Meeting
Seton Hill University, Greensburg
2:15 pm Open House Town Meeting
California University, California
Imigrait
02-07 12:44 PM
Hi! I am on a H1 - B visa and had a question. If I marry someone from my home country India and she is working out there as a physiotherapist, can she come here and start practicing immediately or she needs to give some exams and do I need to file her H1 - B in the quota opening in April or is she outside the quota?
Not sure about H1B, but I know this that she has to get give some certification exams for the state that she wants to practice from. A friend's wife got a certification done and then she worked in the US, and her employer filed for her GC and the GC was approved in 6 months in 2006. They are from India. I believe the US has a huge need for physiotheraphists and so under some rule/quota they get a GC very fast.
Not sure about H1B, but I know this that she has to get give some certification exams for the state that she wants to practice from. A friend's wife got a certification done and then she worked in the US, and her employer filed for her GC and the GC was approved in 6 months in 2006. They are from India. I believe the US has a huge need for physiotheraphists and so under some rule/quota they get a GC very fast.
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we_can
12-29 12:46 PM
Hi
In this line Can H-1 B or H-4 can Invest in Shares and Mutual funds DIRECTLY? not through ORP or other company institutions as there is no direct involvment of H-1 B employee.
You can invest in stocks, mutual funds, real estate or other investment vehicles with no problem and even receive the income from them. The restriction is only with you working, not investing.
In this line Can H-1 B or H-4 can Invest in Shares and Mutual funds DIRECTLY? not through ORP or other company institutions as there is no direct involvment of H-1 B employee.
You can invest in stocks, mutual funds, real estate or other investment vehicles with no problem and even receive the income from them. The restriction is only with you working, not investing.
ivar
04-28 05:27 PM
my 140 was approved a week and a half back ..and i asked my attorney ..if my date was successfully ported..and he is refusing to divulge the information and telling me to contact my company..
1.) i know 140 is a employers prerogative and all that jazz..but should i not get a copy..or at least some basic information?
2.) Am i wrong is even asking for that information?
Pointlesswait,
Is I-140 approval and date porting done concurrently? my attorney told me that old priority date can be ported only when new I-140 is approved, we have to file an application to port date seperately. Correct me if i am wrong OR my attorney is just trying to drag it longer.
Thanks.
1.) i know 140 is a employers prerogative and all that jazz..but should i not get a copy..or at least some basic information?
2.) Am i wrong is even asking for that information?
Pointlesswait,
Is I-140 approval and date porting done concurrently? my attorney told me that old priority date can be ported only when new I-140 is approved, we have to file an application to port date seperately. Correct me if i am wrong OR my attorney is just trying to drag it longer.
Thanks.
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jaxrad
02-14 12:27 PM
Bank denied a consumer loan ,after approval due to immigration status specifically they said no loan unless you are a citizen. i am a permanent resident , leaving in the US for over 15 years. Applying for naturalization this year. Also the same bank had approved a consumer loan 2 years ago and now they say "oh we made a mistake then". Case or no case? I think I have been discriminated against.
immig4me
09-07 08:40 AM
I assume that since you are currently in EB3, your current job description is different from the job description for which your company (if they agree) will initiate the EB2 PERM process for. Also, the EB2 PERM process will be for "future employment" for the different job position than the one you currently hold (I am assuming this, in the absence of any other data), so they might not need to let you go, if they get any responses.
If they get any responses to the EB2 advertisement, they will have to consider those applicants and provide them the same opportunity and diligence that they would to anyone applying for that position. If they do not find any of the applicants suitable for the position, they must have very strong and valid reasons why they cannot hire any of the respondents. Only in case they are unable to hire anyone of the respondents, can they even continue with the labor certification filing.
Also, many employers are fairly certain that they will get many responses to job advertisements and hence they do not want to go through the process for hiring a lawyer etc. etc. etc. and initiating the labor certification process for GC, when they can directly hire someone from the market.
Porting from EB3-EB2 seems to be riddled with obstacles.... not as easy as some suggest.... thank you for your response. A lot to think
If they get any responses to the EB2 advertisement, they will have to consider those applicants and provide them the same opportunity and diligence that they would to anyone applying for that position. If they do not find any of the applicants suitable for the position, they must have very strong and valid reasons why they cannot hire any of the respondents. Only in case they are unable to hire anyone of the respondents, can they even continue with the labor certification filing.
Also, many employers are fairly certain that they will get many responses to job advertisements and hence they do not want to go through the process for hiring a lawyer etc. etc. etc. and initiating the labor certification process for GC, when they can directly hire someone from the market.
Porting from EB3-EB2 seems to be riddled with obstacles.... not as easy as some suggest.... thank you for your response. A lot to think
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kshitijnt
03-04 05:05 PM
congrats buddy. Atleast some good news in a string of bad ones :)
chanduv23
06-30 02:18 PM
I have heard great things about TANA. I am not a member of TANA, but would love to be one. Coordination between TANA like Organizations and IV would be a great opportunity for both Organizations as they can help each other in many ways.
There is ATA (American Telugu Association) too and they have a convention in New Jersey this weekend.
ATA and TANA are big orgs but most of them are ABCD and USA citizens and I aam not sure to what extent we can get help from them.
The key to our solutions lies in us. Ours is a big community, but a very few people spend time and money and energy on working towards our goals and always want others to fix our issues
There is ATA (American Telugu Association) too and they have a convention in New Jersey this weekend.
ATA and TANA are big orgs but most of them are ABCD and USA citizens and I aam not sure to what extent we can get help from them.
The key to our solutions lies in us. Ours is a big community, but a very few people spend time and money and energy on working towards our goals and always want others to fix our issues
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Suva
07-19 11:43 PM
Why not? 140 is not retrogressed. Anytime you can file I-140. So if i-485 is valid between Aug 1-17 then you can file both between that dates also.
As per the last revised visa bulletin, the extension period for filling I-485 is Aug 17. But it talks about only I485 and not about I-140.
So can anyone confirm, if one can file I-140 and I-485 concurrently from Aug 1 to Aug 17.
As per the last revised visa bulletin, the extension period for filling I-485 is Aug 17. But it talks about only I485 and not about I-140.
So can anyone confirm, if one can file I-140 and I-485 concurrently from Aug 1 to Aug 17.
spbpsg
08-07 10:27 AM
This thread brought me same laughter as what I had yesterday after reading Lion-Monkey visa joke is another thread 'Lighthen up'. When this thread owner is accepting his mistake then there is no need to embarrass him more.
Guys take is light...
Guys take is light...
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reddy_h
02-24 09:07 PM
Sachin is the best!
laborchic
01-20 02:33 PM
Superb new look... IV gets a facelift along with the nation..
:)
:)
Yeldarb
10-28 11:02 PM
dreeft, you could set it up as subcontracting work out though, all the work being funneled through one person and then subcontracted to other members of the "group"
Then it wouldn't be a business and hence would be a "group" of freelancers :P
I'd be interested if you could find some jobs Flash-Matic, do you have AIM or MSN?
Then it wouldn't be a business and hence would be a "group" of freelancers :P
I'd be interested if you could find some jobs Flash-Matic, do you have AIM or MSN?
veereddy
07-14 12:25 PM
We traveled thru Frankfurt last September, no need of transit visa, no issues, everything was smooth.
rani77
02-06 12:03 PM
Hi Friends - I work at a university and have been with them for 4 years. My boss plans on giving my a 10-12% mid-year pay increase. But our HR says that H1 workers are not eligible for mid-year pay hikes..?? IS THAT TRUE.?
Is there a INS rule that somebody can point me to which i can forward to my boss/HR which mentions that there is no pay increase issue with H1 visa holders..I searched on USCIS, DOL, etc..cannot find anything.
Can somebody please help!
Thanks in advace.!
What your HR seems to suggest it is not logical,USCIS erstwhile INS do not dicate HR polices.This seems more like your univertisty's supposed HR policy or HR peron not literate about the immgration rules and regulation. As many have suggested i have not come across any instance what you mentioned. My spouse is on h1 with a very big company and he has been getting hikes every year in acceptable ranges what was menioned in his offer letter. Some are in mid year based on performance of the tasks he carried out succesfully.
Is there a INS rule that somebody can point me to which i can forward to my boss/HR which mentions that there is no pay increase issue with H1 visa holders..I searched on USCIS, DOL, etc..cannot find anything.
Can somebody please help!
Thanks in advace.!
What your HR seems to suggest it is not logical,USCIS erstwhile INS do not dicate HR polices.This seems more like your univertisty's supposed HR policy or HR peron not literate about the immgration rules and regulation. As many have suggested i have not come across any instance what you mentioned. My spouse is on h1 with a very big company and he has been getting hikes every year in acceptable ranges what was menioned in his offer letter. Some are in mid year based on performance of the tasks he carried out succesfully.
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