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03-03 11:40 AM
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) today announced that it has posted a revised Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status, Form I-485. In addition to a revised form, there are new filing locations. The changes are part of an overall effort to transition the intake of USCIS benefit forms from Service Centers to Lockbox facilities. Centralizing form and fee intake allows USCIS to provide the public more efficient and effective initial processing of applications and fees.
Beginning February 25, 2010, most applicants must submit Form I-485 to a USCIS Lockbox facility, depending on the eligibility category under which they are filing, as provided in the form instructions. USCIS Service Centers will forward all Form I-485 applications to the appropriate Lockbox facility until March 29, 2010. USCIS will accept previous versions of Form I-485 until March 29, 2010. After March 29, 2010, USCIS will only accept the Form I-485 dated �12/03/09.�Any previous versions of the the form that are submitted will be rejected. After the transitional period, the Service Centers will return any incorrectly filed Form I-485 with instructions to send the application to the correct location.
At this time, applicants should not concurrently file Form I-485 with an Immigrant Petition for Alien Worker (Form I-140) at a USCIS Lockbox facility. Refer to the Form I-140 filing Instructions for information on how to file forms concurrently.
When filing Form I-485 at a Lockbox facility, you may elect to receive an email and/or text message notifying you that USCIS has accepted your application. To receive notification, you must complete an E-Notification of Application/Petition Acceptance (Form G-1145), and attach it to the first page of your application.
For more information on USCIS programs, visit (http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis) or call the National Customer Service Center at 1-800-375-5283.
More... (http://www.visalawyerblog.com/2010/03/revised_form_i485_application.html)
Beginning February 25, 2010, most applicants must submit Form I-485 to a USCIS Lockbox facility, depending on the eligibility category under which they are filing, as provided in the form instructions. USCIS Service Centers will forward all Form I-485 applications to the appropriate Lockbox facility until March 29, 2010. USCIS will accept previous versions of Form I-485 until March 29, 2010. After March 29, 2010, USCIS will only accept the Form I-485 dated �12/03/09.�Any previous versions of the the form that are submitted will be rejected. After the transitional period, the Service Centers will return any incorrectly filed Form I-485 with instructions to send the application to the correct location.
At this time, applicants should not concurrently file Form I-485 with an Immigrant Petition for Alien Worker (Form I-140) at a USCIS Lockbox facility. Refer to the Form I-140 filing Instructions for information on how to file forms concurrently.
When filing Form I-485 at a Lockbox facility, you may elect to receive an email and/or text message notifying you that USCIS has accepted your application. To receive notification, you must complete an E-Notification of Application/Petition Acceptance (Form G-1145), and attach it to the first page of your application.
For more information on USCIS programs, visit (http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis) or call the National Customer Service Center at 1-800-375-5283.
More... (http://www.visalawyerblog.com/2010/03/revised_form_i485_application.html)
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kuhelica2000
05-27 09:25 PM
I am stuck in PBEC. Please let me know if you need any information.
Asian
10-03 10:00 AM
Kapoor made many good points very clearly! A very good job indeed.
I hope many more newspapers and magazines will deal with this story as well.
I hope many more newspapers and magazines will deal with this story as well.
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08-16 08:50 PM
According to KPBS, A bill to strengthen the U.S.-Mexico border could be a mixed blessing for San Diego. That's because paying for more for border security will require a hike in H1B visas.
The H-1B is a non-immigrant visa in the United States under the Immigration and Nationality Act, section 101(a)(15)(H). It allows U.S. employers to temporarily employ foreign workers in specialty occupations. If a foreign worker in H-1B status quits or is dismissed from the sponsoring employer, the worker can apply for a change of status to another non-immigrant status, find another employer (subject to application for adjustment of status and/or change of visa), or must leave the US.
The regulations define a �specialty occupation� as requiring theoretical and practical application of a body of highly specialized knowledge in a field of human endeavor including, but not limited to, architecture, engineering, mathematics, physical sciences, social sciences, biotechnology, medicine and health, education, law, accounting, business specialties, theology, and the arts, and requiring the attainment of a bachelor�s degree or its equivalent as a minimum (with the exception of fashion models, who must be "of distinguished merit and ability".) Likewise, the foreign worker must possess at least a bachelor�s degree or its equivalent and state licensure, if required to practice in that field.
Duane Roth, CEO of the biotech support group Connect, said that could make it more difficult for San Diego businesses to hire qualified workers. He said higher costs for H1B visas may also encourage more companies to outsource.
"A company may consider whether it's better to open a facility in a foreign country and hire the workers that are already there, versus the ability to bring some here to fill the opening jobs," said Roth.
He said the U.S. education system is not producing enough scientists and engineers to staff high-tech companies in San Diego.
I feel that another H1B fee hike will be a death blow to the possibility of retaining talented workers in the US and for small US companies to expand business.
Read the KPBS article here (http://www.kpbs.org/news/2010/aug/16/border-bill-could-hamper-san-diego-high-techs/)
More... (http://www.visalawyerblog.com/2010/08/san_diego_immigration_lawyer_b_1.html)
The H-1B is a non-immigrant visa in the United States under the Immigration and Nationality Act, section 101(a)(15)(H). It allows U.S. employers to temporarily employ foreign workers in specialty occupations. If a foreign worker in H-1B status quits or is dismissed from the sponsoring employer, the worker can apply for a change of status to another non-immigrant status, find another employer (subject to application for adjustment of status and/or change of visa), or must leave the US.
The regulations define a �specialty occupation� as requiring theoretical and practical application of a body of highly specialized knowledge in a field of human endeavor including, but not limited to, architecture, engineering, mathematics, physical sciences, social sciences, biotechnology, medicine and health, education, law, accounting, business specialties, theology, and the arts, and requiring the attainment of a bachelor�s degree or its equivalent as a minimum (with the exception of fashion models, who must be "of distinguished merit and ability".) Likewise, the foreign worker must possess at least a bachelor�s degree or its equivalent and state licensure, if required to practice in that field.
Duane Roth, CEO of the biotech support group Connect, said that could make it more difficult for San Diego businesses to hire qualified workers. He said higher costs for H1B visas may also encourage more companies to outsource.
"A company may consider whether it's better to open a facility in a foreign country and hire the workers that are already there, versus the ability to bring some here to fill the opening jobs," said Roth.
He said the U.S. education system is not producing enough scientists and engineers to staff high-tech companies in San Diego.
I feel that another H1B fee hike will be a death blow to the possibility of retaining talented workers in the US and for small US companies to expand business.
Read the KPBS article here (http://www.kpbs.org/news/2010/aug/16/border-bill-could-hamper-san-diego-high-techs/)
More... (http://www.visalawyerblog.com/2010/08/san_diego_immigration_lawyer_b_1.html)
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krishnam70
05-04 06:42 PM
My cousin has I-20's from Universities A and B.he got F1 Visa with University A's I-20.
He is in India and he wants to go to University B.
Could anybody tell if he can directly go to University B and complete the transfer process from there? or does he need to go to University A, complete the transfer process and then go to University B?
does it create any problems at Port of Entry ?
PS: I have not started GC process yet. So, I didn't update my profile.
He could have done that few years go but not now. The rules have changed they have a system called SEVIS(post 9/11) and he has to go to the same university for which he has got the stamping and once he joins them and completes a semester or two he can transfer to the new school by following the procedure.
- cheers
kris
He is in India and he wants to go to University B.
Could anybody tell if he can directly go to University B and complete the transfer process from there? or does he need to go to University A, complete the transfer process and then go to University B?
does it create any problems at Port of Entry ?
PS: I have not started GC process yet. So, I didn't update my profile.
He could have done that few years go but not now. The rules have changed they have a system called SEVIS(post 9/11) and he has to go to the same university for which he has got the stamping and once he joins them and completes a semester or two he can transfer to the new school by following the procedure.
- cheers
kris
sweet_jungle
03-23 11:03 PM
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India76
03-01 09:21 PM
:confused: Hello All,
I am preparing documents to send to my parents for Visitors Visa.
My Question: If lets say my parents go to the US Embassy sometime in March and if their visa get stamped for lets say for 2 months. When that 2 months time start? is it going to start from the day their visa got stamped or when they get I-94 card at US airport?
Thanks for your advice in advance.
I am preparing documents to send to my parents for Visitors Visa.
My Question: If lets say my parents go to the US Embassy sometime in March and if their visa get stamped for lets say for 2 months. When that 2 months time start? is it going to start from the day their visa got stamped or when they get I-94 card at US airport?
Thanks for your advice in advance.
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STAmisha
12-22 08:59 AM
My LC application (RIR PD Oct 2003) from company A is pending in P-BEC. My RIR got denied recently in Nov 06 and my company informed me that they are considering to use TR->RIR conversion to upgrade the LC to RIR. Can somebody please tell me the process of TR->RIR converion? How long it takes? Pros. and Cons. ?Any help is greatly appreciated
Meanwhile company B filed an LC (RIR PD March 2005). This is also pending in P-BEC. But the lawyer has not received any case number nor 45 day letter.The lawyer is not giving much information. Can somebody please tell me the process?
Thanks
Meanwhile company B filed an LC (RIR PD March 2005). This is also pending in P-BEC. But the lawyer has not received any case number nor 45 day letter.The lawyer is not giving much information. Can somebody please tell me the process?
Thanks
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mpadapa
09-25 09:52 AM
I can see the renewed energy from tri-state folks on the forums, It will be great to talk to U folks.. Tri-state is kicking into another gear don't miss out..
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anilsal
01-29 01:04 PM
Thank you for the response.
The salary on Labor is mentioned as $76k. At the time of renewing EAD and AP every year it is at $90k. Since, salary increased after filing GC within the same company.
With AP portability a lot of advisors say, salary shouldnt be a concern rather job duties are.
USCIS interpretation is not always in line with the advice we get. I would still try to do thorough research before the huge leap.
The salary on Labor is mentioned as $76k. At the time of renewing EAD and AP every year it is at $90k. Since, salary increased after filing GC within the same company.
With AP portability a lot of advisors say, salary shouldnt be a concern rather job duties are.
USCIS interpretation is not always in line with the advice we get. I would still try to do thorough research before the huge leap.
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ssreenu
05-12 02:15 PM
Hello,
Is it possible to file I-140 without joining the employer? Can one join the employer after the PERM and I-140 are approved? Any risks in this case?
Thanks
Is it possible to file I-140 without joining the employer? Can one join the employer after the PERM and I-140 are approved? Any risks in this case?
Thanks
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lalithkx
10-24 03:26 PM
I have a cousin who converted EB3 to EB2 after applying for 485. He got his green card too. I think you should consult some good lawyer. But this can be done.
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cheers1234
06-15 08:22 AM
Sorry for the confusion. i am not deported. One of my company's new employee was deported at POE. Yes. POE did called my employer and asked where he is going to work. My employer said he is going to work on our company site. Then the officer said your empoyee told us that he is going to work at client site. Then the officer said he will call back.
Officer called back after 30min and told my employer that your emplyee submitted some fraud document. And then my employer said i am not liable what he did and explined the officer that he was doing bussinees more than 8 years and have all the proper documents.
Then the officer said he understand the situation and said he is just doing duty. Officer said he is going to send a report to DOL.
Officer called back after 30min and told my employer that your emplyee submitted some fraud document. And then my employer said i am not liable what he did and explined the officer that he was doing bussinees more than 8 years and have all the proper documents.
Then the officer said he understand the situation and said he is just doing duty. Officer said he is going to send a report to DOL.
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uslegals
11-15 03:53 PM
Not even sure if it matters any more. We have been current for 3 months now but no update.
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05-12 05:20 PM
The H-2B visa program is vital to America�s small businesses and thus to America�s economic recovery. The H-2B program is capped at 66,000 visas per year. This is the same arbitrary number set by Congress in 1990. The visa allotment is split equally between the winter and summer seasons. Small business owners rely on the H-2B program because it is the only way they can legally hire workers for temporary and seasonal positions when they cannot find Americans to hire.
Small and seasonal businesses hire American workers and they do hire every qualified
American who applies for a seasonal or temporary short-term position. Nevertheless, even in this economy, positions remain unfilled, leaving these businesses desperately in need of workers. This is not surprising since these jobs typically involve low-skilled and semi-skilled labor, involve work at remote locations, and are only short-term in duration.
Unlike the hiring of American workers, small business owners must go through a tough application process to hire foreign workers through the H-2B program. Employers must prove to the U.S. Department of Labor that there are no available U.S. workers to fill vacant short-term positions. H-2B workers go home at the end of the season. They cannot, and do not, stay in the U.S. permanently through this program.
Without access to more temporary H-2B workers, many small businesses will be extremely short-staffed this year and could be forced to close. For small businesses, relief must come now so that America�s employers can get the seasonal temporary workers they need to help in America�s economic recovery.
RELIEF NEEDED:
� An H-2B visa returning worker extension will go a long way in helping small and
seasonal businesses survive in the short term. The extension would provide
emergency relief by exempting from the cap H-2B returning workers who already
have successfully participated in the program in one of the previous 3 years.
� Without Congressional relief soon, many U.S. businesses will be forced to limit their
services or close their doors permanently rather than be a part of the economic
recovery.
CURRENT LEGISLATION:
� H-2B relief has been introduced in the House by Rep. Stupak (D-MI), and in the
Senate by Sen. Mikulski (D-MD), as the Save Our Small and Seasonal Businesses
Act of 2009 (H.R. 1136/S. 388).
More... (http://www.visalawyerblog.com/2009/05/h2b_visas_why_reform_is_badly.html)
Small and seasonal businesses hire American workers and they do hire every qualified
American who applies for a seasonal or temporary short-term position. Nevertheless, even in this economy, positions remain unfilled, leaving these businesses desperately in need of workers. This is not surprising since these jobs typically involve low-skilled and semi-skilled labor, involve work at remote locations, and are only short-term in duration.
Unlike the hiring of American workers, small business owners must go through a tough application process to hire foreign workers through the H-2B program. Employers must prove to the U.S. Department of Labor that there are no available U.S. workers to fill vacant short-term positions. H-2B workers go home at the end of the season. They cannot, and do not, stay in the U.S. permanently through this program.
Without access to more temporary H-2B workers, many small businesses will be extremely short-staffed this year and could be forced to close. For small businesses, relief must come now so that America�s employers can get the seasonal temporary workers they need to help in America�s economic recovery.
RELIEF NEEDED:
� An H-2B visa returning worker extension will go a long way in helping small and
seasonal businesses survive in the short term. The extension would provide
emergency relief by exempting from the cap H-2B returning workers who already
have successfully participated in the program in one of the previous 3 years.
� Without Congressional relief soon, many U.S. businesses will be forced to limit their
services or close their doors permanently rather than be a part of the economic
recovery.
CURRENT LEGISLATION:
� H-2B relief has been introduced in the House by Rep. Stupak (D-MI), and in the
Senate by Sen. Mikulski (D-MD), as the Save Our Small and Seasonal Businesses
Act of 2009 (H.R. 1136/S. 388).
More... (http://www.visalawyerblog.com/2009/05/h2b_visas_why_reform_is_badly.html)
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supu
05-02 09:59 PM
The big Brand Law firms want to charge more than 3000$ for this.
But the small ones are willing to do this at less than half of that.
So i guess i will go with the smaller onces
But the small ones are willing to do this at less than half of that.
So i guess i will go with the smaller onces
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LostInGCProcess
02-04 04:55 PM
Not sure about specific places, but in general problems are when you are coming back to US.
If you have stamped and valid h1b for returning back to US, you should be fine.
I have not had any issue or heard of any issues while visiting mexico, hawaii or alaska
HTH
Hawaii and Alaska are states that are part of US and you are free to travel anywhere in the 50 states of US without the need to show Visa or travel Document. However its not the same with Mexico. Its a different country.
If you have stamped and valid h1b for returning back to US, you should be fine.
I have not had any issue or heard of any issues while visiting mexico, hawaii or alaska
HTH
Hawaii and Alaska are states that are part of US and you are free to travel anywhere in the 50 states of US without the need to show Visa or travel Document. However its not the same with Mexico. Its a different country.
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Anders �stberg
February 14th, 2004, 04:03 PM
The only thing I notice is a little orage that looks unusual on the tip of the rear ducks beak. If that's not it, I don't see anything.
No, it's just the lower centimeter or so of the picture, below the beak, that I've created by cloning, the rest is as captured.
And, uh, swans, by the way. ;)
No, it's just the lower centimeter or so of the picture, below the beak, that I've created by cloning, the rest is as captured.
And, uh, swans, by the way. ;)
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Asian
10-03 10:00 AM
Kapoor made many good points very clearly! A very good job indeed.
I hope many more newspapers and magazines will deal with this story as well.
I hope many more newspapers and magazines will deal with this story as well.
LONGGCQUE
02-04 10:03 AM
It was something like this -
- Did anyone assist u in prep this app ? If yes then,
- Pareparer Surname
- Preparer given name
- Organization name
- St address
- City
- State
- Zip
- Country
- Relationship to you
- Did anyone assist u in prep this app ? If yes then,
- Pareparer Surname
- Preparer given name
- Organization name
- St address
- City
- State
- Zip
- Country
- Relationship to you
jk333
08-18 02:55 AM
As long as you use your H1 visa to come back in,
you are in good shape.
Have a safe trip.
you are in good shape.
Have a safe trip.
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