sunelhulikere
07-23 10:52 PM
Hi fundo14,
I saw you post regarding the case being transffered to Des Moines Iowa. My case has the exact same update as of March 19 2008. Its been like that since then. Yesterday, I spoke with an IO from NSC and she told me that my case is picked up for Extended processing. I am not sure what it means!!! I have applied for my EAD and AP renewals and asked her about the status of those in light of the pending additional processing of my I485. She told me that my EAD and AP renewals also would be held up until the additional processing is completed. On pushing again, she told me that in case my EAD is due for more than 90 days, i would have to walkin to a local center and get an interim EAD. I am inferring that it may be a pending interview call. My attroney also said the same thing. I dont have any criminal background, didnot do anything illegal in terms of immigration like being out of status or on bench.. So my best guess would be that its a pending interview. I had taken a infopass appnt last month and the officer in my local office also told me that my ead and ap renewal would not be approved until additional inquiry is completed. I am quite concerned and confused from last month as to what is wrong with my application to warrant a refusal of my EAD.
Lately, I have been observing several people have their cases transferred to Des Moines Iowa and interestingly around the 19th of the month. I am guessing USCIS moves cases around the 19th to the local offices
People plz share ur thoughts..
I saw you post regarding the case being transffered to Des Moines Iowa. My case has the exact same update as of March 19 2008. Its been like that since then. Yesterday, I spoke with an IO from NSC and she told me that my case is picked up for Extended processing. I am not sure what it means!!! I have applied for my EAD and AP renewals and asked her about the status of those in light of the pending additional processing of my I485. She told me that my EAD and AP renewals also would be held up until the additional processing is completed. On pushing again, she told me that in case my EAD is due for more than 90 days, i would have to walkin to a local center and get an interim EAD. I am inferring that it may be a pending interview call. My attroney also said the same thing. I dont have any criminal background, didnot do anything illegal in terms of immigration like being out of status or on bench.. So my best guess would be that its a pending interview. I had taken a infopass appnt last month and the officer in my local office also told me that my ead and ap renewal would not be approved until additional inquiry is completed. I am quite concerned and confused from last month as to what is wrong with my application to warrant a refusal of my EAD.
Lately, I have been observing several people have their cases transferred to Des Moines Iowa and interestingly around the 19th of the month. I am guessing USCIS moves cases around the 19th to the local offices
People plz share ur thoughts..
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gc_on_demand
09-22 11:24 AM
I have lost hope since last time it failed to even talk HR 5882. Let Antis be happy.. This is my/our fate..
desi3933
03-18 12:16 PM
Thanks for the link...Before this post i was with one green dot now with 8 red dots....thanks all those ass holes.
:cool:
You are incorrect about out of status when person loses job on EAD.
As long as I-485 is pending, person is in valid status. Infact, one may chose do nothing while I-485 is pending as long as he has valid job offer that starts after I-485 approval.
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:cool:
You are incorrect about out of status when person loses job on EAD.
As long as I-485 is pending, person is in valid status. Infact, one may chose do nothing while I-485 is pending as long as he has valid job offer that starts after I-485 approval.
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Not a legal advice.
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black_logs
05-26 01:19 PM
We haven't gone out celeberating yet. We are working on the Next round strategy with QGA. Please bear with us. We'll unfold stuff when time/situation permits.
Basic question .. thanks for answering.
Proceedings in Judiciary Committe wil be transparent? Does IV lobby with committe also, what happens next.
Some where in the forum , some one posted (sorry I do not remember the name), that a post bill analysis will be posted. Will Post Bill Analysis , indicates what is in the Senate bill or what can we do next.
Basic question .. thanks for answering.
Proceedings in Judiciary Committe wil be transparent? Does IV lobby with committe also, what happens next.
Some where in the forum , some one posted (sorry I do not remember the name), that a post bill analysis will be posted. Will Post Bill Analysis , indicates what is in the Senate bill or what can we do next.
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Alabaman
12-10 11:42 AM
So why do you care? Do you intend to stay past your 'visa' expiration day in the first place? Good to know though.
The question though is do they use the actual visa expiration date or your status expiration date? Considering the fact that you can have a visa valid for 2 years but still be in status longer than that period.
The question though is do they use the actual visa expiration date or your status expiration date? Considering the fact that you can have a visa valid for 2 years but still be in status longer than that period.
youngindia
06-23 08:51 AM
Guys, If we try something its not gonna hurt us. If we don't try we may have lost an opportunity. The least that this dude can do for us is listen and then we can follow up.
I insist, again, lets talk abt soc. sec treaty. With thousands of us having together millions in that account, the US gov. will have to do something. Remember-its our money- the US govt. cannot deny it if asked by The Indian govt. IF they wanna keep it, better give us our GCs!
I insist, again, lets talk abt soc. sec treaty. With thousands of us having together millions in that account, the US gov. will have to do something. Remember-its our money- the US govt. cannot deny it if asked by The Indian govt. IF they wanna keep it, better give us our GCs!
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saketkapur
07-14 11:43 AM
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ronhira
09-23 04:14 PM
Most of us are not eligible to vote in the Nov elections , so PLEASE STOP CAMPAIGNING for Obama unless u have something to say worthwhile abt immigration etc
i'm not campaigning for obama...... simply trying to set the record straight.....
the title of this thread implies that obama is not doing admin fix.... its not always about the campaign & votes, sometimes its about the truth and the truth is that republicans leaked the draft admin memo and wrote letters to oppose admin fix.... but now everyone here is blaming obama..... i'm simply defending the absent.....
most people pass judgments based on incomplete or incorrect headlines...... i'm merely saying that there is more to the news than just the headlines.... & this is related to immigration.... unless u think that the only valid immigration question is - when will i get my gc......
i'm not campaigning for obama...... simply trying to set the record straight.....
the title of this thread implies that obama is not doing admin fix.... its not always about the campaign & votes, sometimes its about the truth and the truth is that republicans leaked the draft admin memo and wrote letters to oppose admin fix.... but now everyone here is blaming obama..... i'm simply defending the absent.....
most people pass judgments based on incomplete or incorrect headlines...... i'm merely saying that there is more to the news than just the headlines.... & this is related to immigration.... unless u think that the only valid immigration question is - when will i get my gc......
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balasundaram_s
07-12 03:51 PM
Please consult with an immigration attorney, to make sure your stay is legal. if your i-94 expired, unless you get the revised I-94 with the valid dates, your stay is illegal. If it is more than 180 days, then you are in deep trouble. Consult with an attorney and prepare to leave.....
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subba
12-05 07:35 PM
The visa in my passport expired 4/2006.
Currently I am on my 7th year (which I do not have stamp for since I did not leave the country in a while) which ends 4/2007.
I just applied for my 3 year extension (8th, 9th 10th) which I hope to get approved in Feb before I leave.
Thats correct. What I meant was, if you're planning to come back before 04/30 then are you planning to come back with the current visa or are you planning to get the new one stamped?
Also, you don't have a date gap in your visa in the passport. I-94 expires 04/2007 and have a new 797 from 05/2007. So I think you are good. But in my case, my I-94 expires 01/2007 and I have 2 797s: one expires Jun 2007 and the other one will be from Jun 2007 to Jun 2010. So if my visa is given based on my latest 797 (3yr based on I140) then how do I enter US before Jun 2007?
Currently I am on my 7th year (which I do not have stamp for since I did not leave the country in a while) which ends 4/2007.
I just applied for my 3 year extension (8th, 9th 10th) which I hope to get approved in Feb before I leave.
Thats correct. What I meant was, if you're planning to come back before 04/30 then are you planning to come back with the current visa or are you planning to get the new one stamped?
Also, you don't have a date gap in your visa in the passport. I-94 expires 04/2007 and have a new 797 from 05/2007. So I think you are good. But in my case, my I-94 expires 01/2007 and I have 2 797s: one expires Jun 2007 and the other one will be from Jun 2007 to Jun 2010. So if my visa is given based on my latest 797 (3yr based on I140) then how do I enter US before Jun 2007?
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gene77
10-19 01:25 PM
According to what I have read - porting of PD can be done at 2 stages
1. At the time the second I-140 is applied or,
2. When one applies for the I-485.
So you should be fine going by #2. Not an attorney, just like you all - a GC aspirant commenting on his research.
My question is the same that you raised earlier - the Memo states that the PD has to be current when interfiling. But in the case of pd_recapturing, his PD is May 04 which is not current - EB2 for India is Apr 04 (my assumption being that pd_recapturing is from India.)
My case is exactly as pd_recapturing, waiting for the approval of my second I-140 to see if the date got ported or not (we had requested during filing of second I-140). After the approval, I was thinking of waiting for my PD to be current before filing.
pd_recapturing - we'll be following your lead to see how your case turns out.
Thanks.
Gene
1. At the time the second I-140 is applied or,
2. When one applies for the I-485.
So you should be fine going by #2. Not an attorney, just like you all - a GC aspirant commenting on his research.
My question is the same that you raised earlier - the Memo states that the PD has to be current when interfiling. But in the case of pd_recapturing, his PD is May 04 which is not current - EB2 for India is Apr 04 (my assumption being that pd_recapturing is from India.)
My case is exactly as pd_recapturing, waiting for the approval of my second I-140 to see if the date got ported or not (we had requested during filing of second I-140). After the approval, I was thinking of waiting for my PD to be current before filing.
pd_recapturing - we'll be following your lead to see how your case turns out.
Thanks.
Gene
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GC_1000Watt
08-05 03:45 PM
The company I work for in USA has a India Office.
That office paid the exact NEW fees through HDFC.
They then couriered the HDFC receipts to my home in India.
I arrived in my city.
Went to VFS office, submitted the required doc's.
They created the courier package which is used to send the passport back.
After few days I went to the US consulate as per my scheduled appointment.
I use the VFS lounge service which helps because I had luggage etc.
It was quite a smooth process in Mumbai, except that it took 2 hours of waiting.
My 9:30 appt actually happened at 11:45.....
But yes, there were many many people who had demand draft's in their hand, either of full fees or the difference.....
Thanks man!
Did you stay in nearby hotel to consulate? If yes please share name.
That office paid the exact NEW fees through HDFC.
They then couriered the HDFC receipts to my home in India.
I arrived in my city.
Went to VFS office, submitted the required doc's.
They created the courier package which is used to send the passport back.
After few days I went to the US consulate as per my scheduled appointment.
I use the VFS lounge service which helps because I had luggage etc.
It was quite a smooth process in Mumbai, except that it took 2 hours of waiting.
My 9:30 appt actually happened at 11:45.....
But yes, there were many many people who had demand draft's in their hand, either of full fees or the difference.....
Thanks man!
Did you stay in nearby hotel to consulate? If yes please share name.
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walking_dude
09-14 05:54 AM
My wifes' application is in the same situation (though mine is clear). I sent (through attorney) proof of check encashment from the bank and also a new check for $70.
Attoney gave these options
1) Send ONLY proof of check encashment - This could lead to delay in Processing till they find the locate the missing check and account it
2) Send proof of check + $70 - They may or may not encash the new check. If they resolve the issue without encashing the new check, it's well and good. If they do encash it and the issue is resolved - well, it's still better than her application getting rejected over $70 [ Of course MTR and other actions can be taken, but didn't think it was worth it]
Attorney response has reached them. Waiting for the change in her application status ( God only knows when it'll get changed)
Attoney gave these options
1) Send ONLY proof of check encashment - This could lead to delay in Processing till they find the locate the missing check and account it
2) Send proof of check + $70 - They may or may not encash the new check. If they resolve the issue without encashing the new check, it's well and good. If they do encash it and the issue is resolved - well, it's still better than her application getting rejected over $70 [ Of course MTR and other actions can be taken, but didn't think it was worth it]
Attorney response has reached them. Waiting for the change in her application status ( God only knows when it'll get changed)
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lonedesi
10-06 11:30 AM
From Matthew Oh Website:http://www.immigration-law.com/
Dr. Emilio Gonzalez has just released the latest statistics of the USCIS backlog elimination status. The statistics show number of pending cases by different causes as follows:
Total Pending Cases: 1,131,333
Cases Pending Customer Follow-Up Action: 200,828
RFE or Fault in Initial or Other Required Documentation: 187,457
Others: 13,371
Cases Affected by Limits on Annual Immigration such as Retrogression: 793,722
Family Based Cases: 682,936
Employment-based or Other: 110,786
Cases Pending Other Agency Action: 136,763
4,905: Other Agencies Investigation Result Waiting
130,091: Interview Completed but Waiting for Name Check Clearance
Do these numbers agree with what we at IV have been estimating? Was surprised to note that only 110,786 cases were affected by retrogression in the EB category.
Dr. Emilio Gonzalez has just released the latest statistics of the USCIS backlog elimination status. The statistics show number of pending cases by different causes as follows:
Total Pending Cases: 1,131,333
Cases Pending Customer Follow-Up Action: 200,828
RFE or Fault in Initial or Other Required Documentation: 187,457
Others: 13,371
Cases Affected by Limits on Annual Immigration such as Retrogression: 793,722
Family Based Cases: 682,936
Employment-based or Other: 110,786
Cases Pending Other Agency Action: 136,763
4,905: Other Agencies Investigation Result Waiting
130,091: Interview Completed but Waiting for Name Check Clearance
Do these numbers agree with what we at IV have been estimating? Was surprised to note that only 110,786 cases were affected by retrogression in the EB category.
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nrk
11-30 12:44 PM
congrats..
QUOTE=EkAurAaya;1129101]Got the approval notice today :) "Welcome to the United States of America" - ironically i have been in this country for a decade now! finally the "welcome" :)
It has been a very long journey!!! and a very frustrating one for the last few years... but the feeling that I now get is really liberating... first thing I did was thanked God for ending the seemingly endless wait that me and my wife (she didn't care as much) were in.
I'm already thinking of the things I want to do after this new found liberation... it includes showing the middle finger to those who have taken undue advantage of my status :cool: :D and i'm not taking it anymore... I'll be a new person starting Monday!
Just so there is no confusion... my PD was Feb 2003 EB3 but my wife's PD was EB2 April 2004... we got our freedom through her application. If anyone needs more info on how/what/when - i can share that (it had its up's and downs - mainly downs, but all's well that ends well)!
Lastly as a token of my real support to the cause of IV I will be donating a small amount. I have donated in the past... I have participated in conversations in the past... I was not so active on other fronts but I truly believe in this organizations effort to help the community. And God willing each one of you will get this freedom soon! God Bless![/QUOTE]
QUOTE=EkAurAaya;1129101]Got the approval notice today :) "Welcome to the United States of America" - ironically i have been in this country for a decade now! finally the "welcome" :)
It has been a very long journey!!! and a very frustrating one for the last few years... but the feeling that I now get is really liberating... first thing I did was thanked God for ending the seemingly endless wait that me and my wife (she didn't care as much) were in.
I'm already thinking of the things I want to do after this new found liberation... it includes showing the middle finger to those who have taken undue advantage of my status :cool: :D and i'm not taking it anymore... I'll be a new person starting Monday!
Just so there is no confusion... my PD was Feb 2003 EB3 but my wife's PD was EB2 April 2004... we got our freedom through her application. If anyone needs more info on how/what/when - i can share that (it had its up's and downs - mainly downs, but all's well that ends well)!
Lastly as a token of my real support to the cause of IV I will be donating a small amount. I have donated in the past... I have participated in conversations in the past... I was not so active on other fronts but I truly believe in this organizations effort to help the community. And God willing each one of you will get this freedom soon! God Bless![/QUOTE]
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cdeneo
03-09 06:10 PM
I would suggest not to risk renewing your passport in India just because you don't know if you would get stuck for some odd reason or another or not. As many have already posted on this thread - do it in the US if you have the time. I did my passport renewal from the SFO office a couple years ago and it was a simple straightforward process by mail (2-3 weeks).
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desi485
11-07 03:14 PM
Friends,
I have been reading a lot about recent mis-handling of AC21 cases. Majority of them were due to employer revoking an approved I-140 after 180 days of filling the I-485. While I do not know laws fully and my understanding is limited, let me share some thoughts on this.
To me, this seems to be an un-ethical tactic by some employers; AFAIK there is no legal requirement for them to do so.
Moreover, it is a Loose-Loose situation for all the concerned parties.
Here is how:
1. For candidate - additional burden of filling an MTR, risk of loosing EAD & Job and financial burden. :eek:
2. For CIS - Addional burden & wastage of resource not only cancelling 140 and sending notice, but also most likely they will have to reverse the decision when candidate will file MTR. (For that matter, there is no fees to cancel an I-140)
3. For employer - Employer gets nothing in return, if he doesn't want to be happy in a sadistic way. Apart from this, it is almost certain that it will bring bad name to employer among future & current employees if harassment was the only motive.
This whole exercise seems to be useless. :confused:
The AC21 law allows employee to move freely using EAD, why should employers be allowed to harass an employee when it is almost certain that employee has done nothing against the law? Isn't this un-ethical? This useless exercise will help none but the attorneys in terms of additional money filling an MTR.
Can we do some brain-storming and come to some strategy to improve this situation? A letter campaign is already going on. Please share other ideas.
One approach I can think is to meet officials and explain them to automatically disable the employers from doing so...An approved 140 should not be allowed to cancel, once 485 is filed and 180 days passed. This will stop the wastage of resources and help to improve efficiency for CIS. Is there a chance we can convince this??? more on the side of administrative fix???
How about making an official AC21 form (like we've AR11 for address change)? CIS can charge a small fees to file for AC21, it will guarantee candidates that their AC21 application has reached to CIS.
Thoughts?
I have been reading a lot about recent mis-handling of AC21 cases. Majority of them were due to employer revoking an approved I-140 after 180 days of filling the I-485. While I do not know laws fully and my understanding is limited, let me share some thoughts on this.
To me, this seems to be an un-ethical tactic by some employers; AFAIK there is no legal requirement for them to do so.
Moreover, it is a Loose-Loose situation for all the concerned parties.
Here is how:
1. For candidate - additional burden of filling an MTR, risk of loosing EAD & Job and financial burden. :eek:
2. For CIS - Addional burden & wastage of resource not only cancelling 140 and sending notice, but also most likely they will have to reverse the decision when candidate will file MTR. (For that matter, there is no fees to cancel an I-140)
3. For employer - Employer gets nothing in return, if he doesn't want to be happy in a sadistic way. Apart from this, it is almost certain that it will bring bad name to employer among future & current employees if harassment was the only motive.
This whole exercise seems to be useless. :confused:
The AC21 law allows employee to move freely using EAD, why should employers be allowed to harass an employee when it is almost certain that employee has done nothing against the law? Isn't this un-ethical? This useless exercise will help none but the attorneys in terms of additional money filling an MTR.
Can we do some brain-storming and come to some strategy to improve this situation? A letter campaign is already going on. Please share other ideas.
One approach I can think is to meet officials and explain them to automatically disable the employers from doing so...An approved 140 should not be allowed to cancel, once 485 is filed and 180 days passed. This will stop the wastage of resources and help to improve efficiency for CIS. Is there a chance we can convince this??? more on the side of administrative fix???
How about making an official AC21 form (like we've AR11 for address change)? CIS can charge a small fees to file for AC21, it will guarantee candidates that their AC21 application has reached to CIS.
Thoughts?
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she81
06-10 11:25 PM
As far as contacting AILA goes, could we have someone from core who knows them come forward and help us voice our concerns if we're able to gather some support for this?
This can turn into an ugly backlog pretty soon if nothing gets done about it. I read last month that they had 146k pending I-140 cases.
My point is not TSC or NSC - my point is we all sufferers should now unite and create pressure. I cant do alone , you cant do alone.
How do you want to contact AILA - why they should suddenly listen to a bunch of 10 stray immigrants like you , me ??
One thing i dont follow in your post how EB3 becoming U affect Processing times of I-140 ? I-140 doesn't depend on "Country of Origin" or "Retrogression".
Let me know !
This can turn into an ugly backlog pretty soon if nothing gets done about it. I read last month that they had 146k pending I-140 cases.
My point is not TSC or NSC - my point is we all sufferers should now unite and create pressure. I cant do alone , you cant do alone.
How do you want to contact AILA - why they should suddenly listen to a bunch of 10 stray immigrants like you , me ??
One thing i dont follow in your post how EB3 becoming U affect Processing times of I-140 ? I-140 doesn't depend on "Country of Origin" or "Retrogression".
Let me know !
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techbuyer77
09-17 01:30 PM
you should be fine, keep all letters in safe place
Thanks!!!
I will see my lawyer today.
My husbands case is still pending and that worries me.
I have the letter in a safe place. They just stated they are in bad shape and they are still not able to give me my job back.
Thanks!!!
I will see my lawyer today.
My husbands case is still pending and that worries me.
I have the letter in a safe place. They just stated they are in bad shape and they are still not able to give me my job back.
ragz4u
02-27 10:01 AM
He says he is 60 years old today and was a software engineer. There was hardly any software 40 years ago! Plus what about telephone! How many folks had telephone in India 35 years ago!
And a little too melodramatic too. Our lives are not as bad as he portrays it to be!
And a little too melodramatic too. Our lives are not as bad as he portrays it to be!
pm1010
08-07 04:31 PM
US - 8th year H1 , Approved I-140 , EB3 RIR PD April 2003 waiting for visa numbers.
Canada - I had PR Document (no PR Card in those days) , i am assuming i might have lost the status now. Tired to establish in Canada while working in US during Year 2000, couldn't do it for long.
Coming to Detriot -Windsor , i olny did it for a few weeks , Here's my Exp -
toomuch hassle everyday, extensive questioning in the border, delays and issue with Income /property tax / on both the sides, etc etc..
So i thought for a while and decided it doesn't worth the pain.
Stayed back in the US with a hope to get GC (before i have to get a sponsorship from my US born kid) and never been to canada since then.
Canada - I had PR Document (no PR Card in those days) , i am assuming i might have lost the status now. Tired to establish in Canada while working in US during Year 2000, couldn't do it for long.
Coming to Detriot -Windsor , i olny did it for a few weeks , Here's my Exp -
toomuch hassle everyday, extensive questioning in the border, delays and issue with Income /property tax / on both the sides, etc etc..
So i thought for a while and decided it doesn't worth the pain.
Stayed back in the US with a hope to get GC (before i have to get a sponsorship from my US born kid) and never been to canada since then.
