sixburgh
01-11 02:41 PM
I am creating this post to benefit all.
Also this case is about my friend.
He shared all this information with me.
This is a Pittsburgh PA based case, YMMV.
My friend who has an approved labor/i140 and also a pending i485, received a news that his father was ill in India. He wanted to fly to India right away but his AP had expired. Here is what our Internal Immigration lawyer suggested him....
"You must go to the district office to screen and make a determination as to whether your situation is a qualifying emergency. They are responsible for accepting and processing the I-131 in emergency situations. Here is a link to the address and appointment procedure for the Pittsburgh office. https://egov.uscis.gov/crisgwi/go?action=offices.detail&office=PIT&OfficeLocator.office_type=LO&OfficeLocator.zipcode=15220 You should take a completed I-131, $305 filing fee, 2 passport photos, passport (and copy), I-94 copy and evidence of your father�s situation. Remember that you have to prove that this is a medical emergency."
So he took an Infopass appointment, which he got for the very next day! He then visited the Pittsburgh local office (which is normally not so busy) with a completed i-131, photos, fees, passport, copy of passport, i-94 and a FAX proof from India Doctors which explained his fathers situation.
An interview took place, where they asked expected questions and then an Internal Director approved. He was told to wait for 1 hour and he was handed 2 copies of temporary Advance Parole which is valid for 4 months.
I myself was wondering if one can get emergency advance parole and this example shows that if you show all the proof and go to a local office they will help you as much as possible and also give you an AP within 1-2 hours.
(The only bad thing is, my friend will have to spend $305 again for an approval which lasts for 1 or 2 years)
Hope this helps you all.
Also this case is about my friend.
He shared all this information with me.
This is a Pittsburgh PA based case, YMMV.
My friend who has an approved labor/i140 and also a pending i485, received a news that his father was ill in India. He wanted to fly to India right away but his AP had expired. Here is what our Internal Immigration lawyer suggested him....
"You must go to the district office to screen and make a determination as to whether your situation is a qualifying emergency. They are responsible for accepting and processing the I-131 in emergency situations. Here is a link to the address and appointment procedure for the Pittsburgh office. https://egov.uscis.gov/crisgwi/go?action=offices.detail&office=PIT&OfficeLocator.office_type=LO&OfficeLocator.zipcode=15220 You should take a completed I-131, $305 filing fee, 2 passport photos, passport (and copy), I-94 copy and evidence of your father�s situation. Remember that you have to prove that this is a medical emergency."
So he took an Infopass appointment, which he got for the very next day! He then visited the Pittsburgh local office (which is normally not so busy) with a completed i-131, photos, fees, passport, copy of passport, i-94 and a FAX proof from India Doctors which explained his fathers situation.
An interview took place, where they asked expected questions and then an Internal Director approved. He was told to wait for 1 hour and he was handed 2 copies of temporary Advance Parole which is valid for 4 months.
I myself was wondering if one can get emergency advance parole and this example shows that if you show all the proof and go to a local office they will help you as much as possible and also give you an AP within 1-2 hours.
(The only bad thing is, my friend will have to spend $305 again for an approval which lasts for 1 or 2 years)
Hope this helps you all.
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rkp27
09-21 10:05 AM
All, My employer who filed my eb2 application for green card was not giving me labor certification copy and 140 approval notice copy, he is a desi consulting company and as usual with desi company they were giving me tough time to get this documents. (You all know reason.. they think that i will quite). So what i did is requested USCIS to get my I-485 petition copy (remember that if you request 140 or labor copy directly they will not give because it seems that is employer's documents, i discussed this with couple of lawyers as well). since 485 is your application and these documents are mandatory you will get them.
It took about 10 months to get the document with FOIA request (there is a queue as well).
This is what i did
1. Download FOIA form from uscis website.
2. Fill up form and don�t forgot it get notary ( mention to send each and every page of petition).
3. Wait for document...
I will be happy to help anybody who is in same boat.
Thanks you.
It took about 10 months to get the document with FOIA request (there is a queue as well).
This is what i did
1. Download FOIA form from uscis website.
2. Fill up form and don�t forgot it get notary ( mention to send each and every page of petition).
3. Wait for document...
I will be happy to help anybody who is in same boat.
Thanks you.
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01-04 06:03 PM
May be it is worth it or may be not....In www.cnn.com there is a section (on the left hand side) asking what the democrats should do first. (They are basically asking our opinion)
I wrote down some items that I thought they should discuss, namely, in the area of legal immigration relief for EB categories.
We probably wont gain anything out of it; at the same time, it doesnt hurt to send them our opinion.
what say you ????
I wrote down some items that I thought they should discuss, namely, in the area of legal immigration relief for EB categories.
We probably wont gain anything out of it; at the same time, it doesnt hurt to send them our opinion.
what say you ????
chicagoan
05-05 11:03 PM
I am in 5th year of my H1B visa and have visa stamped through the end of September 2010. I am traveling to India May 15th, 2010 and returning to the US on June 6th, 2010. That means I will have about 4 months of valid visa by the time I will be entering the USA. I am planning on renewing my visa after returning to the US. On a side note, my labor has ben approved and filed I-140 recently.
My questions is, do you think I have to start my H1B visa renewal before I leave to India or I can apply for renewal after I return?
Any suggestions appreciated!
Thanks,
My questions is, do you think I have to start my H1B visa renewal before I leave to India or I can apply for renewal after I return?
Any suggestions appreciated!
Thanks,
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maverick_joe
05-12 02:19 PM
thanks rockstart, will try that route.
I have renewed my DL in VA while my H1B was pending last year (Oct 07) . All you need is your H1-B application receipt and they will extend it by 1 Year.
I have renewed my DL in VA while my H1B was pending last year (Oct 07) . All you need is your H1-B application receipt and they will extend it by 1 Year.
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shana04
05-18 07:55 PM
Shana, Better yet update the RFE page on the wiki. The page will be there easily accessible and you will not have the burden of keeping this thread alive.
http://immigrationvoice.org/wiki/index.php/Request_For_Evidence
If you prefer, you can start a new page on the wiki with the title "Common RFEs" or something like that. If you need help updating the wiki just holler and will help.
Thank you friend,
I have updated IV wiki for common RFE's during I-485 stage
Here is the link.
http://immigrationvoice.org/wiki/index.php/Green_Card
http://immigrationvoice.org/wiki/index.php/Request_For_Evidence
If you prefer, you can start a new page on the wiki with the title "Common RFEs" or something like that. If you need help updating the wiki just holler and will help.
Thank you friend,
I have updated IV wiki for common RFE's during I-485 stage
Here is the link.
http://immigrationvoice.org/wiki/index.php/Green_Card
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setpit_gc
02-20 01:01 PM
All,
I have a question about Mailing my renewal petitions. I have talked to Texas SC few times. I got different answers each time. It appears that they all need job training.
Here is my scenario:
Originally my 485 was filed with NSC and then it was transferred to TSC. So my 485 is pending in TSC right now. Where should I mail my renewal applications?. I live in Colorado. There are 2 different views on this. Some people say that I have to send my applications to whereever my 485 is pending. Some people say that I have to mail it to NSC.
Any thoughts?/
Thanks
I have a question about Mailing my renewal petitions. I have talked to Texas SC few times. I got different answers each time. It appears that they all need job training.
Here is my scenario:
Originally my 485 was filed with NSC and then it was transferred to TSC. So my 485 is pending in TSC right now. Where should I mail my renewal applications?. I live in Colorado. There are 2 different views on this. Some people say that I have to send my applications to whereever my 485 is pending. Some people say that I have to mail it to NSC.
Any thoughts?/
Thanks
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larmani
09-28 07:32 PM
Mine was approved after 2 weeks and it was premium processing(approved on July 12th)
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vin13
03-08 10:25 AM
Hi Everyone,
I did not get back any responses. So I am posting it again. Can someone please advice?
My PD is EB2March 2005.
My position titles are not same though the job is similar.
My salary is 35% more
Please advice if it is too risky to file for AC21
There has been many discussions about AC21. Please search for them and read.
If you have a job in same/similar you should be OK.
There is no form or application to fill. Some prefer to inform USCIS but not a requirement.
With your priority date, why don't you wait for end of this fiscal year to see if your GC gets approved.
I did not get back any responses. So I am posting it again. Can someone please advice?
My PD is EB2March 2005.
My position titles are not same though the job is similar.
My salary is 35% more
Please advice if it is too risky to file for AC21
There has been many discussions about AC21. Please search for them and read.
If you have a job in same/similar you should be OK.
There is no form or application to fill. Some prefer to inform USCIS but not a requirement.
With your priority date, why don't you wait for end of this fiscal year to see if your GC gets approved.
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12-10 07:53 PM
Does anyone know if we need any special visa for working in Canada if you have a US GC?
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04-03 09:48 AM
If you have e-mails that's good enough. No need to be scared, if you feel that you have not done anything illegal there is nothing to be afraid of. If your prev. employer starts to threaten in any way play it smart and try and get him to write e-mails, you can use that against him. Always consult a lawyer first to discuss the pro's and cons.
Good luck.
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Green.Tech
06-24 05:00 PM
Sorry for starting a thread.. Apparently somehow i missed that discussion or thread... .I am newbee here...
Thanks for the quick update.
Newbee but very active. We need more newbee's like you! Keep up the good work.
Thanks for the quick update.
Newbee but very active. We need more newbee's like you! Keep up the good work.
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08-09 09:50 AM
The local San Diego USCIS office suggests that certain remedies may be available for military families facing the problem of ineligibility to adjust status because of unlawful entry by a family member seeking adjustment of status. Most often the situation occurs when a United States citizen service member�s spouse entered without inspection and thus cannot adjust status. Current way to fix the status is via Ciudad Juarez waiver process (I-601 waiver application (http://www.visalawyerblog.com/2008/07/san_diego_immigration_attorney_4.html)).
One potential remedy is �Parole in Place,� where the District Director in San Diego, Mr. Paul Pierre, can parole the alien, who then will be eligible to adjust status. Paroling only cures the issue of admission or parole under INA � 245, not other inadmissibility issues. To seek Parole in Place, address the request to Mr. Pierre. Include the following:
1. Form I-131 (but it does not need to be paid for when applying)
2. Evidence of impending deployment
3. Proof of relationship of alien to the United States citizen service member
4. Evidence of hardship to the service member and how the situation affects the service member�s �readiness� to perform his or her mission in defense of the United States.
USCIS also has a program where I-601's will be adjudicated at the United States Consulate in Ciudad Juarez at the time of an immigrant visa interview for the relatives of service members. Mr. Pierre also has the authority to grant Deferred Action. (Regarding issues of admission for adjustment of status purposes, read Sum v. Holder, 602 F.3d 1092 (9th Cir. 2010).) (http://www.lexisone.com/lx1/caselaw/freecaselaw?action=OCLGetCaseDetail&format=FULL&sourceID=gdjd&searchTerm=hZjH.ddSa.ZCaW.QabN&searchFlag=y&l1loc=FCLOW)
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One potential remedy is �Parole in Place,� where the District Director in San Diego, Mr. Paul Pierre, can parole the alien, who then will be eligible to adjust status. Paroling only cures the issue of admission or parole under INA � 245, not other inadmissibility issues. To seek Parole in Place, address the request to Mr. Pierre. Include the following:
1. Form I-131 (but it does not need to be paid for when applying)
2. Evidence of impending deployment
3. Proof of relationship of alien to the United States citizen service member
4. Evidence of hardship to the service member and how the situation affects the service member�s �readiness� to perform his or her mission in defense of the United States.
USCIS also has a program where I-601's will be adjudicated at the United States Consulate in Ciudad Juarez at the time of an immigrant visa interview for the relatives of service members. Mr. Pierre also has the authority to grant Deferred Action. (Regarding issues of admission for adjustment of status purposes, read Sum v. Holder, 602 F.3d 1092 (9th Cir. 2010).) (http://www.lexisone.com/lx1/caselaw/freecaselaw?action=OCLGetCaseDetail&format=FULL&sourceID=gdjd&searchTerm=hZjH.ddSa.ZCaW.QabN&searchFlag=y&l1loc=FCLOW)
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myallapragada
07-11 08:27 PM
I am new to this forum. Just registered myself. I hv a question if u guys can help. I got an RFE for I485 for employment verification. Lawyer says he sent the employer verification letter with his signature instead of employers bec employer has given him authorization to do so. can anyone do like this. does this pose a problem for my I485 approval. Please help.
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rkanth12
10-07 10:06 PM
I have applied for my extension of H1B at Vermont Center. my first three years on H1b expired on Sep 8th. The application was filed on July 20th and it is normal processing. I have my H1b and H4 receipts with me, but its not yet approved. I am planning to take B1 visa appointment for my mother. Shall i send my mother to B1 stamping with H1B receipt.
Does Chennai consulate will accept H1b receipt for Visitor Visa or Shall we wait for H1b Approval? thanks in Advance....
thanks,
Sreenuk
Yes. I used for twice for two different people. No problem.
Does Chennai consulate will accept H1b receipt for Visitor Visa or Shall we wait for H1b Approval? thanks in Advance....
thanks,
Sreenuk
Yes. I used for twice for two different people. No problem.
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chintu123
12-21 05:44 PM
Hi ,
Here is my scenario
H4 visa----oct-2007 to sept-2010
Entered US---oct--2008 on h4
Filed for h1---april 2009
H1 approved---aug 2009
Actually i had to start a project dated 12-oct'09 but unfortunately the project got cancelled.From then i have been looking for project but no luck.Currently i am in a dilemma regarding my status and course of action.I am thinking to change my status to H4 again by filing i-539.
The main problem is my employer did not run any payroll for me since oct-st(official kick off date afetr h1 COS approval) i did not have any project and when i ask him about that he says he can state that i will officially join the company in Jan 2010 and he will start running the payroll from jan 2010
My questions are
1. How safe is it to apply COS at this point
2. If in case he starts running my payroll from Jan and still i dont land in a project even after couple of months can i go head and change my status to h4 in march with the 2 paystubs (jan and feb which he is promising to run)
3.in worst case if the payroll is not run by him what would be the best course of action
I would appreciate your response
Thanks
Here is my scenario
H4 visa----oct-2007 to sept-2010
Entered US---oct--2008 on h4
Filed for h1---april 2009
H1 approved---aug 2009
Actually i had to start a project dated 12-oct'09 but unfortunately the project got cancelled.From then i have been looking for project but no luck.Currently i am in a dilemma regarding my status and course of action.I am thinking to change my status to H4 again by filing i-539.
The main problem is my employer did not run any payroll for me since oct-st(official kick off date afetr h1 COS approval) i did not have any project and when i ask him about that he says he can state that i will officially join the company in Jan 2010 and he will start running the payroll from jan 2010
My questions are
1. How safe is it to apply COS at this point
2. If in case he starts running my payroll from Jan and still i dont land in a project even after couple of months can i go head and change my status to h4 in march with the 2 paystubs (jan and feb which he is promising to run)
3.in worst case if the payroll is not run by him what would be the best course of action
I would appreciate your response
Thanks
nishant2200
12-04 01:38 AM
I would suggest googling for the Indian consulate in your jurisdiction. Although most indian consul websites are confusing and really difficult, so good luck.
btw, if your daughter was born in India, but she is here with you, how did she enter USA without a passport.
btw, if your daughter was born in India, but she is here with you, how did she enter USA without a passport.
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