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Immigration Law from Houston Immigration Lawyer - Annie Banerjee Has Just Posted the Following:
The fees for most CIS applications are astronomical. For instance the fee for N-400 to become a US Citizen is $675/- The fee for adjusting status to become a permanent resident is $1010/- Many people simply cannot afford that. However previously there were no forms and no guidelines to filing anything without fees with the CIS. If anyone filed a form and could not afford a fee, they had to write a letter. But the mailroom personnel at CIS either does not read or perhaps cannot read. So the form used to be returned asking us to send the check. You could go back and forth and in the mean time loose time or even status.
Even more egregious were fees paid due to CIS' mistake. For instance if the CIS in clear cut error denied your case, you had to file a motion to reopen for $585/- We even had a case once where the CIS collected a fee for a I-765 (EAD) filing for $340/- and lost the file. When we traced and send them the check, the reply was that my bank should ask for the money back. My bank, Bank of America, did not know how to. So we simply paid again and refiled.
Now the CIS is proposing a form: I-912 which will establish clear guidelines for fee waivers. Hopefully the form in its approved version will have no fee requirements for CIS' mistakes along with applications for applicants below the poverty level.
Don't just start spending the money that you were saving for the CIS fees yet though. Sometimes these forms take years to come to fruition. As for me, I will believe it when I ultimately see it.
For more information contact Houston Immigration Lawyer (http://www.visatous.com) or Houston Immigration Attorney (http://www.visatous.com), Annie Banerjeehttps://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8629098317507537197-902000485481309751?l=usimmigrationmatters.blogspot .com
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The fees for most CIS applications are astronomical. For instance the fee for N-400 to become a US Citizen is $675/- The fee for adjusting status to become a permanent resident is $1010/- Many people simply cannot afford that. However previously there were no forms and no guidelines to filing anything without fees with the CIS. If anyone filed a form and could not afford a fee, they had to write a letter. But the mailroom personnel at CIS either does not read or perhaps cannot read. So the form used to be returned asking us to send the check. You could go back and forth and in the mean time loose time or even status.
Even more egregious were fees paid due to CIS' mistake. For instance if the CIS in clear cut error denied your case, you had to file a motion to reopen for $585/- We even had a case once where the CIS collected a fee for a I-765 (EAD) filing for $340/- and lost the file. When we traced and send them the check, the reply was that my bank should ask for the money back. My bank, Bank of America, did not know how to. So we simply paid again and refiled.
Now the CIS is proposing a form: I-912 which will establish clear guidelines for fee waivers. Hopefully the form in its approved version will have no fee requirements for CIS' mistakes along with applications for applicants below the poverty level.
Don't just start spending the money that you were saving for the CIS fees yet though. Sometimes these forms take years to come to fruition. As for me, I will believe it when I ultimately see it.
For more information contact Houston Immigration Lawyer (http://www.visatous.com) or Houston Immigration Attorney (http://www.visatous.com), Annie Banerjeehttps://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8629098317507537197-902000485481309751?l=usimmigrationmatters.blogspot .com
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immig_b2_0609
03-15 11:22 PM
Myself(Husband) & mywife both came on H1B from same employer.
My son got H4 visa through my wife H1B visa.
I (Husband) applied for green card and got EAD for myself & mywife , got Advance parole for myself, mywife & myson and are in 485 pending AOS status,
My Wife is taking permanent job with EAD (EAD is through my Greencard process)
If employer cancels my wife H1B she will come to EAD status.
I am not sure what will be the status of my son who is currently on H4 visa through my wife H1B visa.
My son got Advance Parole and 485 pending status through my green card.
Do I need to apply for H4 visa for my son or will my son be ok on pending AOS status ?
My son got H4 visa through my wife H1B visa.
I (Husband) applied for green card and got EAD for myself & mywife , got Advance parole for myself, mywife & myson and are in 485 pending AOS status,
My Wife is taking permanent job with EAD (EAD is through my Greencard process)
If employer cancels my wife H1B she will come to EAD status.
I am not sure what will be the status of my son who is currently on H4 visa through my wife H1B visa.
My son got Advance Parole and 485 pending status through my green card.
Do I need to apply for H4 visa for my son or will my son be ok on pending AOS status ?
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04-12 02:13 PM
I am from Memphis too. Let me know if we need to organize something.
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CADude
05-21 05:04 PM
;) you bet, here is the first draft.
illegal waiting at the border = 500 points handed in a platter when you cross the border. 100 additional points per day for 6 days after you cross 50 ft beyond the border.
illegal in the country = 500 basic points + 500 bonus points + 100 points on compassionate grounds
legal + skilled = zero, nada, zilch, legal have been awarded 1 point for every month in the country on compassionate grounds
points for GC 600
points for GC via fedex and no paperwork 601 points.
:p I say this in jest but, this is where we are heading :mad:
take your pick... call the senators and tell them of our problems...
illegal waiting at the border = 500 points handed in a platter when you cross the border. 100 additional points per day for 6 days after you cross 50 ft beyond the border.
illegal in the country = 500 basic points + 500 bonus points + 100 points on compassionate grounds
legal + skilled = zero, nada, zilch, legal have been awarded 1 point for every month in the country on compassionate grounds
points for GC 600
points for GC via fedex and no paperwork 601 points.
:p I say this in jest but, this is where we are heading :mad:
take your pick... call the senators and tell them of our problems...
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11-01 11:26 AM
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RDB
08-25 12:33 PM
Nope, 140 was approved in 2006. 485 applied July 19th, 2007. Looks like a mistake on USCIS part.
Did you filed 140 & 485 concurrently?? this is also one of the uscis check that you shouldn't filed be concurrently...
Gurus,Correct me if i am wrong..
Did you filed 140 & 485 concurrently?? this is also one of the uscis check that you shouldn't filed be concurrently...
Gurus,Correct me if i am wrong..
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swamy
12-12 09:01 PM
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sorry - just thought you would laugh it off - forgot i'm in the 'extra sensitive' club of gc seekers.
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smurugan
12-07 10:12 AM
Folks
My situation is like this:
I have 3 months left in my 6th year of H1B. LC and I-140 got approved and presently my employer has filed for an extension of H1B for 3 years.
Once I get the 3-year extension, can I change jobs? I understand that my GC process resets, and I am ok with that. I am planning to get the H1B (valid for another 3 years) transferred to the new employer and would join them only after they get the I-797 (with 3 year validity)
If my present employer revokes I-140, can I legally stay in the country on the 3-yr H1B (new employer)? Or do I lose my status and have to immediately exit the country? I am not worried about retaining my PD.
Could you pls share your experiences in this and I would request suggestion on this. Request your help.
Thanks
My situation is like this:
I have 3 months left in my 6th year of H1B. LC and I-140 got approved and presently my employer has filed for an extension of H1B for 3 years.
Once I get the 3-year extension, can I change jobs? I understand that my GC process resets, and I am ok with that. I am planning to get the H1B (valid for another 3 years) transferred to the new employer and would join them only after they get the I-797 (with 3 year validity)
If my present employer revokes I-140, can I legally stay in the country on the 3-yr H1B (new employer)? Or do I lose my status and have to immediately exit the country? I am not worried about retaining my PD.
Could you pls share your experiences in this and I would request suggestion on this. Request your help.
Thanks
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number30
07-27 04:46 AM
Hi
I lost my job in January and since I was not able to get a new project. So, returned back to India in May'09. My AP was valid till 21-July-2009. I did not file for extension while in US.
Now, I am getting a job in US and the employer is asking if I could join immdiately. Please let me know:
1. If there is any option for me to renew my AP from India?
2. Any other options, since my H1B got expired (6 years) in May'09.
Note: My EAD is valid till June 2010.
Thanks for your help.
You cannot file AP while you are out side US.
You can still apply for seventh yeat extension and go for stamping.
I lost my job in January and since I was not able to get a new project. So, returned back to India in May'09. My AP was valid till 21-July-2009. I did not file for extension while in US.
Now, I am getting a job in US and the employer is asking if I could join immdiately. Please let me know:
1. If there is any option for me to renew my AP from India?
2. Any other options, since my H1B got expired (6 years) in May'09.
Note: My EAD is valid till June 2010.
Thanks for your help.
You cannot file AP while you are out side US.
You can still apply for seventh yeat extension and go for stamping.
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kirupa
04-22 04:55 PM
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yumyum20
10-18 10:18 PM
I need help. I had filed 2 I-485 applications. I was thinking that my first application would be rejected due to the incorrect filing fee that I sent but they accepted and I already have a receipt number and fingerprinting appointment next week. The 1st receipt # was issued from the TX Service Center. Today I got the 2nd receipt # from Nebraska. I don't know what I should do? Should I contact the USCIS and withdraw the one in Nebraska. The problem was that I sent two applications because I thought they were going to reject my first one because I sent a $1010 check instead of the $395. Now they both cashed my checks. I doesn't really matter to me but my concern now is since I already have a fingerprinting appointment next week. What should I do? Will they reject both of my applications?
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vselvam
10-29 02:17 PM
H1-B Extension after 6 years.
Is it mandatory that I have to work at the employer who is processing my GC to get the extension on H1-B beyond 6 years?
I have changed my employment after I-140 approved. But the previous employer agreed to continue the GC process. I could not file 485 due to PD is not current.
The 6 yrs limit on H1 is about to be over.
Is it possible to extend H1-B after 6 yrs at the new employer, based on the I-140 approved by previous employer as green card is process? Or is it mandatory that I have to work at the employer who is processing my GC to get the extension on H1-B beyond 6 years?
Thanks in advance
Venkat
Is it mandatory that I have to work at the employer who is processing my GC to get the extension on H1-B beyond 6 years?
I have changed my employment after I-140 approved. But the previous employer agreed to continue the GC process. I could not file 485 due to PD is not current.
The 6 yrs limit on H1 is about to be over.
Is it possible to extend H1-B after 6 yrs at the new employer, based on the I-140 approved by previous employer as green card is process? Or is it mandatory that I have to work at the employer who is processing my GC to get the extension on H1-B beyond 6 years?
Thanks in advance
Venkat
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gk_2000
06-23 06:35 PM
No effect of all this.. they may as well blast from their rear ends
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factoryman
06-13 07:54 PM
No, not necessarily in my opinion. She has legal F1 status and that is what you will show on the relevant forms.
I have my 140 approved and my wife is on F1. How can I proceed with filing 485? (since the dates are current). I am thinking that my wife need to be on H4 before I file for 485.
Will appreciate if anyone has had similar experience and is willing to share.
Thanks!
I have my 140 approved and my wife is on F1. How can I proceed with filing 485? (since the dates are current). I am thinking that my wife need to be on H4 before I file for 485.
Will appreciate if anyone has had similar experience and is willing to share.
Thanks!
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01-22 04:49 PM
Its nice to know that the backlog center issue is also part of your agenda.
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labor,
You are right. Addressing backlog issue is also a big part of the agenda. Pls educate your friends/co-workers affected by that and ask them to chip in for the cause.
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labor,
You are right. Addressing backlog issue is also a big part of the agenda. Pls educate your friends/co-workers affected by that and ask them to chip in for the cause.
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hariswaminathan
07-31 02:30 PM
Hi,
We had been to Canada in Sep, 2003 for our Canadian residency stamping. While on our way back to San Francisco, US immigration did not stamp our passports or take back our I-94's. Prior to this trip we had been to India in March, 2003.
Now I am confused as to what should be our last date/port of entry to US? I-94's/passport stamp still indicates our March, 2003 trip and Our Canadian PR stamp does indicate date PR was stamped in Canada. But there's not other stamp/proof on passport for our entry to San Francisco.
Any pointers/suggestions?
Thanks
Travel to contiguous territory such as Canada for a period of 30 days or less does not count as last Port of entry because they dont take your I-94 or stamp your passport. Therefore you have to put your Prior trip of March 2003.
We had been to Canada in Sep, 2003 for our Canadian residency stamping. While on our way back to San Francisco, US immigration did not stamp our passports or take back our I-94's. Prior to this trip we had been to India in March, 2003.
Now I am confused as to what should be our last date/port of entry to US? I-94's/passport stamp still indicates our March, 2003 trip and Our Canadian PR stamp does indicate date PR was stamped in Canada. But there's not other stamp/proof on passport for our entry to San Francisco.
Any pointers/suggestions?
Thanks
Travel to contiguous territory such as Canada for a period of 30 days or less does not count as last Port of entry because they dont take your I-94 or stamp your passport. Therefore you have to put your Prior trip of March 2003.
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s_r_e_e
11-12 02:39 PM
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Passport
Fee recipt
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Photo
H4 approval
Primary's H1 Approval
Letters from Primary's Employer
(secondary docs)
Primary's passport copy
Pay stubs
Tax returns
Last I94 copy
Marriage Ceritficate
Photo Album
Copy of 485 receipt
Passport
Fee recipt
DS 156 and 157
Photo
H4 approval
Primary's H1 Approval
Letters from Primary's Employer
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Primary's passport copy
Pay stubs
Tax returns
Last I94 copy
Marriage Ceritficate
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Vincelekker
08-25 01:41 PM
I was employed by company A between 2002 who has filed I-140 and I-485 in 2007.
After company ceased to exist, USCIS granted an H1 extension based on an approved ALC filing and I moved to company B. According to the owner of company A, it has no plans to file for bankruptcy.
Company B filed for the H1B extension and I received one that expires Oct 2012. However, company B is now unwilling to continue my employment. My employment will cease Nov 2010.
Besides looking for another job, anyone has any inputs?
After company ceased to exist, USCIS granted an H1 extension based on an approved ALC filing and I moved to company B. According to the owner of company A, it has no plans to file for bankruptcy.
Company B filed for the H1B extension and I received one that expires Oct 2012. However, company B is now unwilling to continue my employment. My employment will cease Nov 2010.
Besides looking for another job, anyone has any inputs?
veni001
08-31 05:09 PM
Hi,
I am planning to file EB2 and port my EB3-I140 PD. My current position is System Analyst with EB3 job requirement. I can get a promotion but that doesnt qualify for EB2 job requirement. So I am planning to move to a different position, Research Associate which qualifies for EB2(it requires masters degree) with the same employer. Can I file EB2 with this position and port my EB3-I140 PD? Advice pls.
thanks
If the position is available and you have master's degree, yes your employer can start PERM process.;)
I am planning to file EB2 and port my EB3-I140 PD. My current position is System Analyst with EB3 job requirement. I can get a promotion but that doesnt qualify for EB2 job requirement. So I am planning to move to a different position, Research Associate which qualifies for EB2(it requires masters degree) with the same employer. Can I file EB2 with this position and port my EB3-I140 PD? Advice pls.
thanks
If the position is available and you have master's degree, yes your employer can start PERM process.;)
arihant
04-02 10:58 AM
I feel bad for you. Given that nobody has responded to you yet, i am guessing not many are experiencing similar problems.
Try the following:
1) Talk to your lawyer and see if contacting your local congress person would help you.
2) Post in other forums as well such as murthy.com and immigrationportal.com.
Good luck. The whole GC process is very stressful when everything is progressing without a hitch. So, I cannot imagine how much more stressful it must be when things get screwed by BEC and/or USCIS.
Try the following:
1) Talk to your lawyer and see if contacting your local congress person would help you.
2) Post in other forums as well such as murthy.com and immigrationportal.com.
Good luck. The whole GC process is very stressful when everything is progressing without a hitch. So, I cannot imagine how much more stressful it must be when things get screwed by BEC and/or USCIS.
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