gjoe
02-11 10:32 AM
India
Eb1 - C
Eb2 - Dec2006
EB3 - Jan2003
China
EB1 -C
EB2 - Jun2006
EB3 - Dec2005
ROW
EB1 - C
EB2 - C
EB3 - Jan2007
EB4 , EB5 - C for all
Eb1 - C
Eb2 - Dec2006
EB3 - Jan2003
China
EB1 -C
EB2 - Jun2006
EB3 - Dec2005
ROW
EB1 - C
EB2 - C
EB3 - Jan2007
EB4 , EB5 - C for all
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yabadaba
06-16 03:27 PM
I think gas price is a non-issue. Gas in India is more expensive than in the US and considering the income there, the effective cost is even more higher. And yet, people continue to buy more and more without regard for increasing gas prices.
The same logic applies here. Back in 2001, once gas prices starting going up and in places where gas cost $1.30, it hit $1.50 which people found "shocking". And yet, there wasn't the slightest reduction in the number of cars bought. Even now, with all the dismay at soaring prices, nothing much has changed. Freeways are just as jammed as ever.
The fact is, the American is well equipped to deal with $6 prices. The reaction we see is is just due to the unpleasant thought of having to pay more. It is not a showstopper by any stretch of anyone's imagination. At the worst, it just means they will have to cut back on annual vacations which is not a big deal for us, but obviously a catastrophe to the average American.
just for comparison sakes...do remember that the distance from churchgate to virar (in bombay) is 35 km. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mumbai_Suburban_Railway.
That is equivalent of approx 22 miles. I doubt there is anybody is bombay that drives 35 km one way on a daily basis. But in the US living 10-20 miles from work is not bad. People in my office drive about 40 miles one way without blinking an eyelid. Some drive even more. Plus the cars that they have in india have smaller engines, smaller capacity thereby better gas mileage.
So for people who say gas is a non issue, think again.
The same logic applies here. Back in 2001, once gas prices starting going up and in places where gas cost $1.30, it hit $1.50 which people found "shocking". And yet, there wasn't the slightest reduction in the number of cars bought. Even now, with all the dismay at soaring prices, nothing much has changed. Freeways are just as jammed as ever.
The fact is, the American is well equipped to deal with $6 prices. The reaction we see is is just due to the unpleasant thought of having to pay more. It is not a showstopper by any stretch of anyone's imagination. At the worst, it just means they will have to cut back on annual vacations which is not a big deal for us, but obviously a catastrophe to the average American.
just for comparison sakes...do remember that the distance from churchgate to virar (in bombay) is 35 km. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mumbai_Suburban_Railway.
That is equivalent of approx 22 miles. I doubt there is anybody is bombay that drives 35 km one way on a daily basis. But in the US living 10-20 miles from work is not bad. People in my office drive about 40 miles one way without blinking an eyelid. Some drive even more. Plus the cars that they have in india have smaller engines, smaller capacity thereby better gas mileage.
So for people who say gas is a non issue, think again.
newxyz100
07-19 02:10 PM
My Lawyer does whatever my employer tells him. They never give any receipt notice or approval notice to employees.
They did not even let me file my EAD and AP along with I-485.
I can file EAD/AP myself but I'm worried they might not give me the receipt notice of my I-485 filed in july, in a last ditch effort to prevent me from fleeing(I don't yet have any intention btw) or atleast make it difficult for me.
I'm sure there would be many in this situation.
Any thoughts what can be done?
IF you have used your personal checks the receipt is usually at the back of the checks. Esle just call the help desk and give all your information and if the guy is in good mood he can provide you the receipt number.
They did not even let me file my EAD and AP along with I-485.
I can file EAD/AP myself but I'm worried they might not give me the receipt notice of my I-485 filed in july, in a last ditch effort to prevent me from fleeing(I don't yet have any intention btw) or atleast make it difficult for me.
I'm sure there would be many in this situation.
Any thoughts what can be done?
IF you have used your personal checks the receipt is usually at the back of the checks. Esle just call the help desk and give all your information and if the guy is in good mood he can provide you the receipt number.
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Leo07
11-30 05:03 PM
I can completely understand the liberation from people who take undue advantage of our status. For now, I can only dream about my liberation:)
Best of Luck with your future endeavors. Please stop by to answer any questions on this forum
Cheers!
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!
Best of Luck with your future endeavors. Please stop by to answer any questions on this forum
Cheers!
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!
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vlad0002
01-25 04:22 PM
Hi all,
I don't believe having I-140 filed by a company constitutes a violation of beneficiary's non-immigrant status.
To be eligible for the student status, among other things, you must demonstrate non-immigrational intent, that's true. When applying for a visa and going through immigration control at the port of entry, the burden of proof is on you. Therefore, the chances of getting F1 visa or being admitted on F1 status with I-140 filed are very slim. Nobody will believe you are entrying to study and go back when you have approved labour and I-140 pending (or even approved). Once you inside the country, however, INS have the burden of proof in the status violation cases. And for them to proove in a court of law that you violated your status by changing your intention to go back would be impossible without some sort of open confession and signed affadevit from you. So, don't worry about it.
Person's intentions change over time, there's nothing wrong with it. Peolple file adjustment od status applications all the time: B1 to F1, F1 to H1B, etc. Filing I-485 from student status, or from any status, should not be a problem in itself either, as that is precicely what you are declaring by this application: "My intention changed, I don't want to go back anymore, please adjust my status to Permanent resident".
There is a potential problem here, though. If you apply for a position and initiate LC process shortly after you entered the country on non-immigrant visa, you might be giving INS in future a reason to suspect that you were not truthful on your original non-immigrant visa application, and your "real" intention was not study but work in the USA. That's where there could be trouble, as if they are sucsessful in prooving this, it could lead to deportation and lifetime ban. Per my lawer, the safe time to wait before initiating any status changing process is one year.
My personal situation: I was on F1 visa for 6 years before I started LC process with a company for a totally unrelated to my field of studies position (EB3). We had PERM approved and filed I-140, with me still on F1. I-140 was approved and now we are stuck in retrogression. Meanwhile, and after I-140 was approved, I graduated and applied for H1B based on my major. I have disclosed on H1B application that I have I-140 approved from another company and attached a copy. Not a question asked. H1B was approved within 9 days (cap exempt). And there's more. Because I violated my F1 status years ago by accepting unauthorized employment (tracable through taxes), my lawer told me to leave the country and re-enter, to cut the tail clean and be eligable for adjustment of status when the quotas open up. I went to Canada, and applied for H1B visa stamp, disclosing on the applicqation that I have I-140 approved and have violated my visa terms previously ("yes" to question 38, in "kiss of death" section of the application). Very stressful time that was. But in the end - no problem, got the stamp and was back in two days.
Anyway, sorry for the long post. I hope this helps.
I don't believe having I-140 filed by a company constitutes a violation of beneficiary's non-immigrant status.
To be eligible for the student status, among other things, you must demonstrate non-immigrational intent, that's true. When applying for a visa and going through immigration control at the port of entry, the burden of proof is on you. Therefore, the chances of getting F1 visa or being admitted on F1 status with I-140 filed are very slim. Nobody will believe you are entrying to study and go back when you have approved labour and I-140 pending (or even approved). Once you inside the country, however, INS have the burden of proof in the status violation cases. And for them to proove in a court of law that you violated your status by changing your intention to go back would be impossible without some sort of open confession and signed affadevit from you. So, don't worry about it.
Person's intentions change over time, there's nothing wrong with it. Peolple file adjustment od status applications all the time: B1 to F1, F1 to H1B, etc. Filing I-485 from student status, or from any status, should not be a problem in itself either, as that is precicely what you are declaring by this application: "My intention changed, I don't want to go back anymore, please adjust my status to Permanent resident".
There is a potential problem here, though. If you apply for a position and initiate LC process shortly after you entered the country on non-immigrant visa, you might be giving INS in future a reason to suspect that you were not truthful on your original non-immigrant visa application, and your "real" intention was not study but work in the USA. That's where there could be trouble, as if they are sucsessful in prooving this, it could lead to deportation and lifetime ban. Per my lawer, the safe time to wait before initiating any status changing process is one year.
My personal situation: I was on F1 visa for 6 years before I started LC process with a company for a totally unrelated to my field of studies position (EB3). We had PERM approved and filed I-140, with me still on F1. I-140 was approved and now we are stuck in retrogression. Meanwhile, and after I-140 was approved, I graduated and applied for H1B based on my major. I have disclosed on H1B application that I have I-140 approved from another company and attached a copy. Not a question asked. H1B was approved within 9 days (cap exempt). And there's more. Because I violated my F1 status years ago by accepting unauthorized employment (tracable through taxes), my lawer told me to leave the country and re-enter, to cut the tail clean and be eligable for adjustment of status when the quotas open up. I went to Canada, and applied for H1B visa stamp, disclosing on the applicqation that I have I-140 approved and have violated my visa terms previously ("yes" to question 38, in "kiss of death" section of the application). Very stressful time that was. But in the end - no problem, got the stamp and was back in two days.
Anyway, sorry for the long post. I hope this helps.
the_jaguar
09-20 11:11 AM
here is a simple suggestion...
how about a chance for a free giveaway, like a 15 minute session with a lawyer for free. This could be done in 2 ways.
Referral mode: For every x member that any existing member brings in, he/she gets x minutes with the lawyer for free.
Sweepstakes mode: Every new member coming has a chance to get y free minutes with the lawyer. Make this y a bigger than x.
I am guessing, there will be lotsa people who would like to consult immi lawyers with their immi questions, and a free consultation would be a sufficient motivator :)
how about a chance for a free giveaway, like a 15 minute session with a lawyer for free. This could be done in 2 ways.
Referral mode: For every x member that any existing member brings in, he/she gets x minutes with the lawyer for free.
Sweepstakes mode: Every new member coming has a chance to get y free minutes with the lawyer. Make this y a bigger than x.
I am guessing, there will be lotsa people who would like to consult immi lawyers with their immi questions, and a free consultation would be a sufficient motivator :)
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techskill
05-07 03:10 PM
NO, it is not normal. My lawyers recieved the denial notice in a weeks time and they had told me that they would contact USCIS if they did not get the notice in 14 days.
Even my AP got approved on april 22nd and it was mentioned in status that the approval notice was sent on april 22nd. But again they updated the same info on May 1st.Still i havent recd the approval notice.
Even my AP got approved on april 22nd and it was mentioned in status that the approval notice was sent on april 22nd. But again they updated the same info on May 1st.Still i havent recd the approval notice.
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cygent
05-01 01:53 AM
Not sure if anyone experienced this, but on 2 computers this site, antivirus software detected a virus & my work PC (protected with McAfee) is not booting up, IT said my hard drive has been corrupted. My laptop survived with a freeware anti virus. Please don't give me any reds, this is what happened to me, I just wanted to warn any unprotected members of IV.
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Tito_ortiz
03-07 02:03 PM
It seems that a solution to a case like that would be the SKIL bill or an amendment to this existing H law, not Dream Act. I understand a person in that situation that would be desesperate for a solution and it would embrace whatever it comes on your way, but we have to admit that there are implications behind the scenes if such Dream Act is ever granted. We shall resist that temptation to join that crowd, especially because in my view that just irates immigration reduction groups even further. For that reason, why don't we focus and continue to fight hard for bills which address specifically our problems.
At minimum the legal H folks pushing for the "Dream Act" due to their children status, should realize that there are negative implications and acknowledge that.
Hey, I don't know if you have kids, just imagine you have 16 old kid, you are on H1 waiting for labor certification and visa number to be available. While waiting continues your kid turns 21. Are you ready to send him home?
At minimum the legal H folks pushing for the "Dream Act" due to their children status, should realize that there are negative implications and acknowledge that.
Hey, I don't know if you have kids, just imagine you have 16 old kid, you are on H1 waiting for labor certification and visa number to be available. While waiting continues your kid turns 21. Are you ready to send him home?
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mgos
07-14 08:18 PM
The you in Michael Moore's letter I copied within quotes refers to CNN!
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locomotive36
08-04 04:09 PM
I am stuck in EB3 and want to apply for EB2. How does one find companies willing to do EB2? With desi consulting companies you can ask upfront to the recruiter but with american companies can you do the same?
Can users suggest some companies who are currently doing EB2?
Can users suggest some companies who are currently doing EB2?
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dixie
02-07 04:29 PM
They won't be any better off here.Instead of being kicked out fair and square, they will be made to decay on H1 visas for 15-20 years. Talk of choosing a rock over a hard place. Besides, the British MPs seem to at least understand what skilled immigration means - here they will have the pleasure of being grouped with meat-packers and grape-pickers who matter-of-factly walked across the border.
I think its also a lesson for those tired of the US immigration system and considering moving to other countries - lets face it, immigrants are not exactly welcome anywhere. Either stick it out, or return to home country.
Yes, I heard about them, and I know that a lot of people are moving/going to move to the US and will be flooding the h1b visa quota sooon.
I think its also a lesson for those tired of the US immigration system and considering moving to other countries - lets face it, immigrants are not exactly welcome anywhere. Either stick it out, or return to home country.
Yes, I heard about them, and I know that a lot of people are moving/going to move to the US and will be flooding the h1b visa quota sooon.
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getgc2008
08-31 09:05 PM
I am on a similar situation. Approved on Aug 3rd. Got a approval notice I-485 in post. Called USCIS and they mentioned to wait till Sep 3rd and if I do not get the card to call back after sep 3rd.
Let's wait for another 3 days and will update what happens.
Let's wait for another 3 days and will update what happens.
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glus
01-25 08:10 AM
[QUOTE=macaca]USCIS has F1 file. If it illegal to apply for PERM while on F1, why did USCIS not reject PERM?
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vin13
09-22 11:17 AM
I am disappointed too....... I think a lot of people are losing hope.........:(
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sayonara
08-18 11:04 PM
I am an Indian National residing in US for the past 10 years.
My labor was filed in September 2006 under Eb3. I received my EAD in 2007 and my current legal status is EAD. Since 2006, I am with the same employer.
In 2008, I got promoted to a Managerial position which requires Bachelors and
minimum 5 yrs progressive experience. I also have a Masters degree in the same field.
I want to port my application to EB2
1. Will this result in me loosing my EAD?
2. What will happen if there is a problem with the new EB2 application - will it also impact the EB3 application?
3. Is it better to change companies to do the porting?
Please advice.
My labor was filed in September 2006 under Eb3. I received my EAD in 2007 and my current legal status is EAD. Since 2006, I am with the same employer.
In 2008, I got promoted to a Managerial position which requires Bachelors and
minimum 5 yrs progressive experience. I also have a Masters degree in the same field.
I want to port my application to EB2
1. Will this result in me loosing my EAD?
2. What will happen if there is a problem with the new EB2 application - will it also impact the EB3 application?
3. Is it better to change companies to do the porting?
Please advice.
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Marz
12-31 12:49 AM
I've just gotta know...
How long did it take you to make that Soul?!
Being pixel art.. I'm guessing 6-8 hours... Wow.. It's impressive..
As for beta.. Yours is also great.. I chose Soul's for the idea.. More depth..
Still better than I can do with pixels.. I don't have the time to dela with em.. And I would just get frustrated..
You should submit a cool park entry for KirupaVille on the main "random" section of the site Soul..
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How long did it take you to make that Soul?!
Being pixel art.. I'm guessing 6-8 hours... Wow.. It's impressive..
As for beta.. Yours is also great.. I chose Soul's for the idea.. More depth..
Still better than I can do with pixels.. I don't have the time to dela with em.. And I would just get frustrated..
You should submit a cool park entry for KirupaVille on the main "random" section of the site Soul..
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Leo07
06-25 12:00 PM
Guys,
Can anyone in IV confirm if this is a valid source...to send faxes.
As much as I'm tempted to fill out my information on a public forum, I wanted to know if this site is NOT some crappy site trying to cash on my emotions. Really, there are blood-suckers out there...
Thanks!
America’s Voice | Ask Washington for a Road Map, Now! (http://americasvoiceonline.org/page/speakout/Roadmap)
This is what wrote:
Subject: Please include legal immigrants in CIR
In CIR road map, please include legal immigrants waiting for GC for years (in some cases decade) because of unavailability of visa numbers.
Thanks.
Sincerely,
XYZ
Can anyone in IV confirm if this is a valid source...to send faxes.
As much as I'm tempted to fill out my information on a public forum, I wanted to know if this site is NOT some crappy site trying to cash on my emotions. Really, there are blood-suckers out there...
Thanks!
America’s Voice | Ask Washington for a Road Map, Now! (http://americasvoiceonline.org/page/speakout/Roadmap)
This is what wrote:
Subject: Please include legal immigrants in CIR
In CIR road map, please include legal immigrants waiting for GC for years (in some cases decade) because of unavailability of visa numbers.
Thanks.
Sincerely,
XYZ
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gc4me
08-11 02:14 PM
How do you know that you case has moved to local field office?
For July filers, to manage the work load, USCIS forwarded applications (so that they can process EAD, AP and 485 receipt in a timely fashion) to CSC or VSC. For example, I applied to NSC but was forwarded to CSC and now they are back to NSC. My 485 status currently shows exactly same as your daughter's one.
It means that THE CASE HAS BEEN TRANSFERRED FROM CST TO NSC. NOT A BIG DEAL.
Got following email today on my daughters case today. NSC July Filer. EB2 I Mar 2006.
All our cases show this status now.
Any idea what happens next?
Current Status: This case is now pending at the office to which it was transferred. The I485 APPLICATION TO REGISTER PERMANENT RESIDENCE OR TO ADJUST STATUS was transferred and is now pending standard processing at a USCIS office. You will be notified by mail when a decision is made, or if the office needs something from you. If you move while this case is pending, please use our Change of Address online tool to update your case with your new address. We process cases in the order we receive them. You can use our processing dates to estimate when this case will be done, counting from when USCIS received it. Follow the link below to check processing dates. You can also receive automatic e-mail updates as we process your case. To receive e-mail updates, follow the link below to register.
For July filers, to manage the work load, USCIS forwarded applications (so that they can process EAD, AP and 485 receipt in a timely fashion) to CSC or VSC. For example, I applied to NSC but was forwarded to CSC and now they are back to NSC. My 485 status currently shows exactly same as your daughter's one.
It means that THE CASE HAS BEEN TRANSFERRED FROM CST TO NSC. NOT A BIG DEAL.
Got following email today on my daughters case today. NSC July Filer. EB2 I Mar 2006.
All our cases show this status now.
Any idea what happens next?
Current Status: This case is now pending at the office to which it was transferred. The I485 APPLICATION TO REGISTER PERMANENT RESIDENCE OR TO ADJUST STATUS was transferred and is now pending standard processing at a USCIS office. You will be notified by mail when a decision is made, or if the office needs something from you. If you move while this case is pending, please use our Change of Address online tool to update your case with your new address. We process cases in the order we receive them. You can use our processing dates to estimate when this case will be done, counting from when USCIS received it. Follow the link below to check processing dates. You can also receive automatic e-mail updates as we process your case. To receive e-mail updates, follow the link below to register.
smisachu
09-19 02:30 PM
Swede, Thank you. We need more people like you.
And to think of it so many people who could come to the rally, who are struck in the logjam and should come to the rally, did not come. It is a shame!!
It goes to show that IV represents everyone and not just Indians or Chinese. I am proud of all the Brits and other Europeans who not only joined the fight but led it from the front.
I was the guy from Sweden. I agree with the Russian student.
The reason I was there was because my green card process was a painful and stressful experience for 5 years. And I was still one of the lucky ones! I don't want to put anyone through the same agony, not even my worst enemy. I really feel for the people still stuck in the mess.
I talked to a Polish guy who had been here 9 years fully legally and could not leave. He had not seen his family in 9 years and did not want to risk going back just in case they would not approve his H1B in his home country. They are very strict there it seems, because none of his family members or friends could not even get a tourist nor visit visa to see his graduation. Shocking!
I was glad I showed up at the rally just to hear all the peoples' stories.
Most people who did not show up probably think they are ok after applying the i485. They will join IV rallies, when they realize how wrong they are. People have applied for i485s years ago and still don't have a green card...
You are in trouble until you get your green card in your hand.
And to think of it so many people who could come to the rally, who are struck in the logjam and should come to the rally, did not come. It is a shame!!
It goes to show that IV represents everyone and not just Indians or Chinese. I am proud of all the Brits and other Europeans who not only joined the fight but led it from the front.
I was the guy from Sweden. I agree with the Russian student.
The reason I was there was because my green card process was a painful and stressful experience for 5 years. And I was still one of the lucky ones! I don't want to put anyone through the same agony, not even my worst enemy. I really feel for the people still stuck in the mess.
I talked to a Polish guy who had been here 9 years fully legally and could not leave. He had not seen his family in 9 years and did not want to risk going back just in case they would not approve his H1B in his home country. They are very strict there it seems, because none of his family members or friends could not even get a tourist nor visit visa to see his graduation. Shocking!
I was glad I showed up at the rally just to hear all the peoples' stories.
Most people who did not show up probably think they are ok after applying the i485. They will join IV rallies, when they realize how wrong they are. People have applied for i485s years ago and still don't have a green card...
You are in trouble until you get your green card in your hand.
optimist578
12-03 04:50 PM
Gurus,
Here is my situation:
I-140 approved - PD: May '06
I-485 filed - July 30 '07 (India)
EAD cards - Received
APs - Received
Due to a slowdown in their business, my employer is laying me off in Dec '07. I'm still short of 1 month to complete my 180 days of I-485 filling. However, they said they will not withdraw my I-140 and, to help me, will in fact keep me on their payroll until Jan '08, with my Jan '08 salary as my severance and my official status as on "paid leave". So far, so good.
I also have a job offer, and my new employer wants me to join them in Dec '07, on EAD. My question is: Can I be officially on the payroll of two companies simultaneously on H-1B and/or EAD? If yes, do I need to inform the USCIS of my status (new employer; AC21)? My other option is to say No to the new (attractive) job offer (or to try to convince them to wait until Feb '08, which they'll likely not agree to), and and take up another job in Feb '08, on EAD / H-1B transfer, using AC21. Please advise whether I'm fine with using the first option!!
I don't think there is any rule stating that you cannot join a new employer before finishing 180 days of AOS pending. I joined my new employer as soon as I filed my I-485. Although, I transfered my H1B also (did not use EAD).
If your previous employer has assured you that they will not revoke your I-140, then I think you can freely go ahead with your new job by transferring your H1B. Although, USCIS will not give you a 3 year H1B extension because you have already filed AOS.
I am in exactly the same situation as you are, in fact I have already jumped into this new boat quite some time ago.
Here is my situation:
I-140 approved - PD: May '06
I-485 filed - July 30 '07 (India)
EAD cards - Received
APs - Received
Due to a slowdown in their business, my employer is laying me off in Dec '07. I'm still short of 1 month to complete my 180 days of I-485 filling. However, they said they will not withdraw my I-140 and, to help me, will in fact keep me on their payroll until Jan '08, with my Jan '08 salary as my severance and my official status as on "paid leave". So far, so good.
I also have a job offer, and my new employer wants me to join them in Dec '07, on EAD. My question is: Can I be officially on the payroll of two companies simultaneously on H-1B and/or EAD? If yes, do I need to inform the USCIS of my status (new employer; AC21)? My other option is to say No to the new (attractive) job offer (or to try to convince them to wait until Feb '08, which they'll likely not agree to), and and take up another job in Feb '08, on EAD / H-1B transfer, using AC21. Please advise whether I'm fine with using the first option!!
I don't think there is any rule stating that you cannot join a new employer before finishing 180 days of AOS pending. I joined my new employer as soon as I filed my I-485. Although, I transfered my H1B also (did not use EAD).
If your previous employer has assured you that they will not revoke your I-140, then I think you can freely go ahead with your new job by transferring your H1B. Although, USCIS will not give you a 3 year H1B extension because you have already filed AOS.
I am in exactly the same situation as you are, in fact I have already jumped into this new boat quite some time ago.
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