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I hope so. Although it would be nice to get some confirmation on that from them :) I suppose I can wait till May-end/ June to call and check status.Quote:
Originally Posted by Kanmani
From a glass half-empty standpoint - our RDs are only 4 days apart and knowing the randomness about how they process cases, I wouldn't be surprised if they have skipped over mine.
Hi Guys,
I'm facing a really difficult decision to make and need your help. I'm filed for my 485 AOS in Jan 2012 (PD: Apr 2008) and awaiting a decision on it. My current job profile is that of a software engineer. Within the last month, the product management team (for the product I work on) in my company has nearly decimated and now is the best time as ever to apply for my dream job. If I miss this opportunity, I may have to wait for a couple of more years to get to this role in my company or elsewhere.
My company is usually good about taking care of any paperwork that may be required for such a transfer. But is there any possibility to do such a job profile change when my 485 is pending? Can I file for a new LC/140?
Also, I'd like to believe there's always the possibility my GC may get approved in a year's time. Is it possible to change my role right after I get approved. The idea is that if I can convince my company to keep me officially under my current role while I take up the PM role. But this would be possible only if I can make the switch as soon as I get the GC.
Please guys, I value all inputs you may have. Thanks!
yesman given ur situation - i think i wouldve applied for dream job now and ssuming selected would start it in late july when 180 days complete and ac21 kicks in.Quote:
Originally Posted by yesman
Q, Thanks for the response. Does AC21 portability cover changing to a different job profile with the current employer?Quote:
Originally Posted by qesehmk
Same or similar with any employer. So current employer is coveredQuote:
Originally Posted by yesman
I see. But I'm not sure if this my case will pass muster for even "similar". I'm currently in a software engineer's (design, develop and troubleshoot software) role and want to move to a "product manager" (identify market opportunities, interact with customers, define requirements and drive the vision for a software product)Quote:
Originally Posted by qesehmk
So if my attorney thinks that it doesn't qualify as a "similar" job profile, what are my options? Can I make the switch as soon as I get my GC? Or, do I have to stick to the same profile for a while (6mo or 1yr) after getting the GC? Thanks again. Appreciate all the help!
to me what you described should qualify as "similar". If the lawyer differs, then the only other option (other than not do anything) is to really switch and file another PERM and capture PD from previous one.Quote:
Originally Posted by yesman
Ok, that makes sense. What if my employer is OK with making the official job role switch after my GC is approved? Are there any restrictions on changing to a dissimilar role immediately after GC approval?Quote:
Originally Posted by qesehmk
Yesman - you really cracked me there. So now your worry is - what happens after you get GC!! Take it easy ... people say 6 months after you can do whatever you like. But some (i think soggadu) have said that 6 months after 485 is filed you can switch wherever. Regardless - i really wouldn't worry about it given that your employer is ok with you. All the best!
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Originally Posted by yesman
Glad I could humor you :) But given that I've stayed at this role for 6 yrs without much of any progress in career, staying put for another year and a half does seems like eternity. I've decided to pursue the opportunity for now. Thanks for all your inputs!Quote:
Originally Posted by qesehmk
So no status is good status :)
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Originally Posted by vizcard
lol ... that's what it seems like....IF you see ppl with RDs ahead of u getting processed. Kanmani and I (and even you for that matter) are fairly close to each other in terms of RD. I'd be interested to see if ppl in 2nd or 3rd week of Feb getting some status change.Quote:
Originally Posted by usernameisnotvalid
My RD is Jan4th, FP done on Jan 26th and EAD/AP approved on Feb10th. Till today no updates. Do we really see any LUD changes when case is pre adjudicated?
Many of us know exactly where u r. Sorry if I was insensitive there.Quote:
Originally Posted by yesman
It's a bummer .. hopefully it is something very easy to respond to .. keep us posted.Quote:
Originally Posted by Kanmani
With the visible indication that they are working on your case though, I would take it as a positive sign... with the retrogression set in, it is not as bad a news ... just a hassle one could do without..
As you know, I am running a week or 2 behind your schedule.. so anything you share will help me immensely ..
Gurus,Quote:
Originally Posted by gc2008
Please answer my question.
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Originally Posted by gc2008
I'm not sure if there is an LUD change. There really is no reason for a soft LUD change unless theres an intermediate step ie RFE. I know for a fact that there is no status change i.e. does not become "Approved".Quote:
Originally Posted by gc2008
Kanmani - did you have a soft LUD change when you got your RFE alert ?
Thanks Vizcard.
Is it a good time for me to call USCIS to check about my status or should I wait for one more month before I call them? My SC is TSC.
Kanmani, you should be able to track your I140. Was there any LUD on your 140?
And me too..!Quote:
Originally Posted by vizcard
This is what they normally mention in their official receipt notices:
"we will notify you by mail, and show in our systems, when we make a decision on this case or if we need something from you"
Friends,
It has been 62 days(Recvd date: Feb 21; TSC) since filing and my EAD/AP is yet to be approved. I am happy that atleast my wife's EAD got approved around 2 weeks back. I know a lot of people who have filed in March have received approvals. Not sure what could be going on and if am worrying unnecessarily. May be I should sit tight and wait for the approval. Did call the FBI and was told that they sent the results to USCIS on the same day. Will greatly appreciate if the gurus can guide on my next steps..
Thanks
Vhk2009, Did you call USCIS to get an update? they might be able to give you some info.Quote:
Originally Posted by vhk2009
mbasense - Thanks for your response. I have not tried calling USCIS. Was not sure if I could get more info by calling since my application is within the normal processing time(90 days). However will give it a shot.Quote:
Originally Posted by mbasense
You have to wait a min of 4 months (TSC processing time) before you can call and get something meaningful from them.Quote:
Originally Posted by gc2008
vhk2009 : if you aren't seeing your case status online, then surely give them a call..Quote:
Originally Posted by vhk2009
Let us shift gears and talk about SSA!
How much time are they taking in issuing an SSN? My spouse applied for one last week of March and when we inquired yesterday they said it is still pending at immigration !!
After my wife got EAD, she applied for SSN and it just took about 10 days.
Folks - My wife and I received our EAD cards last week. My wife was on H1 for a bit in the past and got her SSN through this stint. Do we have to do anything in regards to SSN, now that she has her EAD?
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Originally Posted by GCKnowHow
You can call them any time. I called them On April 18th. They have given me information that my case is pre-adjudicated as of April 5th 2012. Here is the conversation that I had.Quote:
Originally Posted by gc2008
Me: I would like to know what is the status of our cases(me and my wife)
L2 officer : Case is in processing
Me : I would like to know at what stage of processing like FP, Background check etc... L2 Officer : We have received your FP and background checks are done.
Me : What is the current status.
L2 Officer : As of April 5th 2012 your case is pre-adjudicated.
Me : What does that mean?
L2 Officer : As per the visa bulletin do you know if your country has visa numbers available for this month. (Looks like she is not aware of internal retrogression).
Me : As per April 2012 Bulletin VISA numbers should be available upto May 1 2010 for India.
L2 Officer : I am not quite sure. But we see pre-adjudicated status only when there are no visa numbers available for that country and category.
Me : So, when ever visa numbers are available we can see the decision for our case. L2 Officer : Yes.
Me : Thank you so much for the information.
Looks like I spoke to a very good L2 Officer. She is very polite and answering all my questions. Looks like she is not aware of internal retrogression.
We applied for my wife's SSN on Mar 12th and it got issued just last week (Apr 17th). We still haven't got the actual card in hand.Quote:
Originally Posted by usernameisnotvalid
How did you persuade the L1 rep to transfer you to L2 officer? I have tried a couple of times (once last week and once yesterday), but the L1 rep says they cant transfer to L2, as its still within the processing time.
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Originally Posted by pdmay2008
Did your LUD change?Quote:
Originally Posted by pdmay2008
No Changes in LUD for me.Quote:
Originally Posted by GCKnowHow
I was able to talk to L2 couple of times. To get through L1, I always tell them People after my Priority date from the same service got their GC approved already. I would like to talk to L2 to see if they can give more information on my case. This worked out for me.
Kanmani,
I have updated my signature to show all the dates.
Guys need your inputs,
Jan filer, my wife received an RFE to prove status for 8 months. she entered on H4 and changed her status to H1 after 8 months. Now, they are asking for a copy of H4 or I94. she gave the I94 when she exited for stamping for H1, and no copies of I94 have been made. I am in the process of asking the H1 filing lawyer for any copies of H4 I 94.
All I have are the exit and entry stamps on passport.will that sufice? we had valid entry multiple times after that with 2 more stampings,,, according to 245 k, doesnt make sense for them to ask so far back,,,,
I dint realise that they would not issue an H4 when you first go for stamping after marriage,,,
@kanmani- did you get the RFE mail from USCIS.
I am a feb filer with PD nov 2009 . I received a text today about the RFE.
Rd is feb2nd feb and Nd is 7th febQuote:
Originally Posted by Kanmani
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Originally Posted by GC-Utopic
245(K) is a rule which pardons certain EB based applicants who have committed certain status violations. 245(K) doesn't speak about the maximum lookback period for such violations, but comes into picture when there is a violation and a potential bar , the law exempts 3 or 10 years bar, in that case
"The adjudicator must only examine the period from the date of the alien’s last lawful admission to the United States and must not count violations that occurred before the alien’s last lawful admission"
So it is a common practice for the adjudicator to ask for all the I-94s' .
Did you guys make a reentry on H4 after that? Because in any case they are concerned about events after alien's "last lawful admission".Quote:
Originally Posted by Kanmani
Kanmani, Sorry this question was intended for GC-Utopic.Quote:
Originally Posted by Kanmani
I'm a Feb first week filer (like yourself) with PD Apr 2008. I haven't received any RFE yet and don't see my 140 LUD changed either. My 140 LUD is when I requested for 3-year H1 extension based on my I140. Do you think your 140 date also coincides with your last H* extension event based on your I140?
As my application is in the blackhole for nearby future, I am definitely interested in knowing whether my application is at least being pre-adjudicated (because USCIS can otherwise ask for any stupid document). As there is no way to know, question for Gurus is that, is change in 140 LUD (if it happens) an indicator that 485 is being pre-adjudicated?