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Originally Posted by AceMan
Give advice like this and blame USCIS for not working efficiently? Why don't you wait for USCIS RFE before burdening them with unnecessary paperwork that they didn't ask for? I think after I-485 filing the USCIS should reject anything that's sent voluntarily including I-485J.
I don't know if there is a straight answer .. not sure if you can present the EAD while on H1. If you can, you may be able to renew the DL till Jan.Quote:
Originally Posted by krnashvom8
If not, you may be able to present the H1 renewal filing to get a one year extension.
If you have an approved H1 or switch to EAD or have the GC, then you can use those
Keep in mind, DPS may trigger a secondary verification, so don't wait untill the last minute to renew.
And DPS is now appointment only, so you need to schedule it well in time.
I think your best bet is to go talk to DPS, go to a mega center as you may be able to get an appointment sooner
EAD/AP should be fine even if your are on H1b. You present H1 to prove that you are here in legal status. They are not the least bit interested in your work authorization. Unfortunately there is no card issued to prove that you are pending AOS (which is a legal status that allows a person to stay in US). So instead you can use your EAD even if you are not using your EAD for work authorization.Quote:
Originally Posted by krnashvom8
Is anyone aware of OVP*****NSC tickets? Tier 2 agent opened this service request ticket for me and informed that NSC will respond directly. Is anyone familiar with these kinds of tickets?
It is 6 months since that person is current. With people downgrading, applying for frivolous premium processing for 140 upgrade when it is a real waste of time, I gave a sensible advice to a person to send a decoy to trigger or manufacture the correct response for him.Quote:
Originally Posted by jimmys
It is like the Aamir khan advice to millimeter in the movie 3 idiots. Go sit in any class to learn. He don?t need to spend any money other than postage, even that if he uses his companies fedex/ups code it becomes free.
I wanted USCiS to stop asking for medicals like your wish. We both know it?s not happening.
If you read the PDF I posted, it shows that the Texas DMV is asking for the receipt notice for the I-485 as proof of pending AOS. Why does it matter if it's a card or a document?Quote:
Originally Posted by vsivarama
Meaning, if the final action dates for EB3I move 3 years from Jan 2010 ( oct visa bulletin 2020 ) until Dec 2013 before end of fiscal year 2021 September, does that factor to have a forward movement in EB3i filling dates Chart B to move forward for 3 years from Jan 01 2014 to Jan 01 2017 for example?Quote:
Originally Posted by vsivarama
If the final action doesn?t move forward, will CO not generate demand for additional 135k SO visa numbers and not move the EB3I filling dates ?
This doesn't make sense to me. If dates are advanced without visas getting processed, then there is a big risk of a scenario where some people with earlier priority dates might get backlogged and retrogressed while some people with much newer priority dates get greened. I guess this scenario is better than wasted visas but might be in the mind of CO.Quote:
Originally Posted by Positive
That is exactly my point . If they have not written it then you should get the benefit of doubt if they ever ask . I still don't understand why lawyers believe 6 months is OK ? Why not 2 years ? Anyway we all have our own interpretations and accept what we feel is the safest option.Quote:
Originally Posted by jimmys
If they ever wanted to implement it , then employers should be reporting that to the USCIS.
N-400 is after 5 years , so they can't go back more than 5 years even if the 6 month rule holds.
Like I said before "its your career , your life". Do what can make you sleep well at night . For me grabbing an opportunity (after my own analysis) vs going with someone's interpretation , I have always picked the former .
Fundamentally, GC is applied by an employer based on bonafide basis in anticipation when GC is given to an employee, he/she is expected to work for the employer.
On the other hand, It is illegal to force someone to work for an employer and contract can be canceled by either of the party at anytime.
In earlier days ( and these days as well) , first part was misused by some (so called WITCH) companies to extract money from employees.
These companies modus operandi was to make money by sponsoring GC only and not by providing legit employment and some lawyers (without saying the names) helped them in the game, I know few cases where USCIS asked the people during the (citizenship) interview if they worked for the sponsored employer or not , but I have not seen denial if they were honest.
Point is, if your sponsor is legit, your paper work is legal. No illegal stuff is involved, you can join any company at anytime ( if both parties agree) regardless you on H1,GC or EAD.
That has been the historical trend. If CO had moved FD regardless of existing demand a lot of folks from 2010 and 2011 would have been able to file AOS over the last few years.Quote:
Originally Posted by Djidondon
Apologies if this is a repeated question. Any predictions on the filing date for FY22. My PD is Oct 2019. I've seen predictions ranging from 2016 to 2019. Thinking if I should stick with my current employer till September to see how the bulletin looks or just leave. Is there even a slim chance of filing 485 for me?
Thanks
Hello folks,
I stumbled upon this forum through a link from another forum and was reading the last few pages of posts and found the discussion very refreshing. Found the advice from gurus/pandits/senseis on this forum very helpful. After reading I realized a few mistakes I have done due to not knowing the intricacies of immigration system for which I paid with slower career growth.
About myself: Have priority date of Nov 2012 in EB2-I. Had I-140 approved from previous employer and was with them for 9 years but due to various reasons I changed jobs around 3 years ago. New employer is a large well-known tech company and they agreed to file GC only around late last year for me. So, I missed the boat of Oct-Dec 2020 to downgrade to EB3-I and get EAD since I changed jobs and didn't have a PERM/I-140 ready with new employer. I've submitted all the paperwork for GC a couple of months ago and the company's lawyer said that they will file PERM using batch processing next month (they've already done recruitment phase if I am not mistaken). They said will take around 4-5 months for processing which would bring me to Sept/Oct 2021.
I saw the updates on various forums and predictions on websites and youtube video where CO answered questions. I know that accurate data is not available and it depends on how many cases are processed by USCIS. But I wanted to ask a question. My question is that come Oct 2021 i.e. start of FY2022, how likely is USCIS to use filing dates for EB2-I and EB3-I and open the window like they did for 3 months in last calendar year, allowing people to file I-485 at least for the month of Oct 2021? Is there hope for that OR it really depends on the USCIS processing speeds and even for beginning of fiscal year when new numbers come into play it may be unlikely.
My other question is that assuming if the opportunity does come up in Oct 2021, and my company's lawyer files for concurrent I-140 + I-485, since they will have a new PERM approved, could they use premium processing (PP)? I don't expect FAD to be current so not hoping for GC any time soon but would PP help me and my spouse the EAD quickly?
Thanks in advance!
I just joined this group and this is my first port.. I am just so mad at myself for not finding this forum sooner.
I went through some of the posts. THANK YOU to Q and other frequent collaborators for your great work..
My Question:
My PD is 2011 Jan 14th. I switched jobs recently and my PERM will be approved in June this year AND I am guessing my PD will be current at the same time.
I have never ever applied EAD/AC21 etc.
So, when my PERM is approved, should I bypass EAD/AC21 etc and file for I-140 and I-485 only.
If I do that, how many months will it take to get the Greeeeeeeeen card in my hands?
Hello,
I just joined this amazing forum..
Quick Q: My PD will be current in June this year AND my latest PERM will also be approved at the same time.
Is it a good idea to not file the EAD and file just the I-485? If I do that, how long will it take to get the GC to hand (approximately)?
I tried posting a couple of times to this forum.. My posts are not going through. Hope this makes it..
Hello,
I just joined this amazing forum..
Quick Q: My PD will be current in June this year AND my latest PERM will also be approved at the same time.
Is it a good idea to not file the EAD and file just the I-485? If I do that, how long will it take to get the GC to hand (approximately)?
Honestly your chances are none for October 2019 PD for fiscal year 2022Quote:
Originally Posted by fastforward
The expectation is Jan 2011 will be current soon. Just because dates are current does not mean you will get your green card right away. You will still need to provide biometrics. When they collect biometrics, its for 765(if applied) and 485. If for some reason there is a processing delay(average processing time is about 12 months for 485. Perhaps more now given the number of cases), and you need to travel out of the country or switch jobs, having an EAD is beneficial. It's not going to cost you anything extra to file(besides lawyer time). I'd suggest you file 765 and 131 as well just as backup. Whether or not you utilize is entirely upto you.Quote:
Originally Posted by 2Be_H1B_Or_Not_2B
Thank you android09 for the reply.Quote:
Originally Posted by android09
Yes . Even with immigration reform and Visa recaptures (will take a miracle indeed), Oct 2019 India will not get current for a few years . Jump dude.Quote:
Originally Posted by fastforward
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Originally Posted by suninphx
Well here is this too .... a) Ask your manager that the CTC(cost to company) + Risk will decrease , so not immediately but in the next appraisal cycle you should get a higher raise, I have seen this. b) Mortgage probably not, but yeah fyi.. BofA- Merrill lynch does NOT offer trading account to H1B's, but they do for GC c) ask your mother-in-law how happy she will be meeting her daughter twice a year.... As Mastercard Ad says somethings are "Priceless".
Chances are pretty high that USCIS will open up filing dates again in October. The only reason I see them not to do it would be if the below two things ring true i) They waste visas on an astronomical scale AND ii) They got way more applications than expected when they opened the gates last year. Your real race will be to get your PERM approved by oct/Nov/Dec timeframe. Even without that there is still hope for you. Even with USCIS wasting 30% of GC numbers this year and next year the FAD could still be current for your PD in both EB2 and EB3 by end of FY2022.Quote:
Originally Posted by koolkatz
They most definitely can use PP while filing your i140 application because they have the original copy of your PERM. EAD is no way related to PP or i140 and so it will take it's own sweet time. Your i140 does NOT need to be approved to get your EAD/AP. It's a benefit you get on account of filing i485. All the best!!Quote:
Originally Posted by koolkatz
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DPfalhY8vPY
As per above video, for the next few months, EB2IC movement will be on par or better than March/April 2021
What is the prediction for next (May) VB for EB2I FAD movement given CO's March 17th Youtube "Chat with Charlie"? Just wanted to gauge what is the range you guys think the FAD will move to.
Friends - to keep this thread for its original purpose - I have moved some of the recent application status related discussion to a new thread. Here is the link. you can also access it from navigation bar.
https://www.qesehmk.org/forums/showt...ication-Status
If threads stick to their purpose then it helps everybody. So please follow this discipline.