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I have an update that my I-1485 case was received at my local office. My PD is 12/4/2009 and I have approved EB-2 and EB-3 I-140 applications and my interviews are completed. Does this mean I'll get a medical RFE from my local office. I thought NBC usually sends out the medical RFEs?
Gurus,
Is there any realistic chance of further EB2 filing date movements to 2012 in the coming few months ?
That really depends on volume of the applications USCIS is going to receive and number of downgrades. It is anybody’s guess at this moment. We will get clarity only by DecemberQuote:
Originally Posted by newyorker123
Let’s all hope it moves further and helps lots of folks in 2012 and 2013 !Quote:
Originally Posted by newyorker123
I don't know if they will know until a few months into FY2021.Quote:
Originally Posted by newyorker123
Since EB2 was current until May 1, 2010 before, we can assume most have their AOS filed until that PD. So that leaves people from May 2010 - May 2011. If they can compute how much total spillover from different categories is available for EB2 in FY2021 and get a handle on the number of defections to EB3, they may be able to move the filing further to make sure there is no wastage.
We do know that there are many of the 2012 filers still waiting for their GC. I think around 15K are still in waiting which represents upto May 2010. Considering same amount to file for May 2010 to May 2011 , i think the expected spillover of 30K is used up till May 2011. I do not think EB2-I FAD will move beyond May 2011. I am also quite sure that Eb3-I FAD will not reach Jan 2015 this year. If the spillover is equally distributed between EB1 , EB2 and EB3 as it is said to be I predict EB2-I to get all used up till May 2011 and EB3 might get upto end of 2013 ishQuote:
Originally Posted by Turbulent_Dragonfly
I am new to this forum, I need your input my question below.
I work for EMPLOYER B now and when my PD with earlier company EMPLOYER A and my PD got current they agreed to file my i485 /i485 j/ EAD/AP and they asked me to come back to their company as they will rehire me. I agreed to this approach so they filed i485 / i485j . Now I got EAD and got another offer with EMPLOYER C... can I move and work for EMPLOYER C until I get my GC and then I can move to EMPLOYER A. please let me know
-Sandhya
My PD is April 2011 and I already submitted the documents for EB3 downgrade.Quote:
Originally Posted by bones20
thanks. So in your case, that was the only option available for filing AOS.Quote:
Originally Posted by GCWait2011
Friends,
I have an odd predicament. My PD is 12/29/2010. In the PERM the Job Title offered was "Senior Computer Programmer Analyst" with an SOC Code 15-1132 and a pay of 93K. My I-140 was filed under EB2. Now that my filing date is current and Im eligible to file my AOS/EAD/AP applications, my attorneys are advising that my case would be high risk as the job that Im currently doing along with my title is much higher that what's in the PERM and USCIS may reject my application. I'm in a Senior Leadership role (Large IT services company) with a base pay that is much higher than the 93K associated with the PERM. They are recommending that we file a new PERM petition that aligns with my current title and job description. I would think given the time it takes from PERM to AOS, career progression is obvious. Would USCIS really reject such an application saying this candidate will not take a demotion from a leadership role to become a programmer.
Has anyone experienced this? Appreciate any advise I can get.
I had the option to go with EB2 or EB3. I decided to go with EB3 because my child is near to age 21.Quote:
Originally Posted by bones20
Guys, just got my GC in the mail today. A little under 12 years from when I applied and almost 2 years after I joined this forum.
Just wanted to thank everyone here for their amazing help and support over the last couple of years.
Especially YTEleven - man, thanks for encouraging everyone to downgrade a couple years ago when EB3 forward movement began, your advice was spot on
Spec/redsox — thanks for your detailed analysis, data collection posts and help understanding the minutiae of immigrant law
And finally to Q for not letting this community devolve like trackitt and providing a place for everyone to come and ask questions and expect reasonable answers without trolls or hate. Thank you!
Congrats also to everyone else that just got greened.
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Originally Posted by ferric
Congratulations! EB3 downgrade cut at least 4-5 months of wait time !
Congratulations Ferric.
Congratulations.Quote:
Originally Posted by ferric
Hi ferric, I am very happy for you. Congratulations.
The entire 2020 howsoever dark has also brought a silverlining for tens of thousands of backlogged folks. I truly hope this particularly turns out beneficial for those whose kids are aging out.
The ones that are out of the window for now - don't despair. IMHO country caps will be gone in a few years no matter who is president.
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Originally Posted by ferric
Gurus and other experts-
Are you aware of any instances where applicants were allowed to revert to previously approved EB2 I140 and were Greened in EB2 after filing a downgrade to EB3 and filing 485 concurrently ?
My attorney was very clear that if we apply for downgrade now then there is likely no going back to EB2.
The people whose PD is after May 2011 in EB2 and not eligible for filing 485 this month has only one option i.e. downgrade to EB3 and file 485 concurrently.. based on my understanding of EB3I Q.. I can say that they will never ever get into a scenario of looking back to EB2 again in future.. if they want they can amend the EB2 permanently to EB3.. in current political scenario one must need a backup for the H1B and that is 485 AOS status..Quote:
Originally Posted by GCMirage
This is strange. My attorney said there are no issues, they can switch back to EB2-485 if dates become current.Quote:
Originally Posted by GCMirage
do you know if we have to send the physical copies of I-485 and other forms to imm lawyers or scanned copies will do?
My personal experience based on what my lawyers said. Due to COVID , scanned copies of forms with signatures are allowed, we have to make sure we keep the originals safe if they are asked at a later pointQuote:
Originally Posted by delguy
It depends on the attorney. For my attorney everything is electronic except for passport photos.
Some of my friends had print and overnight hard copies of all the documentation including forms.
Thanks YTEleven. My PD is Aug-2012 so am downgrading to file AOS. If I am understanding your comment correctly you are implying that EB3 will/maybe ahead of EB2 so we will not need to go back EB2 ever. Please correct or confirm my interpretation.
Question: if very high % downgrade wouldn’t that declog EB2 and move all that demand into EB3 allowing EB2 to race ahead?
Congratulations. For the benefit of all, can you please share some key information.Quote:
Originally Posted by ferric
When did you file your 485 (was it couple of years back through downgrade)? (I am assuming your PD became current in this month's bulletin for FAD?
When was the last medical and 485 J submitted? Did you receive any RFE in anticipation of FAD becoming current in October bulletin?
And finally when it did become current in October's bulletin, did you have to do anything or USCIS automatically processed your case within the first 20 days of the month.
-Thanks
Looks like for for us it's going to be $2500. Does the premium processing available for EAD ? It's not clear what are the forms they will accept for premium.Quote:
Originally Posted by gcconnect
I mean... it explains that in the same link that was provided.Quote:
Originally Posted by 2011Feb
Pub. L. No. 116-159 increases the fee for Form I-907, Request for Premium Processing, from $1,440 to $2,500, for all filings except those from petitioners filing Form I-129, Petition for a Nonimmigrant Worker, requesting H-2B or R-1 nonimmigrant status. The premium processing fee for petitioners filing Form I-129 requesting H-2B or R-1 nonimmigrant status is increasing from $1,440 to $1,500.
Pub. L. No. 116-159 also gives USCIS the ability to expand premium processing to additional forms and benefit requests, but USCIS is not yet taking that action. Any expansion of premium processing to other forms will be implemented as provided in the legislation.Quote:
Originally Posted by 2011Feb
I got my RFE last Dec, responsed in Feb for me n my wife. I got another RFE only for me in Jun saying they lost my response n asked me to respond again.Quote:
Originally Posted by kumareb2
Yes, downgrade from EB2 and I’d never filed AOS beforeQuote:
Originally Posted by incredible
PD: 12/31/2009
RD: 1/29/2019 (including medical)
Interview: 8/2019 (submitted 485J)
Approved: 10/9/2020
Card received: 10/17/2020
No RFE on 485, but I did get an RFE on my AP renewal in April. Didn’t have to do anything to process my case, just asked Emma agent for status update and the next day the status changed to card production
Happy to answer any other questions
Just can't do anything when it is with the lawyers. I thought we are all ready to file my I-140 in PP , I-485 , I-765 , I-131 last week, but for some reason it is still not applied , and PP fee increased starting today. I feel I lost $1020 for no reason. I am now only hoping my application gets postmarked before USCIS decides to ask for separate fees for EAD and AP.Quote:
Originally Posted by Chilli19
thank you. This helps a lot.Quote:
Originally Posted by ferric
Anyone working with fragomen
They have still not got i485 and i944 form ready for us to sign
With our oct 2010 eb3 PD- we r trying to push medicals too as I dont want RFE later and then delay in issuing gc if at all our interview gets waived. We r not submitting ead and ap either as we both have our h1bs. But they look hesitant for medicals. I think I have reasoning to submit medicals now.
My question is
For medicals - do I have to wait for my attorney to get i485 draft ready and then take appointment.
Or just start right away the process and then convince them
There should be no convincing needed IMHO. My lawyer strongly advised against medicals ( oct 2010 PD here as well) , but asked if we have medicals to add to the package in the final email conversation. I would say get the medicals done and add it to your application. They should not be saying no anyways, it does not cost anything nor they have to do any additional work.Quote:
Originally Posted by longwaitgigu
https://www.yahoo.com/money/coronavi...143916866.html
Stimulus talks are on AGAIN. Do you think stopping FB spillover is included? if yes, will USCIS pull back dates this (oct) month.
I dont know the exact process
Can u please guide me.
Do I have to wait for them to do final i485 draft, then do medicals ? Or
Should I take my appointment and get it ready?
Before forms ready , i booked the Doctor appointment and gets medicals done. By the time Medicals sealed cover ready, got forms from attorney and sent both signed forms and medicals .
if you plan to send this month, calculate the time - appointment booking, LAB results-> Doctor and sealed cover on your hand, Forms and medicals send to Attorney . If i am not wrong, last date to send USCIS on OCT'29 from your attorney to reach this month.
This has been answered several times before. Any stimulus bill negotiated will be brand new and had to be passed again in the House. This has been confirmed by both Dems and GOP. Also, for any substantial deal going through the chances are very slim.Quote:
Originally Posted by 1312011_eb2I
You can do the medicals separately. But if I were you, I will not do the Medicals now.Quote:
Originally Posted by longwaitgigu
Thank you.
Pelosi has give 48hrs to GOP to provide a plan.
I am worried since my attorney has not filed my application. He is planning to submit by End of this Month.
Even then you have this month to file. Also, retroactive removal of fiscal 2021 SO is not going to happen. This has been also answered by some lawyers including Greg Siskind. So I won't get anxi. about it right now. This year's SO is something EB community can go to bank with. Its real, IMHO.Quote:
Originally Posted by 1312011_eb2I