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10-13-2011, 08:36 AM
vizcard

Agreed. H1 at this point is a safe bet. 1 yr or 3 yrs is entirely up to you (and your lawyer). Personally, my H1 expires on 11/30/2012. My PD is 8/20/2008. I will most likely be in a similar situation a year from now and i fully intend to apply for H1 followed by EAD/AP.
10-13-2011, 08:55 AM
meetasn

Thanks a lot , I will apply my H1 Extension.
10-13-2011, 01:07 PM
druvraj

Guys,

Recently I was looking at my case status on USCIS website and it said Initial Review. My i140 is approved with a PD of feb 2008. I know that my PD is still 4 months away but should I be worried that it still says Initial review. In fact based on my I140 approval I got additional 3 yrs extension.
10-13-2011, 01:15 PM
tanu_75

Quote:

Originally Posted by druvraj

Guys,

Recently I was looking at my case status on USCIS website and it said Initial Review. My i140 is approved with a PD of feb 2008. I know that my PD is still 4 months away but should I be worried that it still says Initial review. In fact based on my I140 approval I got additional 3 yrs extension.

That's interesting. Did you happen to check it before, say a month or two back? What was the status then? I checked out mine (PD Jan 2008) and it says Post Decision Activity, referring to when it was approved.
10-13-2011, 01:35 PM
nishant2200

Guys, if you got the actual approval notice, that's it. The online status check is totally messed up and not trustworthy. My H1 extension says in review since months, while I actually got the approval months back.

I also know a guy who has got his GC, and the status of 485 still says received response to RFE.

Quote:

Originally Posted by tanu_75

That's interesting. Did you happen to check it before, say a month or two back? What was the status then? I checked out mine (PD Jan 2008) and it says Post Decision Activity, referring to when it was approved.
10-13-2011, 01:37 PM
skpanda

I have the same problem, however my status in USCIS website has always shown Initial Review. Since I have the approval notice, I did not care.

Quote:

Originally Posted by druvraj

Guys,

Recently I was looking at my case status on USCIS website and it said Initial Review. My i140 is approved with a PD of feb 2008. I know that my PD is still 4 months away but should I be worried that it still says Initial review. In fact based on my I140 approval I got additional 3 yrs extension.
10-13-2011, 01:39 PM
familyguy

I received approved copy of 140 in apr 2008 and the online status has always shown as 'initial' review... do not trust online case tracker...

Quote:

Originally Posted by nishant2200

Guys, if you got the actual approval notice, that's it. The online status check is totally messed up and not trustworthy. My H1 extension says in review since months, while I actually got the approval months back.

I also know a guy who has got his GC, and the status of 485 still says received response to RFE.
10-13-2011, 01:42 PM
druvraj

Quote:

Originally Posted by skpanda

I have the same problem, however my status in USCIS website has always shown Initial Review. Since I have the approval notice, I did not care.

My status has been in initial review since June of this year. If you are talking about I140 approval notice, yes I have that. So I guess I am fine. Thanks. Does this also mean that in the next VB dates might not move till feb 2008?
10-13-2011, 01:47 PM
nishant2200

Quote:

Originally Posted by druvraj

My status has been in initial review since June of this year. If you are talking about I140 approval notice, yes I have that. So I guess I am fine. Thanks. Does this also mean that in the next VB dates might not move till feb 2008?

Are you trying to imply any relationship with the case status updates and date movement? There is totally no dependency there. Clarify if you think I misunderstood.
10-13-2011, 02:11 PM
venkimakthal

Quote:

Originally Posted by vizcard

Agreed. H1 at this point is a safe bet. 1 yr or 3 yrs is entirely up to you (and your lawyer). Personally, my H1 expires on 11/30/2012. My PD is 8/20/2008. I will most likely be in a similar situation a year from now and i fully intend to apply for H1 followed by EAD/AP.

I also in a similar situation, my H1 expires on 6/30/2012 and my PD is 04/08/2008
10-14-2011, 07:42 AM
iamdeb

Hi,

I am looking for some immediate advice regarding my wife's OPT EAD.
She has been on her post OPT EAD working on a voluntary position till her. Recently she got job offer from a big American
recruiting company who have managed to place her in a client side. However the company doesn't process H1B visa.
What are the options for her now?
Really appreciate some immediate advice on this.

Thanks,
Deb
10-17-2011, 01:46 PM
krishnav

Hello All,

I had a question about Green Card. Lets say I get my EAD approved and get the card and something happens to the company that sponsored my GC and they close it. What are my options in that case?
Is my whole GC process wasted or am I safe to work for anyone at that point if I use the EAD? Please someone shed some light on this.

Thanks.
10-18-2011, 08:39 AM
TheTexan

Hello folks!

I know I've asked this question before but I wanted to understand in as clear terms as possible -

My pd is 11July 2008. I have approved labor and I140 but have not eligible to file for 485. Another company will be making an offer soon.

Questions -

1) At first I'll have to transfer my H1b to the new company right?
2) If the new company is ready to apply for labor cert and assuming I get approved labor and I140, can I use my 2008 pd? If my present employer does not revoke I140?
3) Can I still use my 2008 pd even if my present employer revokes it?
4) Has anyone gone through the same experience as in not Eb3 to Eb2 but using old pd?
5) How long does labor cert take these days?

My lawyer is on vacation and will not be back until next week. I'd appreciate any help, suggestions.

Thanks,

3)
10-18-2011, 01:12 PM
immi2910

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheTexan

Hello folks!

I know I've asked this question before but I wanted to understand in as clear terms as possible -

My pd is 11July 2008. I have approved labor and I140 but have not eligible to file for 485. Another company will be making an offer soon.

Questions -

1) At first I'll have to transfer my H1b to the new company right?
2) If the new company is ready to apply for labor cert and assuming I get approved labor and I140, can I use my 2008 pd? If my present employer does not revoke I140?
3) Can I still use my 2008 pd even if my present employer revokes it?
4) Has anyone gone through the same experience as in not Eb3 to Eb2 but using old pd?
5) How long does labor cert take these days?

My lawyer is on vacation and will not be back until next week. I'd appreciate any help, suggestions.

Thanks,

3)

1) At first I'll have to transfer my H1b to the new company right?
Yes

2) If the new company is ready to apply for labor cert and assuming I get approved labor and I140, can I use my 2008 pd? If my present employer does not revoke I140?
Yes. You should be able to use your old PD. As I understand once I-140 is approved PD is yours

3) Can I still use my 2008 pd even if my present employer revokes it?
Yes. Once I-140 is approved PD is yours. If employer withdraws you still get to keep your PD. Only when USCIS revokes I-140 due to fraud do you lose your PD

4) Has anyone gone through the same experience as in not Eb3 to Eb2 but using old pd?

5) How long does labor cert take these days?
Labor takes around 90 days once you file. Your company may have to provide proof that no Americans were available for the job and may have to do recruitment, which will need to happen before you can file.
10-18-2011, 01:33 PM
TheTexan

Thanks buddy.
10-19-2011, 03:14 PM
iatiam

http://www.myprioritydate.com/

Saw this website the other day - http://www.myprioritydate.com/. Looks like they are giving really really optimistic forecasts for PD becoming current. For example, for some one in EB2I with today's PD will become current in Feb 10, 2013. How crazy is that?
10-19-2011, 03:21 PM
indiasunil

Quote:

Originally Posted by iatiam

Saw this website the other day - http://www.myprioritydate.com/. Looks like they are giving really really optimistic forecasts for PD becoming current. For example, for some one in EB2I with today's PD will become current in Feb 10, 2013. How crazy is that?

That is just a software program ... If you give March 1st 2008.. it will show as Nov. 28th.. Do we get VB everyday ?? Its just timepass program i guess.
10-19-2011, 03:28 PM
nishant2200

Quote:

Originally Posted by indiasunil

That is just a software program ... If you give March 1st 2008.. it will show as Nov. 28th.. Do we get VB everyday ?? Its just timepass program i guess.

yes agreed, main utility of website is at least you can see past years movements in numbers and graphs
10-19-2011, 03:40 PM
immi2910

Quote:

Originally Posted by iatiam

Saw this website the other day - http://www.myprioritydate.com/. Looks like they are giving really really optimistic forecasts for PD becoming current. For example, for some one in EB2I with today's PD will become current in Feb 10, 2013. How crazy is that?

The program just averages recent movements in dates and extrapolates it to the future. It does not even try to guess how many applications are pending.
10-19-2011, 04:28 PM
Pdmar08

Woohoo!!!

I am becoming current on 12/3/11
Based on our mathematic calculations we estimate that
your priority date may become current on: December 03, 2011

calling my pcp...CS...attorney and company...

Sorry guys...couldnt resist, just kidding, for the first time in 9 years i m celebrating diwali at home...iExcited.
10-20-2011, 12:28 PM
cbpds1

You can buy ur GC if this one goes thru. :)

http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2011...-pricey-homes/
10-20-2011, 12:34 PM
immitime

Quote:

Originally Posted by cbpds1

You can buy ur GC if this one goes thru. :)

http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2011...-pricey-homes/

of course if you have stacked the cash under your bed sheet!! this is all to pacify the Legal immigrant community to show that they are doing something. Just showing a Carrot, there may be very less people who have this much hot cash in this economy!
10-20-2011, 12:36 PM
vishnu

Also, this isn't a regular green card (doesn't allow people the right to work). So the whole program is very bizarre and Im sure will have few takers.
10-20-2011, 02:37 PM
tanu_75

Quote:

Originally Posted by qesehmk

tanu, I would tend to say 31st Jan rather than 1st Jan.

ok thanks.
10-20-2011, 03:18 PM
Jan2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by qesehmk

tanu, I would tend to say 31st Jan rather than 1st Jan.

Q, Apke mooh mein ghee aur shakkar aur baki sab kuch jo apko pasand hai agar date 31st Jan' 08 tak jaye (Na jaye fir phi apko sab kuch mile :))

I am Jan 6th.. Hoping to get at least EAD in a few months :)
10-20-2011, 03:42 PM
soggadu

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jan2008

Q, Apke mooh mein ghee aur shakkar aur baki sab kuch jo apko pasand hai agar date 31st Jan' 08 tak jaye (Na jaye fir phi apko sab kuch mile :))

I am Jan 6th.. Hoping to get at least EAD in a few months :)

Amen to that Jan2008....
10-21-2011, 09:48 AM
iamdeb

Hi,

I have one query about H1B.
Suppose my wife's H1B is filed by company A and it gets approved.
Few months down the line the company revokes her H1B, then I think she be eligible to work for any another company (say B) who files for her H1B.
My question is that will she considered in the 65K cap again when she files for her new H1B and will she have to wait for Oct month to start working?

Thanks,
Deb
10-21-2011, 10:24 AM
leo07

AFAIK, she will not be counted from the 65k cap. She can take her H1B with her to another company. However, she cannot use her old H1B for any purpose, including travel/staying in the US. Of course, there are statutory time limitations.

Quote:

Originally Posted by iamdeb

Hi,

I have one query about H1B.
Suppose my wife's H1B is filed by company A and it gets approved.
Few months down the line the company revokes her H1B, then I think she be eligible to work for any another company (say B) who files for her H1B.
My question is that will she considered in the 65K cap again when she files for her new H1B and will she have to wait for Oct month to start working?

Thanks,
Deb
10-21-2011, 11:09 AM
iamdeb

h1b validity

Thanks for the clarification Leo.

So it means that once her H1b is revoked she has to switch to H4 immediately.
Also, once she gets a job again she can come back on new H1B and wouldn't fall into cap limit and wouldn't have to wait till October to start on her new job.

Am I getting it correct?
10-21-2011, 12:59 PM
vizcard

Calculation thread

What happened to the 2012 calculations thread? Its closed ?
10-21-2011, 01:08 PM
grnwtg

Here is the thread you are looking for..

http://www.qesehmk.org/forums/showth...ulations)-2012

Infact i myself got confused few time as i guess thread structure is changed recently and takes few days for everyone to adjust to it.

Quote:

Originally Posted by vizcard

What happened to the 2012 calculations thread? Its closed ?
10-21-2011, 01:42 PM
tanu_75

Quote:

Originally Posted by grnwtg

Here is the thread you are looking for..

http://www.qesehmk.org/forums/showth...ulations)-2012

Infact i myself got confused few time as i guess thread structure is changed recently and takes few days for everyone to adjust to it.

I think he is aware of the link. But it does appear that posting has been closed.
10-21-2011, 02:11 PM
iamdeb

Question about H1 to H4 to H1.

I have one query about H1B.
Suppose my wife's H1B is filed by company A and it gets approved.
Few months down the line the company revokes her H1B and she moves to H4.
Again after few months once she gets a job again she can come back on new H1B and wouldn't fall into cap limit and wouldn't have to wait till October to start on her new job.

Am I getting it correct?

Thanks,
Deb
10-21-2011, 03:15 PM
immi2910

Quote:

Originally Posted by iamdeb

Question about H1 to H4 to H1.

I have one query about H1B.
Suppose my wife's H1B is filed by company A and it gets approved.
Few months down the line the company revokes her H1B and she moves to H4.
Again after few months once she gets a job again she can come back on new H1B and wouldn't fall into cap limit and wouldn't have to wait till October to start on her new job.

Am I getting it correct?

Thanks,
Deb

Yes. Once her H1 is approved she is CAP exempt.
10-21-2011, 07:12 PM
vizcard

Quote:

Originally Posted by tanu_75

I think he is aware of the link. But it does appear that posting has been closed.

Yup. You got it. The thread in question is now open.
10-27-2011, 04:58 PM
bieber

Nishanth, your manager does that because he knows you have to stick with the company?
or he will do that regardless?
10-27-2011, 09:22 PM
nishant2200

Quote:

Originally Posted by bieber

Nishanth, your manager does that because he knows you have to stick with the company?
or he will do that regardless?

yes bieber, it's basically because we indians agree to everything, which the american would refuse or ask for proper time, or incentive.

The post was out of frustration guys. I am doing half work of manager as well as half architect on the salary of senior engineer and it's driving me crazy. My jail sentence hopefully will be over in a year. My friend Teddy has a quote: 5 saal ka banwas, 6 mahine ka agyatvas. (I don't know how to translate properly, but it's based on Mahabharata story, and here it goes: 5 years exiled in forest, 6 months in hiding)
11-10-2011, 12:33 AM
tanu_75

Mumbai VB OUT

http://mumbai.usconsulate.gov/cut_off_dates.html

15 Mar 2008 - EB2I

Woo Hoo!!!!!!
11-10-2011, 01:52 AM
piratla

Congratulations guys...all you out there March1st, 5th, 7th, 8th,...congratulations once agian.
11-10-2011, 02:11 AM
nagana

Congratulations!!! to all who are current. Enjoy your day.

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