This remains the greatest obstacle to fulfilling the potential this year
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This remains the greatest obstacle to fulfilling the potential this year
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This Year EB quota changed from 140K to 262K, if you are lucky EB2 dates might advance rapidly and your date might become current again in Oct 2021.Quote:
Originally Posted by EB22010Dec
To oraclept
No I am in a totally different situation and sitting out the current I 485 filing process. If the attorney says that you have to be employed [I am quite puzzled as GC is a future employment contract and your current job has no bearing on GC], I would recommend consulting murthy.com or some other attorney [15 or 30 mins consultation is like $200 USD AFAIK] to get a clarification. Primarily if you are related this decision to a life altering situation, talk to an attorney. You will not regret spending money. HTH
Just for a reference for you folks, the entire filing fee including USCIS fees and attorney fees for me and my wife is going to be $8,000. If my children were not USCs, it would have been $16,000 :eek:
My employer has declined to downgrade to EB3.Missed date by 10 days in EB2...there goes my GC...dont know when it will reach may 25 2011.
Really disappointing..
Missed once in lifetime opportunity...:(
CP has no DOF. One can file CP any time. The reason it makes sense for you is because as the dates are becoming current you might as well get through and get your GC.Quote:
Originally Posted by sjayanthi
I am trying to understand how do 140k visas get distributed to eb1,eb2 and eb3? Is top down if anything left
Based on the RFE that i responded to, Supp J applies to both situations; Continuing Employment in the job that you filed for OR AC21 portability. If after all the changes you are back at your original job then you need to fill the form accordingly. Take a look at Supp J and then probably consult a lawyer to get a firm opinion on how to fill out Supp J.Quote:
Originally Posted by geniusmag
Edit - No Paystubs required. Employed Since - required.
The calculated EB FY allocation is allocated:Quote:
Originally Posted by cool_dude
EB1 ---- 28.6%
EB2 ---- 28.6%
EB3 ---- 28.6%
EB4 ----- 7.1%
EB5 ----- 7.1%
Total - 100.0%
For 140,000 the figures would be:
EB1 ---- 40,040
EB2 ---- 40,040
EB3 ---- 40,040
EB4 ----- 9,940
EB5 ----- 9,940
Total - 140,000
The Per Country Limits are then calculated from these figures.
The calculation for FY2020 is currently at https://travel.state.gov/content/dam...-%20FY2020.pdf
For FY2021, if the EB allocation is 261,500 as mentioned in the October 2020 VB, then the figures would be:
EB1 ---- 74,789
EB2 ---- 74,789
EB3 ---- 74,789
EB4 ---- 18,567
EB5 ---- 18,566
Total - 261,500
Look for the Annual Numerical Limits to be updated for FY2021 on this page https://travel.state.gov/content/tra...tatistics.html
S .... Will the 34K extra visa in EB2 goto India ? or are there more nuances that we should understand here.Quote:
Originally Posted by Spectator
Also, did we get 165K in 2019 ?Quote:
Originally Posted by EB22010Dec
Thanks Q. is it possible to obtain stats for number of Indians between 2010 and 2011 for Eb2 and EB3 and 2018 to2020 Eb1?
what is your take on whole visa bulletin with respect to AD and FD?.
When shall we expect eb2 to move to may 25 2011? I feel helpless.Missed date by 10 days and employer wont file EB3
Do you need a lawyer to file? Can this be filed by the individual ? Fragomen are talking a long time to respond. I only see supplement J as a problem
Long time reader & first time posting as I am having similar dilemma like many others with oct VB.
My PD is 12-May-2011 EB2-I and many years after I-140 approval (still valid) I moved to new state and took new job title with same employer. Since its new title and state, attorney started the PERM and after long wait it was finally submitted last month for DOL processing. I am sure it will take Jan/Feb to know the outcome of it.
What are my options here? Since its same employer would it be possible to apply for 485/AOS based on previous role's I-140 approval and submit Sup J based on similar job profile details (OR)
Wait for PERM status for current role in high hope that dates wont retrogress in Jan/Feb and then apply for I-140/485 concurrently? (OR)
Apply for I-485 based on previous role's I-140 approval and wait for 180 days and then use AC21 (OR)
Any other favorable possibility?
Long time reader first time posting,
In my case, EB2-I 12-May-2011 (I140 still valid) and with same employer but changed location and job title. So started the PERM and I wont hear anything until Jan/Feb 2021 on its status.
Is it possible to use my old job approved I-140 with same employer and apply for 485 using similar job responsibility criteria? or otherwise to take the old job with same employer? or wait (worst case) for PERM status and apply for concurrent 140/485 in Jan/Feb?
Q/spec/others,
Looking at an older 485 pending inventory published in 2018
https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/...April_2018.pdf
I have a PD of April 29 2010 eb2I It appears that there are approx 4000 pending eb2 applications ahead of me post sep 1 2009. With a multiplying factor of 2.2 for dependents, is it correct to assume approx 9k pending eb2 applications. With the new spillover that is now potentially available, what is your prediction/calculation for eb2i April 2010 final action date to be current?
There are enough visas to cover your date but not sure if they allocate each and every visa without any wastage in both 2020 and 2021 FY. i.e 156K & 261K+...Quote:
Originally Posted by cool_dude
YTeleven- Your thoughts on when 2010-OCT EB2-I can reach in Final Action dates?Quote:
Originally Posted by YTeleven
if uscis can process cases fast enough, there is a good chance your date will be current within one year. If you have applied for i-485 in 2012, the likely hood it will be processed this year is higher.Quote:
Originally Posted by sandykolu
Sandy - AILA’s has updated inventory details : https://www.aila.org/File/DownloadEmbeddedFile/77265. Looking at it, the count is higher than the April doc.Quote:
Originally Posted by rabp77
Thanks Arun. That makes it approx 20k applicants from sep1 2009 - may 1 2010 if we consider a 2.2 factor for dependents.
All is not lost yet. You may be current in November. You can also look for other potential employers who will be willing to file EB3 140 and 485 concurrently with good faith and you can join them after 140 is approved.Quote:
Originally Posted by cool_dude
What is expectation for both eb2 and eb3 by end of September 2021
Is it possible for 2010 to be cleared for eb2 and eb3?
I think you r calculating wrong
Pending inventory has already dependents calculation
Coz they adjusted AOS
So it should be 8958 total till may 1 2010
Inputs appreciated
There is also a chance that the later inventory includes some of the dependents.Quote:
Originally Posted by sandykolu
To answer your initial question - the logic shared by rabp is good. But then again, this whole GC Sham - Do not rely too much on it. Carry on with the life and GC will come by at its own pace. There is no real logic/explanation on the dates movement.
If you ask some they blame it on DOS but I blame it on the entire process. How hard is it to keep it transparent - the Math should always add up and the variables should be clear and transparent. We pay for the applications and the processing as well - We should not be kept in the dark. Nuff said.
Goodluck to you and to all of us.
The i-485 inventory includes dependents as well. its close to 9K pending till 2010. This does not include the eb3 to eb2 upgrades post 2012.
that is correct. i-485 inventory includes dependents.
Why are you factoring in dependents? They are people who filed for AOS where dependents are already counted (not people with approved i140s). So the actual number will be more or less the same.Quote:
Originally Posted by sandykolu
democ+rats with all racist organizations strike back..
https://appropriations.house.gov/new...the-heroes-act
https://twitter.com/gsiskind/status/1310734069009965058
This is politics. Agreement with White House does not give anything until the Senate votes on it. The provisions are intentional to drag out the stimulus fight, so that Senate has less time to confirm SC pick.Quote:
Originally Posted by oraclept
Gurus need your insight. My wife's priority date became current - Feb 2011 per the october bulletin. We're filing for I-485/EAD/AP for us. I'm working on H1b and have an approved I-140 myself with Jan 2014 as my PD. On the I-765 EAD application, her eligibility category is C9. I want to know what should be my category on the EAD application I file?
There is something called MSA Metropolitan Statistical area under which the PERM gets filed.Quote:
Originally Posted by FlowerPot
So when the job location moves, technically the immigration attorney knows that if a new PERM/I-140 is required for the new location or not. So in your case attorneys figured a new PERM is required.
Your old I-140 could be used only for retaining the priority date but the underlying PERM or I140 usage is not possible this info is with my own personal experience and take it with a grain of salt.
There is a possibility though if your old office location is still open, occupied and your employer presence is there and they can transfer you back there which was not in my case. Good luck!
https://twitter.com/ejtaub/status/1310687362939334661
DOS released statistics on immigration & nonimmigrant visa issuance for August 2020:
In August 2020, DOS issued 6,100 immigrant visas, compared to 38,090 in August 2019.
DOS issued 94,416 nonimmigrant visas compared to 742,011 in August 2019.
Mine is March 30, 2010...TSC...no RFE, no info from USCIS as of now. Application has not been touched since 2012.Quote:
Originally Posted by Moveon
android09,Quote:
Originally Posted by android09
Your category is same as hers : c9
-RGV1
By Mar 2021 but its all depends on availability of USCIS workforce.Quote:
Originally Posted by altek001
I have november 2010 EB2 PD. My company is giving me an option to downgrade if I want. I want to downgrade if it means I will get GC at least 3 months faster. Is there any way to deduce number of people ahead of me in EB2 queue? 485 data shows only until April. I am looking for ways to deduce from May to October.Quote:
Originally Posted by YTeleven
Looking at this report
Uscis should have enough time processing EB applications