http://dashboard.uscis.gov/index.cfm...=5&charttype=1 for I-485
http://dashboard.uscis.gov/index.cfm...=5&charttype=1 for I-140
http://dashboard.uscis.gov/index.cfm...=6&charttype=1 for I-129
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Thanks kd,Quote:
Originally Posted by kd2008
Increase in I-140 receipts is consistent with PERM certifications.
Call up the National Service help desk and check on that. If that's not helpful, get an Infopass appointment to meet a USCIS officer in person.Quote:
Originally Posted by houstonrocket
kd,Quote:
Originally Posted by kd2008
There is something screwy with the I-485 Pre-adjudicated numbers and Pending numbers.
All the historical Pre-adjudicated figures have changed, but the figures reported for May are the same as the figure reported for April when that was updated. March becomes April etc. The Pending figure then gets changed because it appears to be derived by Pending = A Total Pending & Preadjudicated Figure minus Preadjudicated as the sums of the two haven't changed.
When the April figures were released, Pending (NSC&TSC) = 90,876 and Pre-adjudicated (NSC&TSC) = 87,950 - Total = 178,826
Now the April figure says, Pending (NSC&TSC) = 96,370 and Pre-adjudicated (NSC&TSC) = 82,456 - Total = 178,826
The May figure for preadjudicated also shows as 87,950. That is too much of a coincidence when the figures have all stepped one month out of line. The Total for May is 172,834.
I think it is a mistake, which I hope gets corrected next month, but it's a shame when we have been waiting for the data.
That is odd. But did you see the update on USCIS about their leap month?
:)
I got this information form USCIS for my SR
Thank you for contacting our office regarding the status of your application. USCIS is committed to oversee lawful immigration to the United States of America. Issues may come up that can delay the processing of cases such as security checks, priority dates and visa availability. Security checks on each case have to be complete and all documentary and eligibility requirements have to be met. Your application is pending, awaiting final review and/or visa allocation. Please note that USCIS does not set priority dates nor does it control the issuance of visas. This function is controlled by the Department of State (DOS). You may check priority dates and visa availability at www.travel.state.gov. There is no further information we can give you regarding the status of your case
what is that meaning is my case is pre-adjudicated or ??
They basically said a lot but didn't saying anything. This is a very generic response.Quote:
Originally Posted by shreyasai2004
Hi Guys,
I recently came back to US from India trip and i used my EAD/AP card to enter US, My I-94 was stamped as parole. My H1 is still valid until Mar 2012 but i didn't go for stamping and entered US on AP.
Now my HR asked to reverify myself after the reentry to US. They looked my original EAD/AP card,I-94 etc and took the copies. I asked them whether i need to fill new I-9 form with EAD information they said no. I asked them whether i am in EAD or H1 status now ,they said your most current verification document is the status you are in.
I am little confused here, want to know whether i am in EAD or H1. I or My HR didn't filled new I-9 from is that means i am still in H1 or status automatically changes to EAD? I am working for same company before the trip.Gurus, please advise.
EB2Jun08,Quote:
Originally Posted by EB2Jun08
Although, after entering the USA using AP, you are a Parolee and therefore not in H1B status, the Cronin Memo says that, if you enter the USA using AP, failing to use the EAD will not be considered Unauthorized Employment, if
You were in H1B status prior to departing the USA.
The H1B approval has not expired, and
You return to work only for the H1B sponsoring Employer.
Your HR is correct that you are a Parolee, but the I-9 does not need to be updated.
Discussion of the Cronin memo
The Cronin Memo
Hi guys,
I have a similar question. Few months ago my spouse received EAD/AP combo card after filing for dependent I-485. She was in F-1 status at the time and had 20 hours/week assistantship. After receiving EAD, she did not report it to school and continued to be on I-20 (international student status). Last week, she received a new I-20 with some graduate program level minor updates. She still continues to work as an international student and receives assistantship from the school. My question is whether her student status is valid? Can she continue to be in student status and not use EAD? Or should we have reported her EAD status to her school? Other question is, will there be any problem with her future EAD renewal because of this?
Note- There is no travel involved in this case and AP was never used.
EB2Jun08 & Spec,Quote:
Originally Posted by Spectator
This is what I received from my attorney when I asked about re-entering using AP : "We typically advise that if you plan to travel on the Advance Parole, then you should be working on the EAD, not the H-1B. This is because when you re-enter the US on an AP, you are being paroled into the US. You are not being admitted in H-1B status. You could at that point start using the EAD as the basis of your work authorization (having the company update the I-9 in the process) and keep the H-1B as back up in case anything should go wrong with your permanent residency case.".
Thanks Guys for the detailed explanation.
I thought I will let people know of what is happening in some cases and also I would like some expert opinion on my case. I am the primary EB2)
I filed for my and wife's 485, AP and EAD. Everything was fine in my wife's case. We did our finger printing on the last week of Mar
1. I got my ead card in the last week of March but had my wife's photo
2. We called USCIS and they asked us to file for 485 alone, which we did in the first week of April along with the original EAD
3. I got an RFE in the 3rd of June to return my EAD card. We responded saying that we returned it.
4. I got my second EAD card on 1st week of July but it did not have my AP details(it is not a combo card).
5. My AP(131) is approved but I have not received my approval notice
I took an infopass appointment where they acknowledged their issue and they gave supervisor's address. They are asking me to send a letter explaining my case and also send the original(second) EAD card.
My questions - is it safe to send my EAD card without any applications(131 or 765). Have anyone faced this issue before.
Do I have any other options to expedite my EAD card?
Thanks for your help
Sorry to post my issue in this thread. Please move it to other thread if it is inappropriate.
Seems like the text-book definition of cluster f*#kQuote:
Originally Posted by Umesh1209
Don't see any issue (or an alternative, to be honest). Just make sure you scan / photocopy the card for your records, use certified mail to send the card (and keep the receipts to prove that you sent it to them). Also, i'd keep the details from your infopass appointment (officers name, badge number, date and time of appointment, etc) for your records.Quote:
Originally Posted by Umesh1209
I don't see any. You can always reach out to your congressman but I think that's overkill at this stage.Quote:
Originally Posted by Umesh1209
One of us will move it to the I485 thread after you've had some visibility here.Quote:
Originally Posted by Umesh1209
Pedro,
Thanks for your response. I have done most of what you said. Looks like I have no options at this point in time.
Quote:
Originally Posted by Pedro Gonzales
Yes, her student status is valid as log as she maintain her valid F1 status or until USCIS adjudicate her 485.Quote:
Originally Posted by vedu
Unless she want to switch to EAD no further action is needed.
Veni,
Thanks for the confirmation, appreciated! She should be in F1 status for the foreseeable future.
Quote:
Originally Posted by veni001
Hi all, I need your input -
I am currently on H1B in academia while I have received my EAD this March. If I switch to EAD, suppose my H1B will automatically become invalid. My question is after I switch to EAD, can I work for multiple employers? or in other word, can I work in multiple positions? Thanks a lot!
Yes, you can work for Multiple employers/positions using the EAD. Good luck :)Quote:
Originally Posted by luckycub
That's much better! Thanks a lot!Quote:
Originally Posted by Pundit Arjun
just a follow up question, My employer is holding H1B and maintaining my H1B status, can I work for some one else using my EAD on a part time basis?
Once you use your EAD, your H1 is invalidated whether or not its the same employer.Quote:
Originally Posted by JJcalifornian
vizcard - that's wrong. H1 stays valid. Just that your status is no longer H1. One can always start using H1 as long as the underlying 797 is valid.Quote:
Originally Posted by vizcard
You are correct. I meant H1 status when I said H1.Quote:
Originally Posted by qesehmk
Although to be in H1 status again (after going on EAD status), one has to stop working on EAD. I don't think you can work on both EAD and H1 at the same time. That was the original poster's question. Is this correct ?
Thanks Vizcard/Q,Quote:
Originally Posted by qesehmk
I was in doubt as EAD is not a status but a permission to work for anyone. As long as my employer is keeping my H1 and I'm staying with them I thought I can hold the H1 status. So if I want to take up a part time job I need to file I-9 with my employer and I can use I-9 to work for a different employer as well.
Vizcard - EAD is total freedom. You can take up as many jobs as you want and no your H1 status doesnt get affected by use of EAD unless you used EAD as work authorization for the job you are holding using H1 authorization. In other words your H1 status can get affected if you stop using your H1 authorization.
If you use H1 for one type of employment and use EAD for another - that sounds perfectly alright to me.
Quote:
Originally Posted by vizcard
That is correct.
If your H1 with your current employer is in good standing ... I don't think you need to update I-9 with them.
With any potentially new employer you of course should use EAD - unless you do hold a second H1.
So that's another thing - by the way - a person can hold multiple H1s and work for multiple employers at the same time.Quote:
Originally Posted by JJcalifornian
Hi Q,Quote:
Originally Posted by qesehmk
So, I can keep my H1B with the current employer, and use my EAD for other jobs as long as I dont use the EAD for the current employer, my H1B stays valid till expiration -
Can I still be able to refile or renew my H1B when the current one expires and I used my EAD for other jobs?
Thank you!
I think so. Yes.
p.s. - H1 authorization always remain valid till expiration. Whether you choose to be in H1 status or not is your choice. And yes you can switch between statuses (of course use a good lawyer as needed!)Quote:
Originally Posted by luckycub
I don't know if this has been analyzed already or not
http://aila.org/content/default.aspx?docid=40699
Yes, Spec did few pages backQuote:
Originally Posted by gs1968
Hi, a few general questions. Mine is EB2I Texas with PD 07/31/2007. My wife started working on EAD. EAD expires 01/2013. I am still on H1. She is tavelling to India tomorrow.
1. carrying her EAD/AP card, Prior H1/H-4 status approval ( just for the sake of it) documents good enough? Anything else I am missing?
2. I am hoping to get my GC this oct/nov. but at that time my wife ( using EAD now) will be in india. Will that be a problem? what else we need to be aware of in this case?
3. in worst possible case scenario, if I dont get my GC by 01/2013, I need to renew my EAD.Whats the earliest date I can apply for EAD renewal?
sorry to post in this forum. I will make sure to have this question moved couple of days later. As always thankful to the members contributing to this forum.
Answers inline.
Quote:
Originally Posted by kumar19
Admins/Mods: I have posted a thread on my wife's 485 RFE 2 days ago but is still not visible on forum. Kindly see if you can make it available on forum.
In what forum did you create the thread? Calculations or Live Discussion. If you don't mind, just ask your question here.Quote:
Originally Posted by SmileBaba
smilebaba done.moved to 485 folder.
The forum level threads are moderated. Please create new threads inside the subforum level folders e.g. 485 folder.
Quote:
Originally Posted by SmileBaba
Finally 2011 DOS report updated:
http://www.travel.state.gov/pdf/FY11...-Table%20V.pdf
http://www.travel.state.gov/pdf/FY11...Table%20VI.pdf
EB2-->66,804
EB2I-->23,997
EB2C-->8,257
EB2IC-->32,254
Eb2ROW-->34550
EB1------->25229
EB3---->37425
Another surprising(good) thing EB3I got 3954 not sure if this has some porting numbers which were added in Eb3 instead of Eb2
FY2011 Visa Approvals
FY2011-EB Visa Approvals
EB2 Approvals
- Country --- EB1 ----- EB2 ----- EB3 ----- EB4 ---- EB5 ---- Total
CHINA ----- 3,940 --- 8,257 --- 2,542 ------ 78 -- 2,408 --- 17,225
INDIA ----- 4,563 -- 23,997 --- 4,002 ----- 444 ----- 37 --- 33,043
MEXICO ---- 1,206 --- 1,147 --- 6,228 ----- 713 ----- 53 ---- 9,347
PHIL. ------- 171 --- 3,242 --- 3,909 ----- 304 ------ 2 ---- 7,628
ROW ------ 15,349 -- 30,161 -- 20,744 --- 4,842 ---- 963 --- 72,059
TOTAL ---- 25,229 -- 66,804 -- 37,425 --- 6,381 -- 3,463 -- 139,302
THEORETICAL SPILLOVER
EB1 -------- 14,811
EB2-M ------- 1,656
EB2-P -------- (439)
EB2-ROW ---- (1,333)
EB4 --------- 3,559
EB5 --------- 6,477
TOTAL ------ 24,731
SPILLOVER USED
Spillover -- 26,648
EB2-IC ------ 5,606
SOFAD ------ 32,254
SPILLOVER
WASTAGE ---- (1,917)
A negative number indicates that more spillover was used than was available from EB1, EB2, EB4 & EB5 i.e. visas were used from EB3!
SPILLOVER ALLOCATION
--------------- No. ---- % --
CHINA ------- 5,454 -- 20.47%
INDIA ------ 21,194 -- 79.53%
TOTAL ------ 26,648 - 100.00%
EB2-WW used 34,550 visas, which is 116 more than the initial allocation of 34,434.
EB3 Approvals
EB3-China received 39 more visas than their allocation of 2,503 visas (1.56%).
EB3-India received 1,199 more visas than their allocation of 2,803 visas (42.78%).
EB3-Mexico received 3,425 more visas than their allocation of 2,803 visas (122.19%).
EB3-Philippines received 1,106 more visas than their allocation of 2,803 visas (39.46%).
EB3-ROW received 8,384 less visas than their allocation of 29,128 visas (28.78%).
Adjusted for M&P usage, EB3-ROW received 3,853 less visas that expected (15.66%).
EB3 received 2,615 less visas than the allocation of 40,040 (6.53%).
EB1
--------------- Total ---- % ------ CP ---- % CP -- CP FY2010
China --------- 3,940 -- 15.62% ---- 269 -- 6.83% ----- 4.08%
India --------- 4,563 -- 18.09% ----- 69 -- 1.51% ----- 1.56%
Mexico -------- 1,206 --- 4.78% ----- 46 -- 3.81% ----- 2.40%
Philippines ----- 171 --- 0.68% ----- 15 -- 8.77% ----- 7.37%
ROW ---------- 15,349 -- 60.84% -- 1,213 -- 7.90% ----- 6.00%
Total -------- 25,229 - 100.00% -- 1,612 -- 6.39% ----- 4.80%
EB2
--------------- Total ---- % ------ CP ---- % CP -- CP FY2010
China --------- 8,257 -- 12.36% ----- 66 -- 0.80% ----- 1.08%
India -------- 23,997 -- 35.92% ---- 133 -- 0.55% ----- 0.51%
Mexico -------- 1,147 --- 1.72% ----- 18 -- 1.57% ----- 2.69%
Philippines --- 3,242 --- 4.85% ---- 256 -- 7.90% ----- 6.34%
ROW ---------- 30,161 -- 45.15% -- 1,213 -- 4.02% ----- 4.78%
Total -------- 66,804 - 100.00% -- 1,686 -- 2.52% ----- 2.78%
EB3
--------------- Total ---- % ------ CP ---- % CP -- CP FY2010
China --------- 2,542 --- 6.79% -- 1,492 - 58.69% ---- 56.15%
India --------- 4,002 -- 10.69% ---- 263 -- 6.57% ---- 16.57%
Mexico -------- 6,228 -- 16.64% ---- 324 -- 5.20% ----- 2.18%
Philippines --- 3,909 -- 10.44% -- 1,498 - 38.32% ---- 20.79%
ROW ---------- 20,744 -- 55.43% -- 3,985 - 19.21% ---- 11.70%
Total -------- 37,425 - 100.00% -- 7,562 - 20.21% ---- 14.94%
EB4
--------------- Total ---- % ------ CP ---- % CP -- CP FY2010
China ------------ 78 --- 1.22% ----- 16 - 20.51% ----- 4.08%
India ----------- 444 --- 6.96% ---- 173 - 38.96% ---- 21.72%
Mexico ---------- 713 -- 11.17% ----- 22 -- 3.09% ----- 2.86%
Philippines ----- 304 --- 4.76% ----- 87 - 28.62% ---- 29.66%
ROW ----------- 4,842 -- 75.88% -- 1,062 - 21.93% ---- 15.95%
Total --------- 6,381 - 100.00% -- 1,360 - 21.31% ---- 15.86%
EB5
--------------- Total ---- % ------ CP ---- % CP -- CP FY2010
China --------- 2,408 -- 69.54% -- 2,233 - 92.73% ---- 75.26%
India ------------ 37 --- 1.07% ----- 12 - 32.43% ---- 24.19%
Mexico ----------- 53 --- 1.53% ------ 4 -- 7.55% ---- 28.00%
Philippines ------- 2 --- 0.06% ------ 0 -- 0.00% ----- 0.00%
ROW ------------- 963 -- 27.81% ---- 630 - 65.42% ---- 53.01%
Total --------- 3,463 - 100.00% -- 2,879 - 83.14% ---- 60.42%
EB1 - EB5
--------------- Total ---- % ------ CP ---- % CP -- CP FY2010
China -------- 17,225 -- 12.37% -- 4,076 - 23.66% ---- 16.83%
India -------- 33,043 -- 23.72% ---- 650 -- 1.97% ----- 2.95%
Mexico -------- 9,347 --- 6.71% ---- 414 -- 4.43% ----- 2.42%
Philippines --- 7,628 --- 5.48% -- 1,856 - 24.33% ---- 16.11%
ROW ---------- 72,059 -- 51.73% -- 8,103 - 11.24% ----- 8.88%
Total ------- 139,302 - 100.00% - 15,099 - 10.84% ----- 8.45%
EB1 - EB3
--------------- Total ---- % ------ CP ---- % CP -- CP FY2010
China -------- 14,739 -- 11.39% -- 1,827 - 12.40% ---- 14.24%
India -------- 32,562 -- 25.15% ---- 465 -- 1.43% ----- 2.39%
Mexico -------- 8,581 --- 6.63% ---- 388 -- 4.52% ----- 2.26%
Philippines --- 7,322 --- 5.66% -- 1,769 - 24.16% ---- 14.89%
ROW ---------- 66,254 -- 51.18% -- 6,411 -- 9.68% ----- 7.47%
Total ------- 129,458 - 100.00% - 10,860 -- 8.39% ----- 7.14%
FAMILY BASED
--------------- Total ---- % --
China -------- 17,450 --- 7.89%
India -------- 12,032 --- 5.44%
Mexico ------- 44,732 -- 20.24%
Philippines -- 18,142 --- 8.21%
ROW --------- 128,686 -- 58.22%
Total ------- 221,042 - 100.00%
EB & FB
--------------- Total ---- % --
China -------- 34,675 --- 9.62%
India -------- 45,075 -- 12.51%
Mexico ------- 54,079 -- 15.01%
Philippines -- 25,770 --- 7.15%
ROW --------- 200,745 -- 55.71%
Total ------- 360,344 - 100.00%
So rules don't mean squat.