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My lawyer also asked for it. They ask for it ifQuote:
Originally Posted by srd4gc
{BC Issue Date;Birth registration date} are more than 5-10 years (in some cases even 1 year) apart from the actual Date of Birth.
When it comes to BC the issue date and the registration date matters. If they are close to each other AND are greater than the DOB by 1 year ( conservative), then you need additional docs like HS leaving cert and/or affidavits.
good answer self...bery bery impressed...Quote:
Originally Posted by self.coach
GIGITY GIGITY GIGITY GOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!! Not many people understand this lingo...
dude...Nishant mentioned in his big note that it is for secondary evidence on BC's.... you ask the question again.... nishant bhai phepdein phad phaaad ke itna bolne ke baad bhiiii....Quote:
Originally Posted by srd4gc
Ok, another golden nugget found on USCIS website, the page is having great information, and also see the last paragraph on it, that last paragraph mentions about I-20 requirement.
http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/usc...000ecd190aRCRD
"Any application or petition for an individual currently in F-1 status needs to include evidence the student has been maintaining status and has been authorized employment if applicable. Such evidence usually can be satisfied by submitting the latest Form I-20AB/I-20ID and a copy of the employment authorization card."
Now we are not really most of us in F-1 status right now, but it does indicate the mindset of USCIS is that they want the latest form I-20 and a copy of OPT EAD card to verify maintenance of status in the student visa period. This works for me, because I do not have my firstmost I-20, I did two US degrees, and only have the later I-20, and the later I-20 is in the newer style with SEVIS bar code, as well as I have the old EAD OPT card. This might be good information to know for various folks.
Also a really good thing to note is about the translation:
Please submit certified translations for all foreign language documents. The translator must certify that s/he is competent to translate and that the translation is accurate.
The certification format should include the certifier's name, signature, address, and date of certification. A suggested format is:
Certification by Translator
I [typed name], certify that I am fluent (conversant) in the English and ________ languages, and that the above/attached document is an accurate translation of the document attached entitled ______________________________.
Signature_________________________________
Date Typed Name
Address
excellent....Now we can put all our questions to rest/sleep and follow this... thanqu N....Quote:
Originally Posted by nishant2200
My AOS application is currently being prepared by my lawyer. I'm concerned that if the date retrogress in the next VB then I'll not be able to apply. When is the last date that my application needs to be postmarked so that USCIS can accept it. Ex: if the next VB comes on 10 Oct (& if the dates retrogress) and my application is postmarked Oct 9 then is it ok.
Thanks.
P.S:
To all who are expecting your dates to be current, collect all your reqd AOS documents, get medicals (I-693) done & push you lawyers to have the I-485, G-325, advance parole etc draft ready so they can apply early.
If you are current in October,2011 bulletin and date retrogresses in Nov,2011 bulletin, You are still good as long as the application reaches the uscis center before November 01,2011.Quote:
Originally Posted by imechanix
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you are current atleast until end of October. The Nov Visa Bulletin (released in Oct) will be effect 1st Nov 2011.
Only exception to this is that if DOS releases a special bulletin/mentions in Nov bulletin that they will not be accepting the October current applications after a particular date in October - CHANCES of this in my opinion is remote and negligible.
Note: During July 2007 fiasco... DOS gave a date (17th Aug 2007) by which all applications should have reached USCIS. As far as I know this is the only time that such a date was provided in recent past.
Good Luck!!
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Originally Posted by imechanix
I wanted to know when USCIS releases the demand data is the data as of previous month? for eg when they will release demand data in Nov it will as of Sept 30?
Most likely it will be Oct 7th the friday. VB might come same day or on Oct 10th monday. Or both may come on oct 10th. I don't think, in my opinion, the demand data is going to have any bearing on Nov VB.Quote:
Originally Posted by druvraj
http://www.qesehmk.org/forums/showth...=9168#post9168
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Originally Posted by Kanmani
If your pay after subtracting the per-diem is higher or equal to whats mentioned in LCA you should be good. Per-diem is for daily expenses like travel, food or phones based on business need. If the pay is falling below LCA after subtracting then better to check with your Lawyer on how to equate and show that you are earning as much as listed for that opening. And get clarification if Per-diem can be included to meet that amount.Quote:
Originally Posted by 10102007
Depending on ur employment, the employer also pays certain taxes contribution for you, as well as vacation and health insurance premiums. Also ask lawyer if these can be included if u r falling short otherwise.Quote:
Originally Posted by srimurthy
Meant to answer 10102007, sorry for quoting srimurthy. Cumbersome phone.
Thanks Q, Nishanth and Srimurthy.
After some heartburn, came to know that it is higher than the amount quoted in the LCA. Now waiting for a new issue to pop-up.
arre yaar... chaloo hum sab chandaa ikkata karke tere ko ek dum mast chum chum waali amazon kindle dilatien hein...kya bolta tu....199 tu pay kar baaki hum ikkata karlenge ;-)...Quote:
Originally Posted by nishant2200
waise... my PD falls on 22 and i am little scary like all others who were on 8,15,22 etc....10/22/07...on the better side my lucky number is 22...so no worries...
You are definitely going to be on the right side of these scary dates in one bulletin or another. I Wish that you will be on the right side without ever being on the wrong side.
Current PERM processing times.
as per http://icert.doleta.gov/ it shows that Analyst Review which I think is the most common case, as May 2011. So does this mean there is a 3-4 month time period right now for PERM processing.
They also mention there: " If your application was filed more than 3 months prior to the month posted, you may contact our Helpdesk for a status on the application"
My friend had this question. Any suggestion is highly appreciated.
My priority date became current based on the October Visa Bulletin, but my attorney says that because DOS ran out of visa numbers in September, we can't apply for GC until we hear anything further from them regarding new cut-off dates for October. Has anyone faced similar situation (i.e. priority date is current, but visa numbers unavailable)?
waitingEB2, he won't get the GC but he can file I485 (the final stage of GC) if he has not already filed.
Please see below.
1) USCIS Announces Use of Fiscal Year 2011 Employment-Based Visa Allocations
The Department of State has informed U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) that all employment-based immigrant visas have been distributed for fiscal year 2011. Every fiscal year (October 1st – September 30th), at least 140,000 employment-based immigrant visas are made available to qualified applicants who seek to immigrate based on an offer of employment to the principal applicant. Applicants should note that USCIS will continue accepting adjustment of status applications based on the September visa bulletin through the entire month of September.
http://content.govdelivery.com/bulle...SDHSCIS-12a828
Ability to file 485 is directly tied to the visa bulletin dates being current or not. Lack OR availability of visa numbers doesn't affect your ability to file 485.
Another thing is ... unlike labor and 140 ---- 485 is YOUR application. Employer owns labor and 140. But YOU own 485. So when the date is current just go ahead and file 485. If this lawyer can't do it for you .. find another or do it yourself.
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Originally Posted by waitingEB2
Q...on this note... If i want to apply for my own 485 through some other lawyer... What kind of previous documentation is needed? Like a copy of 140 is all i have...Is that enuf?Quote:
Originally Posted by qesehmk
thanks a lot!
and Employment Verification Letter.. that is all from Employer..Quote:
Originally Posted by soggadu
soggadu I do not know specifics. But it should be straightforward since 485 by definition is owned by beneficiary. So the forms available on USCIS site should explain all supporting documents.
p,s, - another tidbit - In 485 stage your lawyer has to each time take your permission to represent you in front of USCIS - be it EAD or AP or any inquiry about 485 etc.
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Originally Posted by soggadu
MeraNoAayega & skpanda,Quote:
Originally Posted by MeraNoAayega
Thanks for the info. It's helpful.
Friends, Spec has posted some great info again in " Facts and Data " section
http://www.qesehmk.org/forums/showth...oved-in-FY2011
Thanks Spec, You Rock !!!!
Monica,Quote:
Originally Posted by Monica12
You're welcome and thanks for the appreciative comment.
I had to be "persuaded" to post the data. It is what the numbers say, but the assumptions are not proven. Call it an "educated guess" at best.
Please treat it as indicative only, with an increasing error margin.
Spec
Good going. I think the 2012 numbers and model is quite good. People will find tremendous value out of that.
The multi year model - you did good by putting health warning ;) I agree that its very difficult to predict even one year... so multi year is something that should be used only as a general direction.
Again ... Great contribution!
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Originally Posted by Spectator
Thanks Spec, you are doing an amazing job for the community.. the information that you posted is very valuable :)
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Originally Posted by Spectator
Thank you very much Spec! This post is very helpful.Quote:
Originally Posted by Spectator
Spec,
Cut off dates data is really impressive piece of work. It makes a lot easier to understand where i stand in the line. I have a quick question though....
Use used FY12 and FY13 (with and with out porting), can i know did you mean begin of FY or end of FY or you mean to say some time in FY. I dont want you to be specific, but out of curiosity as when we say FY (its an year). Hope you see where am coming from.
spec...thanks for the info...couple of questions...what are the chances of getting 25K SOFAD for 2012 and what is your number for SOFAD we got for 2011?Quote:
Originally Posted by Spectator
Leo,Quote:
Originally Posted by leo4ever
It is at the end of each FY because SOFAD, Porting etc are for the FY in question.
If it is not clear, I will edit the post. Thanks for bringing it to my attention.
There is a posting by OH Law Firm, on their breaking news area under title: 09/28/2011: USCIS Adjudication of Employment-Based Immigration Cases (I-140 + I-485) as Reflected in its July 2011 Trend and Volume of Processing Statistics
They are analyzing that USCIS has huge backlog (we already know), but also note that they are not pre-adjudicated 485s also alongwith they way they used to, and are falling behind on it, or not making much progress on it. example: a guy in EB2 ROW applies, he gives in 140 and 485 concurrent filing. While 140 is being processed, the 485 is already begun pre-adjudication process, and by the time 140 is approved, the 485 is already pre-adjudicated waiting for a visa number and 140 approval. But if this is not done, then after the 140 process, the 485 process majority chunk will take time, and lead to less SYA (same year approval).
I think all in all, if the above is true, it might be good for SOFAD. Also it kind of shows the need to take in fresh intake to have a big inventory of EB2 I/C early on, they really don't want situation of having to process huge amount of 485 in 3 months. How do you guys read it, let know.
Yes, now i understand. Since you mentioned porting i should have considered it as end of FY. Thanks for all your work.Quote:
Originally Posted by Spectator
A small public service announcement:
This thread will be closed tonight. From tomorrow onwards we will switch to the 2012 thread located at http://www.qesehmk.org/forums/showth...ulations)-2012
TedddThat new thread will open late tonight.
Teddy, thanks. Really good info. Delware if I am not wrong is most business friendly. In such a small places there are far too many companies located.Quote:
Originally Posted by TeddyKoochu
Since we have reached the beginning of the new year, I will be curious to know if we have any new insights on how USCIS might approve I485's for the coming year. One possibility is the dates will move forward in the next couple of bulletins to fill up the buffer and then retrogress in Jan'12. The forward movement of the PDs will be again visible during the spillover season from April-May'12 onwards. I think for most of the PWMBs, it is unlikely that their I485 approval will happen in 2011 as the turnaround time for I485 approval is 3 - 4 months.
We still have 8K pending EB2-I/C cases (~6K up to July 15th) and anywhere between 1K - 2K cases with PD up to April'15 that hasn't been approved yet. In addition, there will be some EB3->EB2 porting cases. Adding all these, there are already around 10K+ cases that are pre-adjudicated and waiting for approval. My question is whether these cases (or at least a decent number of these cases) will be approved in the Fall quarter itself or during the spillover season. My hunch is most of these cases will be approved during the spillover season (April-May'12); else, USCIS needs to allocated twice the stipulated quota of 5.6K for EB2-I/C in the Fall quarter itself.
Look forward to any feedback on this!
Great thread
kudos to Q and all other brothers and sisters, hope next year thread will bring more approvals