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That case in the link you provided seems he was wilfully hiding the accounts to avoid taxes. So no need to worry if you just missed it i.e. unwilful act.

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Originally Posted by rich895

I went thru that link. May have to do something similar: Seriously I wish I was aware of this earlier and wish my bank had sent 1099-INT, in which case it would have been a piece of cake.

Still would like to know anyone in same boat ...

Also saw this.
http://www.indusbusinessjournal.com/...0052A323677014

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Originally Posted by Pundit Arjun

Check this page for info : http://www.irs.gov/individuals/artic...222220,00.html

gchopeful, IRS update is the only one :). Now if you have mentioned no SSN anywhere else, it would be best to update : Bank accounts, if you had given W8-BEN, DMV,....

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doesnt it get automatically updated when i file the taxes with new ssn instead of itin?? do we need to send the physical letter for this??

I don't have experience on it but from my understanding they need a separate letter as it doesn't look that they will monitor it with tax filing.
And they say:

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If you do not notify the IRS when you are assigned a SSN, you may not receive credit for all wages paid and taxes withheld which could reduce the amount of any refund due.

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And so they won't know until you tell them.

May be they have different staff or process that will do the update when you send the letter. So it's better send the letter rather than assuming something which can create issue later.

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doesnt it get automatically updated when i file the taxes with new ssn instead of itin?? do we need to send the physical letter for this??

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doesnt it get automatically updated when i file the taxes with new ssn instead of itin?? do we need to send the physical letter for this??

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Yaar abhi abhi GC mila hai, apna roots mat bhulo. Jo likha hai follow karo, no bagawat :)

I wud go to local IRS office with ITIN letter or if that's missing a copy of tax return, SSN card, EAD or GC, drivers license or passport for proof of identity. They merge the ITIN records under ur new SSN.

Just an update: Finally got my new passport.

guys if anybody knows....

Need a travel companion for MomInlaw from HYD to new jersey during march... please let me know if you know of anyone...

Glad to be posting in this thread:)

Do you guys know how to get SSN card updated? There were some restrictions initially, want to remove them and get a updated card.( not new number :))

There was some discussion about it. AFAIR, the conclusion was, just go to the SSN Office (Federal Building) closest to you with your SSN Card, GC, Passport etc and ask for the card to be updated. You do not need appointments - its on a walk-in basis.

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Glad to be posting in this thread:)

Do you guys know how to get SSN card updated? There were some restrictions initially, want to remove them and get a updated card.( not new number :))

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perfect. thanks!

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Originally Posted by imdeng

There was some discussion about it. AFAIR, the conclusion was, just go to the SSN Office (Federal Building) closest to you with your SSN Card, GC, Passport etc and ask for the card to be updated. You do not need appointments - its on a walk-in basis.

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Originally Posted by leo07

Glad to be posting in this thread:)

Do you guys know how to get SSN card updated? There were some restrictions initially, want to remove them and get a updated card.( not new number :))

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I filled out the application form, it is self-explanatory how to fill it out. it is on ssa website. http://www.ssa.gov/ssnumber/ss5.htm

Took the printout, went to the SSA office nearest, take your green card, old ssn card, and passport, drivers license , state id, whatever you have. Frankly they only need the old ssn card and green card, but no harm in taking rest of the stuff. Tell them you have green card now and want the restriction about INS or DHS authorization removed from your SSN card, and they know exactly what to do.

FYI, you can only get 10 SSN cards issued in lifetime, and 3 max in one year. However, new SSN card due to above i.e. removing some restriction verbiage, or new SSN card due to legal name change, is exempt from numerical limitations...

Thanks bud!

I'll have to find my SSN card now. They will give you the card same day? I tired the ssa webpage before , it wasn't opening in ie/ff.

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I filled out the application form, it is self-explanatory how to fill it out. it is on ssa website. http://www.ssa.gov/ssnumber/ss5.htm

Took the printout, went to the SSA office nearest, take your green card, old ssn card, and passport, drivers license , state id, whatever you have. Frankly they only need the old ssn card and green card, but no harm in taking rest of the stuff. Tell them you have green card now and want the restriction about INS or DHS authorization removed from your SSN card, and they know exactly what to do.

FYI, you can only get 10 SSN cards issued in lifetime, and 3 max in one year. However, new SSN card due to above i.e. removing some restriction verbiage, or new SSN card due to legal name change, is exempt from numerical limitations...

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Thanks bud!

I'll have to find my SSN card now. They will give you the card same day? I tired the ssa webpage before , it wasn't opening in ie/ff.

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http://www.ssa.gov/online/ss-5.pdf

Is direct link. They also have paper forms in office.

SSN card comes in mail, around 1 week later. If you cant find SSN card, tell them u lost it, they will issue new one, still inform about GC, so that new card dont have any restriction.

Glad to be finally posting in this thread. I have a few questions of my own.

1.My parents visitor visas were approved last year and they presented copies of my H1 documents at that time . With my GC approval would it render the visitor visas obsolete .Would they need to reappear for Visitor visa using my GC documents.

Updating with the answers I found.There is no relation between the visitor visa and H1 documents presented.It is a visa in its own right though in the sponsoring letter one would state evidence of financial support during the visit.However at POE when questioned they can say that son has gc right now.

2.Wife is currently in India and I will not be able to obtain a new SSN for her in time for the taxes.Can I still file for taxes with her ITIN number. As I understand the law one cannot have both ITIN and SSN at the same time and techincally she would not have both at the same time.I am planning to get her SSN updated after she returns. Would you anticipate any problems with the above approach ?

Ans: Since it is last year's taxes and also since both ITIN and SSN are not present at same time should be no issues with this one.


Please feel free to correct the above if any of the info or assumptions are not right.Just leaving the questions post so that it might help others.

Also wanted to share an article from Ron Gretcher written in 2010 pertaining to job change post gc

http://imminfo.com/News/Newsletter/2...-approval.html

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"The bigger issue that seems to confound both AOS and CP applicants is how long must they continue to work for their sponsoring employers after they become lawful permanent residents. Many years ago, the former INS had a rule that presumed fraud on the part of the employee if he or she changed employers within two years of becoming an lawful permanent resident (LPR). That rule was quietly abandoned almost twenty years ago. Unfortunately, not everyone seems to have gotten the word as it continues to pop up in Internet discussion forums today.

It is pretty clear that Congress settled this issue with the passage of the AC21 legislation. The legislative history of the I-140 portability provision makes it clear that Congress wanted to achieve parity between AOS and CP applicants. At that time, both AOS and CP applicants had to wait until an I-140 was approved before moving on to the next step. Historically, CP has rarely taken more than six months from I-140 approval until the issuance of an immigrant visa (assuming visa availability).

In passing this legislation, Congress implicitly recognized that CP applicants were free to change employers after becoming LPRs – as long as they acted in good faith during their processing. In other words, as long as they didn’t have fixed plans to change employers before going off to the visa interview, they were free to change jobs immediately upon return if circumstances changed. Changed circumstances might include a higher salary, better working conditions, or a better job opportunity.

By setting up a six month interval for AOS applicants (from the initial date of filing), Congress put them on par with CP applicants who could change jobs after approximately the same interval. It is safe to say that the six month interval is now the rule, at least insofar as there is a rule.

Since an applicant may change jobs after six months, it is absurd to assume that someone who gets very lucky and has AOS granted earlier than six months is somehow subject to a different rule. For this reason, it is clear that anyone who is an LPR may change jobs for any reason without fear of having their status revoked. The old two year rule was dead and buried long before passage of the AC21 legislation. The six month interval set forth by Congress, however, makes it clear that LPRs are free to change jobs at any time."

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Glad to post in this thread...I am all set to receive the cards tomorrow. Pretty pumped up right now.

couple of silly questions, when at POE can GC holders use the US Citizens lane? If not How about with a US Citizen dependent?

guess u have heard them saying loudly at the POE
"All citizens and permanent residents, this side, all others on the other side" :)

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Glad to post in this thread...I am all set to receive the cards tomorrow. Pretty pumped up right now.

couple of silly questions, when at POE can GC holders use the US Citizens lane? If not How about with a US Citizen dependent?

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guys gals and gurus....

After reading about how soon one can change a job from above posts, i have couple of questions...

1. The 6 month rule... So the 6 month time frame starts from the day you applied for your 485 and not the day you got the CPO email right? Thats what is mentioned in Ron's post but i just want to make sure. So i filed on Nov 2 2011 and by May 2 2012, i should be 100% free to do job change in same field ( yes this can be done any time after LPR but just trying out the 6 month thing)
2. I currently work as a IT consultant in a scenario where my company A will be paid through Vendor B by Client C... So if i remove my Company A and take 1099 from Vendor B... Is this a job change or career change?

1) I am not 100% sure....to my knowledge it is 180 days from the 485 reciept date...
2) this is not job career change as you will working in the same job and same responsibilties and just removing one layer. this is just employer change for the same job.

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guys gals and gurus....

After reading about how soon one can change a job from above posts, i have couple of questions...

1. The 6 month rule... So the 6 month time frame starts from the day you applied for your 485 and not the day you got the CPO email right? Thats what is mentioned in Ron's post but i just want to make sure. So i filed on Nov 2 2011 and by May 2 2012, i should be 100% free to do job change in same field ( yes this can be done any time after LPR but just trying out the 6 month thing)
2. I currently work as a IT consultant in a scenario where my company A will be paid through Vendor B by Client C... So if i remove my Company A and take 1099 from Vendor B... Is this a job change or career change?

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Below are my thoughts:

1) I've read two things on multiple forums. One say " 6 months from AOS receipt Date" Second say " 6 months from AOS approval date". AND Both say there is no written norm for this 6 month rule, it is just to be on safe side to prove intent.
Personally, I think If there is a good reason you can switch anytime. Reasons could be:
a) Employer layoff
b) Employer asks to move to different location which you dislike.
c) Family reasons like spouse found a job in another state.
d) Kids going to school/collage in another state etc compelling you to move.
List can go on and on. Basically, if you can show enough proof that you never had prior intentions of leaving GC sponsored employer after GC approval, then move should be Justifiable.

2) I think if you change layer, and that layer is your GC sponsored employer, then it is a Job change. And in your scenario, I don't think there is a good reason to prove your good intent. Since you go to the same client. My 2 cents.

Hope it helps. Thanks.

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Originally Posted by soggadu

guys gals and gurus....

After reading about how soon one can change a job from above posts, i have couple of questions...

1. The 6 month rule... So the 6 month time frame starts from the day you applied for your 485 and not the day you got the CPO email right? Thats what is mentioned in Ron's post but i just want to make sure. So i filed on Nov 2 2011 and by May 2 2012, i should be 100% free to do job change in same field ( yes this can be done any time after LPR but just trying out the 6 month thing)
2. I currently work as a IT consultant in a scenario where my company A will be paid through Vendor B by Client C... So if i remove my Company A and take 1099 from Vendor B... Is this a job change or career change?

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2) I think if you change layer, and that layer is your GC sponsored employer, then it is a Job change. And in your scenario, I don't think there is a good reason to prove your good intent. Since you go to the same client. My 2 cents.

Hope it helps. Thanks.

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for the above point... will it be ok if i remove my sponsoring company layer after 6 months?

Soggadu, I keep seeing this 180 days after filing 485 to eliminate any questions on GC fraud.
In your scenario I would says 2. is job change. You should remember the employee-employer relation ship etc... in H1.
Your labor is approved based on you working with your employer and not your client.

IMO This is no different from changing new client and new employer. You waited so long, just give it few more months to avoid any future confusions.

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Originally Posted by soggadu

guys gals and gurus....

After reading about how soon one can change a job from above posts, i have couple of questions...

1. The 6 month rule... So the 6 month time frame starts from the day you applied for your 485 and not the day you got the CPO email right? Thats what is mentioned in Ron's post but i just want to make sure. So i filed on Nov 2 2011 and by May 2 2012, i should be 100% free to do job change in same field ( yes this can be done any time after LPR but just trying out the 6 month thing)
2. I currently work as a IT consultant in a scenario where my company A will be paid through Vendor B by Client C... So if i remove my Company A and take 1099 from Vendor B... Is this a job change or career change?

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yes,after 6 months....this is on assumption your current employer would not create hassle for you and that you didnot sign any non-competence with him......

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for the above point... will it be ok if i remove my sponsoring company layer after 6 months?

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Yes, should be fine after 180 days from immigration perspective. But please be wary of your contractual agreement with your sponsor, they may excercise the agreement (if any) if you work for their client without their approval.

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for the above point... will it be ok if i remove my sponsoring company layer after 6 months?

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I do agree with mygctacker on non compete agreement. There was a case when another consultant working with me was offered a full time position by the client and his company didn't want to let go the golden hen and pulled out a non-compete agreement and stopped the move. so make sure that is not issue for you, soggadu.

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Originally Posted by mygctracker

Yes, should be fine after 180 days from immigration perspective. But please be wary of your contractual agreement with your sponsor, they may excercise the agreement (if any) if you work for their client without their approval.

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I did check with my attorney and he said that you can change after 180 days after filing your 485 application.

Guess you should be ok to remove the sponsoring employer OR better thing wud be to join the client itself(that ways u can kick Company A and B :)

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for the above point... will it be ok if i remove my sponsoring company layer after 6 months?

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so gurus is it 180 days from 485 RD , not GC approval date rite?
also is there any forum/links which tells about
how u can work after GC like on 1099, or how to work extra hours (is it on w2) and how it is to be accounted, and can u work part time with other employee even before 180 days and details like that. I am not getting a clear picture, want to know more info

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Originally Posted by cbpds1

I did check with my attorney and he said that you can change after 180 days after filing your 485 application.

Guess you should be ok to remove the sponsoring employer OR better thing wud be to join the client itself(that ways u can kick Company A and B :)

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Kumar, I will be interested to know further info as well.....as far as I know you can work part-time on w2 even before 180days.

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Originally Posted by kumar_342

so gurus is it 180 days from 485 RD , not GC approval date rite?
also is there any forum/links which tells about
how u can work after GC like on 1099, or how to work extra hours (is it on w2) and how it is to be accounted, and can u work part time with other employee even before 180 days and details like that. I am not getting a clear picture, want to know more info

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thank you one and all for the replies... some more questions...

Assuming my employer and vendor doesnt have problems for me to have my way ...i.e. remove my employer as a layer between myself and vendor...

1. Is it advisable to take money on 1099 or register a company
2. S corp or llc if i would need to register a company.
3. Which one has flexibility where i can charge my family health insurance and other expenses towards taxes?

Please help me out...

I'm interested in answers...sorry cannot contribute to answers at this time :)

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Originally Posted by soggadu

thank you one and all for the replies... some more questions...

Assuming my employer and vendor doesnt have problems for me to have my way ...i.e. remove my employer as a layer between myself and vendor...

1. Is it advisable to take money on 1099 or register a company
2. S corp or llc if i would need to register a company.
3. Which one has flexibility where i can charge my family health insurance and other expenses towards taxes?

Please help me out...

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Originally Posted by soggadu

thank you one and all for the replies... some more questions...

Assuming my employer and vendor doesnt have problems for me to have my way ...i.e. remove my employer as a layer between myself and vendor...

1. Is it advisable to take money on 1099 or register a company
2. S corp or llc if i would need to register a company.
3. Which one has flexibility where i can charge my family health insurance and other expenses towards taxes?

Please help me out...

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Soggadu bhai

1.1099 would be best option but will invite a lot of tax scrutiny from IRS so one needs to be very careful doing it.
2.Scorp will help you save taxes but you will have flexibility issues.LLC is more peace of mind.
http://www.selfemployedweb.com/s-corp-vs-llc.htm
3.1099 has all the flexibility for taxes...but one needs to be very detailed with respect to maintaining all the records.

Check this link also specifically for consultants.

http://biztaxtalk.com/node/3

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Originally Posted by soggadu

guys gals and gurus....

After reading about how soon one can change a job from above posts, i have couple of questions...

1. The 6 month rule... So the 6 month time frame starts from the day you applied for your 485 and not the day you got the CPO email right? Thats what is mentioned in Ron's post but i just want to make sure. So i filed on Nov 2 2011 and by May 2 2012, i should be 100% free to do job change in same field ( yes this can be done any time after LPR but just trying out the 6 month thing)
2. I currently work as a IT consultant in a scenario where my company A will be paid through Vendor B by Client C... So if i remove my Company A and take 1099 from Vendor B... Is this a job change or career change?

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First of all glad that can finally post on this thread. Sogaddy bhai as far as I have read the clock is reset on the day you get GC approval and after an I9 is filed post GC. This is what I could gather from reading some threads especially on Trackitt. Iam not sure about the current article or post by Ron he is a very noted lawyer in his own right personally I will be glad if the 6 months rule starts from the day of 485 filing. Most of the postings that I have read suggest people to file AC21 before GC approval on the contrary; we could not go there because our GC got approved within 6 months itself. Now officially there is no 6 months rule but it has kind of good to be with the sponsoring employer for 6 months post GC, even for citizenship Iam not sure they maybe asking for last 5 years just like G325 so if you leave your employer you can file for it later than the 4 years and 9 months. As others have said the burden of proof is to show good faith intention at the time of approval so probably best to complete another 6 months from the approval date, I fully understand your predicament we are virtual currency printing machines for our employers. Coming to the company you should choose the option that allows you to keep your assets separate from the company assets totally I think both satisfy these criteria. Here is a link I found http://www.bizfilings.com/learn/llc-vs-s-corp.aspx

thank you gcseeker and teddy bhai... i will try to digest the info provided by you and get back with more questions...

teddy bhai...i have confirmed from some other sources too and they are all inclining towards 6 month rule from the apply date of AOS... have you heard anything different?

Is it safe to do a career change after GC and before citizenship?

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Is it safe to do a career change after GC and before citizenship?

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go through this

http://imminfo.com/News/Newsletter/2...-approval.html

I read that article before but I just hear from so many of my friends that it is very much ok to do anything you want after GC. I realize that my friends are not lawyers but just wanted to get more ideas. I am not planning anything immediately but just wanted to make myself clear before I even think of anything I that sort.

Teddy,

I checked with my attorney from immigration law group and he said it is fine to leave after 6months of 485 application date.

Now guess Ron and ILG are saying the same thing.

Did you get to check with your attorney?

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Originally Posted by TeddyKoochu

First of all glad that can finally post on this thread. Sogaddy bhai as far as I have read the clock is reset on the day you get GC approval and after an I9 is filed post GC. This is what I could gather from reading some threads especially on Trackitt. Iam not sure about the current article or post by Ron he is a very noted lawyer in his own right personally I will be glad if the 6 months rule starts from the day of 485 filing. Most of the postings that I have read suggest people to file AC21 before GC approval on the contrary; we could not go there because our GC got approved within 6 months itself. Now officially there is no 6 months rule but it has kind of good to be with the sponsoring employer for 6 months post GC, even for citizenship Iam not sure they maybe asking for last 5 years just like G325 so if you leave your employer you can file for it later than the 4 years and 9 months. As others have said the burden of proof is to show good faith intention at the time of approval so probably best to complete another 6 months from the approval date, I fully understand your predicament we are virtual currency printing machines for our employers. Coming to the company you should choose the option that allows you to keep your assets separate from the company assets totally I think both satisfy these criteria. Here is a link I found http://www.bizfilings.com/learn/llc-vs-s-corp.aspx

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Originally Posted by soggadu

thank you gcseeker and teddy bhai... i will try to digest the info provided by you and get back with more questions...

teddy bhai...i have confirmed from some other sources too and they are all inclining towards 6 month rule from the apply date of AOS... have you heard anything different?

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Teddy,

I checked with my attorney from immigration law group and he said it is fine to leave after 6months of 485 application date.

Now guess Ron and ILG are saying the same thing.

Did you get to check with your attorney?

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Sogaddu thanks for document. From this document yes we can change jobs 6 months from 485 filing absolutely without any issues, since it comes from a noted lawyer it has to be good.

cbpds1 Thanks, my lawyer is company paid and he and his assistant often swear their loyalty to them so cannot discuss this with them. In fact its time to delete their contacts from my address books.

On a lighter note...maaku me company lo udyogam isthara ??

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Originally Posted by soggadu

thank you gcseeker and teddy bhai... i will try to digest the info provided by you and get back with more questions...

teddy bhai...i have confirmed from some other sources too and they are all inclining towards 6 month rule from the apply date of AOS... have you heard anything different?

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On a lighter note...maaku me company lo udyogam isthara ??

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vaade vunte gundu yenduku anni!!!! anta scene ee vunte naaku inni kastaalu yendukandi...
inka yeemi decide ee kaaledhu meeru aata patistunaaru!!!

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Originally Posted by TeddyKoochu

Sogaddu thanks for document. From this document yes we can change jobs 6 months from 485 filing absolutely without any issues, since it comes from a noted lawyer it has to be good.

cbpds1 Thanks, my lawyer is company paid and he and his assistant often swear their loyalty to them so cannot discuss this with them. In fact its time to delete their contacts from my address books.

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YES!!!!! Lets do ittttt!!!!