EB2 Predictions (Rather Calculations) - 2012

[ChampU]

guys need help...anybody used any Marathi to English translation services, if yes please give me the link or name of the service..thanks in advance ...will remove the thread as soon as i get any response.

HP

I had to use Marathi - English translation, when I applied for my wife's Drivers License in NJ. My Marriage Certificate is partly in Marathi (first half is in English, second half is in Marathi.. both on the same page) and the jerk in DMV refused to accept it unless it was certified by an approved "Translation Agency".
I paid $150 for the translation agency and they essentially copy pasted the English part, signed and sealed the "translation"..

Check your DMV website for approved translators.. and get it done from them..

http://www.ultratranslate.com/ins/index.html

[imdeng]

I used Fox Translate for Hindi to English translation - they unfortunately do not offer Marathi translation. However, you can use anyone who is fluent in both the languages for translation - could be a friend or a colleague - does not matter. The translator just needs to sign a statement certifying that he/she is fluent in both the languages.

guys need help...anybody used any Marathi to English translation services, if yes please give me the link or name of the service..thanks in advance ...will remove the thread as soon as i get any response.

[harapatta]

another quick question ..found a friend who can translate and happens to be notary public...is that going to be acceptable to USCIS?

[kd2008]

I am thinking out loud and proposing what might be Mr. CO's thinking.

I think he blew past 2008 and 2009 to generate enough demand and give enough processing time to USCIS.

Now for dates in 2010, he is being careful and finessing his end point. Hence, he took a smaller step of just 4 months. He may take additional steps, but they may be smaller and smaller. This is so that he doesn't have to over shoot and cause retrogression. He really wants to avoid it or if possible, delay it to very late in the fiscal year and make it as small as possible.

We all have been saying that there will be massive retrogression. But it is unlikely to me in light of March bulletin. Simply because, it would be irresponsible on part of Mr. CO. He has been forthcoming in the past few bulletins on what his understanding is and what USCIS has been reporting him. He made no comments this bulletin. This is an indication that he is in a watch and wait mode. He really wants to see what the USCIS does with the demand that was generated. If they process it very fast, he has to rethink the movements and lay the ground work for retrogression. If not, then generate additional demand through CP by pushing the dates far ahead - USCIS won't process those additional cases before the end of fiscal year but CP demand will eat up that small gap to be filled up. I think it may be June bulletin before he lets us know anything more and he will for sure give a prior indication of retrogression.

Just expressing my thinking. This is not based on data crunching so please do not bring it up. Nobody really knows what the real numbers are. The ones who should know aka USCIS are really clueless in publishing them correctly anyways.

[fedupwithgc]

I think retrogression is not going to be too severe and if then it wont last long. CO said around 40% visas will be consumed by Feb end. looking at the trend, I think we will be around PD Jan 2008 at that point and by end of FY we shall be at end of 2008 hopefully...

[Spectator]

Q,

Parolee is its own peculiar situation. It can't be a status because, technically, the person never leaves the POE and is not admitted into the USA.

At least with AP, you actually get an I-94 when you use it to enter the USA.

AOS is not a status either.

It is a period of Authorized Stay granted by the Secretary of DHS while the I-485 is pending adjudication.

Therefore, technically, a person relying solely on AOS is in unlawful status, but at the same time does not accrue any illegal presence. Everything is tolled while the I-485 is pending adjudication by virtue of USCIS policy.

The concepts are very difficult to understand, but are explained in this USCIS memo.

I warn anyone who might read it, that it is not easy reading and is likely to give you a headache.

[vizcard]

I am an Aug 2008 PD and i'm expecting to get greened in Q1 FY2013 (at the very latest). Anything before that is bonus.

[imdeng]

Spec - I don't know whether you are a lawyer, or a USCIS employee or CO himself - but by God I am thankful that we have you here. Your level of knowledge of these matters is unparalleled - thank you for sharing your time and expertise with us here.

Q,
Parolee is its own peculiar situation. It can't be a status because, technically, the person never leaves the POE and is not admitted into the USA.

[cbpds1]

It will be great to meet Spec, Q and Teddy in person now that we are more familiar to them than their relatives !!

Spec - I don't know whether you are a lawyer, or a USCIS employee or CO himself - but by God I am thankful that we have you here. Your level of knowledge of these matters is unparalleled - thank you for sharing your time and expertise with us here.

[pdfeb09]

Spec - I don't know whether you are a lawyer, or a USCIS employee or CO himself - but by God I am thankful that we have you here. Your level of knowledge of these matters is unparalleled - thank you for sharing your time and expertise with us here.

I completely agree .... Spec: Thanks, dude !

And thanks Q for starting down this path and creating a great environment to which people like Spec,Teddy, Veni, Kanmani and countless others get attracted and stay hooked..

[vizcard]

Maybes its Q's good karma that the cut off dates moved so quickly

[codesmith]

another quick question ..found a friend who can translate and happens to be notary public...is that going to be acceptable to USCIS?

I'm not sure if your friend is in US or India, but you can get it translated from anyone.
Make sure that the translated document's format ( like box, bold etc) match to the original one.
Get the affidavit done and signed by translator saying he/she is proficient in both the languages and translation is correct.
Affidavit should be notorised.

[fedupwithgc]

I am an Aug 2008 PD and i'm expecting to get greened in Q1 FY2013 (at the very latest). Anything before that is bonus.

My PD is Jul 2008... count me in

[qesehmk]

Spec

Wow! Bow my friend! I stand corrected.

AOS pending is not a status. If one abandons H1 or H4 status and uses AOS pending to stay - they are in unlawful status - however that unlawful status is protected by DHS as long as your 485 is pending. However the risk there is that the moment - god forbid - your 485 is adjudicated and denied, then that protection is gone and one starts accruing unlawful presence which is a harmful thing.

So bottomline - never ever let your H1/H4 go until you get GC.

Once again thanks Spec!

Q,

Parolee is its own peculiar situation. It can't be a status because, technically, the person never leaves the POE and is not admitted into the USA.

At least with AP, you actually get an I-94 when you use it to enter the USA.

AOS is not a status either.

It is a period of Authorized Stay granted by the Secretary of DHS while the I-485 is pending adjudication.

Therefore, technically, a person relying solely on AOS is in unlawful status, but at the same time does not accrue any illegal presence. Everything is tolled while the I-485 is pending adjudication by virtue of USCIS policy.

The concepts are very difficult to understand, but are explained in this USCIS memo.

I warn anyone who might read it, that it is not easy reading and is likely to give you a headache.

[mygctracker]

Spec,

After an AOS applicant reenters US on AP and continues working on H1, What happens to his H1 status in case AOS is denied (for some reason).
Is the applicant allowed to continue on H1 (OR) Does the applicant need to exit US and re-enter with H1 Visa stamp??

Most of AP discussion has been torn apart today, I promise this is my first and last question of this topic.

Thanks!

Q,

Parolee is its own peculiar situation. It can't be a status because, technically, the person never leaves the POE and is not admitted into the USA.

At least with AP, you actually get an I-94 when you use it to enter the USA.

AOS is not a status either.

It is a period of Authorized Stay granted by the Secretary of DHS while the I-485 is pending adjudication.

Therefore, technically, a person relying solely on AOS is in unlawful status, but at the same time does not accrue any illegal presence. Everything is tolled while the I-485 is pending adjudication by virtue of USCIS policy.

The concepts are very difficult to understand, but are explained in this USCIS memo.

I warn anyone who might read it, that it is not easy reading and is likely to give you a headache.

[nishant2200]

There is a classical article by Ron Gotcher for this topic of EAD vs H1

http://imminfo.com/News/Newsletter/2...AD_vs_H1B.html

[gc_usa]

There is a classical article by Ron Gotcher for this topic of EAD vs H1

http://imminfo.com/News/Newsletter/2...AD_vs_H1B.html

People who has and or can should stick on h1b , h4 can use ead and if something happens to h4 while on ead she / he can go back to h4.

[khushraho]

Thanks Nishant..very good article..it convinced me to use only EAD( once I gets) as i am on post 6th year..

[eb2visa]

Traveling while a Change of Status or Extension of Status is pending

http://imminfo.com/News/Newsletter/2...nd-status.html

[krishnav]

Hello Gurus,

Had an urgent query for you guys.
If someone wants to postpone his fingerprinting appointment, how many times can one do it and is it possible to reschedule in a certain time frame (for example Apr 1 and after)?

If anyone had a similar situation, please do share your experience.

Thanks in advance.

[eb2visa]

H1B vs. EAD after filing for AOS

Many people continue to believe that they must remain in H1B status after they file for adjustment of status (AOS). There is no such requirement in the law. Whether trying to maintain H1B status after filing for AOS is a good or bad idea depends entirely upon each applicant’s individual facts and circumstances.

In deciding what is best for you, please keep these points in mind.

Advantages of maintaining H1B status after filing for AOS:

1. If the principal applicants has dependents who have not filed for AOS, this is likely the only way that the dependents will be allowed to remain in the US until they are able to file for AOS as well.
2. Using an H1B visa makes travel a bit easier (depending upon the port of entry) than using advance parole. At many ports of entry, advance parole requires going through secondary inspection, which adds time to immigration processing at the port of entry.

Disadvantages of maintaining H1B status after filing for AOS:

1. It isn’t necessary.
2. It costs money.
3. You are using up H1B time against the six year limit. If an AOS application is denied due to an I-140 being denied (the most common cause of AOS denials), then the H1B nonimmigrant will become subject to the six year limit again. If the applicant has already used six years, then it is impossible for the applicant to go back into H1B status following an AOS denial.
4. It is very easy for an H1B to violate his or her status as a result of an employer failing to file a required LCA or petition amendment. If this happens, all work by the H1B will be regarded as unauthorized employment. If the AOS applicant accrues 180 days or more of unauthorized employment, that by itself is a basis for denying an I-485 application.

Advantages of using an EAD/Advance Parole combination:

1. Applicants may travel abroad without having to go to a consular post and apply for a new visa to get back into the US.
2. Applicants receive unrestricted employment authorization and may work for anyone without first obtaining permission from the CIS.

[eb2visa]

AC21 & I-140 Portability

A very good link on AC21 & I-140 Portability

http://www.imminfo.com/Library/AC21/...rtability.html

[eb22010]

All,

Congrats for those that are got current! Can Guru's help me.

My PD is Feb 26 2010 however I did change position in January which resulted in going through a new PERM process. So I will not able to file this time. I hear the dates are going to Retrogress back to 2008 in coming month. If the dates retrogress can anybody guess which it will move to Feb 2010 again so I can file. I know this is going to be guess but can guru's help me.

Thanks

[mrdeeds]

Mrdeeds

I can comment on this since am faced with an similar situation .One cannot use the AP if one does not have it one's possession while leaving the country.Even if you get the approval email and leave the country ,was told by my Lawer that you cannot use it untill and unless you receive the physical card before leaving the country.

AP is not considered abandoned.There is a risk though USCIS might view it that way.Of course on Trackitt you will see many cases of people who did not have the AP in posession while leaving but re-entered using the AP .Those are extremely lucky cases.

In general one needs to have the Physical Card in hand before leaving the country. There is an provision for Emergency AP if there is an medical emergency in the family.

Thanks gcseeker for sharing the info and Spec, Q and others for bringing clarity to this.

[harapatta]

Thanks for your kind help...will do as advised.

I'm not sure if your friend is in US or India, but you can get it translated from anyone.
Make sure that the translated document's format ( like box, bold etc) match to the original one.
Get the affidavit done and signed by translator saying he/she is proficient in both the languages and translation is correct.
Affidavit should be notorised.