EB2 Predictions (Rather Calculations) - 2012

[Spectator]

http://www.foreignlaborcert.doleta.g..._Febr_2012.pdf

PERM factsheet as of 03/05/12.

Approvals in Feb = 2000

It is for Feb 2012 but it says Jan inside. In addition, till Jan 12,350 were approved. So if in Feb 2012, 2000 applications were approved then FYTD 2012 should move to 14,350 but it has moved only to 13,640. Some strange math.

kd,

Thanks for posting. I agree the figures don't make any sense.

With the caveat that the figures aren't truly accurate, I did notice the number of PERM applications received has increased from 17,700 in the mid Jan report to 24,720 in the early Feb report - a movement of 7k. Total applications processed only rose by 4.8k.

Essentially, none of those were adjudicated in Q1 (well, 705 to be precise) due to the 3-4 month processing time.

[veni001]

http://www.foreignlaborcert.doleta.g..._Febr_2012.pdf

PERM factsheet as of 03/05/12.

Approvals in Feb = 2000

It is for Feb 2012 but it says Jan inside. In addition, till Jan 12,350 were approved. So if in Feb 2012, 2000 applications were approved then FYTD 2012 should move to 14,350 but it has moved only to 13,640. Some strange math.

kd,

Thanks for posting. I agree the figures don't make any sense.

With the caveat that the figures aren't truly accurate, I did notice the number of PERM applications received has increased from 17,700 in the mid Jan report to 24,720 in the early Feb report - a movement of 7k. Total applications processed only rose by 4.8k.

Essentially, none of those were adjudicated in Q1 (well, 705 to be precise) due to the 3-4 month processing time.

In-addition,

Denied & Withdrawn numbers(Month/FYTD2012) also doesn't make sense, when compared to previous month's report!

[rasknorr]

In-addition,

Denied & Withdrawn numbers(Month/FYTD2012) also doesn't make sense, when compared to previous month's report!

seems the data is not correct then.

[meetasn]

I need your suggestions on my case.

My PD : 22 Apr 2008, Serivce Center : NSC
Completed my 6 years in H1, got H1 extension based on I-140 until 03/16/2012.
Now EAD cards on 03/05/2012,which aslo serves as AP. Ap is also approved
FP done on 03/06/2012.
My company won't bear expenses, I need to bear the expenses for H1 renewals.
Can I stay on EAD or need to apply for extension?
My Lawyer is behind me for H1 extension. Please suggest.

[srimurthy]

What's your PD?
And also based on the knowledge gained here it is wise to maintain H1 till GC is in Hand. Makes more sense and gives more comfort.

I need your suggestions on my case.
I & My wife got EAD cards on 03/05/2012, which aslo serves as AP. Ap is also approved.
My H1 is Expiring on 03/16/2012. FP done on 03/06/2012.
My company won't bear expenses, I need to bear the expenses for H1 renewals.
Can I stay on EAD or need to apply for extension?
My Lawyer is behind me for H1 extension. Please suggest.

[meetasn]

I need your suggestions on my case.

My PD : 22 Apr 2008, Serivce Center : NSC
Completed my 6 years in H1, got H1 extension based on I-140 until 03/16/2012.
Now EAD cards on 03/05/2012,which aslo serves as AP. Ap is also approved
FP done on 03/06/2012.
My company won't bear expenses, I need to bear the expenses for H1 renewals.
Can I stay on EAD or need to apply for extension?
My Lawyer is behind me for H1 extension. Please suggest.

[ismile]

In my opinion, as a safety net apply for H1-extn, If your H1 is still under 6 year limit .

[harsha131]

I would as the extension will be for another 3years and this would be one last time before the GC approval.
I applied for extension in May 2011 and got 3year extension, even though I was completing my 6yr H1 by Apr 2012.

I need your suggestions on my case.

My PD : 22 Apr 2008, Serivce Center : NSC
Completed my 6 years in H1, got H1 extension based on I-140 until 03/16/2012.
Now EAD cards on 03/05/2012,which aslo serves as AP. Ap is also approved
FP done on 03/06/2012.
My company won't bear expenses, I need to bear the expenses for H1 renewals.
Can I stay on EAD or need to apply for extension?
My Lawyer is behind me for H1 extension. Please suggest.

[bangaloreboy]

As the wait for Apr VB intensifies...
out of the past 7 Apr-VBs, the VB was released before Mar 10th only twice...
Hope VB is released by this friday this time...
---VB-----Release Date
Apr--2012 ??-Mar-12
Apr--2011 09-Mar-11
Apr--2010 15-Mar-10
Apr--2009 09-Mar-09
Apr--2008 14-Mar-08
Apr--2007 13-Mar-07
Apr--2006 13-Mar-06
Apr--2005 14-Mar-05

[vizcard]

As the wait for Apr VB intensifies...
out of the past 7 Apr-VBs, the VB was released before Mar 10th only twice...
Hope VB is released by this friday this time...
---VB-----Release Date
Apr--2012 ??-Mar-12
Apr--2011 09-Mar-11
Apr--2010 15-Mar-10
Apr--2009 09-Mar-09
Apr--2008 14-Mar-08
Apr--2007 13-Mar-07
Apr--2006 13-Mar-06
Apr--2005 14-Mar-05

The only thing getting announced today is the ipad 3

[ontheedge]

The only thing getting announced today is the ipad 3

Lol...or the Apple TV? Nah...it will be the iPad 3/HD

[feedmyback]

While applying for H1 extension is always advised, the duration of extension that you can get might vary. I came to know about this very recently from the latest Murthy bulletin. As per that bulletin, as long as your priority date is current when you are applying for extension, you will only get 1 year extension and not 3. Here is the link to the Murthy bulletin which talks about it.

http://murthy.com/bulletin.html

So in the case of OP what I understand is, as his PD is still current, he will get only a 1 year extension. Any one with more knowledge on this aspect, please chip in.

I would as the extension will be for another 3years and this would be one last time before the GC approval.
I applied for extension in May 2011 and got 3year extension, even though I was completing my 6yr H1 by Apr 2012.

[kuku82]

....and release of the great Peyton Manning from Colts!

The only thing getting announced today is the ipad 3

[mrdeeds]

I need your suggestions on my case.

My company won't bear expenses, I need to bear the expenses for H1 renewals.
Can I stay on EAD or need to apply for extension?
My Lawyer is behind me for H1 extension. Please suggest.

You probably already know this but the company is required by law to pay certain H1B expenses. You CANNOT pay it. Unless you have that figured out, be mindful of that and its potential impact on GC.

[ismile]

Yes, you are right, If the PD is current then only 1 year Extn is granted at a time until a final decision is made.

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

In the context to above link, post six year H1 stay is no good following I-485 denial.

While applying for H1 extension is always advised, the duration of extension that you can get might vary. I came to know about this very recently from the latest Murthy bulletin. As per that bulletin, as long as your priority date is current when you are applying for extension, you will only get 1 year extension and not 3. Here is the link to the Murthy bulletin which talks about it.

http://murthy.com/bulletin.html

So in the case of OP what I understand is, as his PD is still current, he will get only a 1 year extension. Any one with more knowledge on this aspect, please chip in.

[bangaloreboy]

Lol...that was a good one...

....and release of the great Peyton Manning from Colts!

[harsha131]

Thanks for correcting....useful info

While applying for H1 extension is always advised, the duration of extension that you can get might vary. I came to know about this very recently from the latest Murthy bulletin. As per that bulletin, as long as your priority date is current when you are applying for extension, you will only get 1 year extension and not 3. Here is the link to the Murthy bulletin which talks about it.

http://murthy.com/bulletin.html

So in the case of OP what I understand is, as his PD is still current, he will get only a 1 year extension. Any one with more knowledge on this aspect, please chip in.

[tatikonda]

I found this link on vaccinations requirements from USCIS.

http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/menuitem...

From the above link - found more precise information on vaccinations during pregnancy

http://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/pubs/preg-guide.htm

Also Gurus,

Please share your knowledge on this issue.
If vaccinations are not taking due to pregnancy and fill a blanket form,
What will happen, will USCIS agrees it and approves EAD/AP or just wait until candidate can take vaccinations and only then approves EAD/AP.

Please advise !!


Regards
Tatikonda

[vizcard]

Lol...that was a good one...

Colts are in "luck"..new management, aging QB (even if it is Peyton) and they get the #1 pick in the draft.

[vizcard]

You probably already know this but the company is required by law to pay certain H1B expenses. You CANNOT pay it. Unless you have that figured out, be mindful of that and its potential impact on GC.

Can you elaborate on this? Link ? My wife had to pay back her H1 expenses. So if this is indeed true, then maybe she can recoup some of that.

[skpanda]

The company is responsible for all H1 Expenses. If you report to DOL, that your employer charged you H1B expenses, they will be in lot of trouble. I hear that some desi consulting companies had to shut shop because of this. Just shoot an email to your employer mentioning this and they will give the money back in no time....

Can you elaborate on this? Link ? My wife had to pay back her H1 expenses. So if this is indeed true, then maybe she can recoup some of that.

[thatsnice]

OFF TOPIC - Automatic Visa Revalidation

[mesan123]

That is all right. he just got his EAD....messing with your employer at last stage and taking the hassles is one big thing. i understand the employer should pay, but these days again employers are not happy to apply for many who already got ead's ...as they also know the employees wont be with them for long.......with desi employers thatz the way it is...

we also need to keep in mind... not talking about anyone in person....this is what most of employees agree with there employees in consulting world( where they ask for 70/30 or 75/25 or 80/20 or 85/15 basis or these days 90/20 ) where they are paid on percentage basis, the employee agrees most of the time, with higher percentage you take employer wont bare any expenses or some expenses....

The company is responsible for all H1 Expenses. If you report to DOL, that your employer charged you H1B expenses, they will be in lot of trouble. I hear that some desi consulting companies had to shut shop because of this. Just shoot an email to your employer mentioning this and they will give the money back in no time....

[thatsnice]

OFF TOPIC - Automatic Visa Revalidation
I am in strange situation - came on H1B back in 2006, working in EVL model since then - PD is current in March 2012. One of my employer (had many) did not file LCA when I moved from MA to NJ - this was more than 180 days. Attorney is advising me to go out and come back before filingin I-485. He is asking me to use AVR rule to come back.

I'm bit confused. I found on many threds that they normally do not give new I-94 - will returning on AVR be considered as lawful entry and will that reset my so called forced unauthorized work for AOS purposes?

[vizcard]

That is all right. he just got his EAD....messing with your employer at last stage and taking the hassles is one big thing. i understand the employer should pay, but these days again employers are not happy to apply for many who already got ead's ...as they also know the employees wont be with them for long.......with desi employers thatz the way it is...

we also need to keep in mind... not talking about anyone in person....this is what most of employees agree with there employees in consulting world( where they ask for 70/30 or 75/25 or 80/20 or 85/15 basis or these days 90/20 ) where they are paid on percentage basis, the employee agrees most of the time, with higher percentage you take employer wont bare any expenses or some expenses....

Its not for me. I'm the primary and I'm all set. This is my wife's employer. Ofcourse, it may be not worth the hassle but I wanted to get the info. I also want to see what paperwork she signed when she took the job.