EB2 Predictions (Rather Calculations) - 2012

[Reader]

visagcinfo, Thank you so much. The first thing I saw after coming to work is your update and you made my day.

Reader,
When getting H4 stamping for the spouse from abroad while coming to USA for the first time, only primary applicant's H1b approval is required. Spouse will not have H4 (I-797) approval. Dependent visa is issued based on primary applicant's H1b.
When a spouse goes for stamping during vacation or a long stay outside USA, primary applicant's H1b approval is what is required.
I am sure about the first scenario. 2nd scenario - I am not too sure. My wife had valid H4 extension when she went for stamping during her trip alone to India couple of times - she used that and my H1b approval/extension.

[vizcard]

My wife has a I-797 for her H4. She was on H1 and then went on H4. But she definitely did have a H4 797. When she went for her stamping, she took HER H4 797 and my H1 797.

[srimurthy]

I agree with the info provided by visagcinfo.
Also you will have a I-797 for dependents if you are applying for a H4 extension while in US. Lets say all continued to stay in US without going out of coutnry for 7 years. In this case when we apply for H1 extension and H4 extensions for dependents, the Primary is allocated a receipt number and all dependents with reference to the Primary H1 are allocated another receipt number.

visagcinfo, Thank you so much. The first thing I saw after coming to work is your update and you made my day.

[Eb2_Dec07]

Reader,

Not sure if you are aware . there is a form I824 that you can submit ( Fee 405 USD) to get a duplicate copy of an approved visa . In this case you will need to fill 2 forms with the information . You will need the EAC #/ or whatever application # you must have had on the receipt . Either you get a copy from your lawyer or not , I would recommend you get those copies from USCIS . I have one missing myself and I applied I 824 to get a copy.

Reader,
When getting H4 stamping for the spouse from abroad while coming to USA for the first time, only primary applicant's H1b approval is required. Spouse will not have H4 (I-797) approval. Dependent visa is issued based on primary applicant's H1b.
When a spouse goes for stamping during vacation or a long stay outside USA, primary applicant's H1b approval is what is required.
I am sure about the first scenario. 2nd scenario - I am not too sure. My wife had valid H4 extension when she went for stamping during her trip alone to India couple of times - she used that and my H1b approval/extension.

[nishant2200]

Q, any info from ur source, at least about release date whereabout of VB?

[srimurthy]

Man these people know the ways to make money. $400 for a copy.
I just scan any receipt or any time that comes from USCIS and have them stored, so that would be one place instead of looking into files and digging. I know scanning everything was not that prominent in 2000.

Reader,

Not sure if you are aware . there is a form I824 that you can submit ( Fee 405 USD) to get a duplicate copy of an approved visa . In this case you will need to fill 2 forms with the information . You will need the EAC #/ or whatever application # you must have had on the receipt . Either you get a copy from your lawyer or not , I would recommend you get those copies from USCIS . I have one missing myself and I applied I 824 to get a copy.

[Reader]

Actually, It is my bad. I was trying to find the 797 approval notices for H4 when she came to US for the first time and the second one was after another long vacation where I got a brand new H1. So, in both times, there would not be any approval notices for H4 and visa was issued based on my H1. She has all the other H4 approval notices for the exentsions she got it while in US.

Reader,

Not sure if you are aware . there is a form I824 that you can submit ( Fee 405 USD) to get a duplicate copy of an approved visa . In this case you will need to fill 2 forms with the information . You will need the EAC #/ or whatever application # you must have had on the receipt . Either you get a copy from your lawyer or not , I would recommend you get those copies from USCIS . I have one missing myself and I applied I 824 to get a copy.

[suninphx]

Can we move all H1B, AP , EAD , I797 related discussions to appropriate thread please?

[immitime]

Man these people know the ways to make money. $400 for a copy.
I just scan any receipt or any time that comes from USCIS and have them stored, so that would be one place instead of looking into files and digging. I know scanning everything was not that prominent in 2000.

One of the reason the dates are not moving on EB-3 India China is they are cash cows for USCIS the salary of USCIS employees and the day to day expense is met by this kind of over fee!... USCIS/DOS together play tricks in our life! in the name of LAW.. and politicians give back ground music for that. And of course business lobby controls politicians if you guys seen the "Occupy Wallstreet" interview with Mike Moore, you will under stand what corporate greed is and why economy is like programmed Software!

[TheTexan]

Dont' mean to derail... you cannot possibly believe to what Michael Moore says....

[natvyas]

Gentlemen/Ladies

Maybe we should use this thread for visa date calculations and predictions only. The other discussions can be moved to a different thread.

Just a suggestion

Regards
Nat

[vizcard]

Sooooo... can we expect the VB out by Friday ?

[nishant2200]

Sooooo... can we expect the VB out by Friday ?

I fully expect that.

[Eb2_Dec07]

Nishant , I also read somewhere yesterday that they might want to release the VB possibly this friday considering fewer working days this month and next , wanting to give enough room for filing applications. Anyway , the sooner the better. This friday hopefully for a good weekend.

BTW I just got my vaccination Blood work results from my pcp and was advised by pcp 2 vaccinations not required and scheduled medicals next week.

I fully expect that.

[soggadu]

One of the reason the dates are not moving on EB-3 India China is they are cash cows for USCIS the salary of USCIS employees and the day to day expense is met by this kind of over fee!... USCIS/DOS together play tricks in our life! in the name of LAW.. and politicians give back ground music for that. And of course business lobby controls politicians if you guys seen the "Occupy Wallstreet" interview with Mike Moore, you will under stand what corporate greed is and why economy is like programmed Software!

WOW...you really think so? so you think this is all a conspiracy? dude...you and every1 know the dates are not moving because of unavailability of numbers.... dont be offended but i really cant help raise my voice when people who are so knowledgeable think like this... waise... when is ur time immitime :-)

[soggadu]

Nishant , I also read somewhere yesterday that they might want to release the VB possibly this friday considering fewer working days this month and next , wanting to give enough room for filing applications. Anyway , the sooner the better. This friday hopefully for a good weekend.

BTW I just got my vaccination Blood work results from my pcp and was advised by pcp 2 vaccinations not required and scheduled medicals next week.

Friday come... bulletin come.... all happies .... hahaha... all go through lawyer torture... all go through vaccine puncture... hahaha.... me have more friends like me... hahaha.... pocket hole duniya gol GC bol.... hahaha....

[TeddyKoochu]

Friends let me just list out some of the precautions about the I485 photographs. I learnt these the hard way; this is my attorney’s version. I spent my Diwali evening doing these again for me and my wife. 6 identical phographs are required in all.
- Even if you wear spectacles these photographs should be without spectacles.
- Most important for ladies their ears should be visible not covered with long hair.
- Get a few extras done just in case your attorneys loose them.
Good luck to everyone for the Dec VB. This is one thing you can do in advance.

[immitime]

WOW...you really think so? so you think this is all a conspiracy? dude...you and every1 know the dates are not moving because of unavailability of numbers.... dont be offended but i really cant help raise my voice when people who are so knowledgeable think like this... waise... when is ur time immitime :-)

Dates are not moving, one of the fact is unavailability. Please read my first line once again "One of the Reason" I think you took this as I completely believe in this theory!!! but that is one of the ingredient my immitime is 2004. Planning to port.:-) lot of odds on porting!

[Eb2_Dec07]

Man these people know the ways to make money. $400 for a copy.
I just scan any receipt or any time that comes from USCIS and have them stored, so that would be one place instead of looking into files and digging. I know scanning everything was not that prominent in 2000.

Murthy, I can share the frustration when we end up ponying up heavy fees on these applications. But I don't mind as long as USCIS has enough manpower coming from the fee we pay and as long as that converts in to some sort of effiency building in processing GC. btw it really stung my paunch when I wrote that check for 405 USD . USCIS supposedly mailed me the approval which I never received. Upon callin them they said they did not see a return mail and they deem it delivered. I checked with my post office umpteen times and they cant trace the mail. So anyway I wanted to get the duplicate and applied.

[gc_usa]

Friends let me just list out some of the precautions about the I485 photographs. I learnt these the hard way; this is my attorney’s version. I spent my Diwali evening doing these again for me and my wife. 6 identical phographs are required in all.
- Even if you wear spectacles these photographs should be without spectacles.
- Most important for ladies their ears should be visible not covered with long hair.
- Get a few extras done just in case your attorneys loose them.
Good luck to everyone for the Dec VB. This is one thing you can do in advance.

http://travel.state.gov/visa/visapho...oreq_5334.html

"If you normally wear glasses (without tinted lenses), a hearing device, or similar articles, they may be worn in your photo."

Looks like he is referring "Glare on glasses is not acceptable in your photo. Glare can be avoided with a slight downward tilt of the glasses or by removing the glasses or by turning off the camera flash."

[Eb2_Dec07]

teddy, where did you get your photographs done . Does the typical passport photograph meet those USCIS stated dimensional requirements for photos .

Friends let me just list out some of the precautions about the I485 photographs. I learnt these the hard way; this is my attorney’s version. I spent my Diwali evening doing these again for me and my wife. 6 identical phographs are required in all.
- Even if you wear spectacles these photographs should be without spectacles.
- Most important for ladies their ears should be visible not covered with long hair.
- Get a few extras done just in case your attorneys loose them.
Good luck to everyone for the Dec VB. This is one thing you can do in advance.

[soggadu]

Dates are not moving, one of the fact is unavailability. Please read my first line once again "One of the Reason" I think you took this as I completely believe in this theory!!! but that is one of the ingredient my immitime is 2004. Planning to port.:-) lot of odds on porting!

port it... i personally know so many people who ported and are happily ever after... wish you all the best immi, tumhara time jaroor avega...

[soggadu]

CAUTION TO ALL
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Guys and gals, you all are thinking too much in depth about this whole process, it is very easy and shouldnt take more than 2 hrs to fill up the forms and couple of more days to get the other things done.

When experienced people share their views, it doesnt mean they are 100% right, but they share so that people like us are covered even in worst case scenarios...

I would say take a step back ya all and enjoy the moment rather than having so many doubts in mind...

[TeddyKoochu]

http://travel.state.gov/visa/visapho...oreq_5334.html

"If you normally wear glasses (without tinted lenses), a hearing device, or similar articles, they may be worn in your photo."

Looks like he is referring "Glare on glasses is not acceptable in your photo. Glare can be avoided with a slight downward tilt of the glasses or by removing the glasses or by turning off the camera flash."

Thanks for the details. Yes it is definitely time for me to search for a new attorney; I had to be bound to this guy because of my employer. He is too rigid with things. Maybe there was glare in my case but it is good to read the official USCIS link.

[immitime]

port it... i personally know so many people who ported and are happily ever after... wish you all the best immi, tumhara time jaroor avega...

Thank You soggadu. I enjoy your posts always.. Jaroor ayega ...Mera bhi "immitime" ane wala hai!