EB2 Predictions (Rather Calculations) - 2012

[vchirakala]

Hi Chirakala,
this is what I did.

1 Get the non-availability certificate from local muncipal office.
2 The non-avl cert is in local language, so get it translated into english.
The translated cert should "look" in tersm of format same as original.
3 Get the affidavit from translator that this is correct translation and he/she knows local language and english.
4 get 2 affidavits from parents or relatives that you were born on xxx date at XXX place.

I got the affidavits notarised on 100 Rs Stamp paper.
* * My PD is not yet current.

Thank you very much. Too much work to get done. Even my PD is not current (04/18/2008) but trying to be ready and get the docs in place.

[leo07]

gcsseeker, we are unnecessarily worrying about this issue and confusing others. Rules are pretty simple, what you stated/listed above is correct and there is no scope for confusion there. Read last two pages of the same thread if you are still confused.

[smuggymba]

I used http://www.epassportphoto.com/ all the time. Only paid once at CVS - 7 dollars or so.

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[gcseeker]

Leo
Yup got my answer from the same thread .Thanks for pointing it out .If the 2 conditions are met H1 is still valid.

Anywaz hope have not confused others.

gcsseeker, we are unnecessarily worrying about this issue and confusing others. Rules are pretty simple, what you stated/listed above is correct and there is no scope for confusion there. Read last two pages of the same thread if you are still confused.

[codesmith]

Gurus :


October : http://www.uscis.gov/USCIS/Green%20C...001%202011.pdf

What does 233 against Aug-2007 EB2 India mean ?
How can one file 485 for Aug 2007 and it's counted in Oct Inventory report ?

[skpanda]

Folks..
Need your inputs on my case...

My case:

I work full time in a fortune 500 company and work in my company's office. My current H1B expires in Feb 2012. I have a H1B approval from Feb 2012 - 2015 (after 6 years - approved 140 3 year extension).

I have a new passport and my current H1B visa is in my old passport.

I am planning to go for H1B visa stamping in Nov 2011. Returning back in Jan 2011 (before my current Visa on passport expires)



Few Questions:

1. I think I will get the new Visa till 2015, even though the new petition is effective Feb 2012. is that correct?
2. Is there any chance I will get 221(g)?
3. God forbid if there is a denial, can I come back on my current visa before it expires? (or do they revoke the current visa as well)
4. God forbid if i get 221(g), can i request my passport back and come back to USA on my current Visa? (Old passport has visa stamp and new passport has nothing).

Thanks guyz!

[08OCT2008]

Folks..

1. I think I will get the new Visa till 2015, even though the new petition is effective Feb 2012. is that correct?

I believe if the existing visa is valid you will not need to go for stamping if you plan to enter before its expiry. Even if you want to get it stamped in the new passport they will not do it.

[vishnu]

Skpanda, I got my visa stamping done in Chennai consulate in September. Similar situation as you, as far as getting visa re-stamped a month before expiry date. The first thing he asked was whether this was an extension and when I said yes, he asked for the prior visa (which like for you was on my previous passport) and stamped the cancelled without prejudice seal over it. Only then he proceeded with the interview. Luckily has no issues with the visa stamping. But to your questions 3 and 4, you CANNOT enter the US with old visa if you are under 221g.

[vizcard]

There is always a chance for a 221(g). The best way to mitigate is to take all backup documentation and to call/email ahead to gets PIMS verified. Usually big name companies are not issues and if you are long time employee its even easier. I've done my yr 7-9 extension with an approved I-140 in the Bahamas. No issue whatsoever.

[skpanda]

There is always a chance for a 221(g). The best way to mitigate is to take all backup documentation and to call/email ahead to gets PIMS verified. Usually big name companies are not issues and if you are long time employee its even easier. I've done my yr 7-9 extension with an approved I-140 in the Bahamas. No issue whatsoever.

Thanks..

1. My new petition does not have any reference to new passport.. Only old passport info is provided. Is this a problem? Does PIMS need to have my new passport details?

2. How do we contact PIMS.. I googled but did not find what I was looking for...

Thx

[skpanda]

Skpanda, I got my visa stamping done in Chennai consulate in September. Similar situation as you, as far as getting visa re-stamped a month before expiry date. The first thing he asked was whether this was an extension and when I said yes, he asked for the prior visa (which like for you was on my previous passport) and stamped the cancelled without prejudice seal over it. Only then he proceeded with the interview. Luckily has no issues with the visa stamping. But to your questions 3 and 4, you CANNOT enter the US with old visa if you are under 221g.

Thx..

Too bad they cancel the existing visa...

I am going for stamping 3 months before the expiration of my visa... Is that a problem??

[bieber]

Any chance we will see demand data pubished today

[venkimakthal]

Any chance we will see demand data pubished today

I don't think today, may be tomorrow or demand data and VB on Nov 4th itself

[vizcard]

Thanks..

1. My new petition does not have any reference to new passport.. Only old passport info is provided. Is this a problem? Does PIMS need to have my new passport details?

2. How do we contact PIMS.. I googled but did not find what I was looking for...
Thx

I emailed the consulate (Nassau in my case at visanassau@state.gov). Transcript of my communication is below.
My email
Dear Sir/Madam,
I have an appointment with the Nassau US consulate to extend by H1-B
visa. I wanted to ensure that my information was in PIMS prior to the
appointment.

My information from the Notice of Action I-797A is below -
Receipt # - <from 797>
I-94 # - <I-94 # from 797>
Name - <your_name>
Class - H1B
Valid from <from> until <to>Pertitioner - <Company Name>

My appointment date is on <date> at <time>
If you need any more information, I can be reached at (xxx)xxx-xxxx or
by email at xyz@email.com

I would appreciate it if you could confirm that my information is in the system.

Regards,


Their responseThank you for sending your petition information. It has been submitted
for verification. You will not receive any further communication from
us. At the time of interview, the officer will inform you whether or
not your case requires additional administrative processing.
In addition, please understand that some cases may take several days,
and in some cases weeks and even months, to finalize. You should plan
your trip to Bahamas accordingly. Finally, note that we are unable to
confirm specific case information prior to your interview.
Sincerely,
Non-Immigrant Visa Unit
U.S. Embassy Nassau
E-mail: VisaNassau@state.gov
http://nassau.usembassy.gov/consular.html

This email is UNCLASSIFIED

[gc_usa]

Thx..

Too bad they cancel the existing visa...

I am going for stamping 3 months before the expiration of my visa... Is that a problem??

I had 6 months of valid visas and went for stamping with new I 797 and got 221(G) and stuck there for a week. If you have at least month in visa validity and not planning to travel soon , may be use old stamp.

[ThatIsAll]

to answer your question on 221(G)
--221(G) cases have increased a lot since mid 2010 and many I know have got it recently too.

Since your old visa is valid you don't have to go for stamping for the new visa and thus avoid 221g risk. At the port of entry you can show your new I797 ending in 2015 and your I94 will have that latest date of 2015

[leo07]

If you are talking about your appointment with consulate then your issue can be explained at the counter and use the correct passport instead. Basically consulates use the passport number at the time of registration to authenticate you. Please remember to use your correct passport number on the Visa application that you will submit at the consulate. But, you MUST be using new passport number everywhere. Old one is just to carry along, just in case if someone wants to see the old passport as well.

Thanks..

1. My new petition does not have any reference to new passport.. Only old passport info is provided. Is this a problem? Does PIMS need to have my new passport details?

2. How do we contact PIMS.. I googled but did not find what I was looking for...

Thx

[venkimakthal]

Where is the new I-693 form? I see form with Rev. 07/20/10

[self.coach]

If the December 2011 bulletin announces EB 2 movement to March 2008 and further movement in the next two months, what kind of movement do you guys anticipate in 2012? Its possible that the porters from EB3 to EB2 will slow down EB2 considerably in next two years or even cause retrogression. Thoughts, guys?

Also, in the interest of saving this forum another post, can you please explain what a pre-adjudicated case means and how do I know is mine is pre-adjudicated?

[leo07]

Hi Self.Coach, First couple of posts on this thread are frequently updated with the information that you are looking for. That said, since lot of the information that we are seeing now is speculation( could turn either way), it's hard to predict one way or the other without seeing this month's vb and demand data. By and large, over the course of entire 2012, first couple of posts will hold water. Because, irrespective of how CIS allocates visas, they got only 140K to allocate.

Best!

[skpanda]

Thanks for your help!

I emailed the consulate (Nassau in my case at visanassau@state.gov). Transcript of my communication is below.
My email
Dear Sir/Madam,
I have an appointment with the Nassau US consulate to extend by H1-B
visa. I wanted to ensure that my information was in PIMS prior to the
appointment.

My information from the Notice of Action I-797A is below -
Receipt # - <from 797>
I-94 # - <I-94 # from 797>
Name - <your_name>
Class - H1B
Valid from <from> until <to>Pertitioner - <Company Name>

My appointment date is on <date> at <time>
If you need any more information, I can be reached at (xxx)xxx-xxxx or
by email at xyz@email.com

I would appreciate it if you could confirm that my information is in the system.

Regards,


Their responseThank you for sending your petition information. It has been submitted
for verification. You will not receive any further communication from
us. At the time of interview, the officer will inform you whether or
not your case requires additional administrative processing.
In addition, please understand that some cases may take several days,
and in some cases weeks and even months, to finalize. You should plan
your trip to Bahamas accordingly. Finally, note that we are unable to
confirm specific case information prior to your interview.
Sincerely,
Non-Immigrant Visa Unit
U.S. Embassy Nassau
E-mail: VisaNassau@state.gov
http://nassau.usembassy.gov/consular.html

This email is UNCLASSIFIED

[skpanda]

What was the reason cited i 221(g)?

Problem is I do international travel a lot for my work.. so if I do not get stamping now, I will have to get it in 1 or 2 months when I go out of USA (not to India.. but some other country).

I had 6 months of valid visas and went for stamping with new I 797 and got 221(G) and stuck there for a week. If you have at least month in visa validity and not planning to travel soon , may be use old stamp.

[skpanda]

Thanks!


Problem is I do international travel a lot for my work.. so if I do not get stamping now, I will have to get it in 1 or 2 months when I go out of USA (not to India.. but some other country).

So i might as well get the Visa stampled in India.

to answer your question on 221(G)
--221(G) cases have increased a lot since mid 2010 and many I know have got it recently too.

Since your old visa is valid you don't have to go for stamping for the new visa and thus avoid 221g risk. At the port of entry you can show your new I797 ending in 2015 and your I94 will have that latest date of 2015

[self.coach]

Hi Self.Coach, First couple of posts on this thread are frequently updated with the information that you are looking for. That said, since lot of the information that we are seeing now is speculation( could turn either way), it's hard to predict one way or the other without seeing this month's vb and demand data. By and large, over the course of entire 2012, first couple of posts will hold water. Because, irrespective of how CIS allocates visas, they got only 140K to allocate.

Best!

You are right..I know the policy of not asking when our priority dates are due. I think I should have asked what my main concern was directly - wanted input on the chance of Eb3 porters clogging up Eb2 to an extent that Eb2 slows down or even retrogresses considerably.

[Pedro Gonzales]

If the December 2011 bulletin announces EB 2 movement to March 2008 and further movement in the next two months, what kind of movement do you guys anticipate in 2012? Its possible that the porters from EB3 to EB2 will slow down EB2 considerably in next two years or even cause retrogression. Thoughts, guys?

For EB3I applicants between 2004 and 2007 PDs (dates that are current for EB2 already) the difference between the 6 to 12 year wait they are looking at from now to get their GCs (very quick and dirty math) is already significantly worse than if they ported (current), so this recent move will make no difference. For folks from 2008 to 2010 PDs, they were already looking at 20 + year wait on average, so they too would have already been super motivated to port without the recent moves. So, the bottom line is, people from EB3I outside the 2002/2003 range that are not porting are not doing it for a reason. Either they tried and can't, or have other reasons to not want to (not keyed into the GC process at all, really love their jobs, are counting on their spouses filing under EB2, looking at returning anyway, etc). The recent EB2 movement is not a variable that will change any of these, in my opinion. The only variable I think that can change the equation is if the economy improves, and people can find alternative jobs more easily. Until then, I don't expect the porting number to go up from the 2K or so estimated recently.