EB2-3 Predictions (Rather Calculations) 2015-2020

[HarepathekaIntezar]

I believe USCIS would consider filing dates for EB3-India for July VB to build inventory

How do you 'believe' that?

[Nishant_imt]

So ...are we expecting any further movement of EB2I dates this year or is that it until october.

[delguy]

One of the tweets from AILA conference mentioned that USCIS is prioritizing EB interviews over FB so that visa wastage wont happen in EB categories.

[Jagan01]

So ...are we expecting any further movement of EB2I dates this year or is that it until october.

Based on the comments from CO, it is expected to stay put at Mar 15, 2009.

There are approximately 3k applications from Jan 01, 2009 to Mar 15, 2009. I would think that some applicants between Jan to Mar might not get approved as the SO might not be enough to cover all of them.

[Blue_Yellow]

Based on the comments from CO, it is expected to stay put at Mar 15, 2009.

There are approximately 3k applications from Jan 01, 2009 to Mar 15, 2009. I would think that some applicants between Jan to Mar might not get approved as the SO might not be enough to cover all of them.

There goes my another $600 for medical exam (third time) without getting Green Card.

[gcvijay]

Hello Guys\Experts

Need advice on my INDIA Trip. I'm planning on taking vacation from July 24 until Aug 28th 2018 and my GC EB2 INDIA priority date is July 2nd 2009. I know CO mentioned this date will not become current within this FY. Should I go on vacation? Also, I have an old employed EB3 for the same date saying that they will be able to process once when it becomes current? Is there any chance of Eb3 becoming current for this date in next month or August? Also What is the estimated time I will become current on EB2 or EB3 I?

Appreciate all your response and guidance guys.

[LASHAB]

Hello Guys\Experts

Need advice on my INDIA Trip. I'm planning on taking vacation from July 24 until Aug 28th 2018 and my GC EB2 INDIA priority date is July 2nd 2009. I know CO mentioned this date will not become current within this FY. Should I go on vacation? Also, I have an old employed EB3 for the same date saying that they will be able to process once when it becomes current? Is there any chance of Eb3 becoming current for this date in next month or August? Also What is the estimated time I will become current on EB2 or EB3 I?

Appreciate all your response and guidance guys.

Movement to Jul 2009 in next VB seems unlikely. Sept VB has slight chance (though CO has specifically indicated on not relying on any forward movement in EB2I for rest of the FY). Either ways you have enough time to cancel the travel plans (if dates move to Jul 2009 in next VB) or apply after you come back (if it moves in Sept VB).

[getsaby]

Received the hard copy of the RFE today, wonder why it was not sent to the lawyer, but these are the things NSC have asked me to send.

1. Supplement J (still with the same employer, have EAD since 2012)
2. G-325A
3. Legal status documentation from the last admission
4. i-693, medical (This will be third medical, 2012, 2014 and now)

[HarepathekaIntezar]

One of the tweets from AILA conference mentioned that USCIS is prioritizing EB interviews over FB so that visa wastage wont happen in EB categories.

How is that possible, if they have already scheduled interviews 1 year in advance (as has been posted on this forum)? Where do they find the slots to schedule interviews upto Sept 30, if they are already booked to capacity?

[HarepathekaIntezar]

Hello Guys\Experts

Need advice on my INDIA Trip. I'm planning on taking vacation from July 24 until Aug 28th 2018 and my GC EB2 INDIA priority date is July 2nd 2009. I know CO mentioned this date will not become current within this FY. Should I go on vacation? Also, I have an old employed EB3 for the same date saying that they will be able to process once when it becomes current? Is there any chance of Eb3 becoming current for this date in next month or August? Also What is the estimated time I will become current on EB2 or EB3 I?

Appreciate all your response and guidance guys.

Don't worry, just go about your vacation peacefully and come back. There is nothing that cannot be done after you come back from your trip.

[HarepathekaIntezar]

Received the hard copy of the RFE today, wonder why it was not sent to the lawyer, but these are the things NSC have asked me to send.

1. Supplement J (still with the same employer, have EAD since 2012)
2. G-325A
3. Legal status documentation from the last admission
4. i-693, medical (This will be third medical, 2012, 2014 and now)

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[dev2010]

Need some advice.
Priority date - Oct 26, 2010 EB2 from previous employer. Changed job couple of years ago and new employer has not started process yet. I have been pushing but still in early stages. Meanwhile old employer is asking to come back but on a lower compensation than existing and less exciting project. Moving back will pay off if next financial year EB2 or EB3 moves that far. What would you advice?

[msfc_1]

How is that possible, if they have already scheduled interviews 1 year in advance (as has been posted on this forum)? Where do they find the slots to schedule interviews upto Sept 30, if they are already booked to capacity?

They are scheduling two o three months in advance, a least in the NYC office. They are also now approving the green cards within hours of the interview-

[gcvijay]

USCIS has only honored Filing Dates for 5 months (in 2 blocks).

October - November 2015
October - December 2016

I don't expect USCIS to allow Filing Dates for any remaining months in FY2018. I hope they prove me wrong though.

Dear Spec

USCIS will never prove you wrong. The filing dates is same as FAD for July 2018 . :-)

[imdeng]

Why do you need the new employer to do anything? If you have an already approved I-140 and are only waiting for your PD to get current so that you can file I-485 then you can do so yourself. What am I missing here?

[dev2010]

Why do you need the new employer to do anything? If you have an already approved I-140 and are only waiting for your PD to get current so that you can file I-485 then you can do so yourself. What am I missing here?

When I join new employer, GC process needs to be started again. Only if I go back to old employer I can just wait for PD to be current. My question is, for a PD of EB2 Oct-2010 is it worth going back to old employer hoping it will be current within next year or wait for new employer to begin process and wait till it reaches I-140 stage which may take at least 1.5 years. Even if there is a chance for EB3 to reach that far I may downgrade

[nbk1976]

When I join new employer, GC process needs to be started again. Only if I go back to old employer I can just wait for PD to be current. My question is, for a PD of EB2 Oct-2010 is it worth going back to old employer hoping it will be current within next year or wait for new employer to begin process and wait till it reaches I-140 stage which may take at least 1.5 years. Even if there is a chance for EB3 to reach that far I may downgrade

If the two jobs are similar, you are allowed to switch employers: AC 21.

[dev2010]

If the two jobs are similar, you are allowed to switch employers: AC 21.

I can't port my I-140 no matter how similar 2 jobs are. As I have never filled I-1485 I will need to restart process with new employer.

[srimurthy]

If the two jobs are similar, you are allowed to switch employers: AC 21.

That is only after 485 is filed and 6 months passed and a PD with Oct 2010 has not filed 485 yet.

[texas_]

An Off-topic advise from you:

My project team including me are changing location from the one I work in to across the street which is walk able distance.

Do I need to file for an amendment? If yes, do I have to file for amendment before move or after? Can I file extension along with amendment ?

Please advice upon your convinience

[dev2010]

An Off-topic advise from you:

My project team including me are changing location from the one I work in to across the street which is walk able distance.

Do I need to file for an amendment? If yes, do I have to file for amendment before move or after? Can I file extension along with amendment ?

Please advice upon your convinience

You don't need to file amendment anytime you move within same MSA(Metropolitan statistical area). I am sure across the street will be within same MSA

[texas_]

You don't need to file amendment anytime you move within same MSA(Metropolitan statistical area). I am sure across the street will be within same MSA

Thanks Dev2010, That's exactly what my employer told me.
Jay

[meragc]

hi Gurus,
have a quick Q.
i am in a dilemma, my date just got current in the July VB.
just before that i had recd rfe's for 485-J, new medicals and proof of maintained legal status
all of that was provided and uscis case status shows they have recd the RFE documents and are processing it. the my PD became current just after this in July VB (Eb2-I Feb 09)
I have EAD since 2014 October and have already renewd it twice with current one expiring in early 2020.
so now the big Q is should i just wait for them to go through everything at their pace and expect to get greened soon,
or should i go the route (some of my friends suggested) of sending a letter to my local congressman about the situation that date is current and still GC not recd etc....

Please advice gurus, thanks in advance!

[imdeng]

hi Gurus,
have a quick Q.
i am in a dilemma, my date just got current in the July VB.
just before that i had recd rfe's for 485-J, new medicals and proof of maintained legal status
all of that was provided and uscis case status shows they have recd the RFE documents and are processing it. the my PD became current just after this in July VB (Eb2-I Feb 09)
I have EAD since 2014 October and have already renewd it twice with current one expiring in early 2020.
so now the big Q is should i just wait for them to go through everything at their pace and expect to get greened soon,
or should i go the route (some of my friends suggested) of sending a letter to my local congressman about the situation that date is current and still GC not recd etc....

Please advice gurus, thanks in advance!

You are not yet current. You would want to give USCIS the normal processing time before escalating. You are well settled with your EAD - there is no urgent reason for you to do congressman/senator etc. If your date stays current for a few months and there is no update on your case then you should start following up. Just my personal opinion and what I would do in your place.

[meragc]

You are not yet current. You would want to give USCIS the normal processing time before escalating. You are well settled with your EAD - there is no urgent reason for you to do congressman/senator etc. If your date stays current for a few months and there is no update on your case then you should start following up. Just my personal opinion and what I would do in your place.

thanks for the response, do appreciate your honest opinion here
so if i understand it correctly you say i am not yet current is because the dates are applicable to July and we are still in June yeah??