EB2 Predictions (Rather Calculations) - 2012

[nishant2200]

Bieber, pls find
http://fedsalaries.com/Charles-W-Oppenheim-GS-15-451006

Ma'm Kanmani, thou art great. Naan unghala namaskarm pannaren

[mesan123]

Nishanth..

which translator did you use

Ma'm Kanmani, thou art great. Naan unghala namaskarm pannaren

[gkjppp]

Ma'm Kanmani, thou art great. Naan unghala namaskarm pannaren

Your translator is so close... unghala wrong... unghalakku.

[vizcard]

Bieber, pls find
http://fedsalaries.com/Charles-W-Oppenheim-GS-15-451006

That's crappy pay for someone with so much power. But I suppose they make up with ridiculous benefits and pension.

[bee369]

Any chance for bulletin today ?

[qesehmk]

I logged in to see my case status (although have setup updates was just curious ) , although there was no updates no LUD's etc , I found that the case before mine (my scr number - 10) who was also a Jan 3rd filer like me (RD = JAN 03) has his case updated to card in production for EAD/ AP and that was as of yesterday . does this mean that I am in queue next or it is just random and not sequential.

Just curious guys......

Generally it is sequential but it is not STRICTLY sequential because of n number of reasons - for example - simply the fact that tehy could distribute thoes number across multiple officers and each officer has different pace of working.

Hi gurus..
Please provide your advice in the following scenario.

I filed my I-140 from company A. Now I am in company B but have good relations with A. My PD is March 2010. If it gets current in upcoming bulletin, can I file for I485 without immediately joining A? When am I actually supposed to start working with A? (a) On filing of I-485 (b) on receipt of EAD OR (c) On receipt of actual GC itself...

Thanks and regards.

C) is a MUST
A) and B) are optional.

[nishant2200]

Any chance for bulletin today ?

This time I am thinking it will be the 9th Thursday. Generally if date is > 8th already, they avoid releasing on friday, I think to give the overseas consulates one working day before the weekend to know this information, as it would help them in planning their interview schedules. If it don't show up on 9th here, then very high chances of showing up on 9th night here on mumbai consulate website.

[Gclongwait]

And houston we have touchdown. kryolife confirms:

"I called USCIS and checked. It is true that I-485 is approved. The L1 agent could not read anything other than what i already see online. I had to call 3 times to get to the L2 officer. L2 officer confirmed that it is approved. But could not check if card has been ordered. She asked me to wait for some more time for CPO. Don't know how long...

My information as some ppl are curious:

Education: MS from US university
Employment type: fulltime permanent
H1B Company: US multinational Fortune 500
No. of employess: 5000+ in North America

I have been with the same company for last 7 years, got two H1B extensions and never violated any immigration rules. I did have a soft LUD on my I-485 on Jan 26th."

Does this mean that we can be sure that dates wont retrogess beyond the December Bulletin?

Otherwise it would be really unfair, I know there is nothing fair about the immigration system but even so.

[delguy]

Many thanks qesehmk. Another related question... Assuming I get my EAD thru A and I continue to work in B, can I tranfer the EAD to B after 180 days? If so, do I need to go thru the entire cycle of PERM -> I140 ->... or EAD can be simply transfered?

Hi gurus..
Please provide your advice in the following scenario.

I filed my I-140 from company A. Now I am in company B but have good relations with A. My PD is March 2010. If it gets current in upcoming bulletin, can I file for I485 without immediately joining A? When am I actually supposed to start working with A? (a) On filing of I-485 (b) on receipt of EAD OR (c) On receipt of actual GC itself...

Thanks and regards.


C) is a MUST
A) and B) are optional.

[TheTexan]

Q well said about Pune born confused being an oxymoron :-). ChampU, also the great Pu. La. said - "Puneri lokana jajvalya abhiman asto".. rough translation - very jingoistic?

[qesehmk]

Absolutely. There shouldn't be retro prior to Q1 2008 in the first place. Even if there is it won't last long.

Does this mean that we can be sure that dates wont retrogess beyond the December Bulletin?

Q , Nishant is referring to someone called 'kryolife'

LoL .... then I just gave him a raincheck it seems

Many thanks qesehmk. Another related question... Assuming I get my EAD thru A and I continue to work in B, can I tranfer the EAD to B after 180 days? If so, do I need to go thru the entire cycle of PERM -> I140 ->... or EAD can be simply transfered?

That actually might work. Just check w the lawyer. However I would always talk about it as a possibility rather than intention. Because the moment this becomes intention then it creates an excellent basis to void your associated 485 with A - even after approval.

[donvar]

Spec, Q , Nishant and others,
Posting a personal query in this thread as it is urgent. Will remove it soon as you answer.

Is there anyway I can delay my I485 approval. My priority date is Jan 21 2008 and I have got EAD approved. I am not yet married and hope to get married from India in couple of month ( girl not decided yet).
Is there a way by which I can delay my I485 GC process. ( some kind of RFE or something) ?

Thanks in Advance.

[Kanmani]

Nishant, its gonna be within few days , GC is on its way.

[nishant2200]

donvar, there is no way to delay the adjudication. You might be able to withdraw your application, I am not sure, a lawyer could help.

If you married before you get GC, your wife can file via follow to join. I am a bit fuzzy on this about if your PD is not current at that time, what happens.

If you get married after you get GC, I think you have to apply for wife in family based immigration, and there is no visa as such which would allow her to stay with you here until then, unless she does a H1 or L1 etc, which are dual intent.

Wait for others on this, I know folks know better on it than me.

Spec, Q , Nishant and others,
Posting a personal query in this thread as it is urgent. Will remove it soon as you answer.

Is there anyway I can delay my I485 approval. My priority date is Jan 21 2008 and I have got EAD approved. I am not yet married and hope to get married from India in couple of month ( girl not decided yet).
Is there a way by which I can delay my I485 GC process. ( some kind of RFE or something) ?

Thanks in Advance.

[nishant2200]

Nishant, its gonna be within few days , GC is on its way.

thanks Kanmani. I hope the service centers hold to at least a 4 months time line and bless everyone. Folks in 2007 - 2008 at least have suffered the worst of this past retrogression

[qesehmk]

There is something called "follow to join" by which spouse can join you after your GC approval and she can file with the same PD as yours.

Please google it and that should help you.

I am not 100% confident whether you need to be married prior to 485 approval to avail this rule.

Another thing to remember is more than likely you are not going to get approved at least 4-5 months AFTER you file 485. So there is some time to get married in between and spouse can join your AFTER your 485 is approved using "follow to join"

Spec, Q , Nishant and others,
Posting a personal query in this thread as it is urgent. Will remove it soon as you answer.

Is there anyway I can delay my I485 approval. My priority date is Jan 21 2008 and I have got EAD approved. I am not yet married and hope to get married from India in couple of month ( girl not decided yet).
Is there a way by which I can delay my I485 GC process. ( some kind of RFE or something) ?

Thanks in Advance.

[Kanmani]

http://www.murthy.com/news/UDmar485.html

"If the principal was not yet married when INS approved the I-485, the dependent would no longer enjoy the benefit of following-to-join nor be able to file an adjustment application. Rather, a relative petition would have to be filed for the spouse, who would then come under the Family based F2A category and would be required to wait the standard 4 to 8 years for the Priority Date to become current."

[imdeng]

For "Follow to Join" to apply, the couple has to be married before the I-485 approval.

I am not 100% confident whether you need to be married prior to 485 approval to avail this rule.

[bieber]

Kanmani

Thanks for the link, I couldn't find Ben Bernanke in the database though

[imdeng]

You can do a Civil Marriage in India as soon as possible and then do the traditional wedding when it is suitable. This would allow you to file a "Follow to Join" before your I-485 is approved based on the civil marriage certificate.

Spec, Q , Nishant and others,
Posting a personal query in this thread as it is urgent. Will remove it soon as you answer.

Is there anyway I can delay my I485 approval. My priority date is Jan 21 2008 and I have got EAD approved. I am not yet married and hope to get married from India in couple of month ( girl not decided yet).
Is there a way by which I can delay my I485 GC process. ( some kind of RFE or something) ?

Thanks in Advance.

[Kanmani]

imdeng, that is no longer accepted in the consulates. H-4 stamping documents include a marriage ceremony photo album( only for the first time stamping).

You can do a Civil Marriage in India as soon as possible and then do the traditional wedding when it is suitable. This would allow you to file a "Follow to Join" before your I-485 is approved based on the civil marriage certificate.

[vizcard]

You can do a Civil Marriage in India as soon as possible and then do the traditional wedding when it is suitable. This would allow you to file a "Follow to Join" before your I-485 is approved based on the civil marriage certificate.

imdeng, that is no longer accepted in the consulates. H-4 stamping documents include a marriage ceremony photo album( only for the first time stamping).

this is not a H4 situation thought right? this is straight GC.

Also, I imagine it would be CP if she is in India but AOS if she is in the US as F1? My brother might be in the same situation if he gets current next month.

[imdeng]

Oh - I forgot that this would be a CP case. I was still thinking AoS and was thinking that pictures are not needed for a dependent 485 filiing. (Although my super conservative lawyer made us attach some pictures anyway - I thought it was really not necessary after joint tax filings, utility bills, joint bank accounts and joint insurance cards!)

imdeng, that is no longer accepted in the consulates. H-4 stamping documents include a marriage ceremony photo album( only for the first time stamping).

[ontheedge]

Kanmani

Thanks for the link, I couldn't find Ben Bernanke in the database though

Itching to open the link, but am on a mobile device right now. Wanna know how much Tim Geitner
makes along with Bernanke

[shaumack]

I am not sure about this with consular processing.

This will be alright for CP in this case. FTJ will only happen once application to I-824 is approved. By the time I-824 will be approved (at least 4-6 months from filing), OP will be done with traditional marriage as well. In any case when asked at consulates, OP can explain reason to complete civil marriage was to ensure his soon-to-be wife was eligible to file green card under his petition before approval. This will not be considered fraud by any means. Obviously he will have other evidences from traditional marriage to back this.