andm
09-19 09:06 PM
I entered US with a tourist visa in California. Months later, I got married to a US citizen in Austin,Texas. Me and my husband were apprehensive at first to get an immigration lawyer to process my visa but we realized the process of obtaining a visa was not as straight forward as we thought.
We have since decided to hire a lawyer and have met with two attorneys so far. The process is frustrating because of the requirement to pay a consultation fee; we schedule an appointment, meet, and find out that the cost of hiring the lawyer is far greater than what we can afford.
My question is: does anyone know of a good lawyer who charges a reasonable flat fee? $1000 - $1500?
thank you
We have since decided to hire a lawyer and have met with two attorneys so far. The process is frustrating because of the requirement to pay a consultation fee; we schedule an appointment, meet, and find out that the cost of hiring the lawyer is far greater than what we can afford.
My question is: does anyone know of a good lawyer who charges a reasonable flat fee? $1000 - $1500?
thank you
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gcfriend65
12-07 02:55 PM
It seems people who applied for AP in TSC are getting their APs faster, compared to those who applied at NSC.
Refer processing times at https://egov.uscis.gov/cris/jsps/Processtimes.jsp?SeviceCenter=NSC and search for "All other applicants for advance parole". Right now they are processing July 03, 2007 cases.
Refer processing times at https://egov.uscis.gov/cris/jsps/Processtimes.jsp?SeviceCenter=NSC and search for "All other applicants for advance parole". Right now they are processing July 03, 2007 cases.
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04-26 11:30 AM
Immigration Visa Attorney Blog Has Just Posted the Following:
http://www.immigrationvisaattorneyblog.com/Magnify%20Glass.jpgIn our blog of yesterday (http://www.immigrationvisaattorneyblog.com/2010/04/border-guards-will-finally-use.html), 1 April 2010, we mentioned the new screening procedures at US ports of entry (POE). Fong & Chun's clients travel a great deal, passing through Los Angeles and other immigration ports of entry. As lawyers to so many travelers, we try to provide accurate information about border issues. We have learned a little more about the new screening protocol.
In the past, all citizens of certain countries believed to be supporters of terrorism would all be scrutinized indiscriminately. Cuba, Iran, Iraq, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Somalia, and Sudan are widely believed to have been on this list of soi-disant unfriendly countries. Citizens of other countries -- perceived as "friendly" to the USA -- would be subject to less scrutiny.
The new POE screening procedures use intelligence-based threat assessments. This information will be applied to all persons arriving at a POE, including Americans. If border guards have intelligence that -- let's pretend for a moment -- a university-age male student from Africa might be trying to engage in dangerous activity, then the border guards would be on the lookout for university-age male students from Africa. In contrast, university-age male students from, say, Malaysia, M�xico, Moldova, Monaco, or Myanmar would not be subject to the same scrutiny.
This new, intelligence-based approach makes the most of the information provided by US intelligence sources without painting everyone with an indiscriminately broad brush. --jcf
More... (http://www.immigrationvisaattorneyblog.com/2010/04/all-travelers-subject-to-revie.html)
http://www.immigrationvisaattorneyblog.com/Magnify%20Glass.jpgIn our blog of yesterday (http://www.immigrationvisaattorneyblog.com/2010/04/border-guards-will-finally-use.html), 1 April 2010, we mentioned the new screening procedures at US ports of entry (POE). Fong & Chun's clients travel a great deal, passing through Los Angeles and other immigration ports of entry. As lawyers to so many travelers, we try to provide accurate information about border issues. We have learned a little more about the new screening protocol.
In the past, all citizens of certain countries believed to be supporters of terrorism would all be scrutinized indiscriminately. Cuba, Iran, Iraq, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Somalia, and Sudan are widely believed to have been on this list of soi-disant unfriendly countries. Citizens of other countries -- perceived as "friendly" to the USA -- would be subject to less scrutiny.
The new POE screening procedures use intelligence-based threat assessments. This information will be applied to all persons arriving at a POE, including Americans. If border guards have intelligence that -- let's pretend for a moment -- a university-age male student from Africa might be trying to engage in dangerous activity, then the border guards would be on the lookout for university-age male students from Africa. In contrast, university-age male students from, say, Malaysia, M�xico, Moldova, Monaco, or Myanmar would not be subject to the same scrutiny.
This new, intelligence-based approach makes the most of the information provided by US intelligence sources without painting everyone with an indiscriminately broad brush. --jcf
More... (http://www.immigrationvisaattorneyblog.com/2010/04/all-travelers-subject-to-revie.html)
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12-09 07:28 AM
Hi All,
I have a strange issue, paining me since I have joined this new company, ( I am using AC21, since I am on EAD and AC21 is not yet filed). I am one of those unlucky fellows with really long name(First Name) stuck on my passport, and I have been using this all along, as my legal name while applying for visa/485 related activities. However, I go by the last part of the First Name and so all my other records here (like DL, SSN card, Bank Accounts, 401K account, etc) have got the last part of the First Name as my first name.My H1-B visa had the complete first name printed on it, and so I have been thinking, people could see that the name I have been using is in the last part of the complete First Name on the Visa and Passport.
However, in the EAD card, the name got cut(or incomplete) as the entire first name could not be printed on it. When I showed this to the new employer, they are using the name as displayed on the EAD card(which is not what I go by) in all the accounts they are establishing, like Paycheck, 401K info, ESPP etc.
Now I am in a soup, I have requested them to use the last part of the first name, which they are chcking with their immigration lawyers. But in the meanwhile, I want to know, does any one has this kind of problem. What should we do if the name is incomplete on the printed EAD card? (Ofcourse once I get GC, I would rather change this damn name)
Any one has any ideas?
Thanks
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I have a strange issue, paining me since I have joined this new company, ( I am using AC21, since I am on EAD and AC21 is not yet filed). I am one of those unlucky fellows with really long name(First Name) stuck on my passport, and I have been using this all along, as my legal name while applying for visa/485 related activities. However, I go by the last part of the First Name and so all my other records here (like DL, SSN card, Bank Accounts, 401K account, etc) have got the last part of the First Name as my first name.My H1-B visa had the complete first name printed on it, and so I have been thinking, people could see that the name I have been using is in the last part of the complete First Name on the Visa and Passport.
However, in the EAD card, the name got cut(or incomplete) as the entire first name could not be printed on it. When I showed this to the new employer, they are using the name as displayed on the EAD card(which is not what I go by) in all the accounts they are establishing, like Paycheck, 401K info, ESPP etc.
Now I am in a soup, I have requested them to use the last part of the first name, which they are chcking with their immigration lawyers. But in the meanwhile, I want to know, does any one has this kind of problem. What should we do if the name is incomplete on the printed EAD card? (Ofcourse once I get GC, I would rather change this damn name)
Any one has any ideas?
Thanks
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05-21 12:04 PM
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goel_ar
04-06 03:23 PM
I have started a new thread to remind everyone (who has not yet contributed) to contribute for the just concluded Advocacy day.
Take some funds from any money that you put aside this year for charitable causes or temple donations. All that you contribute is money well spent - as eventually it would benefit a number of people and entire families. So helping people better their lives is like contributing to charitable causes. Even $50 is good to start with. Hope that motivates all.
Hi Guys,
Just Curious, you asked for & posted the contribution very consistently on forum - now since advocacy days are over - are you going to post the break-up of expenses also in similar manner? That will motivate people (who can't make it to advocacy event) to understand the expenses & donate for future events.
Take some funds from any money that you put aside this year for charitable causes or temple donations. All that you contribute is money well spent - as eventually it would benefit a number of people and entire families. So helping people better their lives is like contributing to charitable causes. Even $50 is good to start with. Hope that motivates all.
Hi Guys,
Just Curious, you asked for & posted the contribution very consistently on forum - now since advocacy days are over - are you going to post the break-up of expenses also in similar manner? That will motivate people (who can't make it to advocacy event) to understand the expenses & donate for future events.
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EndlessWait
01-03 05:25 PM
On Sept. 14, President Bush signed the Honest Leadership and Open Government Act of 2007, an ethics and lobbying reform bill, which enforces a number of new restrictions.
Under the new law, lobbyists are prohibited from providing gifts, food, beverage and travel to Members of Congress, their staff or employees. A violation of this law could result in civil fines and/or criminal prosecution for the Company and individuals involved.
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Under the new law, lobbyists are prohibited from providing gifts, food, beverage and travel to Members of Congress, their staff or employees. A violation of this law could result in civil fines and/or criminal prosecution for the Company and individuals involved.
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10-01 02:55 PM
But mine is not. Applied thru the same lawyer on 3rd july. anyone else whose checks were cleared or seen any activity at all.....
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ajaykk
11-08 01:43 PM
Thanks WebM for you reply.
More questions, what if I dont appear for visa for my H1 and comeback on AP? Is it ok to enter on AP without a valid visa?
Can I stay on H1 and apply for extension next year? Can I change employer in future?
Thanks
AJ
More questions, what if I dont appear for visa for my H1 and comeback on AP? Is it ok to enter on AP without a valid visa?
Can I stay on H1 and apply for extension next year? Can I change employer in future?
Thanks
AJ
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07-03 10:11 PM
The minimum requirements for a particular job may, and often do differ from the minimum requirements for EB-2 classification. As long as the actual requirement for a given positon is at least a Master's Degre or equivalent (defined as a Bachelor's Degree plus at least five (5) years of progressively responsible relevant experience), then the position qualifies for EB-2 classification.
The labor certification and I-40 Immigrant Visa Petition will not be approved unless the beneficiary is able to document education and experience meeting or exceding the actual minimum requirements for the job as set forth on the application for Labor Certification.
The labor certification and I-40 Immigrant Visa Petition will not be approved unless the beneficiary is able to document education and experience meeting or exceding the actual minimum requirements for the job as set forth on the application for Labor Certification.
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milindt
03-11 11:54 PM
My in-laws came to visit us on vistor visa(B1/B2) .
They got 6 month of stay in their I-94.
My father-in-law left US 2 day's before I -94 expiry but with my mother-in-law's I-94. Before he left I applied for the extension of stay(I539) for my Mother-in-law.
Her I-539 got denied stating the person has already left.
Now in my mother-in-law's passport we have my father-in-law's I-94. So actually at the port of entry the officer switched the I-94's.
Now the question is now how to handle the denial of extension for mother-in-law and get new I-94? and what to do with father-in-law's I-94.
They got 6 month of stay in their I-94.
My father-in-law left US 2 day's before I -94 expiry but with my mother-in-law's I-94. Before he left I applied for the extension of stay(I539) for my Mother-in-law.
Her I-539 got denied stating the person has already left.
Now in my mother-in-law's passport we have my father-in-law's I-94. So actually at the port of entry the officer switched the I-94's.
Now the question is now how to handle the denial of extension for mother-in-law and get new I-94? and what to do with father-in-law's I-94.
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03-26 05:35 PM
The Part 3 of form I-539 is asking below questions:
1. I/We request that my/our current or requested status be extended until***** (mm/dd/yyyy): __________
Here, actually, I'm applying for change of status & not extension. Should I write N/A or the I-94 expiry date of my spouse's H1 petition?
I-94 expiry date of spouse
2. Is this application based on an extension or change of status already granted to your spouse, child, or parent?
Here, should I say Yes or No??
If your spouse is already on H-1 it is a "YES"
1. I/We request that my/our current or requested status be extended until***** (mm/dd/yyyy): __________
Here, actually, I'm applying for change of status & not extension. Should I write N/A or the I-94 expiry date of my spouse's H1 petition?
I-94 expiry date of spouse
2. Is this application based on an extension or change of status already granted to your spouse, child, or parent?
Here, should I say Yes or No??
If your spouse is already on H-1 it is a "YES"
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03-31 01:28 PM
Did anyone get their 140 approved from Vermont?
My 140 and 485 were filed late July 07 in Nebrasks and I got notices stating the 485 was transferred to Texas and 140 was being processed in Vermont.
The Vermont processing time for 140s has been stagnant at April 2006 for a long time.
Wondering if anyone has any updates on this.
Thanks in advance.
My 140 and 485 were filed late July 07 in Nebrasks and I got notices stating the 485 was transferred to Texas and 140 was being processed in Vermont.
The Vermont processing time for 140s has been stagnant at April 2006 for a long time.
Wondering if anyone has any updates on this.
Thanks in advance.
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Beta_mle
04-15 08:42 AM
One of my minor dependents appears to have been out of status due to non renewal of their H4 visa. We thought that like the original application, dependents were covered by my renewal, found out too late that this is incorrect. Since then we have obtained renewals and the dependent in question now has an approved H-4 status, plus pending 485 and advanced parole.
I have been told though that time out of status is not counted against minors. Is this true?
Is there any risk in travelling out of the country to get visa stamped and returning? I understand this resets the clock. Can the embassy look into the history, find out that previous issue and deny the H-4 stamping because of it?
I am very discouraged by this long drawn out process. Any information would be appreciated.
PS: The minor in question just turned 14 years old. Could this be the reason?
I have been told though that time out of status is not counted against minors. Is this true?
Is there any risk in travelling out of the country to get visa stamped and returning? I understand this resets the clock. Can the embassy look into the history, find out that previous issue and deny the H-4 stamping because of it?
I am very discouraged by this long drawn out process. Any information would be appreciated.
PS: The minor in question just turned 14 years old. Could this be the reason?
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02-21 10:57 AM
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Thanks for participation in this forum. I think if US consulate denies visa in Canada then if one has AP (EAD and pending Adjustment of status) then she/he can come back to US without home country. Is that right?
I just wanted to validate my understanding.
Regards
Thanks for participation in this forum. I think if US consulate denies visa in Canada then if one has AP (EAD and pending Adjustment of status) then she/he can come back to US without home country. Is that right?
I just wanted to validate my understanding.
Regards
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04-08 06:35 PM
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tikka
06-22 12:16 PM
My birth was regiestered under totally different first name, also DOB is off by 9 days (10th June instead of 1st June). Since the birth is registered they are not issueing non-availability cert. . What to do?
I have both parents affidavits, school leaving cert, 10th class cert, PAN card showing date/place same as that in passport. Filing a civil case in India is the option but it could take more than a year. since my PD is Sep04, my 485 could be processed within months.
and post your question in the birth certificate thread that is already up and running. We have too many threads with the same information and just adds to the confusion.
thank you
I have both parents affidavits, school leaving cert, 10th class cert, PAN card showing date/place same as that in passport. Filing a civil case in India is the option but it could take more than a year. since my PD is Sep04, my 485 could be processed within months.
and post your question in the birth certificate thread that is already up and running. We have too many threads with the same information and just adds to the confusion.
thank you
sdrblr
12-25 08:15 PM
"I lost the paystub" is crap. On the flip side what were you doing for the three months waiting for it?
Ask him to print the duplicate from your payroll system....this should not be an issue at all if he is not trying to hide anything.
There is a good chance that the visa officer will ask you to prove your legal status on H1 and you may have to do a lot of explaining about the change in status.
It just seems like something is not right here
Ask him to print the duplicate from your payroll system....this should not be an issue at all if he is not trying to hide anything.
There is a good chance that the visa officer will ask you to prove your legal status on H1 and you may have to do a lot of explaining about the change in status.
It just seems like something is not right here
reddy_h
05-26 10:07 AM
I've found this site to be very helpful so far and would like to ask for some opinions on my case.
My I-485 (EB2) was submitted in 2007 and the PD is approaching, only 5 days away based on June's VB. My girlfriend is currently with F-1 visa and we are planning on getting married asap so that she can submit her 485 before my case is approved.
Here's the complete list that I can think of based on the research that I've done.
Documents that my future wife's need prepare
I-485 form
birth certificate
marriage certificate
medical exam
passport pages (I-94 card ect)
I-20 form
Two photos
Documents that I need prepare
My I-485 receipt
????
Wish you everyone good luck.
Many thanks,
Joey
It is very important to get married before your GC is approved. Even if you are 1 day late, you cannot file I-485 or follow to join. So its better to get married before June 1st to remove any such risk. Good luck!
My I-485 (EB2) was submitted in 2007 and the PD is approaching, only 5 days away based on June's VB. My girlfriend is currently with F-1 visa and we are planning on getting married asap so that she can submit her 485 before my case is approved.
Here's the complete list that I can think of based on the research that I've done.
Documents that my future wife's need prepare
I-485 form
birth certificate
marriage certificate
medical exam
passport pages (I-94 card ect)
I-20 form
Two photos
Documents that I need prepare
My I-485 receipt
????
Wish you everyone good luck.
Many thanks,
Joey
It is very important to get married before your GC is approved. Even if you are 1 day late, you cannot file I-485 or follow to join. So its better to get married before June 1st to remove any such risk. Good luck!
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