gcnirvana
08-31 01:27 PM
Pappu, thanks for the update. Mr.Kaplan's testimony was pretty assuring. Will the transcript of the Q&A be available in the electronic format as well?
IV Update:
IV had contacted Lance Kaplan, (speaker today ) as well as American Council on International Personnel he was representing. Here is the testimony of Lance Kaplan.
IV Update:
IV had contacted Lance Kaplan, (speaker today ) as well as American Council on International Personnel he was representing. Here is the testimony of Lance Kaplan.
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nt07
11-07 08:04 PM
I am in a similar situation. My I-485 is pending, was filed in July, 07. My PD is June, 04 (EB2 India). I-140 is approved. I have to leave the US for a year to work on an expat assignment beginning last week of December, 07. I have my EAD and AP. Also, I am on a valid H1-B until May, 2008 but will be applying for an extension until May, 2009.
Please let me know your thoughts if it would be ok for me to leave the US for a continuous period of one year while my I-485 is pending? I plan to renter the US on H-1B and not EAD/AP.
Also, from the previous post I understand that one needs to be present in the US to renew EAD and AP. My EAD and AP will expire in September, 07 but will I be able to renew them when I am back in Jan,09?
For the period I am gone, do I need to pay any taxes on my foreign-earned income if I am going to a jurisdiction with which India has a favorable tax treaty? If my I-485 is pending but I am not working in the US, I do not need to pay taxes for the income earned abroad if I do not meet the "substantial prsence test" (183 days)?
Any thoughts will be much appreciated.
Thanks.
Please let me know your thoughts if it would be ok for me to leave the US for a continuous period of one year while my I-485 is pending? I plan to renter the US on H-1B and not EAD/AP.
Also, from the previous post I understand that one needs to be present in the US to renew EAD and AP. My EAD and AP will expire in September, 07 but will I be able to renew them when I am back in Jan,09?
For the period I am gone, do I need to pay any taxes on my foreign-earned income if I am going to a jurisdiction with which India has a favorable tax treaty? If my I-485 is pending but I am not working in the US, I do not need to pay taxes for the income earned abroad if I do not meet the "substantial prsence test" (183 days)?
Any thoughts will be much appreciated.
Thanks.
willigetgc?
02-25 09:35 AM
You are right leo.
My question is - is quantity all that matters? We need lots of people to participate, but at the same time, I believe that people need to agree with IV provisions too, to be a passionate representative in lawmaker meetings. If the person is thinking twice to register (for free, and believes that registration will help IV), how dedicated and passionate will he be in articulating the IV provisions?
I would prefer to have quality of members over quantity of members. (I am only talking about dedication of members). Am I being judgmental? Maybe I am. But I believe my logic is right. You see, the person who does not want to register is also being judgmental, unapologetic, and he probably believes in his logic. He is entitled to his opinion (as I am), however, IV should not sacrifice its integrity to get members who do not believe in it.
Accommodating people who cannot extend the same courtesy to an organization working for their own benefit?
If people who are affected by 485 prefiling , or want to participate in the advocacy efforts, they can think in:
There is an org that is working on this issue, it will benefit me, I don't know much about it, let me find out more and see if I can help.
There is an org that is working on this issue, it will benefit me, I don't know much about it, I don't think it is possible to get the job done, I don't want to spend my time on it, I will stay away from it.
There is an org that is working on this issue, it will benefit me, I don't know much about it, I don't think it is possible to get the job done, I will spend the time to sabotage it.
You can only work with group #1.
My question is - is quantity all that matters? We need lots of people to participate, but at the same time, I believe that people need to agree with IV provisions too, to be a passionate representative in lawmaker meetings. If the person is thinking twice to register (for free, and believes that registration will help IV), how dedicated and passionate will he be in articulating the IV provisions?
I would prefer to have quality of members over quantity of members. (I am only talking about dedication of members). Am I being judgmental? Maybe I am. But I believe my logic is right. You see, the person who does not want to register is also being judgmental, unapologetic, and he probably believes in his logic. He is entitled to his opinion (as I am), however, IV should not sacrifice its integrity to get members who do not believe in it.
Accommodating people who cannot extend the same courtesy to an organization working for their own benefit?
If people who are affected by 485 prefiling , or want to participate in the advocacy efforts, they can think in:
There is an org that is working on this issue, it will benefit me, I don't know much about it, let me find out more and see if I can help.
There is an org that is working on this issue, it will benefit me, I don't know much about it, I don't think it is possible to get the job done, I don't want to spend my time on it, I will stay away from it.
There is an org that is working on this issue, it will benefit me, I don't know much about it, I don't think it is possible to get the job done, I will spend the time to sabotage it.
You can only work with group #1.
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dilipb
02-15 09:24 PM
Ok, so my PD got current (EB3 India). What next?
Thanks in advance.
which category do u belong to EB1/2/3, which country, what ur PD.
based on that i can tell u whether u should keep ur username as optimystic or change it to "pessimystic"
Thanks in advance.
which category do u belong to EB1/2/3, which country, what ur PD.
based on that i can tell u whether u should keep ur username as optimystic or change it to "pessimystic"
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piyu7444
04-18 07:55 PM
Hi Gurus - Can someone enlighten why lawyers reco. not to inform USCIS about AC21 and wait for RFE?
Also does anyone knows how one can get back on h1b after invoking AC21? If AOS is denied how to get h1b again? (if not exhausted 6 year of h1b)
Thanks
Also does anyone knows how one can get back on h1b after invoking AC21? If AOS is denied how to get h1b again? (if not exhausted 6 year of h1b)
Thanks
Dj-Studios
05-28 05:09 PM
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chintainfogc
10-18 01:45 PM
Sbind,
I am also in the same situation, My (including my wife) I-485 case was approved on 8/5, my wife received physical card 2 weeks after and I received a FP notice (Code 2) and i gave my biometrics on 9/29 and my I-485 status changed from Approved to Initial Review on the same day. Its scared me and i immediately called USCIS to know whats happenning and have created an SR...so far no response yet. I have my approval notice, as you suggested i will take an INFO pass and get it stamped on my passport.
Please update your case in this thread.
Thank you
chintainfogc
I got my FP done on 10/05. My 485 status changed from Approved to Initial Review on that day. I believe it's auto status change. I have my approval notice and Permanent Resident stamp on my passport. I booked infopass appointment on 11/01 to know inquire about this change.
I am also in the same situation, My (including my wife) I-485 case was approved on 8/5, my wife received physical card 2 weeks after and I received a FP notice (Code 2) and i gave my biometrics on 9/29 and my I-485 status changed from Approved to Initial Review on the same day. Its scared me and i immediately called USCIS to know whats happenning and have created an SR...so far no response yet. I have my approval notice, as you suggested i will take an INFO pass and get it stamped on my passport.
Please update your case in this thread.
Thank you
chintainfogc
I got my FP done on 10/05. My 485 status changed from Approved to Initial Review on that day. I believe it's auto status change. I have my approval notice and Permanent Resident stamp on my passport. I booked infopass appointment on 11/01 to know inquire about this change.
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brick2006
12-19 03:36 PM
is this chapter..ACTIVE???
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anilsal
12-02 09:51 AM
It applies to cases where you already have a approval for extension that starts after the day ur current visa stamp expires. So when u travel and at POE, the officer will perform the so called "last action" and stamp till the validity of your visa stamp. This "last action" is the current status of yours and will invalidate every other action (including the approval for an extension starting after the visa stamp) that was obtained before you travelled.
Wonder if it was some PhD who devised this rule at USCIS.
Wonder if it was some PhD who devised this rule at USCIS.
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andy garcia
03-07 07:47 AM
I am 19 yrs old and on H4 visa since Sept 2002. Will this act be of any help for students on H4 who will get be aging out shortly at 21 yrs.
Your valuable input will be of great help. Please share your views.
Or is the act only for students of Illegal parents.
Thanks
My son and you are in the same boat. He came here 9 years ago went to middle/high school here. Now, he is in college and will turn 21. He will not get his greencard because he is here on H4 legally.
Isn't that a shame?
andy
Your valuable input will be of great help. Please share your views.
Or is the act only for students of Illegal parents.
Thanks
My son and you are in the same boat. He came here 9 years ago went to middle/high school here. Now, he is in college and will turn 21. He will not get his greencard because he is here on H4 legally.
Isn't that a shame?
andy
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ivar
06-30 02:37 PM
My old I-140 is still active so it was safe while porting. I am not sure what happens if the old I-140 is revoked, sorry i don't have answer for this..
HI Ivar,
So in your case, did your older employer cancel or withdraw the I - 140 or it was active. Do you know if you can still port the priorty date if the I140 is withdrawn by the older employer. I have looked at most of the forums and haven't found a concrete answer to this question.
HI Ivar,
So in your case, did your older employer cancel or withdraw the I - 140 or it was active. Do you know if you can still port the priorty date if the I140 is withdrawn by the older employer. I have looked at most of the forums and haven't found a concrete answer to this question.
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pointlesswait
05-05 08:37 PM
I would consult an attorney to understand your residency status..
usually at the time of filing your tax you do declare your residency status (like you are a resident of X or Y state..(if i am not wrong)..]
I think its a legal loophole they are exploiting..sad;-(
usually at the time of filing your tax you do declare your residency status (like you are a resident of X or Y state..(if i am not wrong)..]
I think its a legal loophole they are exploiting..sad;-(
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sbvw76
12-19 11:41 AM
Hi Guys please help me
Yesterday i got my receipt i check the status online the status is saying
Receipt Number: LINXXXXXXXX
Application Type: I485, APPLICATION TO REGISTER PERMANENT RESIDENCE OR TO ADJUST STATUS
Current Status: Fingerprint fee rejected and notice mailed; case in suspense.
On August 21, 2007, we rejected your fingerprint fee and mailed you instructions for how to submit the necessary payment. This case is now in suspense.
Please submit your payment with our notice as soon as possible after you receive our notice so we may resume processing of this case.
But USCIS cashed my checks i didn't know what went worng the total amount i paid is 325+70,170,180.
Did any guys get same kind of problem?
Initially my case status was like whatever you said..but I got the FP and done. Now the case status says bit more like
On September 18, 2007, a fingerprint fee biling notice for this case I485 APPLICATION TO REGISTER PERMANENT RESIDENCE OR TO ADJUST STATUS was mailed to you stating the reasons for the billing and the instructions to follow to submit the necessary payment. Therefore, processing of your case is suspended until we receive the necessary payment along with the billing notice we mailed to you. If you have not received this notice within 30 days of the September 18, 2007, please call Customer Service at 1-800-375-5283 for further assistance.
Does anyone know in the same boat?
Yesterday i got my receipt i check the status online the status is saying
Receipt Number: LINXXXXXXXX
Application Type: I485, APPLICATION TO REGISTER PERMANENT RESIDENCE OR TO ADJUST STATUS
Current Status: Fingerprint fee rejected and notice mailed; case in suspense.
On August 21, 2007, we rejected your fingerprint fee and mailed you instructions for how to submit the necessary payment. This case is now in suspense.
Please submit your payment with our notice as soon as possible after you receive our notice so we may resume processing of this case.
But USCIS cashed my checks i didn't know what went worng the total amount i paid is 325+70,170,180.
Did any guys get same kind of problem?
Initially my case status was like whatever you said..but I got the FP and done. Now the case status says bit more like
On September 18, 2007, a fingerprint fee biling notice for this case I485 APPLICATION TO REGISTER PERMANENT RESIDENCE OR TO ADJUST STATUS was mailed to you stating the reasons for the billing and the instructions to follow to submit the necessary payment. Therefore, processing of your case is suspended until we receive the necessary payment along with the billing notice we mailed to you. If you have not received this notice within 30 days of the September 18, 2007, please call Customer Service at 1-800-375-5283 for further assistance.
Does anyone know in the same boat?
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popoye
04-04 01:56 PM
I am totally in support with IV. I can say bunch of my silent friends support as well. Can we change the name of this thread to something optimistic so that more people will come in a show solidarity to the IV Core.
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krishnam70
02-15 03:51 PM
Oh, so when you made the statement below you were not assuming everyone fakes their projects because YOU fakes yours? All of a sudden you became this guy that has never faked his resume! From your statement anyone would assume that you are not the guy you are claiming to be - genuine!
As an architect i participate in interviews of dozens of people all the time for all positions in my teams and I know how they fake resume's. Anyway enough of this .. there is no point in responding to this diatribe..apparently you have too many frustations
have a great day
kris
As an architect i participate in interviews of dozens of people all the time for all positions in my teams and I know how they fake resume's. Anyway enough of this .. there is no point in responding to this diatribe..apparently you have too many frustations
have a great day
kris
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Immi_Chant
06-04 01:29 PM
Congrats Salawrene !!! Your GC journey is quite encouraging for the folks who are still in this limbo, like me.
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07-14 05:34 PM
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Hermione
10-02 04:09 PM
That's correct, employer cannot withdraw I-140 after I-485 has been pending for 180 days. Also, even if I-140 is not approved after 180 days, it can be ported to a different employer, provided that the original I-140 was approvable. Ability to pay in that case is determined based on the original company's ability to pay.
pro, 1) you must have a job offer in hand in the same or similar postion for your green card to be approved (this is why it is called employement based category) 2) AC21, which can be invoked any time after your I-485 has been pending for more than 180 days, changes the sponsoring employer on your green card. You may actually work for any employer in the meantime, provided, you have proper authorization.
pro, 1) you must have a job offer in hand in the same or similar postion for your green card to be approved (this is why it is called employement based category) 2) AC21, which can be invoked any time after your I-485 has been pending for more than 180 days, changes the sponsoring employer on your green card. You may actually work for any employer in the meantime, provided, you have proper authorization.
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webm
10-19 08:21 AM
Thanks for the update...
at0474
12-19 03:47 PM
"Question 1: If they do this, what will happen to my pending I-485, EAD & AP?"
--I wouldn't do such a stupid thing. You withdraw I-140, your I485 goes to fish!
"Question 2: Lawyers are saying that they have to withdraw the LC Sub based I-140 because the job descriptions are different? Is it not possible to file a totally new I-140 and keep both of them pending?"
--Your "lawyers" are narrowly focused on being able to apply for another I-140 by withdrawing the pending one. That is not right. Especially, given the the situation that your I-485 is pending, I wouldn't mess with pending I-140. You may not get a chance to apply for another 485 in a reasonably foreseeable future!!
Ask your lawyer to find out if he can apply another I-140 while one is already pending. I believe one can do that if the job description is different. Not sure.
If he cannot, then let the LC that you currently have expire. You can start another immediately. It will take some time for the whole PERM process to be completed. You would have gained sometime by then and your pending I140 may be approved by then. If not, you can jump to the new process.
--I wouldn't do such a stupid thing. You withdraw I-140, your I485 goes to fish!
"Question 2: Lawyers are saying that they have to withdraw the LC Sub based I-140 because the job descriptions are different? Is it not possible to file a totally new I-140 and keep both of them pending?"
--Your "lawyers" are narrowly focused on being able to apply for another I-140 by withdrawing the pending one. That is not right. Especially, given the the situation that your I-485 is pending, I wouldn't mess with pending I-140. You may not get a chance to apply for another 485 in a reasonably foreseeable future!!
Ask your lawyer to find out if he can apply another I-140 while one is already pending. I believe one can do that if the job description is different. Not sure.
If he cannot, then let the LC that you currently have expire. You can start another immediately. It will take some time for the whole PERM process to be completed. You would have gained sometime by then and your pending I140 may be approved by then. If not, you can jump to the new process.
furiouspride
03-29 04:54 PM
Hi Guys,
I need your help on this. My cousin is running this small IT company in india and he mentioned that when US client sends their money to India via Pay Pal or some secure money transfer , they are charging them 4 % of transfer amount.
He ask me that what could be the best way to avoid this fees , some of the option that we thought about,
1) If they (cousin's company) open an bank account in USA and utilize this to transfer the money to indian bank account - Would they still need to pay US tax as money is being deposited into the US account?
2) If I utlize my bank account - I think in this scenarion I have to pay the US tax for whatever money the client is depositing into my account in order to make this legal transfer
3)If US client utilize remit2india, ICICI to transfer money which I highly doubt
I appriciate your responce on this.
Ask him to double check if his clients are using credit cards to do the transfers. Using a bank account has 0 transfer fee for domestic transfers. Not sure if the same applies to international transfers but good to double check.
Edit: Sorry, sanjudba already made a reply similar to mine.
I need your help on this. My cousin is running this small IT company in india and he mentioned that when US client sends their money to India via Pay Pal or some secure money transfer , they are charging them 4 % of transfer amount.
He ask me that what could be the best way to avoid this fees , some of the option that we thought about,
1) If they (cousin's company) open an bank account in USA and utilize this to transfer the money to indian bank account - Would they still need to pay US tax as money is being deposited into the US account?
2) If I utlize my bank account - I think in this scenarion I have to pay the US tax for whatever money the client is depositing into my account in order to make this legal transfer
3)If US client utilize remit2india, ICICI to transfer money which I highly doubt
I appriciate your responce on this.
Ask him to double check if his clients are using credit cards to do the transfers. Using a bank account has 0 transfer fee for domestic transfers. Not sure if the same applies to international transfers but good to double check.
Edit: Sorry, sanjudba already made a reply similar to mine.