Bob Baribeau
June 4th, 2004, 12:30 PM
After deciding to buy the Nikon D70 I began to read a number of posts to the pReview forum that had D70 owners citing backfocusing problems with their new D70s. All resorted to sending their cameras to the Nikon Service Center for repair. All reported at least some measure of correction but some indicated they could not achieve precise focus within the DOF for each of the Nikon compatible lenses they owned and are useable with the D70.
I own two Sonys (the F707 and the V1). Both, in my view achieve remarkable clarity, color and brightness right out of the box. AF on both is, again in my view, is extraordinary. So, I would be very disappointed if I were to spend 1500 or more bucks (with some accessories) to arrive at inferior imagery.
It is possible what I am reading is the view of purists who are able to "see" focus flaws that the more casual, but still demanding, amateur photogs would dismiss?
Has anyone out there had experience with the backfocusing problem to which I refer?
I own two Sonys (the F707 and the V1). Both, in my view achieve remarkable clarity, color and brightness right out of the box. AF on both is, again in my view, is extraordinary. So, I would be very disappointed if I were to spend 1500 or more bucks (with some accessories) to arrive at inferior imagery.
It is possible what I am reading is the view of purists who are able to "see" focus flaws that the more casual, but still demanding, amateur photogs would dismiss?
Has anyone out there had experience with the backfocusing problem to which I refer?
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Dhundhun
07-10 12:15 PM
Question: Why Canada is not in the list of countries?
US Canada has different agreement and for that 40 credits are not required. Even if a Canadian Citizen has earned 1 credit it is transferred to Canada.
US has several type of agreement between different countries. With India, it is 40 Credit. With some of the countries, no benefit.
With Canadian Citizen's benefit is reduced by windfall limit. If Canadian citizen works 15 years in USA (60 Credit) and 25 years in Canada, total retirement benefits becomes too much. So it it reduced.
If there is such new agreement between US-India, the returning Indian Citizen may have reduced benefits if they work 10 or over 10 years in USA. For example if policy says max Rs.50,000 per month. Right now for a couple it could be equivelent to over Rs.100,000.
So although for returning Indians, this news is welcome news for Indians earning credit less that 40, it may not be so for Indians earning more than 40 credits.
(I used word - couple. USA pays retirement benefit to non working spouse also - equivalent to 50% of working spouse. As I remember, India does not pay retirement benefits to non working spouse).
(The social security benefits has several components - retirement, death, disability, unemployment, medicare, ... Medicare for sure is not available for Indian Citizen returning to India)
US Canada has different agreement and for that 40 credits are not required. Even if a Canadian Citizen has earned 1 credit it is transferred to Canada.
US has several type of agreement between different countries. With India, it is 40 Credit. With some of the countries, no benefit.
With Canadian Citizen's benefit is reduced by windfall limit. If Canadian citizen works 15 years in USA (60 Credit) and 25 years in Canada, total retirement benefits becomes too much. So it it reduced.
If there is such new agreement between US-India, the returning Indian Citizen may have reduced benefits if they work 10 or over 10 years in USA. For example if policy says max Rs.50,000 per month. Right now for a couple it could be equivelent to over Rs.100,000.
So although for returning Indians, this news is welcome news for Indians earning credit less that 40, it may not be so for Indians earning more than 40 credits.
(I used word - couple. USA pays retirement benefit to non working spouse also - equivalent to 50% of working spouse. As I remember, India does not pay retirement benefits to non working spouse).
(The social security benefits has several components - retirement, death, disability, unemployment, medicare, ... Medicare for sure is not available for Indian Citizen returning to India)
bhavinkanani
10-12 10:08 AM
Hi
I am in 7th year of H1b now..last time my h1b was renewed dates were until April 2008. I went to india in Dec 2006 and came back in Jan 2007. My passport was expiring on Sept 29th 2007 so Immigration officer dated my I-94 until sept 29th 2007 and told me same thing that you can go to any port of entery or international airport and meet USCIS officer and extend your I-94 with your new passport. I waited until last moment and around sept 24th I went to USCIS officer on airport as well as on Port of Entry (called Deffered Inspection site). Both places got answer you need to file extention online because we only correct mistakes and this is not a mistake but it was case of passport expiration. I called my lawyer, my hr, my company lawyer. Everyone told me I cant work after 29th sept as my i-94 is expiring. Thats same as your H1 expiring. SO either leave country and comeback with new stamping or file new h1b. I ended up filing new H1b as i had only couple of days left before my I-94 would have expired. I have filed I-485 and ead and my I-140 is pending. My pd is Dec 2003. As per my lawyer I want be out of status as mY I-485 is pending but I will loose eligibility to work as I wont have any work authorization once my I-94 expires and dont have EAD approved on my hand. I hope this helps you.
I am in 7th year of H1b now..last time my h1b was renewed dates were until April 2008. I went to india in Dec 2006 and came back in Jan 2007. My passport was expiring on Sept 29th 2007 so Immigration officer dated my I-94 until sept 29th 2007 and told me same thing that you can go to any port of entery or international airport and meet USCIS officer and extend your I-94 with your new passport. I waited until last moment and around sept 24th I went to USCIS officer on airport as well as on Port of Entry (called Deffered Inspection site). Both places got answer you need to file extention online because we only correct mistakes and this is not a mistake but it was case of passport expiration. I called my lawyer, my hr, my company lawyer. Everyone told me I cant work after 29th sept as my i-94 is expiring. Thats same as your H1 expiring. SO either leave country and comeback with new stamping or file new h1b. I ended up filing new H1b as i had only couple of days left before my I-94 would have expired. I have filed I-485 and ead and my I-140 is pending. My pd is Dec 2003. As per my lawyer I want be out of status as mY I-485 is pending but I will loose eligibility to work as I wont have any work authorization once my I-94 expires and dont have EAD approved on my hand. I hope this helps you.
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retropain
08-31 10:27 AM
100% of the calls to today's program were from anti-H1B people. Not 1 call supported the H1Bs. If corporates are supporting more GCs for us, and since the fate of H1B/Employment GCs is linked, we ought to support H1B legislation.
How can we get an advance notification of this recordings?? Seems the anti-immigrant forces have the inside tack
here...
Also, the C-SPAN commentator on H1B/immigration issues is frequntly Dena Bunis of the Orange County register. She said the corporate lobbies "have convinced congressman" there is a shortage...implying that there wasn't one. She needs to be contacted . Here contact info (202) 628-6381 or dbunis@ocregister.com
How can we get an advance notification of this recordings?? Seems the anti-immigrant forces have the inside tack
here...
Also, the C-SPAN commentator on H1B/immigration issues is frequntly Dena Bunis of the Orange County register. She said the corporate lobbies "have convinced congressman" there is a shortage...implying that there wasn't one. She needs to be contacted . Here contact info (202) 628-6381 or dbunis@ocregister.com
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jayleno
09-19 03:42 PM
Your wife/husband/girl friend/boy friend must have already voted on the poll. Yes, this poll is that smart..no duplicates...we(dont ask who the we is) want the exact count. Apparently the exact count is very critical for watever it's intended. :)
Voters: 155. You may not vote on this poll
Voters: 155. You may not vote on this poll
mallu
02-29 01:43 PM
please don't post information you are not sure of. unless employer withdraws H1 there is no way USCIS can know of this. (Employers are not legally bound to file for H1 withdrawal) Also I would like to know the source of your 'zero tolerance' policy in regards to H1. In fact they forgive upto 6 months of 'unauthorized' employment when processing I-485. (http://www.murthy.com/news/n_nscuna.html). If they wanted to have 'zero tolerance' they would have forced employers to withdraw H1 or atleast inform USCIS of layoff.
Also you say "one should inform USCIS before I-485 is approved'. Again this is wrong information.
Please do not start fear mongering based on incomplete information.
I hope you "heard" it from others too and i read those things from some immigration sites . Don't have exact link. And GOD save folks from USCIS when people say they have N number of days of grace period for H1B status .
Also you say "one should inform USCIS before I-485 is approved'. Again this is wrong information.
Please do not start fear mongering based on incomplete information.
I hope you "heard" it from others too and i read those things from some immigration sites . Don't have exact link. And GOD save folks from USCIS when people say they have N number of days of grace period for H1B status .
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01-17 08:57 PM
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nowhereman
01-30 11:01 PM
Hi All,
I would really appreciate everyone's honest opinions on this matter.
We filed 140 and 485 concurrently in July 2007, EB3. As of now there is no word on either application. Previously we had also obtained Canadian PR, the 3 year grace period of which will expire this August.
Not only am I faced with a decision of staying in the US or going to Canada, but my future career is on the line too. This year I will be 23. After taking my undergrad degree in electrical engineering, I have been accepted into Boston University Law School in the US as well as the University of British Columbia Faculty of Law in Canada. Canadian lawyers make around half as much as American ones after all factors are considered.
In your opinion, should I stay in the US, going to law school, in hopes that the green card will come through, or should I pursue a new life in Canada, but take the lower future salary / international renown?
This issue is currently causing much discord in my family. I hope to hear your frank opinion so that I won't take my decision lightly.
Many Thanks! :)
I would really appreciate everyone's honest opinions on this matter.
We filed 140 and 485 concurrently in July 2007, EB3. As of now there is no word on either application. Previously we had also obtained Canadian PR, the 3 year grace period of which will expire this August.
Not only am I faced with a decision of staying in the US or going to Canada, but my future career is on the line too. This year I will be 23. After taking my undergrad degree in electrical engineering, I have been accepted into Boston University Law School in the US as well as the University of British Columbia Faculty of Law in Canada. Canadian lawyers make around half as much as American ones after all factors are considered.
In your opinion, should I stay in the US, going to law school, in hopes that the green card will come through, or should I pursue a new life in Canada, but take the lower future salary / international renown?
This issue is currently causing much discord in my family. I hope to hear your frank opinion so that I won't take my decision lightly.
Many Thanks! :)
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gg_ny
07-10 03:21 PM
Your situation is slightly different than many I have come across. If your qualifications, research work, project etc have unique qualities, then you may still have a fighting chance. But you may have to do a lot of homework: find out NIW holders in your / related engg field, ask a few lawyers: do not believe right away if somebody promises they could, try to enroll in as many professional associations as possible, enlarge your skill portfolio etc.
BTW, is any degree of you from US?
I have a Ph.D and 2 M.Sc in Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering. I got my H1-B and I also have been employed for 3 months now. My company policy required 3 years before sponsoring me. I do not want to wait that long to start applying. How can I tell if I am qualified for EB-2 with National interest waiver? Is that the only way for me to get GC?
I also want to mention that I have 5 proceedings papers but not journals. I also do not have any citations for my proceedings papers.
Please advice me what is the best senario for me and if I have any chance to apply for EB-2 with NIV.
Thank you
BTW, is any degree of you from US?
I have a Ph.D and 2 M.Sc in Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering. I got my H1-B and I also have been employed for 3 months now. My company policy required 3 years before sponsoring me. I do not want to wait that long to start applying. How can I tell if I am qualified for EB-2 with National interest waiver? Is that the only way for me to get GC?
I also want to mention that I have 5 proceedings papers but not journals. I also do not have any citations for my proceedings papers.
Please advice me what is the best senario for me and if I have any chance to apply for EB-2 with NIV.
Thank you
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lskreddy
07-10 10:47 AM
How do we know if you have 40 credits?
Where do we check or compute this?
You usually get a SS statement in mail after you have filed your taxes. If you don't, then there is a way to request the statement from www.ssa.gov.
https://secure.ssa.gov/apps6z/isss/main.html
Where do we check or compute this?
You usually get a SS statement in mail after you have filed your taxes. If you don't, then there is a way to request the statement from www.ssa.gov.
https://secure.ssa.gov/apps6z/isss/main.html
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coopheal
04-18 07:10 AM
Update:
The Doctor admitted his mistake.
He completely forgot to mark the TB test earlier.
He was ready to back date to avoid more inconveniance to me.
But I told him to be sincere in all aspects.
I basically forced him to give my wife a TB test again and also the x-ray.
Now the plan is to submit all this information with a nice letter which states that the doctor had forgotten things last time etc etc.
Hopefully they will mark the case as - resume processing.
I also had some issues with my medical exam. Lesson learned is to have civil surgeon verify and double verify
the information entered in the exam.
Best luck to you.
The Doctor admitted his mistake.
He completely forgot to mark the TB test earlier.
He was ready to back date to avoid more inconveniance to me.
But I told him to be sincere in all aspects.
I basically forced him to give my wife a TB test again and also the x-ray.
Now the plan is to submit all this information with a nice letter which states that the doctor had forgotten things last time etc etc.
Hopefully they will mark the case as - resume processing.
I also had some issues with my medical exam. Lesson learned is to have civil surgeon verify and double verify
the information entered in the exam.
Best luck to you.
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Nil
02-27 08:34 PM
What if Employer & Lawyer are NOT willing to share a copy of Labor and no proof of Labor clearance has come from USCIS? Lawyer only says labor has been clear. What are the options?
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zCool
04-02 02:42 PM
They are requesting contract from a specific client?
Then I would produce that.. As I mentioned in previous posts, I also attached other offers and contracts I had from before.
Also lawyer wrote 1 letter specifically addressing the work location and nature point, which had client name, contract, and info about job.
I don't remember seeing any specific time limit mentioned in that letter.
End client varification letter will help. In my case, we didn't attach it since it was too much hassle to get one.. but lawyer wanted to add it if we could get it..
We had total 4 client contracts with my name on it.
plus 10 other contracts for work without anyone's name on it.. since we do projects not staffing only we could do that..
Hi zCool,
I got RFE and summary of text is as below.
Asking for
1. Contract from the client in charlotte, nc
(but after applying h1b extn, i moved to CA)
2. W-2 for 2006,2007
I got #2.
for #1, we are planning to send old contract for charlotte,nc client and new contract in CA client.
Do we need to send end client 'project verification letter' or something like that ?.
Thanks a lot.
Then I would produce that.. As I mentioned in previous posts, I also attached other offers and contracts I had from before.
Also lawyer wrote 1 letter specifically addressing the work location and nature point, which had client name, contract, and info about job.
I don't remember seeing any specific time limit mentioned in that letter.
End client varification letter will help. In my case, we didn't attach it since it was too much hassle to get one.. but lawyer wanted to add it if we could get it..
We had total 4 client contracts with my name on it.
plus 10 other contracts for work without anyone's name on it.. since we do projects not staffing only we could do that..
Hi zCool,
I got RFE and summary of text is as below.
Asking for
1. Contract from the client in charlotte, nc
(but after applying h1b extn, i moved to CA)
2. W-2 for 2006,2007
I got #2.
for #1, we are planning to send old contract for charlotte,nc client and new contract in CA client.
Do we need to send end client 'project verification letter' or something like that ?.
Thanks a lot.
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gotgc?
12-20 12:20 PM
http://www.murthy.com/news/n_sercen.html
Interfiling
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The USCIS confirmed that it will continue to permit interfiling of I-485s when a person obtains two I-140 petition approvals. Interfiling is essentially the transfer of a pending I-485 application to adjust status from one I-140 petition to another filed for the same beneficiary. Examples would be when there is a successor employer, or an I-140 petition filed by a new employer or with the same employer based on a new and different job offer. This eliminates the need to re-file the I-485 in many situations, if there is a second I-140 petition to support the pending I-485.
So if your second I-140 is approved you'll be able to interfile if you want to but I do not see the problem with filing the second I-140 while one is already pending.
Thanks for your reply. The says that "The USCIS confirmed that it will continue to permit interfiling of I-485s when a person obtains two I-140 petition approvals." It is talking about approved I-140s. Thats what my understanding too. But my lawyer says that they "The employer can file (or interfile) an I-140 even though the priority date is not current. The priority date retrogression comes into play only when filing or processing an I-485 Adjustment of Status application"
I am not sure that "interfiling an I-140 even though the priority date is not current" is true or not? Any advice please???
Interfiling
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The USCIS confirmed that it will continue to permit interfiling of I-485s when a person obtains two I-140 petition approvals. Interfiling is essentially the transfer of a pending I-485 application to adjust status from one I-140 petition to another filed for the same beneficiary. Examples would be when there is a successor employer, or an I-140 petition filed by a new employer or with the same employer based on a new and different job offer. This eliminates the need to re-file the I-485 in many situations, if there is a second I-140 petition to support the pending I-485.
So if your second I-140 is approved you'll be able to interfile if you want to but I do not see the problem with filing the second I-140 while one is already pending.
Thanks for your reply. The says that "The USCIS confirmed that it will continue to permit interfiling of I-485s when a person obtains two I-140 petition approvals." It is talking about approved I-140s. Thats what my understanding too. But my lawyer says that they "The employer can file (or interfile) an I-140 even though the priority date is not current. The priority date retrogression comes into play only when filing or processing an I-485 Adjustment of Status application"
I am not sure that "interfiling an I-140 even though the priority date is not current" is true or not? Any advice please???
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Templarian
03-31 01:14 PM
Dang I went to class and get back now "Find Hidden Word" jumped up 3 votes. :trout:
At least I'm not tied for 4th anymore.
At least I'm not tied for 4th anymore.
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paskal
09-20 11:01 PM
swede and wonderlust:
this organization is strong and growing everyday because of the efforts of volunteers like you. thank you from all of us for your enthusiasm and motivation. iv does not seek to represent any one nationality, group or skillset. Once you start dividing there is no end. india vs row? EB2 vs EB3? STEM vs other? US degree vs Foreign Degree? BEC vs new filers? we have seen all these food fights take place. will it ever stop?
the goal is to end retrogression for all. if this happens incremental steps then the movement will continue until the whole goal is achieved. we, as a community of skilled immigrants cannot afford to be fractured. if we are not speaking with one voice, we will be ignored and those that oppose us will easily block our measures from going forward. among other things we learnt from this rally is that there are still those that seek to pursue narrow and divisive agendas within our movement. this will lead to sure failure, and each one of us will suffer for it.
as i have reminded folks here on numerous occasions, iv is not a brick and mortar structure. we are iv, and there is no iv but us. we determine it's strength and weakness and we shall determine its (and therefore our) success and failure.
some here fear what will happen when the current leadership get green cards. will iv go the way of skilled immigrant organizations of the past?
the answer to that too lies within us. a turnover of leadership is but natural over time. if new people are unwilling to step up and be active volunteers, start state chapters, create new initiatives and bring renewed vigor to this movement it shall die out. if new volunteers will not come forward in a fresh stream then maybe we don't deserve this. we are the arbitrators of our destiny.
i believe though we are more worthy than that.
the rally has also shown us (especially me- given that i took upon myself the task of working with state chapters) that there are very dedicated and highly motivated members in this organization that will work selflessly and give up much to ensure success. my grateful thanks to the many who made my life so much easier these past few months.
wonderlust, if you have initiatives to take the message out to the community, iv will surely help you in every which way possible. please pm pappu with your idea!
this organization is strong and growing everyday because of the efforts of volunteers like you. thank you from all of us for your enthusiasm and motivation. iv does not seek to represent any one nationality, group or skillset. Once you start dividing there is no end. india vs row? EB2 vs EB3? STEM vs other? US degree vs Foreign Degree? BEC vs new filers? we have seen all these food fights take place. will it ever stop?
the goal is to end retrogression for all. if this happens incremental steps then the movement will continue until the whole goal is achieved. we, as a community of skilled immigrants cannot afford to be fractured. if we are not speaking with one voice, we will be ignored and those that oppose us will easily block our measures from going forward. among other things we learnt from this rally is that there are still those that seek to pursue narrow and divisive agendas within our movement. this will lead to sure failure, and each one of us will suffer for it.
as i have reminded folks here on numerous occasions, iv is not a brick and mortar structure. we are iv, and there is no iv but us. we determine it's strength and weakness and we shall determine its (and therefore our) success and failure.
some here fear what will happen when the current leadership get green cards. will iv go the way of skilled immigrant organizations of the past?
the answer to that too lies within us. a turnover of leadership is but natural over time. if new people are unwilling to step up and be active volunteers, start state chapters, create new initiatives and bring renewed vigor to this movement it shall die out. if new volunteers will not come forward in a fresh stream then maybe we don't deserve this. we are the arbitrators of our destiny.
i believe though we are more worthy than that.
the rally has also shown us (especially me- given that i took upon myself the task of working with state chapters) that there are very dedicated and highly motivated members in this organization that will work selflessly and give up much to ensure success. my grateful thanks to the many who made my life so much easier these past few months.
wonderlust, if you have initiatives to take the message out to the community, iv will surely help you in every which way possible. please pm pappu with your idea!
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titu1972
10-03 12:09 PM
Please help me. There is no LUD on my status online. I had my finger printing done on sept 19. CODE 3. For both my husband and me!! I don't see any updates on the status online. Can someone tell me what I should do? FBI says they sent the prints the same day!!!!
Am I stuck in Name check already?? How do you know this?????
I called customer care USCIS, they say they don't have information regarding finger prints and you don't see updates regarding fingerprinting online. Is this true?
PLEASE HELP. YOUR ADVICE WILL BE VALUABLE TO ME IMMENSELY
I did my FP Biometric code-3 today at 8:30 am. I checked around 10:30, my LUD has changed.
Am I stuck in Name check already?? How do you know this?????
I called customer care USCIS, they say they don't have information regarding finger prints and you don't see updates regarding fingerprinting online. Is this true?
PLEASE HELP. YOUR ADVICE WILL BE VALUABLE TO ME IMMENSELY
I did my FP Biometric code-3 today at 8:30 am. I checked around 10:30, my LUD has changed.
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03-31 04:55 PM
Done..
doubleyou
03-01 12:55 PM
I am also in similar situation although no RFE yet. I have submitted a non-availability of birth certificate letter and affadivit of parents. I have the following questions
(1) Do we get the letter from the muncipal office from the place of birth or we can get from the muncipal office that we are presently residing. (birth was in UP , residing in TN)
(2)What is the letter for , is it for birth certificate or for non availability of birth certificate.
(3) Is there any body who has gotten a letter post a copy. (after removing personal details.)
(1) Do we get the letter from the muncipal office from the place of birth or we can get from the muncipal office that we are presently residing. (birth was in UP , residing in TN)
(2)What is the letter for , is it for birth certificate or for non availability of birth certificate.
(3) Is there any body who has gotten a letter post a copy. (after removing personal details.)
gc_in_30_yrs
10-03 08:50 PM
I have two passports one with H4 Visa stamped and another Surname changed. While entering US, I have used my name as in the Visa (new surname) in the I-94 card.
I have applied for H1B with new surname in this May and change of Status with that I-94.
During H1 processing, I have travelled out of US and while entering back I have used old surname( as sometime back DMV ppl told that the name on I-94 should match with H4 Visa)
Now I got H1 approval and COS approval with my middle name taken as first name and new surname.
1) First thing is, the I-94 on COS approval and I-94, currently present in my Passport does not match.
2) First name and middle name are interchanged in the passport and H1 approval.
Is this going to create any problem while applying SSN? What are the possible consequences..
Also, any similar scenarios, plz respond..
in your situation it is advised to talk to an immigration attorney like Murthy or someone like that. They can help you out with this. You may be scared to death by some of the posts here.
I have applied for H1B with new surname in this May and change of Status with that I-94.
During H1 processing, I have travelled out of US and while entering back I have used old surname( as sometime back DMV ppl told that the name on I-94 should match with H4 Visa)
Now I got H1 approval and COS approval with my middle name taken as first name and new surname.
1) First thing is, the I-94 on COS approval and I-94, currently present in my Passport does not match.
2) First name and middle name are interchanged in the passport and H1 approval.
Is this going to create any problem while applying SSN? What are the possible consequences..
Also, any similar scenarios, plz respond..
in your situation it is advised to talk to an immigration attorney like Murthy or someone like that. They can help you out with this. You may be scared to death by some of the posts here.