diptam
03-25 11:49 AM
My Vermont ext says received on Jan 9th and i see a LUD on Feb 17th but after that pindrop silence - no movement.
Dont understand what that LUD means , earlier i always got approval within 7-15 days of LUD from Vermont.
H1B Extension received Dt 02/20/2008. Based on this thread I have to wait another 4 to 5 months.:confused:
Dont understand what that LUD means , earlier i always got approval within 7-15 days of LUD from Vermont.
H1B Extension received Dt 02/20/2008. Based on this thread I have to wait another 4 to 5 months.:confused:
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GCBy3000
01-03 05:49 PM
It will help. I will give you an practical example.
I filed my GC two months later than my colleagues. Fortunately they filed 485 and hit the retrogression. I did not get to that step. Now it is almost two years after they have filed their 485. Just because they have crossed that stage, they are considered for promtion and I am not though I have better experience and certifications. They bought houses and their spouses work.
My company is ready to promote me to higher position if I can cross that 180days mark after 485 filing. If I had promoted to leadership / managerial position, it would weigh more when I apply for MBA. I will have lesser headache at home if my spouse can work and lot more.
The best part of filing is, you could get EAD even if the 485 is pending and backlogged. You have to do nothing other than filing to get all the above perks. No need to get it approved. Let it get stuck anywhere, none can predict that. You have to cross this stage no matter what and why not at the earliest. No one can assure you even after the SKIL/CIR passage that you will not get stuck with name check / RFE /USCIS backlog etc. Why to wait then?
I am not sure the supplimental bill helps much to provide relief. it would basically create bunch of more backlogs at CIS and would even make 6 months to 1 year for EAD appoval , causing more backlog.
I filed my GC two months later than my colleagues. Fortunately they filed 485 and hit the retrogression. I did not get to that step. Now it is almost two years after they have filed their 485. Just because they have crossed that stage, they are considered for promtion and I am not though I have better experience and certifications. They bought houses and their spouses work.
My company is ready to promote me to higher position if I can cross that 180days mark after 485 filing. If I had promoted to leadership / managerial position, it would weigh more when I apply for MBA. I will have lesser headache at home if my spouse can work and lot more.
The best part of filing is, you could get EAD even if the 485 is pending and backlogged. You have to do nothing other than filing to get all the above perks. No need to get it approved. Let it get stuck anywhere, none can predict that. You have to cross this stage no matter what and why not at the earliest. No one can assure you even after the SKIL/CIR passage that you will not get stuck with name check / RFE /USCIS backlog etc. Why to wait then?
I am not sure the supplimental bill helps much to provide relief. it would basically create bunch of more backlogs at CIS and would even make 6 months to 1 year for EAD appoval , causing more backlog.
gjoe
08-14 09:11 AM
I don't see a reason why you want to campaign, is it just because this months visa bulletin didn't make you happy?
Sending flowers and telling USCIS how to fix their issues will not help. We must stop and think first before we ask them to do this and than.
Good to see the count already three (here) in just 30 min of posting this idea (IV's one of the peaceful ways). So I am sure there will be huge response. Please spread this message as much as you can, and see if we can gather a good #.
ALSO we will have to wait for IV Admin to approve this, as I am just a junior member and dont have that capacity. WE MUSt start one more campaign.
Please spread this among your friends and make a difference. On this INdependence eve, lets work in the same lines as those great people did. We may like one leader or we may not like due to their approaches. But one most common thing you will see in all is UNity in what they did and strength came from there. What we are asking isnt that big a deal to fix. Simple admin fix
Sri..
EB3 PD 02/04
EAD/AP/... 07/07
485 pending....forever ..
NOPE.. It shoudlnt be forever.. WE WILL fix this. We WILL try to fix this by a peaceful campaign in 2 weeks if possible. But WE is impo.
Sending flowers and telling USCIS how to fix their issues will not help. We must stop and think first before we ask them to do this and than.
Good to see the count already three (here) in just 30 min of posting this idea (IV's one of the peaceful ways). So I am sure there will be huge response. Please spread this message as much as you can, and see if we can gather a good #.
ALSO we will have to wait for IV Admin to approve this, as I am just a junior member and dont have that capacity. WE MUSt start one more campaign.
Please spread this among your friends and make a difference. On this INdependence eve, lets work in the same lines as those great people did. We may like one leader or we may not like due to their approaches. But one most common thing you will see in all is UNity in what they did and strength came from there. What we are asking isnt that big a deal to fix. Simple admin fix
Sri..
EB3 PD 02/04
EAD/AP/... 07/07
485 pending....forever ..
NOPE.. It shoudlnt be forever.. WE WILL fix this. We WILL try to fix this by a peaceful campaign in 2 weeks if possible. But WE is impo.
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TimeSaver
07-12 04:20 PM
One of my friend got EAD 2 year back even though his priority date was not came. Ofcourse this was even b4 this mess created USCIS. He was still using his H1 till couple months back, he is afraid of USCIS may roll back his EAD since PD is not yet reached.
I do heared 11 people from Infxxxx company got EAD even though their PD was not current. They are saying by mistake send the package but they got EAD.
I do know personally that person on the 1st paragraph, on the 2nd paragraph I dont have any evidence.....
Just sharing this information to help this thread, hope there may be lot more cases got EAD without PD even before this mess they have created.:D
Sorry if I sound offensive man but with this kind of English you need serious help before you need EB category green card.
I do heared 11 people from Infxxxx company got EAD even though their PD was not current. They are saying by mistake send the package but they got EAD.
I do know personally that person on the 1st paragraph, on the 2nd paragraph I dont have any evidence.....
Just sharing this information to help this thread, hope there may be lot more cases got EAD without PD even before this mess they have created.:D
Sorry if I sound offensive man but with this kind of English you need serious help before you need EB category green card.
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snathan
03-31 11:39 AM
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longwait4gc
02-08 06:39 PM
Disclaimer - This is only based on my knowledge gathered from different forums so take it as its worth.
Depending on the timing of your return, you will get 2 or 3 years of RNOR (Returning non ordinary resident or something?). The RNOR status makes your overseas income non-taxable in India. So you can withdraw your 401K in those 3 years and pay less or no tax in US and no tax in India (on 401K withdraw). You will still have to pay a 10% penalty. This will ofcourse only work if you have low balance in 401K.
So for example, if you have a $30K in your 401K, you can withdraw $10K every year for 3 years, pay a $1K in penalty and avoid US taxes (due to exemption limits) as well as Indian taxes (due to RNOR status). But if you have a large 401K balance like 100K or something, there is no way to avoid taxes.
Hope this helps!
I agree with your research on India's tax Status. But I believe for US tax purpose we wont be Resident Alien unless we pass Substantial Presence test (unless we have a GC). We will be considered as Non Resident Aliens. The standard deduction for NRA's is 3k not 10K. Above 3K we need to pay 30% flat rate tax. If you have 30K and if you withdraw 10K per year then your tax will be paying 2100$ tax and 1000$ withdrawl penalty per year. In summary your tax rate could be upto 40%.
One other strategy is withdraw everything the leaving year and pay tax and put it in some investment like stocks, mutual funds or some savings. The gains wont be taxed in US if you are NRA (There are some exceptions like real estate stocks etc.). It won't be taxed in India due to RNOR status. So you can avoid taxes on the gain.
Disclaimer: Above is my interpretation from NRA tax law which could be wrong.
Depending on the timing of your return, you will get 2 or 3 years of RNOR (Returning non ordinary resident or something?). The RNOR status makes your overseas income non-taxable in India. So you can withdraw your 401K in those 3 years and pay less or no tax in US and no tax in India (on 401K withdraw). You will still have to pay a 10% penalty. This will ofcourse only work if you have low balance in 401K.
So for example, if you have a $30K in your 401K, you can withdraw $10K every year for 3 years, pay a $1K in penalty and avoid US taxes (due to exemption limits) as well as Indian taxes (due to RNOR status). But if you have a large 401K balance like 100K or something, there is no way to avoid taxes.
Hope this helps!
I agree with your research on India's tax Status. But I believe for US tax purpose we wont be Resident Alien unless we pass Substantial Presence test (unless we have a GC). We will be considered as Non Resident Aliens. The standard deduction for NRA's is 3k not 10K. Above 3K we need to pay 30% flat rate tax. If you have 30K and if you withdraw 10K per year then your tax will be paying 2100$ tax and 1000$ withdrawl penalty per year. In summary your tax rate could be upto 40%.
One other strategy is withdraw everything the leaving year and pay tax and put it in some investment like stocks, mutual funds or some savings. The gains wont be taxed in US if you are NRA (There are some exceptions like real estate stocks etc.). It won't be taxed in India due to RNOR status. So you can avoid taxes on the gain.
Disclaimer: Above is my interpretation from NRA tax law which could be wrong.
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jamesbond007
10-02 01:59 PM
You need to ask yourself what you want to do with it?
Because, any paper currency is currency - it will lose its values over time.
Do you want to keep converting it back and forth depending on what the exchange rate is?
Things to look at: How easy would it be to convert it back to the USD? What taxes will you be liable to? What are the associated fees?
forex trading can be a lucrative business if you have the discipline and patience.
Another thing you might want to consider: Gold is at an all time high demand right now. I think that price will keep going up.
Do any of you have any information on Foreign currency CD. I am thinking of opening CD account with Foreign currency possibly with Indian rupee.
Rupee is 47.50 today and i think its the best time to buy rupees rather keeping ur money in dollar.
Please throw some input.
Thanks
Because, any paper currency is currency - it will lose its values over time.
Do you want to keep converting it back and forth depending on what the exchange rate is?
Things to look at: How easy would it be to convert it back to the USD? What taxes will you be liable to? What are the associated fees?
forex trading can be a lucrative business if you have the discipline and patience.
Another thing you might want to consider: Gold is at an all time high demand right now. I think that price will keep going up.
Do any of you have any information on Foreign currency CD. I am thinking of opening CD account with Foreign currency possibly with Indian rupee.
Rupee is 47.50 today and i think its the best time to buy rupees rather keeping ur money in dollar.
Please throw some input.
Thanks
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anilkumar0902
09-14 01:33 AM
Filed I-485 on July 31,2007. Checks cashed on Sep 10th and received Receipt Notices for me and my wife through the attorney yesterday. I am in the EB-2 category with PD: Oct 2005.
However, on both of our I-485 receipt notices, the Category shows up as "Unknown" ...Has anyone else faced any such thing...
Please advice.
However, on both of our I-485 receipt notices, the Category shows up as "Unknown" ...Has anyone else faced any such thing...
Please advice.
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nagu
02-02 01:31 PM
Hi Breddy2000:
If you don't mind , can you pls send your contact number to md_nagu@yahoo.com. so that i can discuss with more.
I have to send reponse as soon as possible (End date is Feb-20-2009).
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If you don't mind , can you pls send your contact number to md_nagu@yahoo.com. so that i can discuss with more.
I have to send reponse as soon as possible (End date is Feb-20-2009).
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the_jaguar
09-20 11:11 AM
here is a simple suggestion...
how about a chance for a free giveaway, like a 15 minute session with a lawyer for free. This could be done in 2 ways.
Referral mode: For every x member that any existing member brings in, he/she gets x minutes with the lawyer for free.
Sweepstakes mode: Every new member coming has a chance to get y free minutes with the lawyer. Make this y a bigger than x.
I am guessing, there will be lotsa people who would like to consult immi lawyers with their immi questions, and a free consultation would be a sufficient motivator :)
how about a chance for a free giveaway, like a 15 minute session with a lawyer for free. This could be done in 2 ways.
Referral mode: For every x member that any existing member brings in, he/she gets x minutes with the lawyer for free.
Sweepstakes mode: Every new member coming has a chance to get y free minutes with the lawyer. Make this y a bigger than x.
I am guessing, there will be lotsa people who would like to consult immi lawyers with their immi questions, and a free consultation would be a sufficient motivator :)
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gcisadawg
03-18 01:28 PM
As far as I know, the only obligation for the company is to provide a return air ticket to your home. Other than that, you are on your won!
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gimme_GC2006
07-19 03:00 PM
Did you fill the actual I-485 forms or just the questionnaire that employers usually send? in case you've filled actual forms that they will send, did you check the box on the right bottom where it asks if you'll be represented by an attorney...
In case of a questionnaire, you might get those forms filled by them for your signatures.
good luck
I filled the 485 forms my self.
Where is the box in the right bottom in 485 which says I will be represented by attorney?? In 485 I see two locations for signature (one for applicant) and other for representative?
Can my employer sign it now (without me sending G-28??)
In case of a questionnaire, you might get those forms filled by them for your signatures.
good luck
I filled the 485 forms my self.
Where is the box in the right bottom in 485 which says I will be represented by attorney?? In 485 I see two locations for signature (one for applicant) and other for representative?
Can my employer sign it now (without me sending G-28??)
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kumar4875
06-20 08:53 AM
Why was your I140 denied after it was approved? Provide more details
What did your denial letter for I140 and I485 say?
My I-140 was never approved..
there was a first RFE for my exp letters,
and then there was an enquiry against Employer
and then RFE for A2P
and after answering A@P it is denied.
while it was pending, during July07 fiasco we applied for I-485.
What did your denial letter for I140 and I485 say?
My I-140 was never approved..
there was a first RFE for my exp letters,
and then there was an enquiry against Employer
and then RFE for A2P
and after answering A@P it is denied.
while it was pending, during July07 fiasco we applied for I-485.
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telekinesis
05-21 07:10 PM
Sounds good, I don't visually see anything from my volley in there, but I guess it's in the .psd so I will get to it soon.
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va_labor2002
06-23 09:33 AM
Guys, If we try something its not gonna hurt us. If we don't try we may have lost an opportunity. The least that this dude can do for us is listen and then we can follow up.
I insist, again, lets talk abt soc. sec treaty. With thousands of us having together millions in that account, the US gov. will have to do something. Remember-its our money- the US govt. cannot deny it if asked by The Indian govt. IF they wanna keep it, better give us our GCs!
I agree !
I insist, again, lets talk abt soc. sec treaty. With thousands of us having together millions in that account, the US gov. will have to do something. Remember-its our money- the US govt. cannot deny it if asked by The Indian govt. IF they wanna keep it, better give us our GCs!
I agree !
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willIWill
10-20 12:19 PM
GC_Wow,
Why haven't you filed for H1 extn? You need your H1 if you want to bring your future wife inside US. If you have an approved I-140, use it to get a 3 year H1 Extn if not you can get 1 year extn based on labor filing.
Do not, I mean DO NOT lose your H1 status if you want bring your future wife into US as a dependent.
WIW
Why haven't you filed for H1 extn? You need your H1 if you want to bring your future wife inside US. If you have an approved I-140, use it to get a 3 year H1 Extn if not you can get 1 year extn based on labor filing.
Do not, I mean DO NOT lose your H1 status if you want bring your future wife into US as a dependent.
WIW
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glus
01-25 08:10 AM
[QUOTE=macaca]USCIS has F1 file. If it illegal to apply for PERM while on F1, why did USCIS not reject PERM?
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apt29
02-10 03:29 PM
EAD is like a carrot in front of the cart. GC is like eating the carrot.
EAD is like plate meals. GC is like full meals.:D
EAD is like plate meals. GC is like full meals.:D
nixstor
01-25 06:30 PM
3 options
1) file H1 on Apr 1st and if H4 is not approved by then withdraw pending H4
2) file H1 on Apr 1st before the current H4 expires and hope that H4 is approved before H1. H1 should be approved after H4 to have the H1 status. If H4 is approved later, H1 status will be lost
3) Request PP of extension and 99.9% of time 539 is approved along with 129.
I will add more info as I find.
HTH
1) file H1 on Apr 1st and if H4 is not approved by then withdraw pending H4
2) file H1 on Apr 1st before the current H4 expires and hope that H4 is approved before H1. H1 should be approved after H4 to have the H1 status. If H4 is approved later, H1 status will be lost
3) Request PP of extension and 99.9% of time 539 is approved along with 129.
I will add more info as I find.
HTH
pappu
12-26 09:19 AM
Correct.
Employer can ask for I140 to be withdrawn at any time. However after 6 months, the employee is safe and can invoke AC21.
But this seems to be untrue in the (sanz72 ) case quoted in my previous post on this thread. USCIS denied the I485 application of the applicant and he had to file MTR and wait for a long time to have it opened. One can only imagine the frustration and anxiety he must have suffered during that time.
MTRs do not work all the time as per the experience of some people.
Moral of the story-- GC journey for legal high skilled people is very tough and luck plays an important role in getting a GC.
Employer can ask for I140 to be withdrawn at any time. However after 6 months, the employee is safe and can invoke AC21.
But this seems to be untrue in the (sanz72 ) case quoted in my previous post on this thread. USCIS denied the I485 application of the applicant and he had to file MTR and wait for a long time to have it opened. One can only imagine the frustration and anxiety he must have suffered during that time.
MTRs do not work all the time as per the experience of some people.
Moral of the story-- GC journey for legal high skilled people is very tough and luck plays an important role in getting a GC.