a_yaja
06-22 10:04 AM
1. No, unless she goes out of country and re-enters US on H1 visa on or after Oct 1st
Thanks but she has I-94 attached with her H1B. So the change of status from H4 to H1B is already approved. and thus she doesnot have to get out of country. Do you agree?
2. It will not invalidate H1 visa, but she will be in AOS Pending status. In order to be on H1 status, she needs to do #1
So if she doesnot use EAD, What will be her status after Oct 1? H1B or AOS-pending? I thought H1B is non-iimigrant status and there is nothing called AOS-pending status. Are they interrelated?
3. EAD is good for any employer (including H1 employer), but H1 is good for one employer (as mentioned in H1 approval notice). H1 can be revoked by employer.
Yap, but she is not planning to change employer. EAD needs to renwed every year and now USCIS has frozen interim EAD and in future, there will be uncertainity of "timely renewal" of EADs. So i would rather have my wife on H1B and not working with EAD.
SO the question is:
As her I-94 is attached and COS if approved with H1B, Can she work on I-485-EAD/H4 from Aug 1 - Sept 30 and then work on H1B from Oct 1 - next 3 years from the same company?
Please advise.
My understanding is that the COS is from H4 to H1. If you wife uses EAD to work, she will no longer be on H4 status. So, to get to the H1 status, she will leave the country and enter once again on H1. I think that is what desi3939 is also saying.
You should however consult a lawyer and get his/ her opinion. Everthing else is not legal advice and you should not go by our opinions.
Thanks but she has I-94 attached with her H1B. So the change of status from H4 to H1B is already approved. and thus she doesnot have to get out of country. Do you agree?
2. It will not invalidate H1 visa, but she will be in AOS Pending status. In order to be on H1 status, she needs to do #1
So if she doesnot use EAD, What will be her status after Oct 1? H1B or AOS-pending? I thought H1B is non-iimigrant status and there is nothing called AOS-pending status. Are they interrelated?
3. EAD is good for any employer (including H1 employer), but H1 is good for one employer (as mentioned in H1 approval notice). H1 can be revoked by employer.
Yap, but she is not planning to change employer. EAD needs to renwed every year and now USCIS has frozen interim EAD and in future, there will be uncertainity of "timely renewal" of EADs. So i would rather have my wife on H1B and not working with EAD.
SO the question is:
As her I-94 is attached and COS if approved with H1B, Can she work on I-485-EAD/H4 from Aug 1 - Sept 30 and then work on H1B from Oct 1 - next 3 years from the same company?
Please advise.
My understanding is that the COS is from H4 to H1. If you wife uses EAD to work, she will no longer be on H4 status. So, to get to the H1 status, she will leave the country and enter once again on H1. I think that is what desi3939 is also saying.
You should however consult a lawyer and get his/ her opinion. Everthing else is not legal advice and you should not go by our opinions.
needhelp!
02-12 07:24 PM
Unbelievable!
At these places, we have run into several IV members who say things like: "OH THANK YOU, I have been wanting to write this letter.... now where do I need to sign???"
At these places, we have run into several IV members who say things like: "OH THANK YOU, I have been wanting to write this letter.... now where do I need to sign???"
yagw
07-27 01:55 PM
yagw,
Regarding your comment
>>BTW, if your address changed (since you mentioned the job is in different city), then you HAVE to file the AR-11 within 10 days. Don't take chance on that...
Since i do not want to rock the boat can i wait till Sep 1st before i submit the address change else they would probably notice why i changed to a different city?
By law, you need to notify change of address within 10 days of your move.
DISCLAIMER: I am not an Attorney and this is not a legal advice.
Regarding your comment
>>BTW, if your address changed (since you mentioned the job is in different city), then you HAVE to file the AR-11 within 10 days. Don't take chance on that...
Since i do not want to rock the boat can i wait till Sep 1st before i submit the address change else they would probably notice why i changed to a different city?
By law, you need to notify change of address within 10 days of your move.
DISCLAIMER: I am not an Attorney and this is not a legal advice.
hsingh82
04-14 08:11 PM
My Perm got filed today :).. atleast 1st step in the door.
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meridiani.planum
11-08 11:43 PM
How about meeting Michelle Obama... her highness the soon to be First Lady?
sure. how about friday evening. say around 7:00? you bring the chips, I'll bring the salsa.
sure. how about friday evening. say around 7:00? you bring the chips, I'll bring the salsa.
pom
10-15 01:08 AM
Looks great, No-tec. I'm 100% impressed.
pom :smirk:
pom :smirk:
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GCBoy786
09-11 01:21 PM
Did any one of you receive receipts matching above criteria. I-140 approved from NSC and 485 sent to NSC.
Also respond if anyone is in the same boat as me waiting for receipts and matching above criteria.
Also respond if anyone is in the same boat as me waiting for receipts and matching above criteria.
optimist578
05-27 04:10 PM
Hi,
I Applied H1b 8th Year Extension on Jan 9th. Still waiting Anybody has this kind of situation? my Case number Starts with WAC
I Applied my H1b extn on Jan 9th , and i went to India on 18th Jan and came back on 18th Feb using my AP is this could be cause for the delay.
Please share your experiences and ideas
Thank You,
Raj.
Have you contacted USCIS Customer Service? What are they saying?
I Applied H1b 8th Year Extension on Jan 9th. Still waiting Anybody has this kind of situation? my Case number Starts with WAC
I Applied my H1b extn on Jan 9th , and i went to India on 18th Jan and came back on 18th Feb using my AP is this could be cause for the delay.
Please share your experiences and ideas
Thank You,
Raj.
Have you contacted USCIS Customer Service? What are they saying?
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akred
06-23 01:06 AM
Interesting question. Since they are taking 8-10 days or more to generate receipts perhaps we can send papers in now and hope they generate a receipt in the first week of July.
abracadabra102
11-07 08:15 AM
1. The 14th amendment is what this country created as a result of the civil war to end slavery. The congress-critters thinking of repealing this amendment either have forgotten their history or are evil in ways people have not understood.
2 and 3. Expectations of a balanced budget is an excellent example of not understanding the consequences of previous policies. Either a. reduce spending or b. increase taxation.
Neither is acceptable, but we still want a balanced budget. When I was young, I learnt these basics of supply and demand by carefully managing my pocket money. I suppose the rich congress kids never had to think like that.
4. I don't really know enough to comment on this
I will comment on 4.
Estate tax is in principle a very good idea. If some one dies, a portion of that persons estate is taxed (at almost 50%) before it is distributed to whomever it was willed. This promotes re-distribution of wealth, prevents concentration of wealth in a few families. Incentivises to work and earn one's own money than depend on parents property. This estate tax was first introduced by Augustus Caesar about 2000 years ago and almost all western nations use it to varying degree. I wish this tax is imposed in India too.
Warren Buffet and Bill Gates both support estate tax. There are some arguments against it. One argument is that if children do not have right to parents property, then society (through government) does not have that right either. This is basically a moral argument but we do many things for greater good at the cost of individual right (forcefully buying land for public works like roads etc.) and is generally accepted.
2 and 3. Expectations of a balanced budget is an excellent example of not understanding the consequences of previous policies. Either a. reduce spending or b. increase taxation.
Neither is acceptable, but we still want a balanced budget. When I was young, I learnt these basics of supply and demand by carefully managing my pocket money. I suppose the rich congress kids never had to think like that.
4. I don't really know enough to comment on this
I will comment on 4.
Estate tax is in principle a very good idea. If some one dies, a portion of that persons estate is taxed (at almost 50%) before it is distributed to whomever it was willed. This promotes re-distribution of wealth, prevents concentration of wealth in a few families. Incentivises to work and earn one's own money than depend on parents property. This estate tax was first introduced by Augustus Caesar about 2000 years ago and almost all western nations use it to varying degree. I wish this tax is imposed in India too.
Warren Buffet and Bill Gates both support estate tax. There are some arguments against it. One argument is that if children do not have right to parents property, then society (through government) does not have that right either. This is basically a moral argument but we do many things for greater good at the cost of individual right (forcefully buying land for public works like roads etc.) and is generally accepted.
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reddy_h
02-10 05:53 PM
You can sponsor for your parent's visitor visa for your graduation ceremony.
prasadn
02-05 11:54 AM
Gurus,
I have a similar question. I filed for my 485 in June 2007. But, did not file for EAD at that time. However, I filed for my EAD in March 2008 with the new filing fee i.e $340. My EAD is up for renewal (it's valid till Jun 12th...but considering the 3 month wait time, I am plannig to file it around 13th of this month ).
Since I have already filed with the new fee structure I am hoping I dont have to pay any fees , right? But, I dont see any instructions to that extent. Can any one please point me to the right link or document?
Regards
As per my understanding, since you filed for 485 before August 17, 2007 you have to pay renewal fees for EAD/AP. ONLY if you have filed for 485 after August 17 2007 you don't have to pay renewal fees for EAD/AP.
What matters here is when you filed your 485. It does not matter when you applied for EAD/AP as these are based on your 485.
I have a similar question. I filed for my 485 in June 2007. But, did not file for EAD at that time. However, I filed for my EAD in March 2008 with the new filing fee i.e $340. My EAD is up for renewal (it's valid till Jun 12th...but considering the 3 month wait time, I am plannig to file it around 13th of this month ).
Since I have already filed with the new fee structure I am hoping I dont have to pay any fees , right? But, I dont see any instructions to that extent. Can any one please point me to the right link or document?
Regards
As per my understanding, since you filed for 485 before August 17, 2007 you have to pay renewal fees for EAD/AP. ONLY if you have filed for 485 after August 17 2007 you don't have to pay renewal fees for EAD/AP.
What matters here is when you filed your 485. It does not matter when you applied for EAD/AP as these are based on your 485.
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Anders �stberg
March 6th, 2004, 08:43 AM
Went back to get sharper pictures, here's some edits:
Top floor, looking down:
http://www.interimlocation.com/fretNoMore/photo/10D/pictures/misc/pmbstairwell/pmbstairstop_2713.jpg
Mid level, looking down:
http://www.interimlocation.com/fretNoMore/photo/10D/pictures/misc/pmbstairwell/pmbstairwellmid_2716.jpg
Bottom floor, looking up:
http://www.interimlocation.com/fretNoMore/photo/10D/pictures/misc/pmbstairwell/pmbstairsup_2718.jpg
Bottom floor, looking up, reversed:
http://www.interimlocation.com/fretNoMore/photo/10D/pictures/misc/pmbstairwell/pmbstairsupreversed_2718.jpg
Top floor, looking down:
http://www.interimlocation.com/fretNoMore/photo/10D/pictures/misc/pmbstairwell/pmbstairstop_2713.jpg
Mid level, looking down:
http://www.interimlocation.com/fretNoMore/photo/10D/pictures/misc/pmbstairwell/pmbstairwellmid_2716.jpg
Bottom floor, looking up:
http://www.interimlocation.com/fretNoMore/photo/10D/pictures/misc/pmbstairwell/pmbstairsup_2718.jpg
Bottom floor, looking up, reversed:
http://www.interimlocation.com/fretNoMore/photo/10D/pictures/misc/pmbstairwell/pmbstairsupreversed_2718.jpg
axp817
03-28 10:29 PM
PMPforGC,
I am not an accounting professional, but yes, the general rule of thumb is that you have to file state taxes in your state of residence and employment. If you have resided and worked in multiple states over the course of the year, then I would think that you would be required to file in all of those states. Although, there very well might be exemptions if you have worked in a certain state for a very short period of time.
If I were you, I would get my taxes done by a competent accounting professional, it doesn't cost a lot of money, and ensures things get done the right way.
Hope this helps.
I am not an accounting professional, but yes, the general rule of thumb is that you have to file state taxes in your state of residence and employment. If you have resided and worked in multiple states over the course of the year, then I would think that you would be required to file in all of those states. Although, there very well might be exemptions if you have worked in a certain state for a very short period of time.
If I were you, I would get my taxes done by a competent accounting professional, it doesn't cost a lot of money, and ensures things get done the right way.
Hope this helps.
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tb2904
12-21 07:47 PM
1. Fly directly to your home country - No transit visa required and no valid US visa required
2. Fly via any other country - No transit visa required as long as you are not stranded in airport due to delay in first leg of the flight. Also, to board a plane to Europe you have to have a valid US visa. Please read my above post for the past expereinces.
2. Fly via any other country - No transit visa required as long as you are not stranded in airport due to delay in first leg of the flight. Also, to board a plane to Europe you have to have a valid US visa. Please read my above post for the past expereinces.
bkam
03-17 11:15 PM
EB3_PERA,
Immigration to Canada is the most obvious option in case you want to stay within North America. Being Canadian permanent resident / citizen allows you to run business in the States under certain rules.
Another option is Australia but it is a bit far away and in fact the country is not very much populated - less than 20 mln people. I.e. business is not booming.
Dubai is an excellent option for making money, or at least that was the case 10-15 years ago. Its economy is still booming.
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Immigration to Canada is the most obvious option in case you want to stay within North America. Being Canadian permanent resident / citizen allows you to run business in the States under certain rules.
Another option is Australia but it is a bit far away and in fact the country is not very much populated - less than 20 mln people. I.e. business is not booming.
Dubai is an excellent option for making money, or at least that was the case 10-15 years ago. Its economy is still booming.
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lonedesi
07-14 08:38 AM
Very interesting facts about last year's GC allocation for EB category. Here is the top 15 countries that used up last years GC under this category. Surprised to see Korea in the top three...wonder what kind of employment professionals are coming from Korea.
Philippines 23,733
India 17,169
Korea 10,886
China, People's Republic 9,484
Mexico 8,864
United Kingdom 6,409
Canada 6,382
Brazil 5,553
Ecuador 3,990
Poland 3,710
Colombia 3,242
Pakistan 3,136
Venezuela 2,308
Peru 2,305
Germany 2,197
For people curious about the family based allocation, following is the top 15 countries that used up last years GC's
Mexico 62,998
Dominican Republic 17,563
China, People's Republic 16,573
Philippines 16,020
India 14,525
Vietnam 12,781
Jamaica 6,218
El Salvador 6,003
Guyana 4,954
Colombia 3,828
Pakistan 3,777
Haiti 3,624
Bangladesh 3,384
Ecuador 3,095
Poland 3,051
These & more interesting information can be found in the spread sheet posted by DHS on their website
http://www.dhs.gov/xlibrary/assets/statistics/yearbook/2006/table10d.xls
Philippines 23,733
India 17,169
Korea 10,886
China, People's Republic 9,484
Mexico 8,864
United Kingdom 6,409
Canada 6,382
Brazil 5,553
Ecuador 3,990
Poland 3,710
Colombia 3,242
Pakistan 3,136
Venezuela 2,308
Peru 2,305
Germany 2,197
For people curious about the family based allocation, following is the top 15 countries that used up last years GC's
Mexico 62,998
Dominican Republic 17,563
China, People's Republic 16,573
Philippines 16,020
India 14,525
Vietnam 12,781
Jamaica 6,218
El Salvador 6,003
Guyana 4,954
Colombia 3,828
Pakistan 3,777
Haiti 3,624
Bangladesh 3,384
Ecuador 3,095
Poland 3,051
These & more interesting information can be found in the spread sheet posted by DHS on their website
http://www.dhs.gov/xlibrary/assets/statistics/yearbook/2006/table10d.xls
viswanadh73
01-03 04:08 PM
thanks Ramba. so under normal conditions if both the cases x and Y are preapproved and once Visa numbers are available x will get GC first as he has earlier PD.will we get any notification once our case is preapproved?
TUnlimited
11-07 05:22 PM
By the way, I got my EAD. I don't want to spend money
You can start to earn money instead by filling those stupid forms for somebody else... You got EAD, open you secondary business....:D
You can start to earn money instead by filling those stupid forms for somebody else... You got EAD, open you secondary business....:D
Lisap
08-27 05:54 PM
Should I call CIS to see what they say??? Anyone??
Gigantic697
10-20 02:43 PM
Anyone guys...?
I've to decide fast what to do....get the H4 stamped from India or do the COS from US. If we go to India and get the H4 stamping there is a chance that the consulate people might ask about H1 and if they found that my wife was out of status they might bar her from entering US.
let me know if anyone has the same case or gone through this.
Thanks
I've to decide fast what to do....get the H4 stamped from India or do the COS from US. If we go to India and get the H4 stamping there is a chance that the consulate people might ask about H1 and if they found that my wife was out of status they might bar her from entering US.
let me know if anyone has the same case or gone through this.
Thanks
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