Guestbook Entry for Francis King , United States
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Francis King
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United States
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Unbelivable: Interim EAD story
I want to share with you our unbelievable story how we got our interim EAD at Bloomington INS office in Minneapolis, MN
1. We have our EAD renewal pending at VSC since 9/18 and the current one is going to expire end of this month.
2. Our application for EAD renewal was delayed by major distractions, circumstances and poor planning.
3. We had no chance of getting the EAD renewal before the current one expires and we were in difficult situation of loosing the jobs if we dont hv EAD (it is a different story that I save it for another day).
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Officer stapled current EAD on new I-765 form
I-765 filed online 09/10/03 (Basis I485 filed on Sep'02 and approved I-140 on Dec'02) Went to BOSTON USCIS office on Dec 9th, 2003 (91st day)Current EAD expires on 12/10/03 (working on EAD)
Timeline:
6:00AM: Arrived and found there are around 20 people ahead of me.
7:00am: Entered building and told that I am there are EAD extension. I was asked for I-765 notice (it is exactly 91st day after filing)and asked me to fill a new I-765 form and got a "E" number.
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Experience about issuance of interim EAD at Dallas office
Wanted to share my experience about issuance of interim EAD at Dallas office. I had filed EB-2 NIW petition and I485/765 concurrently in June. Since I did not hear from USCIS, went to Dallas office on Nov 20 at 8 am; got our number ticket by 9am; hwent in and sat down. The nos dont really go in order, but we got called about 12.45; the officer just wanted receipt notices of I485 and I 765; she called TSC to confirm pendency of the applications and then came back and said she will issue 8 month interim EAD's for my wife and me.
Guestbook Entry for Suneeta Kumari, United States
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Suneeta Kumari
Country
United States
State
VA
Guestbook Entry for Sumit Sule , United States
Name
Sumit Sule
Country
United States
State
IL
We got our interim EAD's
There were approx 25 people in line ahead of us.
Doors opened at 7am. We got our interim EAD's by 10:40am.
All they looked at was the receipt notice and asked us to fill another I-765 form. We had taken a copy .
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Nearly everything about interim work permits are anecdotal
Nearly everything about interim work permits are anecdotal, and even the USCIS.gov information is vague, but I took my chances yesterday, November 17, 2003, and found out that it is true that one can have same-day processing for I-765 applications which have passed the 90 day waiting time---at least those which have been sent to California service center.
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Comments on e-filing for Interim EAD
got an interim EAD while I was waiting for my EAD to be processed. I filed it online hoping that it will be the same processing. The thing is that if you e-file online, you have to wait for the appoval of your application. In short, it won't do you good if you're in a hurry getting that permit. They give me a 90-day interim EAD because I have a pending I-485 application filed in the San Francisco District Office. I will suggest to go to the office instead of mailing or e-filing it.
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I went to San Jose (CA) office and got the interim EAD
I went to San Jose (CA) office and got the interim EAD. Following is my experience." I and my wife went to San Jose Office on 20th Nov 2003. This was actually 91st day from my recipt date of both I-485 and I-765. Reached there at 7 O clock and found around 50 people ahead of me in the line. Got in at around 8, got a token. I was called at 9. The officer asked me for the filled out application forms, receipt notices and then asked about my I-140. I told him that my I-140 along with my I-485 and I-765 is pending. He asked me for copy of my I-140 receipt notice.
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USCIS Expands Interviews for Refugees and Asylees Petitioning for Family Members
USCIS has issued a policy memorandum (PDF, 277.32 KB) directing the phased expansion of in-person interviews for petitioners filing Form I-730, Refugee/Asylee Relative Petition.
USCIS Forms Update Notice
USCIS recently updated the following USCIS form(s):
Rajiv's News Clips - Court strikes down Trump admin's H-1B restrictions- Times of India
Published by : Times of India - Date: December 02, 2020
Quotes and Excerpts from Rajiv on the article:
Rajiv's News Clips - US Senate passes Bill to do away with country-caps on employment-based green cards; hurdles remain - The Economic Times
Published by : The Economic Times - Date: December 03, 2020
Quotes and Excerpts from Rajiv on the article:
Dec 3, 2020 Recording of Free Community Conference Call (Every Other Thursday)
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Discussion Topics, Dec 3, 2020
FAQs:
H-1 Visa and Spouses H-4 EAD Expires at the Same Time - What are the extension options?
1) How long does I-485 EAD approval take?
2) Once spouse gets I-485 EAD , Is it ok if she starts working on I-485 EAD ? Does that impact my H1B status ?
3) On January 2021 my company is ready to file my H1 extension and her H4 and H4 EAD , is that ok to apply if our I-485 is pending ? What will happen to her I-765 (C) (9) since we are applying H4 EAD too.
4) If she get H4 EAD approval then she will have two EADs , Which one to use and how ? Is it ok to have two EADS ?
5) My wife's company is also ready to apply her H1B (as she was already on H1B till 2016 and she was only on H1B for 2.5 year), If her company applies her H1B , do we have to worry about anything related to Pending I-485 application?
Other Topics :
Trump's Immigration Order on Green Card Application for Parents || Furlough and Applying for Unemployment Benefits || Will a Misdemeanor Conduct Obstruct the Application for a Tourist Visa for my Brother? || US Green Card Holder to be Married to a Canadian PR - Repercussions || EB-2 Green Card Backlog and Family Based Green Card Spillover Due to the Immigration Executive Order || Transfer of H-1B to a New Employer and Keep the Green Card Going || Implications of H-1B Visa Salary Reduction when Changing Jobs in the Future || Occupation Column of Form G-325A Regarding I-485 || EB-2 to EB-3 Downgrading and 180 Day Requirement || H-1B Extension and Impact on Green card Processing when Dates are current || I-485 interviews in the Year 2021, Expedite of a Pending L-1 based AO and Mandamus Petition
Rajiv's Article - Immigration law meets Facebook: Decoding the discrimination lawsuit against the social media giant - The Economic Times
Published by: The Economic Times - Date: December 11, 2020
Synopsis
USCIS Updates Discretionary Criteria for Case-by-Case Interview Determinations of Adjustment of Status Applications Based on Refugee or Asylee Status
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services today announced updated guidance (PDF, 319.68 KB) expanding the discretionary criteria USCIS officers use to determine whether to interview applicants filing Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status, based on refugee or asylee status.
PERM Processing Times (as of 11/30/2020)
| Processing Queue | Priority Date |
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| Analyst Review | June 2020 |
| Audit Review | January 2020 |
| Reconsideration Request to the CO | August 2020 |
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USCIS Extends Flexibility for Responding to Agency Requests
In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services is extending the flexibilities it announced on March 30, 2020, to assist applicants, petitioners, and requestors who are responding to certain:
Rajiv's Article - View: Are H-1B programmers “normally” professional? - The Economic Times
Published by: The Economic Times - Date: December 23, 2020
Synopsis
Government agencies all over the world are guilty of exalting bureaucracy over common sense to some extent. But, nowhere is this more evident than in the too frequently encountered bizarre interpretation of its laws by the US Immigration and Naturalization Service (USCIS).
For more on this article please see the attachment below.
Visa Bulletin For January 2021
Number 49
Volume X
Washington, D.C
A. STATUTORY NUMBERS
This bulletin summarizes the availability of immigrant numbers during January for: “Final Action Dates” and “Dates for Filing Applications,” indicating when immigrant visa applicants should be notified to assemble and submit required documentation to the National Visa Center.
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Guestbook Entry for Amrita Sunkuru, United States
Name
Amrita Sunkuru
Country
United States
State
TX
Should I maintain my H-1B during I-485/AOS pendency?
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I hold an H1B Visa, and it is time for an extension. At the same time, I applied for my I-485 a few years ago, and I recently renewed my EAD, which is valid for 5 years. My priority date is June 2013. At this time, I am a bit confused about whether to move on to EAD or if I should continue to extend my H1B. If, for any reason, my H1B extension goes wrong, will I still be able to use my EAD? Thank you always for your support.
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You should maintain your H-1B while your I-485 (AOS) is pending. If something goes wrong with your I-485, you could end up without legal status or work authorization, creating complications. Keeping your H-1B (or L-1) active provides a backup. While your spouse can use an EAD, losing their status is less risky than the primary applicant losing theirs.
H-1B and I-140: Moving to India & Future Return to the U.S.
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I would appreciate some insights on my H-1B and green card process. Here’s my situation:
I currently have an H-1B visa valid until July 2027.
My company has filed for PERM with a priority date of October 2024.
If things go as expected, I anticipate my I-140 approval around May 2026 (with premium processing, if things go smoothly and I receive my DOL approval around Feb 2026, calculating around 15+ months from Oct 2024).
I’m considering moving to India around January/February 2027, which would be about 180 days after I-140 approval (if that helps retain I-140 benefits even if I go to India; if not, I would be moving earlier).
My questions:
Impact on H-1B if I move to India
What would happen to my H-1B if I joined a different employer in India?
What happens if I stay with the same U.S. employer but work from India?
Returning to the U.S. after H-1B expiration
If my H-1B expires while I’m in India and I haven’t renewed it, let's say that in the future, I will get an employer and want to re-enter the USA. Would the process be expected for the employer, like filing for a change of employer and me getting a new stamp in the Indian embassy, or would it have some additional complications?
I-140 and Priority Date Retention
Will my I-140 priority date remain intact if I am in India and later re-enter the USA for a different employer based on the answer to the above question?
If I get a new job in the U.S. later, what must my future employer do to transfer or use my existing priority date for the new green card process?
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If you move to India (or another country) after your I-140 approval, your H-1B with your current employer will likely be revoked unless they continue paying your U.S. salary. If your H-1B expires while you are abroad, you can return to the U.S. on H-1B with any employer, as your I-140 remains valid after 180 days. However, you must restart your green card process with a new employer. Your I-140 priority date remains intact, even if you switch from EB-2 to NIW or EB-1A.