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Guestbook Entry for Soni, United States
Name
Soni
Country
United States
State
New jersey
Guidelines for 7th year extension
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I could not find any guidelines for 7th year extension with the DOL PERM Program. In the six month period - less than 365 days but more than 180 days from the expiry of the six-year limit on my H1B, my company started the PERM process. In that six month period we got an approved I-140 and filed for Adjustment of Status. Would I qualify for 7th year extension ? Please note that I am a citizen of India and I thought there was also a provision for "Per Country Limit".
If you have an I-140 approval and your PD is backed up, you are entitled to a three-year H-1 extension beyond six years. It does not matter when your PERM was filed.
L2 Visa holder
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I am L2 visa holder and a physiotherapist from India. I also have SSN. Do I need to take the EAD or health care worker certificate to work in USA.Or simply credit evaluation and taking the licence is sufficient.
You need complete credentialing including a license.
New Application and Petition Fees Go Into Effect on Nov. 23, 2010
WASHINGTON - U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) reminds customers that its new fee schedule goes into effect Nov. 23, 2010. Applications or petitions postmarked or otherwise filed on or after this date must include the new fee, or they will be rejected.
Changing to Skilled worker
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My current employer is my first job out of college. They placed me in the other worker category. Is it true that they cannot move me to a skilled worker category becuase this is my first job out of college?
If the job requires a Bach. degree, you are entitled to the skilled worker/EB-3 category.
Can my daughter sponser me?
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My daughter she's going to be 21 next year and she's an American citizen, can she sponsor me?
She can sponsor you for your green card upon turning 21.
PERM Audit
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My perm application filed on July 2010 and got audit on September 2010. My employer sent audit response on October 2010. When I asked my employer how much time I would take then he said that now a days USCIS response within 3-4 months for new cases. How long does a PERM audit take?
The PERM audit can take a lot of time. I just checked with one of our case managers. They tell me that they have no figures for the time it takes between start and end of an audit, but the total decision life cycle (from filing to decision) of an audited case is 2 - 2.5 years.
Can EB3 PD be carried to new EB2?
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I filed Perm under EB3 category on 1-Oct-2008. I got an audit. As per your current Perm dates, they are processing Aug'08 audits. Can I file with same employer under EB2? If yes, can I also keep EB3 file running parallelly. Is there a way for me to carry EB3 PD after I-140 Approval,if I file a new EB2? I completed 4yrs 2 months on H1B already. Please suggest me if I can change my employer now to file for EB2 or not. (If there is any way i can carry my EB3 PD for EB2 or not?). My lawyer said they can not change the current EB3 file to EB2 as they did not describe it for EB2 role.
It is logically inconsistent for two jobs from the same company for the same individual. If you have a good, logical, true explanation, there is no law that says you cannot have two PERM apps for the same individual for different jobs with the same company. But you cannot transfer PD until the I-140 is approved. I see no issue with changing jobs right away. You may have just enough time.
I am a US citizen now
Hello everybody!!!
Citizenship and Naturalization
Interview Experience at Centennial, CO
Interview Experience at Centennial, CO
Reached the DO at 7:10 am My interview was scheduled for 08:45 the security guard said I’m too early to come back 8: 15 Am .After Pass through the security I had wait 30 minutes before my name was called by IO white guy around 50 very professional he asked me to raise my right hand and swore me in and then he asked me to lay out my GC RP and Driver license he start the civics test
1. What is the name of the national anthem?
The Star-Spangled Banner
2. What ocean is on the West Coast of the United States?
Pacific (Ocean)
Citizenship and Naturalization
USCIS Launches Spanish-Language Engagement Series
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) launched the first in a series of quarterly public engagements in Spanish. Each session will focus on a specific immigration or citizenship topic and include a live question-and-answer session with USCIS officials.
“Public service is a core mission of our agency,” said USCIS Director Alejandro Mayorkas. “These Spanish-language sessions expand our ongoing efforts to communicate with the many communities we serve.”
Guestbook Entry for RR, United States
Name
RR
Country
United States
State
Viginia
Comment
I am very happy to inform that I have received my PERM Labor Certification within six weeks of applying for it. This was, of course, preceded by extensive preparatory work, which is very important. I wish to thank the Law Offices of Rajiv S. Khanna for their competent consultation and filing. Both Mr Khanna and Ms Richa Narang, who has been assigned my case, have been very helpful, providing the right advice from time to time.With a large number of immigration attorneys in the market, the situation can be confusing for a prospective green card applicant. I think it is our good fortune that we contacted Mr. Khanna's Law Office. This was by sheer chance while browsing the internet. It has worked out very well. I am hopeful and confident that with the expertise, professionalism and continued assistance of Mr Khanna and his dedicated team, the next stages of the process will be smooth and successful.Thanks once again Rajiv and Richa .
Regarding GC application after PhD
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I am in my final year of PhD (Semiconductor devices) at a university in US. I did my MS in the same university. I have around 5 first author publications. The jobs in my area typically require a PhD, so I was wondering what are my chances of getting green card under EB-2 category (right after I get a job in the industry)?
EB-2 chances look pretty good.
Can I petition my girlfriend
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Can I petition my girlfriend once we get married in the philippines? What is the best way to petition her as soon as possible...
Yes you can. Normally, I prefer K-1 - marriage in USA route.
K Visa
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I needed more information On the k visa. My fiancé is recently in the country of Port-au-prince, Haiti. Additionally I wanted to know if I sign these paper's for him can I add his 5 year old daughter and his 21 year old cousin on the paper's. His cousin recently lost his mother and father during the earthquake. I'am an American citizen.
Daughter should be possible, cousin would not.
I-130 & I-485
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My immigration status is in pending for AOS. My spouse got recently the US citizenship. If she files for I-130 do I need to file for another I-485?
No. You should be able to use the same I-485.
EB-1 Outstanding Researcher approved for MS in EE and Telecom. Engg.
We filed an EB-1, Outstanding Researcher petition premium processing for the beneficiary who qualified based on her extraordinary contributions in applied sciences. Her substantial and highly innovative contributions paved the way for commercial manufacturing of flexible displays by major, well-known display manufacturing companies. The beneficiary’s commercialized research was well documented. She has over eight years of research experience in the nanotechnology field producing a multitude of patents.
Profession/Occupation
Green Card
Visa Bulletin - December 2010
Number 27
Volume IX
Washington, D.C.
A. STATUTORY NUMBERS
Agency
Green Card
Visa Bulletin -December 2010
Visa Bulletin for the month of December 2010.
DHS Announces Anti-Fraud Enhancements to E-Verify
For Immediate Release
Office of the Press Secretary
Contact: 202-282-8010
WASHINGTON–Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Janet Napolitano and U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) Director Alejandro Mayorkas today announced the expansion of the E-Verify program's capabilities to include U.S. passport photo matching—further enhancing the integrity of the program by enabling E-Verify to automatically check the validity and authenticity of all U.S. passports and passport cards presented for employment verification checks.
Masters in Computer Science and EB2 eligibility
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I have done my Master's in computer science in US and I have 6 months experience before joining my current company. Will I be eligible for EB2 category?
If the job requires a Master's degree - yes.
EB2 qualification with MS
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I have MS in Electrical engineering with 3 yrs exp. The job requirement is for MS in Engineering + 2 yrs. Do I qualify for EB2?
Yes, you qualify for EB-2, unless the alternate requirements, if any, for the job are less than Bachelor's + 5 years exp.
I would like to thank Mr. Khanna and his PROFESSIONAL team FOR help with my labor CERTIFICATION. I really appreciate the service I got from your office. I would especially like to thank Richa who was very helpful, thorough, prompt, diligent and very professional. Mr. Khanna was very detail oriented and pointed out at the smallest issues. I was amazed when I was told how many people review the case before it’s submitted. Due to this thorough work I got my labor approved in less than a month. I apologize to all who I have not named here for all the hard work they put in. I would recommend thEm to all my friends and family.