PERM Processing Times (as of 10/05/2015)
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Changing employers - what immigration documents should I keep
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Currently on my H-1B post 6-year based on approval of PERM and I 140 under EB - 2. Would be In the process of switching jobs for some personal / professional reasons very soon.<br>
1) What documents would I need to have with myself - corresponding to PERM and I-140 - so that I can retain my priority date and start another green card process with a potential new employer ?
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2) For the documents above - would I need to have the originals or the photocopies ?
See clip from Attorney Rajiv S. Khanna's conference call video that addresses this question.
For PERM is formal certificate required or completion of degree is enough
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1. I am on H-1B with my I-140 approved in EB-3 with priority date is Sep 2013. I have 12+ years experience in the field. I am getting an opportunity from a company. They are ready to start my green card process.
I have just completed my master degree(MCA) from India. Waiting for my degree certificate, which would take a month or two.
<br>2. Can my new employer do the H-1B transfer now based on my BSc degree (Computer Science) and once I get the master degree certificate, can they start the green card process in EB-2? Or do I need to wait for my master degree certificate before the H-1B transfer?
See clip from Attorney Rajiv S. Khanna's conference call video that addresses this question.
Recording of Free Community Conference Call (Every Other Thursday), 29 October 2015
Immigration.com
Citizenship and Naturalization
Green Card
Substantial transcription for video
Topics for Discussion, Thursday, 29 October 2015:
FAQ: Withdrawing one pending petition (H-4) when another is (F-1) approved; Writ of Mandamus against delay; Investment property while on H-1 (Buying and renting out a house); Starting my own company while on H-1; Priority date loss upon revocation of I-140; Consequences of getting laid off on H-1; etc.
Other: TN/TD Visa; I-14- approved, company acquired; Job termination AC21; Cross chargeability evidence (Iraq); Applying for H-1 from OPT and travel; H-1 transfer while an extension is pending,I-140 revocation and priority date; Minor son on tourist visa, parent on green card; PERM denial and probability of success; Naturalization delay; etc.
Criteria for national interest waiver || NIW for physical therapists
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I am on H-1B working in the IT industry. My wife has H4 EAD, and with the same status, she is working in the hospital as a Physical Therapist.
1. Can her employer file for GC while she is on H4 EAD status?
2. If she is eligible for NIW, could you please let me know if the PWD and PERM are both required if her employer file for GC?
3. Can she use my priority date to file an adjustment of status?
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1. Absolutely
2. I doubt it.
3. No she cannot. That is one thing husband and wife cannot transfer to each other their priority date.
PERM Processing Times (as of 03/09/2023)
| Processing Queue | Priority Date |
|---|---|
| Analyst Review | June 2022 |
| Audit Review | March 2022 |
| Reconsideration Request to the CO | July 2022 |
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Recording for March 23, 2023 Conference Call with Rajiv S. Khanna
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Nonimmigrant Visas
Discussion Topics - March 23, 2023
FAQs: Handling H-1B visa and layoff : What happens if I get laid off before or after stamping my visa in India? || Marriage and relocation to the U.S. : Quickest path for prospective fiancé of U.S Citizen living in India || AC21 AOS portability: Pending AOS I-140 withdrawn before 180 days || What to do if one is in India during the PERM and I-140 process ||