Guestbook Entry for Siva Jonnalagadda, United States
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Siva Jonnalagadda
Country
United States
State
ILLINOIS
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Name
Ozgur Ozkan
Country
United States
State
VA
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Name
Dilip Jeyram
Country
United States
State
VA
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Name
Mohammed Sarwar
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United States
State
Maryland
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Rama K Kothamasu
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United States
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Georgia
Benefits of National Interest Waiver
Question details
Two general questions,
1. What are the benefits of filing an EB2 NIW for a person whose I-140 has already been approved by an employer in the same category apart from NIW, not depending on your employer? Also, can you get your I140 approved priority date to your NIW?
2. Is it possible to renew the H-1B visa stamp before expiration? For example, if my H1B expires on November 1st and I apply for a visa stamp in October with approved extension I797, Would I be able to renew it?
FAQ Transcript
While an approved I-140 with an employer offers some benefits, an EB-2 NIW grants portability - you can keep your green card across job changes in your field. It also allows extending your H-1B past the 6-year limit and enables your spouse to work and travel with you. For those with backlogged priority dates (e.g., India), NIW can help with I-130 petitions in specific situations. If your I-140 is approved already, the main advantage of NIW becomes self-sponsorship. Finally, you can renew your H-1B visa stamp before expiry, though consulate lead times (like four months) might apply.
Guestbook Entry for Ravi Sunchu , United States
Name
Ravi Sunchu
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United States
State
North Carolina
Guestbook Entry for Sandeep R Diwakar , United States
Name
Sandeep R Diwakar
Country
United States
State
MI
USCIS Policy Memo On Adjudication Of Adjustment Of Status Applications In CNMI
This Policy Memorandum (PM) provides guidance and updates the AFM regarding adjudication of family and employment-based Adjustment of Status Applications from aliens present in the CNMI. This PM is effective immediately.
Guestbook Entry for A Singh, United States
Name
A Singh
Country
United States
State
OK
Guestbook Entry for Ajay, United States
Name
Ajay
Country
United States
State
Virginia
USCIS Memo For Comment on Transfer of Adjudications of Diplomatic Adjustment Of Status Cases to National Benefits centers
USCIS Publishes Interim Memo For Comment on Transfer of Adjudications of Diplomatic Adjustment Of Status Cases to National Benefits centers.
Please check the attachment.
USCIS Releases SCOPS Presentation On Form I-140
USCIS presentation for the 8/23/11 teleconference hosted by NSC and TSC on the Form I-140, Immigrant Petition for Alien Worker. There will be an opportunity for live questions at the end of the session.
Guestbook Entry for Grishma Sheth, United States
Name
Grishma Sheth
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United States
State
VA
Guestbook Entry for Emad Girgis, United States
Name
Emad Girgis
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United States
State
Texas
Guestbook Entry for Sivakrishna kilari, United States
Name
Sivakrishna kilari
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United States
State
VIRGINIA
Guestbook Entry for Ramesh , United States
Name
Ramesh
Country
United States
State
Texas
B-2 visa dilemma: Extend or switch to CPT for PERM/I-140
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I am currently on a B2 status and waiting for PERM approval. I have extended my B2 once, and I still think I would need another six months until my perm and I140 get approved. I need your suggestion in making a decision:
Should I move to day 1 CPT OR extend my B2 for another six months?
Which one will be the best option so I don’t get any RFEs from USCIS in the future?
I have another question: My parents and brother have their B2 visa interview scheduled for May 31st. If they ask my parents about me, is it a good idea to mention my situation in the interview?
FAQ Transcript
If you are on a B-2 visa waiting for PERM approval. You can choose between:
Day 1 CPT: Allows you to work while studying but requires school enrollment.
B-2 extension: Extends your stay but may not allow work. Choosing depends on your work needs and ability to enroll in school.
Regarding your parents' visa interview, advise them to answer truthfully about your situation. Don't misrepresent information to USCIS.
Guestbook Entry for Hafeezuddin Shaik, United States
Name
Hafeezuddin Shaik
Country
United States
State
Atlanta
Guestbook Entry for Jay Udayasankaran , United States
Name
Jay Udayasankaran
Country
United States
State
TX
Updates on EB-2 Visa numbers for India and China
The annual limit in the EB-2 category for India and China has reached. This has been confirmed by the State Department. A notification sent to USCIS on April 11, 2012 states that no further visas for the above mentioned categories will be authorized. On the basis of cut-off dates published in the April and May Visa Bulletins USCIS will continue to accept adjustment applications.