luvschocolates
06-29 11:16 PM
The first I -797 notice that I got, states that they received my I-485 application on July 16, 2007. On the website for USCIS status update, it states that they received my application on September 8, 2007.
According to my understanding, one does not have to submit the $340 application fee for a work permit if they received the notice AFTER July 30, 2007. This is where it gets confusing.
Here's the problem...if they say on my paper notice that they received the application on July 16, 2007, then I would have to pay the $340.00 - correct?
But if the website states that they received it on September 8, 2007, then I would not have to pay the fee.
I need a job, plain and simple. I have been in this country for 6 years and have not had a single paycheck. I get room and board for taking care of an elderly disabled person and that's it. Any money I do get is from the kindness of friends and family or maybe babysitting for a friend etc.
I cannot afford the fee, but I don't want to take the time to fill out and submit the application if I have to pay.
How do I determine which notice to follow? Should I assume I have to pay the $340 and try to do so by borrowing the money from someone and if it wasn't necessary will they give it back? Or do I just go ahead and submit the application without the money and hope it gets approved? Does a work permit usually get approved or am I wasting my time?
If it is approved, do I get a social security number or what? I can't open a bank account nor change my driver's license without a social security number so I'm feeling really stuck.
Any suggestions?
According to my understanding, one does not have to submit the $340 application fee for a work permit if they received the notice AFTER July 30, 2007. This is where it gets confusing.
Here's the problem...if they say on my paper notice that they received the application on July 16, 2007, then I would have to pay the $340.00 - correct?
But if the website states that they received it on September 8, 2007, then I would not have to pay the fee.
I need a job, plain and simple. I have been in this country for 6 years and have not had a single paycheck. I get room and board for taking care of an elderly disabled person and that's it. Any money I do get is from the kindness of friends and family or maybe babysitting for a friend etc.
I cannot afford the fee, but I don't want to take the time to fill out and submit the application if I have to pay.
How do I determine which notice to follow? Should I assume I have to pay the $340 and try to do so by borrowing the money from someone and if it wasn't necessary will they give it back? Or do I just go ahead and submit the application without the money and hope it gets approved? Does a work permit usually get approved or am I wasting my time?
If it is approved, do I get a social security number or what? I can't open a bank account nor change my driver's license without a social security number so I'm feeling really stuck.
Any suggestions?
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munnu77
04-05 02:34 PM
Hi all,
My insurance company (Progressive) is charging a ridiculously high rate for liability only insurance for my H4 spouse who currently holds a valid permit. They say the rate will go further up when she gets a perm license after passing the road test.
I have heard this issue from other H1Bs who have different insurance carriers than mine.
Have you guys found a cheaper alternative? Insurance agents etc??
gchopes
i dont think tht has anything to do with ur/her status..u will have the same quote if ur a citizen of usa..it depends on things like ur/her crdit history, age driving history etc
My insurance company (Progressive) is charging a ridiculously high rate for liability only insurance for my H4 spouse who currently holds a valid permit. They say the rate will go further up when she gets a perm license after passing the road test.
I have heard this issue from other H1Bs who have different insurance carriers than mine.
Have you guys found a cheaper alternative? Insurance agents etc??
gchopes
i dont think tht has anything to do with ur/her status..u will have the same quote if ur a citizen of usa..it depends on things like ur/her crdit history, age driving history etc
ashrock11
05-11 01:41 PM
I think you should get it extended. Its a back up for your EAD if you are working in the same company. It does not affect your current 485 process.
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Baijnath
01-27 04:56 AM
Here is expe.
I went for an interview on 21 dec.VO asked me few questions here conversation as follow
me:gud Morning sir,
VO:gud morning
VO:for which co. are u going?
ME: told co name
VO:revenue of the co.
ME:..told
VO:No of empl
ME:told
VO:wat is ur highest qualificatio
ME:said MCA
then He di't ask me any anthing and issued 221g while slip.asked to come along with all the docs marked in slip.
docs included..
1 LCA
2 form I 129 cover letter of USICS
3 Projoject detail
4 unemplyment wages reprt
5 A Letter (on Letter head) from the personnel dept at US job site stating that there is vacancy for u.
again i went on 14 jan 2010 had submitted all the docs
except that letter mentioned above point 5. actually my petitioner had told me that u do not need clinet letter as u have to wok on inhouse project.
and issued 221g yellow
saying once the administrative process will be completed will notify u bya mail"
on jan 25 got mail stating administrative processing has been completd .
u need to come to consular anytime 9:30 am with the pending letter ,passport and doc pertaing with ur application.
Can u pls help me out? what will be the format of this letter and from where my petitiner will be able to get it.
A Letter (on Letter head) from the personnel dept at US job site stating that there is vacancy for u.
Thanking you--
I went for an interview on 21 dec.VO asked me few questions here conversation as follow
me:gud Morning sir,
VO:gud morning
VO:for which co. are u going?
ME: told co name
VO:revenue of the co.
ME:..told
VO:No of empl
ME:told
VO:wat is ur highest qualificatio
ME:said MCA
then He di't ask me any anthing and issued 221g while slip.asked to come along with all the docs marked in slip.
docs included..
1 LCA
2 form I 129 cover letter of USICS
3 Projoject detail
4 unemplyment wages reprt
5 A Letter (on Letter head) from the personnel dept at US job site stating that there is vacancy for u.
again i went on 14 jan 2010 had submitted all the docs
except that letter mentioned above point 5. actually my petitioner had told me that u do not need clinet letter as u have to wok on inhouse project.
and issued 221g yellow
saying once the administrative process will be completed will notify u bya mail"
on jan 25 got mail stating administrative processing has been completd .
u need to come to consular anytime 9:30 am with the pending letter ,passport and doc pertaing with ur application.
Can u pls help me out? what will be the format of this letter and from where my petitiner will be able to get it.
A Letter (on Letter head) from the personnel dept at US job site stating that there is vacancy for u.
Thanking you--
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sanher
10-19 10:38 AM
If you can wait would be good. You won't believe my parents visa was rejected cause there was no visa stamp on my passport. So its all depend on visa officer how educated they are.
Delhi consulate specially now a days following every rule + undefined rules. Good Luck
Delhi consulate specially now a days following every rule + undefined rules. Good Luck
panky72
06-19 09:37 PM
Thanks Panky72, where should I file the EAD
Sorry cant help you in this regard. I filed at NSC for 485 and EAD/AP.
Sorry cant help you in this regard. I filed at NSC for 485 and EAD/AP.
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happynappin
04-24 10:12 PM
Hi, i'm gonna explain my situation.
I came to the states on december with a J-1 Visa for the purpose of work and travel program, i've got a ds-2019, my I-94 is with D/S, and i got a SSN card with the "only valid for work with dhs authorization", also i dont have the 2 year residence requirement on the J-1 visa so i don't need to get a waiver for appliying to AOS. I was working in colorado for 3 1/2 months and my visa expired on march 30. I was supposed to go back to my country (peru) but then i went to texas to see my girlfriend that i haven't seen in a year, and we decided to get married, which we just did a week ago. She's a permanent resident, living her for like 5 years or so, but not a citizen.
The thing is that neither of us have so much money to fill the papers (she just got a new job after a couple months unemployed :( ), she's still living with her parents, and i dont have a job anymore cause my visa already expired so i decided to move to florida with my cousin (i've just got here yesterday), so at least i don't have to pay rent and he can help me a little. So we're both triyin to make some money to make this happen.
The thing is that, i know that working out of status is illegal. Right now our plan is to get money for her to get her citizenship, move together, and then apply for my AOS, work permit and everything. But right now i need to work. My question is, if i work with my current ssn, which i'm not allowed to, will USCIS forgive that when we apply for AOS? I have explained my situation to some people here, and they're willing to give me a job with my current ssn but i dont know if i should take it or not. Can i then argument that it was for getting the money to become legal or something. We haven't applied for aos now cause, affidavit of support (we dont have money he).
Well at least we're happily married and had a good honey moon in Austin, i'm missing her thought :(
Please comment and try to give me some ideas here.
Thanks
I came to the states on december with a J-1 Visa for the purpose of work and travel program, i've got a ds-2019, my I-94 is with D/S, and i got a SSN card with the "only valid for work with dhs authorization", also i dont have the 2 year residence requirement on the J-1 visa so i don't need to get a waiver for appliying to AOS. I was working in colorado for 3 1/2 months and my visa expired on march 30. I was supposed to go back to my country (peru) but then i went to texas to see my girlfriend that i haven't seen in a year, and we decided to get married, which we just did a week ago. She's a permanent resident, living her for like 5 years or so, but not a citizen.
The thing is that neither of us have so much money to fill the papers (she just got a new job after a couple months unemployed :( ), she's still living with her parents, and i dont have a job anymore cause my visa already expired so i decided to move to florida with my cousin (i've just got here yesterday), so at least i don't have to pay rent and he can help me a little. So we're both triyin to make some money to make this happen.
The thing is that, i know that working out of status is illegal. Right now our plan is to get money for her to get her citizenship, move together, and then apply for my AOS, work permit and everything. But right now i need to work. My question is, if i work with my current ssn, which i'm not allowed to, will USCIS forgive that when we apply for AOS? I have explained my situation to some people here, and they're willing to give me a job with my current ssn but i dont know if i should take it or not. Can i then argument that it was for getting the money to become legal or something. We haven't applied for aos now cause, affidavit of support (we dont have money he).
Well at least we're happily married and had a good honey moon in Austin, i'm missing her thought :(
Please comment and try to give me some ideas here.
Thanks
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shreekhand
05-31 07:45 PM
FYI.
Temporary GC stamp is never stamped at POE or by CBP.
Hello,
Not that I know ... the worst case scenario is that your green cards are physically mailed to you and then they are returned 'cause nobody was at the home (though normally, it should just sit with your other mail).
When you reenter US, stand in the regular visitor line.... if your card is issued, the IO will know and stamp your passport w temporary green card and allow you in the US.
Temporary GC stamp is never stamped at POE or by CBP.
Hello,
Not that I know ... the worst case scenario is that your green cards are physically mailed to you and then they are returned 'cause nobody was at the home (though normally, it should just sit with your other mail).
When you reenter US, stand in the regular visitor line.... if your card is issued, the IO will know and stamp your passport w temporary green card and allow you in the US.
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prouddesi
10-10 07:23 PM
^^^^
San Diegan IV members,
There is a conference call on Friday, October 12 at 9:30 pm. Details are on the yahoo groups.
We are looking for your valuable suggestions and help in upcoming IV flyer drive and booth events so please join us in making this happen!
Please join So Cal State Chapter (via the link in my signature) if you have not done so already.
Thanks!
San Diego Coordinators
San Diegan IV members,
There is a conference call on Friday, October 12 at 9:30 pm. Details are on the yahoo groups.
We are looking for your valuable suggestions and help in upcoming IV flyer drive and booth events so please join us in making this happen!
Please join So Cal State Chapter (via the link in my signature) if you have not done so already.
Thanks!
San Diego Coordinators
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ghost
03-31 07:28 AM
Here is how you are being perceived in this country (full article link below):
"The process of converting an H-1B immigrant to a permanent visa resident is a long, expensive, tortured process. know of cases that took longer than seven years. My companies liked this arrangement, because it made the workers into long-term indentured servants, who lacked the freedom to quit and work anywhere else, neither could they complain about anything unless they wanted the companies to pull their sponsorship of them"
NumbersUSA Member has first-hand experience with H-1B visa fraud | NumbersUSA - For Lower Immigration Levels (http://www.numbersusa.com/content/nusablog/cchmielenski/march-29-2011/numbersusa-member-has-first-hand-experience-h-1b-visa-fraud.html)
There are a lot of high-powered organizations lobbying/advocating in Washington to ensure that there are more temporary workers - because it is in their benefit. No one emphasizes on green card backlogs!
Immigration Voice is the only organization fighting exclusively for reducing green card backlogs and providing you the much needed flexibility to change jobs, get your green card, allow your spouse work, etc.!
Think about the situation and join the fight - participate in IV Advocacy for your benefit!
"The process of converting an H-1B immigrant to a permanent visa resident is a long, expensive, tortured process. know of cases that took longer than seven years. My companies liked this arrangement, because it made the workers into long-term indentured servants, who lacked the freedom to quit and work anywhere else, neither could they complain about anything unless they wanted the companies to pull their sponsorship of them"
NumbersUSA Member has first-hand experience with H-1B visa fraud | NumbersUSA - For Lower Immigration Levels (http://www.numbersusa.com/content/nusablog/cchmielenski/march-29-2011/numbersusa-member-has-first-hand-experience-h-1b-visa-fraud.html)
There are a lot of high-powered organizations lobbying/advocating in Washington to ensure that there are more temporary workers - because it is in their benefit. No one emphasizes on green card backlogs!
Immigration Voice is the only organization fighting exclusively for reducing green card backlogs and providing you the much needed flexibility to change jobs, get your green card, allow your spouse work, etc.!
Think about the situation and join the fight - participate in IV Advocacy for your benefit!
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wc_user
07-21 01:47 PM
Hi,
I have a question regarding Priority Date Re-capture. When a new I-140 is filed requesting priority date re-capture from the old I-140, what happens to the old I-140. I hope the old I-140 is not cancelled. The reason I ask is, if the new I-140 runs into any issues, I don't want to lose the old I-140 as well. Thanks.
I have a question regarding Priority Date Re-capture. When a new I-140 is filed requesting priority date re-capture from the old I-140, what happens to the old I-140. I hope the old I-140 is not cancelled. The reason I ask is, if the new I-140 runs into any issues, I don't want to lose the old I-140 as well. Thanks.
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GC4US
01-31 11:39 PM
Could someone help me with this issue, please?
I applied for I-140 and I-485 in August 2007...my PD is sept. 2005, Eb3....
...I saw online the following message for I-140( I don't know what RFE was about:
Current Status: Response to request for evidence received, and case processing has resumed.
"On January 24, 2008, we received your response to our request for evidence. We will notify you by mail when we make a decision or if we need something from you. If you move while this case is pending, call customer service. You should expect to receive a written decision or written update within 60 days of the date we received your response unless fingerprint processing or an interview are standard parts of case processing and have not yet been completed, in which case you can use our processing dates to estimate when this case will be done."
My notice date for I-140 is Oct. 4th 2007 and receipt date is August 16th 2007...I've done my fingerprints in december 2007...my question is:....
......does it mean that Uscis will approve or deny I-140 within 60 days like they said above...even though the processing times for I-140 in Nebraska is Jan 2007?
What does the above message mean?
Does this mean Uscis is working on my I-140?
Could someone clarify this please? Anyone faced a similar situation?
I would highly appreciate your reply.
Thanks in advance!
I applied for I-140 and I-485 in August 2007...my PD is sept. 2005, Eb3....
...I saw online the following message for I-140( I don't know what RFE was about:
Current Status: Response to request for evidence received, and case processing has resumed.
"On January 24, 2008, we received your response to our request for evidence. We will notify you by mail when we make a decision or if we need something from you. If you move while this case is pending, call customer service. You should expect to receive a written decision or written update within 60 days of the date we received your response unless fingerprint processing or an interview are standard parts of case processing and have not yet been completed, in which case you can use our processing dates to estimate when this case will be done."
My notice date for I-140 is Oct. 4th 2007 and receipt date is August 16th 2007...I've done my fingerprints in december 2007...my question is:....
......does it mean that Uscis will approve or deny I-140 within 60 days like they said above...even though the processing times for I-140 in Nebraska is Jan 2007?
What does the above message mean?
Does this mean Uscis is working on my I-140?
Could someone clarify this please? Anyone faced a similar situation?
I would highly appreciate your reply.
Thanks in advance!
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Blog Feeds
03-29 07:40 AM
Great story, another example how the illegal immigration debate is now a big part of our culture.
In 1993, when I was 14, I became a regular on �Sesame Street.� The show usually liked to have a teenager on, so that was me. My character had my same name, Carlo, and eventually I got a job at Mr. Hooper�s store. I had to make a birdseed milkshake for Big Bird, that was my tryout. I ended up appearing on �Sesame Street� for five years. But the whole time, I had a secret: I was an undocumented immigrant. The papers I�d used to get hired were fake.My family had come from Ecuador when I was seven and my older brother Angelo was nine. We came on a tourist visa, and the moment my parents had gotten it, we knew we were not coming back. They sold all our furniture before we left.
My mother had a sister living legally in the United States, and my parents planned to have her sponsor us for residency. Soon after landing in New York, my parents saw a lawyer. But we were told the process would take four or five years.
Coming to the States was traumatic. In Ecuador, we had lived in a house. Here, we were in a small apartment. We didn�t know any English. But you know, at that age, things change quickly. In six months we were speaking English and running around like normal kids. Most of the time, we blended in. But we knew weren�t supposed to be here, and we lived with a lot of fear.
I started acting when I was 11, almost as a fluke. One day, we went to visit our cousins, and they were on their way to try-outs for a community theater production of �Oliver!� It was through a program put on by the city, to get disadvantaged kids off the street. When we got there, the producers were like, �You should try out, too.� So my brother and I did. Then we all went to lunch. When we got home, we had a phone message that we�d both been cast. I was Oliver.
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In 1993, when I was 14, I became a regular on �Sesame Street.� The show usually liked to have a teenager on, so that was me. My character had my same name, Carlo, and eventually I got a job at Mr. Hooper�s store. I had to make a birdseed milkshake for Big Bird, that was my tryout. I ended up appearing on �Sesame Street� for five years. But the whole time, I had a secret: I was an undocumented immigrant. The papers I�d used to get hired were fake.My family had come from Ecuador when I was seven and my older brother Angelo was nine. We came on a tourist visa, and the moment my parents had gotten it, we knew we were not coming back. They sold all our furniture before we left.
My mother had a sister living legally in the United States, and my parents planned to have her sponsor us for residency. Soon after landing in New York, my parents saw a lawyer. But we were told the process would take four or five years.
Coming to the States was traumatic. In Ecuador, we had lived in a house. Here, we were in a small apartment. We didn�t know any English. But you know, at that age, things change quickly. In six months we were speaking English and running around like normal kids. Most of the time, we blended in. But we knew weren�t supposed to be here, and we lived with a lot of fear.
I started acting when I was 11, almost as a fluke. One day, we went to visit our cousins, and they were on their way to try-outs for a community theater production of �Oliver!� It was through a program put on by the city, to get disadvantaged kids off the street. When we got there, the producers were like, �You should try out, too.� So my brother and I did. Then we all went to lunch. When we got home, we had a phone message that we�d both been cast. I was Oliver.
Read more... (http://latino.foxnews.com/latino/lifestyle/2011/03/14/memoir-illegal-sesame-street/)
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IN2US
07-17 02:28 AM
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Its already late, I'll go to bed hoping for better tomorrow :)
Good Luck Everybody :)
IN2US
Its already late, I'll go to bed hoping for better tomorrow :)
Good Luck Everybody :)
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loti_GC
01-03 03:16 PM
Guys,
I have my I-140 approved. My wife is filling I-539 form for extension of stay. I just want to make sure from you guys, in the form where it says 'Are you an applicant of an immigrant visa' she has to say 'No'. As I am guessing until I-485 is filed, our answer to this question is always 'No'.
Thanks
You are right. She has to say "No" to this question.
I have my I-140 approved. My wife is filling I-539 form for extension of stay. I just want to make sure from you guys, in the form where it says 'Are you an applicant of an immigrant visa' she has to say 'No'. As I am guessing until I-485 is filed, our answer to this question is always 'No'.
Thanks
You are right. She has to say "No" to this question.
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12-17 03:41 PM
Thanks for the prompt reply.
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reddysms
08-08 08:13 AM
My attorney has submitted the documents for I140/485 concurrent filing. UPS has messed up and they lost my documents.It contains original documents for applying I140.
I am wondering if there is any chance that I can send photocopy of documents to USCIS explaining them the situation as I do not want to miss the chance of deadline Aug 17th. Could anyone please suggest me? Did anyone experience the same situation before.
Thanks.
I am wondering if there is any chance that I can send photocopy of documents to USCIS explaining them the situation as I do not want to miss the chance of deadline Aug 17th. Could anyone please suggest me? Did anyone experience the same situation before.
Thanks.
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cherl
05-07 09:22 PM
Morchu,
Thank you so much for your help. Really appreciate your help.
So basically while I'm waiting for the priority date to become current, I can legally work aborad for several years without any harm to my GC application at all. When the priority date becomes current, I'll just need to come back to the U.S. to file I-485.
Is that correct? Sorry for keeping asking. Just want to make sure before I make this major decision.
Thank you so much for your help. Really appreciate your help.
So basically while I'm waiting for the priority date to become current, I can legally work aborad for several years without any harm to my GC application at all. When the priority date becomes current, I'll just need to come back to the U.S. to file I-485.
Is that correct? Sorry for keeping asking. Just want to make sure before I make this major decision.
RNGC
01-13 05:39 PM
I have my H1-stamping and I-94 valid until March 07, My H1 extension was applied during Nov - 06, but not approved yet....In the mean while, can I visit India and return by Feb 07 ? On my return, I will still get my I-94 till March 07, but Once my H1 extension is approved it will have the I-94 attached to it till Mar 08, is this I-94 valid ?
My employer is saying that, the new I-94 that I got from my H1-extension is not valid and they have to file a new H1 OR I have to convert the H1 extension to Premium and travel with the approved H1 extension ?
Please advise. Thanks
My employer is saying that, the new I-94 that I got from my H1-extension is not valid and they have to file a new H1 OR I have to convert the H1 extension to Premium and travel with the approved H1 extension ?
Please advise. Thanks
sudhakar_p_v
05-03 12:05 AM
Thanks Dhundhun.
To be clear When you say "packets" should i put them within two envelopes?
I was planning on just putting the documents(application and supporting docs) bound by paper clips.
sorry if its a dumb question but this being my first time filing this wanted to be extra sure.
To be clear When you say "packets" should i put them within two envelopes?
I was planning on just putting the documents(application and supporting docs) bound by paper clips.
sorry if its a dumb question but this being my first time filing this wanted to be extra sure.
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