Forum: Tracker, H-1, Vermont Service Center

My employer has filed my H1B (Masters Cap)on the 2nd of april and we have a receipt dated 25th of april. Is there a way My employer can expedite the processing by paying some extra fees and filing some other forms. I have to leave the US on the 28th of July. Please guide, regards Ali

Hey y'all, After the tedious h1b process, I finally got the hard copy of my approved h1b petition. Only problem is USCIS messed up my "COB". Now I'm guessing COB means Country of Birth. Anyway, I'm a Canadian citizen however I was born in India. On my approved petition however, my COB has been...

I am waiting for the I129, PETITION FOR A NONIMMIGRANT WORKER. My lawyer filled my petition on April 13th and it reached Vermont Service Center on April 16th. I payed the Premium processing fee of 1000$ and so far nothing, not even my application receipt number...Anyone in the same situation? I...

Hi I did my Masters and then got a job in Company A who filed my H1b Visa on 10/01/2008 and valid until 07/25/2011. I did not get stamped yet as i never leave US until now. Meanwhile my employer applied for amendment as i was put into a project in another state and change in my title . ...

I had filed my visa application for an h1 in the exempt quota around mid April. I got the receipt for the application few weeks back. However, my H 1 sponsoring organization received a notice from Department of Homeland Security that the payment of $190 and $500 made by checks could not be...

I am very worried because I have not yet received the H1 receipt number. The cheque also has not yet been chashed. The petition was received on August 31. Replies will be appreciated. thanks.

Hi, I have a very urgent question regarding my H4 extension. Any help would be highly appreciated. My current H4 is valid till 01-OCT-2007. I applied for my H4 extension (I539) about a month back. Please note that my husband's H1 extension has already been approved, we missed filing the H4...

Hello, My 6-year H1B visa expires on Nov 26, 2009. I applied for another 3 year H1B extension based on my already approved I-140 petition with Receipt date of July 2, 2009 under regular processing. Based on my employer's suggestion, I proactively submitted a 1 page document giving details about...

Please advise, My employer direct deposit to bank salary, but does not provide with the actual pay stubs instead provides us on a white sheet (txt file) mentioning the amount that has been withhold for the taxes, 401K, insurance deductions,leaves etc. My question is, is that enough for H1B...

Hello everyone, Here is a quick summary of my case I was graduated in Dec2007 and applied for h1 in 2008 and got it approved after which i came to india for vacation and went to chennai consulate for change of status i.e. from F1 - H1b. They issued me 221g and told that they would send my h1...

I have a unique situation, please help \. I have applied for AOS (Received date: August 17, 2007) and I am working on EAD with AP, while AOS pending. I see that my old pending H1 (Received date: July 27, 2007) is rejected on 20 mar 2009. I am in a fix now and not sure what my course of action...

Hi All, I have applied for H1 Visa on April 1st 2008 and got the lottery process cleared and got the approval code from the employer. I have not gone for the stamping yet. Right now I'm in US on a B2 Visa for a period of 6 months. Can I use my H1 approved Visa and look for a job? I'm raising...

Hello all, I wanted to know how much time does Adjustment of status (AOS) take from B1/B2 to approved H1b?? Its Non -Cap H1b I'm talking about for physicians to pursue residency training.. Is it (AOS) automatically done once H1B is approved or do I have to file for AOS separately after...

Hi all, I got a RFE --- big one for my h1 extension in premium processing....RFE was all details abt my company and my contract details for last 2 yrs... Mine is a small consulting firm with 20 associates working. Am not sure how this will turn out.... We replied to the RFE and have not heard...

my h1b HAS BEEN REVOKED AS OF FEB 13 I want to stay in the US Is converting to F1 visa the only option? I WANT TO KNOW WHAT STATUS AM I IN? Can i apply for admission and register in an University? How long do i have to get back into some status?

Hi, I have applied for H1B extension and my case (I129 PETITION) was received on August 19th 2008. The case status is shown as "Case received and pending.". My current I94 is valid till Oct 1st 2008 (and same is my first term H1B VISA expiry date) and that is my concern if I don't receive the...

Hi Guys, I have my receipt date of Sept 7th 2007. How long is it taking these days for the H1 Transfer? Can some new approvals post their dates so that we will be able to track the progress? Thank you, Raj.

Hi there, My H1B visa extension is pending in Vermont since 4/9/07 and my old H1B is about to expire. Is it true that you can still stay in the country legally in case of "pending" H1B status ? Thanks a lot for your help. If you can share any references for that fact it will be appreciated.

Hi Folks, I came to US in 2006 with company A on H1. In Nov, 2007 I switched to Company B. My H1 application was applied with company B before started working for them. But the H1 application is still pending and my I-94 expired from Sep 30, 2008.. Attorney of my company B says my work...

Hi All, H1 extesnion : July 11 2008, VSC I applied for H1 extension Premium processing with received Date on July 11 th 2008. Still It is showng as case received and pending. When My lawer sent an email to USCIS after 15 days.. they replied back that my application is in Routine Security...

Filed in MO my i485 was denied and i765, they never gave areason tried to call and USCIS advised that we file a information privacy request. My question does this happern where they deny i485 yet call you for i130 interview? I am scared they are trying to have me take my self in for arrest/removal.

Hello, I have my 9th year H1 extension applied in mid Sept and am planning for a trip outside of US in November. I have advance parole (Travel Permit) to come back into the US, but I was wondering if I don't get my H1 visa extension approved, would I be on EAD/Advance Parole Status? With...

RFE replied on sept.9 , how long is it going to take?

hi , My first H1b extension is pending with Vermont center for the past 6 months. we received an RFE and web site indicates RFE received in July and we should receive a reply in 60 days. After REF was submitted in July, till todate no response. MY problem is the following. I have an EAD based of...

Hi, I applied my H1 on normal process on April 30,2008 and recived EACXXX number. due to India visit on Oct 1st week I asked my employer to make it premium process, He sent USCIS 1000$ check and required docs on August 12th,2008.Check got cleared, I haven't get my H1 approval till now, Sept 8th...