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Unemployment on GC Hello Rajiv-ji, I got my GC in July of 2010. I was recently laid-off by my GC sponsoring employer. 1) How long can a GC holder be without a job? How soon do I have to find a job? Do I have to find a job within 30-60 days? 2) Also, can a GC holder apply for unemployment...

Incorrect Information on Form Hello Rajiv, I just wanted to clarify this with you – my GC was approved in August 2010. Recently, I contacted the company’s attorney who had done all the filing and asked him for copies of the paperwork to keep for my records. I noticed an error on the...

Hi Rajiv, I was working for Company A on H1 who had filed my GC in EB3. I was then approached by Company B who filed my GC in EB2 as a future job and ported my priority date. Once my GC got approved in June 2010, I left company A, and started working for company B. Also, my PWD was for 107K...

RFE on H1 renewal Hi Rajiv, My H1-B expired on April 13, 2011. I had filed my I-140 in October 2010 and was denied last month in May 2011. My attorney suggested that we appeal the denial and have done so. He also said that the appeal process would take 2 to 2.5 years – is this true? I...

Hello Rajiv, I had ported my GC from EB3 to EB2 and received my GC last month – May 2011. Just curious as to what happens when the priority date from my EB3 application (Feb 2004) becomes current? Thanks, Bobby

Job Related Travel Hi Rajiv, I am a GC holder since June 2010. The company that sponsored my GC has branch offices in Mumbai & Sydney, Australia. They have asked me to travel to these branches and update the staff there about our workings. 1) How can I leave US for an extended period of time...

Hi Rajiv, I am a GC holder since June 2010. I have a business opportunity in Australia that I want to explore. 1) How can I leave US for a maybe up to a year or two without jeopardizing my GC? 2) If I apply for permanent residency there, regardless of it being approved or not, will that...

Hi, Worked for company A for 7 years – PD June 2, 2003 EB3/I. Got job offer from company B. Applied for GC based on future job in EB2. Ported EB3 to EB2. I-485 got approved 2 weeks ago. Joined company B starting this week. Exactly how long does someone have to work for the sponsoring employer...

Traveling on Parole Hi Rajiv, I have my I485 EB3 India application pending; PD is July 2004. I have been applying for Advanced Parole, but haven’t used it. I am going to India in January and wanted to know: a) Other than the parole papers, what other documents should I take with me...

485 pending - lost job Hi Rajeev, Thanks for the excellent service. I was with my sponsoring employer for last 5 years; my PD for EB3-india is July 2004. 140 approved in April 2007. 485 applied in July 2007. 1) Just got laid off last week, so what is my current status? 2) Like H1...

EB2 with same company Hi Rajeev, Thanks for the excellent service. I am with my sponsoring employer for last 5 and a half years; my PD for EB3-India is July 2004. 140 approved in 2004. 485 applied in 2004. 2 FPs done, 6 EADs & 6 APs. 1) Can I apply for EB2 PERM labor with same...

Second AOS in different category Hi Rajiv, Thanks for this excellent service. Applied for AOS in July/Aug 2007 and received EAD in September 2007. Currently on H1 and working full-time with GC sponsoring company. Since I received my EAD I have started part-time consulting company with...

Does Canada PR affect US GC? I am currently on H1-B status; EB3 I-485 pending with 04 PD. My question is does applying for Canadian permanent residency as a backup hinder my current 485 application? Will having Canadian PR cause any problems if my PD becomes current? Thanks