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    April 2007 Filing Thread

    Family based catergory DO: San Francisco, CA I-130, I-131, I-864, I-485, I-765, I-693, G-325-A - reached Chicago on 04/17/2007 through DHL. Checks Cashed as of 4/27. 4 Receipts Received April 28th FP Notice Received April 30th for FP on 5/11 FP for I-485, I-765 on 5/11 LUD on I-485...
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    Took the Oath in SFO April 10

    Guys: just want to put in thanks to this great portal and everyone here. Today I took the Oath in San Francisco and received my Certificate of Citizenship. 1363 people from 95 countries. The USCIS makes the whole process very exciting and fun for the 3 hours we spend there. Good Luck to all...
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    Citizen filing for H1B Spouse (not currently working)

    I will be Citizen next month and would like to file for my wife who is on H1B. Her H1B visa in passport has expired, but she has her extension i.e. I-797+I-94 (new) valid will Oct 2008. So technically she is OK on H1B. However she is not working for the past 9 months due to surgery and...
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    PIO versus OCI - Practical Viewpoint?

    From a practical standpoint, which is more recognised in India? PIO or OCI? 1. Owning Property 2. Opening Bank Accounts 3. Inheritance 4. Doing Business in Partnership 5. Sole Proprietorship in India I hear that the OCI laws in India are still being defined, but the PIO laws are more...
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    Interview Experience in SFO and the N-652

    Hi! I just finished my Interview in SFO. Officer was very pleasant and took myself and my attorney in his office. He looked over my Passport, GC, DL and SS Card. He did not look at any other document at all. I had 2 traffic tickets(nothing serious), listed in the N-400, but he did not look...
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    Any Experience on Recent Travel

    I am travelling to India for 10 days after my Fingerprint and before my Interview. Going after about 2 years, so I was wondering of any changes for GC Holders at the airport. 1. Will I be photographed, Fingerprinted? 2. Any forms to fill out? 3. Do I need to carry any docs? Please...
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    Did you take Attorney to the Interview?

    I have my Interview scheduled Feb end. I am represented by an Attorney and I chose to go through one, even though my case is straight forward. Did you take Attorney to the Interview? What was your experience? Did your attorney speak at all in the Interview. If so, when and was he asked to...
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    Is it OK to travel After Fingerprints?

    Is it OK to travel to India for 10 days After Fingerprints and Before Interview Letter being received. Any issues at Entry. Any other Issues to be concerened about. Thanks.
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    Attorney in Bay Area

    I am looking to apply my Citizenship with an Attorney. Looking for a recommendation in the San Francisco Bay area and the East Bay - SFO, Walnut Creek, Concord, Pleasant Hill, Pleasanton, Berkeley, Oakland areas. Also please specify your experience with Accuracy, Attention to Detail...
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    Spouse Travel after my Citizensip

    Hi! I am expecting citizenship certificate in March 2007 - As a GC holder now, I have already applied I-130 for my wife and will upgrade it once I take the Oath. ** Please read post Entirely before answering ** My wife is on H1B. She has valid I-94, but has expired H1B visa in her...
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    Breaks while on H1 and Consulate Visa Stamping

    Hi! My Wife is on H1 and I am on GC applying for USC this year. Due to some urgent matter, my wife has to travel to Delhi. She has H1b renewal papers valid till Oct 2008. Her H1B visa in Passport has expired. Her current working status has been shaky: 1). In 2005, worked for 8 months...
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    Can we apply for EAD

    I am GC holder and my wife is on H1B. Her actual H1B visa in her passport is expired, but we have the new I-797 and I-94 valid till 2008. We are avoiding going for new H1B stamping. I have filed her I-130 with CSC. I need to confirm something: We are expecting the I-130 approval by Dec...
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    Documents Required to file I-130

    Hi! I am a GC Holder filing just the I-130 for my wife with California Service Center. Besides I-130 form and G-325 A, I would like to know what other documents I need to send them. I have a small list as of now. 1). Utility Bill 2). Marriage Certificate of India - will this be ok...
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    Filing I-130 for Wife - SFO, California

    Hi! I am in my 4th year of PR. In October 2006, I will be able to apply for Citizenship. My wife is on H1B. I would like to apply for her I-130 in San Francicso (currently processing I-130 for Jan 2005). Our aim is that by the time I get citizenship we shall have the I-130 adjudicated...
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    H1-B Extension for Spouse - New Delhi

    Hi! My wife is on H1B and I am a GC holder. In March 2003 - after our marriage, she got an H1 and we were very fortunate to get the stamping from New Delhi after disclosing to the consular that she is married to a GC holder. Her H1 is expiring in Nov. 2005. The extension is applied for...
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    I-130 and G-325A (How to) Questions

    Hi! I am a GC holder since 3/2002. My wife is on H1B for the past 1.5 years. I am filing for her I-130 and G-325A and have a few questions - For G-325A: 1 set for GC HOLDER and 1 set for RELATIVE has to be filled out. 1). In G-325A form - "This form is submitted in connection with...
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    Cost of doing GC

    Hi! What is the cost of doing GC from start to finish. LCA I 140 CP or I 485 Lawyer fees Others Is 485 or CP good at this time. Thank you. --
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    RIR or Normal LCA

    Hi! My wife is on H1B and her employer is starting the GC process. Employer is based in Maryland and my wife works in California. What type of LCA can be done. What is the cost of LCA. How much time will LCA take. Is 485 or CP better at this time? Thank you. --
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    Help with Procedure from H1 to Consular Processing

    Hello, I would like to know the procedure to go for Consular Processing from H1B. Currently my wife is on H1B. For CP, I think some steps have changed. What is the next step to be done from H1B to finally go to India for GC. Thank you.
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    Spouse of GC holder with H1B - Stamping question

    Hi! With all the problems/backlog with spouse of GC holder: If spouse of GC holder gets an H1B - when she goes for stamping of H1B in India, should she declare marriage to GC holder if asked. H1B is done on her maiden name, as it was applied for before marriage. Thanks. --
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