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Not quite sure what type of response you are looking for. Indiana is not the only state still trying to sift through all the April 2001 cases, so this is not an uncommon phenomenon in Indiana.

I believe you are eligible for the extension of H-1B regardless of whether you choose the AOS or CP route.

I don't know how definitive of an answer you might get, but have you tried contacting the SWA in Indiana directly with your question?

A proxy marriage is a marriage where the parties were not physically present in the presence of each other. A proxy marriage is generally not accepted under immigration laws unless it is subsequently consummated. However, a party of a unconsummated proxy marriage may enjoy immigration benefit as...

no, they want to see what foreign nations you have visited to determine if there are any issues with the places you've been to, like countries on the watchlist for terrorist activities.

That is perfectly fine. I am not looking for agreement; I was expressing my professional opinion based on practice and experience at the various ports of entry. In my opinion, as I stated before, it is better to be overprepared than underprepared, and that is it.

fortunately, i have not had any clients of mine "abandon" their aos due to travel; however, i do know of some people who have had to travel urgently and were not willing to wait for the receipt notice and therefore had to commence the filing of the aos application from the beginning when they...

The point is precisely that part of understanding the regulations is understanding how they have been interpreted in practice and my comments relate to that.

You have completely missed the point of my suggestion to carry the document, which is unfortunate. Of course not carrying the document is not abandonment, not having the document and traveling without having first received it IS. Therefore, if the immigration officer asks a person to show the...

You're making this way too complicated. Carrying a copy of the receipt notice or the original, whichever you have on hand is sufficient. Having signed a G-28 does not impact anything, as the attorney would normally give you a copy and retain the original through the completion of the case...

Please note that my advice is based on the regulation included in 8 CFR Sec. 245.2(a)(4)(ii)(C) which reads as follows: (C) The travel outside of the United States by an applicant for adjustment of status who is not under exclusion, deportation, or removal proceeding and who is in lawful...

Contrary to your statement, I have experienced what type of inquiries are made at the port of entry in those lines and that is why what I advocate is what I advocate. I also always encourage my clients to report back to me after their international travels on what type of questions experiences...

I am not trying to scare anybody; I am merely making a suggestion which is wise in most instances and that is to carry all the relevant documentation with you when you travel internationally. You never know when you may be asked to present it and if you have it, it's less of a hassle; when you...

As I indicated in my post, carrying the I-485 receipt notice is more of a precaution iN THE EVENT one is asked about the rest of the immigration process at the port of entry, the receipt notice can be produced to indicate that an AOS process is pending as well. Of course one may continue to...

I said to carry the receipt with her, not necessarily show it to the immigration officer unless and until asked. The reason for carrying this with her when she is traveling on the H-4 rather than on the AP is so that she can prove that she HAS the I-485 receipt and that therefore she has not...

And definitely have with her a copy of the I-485 receipt notice to indicate that she is an adjustment applicant but is choosing to travel on the H-4 visa.

Of course you can change your attorney at any point. Your new attorney can then submit a change of attorney representation to the SESA or DOL, wherever your case is currently pending and also notify your previous counsel to obtain a copy of your file. THis is often done, and is not an obstacle...

you have to also attach a copy of your marriage certificate to prove the qualifying family relationship.

it can vary from a few days to several weeks, depending on the service center and the amount of applications recently submitted thereto. check the filing fee checks to see if they've been cashed, and if you obtain a copy of the cancelled check, your receipt number will be noted on the backside...

There is no absolute in this, as it is looked at on a case by case basis. But I would not suggest making it too close. Perhaps no more than 3 weeks before the expiration of the current one, to be on the safe side.