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    F-1 visa, will there be problems at POE. We really need help.

    Hi. The story: The girl came in the US 5 years ago in the US with family on H4 visa (dad was H1). She finished high school in the US, started university in the US. Shortly before turning 21, the dad applied for her for I485 (dad got I-140 approved). But before the application was sent to...
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    Problems with application due to lawyer's mistake

    Here is the story: The father's company applied for green card. The family is: wife, 18-years old son and 21-years old daughter (in March 2008 turned 21), all in US previously on H1/H4. The family is not from a retrogressed country (E-2 application). The lawyers initially said that they...
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    Itemized deduction on 1040 tax return: attorney fees

    Does anyone know if there is possible to deduct the attorny fees as employment-related expenses for employment-based permanent residency? Thank you.
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    H1-B fee for one-time 3-year extension (I140 approved)

    Is the $1500 fee applicable for the one-time 3-year extension of H1-B (after the regular 6 years, with I-140 approved but inability to file for I-485)? I remember reading somewhere that the fees do not apply for the 1-year increment extension (but I cannot find the source anymore) Thank you
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    Fast Processing of my Green Card (no interview)

    Hi, I just want to give you my time line. I am from a non-retrogressed country and, fortunately, I had a very fast processing. first PERM applied: May 26, 2006 PERM rejected: June 05 (rejected because the position was asking for MS and I had Ph.D; The system replied: not enough...
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    Medicals

    I have a question. My Perm labor was approved, I am from a non-retrogressed country; therefore, I am getting ready to apply for I-140/I-485 concurrently. I am also pregnant in 5 weeks. Therefore, the x-ray test cannot be performed, for example. Please, tell me about your experience of wife...
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    Perm denial

    Hi. My PERM application was denied today. The job requirements were MS+1 year exp. in Material Science. I have Ph.D. in Materials Science and it was included as such in the application. The reason for denial was "the candidate does not meet minimum requirements". Does anyone have any...
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    Second job as consultant

    I am in H1B visa with a company. I have received an offer to work a second job with a different company as technical consultant (work in week-ends’, from home, extra from the 40h full-time job I have with the primary company). They offer me mostly stocks as payment. I know that you can have...
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    Bank account with ITIN number

    Was anyone able to open a bank account lately using ITIN number? I am trying to add my spouse to my existing checking account (at Bank of America) and they keep asking me for SSN for him. I told them he has ITIN, but they won’t accept it. Please, we need help. This is for getting driver...
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    Where does LC submited on Dec 2004 go?

    My LC application was submitted to NJ SWA on Dec. 23 2004. What is going to happen to it? Where is it going from here? I am confused about all the information about BEC's and National Centers. Thanks, I appreciate your reply.
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    H1B and Driver's licence in NJ

    Hi! My H1B visa expires on Oct.31, 2005 (I also have a visa stamp in the passport). Next year I have to apply for extension for another 3 years. My NJ driver's licence expires on August 31, 2005. They told me at DMV that they won't extend the licence only from august to october and I have to...
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    Question about H1B, please, anyone?

    Hi! My H1B visa expires on Oct.31, 2005 (I also have a visa stamp in the passport). Next year I have to apply for extension for another 3 years. My NJ driver's licence expires on August 31, 2005. They told me at DMV that they won't extend the licence only from august to october and I have to...
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    H-1B extension for the second 3-year term

    Hi! My H1B visa expires on Oct.31, 2005 (I also have a visa stamp in the passport). Next year I have to apply for extension for another 3 years. My NJ driver's licence expires on August 31, 2005. They told me at DMV that they won't extend the licence only from august to october and I have to...
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    When do you need the tax returns?

    Hi, At what point in time during the entire CG processing you need to show the tax returns? And for how long back in time? Do you attach the W2 too?
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    requirements for ad

    Hi, I have a Ph.D. in Materials Science and I graduated in january 2002. I am working for a company as Materials Scientist since October 2002 on H1B . The company agreed to sponsor me for green card. The lawyer is working on the ad that needs to be posted and she says that we cannot ask for...
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