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Is it normal for a request for her birth certificate to be made at this time considering it takes about 10-12 years for an FB4 petition to be come current? Could you please explain how the rest of the process will work and the normal timeline it usually takes. Thank you.

Hello, I am a US Citizen and filed for a green card on behalf of my sister about 4 years ago. Today I got a request for her birth certificate from immigration. Does this mean once submitted, she will get her green card anytime soon? What is the rest of the process after submitting her...

Can a greencard holder claim unemplyment benefits? If so will it affect obtaining citizenship status later on?

Seems like there might have been quite a few people who were approved on January 26. After waiting for green card for almost 4 years, my case has been approved. See case details below LC Filed- 3/05, AD 3/07- Row EB3, rest of the world I-140 Filed- 7/07, AD-6/08 I-485 Filed-11/10/08, AD...

Approved I would like to use this opportunity to thank all those who responded to my questions. I will not need to apply to worry about the AC 21 rules any longer. My focus is just on finding a new job with no immigration worries. My green card has been approved and according to the status...

GotPR?, Thanks for your response. What is the purpose of the re-entry permit and how do you go about applying for one? Does it in anyway jeopardize them losing their GC?

-The May 10 date is the date my employment with current employer will be terminated. The actual date is May 10, 2009. -You are right, the pending I485 allows me to stay in the US not the EAD card. That is exactly what he said. - I should be able to receive the EAD card before May 10, 2009...

Hello, My sister who is a US citizen filed for a family based green card for our parents which was approved and received about 1.5 years ago. Since then they have been visiting the US every 6 months as they are not ready to move here permanently yet. They were told at the time of obtaining...

I went to see an immigration lawyer and I got the following information from him. Can you please confirm if what he is saying is accurate? - I will be able to stay in the US if I do not get a job by May 10 due to my pending I485. I can stay for as long as my EAD card is current and should be...

I have already used up the 6 year H-1B. The employer filed the one year extension which was approved and expires next year November. I have applied but not yet received my EAD but expect to receive it in the next 2-3 months. I have already gone through the fingerprinting process. What is an RFE?

Thanks for your response. My employer does not plan to withdraw the I-140. My employer plans to keep me till the 180 days rule is met which is why they extended the employment date to May 10, 2009 so according to my understanding I cannot change jobs until then. Whta are my options in case I do...

I am hoping someone in this forum can please help me with my situation. Please see my case detail below. Priority Date- March 2005 I-140- Approved July 2007 I-145- Filed November 2008 Fingerpriting- November 11, 2008 Will be laid off- May 10, 2009. Please someone tell me what I can...

I am currently in my 6th year H-1B Visa. My company for a green card on my behalf since filed since March 2003. I have an approved I140. The October 2008 prority dates for an EB3 category just changed to Jan 2005, so I am now eligible to file for an I485. My question is can I file for the...

Hello, My sister applied for a green card on behalf of my parents what was awarded about 2 years ago. In order to maintain their green card since they do not plan to move to the US anytime soon, they are required to visit the US every 6 months. This is causing a strain both financially and in...