Recent content by computer_guy

HI, I have an emergency situation and I have to go to India. Which is faster route to obtain approved i-131? Should I apply online and then call the INS with the receipt number to expedite the process or hire an attorney. The attorney does not apply online - only mail. The attorney says if...

Hi, I have an EAD card and my i-485 is pending. Currently, I have not renewed my H1B and also the my Advance Parole document has expired. I have to leave the country to go to India due to a family emergency. I read about the emergency advance parole where we have to take a letter from the...

I had applied for I-485 in August, 2007. I have not heard anything yet. I-485 application Received date: Aug 14, 2007 INS Notice date: Sept 21, 2007. Center: Nebraska I know many people who had applied in that time range are getting their approval now. Any suggestions to speed up the...

Thanks for the response.

I still need to know whether the job titles - "IT Programmer Analyst" and "IT Project Manager" are considered similar or not in the AC21? Can anyone tell me? Thanks!

oops sorry. There is a typo in my last statement The new company will NOT apply for I-485 (or do anything with the green card application process) on my behalf but is willing to hire candidates on EAD.

Thanks for the response. THe new company will apply for I-485 but is willing to hire on EAD. So I am guessing that the new company will have to send a letter to INS as a part of AC21? The other question is about "similar employment" in AC21 is this - my current employer hired me few years...

Hello, My I-140 was approved in Jan 2007. I have been on EAD since Oct 2007. I have applied for I-485 on August 10, 2007. My company is very careful about not handing out immigration docs to their immigrant employees (this is an Indian company) so I do not have the I-140 in my hand -...

Thanks again!

Thanks for response. It is pretty clear now. I did not know about this rule. Some of my friends switched jobs after they got their green cards but this was a few years back. Actually, one of them was them was laid one month after he got his GC as his company merged with a another. Is this...

Just an update - I got my EAD card. Pls response to my questions from the previous post. Thanks

Hello, I am computer consultant. I checked my status on EAD and it says it was mailed to me about 2 days back. I still have my extended H1B valid for another couple of years. I have the following questions: 1. Can I switch companies as soon as I get my EAD or is there certain amount...