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ara2000 Hello ara, Good to hear from you. I am fine. Visit this site once in a while. As you may have discovered, life pretty much remains the same after gc!

Re: Shouldn\'t be a problem. First, the consular officer is only concerned about your *future* salary, i.e., salary that the sponsoring company will pay you after you immigrate. If your HR can provide you with an employment letter that indicates their willingness to pay you the LC salary...

Re: Checking case status at NVC Unlike INS (for LC & 140), NVC does talk to the beneficiary. So, feel free to call them about your case. Of course, if an issue arises that requires action on your part, be sure to work with your lawyer. Also, calling NVC often will not expedite your...

Re: toasterbiscuit First, the answer to your question: yes, it is possible to work for a consulting company based on the east coast, while maintaining a home and client location in CA. Many large companies, especially consulting firms, centralize immigration processing for their employees, and...

Savings for "retirement" in India? Fellow posters, could someone (perhaps Fortune100) please tells us what kind of savings would be needed to retire (read: not work in a hectic manner) in India? What are the estimates for basic expenses? (I\'m sure they have changed significantly since I...

Montreal CP? Quest, Did you consular process in Montreal? Of the 3y3mo, what time was spent in NVC? Thanks.

Consider a Returning Resident Permit Studying abroad is a valid reason for long term absence from the country. Apply for a Returning Resident Permit which can be used upon the completion of her studies to return to the US.

It is the law. I can\'t believe we are even having this discussion! As if it wasn\'t emphasized enough after the 9/11 events. Here\'s an excerpt from Fragomen\'s news site. I\'m sure you can find it on other sites as well. Note that the Immigration and Naturalization Act (INA)...

No Comments! I have no comments my friend. You have laid it out so eloquently. Congratulations on your GC and good luck with your future! Amen.

Only playing the devil\'s advocate Helper007, I am only playing the devil\'s advocate here. I\'m sure you\'ll make an educated choice. My previous post was intended to identify if there was any person specific ill-treatment doled out to you. In your post, you indicated that: a...

HELPER007 Can you provide some more information about your case: 1. Did you go through Adjustment of Status or CP interview? 2.Was your salary over LC salary at the time of adjudication / CP interview? If so, was it an issue? 3. Was the salary reduction specific to you or a firm-wide...

Keep the card First, there is no hassle at POE if her (valid) passport has the GC stamp and the passport does not appear to be altered or tampered with. The GC stamp is not intended to be the exclusive indicator of her permanent residence in the US and merely provides a reference to her record...

Re: thumor 1. Yes, there are many folks like you who get an SSC with no "wordings" on the card. While restrictions may not be mentioned on the card, be assured that there will be restrictions if your visa type warrants any. 2. If you have been contributing Social Security taxes, it...

What\'s the "hassle"? Just wondering why getting a new Social Security card is such a "hassle", other than spending about 45 minutes in the SSA office? First, getting a new Social Security card is absolutely free. Second, you retain your old number. Third, you get the new card in...

Re Padaiyappa Your packets are fine. The consulate cut them that way. Mine were similarly cut. (I consular processed in Montreal and collected my packets directly from a consular officer.)