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    Can I work on current H1-B inspite of filing for a transfer

    Stop Transfer ??? Say h1b transfer is in the process and I wish to continue my job with old company (they havent revoked my h1b) . I will need to ask transfer filling company to withdraw the h1b transfer .. ??? NO way I can do it on my own ????? am i right ???
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    Layoff ! What is the grace period?

    You can be in USA for 15 days after lay off. So, If new company files for H1B within 15 days you are good to go. (Also, if H1B is not revoked than you are ok. Although, big companies revoke H1B and generally contract companies do not)
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    H1 Transfer + GC

    My friend is changing company. New company is doing H1 B transfer in NON-PREMIUM. Can they file for LC (and may be 2nd/3rd) stage while H1B is still with INS as transfer case. Thus, if H1B transfer is still pending than can new company file for LC and other stages
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    H1 B Transfer denied

    hmm So, I assume that following is the best way for H1B transfer. 1) Apply for PREMIUM H1B transfer 2) Wait for 15 days till you get confirmation from INS 3a) If H1B transfer is APPROVED than join NEW company :) 3b) Else keep on working with PREVIOUS company. Please confirm my above...
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    H1 B Transfer denied

    Waiting for reply Gurus please reply to above post
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    Urgent: Can employer hold pending Paymnet?

    "Employment at Will" doctrine "Employment at Will" doctrine. Please read it online. Above is told to me by professional lawyer. Enjoy new job. :)
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    Which tax should I pay

    2 cents 2 cents and thus confirm it from some other source. There are some rules like if you are travelling to another state (in your case CA) and rent/own apartment in ( IL) than you have to file state tax of (IL). Most of times one has to file state tax in which she/he works.
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    H1-B Transfer (Important & Urgent)

    My 2 cents Hello : Following are just my 2 cents. Thus please confirm with lawyer or if any Guru can correct. Following is copied from gov site. ******************************* This new portability section applies only to aliens who: (1) have been lawfully admitted into the U.S...
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    H1 B Transfer denied

    H1 B Transfer denied questions I understand that "Employee can start working for NEW company after you file for transfer of H1B." Q1) What will happen if H1B transfer is denied. ? Q2) Can employee return to previous company. ? Q3) How much time INS takes to send approval/confirmation...
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    I-485 + requirement for spouse

    When was your spouse's last entry to the US? 2 month's back and he is planning to work on OPT for next 1 year. OOPS- Do you think that he will loose his OPT status if we apply for 485/ EAD. That is new turn to this drama. Life is exciting and fun.
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    I-485 + requirement for spouse

    Hello All: I want to apply I-485 and EAD for me and my spouse. Is it ok if my spouse is on F1 visa status. Thanks
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    Processing time

    Thanks Thanks
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    Time

    Thanks Thanks a ton.
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    Time

    Processing centre will be Vermont Category is EB2. I am genreally lucky :-). What is avg processing time
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    Time

    Hom much time it takes to approve I-140. Chao
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