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Hi: I have worked with my GC sponsoring employer for 2 yrs 4 months after receiving my GC and 7 years overall. Now, I want to do something different that is not related to my sponsored job....e.g., my current job is high-tech, I want to quit and start a small catering business or work at...

Thanks for the info.

Hi: As a GC holder, will I be eligible for unemployment benefits if the situation arises? Also, as a GC holder am I eligible to file for bankruptcy? I am not in these situations but I am just curious about our rights. Thanks.

Could you please explain the "citizenship" part? They are Indians and will apply either from New Delhi or Kolkata. Thanks.

Hi: I want to have my aged parents over in September of 2009 for about 2 months. My dad's 80 and my mom's 75. Their visitors visa expire in June 2009. So they will have to reapply again and interview at the consulate. I have heard that older persons have difficulty in obtaining visas because...

Visa for old parents--Pls Respond Hi: I want to have my aged parents over in September of 2009 for about 2 months. My dad's 80 and my mom's 75. Their visitors visa expire in June 2009. :( So they will have to reapply again and interview at the consulate. I have heard that older persons...

To Jackolantern's post- if many get caught for the first time during naturalization, what happens? Are their greencards canceled or they get to keep their greencards but are denied citizenship? Thanks, soc_aus

Because everything related to immigration has become unpredictable these days, I was wondering if changing careers will have undesired consequences during citizenship. In this forum, it is generally indicated that if you stick with the sponsoring employer for 6-12 months and then change jobs...

After one year of receiving the green card and working with the sponsoring company as a software engineer, will it be OK if I quit that company and started a small business, such as open a grocery store or a bakery? Would this create problem during citizenship application? I am concerned about...

Hi: I just got my GC through employment. Do I need a new SSN? I already have a SSN for the last 13 years I've lived here. Thanks. soc_aus

at last! Endless_wait: thanks for your response. I hope you get your GC soon. I got the welcome note and the card in mail today. This forum has been very helpful for information and support. Good luck to all of you and may you get your GCs very soon. soc_aus

Card production LUD changed!! Hi: My "card production" LUD was changed to "I 485 approved." This is really strange. I received the first 485 approved message on June 05, followed by "card production" update on teh same day. This morning, the new update indicated that my 485 has been...

hi gc_nh: congrats! this means you have been approved. you can call the 1800 number to cross-check. i got the card ordered update the next day (see signature). i have not received the card or the welcome notice yet...... soc_aus

Do people usually get the card mailed email?

hi project GC: congrats! that must be a great relief.