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    Can one use AP approved when one's outside of the US?

    Risk There is risk. What happens if you AP does not get approved? How you will come back? If there is any RFE. I travelled using AP. While leaving US, no one asked for AP. I know one person who travelled with out AP (his AP was approved though) and his wife send AP through some one to...
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    Green card approved - can use AP?

    No Travel Check with your lawyer. Technically your AP is void since you have got approved GC. She needs to postpone her travel dates and get passport stamped first. But you have not received GC Approval Notice yet (you were not informed about the approval), hence how you can say that GC...
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    Travelling using AP (During H1 Extension filing)

    I am planning to travel in Jan using my AP. My H1B is valid till Jan. I have filed for H1B extension but I am not sure if I will receive the approval before Jan. Does anyone know if there will be any problem? My lawyer thinks that it is not advisable to travel while H1B Extention is filed...
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    Media Coverage

    Atleast some one is speaking about LEGAL IMMIGRATION! http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20061129/pl_nm/usa_greencard_dc
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    Change in message no LUD

    Same Message I also see same message on my 485 status with out change in LUD. I have raised the query about 2 weeks ago. Waiting for the result. When my spouse called VSC, officer mentioned that case is "Under Processing" Initially I thought that it is just one more system wide update...
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    Finally 485 Approved

    Congratulations Congratulations!! It took 3-4 weeks after second FP.
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    New Website

    DHS has launched new website... http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis It would have been nice if they could have put that money in streamline processing of applications. It has new face (or packaging) but same contents...
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    anyone AP approved recently, filed after Sep 20??

    AP Duration We filed our AP in May-06. Mine got approved in Aug-06 and my spouse's AP got approved in Oct-06 (after I called VSC) Point is -- if your AP case is before dates published on VSC site then you may need to call them and remind them..
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    Waiting Line On Name Check

    Ignore if you have read this before: http://judiciary.house.gov/media/pdfs/maxwell072706.pdf#search=%22FDNS%20sir%20uscis%22 Because USCIS is not a law enforcement agency, unlike its predecessor, the Immigration and Naturalization Service, it faces unnecessary obstacles when it comes to...
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    Finally I got it.

    Birthday Theroy GCG, Your birthday theory may be right. But include wedding date also if you are married. haha. Just found out that my wife's AP was stuck for 2 months.. and when she called recently. they told that it is ready for dispatch and will be send soon.. her birthday is coming in...
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    Answer in 6 months

    My Case Status: EB2 - India - PD Sep/01 - All Current - FP Expired After case became current : 1st VSC Response - wait for 90 days 1st National Query - wait for 6 months 2nd VSC Response - wait for 90 days 3rd VSC Response - we can not answer when your case will be approved and it is...
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    Nov Visa Bulletin is out

    Fyi (800) 375 – 5283 Press 1 (for english), press 2 (for existing case), press 6 (for case statues etc), then press 1( for knowing your receipt no.), enter the receipt # to get the automated response saying blah blah blah and also at the end saying this is the most upto date...
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    Nov Visa Bulletin is out

    http://travel.state.gov/visa/frvi/bulletin/bulletin_3046.html EB2 - India moved by 6 months... Talked with VSC about my 485 status - standard asnwer - waiting for Name Check - do not know how long it will take...blah blah..
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    I 485 Approved

    Congratulations Congratulations to you on the quick approval. It also brings good news for us that VSC has started approving GC from next years quota (after release of new Oct Visa Bulletin).
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    Oct 06 Visa Bulletin is Out But...

    Oct 06 Visa Bulletin is out but I am getting page not found error. http://travel.state.gov/visa/frvi/bulletin/bulletin_3032.html
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    Germany Transit Visa

    link Exemption 4 to the list above the exemptions under no. 1.) apply. In addition, please note: Indian and Turkish airport transit travelers who - are holding a valid visa or other residence permit for the USA (an approval notice is not sufficient), Canada or Switzerland and travel to...
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    Germany Transit Visa

    Not Required As long you have Advance Parole document and you are not going out side (through german immigration area) then you are fine. I travelled just two weeks ago using AP. While entering back using AP, they will refer you to special immigration officer (in back room) where they will...
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    I-485 Applicants having EAC # within this range seem to be not getting approved....

    It must be true It must be true, I saw 2-3 different LUDS on my last H1B approval.. My case details: 485 ND: Sep 2004...EB2/Lab Sub I am working for same company for last 5 years. Everything is current, waiting for name check result..
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    Can I travel with AP while H1B extn pending?

    I think it is ok I travelled using my Valid AP. no one asked for any H1 documents. (only I have to go via Frankfurt to avoid taking Transit Visa.) If you have applied for H1 (with H1 receipt) then you are ok to continue to work under your H1B... AP is only for Travel so that you can go...
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    Buy a new house

    Mortgage For IMMIGRANT Just put the contract for our first house. If anyone is charging you more interest rate (because you are on H1B or EAD) because of immigration status.. let me know.. I do know some Lenders which do not charge more interest rate... If you are Alien and not staying in US...
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