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    221g Administrative processing tracker

    Send Ppt Hello, If the case status shows SEND PPT, does that also include cases, where additional documents need also be sent? Did anyone got an email from the consulate requesting additional documents, although the case status shows only SEND PPT? Also, is it advisable to go in person to...
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    Question on stamping at Chennai

    Did you apply for any H-1B to work at company B. If yes (and got approved) your company A H-1B is void. If no, then you worked illegally for company B. In any case, there seems to be a problem with your situation. Please consult an attorney asap. Also, if you have any more details about...
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    Legalities Issues Thinking Ahead, I would appreciate any Help

    You never mentioned anything about H-1B petition filed with your employer. How can you go for stamping without (1) getting an offer letter and (2) filing a H-1B petition If you have already done so, can you post your details about H-1B petition here?
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    Any special form needed to apply the H1B for advanced degree?

    The H-1B petition form I-129 contains appropriate place to suggest that the advance degree cap. This is in the section titled "Numerical Limitation Exemption" or something similar.
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    Regarding Applying under H1-B Advanced Degree

    Coursework is a requirement for getting Post-completion OPT. For Master's you should have also completed thesis/project as necessary for your program. You are eligible to apply for H-1B advanced CAP, any time, if you can get a verification of program completion letter issued by your school...
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    H1 B Duration 6 Yrs

    6 years. It starts from the date of entry i.e september 2005.
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    Am I Out of Status?

    OPT is a privelege and not a right. Therefore it does not provide you motion to reopen. If it has already been 60 days since your graduation, you are out of status. There are serious consequencies if you over stayed for 180 days or more. Hurry!
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    LCA Job Title for 7th year extension

    I think by having "Programmer Analyst", is the safe bet. Seek attorney's opinion.
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    Am I out of status?

    When your H-1B revalidation was not approved, I was wondering what action did you take since then. I am afraid you (and your wife) are out-of-status since 06/14/2004. The reason why your wife's visa got extended is because, your new 456 I-94 was not submitted with the application. Obviously...
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    H1 and OPT problem- please help ! Urgent

    In your OPT application (I-765), 1.) You need not specify about any Job Offer. 2.) I am afraid, you have to mention about H-1B. The question 11 asks about any "employment authorization" filed at USCIS before. H-1B is employment authorization too. Speak to your company attorney...
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    H1 Newbie Here

    Hey, The H-1B petition to USCIS doesn't start right away. First there has to be a prevailing wage to be requested, then apply for LCA with DoL. Finally, H-1B petition will be made. If the process just began, then it takes nearly 4-6 weeks before the petition. H-1B process by USCIS takes...
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    Interim EAD Card.

    Until you get your H-1B approved, your status is F-1. The approval as well means notified. But, by all means the local USCIS office will reject your interim EAD application, as your status would be H-1B. However, if you hide the fact that you have an approved H-1B (or hide the fact that you...
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    Interim EAD Card.

    Take the infopass available from uscis website. Take all originals to the local office on the appointment date. When you go to the office, take your EAD (OPT) application receipt. Take the printout of Infopass Take all I-20's Take all W-2 and Tax returns (while you were on F-1) Take...
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    Receipt date NOV 2nd 2005 still pending

    I am sorry to hear that strings_abc. I think, F-1 will be void after 60 days even though there is an outstanding (pending) OPT application. This means, you cannot get your OPT on the current degree. This is because, students are eligible to apply from 90 days prior to the graduation. If the...
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    Delay in getting SSN - New H1B visa

    Okay for the employer is one thing, Okay for the USCIS is another. If you employer is satisfied with a SSN receipt, it is no good. On the receipt of SSN application, it clearly mentions you are not suppose to work during this period. I am not sure how you deal with the GAP in H-1B lateron...
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    Receipt date NOV 2nd 2005 still pending

    I think the 90 day period ends on Jan 31st for you. Have you taken the infopass for Feb 1st?
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    I20 is expiring, still waiting for OPT(Help)

    You got most of the stuff wrong. 1.) You have to graduate before the start date of Employment Authorization, failing to do so will result in a cancellation of OPT. 2.) Your I-20 normally expires on the university graduation date. Even if it doesn't your F-1 status will terminate in 60...
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    studying in H4

    It seems like you are worried. But, the question is already answered. You can do a full-time study. It can be a BS, MS or PhD or MBA. The most important thing is, you CANNOT work.
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    Receipt date NOV 2nd 2005 still pending

    approved on Jan 17th. Receipt date oct 29th. VSC. Good Luck!
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    Receipt date NOV 2nd 2005 still pending

    The delay is not because of any RFE or address change requests. The delay is because, no one processed our applications. You can look into the last updated date if you register for automatic update on uscis.gov. My application has the same last updated date as it was from the very beginning...
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