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    H1B or AP to enter back into country

    I was talking to my attorney and they said - If you are using EAD, BCIS does not know that. This is because the I-9 you update with the HR is not sent to any govt. agency (including BCIS) - So technically you can use the H1 to re-enter even if it has 4 days left before expiry (given all my...
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    H1B or AP to enter back into country

    Here is my case - 6 year stamping of H1B on passport expiring on June 6th 2004 - Using EAD card for work purpose (filled out I-9 with employer ) - Have approved AP valid until Jan 2005 - Have APPROVED I140 (Basically waiting on I-485) I have to travel to India Mar 20th and return on...
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    EB2 I-140 approved

    I got my 140 Approved on 04/29/2004 VSC I got the approval notice in the mail, however the web-site is still NOT updated EB2 Concurrent ND: 09/11/2003 FP: wating 485: waiting EAC03249... This has been a great forum. Thanks for all the help and support.
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    Oldest post first

    The oldest post has the "actual" question, issue, announcement or statement which is crusial to understand the context of the matter. All new posts are in reply to the original (oldest) post and doest not provide any context info. Also somewhere down the line, people modify the original...
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    Sep 26 2003 scanning results

    Manoj2003 How about this series EAC032495**** Tks
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    I-140 second attempt list - Please post

    I would think it will depend why your first case was rejected. In my case I left the company right after my I-140 was approved. Could not re-use any of the priority dates or documents when I restarted the process with the current company. Currently waiting the approval of my second...
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    Relocate while pending I-140 & I-485 (approved LC, AP and EAD)

    Folks, My case is being process in "Vermont Service Center" LC - Approved July 2003 EAD - Approved Sept 2003 (not using it yet) still on H1 AP - Approved in Jan 2004 I140/485 - Pending (Concurrent filing in Sept 2003, so 6 months complete) I will have to relocate to another state...
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    Promotion during I40/485 pending

    I140/485 AP & EAD applied in Nov 2003 EAD approved Dec 2003 AP approved Jan 2004 I140 and I485 pending .... I was promoted to the next grade within the company. This job has the same job descriptoin as what was stated in my LC with added resposnibility. I have been asking my managers...
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    5 months and no AP still

    Vermont
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    5 months and no AP still

    Our AP is finally approved ..... RD Sept 2nd 2003 ND Sept 9th 2003 EAD approval Nov 21 2003 AP approved Jan 21 2004 Tks
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    SSN After EAD

    it is a very simple process. The local SSN office just looked at my wifes passport and EAD card. The SSN offices have access to the BCIS "approved EAD database" So when you present your valid EAD card, they look you up in the approved EAD database and accept your application. They will...
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    5 months and no AP still

    I applied for I140, 485, EAD and AP in sept 2003 (Vermont) My EAD got approved in Nov 2003 and I have the card with me. It is Jan 12th and my case status still states the usual message " we have recieved ur application ...." Whats happening with my application ? Thanks
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    EAD v/s H1

    I-140 and 485 files in 2003 Sept. I have 5 months remaining on my H1 visa. I also have a EAD card which is valid for the next 10 months. The company is in the process of a merger and might eliminate some jobs. What are my options now. 1. Are there any benefits of staying on H1...
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    Can you get promoted when I140/I485 is pending?

    If you are being promoted from Grade 1 to grade 2 in the same position, Can you take advantage of the AC21 act ??? Tks
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    H1 v/s EAD

    Filed for I-140/485 concurrently in 10/10/2003 in VSC Got my EAD card on 11/15/03 H1 is expiring in 7/1/2004 (so about 8 months left) Company is not doing good and can lay off people now. Given all the above facts - Is it better to be on H1 or use EAD card ? - What happens to...
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    I140/EAD and Layoff

    Lets say I apply for my I140/EAD/I485 together. I get the recipt for all 3 filings. In 90 days I get my EAD card and I start using it insted of H1. So my I140 and I485 are still pending. 1. What happens if I loose my job before my I140 is approved. Is my EAD card still valid. How many...
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    Using old I-140 priority date

    Gurus I have an approved I-140 from my previous employer (Approval date April 2001) I restarted my GC process with my current employer and concurrently filed for I-140 and I-485 (September 2003) My attorney mentioned that "they can request the INS folks to consider my prior I-140 date...
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    140 priority date question

    I have an approved I-140 from April 2001 from my previous employer. My new employer had filed for a I-140 and I-485 in Aug 2003. The current priority date for I-140 in VSC is Oct 2002. 1. Can I reuse the priority date from my approved I-140 (from old employer) 2. If yes, What is the...
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    Boston DOL RIR denied - non RIR approved !

    I was one of the first people whose RIR was denied by Boston DOL. (Software engg) There was no reason for the denail. No layoffs in the company in the last 6 months. So I had to follow the non-RIR process and the company has to place ads, conduct interviews and go thro the whole...
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    Help needed please !

    Well it has just been 2 months and you are already impatient. This is just the beginning !! It usually takes anywhere from 4 to 6 months. Mine took about 4 months. Yes 4 months just to get the dates. As soon as the state gets the application they send a letter to the attorney. Make sure you...
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