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A# on I-485 receipt differs from previous one on OPT EAD? Dear All, I just received my I-485 receipt notice. However, I noticed that the A# on it is different from my previous one (obtained when applied for OPT). Am I supposed to get a new A# or is this a serious mistake? Thanks a lot for...

thanks a lot! appreciate your reply and also many other informative posts in various threads. :)

Dear All, Part 7 of for I-131 requires " On a separate sheet(s) of paper, please explain how you qualify for an advance parole document and what circumstances warrant issuance of advance parole. Include copies of any documents you wish considered. (See instructions.)". It seems from the...

sorry that I have been completely caught up and did not check the forum during the last week. my background is summarized as follows: *) phd 2002 from US school in chemistry (rank 20-30) *) 8 papers (most first author) on OK journals, <30 citations *) currently postdoc in a good school *)...

Hi, all, I was pleasently surprised to find out that my NIW case was approved on September 30th at California Service Center. My receipt date is January 28th 2004. Now I need to file 485 as soon as possible. Good luck to all who are still waiting for I-140 ...

thanks I see. thank you very much for your replies. I am not planning to use AP/EAD before I-140 approval. The main purpose is to speed up future I-485 processing by get in the line earlier. I-485 is processed mainly in order of the filing date. right?

file 485 or not? hi, ag28, when you said "your lawyer is right", did you refer to the job change part only? Do you also agree with her that I should not file 485 until 140 is approved? Other than the possibility of wasting the fees, is there any disadvantages to file 485 now? thanks a...

thanks a lot thanks a lot, ag28 and xiongch2002. :) Your replies really clarify things up for me. Basically, in NIW petition, technically one is not tied to any particular employer no matter what (for example. whether 140 is approved or not; whether 485 is filed or not; whether 485 is filed...

Hi, I just file I-140 under NIW catergory in January. I am currently a postdoc and I hired a lawyer to file the application on my own. My attorney has been trying to convince me not to file I-485 until 140 is approved. However, I really want to file I-485 as soon as possible since everything...

Dear All, Has anybody tried to apply for a new F-1 VISA stamp from Mexico (or Canada) after 04/01/2002? I am graduating soon and want to go back to China before graduation. However, my return date is very close to the graduation date, so I want to find out if it is &quot;safer&quot; to go...