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The next step is applying for your I-140 (and if your priority date is not retrogressed, you might also be able to apply for the I-485 simultaneously). You can either do the I-140 the regular processing way which takes a few months or you can apply for premium processing which takes around 2...

I wanted to confirm whether anyone applying for an H1-B visa other than their first visit, have also had to wait for various reasons. As in my personal case, I had to wait for 4 weeks while they peformed background security checks prior to having my first H1-B visa stamped on my passport at the...

Following up on what I'd written earlier (above), can anyone please share if they were issued 221g slips on their second H1-B passport stamping visit. From what I have gatherred so far, it is often on the first visit to the US consulate to have an H1-B visa stamped, that we experience the...

Wait4Labor, Was this the first time you had an H1 visa stamped on your passport? I have heard and experienced in person that the first time you have an H1-B stamped, requires a long wait time. I had to wait for 4 weeks (US consulate in Johannesburg, South Africa) for background checks. The...

Is this the first time you went to have an H1-B visa stamped onto your passport or have you previously had H1-B visas stamped? I have heard first time H1-B visa stampings often require background checks. I experienced the same thing when I went for my first H1-B visa stamping (exited the US...

Rakesh, Technically you should not have any problems. However read up a bit on this forum to get a better idea. The first time you have your H1-B visa stamped on your passport might be a bit different than subsequent stampings- atleast for most folks from Muslim countries. There is oft a name...

I have seen co-workers have their status change from TR to RIR in 2 weeks after date of submission, and eventual approval after a further 2 weeks. So I'd say about a month in all. Hope the pattern continues :D. Jawad Dallas, TX

8th year H1-B extension I-129 reciept recieved at California Service Center on Nov. 27, 2006. As of now they are processing Dec 21, 2006 cases (I guess they skipped mine :rolleyes:). Attorney says once you recieve a I-129 reciept, H1-B status remains valid for 240 days until after expiration of...

It simply means your H1-B extension was approved. Keep working :D.

Submitted request for RIR conversion last week. Waiting to see online status change to 'RIR' and finally see some sort of movement in this long long process. Jawad Dallas, TX

Multiple check-lists here: http://www.immigrationportal.com/showthread.php?t=234548

mandrekar, thanks for your post (I could not find your email address so am replying here - as general info :-). After reading up on all consulate posts, I too think Brownsville is the 'safest' place to revalidate a visa (see the MAS services link above and click on 'updates' to read on...

Yes you certainly can. Please read this document for more details - http://www.workforcesecurity.doleta.gov/foreign/pdf/backlog_faqs_10-06-06.pdf "...There is no specific date by which an employer or their agent may request RIR conversion. However, by regulation, once the BEC has posted the...

If I'm not wrong, ofcourse you can study full-time/ part time while on an H1-B or a H-4 visa. Unlike a F-1, the benefit of an H1-B is you do not have to maintain a minimum course load (usually 3 courses per semester) to stay full-time and hence in legal status. With an H visa, you can study part...

gc_cis_error, My 8th year extention was submitted to the California Service center on 11/27/2006 and I have not recieved my approval as yet. Looking at processing times, they are currently (as of today 2/28/2007) processing 12/21/2006 submissions. I was a bit concerned so I have written to my...

I have searched extensively for more information on successful visa revalidations completed from the US consulate at Laredo but was unable to find any. If anyone has recently been there, please share your trip and stamping experience. Also, as asked by the person above, if anyone is aware of any...

Kaushiks, You should not have an issue with the interviewing officer questioning your intent to stay back in the US, because the H1-B visa is a dual intent visa. Your main concern should be having all the right paper-work and any reported delays at the consulate you will be going to. I...

2nd follow-up: Got a reply from the US consulate at Juarez confirming special registration requirement at time of departure/arrival at US border. I would think other folks who have to undergo special registration traveling through the other border posts can find out where the registration...

Hello gcWudBeHere Thanks for the informative post. So you had to stay one night in Mexico and 2 nights in El-paso? You say you left on the morning of the third day. The latest return flight from El Paso back to Dallas that I could find were for around 4:30 pm. That means I'd have to be at...

Follow-up: I called up the border control office at El-Paso: Bridge of the Americas (915-872-5710) and spoke with someone. They said they are open 24 hours and I should report to the Passport Control office for Special Registration and should have it done in less than half an hour. I asked if...