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    H1-B visa extension with mew employer in lieu of EAD

    Not sure if I should post this on this forum by I have received helpful response in this from this forum and hope for the same this time as well.... I am completing 6 yrs on my H1B in Dec 2007. However, I am planning to change employer (have a job offer in hand) and would like to know if...
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    Question about H1-B transfer/extension

    I am completing 6 yrs on my H1B in Dec 2007. However, I am planning to change employer (have a job offer in hand) and would like to know if I can get a H1-B extension/tranfer through my new employer. Here is my status: I-485 pending since October 2005. My I-485 petition is under derivative...
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    AC21 portability for derivative adjustment

    My I-485 is filed as derivative adjustment (my husband is the primary petitioner i.e. his employer filed the I-140 under the EB1 category) in October 2005. I have been employed since early 2005 for the same employer under H1B. Can I switch jobs now under the AC21 portability. If yes, do I have...
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    EAD Filing Fee

    not quite sure of the e-filing but for paper filing if the application is post marked on or ofter July 30th then the application should be accompanied with new fees.
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    immigration status for EAD renewal

    I entered US the last time using AP even though I was working on H1-B. What is my immigration status...H1-B or Parolee?
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    need help with AP renewal

    I'm currently on H1-B valid till Dec 26, 2007. My employer will be filiing for my H1-B extension since my I-485 petition is pending (filed Oct 2005) with Texas Service Center. In my last visit to my home country, I used my previous AP document to enter the US becuase my current H1-B is not...
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    apply EAD 5 months in advance

    My current EAD is valid till Dec 1, 2007. Can I apply for a renewal now or does it have to be no earlier than 90 days. Applying now can save me some money as the fee is increasing on July 30th.
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    passport validity on travel using AP

    Hi, I would like to travel to india (in Nov. 2006) on a valid AP but my current passport expires early March 2007. Is there a requirement for entry into US on AP that your current passport should have at least 6 months validity from your date of entry. Please advise. Thanks.
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    I140/485 Transfer from CSC -> TSC, Where should we file EAD?

    File it to TSC. Please note the address to which the EAD should be file at TSC is different that the address to which AP should be filed. WE jusy filed these both for renewal last month for my wife and got the approval in less than 2 weeks time for both. Good Luck. Address for AP: Department...
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    PLEASE HELP: FOIAP Address DOES NOT WORK!!

    what is FOIAP?
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    I-485 approved finally !!

    Congratulations! What is FOIPA? Is it something you requested from the FBI (if so, how?) or the senator did that on your behalf? Congrats again
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    need guidance for filling AP renewal

    thanks ginnu
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    need guidance for filling AP renewal

    My and my wife's I-140/I-485/AP/EAD were filled concurrently on Sept 2005 through my employer. I was the primary applicant. Our EAD/AP were approved early Dec 2005, then I-140 got approved in early May 2006 and after that my I-485 was approved early June 2006 (got my card early June). However...
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    background check for I-485 approval

    Hi, I got my I-485 approved on 1st june, 2006 under EB1-OR and received my green card last in the mail week. However, my wife's I-485 (she was on my I-140 petition) has not been approved yet. The lawyer says her case is under background check. Do you know how long does it take for background...
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    advice required on recommendation letters

    IMO your RFE clearly indicates that your research work is outstanding, however what you need to prove is that it is internationally recognized. I think if you get a few letters from independent experts it will strengthen your case. I was advised by my lawyer to get letters from experts who know...
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    Are the copies of reference letters accepted?

    Yes! My lawyer submitted Photocopies (I still have the originals). I-140 approved today (May 19, 2006). Good Luck to you.
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    Tracking EB1 transfer cases from CSC to TSC

    I-140 Approved Today (May 19, 2005). I-140 transferred from CSC to TSC in March. I-140 applied in Sept 2005. Good Luck to all of you.
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    EB1-OR Filed with CSC, but Case Transferred to TSC?

    I received the same email last week and yesterday also go the notice in mail to this effect. I contacted my lawyer and he said that CSC has transferred about 15K such cases to TSC for processing. My guess is that this is done simply to reduce the load at CSC. I would agree with NIW@TSC becuase...
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    any update on I-140 approval from CSC

    For the last several months I have seen that the I-140 approval date at CSC is stuck on August 2, 2005. My I-140/I-485/AP/EAD were filed on Sept 30th, 2005 (phew!!!). Both EAD and AP were approved early Dec, 2005 after FP. However, no progress so far on I-140 approval. Any one with any update on...
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    getting recommendation letter from impendent people

    Hi hope888, ask your advisor if he/she would suggest some names. that way you can write in the letter that your advisor suggested the name. imo, that will carry more weight. Also, your advisor may point out who to avoid. my advisor knows a prof. very well and has collaborated with him a lot...
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