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    Welcome Notice - What is this?

    My GC was approved 3 months ago. Today we got a “Welcome Notice” for my wife’s application (I never got one for mine) saying something like… Application is being processed. If approved, you should hear from us in 30 days. If not, you should contact us. Anyone gotten this before? I’ve seen...
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    Boston Interview Experience

    I searched a lot for interview experiences in Boston but there were none or maybe one or two. Just thought I should post this in case there were others out there. Our case was transferred from VSC to Boston. Our interview in Boston was on July 7th at 10am. We got there half hour early and...
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    Anyone interviewed in the Boston office?

    My 485 was approved yesterday but my wife's(dependent) 485 got transfered from VSC to Boston today for interview. Can anyone share their experience with the Boston office? How long between transfer date and interview notice date? How long between interview notice and interview date? How...
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    Approved

    My 485 got approved yesterday and cards were ordered. I did not have any LUD changes before approval. I had a few LUD changes during my 140 approval but the message always remained the same (485 recd and taking 365 to 540 days...) Here are my details. PD: Oct 2005, EB2 VSC, Rest of World...
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    Anyone interviewed in Boston lately?

    My 485 was approved yesterday but my wife's 485 got transfered from VSC to Boston today for interview. Can anyone share their experience with the Boston office? How long between transfer date and interview notice date? How long between interview notice and interview date? How long for...
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    Company Acquired. Do I need to apply again?

    We got news today that my company has been acquired. What does this mean to my green card process? Labor approved 140/EAD/AP/485 concurrently filed in Dec 2005 140 approved It will be 180 days next week from 485 reciept date EAD and AP approved. I am in EB2, rest of world category...
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    Company Acquired. Do I need to apply again?

    We got news today that my company has been acquired. What does this mean to my green card process? Labor approved 140/EAD/AP/485 concurrently filed in Dec 2005 140 approved It will be 180 days next week from 485 reciept date EAD and AP approved. I am in EB2, rest of world category...
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    What happens when Company is Acquired?

    We got news today that my company has been acquired. What does this mean to my green card process? Labor approved 140/EAD/AP/485 concurrently filed in Dec 2005 140 approved It will be 180 days next week from 485 reciept date EAD and AP approved. I am in EB2, rest of world category...
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    Why would employer revoke 140?

    Just curious if there is any benefit to the employer to revoke the I-140 if I change employers using AC-21. I work for an established company and have good relations with my employer. When I resign, I wonder if my 140 will be revoked. I've read that if my 485 is pending for over 180 days...
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    H1 B, Ebay Income, 485 Pending.

    I've read on these forums that selling on ebay is considered a busiess and is not permitted on H1. Unfortunately it's too late in my case. In 2003, I sold clothing/antiques on ebay as a business. I thought the H1-B was only employer specific and if I make a few bucks on ebay, it is not...
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    Schedule C, 485 Pending

    I've read on these forums that selling on ebay is considered a busiess and is not permitted on H1. Unfortunately it's too late in my case. In 2003, I sold clothing/antiques on ebay as a business. I thought the H1-B was only employer specific and if I make a few bucks on ebay, it is not...
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    Changing employers while dates are current

    Hi! I've been working with my current employer for about 4 years. I am now thinking about a change. My 140 has been approved and next month it will be 180 days since my 485 was applied. I am in the "Other" category EB2 so my dates are still current. I applied at VSC. Based on the dates, it...
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    LC Approved. Married in Dec. Apply 485 Now?

    Hi! My LC just got approved. I need some advice on applying for 485. I am from Sri Lanka, EB-2. So my dates have not retrogressed as yet. However, I am getting married in December and my wife will be in the US on H4 in January. One option is to apply for my 485 now and apply for my wife's...
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    PERM Approved. What Now?

    Hi! Just wanted some advice based on my situation. My PERM just got approved yesterday (EB-2, Boston, Statistical Analyst, MS). It was filed Sep 28th so it took about 3 weeks. I am from Sri Lanka so my dates are still current. However, I am getting married in December and my wife will be...
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    140/485/EAD When to apply?

    Hi! Just wanted some advice based on my situation. My PERM just got approved yesterday (EB-2, Boston, Statistical Analyst, MS). It was filed Sep 28th so it took about 3 weeks. I am from Sri Lanka so my dates are still current. However, I am getting married in December and my wife will be...
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    Retrogression for 'Other Countries' in EB2

    Any news on whether this is likely in the near future? EB3 retrogressed this month so just wondering if there are any predictions/rumors for EB2. I was born in Sri Lanka. Thanks.
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    Keep RIR RB2 or re-apply with PERM?

    Hi, My EB2 RIR was applied in July 2004 in Boston. We have been working on PERM for the last month or two and my company lawyer gave me the option of applying for PERM by September 30th. But now, with the new rule that the old application needs to be withdrawn, I am stuck with the decision...
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    Converting from RIR EB2 to PERM EB2

    My RIR EB2 was filed July 2004 in Boston. We are planning to file PERM EB2 next month. When filing for PERM, should we request for the old priority date or request a new one. I heard that requesting for the old one would delay the PERM approval prcoess. I am in the Boston area and am in my...
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