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    OCI - Washington DC Tracker

    Got OCI for me and daughter. Hope this helps. I mailed my Indian passport and daughter's PIO card when I sent in the application. I got the two documents back with cancellation stamps Mailed OCI on December 15, 2009 Acknowledgement - December 29, 2009 Scanned - January 8, 2010 Granted -...
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    Advice on applying for Citizenship

    Here is my case. I am trying to find out if I should apply for Citizenship or should just stay put. I have different opinions from different lawyers and I more confused than ever. 1. Worked for Company A for about three years and company applied for GC. 2. Laid off by company A 20 days...
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    Jim.Jaxen - PLEASE HELP on H1

    Mr Jim / Jaxen I got a RFE for H1 and replied for the same in second week of May. Do you have any idea as to how long INS takes to process RFE. My OPT is expiring on June 26th. Should I wait till June 26 or should I convert to premium processing now to get the reply from INS. Please help
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    Jim.Jaxen - PLEASE HELP on H1

    Mr Jim / Jaxen I got a RFE for H1 and replied for the same in second week of May. Do you have any idea as to how long INS takes to process RFE. My OPT is expiring on June 26th. Should I wait till June 26 or should I convert to premium processing now to get the reply from INS. Please help
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    Last Chance To Add Spouse (aos)

    No Title peterpan, If you are a male, I am looking out for my sister working in US F1-H1. If interested, contact gjsrj2000@yahoo.com
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    dependent question

    No Title I do not think so. H4 is only for spouse and children. Parents cannot come on H4. Can come on B2 (Visitor visa) and stay here for 6 months in one stretch. Once you get citizenship, then you can sponsor parents but not before that. My two cents
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    Multiple I-140s

    No Title Not that I know of. As per Attorney Murthy, you can have two 485s, one thru CP and one thru AOS and each is independent of other. Having two AOS is dangerous and not advisable. Better consult a good attorney My two cents
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    EAD and H1B

    HI, I have applied for green card on October 1st and I am on bench right now. My company will cancel my H1 on November 15th but will keep my green card alive. Can I work on EAD once I get the same. Any response will be appreciated Thanks Geetha
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    Need an advice regarding the Divorce for a friend

    No Title If he cancels her I-485 in the middle what options she her GC? Technically he cannot cancel her GC but could withdraw the affidavit of suppport. This is what I have seen from postings in this site. But I am not sure of the same and a attorney could help better Are there any ways...
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    180 Days & EAD Renewal - please look in to this complicated issue

    No Title The RFEs are usually for photos or in case of a derivative application, proof of the primary applicant and proof of derivative status like marriage certificate etc., Just enclose a copy of your original 485 receipt and apply for renewal for EAD. You should not have a problem Hope...
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    INS to find out out-of-status people and deport

    No Title I think Final stage is having a pessimistic outlook. There are lots of H1 B who were laid off and managed to find a job. I am one in that. Though it took about two months, I was persistent and was eventually able to find something. Things are equally bad in India and getting a job even...
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    INS to find out out-of-status people and deport

    No Title Relax friend, INS cannot that easily find out people and deport them. If you have filed for 485, then you are in status and cannot be asked to leave till a decision is made on your 485. However, if you are in H1 with no 485, then you are in trouble. You are technically out of...
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    Need help regarding effect of divorce on I-485...Thanks

    No Title Hi, I agree with Jagajivanram. DO not file 485 for your wife and then loose everything you have. Though I am from the opposite sex, please be careful or your life will be in ruins. Divorce and settlements laws are different in US and favour females as compared to males. So please be...
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    Need help regarding effect of divorce on I-485...Thanks

    No Title SMG, In your case, you are under no obligation to file 485 for your wife but her H4 is valid till you get a divorce. You can go ahead and file for your 485 alone and there would be no problem for you. If your marriage was conducted outside, there may be some legal glitches in applying...
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    Need help regarding effect of divorce on I-485...Thanks

    No Title Tan_suo, As far as your query goes, your friend may be good hearted but he should also look at his own future. If he applied for his wife as a dependant knowing pretty well that they do not intend to live together, he is putting his GC in serious trouble. If he applied for GC for...
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    Re-entry to USA, Friends: please help

    No Title AS per Shustermann site and Murthy, non immigrant visas will not be stamped in Canada or Mexico and my friend who went to Mexico was sent back without stamping. You are taking a risk by going to Mexico. Better to get the stamping in India. I was told that it takes only about two to...
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    Will I get Medical RFE for my wife? ..............Worried

    No Title Technically your wife cannot be vaccinated during pregnancy and after one year of delivery. The possibility of your wife getting RFE is there but that is independent of your applicaion. If your papers are okay, you will get approval and She may get RFE. So may be her approval will be...
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    Gurus, lawyer tells INS has misplaced my receipt

    No Title Hi, You are talking in two different platforms. One is GC approval and the other is GC receipt. As far as receipt goes, you can get a duplicate copy of the receipt and your lawyer is taking you for a big ride. Contact VSC and explain that your receipt is lost and ask for a duplicate...
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    H1 to F1 - Jim Please help

    I came to US on F1 visa stamped in the passport which is valid from June 1999 to May 2002. After completing graduate course in the US, I changed to H1 visa which is valid from January 15, 2002 to January 15, 2005. I was laid off on January 18, 2002 and the H1 visa is not stamped on passport. I...
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    Help - Visa Revalidation

    Jim Please Help  
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