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    February 2009 filers

    I received in the mail today my travel document/advance parole. The strange thing is, in the same envelope, I received 2 copies of the same travel document. So basically I received 2 copies. Did anyone run into this, or is this normal ?
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    February 2009 filers

    Neo, it seems to me, that how fast the application is processed, also depends on what district office you application goes to. Mine also went to the MSC office. On 4/13 I received the notice that my interview is on 5/28/09. My interview is almost exactly 3 months and 2 days after my application...
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    February 2009 filers

    Punjabi1, I am not sure about this because I did not have to deal with it. But in page 2 of the instructions for I-130 http://www.uscis.gov/files/form/I-130instr.pdf it says: What Documents Do You Need to Show That You Are a U.S. Citizen? -A copy of your naturalization certificate or...
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    February 2009 filers

    Below is the list of documents I included with my applications. I put this list in the cover letter that I mailed with my application. I checked this list next to one of my friends who did use an attorney to file. Petition for Alien Relative (I-130) 1. Form I-130, Petition for Alien...
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    February 2009 filers

    My receipt numbers started with MSC also and my local office is in Columbus, so hopefully they are as fast as Cleveland. Good luck with your interview gabebalazs!!
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    February 2009 filers

    Civil Surgeon Hi, I am a Feb 09 filer also and my application number starts with MSC. Things to keep in mind for the I-693 (Medical Exam) 1. You need to have an MMR shot done and also a Tetanus reinforcement shot(the last one done withing the 10 years). My regular doctor did these for me...
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    How to Apply for a Green Card- Do it Yourself

    A# Punjabi1, I think your A# is printed right on our EAD card. If you are not sure, I think do no write one it, I think it is still fine. But I am not a lawyer. Hope it helps.
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    How to Apply for a Green Card- Do it Yourself

    please help- questions on I-130, I-864EZ Hi, I am trying to file for a GC through my husband, who is a US born citizen. I came in the US as a J-1 student in 1998 (2 year rule did not apply), changed to F-1 and then to H-1B(my current status). My husband and I got married in December 2008. I...
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    H1 Visa stamping experience- Canada

    If I was you, I would have your employer file the extension as soon as you are allowed to, do premium processing on it also so the new 797 will come in fast. Thank take that with you when you go in December. I would not just go and ask for a visa with only 2 months left on your status. I am not...
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    H1 B stamping at US Embassy in Ottawa

    If your appointment is in Ottawa, you just need 100 USD cash. However, I have read that for indian citizens you might also have to pay a reciprocity fee of 50 USD cash. I read it somewhere in this forum. Even if they do not ask you to pay at the embassy, tell them you need to pay it. You might...
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    New H1 application, non premium processing

    Any non-profit organizations are not limited to the quota and can get the approval anytime. This includes hospitals also. You do not have to be a doctor either, as long as you work for the hospital or the non-profit organization. Hope it helps.
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    H1 Visa stamping experience- Canada

    Here is a link to a page I found under travel.state.gov on the Tech Alert List. Hope it helps. http://travel.state.gov/visa/reciprocity/SAO/Special%20Clearance%20Cable/Special%20Clearance%20Cable.htm
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    Any non Muslim Indian denied H1B due to security check ?

    AggieCh, Where from Europe are your friends from ? I am from Albania and althought my name is not common I am a little worried about the name check. Thanks in advance
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    H1 Visa stamping experience- Canada

    I am not sure, but I read somewhere in another forum on this website that you can apply about 60 days before the existing stamping expires, so probably August should be fine. They just cancel your existing visa if not expired and issue another one. I have heard that Ottawa is one of the...
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    H1 Visa stamping experience- Canada

    vikram25, Thank you for your posting. I would appreciate if you could answer one more question, Did the answer for "Have they filed for your GC?" question matter? My mother holds her green card and she will be a US citizen next year, and she has filed a petition for me for GC, but I am not sure...
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    Anyone for Ottawa-H1B stamping June 4th????

    ImmiCrap, thank you so much for your quick response. Good luck with everything.
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    Anyone for Ottawa-H1B stamping June 4th????

    Do you have a typical muslim name ? What country are you from ? Do you know by any chance applicants from which countries they are doing administrative processing for ? I am originall from Albania and I have an appointment for my first H-1B stamping in Ottawa on 5/14. I have never left the...
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    H1 Visa stamping experience- Canada

    For Ottawa, Canada, you just need the 100 dollars in U.S. dollars in cash. Toronto is the only one in Canada that does not accept cash. The link below has some information about it. http://www.amcits.com/visa_documentation.asp Hope it helps. Can you post a message or email me at...
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