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    Complex citizenship application because of study abroad for ~20 months

    Hi All Here is one mother of convoluted GC app involving study abroad. Only other person I think who can rival this would be the Cafeconleche application. Received green card on 01/03/2007 Date left US Date returned US Days out of US Months out of US 03/07/2007 03/13/2007...
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    Going abroad after GC

    Hi All: I got my GC 6 months ago. I have made a few trips to Europe and really liked it there. So was thinking of getting temporary work there. I will do all the needful about getting a reentry permit and all that. However, my questions was: Do I have to be on the payroll of a US...
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    Study/Work in europe after green card

    Hi all: Is it possible to study or work in Europe after getting a green card while maintaining your gren card status by applying for a reentry permit? Your comments will be appreciated. Thansk. Santosh
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    Cause for concern for WOM REMEDY

    All: I saw this thread on another website. This could be cause for concern for people looking to Writ of Mandamus as remedy to get out of namecheck black hole for green card or for citizenship. http://boards.immigrationportal.com/showthread.php?t=237668 I suggest you do more research...
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    Finally received 485 approval notice (had filed Writ of Mandamus)

    Hi All: I am writing after a long time. Today I received my 485 appoval notice after being in this country for 12 years and ~4.5 years after filing labor certification. A short message for now is: FILE WRIT OF MANDAMUS IF YOU ARE STUCK IN NAME CHECK IF ALL THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS ARE...
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    From EAD back to H1B???

    Hi all: I entered the country on Advance Parole and so now I am on EAD status because of that. I am on my 8th year of extension. My H1B was valid till 2009 but now it is not because of my EAD. Its been more than a year since I applied for 485 and My I-140 has been approved. Q.1 Can I...
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    AC21: Similar job but HIGHER salary and different title

    Hello all: I would really appreicate some input on the following questions: I meet the requirements for AC21 (I-140 approved and more than 6 months since 485 application). My questions are as follows: a) USCIS says the new job should be in same or similar occupational classification. I...
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    Why FBI name checks are worse than retrogression and deserve more or equal attention

    Why FBI namechecks are so ominous: 1) there is NO quota unlike retrogression...if FBI wants they can wait for years and still not be accountable...after all its national security at stake!!!!. In case of retrogression, you can at least use some math to figure out WHEN you may get the visa...
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    Why FBI name checks are worse than retrogression and deserve more or equal attention

    Why FBI namechecks are so ominous: 1) there is NO quota unlike retrogression...if FBI wants they can wait for years and still not be accountable...after all its national security at stake!!!!. In case of retrogression, you can at least use some math to figure out WHEN you may get the visa...
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    New clause on DUI/DWI in Immigration reform bill

    All: Please be aware that the laws for DUI and consequent deportation are getting stricter according to the new immigration rform bill. They are proposing to (Section 606) deport illegal and legal aliens on the first violation of DUI and making a third drunk driving violation a felony...
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    Travel on AP, no H1 stamp but valid H1 status, effect on marriage

    All: THis is an urgent inquiry. I am traveling to Europe for work in two weeks. I am currently on 8th year extension for H1B and got it extended for 3 more years (through 2008) based on visa number availability. I do not have H1B visa stamp and so I will re-enter on advance parole...
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    Contact the Wall Street Journal columnist

    Guys: Whoever this columnist in WSJ is....he is on our side...he presented only a part of our story....a very small part....he just mentioned the wait......not the rest of our griefs.......how about we send him an e-mail/fax/letter with our stories and what we write to the senators and ask...
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    About Senator Obamas reply....And what we REALLY need to do

    I am making this a a separate post so everyone can see a summary view. This is in response to the post in the follwoing thread about Senator Barack Obamas reply and how Senators are confusing our retrogression removal request with the H1B visa issues...
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    Premium processing forGC

    All: I read that someone mentioned the idea of premium processing to get GC. I think this is a great idea. It is similar to the premium processing idea for H1B visas. Lets look at some of the features..... a) As in case of H1B visa, those who are in a hurry will apply for premium...
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    Retrogression and forward movement with new years quota

    Guys.... Do you think there will be significant forward movement when the 140000 quota is available for this coming year in January or has that quota already been considered in calculating the cut-off dates. If that quota has not been used, then there may be some appreciable forward movement...
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    Where is Mr.Khanna?

    I hate to say this but where is Mr. Khanna? He has posted two stickies in this thread last updated on 16th September and 21st September saying he will get back with more info. NO UPDATES SINCE. Has he lost all hope? Or is he beomelike Sheela Murhty? Santosh
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    Why isnt anyone askign abt removing "same or similar job title"

    I all the suggestions being made to senators, why isnt there a suggestion to change the requirement of "same or similar job title and description". Most of us are frustrated becuase we cant change jobs at will and in whatever field we desire. THis change in AC21 wording will make life so much...
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    Misguided efforts??

    All: I have done of my part in sending letters to my senator etc. However, Considering a post in this fiorum about the response from senator Rick Santorum (http://boards.immigrationportal.com/showthread.php?t=192561), the situation looks bleak. Again, this is a case of lack of distinction on...
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    Ginnu, United Nations: Need to leave job....dont have new one....cant apply for AC21

    All: I have my 140 approved and it will be 6 months since applying for 485 in one more month. I REALLY REALLY need to leave this job due to very bad working conditions but I dont have another one and getting one with similar description and duties will take some time in my field (I am not in...
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    Can this be done to get around retrogression?

    Hello all: Can you give me some advice? ( I would appreciate your patience to go through this monologue). Hopefully you can use some of the ideas or come up with more ideas based on these ideas. I am EB-2 with a PD of May 2002 and applied for 485 in April 2005. My 140 is approved. 485 is...
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