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    Laid off less than 180 days

    I am not, nor was, personally offended. :) I absolutely hate it that people get run over by companies cause they are so keen to get GCs. In this process, we ALL get hurt sometime or the other. The law is meant to create a system which is fair to all, sure it does not work out that way all...
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    New H1B stamping while on Advance Parol

    Your lawyer is absolutely correct!! Please make sure that your visa application at the consulates is accurate, i.e. say Yes to the question, Have you or has anyone else filed an immigrant petition on your behalf? People applying for H1 can have dual intent, and lying on the form is...
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    Can I claim unemployment benefit?

    Great post Ginnu!! I learned a lot from this.
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    AC-21 portability based approval, Dos and Donts

    Hello Folks, I have been lurking on these boards for quite some time and seen several posts on AC-21 portability and the confusion, reluctance and even fear that people have expressed of using it. So, I decided to share my experience: [list=1] First, AC-21 is a good law for people...
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    Laid off less than 180 days

    tammy2, What can I tell you about the so-called battle? Sorry if I sounded grandiose, but thats what it amounted to on Capitol Hill especially when you come across an aide who says the usual nasty things about immigration. Suffice it to say that it was a long and hard fought battle, taking...
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    Laid off less than 180 days

    lkianbe, WRT the salary stated on a labor cert, you would be right if the labor certification petition for the green card is for an intended employee, in which case the petition and the subsequent I-140 would state so. For a current employee, for whom a labor certification is being filed...
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    Laid off less than 180 days

    Ok, got this out of the way. Whew! That is good advice in general, in terms of protability under AC-21, if the letter and spirit of the law is maintained, it is meant to NOT tie a person to an employer, for otherwise undesirable consequences result, like having to take paycuts. That was...
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    Changing job - Should AC21 be filed or wait for RFE

    Job portability was not available for concurrent filers initially, unless things have changed. If indeed concurrent filers can now take advantage of AC-21 portability, please submit an employment letter as you state, a copy of your recent pay-stub, and if possible, documentation of the fact...
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    Laid off less than 180 days

    Not sure of this is relevant to the original poster. but I am contributing here for the benefit of others. To answer all your questions and options: Option# 1 is obviously the best one. No effect at all in your GC processing. Even if INS asks for proof of employment, all you need are...
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