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    Immigration for Sibling - Is this the correct process?

    Thank you both for the replies. Appreciate the guidance
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    Immigration for Sibling - Is this the correct process?

    Hi, I am a USA national (naturalized). I would like to initiate immigration for my brother (overseas). I went through the forums, some blogs and I-130 forms / instructions and would like to confirm my understanding, as the people here are very knowledgeable. 1. Do I file for I-130 only now...
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    Adoption of a Baby in Pakistan

    My wife and I are in the process of adopting a baby in Pakistan. We have been matched with a baby and my wife is planning to leave in a few days. We noticed that our fingerprints may expire before the actual interview happens. I-600 states that valid fingerprints may be needed. If our...
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    Death of green card beneficiary

    Hi, I am a USA citizen. I had applied for green card application for my mother, who was residing with me in USA. We had filed for I-140, I-485, her interview with USCIS and had responded to a number of RFEs. However, while we were waiting to hear about the decision on her green card, she passed...
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    Concurrent Filing of I-130 and I-485

    Hi, I'm filing for immigration for my mom, who is here with me in the USA. I understand that I can file concurrently both I-130 and I-1485. I would appreciate if someone can guide me. I have following questions: On the internet,is there a step-by-step process of what to file, in what...
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    changing from 485 to Attorney Certified CP

    Hi, I filed for I-1485 about a year ago and have been waiting for its approval. Due to the slow processing speed, I am seriously thinking about switching to Attorney Certified Counselar Processing. I'd appreciate if someone can answer my questions. I understand that it is different from...
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    question about AC21 rule

    Hi, My status is as follows: I-140 and I-485 filed concurrently. I-140 approved at the end of September, 2003. I-485 filed Nov 2, 2002 and still pending. My previous understanding is that if I get fired at this moment, I can seek employment because my I-140 is approved and my I-485 was...
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    can I work while waiting for EAD?

    Hi, I filed for I-140 in june of 2002 and got an RFE about two months ago. I'm waiting for its approval. I also filed I-485 concurrently and got Advance Parole (AP) and EAD (Employment Authorization) as well last year. My H1 is expired so I entered US using AP the last time I went outside...
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    still my I-140 is pending

    June 20th 2002 here still waiting... Lets see when I get approved. As my I-485 date is Nov 2, I think this may take a month or two as they are using the 485 date for concurrent filers for some strange reason.
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    travelling on AP

    Hi, I have an AP and an EAD card and I've entered US using that about 2 months ago. I'm planning to travel to canada this weekend. Do I need to register with INS or BCIS before I leave the country? I'm from Pakistan. The INS didn't do special registration on me because I'm on advanced...
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    Travel on AP and EAD

    Thanks Ginnu! This really helps. I just verified that with my lawyer as well. He advised me take my latest pay stub with me also.
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    Only for Concurrent fillers

    Hi, As far as I know, you don't need to file the medical papers right away. A friend has taken the same approach. Besides, medical test results are only valid for 1 year. So, if I-485 extends beyond 1 year, INS will ask you to retake the tests. I know a number of people who had to...
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    Travel on AP and EAD

    Hi, I'm planning to take a trip and my current status is as follows: I-140 waiting (6/20/02) I-485 waiting (11/02/02) Concurrent processing. I have an EAD and an AP. I also have received a fax of the copy of the I-485 receipt. Now, I have a few questions related to this: 1) Can I...
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    September 2002 Tracker........

    EB Category: EB3 I485 Mailing Date (MD) : 10/13/02 I485 Receipt Date (RD) : 10/17/02 I485 Notice Date (ND) : 11/02/02 EAD Approval Date: 11/26/02 EAD Card (plastic) Received: waiting Advance Payroll Approval Date: 11/26/02 Advance Payroll Receipt Date: waiting FP Schedule...
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    Only for Concurrent fillers

    Just checked online and my EAD is approved but I've yet to receive them. Here is my updated status: I-140: ND: 6/20 AP: waiting I-485: ND: 11/2 Waiting I-131: (AP) ND:11/2 Waiting I-765: (EAD) ND:11/2 AP: 11/22 Still waiting for hte actual card
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    Only for Concurrent fillers

    Meow, Do you have a separate EAC number for EAD and AP? My lawyer gave me only the EAC (Tracking number) for I-485 thx
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    September 2002 Tracker........

    I-485 post date was 10/17 ND was 11/2 FP will be 12/10 Hope that helps
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    Only for Concurrent fillers

    got FingerPrinting scheduled for 12/10. My I-485 ND is 11/2 and I-40 (pending) is 6/20.
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    September 2002 Tracker........

    Update: I-140: ND=6/20 waiting I-485: ND=11/2 FP=12/10 EAD=?? AP=??
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    New Citizenship Bill

    Thanks for your reply. I'm a dual citizen. What happens if i move to my other home? Do i lose my citizenship because I'm not a resident and just fill out that NR73 form?
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