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    GC Options and H1-b extension - advise ?

    Thanks for the answers, Jharkhandi !! I have a few more follow up questions though. I started the GC process in May, 2001 (San Francisco, California) and received a priority date of July 25, 2001. In March, 2003 the RIR was rejected by DOL. My employer returned the application for...
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    GC Options and H1-b extension - advise ?

    Couple of questions: 1. Is it possible to get an H1-B extension in case my labor certificate is pending for more than 1 year ? I am confused because some websites state that the I-140 needs to be pending more than 365 days and in some cases I have read that the Labor application should have...
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    When can H4 to H1-B start work ?

    Thanks everyone for the very useful inputs.
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    When can H4 to H1-B start work ?

    Hi, Please let me know when can a person who is currently on H4 start working ? Is it after one receives the approval i.e. the I-797 document from the immigration dept. or can one start working as soon as the application for H1-B is sent to the INS and the tracking number is received...
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    H1 revalidation - Canada.

    Hi All, My H1-b visa is expiring on dec 6th 03 and my wife's H4 is expiring on Nov. 26, 03. My lawyer is advising me to go to Canada for revalidation. I once got a 221(g) in India before they issued me the current h1-b visa. 1) Going to Canada or sending to St.Louis will be better...
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    H1-B Visa rule(Transfer), Can you hold 2 H-1B visas at same time?

    cool. Jaxen, thanks a lot for the information.
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    H1-B Visa rule(Transfer), Can you hold 2 H-1B visas at same time?

    that's good. Thanks Jaxen, for the information. It surely makes one feel more comfortable to know that it is ok to interview and accept an offer and use it as a 'fall back' option because earlier my understanding was that if Company B starts H1-B transfer proceedings, then one would HAVE to...
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    H1-B Visa rule(Transfer), Can you hold 2 H-1B visas at same time?

    similar situation. Hi, In fact I'm also is a very similar situation. Will be great if someone can throw some light in this matter. Thanks.
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    Consulate for H4 stamping.

    H4 visa -- name endorsement. Hi, Just wanted to share the reply I received from the Calcutta Consulate to my question about endorsing my name on wife's PP. Dear sir, This is to inform you that it is mandatory to have husband's name endorsed on the wife's passport. Hope...
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    first time H4 application at Calcutta.

    Hi, I was wondering if anybody knew if it is better/mandatory for a FIRST TIME H4 visa applicant, applying at the Calcutta Consulate to set up an appointment. Or does the applicant have to use the drop box. Thanks a lot.
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    H4 and I-797

    Hi, After getting married in December, I plan to return to the US immediately while my wife will join me later after her H4 is stamped. My understanding is that the original I-797 is required at the POE. And at the same time, after going through the postings in this forum, it seems that...
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    Consulate for H4 stamping.

    H4 visa -- appointment or dropbox ? Thanks for the replies/information (desi_in_bayarea, richardstevens). Was wondering if anybody had visited the Calcutta consulate recently. Is it possible to set up an appointment directly, without using drop box. Is that a good idea ? And secondly, if...
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    Consulate for H4 stamping.

    Hi, I will be visiting India for my marriage in Dec. 2002 and plan to get my wife here along with me after her H4 visa is stamped. My question is, which Consulate should my spouse visit/apply to get the H4 stamping. The reason I ask is, I got my H1B visa issued for the first time from...
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