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    I-131 Re-Entry Permit and Finger Printing

    Are you still waiting? I just sent in mine on 9th May..Wating...
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    I-131 Re-Entry Permit and Finger Printing

    Reason for expediting Hi there, What reason is usually given for REP and also what would be a good reason for expediting. If you don't feel like posting it out, please PM me.. thanks a lot ela
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    I-131 Re-Entry Permit and Finger Printing

    Did you give the US address OR home country consulate address? Please let me know.
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    221g section- visa was not issued

    I see your point.. One point to be noted though is that if one gets laid off then H1 alone won't bail that person. One might have to scramble and apply for EAD and will have to forgot the salary (cannot work) until the EAD comes (3-5 months). So, it appears like, to really play it safe, you need...
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    221g section- visa was not issued

    Hi Dsugandhi, I welcome your comments. I want to make it very clear, I am not trying to argue in this posting. It is more of a friendly discussion. No hard feelings here..I feel that only if we discuss, the strengths and weakness of the 2 options will be clear and one can make a decsion. So...
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    221g section- visa was not issued

    I am yet to hear from someone why it is advantageous to hold on to H1. I think it is more of "fear of unknown". Logically, it does not make sense to hold on to H1. Make sure EAD renewal application is sent well before 3 months before expiry and also permanently save the proof of mailing...
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    221g section- visa was not issued

    I don't think there is any fixed time to clear 221g. The amount of time it takes depends upon what they are trying to check. For example, they can check the background (whether the person is under FBI watch,etc) or they can check the person's credentials (degree, employment, etc). That is why...
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    EA approved, relink I-485?

    When RFE comes, you will be chosing the new one and so you should renew your EAD based on the new one. Check with your lawyer. If you are abandoning the old one, there is no reason to renew EAD based on the old one
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    EA approved, relink I-485?

    My understanding is that the EAD rides on the 485 that was based on. So, if your old 485 is closed, you may have to apply for new. But, in reality, if they come to the point of asking you which one you want to choose, my guess is that they are ready to approve your gc. Just my opinion. thanks ela
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    EA approved, relink I-485?

    If the A#s was included in the 140-EA, then there is a slight chance that it got linked when they got the applicaton. This could explain the notice. Usually they don't comment on the pending 485 (you will hear separately, etc). That is what surprises me..Keep an eye on the LUD of 485. Since you...
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    EA approved, relink I-485?

    You should file at NSC. They will probably request for the 140 from TSC.. thanks ela
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    EA approved, relink I-485?

    I will not worry much about it. The way, I look at it, when one is ready to get approved, they will realize that you have 2 on file (based on SSN) in which case they will send a RFE asking which one you want to process. Then you make the choice. Other argument - what if they don't connect the...
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    EA approved, relink I-485?

    I agree 100% with dallasdoc. I am pasting some text from my prev post below. If you want a sure fire way to do it, file for a second 485. if you want to depend on your luck (need a lot of it), then send them a letter to relink and pray.. There is a lot of info on this topic. You need to go to...
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    221g section- visa was not issued

    Kumar, I don't really see why you need to hang on to H1! If you use EAD, then you are leaving H1 anyway. Do you really want to spend time and money getting a H1 visa stamp when you have the easy route of AP? In my opiniion, it is a no brainer - go for AP. By using EAD/AP, you are depending upon...
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    221g section- visa was not issued

    You can check "yes". Then within brackets say 221 (g) and that you have been asked to apply overseas. The chances are that even if you go to India and apply, they will take time to process the H1 visa. I am not sure if you work in a science area or any area under TAL (technology alert list -...
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    221g section- visa was not issued

    221g is NOT denial. It just means that they need more time for getting some more info..
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    EA approved, relink I-485?

    I am only guessing that they are going to request 140 package after it is approved.
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    EA approved, relink I-485?

    one more thing, as Tellan has nicely done, use any RFE as an opportunity for sending a relink request. That is when someone really reads your letter. Ela
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    EA approved, relink I-485?

    You don't have a choice in filing. If you have to file in NSC, then you just have to do it at NSC. However, they will request the 140 file from TSC. This is the info that I gathered during my calls to USCIS. Nothing to be concerned in filing at a different location. Ela
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    EA approved, relink I-485?

    The problem is that for every successful relink, there may be many hanging. I do realize that it is expensive (especially if you have to file for 4). the issue is that there is really nothing much you can do by calling. The relink letter might be in one place, 485 in another dept/office...
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