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Just happy to share the news that my Mom & Dad were both granted a vistor visa in Chennai at their first attempt yesterday (Jan 4th, 2006). We are expecting a baby in April and this relieves a lot of anxiety. Thanks for path2usa for the step by step instructions as to what needs to be done...

Hello, We are expecting our first baby in Apr '06. Just wondering what are the problems if the child is delivered outside the US. We prefer the baby to be born in the US, but parents and relatives back home insist that it be born in India. Can someone help me understand the difficulties that...

Hello, I am just trying to find out what is the shortest duration of a visitor visa that's been granted. I'm trying to get my parents here in Apr/May but am wondering if going for an interview in Dec 05 might be too soon. If they get a visa and if it is for 10 yrs, that is great. If not if it...

Hello, I'm always seeing status N for the dates starting from Feb 13, 2006 for a visitor visa appointment @ the Chennai consulate. Does anyone know when it would open up or do I have to keep checking all the time? Thnx, piske

This is clearly a huge scam It is very obvious that this whole appointment thing is engulfed in scam. How on earth can one think that all appointments 6 months from today are gone for visitor visas? I don't know the network that is trying to make money out of this, but am not sure if tts is...

Ginnu, That was a very good document. I guess, it clearly states how USCIS should handle the cases. Points to note: "It is expected that the alien will have submitted evidence to the office having jurisdiction over the pending Form I-485 that the new offer of employment is in the same or...

Hi, Does anyone know if there is a timeline to file AC21 papers to USCIS? I changed my jobs taking advantage of the portability rule and I would like to know when do I have to notify the USCIS about it and what is the appropriate form for that? Thanks, Piske

Hello, My I-485 was received by the BCIS (CSC) on 4/15/03, but I haven't got any FP notice yet. Its been five months since then. Is there anything to be concerned about? Some of my colleagues say that they got the notice in 2-3 months. Not that I am going to get my 485 approved as soon as I...

Hello, My attorney seems to be too slow in dealing with these things and they charge more too. Does anyone know if I can choose my own lawyer and if so how much do they charge for filing AC140 for me and my wife. Does it make a difference if my 140 was filed by a different firm than the one...

Why do you think that the Chennai consulate does not accept AC140? From the info. that I got from the consulate, they do accept AC140 and they do not require I-824 to be filed. Could you share the evidence that Chennai does not accept AC140? Rgds, Piske

Hello, My 485 is pending and I have got the EAD for me and my wife. I am with the same employer who filed for my 140 and I do not intend to change anytime soon. But my H1B with this employer expires by Jan '04. Technically I can continue with this EAD with no problems. But I also have the...

I was browsing the Chennai consulate website and found this interesting. This is about going the AC140 way for CP. I see that they don't even ask for the receipt of I-824. Any comments. - piske The topic is "How do I request CP for a pending Employment-Based Case?" On a case-by-case...

Thanks cpDelhi. So overall it takes 7 to 8 mos after 140 approval to get CP done. Since 140 takes roughly 4-6 months, the total time it takes for the process from filing of I-140 seems to be 12-14 months. Considering that AOS takes 14-18 mos with the added advantage of EAD and job portability...

Hello Venkat, Could you please tell me how long it took for you from I-140 approval to interview @ Chennai. If you could break down the various time periods at every stage, it will be really great. I am in a dilemma whether to opt for CP or AOS at this stage. Thanks, Jay