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    Filing I140/485 concurrently Can F1 Spouse change status to H1

    Thank you for the reply, Want GC soon. I think your interpretation is absoultely correct for non-concurrently filing cases, because usually people would file AOS after their I-140 is approved. However, in the case of current situation, there is risk if someone's I-140 gets trouble. I...
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    Filing I140/485 concurrently Can F1 Spouse change status to H1

    My I140/I485 will be filed concurrently soon. I am on H1 while my husband is an F1 student. He applied for OPT about a month ago because he will start work soon, we are hoping that he's getting his OPT EAD shortly. We didn't include I-765 application for him this time since he doesn't need it...
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    Ability to pay---Very URGENT

    Hi, I am in a big non-profit organization. Does my employer need to submit any financial statements to show the ability to pay? Someone told me that a non-profit is not required to release any financialy info by law. Is this true. Thanks, JS
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    Philadelphia Regional DOL Tracker - Old (Archived on 09/23/2004)

    My case was kind of complicated. My file was moved to Philly regional in July, 2002, then I got a NOF in April of 2003. The certifying officer just hold my file until now. :mad: Probably it was too difficult for them to make a approval/denial decision? But anyway, my LC was finally...
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    Philadelphia Regional DOL Tracker - Old (Archived on 09/23/2004)

    When to get DOL approval letter? I just checked the AVM, my LC was certified on 4/28. Anyone has an idea of how long would it take for my attorney to receive the approved LC? My attorney's office is near DC. I assume we should get the letter within a week or so since 4/28, but somebody...
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    AUGUST - Visa revalidation tracking

    Re: Aug 6th Reval got Approved !! Yeah, I just checked my FedEx shipment tracking. My PP was picked up by FedEx this afternoon at 3:31 in Washington DC. Thanks for the information. JS
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    Philadelphia Regional DOL Tracker - Old (Archived on 09/23/2004)

    Re: LC - DE/Phily DOL mirium99, Thank you for sharing your information. My case wasn't a re-advertise issue, mine was more complicated, I guess even the certifying officer himself don't know how to deal with it. To make long story short, mine was a prevailing wage problem. My...
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    Philadelphia Regional DOL Tracker - Old (Archived on 09/23/2004)

    Still waiting for my RIR LC, no clue what happened. :confused: Phily DOL issued a NOF to my employer in April, 2003. My employer and my lawyer then submitted a rebuttal along with other supporting documents to Phily by the deadline in May. Since then, we haven't heard anything from the...
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    AUGUST - Visa revalidation tracking

    My dates are: SL sent date: 7-Aug-03 SL rcvd date: 8-Aug-03 Thanks
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    Rejection may be because of Photo.

    >7 not attaching current valid H1extention/transfer approval from >BCIS Should one send the original I-797 or copy of I-797? Thanks, JS
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    Visa-revalidation form DS-156 Qn.36

    Thank you ginnu for your kindly reply. I probably didn't make myself very clear. Yes, I am now in US, but I am going to Canada to get an H1-B stamp (not revalidation) very soon. In this case, how do I answer #22? Thanks, JS
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    Visa-revalidation form DS-156 Qn.36

    More questions on DS-156 Hi, Thank you Ginnu for replying my last post. Now I have a few more items to ask about the DS-156. How to answer: #22. when do you intend to arrive in the US? (provide specific date if known) -- Should I put the date I would be re-entering US after I...
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    Visa-revalidation form DS-156 Qn.36

    similar question Hi, I was just reading your postings. I have a similar situation, but I am now in the Labor Certification stage. Do I have to answer YES for #36 on DS-156? My understanding is only when my employer submits I-140 means someone has applied for PR on my behalf. Am I right...
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    H1B Stamp in Ottawa?!

    Hi, Thank you for those people who posted their stamping experience in this forumn. Does anybody have experience to have H1B stamped in Ottawa? I've made an appointment for next month. Didn't see any Ottawa cases before, is it a easy or tough place for H1B? I am F2-->F1-->H1...
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    Got NOF, Please Help!

    tyzh, thank you for your valuable response. JS
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    Got NOF, Please Help!

    Hi, My lawyer just informed me that they just received a NOF from Philly DOL for my case. The issue is prevailing wage. There was a $5000 gap between my annual salary and what was determined by DOL. I am working at a university, people don't get high pays from universities. Does anybody...
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    Anyone got H1B Stamp in Toronto?

    Hi, Anyone got his/her H1b visa stamped recently in Toronto? I know that it's relatively risky for F1s and J1s. How safe to get H1bs there? Do they do background checking? Thanks, JS
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    Help! DOT number?

    I just checked my LC status through Philly's phone tracking system. My LC was received on 7/8/02, but it's still not been certified yet. Does anyone know what the DOT number stands for? Mine is 169-167-046. Thanks. Jerry:confused:
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