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    New Baby born and GC application

    My case is Employment based Eb3. I-140 cleared, opted for CP, went for interview, case was kept pending due to name check. Now retrogression is there. I am hoping that my priority date will become current in max 6 months. during this time, I have become father to a baby who is born in my country...
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    Birth of baby outside US and Pending GC

    My case is Employment based Eb3. I-140 cleared, opted for CP, went for interview, case was kept pending due to name check. Now retrogression is there. I am hoping that my priority date will become current in max 6 months. during this time, I have become father to a baby who is born in my...
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    EB3 to EB2 - some questions

    My Priority date is Dec 2002 in EB3 - world wide. My I-140 is cleared. But due to retrogression, I could not file I-485. I need to get EAD and AP asap. I cannot get it with my EB3. And the prospects also do not look good in the future. EB2 world wide is going current. I want my company to...
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    H1 ext approval delay beyond 240 days

    I need help from some knowledgeable gurus. Here is my situation. My H1B extension wsa filed in Oct 2005. We got receipt on Oct 15 2005. My H1 was expiring on Nov 15 2005. My case is still pending. My company enquired the status from USCIS. They say that the case is undergoing security check...
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    H1 ext approval delay beyond 240 days

    I need help from some knowledgeable gurus. Here is my situation. My H1B extension wsa filed in Oct 2005. We got receipt on Oct 15 2005. My H1 was expiring on Nov 15 2005. My case is still pending. My company enquired the status from USCIS. They say that the case is undergoing security check...
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    H1 extension approval delay beyond 240 days

    Here is my situation. My H1B extension was filed in Oct 2005. We got receipt on Oct 15 2005. My H1 was expiring on Nov 15 2005. My case is still pending. My company enquired the status from USCIS. They say that the case is undergoing security check. I understand that I can remain in status...
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    Beware of what the Anti - immigration groups are doing

    I recently went to the Numberusa site and found out how they are agressively pushing for their anti - immigration agenda. On the other hand, we are doing almost nothing as compared to them. We all put a great fight for S. 1932. But, now I am seeing people just getting frustrated, losing hope and...
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    Advice on how to get H1 while on H4 in US

    Dear Doctors, I am writing this on behalf of my wife who is a doctor with USMLE 1, 2 (ck+cs). She is currently on H4 for 2 1/2 years. She wants to get some sort of job (either residency or research job) on H1. J1 visa is no option for us. I am an IT professional and know nothing about...
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    H.R. 4241 status

    S. 1932 is passed. We should focus on H.R. 4241 now. That 's why I am starting a new thread for the house bill. Here is the sample letter that I took from the post of spgtopper on S.1932 status thread. << Subject: Requesting amendment in H.R. 4241 to include S. 1932 section 8001...
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    Beware !! another anti-immigration bill in congress

    Hey guys, It looks like another anti-immigration bill is on the way to congress. Have a look: http://www.fairus.org/site/PageServer?pagename=media_release1132005 People belonging to CA and VA should talk to these congressmen and educate them about this issue.
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    AP and EAD for a CP case already in US on H1

    Hi Gurus, My GC/CP case is pending at Islamabad consulate due to FBI name clearance. I suspect it will take a long time to get cleared. Already six months have passed. I am already in the Us on H1B. I have two questions. 1. Is there a way to get Advance Parole + EAD without abandoning the CP...
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    Do not go for GC-CP in Pakistan, go for AOS

    I decided to go for CP after reading favorable mails on this site. But my own experience is horrible. I was interviewd last week in E3 category in Islamabad. everything was right, they said so but have put my application for some clearance - may be name check from Wahington. Now I am in Pakistan...
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    PCC from Pakistan if lived in different cities

    I have lived in three different cities in Pakistan before coming to the US. My stay in those cities is more than 3-4 years in each city. My CP case is in Islamabad consulate now. My question is regarding PCC. Do I need to get three different PCC from these three cities or would one from my...
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    what happens after the case moves from NVC to embassy

    Hi gurus, My case has just moved from NVC to US Embassy, Islamabad. It is employment based case and I had opted for CP in my I-140. I contacted the embassy by email and they replied that they have received the electronic file but are waiting for the physical files to reach them from NVC. After...
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    How can I file I-485 when I-140 with CP option is still pending?

    How can I file I-485 when I-140 with CP option is still pending? I had filed I-140 some 8 months ago. It got one RFE ans still lays pending. In the meanwhile, I am leaning towards I-485 option. Can I file I-485 now while my I-140 is still pending and I have mentioned CP there?
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    Steps in CP after I-140 and current job

    Dear CP Gurus, I need your help in resolving some confusions. My I-140 was filed in Sept 2003. I have not received any news about it. 1. I keep checking the status from the USCIS web site. Is it reliable at all. I have an experience with this web site. My H1 was approved for extension last...
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    I-140 And Special Registration No.

    Recently one of my friends got an RFE on his I-140 where BCIS asked about the Finger printing number which was given to him when he went for special registration. Is there any one else who has got such an RFE? My own I-140 is just filed now by my lawyer. I think that I will also get the same...
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    Counslar Processing from Pakistan

    Has any body recently got interviewed from Islamabad, Pakistan through CP? Please share your experience if you have done it even long time back. Also, could any one tell me about the Police Certificate? I have been living in the US for last 3 years. Do I have to get it somewhere from the US or...
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    H1 extension time - Nebraska

    Hi, My H1 extension case has a receipt date of Feb 14, 2003. Still I have got no extension. I keep looking at the BCIS web site for status. Got no RFE as yet. Does anyone know how long does it take with normal processing to get H1 extended? It is more than 3 1/2 months for me.
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    H1 extension time - Chicago

    Hi all, My H1 was filed for extension on 15 Feb through normal processing by my employer from Chicago. Still I have not got it. The BCIS web site says it takes 30-120 days for this kind of case. Could anyone tell me how long does it take normally if filed from Chicago? Also my wife's H4...
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