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    Clarification on some DS 156 Questions

    I need clarification on how to fill out some DS156 Questions. I am applying for 8-10 yr H1B stamping from Toronto. Question 29: Additional Visits to the US Do I need to tell them of each and every entry to US since the first time I came. That would be about 6 or 8 entries. Question 30...
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    Any recent Toronto experience

    Has anyone recently been to Toronto for H1 Visa revalidation ? What was your experience. Anyone got stuck in security check in Toronto ?
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    Any non Muslim Indian denied H1B due to security check ?

    Hi, Has an non muslim Indian passport holder been denied H1 visa in Canada due to security check ? I have US degree and I also have done stamping in Canada once before - what are the chances of getting stuck ? Thanks
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    Article on retrogression

    Check out this article on retrogression http://www.hirschlaw1.com/articles/websiteretrodraft.pdf Things may be worse than we estimate.
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    Windsor to Detroit daily

    Does anyone know what its like to live in Windsor and commute to work to Detroit on a daily basis ? Can you do it with Canada PR card and with H1 B visa stamped in passport ? How long does it take to cross border daily. How far is Troy from border ? Are theres busses from Windsor to Detroit...
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    Windsor to Detroit daily

    Does anyone know what its like to live in Windsor and commute to work to Detroit on a daily basis ? Can you do it with Canada PR card and with H1 B visa stamped in passport ? How long does it take to cross border daily. How far is Troy from border ? Are theres busses from Windsor to Detroit...
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    EB3 India: How long till PD 1/1/02

    OK, Taking a very narrow view. Want to focus only on EB3 INDIA the most retrogressed of EB Categories. How long do you think it will take for PD to get to 1/1/02. My guess : minimum 3 yrs
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    Can F1 ADN RN's get OPT ?

    Are associate degree in Nursing graduates who have passed the RN exam eligible for the 1 yr Optional Practical Training ? Also if someone were to change from an H4 to F1 when should they ideally do it to get OPT ? Does it have to be at the beginning of the 2 yr course or after the 1st yr or...
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    Folks, hurry up

    Those of you still "thinking" of applying for Canadian PR, or dragging your feet on sending documents etc, please wake up. Yesterday's arrest of 17 Muslim terrorists in Toronto is sure to have an impact on Canadian Immigration and Security procedures/policies. And its is only going to make it...
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    Changing from I 485 to Consular Processing.

    I am an EB3 India applicant with a PD of August 2001. I have made firm decision of moving to Canada by Jan 2008 if my PD is not current and I cant file I 485 by then. My company is willing to continue the process for me. However when filing I 140 company requested Adjustment of status in US. How...
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    Retrogression Math for Dummies - EB3 India Edition

    Retrogression Math for Dummies - EB3 India Edition, OK I know some ppl have really put a lot of time and efforts in predicting how bad retrogression is and when PD's will move etc, I have tried to understand the math at a basic level. I know my model is not very robust, but this is basic...
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    Is there any time limit to file for I 485 once PD is current.

    I am EB3 India with a PD of August 2001. I am one of those ppl screwed by DOL where my labor was approved after a wait of nearly 4 years. I can not file for I 485 due to retrogression. I am alo a Canadian PR and need to move to Canada latest by Jan 2008 or else I will loose my PR. I have...
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    Simple question on EB3 -->EB2 Conversion

    Simple question on EB3 -->EB2 Conversion, Guys I know this has been discussed before but would appreciate a yes/no answer on the feasibility of this plan. I will approach my company lawyer/HR only if I receive confirmation if this is possible/reasonable. Background. I am EB3 India with...
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    Using Employment based PD for Family based immigration.

    Using Employment based PD for Family based immigration. I know this might be a weird question, but is there a way I can use my August 2001 EB3 Employment based PD and use the PD for family based F3 category application ? I have been stuck in my GC process as I cant file my 485 due to...
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    Using Employment based PD for Family based immigration.

    Using Employment based PD for Family based immigration. I know this might be a weird question, but is there a way I can use my August 2001 EB3 Employment based PD and use the PD for family based F3 category application ? I have been stuck in my GC process as I cant file my 485 due to...
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    May Visa Dates Out

    http://travel.state.gov/visa/frvi/bulletin/bulletin_2868.html No change for World EB3 1 Month progress for India EB3
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    Tancredo v/s Arlan Specter debate on TV this Sunday

    Tancredo v/s Arlan Specter debate on TV this Sunday on This Week Program 10 AM CT. Here is the link http://abcnews.go.com/ThisWeek/News/story?id=466 Be there or be square. It's going to be a showdown.
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    Retrogression for Nurses starting in October 2006

    03/16/2006: DOS Predicts Retrogression of Schedule A Visa (EX) Numbers in First Quarter of FY 2007 (10/01/06-12/31/06) AILA has reported that there remains 20,000 number for this FY 2006 and EX will remain current until September 30, 2006. However, the State Department intends to set a...
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    Please help: Check cashed but no receipt number

    We are facing an unusual situation. Would appreciate if anyone can provide insight/guidance. We filed citizenship applications for my mom and dad on 12/20/05. However we made a mistake with my Dad's case as in a rush we sent xerox copy of the application instead of the original. The paperwork...
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    Layoffs after Labor Certified - Please help answer my queries.

    My company just announced major layoffs. This is the first round and Thank God I havent been informed yet about my being laid off, but there are other rounds so who knows. Here is my situation. 7th year of H1, EB3 India, PD August 2001. Labor recently certified in October 2005, I 140 filed...
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