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    Approved !!! Happy ending of a long journey

    Yuppy, finally got 485 approved today. Long story... Let me write it out (even though nobody would read it). I am feeling excited; I can write even 10-page story today :-) - EB-2; RIR, Large Company with layoffs - Filed LC in 2001; got remanded; gave up - Used substitute labor and...
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    LUD Changes after phone query with BCIS?

    Guys, My 485 was filed in December, 2004. Nothing happened after fingerprinting (in January). Yesterday I called up BCIS number (from their JIT report, 1-800-375-5283). Then, today I see that my LUD has been changed to today. Do you guys have any exeperience about that kind of LUD...
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    How much elay does AC21 introduce in 485 approval?

    Guys, I am new to the 485/AC21 issues. So, a basic question. I wanted to know how much delay does AC21 introduce in the whole process of getting 485 approval? If I am hpoing to get the 485 approval in 2-3 months and if I switch now with AC21, could I still expect to get the 485...
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    Medical Exam/Vaccination question (in San Jose area)

    Hi All, I am preparing my papers for 485. I live in San Jose area. Unfortunately, I do not have any vaccination record from India (though I am pretty sure, like most Indian kids, I was vaccinated at childhood). Could you guys kindly let me know my options in this situation? I...
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    Why do we need to file Advanced Parole (AP) and EAD?

    Hi Folks, I am new in this 485 forum. My 3-year old knowledge tells me that 485/EAD/Advanced Parole need to be filed together. Could somebody please explain to me (or point me to some existing discussion/webpage) the need for Advanced Parole and EAD? I heard that Advanced Parole is not...
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    What happens to Green Card if I move back to India?

    Hello Everybody, I have a simple question. Do you guys know how can I keep the green card status if I move back to India? Do I have to give up my green card? Or is it fine if I come to USA at a certain interval? Your resposes will be highly appreciated. - Dasbabu
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    Does sending fax enquiry to INS help processing the case?

    With the recent pace of I-140 processing dates, many of us can send fax enquiry to INS. My question is does sending the fax enquiry help at all? Does INS just send the standard reply ? (something ike "we are working on it. This is taking between 360 and 360 days. You will be notified...
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    Does sending fax enquiry to INS help processing the case?

    With the recent pace of I-140 processing dates, many of us can send fax enquiry to INS. My question is does sending the fax enquiry help at all? Does INS just send the standard reply ? (something ike "we are working on it. This is taking between 360 and 360 days. You will be notified...
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    Processign dates for CSC is posted

    It shows EB-2 I-140: 6/16/2003 EB-3 I-140: 3/20/2003 www.aila.org
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    Is I-140 going to slow down?

    I read this news at the following website: (http://www.lewslaw.com/US_Immigration_Updates.htm#09022003b) Do you guys know anything further about I-140 slowdown? Looks like, between Sep 15th and Oct 1st, I140 dates did not move at all :( CSC Liaison Meeting Summary For August 27...
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    Substituted Labor: Does the title need to be EAXCTLY same?

    I am using a substituted labor (of another guy) and going straight to I-140. My designation and salaray are higher than the original guy's application. My lawyer is saying that I need to change my resume to put exactly same designation. Is that what we need to do? Why? Anybody can shed...
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    Is I-140 with substituted labor HARDER?

    I am stuck in labor processing. My lawyer said that I can use somebody else's approved labor and directly file for I-140. I wanted to know whether I-140 step would be harder in such situation? In other words, is there higher risk of getting rejected in I-140 (if I use other person's...
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    What is the labor area if I do home-office

    Hi, If a person (working for a company in San Francisco area) lives in Utah and does home-office, then can he file Labor in Utah INS? Is this an allowed technique to avoid heavy/slow INS areas? Thanks, DasBabu
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    Do we need birth certificate at I-140 stage

    Can somebody tell me if we need to submit birth certificate (or the replacement copies of affidavit/non-availability etc) during the I-140 stage? Or is it needed only when we go to I-485 stage? Thanks a lot Dasbabu.
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    When is birth certificate needed? I-140 or I-485?

    This maynot be the proper area to ask this question. Still, asking to the experienced gurus. When is birth certificate needed? At I-485 stage or I-140 stage?
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