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    Processing times for new Green Card applications

    Same question With the new PERM law in effect shortly and all the changes in immigration law (about not having to submit the files to states, but just federal level), What should be the timeline for a normal green card process, filed after January 2nd? Now that the process is streamlined...
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    H1B Visa, Background Check, Travel

    I recently went to Canada and applied for H1B Visa stamp. The counselate in Toronto told me I had to wait a while as I had to get my background checked (probably coz I work in Technologically Sensitive area.). I got my H1B after 2 months wait and it was valid for 3 months only (says MANTIS...
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    Green Card just started, How can I Travel?

    IN_LC You have been such a great help. Thanks a bunch. By the way, my Visa expires on Nov 12, 2004 although I just got the H1B status since December 2003. Thanks again.
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    Green Card just started, How can I Travel?

    GP111 and IN_LC Thanks a bunch for the timely replies. My big question still remains, I probably didn't clarify it better. MY H1 Visa expires end of this month(I was only issued a visa valid for 3 months because my work is in Technology Alert List). I need to travel my country on May 5...
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    Green Card just started, How can I Travel?

    In_LC Thanks for the quick reply. To your questions: 1 - How long you have been in U.S. on H1-B status ? I am on the status since December 2003. I got the Visa stamp on July 20th. 2 - What your company is gona file after week ? ( LC to State or Region, I-140 or I-485). My lawyer is...
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    Green Card just started, How can I Travel?

    :confused: :confused: Hi all, I'd appreciate if I could get some answer on this: Recently I had travelled to Canada and while trying to get H1B Visa, they told me I had to go through 'Name Clearance' process because of the work I do (Technology Alert List). I got the visa after 2...
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    Technology Alert List Wait Question

    :confused: Hi I had posted a thread earlier but I got some update and have a question. It seems that I was told that I need to wait atleast 3 weeks for Washington Clearance because my job (Nuclear) is in Technology Alert List. What is a typical wait time for this, coming from your own...
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    H1 Security Check

    Hi there, I am an engineer (citizen of Nepal), working in NY city, here to visit Canada. I was on Student visa since 1997-2002. I then got my H1B visa approval, and came to Canada to visit my relative and get H1B visa stamp for the first time. I was told they require a security clearance...
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