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Hi Gurus, I know this is probably going to be contentious issue. But, I am trying to get a good reading of how spill over works. Per visa bulletin So for EB3, the text says "any number not required by first and second preferences". I take it to mean that EB3 and EB3 should...

Delays in H1 extension approval?? Hi all, My extension was filed with a RD of 26th May - but I am yet to receive the approval, is anyone on a similar ship? My lawyer sucks, just wanted to check if there are others with similar issues and what is being done. Thanks, Sc3.

Hi, I am never going to support AILA ever again. I think they were one of the major causes in the breakup of the legislation. I dont know, but last couple of days I have been getting mails from senators and congressmen about "my views on H1 and L1". WTF!, I never did send any mails on...

Hi all, I am not sure if it is allowed for H4 (or any dependent visa holders) to work for offshore businesses? US immigration law states that the dependent visa holders should not work illegally in US (as in take away a job of US resident/citizen), but does that law sweep across US...

Hi, I am told that section 8 C.F.R 204.5(e) (which deals with priotity date rentention) does not apply when you use PERM. I.e. when you already have an approved i140 to be used as a basis for priority date retention and start a new petition using PERM. Is this true? I believe it is not...

Hi all, I understand it is possible to apply for H1 extension if you have entered the GC torture system for more than 365 days. I read in the Rajiv's FAQ that if 140 is done one can change jobs and still maintain the priority date. My question is that for people nearing the end of H1 term...

Hi all, Getting desparate here!. Sorry about the dumb question, but is the cutoff dates based on some legislative law, or is it just an operating procedure which USCIS used to manage their workload? Thanks, Sc3

Hi all, Ok, getting desparate here!. Sorry about the dumb question, but is the cutoff dates based on some legislative law, or is it just an operating procedure which USCIS used to manage their workload? Thanks, Sc3

Posting on Murthy's site says that dates will not move for the rest of calendar year 2005 ... which means USCIS is basically holding us hostage for 6 months. This SUCKS. Sc3

Hi Gurus, I fall under Chennai jurisdiction for all my visa needs, however I am planning to give a try in Kolkata or New Delhi, however I heard that Kolkata/New Delhi is not a slam dunk case for non locals (of that area). I am wondering if any of you have tried multiple appointments (one...