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    Visitor Visa Extension

    We would like to extend visitor visa by about 2 months for my in-laws (I-94 expires in mid September). I am changing job and moving to a new city; so, we are thinking my wife would sponsor as she would move only after 2-3 months. However, she is on maternity leave now; so she will not have her...
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    Does green card holder need work permit for business related work in canada?

    I have to make a business trip for 3 weeks to my company's facility in Canada. I know I do not need a visa to enter Canada (since I have green card) but do I need a work permit to work there for the time period? FYI- I am a citizen of India and with US green card. Thanks.
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    Travelling to Canada on green card

    I have a need to go to Ontario, Canada. Do I need a visa or can I just show the green card and my indian passport and enter? What complications can I expect? Thanks.
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    Visitor Visa Medical Insurance

    My parents are coming here during the summer, and I am looking for medical insurance but lot of them are quite expensive about $700 for six months (my folks are over 70 yrs). Anyone can provide tips on better and cheaper insurance? I am in OH.
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    Spelling error in GC?

    I received the Welcome Notices today by mail but my middle name is spelt incorrectly. If the actual card also has the error, how do I get it corrected? Anyone faced similar situation before
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    Spelling error in GC?

    I received the Welcome Notices today by mail but my middle name is spelt incorrectly. If the actual card also has the error, how do I get it corrected? Anyone faced similar situation before? Feedback will be appreciated.
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    Card Production Ordered

    Got CRIS email today that Card Production Ordered for both me and my spouse. Hopefully, this is for real and the actual card will reach us soon. Will I get separate Approval Notice and Welcome Notice?
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    B2 visa query

    My in-laws recd their B2 visa today at Mumbai. Is there any problem if my parents apply (at Chennai) for their B2 visa in the next month/May - too short a time lag? also, in the I-134 I will have to indicate that I have sponsored my in-laws - any issues here? I am on H-1B currently with GC...
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    Finally received EB1B-RFE in hand

    Finally received the EB1B-RFE. I have time until Feb 25 - so just one more month. The attorney only sent the attachment which gives the whole list of EB1B requirements (all six criteria). (1) Judging other's work - USCIS has acknowledged my accomplishments and no further evidence is needed...
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    Eb1-or rfe

    I got CRIS email just now requesting further evidence. Given the fact that my lawyer did not have time to write a decent petition letter, I am not surprised. Hopefully, the RFE is easier to address. - I have read reports that nowadays we get only 30 days to reply. Is this from the date they...
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    EAD for auto registration/DL

    Is there harm in using EAD to get auto registration/drivers license (state of OH) without affecting H-1B status? I am working on H-1B, my 6th yr H-1B expires on Christmas day this year, and 7th yr H-1B still pending. Thanks.
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    March Bulletin-NSC-No Surprise!!!

    EB1 and NIW is stagnant for the last two months at NSC; TSC atleast constantly moves by a month or so across the board or it appears to be... What's with NSC - are they handling all the million naturalization applications they recd last summer to have all their employees tied up for 24/7???...i...
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    Feb Processing Times

    Looks like EB1 has not moved at all? or will NSC revise after a few days, like in Jan.
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    7th yr H-1 extension?

    All, Everytime I disect my EB1-OR petition letter trying to find some element that may provide an aota of hope to get an RFE, it gets dashed!!! Need yr feedback. My H-1B 6 yrs expires Dec 08. If my EB1-OR gets denied before Dec 2008, but my NIW is pending as of Dec 08 (given the current...
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    March 2008 Visa Bulletin

    March bulletin is out http://travel.state.gov/visa/frvi/bulletin/bulletin_3953.html EB1 - Current across the board EB2- Unavailable for India, Retrogressed for China, Current for others -- Self: (Concurrent Filing)(NSC) I-140 EB1-OR RD 12/26/07 ND 12/27/07 LUD 01/02/08 I-485 RD 12/26/07 ND...
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    LUD query?

    My as well as my wife's FP done Feb 6. Last Update Feb 7 on my I-485, I-765 and I-131 while there is a LUD on my wife's I-485 and I-765 but not her I-131. - Does a LUD indicate something - RFE or??? - Why my wife's I-131 is not updated while mine has been? -- Self: (Concurrent...
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    FP query

    I received my FP notice for my EB1-OR concurrent petition filed last month. I am supposed to take the notice plus a photo Id. Is it necessary to take passport and current documents or just drivers license ? ALso, how long does it usually take - waiting time,etc. Thanks.
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    7th year H-1B extension rule

    All, Does the rule for H-1B 7th yr extension requires pending permanent residence application (in my case EB1 I-140) FOR 365 days or pending for MORE THAN 365 days? I filed for my GC petition (EB1 I-140) on 12/26/07 and my H-1B expires on 12/25/08. There are exactly 365 days (the leap year...
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    7th yr H-1B extension rule?

    All, EB1 I-140 Received Date :12/26/07 H-1B 6 yrs expiration date :12/25/08 Between Dec 26th, 2007 (I-140 received date) and Dec 25, 2008 (6 yrs H-1B expiration), there are exactly 365 days (the leap year adds one extra day in 2008!). So, can I get H-1B extension beyond 6th year if the...
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    H-1B Recapture

    I have already recaptured time spent outside the country once. Now, if I go out of the country before my H-1B expiration, can I recapture that time?
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