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Gurus - I filed my I-131 10 days and fedexed to the NE processing center. I have confirmation that they have received it. However, the check has not cleared in my checking account and no receipt notice yet. What can I do? I am in a bit of rush and would like to do the biometrics before I...

Does anyone know what are the rules for renewing reentry permits? How many times can you do it? Is it based on previous reentry permits or time you have been abroad. I-131 asks how long have you been abroad? And they offer several options: <6 months 6 mo to 1 yr 1yr - 2 yr 2yr - 3yr 3yr...

Gurus - is it a good idea to have a lawyer prepare my I-131? Is there any reason they could deny I-131? I have always used lawyers for my immigration matters and have paid dearly. Is this something I should be able to handle on my own? Are there any hidden landmines I should be aware of...

Gurus - can I file reentry permit 6 motnhs after I left the country? Let's say I go abroad with the intent of staying there less than year. However, sometime into my stay I decided I want to extend it up to 2 years. Can I come back to the US 6 motnhs later and file I-131? Thanks for your advice.

Gurus - hypothetical situation. Let's say I have worked here for 15 years, paid income taxes, social security taxes, medicare taxes, etc and move back to home country before becoming a US citizen. Question: what happens to all the benefits that I am entitled at retirement? Can I still get a...

Dear Gurus! I have a naturalization related question. Once I reach 30-month stay in the US as a permanent resident, can I leave on re-entry permit and apply for citizenship on my 4 yr 9 mo anniversary from granting the green card? All the best!

Anyone has any idea how to call VSC bypassing customer service?

Guys - can you help me understand what happens if a petition for adjustment of status gets Approved or Denied while you are traveling abroad on Advance Parole. As far as I understand approval should not be an issue; you can reenter on AP. However, if for some unfortunate reason CIS denies the...

Would there be any issue for the derivative of an EB petition, if after approval of GC the primary is no longer with sponsoring employer? If derivative is called for an interview would they be queried about primary employment situation? Any insights greatly appreciated...

Guys, I-485 approved in September, passport stamped but no plastic card. Called VSC and told to wait 45 days. Time passed. Called again. Told to wait another 45 days. What to do? Please share your views...

Guys - can someone tell me whether the quata for 2005 is depleted? Also - what is the fastest processing time for H1 these days? Much appreciate your help...

Gurus - I need to take a leave of absence from work for a period of 3 to 6 months. My 485 is pending with VSC. Is this going to have any impact on my EB-based application? Please share opinions. Thanks.

Gurus - have the following question. Is it possible to change the interview location from consulate to local district office in USA. I currently reside in the US and would rather have the interview stateside instead of having to go back home. What would be the process for changing the...

Does anyone know what are the implications of my 485 (god willing) gets approved...while i am abroad. I travel frequently to Europe for business and curious to understand whether there will be any issues if my 485 gets approved. Does it mean my AP will be invalidated? Is my H1 stamp invalidated...

Does anyone know what are the implications of my 485 (god willing) gets approved...while i am abroad. I travel frequently to Europe for business and curious to understand whether there will be any issues if my 485 gets approved. Does it mean my AP will be invalidated? Is my H1 stamp invalidated...

I am working for a company A and I have an approved H1B. However, there is a 4 week gap between the end date of the OPT and the start date of H1b. What are my options in this situation? If I take a leave of absence for this period how do I document it so I can prove later that i was not...

Can anyone explain whether transferred cases (EB) for processing in the local district offices are also subject to the retrogression. I read a post that they are not, but it sounds too fishy. Post only if you are knowledgeable please. Thanks.

Hi all, I need to go to the local office and apply for an emergency Advance Parole. My i-131 has been pending for over 90 days (485 case) and no chance in sight that it will be approved any time soon. Do you have any ideas what kind of documentation I will need to make my case for the...

My advance parole expires on May 15, 05. I have applied for a new AP in early February but no approval yet. During my last entry into the US the immigration officer stamped my AP at the border with "Paroled until September 30, 2005". Can I travel with this AP while the other AP application...