Anyone reluctant to use AC21/EAD job transfer ?

[gcstrat]

AC-21 is the LAW of the land

Guys and Gals

AC-21 is the law. The full name is "American Competitiveness in the Twenty-First Century Act of 2000"

It was signed into law by Bill Clinton on 10-17-2000. It is the LAW of the land. It is also noted as PUBLIC LAW 106-313.

The USCIS memo is based on the provisions in that ACT.

I am surprised that the lawyers say it is just a "memo".
7th year H-1B extension is also part of that same ACT as well as the memo. USCIS routinely gives 7th year H-1B extension.

Time for some questions to your lawyers.

Regards,
GCStrat

 

[gcstrat]

Section 106(c) of AC-21

I-485 portability is covered under section 106(c) of the AC-21 ACT.

Regards
GCStrat

 

[marlon2006]

As far as I can recall, the law is there, but written in a format that it is not very specific. Hence the memo was issued to clarify certain details pertaining to the job transfer. I don't have the details handy but I am sure that the memo was at that time a big thing since it clarified a lot of questions which could be key to the process.

I-485 portability is covered under section 106(c) of the AC-21 ACT.

Regards
GCStrat

 

[guldukan]

OK, on public demand here is the fees I am paying for Mr. Rajeev office, $2600.00 for filing AC-21 etc, so far they have not charged any other fees for any enquires, I think I should get some referal bonus
I suggest just make a call to his office and discuss your case

about attornies interpreting AC-21,

Guys, when you listen to your corporate lawyer make sure you take that with pinch of salt, he is paid by company and he has vested interest for obivious reasons, any law for that matter in this country is subjective and AC-21 is no exception and thats why we have lawyers

spend some money and get a good advice,

I feel I should have done it before but I am glad I did it anyway,

I just want to have my day in court and explain to the jury how many employers making slavery out of this situation

 

[GreenCardVirus]

I am one such victim of 140 Revocation followed by 485 Denial ... you can follow my case in AC21 section.

In my case, I was expecting 140 revocation and knew the possibility of a 485 denial. I still changed, because it is demeaning to human dignity to be exploited like the way I was being in terms of salary.

My only suggestion to those contemplating to use AC21 .. unless you are paid very less, without medical benifits etc dont quit. Not liking the job, place, employer, co-workers etc etc are not reasons enough compelling to use AC21.

One might find a job that pays much more than your current "decent salary". Such jobs often end soon too. So, that is not a compelling reason either.

 

[GreenCardVirus]

Mr. Rajeev office, $2600.00 for filing AC-21 etc

Without any reflection on the quality of the lawyer, $2600 for AC-21 is way too high unless the lawyer will followup thru 485 approval and deal with any 485 denials/rfe without asking for more money.

LOSM asked for $2600 to file for Motion to Reopen on my 485 case. USCIS fee was another $700.

I went thru my company law firm in the end because their reputation with the company was at stake. The law firm gave green signal when my company if it was safe for them to hire me on AC21. So, they acted very quickly on my case and filed MOTIC within 2 days after I received the denial letter.

When I first met my company lawyer, she was not aware of the AC21 memos but knew the AC21 law generally. Then she was saying that she must first get and see my immigration file from the previous lawyer and that she cannot do anything before that. She even talked in a language that I was to leave the country etc. My legs were shivering when I left their office. Next morning I called LOSM, scheduled a meeting with one of their lawyers same day ($150). Meanwhile my company lawyer got hold of the memos and immediately filed MOTR.

I read UN saying that most lawyers know the laws but not the memos. Very true.

 

[vicky007]

Whats the salary to be paid after AC21?

Guys and gals,

I have my LC which mentions a Salary figure of X $/yr. I have salary for the last 4 Yrs which is Y and less then the figure mentioned in the LC.
If i use AC21, should i start getting the Salary mentioned on the LC, or it can be less and we can argue that Salary mentioned on LC is valid after GC approval(Future employment)?

Regards.