yr question and gopats
i do owe you and gopats an explanation. in mar 01 i was asked to look for another job, realizing the risks i approached all other departments that could use my skills, and went up to the ceo of the company to present my case. end march i was given a position in another department.
i had handed my completed application to my employers lawyer and was under the impression that she had already submitted it to the ins in march.
i later discovered that my company had asked the lawyer to hold on to the application untill they gave an ok.
my friends, it was a close call.
good luck.