Hi All,
My company had announced warning, like any other company in the valley, a couple of weeks back and also announced of its intention to re-structure its workoffice. I was part of engineering and i was told by my manager, they wouldn\'t touch engg this time. I was hoping (against hope that) that was a true statement.
My company had announced LAYOFF 2 days back, unfortunately i was one of the victims. Well, I was more surprised than Shocked to hear the news. Quietly I packaed all my stuff and diligenly handed over all the work that i had done for the company for the last 3 years to my manager. It has been a sad day for me. My Manager pleaded ignorance about what had happened to me.
My current situation and position with regard to GC:
GC started : 09/98 (EB2/RIR/India)
I-140 : 08/2000
I-485 : 09/29/2000 (ND)
I-485 : 10/02/2000 (RD)
EAD/AP : 01/20/2001
(EAD is valid until 01/10/2002)
FP Done : 04/14/2001
My last day at my company is (for the records) 04/30/2001.
Since I got my EAD Approved (my wife too), I think i am safe and my
legality is not a problem. I did talk to my lawyer, she said since I had
alreay crossed the 180 days threshold, I should not have any problems in getting my GC (by the way, she indicated that i should get my GC approval notice in a couple of months time).
Could some one please answer the following things for me.
* How long it takes before i get to see my GC approval notice?
* If there is an interview call from INS, what will happen to my
current processing. Is it adviceable to seek the services of an
attorney then?
* What is the probability that I would get an Interview call?. Do they
pick up candidates on a random basis for interview or specifoc cases?
(Recently one of my friends who is working for the same compnay where
i got laid off got his interview call from INS?)
* Can I work in a different capacity meaning - do i need to be in the
same occupation or similar position in my new assignment?
* Is it a good idea to call IIO and find out the status and what is the
best time to call INS CSC?.
* Once I get my GC stamped on my passport, I can do whatever i want -
perhaps i can even change profession etc - is that correct?
I would really appreciate if some one could answer these questions?
I am perfectly fine for now and I am not really concerned about anything.
I will find a job sooner.
Pachai (TK)
Two days back,
My company had announced warning, like any other company in the valley, a couple of weeks back and also announced of its intention to re-structure its workoffice. I was part of engineering and i was told by my manager, they wouldn\'t touch engg this time. I was hoping (against hope that) that was a true statement.
My company had announced LAYOFF 2 days back, unfortunately i was one of the victims. Well, I was more surprised than Shocked to hear the news. Quietly I packaed all my stuff and diligenly handed over all the work that i had done for the company for the last 3 years to my manager. It has been a sad day for me. My Manager pleaded ignorance about what had happened to me.
My current situation and position with regard to GC:
GC started : 09/98 (EB2/RIR/India)
I-140 : 08/2000
I-485 : 09/29/2000 (ND)
I-485 : 10/02/2000 (RD)
EAD/AP : 01/20/2001
(EAD is valid until 01/10/2002)
FP Done : 04/14/2001
My last day at my company is (for the records) 04/30/2001.
Since I got my EAD Approved (my wife too), I think i am safe and my
legality is not a problem. I did talk to my lawyer, she said since I had
alreay crossed the 180 days threshold, I should not have any problems in getting my GC (by the way, she indicated that i should get my GC approval notice in a couple of months time).
Could some one please answer the following things for me.
* How long it takes before i get to see my GC approval notice?
* If there is an interview call from INS, what will happen to my
current processing. Is it adviceable to seek the services of an
attorney then?
* What is the probability that I would get an Interview call?. Do they
pick up candidates on a random basis for interview or specifoc cases?
(Recently one of my friends who is working for the same compnay where
i got laid off got his interview call from INS?)
* Can I work in a different capacity meaning - do i need to be in the
same occupation or similar position in my new assignment?
* Is it a good idea to call IIO and find out the status and what is the
best time to call INS CSC?.
* Once I get my GC stamped on my passport, I can do whatever i want -
perhaps i can even change profession etc - is that correct?
I would really appreciate if some one could answer these questions?
I am perfectly fine for now and I am not really concerned about anything.
I will find a job sooner.
Pachai (TK)
Two days back,