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Hang in there!
You are the closest to my D-05132-09xxx case number (if the case number means anything). As of Jan 2006, my case was under data review.. and then, couple ofrequests for screenshots were not replied by the BEC. Atleast you got the 45-day letter. We are still waiting (im)patiently! It is nearly 5 years now since we filed for LC!calabor2001 said:Has anyone been in a case where they responded to 45 DL and still got a Case Closure letter stating that the BEC did not get a response within due course of time...
While the lawyer is pursuing the matter - I would like to know from the experience of members and experts here. We responded within 48 hrs and also have the receipt etc.
Anxiously waiting - over 5 years and no sign of labor - with tons of labor gone into all this already.
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scatcat said:dude,
No offense but I remember my case was closed ...in Dallas...got it reopened and it has State instead of Regional just like yours...both of us exchanged some info...anyway that is history.
I got my I-140 approval with 2001 PD I am waiting on the other side of immigration which is better I get three years of H1 extension better yet I get to file I-485.
Bottom line an advise to all of you is, there is no point in waiting for this backlog labor, all of us are entitled to file another PERM with the same employer. I mean waiting for the old labor gives you PD I understand...let that come when it comes, apply PERM get I-140 cleared and be safe with H1 etc. You can apply for two labors.
I have done so, EB-2 is better. With the I-140 approval you get three years of H1 extsn. Driver lice extsn etc...so many benefits..once approved you can even port that PD to another employer so you can keep changing employers. PERM is incredibly fast it took less than 2 months. I-140 appln to recieving an approval notice was 1 month and 1 week. What can I say?
Applying PERM can be a little tricky because the software does pre-screening of all the fields etc...people have done PhD with all that stuff you can get answers for all that jsut go to PERM link in the same forum..I have personally applied many times before the last one clicked...It was all perfect the last effort before I had to restart advertisement etc. Yes you need to do adv all over again. But that is fine....
jewelhaque said:I am really worried now. I saw a few people from IL with PD November, 2004 and December, 2004 got their 45 days letter, whereas my PD is June, 2004 and I didn't receive 45 days letter yet. Is it possible that DBEC sent 45 days letter and some how my attorney missed that. Or, could be any other reason DBEC is holding my case. Any inputs/comments really appreciated.
yunest said:Kupondole,
I've just found out my case number and it appears that it is close to yours.
My number is D-05210***
However, my PD is March, 2005... which makes me wonder how is it possible that our case numbers are close but PD are a year apart?
I have not received my 45-day letter, and did not expect to recieve it soon anyway, until I saw your number... Now I have just a little more hope, although it more and more seems like a random process...
SEP03NY said:
calabor said:You should push your employer / attorney to contact DBEC. DBEC does respond to them promptly. Although, you might think about waiting till june30+1week, since june 30 is last day for sending all letters. btw, PD cannot probly be followed for sending 45 - day letters, since the entry itself is not foloowing PD.
First1 said:jewelhaque: Make sure the attorney sends it right away, ping him/her again. Just a suggestion based on my personal experience...
CaptainPicard said:Hi Scatcat, the problems of applying through PERM when you already have a TD or RIR application waiting are two:
- Loosing your PD.
- Your company/sponsor may be not be willing to pay fees again for a second application. That's what is happening in my case and they don't allow me to pay the law firm directly either.
I think it only make sense reapplying through PERM if your PD is 2005 and you are going to re-apply using a different category, for example from EB3 to EB2. We must also take into account that although PERM certification last 3 months, you have to start all over all the paperwork. In my company that requires your manager approval, HHRR, meetings, etc... that can last 3 months until everything is ready. Then you have to put the adds and when everything is done you can fill under PERM. All this process would take you at least 6 months.
Regards
scatcat said:There is no point in working for a company that does not think about your welfare. I mean you are working hard for them..making money for them. They should think more than paying you a salary.....that is my opinion.
I guess you should wait then...however what is the guarantee that you will get what you want. Believe me there are so many opps out there...with the new law if it clears House most of us can file 485 without waiting. It might happen early next year.
Extending H1 for you every year is going to cost money...they should be advised on this aspect...it can turn out to be cheaper to apply PERM and clear I-140.
usvar said:Scatcat,
I don't think it is wise to suggest not to work for a company that does not refile in PERM. There are people who are waiting on labor since 2001 and in most cases where your company is large size they have a specific policy for green card filing or refiling.
In my case company does not refile RIR cases in PERM. Do I get frustrated by it sure, however you never know if there will be any relief for retrogession this year and by next many of backlog cases will be clear.
usvar said:Scatcat,
I don't think it is wise to suggest not to work for a company that does not refile in PERM. There are people who are waiting on labor since 2001 and in most cases where your company is large size they have a specific policy for green card filing or refiling.
In my case company does not refile RIR cases in PERM. Do I get frustrated by it sure, however you never know if there will be any relief for retrogession this year and by next many of backlog cases will be clear.