Hello CP gurus

thanks KD...but how do these forms save time? i mean dosen't the lawyer file these himself as part of the process? and at what stages in the process do they save time?
 
puhrince:

These forms do not save time by themselves. What happens is that once p3 is mailed by nvc to the lawyers, normally the attorneys send these forms via fedex for candidate to fill it out, then candidate completes them and returns to attorneys. Teh way you can save time is by downloading them from the web and filling it out and mailing it to attorneys before hand thus saving couple of weeks.
 
full time studies on EAD ?

guys, is one able to study full time after getting EAD or probably after a certain time on EAD ? basically quitting the job on H-1 and enrolling in full time classes..just wondering cos someone mentioned its not a problem, but i thought EAD was job related only.
 
puhrince:

you can do full time studies on EAD while working full time if you can do that. But doing full time studies by giving up your job while on EAD is not an option!
 
thanks kd..well the reason why i ask is this -

i am in a quandry right now..my labor will most probably be done in May..initially i was planning to enroll in full time mba in Aug 05 by doing CP - but that was with the knowledge that the I-140 times were 2-3 months..now since I-140 has got delayed to 8 months (for EB2) and another 6-7 months for CP..it looks like i might miss out on aug 05 classes..biz schools admit only once a year, and i really don't want to lose out on another year..so i am looking into 485/EAD options too if it helps me legally study full time..

so my question wud be - what if i chose CP and my interview falls way beyong the class starting date? i have though about taking leave(on my H1) but then the school wud consider me as F1
and if i choose EAD option,maybe i can take leave on H1 and study?
 
puhrince:

Bottom line is that you cannot go full time studies by quitting your job and if you do so then your GC gets terminated since you no longer are working for the company who filed your H-1B and for study purposes you will need to get your f-1 visa!

Best option is to delay your full time studies...depending on which school you plan to go/ have gotten admission into you may be able to get into the program in winter/ spring instead of fall! Wot school r u planning on going/ have gotten into?
 
well mostly all the mba schools admit only once in fall of each year..i haven't seen more than a couple who admit in spring too..
can't one apply for EAD and take unpaid leave from your company - for a short period, cos i think my gc (based on current timings) shud come thro maybe a month or two after classes start
 
puhrince:

For no rhyme or reason one cannot take unpaid leave especially not until one gets the GC!

I would recommend waiting until your gc approval comes through. You are a wise man and can make your own decisions!
 
Gurus:

I was wondering if I can change the consulate for CP from Chennai to Toronto. I got my H1 B stamping from Toronto and my passport from the Indian Consulate in Chicago. My original F1 however, was issued at the U.S.Consulate in Chennai.

I put down Chennai as the consulate on I-140.

Also, howlong does the Indian Consulate take to issue me the PCC?

Thanks in advance.
 
hey kd..i know what u mean..am not talking about unpaid leave as in like a leave of absence..more like unpaid vacation whenever there is a class to attend : ) i guess all i know now is that it might be better to take EAD , work and study, rather than going for CP
 
puhrince:

I would advice you against doing what you are thinking off. Definitely consult a good attorney before taking this step. also you may want to post this question on www.murthy.com chat on monday nights between 9-10pm EST.
 
Hi Friends,
Let me first apologize for the late update.
Thank you everybody (especially KD) for the help provided. we called NVC and spoke to the representative. They did create the case number for Delhi first and got it changed to Madras it seems.
the fee collection & encashment is over. The message is now saying that they are waiting for the return of biographic forms from the attorney.
Is this packet 3?
who will fill the packet 3? I mean the lawyer or us?
How long will it take to get the interview from this point of time (I just want a re-confirmation :D

thanks once again.
 
chennaipal:

I am happy that the confusion around NWD vs Chennai got sorted out finally.
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The message is now saying that they are waiting for the return of biographic forms from the attorney. Is this packet 3? who will fill the packet 3? I mean the lawyer or us?

Answer: YEs biographic form is a form that forms the packet 3 in many cases. Packet 3 normally should include ds 230 part 1 also known as the biographic form plus any other documents that NVC may request the candidate to include such as PCC. But as I said in 90+% cases packet 3 has only DS 230 part 1.
DS 230 part 1 should be filled and signed by each candidate on your green card process including yourself. So you will have 1 ds 230 part for your self plus any additional for each dependent. you may wish to download this from the site and mail to your attorneys thus saving a couple of weeks...so that they have your completed form in advance whereby they can include bar code received from NVC and mail the P3 back to NVC for review. In short, you will fill ds 230 part and your attorney will review before mailing to NVC for review.

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How long will it take to get the interview from this point of time (I just want a re-confirmation

Answer: Once you have mailed the Packet 3 to NVC, I would say it takes about 4 months (+/ - 2 weeks) to get the interview.
 
Hi KD,
have a doubt while filling the biographic data form. In section 17 (or question 17), we need to give the last 10 years work details. Is this required for the dependent too, (she is also working though). How is this relevent. We are worried about what to write for the question below "in what occupation do you intend to worry......". She is also into the s/w industry but wants to stay home for sometime and not decided on working further.
Would you please suggest.
Thanks,
Chennaipal.
 
Hi KD,
I have one more question about section 3. full name in native alphabet. Do we have to write the name in our native language? in my case Telugu ? I am wondering why?

:confused:
 
Originally posted by ChennaiPal
Hi KD,
have a doubt while filling the biographic data form. In section 17 (or question 17), we need to give the last 10 years work details. Is this required for the dependent too, (she is also working though). How is this relevent. We are worried about what to write for the question below "in what occupation do you intend to worry......". She is also into the s/w industry but wants to stay home for sometime and not decided on working further.
Would you please suggest.
Thanks,
Chennaipal.
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For the question "in what occupation do you intend to work......".
she can say 'Homemaker' if she intends to stay home.

Raju
 
Originally posted by ChennaiPal
Hi KD,
I have one more question about section 3. full name in native alphabet. Do we have to write the name in our native language? in my case Telugu ? I am wondering why?

:confused:
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You can just write 'Not applicable' for this item. It only applies
to some languages where the name looks different from the
way it is stated in English, or so I heard !

Raju
 
Vaccines

Guys,

I have a question : This situation may arise for me

If someone is pregnant and can not take any vaccines and do not have previous record of received vaccines, What happens ?

I'm waiting for my I-824 receipt, once my lawyer gets it he is going to send my case for AC-140 to Mumbai.

I may fall in above said situation, so I was just wondering it that happnes what can be done ?

as always, Thanks a bunch for you replies
 
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