I-824 thread for AOS to CP change

Question ac140madras???

Hi AC140Madras,
Iam also in similar kinda situvation, infact still wrost.........
My CP opted I-140 got approved April3rd 2003, after approval NVC never received my file, wiated for more than 90 days, NVC told file might be missing somewhere, so they issued a letter stating to re apply I-140 petition again, which is so weird !!!
After consulting so many people, i have no choice left other going fo AC-140, applying for I-824, which i did. the other aoption is AOS, which iam not intrested from the begining

I sent AC-140 file to Chennai consulte on 01/08/2003. Dont know whether they accept it or not, i explained them what happen with my case and why iam applying for i-140, mentioned them that my 6-year of h1b is expiring on Oct 31st 2003.

my questions to you guys

1) How long does it took for Chennai consulate , whether they accept or deny the file(AC-140)??

2) Attorney Certified means, Attorney has to sign on all documents (petition) or jsut he write a letter saying that he certified these documents, which my attorney did as he has no knowledge of AC I-140,,,Do you guys see any problem with that?

3)If Chennai rejects can i go to other consulate?

4) I alredy prepared to go for AOS(I-485, AP, EAD) as soon as i come to know the result from Chennai consulate
If i go this route,,still i guess i can keep trying for AC 140, with other consulates or Chennai consulate before or after I-824 approval???

5) One more situvation, as my H1B 6year period is getting expired this October 31st.
I recently got to renew my H1B as it was expired March 31st. I thought they will approve upto October 31st(because 6year period endsthat date), but they gave me 3 year period upto 2006.

In this case if i dont get Chennai Interview(if they accept AC I-140) or EAD approval (if i go for AOS). do i need to apply H1B again for One year (7th year) based on new rule XXX) or can i use recent approval upto 2006???

lots of confusion??? your suggestions are really appreciated

Sri
satya0101@hotmail.com
:confused:
 
hello Srigc,

AC-140 is for cases,(like mine) where need to change the immigration process path from AOS to CP.You could apply only if you had I-140 approved for AOS and (also I-485 application status can be pending)can forward notice along with attorney certified copies of orignal I-140 applications.directly to consulate. So I am not sure how they will handle your case,looks more tricky.

But in case they just returned back the documents to lawyer without doing any process.Also if you fall into chennai consulate jurisidiction,you may not be able to send your stuff to mumbai or delhi.I have tried to enquiring them by email,but I got no reply.
 
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