PERM Approved. What Now?

[freebird901]

Hi! Just wanted some advice based on my situation.

My PERM just got approved yesterday (EB-2, Boston, Statistical Analyst, MS). It was filed Sep 28th so it took about 3 weeks.

I am from Sri Lanka so my dates are still current. However, I am getting married in December and my wife will be here around mid-Jan on H-4. I am worried that my dates will also retrogress if I wait till Jan to apply.

I want my wife to get her EAD so she is allowed to work . Anyone have any suggestions on what I should do? Should I just wait till Jan? Any other options?

Also, I have 3 more years on H1-B. So should I apply for my EAD as well? If I remain on H1-B, is there some 6 month rule or something after which I fall into the "safe zone"? So after 6 months...in case I get laid off and I'm on H1-B, what happens?

 

[gc_2006]

Congrats!
just another proof of the efficiency of the Atlanta PERM center (as compared to Chicago).

What you could do..
1) file I-140 soon
2) get all documents ready for I-485 filing but wait
3) since you are getting married mid-jan '06 file I-485 (it's called semi-concurrently) as close to that date but before any retrogression (obviously).
Most probably a good time to file would be end of December (if visa bulletin should indicate retro for jan '06).

The main thing is that you get married BEFORE the I-485 is approved since then you can do follow-to-join.

Re: 6 months safety...read up on AC-21 180 day rule

Hi! Just wanted some advice based on my situation.

My PERM just got approved yesterday (EB-2, Boston, Statistical Analyst, MS). It was filed Sep 28th so it took about 3 weeks.

I am from Sri Lanka so my dates are still current. However, I am getting married in December and my wife will be here around mid-Jan on H-4. I am worried that my dates will also retrogress if I wait till Jan to apply.

I want my wife to get her EAD so she is allowed to work . Anyone have any suggestions on what I should do? Should I just wait till Jan? Any other options?

Also, I have 3 more years on H1-B. So should I apply for my EAD as well? If I remain on H1-B, is there some 6 month rule or something after which I fall into the "safe zone"? So after 6 months...in case I get laid off and I'm on H1-B, what happens?

 

[perm_eb2_wanted]

what are the chances

if visa bulletin should indicate retro for jan '06

Is retrogression mostly happening in january for OTHER countries?

what are the chances that it wont happen for another 4-6 months?

my paper ad is given
job order is pending yet
my super-slow lawyer is not filing perm soon

 

[gc_2006]

retro for 'other' projected for Q2 (Jan-Mar) '06 (according to oh law firm, shusterman & others). They indicated it could be as soon as Jan '06 (lets hope not).

Is retrogression mostly happening in january for OTHER countries?

what are the chances that it wont happen for another 4-6 months?

my paper ad is given
job order is pending yet
my super-slow lawyer is not filing perm soon