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successful CP MUMBAI AC140
- Thread starter prasadk
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AC 140 question - Mumbai consulate
My lawyer filed for an AC 140 at Mumbai consulate for myself and my wife. Received an e-mail today with a case number BMB **********. Does this mean that the Mumbai consulate has agreed to process my GC via the CP technique? Response would be greatly appreciated.
My lawyer filed for an AC 140 at Mumbai consulate for myself and my wife. Received an e-mail today with a case number BMB **********. Does this mean that the Mumbai consulate has agreed to process my GC via the CP technique? Response would be greatly appreciated.
AC140 Route
Hi Guys,
The AC140 route was mentioned to me by a friend and then I discovered this thread which seemed immensly helpful.
So here is where I am at
1. Applied for Concurrent I-140/485 in July 2003 in the EB2 category.
2. Already have my EAD and Advanced Parole.
3. Still have around 2 1/2 years on my H1.
Is AC-140 still an good option these days?
My I-140 should be approved within the next month or so.
My lawyers are ok but would need convincing.
I have already spoken to them but they had questions regarding the hardship clause.
What can we come up with regarding this issue. Since I have 2 1/2 year still left on my H1. I can't use time as a hardship.
Can you guys throw some light on this issue.
Thanks
Hi Guys,
The AC140 route was mentioned to me by a friend and then I discovered this thread which seemed immensly helpful.
So here is where I am at
1. Applied for Concurrent I-140/485 in July 2003 in the EB2 category.
2. Already have my EAD and Advanced Parole.
3. Still have around 2 1/2 years on my H1.
Is AC-140 still an good option these days?
My I-140 should be approved within the next month or so.
My lawyers are ok but would need convincing.
I have already spoken to them but they had questions regarding the hardship clause.
What can we come up with regarding this issue. Since I have 2 1/2 year still left on my H1. I can't use time as a hardship.
Can you guys throw some light on this issue.
Thanks
parikshat:
A number of AC I-140 applications have been accepted without a letter stating reasons for hardship and there are cases where such cases have been accepted with reasons being "having to wait for 485 approval which currently is taking xx months" would cause hardship!
A number of AC I-140 applications have been accepted without a letter stating reasons for hardship and there are cases where such cases have been accepted with reasons being "having to wait for 485 approval which currently is taking xx months" would cause hardship!
AC I-140 after I-824 is processed?
Hi guys,
A question. I understand that usually you get your interview through AC I-140 even before your I-824 is processed by Immigration Service. But what if after you file your AC I-140, Immigration Service processed your I-824 and asked you whether you want to stay with I-485 or formally switch to CP. Obviously, choosing to stick with I-485 precludes me from further pursuing CP. If I choose to formally switch to CP, then I will be put on the regular CP track. But could you still keep my AC I-140 case active? Do I have to retract my AC I-140 case?
Thanks.
liul
Hi guys,
A question. I understand that usually you get your interview through AC I-140 even before your I-824 is processed by Immigration Service. But what if after you file your AC I-140, Immigration Service processed your I-824 and asked you whether you want to stay with I-485 or formally switch to CP. Obviously, choosing to stick with I-485 precludes me from further pursuing CP. If I choose to formally switch to CP, then I will be put on the regular CP track. But could you still keep my AC I-140 case active? Do I have to retract my AC I-140 case?
Thanks.
liul
liul:
If this situation occurs as you mentioned above then you have to decide one way (485) or the other (CP via AC I-140). But if your consulate does not accept AC I-140 then you can follow the normal CP route vi aNVC after I-824 approval.
You cant have it both ways!
If this situation occurs as you mentioned above then you have to decide one way (485) or the other (CP via AC I-140). But if your consulate does not accept AC I-140 then you can follow the normal CP route vi aNVC after I-824 approval.
You cant have it both ways!
patu:
For one currently residing in usa (that is you) , 1 PCC is required which one can get from indian mebassy/ consulates in usa.
For one currently residing in india (that is your wife if she is in india), 2 pcc's are required: ! from local police (commissioner's office) and 1 from regional passport office.
Remember Indian pcc's are valid for only 180 days. So they should not be more than 180 days as on the date of your interview!
For one currently residing in usa (that is you) , 1 PCC is required which one can get from indian mebassy/ consulates in usa.
For one currently residing in india (that is your wife if she is in india), 2 pcc's are required: ! from local police (commissioner's office) and 1 from regional passport office.
Remember Indian pcc's are valid for only 180 days. So they should not be more than 180 days as on the date of your interview!
patu:
Getting pcc from an indian embassy/ consulate is a matter of convenience for those residing in usa but if you decide to get pcc from india then you need 2 (from local police and rpo) as i mentioned earlier. I recommend as a matter of convenience get your spouses pcc from indian consulate in chicago like you did for yours!
Getting pcc from an indian embassy/ consulate is a matter of convenience for those residing in usa but if you decide to get pcc from india then you need 2 (from local police and rpo) as i mentioned earlier. I recommend as a matter of convenience get your spouses pcc from indian consulate in chicago like you did for yours!
Ques. about AC-140
I am waiting for my I-140 approval and have opted for AOS.
I fall under Mumbai consulate and thinking of doing AC-140 once the I-140 is approved. I am married but my wife who is a Canadian citizen, still is not in USA so I have not added her name in I-485 so far.
Do I first need to apply I-485 for her and then include in AC-140 application ? Or I can include her name also in AC-140 application by ignoring I-485 for her ?
I am waiting for my I-140 approval and have opted for AOS.
I fall under Mumbai consulate and thinking of doing AC-140 once the I-140 is approved. I am married but my wife who is a Canadian citizen, still is not in USA so I have not added her name in I-485 so far.
Do I first need to apply I-485 for her and then include in AC-140 application ? Or I can include her name also in AC-140 application by ignoring I-485 for her ?
Do I first need to apply I-485 for her and then include in AC-140 application ?
Not necessary.
Or I can include her name also in AC-140 application by ignoring I-485 for her ?
Yes.
Disclaimer: Personal non-legal point of view only.
Re: Ques. about AC-140
I added my wife's name at AC-140 stage. Both of us now have GC. My application for I-485 was for myself alone - did not add wife to that.
Hope this helps.
KAT02.
Originally posted by GC_SEARCH
I am waiting for my I-140 approval and have opted for AOS.
I fall under Mumbai consulate and thinking of doing AC-140 once the I-140 is approved. I am married but my wife who is a Canadian citizen, still is not in USA so I have not added her name in I-485 so far.
Do I first need to apply I-485 for her and then include in AC-140 application ? Or I can include her name also in AC-140 application by ignoring I-485 for her ?
I added my wife's name at AC-140 stage. Both of us now have GC. My application for I-485 was for myself alone - did not add wife to that.
Hope this helps.
KAT02.
i guess we are talking on the other thread too..but anyways since you replied to my question here, : )....
what i meant is don't u have to 'suffer' for some months on 485 before actually claiming hardship, which is the basis for applying for AC 140 ? more like a minimum period of wait?
what i meant is don't u have to 'suffer' for some months on 485 before actually claiming hardship, which is the basis for applying for AC 140 ? more like a minimum period of wait?
puhrince:
what i meant is don't u have to 'suffer' for some months on 485 before actually claiming hardship, which is the basis for applying for AC 140 ? more like a minimum period of wait?
Answer: Technically yes you should be on 485 for a reasonable amount of time. What is reasonable time is a guess! But we have seen a number of cases where folks who have been on 485 for less than 3 months have proceeded with AC I-140 successfully on the claim that if they pursue 485 it will take longer time than CP. I am not sure how much weightage the hardship letter has on accepting or denying AC I-140 application.
what i meant is don't u have to 'suffer' for some months on 485 before actually claiming hardship, which is the basis for applying for AC 140 ? more like a minimum period of wait?
Answer: Technically yes you should be on 485 for a reasonable amount of time. What is reasonable time is a guess! But we have seen a number of cases where folks who have been on 485 for less than 3 months have proceeded with AC I-140 successfully on the claim that if they pursue 485 it will take longer time than CP. I am not sure how much weightage the hardship letter has on accepting or denying AC I-140 application.