Bhanu Kuchibhotla
Registered Users (C)
Folks,
It was my time to call IIO yesterday. Based on various FAQ questions in the forum, I called INS and I spoke to Michael who was very friendly and here\'s the brief:
Q. My PD is 01/97, ND 02/00 and technically a visa should have been available to me and I didn\'t get a FP yet? any idea why?
A. You are right and wrong. AOSs are first picked up RD, processed second by ND and within that group of similar NDs, the earlier PDs will be processed first. Hence, though your PD is current, your AOS app will not be processed until those NDs are picked for processing.
Q. When do you see my application being picked up for FP (let alone adjudication..)
A. Most probably by July 2001.
Q. Is that estimate based on New Law PD movement?
A. NO.
Q. So it might be even quicker?
A. I don\'t know because it depend on how fast INS finishes the enormous Aug/Sep/Oct load. INS might issue regulations on this law soon.
Q. Is the load that huge?
A. Unfortunately yes for India (1) and China (2)..
Q. I have seen unusually high cases of RFEs being issued, any idea why?
A. since PDs have retrogressed so far back, INS under some circumstances issues RFE to check employment..
(Idon\'t believe this answer, however)
Q. if the company name changed, should one apply for I140 amendment?
A. It all depends, I suggest to do it especially if the company has new Tax ID.. did you company name change?
Q. I was just wondering. Thanks very much your answers and have a Happy thanksgiving Michael..
A. Thanks and the same to you sir..
That\'s all folks!!
It was my time to call IIO yesterday. Based on various FAQ questions in the forum, I called INS and I spoke to Michael who was very friendly and here\'s the brief:
Q. My PD is 01/97, ND 02/00 and technically a visa should have been available to me and I didn\'t get a FP yet? any idea why?
A. You are right and wrong. AOSs are first picked up RD, processed second by ND and within that group of similar NDs, the earlier PDs will be processed first. Hence, though your PD is current, your AOS app will not be processed until those NDs are picked for processing.
Q. When do you see my application being picked up for FP (let alone adjudication..)
A. Most probably by July 2001.
Q. Is that estimate based on New Law PD movement?
A. NO.
Q. So it might be even quicker?
A. I don\'t know because it depend on how fast INS finishes the enormous Aug/Sep/Oct load. INS might issue regulations on this law soon.
Q. Is the load that huge?
A. Unfortunately yes for India (1) and China (2)..
Q. I have seen unusually high cases of RFEs being issued, any idea why?
A. since PDs have retrogressed so far back, INS under some circumstances issues RFE to check employment..
(Idon\'t believe this answer, however)
Q. if the company name changed, should one apply for I140 amendment?
A. It all depends, I suggest to do it especially if the company has new Tax ID.. did you company name change?
Q. I was just wondering. Thanks very much your answers and have a Happy thanksgiving Michael..
A. Thanks and the same to you sir..
That\'s all folks!!