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Updates:Did you file your 140&485 before Sept 30th 2005 retro deadline?
- Thread starter VJ2004
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floyd777 said:The original amounts (before the fee changed) which is what I think you are asking are:
I 485 - $315
I 131 - $165
I 140 - $190
I 765 - $175
Finger Printing Fees - $70
Thanks for the reply. I think attorney is right with the amounts because 315+70(finger print fee) = 385, 165, 175. As per unitednations they should definitely accept our 485s and send us receipts because it was mistake on them to expect the new fee for app filed in Sept. I will again wait with that hope
VSC_EB1_200509
Registered Users (C)
Status Update (11/14)
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VSC/EB1/Multinational Manager
I-140/485/765/131: mailed on 9/25, received on 9/26
Receipt date (for all): 9/26/2005
Notification date (for all): 10/05/2005
EAD, AP approved: 10/21/2005
EAD card, AP hard copy received: 11/02/2005
FP done: 11/05/2005
I-485 LUD: 11/07, 11/08
I-140 LUD: 10/17
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VSC/EB1/Multinational Manager
I-140/485/765/131: mailed on 9/25, received on 9/26
Receipt date (for all): 9/26/2005
Notification date (for all): 10/05/2005
EAD, AP approved: 10/21/2005
EAD card, AP hard copy received: 11/02/2005
FP done: 11/05/2005
I-485 LUD: 11/07, 11/08
I-140 LUD: 10/17
dcmetro22042
Registered Users (C)
What did you take for your FP appointment?
VSC_EB1_200509 said:Status Update (11/14)
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VSC/EB1/Multinational Manager
I-140/485/765/131: mailed on 9/25, received on 9/26
Receipt date (for all): 9/26/2005
Notification date (for all): 10/05/2005
EAD, AP approved: 10/21/2005
EAD card, AP hard copy received: 11/02/2005
FP done: 11/05/2005
I-485 LUD: 11/07, 11/08
I-140 LUD: 10/17
I wanted to ask the same question. Appreciate any responses by anyone.
dcmetro22042 said:What did you take for your FP appointment?
Chicchu
I do not have any updates. Looks like VSC sent back our applications for the same reason. Not sure whether they will accept the resent application.
I do not have any updates. Looks like VSC sent back our applications for the same reason. Not sure whether they will accept the resent application.
chicchu said:This is what the attorney wrote to me - "They are telling us that we filed after visa numbers were available so when we refile we must include the new fee. If the fee was wrong then the reason given would be that we submitted the incorrect amount"
He faxed me the copies of the checks he used- they were for $385, $175 and $165- is he right on those amounts ? He said he resubmitted with the same checks since he filed before Oct1st. chicchu
For FP, you will only need to bring your FP notice and driver license.
Status update (EB2-VSC):
RD (140/485/AP/EAD): 09/29/05
ND (140/485/AP/EAD): 10/18/05
FP: 11/04/05
EAD AD: 11/14/05
Still waiting for the rest
floyd777 said:I wanted to ask the same question. Appreciate any responses by anyone.
Status update (EB2-VSC):
RD (140/485/AP/EAD): 09/29/05
ND (140/485/AP/EAD): 10/18/05
FP: 11/04/05
EAD AD: 11/14/05
Still waiting for the rest
VSC_EB1_200509
Registered Users (C)
For FP appointment, you'd need...
1. Driver's license
2. FP appointment notice
3. I-485 receipt notice
4. Passport (Optional... but you should take it for good measure if someone insists on two photo IDs)
1. Driver's license
2. FP appointment notice
3. I-485 receipt notice
4. Passport (Optional... but you should take it for good measure if someone insists on two photo IDs)
Are you sure we need I-485 receipt. I've only a copy of it, my original is with the attorney. Can you please comment if we need the orginal one?
VSC_EB1_200509 said:For FP appointment, you'd need...
1. Driver's license
2. FP appointment notice
3. I-485 receipt notice
4. Passport (Optional... but you should take it for good measure if someone insists on two photo IDs)
Fp
I took the documents mentioned in the FP appointment notice letter.
I took the documents mentioned in the FP appointment notice letter.
floyd777 said:I wanted to ask the same question. Appreciate any responses by anyone.
HI Floyd777, As per my knowledge no need of 1-485 original notice.
All we need is
1.Finger Printing Notice
2. Proper Id card.
Thanks
VJ
All we need is
1.Finger Printing Notice
2. Proper Id card.
Thanks
VJ
floyd777 said:Are you sure we need I-485 receipt. I've only a copy of it, my original is with the attorney. Can you please comment if we need the orginal one?
Thanks VJ.
Does anyone know if a person can maintain H1 but still travel in and out of the country on AP?
Floyd
Does anyone know if a person can maintain H1 but still travel in and out of the country on AP?
Floyd
VJ2004 said:HI Floyd777, As per my knowledge no need of 1-485 original notice.
All we need is
1.Finger Printing Notice
2. Proper Id card.
Thanks
VJ
NSC -EB2
I-140/485/EAD/AP RD: 7/20/05
I-140 LUD: 7/26/05(self)
AP LUD: 09/30/05 (self,RFE photos received)
EAD LUD: 09/27/05 (self,RFE photos received)
Bio metric: code 3- 10/02/2005 (me & wife)
I-485 LUD: 10/4/05 (self)
I-485 LUD: 10/4/05 (wife)
AP LUD: 09/14/05 (wife, approved)
EAD LUD: 09/21/05 (wife, approved)
11/07/05 - calles USCIS and started enqurity on I140 and it
takes one month to get the feedback)
Any one knows why delay on my I140?
Thank a lot
I-140/485/EAD/AP RD: 7/20/05
I-140 LUD: 7/26/05(self)
AP LUD: 09/30/05 (self,RFE photos received)
EAD LUD: 09/27/05 (self,RFE photos received)
Bio metric: code 3- 10/02/2005 (me & wife)
I-485 LUD: 10/4/05 (self)
I-485 LUD: 10/4/05 (wife)
AP LUD: 09/14/05 (wife, approved)
EAD LUD: 09/21/05 (wife, approved)
11/07/05 - calles USCIS and started enqurity on I140 and it
takes one month to get the feedback)
Any one knows why delay on my I140?
Thank a lot
Yes I guess.
Check this link
check this link for more answers..... and some answers might help ful to you all
http://www.murthy.com/chatdb.asp?sFor=advance+parol&Category=All&B1=Search
Question: If my H1B extension is in process and I use advance parole, will my H1B be cancelled?
Answer: Generally, using the AP to travel and reenter should not automatically cancel the H1B extension pending. Although there is a lot of gray area in this field, the Legacy INS memos of March and May 2000 seem to allow flexibility and allow a person to be able to enjoy both statuses while on H1B or L-1 or for the dependents. The last action of the USCIS will usually govern under the last action rule, so that if the last action is the entry on AP, then one is a parolee and not on H1B, but future extensions of H status are still permitted.
Question: Good evening. Will my H1B be invalid if I return from India using advance parole?
Answer: As mentioned above, the general rule is that, if one is still working for the same employer on H1B status, merely travel abroad and reentry to the U.S. on AP does not prevent such a person from applying through the employer, for the H1B extension/s within the U.S.
Question: Does one lose H-1 status if s/he used advance parole for returning to the USA?
Answer: A person is allowed to use AP to reenter the U.S. and is also allowed to file an H1B extension soon after reentering on AP, and then revert to H1B status. Review the March and May 2000 Legacy INS Memos, which we have written about on our website and posted summaries of those articles.
Question: Can a person enter on advance parole and still maintain H1B status and work without an EAD?
Answer: The USCIS memos are not entirely clear on this issue, but this scenario may be possible, especially since the USCIS / Legacy INS agreed, in the May 2000 INS Memo, that the H1B extension may be approved for a person who had entered on the AP but continues to work with the H1B-sponsoring employer and intends to continue to do so.
Question: Is it okay to go out of the country after fingerprinting? If your I-485 gets approved when you are out of the country, can you come back on advance parole? Basically, is the AP still valid?
Answer: Yes, the AP is still valid since the CBP Inspector generally paroles the person into the U.S. and then the person goes to the local USCIS District Office to obtain the PP stamping with the temporary evidence of lawful permanent residence status or the GC stamp. There is a Legacy INS Memo that specifically allows such a procedure except that the CBP is not necessarily bound by prior INS Memos, but, generally there has been consistency in the interpretations among the three agencies comprising DHS and dealing with immigration matters.
Check this link
check this link for more answers..... and some answers might help ful to you all
http://www.murthy.com/chatdb.asp?sFor=advance+parol&Category=All&B1=Search
Question: If my H1B extension is in process and I use advance parole, will my H1B be cancelled?
Answer: Generally, using the AP to travel and reenter should not automatically cancel the H1B extension pending. Although there is a lot of gray area in this field, the Legacy INS memos of March and May 2000 seem to allow flexibility and allow a person to be able to enjoy both statuses while on H1B or L-1 or for the dependents. The last action of the USCIS will usually govern under the last action rule, so that if the last action is the entry on AP, then one is a parolee and not on H1B, but future extensions of H status are still permitted.
Question: Good evening. Will my H1B be invalid if I return from India using advance parole?
Answer: As mentioned above, the general rule is that, if one is still working for the same employer on H1B status, merely travel abroad and reentry to the U.S. on AP does not prevent such a person from applying through the employer, for the H1B extension/s within the U.S.
Question: Does one lose H-1 status if s/he used advance parole for returning to the USA?
Answer: A person is allowed to use AP to reenter the U.S. and is also allowed to file an H1B extension soon after reentering on AP, and then revert to H1B status. Review the March and May 2000 Legacy INS Memos, which we have written about on our website and posted summaries of those articles.
Question: Can a person enter on advance parole and still maintain H1B status and work without an EAD?
Answer: The USCIS memos are not entirely clear on this issue, but this scenario may be possible, especially since the USCIS / Legacy INS agreed, in the May 2000 INS Memo, that the H1B extension may be approved for a person who had entered on the AP but continues to work with the H1B-sponsoring employer and intends to continue to do so.
Question: Is it okay to go out of the country after fingerprinting? If your I-485 gets approved when you are out of the country, can you come back on advance parole? Basically, is the AP still valid?
Answer: Yes, the AP is still valid since the CBP Inspector generally paroles the person into the U.S. and then the person goes to the local USCIS District Office to obtain the PP stamping with the temporary evidence of lawful permanent residence status or the GC stamp. There is a Legacy INS Memo that specifically allows such a procedure except that the CBP is not necessarily bound by prior INS Memos, but, generally there has been consistency in the interpretations among the three agencies comprising DHS and dealing with immigration matters.
floyd777 said:Thanks VJ.
Does anyone know if a person can maintain H1 but still travel in and out of the country on AP?
Floyd
VSC: Any news on 140
Did any one has LUD on 140 changed who filed in September? Any 140 approvals recently of yours or someone you know. Please update about 140. Nobody is mentioning about 140. just want to know.
Concurrent filing on September 28th
EAD & AP approved Nov 4th.
Finger Printing - Not yet done.
Did any one has LUD on 140 changed who filed in September? Any 140 approvals recently of yours or someone you know. Please update about 140. Nobody is mentioning about 140. just want to know.
Concurrent filing on September 28th
EAD & AP approved Nov 4th.
Finger Printing - Not yet done.
I don't know man..
I didn't get anything yet.
No EAD, no AP, no FP done (FP notice is for 12/01/2005).
No LUDs since ND
VSC, EB2, RD: 09/30/2005, ND: 10/24/2005 (all except EAD), ND: 10/25/2005 (EAD).
Anyone have any updates
I didn't get anything yet.
No EAD, no AP, no FP done (FP notice is for 12/01/2005).
No LUDs since ND
VSC, EB2, RD: 09/30/2005, ND: 10/24/2005 (all except EAD), ND: 10/25/2005 (EAD).
Anyone have any updates
mantar007 said:Did any one has LUD on 140 changed who filed in September? Any 140 approvals recently of yours or someone you know. Please update about 140. Nobody is mentioning about 140. just want to know.
Concurrent filing on September 28th
EAD & AP approved Nov 4th.
Finger Printing - Not yet done.
dcmetro22042
Registered Users (C)
mantar007 said:Did any one has LUD on 140 changed who filed in September? Any 140 approvals recently of yours or someone you know. Please update about 140. Nobody is mentioning about 140. just want to know.
Concurrent filing on September 28th
EAD & AP approved Nov 4th.
Finger Printing - Not yet done.
I am sure you shall info reg. recent approvals from VSC if you visit the VSC sub-forum.
Thanks VJ,
Excellent source of information.
Excellent source of information.
VJ2004 said:Yes I guess.
Check this link
check this link for more answers..... and some answers might help ful to you all
http://www.murthy.com/chatdb.asp?sFor=advance+parol&Category=All&B1=Search
Question: If my H1B extension is in process and I use advance parole, will my H1B be cancelled?
Answer: Generally, using the AP to travel and reenter should not automatically cancel the H1B extension pending. Although there is a lot of gray area in this field, the Legacy INS memos of March and May 2000 seem to allow flexibility and allow a person to be able to enjoy both statuses while on H1B or L-1 or for the dependents. The last action of the USCIS will usually govern under the last action rule, so that if the last action is the entry on AP, then one is a parolee and not on H1B, but future extensions of H status are still permitted.
Question: Good evening. Will my H1B be invalid if I return from India using advance parole?
Answer: As mentioned above, the general rule is that, if one is still working for the same employer on H1B status, merely travel abroad and reentry to the U.S. on AP does not prevent such a person from applying through the employer, for the H1B extension/s within the U.S.
Question: Does one lose H-1 status if s/he used advance parole for returning to the USA?
Answer: A person is allowed to use AP to reenter the U.S. and is also allowed to file an H1B extension soon after reentering on AP, and then revert to H1B status. Review the March and May 2000 Legacy INS Memos, which we have written about on our website and posted summaries of those articles.
Question: Can a person enter on advance parole and still maintain H1B status and work without an EAD?
Answer: The USCIS memos are not entirely clear on this issue, but this scenario may be possible, especially since the USCIS / Legacy INS agreed, in the May 2000 INS Memo, that the H1B extension may be approved for a person who had entered on the AP but continues to work with the H1B-sponsoring employer and intends to continue to do so.
Question: Is it okay to go out of the country after fingerprinting? If your I-485 gets approved when you are out of the country, can you come back on advance parole? Basically, is the AP still valid?
Answer: Yes, the AP is still valid since the CBP Inspector generally paroles the person into the U.S. and then the person goes to the local USCIS District Office to obtain the PP stamping with the temporary evidence of lawful permanent residence status or the GC stamp. There is a Legacy INS Memo that specifically allows such a procedure except that the CBP is not necessarily bound by prior INS Memos, but, generally there has been consistency in the interpretations among the three agencies comprising DHS and dealing with immigration matters.
ryerapotini
Registered Users (C)
Advance Parole Approved
Friends,
Today(11/17), the Advance Parole for me and my wife were approved.
CSC, EB2-RIR
RD ->9/29
ND ->10/06
I dont know how much of a help AP is without EAD though.
Thanks.
Friends,
Today(11/17), the Advance Parole for me and my wife were approved.
CSC, EB2-RIR
RD ->9/29
ND ->10/06
I dont know how much of a help AP is without EAD though.
Thanks.
Congrats,
Advanced parol and EAD are for two different purposes.
If you have travel plans you can use Advanced parol to reenter USA.
Thanks
Vj
Advanced parol and EAD are for two different purposes.
If you have travel plans you can use Advanced parol to reenter USA.
Thanks
Vj
ryerapotini said:Friends,
Today(11/17), the Advance Parole for me and my wife were approved.
CSC, EB2-RIR
RD ->9/29
ND ->10/06
I dont know how much of a help AP is without EAD though.
Thanks.