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what next after I140 aproval?
- Thread starter pachaiattai
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Originally posted by Raju595
And the point is?
. Is PCC fee $11 or $20. Because I have to take cashier's check appropiately. Are separate forms required for me and my spouse.
{I remember sending $ 20 to SFO Consulate. But the
Houston Consulate Website should be clear about this.
You will need two seperate cashier's checks and two
seperate forms for the two of you}
Till Feb. it was 11, I do not know if it has changed. Confirm with the consulate. I would think 1 check would do.
alren,
Correction of facts is necessary for the benefit of the members.
However, one needs to be specific when doing so. Broad
sweeping statements are of no value for anyone.
If you wanted to say that 'one Cashier's check' can be sent for
multiple applications, then you could have said that upfront and
that would have been very appropriate!
I value this forum and it's benefit to people very much and I don't
want this to degenerate into a platform for venting personal
feelings and frustrations, and so I will refrain from saying
anything more in this matter.
It is everyone’s responsibility to keep the forum decent and
adhere to etiquette.
Raju
Correction of facts is necessary for the benefit of the members.
However, one needs to be specific when doing so. Broad
sweeping statements are of no value for anyone.
If you wanted to say that 'one Cashier's check' can be sent for
multiple applications, then you could have said that upfront and
that would have been very appropriate!
I value this forum and it's benefit to people very much and I don't
want this to degenerate into a platform for venting personal
feelings and frustrations, and so I will refrain from saying
anything more in this matter.
It is everyone’s responsibility to keep the forum decent and
adhere to etiquette.
Raju
Raju,
I don't see where I intend to make this forum into a platform for venting personal feelings and frustrations, tried to keep the forum indecent, or not adhered to etiquette!!!
I even sent a PM to you this morning to that effect and clairfy the same.
Likewise, I value this forum and it's benefit and still hope to reap the the same.
I don't see where I intend to make this forum into a platform for venting personal feelings and frustrations, tried to keep the forum indecent, or not adhered to etiquette!!!
I even sent a PM to you this morning to that effect and clairfy the same.
Likewise, I value this forum and it's benefit and still hope to reap the the same.
Residence Address
Hi CPGurus,
Status:Still waiting for 140 approval to go for CP at Chennai
I have a question regarding the address, since my residence address keeps changing because of the moving job I am maintaining my company guest house address as my official address.
I am worried if this will cause any problems during the interview. CP Gurus I would really appreciate your replies.
Thanks..
Hi CPGurus,
Status:Still waiting for 140 approval to go for CP at Chennai
I have a question regarding the address, since my residence address keeps changing because of the moving job I am maintaining my company guest house address as my official address.
I am worried if this will cause any problems during the interview. CP Gurus I would really appreciate your replies.
Thanks..
kovaigc:
Will it be problem if we have POE city/state different than the city/state in permanent address?
Answer: It should not be a problem. Many folks do this! They get better deals flying out of bigger airports in a different state than the state they live in. And in some case where folks travel, they also request that their GC be mailed to a different address than theirs which is more permanent.
Will it be problem if we have POE city/state different than the city/state in permanent address?
Answer: It should not be a problem. Many folks do this! They get better deals flying out of bigger airports in a different state than the state they live in. And in some case where folks travel, they also request that their GC be mailed to a different address than theirs which is more permanent.
pachaiattai
Registered Users (C)
Hello,
Applied for PCC on April 10th at the Dallas Visa Camp.
The fee structure is
Miscellaneous Form - Free
PCC - $11
Dallas visa Camp - $10 extra. Not applicable if you are applying at the consulate
Mailing charges - $15
I took a Money order for $21 each for my wife and myself and paid $ 30 by cash for "CGI to mail my passport back" .
In short
$11 + mailing at Consulate
$11 + $10 (Camp fees) + $15 mailing at Dallas Camp.
Applied for PCC on April 10th at the Dallas Visa Camp.
The fee structure is
Miscellaneous Form - Free
PCC - $11
Dallas visa Camp - $10 extra. Not applicable if you are applying at the consulate
Mailing charges - $15
I took a Money order for $21 each for my wife and myself and paid $ 30 by cash for "CGI to mail my passport back" .
In short
$11 + mailing at Consulate
$11 + $10 (Camp fees) + $15 mailing at Dallas Camp.
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Originally posted by pachaiattai
Dallas visa Camp - $10 extra. Not applicable if you are applying at the consulate
Hmm! Had heard about the visa camps, did not know they are charging additional fees.
Out of curiousity, how is this benefical as opposed to sending by priority mail?
PLEASE RECOMMEND/ADVISE ..AOS/CP Dilemma
Hello Friends ,Thought of partnering with you on this informative forum as i need some advise on my GC filing .
FACTS ABOUT ME :I am working with my present employer since 2000.I have not filed for my GC but do have an approved labor of my colleague who left the company...so I am going to file my GC(I140/485) using his approved labor.This is month of April 2004 and my 6 years of H1B expires on March 2005, I am torned between filing I 140/485 concurrently or going for a consular processing .Presently I am in MA.our comapny lawyer is highly uncoperative
1)IF I file for concurrent processing (I140,485) in May 2004,how much time it will take to approve my I140 or 485 petition,
Considering the present processing time ..?
2)Do I need to wait for I 140 approval for applying/getting my EAD card?when I am eligible to apply for EAD ?
3)If I plan to go for consular processing ?when I am eligible for it ?
Can I do Attorney certified Consular processing as soon as I file for I140/ 485 concurently .or I need to wait for it till my I140 gets approved as I am using some else's labor certication...
4) I heard for consulate processing three years W2 are required
My W2 for 2001 and 2002 are in good standing ...but in OCt of 2002 i went to INDIA for helping family in emergency and i came back at Sept end 2003 ...so my 2003 W2 has that effect and only shows three months wages..
If i prove i was on a leave of absense ....for an year for family imergency and I am with the same employer before and after my trip,.will Mumbai consulate consider my consular processing application or i am better of with I140/485 ?
5)how and when do they check W2s of applicants ?
6)IF I file my I140 and 485 in May 2004 when should i expect the interviews from consulate for consular processing ?
This is just some of the questions ,that I have in mind ..i have very short time left 11 months ...So I WIll appreciate guidance /assistance and e advise ...Thanks for your time in advance ...
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VGREEN
Hello Friends ,Thought of partnering with you on this informative forum as i need some advise on my GC filing .
FACTS ABOUT ME :I am working with my present employer since 2000.I have not filed for my GC but do have an approved labor of my colleague who left the company...so I am going to file my GC(I140/485) using his approved labor.This is month of April 2004 and my 6 years of H1B expires on March 2005, I am torned between filing I 140/485 concurrently or going for a consular processing .Presently I am in MA.our comapny lawyer is highly uncoperative
1)IF I file for concurrent processing (I140,485) in May 2004,how much time it will take to approve my I140 or 485 petition,
Considering the present processing time ..?
2)Do I need to wait for I 140 approval for applying/getting my EAD card?when I am eligible to apply for EAD ?
3)If I plan to go for consular processing ?when I am eligible for it ?
Can I do Attorney certified Consular processing as soon as I file for I140/ 485 concurently .or I need to wait for it till my I140 gets approved as I am using some else's labor certication...
4) I heard for consulate processing three years W2 are required
My W2 for 2001 and 2002 are in good standing ...but in OCt of 2002 i went to INDIA for helping family in emergency and i came back at Sept end 2003 ...so my 2003 W2 has that effect and only shows three months wages..
If i prove i was on a leave of absense ....for an year for family imergency and I am with the same employer before and after my trip,.will Mumbai consulate consider my consular processing application or i am better of with I140/485 ?
5)how and when do they check W2s of applicants ?
6)IF I file my I140 and 485 in May 2004 when should i expect the interviews from consulate for consular processing ?
This is just some of the questions ,that I have in mind ..i have very short time left 11 months ...So I WIll appreciate guidance /assistance and e advise ...Thanks for your time in advance ...
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VGREEN
vgreen:
I have answered your questions via the pm you sent me:
1)IF I file for concurrent processing (I140,485) in May 2004,how much time it will take to approve my I140 or 485 petition,
Considering the present processing time ..?
AnsweR 1: 12-15 months for I-140 depending on your EB category @ VSC. 30 months for 485 from 485 filing date.
==============================================
2)Do I need to wait for I 140 approval for applying/getting my EAD card?when I am eligible to apply for EAD ?
Answer 2: If you file I-140+485 concurrently then you can apply for EAD and get in 3 months. No need to wait for I-140 approval to get EAD.
==============================================
3)If I plan to go for consular processing ?when I am eligible for it ?
Can I do Attorney certified Consular processing as soon as I file for I140/ 485 concurently .or I need to wait for it till my I140 gets approved as I am using some else's labor certication...
Answer 3: BTW...No EAD if you pursue CP. CP process starts only after I-140 approval although you may inform INS that you want to do CP while filing I-140.
AC I-140 is available only if you file 485 and now want CP and AC I-140 can be filed only after I-140 is approved and after I-824 is filed. Not all consulates accepts AC I-140 so you need to find out or let us know what consulate you fall under to find out if you are eligible for AC I-140!
==============================================
4) I heard for consulate processing three years W2 are required
My W2 for 2001 and 2002 are in good standing ...but in OCt of 2002 i went to INDIA for helping family in emergency and i came back at Sept end 2003 ...so my 2003 W2 has that effect and only shows three months wages..If i prove i was on a leave of absense ....for an year for family imergency and I am with the same employer before and after my trip,.will Mumbai consulate consider my consular processing application or i am better of with I140/485 ?
Answer: IF you can car5ry authentic medical certificates to that effect and show that you were on FMLA or such other leave of absence and yoru employer can give a letter to that effect you should be fine with CP. Else proceed with 485.
==============================================
5)how and when do they check W2s of applicants ?
Answer 4: At 485 or CP interview
==============================================
6)IF I file my I140 and 485 in May 2004 when should i expect the interviews from consulate for consular processing ?
Answer 5: If you file 485 then you will have to pursue AC I-140 if your consulate accepts it. Not all consulates accept AC I-140. Find out if your consulate accepts it. IF yes then about 5-6 months after I-140 approval (includes timne to apply and get the I-824 receipt).
I have answered your questions via the pm you sent me:
1)IF I file for concurrent processing (I140,485) in May 2004,how much time it will take to approve my I140 or 485 petition,
Considering the present processing time ..?
AnsweR 1: 12-15 months for I-140 depending on your EB category @ VSC. 30 months for 485 from 485 filing date.
==============================================
2)Do I need to wait for I 140 approval for applying/getting my EAD card?when I am eligible to apply for EAD ?
Answer 2: If you file I-140+485 concurrently then you can apply for EAD and get in 3 months. No need to wait for I-140 approval to get EAD.
==============================================
3)If I plan to go for consular processing ?when I am eligible for it ?
Can I do Attorney certified Consular processing as soon as I file for I140/ 485 concurently .or I need to wait for it till my I140 gets approved as I am using some else's labor certication...
Answer 3: BTW...No EAD if you pursue CP. CP process starts only after I-140 approval although you may inform INS that you want to do CP while filing I-140.
AC I-140 is available only if you file 485 and now want CP and AC I-140 can be filed only after I-140 is approved and after I-824 is filed. Not all consulates accepts AC I-140 so you need to find out or let us know what consulate you fall under to find out if you are eligible for AC I-140!
==============================================
4) I heard for consulate processing three years W2 are required
My W2 for 2001 and 2002 are in good standing ...but in OCt of 2002 i went to INDIA for helping family in emergency and i came back at Sept end 2003 ...so my 2003 W2 has that effect and only shows three months wages..If i prove i was on a leave of absense ....for an year for family imergency and I am with the same employer before and after my trip,.will Mumbai consulate consider my consular processing application or i am better of with I140/485 ?
Answer: IF you can car5ry authentic medical certificates to that effect and show that you were on FMLA or such other leave of absence and yoru employer can give a letter to that effect you should be fine with CP. Else proceed with 485.
==============================================
5)how and when do they check W2s of applicants ?
Answer 4: At 485 or CP interview
==============================================
6)IF I file my I140 and 485 in May 2004 when should i expect the interviews from consulate for consular processing ?
Answer 5: If you file 485 then you will have to pursue AC I-140 if your consulate accepts it. Not all consulates accept AC I-140. Find out if your consulate accepts it. IF yes then about 5-6 months after I-140 approval (includes timne to apply and get the I-824 receipt).
pachaiattai
Registered Users (C)
Alren,
Benefits,
1. Didn't have to drive to Houston.
2. Cd clarify exact fees + other charges with the Vice-Consular directly (since it was not clear)
3. Other services are performed during the Camp like addition of chid's name, Indian visa for US passport holders. And most of the service you get the passport back on the same day
I used it only for getting my doubts clarified.
Benefits,
1. Didn't have to drive to Houston.
2. Cd clarify exact fees + other charges with the Vice-Consular directly (since it was not clear)
3. Other services are performed during the Camp like addition of chid's name, Indian visa for US passport holders. And most of the service you get the passport back on the same day
I used it only for getting my doubts clarified.
Hi All,
I am new to this forum and visited other sites as advised by seniors here. My 140 got cleared on APR13 and I had opted for Chennai CP in that.
Can any one tell me what is LIN#, MDR# and how to check NVC AVM @ 603 334 0700 if they received my case or not.
I appreciate any ones reply.
Thanks,
PhiliMay.
I am new to this forum and visited other sites as advised by seniors here. My 140 got cleared on APR13 and I had opted for Chennai CP in that.
Can any one tell me what is LIN#, MDR# and how to check NVC AVM @ 603 334 0700 if they received my case or not.
I appreciate any ones reply.
Thanks,
PhiliMay.
philimay:
Congrats on your i-140 clearance and the good choice of CP.
Can any one tell me what is LIN#, MDR# and how to check NVC AVM @ 603 334 0700 if they received my case or not.
Answer: Lin/ EAC / such other numbers are case numbers assigned by USCIS centers such as CSC, NSC, TSC or VSC for your i-140 and other immigrant/ non-immigrant cases.
BMB/ NWD/ MDR are case numbers assigned by either NVC in regular CP or consulates in case of AC I-140 CP cases for bombay (bmb), new delhi (nwd) or chennai/ madras(mdr) consulates.
You can call NVC number mentioned above, enter your I-140 reference number which could be an LIN/ EAC or somethign like that and you will get a MDR number since you fall under chennai. I would advice you to get your I0-140 reference number from your attorneys first and wait for about 3 weeks for NVC to receive and create your case @NVC.
Congrats on your i-140 clearance and the good choice of CP.
Can any one tell me what is LIN#, MDR# and how to check NVC AVM @ 603 334 0700 if they received my case or not.
Answer: Lin/ EAC / such other numbers are case numbers assigned by USCIS centers such as CSC, NSC, TSC or VSC for your i-140 and other immigrant/ non-immigrant cases.
BMB/ NWD/ MDR are case numbers assigned by either NVC in regular CP or consulates in case of AC I-140 CP cases for bombay (bmb), new delhi (nwd) or chennai/ madras(mdr) consulates.
You can call NVC number mentioned above, enter your I-140 reference number which could be an LIN/ EAC or somethign like that and you will get a MDR number since you fall under chennai. I would advice you to get your I0-140 reference number from your attorneys first and wait for about 3 weeks for NVC to receive and create your case @NVC.
Thanks for you update kd1403. I have read lots fo your post and its very helpful.
I have a copy of my 1-140 from my Attorney which has EAC no, so you are saying I can check with NVC after 3 week with this EAC to find other details.. I will try that.
One more Advice :-
I have changed my address from what mentioned in 1-140 application, How will I update NVC to send my papers to my new address.
PhiliMay.
I have a copy of my 1-140 from my Attorney which has EAC no, so you are saying I can check with NVC after 3 week with this EAC to find other details.. I will try that.
One more Advice :-
I have changed my address from what mentioned in 1-140 application, How will I update NVC to send my papers to my new address.
PhiliMay.
philimay:
Based on that EAC number you should be able to get your CP case number by calling NVC in about 2-3 weeks.
Address change:
1. File AR-11 form as soon as possible. One is required to file this form within 10 working days of residence change.
AND
2. When you file ds 230 part 1 (packet 3 form for CP) later on in the process make sure to write down your new address.
Based on that EAC number you should be able to get your CP case number by calling NVC in about 2-3 weeks.
Address change:
1. File AR-11 form as soon as possible. One is required to file this form within 10 working days of residence change.
AND
2. When you file ds 230 part 1 (packet 3 form for CP) later on in the process make sure to write down your new address.