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uslegals:
Please carry the July 2007 bulletins with you. I mean all 3. The one from July 1, July 2 and the other one which opened a window for all to apply. I say this because my experience in the past. Just carry all the documents and good luck!!

Does anyone know what time it may take for FP notices to arrive for guys whose cases were Xfered to CSC?


BTW, does that make any difference if the 485 case has been transferred from another center to TSC? majority of guys who've got the FP notice are straight filters at TSC.

I took infopass to clarify my situation with 2 I-485, different A#, and one I-140.

The IO verified and told me that both Apps have been merged and keying in either A# has brought back both Appslications. There was a LUD few weeks before I took infopass. I think it may have been because of merge.

I took some photos today in poor light (please, sun...) and had to use ISO 800 to get decent shutter speeds. However, I find this isn't really useful with small birds as the noise basically covers a lot of detail. I find it difficult to on the one hand remove enough noise from the background so sharpening doesn't amplify it too much, and on the other hand leave enough noise so the feather details don't get smoothed out. So, what I did was use the magnetic lasso tool to select the bird (and inversely everything else), and used more Neat Image on the background than on the bird. I wonder if this couldn't be a trick to save some borderline images.

I'd appreciate if you'd critique these two images: do they look very unnatural to you? It does give almost a 3D effect, but I think I may have gone too far on the backgrounds.

http://www.interimlocation.com/fretnomore/photo/10d/pictures/smallbirds/2004-01-06/Talgoxe.jpg

http://www.interimlocation.com/fretnomore/photo/10d/pictures/smallbirds/2004-01-06/KoltrastHona.jpg

Anders: Great idea....looks fantastic........Now its time you set up yourself in the Photographer's notebook and this shud be your first entry.

My attorney says, they sent hundreds of applications and none of them returned. she says we dont have to refile, they are not going to send it back.

Guys,
Can any one explain his comments,

"We presume some folks are still waiting on their July 2nd cases to be returned and are debating refiling new cases rather than waiting. Unfortunately, there is a risk of not getting the package back before August 17th and some people will need to refile without proof of the earlier filing."

Shouldn't any application rejected on July 2nd have already reached our lawyer's office by now?
Also, if my appliction, filled on July 2nd, has not been returned yet, shouldn't we assume that it will be accepted?

But isn't AC21 for a different position irrespective of whether you use it in the same company or different company. Technically you are suppose to be in same occupation till you get your green card Which is problem for me because i am trying to use the benefits obtained (EAD and AP) from my EB3 position and being promoted to a EB2 position while using the EAD and AP of my EB3 application

I am currently living in the US on H4. I will be getting my H1 approval in a couple of weeks.

What will be my status till Oct 1st from the day my H1 is approved?

Do they send a change of status to me as soon as I get my H1 approval? Or do I need to apply for change of status to H1 after I get approval?

What will happen if I APPLY for my EAD (from my husband,being on H4) before my H1 is approved?

What will happen to my H1 APPROVAL before Oct 1st, if my EAD gets approved on Sept 1st?

What will happen if I get my I20 before I apply for EAD or before my H1 is approved?

Please help me out.

Thanks

You should file for amendment before your current I-94 expires....If you already have a I-94 from Kaplan, do it asap...Your lawyer should have known better....

I am not an expert in law but we cannot "Force" the deparment of state to release numbers. However some numbers are already available for 2005 in usage stats.

If they waste numbers in 2006, then they may be recaptured and used in 2007 - ONLY IF - the comprehensive bill or the PACE act passes as both have recapture provision.

Doesnt the ombudsman report show all numbers even today? I thought they did.

Thanks buddy. That was the answer I was looking for.

Hi,

If you are entering Unites States now on H1B then, you should get 3 Years, I think as per law you do not have to extend your visa after 2.5 months. Please discuss this with your company Attorney (Lawyer) regarding this. because if one takes vacation days on H1B that is not counted on 3 years of H1B so I think you can demand 3 years in stead of extending. because of the administrative mess USCIS does why one suffer?

All the very best to you.

Welcome to the USA

may GOD Bless

just got my Labor approved a couple week ago and now i want to file I-140 premium processing. But my lawyer's not allow me to do that coz once my I-140 approve i can't file my 8 th year extension. My 7th years H1B will expire on Aug 30, 2007.

I'm very confused now, on my understanding once i get my I-140 approve, i'm eligible to get my H1B 3 years extension.

FYI: i chose CP opotion, is that make me not eligible to get my H1B extension once my I-140 approve?

Please help and Big thanks

On contrary if you chose CP you have to maintain your status until your greencard get approved. Try to read this link it give a detail that if you choose CP it suggest to keep your H1b in case your greencard not get approved you still be able to get back to united states.

http://www.usvisahelp.com/art_consprocess.html


Since your HR believe your lawyer more than you, what you can do is do your homework by research on the internet find the written proof that stated you can extend your H1b visa after your submitted your I-140 more than a year (pending labour certificate more than a year ) and after your I-140 get approved you can extend it up to 3 year.

go to uscis web ( http://www.uscis.gov) or yates memo regarding H1b Extension ( http://www.murthy.com/news/UDh121st.html)
find the statement that can back your case.

Then get a second opinion from a prominent lawyer, paid the fee for 1 hour consulation and ask your HR to talk to the lawyer directly then contest your current laywer back after all information gathered and asked him/her why she still said that you can't extend your H1b if you submit your I-i140 now.

Hope this help :) good luck

See response below:

Hello all:

I have few questions related to my travel plans to India. We will be leaving in January 2009.

We have our Advance Parole and EAD approved till 2009. I-485 is still pending . EB3 India.
My H1B visa stamp is not current or up-to-date on my passport. We have booked our flights with North-west airlines and KLM which will depart from Detroit-Amsterdam-Mumbai. I have few questions pertaining to my travel.

1) Would I still need to get a transit visa for Amsterdam, even though our flight will be halting for few may be 3-4 hours at Amsterdam- Schiphol Airport? If I do have to arrange for Amsterdam transit-visa, then where should I start as far as documentation is concerned.

- You don't need a transit visa for Schipol.

2) Besides carrying my Passport, Advance parole copies with me, please advise me if I need to carry any more documentation from my end.

- You don't need any other document; you can carry the I-485 receipt notice.

3) Would I need a copy of employment letter for visa purpose, or carrying my recent pay-stubs would be fine?

- visa forms + appointment letter
- Original I-797
- Employment letter
- Original marksheets/degrees as a basis for your H-1B app
- copy of your H-1B petition + LCA
- Pay stubs

I would appreciate if you could please guide me with the travel related visa -requirements and documentation. Thanks!

RPH

I don't know why they keep whining about bringing more H1s when they cannot provide for the ones already here? Even a layman would agree that more H1s without corresponding legislations to fix broken GC system would add fuel to the fire.

Or is it what someone in this forum suggested - they want to bring cheaper younger people to replace the old ones after 6 years?

How long did it take for you after filing the FOIA to get the concerned documents ?

Is it possible to verify PIMS name check clearance before we attend the consulate in india.

My lawyer thinks they have not even started looking at TR applications.
He told me that he will file RIR conversion. What exactly is the procedure?

Typical travel agent replies are: "if you have valid visa stamped, then no need for transit visa".

1. if i want to change my job then do i need to transfer my H1(my spouse's H4) and also need to file AC21?? so when the PD become current at that time this new company has to file for her 485/EAD/AP... is that correct??

2. i am thinking another option that if she transfer her status from either F1 or H1 then- can i use my EAD for new job and when the PD become current at that time i will be able to add her for 485/EAD/AP from this new company??

Really appreicate your help..

Could you please elaborate what exactly happened? Did it happen at your client's place or consulting company?

I know cos it happened at my workplace

-cheers
kris

If the bidding gets high enough, we'll work out the details.