sam_i02
07-17 08:36 PM
i think this is the same guy who created a huge fuss on july 2nd when we found out that all 485s will be rejected and said that we all deserve it since we did not "remember" people in pbec.
do u want to go thru somthing like that again....by unbanning him?
bestia do not feel sorry for ppl like these...because they kick you when u r happy
hahaha. i also remember one guy telling everyone on this bbs to not file till July 29, so the PDs remain current for August. some one later found out by reading his old posts that he had already filed his 485 :eek:
do u want to go thru somthing like that again....by unbanning him?
bestia do not feel sorry for ppl like these...because they kick you when u r happy
hahaha. i also remember one guy telling everyone on this bbs to not file till July 29, so the PDs remain current for August. some one later found out by reading his old posts that he had already filed his 485 :eek:
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NolaIndian32
04-29 10:41 AM
Thanks Apx817, Tapukakababa and H1techSlave!!!
Thanks for your support and Contributions to IV!!!
We appreciate YOU!!
Go IV
Thanks for your support and Contributions to IV!!!
We appreciate YOU!!
Go IV
Hermione
09-28 10:46 AM
Yes, USCIS IS capable of processing quickly (for example, my own case - but I'd say I was very VERY lucky, rather than an indication of system wide improvements). Remember, my GC was approved whilst my PD was not current, and I am still baffled why this happened. Having talked to many people about it, there is a strong suspicion of "squeaky wheel" helping.
Neah, there were too many approved to be all squeaky wheels. I think I know what they did. On July 1st they ran a simple query and picked up every application that has had no outstanding RFEs and had cleared namecheck, and then assigned them a visa number. If your receipt is from June, you may have cleared namecheck by July 1st, so you got the number. The rest (fingerprint check and approval itself) is just technicality.
I am on the opposite spectrum of the processing - been pending since early 2006 in EB2 ROW. My namecheck cleared late August - guess what, I am still waiting, perhaps until new numbers become available in October (even though I am current). Even though I have been waiting longer, they really finished working on my petition in June of 2006, so everything on the CIS side, including an RFE was done in 4 months. So, I really do not think your case is an exception. Most current approvable petitions that are not stuck in namecheck are approved in 3-4 months. So, in my opinion, quotas are the main culpit. Namecheck is easier to tackle because it gets a lot of bad publicity from delayed naturalization cases.
Neah, there were too many approved to be all squeaky wheels. I think I know what they did. On July 1st they ran a simple query and picked up every application that has had no outstanding RFEs and had cleared namecheck, and then assigned them a visa number. If your receipt is from June, you may have cleared namecheck by July 1st, so you got the number. The rest (fingerprint check and approval itself) is just technicality.
I am on the opposite spectrum of the processing - been pending since early 2006 in EB2 ROW. My namecheck cleared late August - guess what, I am still waiting, perhaps until new numbers become available in October (even though I am current). Even though I have been waiting longer, they really finished working on my petition in June of 2006, so everything on the CIS side, including an RFE was done in 4 months. So, I really do not think your case is an exception. Most current approvable petitions that are not stuck in namecheck are approved in 3-4 months. So, in my opinion, quotas are the main culpit. Namecheck is easier to tackle because it gets a lot of bad publicity from delayed naturalization cases.
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walking_dude
09-20 11:43 AM
Do you really think the numbers will be that bad? Look at the improvement in turnout in DC from San Jose? ...
San Jose was a local CA event planned almost spontaneously. DC was an event planned months in advance. People were offered Free ride, Free plane fare, Free food (in Gurdwaras). Yet how many participated?
Do you think Indian’s in CA have a different mindset compared to those in TX or NY/NJ?
I have been refraining from posting on this point, as I wouldn't like to belittle the contributions of the strong team from California and the numbers they brought to the rally.
But let's face it. CA has more EB immigrants than the next three. Look at the recent 2006 Performance report from DoL (available at Mathew Oh website). CA had 21,000+ labor petitions compared to NY - 7,000, NJ - 7,000(?) , TX - 5000. As you can see CA scores more than the next three states put together.
If 40 people participate from NY, it's as good as 120 from Cal. Percentagewise it would be the same. If 40 peope walk in Michigan ( 2000 Labor petitions) statistically it would surpass CA, percentagewise.
It's a known thing that only 5%-10% of the population participates actively in the most successful movements be it American Revolution or struggle for Indian Independence. We haven't reached that critical mass yet ( at the regional level)
If rallies are local and on a weekend then more people will turn out. Not only will there be better turnout, many of these same people will being more passionate about their support to IV and might start showing up in out of state rallies and protests.
There is an enthusiasm right now. But how long before the fatigue sets in? Rallies need to be minimal, held with certain strategic target and should serve some specific purpose.
Weekend rallies attracting bigger crowds is a myth. Be prepared to listen to reasons like - Shucks I have to mow the lawn, take kids to Bharatanatyam dance classes, I have relatives over for lunch etc.
With that logic if we hold rallies over the LONG weekends, we should attract bigger crowd, since people have 2-3 days to relax afterwards. And since people already plan to visit Orlando, LA etc to visit Disneyland, Universal etc., if we can hold rallies there we should attract the highest possible crowd. Do you think my idea will work?
Many of my colleagues did not even know until yesterday when I showed then the news articles that there was a rally like this in DC. Unless we have local chapters with an organized structure which meet regularly/ even if it’s a conference call, you cannot expect mass mobilization…this is Politics works!!
I think the DC rally has caught every ones attention, this is the right time to push the drive for local mobilization, it will be tragic if we lose the momentum now.
I agree with you 100%. Question is - who'll bell the cat? Who will take the lead and sacrifice their time, family life etc. to plan, organize and conduct these?
We need a fearless leader like Aman Kapoor, who can motivate and inspire people to participate, in every state. Where can we find them?
San Jose was a local CA event planned almost spontaneously. DC was an event planned months in advance. People were offered Free ride, Free plane fare, Free food (in Gurdwaras). Yet how many participated?
Do you think Indian’s in CA have a different mindset compared to those in TX or NY/NJ?
I have been refraining from posting on this point, as I wouldn't like to belittle the contributions of the strong team from California and the numbers they brought to the rally.
But let's face it. CA has more EB immigrants than the next three. Look at the recent 2006 Performance report from DoL (available at Mathew Oh website). CA had 21,000+ labor petitions compared to NY - 7,000, NJ - 7,000(?) , TX - 5000. As you can see CA scores more than the next three states put together.
If 40 people participate from NY, it's as good as 120 from Cal. Percentagewise it would be the same. If 40 peope walk in Michigan ( 2000 Labor petitions) statistically it would surpass CA, percentagewise.
It's a known thing that only 5%-10% of the population participates actively in the most successful movements be it American Revolution or struggle for Indian Independence. We haven't reached that critical mass yet ( at the regional level)
If rallies are local and on a weekend then more people will turn out. Not only will there be better turnout, many of these same people will being more passionate about their support to IV and might start showing up in out of state rallies and protests.
There is an enthusiasm right now. But how long before the fatigue sets in? Rallies need to be minimal, held with certain strategic target and should serve some specific purpose.
Weekend rallies attracting bigger crowds is a myth. Be prepared to listen to reasons like - Shucks I have to mow the lawn, take kids to Bharatanatyam dance classes, I have relatives over for lunch etc.
With that logic if we hold rallies over the LONG weekends, we should attract bigger crowd, since people have 2-3 days to relax afterwards. And since people already plan to visit Orlando, LA etc to visit Disneyland, Universal etc., if we can hold rallies there we should attract the highest possible crowd. Do you think my idea will work?
Many of my colleagues did not even know until yesterday when I showed then the news articles that there was a rally like this in DC. Unless we have local chapters with an organized structure which meet regularly/ even if it’s a conference call, you cannot expect mass mobilization…this is Politics works!!
I think the DC rally has caught every ones attention, this is the right time to push the drive for local mobilization, it will be tragic if we lose the momentum now.
I agree with you 100%. Question is - who'll bell the cat? Who will take the lead and sacrifice their time, family life etc. to plan, organize and conduct these?
We need a fearless leader like Aman Kapoor, who can motivate and inspire people to participate, in every state. Where can we find them?
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mbartosik
09-27 12:36 AM
Two attorneys at Fragomen definitely went beyond call of duty for me on two separate occasions.
My prior comments stand:
1) Felt like object when employer contracted them.
2) Much better service when I contracted them directly.
Expensive.
It will depend on which attorney and paralegal you get.
Over 8 years, I've got through several paralegals there.
Some were great (but expensive), others were not.
In my job, software, some engineers are great, some are idiots (thankfully I don't work directly with any - incase boss is reading), and many are average (by definition). Same I am sure applies in most fields.
If you get a bad one from a big firm, and either complain (if you are the customer) and nothing happens, or you get two bad ones in a row from a big firm, then yes the big firm may be reasonably characterized as bad. However, if you have only had one attorney with a big firm then it may be unfair to characterize the firm based on that one attorney.
My prior comments stand:
1) Felt like object when employer contracted them.
2) Much better service when I contracted them directly.
Expensive.
It will depend on which attorney and paralegal you get.
Over 8 years, I've got through several paralegals there.
Some were great (but expensive), others were not.
In my job, software, some engineers are great, some are idiots (thankfully I don't work directly with any - incase boss is reading), and many are average (by definition). Same I am sure applies in most fields.
If you get a bad one from a big firm, and either complain (if you are the customer) and nothing happens, or you get two bad ones in a row from a big firm, then yes the big firm may be reasonably characterized as bad. However, if you have only had one attorney with a big firm then it may be unfair to characterize the firm based on that one attorney.
elle26w
09-20 09:31 PM
I am not indian, I am chinese, and I attended the rally in DC. I am so touched by you brave indian people. while I feel such a shame that we only had much less chinese there. part of the reason is that IV is originally indian club. we got the message but kind of lack the close organization.
anyway, I am also thinking about another rally.
1, it has to be on weekends, so everyone can come
2. it should be in multiple cities, from coast to coast, all major cities.
DC. NYC, chicago, LA, SF, houston, boston. reserach triangle, seattle etc, where professional immigrants lives most.
3. we need to make sure everyone will come, need good personal organization, not just voluntarily, we need personal contact, conversation, meetings ahead, level by level, to build a good "relationship" with each other.
yes, this is the hard part.
4. we really need to study the illegal immigrant rally last time, how successful they were !!!!
5. honestly, we didn't get much media coverage. shame ! nothing on TV, newspaper frontpage. but--- if we have a huge rally, everyone will have to cover us, pay attention to us. it all depends on us.
Love you guys
we should hurry up
anyway, I am also thinking about another rally.
1, it has to be on weekends, so everyone can come
2. it should be in multiple cities, from coast to coast, all major cities.
DC. NYC, chicago, LA, SF, houston, boston. reserach triangle, seattle etc, where professional immigrants lives most.
3. we need to make sure everyone will come, need good personal organization, not just voluntarily, we need personal contact, conversation, meetings ahead, level by level, to build a good "relationship" with each other.
yes, this is the hard part.
4. we really need to study the illegal immigrant rally last time, how successful they were !!!!
5. honestly, we didn't get much media coverage. shame ! nothing on TV, newspaper frontpage. but--- if we have a huge rally, everyone will have to cover us, pay attention to us. it all depends on us.
Love you guys
we should hurry up
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rennieallen
09-26 11:50 PM
The problem with Per Country limits makes no sense when the same theory is applied to visa's granted because of Skill. Employability has nothing to do with ethnicity (in fact, there are laws that prevent this type of discrimination by employers). It just so happens that currently India and China, due to their educational focus has a lot of people with skills that American industry wants. Who knows, in 10 years this could change and those skills could come from Mauritius and Lichtenstein and then they would be backlogged instead.
Franklin; I agree that per country quotas are discriminatory.
What I am unsure about, is whether it is morally justifiable, and this hinges on whether it actually benefits the United States or not (many forms of discrimination against non-citizens are perfectly legal under the US constitution).
I agree with Hermione, that given the current minuscule quotas the issue is moot (in fact, it was my intention to suggest exactly this, by pointing out that the last thing anyone needs to worry about is per-country quotas when the overall immigration levels are so tiny, and the per-country cap is so small).
I am still on the fence, though, about the moral acceptability of per country quotas in the presence of rationale visa allocations (somewhere around 3 million per year by my estimate). I think at those levels (and with perhaps completely different percentages for the per-country quota) there may indeed be a moral justification (I simply don't know enough about cultural/social dynamics).
I think everyone would agree that the US is certainly entitled to determine how it develops culturally (as is any country).
In its present form of course, the immigration system is damaging the United States (e.g. RBD), so it is impossible for it to be morally acceptable from the US perspective (you can't balance the negative moral implications of discrimination against non-citizens, with the benefits to the citizens of the nation, when there are no benefits to the citizens of the nation).
Significantly, it is most likely true that the present immigration policy is morally acceptable from (say) India's perspective, since it is resulting in improved retention of brain power for India...
Franklin; I agree that per country quotas are discriminatory.
What I am unsure about, is whether it is morally justifiable, and this hinges on whether it actually benefits the United States or not (many forms of discrimination against non-citizens are perfectly legal under the US constitution).
I agree with Hermione, that given the current minuscule quotas the issue is moot (in fact, it was my intention to suggest exactly this, by pointing out that the last thing anyone needs to worry about is per-country quotas when the overall immigration levels are so tiny, and the per-country cap is so small).
I am still on the fence, though, about the moral acceptability of per country quotas in the presence of rationale visa allocations (somewhere around 3 million per year by my estimate). I think at those levels (and with perhaps completely different percentages for the per-country quota) there may indeed be a moral justification (I simply don't know enough about cultural/social dynamics).
I think everyone would agree that the US is certainly entitled to determine how it develops culturally (as is any country).
In its present form of course, the immigration system is damaging the United States (e.g. RBD), so it is impossible for it to be morally acceptable from the US perspective (you can't balance the negative moral implications of discrimination against non-citizens, with the benefits to the citizens of the nation, when there are no benefits to the citizens of the nation).
Significantly, it is most likely true that the present immigration policy is morally acceptable from (say) India's perspective, since it is resulting in improved retention of brain power for India...
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waitforgc123
01-21 04:48 PM
H1b Transfer from IT to Marketing.
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Hello All,
First THANKS to all for the fantastic information and help on this forum !
I have a H1 B based on IT ( Software Engineer).
I have already completed 6 years in the US, but I have three year extension till 2010 based on my labour pending for over 1 year.
I am not very keen about Green Card - But I wanted to change my job to Marketing for an insurance company (better pay and it is a role I like).
My questions are :
1) Can I transfer my H1 to do Markeing for the insurance company ( the job profiles are going to be different as my current job is in software) ?
2) Since I am on a three year extension based on my current Labor will it be an issue to transfer to the new company ? ( The new company is willing to transfer but is not willing to file a new H1).
Your advice is much appreciated.
Thanks,
Waitforgc123
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Hello All,
First THANKS to all for the fantastic information and help on this forum !
I have a H1 B based on IT ( Software Engineer).
I have already completed 6 years in the US, but I have three year extension till 2010 based on my labour pending for over 1 year.
I am not very keen about Green Card - But I wanted to change my job to Marketing for an insurance company (better pay and it is a role I like).
My questions are :
1) Can I transfer my H1 to do Markeing for the insurance company ( the job profiles are going to be different as my current job is in software) ?
2) Since I am on a three year extension based on my current Labor will it be an issue to transfer to the new company ? ( The new company is willing to transfer but is not willing to file a new H1).
Your advice is much appreciated.
Thanks,
Waitforgc123
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mirage
06-26 12:02 PM
I guess it is high time we write USCIS in mass sending a copy to the President’s and Vice president’s office and ask them to take off that Free EADs only for post 30th July filers thing. We should also ask them to give 2 year APs. I am preparig a letter I'm going to send it out soon, also to Congresswoman Zoe Logfren's office...
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indyanguy
07-23 07:20 PM
Hi Ron,
First of thank you for all your useful replies. I just want your opinion to convert my EB3 India to EB2.
My details.
PD: June -2003.
Country: India.
Also when can my PD will be current in future. Please suggest.
Appreciate your help.
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I think it would be a good idea to make the move. There isn't enough data available for me to say anything more than it's going to be quite a while before your priority date becomes current.
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Ron Gotcher.
Makes sense to make a move. It might be a while (read few years) before we see EB3-I move to 2003.
First of thank you for all your useful replies. I just want your opinion to convert my EB3 India to EB2.
My details.
PD: June -2003.
Country: India.
Also when can my PD will be current in future. Please suggest.
Appreciate your help.
**************************************
I think it would be a good idea to make the move. There isn't enough data available for me to say anything more than it's going to be quite a while before your priority date becomes current.
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Ron Gotcher.
Makes sense to make a move. It might be a while (read few years) before we see EB3-I move to 2003.
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paskal
12-11 04:18 PM
for your thoughts and your contribution to this movement.
we need motivated members like you.
i would like to request all of you to now stop debating this issue and move on. the january bulletin is out. if you had not seen the urgency so far, go take a look. let's do meaningful and constructive things so that we move towards our goal of ending retrogression.
we need motivated members like you.
i would like to request all of you to now stop debating this issue and move on. the january bulletin is out. if you had not seen the urgency so far, go take a look. let's do meaningful and constructive things so that we move towards our goal of ending retrogression.
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somegchuh
07-18 03:21 PM
Great way to show your sympathy! Calling ppl names...
People like bigtime008 are loosers.
They will think of themselves only. Characteristics of such peoiple are: Selfish
Instead of celebrating the greater good for all, they are just worried about what they are getting out of it.
These people join a group for security; but will always think only about themselves and will take every opportunity to demoralize the whole team.
We know BEC is an issue and there is sympathy for them, but does it mean we want to stop 700K people with families not getting a chance to better their lives
People like bigtime008 are loosers.
They will think of themselves only. Characteristics of such peoiple are: Selfish
Instead of celebrating the greater good for all, they are just worried about what they are getting out of it.
These people join a group for security; but will always think only about themselves and will take every opportunity to demoralize the whole team.
We know BEC is an issue and there is sympathy for them, but does it mean we want to stop 700K people with families not getting a chance to better their lives
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paskal
11-17 01:40 PM
I understand the need to gain grassroots strength, But at the same time I expect that IV core members to do better than arbitrary curt responses directing everyone to state chapter on this forum.
I am sure IV core do better, like for example, well crafted sticky memo explaining the need for state chapters/grassroots strength and dangers of remaining only an internet based group of anonymous members and why agenda of the IV will not be discussed or revealed in this forum. There was one good post explaining this.
Such a professional explanation is required to gain the respect of the newcomer on this forum and his views and at the same time promoting IV objectives.
IV and rest of us need each other to get this huge problem fixed.
actually the need for grassroots strength and chapters has been repeatedly explained. and i mean repeatedly. please see pappu's initial post which continues on previous efforts. as for nebraska, we have actually worked with some folks on staring a chapter. ultimately after providing info and direction we need members to so the work themselves, set up a chapter, collect members, use forum threads to motivate, schedule meetings etc etc
all this sometimes takes time. that effort continues.
i have personally done the explanations on numerous occasions and explained that we are not an internet forum AND used the very words you speak- iv is nothing but you and me. without each one of us there is no iv. you will be surprised at some of the responses this brings.
please take a moment to understand that lots of members show up from time to time asking the same questions and raising the same old issues. that is why we encourage everyone to be involved. being involved with chapters and/or engaging with other iv actions etc does keep a sense of community and is a ready source of information and updates. not that many take the advice and so the message has to be repeated. most of the encouragement is done by active dedicated members not by the core team.
please also take a moment to reflect on the fact that active members of this organization are less than 1% of it's strength on paper. many of the remaining 99% are not "newbies". motivating such reluctant "highly skilled" members and keeping an organization of 25,000 together- and being constantly questioned on "results" (people want to know they will get x by date y BEFORE the participate- and i am quoting this) is a yeoman's task at the best of times for the small group of dedicated volunteers that are working everyday at cost to their jobs and families. at least two iv leaders have separately travel led to DC this week for key meetings. several others have spent the last couple of weeks and weekends in iv meetings, running booths at local events and attending lawmaker meetings locally.
please be constructive in your role, we can use your energy and enthusiasm, but an attitude of engagement is critical rather than asking why iv core is not doing this or that.....
I am sure IV core do better, like for example, well crafted sticky memo explaining the need for state chapters/grassroots strength and dangers of remaining only an internet based group of anonymous members and why agenda of the IV will not be discussed or revealed in this forum. There was one good post explaining this.
Such a professional explanation is required to gain the respect of the newcomer on this forum and his views and at the same time promoting IV objectives.
IV and rest of us need each other to get this huge problem fixed.
actually the need for grassroots strength and chapters has been repeatedly explained. and i mean repeatedly. please see pappu's initial post which continues on previous efforts. as for nebraska, we have actually worked with some folks on staring a chapter. ultimately after providing info and direction we need members to so the work themselves, set up a chapter, collect members, use forum threads to motivate, schedule meetings etc etc
all this sometimes takes time. that effort continues.
i have personally done the explanations on numerous occasions and explained that we are not an internet forum AND used the very words you speak- iv is nothing but you and me. without each one of us there is no iv. you will be surprised at some of the responses this brings.
please take a moment to understand that lots of members show up from time to time asking the same questions and raising the same old issues. that is why we encourage everyone to be involved. being involved with chapters and/or engaging with other iv actions etc does keep a sense of community and is a ready source of information and updates. not that many take the advice and so the message has to be repeated. most of the encouragement is done by active dedicated members not by the core team.
please also take a moment to reflect on the fact that active members of this organization are less than 1% of it's strength on paper. many of the remaining 99% are not "newbies". motivating such reluctant "highly skilled" members and keeping an organization of 25,000 together- and being constantly questioned on "results" (people want to know they will get x by date y BEFORE the participate- and i am quoting this) is a yeoman's task at the best of times for the small group of dedicated volunteers that are working everyday at cost to their jobs and families. at least two iv leaders have separately travel led to DC this week for key meetings. several others have spent the last couple of weeks and weekends in iv meetings, running booths at local events and attending lawmaker meetings locally.
please be constructive in your role, we can use your energy and enthusiasm, but an attitude of engagement is critical rather than asking why iv core is not doing this or that.....
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kumhyd2
07-21 11:00 AM
This may be useful to understand a little more about e-filing of I-140 for those of who doesn't know much because the employer/lawyer doesn't give u full information. There appears to be no e-filing for I-485. Anyway navigate thru the USCIS pages for more info.
http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/menuitem.5af9bb95919f35e66f614176543f6d1a/?vgnextoid=47f2065d85cee010VgnVCM1000000ecd190aRCR D&vgnextchannel=9059d9808bcbd010VgnVCM100000d1f1d6a1 RCRD
Instructions for Electronically Filing Form I-140
Please note that the Premium Processing Service has been disabled within the e-Filing System for Form I-140. Please refer to the instructions for paper filing if you would like to request Premium Processing Service for Form I-140.
Form
I-140, E-File Immigrant Petition for Alien Worker
If E-Filing is not the best option for you, please see the paper-based Form I-140.
Purpose of Form
To petition for an alien worker to become a permanent resident in the United States. This form is filed on behalf of an alien, and not by the alien.
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You are NOT eligible to E-File this form if:
You are applying for a waiver of the filing fee.
You are requesting that your case be expedited (does not include filing for Premium Processing)
You are a Soviet scientist
Who Is Eligible to E-File This Form
Any other alien, except those listed above, may be the beneficiary of an E-Filed I-140 petition.
Filing Fee
$195
Initial Evidence and Supporting Documentation Required
See Instructions to the Paper-based Form I-140.
If you are required to obtain a labor certification from the Department of Labor, do so prior to E-Filing Form I-140. The original Labor Certification signed by the filer and certified by the Department of Labor must be submitted with supporting documentation to the Service Center that has jurisdiction over your case. See your Confirmation Receipt Notice for the Service Center's mailing address. The required initial evidence must be received by the Service Center within seven business days of E-Filing the Form. If you do not submit the required initial evidence in the requisite time period, you will not establish a basis for eligibility, and we may deny your petition or application.
Also see the general instructions for Submitting Supporting Documentation for an E-Filed application and/or petition. You may access those instructions from the Related Link on the right.
Concurrent E-Filing
E-Filed I-140 petitions can only be Concurrently E-Filed with the following applications under the following conditions:
I-907 application: Only if the I-140 beneficiary selects Petition Type "e" - A professional (at a minimum, possessing a bachelor's degree or a foreign degree equivalent to a U.S. bachelor degree) or a skilled worker (requiring at least two years of specialized training or experience) in Part 2. For all other petition types, the e-Filed Form I-140 is not available for premium processing.
When E-Filing an I-907 concurrently with an I-140, the 15-day Premium Processing guarantee will not begin until the supporting documentation for the I-140 is received at the Service Center that has jurisdiction over the I-140.
If you E-File Form I-907 by itself or concurrently with any other application, please see the list of Special Mailing Addresses.
Supporting documentation
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Check the instructions for the form you are E-Filing to determine what supporting documentation, if any, is required.
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Review the instructions for your E-Filed form to determine what supporting documentation is required.
Please Note: If you E-File Form I-90, you must submit all required initial evidence and supporting documentation at the time of your in-person appearance at your local ASC. Please see the Form-Specific Instructions for E-Filing I-90.
Gather your supporting documentation for your E-Filed application.
Originals and Copies. In almost all cases, submit a photocopy of your supporting document to the USCIS. For more information, see How Do I Know If I Need Original Documents? If form instructions state that a copy of a document may be filed with an application, and you choose to send USCIS the original, USCIS may keep that original for our records.
Translations. Any foreign language document must be accompanied by a full English translation that the translator has certified as complete and correct, and by the translator's certification that he or she is competent to translate the foreign language into English.
Print a copy of your Confirmation Receipt notice and attach it as a cover page (or first page) to your supporting documentation package.
DO NOT include a copy of your E-Filed application with your supporting documentation.
If you E-Filed several applications concurrently (see E-Filing Forms Concurrently), you will have a Confirmation Receipt notice for each application submitted.
Include the Confirmation Receipt notice(s) as the first page of the supporting documentation for each application.
DO NOT include any paper-based applications or fees with your supporting documentation for the E-Filed application.
NOTE: All Attorneys and Organizational Representatives E-Filing an application or petition on behalf of a client, MUST perform the following steps:
Generate a copy of the G-28 (it will be generated as part of the PDF file application after you click the �Finish� button).
Confirm that the Applicant/Beneficiary/Petitioner name and address information does appear on the G-28.
If the Applicant/Beneficiary/Petitioner name and address information does NOT appear on the G-28, print out the G-28 (it will printout with the PDF file application).
Make a copy of the G-28 for each application electronically submitted.
Fill in the Applicant/Beneficiary/Petitioner name and address information by hand.
Sign each G-28.
Submit the completed and signed G-28s to the address on the Confirmation Receipt notice with the required supporting documentation.
If you E-File Form I-907 by itself or concurrently with any other application, please see the list of Special Mailing Addresses.
Keep a copy of your Confirmation Receipt notice(s) and application(s) for your records, noting what supporting documentation you mailed and the date you mailed it. You may wish to make a copy of the entire package before mailing it.
Place all supporting documentation into one package and mail it to the address provided on the Confirmation Receipt notice. If you E-File Form I-907 by itself or concurrently with any other application, please see the list of Special Mailing Addresses.
Failure to follow these guidelines may result in processing delays or even denial of your application.
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Instructions for Electronically Filing Form I-140
Please note that the Premium Processing Service has been disabled within the e-Filing System for Form I-140. Please refer to the instructions for paper filing if you would like to request Premium Processing Service for Form I-140.
Form
I-140, E-File Immigrant Petition for Alien Worker
If E-Filing is not the best option for you, please see the paper-based Form I-140.
Purpose of Form
To petition for an alien worker to become a permanent resident in the United States. This form is filed on behalf of an alien, and not by the alien.
Who is Not Eligible to E-File This Form
You are NOT eligible to E-File this form if:
You are applying for a waiver of the filing fee.
You are requesting that your case be expedited (does not include filing for Premium Processing)
You are a Soviet scientist
Who Is Eligible to E-File This Form
Any other alien, except those listed above, may be the beneficiary of an E-Filed I-140 petition.
Filing Fee
$195
Initial Evidence and Supporting Documentation Required
See Instructions to the Paper-based Form I-140.
If you are required to obtain a labor certification from the Department of Labor, do so prior to E-Filing Form I-140. The original Labor Certification signed by the filer and certified by the Department of Labor must be submitted with supporting documentation to the Service Center that has jurisdiction over your case. See your Confirmation Receipt Notice for the Service Center's mailing address. The required initial evidence must be received by the Service Center within seven business days of E-Filing the Form. If you do not submit the required initial evidence in the requisite time period, you will not establish a basis for eligibility, and we may deny your petition or application.
Also see the general instructions for Submitting Supporting Documentation for an E-Filed application and/or petition. You may access those instructions from the Related Link on the right.
Concurrent E-Filing
E-Filed I-140 petitions can only be Concurrently E-Filed with the following applications under the following conditions:
I-907 application: Only if the I-140 beneficiary selects Petition Type "e" - A professional (at a minimum, possessing a bachelor's degree or a foreign degree equivalent to a U.S. bachelor degree) or a skilled worker (requiring at least two years of specialized training or experience) in Part 2. For all other petition types, the e-Filed Form I-140 is not available for premium processing.
When E-Filing an I-907 concurrently with an I-140, the 15-day Premium Processing guarantee will not begin until the supporting documentation for the I-140 is received at the Service Center that has jurisdiction over the I-140.
If you E-File Form I-907 by itself or concurrently with any other application, please see the list of Special Mailing Addresses.
Supporting documentation
Submitting Supporting Documentation
Supporting documentation is the initial evidence that is required as proof of identification and as justification of eligibility for a benefit. These documents are required for USCIS to make a decision on your application. Examples of supporting documentation include copies of birth certificates, marriage licenses, Permanent Resident Cards, etc.
Check the instructions for the form you are E-Filing to determine what supporting documentation, if any, is required.
Instructions for Submitting Supporting Documentation for E-Filed Applications Only
Review the instructions for your E-Filed form to determine what supporting documentation is required.
Please Note: If you E-File Form I-90, you must submit all required initial evidence and supporting documentation at the time of your in-person appearance at your local ASC. Please see the Form-Specific Instructions for E-Filing I-90.
Gather your supporting documentation for your E-Filed application.
Originals and Copies. In almost all cases, submit a photocopy of your supporting document to the USCIS. For more information, see How Do I Know If I Need Original Documents? If form instructions state that a copy of a document may be filed with an application, and you choose to send USCIS the original, USCIS may keep that original for our records.
Translations. Any foreign language document must be accompanied by a full English translation that the translator has certified as complete and correct, and by the translator's certification that he or she is competent to translate the foreign language into English.
Print a copy of your Confirmation Receipt notice and attach it as a cover page (or first page) to your supporting documentation package.
DO NOT include a copy of your E-Filed application with your supporting documentation.
If you E-Filed several applications concurrently (see E-Filing Forms Concurrently), you will have a Confirmation Receipt notice for each application submitted.
Include the Confirmation Receipt notice(s) as the first page of the supporting documentation for each application.
DO NOT include any paper-based applications or fees with your supporting documentation for the E-Filed application.
NOTE: All Attorneys and Organizational Representatives E-Filing an application or petition on behalf of a client, MUST perform the following steps:
Generate a copy of the G-28 (it will be generated as part of the PDF file application after you click the �Finish� button).
Confirm that the Applicant/Beneficiary/Petitioner name and address information does appear on the G-28.
If the Applicant/Beneficiary/Petitioner name and address information does NOT appear on the G-28, print out the G-28 (it will printout with the PDF file application).
Make a copy of the G-28 for each application electronically submitted.
Fill in the Applicant/Beneficiary/Petitioner name and address information by hand.
Sign each G-28.
Submit the completed and signed G-28s to the address on the Confirmation Receipt notice with the required supporting documentation.
If you E-File Form I-907 by itself or concurrently with any other application, please see the list of Special Mailing Addresses.
Keep a copy of your Confirmation Receipt notice(s) and application(s) for your records, noting what supporting documentation you mailed and the date you mailed it. You may wish to make a copy of the entire package before mailing it.
Place all supporting documentation into one package and mail it to the address provided on the Confirmation Receipt notice. If you E-File Form I-907 by itself or concurrently with any other application, please see the list of Special Mailing Addresses.
Failure to follow these guidelines may result in processing delays or even denial of your application.
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bestin
10-05 12:56 PM
WD,i dont have problems with driving.I will come unless i have some last minute official breakdown calls on 19th at a different state.
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andy garcia
07-26 08:01 PM
140 Filed 7/17/07
Reached NSC 7/18/07
Check Cleared 7/23/07
I have not received the Receipt Notice yet.
On the back of the cleared check, I see some numbers but not sure which is the receipt no. Does it start with LIN followed by 10 digit number? Or, is it 12 digit number with no letters?
A) LIN followed by 10 digit number
Something like LIN 07 XXX 5YYYY
LIN = Nebraska Service Center
07 = Fiscal Year 2007
XXX = Number of computer days since October 1, 2006
5YYY = CIS control number
Reached NSC 7/18/07
Check Cleared 7/23/07
I have not received the Receipt Notice yet.
On the back of the cleared check, I see some numbers but not sure which is the receipt no. Does it start with LIN followed by 10 digit number? Or, is it 12 digit number with no letters?
A) LIN followed by 10 digit number
Something like LIN 07 XXX 5YYYY
LIN = Nebraska Service Center
07 = Fiscal Year 2007
XXX = Number of computer days since October 1, 2006
5YYY = CIS control number
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Hinglish
03-21 02:40 PM
The more I read this form, the more I become disgruntled with this community! To say that someone from a lower class of visa and not from an "Oversubscribed country" (and I am assuming you mean India) is less skilled and less deserving than someone from a higher class and oversubscribed country is ludicrous to say the least. Each and everyone of us (and I mean "legal immigrants") have our own skill sets and contribute equally to the American society. As long as we are competent at what we do, then we are all SKILLED in our own way. The only real defining difference among the visa classes is the level of education not skill. To suggest one is better based on education alone is arrogance and nothing else!
The U.S. immigration system is not without its flaws and despite the delays and frustrations, it is FAIR! The per country limit is to ensure that citizens of ALL nations have an equal opportunity to immigrate to the U.S. and not just a select few. The only thing that I have found unfair as far as immigration in this country is concerned is the politicians' focused efforts to do something for the "illegal" immigrants at the expense of the "legal" immigrants.
We are all in this together and the insults and innuendos that dominate this forum divide us so let's stop them and focus on the real issues!
sorry for your disgruntlement ...
It is USCIS that decides the categories and it is they who say that EB1 is more skilled and valuable than other categories
Again ... like I said in my post .... It is NOT NOT individual's qualifications or Country that matters, it is the JOB descr they do that decides the EB category. IF USCIS places more value on EB1 than EB2/EB3 category jobs that is not my problem .... but thats the way it is (doesnt mean that it is in anyway right)... and that was my point ..
The innuendos are being spread by people like yourself .... and reflects your own insecurities and frustrations.
The U.S. immigration system is not without its flaws and despite the delays and frustrations, it is FAIR! The per country limit is to ensure that citizens of ALL nations have an equal opportunity to immigrate to the U.S. and not just a select few. The only thing that I have found unfair as far as immigration in this country is concerned is the politicians' focused efforts to do something for the "illegal" immigrants at the expense of the "legal" immigrants.
We are all in this together and the insults and innuendos that dominate this forum divide us so let's stop them and focus on the real issues!
sorry for your disgruntlement ...
It is USCIS that decides the categories and it is they who say that EB1 is more skilled and valuable than other categories
Again ... like I said in my post .... It is NOT NOT individual's qualifications or Country that matters, it is the JOB descr they do that decides the EB category. IF USCIS places more value on EB1 than EB2/EB3 category jobs that is not my problem .... but thats the way it is (doesnt mean that it is in anyway right)... and that was my point ..
The innuendos are being spread by people like yourself .... and reflects your own insecurities and frustrations.
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snakesrocks
05-14 08:38 AM
I just found out that I will not be getting the stimulus as my wife is cannot get a SSN. In addition, we will not be getting stimulus amount for our American born daughter.
We have been here for a year and a half and while there are some benefits to being in America, my wife and I are trying hard to understand why we moved here from Canada (saving taxes is no benefit when compared to having to deal with ignorance all around). My being here is benefiting an American company (which did not have the expertise that I brought to them and this country) and thereby this country.
If I were to leave the company, a number of people would lose their jobs and I would take my expertise somewhere else.....
Is it true that almost everything done in America is poorly planned and lacks foresight and common sense? Our experience here to date is giving us this impression.....
I would be interested in joining with others against the IDIOTS who don't understand who is benefitting this country.
I totally agree with you. I came from Canada too and my wife went to college here, got her nursing degree and RN. Not able to file for GC because of the mess. She is working in an industry which has high demand and lack of people. Health care will be worst for those American baby boomers. Waiting for my kids to go to college ( 4 more years ) and move back to Canada.
Came to USA only for kids higher education.
Anyone interested in joining the group to get SSN for the ITIN holders?
We have been here for a year and a half and while there are some benefits to being in America, my wife and I are trying hard to understand why we moved here from Canada (saving taxes is no benefit when compared to having to deal with ignorance all around). My being here is benefiting an American company (which did not have the expertise that I brought to them and this country) and thereby this country.
If I were to leave the company, a number of people would lose their jobs and I would take my expertise somewhere else.....
Is it true that almost everything done in America is poorly planned and lacks foresight and common sense? Our experience here to date is giving us this impression.....
I would be interested in joining with others against the IDIOTS who don't understand who is benefitting this country.
I totally agree with you. I came from Canada too and my wife went to college here, got her nursing degree and RN. Not able to file for GC because of the mess. She is working in an industry which has high demand and lack of people. Health care will be worst for those American baby boomers. Waiting for my kids to go to college ( 4 more years ) and move back to Canada.
Came to USA only for kids higher education.
Anyone interested in joining the group to get SSN for the ITIN holders?
chantu
06-28 06:08 PM
For I-485 pending you must give A#.
But I am going to write in Q.15..current immi status as H1-B for me and AOS for my wife. I can understand writing A# for my wife. But for me also is it A# or it should be I94#?
But I am going to write in Q.15..current immi status as H1-B for me and AOS for my wife. I can understand writing A# for my wife. But for me also is it A# or it should be I94#?
traffic_engr
10-03 06:55 PM
Check this out. I've never heard of crew slugging it out at 30000 feet. Not sure if this incident is true
Air India pilots, crew slug it out at 30,000 ft - India Business - Business - NEWS - The Times of India (http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/news/business/india-business/Air-India-pilots-crew-slug-it-out-at-30000-ft/articleshow/5085243.cms)
arunmurthy, nikpatel.c and psaxena - guy's get a room and continue the 3'some.
And YES, i meant fighting :D
this thread has gone way out of scope.
Air India pilots, crew slug it out at 30,000 ft - India Business - Business - NEWS - The Times of India (http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/news/business/india-business/Air-India-pilots-crew-slug-it-out-at-30000-ft/articleshow/5085243.cms)
arunmurthy, nikpatel.c and psaxena - guy's get a room and continue the 3'some.
And YES, i meant fighting :D
this thread has gone way out of scope.
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