smartboy75
08-25 04:51 PM
Hi all
I have been trying to use the POJ method to reach an IO but looks like USCIS has shutdown that option. After entering the receipt number it simply reads out the online status message and does not provide any option to reach a CSR.
Looks like eccessive status calls have caused this.
Has anyone still been able to use the POJ method today and if yes can u pls post the details ??
Thanks
I have been trying to use the POJ method to reach an IO but looks like USCIS has shutdown that option. After entering the receipt number it simply reads out the online status message and does not provide any option to reach a CSR.
Looks like eccessive status calls have caused this.
Has anyone still been able to use the POJ method today and if yes can u pls post the details ??
Thanks
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girishc
06-16 10:28 PM
I thought I would post on how I resolved my expired I-94 issue today. Could be of help to someone.
I have an I797 and corresponding H1-B visa valid until March 31st 2011.
When I last came into the US on Dec 31st 2009, the immigration officer stamped the I-94 valid until date as March 30th 2010. Essentially giving me only three months of stay.
I did not notice the problem (coming in after a long flight and being jet lagged didn't help) until yesterday when my attorney was going through my documents for some other purpose. As of yesterday I had been out of status for over 3months.
We called the CBP office at Pittsburgh Airport (where i reside) and explained the situation to them. They asked my visa validity date and passport validity date on the phone. After which I was asked to go the the CBP office and get it corrected.
Today morning I headed over there and was met with the most friendly immigration officers I have ever met. Pittsburgh rocks in that. When he heard my case, he asked me if I had presented my latest I-797 to the officer at the time of stamping. When I replied yes, he said it did not make sense why the officer stamped the date he did. He asked to see my passport and I-797 and in 10 minutes told me he would be issuing me a new I-94 with the correct stamped date as March 31st 2011.
Afterwards he mentioned that it was expired and I was lucky because some other officer could have asked me to do a reinstatement (something that apparently costs a lot of money and a lot more trouble according to him)
In my case it was a genuine mistake on the immigration officer's part, since all my documents at the time of the samping indicated a later date. IMO that was the critical factor.
However, as he advised, please be extra sure before you step away from the counter at port of entry, that all your stamps are correct.
Good luck for anyone facing this problem, if you have the valid documents the officers are most probably going to correct the mistake and not give you a hard time about it.:)
I have an I797 and corresponding H1-B visa valid until March 31st 2011.
When I last came into the US on Dec 31st 2009, the immigration officer stamped the I-94 valid until date as March 30th 2010. Essentially giving me only three months of stay.
I did not notice the problem (coming in after a long flight and being jet lagged didn't help) until yesterday when my attorney was going through my documents for some other purpose. As of yesterday I had been out of status for over 3months.
We called the CBP office at Pittsburgh Airport (where i reside) and explained the situation to them. They asked my visa validity date and passport validity date on the phone. After which I was asked to go the the CBP office and get it corrected.
Today morning I headed over there and was met with the most friendly immigration officers I have ever met. Pittsburgh rocks in that. When he heard my case, he asked me if I had presented my latest I-797 to the officer at the time of stamping. When I replied yes, he said it did not make sense why the officer stamped the date he did. He asked to see my passport and I-797 and in 10 minutes told me he would be issuing me a new I-94 with the correct stamped date as March 31st 2011.
Afterwards he mentioned that it was expired and I was lucky because some other officer could have asked me to do a reinstatement (something that apparently costs a lot of money and a lot more trouble according to him)
In my case it was a genuine mistake on the immigration officer's part, since all my documents at the time of the samping indicated a later date. IMO that was the critical factor.
However, as he advised, please be extra sure before you step away from the counter at port of entry, that all your stamps are correct.
Good luck for anyone facing this problem, if you have the valid documents the officers are most probably going to correct the mistake and not give you a hard time about it.:)
greenlight
08-27 08:54 PM
Here is the thread for people who filed AOS between July 17 and Aug. 17. You might find people in your situation.
http://immigrationvoice.org/forum/showthread.php?t=12765
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http://immigrationvoice.org/forum/showthread.php?t=12765
I just got my receipt notice today.
Get involved with collective movement and the DC rally on Sept. 18. I can't attend, but am contributing $ toward someone else attending the rally.
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andycool
01-20 01:00 PM
I had my H1b till Nov 16, 2010 with Company1
Company2 applied for H1b transfer and it was approved as of Nov 08, 2010 ( but we didn't get any notification about it it's approval until few weeks later)
Company1 filed for H1b extension on Nov 10, 2010
I properly resigned Company1 on Nov 30, 2010 and started working with Company2 on Dec 1, 2010
Somehow Company1 didn't terminate my H1b extension and it got approved as of Jan 18, 2011.
1) Which status am I in? What decides my status?
2) Can I continue working for Company2 without any problems? Has this new approval put my transfer in jeopardy?
3) Do I need to update Company2 about Company1's extension approval?
4) Do I need to leave the Country to do any stamping?
Please help!!
You can have multiple H1B visas at a time ...no problem..... both your H1B's are valid
you can work for both employers at a time if you can :)
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Company2 applied for H1b transfer and it was approved as of Nov 08, 2010 ( but we didn't get any notification about it it's approval until few weeks later)
Company1 filed for H1b extension on Nov 10, 2010
I properly resigned Company1 on Nov 30, 2010 and started working with Company2 on Dec 1, 2010
Somehow Company1 didn't terminate my H1b extension and it got approved as of Jan 18, 2011.
1) Which status am I in? What decides my status?
2) Can I continue working for Company2 without any problems? Has this new approval put my transfer in jeopardy?
3) Do I need to update Company2 about Company1's extension approval?
4) Do I need to leave the Country to do any stamping?
Please help!!
You can have multiple H1B visas at a time ...no problem..... both your H1B's are valid
you can work for both employers at a time if you can :)
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smohan
07-15 03:04 AM
Presently I am on H1B visa status, valid till March 2009. My PD is of June 2005 and I-140 was done in 2005 also, presently trapped in retrogression.
I have a great offer from a big oil company. After my possible joining to them with H1B transfer, they are willing to start my labor also. In such a case, I want my new labor to be filed ASAP, as my son will be 21 years old in march 2008.
In a case I join this new company in middle of August, when do you think my labor could be filed....I heard there is some two months advertising involved before filing in PERM.
Thanks for your time guys.
I have a great offer from a big oil company. After my possible joining to them with H1B transfer, they are willing to start my labor also. In such a case, I want my new labor to be filed ASAP, as my son will be 21 years old in march 2008.
In a case I join this new company in middle of August, when do you think my labor could be filed....I heard there is some two months advertising involved before filing in PERM.
Thanks for your time guys.
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04-26 05:38 PM
Is there any law for disabled immigrant. I am 33 years old, and I am disabled, and I am here in US from 1998. I really want to settle down in one place, and it does not matter whether it is India or America but I think I have to make a choice right now, or my future will be a big question mark.
I have waited for a long time, thinking future will be bright, day by day I dont feel I will get my Green Card, So as my lost option I am wondering whether there is any option for disable immigrant? Any help is appreciated.
thanks
I have waited for a long time, thinking future will be bright, day by day I dont feel I will get my Green Card, So as my lost option I am wondering whether there is any option for disable immigrant? Any help is appreciated.
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prasadn
06-30 12:06 PM
Hi Friends,
I am a green card holder, becoming eligible for citizenship in April 2009. My fianc�e has been in the US for the past 2 plus years on F1. She completes her MS in December this year .We plan to visit our home country in August this year and get married. I thought this was a relatively uncomplicated case till I read in some forum recently that marriage to a permanent resident can be a barrier to being admitted to the U.S. in F-1 status. This is because such a marriage obliterates the "non-immigrant" intent required for F-1 entrants. This could very easily jeopardize her plan to re-enter in F-1 status.
Any thoughts or advice on this? Appreciate all the help.
Thanks a lot.
It is better to register you marriage here in the US, appy for your spouse Adjustment of status and travel on AP to your home country to get married. The other choice is to wait till you become a citizen and then get married.
I am a green card holder, becoming eligible for citizenship in April 2009. My fianc�e has been in the US for the past 2 plus years on F1. She completes her MS in December this year .We plan to visit our home country in August this year and get married. I thought this was a relatively uncomplicated case till I read in some forum recently that marriage to a permanent resident can be a barrier to being admitted to the U.S. in F-1 status. This is because such a marriage obliterates the "non-immigrant" intent required for F-1 entrants. This could very easily jeopardize her plan to re-enter in F-1 status.
Any thoughts or advice on this? Appreciate all the help.
Thanks a lot.
It is better to register you marriage here in the US, appy for your spouse Adjustment of status and travel on AP to your home country to get married. The other choice is to wait till you become a citizen and then get married.
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02-11 12:07 PM
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gc_wannabe
04-25 03:00 PM
Hi- My stamping on my passport expired on Sep'2008 (over 19 months now). But, my I-797 is valid till Aug'2012. I plan to get my visa re-stamping done when I go to India in May'10.
1. Will there be any issues?
2. What am I supposed to say for this question in the visa application website?
"Are you applying for the same class of visa which is currently valid or has expired within the past 12 months?*" (YES/NO)
The VFS website says the following:
"The following applicants do NOT qualify for appointments in the visa renewal category:
Applicants who have a U.S. visa that expired more than 12 months ago.
"
Thanks.
1. Will there be any issues?
2. What am I supposed to say for this question in the visa application website?
"Are you applying for the same class of visa which is currently valid or has expired within the past 12 months?*" (YES/NO)
The VFS website says the following:
"The following applicants do NOT qualify for appointments in the visa renewal category:
Applicants who have a U.S. visa that expired more than 12 months ago.
"
Thanks.
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VenuK
07-11 01:57 AM
What is Security Clearance?
who does it
when does it happen
what exactly happens during this process.
what exactly do they look for.
also
could you pls look into my case. any kinda advice is greatly appreciated.
here is the link to my case:
http://immigrationvoice.org/forum/showthread.php?t=20055
--------Additional Information related to my case ----------
==========POINTED TO BE NOTED=================
1. Why extension was denied, what was in RFE?
venu_mk: RFE was due to
a. lack of documents,
b. they needed company no.of employers update info which uscis did not have on there record.
c. client letter
d. clearly defined path between employer and client relationship( had 2 vendors between them) I had to show contracts and workorders between each of them.
2. Did you get the approval for Company X after your apeal
venu_mk: appeal on denial case is still in process. what i heard after talking to different lawyers is it will take atleast 6 to 9 months of time. im still waiting on that.
3. Why are you still working with Company X,and when do you plan to join Co. Y
venu_mk: because i cannot work with company Y unless i get visa stamped.i talked to owner of company Y he said he wont generate pay stubbs unless i get stamped. One thing is i have applied I-797 from Company Y through CONSULAR PROCESSING. my lawyer says the same thing u cannot work on Company Y unless u get stamping done.
4. Are you going to get visa stamped with Co. X or Co. Y
venu_mk: Obviously with Company Y.
==========ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT MY CASE=============
On I-797 from Y it doesn't have I-94 number on it anywhere. since its through consular processing.
In order to work with Y, i have to get stamped first then only pay stubbs are generated
The result of the appeal is still pending....
one thing for sure that i have decided is that , I will only go for stamping AFTER my PIMS Verification is done in TIjuana, Mexico.
I'm pretty confused...
Please help me
With Thanks in Advance,
Venu
who does it
when does it happen
what exactly happens during this process.
what exactly do they look for.
also
could you pls look into my case. any kinda advice is greatly appreciated.
here is the link to my case:
http://immigrationvoice.org/forum/showthread.php?t=20055
--------Additional Information related to my case ----------
==========POINTED TO BE NOTED=================
1. Why extension was denied, what was in RFE?
venu_mk: RFE was due to
a. lack of documents,
b. they needed company no.of employers update info which uscis did not have on there record.
c. client letter
d. clearly defined path between employer and client relationship( had 2 vendors between them) I had to show contracts and workorders between each of them.
2. Did you get the approval for Company X after your apeal
venu_mk: appeal on denial case is still in process. what i heard after talking to different lawyers is it will take atleast 6 to 9 months of time. im still waiting on that.
3. Why are you still working with Company X,and when do you plan to join Co. Y
venu_mk: because i cannot work with company Y unless i get visa stamped.i talked to owner of company Y he said he wont generate pay stubbs unless i get stamped. One thing is i have applied I-797 from Company Y through CONSULAR PROCESSING. my lawyer says the same thing u cannot work on Company Y unless u get stamping done.
4. Are you going to get visa stamped with Co. X or Co. Y
venu_mk: Obviously with Company Y.
==========ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT MY CASE=============
On I-797 from Y it doesn't have I-94 number on it anywhere. since its through consular processing.
In order to work with Y, i have to get stamped first then only pay stubbs are generated
The result of the appeal is still pending....
one thing for sure that i have decided is that , I will only go for stamping AFTER my PIMS Verification is done in TIjuana, Mexico.
I'm pretty confused...
Please help me
With Thanks in Advance,
Venu
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ChainReaction
08-08 11:53 AM
Hi ,
Finally after a long wait i heard some good news from my lawyer that my labor from PBEC has been approved.
I have few questions in regards to my H1-B visa extension . The labor that got approved was from my previous company PD March2003 and i also have labor pending for my current company PD Feb2005.
I wanted to apply for three yrs extension on my H1B I will be completing my 5th yr in Feb 15th 2007 and would like to know if i can get 3yr extension after premium processing i-140 bec based on some of the post on IV i came to this conclusion that one has to be in/past their 6th yr term on H1b according to AC21?
Secondly, i would like to know if i can use copy of approved i-140 from my previous company and get 3yrs H1b extension.
Finally after a long wait i heard some good news from my lawyer that my labor from PBEC has been approved.
I have few questions in regards to my H1-B visa extension . The labor that got approved was from my previous company PD March2003 and i also have labor pending for my current company PD Feb2005.
I wanted to apply for three yrs extension on my H1B I will be completing my 5th yr in Feb 15th 2007 and would like to know if i can get 3yr extension after premium processing i-140 bec based on some of the post on IV i came to this conclusion that one has to be in/past their 6th yr term on H1b according to AC21?
Secondly, i would like to know if i can use copy of approved i-140 from my previous company and get 3yrs H1b extension.
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sideeque
02-05 09:58 PM
I tried it. They might wont ask new approval notice. You should show that and get the expiry date in I-94 as same as your latest I-797 Approval notice.
You don't need to stamp visa as its not expired.....
Have a nice trip to India.
You don't need to stamp visa as its not expired.....
Have a nice trip to India.
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TeddyKoochu
05-23 05:08 PM
Hi,
Visa Interview: Que on Permission to enter New Delhi Embassy for 2 yr 3 months old Son
I am working in USA. I am planning to travel to India next month and require to apply for USA Visa interview.
I have 2 years and 3 months old younger Son who is born in USA and is a American Citizen holding American Passport.
Could you please shar exp. if he will be allowed to be with us during our Visa Interview in New Delhi Embassy. if Yes. pls let me know if there is any requirement for his entry inside the New Delhi Embassy.
Appreciate your reply in this regard.
thx
Amolraj
They will allow you to carry your kids for the visa appointment. In fact you will get preferential treatment in the sense that you get a higher priority token fort he actual appointment and the VO maybe more sympathetic to your case. Iam quoting this from my own experience in late 2009 having my daughter who was 1 year and 3 months actually helped our cause we were out of the embassy in 30 minutes while there were people who waited for hours.
Visa Interview: Que on Permission to enter New Delhi Embassy for 2 yr 3 months old Son
I am working in USA. I am planning to travel to India next month and require to apply for USA Visa interview.
I have 2 years and 3 months old younger Son who is born in USA and is a American Citizen holding American Passport.
Could you please shar exp. if he will be allowed to be with us during our Visa Interview in New Delhi Embassy. if Yes. pls let me know if there is any requirement for his entry inside the New Delhi Embassy.
Appreciate your reply in this regard.
thx
Amolraj
They will allow you to carry your kids for the visa appointment. In fact you will get preferential treatment in the sense that you get a higher priority token fort he actual appointment and the VO maybe more sympathetic to your case. Iam quoting this from my own experience in late 2009 having my daughter who was 1 year and 3 months actually helped our cause we were out of the embassy in 30 minutes while there were people who waited for hours.
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smuggymba
07-02 11:22 AM
Hi All,
I got my COS from H4 to F1 approved in first semester itself (Fed-2010), now my questions is I don�t have plans for going to India in next couple of years so after completing my masters can I apply for OPT without having the F1 Visa stamping OR should I have to get F1 Visa stamping in India in order to get the OPT after my masters.
my wife got OPT based on COS from H4 to F1 (no stamping).
I got my COS from H4 to F1 approved in first semester itself (Fed-2010), now my questions is I don�t have plans for going to India in next couple of years so after completing my masters can I apply for OPT without having the F1 Visa stamping OR should I have to get F1 Visa stamping in India in order to get the OPT after my masters.
my wife got OPT based on COS from H4 to F1 (no stamping).
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gchopes
11-15 10:58 AM
The NC DMV is taking a really long time to validate my EAD. Its been over 60 days now since my license renewal based on EAD expiring October 2010. They keep sending me back with a temporary license valid for 15 days saying they are yet to validate and issue my perm license based on EAD.
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h1techSlave
10-13 09:11 AM
I too received a similar notice. My employer replied by submitting proof of the paid checks. Meanwhile, I received my receipt notice that shows $395 received. I have also received the FP notice and the same was completed yesterday. Customer service was not of much help.
Thanks a lot cnag.
I have completed my finger printing a week back. My 485 receipt says the amount as $395. So the $70 is already included in the $395?
I think I will also get my lawyers to reply to USCIS with the proof of encashed cheque.
Thanks a lot cnag.
I have completed my finger printing a week back. My 485 receipt says the amount as $395. So the $70 is already included in the $395?
I think I will also get my lawyers to reply to USCIS with the proof of encashed cheque.
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mohitb272
09-24 06:58 PM
Peeps -
My self-filed I-485 application (July 2nd) was sent without:
- Medical Exam results
- Employment Verification Letter
I have recently rec'd the receipt number for my case. Should i sent the missing documentation to USCIS linked to the receipt numbers - or should i wait for the RFE? Anyone with experience with this please advise.
Secondly, if you recommend that i send it now, how can i make sure that the documents will get added to my file? Is there a special procedure for this?
Thank you
Samir
I believe its a good idea to wait for the RFE since that would be the right way to go about this.
My self-filed I-485 application (July 2nd) was sent without:
- Medical Exam results
- Employment Verification Letter
I have recently rec'd the receipt number for my case. Should i sent the missing documentation to USCIS linked to the receipt numbers - or should i wait for the RFE? Anyone with experience with this please advise.
Secondly, if you recommend that i send it now, how can i make sure that the documents will get added to my file? Is there a special procedure for this?
Thank you
Samir
I believe its a good idea to wait for the RFE since that would be the right way to go about this.
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eb3retro
09-25 09:43 AM
Today i received my EAD card, It says fingerprint not available. I have not yet received FP notice
Has this happened to anybody else, will i have to update EAD card after FP, how does this work
Filed on July 16th, My checks were cashed on 10th Sep
Thanks
vinod
how much time it took between the email (card prod ordered)and you receiving the actual card?
Has this happened to anybody else, will i have to update EAD card after FP, how does this work
Filed on July 16th, My checks were cashed on 10th Sep
Thanks
vinod
how much time it took between the email (card prod ordered)and you receiving the actual card?
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11-25 03:37 AM
With less than a month to wrap up the lame duck session, Is IV on top of it's game ?
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