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08-12 09:50 AM
H-1B visas are work visas that allow foreign nationals to temporarily work in the United States for a U.S. employer. A U.S. employer may petition a foreign national under the H-1B classification which specifically applies to individuals in a “specialty occupation." A specialty occupation has three requirements. First, an individual must have a bachelor’s degree or higher degree or its equivalent for the particular position. Second, the degree must be common in the industry among similar organizations. Third, the employer must normally require a degree or equivalent; or the nature of the specific duties is so specialized and complex that knowledge required to perform the duties is usually associated with attainment of the degree.
Individuals with H-1B visas are allowed to work in the United States for up to six years, but visas are granted in three-year increments. In some cases, the H-1B visas may be extended for more than six years. If the individual is in the United States, a change of status to an H-1B is filed in the United States. If the individual is outside the United States, upon approval of the petition, the individual must apply for an H-1B visa at the U.S. consulate. There are only 65,000 H-1B visas issued per year.
The beginning of the fiscal year for 2010 is October 1, 2009. Employers may begin filing their petitions six months prior to the start date of employment but the individuals cannot start their jobs until October 1.
It is vital for those individuals wishing to work in the United States to begin preparing their H-1B paperwork before the cap is reached. As of August 7, 2009, approximately 44,900 H-1B cap-subject petitions had been received by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) and counted towards the cap. Please call us at 214-999-9999 if you would like to begin the H-1B process. The H-1B cap-subject count is available at the USCIS Web site (http://www.uscis.gov).
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Individuals with H-1B visas are allowed to work in the United States for up to six years, but visas are granted in three-year increments. In some cases, the H-1B visas may be extended for more than six years. If the individual is in the United States, a change of status to an H-1B is filed in the United States. If the individual is outside the United States, upon approval of the petition, the individual must apply for an H-1B visa at the U.S. consulate. There are only 65,000 H-1B visas issued per year.
The beginning of the fiscal year for 2010 is October 1, 2009. Employers may begin filing their petitions six months prior to the start date of employment but the individuals cannot start their jobs until October 1.
It is vital for those individuals wishing to work in the United States to begin preparing their H-1B paperwork before the cap is reached. As of August 7, 2009, approximately 44,900 H-1B cap-subject petitions had been received by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) and counted towards the cap. Please call us at 214-999-9999 if you would like to begin the H-1B process. The H-1B cap-subject count is available at the USCIS Web site (http://www.uscis.gov).
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gc28262
07-19 11:55 AM
What was the original I-140 revoked for ?
If it is not revoked for fraud or misrepresentation, you can port.
If it is not revoked for fraud or misrepresentation, you can port.
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meenu_a
03-30 04:26 PM
Hello,
I am really having sleepless nights over this, thinking obsessively over and over.
Here is my situation:
I am working for a consulting company A since Feb 2003, and they filed for my GC in May 2003 in Ohio for a position. Even though I been working for the same company, I am working for a different position in California, and I never worked for the position in OHIO that is on GC Labor.
Now, its been two years I filed my 485, got EAD and everything. After 180 days of 485, my employer asked me to work on EAD (to avoid extending H-1). So now I am officially on EAD and used AP once.
At this time, my contract is coming to an end, can I look for another full time in CA area and use Ac-21 to port.? Is there any issue because even though I am working for the sponsoring employer, but not for the position on GC labor?
Or shall I not file AC-21, take a different job and come back to the sponsoring employer and work for that position upon GC approval? Or is that out of question because I already used EAD that means automatic invocation of AC-21?
Please suggest. Thanks
I am really having sleepless nights over this, thinking obsessively over and over.
Here is my situation:
I am working for a consulting company A since Feb 2003, and they filed for my GC in May 2003 in Ohio for a position. Even though I been working for the same company, I am working for a different position in California, and I never worked for the position in OHIO that is on GC Labor.
Now, its been two years I filed my 485, got EAD and everything. After 180 days of 485, my employer asked me to work on EAD (to avoid extending H-1). So now I am officially on EAD and used AP once.
At this time, my contract is coming to an end, can I look for another full time in CA area and use Ac-21 to port.? Is there any issue because even though I am working for the sponsoring employer, but not for the position on GC labor?
Or shall I not file AC-21, take a different job and come back to the sponsoring employer and work for that position upon GC approval? Or is that out of question because I already used EAD that means automatic invocation of AC-21?
Please suggest. Thanks
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09-16 07:31 AM
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roseball
10-27 08:43 PM
Sure, you can apply for a new H1 petition with another employer..But do make sure to include the copy of H1 receipt from your pending H1 with a letter quoting you being in status based on the pending H1 petition...If you don't, there are chance that you might get the H1 approved without an I-94 attached as your current I-94 has already expired. In this case, you will have to leave the country, get the H1 stamped and re-enter US before being able to start work with the new employer...Btw, there is nothing like transfering a H1, thats just the term commonly used...Each petition is independent..
I would also make sure to address the issues from the current RFE so that another RFE is not received for the new petition.
Hi,
My H1 and I-94 and My Wife's H4 and I94 expired on Sep 30th 2008 and applied for extension on July 7th 2008 with Company A. But Company A received an RFE on H1 extension,
At this movement I have a good offer from company B , can I transfer H1 using Receipt of H1 extension?
I appreciate your input
Thanks
Rav
I would also make sure to address the issues from the current RFE so that another RFE is not received for the new petition.
Hi,
My H1 and I-94 and My Wife's H4 and I94 expired on Sep 30th 2008 and applied for extension on July 7th 2008 with Company A. But Company A received an RFE on H1 extension,
At this movement I have a good offer from company B , can I transfer H1 using Receipt of H1 extension?
I appreciate your input
Thanks
Rav
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needhelp!
01-14 12:45 PM
No you are not required to file a separate petition for your husband. When your sister files the I-130, she needs to put your husband's name on the same form.
When you file DS-230, Each family member that is eligible to travel to the United States with you under this visa classification is required to complete the DS-230 Part I. So separate DS-230 are required for you and your husband.
1. If you are a U.S.citizen you must file a separate Form I-130 for each eligible relative. You may file a Form I-130 for:
A. Your husband or wife;
B. Your unmarried child under age 21;
C. Your unmarried son or daughter age 21 or older;
D. Your married son or daughter of any age;
E. Your brother(s) or sister(s) (you must be age 21 or older);
F. Your mother or father (you must be age 21 or older).
If your relative qualifies under paragraph 1(C), 1(D), or 1(E) above, separate petitions are not required for his or her husband or wife or unmarried children under 21 years of age.
When you file DS-230, Each family member that is eligible to travel to the United States with you under this visa classification is required to complete the DS-230 Part I. So separate DS-230 are required for you and your husband.
1. If you are a U.S.citizen you must file a separate Form I-130 for each eligible relative. You may file a Form I-130 for:
A. Your husband or wife;
B. Your unmarried child under age 21;
C. Your unmarried son or daughter age 21 or older;
D. Your married son or daughter of any age;
E. Your brother(s) or sister(s) (you must be age 21 or older);
F. Your mother or father (you must be age 21 or older).
If your relative qualifies under paragraph 1(C), 1(D), or 1(E) above, separate petitions are not required for his or her husband or wife or unmarried children under 21 years of age.
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jonnotman
05-14 10:53 AM
Hi all,
I submitted an application via premium processing for EB-1a with USCIS at the Texas Premium Processing Centre last month (April 2007).
I received an RFE notification via letter after two weeks listing the requirement of further evidence against 3 out of the 8 criteria I submitted.
I can submit further evidence - but my question is this ... "Why have they not made mention of the other 5 criteria I submitted" ? Has this failed ? Do they not matter ?. I am quite concerned because they have not made any mention of my other criteria ? Does anyone have any advice.
Thanks in advance.
I submitted an application via premium processing for EB-1a with USCIS at the Texas Premium Processing Centre last month (April 2007).
I received an RFE notification via letter after two weeks listing the requirement of further evidence against 3 out of the 8 criteria I submitted.
I can submit further evidence - but my question is this ... "Why have they not made mention of the other 5 criteria I submitted" ? Has this failed ? Do they not matter ?. I am quite concerned because they have not made any mention of my other criteria ? Does anyone have any advice.
Thanks in advance.
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garybanz
09-28 06:10 PM
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Texas IV Members Conference Call
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WHEN: Saturday, September 29th, 2007 @ 12:00 PM NOON
HOW TO DIAL IN?
Call this number - 785-686-2400
Please join the Texas State Chapter and obtain the PIN.
See ya'll tomorrow
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ronhira
03-22 06:40 PM
tom friedman doesn't know about the details of this issue..... for him immigration means more h1b visa..... he doesn't have a clue @ gc mess...... there r others who have done research on this subject.... but those studies did not get as much attention.... maybe others need to come up with a shape... lets pick one.... lets say "earth is rhombus".... and then publish these reports... that might help catch some attention....
Source - http://www.nfap.com/pdf/071206study.pdf
"THE CHILDREN OF H-1B VISA HOLDERS
At the 2004 Intel Science Talent Search, the nation’s premiere science competition for top high school students, the National Foundation for American Policy conducted interviews to determine the immigration background of the 40 finalists. The results: two-thirds of the Intel Science Talent Search finalists were the children of immigrants. And even though new H-1B visa holders each year represent only 0.03 percent of the U.S. population, it turns out more of the children had parents who entered the country on H-1B visas than had parents born in the United States. In other words, if critics had their way, many of the coming generation’s top scientists and engineers would not be here in the United States today – because we never would have allowed in their parents."
Source - http://www.nfap.com/pdf/071206study.pdf
"THE CHILDREN OF H-1B VISA HOLDERS
At the 2004 Intel Science Talent Search, the nation’s premiere science competition for top high school students, the National Foundation for American Policy conducted interviews to determine the immigration background of the 40 finalists. The results: two-thirds of the Intel Science Talent Search finalists were the children of immigrants. And even though new H-1B visa holders each year represent only 0.03 percent of the U.S. population, it turns out more of the children had parents who entered the country on H-1B visas than had parents born in the United States. In other words, if critics had their way, many of the coming generation’s top scientists and engineers would not be here in the United States today – because we never would have allowed in their parents."
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eastindia
11-12 09:53 AM
Is Dream act more important than fixing the economy in lame duck session?
No wonder Democrats lost the elections.
No wonder Democrats lost the elections.
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Rb_newsletter
02-19 11:54 AM
Immigrationvoice is attending this meeting in DC and some core members are also calling in. Updates will be posted soon.
Can we see the full transcript of the conference? Is it available somewhere?
Can we see the full transcript of the conference? Is it available somewhere?
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Better_Days
10-24 07:25 PM
Doesn't the date fall on a Sunday? It is probably a system update: I belive that similar things have happened to others. Don't worry and enjoy your weekend.
My EB2- I140 (INDIA) approved on March 09, 2007. We also have received our EAD last year after filing I-485 in July 2007.
I was checking online status and for my I-140, last updated date shows January 06, 2008. (My EB2 PD is OCT 2006). Can any one explain why the I-140 showing update date of 01/06/2008. The online status says following text :
Application Type: I140, IMMIGRANT PETITION FOR ALIEN WORKER
Current Status: Case approved; approval notice e-mailed.
On March 9, 2007, this I140 IMMIGRANT PETITION FOR ALIEN WORKER was approved and we sent you an e-mail notice. Please follow any instructions on the notice. If you move before you receive the notice, call customer service.
I am little bit confuse.
I appriciate your help.
Thank you.
My EB2- I140 (INDIA) approved on March 09, 2007. We also have received our EAD last year after filing I-485 in July 2007.
I was checking online status and for my I-140, last updated date shows January 06, 2008. (My EB2 PD is OCT 2006). Can any one explain why the I-140 showing update date of 01/06/2008. The online status says following text :
Application Type: I140, IMMIGRANT PETITION FOR ALIEN WORKER
Current Status: Case approved; approval notice e-mailed.
On March 9, 2007, this I140 IMMIGRANT PETITION FOR ALIEN WORKER was approved and we sent you an e-mail notice. Please follow any instructions on the notice. If you move before you receive the notice, call customer service.
I am little bit confuse.
I appriciate your help.
Thank you.
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panky72
06-25 11:12 PM
Hi gurus,
I have question to you. I am July 2007 filer. My EAD and My wife EAD expiring on 09-25-2008. I applied both renewal Yesterday(06-24-2008 -90 days before).
recently My wife moved from H1B and working on EAD ( I am still working on H1B).
1. If we wont get EAD cards in time (i.e. before 09-25-2008). What will be her status after 09-25-2008 ?
2. Can she change back to H4 or can she change back to H1?
Please advice me.
Don't worry about your status after EAD expires. As long as you have pending I-485 you are in status. Its a different matter that she might have to stop working until EAD is approved. That said, USCIS is super-fast in approving EAD and actually people have been complaining about it:D
Look at this thread http://immigrationvoice.org/forum/showthread.php?t=19835
I have question to you. I am July 2007 filer. My EAD and My wife EAD expiring on 09-25-2008. I applied both renewal Yesterday(06-24-2008 -90 days before).
recently My wife moved from H1B and working on EAD ( I am still working on H1B).
1. If we wont get EAD cards in time (i.e. before 09-25-2008). What will be her status after 09-25-2008 ?
2. Can she change back to H4 or can she change back to H1?
Please advice me.
Don't worry about your status after EAD expires. As long as you have pending I-485 you are in status. Its a different matter that she might have to stop working until EAD is approved. That said, USCIS is super-fast in approving EAD and actually people have been complaining about it:D
Look at this thread http://immigrationvoice.org/forum/showthread.php?t=19835
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venumadhavb4u
02-05 11:36 PM
Hi,
My wife was in US in Oct 2007 on H4 Visa and went back in Mar '08 while she was in US we applied her H1B in 2008 and was approved and she got her H1B stamped in India and came back to US in Oct 2008. since she did not find any job, her payroll is not running and the her employer wants her to switch back to H4 Visa, and once she finds a project she can change her status back to H1B.
My Question here is
1) For COS from H1B to H4, Does she need Pay stubs? and how easy it is for the COS?
2) Her Employer says that she can apply for H4 Stamping and inform the Visa Officer that during her stay in US she did not join the company for medical reasons. Does this create any issues with her H1B.
3) Can Some one suggest a good immigration Lawyer in San Diego?
Thanks
H1b - h4
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Hi,
My wife was in US in Oct 2007 on H4 Visa and went back in Mar '08 while she was in US we applied her H1B in 2008 and was approved and she got her H1B stamped in India and came back to US in Oct 2008. since she did not find any job, her payroll is not running and the her employer wants her to switch back to H4 Visa, and once she finds a project she can change her status back to H1B.
My Question here is
1) For COS from H1B to H4, Does she need Pay stubs? and how easy it is for the COS?
2) Her Employer says that she can apply for H4 Stamping and inform the Visa Officer that during her stay in US she did not join the company for medical reasons. Does this create any issues with her H1B.
3) Can Some one suggest a good immigration Lawyer in San Diego?
Thanks
My wife was in US in Oct 2007 on H4 Visa and went back in Mar '08 while she was in US we applied her H1B in 2008 and was approved and she got her H1B stamped in India and came back to US in Oct 2008. since she did not find any job, her payroll is not running and the her employer wants her to switch back to H4 Visa, and once she finds a project she can change her status back to H1B.
My Question here is
1) For COS from H1B to H4, Does she need Pay stubs? and how easy it is for the COS?
2) Her Employer says that she can apply for H4 Stamping and inform the Visa Officer that during her stay in US she did not join the company for medical reasons. Does this create any issues with her H1B.
3) Can Some one suggest a good immigration Lawyer in San Diego?
Thanks
H1b - h4
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Hi,
My wife was in US in Oct 2007 on H4 Visa and went back in Mar '08 while she was in US we applied her H1B in 2008 and was approved and she got her H1B stamped in India and came back to US in Oct 2008. since she did not find any job, her payroll is not running and the her employer wants her to switch back to H4 Visa, and once she finds a project she can change her status back to H1B.
My Question here is
1) For COS from H1B to H4, Does she need Pay stubs? and how easy it is for the COS?
2) Her Employer says that she can apply for H4 Stamping and inform the Visa Officer that during her stay in US she did not join the company for medical reasons. Does this create any issues with her H1B.
3) Can Some one suggest a good immigration Lawyer in San Diego?
Thanks
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gcmaker
03-28 07:07 PM
I used my 485 EAD, which I received when I filed my 485 with my spouse. And now I want my employer to apply H-1B for me. I am wondering if I can apply change of status to H-1B within US or I have to apply H-1B petition, which requires me to get out of US and get the visa at some US consulate or embassy.
I'd really appreciate any info.
Thanks a lot.
I am not sure I understand why would you want to do this? You are on EAD, correct? This already gives you the right to work for any employer; getting an H-1B would be a step back in this regard. Am I missing something?
I'd really appreciate any info.
Thanks a lot.
I am not sure I understand why would you want to do this? You are on EAD, correct? This already gives you the right to work for any employer; getting an H-1B would be a step back in this regard. Am I missing something?
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thomachan72
02-03 05:08 AM
There should not be any issue for applying with only 2 months left. If you wait to get the next approval notice and go for stamping closer to the starting date of your next year of H1b you could get stamp for the next period too.
If there is 2 months or above left on the current extension then they will not give a visa including the new approval period. They will give only for the 2 months. So perferably go closer to the begining of the next period along with the new aproval notice (if you want to travel freely for the next period too)
If there is 2 months or above left on the current extension then they will not give a visa including the new approval period. They will give only for the 2 months. So perferably go closer to the begining of the next period along with the new aproval notice (if you want to travel freely for the next period too)
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vikki76
07-24 05:35 PM
Once you use your 485 related EAD , then you can switch back to H1-B . If this switch is less than an year, then there is a possibilty you might, but definitely after an year, you will need to apply for fresh H-1 subject to quota and all.
If you are primary applicant, then my advise would be to use H1-B if you can.
If you are primary applicant, then my advise would be to use H1-B if you can.
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Soltan
11-24 10:49 PM
Thanks for your reply.
In the scenario #2, do I need to go out of the country and get a valid I94? (cunsular processing) before I can start work?
In the scenario #2, do I need to go out of the country and get a valid I94? (cunsular processing) before I can start work?
sbvw76
10-31 12:15 AM
We don't have SSN for my son. His age is 7 years. Can we get EAD for him and apply for SSN?
If yes, what should be the minimum age?
If yes, what should be the minimum age?
chicagoan
05-07 07:40 PM
I am planning on starting the renewal process when I come back in June. I'll still have about 4 months before my current H1B expires. Thanks for the suggestion though!
