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08-05 08:00 PM
H1B Visa Lawyer Blog Has Just Posted the Following:
The United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) recently updated (http://www.ice.gov/doclib/sevis/pdf/ApprovedSchools.pdf) the list of Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) approved schools. The schools listed have all been certified to participate in the program.
The program allows foreign students interested in obtaining an education in the United States to complete a visa petition, pay the required fee, and attend a U.S. College or University.
Interested Foreign students: There is a process in obtaining a student visa, but it is not a difficult one. The student must first obtain Form I-20 from the U.S. College or University from which he/she intends to enroll, pay the required visa fee (Form I-901) and contact a local U.S. Consulate/Embassy to schedule an interview. The SEVP procedures differ among U.S. Consulates/Embassies; contact your U.S. Consulate/Embassy NOW to determine its particular procedure on applying for a visa before planning for the interview.
Interested Schools: There is a separate process to obtain F & M Certification. Authorized school officials must obtain and complete Form I-17. An overview of the SEVP Certification process can be found on the ICE website . If approved, the school will be certified and allowed to issue Form I-20 to qualifying foreign students.
If you need assistance or an explanation of the SEVP/student visa, please contact our office (http://www.mvplg.com/contact.htm) to schedule a consultation.
More... (http://www.h1bvisalawyerblog.com/2010/08/updated_list_sevp_approved_sch_6.html)
The United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) recently updated (http://www.ice.gov/doclib/sevis/pdf/ApprovedSchools.pdf) the list of Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) approved schools. The schools listed have all been certified to participate in the program.
The program allows foreign students interested in obtaining an education in the United States to complete a visa petition, pay the required fee, and attend a U.S. College or University.
Interested Foreign students: There is a process in obtaining a student visa, but it is not a difficult one. The student must first obtain Form I-20 from the U.S. College or University from which he/she intends to enroll, pay the required visa fee (Form I-901) and contact a local U.S. Consulate/Embassy to schedule an interview. The SEVP procedures differ among U.S. Consulates/Embassies; contact your U.S. Consulate/Embassy NOW to determine its particular procedure on applying for a visa before planning for the interview.
Interested Schools: There is a separate process to obtain F & M Certification. Authorized school officials must obtain and complete Form I-17. An overview of the SEVP Certification process can be found on the ICE website . If approved, the school will be certified and allowed to issue Form I-20 to qualifying foreign students.
If you need assistance or an explanation of the SEVP/student visa, please contact our office (http://www.mvplg.com/contact.htm) to schedule a consultation.
More... (http://www.h1bvisalawyerblog.com/2010/08/updated_list_sevp_approved_sch_6.html)
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girishvar
08-10 05:44 PM
I dont know the answer. Please call NVC to get the correct answer.
Thanks girishvar
So ones I have new passport should I have to send copy to Consulate or NVC?
Thanks girishvar
So ones I have new passport should I have to send copy to Consulate or NVC?
Tarang
12-27 10:03 AM
I had the same problems 3 weeks back for B'bay. We had to submit all papers atleast 5 days in advance to VFS office in Ahmedabad. They refused to accept my papers. I had to cancel that application and submit a new one with Regular H1B instead of Visa Renewal. Luckily, VFS accepted my application papers which i sent to my relatives in email. I signed the papers once i reached consulate.
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12-18 03:40 PM
AILA Leadership Has Just Posted the Following:
In an interview on David Letterman (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xpvNXPPOMr8), actor Robert Downey, Jr., talked about a problem he had last year in Japan, when upon entering he was detained and questioned about his past criminal record. Downey said: I probably should have seen there was a sign that said 'No Felons Allowed' in English and Japanese and I haven't had that expunged yet," he said. "You can actually get things expunged but I've been pretty busy. So I was detained, I was interrogated. It was a blast.
Haven't you settled up? Haven't you paid your debts? Letterman asked.
Clearly I haven't paid my debts to Japan, said Downey.
While I certainly feel somewhat bad for Mr. Downey, this short exchange gave the impression that nothing similar would ever happen in America! Hah!
U.S. Immigration Law contains restrictions that bar entry to people forever, for virtually any youthful indiscretion they have ever had, e.g. simple possession of a marijuana 20 years ago, without regard to whether or not you were actually convicted of the crime! You do not even need to have been convicted; the fact that you admit you did it will also get you barred from entry. Heck you will even be bounced (http://www.markshuttleworth.com/archives/43) from the United States after overstaying your visa for one day, leaving one day late, and then trying to come back in on that visa. Or, you will be detained and returned because the officer thinks you MIGHT be working (http://addxorrol.blogspot.com/2007/07/ive-been-denied-entry-to-us-essentially.html).
So, if you were watching David Letterman and thanking your lucky stars that America is far nicer to arriving tourists than Japan--think again!
https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/186823568153827945-8541560039624368703?l=ailaleadership.blogspot.com
More... (http://ailaleadership.blogspot.com/2009/12/robert-downey-jr-and-us-immigration.html)
In an interview on David Letterman (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xpvNXPPOMr8), actor Robert Downey, Jr., talked about a problem he had last year in Japan, when upon entering he was detained and questioned about his past criminal record. Downey said: I probably should have seen there was a sign that said 'No Felons Allowed' in English and Japanese and I haven't had that expunged yet," he said. "You can actually get things expunged but I've been pretty busy. So I was detained, I was interrogated. It was a blast.
Haven't you settled up? Haven't you paid your debts? Letterman asked.
Clearly I haven't paid my debts to Japan, said Downey.
While I certainly feel somewhat bad for Mr. Downey, this short exchange gave the impression that nothing similar would ever happen in America! Hah!
U.S. Immigration Law contains restrictions that bar entry to people forever, for virtually any youthful indiscretion they have ever had, e.g. simple possession of a marijuana 20 years ago, without regard to whether or not you were actually convicted of the crime! You do not even need to have been convicted; the fact that you admit you did it will also get you barred from entry. Heck you will even be bounced (http://www.markshuttleworth.com/archives/43) from the United States after overstaying your visa for one day, leaving one day late, and then trying to come back in on that visa. Or, you will be detained and returned because the officer thinks you MIGHT be working (http://addxorrol.blogspot.com/2007/07/ive-been-denied-entry-to-us-essentially.html).
So, if you were watching David Letterman and thanking your lucky stars that America is far nicer to arriving tourists than Japan--think again!
https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/186823568153827945-8541560039624368703?l=ailaleadership.blogspot.com
More... (http://ailaleadership.blogspot.com/2009/12/robert-downey-jr-and-us-immigration.html)
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nithinsurendran
04-10 11:48 AM
Hi,
My employer filed labor for me in October 2007. My labour got approved in Feb 2008. Can you please know when I can apply for the EAD? What are the pre-requisties to apply for an EAD.
Thanks a lot,
Nithin.
My employer filed labor for me in October 2007. My labour got approved in Feb 2008. Can you please know when I can apply for the EAD? What are the pre-requisties to apply for an EAD.
Thanks a lot,
Nithin.
Didiusthegreat
10-08 12:47 PM
No problem, Here, you've got it
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ak_manu
10-30 12:07 PM
Hello,
I would need to apply for transit visa to fly through UK. There is a UK consulate office in ATLANTA but not sure if they would give transit visa if I go in person there? Did anyone had any experience.
Thanks
AK_MANU
I would need to apply for transit visa to fly through UK. There is a UK consulate office in ATLANTA but not sure if they would give transit visa if I go in person there? Did anyone had any experience.
Thanks
AK_MANU
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12-19 09:01 PM
After getting his *ss kicked in all 50 states hate monger Tommy "Doggie" Tancredo is quitting the Presidential race.
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hopelessGC
11-10 12:33 PM
H1-B transfer will be a good option.
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vinzak
05-18 11:28 AM
My friends received Green cards in 2007. They live abroad, but make regular trips tho the Us to visit family and maintain their GC.
Unfortunaltely, they recently misplaced their green cards. They are planning a trip to the US this month, for which they have received travel letters from the US Embassy abroad.
Would anyone know what the process is afterwords? We know they have to file I-90s to replace their lost GC. Does this have to be done at the port of entry? Or is it done at a local office on reaching their final US destination?
Also, will they be called for a biometric appointment locally or can that be done at a Port of Entry. Can the biometric be done at a location abroad?
If anyone has any info on this, it'd be truly appreciated.
Unfortunaltely, they recently misplaced their green cards. They are planning a trip to the US this month, for which they have received travel letters from the US Embassy abroad.
Would anyone know what the process is afterwords? We know they have to file I-90s to replace their lost GC. Does this have to be done at the port of entry? Or is it done at a local office on reaching their final US destination?
Also, will they be called for a biometric appointment locally or can that be done at a Port of Entry. Can the biometric be done at a location abroad?
If anyone has any info on this, it'd be truly appreciated.
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unsanjana
10-05 05:17 PM
Please provide your answers. It is very urgent...
I would really appreciate your answer.
I have two question regarding my h4 visa appointment. My husband has Pay stubs (June to Aug)from Company A.And his company B pay stub is from Sep 10th,2007 to till date. When he was switching from Company A to company B, he got 15 days gap. He didn't has pay stub for those number days.
Is Chennai consulate particular about those dates and ask for pay stub in between those dates. Please advice me.
2) My husband lawyer forget to apply my H4 extension. Unknowingly I over stayed in US for one and half month. We talked with lawyer. she told that she applied for H4 extension before, but US CIS over looked that file. So she filled again. That H4 approval is still pending. In the safe side I left US. I tried to left US immediately, but I wasn't able to get flight ticket.
By Showing that receipt in Chennai consulate, Could I get H4 visa stamping.
Thanks
Sanju
I would really appreciate your answer.
I have two question regarding my h4 visa appointment. My husband has Pay stubs (June to Aug)from Company A.And his company B pay stub is from Sep 10th,2007 to till date. When he was switching from Company A to company B, he got 15 days gap. He didn't has pay stub for those number days.
Is Chennai consulate particular about those dates and ask for pay stub in between those dates. Please advice me.
2) My husband lawyer forget to apply my H4 extension. Unknowingly I over stayed in US for one and half month. We talked with lawyer. she told that she applied for H4 extension before, but US CIS over looked that file. So she filled again. That H4 approval is still pending. In the safe side I left US. I tried to left US immediately, but I wasn't able to get flight ticket.
By Showing that receipt in Chennai consulate, Could I get H4 visa stamping.
Thanks
Sanju
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number30
05-07 08:52 PM
Hi,
Wanted to know if there is any limitation on H4B visa date for coming in to US. My wife's H4B visa ends on Sep28 2009, she will travel and will be back on 28th Aug 2009. Is there any problem since its only 1 month from expiry.
In the meantime I will apply for an H1b extension.
Please reply
Regards,
She should be OK. But apply for H4 extension once she is back here.
Wanted to know if there is any limitation on H4B visa date for coming in to US. My wife's H4B visa ends on Sep28 2009, she will travel and will be back on 28th Aug 2009. Is there any problem since its only 1 month from expiry.
In the meantime I will apply for an H1b extension.
Please reply
Regards,
She should be OK. But apply for H4 extension once she is back here.
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permfiling
03-03 09:11 PM
I thought of saying "new wife" :-)
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emerald2207
05-17 05:46 PM
My I-94 was expired on 11/2006 and applied the EAD renewal(Ist EAD lost in Mail) through e-filing and it is approved.
Service Center: NSC
EAD Applied through online (E-File)
Receipt Date: 04/28/2008
Notice Date: 04/28/2008
Called USCIS to Expediate the process: 04/29/2008
Biometrics & I-765 Received through Mail: 05/05/2008
Fingerprinting complete (Walk-In): 05/07/2008 (Actual Fingerprinting date from the notice: 05/22/2008)
Fingerprinting Location: Alexandria, VA
Called USCIS to Expediate the process: 05/08/2008 (No status change until 05/13/2008) [2nd time)
Called USCIS to Check the status: 05/13/2008 (3rd time)
Card Production Ordered: 05/13/2008.
Approval Notice Status change online: 05/16/2008
EAD Card Received: 05/17/2008.
Actual Approval notice: Not yet received(May be i will receive it by next week).
My 1 cents, please call USCIS every 2 days otherwise your case will be in the queue as "Pending and case received".
Hope this helps...!!!!
Service Center: NSC
EAD Applied through online (E-File)
Receipt Date: 04/28/2008
Notice Date: 04/28/2008
Called USCIS to Expediate the process: 04/29/2008
Biometrics & I-765 Received through Mail: 05/05/2008
Fingerprinting complete (Walk-In): 05/07/2008 (Actual Fingerprinting date from the notice: 05/22/2008)
Fingerprinting Location: Alexandria, VA
Called USCIS to Expediate the process: 05/08/2008 (No status change until 05/13/2008) [2nd time)
Called USCIS to Check the status: 05/13/2008 (3rd time)
Card Production Ordered: 05/13/2008.
Approval Notice Status change online: 05/16/2008
EAD Card Received: 05/17/2008.
Actual Approval notice: Not yet received(May be i will receive it by next week).
My 1 cents, please call USCIS every 2 days otherwise your case will be in the queue as "Pending and case received".
Hope this helps...!!!!
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justwaiting
11-03 04:08 PM
I was on a 5 week leave of absence when my EAD was being renewed. I'm back at work now and was thinking I will keep a 'Leave of Absence' verification letter handy just in case USCIS asks for it. Does anybody have a format for it? I am thinking of this:
Subject: Verification of Leave of Absence
To whomever it may concern:
It has been verified that XXX XXX was put on a Leave of Absence due to the ongoing EAD renewal during the period from X/X/2010 to X/X/2010. He did not receive any salary during this period.
Please feel free to call us for any question regarding this.
Is that good enough?
Thanks in advance.
Subject: Verification of Leave of Absence
To whomever it may concern:
It has been verified that XXX XXX was put on a Leave of Absence due to the ongoing EAD renewal during the period from X/X/2010 to X/X/2010. He did not receive any salary during this period.
Please feel free to call us for any question regarding this.
Is that good enough?
Thanks in advance.
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masterji
11-29 09:36 PM
Check with your international students office. In our time, they needed to sign the I-20 before you/your wife can leave the country. I also think she needs a separate I-20 with a F2 endorsement. She should not just carry your I-20 with her name in it, then you are supposed travel with her. Again, these were the old rules and I am not an attorney and this is not a legal advise, just from my personal experience.
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Ann Ruben
06-28 10:20 PM
An article entitled File Retention and Relinquishing to Client - Posted on March 31st, 2010 can be found on the website for the MO Supreme Court Advisory Committe for Legal Ethics:Office of the Legal Ethics Counsel - Articles (http://www.mo-legal-ethics.org/modules.php?name=Articles). I hope this is helpful.
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dealsnet
07-30 11:57 AM
You want him to work with GC or just want to keep him working. ?
Eventhough the GC application is denied for EB1, you can process EB2 or keep him O-1 or H1B. For EB1, there will be strict rules by USCIS. If your company didn't meet the criteria for it, forget about it. Do it in EB2.
We hired a scientist with O-1 visa two year ago (company provided all the documents). This scientist applied green card (EB-1) last year. This week he recived a letter rejecting his application. The reason is not about his personal qualification but is about the company. Letter says company had no publications although we provided the copies of US patent applications.
We are a small R&D company with no budget for and work plan for any kind paper writing. Can INS use "without publication" as the only reason to turn down the EB-1 type application?
This scientist is very important to our company. What shoul we do to let INS reconsider this decision?
Thanks for your help.
Eventhough the GC application is denied for EB1, you can process EB2 or keep him O-1 or H1B. For EB1, there will be strict rules by USCIS. If your company didn't meet the criteria for it, forget about it. Do it in EB2.
We hired a scientist with O-1 visa two year ago (company provided all the documents). This scientist applied green card (EB-1) last year. This week he recived a letter rejecting his application. The reason is not about his personal qualification but is about the company. Letter says company had no publications although we provided the copies of US patent applications.
We are a small R&D company with no budget for and work plan for any kind paper writing. Can INS use "without publication" as the only reason to turn down the EB-1 type application?
This scientist is very important to our company. What shoul we do to let INS reconsider this decision?
Thanks for your help.
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anon123x456z
11-02 07:06 PM
Can anybody help me??
Dhundhun
04-22 02:35 AM
Anyone facing problem with e-filing also?
dixie
08-23 06:34 PM
Since EB-1 does not need labor certification, the process is completely independent of EB-2. As such you cannot "port" your EB-2 application the way people transition from EB-3 to EB-2. You will have to apply directly to USCIS with evidence of your "extraordinary ability" in your field, such as honorable membership of professional bodies, research track record, letters from well-known people in your field etc. The first stepto convince USCIS about exceptional ability is very involved, but there on I-140 and I-485 should proceed far more smoothly than EB-2.
