anurakt
09-25 02:21 PM
My DL was renewed for four years, much beyond my I-94 expiry, both the times...so guys, come on to CA...Golden land of jobs, good weather, cosmopolitan and accomdating/tolerant ppl of all races/religions :-). I am still on H1-B though..
Rambha,
See the above reply. I assume if they allow -I-94 , then EAD should be treated the same way.
Rambha,
See the above reply. I assume if they allow -I-94 , then EAD should be treated the same way.
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guyfromsg
09-20 07:13 PM
I also met several American citizens who were passing by and were curious about the rally. Me and JazzbytheBay explained and they listened patiently. One hour later I saw them marching with us holding flowers that some of our volunteers were distributing to passer bys. One gentleman was a school teacher.
IV needs grassroot support from half a million people stuck in various stages of green card process. You can be from any country. We welcome and invite members from all countries and communities to join our efforts.
Additionally, one of our best friends can be American citizen who understand the issue from economic, personal and other perspectives. If they become part of our voice we will become more effective.
Each one of us has to become "IV brand ambassador" and present our issue in right perspective to counter so much misinformation floated by some vested interests. Yes, you can do it. We can facilitate.
http://picasaweb.google.com/kannansm/ImmigartionVoiceDCRally18Sep07/photo#5111764333601260802
The guy in black shirt/pant is he a IV member? Next to him is definitely an american Kid. If they indeed are american citizens that listened to our cause and joined the rally, hats off to them.
IV needs grassroot support from half a million people stuck in various stages of green card process. You can be from any country. We welcome and invite members from all countries and communities to join our efforts.
Additionally, one of our best friends can be American citizen who understand the issue from economic, personal and other perspectives. If they become part of our voice we will become more effective.
Each one of us has to become "IV brand ambassador" and present our issue in right perspective to counter so much misinformation floated by some vested interests. Yes, you can do it. We can facilitate.
http://picasaweb.google.com/kannansm/ImmigartionVoiceDCRally18Sep07/photo#5111764333601260802
The guy in black shirt/pant is he a IV member? Next to him is definitely an american Kid. If they indeed are american citizens that listened to our cause and joined the rally, hats off to them.
irha
12-07 12:01 PM
120th day
So you apply about 4 months in advance? Are you then not losing about 3 months of your previous validity due to this practice?
So you apply about 4 months in advance? Are you then not losing about 3 months of your previous validity due to this practice?
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gc28262
12-10 05:47 PM
Can we do something about this.
Maybe we can go to a federal court saying it is discriminatory and get a ruling to that effect. This would stop "any" state from coming up with such legislation.
Many states have such rules. We need to deal with at a national/federal level.
We have too many items to worry about. DL should not be one of those.
In this country one cannot work without a driver's license. It is a matter of human rights. When USCIS gives us work authorization that has only 4 months remaining on it, a state ( Texas ) cannot say that I am not eligible to drive in this 4 months.
There is some disconnect here.
Isn't it something similar that happened when Gandhiji was thrown out of a train is South Africa. Gandhi was discriminated based on his color. We are being discriminated on immigration status for our right to work.
Maybe we can go to a federal court saying it is discriminatory and get a ruling to that effect. This would stop "any" state from coming up with such legislation.
Many states have such rules. We need to deal with at a national/federal level.
We have too many items to worry about. DL should not be one of those.
In this country one cannot work without a driver's license. It is a matter of human rights. When USCIS gives us work authorization that has only 4 months remaining on it, a state ( Texas ) cannot say that I am not eligible to drive in this 4 months.
There is some disconnect here.
Isn't it something similar that happened when Gandhiji was thrown out of a train is South Africa. Gandhi was discriminated based on his color. We are being discriminated on immigration status for our right to work.
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chintainfogc
10-18 01:45 PM
Sbind,
I am also in the same situation, My (including my wife) I-485 case was approved on 8/5, my wife received physical card 2 weeks after and I received a FP notice (Code 2) and i gave my biometrics on 9/29 and my I-485 status changed from Approved to Initial Review on the same day. Its scared me and i immediately called USCIS to know whats happenning and have created an SR...so far no response yet. I have my approval notice, as you suggested i will take an INFO pass and get it stamped on my passport.
Please update your case in this thread.
Thank you
chintainfogc
I got my FP done on 10/05. My 485 status changed from Approved to Initial Review on that day. I believe it's auto status change. I have my approval notice and Permanent Resident stamp on my passport. I booked infopass appointment on 11/01 to know inquire about this change.
I am also in the same situation, My (including my wife) I-485 case was approved on 8/5, my wife received physical card 2 weeks after and I received a FP notice (Code 2) and i gave my biometrics on 9/29 and my I-485 status changed from Approved to Initial Review on the same day. Its scared me and i immediately called USCIS to know whats happenning and have created an SR...so far no response yet. I have my approval notice, as you suggested i will take an INFO pass and get it stamped on my passport.
Please update your case in this thread.
Thank you
chintainfogc
I got my FP done on 10/05. My 485 status changed from Approved to Initial Review on that day. I believe it's auto status change. I have my approval notice and Permanent Resident stamp on my passport. I booked infopass appointment on 11/01 to know inquire about this change.
gc4me
08-11 02:14 PM
How do you know that you case has moved to local field office?
For July filers, to manage the work load, USCIS forwarded applications (so that they can process EAD, AP and 485 receipt in a timely fashion) to CSC or VSC. For example, I applied to NSC but was forwarded to CSC and now they are back to NSC. My 485 status currently shows exactly same as your daughter's one.
It means that THE CASE HAS BEEN TRANSFERRED FROM CST TO NSC. NOT A BIG DEAL.
Got following email today on my daughters case today. NSC July Filer. EB2 I Mar 2006.
All our cases show this status now.
Any idea what happens next?
Current Status: This case is now pending at the office to which it was transferred. The I485 APPLICATION TO REGISTER PERMANENT RESIDENCE OR TO ADJUST STATUS was transferred and is now pending standard processing at a USCIS office. You will be notified by mail when a decision is made, or if the office needs something from you. If you move while this case is pending, please use our Change of Address online tool to update your case with your new address. We process cases in the order we receive them. You can use our processing dates to estimate when this case will be done, counting from when USCIS received it. Follow the link below to check processing dates. You can also receive automatic e-mail updates as we process your case. To receive e-mail updates, follow the link below to register.
For July filers, to manage the work load, USCIS forwarded applications (so that they can process EAD, AP and 485 receipt in a timely fashion) to CSC or VSC. For example, I applied to NSC but was forwarded to CSC and now they are back to NSC. My 485 status currently shows exactly same as your daughter's one.
It means that THE CASE HAS BEEN TRANSFERRED FROM CST TO NSC. NOT A BIG DEAL.
Got following email today on my daughters case today. NSC July Filer. EB2 I Mar 2006.
All our cases show this status now.
Any idea what happens next?
Current Status: This case is now pending at the office to which it was transferred. The I485 APPLICATION TO REGISTER PERMANENT RESIDENCE OR TO ADJUST STATUS was transferred and is now pending standard processing at a USCIS office. You will be notified by mail when a decision is made, or if the office needs something from you. If you move while this case is pending, please use our Change of Address online tool to update your case with your new address. We process cases in the order we receive them. You can use our processing dates to estimate when this case will be done, counting from when USCIS received it. Follow the link below to check processing dates. You can also receive automatic e-mail updates as we process your case. To receive e-mail updates, follow the link below to register.
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hsingh82
06-25 12:09 PM
IMHO, this is a legitimate website as I have been getting updates from them regularly and they are a supporting group for illegal immigrants path to legalization. As per the email I received today, anti-immigrants have sent 693,437 faxes to Washington this month to oppose reform.
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getgc2008
10-18 09:40 AM
Anyone else still waiting to get their card or for FP as of today?
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STAmisha
10-07 09:12 AM
well..I have been waiting for my labor certifcation to get certfied for too long. just after Sep 11 I applied both for US GC and Canadian PR. My wife also applied for her GC. meanwhile her GC moved to regional when suddenly DOL thought it was time to regroup and there it went into BPC. In the meantime we got canadian PR some 2 years ago but we did not move thinking that we have jobs here.Then she got pregnant and lot of complications ( premature labor) and during those complications her company got acquired by another bigger firm who thought they don't need her..and result was job loss plus GC into the trash....meanwhile my labor certification even after 5 years was still sleeping in EB3 category(PD Oct, 2001) when i still have Masters( god knows why my lawyer put into that category)..Now my canadian PR was set to expire in march, 2007..so I thought i should decide fast..and i applied for jobs..and I got offer in vancouver with moving expenses paid from califronia..It has been the toughest decision because my employer is Indian here in california..and I have had good growth(10% average) but not the way I had wanted..I guess he also exploits..Indian exploiting another Indian..because they know I am not going anywhere..plus we work hard.. I asked him to match what was being offered in vancouver..and he started converting CAD into USD..well..it is not fair..So I have decided to heck with US and the Employer..and move on...at least I can come back..it is not an easy move because my son being premature child had lot of free facilities in california..hopefully he will get the same in Vancouver until he gets to 3 years ..and then it stops..
I have been in this country too long..and I guess one should settle down rather just wait for them to give GC...reading the other post about one lady whose EAD card got expired just tells me that how inconsistent this GC process can be and right until the end...
Anyway that is all for now
desibechara
Desibichara,
Pls send me a private message with your contact info.
I'm also a Canadian PR and trying to move out of US and find a job.I need your advices and suggestions
I have been in this country too long..and I guess one should settle down rather just wait for them to give GC...reading the other post about one lady whose EAD card got expired just tells me that how inconsistent this GC process can be and right until the end...
Anyway that is all for now
desibechara
Desibichara,
Pls send me a private message with your contact info.
I'm also a Canadian PR and trying to move out of US and find a job.I need your advices and suggestions
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Lou_Sifffer
04-17 11:44 PM
ARIZONA CHILD LABOR LAWS
Constitution of the State of Arizona
Article XVIII
Labor
Section 2. Child Labor
In Arizona, no minor, under the age of 14 can be employed in any occupation at any time during school hours, nor shall any child under 16 be employed in underground mines, or in any occupation injurious to health or morals or hazardous to life or limb, nor for more than 8 hours in one day.
23-233. Permissible Hours of Labor for Persons Under the Age of Sixteen
In Arizona, the restrictions on employment pertaining to minors aged 16 and under are:
they may work no more than 40 hours in one week when school is not in session or the person is not enrolled in any session
they may work no more than 18 hours per week when school is in session
they may not work more than 8 hours per day when school is not in session or the person is not enrolled
they may not work more than 3 hours in one day when school is in session
Furthermore, no minor under 16:
shall be employed at night (9:30 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. when school is in session, or 11:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. on a day preceding a day when there is no school)
shall work in solicitation sales or deliveries on a door to door basis between 7:00 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. when school is in session, or 7:00 p.m. and 11:30 p.m. on days preceding a non-school day
to really answer your question. :) go to google.
Constitution of the State of Arizona
Article XVIII
Labor
Section 2. Child Labor
In Arizona, no minor, under the age of 14 can be employed in any occupation at any time during school hours, nor shall any child under 16 be employed in underground mines, or in any occupation injurious to health or morals or hazardous to life or limb, nor for more than 8 hours in one day.
23-233. Permissible Hours of Labor for Persons Under the Age of Sixteen
In Arizona, the restrictions on employment pertaining to minors aged 16 and under are:
they may work no more than 40 hours in one week when school is not in session or the person is not enrolled in any session
they may work no more than 18 hours per week when school is in session
they may not work more than 8 hours per day when school is not in session or the person is not enrolled
they may not work more than 3 hours in one day when school is in session
Furthermore, no minor under 16:
shall be employed at night (9:30 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. when school is in session, or 11:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. on a day preceding a day when there is no school)
shall work in solicitation sales or deliveries on a door to door basis between 7:00 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. when school is in session, or 7:00 p.m. and 11:30 p.m. on days preceding a non-school day
to really answer your question. :) go to google.
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GCwaitforever
05-26 10:20 PM
Here is my guess on who will be in Conference from Senate side.
Sen.Specter, Sen.Cornyn, Sen.Kyl, Sen.Sessions, Sen.Brownback, Sen.Graham, Sen.Grassley, Sen.Kennedy, Sen.Durbin, Sen.Feinstein, Sen.Leahy, Sen.Feingold
You would not want to miss the sweet talking Jeff Sessions from Alabama with that Southern accent.:D
Sens. Specter, Hatch, Grassley, Kyl, DeWine, Sessions, and Graham (Seven senior-most Republicans), Leahy, Kennedy, Biden, Kohl, and Feinstein (Five senior-most Democrats).
Frist and Reid will select seven each from their respective parties to make up a total of 26.
Sen.Specter, Sen.Cornyn, Sen.Kyl, Sen.Sessions, Sen.Brownback, Sen.Graham, Sen.Grassley, Sen.Kennedy, Sen.Durbin, Sen.Feinstein, Sen.Leahy, Sen.Feingold
You would not want to miss the sweet talking Jeff Sessions from Alabama with that Southern accent.:D
Sens. Specter, Hatch, Grassley, Kyl, DeWine, Sessions, and Graham (Seven senior-most Republicans), Leahy, Kennedy, Biden, Kohl, and Feinstein (Five senior-most Democrats).
Frist and Reid will select seven each from their respective parties to make up a total of 26.
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msp1976
03-10 07:24 PM
When I was hired last spring, I was not told about GC retrogression by my employer. I beleive they should have explained in graphic detail and if they done so I would not have left a good job and my home in Canada to move to an American nightmare.
I recently discovered that I have at least a 5 year wait as an EB-3. My teenage daughter will be too old to get a green card as a dependent and my wife is seriously depressed about not being allowed to work.
How many other people are as P-Oed as I am and is there a class action suit here?
They are legally not irresponsible....They very well know what is going on....
They are the ones who designed the whole doggone system....
At the worst you can say that they are ethically wrong...
They have no obligation to explain anything to you...
In fact some would tell you to wait for two years to file for green card and they would be well within their rights...
For a class action suit you need a credible argument.
The way the law is structured...we do not have a very good argument..
If you do find good argument let us know..I am sure there are members who would be interested...
Also who exactly would you sue ?? People have tried suing USCIS already with not much of success...
If you sue your employer..there goes your job...
The best recourse we have at present is through legislative efforts...
I recently discovered that I have at least a 5 year wait as an EB-3. My teenage daughter will be too old to get a green card as a dependent and my wife is seriously depressed about not being allowed to work.
How many other people are as P-Oed as I am and is there a class action suit here?
They are legally not irresponsible....They very well know what is going on....
They are the ones who designed the whole doggone system....
At the worst you can say that they are ethically wrong...
They have no obligation to explain anything to you...
In fact some would tell you to wait for two years to file for green card and they would be well within their rights...
For a class action suit you need a credible argument.
The way the law is structured...we do not have a very good argument..
If you do find good argument let us know..I am sure there are members who would be interested...
Also who exactly would you sue ?? People have tried suing USCIS already with not much of success...
If you sue your employer..there goes your job...
The best recourse we have at present is through legislative efforts...
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vjonline
03-02 11:17 AM
I got this RFE more than an year back. The birth certificate that I had provided did not have my name and just said "male child". So I had to provide the following secondary information-
1) An affidavit from my grand parents. Two different ones saying that they were present at the time of my birth.
2) Affidavit from the Doctor that he was the person who performed the operation.
3) Government issued Ids like driving license showing complete name with a picture.
Hope this information helps.
1) An affidavit from my grand parents. Two different ones saying that they were present at the time of my birth.
2) Affidavit from the Doctor that he was the person who performed the operation.
3) Government issued Ids like driving license showing complete name with a picture.
Hope this information helps.
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english_august
09-20 10:36 PM
I thought that was the point of this thread. If someone has the video, please upload it to You Tube so that I can provide a link to it. I've heard that Congressman McDermott said that Pankaj sang the national anthem even better than him!!
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sanan
03-29 03:47 PM
I recently got my wife's PP renewed from DC. not NY sorry
Hello All -
I am planning to get my PP renewed at the NY consulate and had a couple of questions and I was hoping someone could shed some light on them.
i) The DC website states that one can *only* apply 6 months before expiration date but the NY website does not? Mine is going to expire in ~8 months. Anyone know if it is 6 mo across all consulates?
You may have to call them up for this info
ii) They have it in big red font that the photograph should be 3.5 cm * 3.5 cm, the US standard PP size is 50 mm * 50 mm .. any ideas where I can get them done in the right dimension?
I did it at home - using my digital camera and photoshop :) . There are tons of places that would click the PP photographs!!
iii) If applied in person do they issue the PP the same evening?
You can't collect it that evening. The will fedex it to you within a week
Thanks in advance to anyone who can share their experience esp. at the NY consulate
-Neo
Hello All -
I am planning to get my PP renewed at the NY consulate and had a couple of questions and I was hoping someone could shed some light on them.
i) The DC website states that one can *only* apply 6 months before expiration date but the NY website does not? Mine is going to expire in ~8 months. Anyone know if it is 6 mo across all consulates?
You may have to call them up for this info
ii) They have it in big red font that the photograph should be 3.5 cm * 3.5 cm, the US standard PP size is 50 mm * 50 mm .. any ideas where I can get them done in the right dimension?
I did it at home - using my digital camera and photoshop :) . There are tons of places that would click the PP photographs!!
iii) If applied in person do they issue the PP the same evening?
You can't collect it that evening. The will fedex it to you within a week
Thanks in advance to anyone who can share their experience esp. at the NY consulate
-Neo
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Canadian_Dream
01-24 06:01 PM
The new rule establishes that a reduced course load is only acceptable to maintain F-1 status if it is subject to prior approval by the school and includes.....
Reduced Course Load - 214.2(f)(6)(iii)
The new rule establishes that a reduced course load is only acceptable to maintain F-1 status if it is subject to prior approval by the school and includes at least six semester or quarter hours, or half the clock hours required for a full course of study. A reduced course load for less than half time is only acceptable for defined medical reasons (214.2(f)(6)(iii)(B)) or for the final term of study if the school determines that fewer courses are needed to complete the course of study (214.2(f)(6)(iii)(C)).
Reduced Course Load - 214.2(f)(6)(iii)
The new rule establishes that a reduced course load is only acceptable to maintain F-1 status if it is subject to prior approval by the school and includes at least six semester or quarter hours, or half the clock hours required for a full course of study. A reduced course load for less than half time is only acceptable for defined medical reasons (214.2(f)(6)(iii)(B)) or for the final term of study if the school determines that fewer courses are needed to complete the course of study (214.2(f)(6)(iii)(C)).
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windingroad
04-04 12:35 PM
IV core team ... You are an amazingly competent team and have done a tremendous
job over the last three months.
I don't think any of us here, including me, has earned the right to criticize this effort
or demand results, unless we are part of the core team or an active volunteer.
There are better ways to express our concerns than to spread the negativity.
job over the last three months.
I don't think any of us here, including me, has earned the right to criticize this effort
or demand results, unless we are part of the core team or an active volunteer.
There are better ways to express our concerns than to spread the negativity.
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truthinspector
09-19 10:28 AM
Can we utilize the US Citizen children to campaign for our cause. We can highlight our cause better that way. We shall certainly get more attention. We also must make sure to highlight that we are LEGAL immigrants.
This reason is preposterous at best.
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This reason is preposterous at best.
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gparr
June 8th, 2004, 02:30 PM
I'll throw in my two cents and speak on behalf of the 300D. Though it does not have a metal body or a few other features found in the 10D and others, I find it to be a well-built camera that is more than meeting my needs. I have yet to be disappointed. Of course, if someone walks up to me today and offers to trade a MKII straight up for my 300D, I'll gladly give it up. ;)
If it helps, here's my gallery of images, all shot with a 300D.
http://www.dphoto.us/forumphotos/showgallery.php/cat/500/ppuser/153
Gary
If it helps, here's my gallery of images, all shot with a 300D.
http://www.dphoto.us/forumphotos/showgallery.php/cat/500/ppuser/153
Gary
Pineapple
04-04 10:00 PM
I totally agree with the majority opinion here.
That IV is the best organised, dedicated organisation out there looking out for people I can identify with.
Have they done a good job? The question is the other way round. This is an open organisation. The core members are easily accessible. Anyone who is willing to contribute in terms of volunteer work, if not contribution, is more than welcome. What are You willing to do?
This is not a rhetorical question... I'm not what they call the core member.. I'm on the outermost orbit. I just contribute money (once, till now) and log in once in a while. But at least I�m doing something, and it makes me feel a little better that for a change, I�m contributing to a genuine bunch of people who are willing to make personal sacrifices for something that affects me.
That said, is all criticism bad? Here is where it gets a little tricky.
Why is that?? Lots of reasons.. About the dangers (and futility) of having a zero-tolerance for criticism in an open web-based community. Some of it, though, does provide a pointer to the complexity of the issue. For instance, one of IV's goal is to guard against discrimination against legal immigration. Queue jumping, in short. Yet, thousands of us are stuck in BEC's (Dallas and more importantly, Philly), awaiting a "labour" certificate. The whole process is idiotic and obviously there is something seriously fishy there since there has been no significant movement in years.. and everything is handed to a 'private' contractor for data entry and software development, and there is NO communication or transparency. (Yeah, you can blame my innate cynicism, but coming from where I come from, I can smell corruption a mile away - and this thing stinks!). Is it on IV's radar? I believe so, and there have been very clear and positive statements on strategy regarding this issue on IV.com. Also, I understand that the focus should be on maximising our efforts on the immediate issue, which is the legislation - especially given our limited resources.
But I would love to have it moved a little towards the centre of the radar screen rather than languishing on the periphery..
That IV is the best organised, dedicated organisation out there looking out for people I can identify with.
Have they done a good job? The question is the other way round. This is an open organisation. The core members are easily accessible. Anyone who is willing to contribute in terms of volunteer work, if not contribution, is more than welcome. What are You willing to do?
This is not a rhetorical question... I'm not what they call the core member.. I'm on the outermost orbit. I just contribute money (once, till now) and log in once in a while. But at least I�m doing something, and it makes me feel a little better that for a change, I�m contributing to a genuine bunch of people who are willing to make personal sacrifices for something that affects me.
That said, is all criticism bad? Here is where it gets a little tricky.
Why is that?? Lots of reasons.. About the dangers (and futility) of having a zero-tolerance for criticism in an open web-based community. Some of it, though, does provide a pointer to the complexity of the issue. For instance, one of IV's goal is to guard against discrimination against legal immigration. Queue jumping, in short. Yet, thousands of us are stuck in BEC's (Dallas and more importantly, Philly), awaiting a "labour" certificate. The whole process is idiotic and obviously there is something seriously fishy there since there has been no significant movement in years.. and everything is handed to a 'private' contractor for data entry and software development, and there is NO communication or transparency. (Yeah, you can blame my innate cynicism, but coming from where I come from, I can smell corruption a mile away - and this thing stinks!). Is it on IV's radar? I believe so, and there have been very clear and positive statements on strategy regarding this issue on IV.com. Also, I understand that the focus should be on maximising our efforts on the immediate issue, which is the legislation - especially given our limited resources.
But I would love to have it moved a little towards the centre of the radar screen rather than languishing on the periphery..
ntpatil
11-11 01:19 AM
Hi there
Yes, when you join work you need to fill a new I9 to officially claim your right to employment using an EAD (if you have entered as an H4). Basically, this is the documentation to prove that you are undertaking authorized employment and giving up your H4 status.
Now, if the underlying 485 of the primary applicant gets denied, then you can continue working if your H1 is still valid but sadly your wife cannot work and has to stop working immediately until a MTR is filed and USCIS resumes the case processing pending decision of MTR.
A friend of mine was in this situation. His wife stopped working, their lawyer filed MTR (wife took unpaid leave of absense for 2 months) and after the case status changed to under consideration, she resumed working. Remember, the EAD is only valid as long as the 485 is not in a denied status. If employment is continued after 485 is denied and before MTR is accepted, you can later face problems for having engaged in unlawful employment in case you have an interview.
Thanks again Chaanakya,
I understand that the dependent loses the EAD status when the underlying 485 is denied. However, if the primary applicant is still maintaining H1, then is there a way to get H4 back by staying here in the US. Or is the only way to get H4 is to go back to India and come back here. At this point I do not care about filing an MTR to open the 485, but I need to get back to H4 status.
Yes, when you join work you need to fill a new I9 to officially claim your right to employment using an EAD (if you have entered as an H4). Basically, this is the documentation to prove that you are undertaking authorized employment and giving up your H4 status.
Now, if the underlying 485 of the primary applicant gets denied, then you can continue working if your H1 is still valid but sadly your wife cannot work and has to stop working immediately until a MTR is filed and USCIS resumes the case processing pending decision of MTR.
A friend of mine was in this situation. His wife stopped working, their lawyer filed MTR (wife took unpaid leave of absense for 2 months) and after the case status changed to under consideration, she resumed working. Remember, the EAD is only valid as long as the 485 is not in a denied status. If employment is continued after 485 is denied and before MTR is accepted, you can later face problems for having engaged in unlawful employment in case you have an interview.
Thanks again Chaanakya,
I understand that the dependent loses the EAD status when the underlying 485 is denied. However, if the primary applicant is still maintaining H1, then is there a way to get H4 back by staying here in the US. Or is the only way to get H4 is to go back to India and come back here. At this point I do not care about filing an MTR to open the 485, but I need to get back to H4 status.
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