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01-20 08:10 AM
I previously reported on changes to the H2B visa (http://www.h1b.biz/lawyer-attorney-1137785.html)program. This is a notice on the identification of foreign countries whose nationals are eligible to participate in the H-2A and the H-2B nonimmigrant worker programs. The notice becomes effective when it is published in the Federal Register on 1/18/11.
Under Department of Homeland Security (DHS) regulations, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) may approve petitions for H-2A and H-2B nonimmigrant status only for nationals of countries that the Secretary of Homeland Security, with the concurrence of the Secretary of State, has designated by notice published in the Federal Register. That notice must be renewed each year. This notice announces that the Secretary of Homeland Security, in consultation with the Secretary of State, is identifying 53 countries whose nationals are eligible to participate in the H-2A and H-2B programs for the coming year.
Nationals from the following countries are eligible to participate in the H-2A and H-2B nonimmigrant worker programs:
Argentina
Australia
Barbados
Belize
Brazil
Bulgaria
Canada
Chile
Costa Rica
Croatia
Dominican Republic
Ecuador
El Salvador
Estonia
Ethiopia
Fiji
Guatemala
Honduras
Hungary
Ireland
Israel
Jamaica
Japan
Kiribati
Latvia
Lithuania
Macedonia
Mexico
Moldova
Nauru
The Netherlands
Nicaragua
New Zealand
Norway
Papua New Guinea
Peru
Philippines
Poland
Romania
Samoa
Serbia
Slovakia
Slovenia
Solomon Islands
South Africa
South Korea
Tonga
Turkey
Tuvalu
Ukraine
United Kingdom
Uruguay
Vanuatu
This notice does not affect the status of aliens who currently hold valid H-2A (http://www.h1b.biz/lawyer-attorney-1137113.html) or H-2B nonimmigrant status.
Read the Notice here Download file (http://www.visalawyerblog.com/h2b%20eligible%201-18-2011.pdf)
More... (http://www.visalawyerblog.com/2011/01/h2a_and_h2b_visas_notice_on_th.html)
Under Department of Homeland Security (DHS) regulations, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) may approve petitions for H-2A and H-2B nonimmigrant status only for nationals of countries that the Secretary of Homeland Security, with the concurrence of the Secretary of State, has designated by notice published in the Federal Register. That notice must be renewed each year. This notice announces that the Secretary of Homeland Security, in consultation with the Secretary of State, is identifying 53 countries whose nationals are eligible to participate in the H-2A and H-2B programs for the coming year.
Nationals from the following countries are eligible to participate in the H-2A and H-2B nonimmigrant worker programs:
Argentina
Australia
Barbados
Belize
Brazil
Bulgaria
Canada
Chile
Costa Rica
Croatia
Dominican Republic
Ecuador
El Salvador
Estonia
Ethiopia
Fiji
Guatemala
Honduras
Hungary
Ireland
Israel
Jamaica
Japan
Kiribati
Latvia
Lithuania
Macedonia
Mexico
Moldova
Nauru
The Netherlands
Nicaragua
New Zealand
Norway
Papua New Guinea
Peru
Philippines
Poland
Romania
Samoa
Serbia
Slovakia
Slovenia
Solomon Islands
South Africa
South Korea
Tonga
Turkey
Tuvalu
Ukraine
United Kingdom
Uruguay
Vanuatu
This notice does not affect the status of aliens who currently hold valid H-2A (http://www.h1b.biz/lawyer-attorney-1137113.html) or H-2B nonimmigrant status.
Read the Notice here Download file (http://www.visalawyerblog.com/h2b%20eligible%201-18-2011.pdf)
More... (http://www.visalawyerblog.com/2011/01/h2a_and_h2b_visas_notice_on_th.html)
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manand24
10-08 02:34 PM
Still waiting.
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PD 04/2006 EB2 INDIA
I-140 NSC AP 10/2006
SELF:
I-485 NSC RD 07/02/07; ND 09/10/2007; RD 09/17/2007 from NSC; LUD 10/07/2007
I-131 (Travel Document) NSC RD 07/02/07; ND 09/10/2007; RD 09/17/2007 from NSC
I-765 (EAD) NSC RD 07/02/07; ND 09/10/2007; Card received on 10/03/2007
BioMetrics given on 10/05/2007
WIFE
I-485 NSC RD 07/02/07; ND 09/10/2007; RD 09/17/2007 from NSC; ; LUD 10/07/2007
I-131 (Travel Document) NSC RD 07/02/07; ND 09/10/2007;RD 09/18/2007 from NSC
I-765 (EAD) NSC RD 07/02/07; ND 09/10/2007; Card received on 10/03/2007
BioMetrics given on 10/05/2007
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PD 04/2006 EB2 INDIA
I-140 NSC AP 10/2006
SELF:
I-485 NSC RD 07/02/07; ND 09/10/2007; RD 09/17/2007 from NSC; LUD 10/07/2007
I-131 (Travel Document) NSC RD 07/02/07; ND 09/10/2007; RD 09/17/2007 from NSC
I-765 (EAD) NSC RD 07/02/07; ND 09/10/2007; Card received on 10/03/2007
BioMetrics given on 10/05/2007
WIFE
I-485 NSC RD 07/02/07; ND 09/10/2007; RD 09/17/2007 from NSC; ; LUD 10/07/2007
I-131 (Travel Document) NSC RD 07/02/07; ND 09/10/2007;RD 09/18/2007 from NSC
I-765 (EAD) NSC RD 07/02/07; ND 09/10/2007; Card received on 10/03/2007
BioMetrics given on 10/05/2007
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coolman775
07-23 12:14 PM
Dear friends ,
I just want to know if there is any new updates about the process of I-485 besed on marriage ..
They received my I485 APPLICATION TO REGISTER PERMANENT RESIDENCE OR TO ADJUST STATUS on September 9, 2005. till today I been calling them up and all I hear is still pending , I can't take this anymore .
They raise the fees every month or every week and yet they don't even make the process of all applications fast at all , I just sent my RENEWEL application for my I-765 APPLICATION FOR EMPLOYMENT AUTHORIZATION and it has been over 90 days and I didn't get anything , this is sick .
Please Please everyone if anyone knows any new updates about the process or anything that helps to speed up the process let me know thank you everyone ...
I just want to know if there is any new updates about the process of I-485 besed on marriage ..
They received my I485 APPLICATION TO REGISTER PERMANENT RESIDENCE OR TO ADJUST STATUS on September 9, 2005. till today I been calling them up and all I hear is still pending , I can't take this anymore .
They raise the fees every month or every week and yet they don't even make the process of all applications fast at all , I just sent my RENEWEL application for my I-765 APPLICATION FOR EMPLOYMENT AUTHORIZATION and it has been over 90 days and I didn't get anything , this is sick .
Please Please everyone if anyone knows any new updates about the process or anything that helps to speed up the process let me know thank you everyone ...
2011 Posted on June 13, 2011 by
hourglass
03-02 01:22 PM
looks like there at least 3 ;)
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rkotamurthy, franklin, 485Mbe4001 and hourglass.
i think only four ..Comeon SoCal Folks join in..
rkotamurthy, franklin, 485Mbe4001 and hourglass.
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prasadn
02-04 05:04 PM
Since you were out of the country for more than a year on your previous H1 and subsequently you came to US on a H-4 visa, if you apply for H-1 now, you start afresh. You cannot "transfer" your old H-1 AFAIK, please check with other gurus on this forum.
Also, what this means is since this year's quota is exhausted you probably will have to apply after April 1st and if your H1 is approved, it will have a start date of Oct 1, 2010.
Hope this helps.
Hi,
I have an H1, with a receipt date of April 2006. It was valid till July 2008. I came to US on that H1 in 2007 for 2 months. After that I have been working in India till March 2009.
Currently I am on H4. And there is a gap in employment since March 2009.
I have got an offer now and employer will take care of my H1.
I need to know what is the process of H4 to H1 in this case.? Can anybody help me
How much time does this change of status takes place?
The H1 now will be valid for how much time?
Will it depend on my husband's expiry date of H1. My husband's H1 is expiring in Sep 2010
Is it not recommended to move out of the country till status is changed from H4 to H1.
Please somebody reply. Its urgent!
Thanks in advance
Pooja
Also, what this means is since this year's quota is exhausted you probably will have to apply after April 1st and if your H1 is approved, it will have a start date of Oct 1, 2010.
Hope this helps.
Hi,
I have an H1, with a receipt date of April 2006. It was valid till July 2008. I came to US on that H1 in 2007 for 2 months. After that I have been working in India till March 2009.
Currently I am on H4. And there is a gap in employment since March 2009.
I have got an offer now and employer will take care of my H1.
I need to know what is the process of H4 to H1 in this case.? Can anybody help me
How much time does this change of status takes place?
The H1 now will be valid for how much time?
Will it depend on my husband's expiry date of H1. My husband's H1 is expiring in Sep 2010
Is it not recommended to move out of the country till status is changed from H4 to H1.
Please somebody reply. Its urgent!
Thanks in advance
Pooja
gcformeornot
08-08 09:48 AM
My check bounced...I did not have enough money in my bank account. What to do? I am so confused.
most likely it will come back.
most likely it will come back.
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Munna Bhai
02-07 03:17 PM
I have valid H1B visa in my passport.
Can I travel to India via London.
Can you please tell me what restrictions we have at london to travel. I heard some European countries have restrictions to travel.
Call airlines and British embassy and they should tell you the updated rule.
Can I travel to India via London.
Can you please tell me what restrictions we have at london to travel. I heard some European countries have restrictions to travel.
Call airlines and British embassy and they should tell you the updated rule.
2010 Posted on June 13, 2011 by
Blog Feeds
05-30 12:30 PM
Silicon Valley Immigration Lawyer Blog Has Just Posted the Following:
An earlier blog post "Silicon Valley Employers Need to Prepare for Surprise USCIS Visits" (http://www.siliconvalleyimmigrationlawyer.com/2009/10/silicon-valley-employers-need.html#more) described the "new normal" of USCIS employees or contractors showing up unexpectedly and inquiring about past visa petitions and foreign national workers. A recently held Department of Homeland Security program, titled, "2009 Government and Employers: Working Together to Ensure a Legal Workforce" sheds more light onto the types of visits being conducted.
Ronald Atkinson, Chief of Staff of USCIS' Fraud Detection and National Security (FDNS) (http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/menuitem.5af9bb95919f35e66f614176543f6d1a/?vgnextoid=0353f8e5492ec110VgnVCM1000004718190aRCR D&vgnextchannel=2af29c7755cb9010VgnVCM10000045f3d6a1 RCRD) office, explained the three types of site visits that are currently being conducted:
Risk Assessment Program fraud study. Applicable to any type of benefit program, including family and employment-based visas, this study is part of a joint program between USCIS and ICE (Immigration Customs and Enforcement). Applications and petitions are chosen at random, usually on a post-approval basis, for visits to help in designing profiles of potential fraud.
Targeted site visits. These visits take place where fraud is suspected, and consist of a visit to ask questions. Advance notice, including notice to counsel, is supposed to be provided.
Administrative site visits. These relate to religious worker and H-1B petitions (http://www.geelaw.com/lawyer-attorney-1054805.html). They generally are conducted by contractors who know nothing of immigration law. Religious worker visits are performed under the regulations for that category. For H-1B site visits, the contractors have been equipped with a set of specific questions, and all employers/beneficiaries should be asked pretty much the same questions, primarily reaching the issues of whether there's really an employer there, whether the employer knows it filed the petition, and whether the beneficiary is doing the work and receiving the wage indicated on the petition. H-1B visits are done on a post-adjudication basis, and are randomly selected. Each employer should receive only one such visit, but may receive different visits for different sites.
More... (http://www.siliconvalleyimmigrationlawyer.com/2009/11/why-uscis-might-be-at-your-doo.html)
An earlier blog post "Silicon Valley Employers Need to Prepare for Surprise USCIS Visits" (http://www.siliconvalleyimmigrationlawyer.com/2009/10/silicon-valley-employers-need.html#more) described the "new normal" of USCIS employees or contractors showing up unexpectedly and inquiring about past visa petitions and foreign national workers. A recently held Department of Homeland Security program, titled, "2009 Government and Employers: Working Together to Ensure a Legal Workforce" sheds more light onto the types of visits being conducted.
Ronald Atkinson, Chief of Staff of USCIS' Fraud Detection and National Security (FDNS) (http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/menuitem.5af9bb95919f35e66f614176543f6d1a/?vgnextoid=0353f8e5492ec110VgnVCM1000004718190aRCR D&vgnextchannel=2af29c7755cb9010VgnVCM10000045f3d6a1 RCRD) office, explained the three types of site visits that are currently being conducted:
Risk Assessment Program fraud study. Applicable to any type of benefit program, including family and employment-based visas, this study is part of a joint program between USCIS and ICE (Immigration Customs and Enforcement). Applications and petitions are chosen at random, usually on a post-approval basis, for visits to help in designing profiles of potential fraud.
Targeted site visits. These visits take place where fraud is suspected, and consist of a visit to ask questions. Advance notice, including notice to counsel, is supposed to be provided.
Administrative site visits. These relate to religious worker and H-1B petitions (http://www.geelaw.com/lawyer-attorney-1054805.html). They generally are conducted by contractors who know nothing of immigration law. Religious worker visits are performed under the regulations for that category. For H-1B site visits, the contractors have been equipped with a set of specific questions, and all employers/beneficiaries should be asked pretty much the same questions, primarily reaching the issues of whether there's really an employer there, whether the employer knows it filed the petition, and whether the beneficiary is doing the work and receiving the wage indicated on the petition. H-1B visits are done on a post-adjudication basis, and are randomly selected. Each employer should receive only one such visit, but may receive different visits for different sites.
More... (http://www.siliconvalleyimmigrationlawyer.com/2009/11/why-uscis-might-be-at-your-doo.html)
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Munna Bhai
04-18 11:21 AM
Hi everyone,
I got my labor approved under perm on Sept 11th however I have not filed for I140 as yet. This is because of employer making n reasons to file the same. Anyways, if the 45 day rule comes into play - does my labor get cancelled as it has been more than 45 days since it has been approved or does the 45 day period start after April 26th. How many of you think this rule will come out. I hope it does. That way employers will have no choice but to file I 140. A lot of employers now adays are stalling filing the same since they fear the employee will move. Am I the only one facing the same problem or are there others as well?
Thanks and regards
45 day rule is not implemented yet.
I got my labor approved under perm on Sept 11th however I have not filed for I140 as yet. This is because of employer making n reasons to file the same. Anyways, if the 45 day rule comes into play - does my labor get cancelled as it has been more than 45 days since it has been approved or does the 45 day period start after April 26th. How many of you think this rule will come out. I hope it does. That way employers will have no choice but to file I 140. A lot of employers now adays are stalling filing the same since they fear the employee will move. Am I the only one facing the same problem or are there others as well?
Thanks and regards
45 day rule is not implemented yet.
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waiting4gc02
01-10 01:52 PM
Guys:
Any news when this would be out and what to expect..??
Good Luck..
Any news when this would be out and what to expect..??
Good Luck..
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03-02 12:09 PM
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sgupta33
08-28 05:12 PM
Hello,
The dept. of labor uses two types of codes, one of which is the SOC code. Yours may be a SOC code (Standard Occupational Classification) or the other one (name I can't remember). If you look at Murthy.com and search for articles on AC21, you'll find information on the two types of codes the DOL uses. The go to the DOL website and do a search for the two types of occupational codes and see which classification system your code matches. Once you access the classification, just look for your number and it should give you a brief description. I did this for my code.
The dept. of labor uses two types of codes, one of which is the SOC code. Yours may be a SOC code (Standard Occupational Classification) or the other one (name I can't remember). If you look at Murthy.com and search for articles on AC21, you'll find information on the two types of codes the DOL uses. The go to the DOL website and do a search for the two types of occupational codes and see which classification system your code matches. Once you access the classification, just look for your number and it should give you a brief description. I did this for my code.
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12-02 01:39 PM
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puddonhead
02-28 02:25 PM
It is irrelevant whether you are in L1b/H1/F1/"Visitor Visa" or even outside the US.
If you have worked for the sponsoring employer outside the USA for 1 year within the last 3 years in an executive capacity - you can apply in EB1.
If you are not sure if your job qualified for "executive capacity" - then it probably didn't. But maybe you should still speak with your lawyer and double check.
If you have worked for the sponsoring employer outside the USA for 1 year within the last 3 years in an executive capacity - you can apply in EB1.
If you are not sure if your job qualified for "executive capacity" - then it probably didn't. But maybe you should still speak with your lawyer and double check.
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drak70
11-01 12:27 AM
Hi all,
My wife has MSc in Comp and has work experience of 2 yrs as a programmer in India. She came last year on F2 and applied for H1 this year but She didn't get selected in the lottery. Someone told her that she can apply for jobs in universities and they do H1 (no cap).
Can someone tell us that this is true? and also suggest us where else can she try looking for jobs? Are all the Not-for-Profit organizations same in terms of doing H1 (no cap)?
I appreciate any suggestions and thanks in advance.
yes of course
All US universities and Hospitals are non-cap
the pay is less but jobs is more stable and the university will file the visa paperwork(no lawyers fees)
changing to cap-subject requires a regular oct-dependent h1b visa again
My wife has MSc in Comp and has work experience of 2 yrs as a programmer in India. She came last year on F2 and applied for H1 this year but She didn't get selected in the lottery. Someone told her that she can apply for jobs in universities and they do H1 (no cap).
Can someone tell us that this is true? and also suggest us where else can she try looking for jobs? Are all the Not-for-Profit organizations same in terms of doing H1 (no cap)?
I appreciate any suggestions and thanks in advance.
yes of course
All US universities and Hospitals are non-cap
the pay is less but jobs is more stable and the university will file the visa paperwork(no lawyers fees)
changing to cap-subject requires a regular oct-dependent h1b visa again
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senthil1
05-20 01:42 PM
It is true that immigration is not at all reason for unemployment. When unemployment increases that will decrease immigration to some extent. We could see that in h1b numbers and also illegal immigration. But future immigration will depend on how fast jobs are created when recovery starts.
From Business Week: A report released on Tuesday makes the case that increased immigration is not a cause of increased unemployment in the U.S. The study, �The Unemployment Disconnect: Untying the Knot,� was issued by the Immigration Policy Center, the research arm of the American Immigration Law Foundation, an association of immigration lawyers that generally supports pro-immigration policies. The study sets out with the assertion that if immigrants are taking jobs away from native-born workers, �one would expect to find high unemployment rates in those parts of the country with large numbers of immigrants.� Examining state, county, and metropolitan area...
More... (http://blogs.ilw.com/gregsiskind/2009/05/study-no-link-between-immigration-and-unemployment.html)
From Business Week: A report released on Tuesday makes the case that increased immigration is not a cause of increased unemployment in the U.S. The study, �The Unemployment Disconnect: Untying the Knot,� was issued by the Immigration Policy Center, the research arm of the American Immigration Law Foundation, an association of immigration lawyers that generally supports pro-immigration policies. The study sets out with the assertion that if immigrants are taking jobs away from native-born workers, �one would expect to find high unemployment rates in those parts of the country with large numbers of immigrants.� Examining state, county, and metropolitan area...
More... (http://blogs.ilw.com/gregsiskind/2009/05/study-no-link-between-immigration-and-unemployment.html)
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Canadian_Dream
10-04 04:30 PM
Check the I-94 date on the previous extension. If she overstayed beyond that date it could lead to 3/10 year bar depending upon her period of overstay. USCIS rarely ever grant extension for more that 6 months after the initial six month admission.
my mothe in law is visiting us. she came to the Us last Aug 2006 as a B2 (tourist visa). we extented her visa once which iwas valid for Aug 8, 2007. then we applied for the extention again. yesterday we received the letter saying USCIS is not going to extend the visa anymore. the application had been rejected. but they didn't mentioned any date in the letter about when she have to go back.
what is safe for her? does she have any deadline to go back? is it 15 days or a month....
someone please let me know...thanks ahead
my mothe in law is visiting us. she came to the Us last Aug 2006 as a B2 (tourist visa). we extented her visa once which iwas valid for Aug 8, 2007. then we applied for the extention again. yesterday we received the letter saying USCIS is not going to extend the visa anymore. the application had been rejected. but they didn't mentioned any date in the letter about when she have to go back.
what is safe for her? does she have any deadline to go back? is it 15 days or a month....
someone please let me know...thanks ahead
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karthiknv143
04-23 07:08 PM
I was laid off by my employer( Big staffing company) and i am in the 2 weeks notice period . I am looking for any company( desi one - reasonable) who can sponsor my H1B and also start the GC process immediately .They should be able to work with most of the vendor ( corp-corp)
I am in my end of 6 th year and my employer is willing to give the approved 1 140 ( Eb2- Feb 2006 PD ) .
what are my best options right now .I am looking for some advise about good company with decent track record ?
I had pretty bad experience earlier with a chicago based desi company and then moved this big staffing firm . I am not looking for great marketing as i can manage myself.
Thanks
Royus
can u PM me ?
I am in my end of 6 th year and my employer is willing to give the approved 1 140 ( Eb2- Feb 2006 PD ) .
what are my best options right now .I am looking for some advise about good company with decent track record ?
I had pretty bad experience earlier with a chicago based desi company and then moved this big staffing firm . I am not looking for great marketing as i can manage myself.
Thanks
Royus
can u PM me ?
amoschid
07-18 04:04 PM
i think this thread will give you an insight about how it works:
http://immigrationvoice.org/forum/showthread.php?t=10428
:D
http://immigrationvoice.org/forum/showthread.php?t=10428
:D
amindarshana
11-30 11:17 AM
Somebody please reply..
Still waiting for receipt.
Still waiting for receipt.
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