Canadian_Dream
12-19 05:10 PM
Yes there is a security check at I-140 stage, it is not FBI name check. No one
know what this check is and who gets subjected to it or it is just random. I-140 stuck for 1.5 years without RFE makes it quite likely that your petition is stuck in this check. Take a look at this:
http://www.immigrationportal.com/archive/index.php/t-193663.html
Best way to find out is, your attorney raise a service request with USCIS.
Thanks CanadianDream. Your words are encouraging. I will check with the lawyer. The reason we want to file another I-140 is just to safeguard the H-1B status. I am in my 5th year.
BTW, I have another question. Do they do security check for I-140 also? I never know this. I thought FBI check is only for I-485. My I-140 has been pending for 1.5 years so far. NO RFEs. Nothing. Every time my lawyer calls USCIS, they say it requires additional review and since no REFs are give, adjudication should be forthcoming.
Are there anything we can do to get the status on the security check? How long usually does it take?
know what this check is and who gets subjected to it or it is just random. I-140 stuck for 1.5 years without RFE makes it quite likely that your petition is stuck in this check. Take a look at this:
http://www.immigrationportal.com/archive/index.php/t-193663.html
Best way to find out is, your attorney raise a service request with USCIS.
Thanks CanadianDream. Your words are encouraging. I will check with the lawyer. The reason we want to file another I-140 is just to safeguard the H-1B status. I am in my 5th year.
BTW, I have another question. Do they do security check for I-140 also? I never know this. I thought FBI check is only for I-485. My I-140 has been pending for 1.5 years so far. NO RFEs. Nothing. Every time my lawyer calls USCIS, they say it requires additional review and since no REFs are give, adjudication should be forthcoming.
Are there anything we can do to get the status on the security check? How long usually does it take?
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GotFreedom?
08-18 08:42 PM
Sorry to hear about the denial bro. 3 yrs + PG Diploma stands no chance getting an EB2 approval regardless of your experience. It sucks bad but its the bitter truth. In my honest opinion please do not waste time and money on lawyers in continuing to pursue that case. You should be able to verify this in so many other threads discussing this topic from people's personal experiences.
Get your case started in EB3 category ASAP with right educational requirements and maintain a valid H1B!!
I feel for you man and good luck!!
Get your case started in EB3 category ASAP with right educational requirements and maintain a valid H1B!!
I feel for you man and good luck!!
satishku_2000
09-17 03:10 PM
I got a letter saying they can not give me my job back dated 5 days after my approval.
I show up told them I was approved, they say sorry we have not sold anything on those 3 months, we are doing bad, cannot take you back.
They dont have any problems with it and I can wait 10 years to become a citizen if that is what it takes.
I think you are good so dont worry too much. I understand your fears and frustration.
Try to get an appointment with a good immigration attorney to see if you need any more documentation.
Please continue to support people like us who are struck in the process forever.
All the best with your naturalization journey and dont forget to send in your paperwork for naturalization on the first day you are eligible.
I show up told them I was approved, they say sorry we have not sold anything on those 3 months, we are doing bad, cannot take you back.
They dont have any problems with it and I can wait 10 years to become a citizen if that is what it takes.
I think you are good so dont worry too much. I understand your fears and frustration.
Try to get an appointment with a good immigration attorney to see if you need any more documentation.
Please continue to support people like us who are struck in the process forever.
All the best with your naturalization journey and dont forget to send in your paperwork for naturalization on the first day you are eligible.
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manojp4
07-19 09:34 PM
Not to belittle your suffering in any way, but when I saw this thread I thought it was someone being funny -- Asking that IV should fix the system, get everyone greencards AND start a service while they are at it! :D
lol.. i didn't have that intention, but I see the thread sure got some notice :)
lol.. i didn't have that intention, but I see the thread sure got some notice :)
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little_willy
01-23 10:03 PM
Nixtor - If you talk to an attorney, please post your response here. I am sure this will help many out here. I will also try to get some answers from my company's attorney.
gcnirvana
08-31 03:13 PM
Yes, it is publicly available here...
http://judiciary.senate.gov/hearing.cfm?id=1801
The testimony is at the right.
One quick question: is this report publicly available, i.e. can we send it as is to the media, or are there any copyright etc issues?
http://judiciary.senate.gov/hearing.cfm?id=1801
The testimony is at the right.
One quick question: is this report publicly available, i.e. can we send it as is to the media, or are there any copyright etc issues?
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jung.lee
03-03 02:07 PM
Great..Thanks so much for your response. I will definitely consult an attorney as suggested by you, but your response gives me a ray of hope and clarifies quite a few things.
So, does this mean that same or similar job may not have any meaning? Because, now since I have an EAD, I can change my job in any field and then when my priority date becomes current, I will get my GC if no RFE occurs.
Also, does it also mean that once I have my I-140 approved and I-485 pending and also have my EAD, i don't need any kind of sponsoring or supporting documents from my new employer? I mean, can I apply to jobs that say Employer cannot sponsor a Visa or GC?
Thanks in advance.
I think "same or similar" job is common sense thing to keep in mind. You don't want to specialize in software architecture then switch to building construction architecture ;) Also remember that if you need an attorney to defend you, it will cost you more in money and peace of mind. So it is better to stick with what you know, if you know what I mean.
In answer to your question, no - you do not need any supporting documents from your new employer except in the case of filing an AC-21 letter which must come from your new employer. You also do not need to file an AC-21 right away. Taken another way, in other words, you can choose to have the AC-21 conversation with the new company after you have been with them for a few weeks and have a degree of comfort with them.
So you can apply to any jobs that say employers cannot sponsor visa or GC because you are not technically seeking their direct support for your pending I-485 adjustment. If they ask for proof of employability, present your EAD (formally called Form I-766) and you should be good to go. EAD Form I-766 is listed as a LIST A document on Form I-9. See item #4 on page 4 of this document:
http://www.uscis.gov/files/form/I-9.pdf
List A means you need only present this document for employment verification. You don't even need to show any other document such as passport, driver's license, old H1-B, etc.
So, does this mean that same or similar job may not have any meaning? Because, now since I have an EAD, I can change my job in any field and then when my priority date becomes current, I will get my GC if no RFE occurs.
Also, does it also mean that once I have my I-140 approved and I-485 pending and also have my EAD, i don't need any kind of sponsoring or supporting documents from my new employer? I mean, can I apply to jobs that say Employer cannot sponsor a Visa or GC?
Thanks in advance.
I think "same or similar" job is common sense thing to keep in mind. You don't want to specialize in software architecture then switch to building construction architecture ;) Also remember that if you need an attorney to defend you, it will cost you more in money and peace of mind. So it is better to stick with what you know, if you know what I mean.
In answer to your question, no - you do not need any supporting documents from your new employer except in the case of filing an AC-21 letter which must come from your new employer. You also do not need to file an AC-21 right away. Taken another way, in other words, you can choose to have the AC-21 conversation with the new company after you have been with them for a few weeks and have a degree of comfort with them.
So you can apply to any jobs that say employers cannot sponsor visa or GC because you are not technically seeking their direct support for your pending I-485 adjustment. If they ask for proof of employability, present your EAD (formally called Form I-766) and you should be good to go. EAD Form I-766 is listed as a LIST A document on Form I-9. See item #4 on page 4 of this document:
http://www.uscis.gov/files/form/I-9.pdf
List A means you need only present this document for employment verification. You don't even need to show any other document such as passport, driver's license, old H1-B, etc.
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hsarao
12-06 04:32 PM
Hello! My husband and I are in Lansing, and became a member today. I read the last post from Sep about some conference or meeting. Is there one scheduled soon? Venue? Date?
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breddy2000
11-19 10:11 PM
Thanks for signing up on this thread for MI chapter. I am surprised too that overall only few members have volunteered. we need to really get more people at local level to help out with IV activities. pls. contact your friends to sign up and spread the word.
I'm from Michigan too. Let me know incase I can be of any help.
Send me PM incase of any urgency.
I'm from Michigan too. Let me know incase I can be of any help.
Send me PM incase of any urgency.
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belmontboy
09-18 08:18 PM
We would like to know the count of GC waiting applicants with US citizen children.
why??
why??
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ksiddaba
07-05 12:11 AM
Reversal Frustrates
Green-Card Applicants
By MIRIAM JORDAN
July 5, 2007; Page A2
The government's surprise offer, then abrupt reversal, of an opportunity for thousands of skilled foreign workers to obtain permanent residency in the U.S. highlights the problems of the overtaxed immigration system and the frenzy that results from a chance to apply for a green card.
The scramble has put tens of thousands of workers and their families in limbo after many of them and their employers spent thousands of dollars in hopes of securing permanent residency. It may result in a class-action lawsuit against the government by frustrated applicants.
The problem began on June 12 when the government seemed to open the door for thousands of foreign workers and their families to end the long wait to apply for a green card. That is when the State Department published a Visa Bulletin, which is a monthly notice closely watched by immigration attorneys and their clients because it determines who is eligible to file a green-card application the next month. The June bulletin announced that practically all skilled foreign workers who had been previously deemed eligible for an employer-sponsored visa could now take the final step of applying for a green card.
By law, the U.S. can issue about 140,000 employment-based green cards each year. Last year, the government fell short by about 10,000, despite the long waiting list; leftover visas cannot be rolled over to the next year. The June announcement aimed to prevent the visa slot from going to waste, according to a State Department spokeswoman.
[Green-Card Limbo]
The announcement was greeted with a mix of jubilation and panic by thousands of engineers, lab scientists and other high-skilled foreigners who had waited years for their place in line. Working ahead of a July 2 date for filing the application, intending immigrants rushed to gather documents, complete paperwork and obtain medical exams. Many of their dependents boarded planes for the U.S. to meet a requirement that all family members be present at the time of filing.
"The bulletin created a land rush among legal immigrants desperate to finalize their green-card applications," said Steve Miller, a Seattle-based immigration attorney.
Then, on July 2, the State Department issued an "update" that reversed the previous bulletin. It stated, effective immediately, there would be no further authorizations for employment-based cases. The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, which processes the applications, said it would instead simply process existing applications to meet this year's quota. "We already had sufficient applications pending without new applicants...," a spokesman said.
Mike Aytes, head of domestic operations for the USCIS, said all 147,141 employment-based green cards have now been issued for the year.
Write to Miriam Jordan at miriam.jordan@wsj.com
Green-Card Applicants
By MIRIAM JORDAN
July 5, 2007; Page A2
The government's surprise offer, then abrupt reversal, of an opportunity for thousands of skilled foreign workers to obtain permanent residency in the U.S. highlights the problems of the overtaxed immigration system and the frenzy that results from a chance to apply for a green card.
The scramble has put tens of thousands of workers and their families in limbo after many of them and their employers spent thousands of dollars in hopes of securing permanent residency. It may result in a class-action lawsuit against the government by frustrated applicants.
The problem began on June 12 when the government seemed to open the door for thousands of foreign workers and their families to end the long wait to apply for a green card. That is when the State Department published a Visa Bulletin, which is a monthly notice closely watched by immigration attorneys and their clients because it determines who is eligible to file a green-card application the next month. The June bulletin announced that practically all skilled foreign workers who had been previously deemed eligible for an employer-sponsored visa could now take the final step of applying for a green card.
By law, the U.S. can issue about 140,000 employment-based green cards each year. Last year, the government fell short by about 10,000, despite the long waiting list; leftover visas cannot be rolled over to the next year. The June announcement aimed to prevent the visa slot from going to waste, according to a State Department spokeswoman.
[Green-Card Limbo]
The announcement was greeted with a mix of jubilation and panic by thousands of engineers, lab scientists and other high-skilled foreigners who had waited years for their place in line. Working ahead of a July 2 date for filing the application, intending immigrants rushed to gather documents, complete paperwork and obtain medical exams. Many of their dependents boarded planes for the U.S. to meet a requirement that all family members be present at the time of filing.
"The bulletin created a land rush among legal immigrants desperate to finalize their green-card applications," said Steve Miller, a Seattle-based immigration attorney.
Then, on July 2, the State Department issued an "update" that reversed the previous bulletin. It stated, effective immediately, there would be no further authorizations for employment-based cases. The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, which processes the applications, said it would instead simply process existing applications to meet this year's quota. "We already had sufficient applications pending without new applicants...," a spokesman said.
Mike Aytes, head of domestic operations for the USCIS, said all 147,141 employment-based green cards have now been issued for the year.
Write to Miriam Jordan at miriam.jordan@wsj.com
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vsukumar
09-10 05:06 PM
I filed on July 2nd to NSC. The checks were cashed on 7th september after the case was transferred to CSC.
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Marphad
03-16 03:28 PM
For this reason IV should stop posting any strategy and plans on www that is accessible to everyone.
With due respect to your contribution to Immigration Voice, I completely disagree with you. I don't think there is anything wrong in discussing strategies on IV. Actually people will support that not discussing strategies among members have created more damage to us then discussing and let antis know about them.
With due respect to your contribution to Immigration Voice, I completely disagree with you. I don't think there is anything wrong in discussing strategies on IV. Actually people will support that not discussing strategies among members have created more damage to us then discussing and let antis know about them.
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pappu
12-26 11:27 AM
OK so I was the original poster that spoke about my friend. Now I will give you some insight into my own case. I have been now in the US since 1991(though my PD is August 2001). Here are some details
Jan 1991 : Arrived in US as 19 yr old after completing Diploma in Engineering from India (10 plus 3).
1991- 1996: Took 5 yrs to complete 4 yrs degree as I was paying my own way. Working full time and studying full time on F1 visa.
1996 -1998 : Completed MBA. This time situation was better because I had financial aid and in state tuition.
1998-1999: Completed internship at an Investment Bank. Had to find another job because I Bank didnt want to do H1. Have been at current job since 1999.
2001: CVompany policy was to wait 2 yrs before applying for GC. So finally filed labor in 2001.
2005 : Labor finally approved from BEC. I 140 filed and approved.
June 2007 : 485 filed (as a 36 yr old)
You are here since a very long time.
If rules can be proposed in CIR for undocumented allowing them to get a greencard if they can prove they are here for minimum X number of years, similar rules can be created for legal documented immigrants (like yourself) too. Its just that the legal immigrant community is not united and does not have enough power yet to raise the voice.
Jan 1991 : Arrived in US as 19 yr old after completing Diploma in Engineering from India (10 plus 3).
1991- 1996: Took 5 yrs to complete 4 yrs degree as I was paying my own way. Working full time and studying full time on F1 visa.
1996 -1998 : Completed MBA. This time situation was better because I had financial aid and in state tuition.
1998-1999: Completed internship at an Investment Bank. Had to find another job because I Bank didnt want to do H1. Have been at current job since 1999.
2001: CVompany policy was to wait 2 yrs before applying for GC. So finally filed labor in 2001.
2005 : Labor finally approved from BEC. I 140 filed and approved.
June 2007 : 485 filed (as a 36 yr old)
You are here since a very long time.
If rules can be proposed in CIR for undocumented allowing them to get a greencard if they can prove they are here for minimum X number of years, similar rules can be created for legal documented immigrants (like yourself) too. Its just that the legal immigrant community is not united and does not have enough power yet to raise the voice.
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eb3India
04-21 10:20 AM
You guys really have to give a deep thought before you suggest names that contain the word slave....
The argument goes like this : America is a great country. We do not want slavery. Slave labor would undercut citizen salaries. Slave labor should be abolished..Hey..These people call themselves slaves...Let's abolish H1B program...H1b must be abolished...
Now see where the argument ended up...Think completely what you are getting into...
I am all for abonding H1B, when did IV promoted H1B program, we have this mess today due to H1B and itz loopholes,
I don't use word slave very lightly, but we need to accept the fact many of H1Bs are handcuffed with current system, We need system similar to Austrialia, Canada a point based system or very similar to Nurses in US they get GC before even coming to US.
H1Bs are truly pulling the wages down, I know I did when I came here I have no argument with anti-immigrants with this subject, but giving GCs to these H1Bs will have fair chance to compete in Market
Corporate leaders such Bill Gates and Senators such as Kennady do know this issue and have deep understanding but they don't give a rat about it,
The argument goes like this : America is a great country. We do not want slavery. Slave labor would undercut citizen salaries. Slave labor should be abolished..Hey..These people call themselves slaves...Let's abolish H1B program...H1b must be abolished...
Now see where the argument ended up...Think completely what you are getting into...
I am all for abonding H1B, when did IV promoted H1B program, we have this mess today due to H1B and itz loopholes,
I don't use word slave very lightly, but we need to accept the fact many of H1Bs are handcuffed with current system, We need system similar to Austrialia, Canada a point based system or very similar to Nurses in US they get GC before even coming to US.
H1Bs are truly pulling the wages down, I know I did when I came here I have no argument with anti-immigrants with this subject, but giving GCs to these H1Bs will have fair chance to compete in Market
Corporate leaders such Bill Gates and Senators such as Kennady do know this issue and have deep understanding but they don't give a rat about it,
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logiclife
04-08 11:23 PM
Doctors have played a pivotal role in the last few days in getting things done for us.
Ethnic diversity is desirable but not always easy to achieve and if the organization can achieve its goals with groups without ethnic diversity, what's the harm? After all, we are here to achieve the goals and diversity is not the only way that can be achieved.
So please be thankful to Doctors of AAPI who have much bigger and powerful organization AAPI - both in terms of money and clout - and have decided to endorse our effort and help us.
I would kindly request folks to be careful when posting comments as we dont want to neglect or even appear to neglect our supporters.
By the way, we have tried to get a couple of best selling authors on the competitiveness topics but we could not get them to come on the advisory board. We did get endorsements from two of them though - Richard Florida and David Heenan.
Ethnic diversity is desirable but not always easy to achieve and if the organization can achieve its goals with groups without ethnic diversity, what's the harm? After all, we are here to achieve the goals and diversity is not the only way that can be achieved.
So please be thankful to Doctors of AAPI who have much bigger and powerful organization AAPI - both in terms of money and clout - and have decided to endorse our effort and help us.
I would kindly request folks to be careful when posting comments as we dont want to neglect or even appear to neglect our supporters.
By the way, we have tried to get a couple of best selling authors on the competitiveness topics but we could not get them to come on the advisory board. We did get endorsements from two of them though - Richard Florida and David Heenan.
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BharatPremi
10-19 11:00 AM
Do not forget to count the effect of the fact that once congress pass FBI Background Checks Improvement Amendment to CJS FY 2008 Appropriations Bill, total load again will cross more than 650,000 (320000 + June application load +Namecheck stuck files + August and onward load) at least. So in theory Namecheck stuck guys will start popping out of the system first and then us. And this may make all bulletins till 2008 end slow not moving beyond 2003 for almost all EB2-3 categories in general. Now Senate has already passed that Amendment. Ofcourse if it will become law through passing of the bill and till then we all will have to wait. But if it is passed will be effective mostly from 2008.
http://levin.senate.gov/newsroom/release.cfm?id=285400
Notes:
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(1) USCIS claimed having 320000 AOS filings but it has not claimed that all those are from EB category only so do not
forget to assume some % out of that from Family category as well.
(2) USCIS has not claimed number for Consular Processing. Now Yearly limit 140000 covers Consular Processing files
as well. So assume this as well for your statistical prediction base.
(3) USCIS has not put any number for concurrent filers out of these 320000. So you will have to make their category
little separate for your analysis. The reason is that their whole processing now solely depends upon I-140 approval
so in theory even if date becomes current for them, if I-140 is not approved, their files will not be processed.
(4) You will have to make a base for "Fence Jumpers" in your analysis (CP to AOS and AOS to CP)
http://levin.senate.gov/newsroom/release.cfm?id=285400
Notes:
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(1) USCIS claimed having 320000 AOS filings but it has not claimed that all those are from EB category only so do not
forget to assume some % out of that from Family category as well.
(2) USCIS has not claimed number for Consular Processing. Now Yearly limit 140000 covers Consular Processing files
as well. So assume this as well for your statistical prediction base.
(3) USCIS has not put any number for concurrent filers out of these 320000. So you will have to make their category
little separate for your analysis. The reason is that their whole processing now solely depends upon I-140 approval
so in theory even if date becomes current for them, if I-140 is not approved, their files will not be processed.
(4) You will have to make a base for "Fence Jumpers" in your analysis (CP to AOS and AOS to CP)
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EndlessWait
01-04 01:42 PM
I opened 2 SR back in Oct for FP. My wife got FP in December whereas I got a letter to basically wait. I'm the primary and still waiting.
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ivar
07-09 07:28 PM
This was good one. I believe USCIS can use Paul to define cut off dates.
we should ask him when EB3 India will get current? He will stop eating after that. :)
we should ask him when EB3 India will get current? He will stop eating after that. :)
Macaca
01-27 09:49 AM
I hope IV does push for the 485 measure but if for whatever reason they change there mind and dont push for 485, I would be disappointed but that will in no way affect my attitude towards IV. Over the past year or so I have seen enough of core tem to say they take a decision in the best intrest of IV.
I have not filed for I-485 and neither am I close. I feel I-485 is much more controversial interim relief then most members think. This is explained in a post (from a law firm) in another forum. Another reason for my feeling is that AILA is not supporting I-485 filing for health care: they are supporting a temporary 25K-75K increase in GCs. It is possible that health care GC does not have I-485.
You have to choose an issue that has a chance of getting through rather then an issue that most persons want or is logical. I will be surprised if I-485 filing as interim interim relief reaches the bill state and/or the bill gets approved in Senate + Congress.
I do not consider this to be a reason to move away from IV. I agree with some requests that require IV to explain their finances and dis-agree with some IV decisions. In particular, I very strongly dis-agree with some topics + language + tone allowed in the forums. As we are seeing, it is turning people away from IV.
However, based on the big picture and the attitude of core, I will roll with them on any issue they decide to pursue.
I have not filed for I-485 and neither am I close. I feel I-485 is much more controversial interim relief then most members think. This is explained in a post (from a law firm) in another forum. Another reason for my feeling is that AILA is not supporting I-485 filing for health care: they are supporting a temporary 25K-75K increase in GCs. It is possible that health care GC does not have I-485.
You have to choose an issue that has a chance of getting through rather then an issue that most persons want or is logical. I will be surprised if I-485 filing as interim interim relief reaches the bill state and/or the bill gets approved in Senate + Congress.
I do not consider this to be a reason to move away from IV. I agree with some requests that require IV to explain their finances and dis-agree with some IV decisions. In particular, I very strongly dis-agree with some topics + language + tone allowed in the forums. As we are seeing, it is turning people away from IV.
However, based on the big picture and the attitude of core, I will roll with them on any issue they decide to pursue.
snarla
06-25 12:26 PM
What will be my status after i file my I485?
My current I-94 will expire on 16th Sep 2007 (on the day my current visa stamp in my passport expires and my current H1 B is set to expire Mid April 2008).
I am planning to make a trip to Cannda or someplace to get a new I-94 as soon as i get my new passport (i had sent it for renewal on june 2nd). But i am a little worried about my status if i am unable to make the trip.
So my question is what will be my status after 16th sep 2007 (once i file for I485 (first week of July2007) and my I-94 expires on 16th Sep 2007)?
Appreciate any responses ...
My current I-94 will expire on 16th Sep 2007 (on the day my current visa stamp in my passport expires and my current H1 B is set to expire Mid April 2008).
I am planning to make a trip to Cannda or someplace to get a new I-94 as soon as i get my new passport (i had sent it for renewal on june 2nd). But i am a little worried about my status if i am unable to make the trip.
So my question is what will be my status after 16th sep 2007 (once i file for I485 (first week of July2007) and my I-94 expires on 16th Sep 2007)?
Appreciate any responses ...
