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Member Profile: Arbee (35 posts)
 
Hello, I'm Arbee
My nationality is Romania
I last logged in on 24 Aug 2008
I have been a member since 03 Jan 2008
I have added 35 posts in trackitt forums
I added my last post on 29 Jul 2008
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Arbee's Immigration Cases
 
I-485 case: Pending for 511 days (140 days more than average*)  (2 comments)  (View approval trend)
User: Arbee Priority Date: 27 Apr 2006
Service Center: Nebraska Category: EB3
Application Mailed: 10 Aug 2007 USCIS Received Date: 17 Aug 2007
USCIS Notice Date: 12 Oct 2007 Filing Type: non-concurrent
I-140 Processing: regular I-140 Approval Date: 11 Aug 2006
Fingerprinting Date 1: 07 Dec 2007 Fingerprinting Date 2:
RFE: no RFE Reply Date:
Name Check Status: not sure Name Check Approval/Denial Date: N/A
I-485 Status: pending Approval/Denial Date: N/A
Card Ordered Date: Card Received Date:
EAD Applied: yes AP Applied: no
EAD Approval Date: 26 Nov 2007 AP Approval Date:
Nationality: Romania Country of Chargeability: -
Applicant Type: Last Updated: 04 Jan 2009
Notes: soft LUD 12/8/07; 12/30/07

*This is the average approval time in the last one year for cases with no RFE. (RFE = Request For Evidence)

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Posted in I-765 (EAD) Forum on 29 Jul 2008
Topic: Ead renewal - specific question

It is the question that says: Current Immigration Status: (Visitor, Student, etc.)

Again, my H1B is expired so I cannot use it in the second question. I am in adjustment of status - EAD only (I did enter on H1B though)

Thank you.
Posted in I-765 (EAD) Forum on 29 Jul 2008
Topic: Ead renewal - specific question

Thank you for your answers. Unfortunately I don't have any of those choices. Here's what I have. (Sorry for
posting from another site but is a HTTPS and link won't work without subscription/login)
Please help.

A1: AMBASSADOR, DIPLOMAT
A2: OTHER DIPLOMATIC OFFICIALS
A3: ATTENDANTS OF A-1, A-2
AS: ASYLUM
ASD: ASYLUM STATUS DENIED
AW: RAW APPLIED FOR AT A PORT
B1: TEMPORARY VISITOR FOR BUSINESS
B2: TEMPORARY VISITOR FOR PLEASURE
BE: BERING STRAIT ENTRIES
C1: ALIEN IN TRANSIT THROUGH U.S.
C2: ALIEN IN TRANSIT TO UN HQ
C3: FRN GOV OFF IN TRANSIT THRU US
C4: TRANSIT WITHOUT A VISA
CC: CUBAN MASS MIGRATION PROJECT
CH: PAROLEE (HUMANITARIAN/HQ AUTH)
CP: PAROLEE (PUBLIC INT/HQ AUTH)
D1: ALIEN CREW DEPART SAME VESSEL
D2: ALIEN CREW DEPART OTHER VESSEL
DA: ADVANCE PAROLE (DISTRICT AUTH)
DE: PAROLEE (DEFERRED INSPECTION)
DT: PAROLEE (DISTRICT/POE AUTH)
E-1 Dependent: SPOUSE/CHILD of E-1
E-2 Dependent: Spouse/Child of E-2
E1: TREATY TRADER/SPOUSE/CHILDREN
E2: TREATY INVESTOR/SPOUSE/CHILD
EAO: EMPLOYMENT ADVISORY OPTION
EWI: ENTRY WITHOUT INSPECTION
F1: STUDENT - ACADEMIC
F2: SPOUSE/CHILD OF F-1
FUG: FAMILY UNITY GRANTED
G1: PRINCIPAL REP. FOREIGN GOVT
G2: OTHER REP FOREIGN GOVT
G3: REP NON-RECOGNIZED FOREIGN GOV
G4: OFFICER/EMPLOYEE INTL. ORG.
G5: ATTENDANTS OF G1, G2, G3, G4
GB: VISITOR WITHOUT A VISA 15 DAYS
GT: VISITOR WITHOUT A VISA 15 DAYS
H1: ALIEN OF DIST MERIT & ABILITY
H1A: REGISTERED NURSE
H1B: SPECIALITY OCCUPATION
H1C: Nurse Relief
H2: TEMPORARY LABOR CERTIFICATION
H2A: TEMPORARY AGRICULTURAL WORKER
H2B: TEMPORARY NON-AG WORKER
H3: ALIEN TRAINEE
H3A: TRAINEE
H3B: SPECIAL EDUCATION TRAINING
H4: SPOUSE/CHILD OF H-1 THRU H-3
I: FOREIGN PRESS
IMM: IMMIGRANT
IN: INDEFINITE PAROLE
J1: EXCHANGE VISITOR
J2: SPOUSE/CHILD OF J-1
K1: ALIEN FIANCE(E) OF USC
K2: CHILD OF K1
K3: SPOUSE OF USC
K4: CHILD OF USC
L1: INTRA-COMPANY TRANSFEREE
L1A: MANAGER OR EXECUTIVE
L1B: SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE ALIEN
L2: SPOUSE/CHILD OF L-1
LZ: BLANKET L PETITION
M1: STUDENT - VOCATIONAL/NON-ACAD.
M2: SPOUSE/CHILD OF M-1
ML: PAROLEE-MEDICAL, LEGAL, HUMAN
N8: PARENT OF SPEC IMMIGRANT CHILD
N9: SPOUSE/CHILD OF N8
NATO-1: PRINCIPAL REP. OF NATO MEMBER
NATO-2: OTHER REP. OF NATO MEMBER
NATO-3: CLERICAL STAFF FOR N-1, N-2
NATO-4: OFFICIALS OF NATO_ION
NATO-5: EXPERTS EMPLOYED BY NATO
NATO-6: CIVILIAN COMPONENT OF NATO
NATO-7: ATTENDANTS OF N-1 THROUGH N-6
O1: ALIEN W/EXTRAORDINARY ABILITY
O1A: EXTRAORDINARY ALIEN - NON-ARTS
O1B: EXTRAORDINARY ALIEN IN ARTS
O2: ACCOMPANYING ALIEN TO O1
O3: SPOUSE/CHILD OF O-1, O-2
OP: PAROLEE (OVERSEAS AUTHORIZED)
P1: ATHLETE OR ENTERTAINER
P1A: ALIEN WITH ATHLETIC EVENT
P1B: ALIEN WITH ENTERTAINMENT GROUP
P1S: SUPPORT PERSON OF P-1
P2: EXHANGE ARTIST/ENTERTAINER
P2S: SUPPORT PERSON OF P-2
P3: UNIQUE PGM ARTIST/ENTERTAINER
P3S: SUPPORT PERSON OF P-3
P4: SPOUSE/CHILD OF P-1, P-2, P-3
PAR: PAROLEE
PI: PACIFIC ISLANDER
Q1: INTL CULTURAL XCHG VISITORS
Q2: IRISH PEACE PROCESS PARTICPNTS
Q3: SPOUSE/CHILD OF Q2
R1: RELIGIOUS OCCUPATION
R2: SPOUSE/CHILD OF R-1
RE: REFUGEE
RE5: HAITIAN W/GRANTED REFUGEE STAT
RW: RAW APPLIED FOR AT A US CO
S1: SPECIAL AGRICULTURAL WORKER
S2: SPECIAL AGRICULTURAL WORKER
S5: INFORMANT OF CRIMINAL ORGANIZATION INFORMATION
S6: INFORMANT OF TERRORISM INFORMATION
S9: EMERGENCY FARM WORKER
SDF: SUSPECTED DOCUMENT FRAUD
ST: STOWAWAY
T1: VICTIM OF SEVERE FORM OF TRAFK
T2: SPOUSE OF T1
T3: CHILD OF T1
T4: PARENT OF T1
TB: SPOUSE OR CHILD OF CAN. FR
TC: CANADIAN FREE TRADE AGREEMENT
TD: NAFTA DEPENDENT
TN1: NAFTA PRINCIPAL (CANADA)
TN2: NAFTA PRINCIPAL (MEXICO)
TPS A-12: APPROVED FOR TPS ON FORM I-821
TWO: TRANSIT WITHOUT A VISA
U1: VICTIM OF CRIMINAL ACTIVITY
U2: SPOUSE OF U1
U3: CHILD OF U1
U4: PARENT OF U1
UN: UNKNOWN
V1: SPOUSE OF LPR
V2: CHILD OF LPR
V3: DEPENDANTS OF V1 OR V2
WB: VISITOR FOR BUSINESS - VWPP
WD: WITHDRAWL (I-275)
WI: WITHOUT INSPECTION
WT: VISITOR FOR PLEASURE - VWPP

Thank you.
Posted in I-765 (EAD) Forum on 27 Jul 2008
Topic: Ead renewal - specific question

I want to renew my EAD online.
At some point I need to choose from a drop-down list an item for "Current Immigration Status"

My H1b visa has expired (not renewed), I am only on EAD. What type of visa should I choose there?

I don't see anything in there that will fit for my case.

Thank you for any response.
Posted in I-485 Forum on 05 Jul 2008
Topic: EB3 to EB2 change

Short answer: No.

In order to obtain such transfer you have to start the whole process all over again, beginning with Labor Certification, then a new I-140 etc.
Also, your current job description should be somewhat different from the old one (wages included) suitable for an EB2 process. Your new degree is relevant only if is related and used to your position.

The only good news is that you can carry over your old priority date (April 2004) to the new process.

Consult an attorney before you jump into it.
Posted in I-485 Forum on 28 May 2008
Topic: Do any one know here about can we change from EB3 to EB2 after 140 is approved and 485 is filed

You can not!
However, you can start everything all over (labor, I-140, I-485) and consider the priority date from the first application(EB3). At least that will save you some waiting time.
Posted in I-485 Forum on 28 May 2008
Topic: If you need a laugh just call NSC

Guys,
Why on earth do you think the person who answers your inquires is smart, well prepared, passionate about his/her job etc???
If they were so, they wouldn't be doing this from the first place.... After all, what is rewarding in such job? Money? I seriously doubt it... Career? Duh!
Like any average (American) employee, they just try to get their wage with as little effort as possible without upsetting the manager.
They don't know about the drama behind each case they handle. And frankly, I don't think they would care, anyway.....
Posted in I-485 Forum on 10 May 2008
Topic: Unwritten policy at NSC ?

I'm not sure I'd buy that... What if they simply run out of visas? What difference does it make wether your finger prints expire or not?
I think in your case the IO wanted to seem nice and give some hope just looking to your PD.. (Gosh, 2001 - how did you resist all this waiting??? )
Good luck.
Posted in I-485 Forum on 06 May 2008
Topic: Diplomatic visa versus GC?


wait!!! don't give him wrong advises.. you can't have 2 statuses. If you get ANY visa your GC will be considered abandoned. You have to chose: GC or diplomatic visa.




I don't think so. Below is the reasons one may loose GC, according to USCIS. It is possible that they would refuse to issue a diplomatic visa or at least rise their eyebrow...They may also ask questions about next job, like if it follows the specs from the original labor certification etc. I would talk to an attorney first.

Maintaining Permanent Residence:
You may lose your permanent residence status if you commit an act that makes you removable from the United States under the law in section 237 of the Immigration and Nationality Act. If you commit such an act, you may be brought before the immigration courts to determine your right to remain a Permanent Resident.

You may be found to have abandoned your permanent resident status if you:

- Move to another country intending to live there permanently.
- Remain outside of the US for more than one year without obtaining a reentry permit or returning resident visa. However in determining whether your status has been abandoned any length of absence from the US may be considered, even if it is less than one year.
- Remain outside of the US for more than two years after issuance of a reentry permit without obtaining a returning resident visa. However in determining whether your status has been abandoned any length of absence from the US may be considered, even if it is less than one year.
- Fail to file income tax returns while living outside of the US for any period.
- Declare yourself a “nonimmigrant” on your tax returns.
Posted in I-485 Forum on 06 May 2008
Topic: Diplomatic visa versus GC?

You can keep the GC once you get it. (I would wait for it....)
I don't really get the "diplomatic visa" part. You are still a French citizen and therefore your diplomatic visa has to be issued in that manner. There is no connection between the two.
However, you need to live in USA a certain amount of time (I believe it is at least 6 months every year) in order to preserve your US permanent resident status.

C'est la vie! :)
Posted in I-485 Forum on 04 May 2008
Topic: EB3 predictions - June 2008 Bulletin

My prediction for June 08 bulletin - EB3 ROW:
01 MAY 2006