Topic: Very very precarious situation
$ travels from Client -> Prime Vendor -> Consulting company (My employer) -> ME.
X -> Y -> Z -> ME. (Z is my HR/employer).
So,here is the coup. Few months ago, (Aug/Sep 2009), USCIS had a random check on one of my colleges.
who works with me in company Z. For some odd reason (laziness), HR from company Z /employer never
cared to reply to those queries and phonecalls. Now this has resulted in my college's visa status in $HIT.
USCIS has given ultimatum that they will revoke the H1B petition,if employer does not come back with necessary
supporting documents.
The bigger problem is this: THere are atleast 7 more guys working with me who are from same employer Z and
almost everybody is on H1B (although few have EAD). My questions are
1. How is this going to affect the visa status of all others?
2. Can the USCIS mark company as black-listed and thus resulting in all employees on road?
3. There is no fraud going on,just lapse/laziness has resulted in this chaos. This is a continuous maintenance project
and there is every document to prove "good" visa status for all the employees of the company Z.
4. Lawyers, CPAs from my employer are already doing their best but we are firmly believing that this is a sinking boat.
5. I do have EAD, and its ending in Sep-2010. Should I apply now and get 2 yrs more extension before anything happens
with the company Z?
thank you! |
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Topic: Please Help! H1b Visa Stamping
What is your country of origin? You need to get the H1B and H4 stamped in your country of origin. That is the tried and tested (safest method).
As long as she is NOT working as a consultant (and has a h1b petition from her employer whom she works for on the premises) you both should be fine. Potentially, they can ask the intent (as in B1->F1->H1 etcetc...) but you can give some valid reasons.
hth |
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Topic: Recent H1B travel to India anyone?
I travelled in May and got my visa stamped in Chennai consulate. No issues whatsoever.
You need to have a valid job + all the relevant documetns. If you have valid documents
there should not be any problem. |
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Topic: how come many Indians got Masters and Phd in US
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Speak for yourself. Everyone has their own creteria. Neednot generalize.. Contributing to Open source IT projects is not ultimate achievement in life. even getting a Ph.D. doesn't gaurantee wealth or happiness or for that matter peace of mind. everybody has their own priorities..
- Common,I do have a MS degree here,but the dude is saying right. He is not generalizing. Contributing to Open Source is definitely
a big plus point. Oflate many companies are asking this to show your _REAL_ self. Open Source is one easy way to _advertise_ yourself. You might be a SAP/ERP programmer and might have written numerous lines of code, but do not dis-regard the Open source & zeal of the
many Indian students who are doing their PhDs.
PS# I do not want to correct anybody,but blackswan's comment on PhD & Open Source is the honest . |
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Topic: H1B stamping questions
I've a valid H1B, AP and EAD. Currently, I'm on H1B and not using EAD/AP. However, my visa stamping on passport
has expired (Due to earlier h1b). And, there is a need for me to visit India. My questions are
1. Can I re-enter US on AP and continue to work on H1B. I'm already aware of:
http://www.murthy.com/news/n_efftrv.html
Most importantly, I'm soliciting information on "what-if" I485 is denied.?
2. If H1B stamping is safer chioce, which consulate to go in India. I hail from Karnataka,but can I goto Hyderabad or Mumbai?
3. If H1B stamping is safer, can I goto Mexico?
Thanks! |
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Topic: AP renewal
My AP is ending on Jan 06 and same for wife. I would like to apply for AP ASAP.
My questions are
1. Can i apply for AP renewal ONLY for wife? (I do have valid H1B right now and I've a PENDING H1B petition
for 3 yrs extension as well).
2. If answer to #1. = Yes, what is the process and What documents are required for the renewal.?
3. If answer to #1 = NO, then Do i need to file for AP renewal as well?
Please ADVISE...and thanks in advance |
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Topic: Please opine
08/13/2007 application sent
08/14/2007 received by USCIS (At Nebraska center)
10/11/2007 Notice date (after 2 months) :-)
15/11/2007 LUD
10/19/2007 checks cleared
Have all the receipts, but no FP appointment,nothing so far. Do you think I need to get an infopass appoinment? |
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Topic: OPT and EAD
Exactly the same case here. 2 questions though.
1. What does your lawyer say?
2. What about Office of International Programs / students - at your school say?
Also checkout
"The Impact of I-140/485 Filing on F-1 Students" - google this or
http://www.hooyou.com/f-1/140filing.htm |
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