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12-18 09:50 AM
As a California immigration lawyer who files many asylum cases, I am used to thinking of a the United States as a place of refuge and to documenting the horrible country conditions of other countries. I have successfully represented applicants for asylum who feared staying in their countries because while serving in their countries' armies, they were harmed on account of their sexual orientation.
It is therefore rather surprising to come across a story of a U.S.soldier who is fleeing to Canada (http://www.cbc.ca/canada/story/2009/11/20/refugee-board-soldier-lesbian.html) because she fears harm in the U.S. Army on account of her sexual orientation. According to CBC news, U.S. Army Pte. Bethany Smith fled Canada in September 2007 from a U.S. Army base in Fort Campbell, Ky. She applied for refugee status in October 2007, saying that she was harassed and threatened by fellow soldiers over her sexual orientation and feared that her life would be in danger if she were deported and returned to the army. The Canadian authorities initially rejected in her claim in February 2009. However, on appeal, the Federal Court of Canada held that the refugee board must reconsider the case again because the Board made several mistakes in initially reviewing her claim.
The Federal Court's decision (http://www.californiaimmigrationlawyerblog.com/Smith%20and%20the%20Minister%20of%20Citizenship%20 and%20Immigration.pdf)noted that the refugee board failed to fully consider the evidence pertaining to the situation of gays and lesbians in the U.S. Army to determine whether Pte. Smith could have availed herself of protection in the United States. The Federal Court also noted that the Board failed to determine whether Pte. Smith would be persecuted on account of her social group - as a lesbian in the U.S. Army if forced to return. There were other errors mentioned in the decision.
It is sad that the U.S. policy of "Don't Ask, Don't Tell," is the basis of an asylum claim in Canada. Pt. Smith was only 19 years old when she fled to Canada. From everything I read, it appears that she wanted to serve in the U.S. Army and no real desire to leave the United States. At a time when we apparently need people to serve in the Armed Forces and in fact give non-citizens a way to immigrate to the United States faster for their service, it seems ridiculous that an American citizen should have to leave. It it is time to eliminate the "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" policy.
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It is therefore rather surprising to come across a story of a U.S.soldier who is fleeing to Canada (http://www.cbc.ca/canada/story/2009/11/20/refugee-board-soldier-lesbian.html) because she fears harm in the U.S. Army on account of her sexual orientation. According to CBC news, U.S. Army Pte. Bethany Smith fled Canada in September 2007 from a U.S. Army base in Fort Campbell, Ky. She applied for refugee status in October 2007, saying that she was harassed and threatened by fellow soldiers over her sexual orientation and feared that her life would be in danger if she were deported and returned to the army. The Canadian authorities initially rejected in her claim in February 2009. However, on appeal, the Federal Court of Canada held that the refugee board must reconsider the case again because the Board made several mistakes in initially reviewing her claim.
The Federal Court's decision (http://www.californiaimmigrationlawyerblog.com/Smith%20and%20the%20Minister%20of%20Citizenship%20 and%20Immigration.pdf)noted that the refugee board failed to fully consider the evidence pertaining to the situation of gays and lesbians in the U.S. Army to determine whether Pte. Smith could have availed herself of protection in the United States. The Federal Court also noted that the Board failed to determine whether Pte. Smith would be persecuted on account of her social group - as a lesbian in the U.S. Army if forced to return. There were other errors mentioned in the decision.
It is sad that the U.S. policy of "Don't Ask, Don't Tell," is the basis of an asylum claim in Canada. Pt. Smith was only 19 years old when she fled to Canada. From everything I read, it appears that she wanted to serve in the U.S. Army and no real desire to leave the United States. At a time when we apparently need people to serve in the Armed Forces and in fact give non-citizens a way to immigrate to the United States faster for their service, it seems ridiculous that an American citizen should have to leave. It it is time to eliminate the "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" policy.
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aquarianf
06-15 03:14 PM
Hi Folks,
It is crunch time! I have 15 days left to get an H1B 3 yr. extension (since PD is current EB3 India, my H1 expires July 30th), so I need to decide whether I should file I-140 in Premium Processing.
How much time has it taken for members to get 140 approved though PP? I value your feedback, or pls. point me to a poll/data elsewhere!
Thanks & Regards!
USCIS is overloaded with work. Since they have to response in 15 days they issue RFE for any reason. So you may try your luck but there are great chances getting RFE with PP.
It is crunch time! I have 15 days left to get an H1B 3 yr. extension (since PD is current EB3 India, my H1 expires July 30th), so I need to decide whether I should file I-140 in Premium Processing.
How much time has it taken for members to get 140 approved though PP? I value your feedback, or pls. point me to a poll/data elsewhere!
Thanks & Regards!
USCIS is overloaded with work. Since they have to response in 15 days they issue RFE for any reason. So you may try your luck but there are great chances getting RFE with PP.
macrosky
07-08 07:12 PM
My H1b application was delivered to USCIS on July 1st. I just find FLC data center has updated new 2008-2009 prevailing wage database which is also effective on July 1st. If based on the previous 2007-2008 database, my salary is above the prevailing wage, but if based on the new one, my salary is a little below that one.
Which database whill USCIS choose to use on my case?
Which database whill USCIS choose to use on my case?
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03-24 11:00 PM
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crazy
06-13 11:23 PM
When can we change job? just after filing for 485. Or we have to wait for EAD and then only can change the job?
Michigan123
06-16 09:12 PM
LCA for H1 not for GC processing. My GC LCA is difefrent than H1B LCA .
I am not sure if any New LCA is required for 485 ...At least my company has not initiated any new LCA..
But they do file for H1B(LCA) if there is any change in work location.
I am not sure if any New LCA is required for 485 ...At least my company has not initiated any new LCA..
But they do file for H1B(LCA) if there is any change in work location.
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immiblues
02-11 12:20 PM
Did you declare your arrest record at the time of I-485 filing and did INS respond to that? What stage of I-485 filinga are you? Do you already have your AP?
As far as I know you can be denied entry IF your I-484 is denied while you are out of the country.
As far as I know you can be denied entry IF your I-484 is denied while you are out of the country.
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GCNeophyte
09-09 12:37 AM
My wife is scheduled to appear for fingerprinting at 1 om a future scheduled date. However I learned from someone that she can go for the fingerprinting even earlier in the day and she will be fine. Is this true? Has anyone experienced this?
I have tried this when i went for my finger printing for my EAD. My interview was in afternoon and went around 8:30am and they did allow me.
I have tried this when i went for my finger printing for my EAD. My interview was in afternoon and went around 8:30am and they did allow me.
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kumar1
03-06 08:14 PM
I wouldn't worry about it. Enjoy your green card.
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snathan
02-15 10:01 PM
Labor/I-140/485/EB3 approved with PD of 2003. THe approved Labor had criteria that meets EB2 so trying to apply new I-140 in EB2 with the same labor. All is well except, lawyer concerned about the degree mentioned in labor is "computer science or equivalent" and I have "electronics engineering". One education evaluator said my degree is equivalent to electrical engineering which I disagree. I believe it is equivalent to Computer science. So two questions:
1. In the worst case of denial of new I-140 AND revoking of an approved I-140 and denial of I-485 due to degree issue, can I
continue to stay and work in US for the next 3 years of an approved H1B extension.
If you get the extension before the I-140 denial, you can continue. Otherwise no
2. WHat are the chances of EB2 approval and conversion based on the slight difference in the degree above? How do I improve, if chances of success are bleak
50:50. There is nothing you can do as USCIS increased the scrutiny for EB2. There is a chance that you are inviting the devil.
Appreciate advice.
See the answer above
1. In the worst case of denial of new I-140 AND revoking of an approved I-140 and denial of I-485 due to degree issue, can I
continue to stay and work in US for the next 3 years of an approved H1B extension.
If you get the extension before the I-140 denial, you can continue. Otherwise no
2. WHat are the chances of EB2 approval and conversion based on the slight difference in the degree above? How do I improve, if chances of success are bleak
50:50. There is nothing you can do as USCIS increased the scrutiny for EB2. There is a chance that you are inviting the devil.
Appreciate advice.
See the answer above
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immilaw
09-14 12:10 PM
Hi,
My wife is on H4 and willing to apply for H1-B. Her educational qualifications
1.)High school education(12 yrs)
2.)BCA(Bachelor of Computer Applications)- 3 yrs
3.)2.5 yrs of IT experience
4.)She's also doing her M.Sc(Master of Science) in Information Technology. Currently in 2nd year and will be completing by end of 2006. (She may not have the degree certificate by April 2007).
Is she eligible to apply for H1-B for next year 2007
Thanks,
Kumar
It looks like she is. She has three years BCA and is short of 1 year but you said she has completed one year of MSc so using that one year plus three years BCA, she will be eligible. Make sure she has one full years of MSc trancripts. If she has deffered taking exams or something like this and has not completed the required credits then she might not be. I will suggest you to fax her transcripts to an evaluator and get an evaluation. It should cost $80-100 only but you will be able to sleep at night.
My wife is on H4 and willing to apply for H1-B. Her educational qualifications
1.)High school education(12 yrs)
2.)BCA(Bachelor of Computer Applications)- 3 yrs
3.)2.5 yrs of IT experience
4.)She's also doing her M.Sc(Master of Science) in Information Technology. Currently in 2nd year and will be completing by end of 2006. (She may not have the degree certificate by April 2007).
Is she eligible to apply for H1-B for next year 2007
Thanks,
Kumar
It looks like she is. She has three years BCA and is short of 1 year but you said she has completed one year of MSc so using that one year plus three years BCA, she will be eligible. Make sure she has one full years of MSc trancripts. If she has deffered taking exams or something like this and has not completed the required credits then she might not be. I will suggest you to fax her transcripts to an evaluator and get an evaluation. It should cost $80-100 only but you will be able to sleep at night.
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03-12 12:05 PM
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needlotsofluck
07-24 08:59 PM
My attorney signed my I-485 AOS/EAD/AP applications and posted them on July 2nd as he was in a hurry to apply because of July 2nd scenario. Is it ok for the attorney to sign our papers. Is anybody in the same boat as me. I am a little concerned as the USCIS FAQ says application can be rejected if signature is missing. The application reached USCIS on July 3rd.
My attorney also did the same. I did not sign on my application. But he sent me power of attorney to sign. They did this since they were beating the July 2 brouhaha which previous to that week, they already knew what's going to happen.
My attorney also did the same. I did not sign on my application. But he sent me power of attorney to sign. They did this since they were beating the July 2 brouhaha which previous to that week, they already knew what's going to happen.
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04-07 01:32 PM
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In short, WPF is what you want. The win32 gui is a thing of the past. Some places might still use it, that is only because they dont know wpf yet.
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05-23 03:27 PM
Just more blah, blah, blah.. BTW who is Doraikumar? Is he from IV? He has been quoted here..
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johnykah1
01-18 07:18 PM
My case is like this....
Actually I got approval notice of H1 transfer case in month of Nov 2009 for which my current employer initiated in month of Aug 2008.
During transfer case in pending status, I got an RFE in April 2009 for which my employer submitted concerned document...later I did not have any updates of my case until Aug 2009 when employer called me and told about an second RFE which was about client letter...I lost my running project job becoz of that. but my employer again submitted client letter from somewhere which I dont know.....I thought now everything is good..but I did not get approval update from USCIS/employer after that also......
After 3 months when I check case updtate on USCIS portal then I found that my case is reopened and approved. Later when I get project and asked for salary increment to employer then he told me that there is no second RFE actually he received denial notice. I was shocked and asked him why did not he tell me about that as he has not given me any RFE related document of my case so I have to belive on his words.
Now my queries with different scenarios is as follow
Q1)If I file WH4 against him for those bench
period without any newly initiated transfer (petition belongs to that employer only)...will there be any problem for me as that period was out of status (as said by my employer)?
Q2)also will it affect if I newly initiate transfer process to another employer which is suppose in pending status ?
Q3)If I have approved petition of newly initiated transfer(of another employer) but WH4 case gets denied. will it affect my approved petition?
Q4) if both H1B transfer to new employer and WH4 case against previous employer is in pending status ...and WH4 gets denied will it affect my pending transfer case?
Q5) Is it really good to file WH4 case against previous employer as soon as I start another transfer? what will be your opinion whether to file WH4 case before new H1 transfer or after when received RFE on pending new H1 Transfer case.
Appreciate if any attorney can help me in this situatation.....
thanks......
Actually I got approval notice of H1 transfer case in month of Nov 2009 for which my current employer initiated in month of Aug 2008.
During transfer case in pending status, I got an RFE in April 2009 for which my employer submitted concerned document...later I did not have any updates of my case until Aug 2009 when employer called me and told about an second RFE which was about client letter...I lost my running project job becoz of that. but my employer again submitted client letter from somewhere which I dont know.....I thought now everything is good..but I did not get approval update from USCIS/employer after that also......
After 3 months when I check case updtate on USCIS portal then I found that my case is reopened and approved. Later when I get project and asked for salary increment to employer then he told me that there is no second RFE actually he received denial notice. I was shocked and asked him why did not he tell me about that as he has not given me any RFE related document of my case so I have to belive on his words.
Now my queries with different scenarios is as follow
Q1)If I file WH4 against him for those bench
period without any newly initiated transfer (petition belongs to that employer only)...will there be any problem for me as that period was out of status (as said by my employer)?
Q2)also will it affect if I newly initiate transfer process to another employer which is suppose in pending status ?
Q3)If I have approved petition of newly initiated transfer(of another employer) but WH4 case gets denied. will it affect my approved petition?
Q4) if both H1B transfer to new employer and WH4 case against previous employer is in pending status ...and WH4 gets denied will it affect my pending transfer case?
Q5) Is it really good to file WH4 case against previous employer as soon as I start another transfer? what will be your opinion whether to file WH4 case before new H1 transfer or after when received RFE on pending new H1 Transfer case.
Appreciate if any attorney can help me in this situatation.....
thanks......
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hope4gc
04-02 08:08 AM
Gurus,
I have completed 4 years on H1B and I converted to L2 status and applied for EAD(feb'10) thru my Spouse's L1 Visa.
My GC is in process and not filed my I-485 yet.
Now my question is, as if i stay L2 for 1 year and if i convert it back to H1B, will my H1 term Start all over and will i get additional 6 year term? Please provide your feedback
Thanks
I have completed 4 years on H1B and I converted to L2 status and applied for EAD(feb'10) thru my Spouse's L1 Visa.
My GC is in process and not filed my I-485 yet.
Now my question is, as if i stay L2 for 1 year and if i convert it back to H1B, will my H1 term Start all over and will i get additional 6 year term? Please provide your feedback
Thanks
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vgopal375
06-18 03:43 PM
Hi,
I am on Adv-Parole (with EAD) and planning to visit India in July 2010.
I know that UK and France require transit visa, but I was wondering whether I can fly via KLM (Amsterdam) OR Lufthansa (Frankfurt) without any transit visa ?
Will appreciate the response.
Thanks,
Venu.
I am on Adv-Parole (with EAD) and planning to visit India in July 2010.
I know that UK and France require transit visa, but I was wondering whether I can fly via KLM (Amsterdam) OR Lufthansa (Frankfurt) without any transit visa ?
Will appreciate the response.
Thanks,
Venu.
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mwin
08-30 10:00 AM
Your wife will have to wait till your PD becomes current. Then only she is eligible to apply for green card.
Hi,
I applied I-485,EAD,Advance Parole on July 20,2007 but i have not yet received any receipt number as of now.
During that time I could not able to apply for my wife. She will be coming to USA on H4 visa in the mid of October.
what are the possibilities to include her in my greencard process?
Please educate me on this situation to take care of my wife's greencard process with my GC process and also please share your experiances if some one has similar kind of situation.
My Case Details
Labour Filed (Perm)--------------------------> Jan-2006
Labour Approved -----------------------------> April-2006
I-140 Filed -----------------------------------> Aug-2006
I-140 Approved --------------------------------> November 2006
I-485 applied only for myself --------------> July 20,2007
First entry into USA------------------------>January 2000
H1 valid till ------------------------------>January 2010(with 3 years extension from 2007 to 2010)
Thanks
-Kishore
Hi,
I applied I-485,EAD,Advance Parole on July 20,2007 but i have not yet received any receipt number as of now.
During that time I could not able to apply for my wife. She will be coming to USA on H4 visa in the mid of October.
what are the possibilities to include her in my greencard process?
Please educate me on this situation to take care of my wife's greencard process with my GC process and also please share your experiances if some one has similar kind of situation.
My Case Details
Labour Filed (Perm)--------------------------> Jan-2006
Labour Approved -----------------------------> April-2006
I-140 Filed -----------------------------------> Aug-2006
I-140 Approved --------------------------------> November 2006
I-485 applied only for myself --------------> July 20,2007
First entry into USA------------------------>January 2000
H1 valid till ------------------------------>January 2010(with 3 years extension from 2007 to 2010)
Thanks
-Kishore
icecold_astro
09-29 09:53 AM
Thank you very much for your prompt reply. That cleared a lot of confusion. If I apply lets say, 3 weeks before the expiration of her I-94, does she have to leave as soon as her current I-94 expires of can she wait for the decision? I she can wait what status will she be in once her current I-94 expires and the extension is still pending?
ivgclive
04-20 03:48 PM
My emp. filed H1 ext in Jan 2011 and got RFE.
My (existing) H1 extension is expiring on 25th March... which is just less than a week away.
and my employer may submit RFE documents in First week of May...
What would be my legal status during this period?
My H1 extension was filed with regular processing, Is it advice able to upgrade it to premium while or before submitting the RFE docs?
Please advice.
Thx....
You are perfectly OK.
Until USCIS takes a "decision" which is "approved / denied", you keep the legal status.
Premium? If $1300 is not a matter for you yes.
RFE response & Premimum are two different channels now in your case, they will be updated separately.
Remember the Premium process begins the moment USCIS enters data into the system. Not the day your check is received. But it is worth. You will get a decision (with RFE response on its way) within a month.
My (existing) H1 extension is expiring on 25th March... which is just less than a week away.
and my employer may submit RFE documents in First week of May...
What would be my legal status during this period?
My H1 extension was filed with regular processing, Is it advice able to upgrade it to premium while or before submitting the RFE docs?
Please advice.
Thx....
You are perfectly OK.
Until USCIS takes a "decision" which is "approved / denied", you keep the legal status.
Premium? If $1300 is not a matter for you yes.
RFE response & Premimum are two different channels now in your case, they will be updated separately.
Remember the Premium process begins the moment USCIS enters data into the system. Not the day your check is received. But it is worth. You will get a decision (with RFE response on its way) within a month.