Law Offices of Rajiv S. Khanna, P.C.
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I-485 and I-131
My Mother-in-law, while staying with us, we applied for the i-485 and 131 and the i-130. It has now been nearly 8 mo and we have not received the interview letter. My mother-in-law has a ticket to go back to india that will expire in june. We have been told that if she leaves using the i-130, she will be hassled at immigration upon re-entry. She needs to go back to settle affairs that are pending because when we applied, she was told it should take no more than 6mo for the process to completed. Would it be a bad idea for her to travel while waiting for the interview date?
I-485 and I-131
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Re: i-485 questions
I have 3 questions: I am a student in the US on a F-1 visa ( school) and I am still in school. I am over 21 years old:
1) My mom filed for me back in April 2006 when she was a permanent resident. She has now become a citizen in Feb 2013. Am pretty sure I should move from category 2B to F1 but do I need to call USCIS to inform them or will it be done automatically?
2) Do I get to keep my April 2006 priority date when i move over to the F1 category?
3) Based on the current priority dates available, my priority date (APRIL 2006) is almost current. When it becomes current do i just go ahead and file for AS ( I-485) or should I contact USCIS and ask them first?
I just want to be sure I am doing the right thing. Thanks for all who respond......
Re: i-485 questions
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K1-AOS-Travel
Hello,
I came to the US on a K1 visa, filed for resident in April 2012. Was asked for more paperwork, sent it, then received a notice saying it was transferred for processing. Contacted the NSC for case status, they referred it, not heard anything. Suppose to be going on a trip on May 18th that my husband got through work. I read travel documents take a long time and something about being inadmissible. Need help!
K1-AOS-Travel
Jayne, ask your Congressman for help. Here is how: http://www.immigration.com/media/ombudsman/contacting-members-congress-a...
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Hi, currently, I am on EAD
Hi,
currently, I am on EAD since March2012,my 485 application is pending and my I140 is approved in 2008. I am planning to move from my current employer (who is sponsoring my GC) to the prospective employer and file AC21, once I receive the offer letter from the prospective employer. If my current employer withdraw/cancel my I-140, does it impact my 485 application/GC ?.
Please advise and thanks in advance.
Hi, currently, I am on EAD
Read my blog and view our videos on AC21. Normally, a properly executed AC21 poses very little risk. I do recommend you have a lawyer review your case, including the two job descriptions.
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US citizen pending I-130 and I-485 for mom
HI,
I am a US citizen and My mom is here visiting me on B-2 visa. we filed a Form I-130 and I-485 concurrently for her. The case is pending my question is should we apply for an extention of her B-2 as her I-94 expires next month? Will she be considered out of status if she stays in the US past her I-94 expiration while she waits foe the decision for her AOS?
US citizen pending I-130 and I-485 for mom
This requires some explanation. Send me an email through the contact us form http://www.immigration.com/contact. I will record a video/audio during or by this weekend.
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I-485
Hi,
I got my I-140 approved (EB1 A) and now I am applying for i-485 along with my dependents- my wife and son. My question is: My wife is a professor at a university at my Home country (INDIA) but currently is on leave from her work and is with me on H4 visa as my dependent (I am currently on H1B). So, what should I fill in her I-485 form in part 3 where it asks for current occupation- should I write 'none' as she is on h4 and doing nothing here or should I write Professor at an Indian University.
Please help me. Any help and advice would be greatly appreciated.
Best,
Sidd
I-485
We cannot assist in filling forms. But generally speaking, you should err on the side of more disclosure than less.
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E-2 to-I485
I have been in the US on a valid E-2 visa and have always kept the requirements. Can I apply for AOS to PR if I fill out I-508? Desperate to do something before my daughter reaches 21. I am so fed up with this walking on glass and 3rd class citizen treatment, but I also love my life here and want security for my children.
E-2 to-I485
So far, there is no process for E-2 to move directly to AOS. Look into EB5.
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EAD Renewal
I am on dependent visa (L2) My husband's L1 visa will be getting expired on Feb 1st and have applied for L1A visa we will be getting the confirmation in 2 weeks .. My EAD will expire on Feb 1st . How can i renew it ? As i dont have Valid VISA .. Is there anything i can apply for it and wait until i get my L1A VISA and go to work... Plzzz help me on this its urgent....
Thanks in advance...
EAD Renewal
There is no interim work visa. I am sorry.
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Safe to travel, valid EAD & I-131 but I-485 pend,now laidoff
My I-485 is still pending while my PD is Jan 2006 in EB3 category. I got laid off recently and need to travel to India for my brother’s wedding for less than 3 weeks. I have my valid EAD and I-131. Is it safe to travel even though I’m not currently employed or have a job offer yet?
Some advice that there is no requirement to be employed while the I-485 is pending, while others say, there is a requirement to at least have a job offer, either for the originally sponsored job or another job offer which meets the AC21 "same or similar" criteria. HELP. URGENT! THANK YOU.
Safe to travel, valid EAD & I-131 but I-485 pend,now laidoff
I think you should have a "same or similar" job offer.
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Thank you
Thank you. I understand that would be the safest, but what are the chances they would ask for employment verification? I have pay stubs from Sep 2012 from previous employer. Will that suffice? I was told it’s a 1% chance they may ask for verification. would you say thats correct? I just want to gauge my chances, what’s your opinion?
Thank you
I cannot predict.
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Green Card interview
We had our marriage greencard interview, interviewer just gave us a paper stated congratulations your form I485 is recommended for approval, but next paragraph though states no decision has been made yet due to further review of some documents necessary for eligibility.....what does this mean?
Green Card interview
It looks like you should get your approval soon. All formalities are complete.
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I-485 denied as I-140 was revoked
My 1-485 is denied based on i-140 revoke because of employer's fraud. I-140 was approved in 2006 and EAD is valid for 2 more years. filing MTR as that option is given by USCIS. filed AC21 in 2009 and moved to a different firm.. can i file H1 based on I-485 denial and approved labor certificate even though I-140 is revoked, if so the possibility for approval? USCIS never sent the I-140 denial to me or my attorney and employer is no where to be seen.
I-485 denied as I-140 was revoked
Look into the possibility of an appeal against the 140 revocation, even though the I-140 is not your case. It may be worth trying that.
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