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If I-140 gets revoked/denied does my H-1 extension get canceled?

Submitted by Chief Editor on Feb 18th 2009

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If we apply for a H1b extension for another year ( I believe we can apply 6 months before the expiry of the current 7th year H1b ) and if its approved, does that mean that I can still work till Nov 2010 even if the I -140 gets rejected before the extension comes into effect?

Ans. Yes. You are safe. Under current practice, CIS does not take away extensions already given.

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Veera Vemula
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17th Feb, 2009

DOL Comments on PERM Processing Times

Submitted by Chief Editor on Feb 13th 2009

In a recent meeting, USDOL has stated:

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Expected I-140 denial

Submitted by Chief Editor on Feb 10th 2009

 You can get an H-1 extension when your I-140 or an appeal against the denial of an I-140 is pending. So you can have the employer file an appeal against the 140 denial and change employers. The appeal of employer A, will get you H-1 extensions for employer B. This could be easily good for 1-2 years of H-1 extensions. Start the green card again with B.

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Latish Sehgal
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TX
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My experience with Mr. Rajiv Khanna's Law office has been excellent so far. I have received my Labour and I-140 within a year inspite of getting an RFE (which was handled very well).

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27th Jan, 2009

Can an unrelated Masters degree get me an EB2?

Submitted by Editor on Jan 27th 2009

The simple answer is yes, the degree must be related. In the past, we have received many EB2 approvals requiring Masters degree. Now, such approvals are unreliable. Your degree seems to be related. Agribusiness and business... hmmm. I believe an EB2 argument can be made. The labor cert should be prepared in such a way so that if EB2 is rejected, EB3 is still safe. Do bear in mind, all submissions made to DOL MUST be true. Ultimately, it is the employer who must decide.

Does filing for any green card permit me to stay in USA?

Submitted by Chief Editor on Jan 27th 2009

So, the questions is does filing for any green card permit me to stay in USA?

The answer is no.

Only those green card application in which there is no wait for a visa number (example: spouse or parent of a US citizen or EB1 category currently) permit you to stay in USA but only if AOS (I-485) is filed in a timely manner.

That is the reason spouses of green card holders have to wait OUTSIDE USA for many, many years.

What to do if an I-140 gets rejected?

Submitted by Chief Editor on Jan 20th 2009

Generally speaking, NIW is a lousy back up for a number of reasons. But I say this not knowing the merits of your situation, as your lawyer does.

Do advanced degrees help in marriage-based green card?

Submitted by Chief Editor on Jan 20th 2009

 1. Advanced degrees do not help in a family-based green card.

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Damodar
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West Virginia
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We have applied our I-140 and 485 petitions through Rajiv's law office. We received our GC approvals the other day.

I would like to take this opportunity to thank Mr.Rajiv Khanna and his team.

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12th Jan, 2009
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