Blog Feeds
05-05 06:40 AM
Immigration Visa Attorney Blog Has Just Posted the Following:
It's H-1B season and the business immigration attorneys at Fong & Chun are busy once again fielding phone calls and inquiries regarding employment-based visas, including those of L-1 and new company visas. In the past few years, the USCIS and US Department of Labor have suspected newer and small companies of fraud, especially within the immigration system. New procedures and increased scrutiny (http://www.immigrationvisaattorneyblog.com/2009/04/h1b-quota-still-open.html) of employment-based cases have made H-1B petitions and H-1B visas especially more difficult to attain.
http://www.immigrationvisaattorneyblog.com/Handshake.pngToday's Wall Street Journal (http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748703712504576242973187563498.html) ran a story about the very disturbing trend revealed by the Securities and Exchange Commission that small private companies are merging with public shell (dormant) companies instead of going through more rigorous methods of becoming public, avoiding initial public offerings. SEC Commissioner, Luis Aguilar announced that since January 2007, 600 of such "backdoor registrations" occurred and most notably, more than 150 of these occurred in and around China.
It's no secret that the USCIS, as part of the US Department of Homeland Security (USDHS) is engaged in "national security, fraud detection and prevention." The DHS now has an unit attached to it which investigates corporations suspected of defrauding the government specifically through the H-1B program and other visa categories. This has made adjudications of all H-1B applications much more difficult and I believe we will see strict review of all H-1B and work related applications. ---ecf
More... (http://www.immigrationvisaattorneyblog.com/2011/04/chinese-companies-suspected-of.html)
It's H-1B season and the business immigration attorneys at Fong & Chun are busy once again fielding phone calls and inquiries regarding employment-based visas, including those of L-1 and new company visas. In the past few years, the USCIS and US Department of Labor have suspected newer and small companies of fraud, especially within the immigration system. New procedures and increased scrutiny (http://www.immigrationvisaattorneyblog.com/2009/04/h1b-quota-still-open.html) of employment-based cases have made H-1B petitions and H-1B visas especially more difficult to attain.
http://www.immigrationvisaattorneyblog.com/Handshake.pngToday's Wall Street Journal (http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748703712504576242973187563498.html) ran a story about the very disturbing trend revealed by the Securities and Exchange Commission that small private companies are merging with public shell (dormant) companies instead of going through more rigorous methods of becoming public, avoiding initial public offerings. SEC Commissioner, Luis Aguilar announced that since January 2007, 600 of such "backdoor registrations" occurred and most notably, more than 150 of these occurred in and around China.
It's no secret that the USCIS, as part of the US Department of Homeland Security (USDHS) is engaged in "national security, fraud detection and prevention." The DHS now has an unit attached to it which investigates corporations suspected of defrauding the government specifically through the H-1B program and other visa categories. This has made adjudications of all H-1B applications much more difficult and I believe we will see strict review of all H-1B and work related applications. ---ecf
More... (http://www.immigrationvisaattorneyblog.com/2011/04/chinese-companies-suspected-of.html)
wallpaper felt and funny toasts) and
abq_gc
08-14 08:19 PM
i got an RFE on my AP... don't know yet what it's about though..
had the same question as you...whether these applications are mutually exclusive or not..
abq_gc
had the same question as you...whether these applications are mutually exclusive or not..
abq_gc
guest_?
08-15 05:19 PM
Thanks to both of you!
I just got back to the post to update it. Even I found through another source that https://www.usvisa-mexico.com/ is the new website for booking visa appointments at mexico consulates!
What makes me wonder though is the fact that tijuana us consulate website and nvars website still point to the old website!?
I just got back to the post to update it. Even I found through another source that https://www.usvisa-mexico.com/ is the new website for booking visa appointments at mexico consulates!
What makes me wonder though is the fact that tijuana us consulate website and nvars website still point to the old website!?
2011 Funny toasts :)
prem_goel
07-02 10:40 PM
Yes it seems USCIS is also asking the public to help improve its website. It has posted a link on its homepage "Help improve uscis.gov" which was supposed to take you to another page. Unfortunately that link is broken as of now. If you click on it, it takes you to a blank page.
I would say, for starters, how about posting links that actually work????
I would say, for starters, how about posting links that actually work????
more...
h1_b_visa_holder
08-05 11:32 AM
I have been in US on L1 with Company A and then I changed several jobs and am on H1 with Company B. My I-140 has been filed by Company B and is approved . Company B also has an office in India. Can I take a transfer to Company B's office for 1 year and then come back to US on L1 visa and all this while still manage to continue my GC processing.
ashkam
03-13 06:27 PM
Like Tom said, EAD is irrelevant to your studying on parolee status. The only thing is you cannot work during the EAD gap.
more...
alex99
06-21 10:24 AM
bumping..
2010 Tags: dog cute beautiful river funny digging running personality clothes
mchatrvd
06-30 10:24 AM
How can I join the chapter? Please let me know.
Thanks
Thanks
more...
martinvisalaw
01-13 03:12 PM
Provided that the H-1B extension was filed before the prior H-1B status expired, you can stay in the US and work for that employer while the extension is pending.
hair very funny toasts by the
georgecombey
04-27 11:36 AM
Because of fraud, terrorists are able to infiltrate the US.
more...
krishnam70
07-11 11:02 PM
If you have a job, getting a work permit will take only 4 hrs inside the consulate. No line. Give the passport and come back within 4 hrs to collect it.
No labor certification for computer(s/w for sure, dunno about h/w side for sure) professionals or petition. Need to show offer letter from the company and letter from company to the consulate.
1. Post on canadian job sites with local canadian address
2. get an interview call, canadian employers do not do interviews over phone like in the US. They ask for personal appearances.
3. If you land the job get an offer letter
4. Take the offer letter to the CCanadian embassy and get a work visa.
5. Once you enter Canada apply for Permanent residency.
cheers
No labor certification for computer(s/w for sure, dunno about h/w side for sure) professionals or petition. Need to show offer letter from the company and letter from company to the consulate.
1. Post on canadian job sites with local canadian address
2. get an interview call, canadian employers do not do interviews over phone like in the US. They ask for personal appearances.
3. If you land the job get an offer letter
4. Take the offer letter to the CCanadian embassy and get a work visa.
5. Once you enter Canada apply for Permanent residency.
cheers
hot Irish Toasts Funny.
nomadlhr
02-26 05:26 AM
Dear Fellas,
I went for H1b Stamping a couple of months back. I was given a 221 g at that time and later on was asked for company's tax documents. During this time I did not hear any thing from US embassy in islamabad and got the same reply that my case was under administrative processing.
yesterday I received a letter from US embassy saying that my petition was returned to INS. The whole process has been very frustrating and I even left a couple of good offers hoping that H1b will get through anyways I guess its over for me now......
Did any one else face the same situation?? Will it do any good to reapply?
tks
Nomad
I went for H1b Stamping a couple of months back. I was given a 221 g at that time and later on was asked for company's tax documents. During this time I did not hear any thing from US embassy in islamabad and got the same reply that my case was under administrative processing.
yesterday I received a letter from US embassy saying that my petition was returned to INS. The whole process has been very frustrating and I even left a couple of good offers hoping that H1b will get through anyways I guess its over for me now......
Did any one else face the same situation?? Will it do any good to reapply?
tks
Nomad
more...
house Funny Irish Toasts Photoshop
dc2007
03-25 11:29 AM
Hi All,
I got my EAD in Oct. I-140 is approved and I-485 is pending in EB2. My wife has got SSN on her EAD, my daughter is still on H4.
I am working on H1B with the same employer who processed my H1. Now, I got a new Job and I still have 3+ years years left in 6 years duration of H1 period.
My question is:
1. Can I transfer my H1 to new employer, without affecting my GC process ? I have good relation with my employer and they can hire me back if I want any time later.
2. As 180 days have passed, I can work on EAD also with new employer. Which is better option - working on H1 with 3+ years remaining in H1 or working on EAD ? Money is not an issue here as my new employer will take care of that.
3. My daughter is still on H4 but my wife has used her EAD. Once I transfer H1 to new company, what things should I care of, like:
(a) I have to transfer H4 for my daughter also ?
(b) What about H4 of my wife ? - She has valid H4 stamped on passport and took SSN also based upon EAD.
Thanks
dc
I got my EAD in Oct. I-140 is approved and I-485 is pending in EB2. My wife has got SSN on her EAD, my daughter is still on H4.
I am working on H1B with the same employer who processed my H1. Now, I got a new Job and I still have 3+ years years left in 6 years duration of H1 period.
My question is:
1. Can I transfer my H1 to new employer, without affecting my GC process ? I have good relation with my employer and they can hire me back if I want any time later.
2. As 180 days have passed, I can work on EAD also with new employer. Which is better option - working on H1 with 3+ years remaining in H1 or working on EAD ? Money is not an issue here as my new employer will take care of that.
3. My daughter is still on H4 but my wife has used her EAD. Once I transfer H1 to new company, what things should I care of, like:
(a) I have to transfer H4 for my daughter also ?
(b) What about H4 of my wife ? - She has valid H4 stamped on passport and took SSN also based upon EAD.
Thanks
dc
tattoo Irish Toasts Funny.
fromnaija
10-27 03:03 PM
Visa recapture requires legislation. Unfortunately (or should I say fortunately?)USCIS is not in tthat business.
more...
pictures funny wedding toast jokes
abhisec
04-09 06:20 PM
Hello All,
I've been a IV member for a while now and this is a fantastic resource for someone like me who�s going through the immigration process.
As a way to give back to this community, I would like to provide the users of this forum an early advantage to a job bootcamp that my team is planning for June: http://www.careertiger.com/job-bootcamp-silicon-valley-june-13th/
As you can imagine, I'm trying to help people in Silicon Valley with their job search.
Special early registration for IV members:
Registration for this bootcamp start on April 12th, however for IV members, there's a way to get a leg up on the registration - http://tinyurl.com/IVmembers and reserve their special offer.
If you have any questions for me, please feel free to PM me.
- A
I've been a IV member for a while now and this is a fantastic resource for someone like me who�s going through the immigration process.
As a way to give back to this community, I would like to provide the users of this forum an early advantage to a job bootcamp that my team is planning for June: http://www.careertiger.com/job-bootcamp-silicon-valley-june-13th/
As you can imagine, I'm trying to help people in Silicon Valley with their job search.
Special early registration for IV members:
Registration for this bootcamp start on April 12th, however for IV members, there's a way to get a leg up on the registration - http://tinyurl.com/IVmembers and reserve their special offer.
If you have any questions for me, please feel free to PM me.
- A
dresses funny drinking toasts.
happydude9
01-23 12:41 PM
Hi All,
I am in a strange situation. I was on H1 and applied for H1 extension, I also applied for F1 and got approved for that. Once I received my F1 approval I told my employer to cancel the processing of H1.
Now my employer says that the H1 was approved. Now which status I am in is the main problem. Can I find out which status I am in by any means? what happens if my employer cancels the H1 will i be on F1 or is my F1 no more valid? please can someone help me as I need to take a decision immediately.
I am in a strange situation. I was on H1 and applied for H1 extension, I also applied for F1 and got approved for that. Once I received my F1 approval I told my employer to cancel the processing of H1.
Now my employer says that the H1 was approved. Now which status I am in is the main problem. Can I find out which status I am in by any means? what happens if my employer cancels the H1 will i be on F1 or is my F1 no more valid? please can someone help me as I need to take a decision immediately.
more...
makeup funny wedding toasts
Meghna
07-17 03:00 PM
We will ask what iV can do...I guess everybody is frustrated enough.
We will support 1V
Does 1V has any plans...?
We will support 1V
Does 1V has any plans...?
girlfriend very funny toasts by the
surabhi
09-05 10:54 AM
Did you try to expedite?
I think you qualify for expedite criteria since not getting EAD will force you to stop working and cause severe financial hardship.
I think you qualify for expedite criteria since not getting EAD will force you to stop working and cause severe financial hardship.
hairstyles Tags: dog cute beautiful river funny digging running personality clothes
toronto1999
10-16 12:43 PM
Thank you! Hopefully 8c/page is not big money for me.
from_va
02-05 03:56 PM
TVU component are safe. I have been using this site for past 4 - 5 months with out any annoying popups or spyware.
nhgc
02-25 06:37 PM
I recently found out that someone had stolen my credit card information to purchase items online. I have since then closed that credit card and went ahead and put a fraud alert for 90 days on my credit report. I don't believe my SSN was stolen, but I want to check my credit report and also for protection have the alert so that no one tries to apply for loans etc. using any of my information.
Will having the fraud alert have an impact on my 485 filing in any way? Let me know what the best process is to handle this if it does have an impact on 485 background checks, and pending green card approvals etc.
I have no criminal history.
Thanks,
ROW
PD 4/1/2004
485 Received Date 7/27/2007
Will having the fraud alert have an impact on my 485 filing in any way? Let me know what the best process is to handle this if it does have an impact on 485 background checks, and pending green card approvals etc.
I have no criminal history.
Thanks,
ROW
PD 4/1/2004
485 Received Date 7/27/2007
0 comments:
Post a Comment