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10-15 12:10 PM
A Blog reader called me the other day and wanted to know when his priority date will become current. His I-485 adjustment was filed in August 2007 when visas opened up for 30 days, and since that time retrogressed. The applicant is from India and like many others in his shoes is eager for answers. So how do visa numbers become available?
In order to approve an application for adjustment of status (I-485), there must be a visa number available in the particular category. This, in turn, depends upon the country of chargeability and the priority date of the case. Once the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has reviewed a particular I-485 application, a request is submitted to the DOS for a visa authorization. If the USCIS makes the request for a visa number to the DOS when the priority date of a particular case is current, and an immigrant visa number is available, the authorization is transmitted and the USCIS can approve the I-485 application. This is all tracked through the DOS Immigrant Visa Allocation Management System (IVAMS).
If an immigrant visa number for a particular individual is requested from the DOS by the USCIS, but none is available, the request is moved to the "pending" file with the DOS. Data from this pending file is used by the DOS to calculate the appropriate cutoff dates for the backlogged categories in the Visa Bulletin each month.
Cases placed in the pending demand category are processed as immigrant visa numbers become available. The DOS communicates with the USCIS regarding the A numbers of the cases for which visa numbers have been authorized. These cases are then processed to completion and green cards are then issued by the USCIS.
As you can see, this is a very complicated and streamlined process, with actual visa numbers tracked, issued, and assigned to particular green card cases as part of the approval process. Clients often do not understand why they have to wait, sometimes years for visa numbers to open, even after USCIS approvals. We hope that both agencies will find a better way to talk to each other and make the Immigrant visa process and much smoother one.
More... (http://www.visalawyerblog.com/2009/10/san_diego_immigration_attorney_15.html)
In order to approve an application for adjustment of status (I-485), there must be a visa number available in the particular category. This, in turn, depends upon the country of chargeability and the priority date of the case. Once the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has reviewed a particular I-485 application, a request is submitted to the DOS for a visa authorization. If the USCIS makes the request for a visa number to the DOS when the priority date of a particular case is current, and an immigrant visa number is available, the authorization is transmitted and the USCIS can approve the I-485 application. This is all tracked through the DOS Immigrant Visa Allocation Management System (IVAMS).
If an immigrant visa number for a particular individual is requested from the DOS by the USCIS, but none is available, the request is moved to the "pending" file with the DOS. Data from this pending file is used by the DOS to calculate the appropriate cutoff dates for the backlogged categories in the Visa Bulletin each month.
Cases placed in the pending demand category are processed as immigrant visa numbers become available. The DOS communicates with the USCIS regarding the A numbers of the cases for which visa numbers have been authorized. These cases are then processed to completion and green cards are then issued by the USCIS.
As you can see, this is a very complicated and streamlined process, with actual visa numbers tracked, issued, and assigned to particular green card cases as part of the approval process. Clients often do not understand why they have to wait, sometimes years for visa numbers to open, even after USCIS approvals. We hope that both agencies will find a better way to talk to each other and make the Immigrant visa process and much smoother one.
More... (http://www.visalawyerblog.com/2009/10/san_diego_immigration_attorney_15.html)
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WarEagle
01-17 01:59 PM
My receipt number begins with WAC too and is with the California Service Center with receipt date of Oct. 5. There was pretty consistent movement until Dec. 18 and though their current processing dates show Oct. 15 since then, I have'nt heard anything as yet. Does anyone have any information on this?
pointlesswait
03-17 04:10 PM
i am in the process of doing it..
u just have restart the whole process!..but u should have an approved 140 on Eb3..!
some ppl here may think its unethical or its cheating..but i think..the PD is a measure of the who is ahead in the line...not category..;-)
u just have restart the whole process!..but u should have an approved 140 on Eb3..!
some ppl here may think its unethical or its cheating..but i think..the PD is a measure of the who is ahead in the line...not category..;-)
2011 mind the target audience,
martinvisalaw
08-25 03:03 PM
Is there any minimum length of time to be on H4 before applying to H1.
No. Most people are never on H-4 when they apply for H-1B. The only catch is that it might raise a suspicion if a person entered in H-4 status and immediately filed to change to H-1B, say within a couple of days. A difficult CIS officer might consider that this meant that the person entered by misrepresenting their true intention. However, given that there is a cap and the person couldn't start on H-1B until 10/1 anyway, that should be OK.
No. Most people are never on H-4 when they apply for H-1B. The only catch is that it might raise a suspicion if a person entered in H-4 status and immediately filed to change to H-1B, say within a couple of days. A difficult CIS officer might consider that this meant that the person entered by misrepresenting their true intention. However, given that there is a cap and the person couldn't start on H-1B until 10/1 anyway, that should be OK.
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coolgc
05-14 09:42 AM
Hi,
My PD is 2006 under EB-2 category. My family and I filed for GC on the same day. Now, I am planning to file a new I-140 under EB1. My kid is going to be 18 soon. What is the age limit for dependent to file for GC with the parents?
Your reply is greatly appreciated.
Thank you!
My PD is 2006 under EB-2 category. My family and I filed for GC on the same day. Now, I am planning to file a new I-140 under EB1. My kid is going to be 18 soon. What is the age limit for dependent to file for GC with the parents?
Your reply is greatly appreciated.
Thank you!
rkdnc9
03-27 11:39 AM
Thank you pal. Is it safe for her to apply for H4 while in India? or is better she apply after coming here? She wants to apply for H4 after coming to usa.
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Scythe
10-31 06:42 PM
... really? :trout:
I'm sure you can, but I haven't met you now, have I?
I'm sure you can, but I haven't met you now, have I?
2010 your target market or not,
raghaone
07-17 11:13 PM
Dear friends,
Please be careful of corrupt attorneys and employers selling same labor to multiple candidates and making money by filing concurrent cases. I am happy that the substitution labor is dead which kills corruption by employers and attorneys. This is one of my bitter experiences with substitute labor.
Please be careful of corrupt attorneys and employers selling same labor to multiple candidates and making money by filing concurrent cases. I am happy that the substitution labor is dead which kills corruption by employers and attorneys. This is one of my bitter experiences with substitute labor.
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revnet
October 24th, 2004, 02:38 PM
Not to be too ignorant, but it sounds like you can use any strobes as long as the triggering mech. works with your camera. I would prefer wireless. I guess I wasn't aware that the E-TTL wouldn't factor in either. Boy, I have a lot to learn. Thanks guys.