pmb76
07-17 03:18 AM
Guys,
Wanted to started this thread to get reviews on different law firms
I can understand the quality and committment of lawyers can make a huge difference especially in this unprecendented situation where all EB categories are made current now and now there is a rumour that it would be retrogressed back probably sometime next week with a new visa bulletin.
A lot of lawyers who are really committed and sincere to their client's clause: Getting them Green Card, are working overnight and over the weekend also so that their client can file I-485 ASAP and on the other hand few law firms are acting as slackers and not even responding to their client's emails.
Anyway, I am interested in knowing everyone's experience ( good or bad ) with law-firms and their recommendation.
My Own Case:-> I work for a multibillion dollar telecom company and joined this company almost 15 mos ago with a promise that they would start my GC immediately. Till Now, they have not yet file my labor. Their lawfirm is Larrabee http://www.larrabee.com/ in sanDiego. I don't have much experience with them as my application is still in my company's internal queue but based on the basis of my little experience, I would certainly not recommend them
Thanks
DD
I would seriously consider Rajiv Khanna - immigration.com. Very responsive, never delayed my case and answered all my questions thoroughly. Imagine this:
The best example is applying for 485 during the latest visa bulletin fiasco. Everybody in the community had a hint that USCIS may only accept a few applications for July. On the friday(June 29) before Jul 2 my missing document reached Mr. Khanna's office. Since they had too many applications to handle, the staff did all-nighters and sent my paperwork Saturday afternoon. It reached USCIS Monday July 2 at 9:00 am. Such commitment and hardwork is unparalleled in my opinion.
Wanted to started this thread to get reviews on different law firms
I can understand the quality and committment of lawyers can make a huge difference especially in this unprecendented situation where all EB categories are made current now and now there is a rumour that it would be retrogressed back probably sometime next week with a new visa bulletin.
A lot of lawyers who are really committed and sincere to their client's clause: Getting them Green Card, are working overnight and over the weekend also so that their client can file I-485 ASAP and on the other hand few law firms are acting as slackers and not even responding to their client's emails.
Anyway, I am interested in knowing everyone's experience ( good or bad ) with law-firms and their recommendation.
My Own Case:-> I work for a multibillion dollar telecom company and joined this company almost 15 mos ago with a promise that they would start my GC immediately. Till Now, they have not yet file my labor. Their lawfirm is Larrabee http://www.larrabee.com/ in sanDiego. I don't have much experience with them as my application is still in my company's internal queue but based on the basis of my little experience, I would certainly not recommend them
Thanks
DD
I would seriously consider Rajiv Khanna - immigration.com. Very responsive, never delayed my case and answered all my questions thoroughly. Imagine this:
The best example is applying for 485 during the latest visa bulletin fiasco. Everybody in the community had a hint that USCIS may only accept a few applications for July. On the friday(June 29) before Jul 2 my missing document reached Mr. Khanna's office. Since they had too many applications to handle, the staff did all-nighters and sent my paperwork Saturday afternoon. It reached USCIS Monday July 2 at 9:00 am. Such commitment and hardwork is unparalleled in my opinion.
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chmur
07-17 02:10 PM
PD Nov 2001 - Nov 2002 -> I would say no point in switching to EB2.
Labour + 140 will take atleast 12 months and another 6-9K US$. Not worth it because even otherwise you might have your GC within 12-25 montha from now.
PD Nov 2002 and beyond : Have to actively consider switching to EB2. Myself being in this range, I am doing the leg work and waiting to hear on what happens to the recapture bill. If it does not happen then these PD's should switch if they can and qualify.
Instead of being jealous towards EB2 bonanza , I think EB3 applicants should make use of this Eb3->EB2 conversion option and participate in the bonanza.
Yes, it costs additional 9K . Consider that the price of the ill advised decision to go in for Eb3 to begin with.
An opportunity to get past this GC mess and start realizing your dreams on both personal and professional front.
Labour + 140 will take atleast 12 months and another 6-9K US$. Not worth it because even otherwise you might have your GC within 12-25 montha from now.
PD Nov 2002 and beyond : Have to actively consider switching to EB2. Myself being in this range, I am doing the leg work and waiting to hear on what happens to the recapture bill. If it does not happen then these PD's should switch if they can and qualify.
Instead of being jealous towards EB2 bonanza , I think EB3 applicants should make use of this Eb3->EB2 conversion option and participate in the bonanza.
Yes, it costs additional 9K . Consider that the price of the ill advised decision to go in for Eb3 to begin with.
An opportunity to get past this GC mess and start realizing your dreams on both personal and professional front.
stuckinmuck
06-14 09:24 AM
Please check with your lawyer but as per my understanding, your wife needs to be in 'status' to be added as a dependent on the 485. She doesn't have to get on an H4 to be added as a dependent. Since she is on F1, she is already in 'status'.
Hello All:
It is great that the dates have become current and many of our friends here at IV can apply for 485. Congratualtions!!! to all that can apply.
I am in a dilemma and don�t know what to do:
My LC has been approved PR 02/10/05
My I-140 is pending.
I know I can file for 485 but my wife is on F1 � OPT and is working she has applied for a H1 and will get it because of Master�s quota but will not be effective till October, 2007. Can I file 485 now even though she is on F1?
I have two choices, either wait till October 2007 or cancel the H1 go to Mexico and get a H4 stamp for my wife and apply for 485. Please advise what I should do. Thanks!!!
Hello All:
It is great that the dates have become current and many of our friends here at IV can apply for 485. Congratualtions!!! to all that can apply.
I am in a dilemma and don�t know what to do:
My LC has been approved PR 02/10/05
My I-140 is pending.
I know I can file for 485 but my wife is on F1 � OPT and is working she has applied for a H1 and will get it because of Master�s quota but will not be effective till October, 2007. Can I file 485 now even though she is on F1?
I have two choices, either wait till October 2007 or cancel the H1 go to Mexico and get a H4 stamp for my wife and apply for 485. Please advise what I should do. Thanks!!!
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jonty_11
11-08 11:27 AM
The main issue with Dems winning is that they will use the newly gained power to furthur their cause for 2008 presidency, but bringing down teh republicans. If taht takes priority which I fear it, immigration reform may go down the drain, as they try to retract all legislations passed by Bush, like tax cuts for oil Comapnies etc. and only work on potraying Republicans in a bad light.
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sundevil
05-31 03:04 PM
http://www.senate.gov/pagelayout/reference/b_three_sections_with_teasers/glossary.htm
I don't think it bodes well for anything that is sent to the Table. This Senate Language Glossary has what "motion to table" means, essentially something that senate does not want to Consider. This Amendment(1249) is said to have been ordered "to lie on the table" not sure if it is same as the motion to table. But, I think we should hope for an amendment that does not have a table associated with its status.
I don't think it bodes well for anything that is sent to the Table. This Senate Language Glossary has what "motion to table" means, essentially something that senate does not want to Consider. This Amendment(1249) is said to have been ordered "to lie on the table" not sure if it is same as the motion to table. But, I think we should hope for an amendment that does not have a table associated with its status.
needhelp!
06-23 11:47 AM
Trying to apply AP for spouse, his last entry into US was on F1 but since then he's been through H1 and current status is AOS filed. Should the Class of Admission be F1?
Which I-94 copy should be attached, the one that was stamped when he last entered US, or the latest I-94 he received from his last H1 filing?
Thanks in advance ..
Which I-94 copy should be attached, the one that was stamped when he last entered US, or the latest I-94 he received from his last H1 filing?
Thanks in advance ..
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delax
07-15 03:49 PM
It 'll not be in 2004 file ..check 2007 - when your Labor got approved.
To the best of my knowledge the 2007 file contains only PERM cases. There are no BEC or Pre-PERM cases in any MDB file dated 2005 or later. The files seem to be organized based on PD and not approval date. I still dont find my labor. I am the only GC applicant from my company and my position is a non-IT position so it should be relatively easy to find.
To the best of my knowledge the 2007 file contains only PERM cases. There are no BEC or Pre-PERM cases in any MDB file dated 2005 or later. The files seem to be organized based on PD and not approval date. I still dont find my labor. I am the only GC applicant from my company and my position is a non-IT position so it should be relatively easy to find.
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MLS
06-14 01:35 PM
The priority dates moved because of IV's efforts.
The phone calls we made and the webfaxes and email we sent to senetors, really got attention to the issue we were facing.
Congratulation and a big thank you to everyone who contributed to IV.
And thanks to IV core team for great leadership.
Whatever may happen in future, now we know that if we unite and put in efforts we can get even seemingly imposiible things done !
Great job everyone.
The phone calls we made and the webfaxes and email we sent to senetors, really got attention to the issue we were facing.
Congratulation and a big thank you to everyone who contributed to IV.
And thanks to IV core team for great leadership.
Whatever may happen in future, now we know that if we unite and put in efforts we can get even seemingly imposiible things done !
Great job everyone.
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Totoro
05-16 01:12 PM
Wikipedia understands situation better than some of the lawmakers.
That is why we need to educate lawmakers, instead of letting hate groups like FAIR influence them with lies.
http://www.splcenter.org/news/item.jsp?aid=295
That is why we need to educate lawmakers, instead of letting hate groups like FAIR influence them with lies.
http://www.splcenter.org/news/item.jsp?aid=295
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pappu
10-16 09:11 AM
If you have a good experience with your lawyer and are recommending the law firm, pls also try to talk to your lawyer about IV. Ask the law firm if they want to contribute/ or even publicize IV to their clients. If they agree to do it, please post here. If they refuse, pls post here.
So when you write about how good your lawyer is, pls also mention if the lawyer supports IV and the help that has been extended to IV.
This will help maintain a list of lawyers who are recommended by members and at the same time, help IV.
So when you write about how good your lawyer is, pls also mention if the lawyer supports IV and the help that has been extended to IV.
This will help maintain a list of lawyers who are recommended by members and at the same time, help IV.
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manishs7
05-30 07:49 PM
Excerpts from same site http://pubweb.fdbl.com/news1.nsf/9abe5d703b986cff86256e310080943a/9c1274840ebee3c3852572eb006fde98?OpenDocument
Reallocation of Immigrant Visa Numbers
Immigrant visa quotas would be substantially realigned under S. 1348. Our current law provides for a baseline annual quota of 140,000 immigrant visas for foreign nationals immigrating on the basis of employment. In the past several years, a backlog has developed in several employment-based immigrant categories, with multiyear waits for some prospective immigrant workers. The Senate bill would, in the first five years after enactment, increase the quota for merit-based and employment-based cases, in part to address existing backlogs. An estimated 247,000 numbers would be available for work-related immigration. Beginning in the sixth fiscal year after enactment, however, the quota would drop to 140,000 numbers per year. This level would remain in place for at least two years, until approximately the eighth year after enactment, when the quota would rise to a baseline of 380,000 per year, with additional numbers made available for previously undocumented immigrants who become eligible to apply for permanent residence.
Is the interpretation of current Bill (without amendment) is correct for the work related immigration?
Reallocation of Immigrant Visa Numbers
Immigrant visa quotas would be substantially realigned under S. 1348. Our current law provides for a baseline annual quota of 140,000 immigrant visas for foreign nationals immigrating on the basis of employment. In the past several years, a backlog has developed in several employment-based immigrant categories, with multiyear waits for some prospective immigrant workers. The Senate bill would, in the first five years after enactment, increase the quota for merit-based and employment-based cases, in part to address existing backlogs. An estimated 247,000 numbers would be available for work-related immigration. Beginning in the sixth fiscal year after enactment, however, the quota would drop to 140,000 numbers per year. This level would remain in place for at least two years, until approximately the eighth year after enactment, when the quota would rise to a baseline of 380,000 per year, with additional numbers made available for previously undocumented immigrants who become eligible to apply for permanent residence.
Is the interpretation of current Bill (without amendment) is correct for the work related immigration?
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485Mbe4001
06-26 12:37 PM
I am an EB 3 with a PD of 2002 who has watched people substitute and get ahead, use creative lawyers and get GC's, i am stuck and will be stuck for a long time. My job is analytical so i have a habit of analyzing things. I am one of those who feel that the July fiasco created a mess for people who were already waiting, i also feel that the ad hoc FBI name check fix by USCIS screwed the large number of people who had cleared NC after the July bulletin (and missed that bus in the process). I am dealing with the hand that I was dealt.
I don’t have any animosity against the guys who benefitted by the above changes and have participated in all the phone campaigns, and will do so in the future. After so many years i feel that getting the GC is less of an issue for me (i never had problems in my home country, the only reason for waiting is that we have waited so long in the queue, why leave the queue now...sounds lame, but it’s the gods honest truth.)
I have seen many examples of each EB group to its own, realize this, we are all in this together and the only way of getting something done is doing something yourself. Do we have a choice..probably not..will desis be desis(or non desis for that matter)..yes most of them will be..it is what it is.
I know IV is doing its best and there are other groups fighting for HR 5882.
But honestly, what are the chances for this bill to succeed this year (before election)?
100% or 75% or 50% or 25% or 0%
Ron Gotcher predicts that none of the individual bills may pass this year.
And also that EB3 I may not move forward even next year!
I am not sure how many EB3 (I) volunteers are there in IV (who are really focussed). Are they getting nothing? The prediction is that EB3 I may go back to Nov 2001 and stay there for a while (or may be for the rest of next year).
Is the efforts of EB3 (I) volunteers being exploited (indirectly, ofcourse)? What are they fighting for?
I don’t have any animosity against the guys who benefitted by the above changes and have participated in all the phone campaigns, and will do so in the future. After so many years i feel that getting the GC is less of an issue for me (i never had problems in my home country, the only reason for waiting is that we have waited so long in the queue, why leave the queue now...sounds lame, but it’s the gods honest truth.)
I have seen many examples of each EB group to its own, realize this, we are all in this together and the only way of getting something done is doing something yourself. Do we have a choice..probably not..will desis be desis(or non desis for that matter)..yes most of them will be..it is what it is.
I know IV is doing its best and there are other groups fighting for HR 5882.
But honestly, what are the chances for this bill to succeed this year (before election)?
100% or 75% or 50% or 25% or 0%
Ron Gotcher predicts that none of the individual bills may pass this year.
And also that EB3 I may not move forward even next year!
I am not sure how many EB3 (I) volunteers are there in IV (who are really focussed). Are they getting nothing? The prediction is that EB3 I may go back to Nov 2001 and stay there for a while (or may be for the rest of next year).
Is the efforts of EB3 (I) volunteers being exploited (indirectly, ofcourse)? What are they fighting for?
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gc_kaavaali
12-10 05:05 PM
I agree with you...
State boards are kind of semi internet usgae only (Though not forum...). But those also do not make passive ones come ahead. So real issue is not the type of meet, the first real issue is feeling that you are in trouble..and 2nd is to stand up for fighting against that. And 3rd.. yes through IV we will be able to do this and so become active.
State boards are kind of semi internet usgae only (Though not forum...). But those also do not make passive ones come ahead. So real issue is not the type of meet, the first real issue is feeling that you are in trouble..and 2nd is to stand up for fighting against that. And 3rd.. yes through IV we will be able to do this and so become active.
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sunny1000
06-25 05:12 PM
Please call the congressman's office and request your friends, family and colleagues (including U.S citizens) to call as well to make this campaign a success.
Thanks.:)
Thanks.:)
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vdlrao
07-14 11:13 AM
So far there have been around 100k approvals in EB3 category out of about 170k (unused family visas made available to emploment based category) approvals in employment based category. Out of that EB2 approvals are around 50k only. Now the scenario would be like 100k approvals in EB2 and out of that 50k would be exclusively for EB2 India, leaving very little share to china. Now you could presume how fast EB2 runs.
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chanduv23
02-07 12:33 PM
Come on dear community members - lets all kake this campaign a great success. Please keep this thread on top
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lacrossegc
06-17 01:03 PM
Why not file on your own??? they charge a ton ... heck you could buy an iphone with service for a year with what they charge ....the quote they gave me was :
EAD application - total: $722
$350 legal fee
$340 USCIS filing fee
$32 admin/misc fee**
AP application - total: $837
$500 legal fee
$305 USCIS filing fee
$32 admin/misc fee**
**If all applications are processed at the same time, the admin/misc fee will be slightly reduced.
Anyone else having problem or I am the only one?
EAD application - total: $722
$350 legal fee
$340 USCIS filing fee
$32 admin/misc fee**
AP application - total: $837
$500 legal fee
$305 USCIS filing fee
$32 admin/misc fee**
**If all applications are processed at the same time, the admin/misc fee will be slightly reduced.
Anyone else having problem or I am the only one?
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desi3933
03-20 10:09 PM
Yes there is and it is called visa portability. :) this is for you as well piyu, do not jump into summary so fast.
Ok, Here's what law says about so called "transfer"
D. AC21 105 -- Visa portability
.....
gapala -
You are mixing apples and oranges.
Visa Portability (as per AC-21) allows one to start employment after filing for H-1B petition, before H-1B petition os approved.
H-1B Transfer does not invalidate current employment status (if on H-1B status) and beneficiary can continue working for original Employer A based on that I-797 validity dates.
OP needs to explain to USCIS that he never switched jobs on new H-1B approval and continued job on the basis of original I-797 dates. He was not out of status.
_______________________
Not a legal advice.
US citizen of Indian origin
Ok, Here's what law says about so called "transfer"
D. AC21 105 -- Visa portability
.....
gapala -
You are mixing apples and oranges.
Visa Portability (as per AC-21) allows one to start employment after filing for H-1B petition, before H-1B petition os approved.
H-1B Transfer does not invalidate current employment status (if on H-1B status) and beneficiary can continue working for original Employer A based on that I-797 validity dates.
OP needs to explain to USCIS that he never switched jobs on new H-1B approval and continued job on the basis of original I-797 dates. He was not out of status.
_______________________
Not a legal advice.
US citizen of Indian origin
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Kodi
06-27 09:33 PM
If you e-filed and no FP notice then you won't be getting EAD in 90 days.
The day you get FP notice from that at least two weeks after FP will be scheduled. After FP it takes 2 weeks to further processed (Card + approval).
Although USCIS says to contact after 90 days, you should think in terms of getting infopass.
Could anyone else provide some more input?
Mine is paper based. Does anyone know how long it takes when its paper based?
The day you get FP notice from that at least two weeks after FP will be scheduled. After FP it takes 2 weeks to further processed (Card + approval).
Although USCIS says to contact after 90 days, you should think in terms of getting infopass.
Could anyone else provide some more input?
Mine is paper based. Does anyone know how long it takes when its paper based?
singam
06-04 08:40 AM
Big corporation + Fragomen is a deadly/toxic combination. Stay away from it if you can.
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Can't agree more :mad:
Sakthisagar
07-22 02:30 PM
Religion, politics and language. They are all controversial topics. !
one correction Religon is a private affair, Language too.
When Politics or Politricks drags these two for its benefit, it becaomes a big Frankenstein and it swallows everything.
Baan Politics.
(nothing against any language but the fact is below)
Yes, some of the comments are True. South Indians learn Hindi, and speak also, but not vice versa. the people in North don't even respect the other languages, From Andhra Pradesh, for the People in North every one is a Madraasi! And Bolly wood is not the lone Indian Cinema there is plenty of talent which is more than Bollywood, in India.
Apart from all these factors India is United.. Vande Mataram!
Another Note.
Sanskrit is the ancient and greatest language ever Human beings spoke. If everyone seriously learn Sanskrit there will be Peace in this world. All these languauges derived from this Language.
Padathu Samskritham!
Samskrita Bharati (http://www.samskritabharati.org)
one correction Religon is a private affair, Language too.
When Politics or Politricks drags these two for its benefit, it becaomes a big Frankenstein and it swallows everything.
Baan Politics.
(nothing against any language but the fact is below)
Yes, some of the comments are True. South Indians learn Hindi, and speak also, but not vice versa. the people in North don't even respect the other languages, From Andhra Pradesh, for the People in North every one is a Madraasi! And Bolly wood is not the lone Indian Cinema there is plenty of talent which is more than Bollywood, in India.
Apart from all these factors India is United.. Vande Mataram!
Another Note.
Sanskrit is the ancient and greatest language ever Human beings spoke. If everyone seriously learn Sanskrit there will be Peace in this world. All these languauges derived from this Language.
Padathu Samskritham!
Samskrita Bharati (http://www.samskritabharati.org)
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