kumhyd2
07-21 11:00 AM
This may be useful to understand a little more about e-filing of I-140 for those of who doesn't know much because the employer/lawyer doesn't give u full information. There appears to be no e-filing for I-485. Anyway navigate thru the USCIS pages for more info.
http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/menuitem.5af9bb95919f35e66f614176543f6d1a/?vgnextoid=47f2065d85cee010VgnVCM1000000ecd190aRCR D&vgnextchannel=9059d9808bcbd010VgnVCM100000d1f1d6a1 RCRD
Instructions for Electronically Filing Form I-140
Please note that the Premium Processing Service has been disabled within the e-Filing System for Form I-140. Please refer to the instructions for paper filing if you would like to request Premium Processing Service for Form I-140.
Form
I-140, E-File Immigrant Petition for Alien Worker
If E-Filing is not the best option for you, please see the paper-based Form I-140.
Purpose of Form
To petition for an alien worker to become a permanent resident in the United States. This form is filed on behalf of an alien, and not by the alien.
Who is Not Eligible to E-File This Form
You are NOT eligible to E-File this form if:
You are applying for a waiver of the filing fee.
You are requesting that your case be expedited (does not include filing for Premium Processing)
You are a Soviet scientist
Who Is Eligible to E-File This Form
Any other alien, except those listed above, may be the beneficiary of an E-Filed I-140 petition.
Filing Fee
$195
Initial Evidence and Supporting Documentation Required
See Instructions to the Paper-based Form I-140.
If you are required to obtain a labor certification from the Department of Labor, do so prior to E-Filing Form I-140. The original Labor Certification signed by the filer and certified by the Department of Labor must be submitted with supporting documentation to the Service Center that has jurisdiction over your case. See your Confirmation Receipt Notice for the Service Center's mailing address. The required initial evidence must be received by the Service Center within seven business days of E-Filing the Form. If you do not submit the required initial evidence in the requisite time period, you will not establish a basis for eligibility, and we may deny your petition or application.
Also see the general instructions for Submitting Supporting Documentation for an E-Filed application and/or petition. You may access those instructions from the Related Link on the right.
Concurrent E-Filing
E-Filed I-140 petitions can only be Concurrently E-Filed with the following applications under the following conditions:
I-907 application: Only if the I-140 beneficiary selects Petition Type "e" - A professional (at a minimum, possessing a bachelor's degree or a foreign degree equivalent to a U.S. bachelor degree) or a skilled worker (requiring at least two years of specialized training or experience) in Part 2. For all other petition types, the e-Filed Form I-140 is not available for premium processing.
When E-Filing an I-907 concurrently with an I-140, the 15-day Premium Processing guarantee will not begin until the supporting documentation for the I-140 is received at the Service Center that has jurisdiction over the I-140.
If you E-File Form I-907 by itself or concurrently with any other application, please see the list of Special Mailing Addresses.
Supporting documentation
Submitting Supporting Documentation
Supporting documentation is the initial evidence that is required as proof of identification and as justification of eligibility for a benefit. These documents are required for USCIS to make a decision on your application. Examples of supporting documentation include copies of birth certificates, marriage licenses, Permanent Resident Cards, etc.
Check the instructions for the form you are E-Filing to determine what supporting documentation, if any, is required.
Instructions for Submitting Supporting Documentation for E-Filed Applications Only
Review the instructions for your E-Filed form to determine what supporting documentation is required.
Please Note: If you E-File Form I-90, you must submit all required initial evidence and supporting documentation at the time of your in-person appearance at your local ASC. Please see the Form-Specific Instructions for E-Filing I-90.
Gather your supporting documentation for your E-Filed application.
Originals and Copies. In almost all cases, submit a photocopy of your supporting document to the USCIS. For more information, see How Do I Know If I Need Original Documents? If form instructions state that a copy of a document may be filed with an application, and you choose to send USCIS the original, USCIS may keep that original for our records.
Translations. Any foreign language document must be accompanied by a full English translation that the translator has certified as complete and correct, and by the translator's certification that he or she is competent to translate the foreign language into English.
Print a copy of your Confirmation Receipt notice and attach it as a cover page (or first page) to your supporting documentation package.
DO NOT include a copy of your E-Filed application with your supporting documentation.
If you E-Filed several applications concurrently (see E-Filing Forms Concurrently), you will have a Confirmation Receipt notice for each application submitted.
Include the Confirmation Receipt notice(s) as the first page of the supporting documentation for each application.
DO NOT include any paper-based applications or fees with your supporting documentation for the E-Filed application.
NOTE: All Attorneys and Organizational Representatives E-Filing an application or petition on behalf of a client, MUST perform the following steps:
Generate a copy of the G-28 (it will be generated as part of the PDF file application after you click the �Finish� button).
Confirm that the Applicant/Beneficiary/Petitioner name and address information does appear on the G-28.
If the Applicant/Beneficiary/Petitioner name and address information does NOT appear on the G-28, print out the G-28 (it will printout with the PDF file application).
Make a copy of the G-28 for each application electronically submitted.
Fill in the Applicant/Beneficiary/Petitioner name and address information by hand.
Sign each G-28.
Submit the completed and signed G-28s to the address on the Confirmation Receipt notice with the required supporting documentation.
If you E-File Form I-907 by itself or concurrently with any other application, please see the list of Special Mailing Addresses.
Keep a copy of your Confirmation Receipt notice(s) and application(s) for your records, noting what supporting documentation you mailed and the date you mailed it. You may wish to make a copy of the entire package before mailing it.
Place all supporting documentation into one package and mail it to the address provided on the Confirmation Receipt notice. If you E-File Form I-907 by itself or concurrently with any other application, please see the list of Special Mailing Addresses.
Failure to follow these guidelines may result in processing delays or even denial of your application.
http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/menuitem.5af9bb95919f35e66f614176543f6d1a/?vgnextoid=47f2065d85cee010VgnVCM1000000ecd190aRCR D&vgnextchannel=9059d9808bcbd010VgnVCM100000d1f1d6a1 RCRD
Instructions for Electronically Filing Form I-140
Please note that the Premium Processing Service has been disabled within the e-Filing System for Form I-140. Please refer to the instructions for paper filing if you would like to request Premium Processing Service for Form I-140.
Form
I-140, E-File Immigrant Petition for Alien Worker
If E-Filing is not the best option for you, please see the paper-based Form I-140.
Purpose of Form
To petition for an alien worker to become a permanent resident in the United States. This form is filed on behalf of an alien, and not by the alien.
Who is Not Eligible to E-File This Form
You are NOT eligible to E-File this form if:
You are applying for a waiver of the filing fee.
You are requesting that your case be expedited (does not include filing for Premium Processing)
You are a Soviet scientist
Who Is Eligible to E-File This Form
Any other alien, except those listed above, may be the beneficiary of an E-Filed I-140 petition.
Filing Fee
$195
Initial Evidence and Supporting Documentation Required
See Instructions to the Paper-based Form I-140.
If you are required to obtain a labor certification from the Department of Labor, do so prior to E-Filing Form I-140. The original Labor Certification signed by the filer and certified by the Department of Labor must be submitted with supporting documentation to the Service Center that has jurisdiction over your case. See your Confirmation Receipt Notice for the Service Center's mailing address. The required initial evidence must be received by the Service Center within seven business days of E-Filing the Form. If you do not submit the required initial evidence in the requisite time period, you will not establish a basis for eligibility, and we may deny your petition or application.
Also see the general instructions for Submitting Supporting Documentation for an E-Filed application and/or petition. You may access those instructions from the Related Link on the right.
Concurrent E-Filing
E-Filed I-140 petitions can only be Concurrently E-Filed with the following applications under the following conditions:
I-907 application: Only if the I-140 beneficiary selects Petition Type "e" - A professional (at a minimum, possessing a bachelor's degree or a foreign degree equivalent to a U.S. bachelor degree) or a skilled worker (requiring at least two years of specialized training or experience) in Part 2. For all other petition types, the e-Filed Form I-140 is not available for premium processing.
When E-Filing an I-907 concurrently with an I-140, the 15-day Premium Processing guarantee will not begin until the supporting documentation for the I-140 is received at the Service Center that has jurisdiction over the I-140.
If you E-File Form I-907 by itself or concurrently with any other application, please see the list of Special Mailing Addresses.
Supporting documentation
Submitting Supporting Documentation
Supporting documentation is the initial evidence that is required as proof of identification and as justification of eligibility for a benefit. These documents are required for USCIS to make a decision on your application. Examples of supporting documentation include copies of birth certificates, marriage licenses, Permanent Resident Cards, etc.
Check the instructions for the form you are E-Filing to determine what supporting documentation, if any, is required.
Instructions for Submitting Supporting Documentation for E-Filed Applications Only
Review the instructions for your E-Filed form to determine what supporting documentation is required.
Please Note: If you E-File Form I-90, you must submit all required initial evidence and supporting documentation at the time of your in-person appearance at your local ASC. Please see the Form-Specific Instructions for E-Filing I-90.
Gather your supporting documentation for your E-Filed application.
Originals and Copies. In almost all cases, submit a photocopy of your supporting document to the USCIS. For more information, see How Do I Know If I Need Original Documents? If form instructions state that a copy of a document may be filed with an application, and you choose to send USCIS the original, USCIS may keep that original for our records.
Translations. Any foreign language document must be accompanied by a full English translation that the translator has certified as complete and correct, and by the translator's certification that he or she is competent to translate the foreign language into English.
Print a copy of your Confirmation Receipt notice and attach it as a cover page (or first page) to your supporting documentation package.
DO NOT include a copy of your E-Filed application with your supporting documentation.
If you E-Filed several applications concurrently (see E-Filing Forms Concurrently), you will have a Confirmation Receipt notice for each application submitted.
Include the Confirmation Receipt notice(s) as the first page of the supporting documentation for each application.
DO NOT include any paper-based applications or fees with your supporting documentation for the E-Filed application.
NOTE: All Attorneys and Organizational Representatives E-Filing an application or petition on behalf of a client, MUST perform the following steps:
Generate a copy of the G-28 (it will be generated as part of the PDF file application after you click the �Finish� button).
Confirm that the Applicant/Beneficiary/Petitioner name and address information does appear on the G-28.
If the Applicant/Beneficiary/Petitioner name and address information does NOT appear on the G-28, print out the G-28 (it will printout with the PDF file application).
Make a copy of the G-28 for each application electronically submitted.
Fill in the Applicant/Beneficiary/Petitioner name and address information by hand.
Sign each G-28.
Submit the completed and signed G-28s to the address on the Confirmation Receipt notice with the required supporting documentation.
If you E-File Form I-907 by itself or concurrently with any other application, please see the list of Special Mailing Addresses.
Keep a copy of your Confirmation Receipt notice(s) and application(s) for your records, noting what supporting documentation you mailed and the date you mailed it. You may wish to make a copy of the entire package before mailing it.
Place all supporting documentation into one package and mail it to the address provided on the Confirmation Receipt notice. If you E-File Form I-907 by itself or concurrently with any other application, please see the list of Special Mailing Addresses.
Failure to follow these guidelines may result in processing delays or even denial of your application.
H4_losing_hope
02-14 07:43 PM
:) The golden letter from my previous attorney arrived today! GO IV!!
Madhuri
05-17 04:54 PM
Done.
needhelp!
04-29 05:41 PM
Thanks
Venkat & srinivas & nagireddi & nc14 & add78 and all!
Venkat & srinivas & nagireddi & nc14 & add78 and all!
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vdlrao
09-20 10:36 PM
Hi all,
First I thank IV core team for making the D.C rally a big success.
Here are few of my thouts.
1)To get more chinese and other foreign nationals involved in our team we better to put active chinese and other nationals in IV core team (Its just my idea and if you think its not a good one please ignore it.)
2) Yes we better do a second rally but at thesame time we better to educate them first by giving adevrtisements and things like that.
First I thank IV core team for making the D.C rally a big success.
Here are few of my thouts.
1)To get more chinese and other foreign nationals involved in our team we better to put active chinese and other nationals in IV core team (Its just my idea and if you think its not a good one please ignore it.)
2) Yes we better do a second rally but at thesame time we better to educate them first by giving adevrtisements and things like that.
Macaca
02-13 09:18 AM
I am a healthcare professional on an H-1B because I am not a nurse nor a PT so I don't fit into that elite Schedule A Club!
What categories are covered by health care professional? Which of these categories are Schedule A? Thanks.
What categories are covered by health care professional? Which of these categories are Schedule A? Thanks.
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nlssubbu
08-01 08:03 PM
Berry, Appleman & Leiden LLP is very good firm. I have very good experience with them. They completed all my paper work on Jun 30, so that they can file by July 2. Also the attorney and the para-legal were really good and replied to my questions patiently. The website is http://www.usabal.com/
Karthik
During my GC process, they took good care of many issues and they are prompt in responding your questions, concerns. I strongly recommend www.usabal.com.
Thanks
Karthik
During my GC process, they took good care of many issues and they are prompt in responding your questions, concerns. I strongly recommend www.usabal.com.
Thanks
eb2waiter
06-09 12:29 PM
A canadian citizen does not have to leave this country. But if your family members are not canadian citizens then they should leave. Also a canadian citizen can get a TN visa and work in US.
Instead you could just stay here till you get a similar job, and apply for 485 when visa numbers are available.
You should ask your company to not withdraw your petition.
Better to contact a lawyer.
Instead you could just stay here till you get a similar job, and apply for 485 when visa numbers are available.
You should ask your company to not withdraw your petition.
Better to contact a lawyer.
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satishku_2000
06-09 07:10 PM
That is right. But same country quota is there in EB system also. So in point system also 80% of people will get same quality of people as current system. But advantage is process delay will be eliminated.
I think people should read the legislation completely and understand before they comment on the proposed system.
With the existing system people will wait for their turn , In the proposed new system the application gets trashed and one cannot apply for 3 more years if one can not make it in the year he or she applied.
What are the rules governing the new system when more people get highest score than the available green cards per country . It would be another lottery . This can not be a merit based system unless they remove country caps.
I think people should read the legislation completely and understand before they comment on the proposed system.
With the existing system people will wait for their turn , In the proposed new system the application gets trashed and one cannot apply for 3 more years if one can not make it in the year he or she applied.
What are the rules governing the new system when more people get highest score than the available green cards per country . It would be another lottery . This can not be a merit based system unless they remove country caps.
paskal
09-21 09:51 PM
your contributions in the past and for the rally are much appreciated.
btw the chapter needs to have an urgent con-call about some impending legislative action. watch out for details..be sure to attend!
btw the chapter needs to have an urgent con-call about some impending legislative action. watch out for details..be sure to attend!
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srmeka
06-24 03:13 PM
I called Rep Smith's office as well as my local Representative office and requested support.
saint_2010
09-21 09:24 PM
I agree with Logiclife...
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dixie
07-10 07:15 PM
this is the first time i heard details about this bill even though he has been talking about it after meeting Bush. the news article thread has the analysis i found from an anti immigration group site. AILA has posted it as their news today however they have not yet posted the summary of the bill. The question is which one of the 3 --SKIL bill, CIR or Pence will be really voted and which ones will be put in the backburner for future or silent demise!
In any case, Pence is one of the co-sponsors of the SKIL bill in the house.So I dont really think his bill would exclude us.The point is at least one of those bills should progress from where they are right now .. ANY bill.
In any case, Pence is one of the co-sponsors of the SKIL bill in the house.So I dont really think his bill would exclude us.The point is at least one of those bills should progress from where they are right now .. ANY bill.
franklin
09-27 01:46 PM
Speed of approval is not the problem. The NUMBERS are the problem. We saw that in June when so many ppl got approved.
To me "SKILLED & DIVERSITY" doesn�t make any sense. They should not go hand in hand.
That is actually not true. Approval will not become quicker if speed is not improved.
The ONLY reason there were a LOT of approvals in May through Sept was that there was a sudden jump in PDs that allowed a LOT of people whose applications had been approved pending visa availability could finally be assigned a number. USCIS didn't all of a sudden dramatically increase their productivity, there were just a lot of people waiting for that number.
Of course, Numbers matters too - but more numbers without extra speed will get us nowhere. If that were to happen, there would just be more visas wasted each year that we'd be asking for recapture
But I do agree that "skilled and diversity" makes no sense.
To me "SKILLED & DIVERSITY" doesn�t make any sense. They should not go hand in hand.
That is actually not true. Approval will not become quicker if speed is not improved.
The ONLY reason there were a LOT of approvals in May through Sept was that there was a sudden jump in PDs that allowed a LOT of people whose applications had been approved pending visa availability could finally be assigned a number. USCIS didn't all of a sudden dramatically increase their productivity, there were just a lot of people waiting for that number.
Of course, Numbers matters too - but more numbers without extra speed will get us nowhere. If that were to happen, there would just be more visas wasted each year that we'd be asking for recapture
But I do agree that "skilled and diversity" makes no sense.
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letstalklc
05-17 01:58 PM
Done.
Great tool to send out emails for lawmakers.
This is the best I have ever seen on Immigrationvoice.org.
Great tool to send out emails for lawmakers.
This is the best I have ever seen on Immigrationvoice.org.
Kodi
06-19 05:44 PM
What about people with pending PERM applications?
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vparam
03-14 04:00 PM
I dont think many labors were filed between september 2001 and Dec 2002. Due to bad market and frequent layoffs during that time. My guess is EB3 will get to 2003 soon, may be before end of this year.
Would love to see that happen... waiting with PD of aug 2002 :-(
Would love to see that happen... waiting with PD of aug 2002 :-(
delhirocks
06-20 12:03 AM
Its not a merit system, its a disguised diversity visa in the name of skills/merit. What kind of merit system will not have qualifying points? Its a shame that Sen Kennedy's website gave examples of how people ranging from 50-89 points can get GC's. Just call it diversity visa. Its a lie of massive proportions. When is Sen Kennedy up for election?
Dude he is a Kennedy...he is a senior senator from MA and for all intents & purposes is in senate for life...
Dude he is a Kennedy...he is a senior senator from MA and for all intents & purposes is in senate for life...
Honda
08-19 03:49 PM
Under the Fees section, it stated that if you filed your I485 on or after July 2007, and you paid the I485 fees, then no fees is required. Does that mean that I don't have to pay for the $305 for my advanced parole?
My I485 was received sept 2007, and I paid for the I485 fees, offcourse. This is something that I'm not too sure.
The filers who ever filed in July 2007 to August 15 2007 need to pay Advance parole money also.
My I485 was received sept 2007, and I paid for the I485 fees, offcourse. This is something that I'm not too sure.
The filers who ever filed in July 2007 to August 15 2007 need to pay Advance parole money also.
gapala
03-20 10:08 PM
Do not give misleading information. When you do the transfer the original visa is not cancelled. In fact you can have more than one H1B at the same time and work for them. For example two part time jobs for different employers. But the only catch you should always work only for the sponsoring company. If you decide not to join them at all, you can do so. But you have to maintain the status thru your current employement or another employer.
For more information on this check the murthy.com
Dude, I have to tell you the same, do not give misleading information. you need to have a full time position for H1B. there is a minimum number of hours per week that you specify on your Labor condition. 2 part time doesn't cut it. As I have mentioned before, you may have multiple sponsors but one of the sponsors should be primary and you work full time with him or the minimum number of hours per week as per LC. other one could be part time. But there needs to be 2 seperate independent I-129's filed by both employers for you to do this.
For more information on this check the murthy.com
Dude, I have to tell you the same, do not give misleading information. you need to have a full time position for H1B. there is a minimum number of hours per week that you specify on your Labor condition. 2 part time doesn't cut it. As I have mentioned before, you may have multiple sponsors but one of the sponsors should be primary and you work full time with him or the minimum number of hours per week as per LC. other one could be part time. But there needs to be 2 seperate independent I-129's filed by both employers for you to do this.
SkilledWorker4GC
07-15 05:14 PM
My GC filing company is not a non profit institution still my labor took 2 months and I 140 took less than 3 months.
Hello All,
I was reading the posts, I somehow believe there are some variations among EB2 categories, of what we all have been calling I,II or three.
It is not not primarily based on salary only, I believe, it has more to do with the nature of your job, job title, size of the company, type of company, for profit or non-profit.
My wife is a University professor, applied for our GC, EB2 India PD date august2007. We got our labor approved in a less that 2 months, we got our I40 cleared in 5 months, ( applied in January 08 got approved in June).
I believe , we are able to move so fast in this process was mainly because the type of company she works for, in this case the non profit institution.
Now at this point in time, I would like to ask all the gurus, are the dates going to move fast in next few months?
Thanks
Thanks
Hello All,
I was reading the posts, I somehow believe there are some variations among EB2 categories, of what we all have been calling I,II or three.
It is not not primarily based on salary only, I believe, it has more to do with the nature of your job, job title, size of the company, type of company, for profit or non-profit.
My wife is a University professor, applied for our GC, EB2 India PD date august2007. We got our labor approved in a less that 2 months, we got our I40 cleared in 5 months, ( applied in January 08 got approved in June).
I believe , we are able to move so fast in this process was mainly because the type of company she works for, in this case the non profit institution.
Now at this point in time, I would like to ask all the gurus, are the dates going to move fast in next few months?
Thanks
Thanks
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