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07-20 04:00 PM
The H-2B non-agricultural temporary worker program allows U.S. employers to bring foreign nationals to the United States to fill temporary non-agricultural jobs. As of 07/16/10, USCIS receipted 30,154 petitions, toward the 47,000 beneficiaries target for the second half of the fiscal year. This count includes 28,539 approved and 1,615 pending petitions.
There is a statutory numerical limit, or �cap,� on the total number aliens who may be issued a visa or otherwise provided H-2B status (including through a change of status) during a fiscal year. Currently, the H-2B cap set by Congress is 66,000 per fiscal year, with 33,000 to be allocated for employment beginning in the 1st half of the fiscal year (October 1 - March 31) and 33,000 to be allocated for employment beginning in the 2nd half of the fiscal year (April 1 - September 30). Any unused numbers from the first half of the fiscal year will be made available for use by employers seeking to hire H-2B workers during the second half of the fiscal year. There is no �carry over� of unused H-2B numbers from one fiscal year to the next.
The H2B visa is available to employers of foreign workers not working in the agricultural field. This visa is only available for work that is temporary in nature. For H2B purposes, that means:
* Recurring seasonal need;
* Intermittent need;
* Peak-load need; and
* One time occurrence.
The employer must also prove that there are no unemployed US workers willing or able to do the work. This is established through the state's employment agency using a labor certification process. This process requires a recruitment campaign, including advertising in a local newspaper for available temporary workers. The duration of the visa is limited to the employer's need for the temporary workers. The maximum authorized period is one year. However, the employer may extend the duration of the visa up to three years -- but with a very close watch from the immigration authorities.
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There is a statutory numerical limit, or �cap,� on the total number aliens who may be issued a visa or otherwise provided H-2B status (including through a change of status) during a fiscal year. Currently, the H-2B cap set by Congress is 66,000 per fiscal year, with 33,000 to be allocated for employment beginning in the 1st half of the fiscal year (October 1 - March 31) and 33,000 to be allocated for employment beginning in the 2nd half of the fiscal year (April 1 - September 30). Any unused numbers from the first half of the fiscal year will be made available for use by employers seeking to hire H-2B workers during the second half of the fiscal year. There is no �carry over� of unused H-2B numbers from one fiscal year to the next.
The H2B visa is available to employers of foreign workers not working in the agricultural field. This visa is only available for work that is temporary in nature. For H2B purposes, that means:
* Recurring seasonal need;
* Intermittent need;
* Peak-load need; and
* One time occurrence.
The employer must also prove that there are no unemployed US workers willing or able to do the work. This is established through the state's employment agency using a labor certification process. This process requires a recruitment campaign, including advertising in a local newspaper for available temporary workers. The duration of the visa is limited to the employer's need for the temporary workers. The maximum authorized period is one year. However, the employer may extend the duration of the visa up to three years -- but with a very close watch from the immigration authorities.
More... (http://www.visalawyerblog.com/2010/07/san_diego_immigration_attorney_28.html)
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Hibernate
07-27 08:46 PM
Hi. I realized that I made a mistake when filling out the I 485 Part Three:
Processing Information. Specifically, I filled in the I-94 number issued for my H1B as the "Nonimmigration Visa Number", instead of the visa number I got when I was still in F1 Student status.
I called USCIS twice and they informed me that I can make corrections after I get the receipt--I can send in a corrected form, along with a letter explaining the correction, and also a copy of the receipt.
I was wondering whether anyone here had done that before.
I am kicking myself for misunderstanding the form! Please help!
Wonderlust
I am in same boat - do you mean we can do ourselves or lawyer has to do it?
Processing Information. Specifically, I filled in the I-94 number issued for my H1B as the "Nonimmigration Visa Number", instead of the visa number I got when I was still in F1 Student status.
I called USCIS twice and they informed me that I can make corrections after I get the receipt--I can send in a corrected form, along with a letter explaining the correction, and also a copy of the receipt.
I was wondering whether anyone here had done that before.
I am kicking myself for misunderstanding the form! Please help!
Wonderlust
I am in same boat - do you mean we can do ourselves or lawyer has to do it?
chandrajp
08-02 01:33 PM
did you get one? FP is necessary to the EAD
I filed EAD/AP and I485 together when I filed back in June 2005. I did not do any finger printing for EAD then. But for EAD renewal in 2006 and 2007 March, I applied EAD online. Then I had to go to ASC(Application Service Center) to give finger prints(not all fingers for EAD).
I'm one like you, check with your attorney for expert advice
PD : May 2002
Labor Certified : Mar 2005
I140/I485 concurrent filing : June 2005
I140 RFE : Nov 5th 2005
I140 RFE replied : Nov 20th 2005
I140 approved : Nov 30th 2005
I485 RFE : Apr 13th 2007(latest employment letter)
I485 RFE replied : June 18th 2007
I485 approved : June 28th 2007
3 EADs
2 APs
I filed EAD/AP and I485 together when I filed back in June 2005. I did not do any finger printing for EAD then. But for EAD renewal in 2006 and 2007 March, I applied EAD online. Then I had to go to ASC(Application Service Center) to give finger prints(not all fingers for EAD).
I'm one like you, check with your attorney for expert advice
PD : May 2002
Labor Certified : Mar 2005
I140/I485 concurrent filing : June 2005
I140 RFE : Nov 5th 2005
I140 RFE replied : Nov 20th 2005
I140 approved : Nov 30th 2005
I485 RFE : Apr 13th 2007(latest employment letter)
I485 RFE replied : June 18th 2007
I485 approved : June 28th 2007
3 EADs
2 APs
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karthiknv143
04-23 07:08 PM
I was laid off by my employer( Big staffing company) and i am in the 2 weeks notice period . I am looking for any company( desi one - reasonable) who can sponsor my H1B and also start the GC process immediately .They should be able to work with most of the vendor ( corp-corp)
I am in my end of 6 th year and my employer is willing to give the approved 1 140 ( Eb2- Feb 2006 PD ) .
what are my best options right now .I am looking for some advise about good company with decent track record ?
I had pretty bad experience earlier with a chicago based desi company and then moved this big staffing firm . I am not looking for great marketing as i can manage myself.
Thanks
Royus
can u PM me ?
I am in my end of 6 th year and my employer is willing to give the approved 1 140 ( Eb2- Feb 2006 PD ) .
what are my best options right now .I am looking for some advise about good company with decent track record ?
I had pretty bad experience earlier with a chicago based desi company and then moved this big staffing firm . I am not looking for great marketing as i can manage myself.
Thanks
Royus
can u PM me ?
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glus
09-24 09:17 AM
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I am certified in both the subjects
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I am certified in both the subjects
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immmj
01-11 02:31 PM
BTW, my wife is out of US right. She came here and went back half year ago with visitor visa.
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careerGC5050
11-23 07:52 AM
Anoop - dont worry about it and ask your company to reapply with a stronger educational valuation. Everything depends on the educational valuation report submitted along with the application.
Request for a stronger educational evaluation and request them to reapply.
Request for a stronger educational evaluation and request them to reapply.
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09-29 05:43 PM
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Should have the same sharpness as the rest of the image...
oh, and add some color! unless it's the black&white look you're after :P
neat...! :) Good for a first try...!
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wandmaker
07-10 11:59 PM
Hello
I have received so many different responses regarding the shots required for over 65s. Our local health department, the INS Doctor and the INS all seem to be providing different information, I'm hoping someone can clarify.
The civil surgeon provided us with a list of shots, basically it contained all the shots including those that I thought were just for children. We went to a public health nurse today who gave us TDP and Varicella shots. Are the MMR, flu and pneumococcal shots required by the INS?
The INS approved Doctor wanted $600 per person for all of the shots. The exam and blood test were $120. We've decided to go to a private Doctor and the local health department for the shots instead of paying the $600. I'm hoping someone can clarify what is needed so that we avoid paying for shots that are not needed.
Thanks!
To be honest, none of the immigrationvoice members are over 65 years or know someone who is processing the green card through employment based category. Try googling.... thats the best bet.
I have received so many different responses regarding the shots required for over 65s. Our local health department, the INS Doctor and the INS all seem to be providing different information, I'm hoping someone can clarify.
The civil surgeon provided us with a list of shots, basically it contained all the shots including those that I thought were just for children. We went to a public health nurse today who gave us TDP and Varicella shots. Are the MMR, flu and pneumococcal shots required by the INS?
The INS approved Doctor wanted $600 per person for all of the shots. The exam and blood test were $120. We've decided to go to a private Doctor and the local health department for the shots instead of paying the $600. I'm hoping someone can clarify what is needed so that we avoid paying for shots that are not needed.
Thanks!
To be honest, none of the immigrationvoice members are over 65 years or know someone who is processing the green card through employment based category. Try googling.... thats the best bet.
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jsrigiri
11-20 11:39 AM
I am currently working for a company at Chicago,IL on OPT (Optional Practical Training) period which is of one year. I have graduated as Electical Engineer from NJIT,NJ this year and is authorized to work during the OPT. Unfortunately the OPT is ending on 11th February, 2007.
I applied for H1B through the same company at Chicago but missed it as the CAP was closed by 28th August, 2006. Hence, I am currently working on the OPT work authorization.
I am aware that I will be out of status after February 11th at the end of my OPT tenure. I am planning to re-apply for H1 with the same company again well in time next year. As I will be out of status until I get my H1B application accepted and approved possibly by October'07, what are the best options available for me to legally stay here in USA with a valid status during the period until October 2007. Time is short and I needed to work out some thing quick.
I shall be grateful to any one who could send in your valuable advise.
I applied for H1B through the same company at Chicago but missed it as the CAP was closed by 28th August, 2006. Hence, I am currently working on the OPT work authorization.
I am aware that I will be out of status after February 11th at the end of my OPT tenure. I am planning to re-apply for H1 with the same company again well in time next year. As I will be out of status until I get my H1B application accepted and approved possibly by October'07, what are the best options available for me to legally stay here in USA with a valid status during the period until October 2007. Time is short and I needed to work out some thing quick.
I shall be grateful to any one who could send in your valuable advise.
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bobzibub
09-28 03:27 PM
Andrew Sullivan, uber-blogger and one of the country's most influential political pundits warns...
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Unfortunately, the intellectual wing of the Republicans is in hibernation for the foreseeable future. They are basically in hiding from the Glen Beck wing-nuts, so I doubt if Sullivan is very influential right now. He ought to be for conservatives because he is quite insightful but Beck provides plenty of pablum for the lazy.
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Unfortunately, the intellectual wing of the Republicans is in hibernation for the foreseeable future. They are basically in hiding from the Glen Beck wing-nuts, so I doubt if Sullivan is very influential right now. He ought to be for conservatives because he is quite insightful but Beck provides plenty of pablum for the lazy.
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Munshi75
12-26 12:38 PM
Does the bill have provisions to increase residency positions ? I heard few months back about hard lobbying to increase the match positions by 15000 to accomodate new patients because of the mandate. Any idea?
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Beta_mle
05-07 07:10 AM
In Franz Kafka's chilling story "The Metamorphosis", a man wakes up one morning to find that he has been transformed into a "gigantic insect". Recently, a California family, all permanent residents for over 30 years, was suddenly informed by the government that they were all illegal aliens and must return to Thailand. Mr. Promsiri entered the United States on a student visa. His wife and two young sons, aged 10 and 3 joined him in 1971. In 1975, the parents obtained a divorce from a Thai Consulate in the U.S. The wife married an American citizen, and the couple honeymooned...
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This is ridiculous. Arbitrary and capricious. This is most unbecoming of an advanced society. You would think that mind numbed robots were running the system instead of sensible human beings.
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This is ridiculous. Arbitrary and capricious. This is most unbecoming of an advanced society. You would think that mind numbed robots were running the system instead of sensible human beings.
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08-25 05:27 PM
1-800-375-5283
Press 1 to select English
Press 2 for a Case
Enetr 1 for receipt no.
Midaway press 3 and then 4.
USCIS probably realized that many of us were calling and tried to give some relief to our tired fingers, instead of giving us the GC!
Hi all
I have been trying to use the POJ method to reach an IO but looks like USCIS has shutdown that option. After entering the receipt number it simply reads out the online status message and does not provide any option to reach a CSR.
Looks like eccessive status calls have caused this.
Has anyone still been able to use the POJ method today and if yes can u pls post the details ??
Thanks
Press 1 to select English
Press 2 for a Case
Enetr 1 for receipt no.
Midaway press 3 and then 4.
USCIS probably realized that many of us were calling and tried to give some relief to our tired fingers, instead of giving us the GC!
Hi all
I have been trying to use the POJ method to reach an IO but looks like USCIS has shutdown that option. After entering the receipt number it simply reads out the online status message and does not provide any option to reach a CSR.
Looks like eccessive status calls have caused this.
Has anyone still been able to use the POJ method today and if yes can u pls post the details ??
Thanks
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April 3rd, 2005, 05:55 AM
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Tigran78
03-11 01:15 PM
Hi,
I am Us citizen and sent a request letter with my Mom to US Embassy in Armenia to kindly grant my Mom a tourist visa to visit me and my new born son. I also signed and sent dully filled and signed Affidavit of Support form with all the requested paper work. However, my Mom was denied the tourist visa on the grounds that I did not returned to Armenia in 2000 (8 years Ago) before my J1 Visa expiration.
But I got visa extension befor J1 visa expiration then applied for permanent resident and got my green card).
I did not violate any regulation.
What can I do ? Please Help.
I am Us citizen and sent a request letter with my Mom to US Embassy in Armenia to kindly grant my Mom a tourist visa to visit me and my new born son. I also signed and sent dully filled and signed Affidavit of Support form with all the requested paper work. However, my Mom was denied the tourist visa on the grounds that I did not returned to Armenia in 2000 (8 years Ago) before my J1 Visa expiration.
But I got visa extension befor J1 visa expiration then applied for permanent resident and got my green card).
I did not violate any regulation.
What can I do ? Please Help.
rovingeye
07-26 02:28 PM
Hello Friends
My EB2 petition was filed in TSC in June 2009 and on July 20 2009 I received an email saying that " my approval notice was sent".Today the status changed to " Document mailed ON juLY 24 2009 " and also my previous eb1a denial in Feb 2009 got a soft LUD.
I am totally confused by this . Can some one offer their opinion on this strange development ?
Appreciate your help in advance
My EB2 petition was filed in TSC in June 2009 and on July 20 2009 I received an email saying that " my approval notice was sent".Today the status changed to " Document mailed ON juLY 24 2009 " and also my previous eb1a denial in Feb 2009 got a soft LUD.
I am totally confused by this . Can some one offer their opinion on this strange development ?
Appreciate your help in advance
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