Rcvd Notice of Action for I-130 but priority date is not shown, is this a concern or the received date is same
It is the notice of action from USCIS saying that they received your I-130 application. It has a receipt number. It says on the paper that it will take like 20 to 70 days for them to decide whether it is approved or not. So while waiting just go to USCIS website and you can check the status of your application using the receipt number.
What is your #1 priority in life?
Deciding priorities is human inborn tendency. This ofcourse did not come free of cost. You’ve learnt it over the due course of your life, by teaching yourself what’s right and wrong and then reorganising your list.Everybody’s life priorities are not the same. While there is this ,one guy who will prioritise his career against everything else in his life to become successful or rich, there is this other guy who enjoys the small things in life and stays happy along with his family. The later prioritised his happiness , his family and little joys of life.So, What should be your priority in life? Well you must decide it. However lemme just put forth my ideas.Family - Even if the world is against you, your family will support you. No matter what, through all thick and thin they will be there. Your parents have done enough for you and its an untold/ silent commitment that you must make to yourself to keep family FIRST.Health - “Take care of your body, because its the only place you live in” . Health cannot be bought or even if some noble soul wants to gift you he/she cant. Such it is. So take care of your health.Be happy - What makes life successful? is it the highest qualification? is it the biggest house or car? or is it the largest bank balance? well, its none of these. Happiness makes life successful. Do what makes you happy and keep that white teeth shining. A happy soul is a contented soul it gives you the strength you need to face life, cuz lemme tell you LIFE IS TOUGH!. You need to grow out of it.Respect yourself - It is very important for you to believe in yourself and love yourself. You are unique in a million ways. You are special and you must respect yourself before you expect others to do so. Your identity defines you and use it as your strength to voice your opinion no matter where on earth or to whom it is.Help those in need - I know its too philosophical but when you are in distress , don’t you wish somebody was there to help you ? Just a little and you could manage the rest?? Be that ‘somebody’ to others and the cycle will reach you.Fix a goal and work towards it - life without goal is meaningless. you decide your goal and live upto it cuz you are your master and also you are your slave.Stay happy, Stay healthy my dear readers.:) :)
My I140 was approved this year and my priority date is 2015 and the current date is 2008. Is it worth waiting for?
There is no rule that says you have wait in that category. You can look at other categories, but see an immigration attorney who can help you explore and perhaps apply in another category. A good example: My dad is a professional engineer (retired). Assuming he is currently working, he has a degree that might put him in a preference three category. Because he was also VP of a particular division, those extra credentials would make him eligible for preference two or even preference one categories as far as employment preferences are concerned. Look at your credentials to see if that's possible. Do you have a US spouse or green card holder, a US son or daughter? Those are other options you should be looking at? How about an advanced degree beyond a bachelor's? Again, talk to a qualified immigration attorney. You might be surprised.
Do I lose my priority date if I change jobs after getting an I-140 and my new employer does not file for a green card for two years?
I am not an expert, but was researching on same topic as I was in same situation. Do not consider this as expert answer.General consensus is that you can retain your PD, but some companies like service based software development companies have policy to revoke your I140 within 60 days of employment termination. Atleast my employer clearly states that even before starting GC application and at every stpe of GC application. In that case you may or may not be able to retain your PD. Refer below link for more details:BIA Decision Brings Uncertainty to Priority Date Retention After I-140 Revocation
College: What is the difference between priority apllication, early decision, and regular application"?
Early decision is a binding application, which means that if you get accepted, then you HAVE to attend that college and you must withdraw all of your other applications. You should only apply Early Decision if you are absolutely sure that you will attend that college if you're accepted and if the cost of attending is no problem. A priority application can mean a few different things. For most colleges, it means that if you have your application submitted by the priority deadline, then you'll get your acceptance decision back at an earlier date. For other colleges, it can mean that they'll waive your application fees or that you'll be considered for special scholarships. You'll just have to read the fine print on the application or the college website to find out what they're specifically offering with a priority application, and make sure that it isn't a binding early decision application. For a college that has no deadline for regular decision, it means that they'll continue to accept applications until the class is full. But if they have a priority deadline, it would be good to get your app in by then if you can so that you'll have a better chance of being accepted into the major that you're interested in. Hope that helps.
Received i-130 Form I-797C today. Priority Date December 27, 2013.. What does it mean ?
Applications are processed according to Priority Date. You neglect to mention who is the US citizen who filed the petition for you, your relationship to that person (e.g. you are a minor child, never-married adult child, married adult child, sibling or parent of the US citizen), and your country of citizenship. Being assigned a priority date only means that they believe at this point that the relationship to your sponsor is valid. Depending on your citizenship & relationship to your sponsor, it will take up to 25 years for your priority date to become current & be interviewed, medical exams, etc, to possibly receive an immigration visa.
NVC(National Visa Center) Case number and priority date?
I am from Guatemala. My 2nd question is - am i eligible to remain in the United states if i have a case pending. I am currenctly in the removal process and allowed to remain for an additional year until my next court hearing in june 2012. The Petition request was submitted and approved on August 2007. What is most likely to to happen? My judge said on my last court hearing that i was approx. 3 years from the petition. Thank you for your answers. Happy 4th of July!
How can I change the date or train chosen with a confirmed reservation ticket?
If it is a counter ticket (obtained from railway reservation counter) then you can approach the counter again for the change of date. Confirmation of ticket for the new date will be subject to Seat/Berth availability. Some additional charges need to be paid.Please refer Time Table for further details.If it is e-ticket then you have to cancel and re-book.
245i and I-130 / I-485 application time line?
Hopefully you do understand the nuances of the 245i The Section 245(i) penalty fee is $1,000, and is in addition to any other filing fees that the USCIS charges. This fee does not have to be paid when relatives or employers submit the visa petition or labor certification on or before April 30, 2001. Rather, it is usually due later, when the alien applies for adjustment of status to become a permanent resident. Thus, the $1,000 fee needs to be paid at the time of filing the Form I-485A, which is submitted along with the standard application for adjustment of status (Form I-485). And thats its best to be handled by a Immigration lawyer .. its not really a simple procedure
Can a US citizen supply green cards for his immediate relatives?
Yes. You can petition immediate relatives to apply for and receive green cards. Special priority is given to immediate relatives as the US views the family, in particular, as the foundation of society. When petitioning for immediate relatives there are no priority dates, meaning you don't have to wait for a certain amount of time (often years) before your priority dates come around and you can petition for the alien relative (I-130 form Petition for Alien Relative). Once that petition is accepted you can file to register as a permanent resident or adjust status, unless your relative is already in the US (legally of course, unless married, even illegal immigrants married to US citizens can adjust status in many cases), then you can file concurrently. (I-485 form Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status. If filing you can also send in forms I-131 and I-765, for travel documents (advance parole and work authorization respectively). If you are a green card holder you can also petition relatives but with more restrictions. Family of Green Card Holders (Permanent Residents) One of the differences is if you are a US citizen you can petition your parents for green cards but if you're a green card holder you can't.