
sunny1000
12-07 10:58 AM
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* Case Status Retrieval Failed
* This Receipt Number cannot be found at this time in this automated system. Please check your case receipt number to see if it is correct. If you have questions or concerns about your case status, please contact the National Customer Service Center.
I have been getting the above message when I try to get a case status online for my I-140.
I filed concurrently for I-140, I-485 with EAD and AP on Aug 15th at TSC (EB3) and received receipt notices on 10/14/07 for all of the above applications. I also can get case status online successfully for the other 3 applications.
My attorney contacted USCIS (as they said that I cannot inquire on the I-140 and that it can only be the employer or the attorney) and they (USCIS) said they can see my case on their system but don't know why I cannot.
Is anybody in the same boat as I am? Should I be worried that I cannot get online status even after 8 weeks from the time the reciept notices were issued? Any advice/input is greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance
You must correct the following error(s) before proceeding:
* Case Status Retrieval Failed
* This Receipt Number cannot be found at this time in this automated system. Please check your case receipt number to see if it is correct. If you have questions or concerns about your case status, please contact the National Customer Service Center.
I have been getting the above message when I try to get a case status online for my I-140.
I filed concurrently for I-140, I-485 with EAD and AP on Aug 15th at TSC (EB3) and received receipt notices on 10/14/07 for all of the above applications. I also can get case status online successfully for the other 3 applications.
My attorney contacted USCIS (as they said that I cannot inquire on the I-140 and that it can only be the employer or the attorney) and they (USCIS) said they can see my case on their system but don't know why I cannot.
Is anybody in the same boat as I am? Should I be worried that I cannot get online status even after 8 weeks from the time the reciept notices were issued? Any advice/input is greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance

mpadapa
01-21 12:57 PM
Caliber, sorry to miss U'r presence. Hope you R actively working on the letter campaign
Due to some unforeseen situation, I will not be able to attend. I participated in the poll that i will attend. But now I will not be able to attend. Sorry about it.
Due to some unforeseen situation, I will not be able to attend. I participated in the poll that i will attend. But now I will not be able to attend. Sorry about it.

BECsufferer
08-19 02:49 PM
ok, you guys win. He is indeed from India. So what?
Dude
You took this whole issue personal. I was merely fore-warning about what had happened. Since we all ( GC expectants) are going thru horrible agony, devil tricks you to circumvent the system, especially people like Dr. Ramesh.
On seperate note, citizenship can be revoked. Their are creterions for revocation, but this indian-origin doctor is not going to be stripped off his citizenship. I will certainly hope this happens to him, but I know it won't.
Peace.
Dude
You took this whole issue personal. I was merely fore-warning about what had happened. Since we all ( GC expectants) are going thru horrible agony, devil tricks you to circumvent the system, especially people like Dr. Ramesh.
On seperate note, citizenship can be revoked. Their are creterions for revocation, but this indian-origin doctor is not going to be stripped off his citizenship. I will certainly hope this happens to him, but I know it won't.
Peace.

namm80
04-07 10:18 PM
H1B extension beyond 6 yrs is possible under 2 circumstances:
a) Labor was filed atleast 365 days before H1B expiry date - which makes you eligible for 1 year extension (NOTE: this does not depend on priority date being current/retrogressed).
b) I-140 has been approved and priority dates are retrogressed. This makes you eligible for 3 yr extension.
So CADude should get 1 yr extension is worst case.
Coming back to your scenario, i don't think you neccessarily need copies of I-140/LC to get H1B xfr. If you have receipt #s of either, you attorney should be able to file H1B xfr case. I know of people who did that in my company. Take a printout of DOL/USCIS case status information if you have receipt # available. If you don't have receipt # as well, then i am afraid, you are out of luck and AC-21 is the only option.
ok gurus here's my situation..
1) Employer A filed my green card and I140 is approved and its been more than 180 days since 485 is filed.. no issue here... recently got my 3-year H1 extension from employer A till 2011. this extension is for 7th, 8th and 9th year... so have already crossed 6 year limit.
2) got an offer and accepted the offer from employer B and employer A does not provide any info regaring labor or I-140...
3) Since H1 extension is based on my green card application, to do a transfer or renewal, copies of I140 and labor is required (according to company B's lawyer)
4) So in this case i'm forced to use EAD and company B's lawyer are evaluating if old and new job description are same or similar...
so now my question is, is it true that transfer/renew of H1 after 6 years without the copy of I140 or labor from employer other than the one filed for your green card, not allowed? is there anything that can be done in this case?
thanks guys..
a) Labor was filed atleast 365 days before H1B expiry date - which makes you eligible for 1 year extension (NOTE: this does not depend on priority date being current/retrogressed).
b) I-140 has been approved and priority dates are retrogressed. This makes you eligible for 3 yr extension.
So CADude should get 1 yr extension is worst case.
Coming back to your scenario, i don't think you neccessarily need copies of I-140/LC to get H1B xfr. If you have receipt #s of either, you attorney should be able to file H1B xfr case. I know of people who did that in my company. Take a printout of DOL/USCIS case status information if you have receipt # available. If you don't have receipt # as well, then i am afraid, you are out of luck and AC-21 is the only option.
ok gurus here's my situation..
1) Employer A filed my green card and I140 is approved and its been more than 180 days since 485 is filed.. no issue here... recently got my 3-year H1 extension from employer A till 2011. this extension is for 7th, 8th and 9th year... so have already crossed 6 year limit.
2) got an offer and accepted the offer from employer B and employer A does not provide any info regaring labor or I-140...
3) Since H1 extension is based on my green card application, to do a transfer or renewal, copies of I140 and labor is required (according to company B's lawyer)
4) So in this case i'm forced to use EAD and company B's lawyer are evaluating if old and new job description are same or similar...
so now my question is, is it true that transfer/renew of H1 after 6 years without the copy of I140 or labor from employer other than the one filed for your green card, not allowed? is there anything that can be done in this case?
thanks guys..
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howzatt
07-25 09:17 AM
Anybody please help ....
Check the home page. If you cannot find the details there, I would suggest that you find a lawyer or somebody who can search for you!
Check the home page. If you cannot find the details there, I would suggest that you find a lawyer or somebody who can search for you!

dixie
10-01 01:16 PM
It is not as simple as that. PERM started only last year - march 2005 to be precise. Now imagine someone from India who has a pending LC app using the old system in EB3 in December 2004 - his application would most likely still be languishing in PBEC or DBEC. Optimisitically, assume he gets his labor approved in September 2007 (when DOL has promised to clear the backlogs) - Even assuming he gets his I-140 overnight, an end-of-2004 PD will certainly not be anywhere near current by the rate at which EB3 India dates are progressing, So that means another 4 - 6 years or so just to FILE 485. All this assuming his LC is approved - if LC gets turned down after waiting 3 years, he has to start over with a new 2007 PD !!
This is exactly the situation that one of my colleagues finds himself in.
But once they get their labor approved, they will get their I-140, via premium processing, in a day or two and their PDs will surely be current. So they will immediately be able to file for I-485, and in fact it is unlikely that the dates will retrogress behind 2001.
BUt thanks for your clarification. I used to think PERM has solved problems for all.
This is exactly the situation that one of my colleagues finds himself in.
But once they get their labor approved, they will get their I-140, via premium processing, in a day or two and their PDs will surely be current. So they will immediately be able to file for I-485, and in fact it is unlikely that the dates will retrogress behind 2001.
BUt thanks for your clarification. I used to think PERM has solved problems for all.
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shinjisakaru
05-25 01:26 PM
Fax sent

Blog Feeds
04-28 08:40 AM
From Politico.
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lazycis
01-15 11:04 AM
See also
http://pubweb.fdbl.com/news1.nsf/d3d98eadd391e98486256aa90014645f/c93cb749b8d8eb65852569bd00730824?OpenDocument
On December 20, 2000, the Department of Labor (DOL) published interim finalregulations pertaining to H-1B Labor Condition Applications (LCAs) and implementing the American Competitiveness and Workforce Improvement Act of 1998 (ACWIA) (65 Fed Reg. 80109-80208). The lengthy rule, titled "Labor Condition Applications and Requirements for Employers Using Nonimmigrants on H-1B Visas in Specialty Occupations and as Fashion Models; Labor Certification Process for Permanent Employment of Aliens in the United States," generally will take effect January 19, 2001
The rule further clarifies that, in some cases, it is a violation of the wage obligations if an H-1B worker is required to reimburse or pay for attorney fees or other costs associated with the preparation and filing of the H-1B petition. Such payments are allowed only if the H-1Bs wage rate less these payments is greater than the required wage rate as listed on the LCA. If such payments would cause the H-1B's wages to fall below the required rate, they are prohibited. An H-1B may, however, be required to pay for certain costs, not considered the employer's expense, in connection with obtaining the H-1B visa. These include translation and visa fees.
http://pubweb.fdbl.com/news1.nsf/d3d98eadd391e98486256aa90014645f/c93cb749b8d8eb65852569bd00730824?OpenDocument
On December 20, 2000, the Department of Labor (DOL) published interim finalregulations pertaining to H-1B Labor Condition Applications (LCAs) and implementing the American Competitiveness and Workforce Improvement Act of 1998 (ACWIA) (65 Fed Reg. 80109-80208). The lengthy rule, titled "Labor Condition Applications and Requirements for Employers Using Nonimmigrants on H-1B Visas in Specialty Occupations and as Fashion Models; Labor Certification Process for Permanent Employment of Aliens in the United States," generally will take effect January 19, 2001
The rule further clarifies that, in some cases, it is a violation of the wage obligations if an H-1B worker is required to reimburse or pay for attorney fees or other costs associated with the preparation and filing of the H-1B petition. Such payments are allowed only if the H-1Bs wage rate less these payments is greater than the required wage rate as listed on the LCA. If such payments would cause the H-1B's wages to fall below the required rate, they are prohibited. An H-1B may, however, be required to pay for certain costs, not considered the employer's expense, in connection with obtaining the H-1B visa. These include translation and visa fees.

jiraprapaasa
04-22 01:18 PM
My niece get a visa denial yesterday.
The consular said that she cannot speak English therefor they cannot issue a student visa for her to come to study 8th Grader in the US. What should I do to help her now. She really want to come study here.
Can I re apply or aplly in a different visa type...?
The consular said that she cannot speak English therefor they cannot issue a student visa for her to come to study 8th Grader in the US. What should I do to help her now. She really want to come study here.
Can I re apply or aplly in a different visa type...?
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amoldc
10-30 04:20 PM
Me & my wife both got our reciept dates one month back, but not for my daughter .Which number should I call to check on the status of my daughter's application ?
Please call
1-800-375-5283 options 1-2-2-6-2-2-1.
Dial the extensions in sequence with a gap of 2 seconds...
Good Luck !!
Please call
1-800-375-5283 options 1-2-2-6-2-2-1.
Dial the extensions in sequence with a gap of 2 seconds...
Good Luck !!

crsna
04-11 10:28 AM
Why are you waiting till jan 2008 to apply for green card? Once you file labor and complete one year, i believe you can keep extending your h1 on a yearly basis. So you do not have to go back to India.
Planning to apply GC in 2008 jan or sometime will it be fine. that time my H1 completes 4 yrs. How long will it take labour? will it be over by 2010?
once i file labour and if not cleared by 2010(h1 completes 6 yrs). i must go back india? right?
no other solution for this?
pls help me.
Planning to apply GC in 2008 jan or sometime will it be fine. that time my H1 completes 4 yrs. How long will it take labour? will it be over by 2010?
once i file labour and if not cleared by 2010(h1 completes 6 yrs). i must go back india? right?
no other solution for this?
pls help me.
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Beemar
10-01 11:47 PM
... If you are one of those Indians who has an innate desire to look at everything with a shade of pink glasses you should reconsider living here. Airlines don’t fly one way from India to US. You can always take the flight back home. 16-hour workdays, a fantastic work life balance, and all basic amenities await you in the land of kamadhenu (the sacred mythological cow that gave the Hindu Gods everything they needed for a happy life)
Now now, you don't have to be so sarcastic, do you? Our career in America is a purely economic venture. It is beneficial to both us and USA. We get good money working here and US gets skilled labor for its labor starved hi-tech industry. After all US does invite us to work here by giving us work visa, isn't it. Do you think US will be churning out work visas if they can find sufficient US citizens tech workers? So pal, its all business, nothing personal. You don't have to make snide remarks on your motherland in order to justify your stay in US.
Now now, you don't have to be so sarcastic, do you? Our career in America is a purely economic venture. It is beneficial to both us and USA. We get good money working here and US gets skilled labor for its labor starved hi-tech industry. After all US does invite us to work here by giving us work visa, isn't it. Do you think US will be churning out work visas if they can find sufficient US citizens tech workers? So pal, its all business, nothing personal. You don't have to make snide remarks on your motherland in order to justify your stay in US.

knowDOL
08-15 10:55 AM
Yes only after I-140 approval of both LC's.
When we do dual filing with PERM...
Can we transfer the PD of (approved : EB3 + I140 ) to PERM ( EB2 )?
When we do dual filing with PERM...
Can we transfer the PD of (approved : EB3 + I140 ) to PERM ( EB2 )?
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papajon
06-18 07:13 PM
Before answering something like this, you should know what you are answering.
could you please explain?
UPDATED my original post: also, im on my 7th yr extension and it will expire on FEB2010... will I have problems with my extension?
could you please explain?
UPDATED my original post: also, im on my 7th yr extension and it will expire on FEB2010... will I have problems with my extension?

FredG
January 31st, 2005, 12:09 PM
(not a tight crop, which is probably what it sounded like I meant).The difference was probably in my interpretation, rather than in your presentation.
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eb3_nepa
04-07 05:28 PM
Here's another parallel Idea.
Let us try to schedule a meet with the prospective presidential Candidates (McCain, Clinton and Obama) instead to let them know our issues.
By the time we actually get a meeting with the current president, his term may have expired. The presidential candidates, on the other hand will have some time now (not a whole lot but a little). If we squeeze some time there, we may be able to atleast get our issues out there.
Let us try to schedule a meet with the prospective presidential Candidates (McCain, Clinton and Obama) instead to let them know our issues.
By the time we actually get a meeting with the current president, his term may have expired. The presidential candidates, on the other hand will have some time now (not a whole lot but a little). If we squeeze some time there, we may be able to atleast get our issues out there.

senthil1
06-28 01:14 PM
Why do you think it is good news? Same Senators will be there in the Senate. Do you think they will accept skil? Not only skil any major immigration bill like AGRI, DREAM act will be stalled till next election.
ofcourse a very good news...but at the same time if VB for next month is disappointing , what will be next plan of action.. to have SkILL bill or any way to have interim bills passed?
ofcourse a very good news...but at the same time if VB for next month is disappointing , what will be next plan of action.. to have SkILL bill or any way to have interim bills passed?

ena23
03-08 12:33 PM
they got confused that he is a full time ??..pls share more light..your situation is not clear to me
coolvigo
07-11 03:12 PM
Just keep waiting. My PD was current for months now, but my 140 is still pending. just keep waiting.
I think we can file for 485 even when I-140 is pending? We will get green card after 140 is approved but we can file for 485 and EAD ? Can anyone comment who has gone thru this process?
I think we can file for 485 even when I-140 is pending? We will get green card after 140 is approved but we can file for 485 and EAD ? Can anyone comment who has gone thru this process?
BumbleBee
05-30 12:27 PM
Here we go again....the never ending bad news loop for immigrants (to be)
Source-->
http://www.immigration-law.com/
http://a257.g.akamaitech.net/7/257/2422/01jan20071800/edocket.access.gpo.gov/2007/E7-10371.htm
E. Summary of Final Fees
The USCIS Immigration and Naturalization Benefit Application and
Petition Fee Schedule, the proposed fees, and the final fees
established by this rule are summarized in the attached table.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Current Proposed
Form No. Description fees fees Final fees
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
I-90.................................. Application to Replace Permanent $190 $290 $290
Resident Card.
I-102................................. Application for Replacement/ 160 320 320
Initial Non-immigrant Arrival-
Departure Record (I-94).
I-129................................. Petitions for a Nonimmigrant 190 320 320
Worker.
I-129F................................ Petition for Alien 170 455 455
Fianc[eacute](e).
I-130................................. Petition for Alien Relative...... 190 355 355
I-131................................. Application for Travel Document.. 170 305 305
I-140................................. Immigrant Petition for Alien 195 475 475
Worker.
I-191................................. Application for Advance 265 545 545
Permission to Return to
Unrelinquished Domicile.
I-192................................. Application for Advance 265 545 545
Permission to Enter As a
Nonimmigrant.
I-193................................. Application for Waiver of 265 545 545
Passport and/or Visa.
I-212................................. Application for Permission to 265 545 545
Reapply for Admission into the
United States After Deportation
or Removal.
I-360................................. Petition for Amerasian, 190 375 375
Widow(er), or Special Immigrant.
I-485................................. Application to Register Permanent 325 905 930
Residence or Adjust Status.
I-526................................. Immigrant Petition by Alien 480 1,435 1,435
Entrepreneur.
I-539................................. Application to Extend/Change 200 300 300
Nonimmigrant Status.
I-600/I-600A.......................... Petition to Classify Orphan as an 545 670 670
Immediate Relative/Application
for Advance Processing or Orphan
Petition.
I-601................................. Application for Waiver of Grounds 265 545 545
of Inadmissibility.
I-612................................. Application for Waiver of the 265 545 545
Foreign Residence Requirement.
I-687................................. For Filing Application for Status 255 710 710
as a Temporary Resident.
I-690................................. Application for Waiver of 95 185 185
Excludability.
I-694................................. Notice of Appeal of Decision..... 110 545 545
I-695................................. Application for Replacement 65 130 130
Employment Authorization or
Temporary Residence Card.
I-698................................. Application to Adjust Status from 180 1,370 1,370
Temporary to Permanent Resident.
I-751................................. Petition to Remove Conditions on 205 465 465
Residence.
I-765................................. Application for Employment 180 340 340
Authorization.
I-817................................. Application for Family Unity 200 440 440
Benefits.
I-824................................. Application for Action on an 200 340 340
Approved Application or Petition.
I-829................................. Petition by Entrepreneur to 475 2,850 2,850
Remove Conditions on Residence.
I-881................................. NACARA--Suspension of Deportation 285 285 285
or Application for Special Rule
Cancellation of Removal.
I-914................................. Application for T Nonimmigrant 270 0 0
Status.
N-300................................. Application to File Declaration 120 235 235
of Intention.
N-336................................. Request for Hearing on a Decision 265 605 605
in Naturalization Procedures.
N-400................................. Application for Naturalization... 330 595 595
N-470................................. Application to Preserve Residence 155 305 305
for Naturalization Purposes.
N-565................................. Application for Replacement of 220 380 380
Naturalization Citizenship
Document.
N-600................................. Application for Certification of 255 460 460
Citizenship.
N-600K................................ Application for Citizenship and 255 460 460
Issuance of Certificate under
Section 322.
Biometric Services............... 70 80 80
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
BumbleBee
Source-->
http://www.immigration-law.com/
http://a257.g.akamaitech.net/7/257/2422/01jan20071800/edocket.access.gpo.gov/2007/E7-10371.htm
E. Summary of Final Fees
The USCIS Immigration and Naturalization Benefit Application and
Petition Fee Schedule, the proposed fees, and the final fees
established by this rule are summarized in the attached table.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Current Proposed
Form No. Description fees fees Final fees
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
I-90.................................. Application to Replace Permanent $190 $290 $290
Resident Card.
I-102................................. Application for Replacement/ 160 320 320
Initial Non-immigrant Arrival-
Departure Record (I-94).
I-129................................. Petitions for a Nonimmigrant 190 320 320
Worker.
I-129F................................ Petition for Alien 170 455 455
Fianc[eacute](e).
I-130................................. Petition for Alien Relative...... 190 355 355
I-131................................. Application for Travel Document.. 170 305 305
I-140................................. Immigrant Petition for Alien 195 475 475
Worker.
I-191................................. Application for Advance 265 545 545
Permission to Return to
Unrelinquished Domicile.
I-192................................. Application for Advance 265 545 545
Permission to Enter As a
Nonimmigrant.
I-193................................. Application for Waiver of 265 545 545
Passport and/or Visa.
I-212................................. Application for Permission to 265 545 545
Reapply for Admission into the
United States After Deportation
or Removal.
I-360................................. Petition for Amerasian, 190 375 375
Widow(er), or Special Immigrant.
I-485................................. Application to Register Permanent 325 905 930
Residence or Adjust Status.
I-526................................. Immigrant Petition by Alien 480 1,435 1,435
Entrepreneur.
I-539................................. Application to Extend/Change 200 300 300
Nonimmigrant Status.
I-600/I-600A.......................... Petition to Classify Orphan as an 545 670 670
Immediate Relative/Application
for Advance Processing or Orphan
Petition.
I-601................................. Application for Waiver of Grounds 265 545 545
of Inadmissibility.
I-612................................. Application for Waiver of the 265 545 545
Foreign Residence Requirement.
I-687................................. For Filing Application for Status 255 710 710
as a Temporary Resident.
I-690................................. Application for Waiver of 95 185 185
Excludability.
I-694................................. Notice of Appeal of Decision..... 110 545 545
I-695................................. Application for Replacement 65 130 130
Employment Authorization or
Temporary Residence Card.
I-698................................. Application to Adjust Status from 180 1,370 1,370
Temporary to Permanent Resident.
I-751................................. Petition to Remove Conditions on 205 465 465
Residence.
I-765................................. Application for Employment 180 340 340
Authorization.
I-817................................. Application for Family Unity 200 440 440
Benefits.
I-824................................. Application for Action on an 200 340 340
Approved Application or Petition.
I-829................................. Petition by Entrepreneur to 475 2,850 2,850
Remove Conditions on Residence.
I-881................................. NACARA--Suspension of Deportation 285 285 285
or Application for Special Rule
Cancellation of Removal.
I-914................................. Application for T Nonimmigrant 270 0 0
Status.
N-300................................. Application to File Declaration 120 235 235
of Intention.
N-336................................. Request for Hearing on a Decision 265 605 605
in Naturalization Procedures.
N-400................................. Application for Naturalization... 330 595 595
N-470................................. Application to Preserve Residence 155 305 305
for Naturalization Purposes.
N-565................................. Application for Replacement of 220 380 380
Naturalization Citizenship
Document.
N-600................................. Application for Certification of 255 460 460
Citizenship.
N-600K................................ Application for Citizenship and 255 460 460
Issuance of Certificate under
Section 322.
Biometric Services............... 70 80 80
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
BumbleBee
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