混张绿卡
如题，专门瞎掰关于申请美国绿卡的事儿……有时也聊聊“挨踢”
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- 什么叫 CQ-FAQ？
- 刚刚交了申请，又想取消。把支票 stop payment，行吗？
- Can I work for current employer while my H-1 extension petition is pending?
- Do I have to wait for H-1 transfer Receipt Notice before working for new employer?
- Can an H-4 work as "volunteer" before receiving EAD, or changing to H-1?
- I have working with employer X on H1B, and applied for H1 transfer through employer Y. After the transfer is approved, if I change my mind and decide to continue to work with current employer X, can I do that?
- 如何证明“迫使该申请人申请劳工证会给国家利益带来负面影响”？
- 如何定义 "same or a similar occupational classification" ？
- 我可以开公司吗？
- 等得太久了，想 WOM，行吗？
- 如何证明照片是要求的 30 天之内的？还有，为什么不能用数码相机的像片？
- 在美国出生的小孩回国，是要签证还是申请回乡证？
- How to apply/renew US passport? WHat if it got lost/stolen?
- 申根签证 (ESV) - Schengen Visa
- 什么叫 CQ-FAQ？
不是一般的 FAQ，而是 Challenging Questions in FAQ.
- 刚刚交了申请，又想取消。把支票 stop payment，行吗？
行。下面讨论的是 I-485，其它申请同理。
More Info Here.
- Can I work for current employer while my H-1 extension petition is pending?
Yes, the “240-day rule”allows an individual who has H-1 extension petition timely filed with USCIS to work up to 240 days beyond current H-1 expiration.
- Do I have to wait for H-1 transfer Receipt Notice before working for new employer?
No, you can start working for a new employer after filing the change of employer H-1B petition (which is usually evidenced by a Receipt Notice), on condition that you have never worked without authorization. While waiting for a USCIS' receipt will keep you in a safer position as the petition may be rejected due to signature/fee issue.
- Can an H-4 work as "volunteer" before receiving EAD, or changing to H-1?
No, it is illegal.
More Info Here.
- I have working with employer X on H1B, and applied for H1 transfer through employer Y. After the transfer is approved, if I change my mind and decide to continue to work with current employer X, can I do that?
Yes. You can continue working with current employer as if you never filed H1 transfer
More Info Here.
- 如何证明“迫使该申请人申请劳工证会给国家利益带来负面影响”？
More Info Here.
- 如何定义 "same or a similar occupational classification" ？
When making a determination if the new employment is the “same or similar” occupational classification in comparison to the employment in the initial I-140, adjudicators should consider the following factors:
A. Description of the job duties contained in the ETA 750A or the initial I-140 and the job duties of the new employment to determine if they are the “same or similar” occupational classification.
B. The DOT code and/or SOC code assigned to the initial I-140 employment for petitions that have a certified ETA 750A or consider what DOT and/or SOC code is appropriate for the position for an initial I-140 that did not require a certified ETA 750A. Then consider the DOT code and/or SOC code, whichever is appropriate for the new position to make a determination of “same or similar” occupational classification.
C. A substantial discrepancy between the previous and the new wage. (See Question 5 of this section for further clarification).
More Info Here.
- 我可以开公司吗？
No matter what status you are, an F-1, H-1, using EAD, etc, the short answer is "Yes".
However, you can not work, even for the company you established, unless you are in possession of an H-1 sponsored by your company, or a valid EAD. You may own that business, you may hire someone to run the business for you, you may earn profit from your business, but you just can not work for it, such activity constitutes unauthorized working.
To start a business from scratch? Google "LLC".
- 等得太久了，想 WOM，行吗？
More Info Here.
- 如何证明照片是要求的 30 天之内的？还有，为什么不能用数码相机的像片？
You may satisfy 30 day requirement in this way.
"Digital photos are not acceptable" means no photo is accepted in digital format, like on floppy, CD, or USB drive etc. It must be on paper of specific standards.
More Info Here. More Info Here.
- 在美国出生的小孩回国，是要签证还是申请回乡证？
中国公民在美国出生儿童，如父母双方均未入籍，也未取得绿卡者，为中国国籍，应申请中华人民共和国旅行证赴华；如父母一方为美国公民，或持绿卡，该儿童具有美国国籍，应申请赴华签证。
More Info Here.
- How to apply/renew US passport? WHat if it got lost/stolen?
More Info Here.
- 申根签证 (ESV) - Schengen Visa
申请并获得申根签证的国家，不一定非得是第一个入境国／最终离境国，或停留最迟长的国家，即使不曾停留也没有关系。
More Info Here.
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我05年来美国，07年交了485，H1B在08年过期，那时候我已经拿到了EAD。但是，在05年到08年之间，我在公司的工作性质发生了很大的变化，由原来申请485时候的财务人员变成了采购人员，为了避免麻烦，我就一直攥着EAD在手里，却没有和公司说明。现在到了续EAD的时候了，我的485排期也快到了，我突然担心，这样操作对我的绿卡有没有影响。新的EAD到了以后，我要不要和公司说？
可以从荷兰使馆申请申根签证,去Greece吗?
- 看见pijiang网站上说:
"申根签证 (ESV) - Schengen Visa
申请并获得申根签证的国家，不一定非得是第一个入境国／最终离境国，或停留最迟长的国家，即使不曾停留也没有关系。 "
心中一喜,但是点"More Info Here" 发现可能是官方的说明是这样:
"办理申根签证时应注意，首次签证是以三个月短期签证为主。其他如居留、工作、学生和访问学者签证等，并不属于申根协定的范围，须分别向前往国家的使领馆提出申请，其条件依各国条例而定。应选择首站抵达国家或主要停留国家申请签证，若只前往某个指定国家，则必须申请该国签证。 "
请教老师,那么按照我的情况,就必须去L.A.专程签个Greek visa了?倒是也可以改改行程,去多个国家,比如说从荷兰入境,但又有这个停留最长时间的规定 :( 况且签证时要提供机票和酒店预订的证明文件,还是混不过去...
在网上找了找,有人在A国使馆拿到schengen,之后行程有变,必须去B国(两者都是Schengen members),问能不能用已经有的Schengen visa去B的,或者有人签证时说是在某国停留时间最长,而实际没有停留最长的,似乎官方规定不太好掌握啊?
Can you please tell me, in your answer of "如何定义 "same or a similar occupational classification"", the B section:
"Then consider the DOT code and/or SOC code, whichever is appropriate for the new position to make a determination of “same or similar” occupational classification."
Does it mean USCIS will look for another DOT/SOC code for the new title in the new job?
Many thanks
我这星期得到 no-profit H1-B。但我将到另一 no-profit 公司工作。请问我需要办 transfer 还是新办H1-B 加急，哪样是正规程序，并能快些？
我现在是在company A 工作(已有H1B),可现在又找到新的工作(简称company B). Company B 说要帮我transfer我的H1B,那如果transfer 之後,我可以同时在两间公司工作吗?还是我一定只能选择一间呀?如果您可以回答我的问题,我真的万分感谢.
在递交I-290B后，我还能继续工作吗？还是要告知公司，先休假，然后等CASE REOPEN 成PENDING后才能继续工作？
我的EAD于5月下旬到期，RENEWAL寄出不久，现在485被DENY,EAD肯定也要被拒。难道要等CASE REOPEN 成PENDING后再申请一次新的EAD？
还有，我本来订好5月底回国的机票，现在是否应取消？到5月底时我的CASE应该是REOPEN的，我现在的AP是否还有效？即使有效，回国是否有很大风险？
另，假如CASE 在30日之内都没有REOPEN，我是否必须离境？
你的博克真是非常有用的信息，非常有帮助。我可以问些问题么？
1 可以用485来cover H1生效之前的gap么？
2 可以在10月H1生效之前，transfer H1么？
3 如果没等到h1生效，就用485的ead，以后我还有h1的名额么？
我在opt中，7月到期，公司愿意为我申请h1,所以9月到10月间有1个月的gap.我ld,opt 10月到期，已经提交140了，准备先file h1,然
后在file 485.
所以我不知道我的情况该怎么办，因为我想等着485的ead换工作，但是比较担心万一140被拒了，我有没有h的身份，以后要离境，或者可能也不能在工作了。
非藏感谢，我的case太复杂了！
thankful for your great information again!!! you are so much better than some retard lawyers.excuse for my language. but they really can not be trusted! i have been seeking for help and advice for a long time.however,those lawyers were unable to give me a right answer.THEY ARE LAWYER!! so WHAT!
anyway,thanks again!!!! i will let you know once i get the good news!
there is my situation;
i am a nurse. (1) i hold a valid EAD;
(2) i has never worked without authorization;
(3) the I-140 has been approved for over one year
(4) the original employer has not formally revoked the I-140;
(5) the new employer has the ability to pay at least the wage offered on the labor certification (both now and at the time your old employer started my permanent residency process); and
(6) the pay of my new job meets at least the prevailing wage as determined for your I-140.
However,i never worked for my petitioner since they was unable to place me in a hospital.so i had to look for a job in hospital after i got my EAD.
i am currently working in a hospital as a nurse.the immigration request employment history regard to my I-485 now.is any thing affect me to get my Green Card? Can you please take your precious time to look at what i am writing here? The deadline is coming and i still not figure out what sould i do.i will check your blog tomorrow.hopefully,i can recieve your wish response.thanks!
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