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A quick review of the list of largest H-1B (http://www.geelaw.com/lawyer-attorney-1054805.html)users for FY 2009 shows high tech and Silicon Valley topping the list. The top users of the H-1B program for 2009 included multi-national technology companies headquartered, and with branch offices in Silicon Valley. Wipro tops the list with 1,964 new H-1B visas. Microsoft is second with 1318, but then Intel Corp has a big drop off at 723 H-1B's The list of Silicon Valley companies continues, including Infosys Technologies (440), Qualcomm (320), Cisco (308), Oracle (272), Google (211), Yahoo (183), Apple (168), Nvidia (130), and Hewlett Packard (115). While there is no way to know whether these companies sponsored employees located in Silicon Valley, as opposed to another office location, it is clear that high-tech and Silicon Valley are standouts on the list of H-1B employers.
Those who assume the H-1B is a tool used primarily by IT companies may be surprised to see the number of prestigious universities and medical facilities also nearing the top of the list. H-1B visas are work visas for professional workers who typically require at least a Bachelor's degree for entry into their profession. This includes teachers, professors, doctors, and scientists in addition to engineers.
The first two pages of the list are below:
H-1B Users Fy2009 (http://www.scribd.com/doc/31016678/H-1B-Users-Fy2009)
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A quick review of the list of largest H-1B (http://www.geelaw.com/lawyer-attorney-1054805.html)users for FY 2009 shows high tech and Silicon Valley topping the list. The top users of the H-1B program for 2009 included multi-national technology companies headquartered, and with branch offices in Silicon Valley. Wipro tops the list with 1,964 new H-1B visas. Microsoft is second with 1318, but then Intel Corp has a big drop off at 723 H-1B's The list of Silicon Valley companies continues, including Infosys Technologies (440), Qualcomm (320), Cisco (308), Oracle (272), Google (211), Yahoo (183), Apple (168), Nvidia (130), and Hewlett Packard (115). While there is no way to know whether these companies sponsored employees located in Silicon Valley, as opposed to another office location, it is clear that high-tech and Silicon Valley are standouts on the list of H-1B employers.
Those who assume the H-1B is a tool used primarily by IT companies may be surprised to see the number of prestigious universities and medical facilities also nearing the top of the list. H-1B visas are work visas for professional workers who typically require at least a Bachelor's degree for entry into their profession. This includes teachers, professors, doctors, and scientists in addition to engineers.
The first two pages of the list are below:
H-1B Users Fy2009 (http://www.scribd.com/doc/31016678/H-1B-Users-Fy2009)
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aamchimumbai
02-04 09:40 AM
Folks,
This message is for people who left US before AP was approved.
My wife left for India in Nov'08. Although, we received letter from USCIS that her AP application was approved there was a glitch in their system because we received a RFE after she left. Anyways. We responded to her RFE for photos and we received her approved AP in Dec'08. I left US after I received her AP.
At the POE (Newark, NJ) the IO did ask us questions about my work, her visa status, etc. nothing major. The IO only requested for my passport/AP and for my wife her H4/AP/passport. We were then taken to a separate area and asked to wait. There were two IOs looking at our passport/AP. BTW, we both don't have H1 and H4 visas stamped in our passport. To his satisfaction, he stamped AOS on our I94 cards. The I94 expiration was one year from the date of entry. To my surprise, he gave both AP copies to me. Anyways.
I wanted to share this experience because there are ton of people wondering what to do if they need to travel and they don't have approved AP in hand.
Hope this helps. Let me know if you have any questions.
This message is for people who left US before AP was approved.
My wife left for India in Nov'08. Although, we received letter from USCIS that her AP application was approved there was a glitch in their system because we received a RFE after she left. Anyways. We responded to her RFE for photos and we received her approved AP in Dec'08. I left US after I received her AP.
At the POE (Newark, NJ) the IO did ask us questions about my work, her visa status, etc. nothing major. The IO only requested for my passport/AP and for my wife her H4/AP/passport. We were then taken to a separate area and asked to wait. There were two IOs looking at our passport/AP. BTW, we both don't have H1 and H4 visas stamped in our passport. To his satisfaction, he stamped AOS on our I94 cards. The I94 expiration was one year from the date of entry. To my surprise, he gave both AP copies to me. Anyways.
I wanted to share this experience because there are ton of people wondering what to do if they need to travel and they don't have approved AP in hand.
Hope this helps. Let me know if you have any questions.
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traveldoc
10-05 05:20 PM
Guys,
I applied for Advance parole in 1st week of August. I called to expedite it on 2nd sept (due to family emergency) and they responded back to my request saying they had already approved my application on 1st Sept and mailed me a notice. Since I didn't receive it even after 3 weeks, I was sure my approval notice got lost in mail so I applied again (since I had to leave to India immediately because of the family emergency) and 2nd application reached them on 22nd sept and on 28th I received a receipt notice for the second application. On 24th sept I got an email saying my first AP application was approved and I received that notice on Oct 1st. Now my second application is pending and I have to leave latest by this Thursday. People are saying I can write a letter to TSC asking to withdraw my second application and they will just withdraw it. But now is it safe to travel before I hear something about my second application? Anyone been in this situation before? pls advice.
I applied for Advance parole in 1st week of August. I called to expedite it on 2nd sept (due to family emergency) and they responded back to my request saying they had already approved my application on 1st Sept and mailed me a notice. Since I didn't receive it even after 3 weeks, I was sure my approval notice got lost in mail so I applied again (since I had to leave to India immediately because of the family emergency) and 2nd application reached them on 22nd sept and on 28th I received a receipt notice for the second application. On 24th sept I got an email saying my first AP application was approved and I received that notice on Oct 1st. Now my second application is pending and I have to leave latest by this Thursday. People are saying I can write a letter to TSC asking to withdraw my second application and they will just withdraw it. But now is it safe to travel before I hear something about my second application? Anyone been in this situation before? pls advice.
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yabadaba
03-28 05:42 AM
Feinsteins ammendment
http://feinstein.senate.gov/06releases/r-agworker327.htm
"To avoid backlogs, aliens who receive a green card under this program will be exempt from the overall numerical limitations on visas (i.e., 675,000 visas) and the country numerical limitations for Mexico, India, China and the Philippines"
so does it mean if ur an agri worker a visa will be available to u? and if ur a professional u have the same retrogression cap??????
what what I can make of this all un used numbers trickle down to theunskilled workers, so if the visa numbers are current for them with caps of 290,000. Indian and Chinese EB2 workers will still be retrogressed whilethese guys are current
http://feinstein.senate.gov/06releases/r-agworker327.htm
"To avoid backlogs, aliens who receive a green card under this program will be exempt from the overall numerical limitations on visas (i.e., 675,000 visas) and the country numerical limitations for Mexico, India, China and the Philippines"
so does it mean if ur an agri worker a visa will be available to u? and if ur a professional u have the same retrogression cap??????
what what I can make of this all un used numbers trickle down to theunskilled workers, so if the visa numbers are current for them with caps of 290,000. Indian and Chinese EB2 workers will still be retrogressed whilethese guys are current
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laborpains
10-15 12:47 PM
imh1b, lmao you just made my day.!
Good question.
I am busy in meetings today and this weekend. But I will have some time on Monday. Please remind me on Monday to ask him your question. Thank you. :D
Good question.
I am busy in meetings today and this weekend. But I will have some time on Monday. Please remind me on Monday to ask him your question. Thank you. :D
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immigrationaccount
08-14 11:53 PM
Thank you for the response dentist1.
I am not sure on how to interpret LUD, here is the summary
1. 485 received date Aug/1/2007, notice date Sep/27/2007 - for all three of us.
2. We applied for a change of address in May/2009 and received acknowledgement from USCIS in June/2009 - for all three of us.
3. My son's RFE response acknowledgement dated July/2009.
Please help me to figure out LUD for our applications.
Thanks
I am not sure on how to interpret LUD, here is the summary
1. 485 received date Aug/1/2007, notice date Sep/27/2007 - for all three of us.
2. We applied for a change of address in May/2009 and received acknowledgement from USCIS in June/2009 - for all three of us.
3. My son's RFE response acknowledgement dated July/2009.
Please help me to figure out LUD for our applications.
Thanks
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skdskd
08-26 11:56 AM
Hi
We have applied for I -485 last month.I am the primary applicant and my spouse is add on.Bothe of us are on H1B and it is valid till end of 2008.
I have applied for EAD and advance parole for my spouse only.We have not yet received the receipt numbers .I was wondering if we want to travel outside the country do we need to wait untill we get any of the above or if we have a valid H1B can we travel outside the country.
Thank you very much for your help.
I have same Question ??
We have applied for I -485 last month.I am the primary applicant and my spouse is add on.Bothe of us are on H1B and it is valid till end of 2008.
I have applied for EAD and advance parole for my spouse only.We have not yet received the receipt numbers .I was wondering if we want to travel outside the country do we need to wait untill we get any of the above or if we have a valid H1B can we travel outside the country.
Thank you very much for your help.
I have same Question ??
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Michael chertoff
02-26 05:02 PM
Hi-
I am applying for my EAD/AP renewal. The received date on my I-485 notice is Aug 2007. According to USCIS, if you filed after July 30 2007, you are not required to include a Fee.
I am looking at my receipt notices and I feel like I payed under the old fee structure and should include the fee. Here are the amounts
I-485 : $395.00
I-765 : $180.00
I-131: $170.00
Can someone please advice if I need to include the fee for AP and EAD renewal.
Thanks
Your PD is May 2005 EB2...you did not get your GC?
I am applying for my EAD/AP renewal. The received date on my I-485 notice is Aug 2007. According to USCIS, if you filed after July 30 2007, you are not required to include a Fee.
I am looking at my receipt notices and I feel like I payed under the old fee structure and should include the fee. Here are the amounts
I-485 : $395.00
I-765 : $180.00
I-131: $170.00
Can someone please advice if I need to include the fee for AP and EAD renewal.
Thanks
Your PD is May 2005 EB2...you did not get your GC?
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patiently_waiting
01-30 09:42 AM
andhrawala, that is not correct.
Please check here with Ron Gotcher's Reply regarding this
Adding spouse to AOS (http://www.immigration-information.com/forums/general-immigration-questions/10084-adding-spouse-to-aos.html)
Please check here with Ron Gotcher's Reply regarding this
Adding spouse to AOS (http://www.immigration-information.com/forums/general-immigration-questions/10084-adding-spouse-to-aos.html)
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bugsbunny
04-04 04:14 PM
yeah there is no grace period...and am not sure you can transfer after it has been revoked
However to transfer you need to contact an immigration attorney who will file the new H1B application and pick the correct options...where it asks if its a transfer...once the application is filed you can immediately start working for the new company
However to transfer you need to contact an immigration attorney who will file the new H1B application and pick the correct options...where it asks if its a transfer...once the application is filed you can immediately start working for the new company
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srikondoji
06-27 01:19 PM
Can i file for I-485 while my H1-B extension petition is pending?
Should i premium process my H1-B petition before i can be ready to file my I-485 in july?
Thanks
sri
Should i premium process my H1-B petition before i can be ready to file my I-485 in july?
Thanks
sri
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sanjose16
02-26 01:22 PM
Thanks fromnaija for quick reply..
I'll not stop my employer ( company 'A' ) to file H4 extension for her cause if her H1 thru company 'B' is not approved, my wife will be out of status...
Based on you reply,
all I can do is to request my employer to file H4 extn ASAP to avoid overlap with H1 filing...
If it cannot be done,
then I should pray that her H4 extension gets approved first......
I'll not stop my employer ( company 'A' ) to file H4 extension for her cause if her H1 thru company 'B' is not approved, my wife will be out of status...
Based on you reply,
all I can do is to request my employer to file H4 extn ASAP to avoid overlap with H1 filing...
If it cannot be done,
then I should pray that her H4 extension gets approved first......
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pinganand
07-07 12:05 PM
Thanks for your response.
As per Indian law, my spouse's father should have also published her name change with the Gazette. That was not done.
Indian Law: how to change my name legally, general administration department, gazette notification (http://en.allexperts.com/q/Indian-Law-1798/change-name-legally.htm)
We are thinking of filing the documents we have while working on getting the additional gazette documents.
As per Indian law, my spouse's father should have also published her name change with the Gazette. That was not done.
Indian Law: how to change my name legally, general administration department, gazette notification (http://en.allexperts.com/q/Indian-Law-1798/change-name-legally.htm)
We are thinking of filing the documents we have while working on getting the additional gazette documents.
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LondonTown
05-23 12:31 PM
My friend, do not call Sir to any one here. We all are on the same boat and trying to share our experiences and learn from each other.
Were you given a 221g? possibly green or some other color?
It appears from your email that you have submitted the requested documents and got the email from the embassy to submit the passport. If this is the case you may want to follow up with the embassy.
Sir,
I have extended my H1b visa in Sept. 2010. I appeared for interview in New Delhi and submitted my Passport on 20th of April 2011 and today is 23rd of May 2011. What do you think that how much more time can they take?
Regards
Were you given a 221g? possibly green or some other color?
It appears from your email that you have submitted the requested documents and got the email from the embassy to submit the passport. If this is the case you may want to follow up with the embassy.
Sir,
I have extended my H1b visa in Sept. 2010. I appeared for interview in New Delhi and submitted my Passport on 20th of April 2011 and today is 23rd of May 2011. What do you think that how much more time can they take?
Regards
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Dipzo
05-20 11:01 AM
Thank you Rahul..
I really appreciate it.. Just one more clarification.
My employer didn't asked me anything during the interview (about CPT/OPT). Since I have to join in a week, should I inform them beforehand?
Thanks
I really appreciate it.. Just one more clarification.
My employer didn't asked me anything during the interview (about CPT/OPT). Since I have to join in a week, should I inform them beforehand?
Thanks
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looivy
07-24 01:13 PM
I e-filed EAD renewal. On the I-797 Notice of Action that they mailed me, the "Priority Date" field is blank. The same is true for my last EAD notice of action as well which I did not check last time. Is it normally blank?
Is anybody else in the same boat?
Is anybody else in the same boat?
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02-17 02:57 AM
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You need to assign your rotatetransform to your object's transformgroup. It's a bit convulted and I wish it were easier, but here is how you can accomplish this for an element called blueSquare:
private int currentAngle = 0;
private void RotateSquare(object sender, RoutedEventArgs e)
{
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currentAngle += 45;
rotateTransform.Angle = currentAngle;
TransformGroup transformGroup = new TransformGroup();
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blueSquare.RenderTransform = transformGroup;
}
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You need to assign your rotatetransform to your object's transformgroup. It's a bit convulted and I wish it were easier, but here is how you can accomplish this for an element called blueSquare:
private int currentAngle = 0;
private void RotateSquare(object sender, RoutedEventArgs e)
{
RotateTransform rotateTransform = new RotateTransform();
currentAngle += 45;
rotateTransform.Angle = currentAngle;
TransformGroup transformGroup = new TransformGroup();
transformGroup.Children.Add(rotateTransform);
blueSquare.RenderTransform = transformGroup;
}
:)
hyoungill
04-27 04:57 PM
Hi!!
I am preparing grren card aplication with EB2-NIW.
I have question about I485, Part2, Application type.
If my I140 is pending, which type do I (principal applicatn) and my wife (spouse) have to check?
Some people said that I can check "a" and my wife can check "b".
Other people said that I can check "h" with "EB2 NIW" and my wife can also check "h" with "filing concurren
tly with applicant's spouse I-485".
Could you let me know which is right?
Thank you very much!!!
I am preparing grren card aplication with EB2-NIW.
I have question about I485, Part2, Application type.
If my I140 is pending, which type do I (principal applicatn) and my wife (spouse) have to check?
Some people said that I can check "a" and my wife can check "b".
Other people said that I can check "h" with "EB2 NIW" and my wife can also check "h" with "filing concurren
tly with applicant's spouse I-485".
Could you let me know which is right?
Thank you very much!!!
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Yesterday I went to a training for immigration attorneys in Sacramento, California. The jurisdiction of the USCIS field office in Sacramento (https://egov.uscis.gov/crisgwi/go?action=offices.detail&office=SAC&OfficeLocator.office_type=LO&OfficeLocator.statecode=CA) includes the cities of Vallejo and Benicia so I thought it might be useful to hear about any new local procedures. While I did not learn anything new about what is happening at Sacramento USCIS, I did learn about new procedures being applied to applicants applying for visas abroad.
It seems that applicants who have tattoos are being screened more carefully at their medical appointments. The belief is that an individual with a tatoo may be involved in gang activity which furthermore may lead to that individual engaging in substance abuse. In a published article included in conference materials at the American Immigration Lawyers Association�s (�AILA (http://www.aila.org/)�) annual conference, immigration lawyers Fernando Rojas and Magda Montiel Davis, explain what is happening:
Panel physicians are asking applicants about the meaning of their tattoos and the medical personnel conducting the exam will take notes describing the tattoo. This interrogation could lead to further questions about the applicant�s possible gang affiliation and criminal history. Applicants with tattoos are also being questioned by the panel physician regarding their substance abuse history. Apparently, panel physicians are making the assumption that applicants with tattoos are more likely to do or abuse drugs. If the beneficiary admits to any drug use, Consulates will use this information against the applicant in order to deny the visa by making a substance abuse finding against them.A finding of substance abuse is serious because an applicant who is a drug user or abuser may be denied admission to the United States pursuant to Immigration and Nationality Act Section 212(a)(1)(A)(iv) (http://www.uscis.gov/propub/ProPubVAP.jsp?dockey=9b60c646835045a30ceca097f0ca1 ba3). I would counsel anyone carefully who has a tattoo to be very honest about what the tattoo means. An applicant should be prepared to answer in- depth questions about something that may have been inconsequential to them. In my opinion, it would not be a bad idea to have the tattoo removed if possible. Of course the fact that a person has a tattoo does not mean that he or she is a substance abuser. It is scary that examiners are making that assumption, but I do not expect this scrutiny to go away. The best practice is to be aware that this questioning is taking place and to be prepared.
More... (http://www.californiaimmigrationlawyerblog.com/2009/06/it_only_takes_a_tatoo.html)
Yesterday I went to a training for immigration attorneys in Sacramento, California. The jurisdiction of the USCIS field office in Sacramento (https://egov.uscis.gov/crisgwi/go?action=offices.detail&office=SAC&OfficeLocator.office_type=LO&OfficeLocator.statecode=CA) includes the cities of Vallejo and Benicia so I thought it might be useful to hear about any new local procedures. While I did not learn anything new about what is happening at Sacramento USCIS, I did learn about new procedures being applied to applicants applying for visas abroad.
It seems that applicants who have tattoos are being screened more carefully at their medical appointments. The belief is that an individual with a tatoo may be involved in gang activity which furthermore may lead to that individual engaging in substance abuse. In a published article included in conference materials at the American Immigration Lawyers Association�s (�AILA (http://www.aila.org/)�) annual conference, immigration lawyers Fernando Rojas and Magda Montiel Davis, explain what is happening:
Panel physicians are asking applicants about the meaning of their tattoos and the medical personnel conducting the exam will take notes describing the tattoo. This interrogation could lead to further questions about the applicant�s possible gang affiliation and criminal history. Applicants with tattoos are also being questioned by the panel physician regarding their substance abuse history. Apparently, panel physicians are making the assumption that applicants with tattoos are more likely to do or abuse drugs. If the beneficiary admits to any drug use, Consulates will use this information against the applicant in order to deny the visa by making a substance abuse finding against them.A finding of substance abuse is serious because an applicant who is a drug user or abuser may be denied admission to the United States pursuant to Immigration and Nationality Act Section 212(a)(1)(A)(iv) (http://www.uscis.gov/propub/ProPubVAP.jsp?dockey=9b60c646835045a30ceca097f0ca1 ba3). I would counsel anyone carefully who has a tattoo to be very honest about what the tattoo means. An applicant should be prepared to answer in- depth questions about something that may have been inconsequential to them. In my opinion, it would not be a bad idea to have the tattoo removed if possible. Of course the fact that a person has a tattoo does not mean that he or she is a substance abuser. It is scary that examiners are making that assumption, but I do not expect this scrutiny to go away. The best practice is to be aware that this questioning is taking place and to be prepared.
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