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Area of PhD research and green card
Published May 17,2009 By GCforPhDQuestion: I just saw your post on http://www.greencardforphd.com/contact.html Please can i get my green card if i do my Phd in Int’l Relations? Kindly respond Answer: USCIS criteria does not discriminate based on your area of work, meaning USCIS criteria applies equally to a person working in chemistry or working in human relations. If your … Continue reading Area of PhD research and green card
Posted in FAQEB2 India Retrogresses to 01 Jan 2000!
Published May 13,2009 By GCforPhDApplies to: EB2 permanent resident petitioners Source: Department of State The June Visa Bulletin from the U.S. Department of State, which will become effective as of June 1st, has a very unwelcome news that the cutoff date for India in the EB2 category has retrogressed to January 1, 2000. The May Visa Bulletin, with an … Continue reading EB2 India Retrogresses to 01 Jan 2000!
Posted in NewsUSCIS Revises Filing Instructions and Direct Mail Program for the Application to Replace Permanent Resident Card (Form I-90)
Published May 13,2009 By GCforPhDApplies to: Permanent Residents Source: USCIS WASHINGTON — U.S. Citizenship and Immigrations Services (USCIS) published a Federal Register notice on April 28, 2009 that changed the filing location and filing instructions for the Application to Replace Permanent Resident Card (Form I-90). The revised filing instructions require applicants to submit supporting documentation with their applications. Prior to this change, … Continue reading USCIS Revises Filing Instructions and Direct Mail Program for the Application to Replace Permanent Resident Card (Form I-90)
Posted in NewsJune visa Bulletin
Published May 12,2009 By GCforPhDBulletin Source: Department of state Applies to: Green card applicants Detailed Bulletin: June 2009 Summary of Visa Bulletin Relevant to EB1A and NIW EB1 is current for all countries EB2 is current for all countries except for India and China. Unfortunately, EB2 cutoff date for India has retrogressed to 01 January 2000. However, EB2 cutoff … Continue reading June visa Bulletin
Posted in NewsAdvanced Degree Cap Still Open as of April 27, 2009
Published May 11,2009 By GCforPhDApplies to: H1B petitioners Source: USCIS As of April 27, 2009, the USCIS cap update continues to show that the advanced-degree cap remains open. USCIS is continuing to accept advanced-degree cases above the 20,000 that have already been received. This is due to an expectation that some cases will not be approved.
Posted in NewsUSCIS Updates Information on FY2010 H-1B Petition Filings
Published May 11,2009 By GCforPhDApplies to: H1B petitions Source: USCIS WASHINGTON—U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) today announced information on the number of filings for H-1B petitions for the fiscal year 2010 program. USCIS has received approximately 45,000 H-1B petitions counting toward the Congressionally-mandated 65,000 cap. The agency continues to accept petitions subject to the general cap. Additionally, the … Continue reading USCIS Updates Information on FY2010 H-1B Petition Filings
Posted in NewsPhd and green card application timing
Published May 9,2009 By GCforPhDQuestion: I found your website today and have a question. My wife has done her Phd from university of Hyderabard, India and is working on her thesis right now. She is on H4 visa right now. She does nt have her Phd degree yet. My question is, should she have to wait until she get … Continue reading Phd and green card application timing
Posted in FAQJoining PhD and Green card question
Published Apr 30,2009 By GCforPhDQuestion: I am currently pursuing master in computer science and I will be graduating in December. I have few questions regarding green card which I can apply after PhD degree. Question 1 . Is there any green card criteria that I have to do PhD from any specific university or can I do PhD from … Continue reading Joining PhD and Green card question
Posted in UncategorizedMultiple i-140
Published Apr 29,2009 By GCforPhDQuestion: Can I file multiple I-140’s at the same time? How can I file a I-485 in this case? Answer: USCIS does not have any restriction on the number of i-140 applications you file either independently (self-petition) or through an employer. In fact one could file multiple i-140 petitions simultaneously. For example you could self-petition … Continue reading Multiple i-140
Posted in FAQIn case if my self petition rejected, is it possible to go through employer?
Published Apr 25,2009 By GCforPhDQuestion: In case if my self petition rejected, is it possible to go through employer? Answer: USCIS does not have any restriction on the number of i-140 applications you file either independently (self-petition) or through an employer. In fact one could file multiple i-140 petitions simultaneously. We recently had one applicant file two i-140s (one … Continue reading In case if my self petition rejected, is it possible to go through employer?
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