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H1B Visa Portability
Hi everyone,
I needed some assistance on some visa issues.
I have graduated last year with MS in Data Science and currently on my F1-OPT.
My EAD ends on 5th August, 2023 and I can opt for either STEM OPT extension or H1B cap gap. I got my H1B approved from my current employer just this July. My H1B visa - change of status starts from October 1st only.
However, my current employer is laying off candidates and have mentioned that if they don't find a project for me in these 3 months- until September, they might let me go.
I have another job offer but confused about the start date and H1B visa transfer process. I am super stressed out as I don't want to be out of a valid employment status.
If there is anyone who can help me with this, I will be very grateful.
Questions:
Can I change my job during H1B Cap gap?
What if my current employer lays me off on September 30th? Would I still have my H1B as valid?
When can my new employer begin the H1B transfer process?
Would I need to have payslips of October from current employer for H1B to be valid?
If anyone has any legal leads, or have faced a similar situation before please comment. I will DM you. Thanks again for reading this and helping me.
FILLING FORM I-130
Hi Lawfully family please I will need your advice on a worried mind. I'm a PR who plans to petition for my wife and daughter overseas. So now my worry is, which other form(s) do I need together with ##i130#. do I need to file 130 together with 130a?, and if yes can I sign 130a for my wife since she is overseas.
Please 🙏 help an unrest mind. thanks.
Dear I-360 (VAWA) filers, I would like to thank everyone in this community who shared information and support. I am truly grateful.
It has been the toughest 5 years of my life, but hopefully, it is coming to an end. It has been 1 year since my I-360 got approved, and there is no update on my I-485. I learned that my case has been transfered to Baltimore Field Office. How can I expedite? What do you think I should do?
Those who are waiting for approval, your time will come! I am praying for you. You may find my timeline below.
Thank you everyone. #I-360approved #I-485pending
Based on a pending I-485 adjustment application
Total Days: 693 days
Case
2020-09-10
2022-08-04
I-360
693 Days
I-765
471 Days
Vermont Service Center: I-360, I-765
timeline I485
I was approved July 11 2023 exactly one year after since the time I applied. my combo card was approved in April along with my I130. my interview was waived and I got 10 year greencard🎉🎉 hang in there God is good and faithful 💕
IR-1/CR-1
U.S. citizen filing for a spouse
Total Days: 365 days
Case
2022-07-11
2023-07-11
I-485
365 Days
National Benefits Center: I-485
hello, finally after YEARSSSS!!! thank god!!
does anyone know what happens next? how long for i485 to be approved? thank you everyone 🥰
VAWA
Based on a Violence Against Women Act self-petition
Total Days: 1105 days
Case
2021-03-19
2024-03-28
I-360
852 Days
I-485
710 Days
I-765
371 Days
Vermont Service Center: I-360, I-485, I-765
EAD
HEY HOW LONG IT WILL TAKE TO GET EAD THROUMARRIAGE BASE I SEE MOSTLY CASES APPLY AFTER ME THEY GOT THEIR EADS BUT I DIDNT MINE.
IR-1/CR-1
U.S. citizen filing for a spouse
Total Days: 1163 days
Case
2023-03-10
Today
I-130
185 Days
I-765
223 Days
I-485
836 Days
I-131
1163 Days
National Benefits Center: I-130, I-765, I-485, I-131
