wata
06-22 02:23 PM
For me EB3 PD date doesn't mean anything because EB2 PD is current. I believed you may retain your PD if you got your I-140 approved.
do you know if you can retain your PD from your eb3 application for your new application..
do you know if you can retain your PD from your eb3 application for your new application..
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01-18 12:42 PM
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sanjose16
02-26 12:56 PM
:confused:
Is there a Risk?
I'm working in Company 'A'. My company is filing for H1 extension for me along with my wife's H4 Extension in the month of April (before that it is not possible it seems - according to lawyer or Imm. dept of company 'A')
Company 'B' is filing H1 visa for my wife on April 1st.
So my question is: Is there a RISK to file 2 separate petitions (H4 Extension and H1) in the same time frame?
If yes, what's the option?
If no, should I say to my employer or lawyer (Company 'A') to not to file H4 extension for my wife because of the overlap of time frames?
Is there a Risk?
I'm working in Company 'A'. My company is filing for H1 extension for me along with my wife's H4 Extension in the month of April (before that it is not possible it seems - according to lawyer or Imm. dept of company 'A')
Company 'B' is filing H1 visa for my wife on April 1st.
So my question is: Is there a RISK to file 2 separate petitions (H4 Extension and H1) in the same time frame?
If yes, what's the option?
If no, should I say to my employer or lawyer (Company 'A') to not to file H4 extension for my wife because of the overlap of time frames?
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05-30 12:30 PM
Silicon Valley Immigration Lawyer Blog Has Just Posted the Following:
An earlier blog post "Silicon Valley Employers Need to Prepare for Surprise USCIS Visits" (http://www.siliconvalleyimmigrationlawyer.com/2009/10/silicon-valley-employers-need.html#more) described the "new normal" of USCIS employees or contractors showing up unexpectedly and inquiring about past visa petitions and foreign national workers. A recently held Department of Homeland Security program, titled, "2009 Government and Employers: Working Together to Ensure a Legal Workforce" sheds more light onto the types of visits being conducted.
Ronald Atkinson, Chief of Staff of USCIS' Fraud Detection and National Security (FDNS) (http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/menuitem.5af9bb95919f35e66f614176543f6d1a/?vgnextoid=0353f8e5492ec110VgnVCM1000004718190aRCR D&vgnextchannel=2af29c7755cb9010VgnVCM10000045f3d6a1 RCRD) office, explained the three types of site visits that are currently being conducted:
Risk Assessment Program fraud study. Applicable to any type of benefit program, including family and employment-based visas, this study is part of a joint program between USCIS and ICE (Immigration Customs and Enforcement). Applications and petitions are chosen at random, usually on a post-approval basis, for visits to help in designing profiles of potential fraud.
Targeted site visits. These visits take place where fraud is suspected, and consist of a visit to ask questions. Advance notice, including notice to counsel, is supposed to be provided.
Administrative site visits. These relate to religious worker and H-1B petitions (http://www.geelaw.com/lawyer-attorney-1054805.html). They generally are conducted by contractors who know nothing of immigration law. Religious worker visits are performed under the regulations for that category. For H-1B site visits, the contractors have been equipped with a set of specific questions, and all employers/beneficiaries should be asked pretty much the same questions, primarily reaching the issues of whether there's really an employer there, whether the employer knows it filed the petition, and whether the beneficiary is doing the work and receiving the wage indicated on the petition. H-1B visits are done on a post-adjudication basis, and are randomly selected. Each employer should receive only one such visit, but may receive different visits for different sites.
More... (http://www.siliconvalleyimmigrationlawyer.com/2009/11/why-uscis-might-be-at-your-doo.html)
An earlier blog post "Silicon Valley Employers Need to Prepare for Surprise USCIS Visits" (http://www.siliconvalleyimmigrationlawyer.com/2009/10/silicon-valley-employers-need.html#more) described the "new normal" of USCIS employees or contractors showing up unexpectedly and inquiring about past visa petitions and foreign national workers. A recently held Department of Homeland Security program, titled, "2009 Government and Employers: Working Together to Ensure a Legal Workforce" sheds more light onto the types of visits being conducted.
Ronald Atkinson, Chief of Staff of USCIS' Fraud Detection and National Security (FDNS) (http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/menuitem.5af9bb95919f35e66f614176543f6d1a/?vgnextoid=0353f8e5492ec110VgnVCM1000004718190aRCR D&vgnextchannel=2af29c7755cb9010VgnVCM10000045f3d6a1 RCRD) office, explained the three types of site visits that are currently being conducted:
Risk Assessment Program fraud study. Applicable to any type of benefit program, including family and employment-based visas, this study is part of a joint program between USCIS and ICE (Immigration Customs and Enforcement). Applications and petitions are chosen at random, usually on a post-approval basis, for visits to help in designing profiles of potential fraud.
Targeted site visits. These visits take place where fraud is suspected, and consist of a visit to ask questions. Advance notice, including notice to counsel, is supposed to be provided.
Administrative site visits. These relate to religious worker and H-1B petitions (http://www.geelaw.com/lawyer-attorney-1054805.html). They generally are conducted by contractors who know nothing of immigration law. Religious worker visits are performed under the regulations for that category. For H-1B site visits, the contractors have been equipped with a set of specific questions, and all employers/beneficiaries should be asked pretty much the same questions, primarily reaching the issues of whether there's really an employer there, whether the employer knows it filed the petition, and whether the beneficiary is doing the work and receiving the wage indicated on the petition. H-1B visits are done on a post-adjudication basis, and are randomly selected. Each employer should receive only one such visit, but may receive different visits for different sites.
More... (http://www.siliconvalleyimmigrationlawyer.com/2009/11/why-uscis-might-be-at-your-doo.html)
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eagle123
05-03 03:03 PM
Hi,
I am currently on my first OPT which expires in June second week. The company which I am working for is an everified company, hence I applied for my STEM extension last week(I did not get the receipt of confirmation/the new OPT STEM extension card till now). As the STEM extension rules say that we can work for a maximum of 180 days without getting out OPT card, I thought its fine and hence applied a little late.
The problem here is that my company is getting acquired by another company(this company is not e-verified, but they are planning to get everified, don't know when). It is still in the process of acquisition and the deal is expected to close by July. As this company is not everified(as of now) I cannot work for this company after my first opt expires, till it gets the everified status. As is a general phenomena that when a bigger company acquires another company, some cost cutting might happen.
I have a few questions.
1) Do you guys suggest applying for a H1B, with my current company (The problem is that even if my current company applies H1B, I cannot work for the new company as my H1 will be in processing and the new company is not everified, and I would be out of status. I cannot face this situation if the new company gets everified status before my first opt expires, but I am not sure if this is going to happen).
2)If I file my H1b and the new company decides to not take anyone from the previous company, then my opt would have been canceled as I have applied for H1, and I would not also get H1.
3)If I get my H1 approved before we get removed, I would have only 1 month(grace period between H1 jobs, I assume) to get a new job and transfer my H1.
4)Also I dont know if I apply for H1 during the time of acquisition, I am kinda confused what happens with the processing.
I am really sorry if there is a similar post, but I could not find any. Also I could jolt down only the above scenarios. Please help if there are any other scenarios I missed out.
Kindly Advice.
Thanks in advance.
I am currently on my first OPT which expires in June second week. The company which I am working for is an everified company, hence I applied for my STEM extension last week(I did not get the receipt of confirmation/the new OPT STEM extension card till now). As the STEM extension rules say that we can work for a maximum of 180 days without getting out OPT card, I thought its fine and hence applied a little late.
The problem here is that my company is getting acquired by another company(this company is not e-verified, but they are planning to get everified, don't know when). It is still in the process of acquisition and the deal is expected to close by July. As this company is not everified(as of now) I cannot work for this company after my first opt expires, till it gets the everified status. As is a general phenomena that when a bigger company acquires another company, some cost cutting might happen.
I have a few questions.
1) Do you guys suggest applying for a H1B, with my current company (The problem is that even if my current company applies H1B, I cannot work for the new company as my H1 will be in processing and the new company is not everified, and I would be out of status. I cannot face this situation if the new company gets everified status before my first opt expires, but I am not sure if this is going to happen).
2)If I file my H1b and the new company decides to not take anyone from the previous company, then my opt would have been canceled as I have applied for H1, and I would not also get H1.
3)If I get my H1 approved before we get removed, I would have only 1 month(grace period between H1 jobs, I assume) to get a new job and transfer my H1.
4)Also I dont know if I apply for H1 during the time of acquisition, I am kinda confused what happens with the processing.
I am really sorry if there is a similar post, but I could not find any. Also I could jolt down only the above scenarios. Please help if there are any other scenarios I missed out.
Kindly Advice.
Thanks in advance.
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07-27 05:54 PM
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vin33t
01-26 08:12 PM
After i left my employer, I filed a B2 visa application on 6th Oct 2010. I got RFE on 5th Jan 2011, which has to be replied till 7th Feb 2011.
RFE has following
1. reason : I will be providing vacation n wrap-up.
2. passport details : i have it
3. date for extension : ? question how much should i ask for in accordance with my reason, so the visa would not get denied, if i say 6 months will it start from the date of application i.e 6th Oct 2010. ? I was thinking 6 months is ok for me and should be approved.
4. financial ability : ? question. in rfe they are asking me to prove financial ability for extension. they say documents can be bank statements, sponsor support letter with this documents and I-134 affidavit of support. however as i do not have any sponsor and i am filing a COS, i was thinking to provide a good letter stating i will be self sponsoring, saying i need some time for a small vacation in usa and to wrap up things. i have increased my bank balance to 20,000 this month, i will show the statement with this amount. Do i really need some one's sponsorship or i can just provide my own self sponsor letter and my bank balance.
5 Question : If i leave to india lets say before the RFE is submitted, then will this b2 application becomes invalid ? or it will continue . If it becomes invalid will my stay from the date of b2 application till application becomes invalid count as out of status ?
6. Question : if i leave to india before decision of b2 but after submitting RFE, then will this b2 application becomes invalid ? or it will continue . If it becomes invalid will my stay from the date of b2 application till application becomes invalid count as out of status ?
7. Will this denial of b2 visa cause me any problems for coming back in USA later on if i leave to india before b2 decision.
8. What is the best thing to do, wait for b2 result, or i can leave when ever i want to, if i get a job and before b2 result some employer does h1 to h1 transfer and i submit a letter to USCIS saying vacation n wrap up things , how it will affect me.
RFE has following
1. reason : I will be providing vacation n wrap-up.
2. passport details : i have it
3. date for extension : ? question how much should i ask for in accordance with my reason, so the visa would not get denied, if i say 6 months will it start from the date of application i.e 6th Oct 2010. ? I was thinking 6 months is ok for me and should be approved.
4. financial ability : ? question. in rfe they are asking me to prove financial ability for extension. they say documents can be bank statements, sponsor support letter with this documents and I-134 affidavit of support. however as i do not have any sponsor and i am filing a COS, i was thinking to provide a good letter stating i will be self sponsoring, saying i need some time for a small vacation in usa and to wrap up things. i have increased my bank balance to 20,000 this month, i will show the statement with this amount. Do i really need some one's sponsorship or i can just provide my own self sponsor letter and my bank balance.
5 Question : If i leave to india lets say before the RFE is submitted, then will this b2 application becomes invalid ? or it will continue . If it becomes invalid will my stay from the date of b2 application till application becomes invalid count as out of status ?
6. Question : if i leave to india before decision of b2 but after submitting RFE, then will this b2 application becomes invalid ? or it will continue . If it becomes invalid will my stay from the date of b2 application till application becomes invalid count as out of status ?
7. Will this denial of b2 visa cause me any problems for coming back in USA later on if i leave to india before b2 decision.
8. What is the best thing to do, wait for b2 result, or i can leave when ever i want to, if i get a job and before b2 result some employer does h1 to h1 transfer and i submit a letter to USCIS saying vacation n wrap up things , how it will affect me.
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krustycat
01-08 09:39 PM
Receipting update is just a reference.
My applications reached NSC 6 months ago on July 9th.
I have no receipts and checks were not cashed.
As per IO's my name is not in the system.
Check this thread (http://immigrationvoice.org/forum/showthread.php?t=14402).
Good luck!
My applications reached NSC 6 months ago on July 9th.
I have no receipts and checks were not cashed.
As per IO's my name is not in the system.
Check this thread (http://immigrationvoice.org/forum/showthread.php?t=14402).
Good luck!
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iman.karta
12-27 04:23 PM
Hi Starscream,
I am currently in the same situation like you are (and hopefully were?); they are a mistake in filling the ETA9089.
The error is in such a way that from USCIS point of view, I worked during the gap of period between my OPT and H1-B transition.
So I guess I just want to know how your case is resolved? That way I have an idea what will happen to mine. ;(
Thanks for the info!
I am currently in the same situation like you are (and hopefully were?); they are a mistake in filling the ETA9089.
The error is in such a way that from USCIS point of view, I worked during the gap of period between my OPT and H1-B transition.
So I guess I just want to know how your case is resolved? That way I have an idea what will happen to mine. ;(
Thanks for the info!
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ivgclive
11-01 11:16 PM
I received an RFE for my EAD renewal.
It says "Please submit proof that you have filed an I-485 Application"
I have a copy of my receipt of I-485. Would that be enough to send? Why would they ask for proof of I-485? This is my second EAD renewal.
Please let me know.
Thanks.
USCIS is like a child. Just want to hear that from you saying that "I filed I-485" everytime. They belive the xerox copy of 485 you send than the information in their computer.
Keep it as a practic to 'bold' the statement "I filed I-485" + copy of the notice everytime you communicate with USCIS.
It says "Please submit proof that you have filed an I-485 Application"
I have a copy of my receipt of I-485. Would that be enough to send? Why would they ask for proof of I-485? This is my second EAD renewal.
Please let me know.
Thanks.
USCIS is like a child. Just want to hear that from you saying that "I filed I-485" everytime. They belive the xerox copy of 485 you send than the information in their computer.
Keep it as a practic to 'bold' the statement "I filed I-485" + copy of the notice everytime you communicate with USCIS.
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mnq1979
12-18 10:33 AM
Hello,
I need to know if it is safe to travel to India on AP and EAD documents without having a valid H4 visa. My H4 visa had been renewed once and now after 3 years it has expired on Dec 12 2010. I need to go to India to see my father who is very ill. I want to know if re-entry into the US will be a problem on my AP and EAD. Also, will it effect the entry of my daughter (if she travels with me) who is 2.5 years old and is US citizen.
please help!!
My wife travelled to Pakistan last year when we had a new born baby !!! she first came to USA on h4 visa but when she left her h4 was already expired so when she returned to usa after 3months she used AP and had no problems.....she says the immigration officer didnt even look at her expired h4 and jst stamped the AP without asking any questions....it was a smooth process !!!!! so don't worry and travel !!!!! hope ur dad feels better when he see u !!!!! goood luck !!!!
I need to know if it is safe to travel to India on AP and EAD documents without having a valid H4 visa. My H4 visa had been renewed once and now after 3 years it has expired on Dec 12 2010. I need to go to India to see my father who is very ill. I want to know if re-entry into the US will be a problem on my AP and EAD. Also, will it effect the entry of my daughter (if she travels with me) who is 2.5 years old and is US citizen.
please help!!
My wife travelled to Pakistan last year when we had a new born baby !!! she first came to USA on h4 visa but when she left her h4 was already expired so when she returned to usa after 3months she used AP and had no problems.....she says the immigration officer didnt even look at her expired h4 and jst stamped the AP without asking any questions....it was a smooth process !!!!! so don't worry and travel !!!!! hope ur dad feels better when he see u !!!!! goood luck !!!!
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06-19 01:53 PM
Warning: Personal opinion.
Comprehensive Immigration Reform Bill passed by senate(S.2611) may not see the light this year - an election year.
The House of Representatives is controlled by the Republican party. It is their utmost priority to keep it that way after November elections.
Immigration is a hot issue. Having seen how nasty television commercials for candidates can turn into in hotly contested places, the war may be won or lost on immigration issue.
The President does not enjoy popularity to influence people to vote for a Republican candiate. No matter how many PR stunts he may do, it's going to have little effect, if any.
Comprehensive Immigration Reform Bill passed by senate(S.2611) may not see the light this year - an election year.
The House of Representatives is controlled by the Republican party. It is their utmost priority to keep it that way after November elections.
Immigration is a hot issue. Having seen how nasty television commercials for candidates can turn into in hotly contested places, the war may be won or lost on immigration issue.
The President does not enjoy popularity to influence people to vote for a Republican candiate. No matter how many PR stunts he may do, it's going to have little effect, if any.
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roshnichowdhry
10-04 09:41 PM
For first time H1B stamping, do we have to get it done in our Home country (India in my case)? Or can we get it done in Canada or Mexico?
I am currently on my OPT and have applied for my H1B visa. Your input will be appreciated!
Thanks
Roshni
I am currently on my OPT and have applied for my H1B visa. Your input will be appreciated!
Thanks
Roshni
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vivcha
11-18 04:36 PM
Hi,
I would really appreciate if someone throws some light on this issue. I am a J1 scholar at the University of Pennsylvania. I do not know what category that is because I am not paid either by my sponsor (upenn) or by my own government(India). Now, i wish to get enrolled in a full time MS program of University of Arkansas. In order to do that, should I apply for transfer of J1 from UPenn to U of A ...or should apply of transfer of visa from J1 to F1.In case I apply for F1, can I :
1. Start my classes till my transfer from j1 to f1 is pending
2.receive assistantship or on campus employment from UofA till my status from j1 to f1 is pending?
Thanks in advance.
I would really appreciate if someone throws some light on this issue. I am a J1 scholar at the University of Pennsylvania. I do not know what category that is because I am not paid either by my sponsor (upenn) or by my own government(India). Now, i wish to get enrolled in a full time MS program of University of Arkansas. In order to do that, should I apply for transfer of J1 from UPenn to U of A ...or should apply of transfer of visa from J1 to F1.In case I apply for F1, can I :
1. Start my classes till my transfer from j1 to f1 is pending
2.receive assistantship or on campus employment from UofA till my status from j1 to f1 is pending?
Thanks in advance.
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11-08 09:19 PM
Congratulations,
I had sent a letter yesterday to following address...
Secretary Janet Napolitano
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Washington DC 20528
Is that the correct address??
I had sent a letter yesterday to following address...
Secretary Janet Napolitano
Department of Homeland Security
US Department of Homeland Security
Washington DC 20528
Is that the correct address??
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ksvreg
04-20 11:42 AM
Sorry, I was not sure what test I missed. I thought everything was done and was mentioned in I-693. I do not have copy of I-693 I submitted. I will try to get it from doctor. Pending of that, is this common test which I must have it and mention it on the I-693? I need to submit just TB Skin test or everything?
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May 19th, 2004, 01:54 PM
Agreed, but look at last week's two leading finalist shots. Basically a couple of good family snapshots: the kid getting wet and a guy with a hose. Confuses me as to what's considered good "competition" photography.
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05-21 01:08 PM
Here is an example of a massive success of coordinated grass roots effort.
Banks have spent over 100 million dollars to lobby the Congress to stop Financial regulation reform. But targeted and timely 3000 calls from grassroots to Sen. Scott Brown's office has changed the course of this entire debate.
Because of those 3000 calls, Sen. Brown decided to be the 60th vote for the cloture, ultimately resulting in financial reform.
Source: Scott Brown, under pressure from left, votes for regulatory bill | The Daily Caller - Breaking News, Opinion, Research, and Entertainment (http://dailycaller.com/2010/05/20/scott-brown-under-pressure-from-left-votes-for-regulatory-bill/)
So why did Brown buckle, after voting to uphold the filibuster on Wednesday?
For starters, he received 3,000 phone calls to his office over the last week, all of them by supporters of Organizing for America
Brown received around 900 calls on Thursday alone, a DNC source said.
This is what only handful of us can also help achieve when it matters the most. It needs coordination and timely action from the grassroots and all IV members.
Banks have spent over 100 million dollars to lobby the Congress to stop Financial regulation reform. But targeted and timely 3000 calls from grassroots to Sen. Scott Brown's office has changed the course of this entire debate.
Because of those 3000 calls, Sen. Brown decided to be the 60th vote for the cloture, ultimately resulting in financial reform.
Source: Scott Brown, under pressure from left, votes for regulatory bill | The Daily Caller - Breaking News, Opinion, Research, and Entertainment (http://dailycaller.com/2010/05/20/scott-brown-under-pressure-from-left-votes-for-regulatory-bill/)
So why did Brown buckle, after voting to uphold the filibuster on Wednesday?
For starters, he received 3,000 phone calls to his office over the last week, all of them by supporters of Organizing for America
Brown received around 900 calls on Thursday alone, a DNC source said.
This is what only handful of us can also help achieve when it matters the most. It needs coordination and timely action from the grassroots and all IV members.
sundar99
05-01 03:56 PM
http://www.cnn.com/2006/US/05/01/immigrant.day/index.html
4:00 ET
p.m. 1:00 PT
p.m. The Situation Room: Day without immigrants. We're covering the walkouts from coast to coast. Will they backfire?
6:00 p.m ET . 3:00 (PT)
p.m. Lou Dobbs Tonight: Thousands of immigrants walk off the job and demand amnesty. What it all means to you and your job.
7:00 (ET) p.m. 4:00 (PT)
p.m. The Situation Room: It's been three years since President Bush declared major combat operations were over in Iraq. So do Americans think it's "mission accomplished?"
8:00 (ET) p.m. 5:00 (PT)
p.m. Paula Zahn NOW: Brutality as entertainment? Why pranksters are getting away with going around slapping innocent people.
9:00 (ET) p.m. 6:00 (PT)
p.m. Larry King Live: The immigration debate heats up with protests and boycotts across the country. Lou Dobbs joins Larry to discuss the issue dividing America.
10:00 (ET) p.m. 7:00 (PT)
p.m. Anderson Cooper 360� : No work, school or shopping. Immigrants are set to take part in protests nationwide. We're live on the border.
4:00 ET
p.m. 1:00 PT
p.m. The Situation Room: Day without immigrants. We're covering the walkouts from coast to coast. Will they backfire?
6:00 p.m ET . 3:00 (PT)
p.m. Lou Dobbs Tonight: Thousands of immigrants walk off the job and demand amnesty. What it all means to you and your job.
7:00 (ET) p.m. 4:00 (PT)
p.m. The Situation Room: It's been three years since President Bush declared major combat operations were over in Iraq. So do Americans think it's "mission accomplished?"
8:00 (ET) p.m. 5:00 (PT)
p.m. Paula Zahn NOW: Brutality as entertainment? Why pranksters are getting away with going around slapping innocent people.
9:00 (ET) p.m. 6:00 (PT)
p.m. Larry King Live: The immigration debate heats up with protests and boycotts across the country. Lou Dobbs joins Larry to discuss the issue dividing America.
10:00 (ET) p.m. 7:00 (PT)
p.m. Anderson Cooper 360� : No work, school or shopping. Immigrants are set to take part in protests nationwide. We're live on the border.
kshitijnt
02-20 04:16 AM
Hello,
I am currently on H4 visa and I am planning to pursue an MBA program. If i choose to study in H4, i know i qualify for the California resident fee discount. If i change my visa to F1 for studies, would i not be eligible for the california resident discount? or would i lose the residency status?
Thanks.
Hi, My wife was in similar situation and I can provide following advice:
If the school is public, then you need to stand benefit of resident tuition fees. However, keep an eye on the bigger picture, that is your career after the school. These days its difficuilt to get H1, although good MBAs should not have this problem. Some CA schools allow OPT and consider time on your H4 for OPT if you were a FULL TIME STUDENT on H4. But you can change status to F1 just before filing OPT (6 months or so) I.e. Be in H4 Status for 3 semesters and be full time student and change to F1 in 4th semester and right away file for OPT or CPT. You will need to work out the technical details of this. Hence you can take advantage of the best of the both worlds.
If it is a private school, resident or non resident fees dont matter. H4 is of no benefit in this case, file for F1 right away.
I am currently on H4 visa and I am planning to pursue an MBA program. If i choose to study in H4, i know i qualify for the California resident fee discount. If i change my visa to F1 for studies, would i not be eligible for the california resident discount? or would i lose the residency status?
Thanks.
Hi, My wife was in similar situation and I can provide following advice:
If the school is public, then you need to stand benefit of resident tuition fees. However, keep an eye on the bigger picture, that is your career after the school. These days its difficuilt to get H1, although good MBAs should not have this problem. Some CA schools allow OPT and consider time on your H4 for OPT if you were a FULL TIME STUDENT on H4. But you can change status to F1 just before filing OPT (6 months or so) I.e. Be in H4 Status for 3 semesters and be full time student and change to F1 in 4th semester and right away file for OPT or CPT. You will need to work out the technical details of this. Hence you can take advantage of the best of the both worlds.
If it is a private school, resident or non resident fees dont matter. H4 is of no benefit in this case, file for F1 right away.
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