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03-04 08:10 AM
And now for some good news.....The New York Times and the St. Petersburg Times reported two separate indidents of penalties and [prison sentences imposed on people who provided fraudulent immigration services to foreign nationals.
The NYT article (http://cityroom.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/03/01/3-million-judgment-in-immigration-fraud-case/?scp=2&sq=immigration&st=cse) describes how Miriam Mercedes Hernandez was ordered to pay $3 million in fines and restitution to her victims. Ms. Hernandez charged her victim up to $15,000 per person to help them get permanent residence or citizenship within eight month but never performed the services she claimed.
As the article states
Immigration fraud, often orchestrated by immigrants, has proliferated across the country, victimizing people desperate to gain legal residency or citizenship. Law enforcement officials say such schemes are particularly difficult to uncover and prosecute because many victims are in the country illegally and are hesitant to seek help from the authorities for fear of deportation.
Under state and federal law, only lawyers or representatives accredited by the Justice Department can represent people before the immigration authorities. Anyone providing immigration services must also comply with strict rules governing contracts and advertising.
The St. Petersburg Times article (http://www.tampabay.com/news/courts/owner-of-clearwater-immigration-services-firm-gets-prison-for-false-asylum/1077161)describes a Clearwater woman who was ordered to 5 years in prison for filing false asylum claims. She was also ordered to forfeit $800,000 in profits. The defendant filed 274 asylum applications with false allegations of persecution.
See this prior blog posting (http://martinvisalaw.blogspot.com/2009/01/beware-of-fake-immigration-lawyers.html) about "fake "immigration lawyers."
https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2893395975825897727-2537361271403623158?l=martinvisalaw.blogspot.com
More... (http://martinvisalaw.blogspot.com/2010/03/two-recent-successful-cases-against.html)
The NYT article (http://cityroom.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/03/01/3-million-judgment-in-immigration-fraud-case/?scp=2&sq=immigration&st=cse) describes how Miriam Mercedes Hernandez was ordered to pay $3 million in fines and restitution to her victims. Ms. Hernandez charged her victim up to $15,000 per person to help them get permanent residence or citizenship within eight month but never performed the services she claimed.
As the article states
Immigration fraud, often orchestrated by immigrants, has proliferated across the country, victimizing people desperate to gain legal residency or citizenship. Law enforcement officials say such schemes are particularly difficult to uncover and prosecute because many victims are in the country illegally and are hesitant to seek help from the authorities for fear of deportation.
Under state and federal law, only lawyers or representatives accredited by the Justice Department can represent people before the immigration authorities. Anyone providing immigration services must also comply with strict rules governing contracts and advertising.
The St. Petersburg Times article (http://www.tampabay.com/news/courts/owner-of-clearwater-immigration-services-firm-gets-prison-for-false-asylum/1077161)describes a Clearwater woman who was ordered to 5 years in prison for filing false asylum claims. She was also ordered to forfeit $800,000 in profits. The defendant filed 274 asylum applications with false allegations of persecution.
See this prior blog posting (http://martinvisalaw.blogspot.com/2009/01/beware-of-fake-immigration-lawyers.html) about "fake "immigration lawyers."
https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2893395975825897727-2537361271403623158?l=martinvisalaw.blogspot.com
More... (http://martinvisalaw.blogspot.com/2010/03/two-recent-successful-cases-against.html)
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bkshres
10-07 03:59 PM
Any suggestion whether to switch attorney after using AC21 and moving to new company?
bugmenot
11-17 01:39 PM
I dont think there is one (at least legally). However, even if revoked, you may apply for new H1 (without quota bar, if you are within 6 years). The IO may or may not give you a new I94, so you may have to exit the country to get a new visa/I94.
uh? no time period to transfer h1b?? does anyone have a clarification on this point?
i heard it was between 10 days to 2 weeks???
anyone??
uh? no time period to transfer h1b?? does anyone have a clarification on this point?
i heard it was between 10 days to 2 weeks???
anyone??
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Alabaman
02-11 11:26 AM
this is what i think... i am no expert.
wait until you get ur SSN before you file.
you would have to file 2009 as F1 (so 1040NR) NR meaning non resident.
2010 onwards you file as a resident (for tax purposes) so that means you file regular 1040.
Have you ever filed a tax return before? If so do you havean ITIN (in lieu of SSN)?
wait until you get ur SSN before you file.
you would have to file 2009 as F1 (so 1040NR) NR meaning non resident.
2010 onwards you file as a resident (for tax purposes) so that means you file regular 1040.
Have you ever filed a tax return before? If so do you havean ITIN (in lieu of SSN)?
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permfiling
10-23 10:48 PM
Anybody else whose spouse GC is stalled? Any suggestions?
I received my 485 approval notice but not spouse. We have a info pass appointment on monday.
I received my 485 approval notice but not spouse. We have a info pass appointment on monday.
rajmalhotra
02-09 10:10 AM
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solaris27
12-05 11:45 AM
Q1. should i file under "Spouse of U.S. citizen/resident alien" or "Dependent/spouse of a nonresident alien holding a U.S. visa".
Dependent/spouse of a nonresident alien holding a U.S. visa
Q2. what are the documents I need to submit with the W-7 form.
IRS will accept certified or notarized copies of a combination (two or more) of the following documents, in lieu of a passport:
National identification card (must show photo, name, current address, date of birth, and expiration date)
U.S. driver's license
Civil birth certificate
Foreign driver's license
U.S. state identification card
Foreign voter's registration card
U.S. military identification card
Foreign military identification card
Visa
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) photo identification
Medical records (dependents - under 14 years old only)
School records (dependents and/or students - under 18 years old - only)
Q3. is ITIN application only possible during tax return filing or I can apply and get the ITIN number early and then use it during my tax filing.
No you need to send your federal return with W7 to below address and after processing ITIN they will fwd your federal return
Internal Revenue Service
Austin Service Center
ITIN Operation
P.O. Box 149342
Austin, TX 78714-9342
Q4. How much is the fee for the ITIN no.
FREE
Dependent/spouse of a nonresident alien holding a U.S. visa
Q2. what are the documents I need to submit with the W-7 form.
IRS will accept certified or notarized copies of a combination (two or more) of the following documents, in lieu of a passport:
National identification card (must show photo, name, current address, date of birth, and expiration date)
U.S. driver's license
Civil birth certificate
Foreign driver's license
U.S. state identification card
Foreign voter's registration card
U.S. military identification card
Foreign military identification card
Visa
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) photo identification
Medical records (dependents - under 14 years old only)
School records (dependents and/or students - under 18 years old - only)
Q3. is ITIN application only possible during tax return filing or I can apply and get the ITIN number early and then use it during my tax filing.
No you need to send your federal return with W7 to below address and after processing ITIN they will fwd your federal return
Internal Revenue Service
Austin Service Center
ITIN Operation
P.O. Box 149342
Austin, TX 78714-9342
Q4. How much is the fee for the ITIN no.
FREE
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dohko
01-11 10:04 PM
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macho
09-05 07:46 PM
Hi,
I am writing here for the first time.
My checks got encashed only for EAD/AP.
I filed concurrently I140/485 and PD is 2006.
Can some one tell if this is normal?
Thanks
I am writing here for the first time.
My checks got encashed only for EAD/AP.
I filed concurrently I140/485 and PD is 2006.
Can some one tell if this is normal?
Thanks
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rayoflight
05-09 09:28 PM
Thanks all for attending the meetup. It is very important to keep the chapter active.
Minutes of the Meeting:
nixtor updated the chapter on:
(1) State Department's Forecast on the Visa Bulletin for the remainder of the year
(2) Immigration legislation progress on the hill & WH so far
(3) Miken Institute Global conference on Housing and Immigration.
The DC/MD/VA chapter decided to meet every month and one of the agenda is to have more members participate voluntarily and contribute which is very vital for our efforts.
Thanks,
Rayoflight
Minutes of the Meeting:
nixtor updated the chapter on:
(1) State Department's Forecast on the Visa Bulletin for the remainder of the year
(2) Immigration legislation progress on the hill & WH so far
(3) Miken Institute Global conference on Housing and Immigration.
The DC/MD/VA chapter decided to meet every month and one of the agenda is to have more members participate voluntarily and contribute which is very vital for our efforts.
Thanks,
Rayoflight
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rovingeye
07-26 02:28 PM
Hello Friends
My EB2 petition was filed in TSC in June 2009 and on July 20 2009 I received an email saying that " my approval notice was sent".Today the status changed to " Document mailed ON juLY 24 2009 " and also my previous eb1a denial in Feb 2009 got a soft LUD.
I am totally confused by this . Can some one offer their opinion on this strange development ?
Appreciate your help in advance
My EB2 petition was filed in TSC in June 2009 and on July 20 2009 I received an email saying that " my approval notice was sent".Today the status changed to " Document mailed ON juLY 24 2009 " and also my previous eb1a denial in Feb 2009 got a soft LUD.
I am totally confused by this . Can some one offer their opinion on this strange development ?
Appreciate your help in advance
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10-10 12:33 AM
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sona75
07-28 09:44 AM
I am on EAD. my priority date is Oct 2003 EB3.
I got new job that requires security clearance, so applied and got preliminary security clearance and started working as a contractor at Federal worksite.
Now i got letter from Department of homeland security saying i am not allowed to work at Federal worksite because my Adjustment of status is pending from Aug 2007, also saying Contact USCIS to get resolved or provide evidence i am in touch base with USCIS regards to this matter.
Since my priority date is not current, USCIS is not going to anything.
While applying this job i gave my EAD copy. They accepted Now i do know why i got this letter ?
IS there any one had same kind of situation?
Where or whom should I need communicate at USCIS? do they give any letter?
Thanks
I got new job that requires security clearance, so applied and got preliminary security clearance and started working as a contractor at Federal worksite.
Now i got letter from Department of homeland security saying i am not allowed to work at Federal worksite because my Adjustment of status is pending from Aug 2007, also saying Contact USCIS to get resolved or provide evidence i am in touch base with USCIS regards to this matter.
Since my priority date is not current, USCIS is not going to anything.
While applying this job i gave my EAD copy. They accepted Now i do know why i got this letter ?
IS there any one had same kind of situation?
Where or whom should I need communicate at USCIS? do they give any letter?
Thanks
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walking_dude
08-16 02:23 PM
Chintu25,
I've joined the Google group. I'm unable to attend Sep 18th rally due to personal reasons. But willing to help in whatever other ways I can.
I've joined the Google group. I'm unable to attend Sep 18th rally due to personal reasons. But willing to help in whatever other ways I can.
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illusions
03-17 03:14 PM
Does anybody know how one can (if at all possible) to switch from EB3 to EB2 ? what is the criteria ? Has anybody done it ?
Any light on this subject will help
Any light on this subject will help
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GCBy3000
11-13 01:45 PM
Could anyone tell me when the PD is exactly ported.
1. I filed my labor thorugh location A for a company. Then the company moved me to location B within the same state.
2. My company attorney asked me to refile the labor sicne the location is changed. I did and get it approved.
3. In the mean time, I got my location A labor cleared. So to port the PD, i asked the company to file 140 for location A. They did and it get approved.
4. Now I filed the 140 for location B.
I did not see at any place in the second 140 mentioning about my previous PD . How and when exactly the PD is considered ported?
Thanks
1. I filed my labor thorugh location A for a company. Then the company moved me to location B within the same state.
2. My company attorney asked me to refile the labor sicne the location is changed. I did and get it approved.
3. In the mean time, I got my location A labor cleared. So to port the PD, i asked the company to file 140 for location A. They did and it get approved.
4. Now I filed the 140 for location B.
I did not see at any place in the second 140 mentioning about my previous PD . How and when exactly the PD is considered ported?
Thanks
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belmontboy
11-05 09:55 PM
Anyone out there knows the answer?
I am currently working for Company A which sponsors my H1B. I wonder if I can work for another company on a part time basis. What's the requirement for concurrent H1B filing? And does concurrent H1B filing requires a new H1B application against the quota? Please provide guidance.
why do u want to work part time on H1 with multiple employers?
Why can't u go for full time with Company A??
I am currently working for Company A which sponsors my H1B. I wonder if I can work for another company on a part time basis. What's the requirement for concurrent H1B filing? And does concurrent H1B filing requires a new H1B application against the quota? Please provide guidance.
why do u want to work part time on H1 with multiple employers?
Why can't u go for full time with Company A??
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lost_in_migration
06-22 09:38 PM
<today�s date>
US Department of Homeland Security
United States Citizenship and Immigration Service
<your USCIS Service Center address>
Re: Permanent Residence of <your name>
Dear Sir or Madam:
This letter is to confirm that <your name> will be employed with us on full time, permanent basis upon receiving approval of his permanent residence application. He will receive an annual salary of no less than <annual salary>. His job title will be <job title>, and he will be performing the following duties:
Develop full life-cycle object oriented software, including analysis, design of application's specifications, documentation of software user requirements, development of programming using C++ and/or Java languages, Windows NT, design of graphical user interfaces and Object-Oriented Databases(OODBMS) using OMT Methodology, testing and implementation.
Please feel free to contact us if your office should require any further information.
Sincerely,
<signature, name and designation of authorized person>
<company name>
Can someone post sample employment letter for filling I-485. I will need this letter to forward it to my employer.
Appreciate your help.
Thanks
INeedAllGreen
US Department of Homeland Security
United States Citizenship and Immigration Service
<your USCIS Service Center address>
Re: Permanent Residence of <your name>
Dear Sir or Madam:
This letter is to confirm that <your name> will be employed with us on full time, permanent basis upon receiving approval of his permanent residence application. He will receive an annual salary of no less than <annual salary>. His job title will be <job title>, and he will be performing the following duties:
Develop full life-cycle object oriented software, including analysis, design of application's specifications, documentation of software user requirements, development of programming using C++ and/or Java languages, Windows NT, design of graphical user interfaces and Object-Oriented Databases(OODBMS) using OMT Methodology, testing and implementation.
Please feel free to contact us if your office should require any further information.
Sincerely,
<signature, name and designation of authorized person>
<company name>
Can someone post sample employment letter for filling I-485. I will need this letter to forward it to my employer.
Appreciate your help.
Thanks
INeedAllGreen
meridiani.planum
11-20 11:36 AM
- If I get a new H1 sponsored (NOT a transfer of existing H1) and join a new company in a totally different job family (New H1 is not an issue because it is from a H1 cap exempt organization)
AND
- Also maintain the current H1 (I will continue part time work here to get minimum wage)
- Will continue my GC process with this co
I know this is possible but I want to know if there are any potential issues here that can jeopardize my current GC process. I am willing to do this only if my current GC process is not hurt in any way.
the second H1 should be marked for concurrent employment. As long as you follow all rules of the H1 LCA, there is no problem.
AND
- Also maintain the current H1 (I will continue part time work here to get minimum wage)
- Will continue my GC process with this co
I know this is possible but I want to know if there are any potential issues here that can jeopardize my current GC process. I am willing to do this only if my current GC process is not hurt in any way.
the second H1 should be marked for concurrent employment. As long as you follow all rules of the H1 LCA, there is no problem.
ronhira
03-29 12:26 PM
Hello,
I am an F1 visa student and am marrying my sweetheart who is an American citizen. We are planning to pick up the marriage license tomorrow, in MA. I know one of the questions is "residence". Do I put my local residence (I've been here for about 6 years) or my foreign residence? I do not want to jeopardize my status.
Thanks
Congratulations..... this is big deal for each & every human ...... :)
since u'r a student in legal status & u live in US for last 6 yr..... so u've to have a US address..... i think it will be best to put US address..... it will keep things simple..... there is nothing wrong with u having a US address.... becoz u live here......
happy married life.... even though it may sound like an oxymoron ;)
I am an F1 visa student and am marrying my sweetheart who is an American citizen. We are planning to pick up the marriage license tomorrow, in MA. I know one of the questions is "residence". Do I put my local residence (I've been here for about 6 years) or my foreign residence? I do not want to jeopardize my status.
Thanks
Congratulations..... this is big deal for each & every human ...... :)
since u'r a student in legal status & u live in US for last 6 yr..... so u've to have a US address..... i think it will be best to put US address..... it will keep things simple..... there is nothing wrong with u having a US address.... becoz u live here......
happy married life.... even though it may sound like an oxymoron ;)
