On Aug 13 2010, President Obama signed Border Security Bill into law. Besides bunch of other things, this law increases the fees that need to be paid by certain H1/L1 petitioners. Following President Obama’s signature, USCIS released details on the new fee structure: – The new fees will be applicable on any H1 or L1 [...]
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- Ajay: Hi Saurabh, We got our H1 and H4 Stamping from Toronto without any problem .. it was very smooth .. no question...
- Alfonso Perez: But it didnt had the I-94. I obtained my I-94 until I cross the POE and got a different number, hope...
- Alfonso Perez: It was metioned but it said this: The Vermont Service Center has approved the following I-129 Petition...
- resa: even i am getting the same message “error in he application process contact administrator”…...
- Sujan: Saurabh Some of the documents mentioned in the Checklist in the blue slip I am already having. In that case if...
- anil gupta: Hi Suganya, My petition was filed on 18th Oct and my status is also still initial review. Pls keep me...
- RK: Hi Alfonso, I94 # was mentioned in that email (from your lawyer) or not. Someone told me that if I94 # is...
- Nachiket Dani: 2 months is plenty of time for GRE..set up a strict schedule and stick to it.
- Nachiket Dani: Hi Sri, No need to be so scared. Do you have ample practice material? Have you joined any help service...
- Varun: Thanks Saurabh. What is RFE? How do I make sure if it is issued in my case or not?
- Amit C: Hi Saurabh, Please share with us few common questions asked in the H1-B visa interviews. Thanks in Advance.
- Nachiket Dani: Hi Tarun, I gave a revised GRE general test yesterday. I received a score of 307 (without the AWA...
- Dilip: Hi Kumar, I read your articles one by one. I realised you are doing your MBA now after your MS I am working as...
- Gopal Shahu: 1) Candidate’s H1B visa and petition was issued on Oct 2006. He didn’t travel to USA and...
- sml: My Employer is saying their is no lead time for reciept no to be sent by USCIS for fresh H1B cases, is that true?
- PKumar: Hi, In 2007, I got approved petition, part of 2007 lottery, from one small consulting company but my H1B was...
- Dheraj: If my current employer cancel the pettition and visa stamping then does it cost to company X. and if got...
- Hari: Hi, As per the status, it says USCIS received my petition on Sep 9 2011 and it is still in ‘Initial...
- Mithun: Thanks for your response.
- S: Hi, This is a very informative blog. I had few concerns. I have 8 yrs of IT exp and working as a Lead in a top...
- Alok: Hi, My petition was filled on 18 Nov under premium category with my company. I am checkng the status of my it...
- Kasun: I’m currently working in US under consulting company. I have multiple layers ( 3 layers) between my consulting...
- ARS: Hi Saurabh, Right now I m in India and going to apply for H4 Visa with my husband approved petition for H1B. I...
- Alfonso: Hi I was in your position My OPT expired on a monday and that same day got that e-mail you are talking about...
- Alfonso: ok thank you saurabh, why did they do that. Was it a mistake or was it done intentionally to make me paying...
- Bhaktavatsala: Hi Saurabh, I had applied H1 B in April 2011, and got RFE in Aug 31, which our organization responded...
- needhelp: hi i intially got an rfe and later we submitted all the required documentation extra carefully.still they...
- Sujan: Hi Saurabh I had an appoinment tuday in Mumbai Consulate . I have been issued 221g blue slip. I am a direct...
- Dipti Kulkarni: Hi Saurabh I’m on on L1 currently & it is expiring on 7th Jan 2012. Considering L1 extension...
- Deep: Saurabh, I think there is some delay in giving out the receipt number. My visa was filed on 18th Nov and I am...
- Kokila: Jacob, Are you sure that your petition has reached USCIS on NOV 25 and is on H1b Cap.Please confirm. Thanks
- Suresh: Hi Saurabh, Another doubt
If I get H4 stamp on my passport wil that impact my H1 chnaces if I try finiding... - nitin: Thanks Saurabh. I cancelled the appointment at Chennai yesterday as a few vacant appointments were released...
- Dheraj: Thanks for the response. I got my H1b Nov, 2011 and its valid for next 3 years. I havnt travel on H1b. Now if...
- Zar: Sorry actually I am here for 3months not 3 yeaars, my bad Hi Saurabh, thanks for ur great site, I am in the USA...
- Zar: Hi Saurabh, thanks for ur great site, I am in the USA for 3 years with H1 visa, My family holds h4, I am curious...
- Vekas Singh: thanks Saurabh for a quick response. I had a word with my employer yesterday. He didn’t sound too...
- RK: My I-94 is expiring on same date as Visa in July 2012. So as you said I need to apply for l1b extension. What...
- Anu: My status is H4. The lawyer had already called on the 17th day and they said they will process it that day. Now...
- kris: Thank you Saurabh. Sorry could you give me an idea about the kind of documentation. I was concerned about the...
- eichpee: thank you for the quick reply, Question : your advice is welcome coz I feel I was screwed. I am still...
- RK: Hi Alfonso, Could you please let me know how many days it took for your attorney to get that hard copy from the...
- eichpee: RE 2) in the FROM form: Name/Address of the employer in the TO form: Premuim processing service USCIS,...
- suman: Thank you
- sapna: Hi Saurabh, I have applied for an L2 EAD , i have a job offer which requires immediate joining. Can i start...
- priyank: Thanks Saurabh….for replying…. thanks… Will keep you posted with the updates….
- Jayraj: On my DS it says 2 years rule not applicable. Do I still have to apply for waiver?
- Nidhish: Thanks Saurabh! Here is what i got from employer y’day - “Please note that the H-1B petition...
- kris: Hi, I have a question about visitor visa. I have been to US on B1 visa for company purpose earlier. I got B1...
- Punam: Hi Saurabh, Thanks for your update!! Based on your experience, please suggest is any workaround for this kind...