wandmaker
05-12 01:00 PM
I understand that a H1B visa is the expense to the employer and is not a taxable benefit to the employee. If a company wishes to pay for the green card for the employee, granting them permanent residence in the U.S., is this a taxable benefit to the employee? Should it be added to their W-2? If yes, where is the IRS documentation on this? I can�t find it. Thanks.
If the company pays for GC expenses directly, then it is an expense to the company, and it will not be reported on W2 as it is not a taxable benefit. However, if you are being reimbursed for GC expenses, *some* companies report this in paycheck as non-taxable income, again you will not be paying taxes to IRS on this. It is just a record keeping.
If the company pays for GC expenses directly, then it is an expense to the company, and it will not be reported on W2 as it is not a taxable benefit. However, if you are being reimbursed for GC expenses, *some* companies report this in paycheck as non-taxable income, again you will not be paying taxes to IRS on this. It is just a record keeping.
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priti8888
08-14 03:34 PM
Sorry I missed that.Yes I am employed .I will do that thorough my employer.But with out help of any attorney.
Thanks
If you can afford it, you should hire an attorney.
A good lawyer is worth every penny.
You, on the other hand, should play your part by being "aware" and not blindly relying on the lawyer. Your job should be to double check documents for accuracy/correctness and asking questions to the lawyer and IV to clear doubts. Making sure the lawyer is abiding by all the immigration rules as defined by the law would be another task.
Thanks
If you can afford it, you should hire an attorney.
A good lawyer is worth every penny.
You, on the other hand, should play your part by being "aware" and not blindly relying on the lawyer. Your job should be to double check documents for accuracy/correctness and asking questions to the lawyer and IV to clear doubts. Making sure the lawyer is abiding by all the immigration rules as defined by the law would be another task.
nileshilpa
08-18 09:17 PM
Yes that is right. The biometrics is essentially only for I-485 and that is the only LUD that may get updated.
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sundar99
05-01 03:48 PM
Folks,
CNN - and Media Coverage of Immigration
Wanted to suggest..today they are showing a wide variety of perspectives on Immigration problem. I have seen in the recent past on one such programs they invite people to call and express their views.
Perhaps it is time for folks to dial the 1-800 number and speak up on the retrogession issues, backlog inefficencies, eb2, eb3 being stuck for china, india, inabitliy of spouses to work and request for lengthier h1 extensions, asking for GC for those who are here for more than 5 years etc...
The views will be aired in public and I am pretty sure all the politicians will be watching with interest, they will also hear the difference bet Legals and Illegals and also the problems faced by legal immigrants - First Hand.
Perhaps it may be a worthwhile idea to discuss what to talk !
CNN - and Media Coverage of Immigration
Wanted to suggest..today they are showing a wide variety of perspectives on Immigration problem. I have seen in the recent past on one such programs they invite people to call and express their views.
Perhaps it is time for folks to dial the 1-800 number and speak up on the retrogession issues, backlog inefficencies, eb2, eb3 being stuck for china, india, inabitliy of spouses to work and request for lengthier h1 extensions, asking for GC for those who are here for more than 5 years etc...
The views will be aired in public and I am pretty sure all the politicians will be watching with interest, they will also hear the difference bet Legals and Illegals and also the problems faced by legal immigrants - First Hand.
Perhaps it may be a worthwhile idea to discuss what to talk !
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h1techSlave
11-04 10:36 AM
Largest proportion of Tennesseans wants illegals to leave the country (43%). Another 22% says, "such individuals should be allowed to stay in their jobs, but only as temporary guest workers ineligible for U.S. citizenship".
Only 29% says "such individuals should be allowed to stay in their jobs and eventually apply for U.S. citizenship".
An interesting survey showing 51% of voters in one of America's most politically conservative states favor legalizing illegally present immigrants in one form or another:Tennesseans appear ambivalent about how best to deal with illegal immigrants currently working in the United States. The largest proportion (43 percent) says such illegal immigrants should be required to leave their jobs and leave the country. But the next largest proportion (29 percent) takes the opposite view, saying such individuals should be allowed to stay in their jobs and eventually apply for U.S. citizenship. Finally, another 22 percent say such individuals should be allowed to...
More... (http://blogs.ilw.com/gregsiskind/2009/11/most-tennessee-voters-favor-legalization-of-illegally-present-immigrants.html)
Only 29% says "such individuals should be allowed to stay in their jobs and eventually apply for U.S. citizenship".
An interesting survey showing 51% of voters in one of America's most politically conservative states favor legalizing illegally present immigrants in one form or another:Tennesseans appear ambivalent about how best to deal with illegal immigrants currently working in the United States. The largest proportion (43 percent) says such illegal immigrants should be required to leave their jobs and leave the country. But the next largest proportion (29 percent) takes the opposite view, saying such individuals should be allowed to stay in their jobs and eventually apply for U.S. citizenship. Finally, another 22 percent say such individuals should be allowed to...
More... (http://blogs.ilw.com/gregsiskind/2009/11/most-tennessee-voters-favor-legalization-of-illegally-present-immigrants.html)
yagw
08-17 10:55 AM
My PD is Nov 24th 2005. EB2- India. Filed @NSC
Dates are current for my priority date. Havent heard anything USCIS on the primary or derivative case.
I opened a SR on 08/6th because the case should have been picked up based on their processing times. Haven't yet received any response on this.
I want to schedule an infopass appointment however looks like we need to wait for 30 days from the date of opening an SR, before scheduling this appointment.
Has anyone got slapped on the hand for not following this?
I have also sought help from my senator, however no useful information has come out of it.
Are their any other options available?
If you select the option "you need information" on a case, then you don't have to wait for 30 days. But no one can assure if the infopass will be helpful (irrespective of, wait or not wait for 30 days).
Try asking specific questions (when you call or go in person) like, is my name check cleared? background check cleared? pre-adjudicated? assigned to a io? etc. You might have to try more than once depending on the rep you talk to (talk to level 2 officers when you call). Good luck!!!
Dates are current for my priority date. Havent heard anything USCIS on the primary or derivative case.
I opened a SR on 08/6th because the case should have been picked up based on their processing times. Haven't yet received any response on this.
I want to schedule an infopass appointment however looks like we need to wait for 30 days from the date of opening an SR, before scheduling this appointment.
Has anyone got slapped on the hand for not following this?
I have also sought help from my senator, however no useful information has come out of it.
Are their any other options available?
If you select the option "you need information" on a case, then you don't have to wait for 30 days. But no one can assure if the infopass will be helpful (irrespective of, wait or not wait for 30 days).
Try asking specific questions (when you call or go in person) like, is my name check cleared? background check cleared? pre-adjudicated? assigned to a io? etc. You might have to try more than once depending on the rep you talk to (talk to level 2 officers when you call). Good luck!!!
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cygent
06-15 02:55 PM
Hi Folks,
It is crunch time! Since PD are current, many folks have only until June 30th to extend H1 visa for 3 yr. extension. So only 15 days left!
How much time has it taken for members to get 140 approved though PP? I value your feedback, or pls. point me to a poll/data elsewhere. Please also state when was the timeframe you applied/for it approved (day/month/year)
Thanks & Regards!
It is crunch time! Since PD are current, many folks have only until June 30th to extend H1 visa for 3 yr. extension. So only 15 days left!
How much time has it taken for members to get 140 approved though PP? I value your feedback, or pls. point me to a poll/data elsewhere. Please also state when was the timeframe you applied/for it approved (day/month/year)
Thanks & Regards!
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eagle2020
10-12 01:35 PM
Hi
My brother got a B1/B2 multi-entry visa for 2 years. My mother is a green card holder and my brother didn't want her to submit an I-130 on his behalf since she became a US resident. The reason was because one of the questions that the embassy asks when you apply to get a visa to enter the US is weather a relative submitted an I-130 on your behalf or not. If yes then the embassy thinks of you as you want to enter the US and remain there until ur I-130 is approved and a visa number is available.. my question is since my borther got his visa, will it be ok for my mother to submit an I-130 on his behalf now without having the embassy rejecting him B1/B2 visa in the future(that is after his current B1/B2 visa expire in 2 years ????
Another question if a person is in the US and out of status, can a relative submit an I-130 on his behalf and if yes how good is his chance to adjust his status when the I-130 is approved in the future??
Thank you very much
My brother got a B1/B2 multi-entry visa for 2 years. My mother is a green card holder and my brother didn't want her to submit an I-130 on his behalf since she became a US resident. The reason was because one of the questions that the embassy asks when you apply to get a visa to enter the US is weather a relative submitted an I-130 on your behalf or not. If yes then the embassy thinks of you as you want to enter the US and remain there until ur I-130 is approved and a visa number is available.. my question is since my borther got his visa, will it be ok for my mother to submit an I-130 on his behalf now without having the embassy rejecting him B1/B2 visa in the future(that is after his current B1/B2 visa expire in 2 years ????
Another question if a person is in the US and out of status, can a relative submit an I-130 on his behalf and if yes how good is his chance to adjust his status when the I-130 is approved in the future??
Thank you very much
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AreWeThereYet
08-04 09:37 AM
Specific Adjudication Process Steps by Form Type on My Case Status: When customers check their case status online, the process steps they see will now be specific to the petition or application they submitted. Until recently, the website listed seven identical process steps for all forms, even though not all the steps applied to all the forms. With the new feature, process steps are customized for more than 40 form types.
I like that. Thanks for posting the update.
I like that. Thanks for posting the update.
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DDLMODES
07-08 08:33 AM
Folks, can security check uncover unauthorized part time work whiles on H1. Will this be reported to USCIS? If so will that be a basis for denial for a green card? Any information or precedence?
How did you get paid for it ?? It went to taxes through your social security # like a regular job ??
How did you get paid for it ?? It went to taxes through your social security # like a regular job ??
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blacktongue
02-22 09:49 AM
:) Only if your GC is based on marriage to a US Citizen. Otherwise all Family Based GC's also need 5 years.
Not only Marriage. Even father, mother close relative has 3 year wait
Not only Marriage. Even father, mother close relative has 3 year wait
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08-02 11:14 AM
Did anyone get I485 based EAD before the first FP? Thank you!
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is it for Sub-Labour ? Category ?
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07-20 08:32 PM
Spoke to Virgin Atlantic cust rep last week for flight from US to India via London and they said they cannot accept Advance Parole for transit and I would need UK Transit Visa or Valid US visa.
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h1techSlave
04-17 08:03 PM
It is not a bad idea to become a donor. I encourage both of you to become donors.
IV should keep the twitter updates restricted to only DONOR accounts and possibly another twitter account for generic updates.
Disclaimer : I dont have DONOR status
me neither though I have donated quite regularly. Well, it is upto Core to decide what to do- I guess. We can keep posting suggestions.
IV should keep the twitter updates restricted to only DONOR accounts and possibly another twitter account for generic updates.
Disclaimer : I dont have DONOR status
me neither though I have donated quite regularly. Well, it is upto Core to decide what to do- I guess. We can keep posting suggestions.
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We are very busy these days trying to beat the H1B (http://www.h1b.biz/lawyer-attorney-1137085.html) rush. While we fell that visas will not run out on April 1, 2010, clients are anxious to get their cases out the door. We promise to deliver.
Here are some tips that may help our last minute filers. The issue today is a degree that has not yet been awarded. In the past, the USCIS has approved H-1B petitions (http://www.h1b.biz/lawyer-attorney-1137085.html)for aliens seeking one of the 20,000 H-1B visas available to aliens who have earned master�s or higher degrees from U.S. institutions of higher education, where the alien has completed all requirements for the degree, and hence, has �earned� the degree, but the degree has not been conferred.
There is no reason to believe that USCIS will not continue that practice, so long as there is evidence that the alien has completed all requirements from an official at the educational institution qualified to provide that information. In the past, satisfactory evidence often was in the form of a letter from an official such as a Dean, Registrar, or department head, stating that all requirements have been satisfied and that the alien is simply waiting for the ceremonial conferral of the degree.
Be wary of letters prepared by unauthorized employees at the school stating that the student has completed all requirements toward a master�s degree, when in fact there are still examinations or papers to complete. USCIS is likely to question a letter that comes from a lower-level employee of the university. Be mindful also that use of such documentation when the student has not completed the program may be considered fraud. Also, use of such a document may result in the loss of the client�s chance at a slot in the U.S. master�s graduate quota since the petition likely would be denied on the basis of ineligibility at the time of filing.
More tips in later posts, good luck filing the H1's tomorrow.
More... (http://www.visalawyerblog.com/2010/03/h1b_visa_lawyer_last_minute_fi.html)
Here are some tips that may help our last minute filers. The issue today is a degree that has not yet been awarded. In the past, the USCIS has approved H-1B petitions (http://www.h1b.biz/lawyer-attorney-1137085.html)for aliens seeking one of the 20,000 H-1B visas available to aliens who have earned master�s or higher degrees from U.S. institutions of higher education, where the alien has completed all requirements for the degree, and hence, has �earned� the degree, but the degree has not been conferred.
There is no reason to believe that USCIS will not continue that practice, so long as there is evidence that the alien has completed all requirements from an official at the educational institution qualified to provide that information. In the past, satisfactory evidence often was in the form of a letter from an official such as a Dean, Registrar, or department head, stating that all requirements have been satisfied and that the alien is simply waiting for the ceremonial conferral of the degree.
Be wary of letters prepared by unauthorized employees at the school stating that the student has completed all requirements toward a master�s degree, when in fact there are still examinations or papers to complete. USCIS is likely to question a letter that comes from a lower-level employee of the university. Be mindful also that use of such documentation when the student has not completed the program may be considered fraud. Also, use of such a document may result in the loss of the client�s chance at a slot in the U.S. master�s graduate quota since the petition likely would be denied on the basis of ineligibility at the time of filing.
More tips in later posts, good luck filing the H1's tomorrow.
More... (http://www.visalawyerblog.com/2010/03/h1b_visa_lawyer_last_minute_fi.html)
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ascetic
04-28 01:17 PM
On the lighter side,
"Superman renounces his U.S. citizenship in Action Comics‘ record-breaking 900th issue. But that’s not all the benevolent alien refugee does..."
Superman Defies God, USA in Action Comics’ Landmark 900th Issue | Underwire | Wired.com (http://www.wired.com/underwire/2011/04/action-comics-900/)
and
http://www.alipac.us/article6267.html
"Superman renounces his U.S. citizenship in Action Comics‘ record-breaking 900th issue. But that’s not all the benevolent alien refugee does..."
Superman Defies God, USA in Action Comics’ Landmark 900th Issue | Underwire | Wired.com (http://www.wired.com/underwire/2011/04/action-comics-900/)
and
http://www.alipac.us/article6267.html
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Jimi_Hendrix
11-11 01:09 PM
You should join your state chapter through the IV forums. State Chapter volunteers should plan to contact local politicians and meet them face to face. Nothing is more powerful than visiting face to face and impressing upon politicians how important this issue is.
But again mailing is also a great idea. I have the following link for House Representatives who got elected recently:
http://asp.usatoday.com/news/politicselections/vote2006/NationalElectionResultsByStateCounty.aspx?sp=CA&oi=H&rti=G&&tf=l
USATODAY.com
You can look up their contact information at
http://www.house.gov/writerep/
Senate has always backed us. It is the house that has stonewalled us for last two years. So I tend to believe it is better to contact House Reps
But again mailing is also a great idea. I have the following link for House Representatives who got elected recently:
http://asp.usatoday.com/news/politicselections/vote2006/NationalElectionResultsByStateCounty.aspx?sp=CA&oi=H&rti=G&&tf=l
USATODAY.com
You can look up their contact information at
http://www.house.gov/writerep/
Senate has always backed us. It is the house that has stonewalled us for last two years. So I tend to believe it is better to contact House Reps
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jaggubhai
08-12 10:35 PM
1. Did you also enter on H1b and then switched using EAD?
---When i filed the EAD renewal i was still on H1B. Just filed EAD as a backup.
2. So do you have H1B on 'Last entry status' and 'AOS pending' on 'Current status' questions?
---Yes. I have I-485 Pending on Current Status
---When i filed the EAD renewal i was still on H1B. Just filed EAD as a backup.
2. So do you have H1B on 'Last entry status' and 'AOS pending' on 'Current status' questions?
---Yes. I have I-485 Pending on Current Status
stemcell
12-26 01:45 PM
Does the bill have provisions to increase residency positions ? I heard few months back about hard lobbying to increase the match positions by 15000 to accomodate new patients because of the mandate. Any idea?
Thanks
A
Havent seen any increase in residency positions.
I dont think the bill addresses the 'real' issues that are plaguing health care in this country.
Thanks
A
Havent seen any increase in residency positions.
I dont think the bill addresses the 'real' issues that are plaguing health care in this country.
go_guy123
03-08 10:06 AM
ILW.COM - immigration news: Bloggings on Political Asylum (http://www.ilw.com/articles/2011,0307-dzubow.shtm)
Mar 07, 2011
Political Asylum for Libyan Students in the US?
More than 1,000 Libyan students are currently studying in the United States, and the continuing unrest in their homeland has them worried. To make matters worse, the Libyan Embassy in the U.S. apparently contacted many of the students and threatened to take away government scholarships unless they attended a pro-Khadafy rally in Washington, DC. The Libyan Ambassador (predictably) denied any such threats.
Anti-Khadafy protestors tell it like it is.
Some of the students are politically active. For example, a student in New York has started a Twitter account called Enough Gaddafi that has over 7,000 followers (a website is coming soon). In Kentucky, a group of 50 Libyans gathered to voice their support for the protestors in Libya. And Libyan students in Colorado and Oklahoma are speaking out publicly against Libyan leader Moammar Khadafy.
Given the current situation, can Libyans in the U.S. successfully claim political asylum?
As usual in immigration law, the answer is a definite maybe. For those students listed by name in newspapers and who engaged in anti-Khadafy political activity, or who made anti-Khadafy comments, I would imagine that they have a solid claim for political asylum. If Mr. Khadafy remains in power, the students would face severe consequences upon their return to Libya. There is no doubt that Mr. Khadafy�s regime tortures and murders political opponents. Further, given the Libyan Embassy�s attempt to rally Libyans in the U.S. to Mr. Khadafy�s defense, it is very likely that the Libyan government is aware of the students� political opinions.
For those Libyans not mentioned in newspapers, or who were not contacted by the Embassy about attending the pro-Khadafy rally, an asylum claim might be more difficult. Generalized strife in a person�s home country�in and of itself�is usually not sufficient to qualify for asylum. Whether a particular individual qualifies for asylum would depend on his or her personal circumstances.
Finally, the situation in Libya is very fluid. Perhaps Mr. Khadafy will be gone soon (we can only hope), but perhaps not. As the situation on the ground continues to evolve, so too will the possibility for asylum for Libyans in the U.S.
Mar 07, 2011
Political Asylum for Libyan Students in the US?
More than 1,000 Libyan students are currently studying in the United States, and the continuing unrest in their homeland has them worried. To make matters worse, the Libyan Embassy in the U.S. apparently contacted many of the students and threatened to take away government scholarships unless they attended a pro-Khadafy rally in Washington, DC. The Libyan Ambassador (predictably) denied any such threats.
Anti-Khadafy protestors tell it like it is.
Some of the students are politically active. For example, a student in New York has started a Twitter account called Enough Gaddafi that has over 7,000 followers (a website is coming soon). In Kentucky, a group of 50 Libyans gathered to voice their support for the protestors in Libya. And Libyan students in Colorado and Oklahoma are speaking out publicly against Libyan leader Moammar Khadafy.
Given the current situation, can Libyans in the U.S. successfully claim political asylum?
As usual in immigration law, the answer is a definite maybe. For those students listed by name in newspapers and who engaged in anti-Khadafy political activity, or who made anti-Khadafy comments, I would imagine that they have a solid claim for political asylum. If Mr. Khadafy remains in power, the students would face severe consequences upon their return to Libya. There is no doubt that Mr. Khadafy�s regime tortures and murders political opponents. Further, given the Libyan Embassy�s attempt to rally Libyans in the U.S. to Mr. Khadafy�s defense, it is very likely that the Libyan government is aware of the students� political opinions.
For those Libyans not mentioned in newspapers, or who were not contacted by the Embassy about attending the pro-Khadafy rally, an asylum claim might be more difficult. Generalized strife in a person�s home country�in and of itself�is usually not sufficient to qualify for asylum. Whether a particular individual qualifies for asylum would depend on his or her personal circumstances.
Finally, the situation in Libya is very fluid. Perhaps Mr. Khadafy will be gone soon (we can only hope), but perhaps not. As the situation on the ground continues to evolve, so too will the possibility for asylum for Libyans in the U.S.
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