9 Responses

1. Jackie

   05|Feb|2008 1

   hi,

   I would like to know the probability of when retrogression be lifted,i been waiting here for 5 yrs.This is my second application since my first agency didnt worked out.

2. cheryl

   17|Feb|2008 2

   just want to ask if it is possible to apply for a working visa in the US eventhoughi have already filed my immigrant visa?

3. Chris Musillo

   24|Feb|2008 3

   It is possible in most instances for an immigrant visa applicant also to apply for an E, L or H visa.

4. john

   01|Mar|2008 4

   hi,

   Experts advise needed. Can a h-1b non-cap visa be transfered to a regular h-1b cap employer? Is it true that to be able to move to another facility(from a non-cap employer to a regular cap emp) the new employer has only has to file the transfer petition and one can begin to work to a new employer even without waiting for the transfer approval?

5. Chris Musillo

   04|Mar|2008 5

   John-

   That isnt true. The CIS’ interpretation that exempt (non-cap) and conventional (cap-subject) H-1Bs are different NIV classes for the purpose of counting purposes. In other words, if you tranfer from an exempt H-1B to an employer who doesn’t meet the exempt standard, you must apply for a cap-subject H-1B.

6. john

   04|Mar|2008 6

   OK. Thanks for clarifying! Another question, If one plans to move from a cap exempt employer to another cap exempt employer, how long will the worker/individual be able start working to another new cap exempt employer? Thanks! By the way, in filing for AOS to GC from an h-1b visa, can one file the I-140 even with the retro going on and then just file the I-145 when the retro gets lifted? Thanks!

7. john

   04|Mar|2008 7

   corrections, I was referring to I-485 when I said I-145. Ty!

8. leah uk

   08|Mar|2008 8

   hi. if you have a current I-140 now, are you allowed to file I -485 with I-765 despite retrogression ? response pls.. thanks

9. leah uk

   08|Mar|2008 9

   how to know, if I-140 is “current” pls? what does current means? thanks