Should you upgrade EB2 to EB3 i140 to premium?

-- There are benefits in keeping EB3 i140 in regular if you have H4 kids.
-- CSPA age protection will deduct the number of days i140 stays pending from child's age!

Our suggestions to upgrade to premium or not:
https://www.am22tech.com/cspa-usa-green-card/#eb2-to

Use CSPA calculator to find your H4 child's CSPA age:
https://apps.am22tech.com/us/uscis-rules/cspa/

In a series of twists and turns like it's happening with the presidential election, it seems that CKGS is returning as passport service provider!!

Our advice is to hold on until Nov 9.
https://www.am22tech.com/renew-indian-passport-usa/

BACK TO SQUARE ONE

-- Indian embassy in Chicago posted on Facebook that CKGS is NOT restarting the service.
-- Their handling of situation has created huge confusion!

Stay with VFS global as that's the new service provider.

https://www.am22tech.com/renew-indian-passport-usa/

Travel while i485 pending?

Answers for
-- Risks
-- Is i485 abandoned if I do not have approved advance parole?
-- Can I enter with AP and then use #H1B?
-- What is my status if i485 is denied? Should I take the risk of travel?

https://www.am22tech.com/travel-outside-usa-while-green-card-is-pending/

Online form filling options available on apps.am22tech.com (new forms are added every week).

1. g1145 notification form: https://apps.am22tech.com/us/uscis/form/g1145/
2. i131 Advance parole form: https://apps.am22tech.com/us/uscis/form/i131/
3. i485 Medical form: https://apps.am22tech.com/us/uscis/form/i693/
4. USCIS application withdrawal letter: https://apps.am22tech.com/us/uscis/form/withdraw-letter/
5. i765 EAD form for H4, L2, F1, STEM OPT Ext, i-485: https://apps.am22tech.com/us/uscis/form/i765/

Indian passport renewal:
1. Change in Appearance Affidavit: https://apps.am22tech.com/in/change-in-appearance-aff/
2. Self Sworn Affidavit: https://apps.am22tech.com/in/self-sworn-aff-indian-address/
3. Annexure E affidavit: https://apps.am22tech.com/in/annexure-e-indian-emb/

Fill in your data and get the pre-filled form securely on your email.
Save once and then use the same data to fill other country's forms like Australia and Canada PR (coming soon).

DEC 2020 Visa Bulletin

India Final Action
-- EB2 Moves Ahead +9 Days,
-- EB3 Slides Forward +14 Days,
-- EB1 Jumps +4 Month 1 Days.

Highlight:
-- EB2 DOF moves back 1 year!
https://www.am22tech.com/uscis-visa-bulletin/employment/

Interesting:
Anil's prediction for EB3 Final action came true! - May be a fluke! - he seldom gets lucky though :)
https://www.am22tech.com/eb2-india-predictions/

Good news!!
-- A court in California has canceled both the higher H1B wage level and the new specialty occupation rule today.

-- This effectively means that H1B third-party applications can get full 3-year approval and the new increased wage level will not be required now.

https://www.am22tech.com/dhs-changing-h1b-specialty-occupation-definition-revise-wage-level/

Word on the street is that Mike Lee might attempt S386 voting today.
Rick Scott from Florida may lift his hold today.

News is not confirmed though.
Are you ready for early Christmas? :) Fingers Crossed!

You can watch Senate live here:
https://www.am22tech.com/hr1044-s386-voting-on-senate-floor/

#S386 passed Senate Today! Congratulations.
You can celebrate this victory as each milestone takes us closer to fairness.

What Next? There is still a long way to go.
https://www.am22tech.com/hr1044-s386-voting-on-senate-floor/

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Answers for S386 Dec 2020 deal:

1. When will it start if approved?
2. When will it be approved?
3. What are the clauses?

https://www.am22tech.com/s386-durbin-mike-lee-deal/

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#S386 Chances in House?

-- Zoe Lofgren who introduced HR 1044 in House says that amendments do make it tough to convince house congress members to approve them but she will give it a try.
-- Dec 10 seems to be the deadline.
-- Trump will most probably sign (depends on his mood on that day though!)

What Next?
https://www.am22tech.com/hr1044-s386-voting-on-senate-floor/#chances-of

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GOOD NEWS!
DOL reverts H1B wage levels to pre Oct 7, 2020 levels.

-- FLCDataCenter will be updated on Dec 4 2020 at 12 PM.
-- New LCA (starts Dec 9), PERM PWD (starts Dec 15) can be filed using old levels.
-- Isn't it fun to get lower salaries :)

https://www.am22tech.com/dhs-changing-h1b-specialty-occupation-definition-revise-wage-level/

#S386 Update (tracking everyday)

— Unconfirmed News ahead
— An immigration lawyer reports that Lee and Lofgren may attach the S386 without Rick Scott’s amendments to Omnibus bill to get it passed.
— They are apparently not positive about passing it alone with new clauses of #H1B 70% and 50% restrictions.

Details:
https://www.am22tech.com/hr1044-s386-voting-on-senate-floor/


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US embassy in India

Current Info collected from various reliable sources:

-- Appointments will be canceled until Mar 2021.
-- F1 emergency appointment is being given if the school start date is within 3 weeks (on paper they say 60 days though).
-- Dropbox available without proving emergency.
-- H1B first time after lottery appointments not available unless you can prove emergency (like you are an Einstein).

For other cases like B2, form221g, visa fee validity, and more, read here:
https://www.am22tech.com/coronavirus-us-embassy-india-cancels-visa-appointments/

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Is #COVID treatment covered under your health insurance?

-- Many providers have made the treatment free but not all.
-- B2 visitors may get free treatment if travel insurance allows.
-- COVID test is free but depends on state rules.

Best option:
Stay home, stay alive to see #S386 effects :)

New York Times reported that COVID treatment costs can be more than 500k if you use ICU.
So, better to check your open enrollment (must be going on in many companies) and get a good plan.

More Info:
https://www.am22tech.com/coronavirus-health-insurance-usa/

#H1B

"Chak de India!"

Have you sent the message to your House of Representatives to pass #HR1044 & #S386?

-- 2 Minute Email = 2 minute Maggi
-- Your 2-minute effort can CHANGE your life in the USA.
-- Time is running out. No money required, no donation, just an email.

It's easy, use the template given by @immigrationgirl (Attorney Emily Neumann) here:
http://immigrationgirl.com/fairness-for-high-skilled-immigrants-act-h-r-1044-template-letter-to-house-to-eliminate-the-outdated-per-country-cap/

Current Status of #HR1044 & #S386
https://www.am22tech.com/hr1044-s386-voting-on-senate-floor/