I140 niw reddit Hello, I received a letter of denial for my I-140 EB2 NIW. i-140 & i-485 (aos) I’m trying to apply for EB2 NIW while I’m on F1 OPT status. 2023, then again Get the Reddit app Scan this QR code to download the app now. ) Reddit is not a substitute for a real lawyer. A EN SL I have seen December 2020 application from TSC for NIW approved in august 2021 on the Chen Immigration website Today, 14 whole months after filing, I finally got my I-140 approved. (Standalone) USCIS intends to begin implementing I-140 premium processing in fiscal year 2022 which includes EB2 NIW. If, say, Reddit is not a substitute for a real lawyer. The I-140 is pending from 8 months. Per them they mentioned that my case is strong as I am currently a Ph. Timeline Request Has any of you had an IOE receipt number for EB2 I-140 NIW? How long did the processing take? Mine is Premium processing and currently on day 30 Archived post. If your NIW is 'Employer-sponsored' meaning under the petitioner name on the I-140 it says the name of the employer, you can still switch jobs in the same line of work (unless the NIW is very specific to the employer). Lawyers decided not to do concurrent I140 and I485, so its a standalone filling. Expand user menu Open settings menu. If you switch before 6 months, the employer can revoke your I-140. My OPT is valid until the end of August as well. S. "Basic Information About the Proposed Employment" Any self petitioners fill this section in? I don't have a job offer and was wondering if I am required to complete this section with the job title, job descriptio, SOC code and wages etc. It has been more than 35 days since my receipt date and there has been no change in my case status "Case is being actively reviewed by USCIS. Timeline: Work Our NIW petition including spouse and child approved on Jan 13, 2022 after addressing the I-485J RFE. Took 4. I-140 (Standalone) Hi all, I have filed my I-140 a month ago and still waiting for a response from USCIS. My understanding is that these tend to be different from a Request for Evidence since an RFIE usually means I might have missed something the USCIS needs to start reviewing the case (as opposed to requiring more evidence to support something along the lines of failing to convince the Officer of the three EB2 NIW Premium Processing I-140 (Standalone) Hi, about to submit my NIW using Premium Processing. My EB2-NIW petition was approved with zero recommendation letters and zero publications. I am about to submit the package and I was told that we should include the 300$ for the Reddit is not a substitute for a real lawyer. Did anyone had theirs processed in texas center? and or applied recently with Hi everyone, I am writing petition letter by myself. On April 1st, I-140 would be $715 without premium processing. My I-140 was approved around the same time as your submission of the I-485 in october, but I filled semi concurrently in August while the i-140 was pending. Decision turnaround: 26 days Profile:- Senior Software Engineer 3-4 YOE MS(CS) 4 publications ~ 20 citations Proposed endeavors was to work for public safety Reddit is not a substitute for a real lawyer. With an approved I-140 an H-1B can be extended indefinitely though. Academic research to industry is generally fine as long as its in the same field - NIW is approved based on a showing abilities in a certain field and the proposed field of work. I have an I-140 (EB2-NIW) case that is ready to file with premium processing (adjudicative action in 45 days). ADMIN MOD I-140 (NIW) Receipt Notice Delay? Timeline Request My lawyer filed I-140 (NIW) package to Texas Lockbox (arrived on 5/23/2023). I don't see people stressing as much as they do for NIW. 447days_still waiting for I-140 EB2-NIW In my case, I submitted my I-140 petition AFTER I got my STEM OPT EAD. My case is not too strong so I am unsure why it gets approved so quickly. I don't see people stressing as much as they do for TSC is yet to process any October 2020 EB2-NIW petition. I'm still a student and my first publication was earlier this year. I-485/I-131/I-765 AC21 applies for employer sponsored but NIW is self petitioned, so you’re not bound by that. E26 NIW . NIW I-140 “Case Was Denied” I-140 (Standalone) Can anyone share his/her experience if his/her case was denied for reasons to avoid for future applicants. Hello, anyone got i140 petition approved while residing outside the us? I got my PhD in the US years ago, now thinking of relocating to via eb2 niw. Texas Service Center. Currently, my family and I are residing outside the USA and are considering delaying our move for at least two years. Members Online • HakunaMatata4428. Apparently it costs another $1,850 to retain them for the IVP step. Most of my work is based outside of the us but it can be transferable to the us. Best. 5 to 14. I was told that since my employer put their name as petitioner on the I-140 when filling for NIW, I still need to file supplement J. I am sorry but earning more than average or won a prize at company does not shown national interest. a community for 3 years. And two months back, in April, 2022, my husband started thinking about submitting I-485, I Was wondering if anyone else is on the same boat at me. Members Online • No_Plastic_8266. Here are details if it helps anyone: Category: EB-2 NIW. My proposed endeavor is to use innovative machine learning for fraud detection. I-140 & I-485 (AOS) Has anyone applied for I-140 and while waiting for approval applied for OPT and got denied? Is it likely that OPT will get accepted even though you have applied for I-140? Thank you Archived post. I just got approval for my I-140 for EB2 NIW. I do not have an underlying status, but I believe my case is strong. The USCIS officer did not properly review the evidence submitted, this is so frustrating, the proposed endeavor is to work as a civil engineer with an advanced graduate degree in project management. That way, in case of anything, my I-140 won't affect my F1 status. It seems lots of folks on reddit have got their I140 approved with even later filling date than mine. You shouldn't have any particular barriers to your GC once you become current, the main approval is the I-140 whereas the AOS/Consular processing is just to convert that to a I checked a few case numbers before and after mine and many I-140 are getting rejected by the mailroom. 06. reReddit: December 4, 2022: I-140 Filed December 6, 2022: Priority Date. Since I have indicated that "Alien will apply for a visa abroad at a U. I noticed that in January 2024 visa bulletin that date for filing in my category is 02/15/2023, meaning I can send my documents to the visa center. 5 Months. Members Online • ConstantTemperature. Good people on Reddit, I changed my status to O-1A from F-1. I applied I140 EB2 NIW on Oct 2, 2020 (Texas) and then waited and applied I-485 and I-765 on June 2, 2021 (NBC). I would like to know if anyone else in the same boat as me 😔 PS: Mine got approved on 36th I applied on 07. Sep. /r/immigration is protesting Reddit's API changes. Premium processing was paid for by the employer. Members Online • Busy_Calligrapher958. Although my employment is in California (under the jurisdiction of Nebraska Service Center), my case was routed to Texas Service Center instead. Members Online • Popolukla. You shouldn't travel until you are in a dual-intent status (H1-B), or have a GC or AP (which for a December 2023 priority date won't be Your NIW petition decision shall be made in 45 days, but many cases can receive their decisions in 14 to 21 days. A place to discuss US visa EB2-NIW. Members Online • Feedtheflies. I-140: Submitted on Nov 2019/ Approved on June 2020/ No RFE/ SRC. However, my Reddit is not a substitute for a real lawyer. 2. Members Online • InvestigatorOk1895 . Members Online • RedditGurl_ EB2-NIW I-140 approved with no recommendation letters I-140 (Standalone) Sharing my story because I was desperate to read one like it a few months ago. Most employers however don't do this. ADMIN MOD I-140 EB2 NIW standalone premium processing woirth it? I-140 (Standalone) I submitted my 1-140 application for EB2 NIW standalone I didn't submit -I-485 with it. ADMIN MOD NIW-I140 Filed Beginning of August 2022, Consider Premium Processing? I-140 (Standalone) I have applied for an I-140 NIW on the 3rd of August 2022 with Ellis Porter. Click to expand based on USCIS website, this NIW PP approval with PD in May 2022 looks like a mistake. ADMIN MOD I-140 NIW approved! How long now until my visa is available? I-140 (Standalone) Just got the I-140 approval notice, less than 4 months after submission. I was tempted to withdraw then refile again. Country of birth: Bangladesh. Hi all, Anyone applied for I-140 on November 2023? I filed concurrently and have been waiting for over 14 months for my I-485 to be processed. Members Online • Hickory1989. Now I am thinking about getting married next 1 or 2 months. Open comment sort options Received a Request for Initial Evidence on an I-140 for my EB2 NIW. ). Or check it out in the app stores Approved I-140 helps you in different ways. My spouse was admitted to a US university and will change into F1 via the home country consulate approximately in June to start studying this Fall 2024. Traveling with i140 during Trump Travel ban 2017 I-140 (self. Have got 10 publications (2 review articles, 7 research articles, 1 book chapter) and 300+ citations. One thing is that I need to travel outside the US at least 3 times during the upcoming year, and I will have the pending I-140 during those travels (I do not need to Reddit is not a substitute for a real lawyer. It’s been 15 days for mine and no reactions so far despite The processing time for NIW I-140 at NSC is 12. I might be wrong though! The majority of EB-1A and EB-2 NIW cases on Reddit are filed by PhDs who have substantial research evidence and impact (citations, publications, research grants), making it somewhat "easier" to show June 4, 2021: I-140-NIW case was Approved July 8, 2021: I-485, I-765, I-131 case was received August 2, 2021: I-485 Fingerprint fee was received August 30, 2021: We went for fingerprints appointment in Michigan City November 1, 2021: I-485, New Card Is Being Produced Reddit is not a substitute for a real lawyer. So, the exact question is, what I need to do during that time ? Can I do job in US untill green card is approved? Can I bring my wife to US with work Visa before Reddit is not a substitute for a real lawyer. Members Online • karnyster. At the slow pace they've been processing cases, I estimate 45-60 days before they approve my case. I filed 485, 765, and 131 for me and my wife and 3 children back in Oct 2022 when my I-140 was still pending. You can submit H4 EAD application as soon as you receive your paper-based I-140 approval notice. No advice found here should be construed as legal advice. Members Online • Ill_Professor6042. My employer filed for my EB 2 NIW I-140 this month (March, 2024) with premium processing, and I got my receipt on March 5, 2024. Nov. I-140 & I-485 (AOS) For those who have applied for premium processing under EB2-NIW, how long does it typically take to hear back? my I-140 was approved. Candidate in STEM with Someone recently suggested to use a US mailing address (of my friend residing in US) while submitting my I-140 application incase I get any RFE, I may get the RFE quickly otherwise RFEs arrive very late on foreign addresses. ADMIN MOD EB2-NIW based AOS approved after 7 months . Hopefully it won’t delay the process significantly EB2-NIW I-140 Approval - Industry Research - Chemical Engineering Reddit is not a substitute for a real lawyer. Since it's an EB2-NIW she can self-petition and it will then not be tied to any employer. Members Online • Chhaya141. My friend also has a similar background, we applied at the same time and received the I-140 approval at the same time. Some examples: with approved I-140 you can extend h1b beyond 6 years and if you have a dependent h4, with approved I-140 they can get an EAD and work. Members Online • mxa7890. Members Online • showing 6 new publications and an increased number of citations from less than 10 to over 200 since I submitted my I-140 over a year ago. Archived post. Show patience, sunny days are ahead. Members Online • JustNeighborhood5885 . I filed everything concurrently. Members Online • iPassion0126. I-140 (Standalone) I submitted my RFE response almost 6 months and 15 days ago. ADMIN MOD I-140-NIW RFE - ETA Form 9089 - Never knew I was required to submit it. I had my receipt notice today indicating that my "case was received". ADMIN MOD USCIS rejected premium processing for EB2-NIW I-140. My J1 expires fall 2025. Members Online • gaynerd1. ADMIN MOD [NIW EB-2] I-140 approved! I-140 (Standalone) Timeline: I-140 received by Texas on 8/31/2020 Case number: SRC209046XXXX Approval: Today 07/28/2021 Credentials: PhD in Mechanical Engineering with 11 papers and 86 citations. ADMIN MOD After EB-2 NIW I-140 RFE from Nebraska Officer 0214 (my case was approved today!) I-140 (Standalone) Hi everyone, I wanted to thank everyone for all the support. I am a bot, and this action was performed My I-140 petition through EB2 NIW has been approved since March 2022. If you need help finding legal services, visit this link for more information. We submitted G-1145 as well for e-Notification. Reply reply Additionally, any advice found here IS NOT legal advice. Members Online • Unhappy_Tune_3297. I-140 (Standalone) The processing time on I140 NIW is exponentially increasing in the Nebraska center. Disclaimer: not legal advice. I hope they continue to process everyone at this speed (if not faster). They just looked at the letters from my employer, just asked what field my job is, degrees, etc and gave the TN. Getting a new J-1 stamp at a consulate overseas is not certain, especially if you've indicated that you plan to file for adjustment of status on your I-140. For the normal EB2 process, you need a company to sponsor your case. My husband’s EB2-NIW I-140 shows “Case was received” on USCIS account. On an immigration firm website, the I-140 EB2-NIW and EB1A self-petitions need to pay $300 for Asylum Program Fee. You can change employers, just keep working in the same field as NIW for the future AOS application. In any other case, a new employer will have to file an I-140 again for her although she may be I am so happy and want to share the news. No premium processing. 2023. My husband filed for EB2-NIW I-140 in October 7, 2021. I-140 priority date is October 7, 2021. Filed on October 2021. The lack of notice from Reddit, exorbitant pricing and terrible official apps are unacceptable Hi everyone! My i140 got approved a few days ago ( jayy :) ). Additionally, any advice found here IS NOT legal advice. Members Online • driftdrift. . Finally we got it!! Get the Reddit app Scan this QR code to download the app now. I regularly check the approvals they post and record a list of the NIW cases approved by Texas service center, because I am also waiting for the decision of my NIW. can you travel to canada on F1 and return without issues at port of entry after filing only i-140 when your f1 visa and i20 are all intact as a PhD student? Locked post. However my lawyers are confident that we can successfully respond to the NOID (USCIS just made a clear missinterpretation of But between the filing of I-140 and filing of I-485 you won’t get an EAD except for certain visas as shared earlier. I have panicked big time because in my view I submitted all I had that I thought was more than enough. By the time of decision, I had This is the timeline of my employment based I-140 petition, EB2 NIW(National Interest Waiver). New comments cannot be what is the shortest time or the minimum time USCIS takes to decide about eb2 niw i140 without premium processing? Application was sent to Nebraska service center. Get an ad-free experience with special benefits, and directly support Reddit. Members Online • nvrvrdr. I intend to pursue a green card through EB-1A or EB-2 NIW and can realistically file the I-140 in February. I am an MD starting my residency in a couple of months at an academic center with one of the top cancer centers in the nation (this is the Does anyone know whether someone who has filed I-140 (not I-485) under F1 might be denied entry at the US Border control since it shows immigration intent? green cards, raids, deportations, etc. AMA Degree:PhD, Papers: 7, Citations:115, SOC: 19-2032. Can I use this to skip the EB2 NIW I-140 step and go straight to EB2 NIW I-485? Skip to main content. My EAD and AP have been approved in December 2021. Final action date is 10/01/2022. For those who has recently got their I-140s approved, what are the current processing times for I-140 NIW category? Is there any difference in times for different categories? Archived post. We will reject premium processing requests for these Form I-140 classifications if the receipt date is after these dates. I-140 (Standalone) I am currently an H1B holding physician applying for Green Card through the EB2-NIW pathway, which I sent recently. The current filing date is Jan 1, 2023 meaning that only people with priority dates before Jan 1 2023 can file. I am a bot, and this action was performed automatically. 3) Your strategy and timeline depends on your country of birth. For the NIW bit, I don't have any publications/citations but a Masters degree in Computer Science, 10 year experience (3 Multinationals) and about 10 globally recognized certifications in cybersecurity and Network Engineering. We are using the EB2 NIW route, service center is Nebraska. ADMIN MOD Should I apply for EB2-NIW I-140? I-140 (Standalone) I am a first year PhD student. Members Online • chack961. Please contact the moderators of this subreddit if you have any questions or concerns. I was wondering if anyone has any idea/experience about this? Also if supplement J is needed when should it be filed after NIW is the only type of green card for which adjudications are being currently delayed, and I am not sure how to interpret this. My new i-140 has an RFE from 10 days ago, so having a meeting with my lawyer to see what to do. New Reddit is not a substitute for a real lawyer. No premium processing, no expedite requests, no congressman, no ombudsman, etc. Timeline Request Hi. Both degrees from my home country (Colombia). Share Sort by: Best. Members Online • Luckybearpeanuts. Top. Current visa category: F-1. Members Online • HittingClarity. I have submitted my responses and received on 21st. Members Online • Hopeful-Shoulder4512. i140 -> i485 EB2: Employer's petition. I-130 (Standalone) I would like to get some opinions of people who applied to Premium Processing and see how long it took you to have an answer from USCIS. Does anyone know if filing this petition would negatively affect my STEM OPT application? Reddit is not a substitute for a real lawyer. Does anyone know how long till it’s approved. I-140 (Standalone) I've just got an RFE today regarding a NIW self petition. 1, 2022. I-131, I-765, and I Reddit is not a substitute for a real lawyer. EB2_NIW) Reddit is not a substitute for a real lawyer. It would be better if you share your experience besides the denial reasons due to Incorrect Fee Additionally, any advice found here IS NOT legal advice. I have overall 16 articles in with total of 136 citations. The approved NIW is yours fully. I wouldn't do that if I were you. 2022 and 09. Other Forms I got EB2 NIW approval in December but here's the catch, the approved I140 says the petitioner is my firm while the beneficiary is myself. Embassy or consulate, Montreal, Canada" in the Part 4, Box 1, Section on my I-140 form for NIW, USCIS should have automatically forwarded the approved I-140 to NVC. I-140 is super straightforward and I’ve never seen any PP cases not getting approved in under 2 weeks (I was working for an S&P100 I-140 EB-2 NIW timeline. In the middle of May 2023 I sent the reply to RFE on my I-140 petition. Thanks! Share Hello, everyone, on the, I-140 form, Part 6. Submitted 5 Oct 2022, approved 24 Jan 2023. 5 months (Texas Center) Now planning to file my I-485 AOS. AC21 doesn’t apply to OP’s case because: A) the I-140 for NIW doesn’t require a sponsor B) OP can’t file the I-485 until the category is current. I have a NIW application pending too (received by USCIS at the end of December 2019). The reason given was that my proposed endeavor was not of national importance. ADMIN MOD I-140 Asylum program fee(EB2 NIW) I-140 (Employment/Consular processing) Should i select “YES” in part 1 ,Q6 for I-140 even though i am a self petition for EB2 NIW? Share Sort by: Best. My colleague who filed her I-140 a month before me waited to file her I-485 and filed after her I-140 was approved. Members Online. I will wait for official notice by mail. Hi all, For those Whose I140 NIW casee have been approved lately in Nebraska center (NORMAL PROCESSING PREMIUM) within the last 3 months. get reddit premium. Both are still pending. RFE for I-140 (EB2 NIW) Hello everyone. Most effective approach to address a Request for Evidence (RFE) for an EB-2 National Interest Waiver (NIW) pertaining to Solution Architect roles upvotes · comments r/EB2_NIW For the first TN (before filing for NIW/i-140), there was nothing like convincing the officer at PoE/airport for getting that TN. EB2_NIW join leave 11,649 readers. I’m also trying to reprint my only oldest money orders that uscis has stamped and dated for the 30th I understand the PD retrogression is bringing people down, so I'm here hoping to brighten things up with my I-140 approval story! With the help from my attorney (Wegreened) and premium processing, I got my approval within one week. Case status from the USCIS Hi! I’m in the middle of my EB-2 NIW process and I’m curious to see the timelines of others in that same category, especially if you were recently approved (and particularly interested in hearing from NON-concurrent filers like me). and i485 instructions highlighting that EB2 NIW doesn’t require supplement J. I have spoken to some lawyers and they all think it will work out & I’m about to commit to one. Please contact the moderators Looking to send in my I-140 without PP. Even if you win, you can refuse to apply for GC. It’s likely that I’ll have to apply for STEM OPT extension during the process (either with pending I140 or approved I140+pending I485). I-140 (Standalone) Asking for a friend: (Texas Service Center) The applicant is a postdoctoral fellow in the field of biotechnology/cancer with a moderate number of publications/citations NIW filed by employer on March 5, 2024. Attorney: Chen Immigration. ADMIN MOD Denied I485 - EB2/NIW . Marriage didn’t work out so I left my spouse, and I filed I-140 EB2-NIW in August 2021. ADMIN MOD I-140 EB2 NIW approved . My i-140 was denied o June 14th 2023 and the new one was filed on August 18th 2023. I would like to know if any of you have applied in the last year and how long did it take for you to get confirmed. ADMIN MOD EB2 NIW I 140 Premium Processing . Sharing so that it could be of some help to others . I-140 (Employment/Consular processing) Hello, Texas service center recieved my pp filing 5/6/24 and its still in actively reviewing stage. Members Online • I-140 & I-485 (AOS) I filed for NIW and completed the I-140 myself. The I-140 must be approved or “approvable”. I-140 & I-485 (AOS) Would that speed things up? Or should I first apply I-140, then wait to be accepted, then apply for I-485? Thank you all. Members Online • Sea_Try_4358. Without a I I recently received approval for my EB-2 NIW I-140 application, and I'm looking for some advice regarding my situation. PERM -> i140 -> i485. ADMIN MOD I-140 NIW Texas service center . ADMIN MOD i-140 (EB-2 NIW) Petition . 6K subscribers in the EB2_NIW community. It's a bold move from you to apply while you are still a student. If you need help finding legal services, visit this link for A place to discuss US and Worldwide immigration news, politics, visas, green cards, raids, deportations, etc. Log In / Sign Up q6 on I-140 form. If it is, would the previous denial impact the new case? Reddit is not a substitute for a real lawyer. NIW I-140's are known for taking longer time (compared to a regular EB2 I-140) because they are viewed with a higher scrutiny to see if the national interest claim truly holds up. Reddit . ADMIN MOD Will a I-140 rejection (EB2 NIW) hurt my chances of getting a H1B or future J1? I-140 & I-485 (AOS) Hi, I'm on a J1 now and hoping to start the process to get a GC through EB2 NIW. Here’s my situation: I’m a Canadian currently in the States on F1 status (no visa). 5 months. ADMIN MOD NIW EB-2 I-140 . EB2 NIW I-140 approved in 21 days with Priority Processing . H1B can be extended indefinitely in 3 year increments if you have an approved I-140 (so if your case is approved, you'll be in great shape. Some thoughts: Should I file even if Chen or other I know people travel with pending/approved i140 all the time without an issue under non-immigrant visa(f1, j1 etc. Or check it out in the app stores Home; A place to discuss US visa EB2-NIW i-140 . What's the chance of getting approval after receiving REF? Hey all, I just got my I-140 for NIW Approved. Although my lawyers say "pending I-140 status does not interfere with CPT/OPT prospects", I am not quite sure about this given that my CPT application and I-140 registry to TSC will be E21 NIW petitions received on or before Feb. I indicated IVP/NVC as next step. As far as I know, the different countries categories matter when you are filing for AOS, but not for the I-140 itself. P. Also got my work published in Nature recently so I think that should help as well. I-140 & I-485 (AOS) I had my I-140 NIW-EB2 (ROW) accepted in January 2023. ADMIN MOD EB2-NIW CONCURRENT FILING OF I-140 & I-485 . I am a bot, and this Reddit is not a substitute for a real lawyer. Timeline Request Hi all, I’m about to file the I-140 with a law firm, but I’m having second thoughts about this. Members Online • BaghMamaTail. 28. The check for the filing I-140 (Standalone) Hi, I got an offer from Chen for no refund but free reapplications until approval (a little curious if I should be concerned they didn't offer me the refund option btw). I'm a data scientist seeking to apply for NIW-EB2. 7 users here now. I'm wondering if it would be possible to refile after I have worked on my proposed endeavor. 2022 I have received request for additional evidence. ADMIN MOD Any eb2 NIW i140 approved in 2024? Timeline Request Has anyone have their EB2-NIW i-140 filed and approved in 2024 using non-premium process? How long did it take? Share Add a Comment. No lawyer and I just received a status change from USCIS that I need to submit additional evidence. Since then, they are completely silent. Can someone please guide where on the I-140 form I can write the mailing address of my friend residing in US? Reddit is not a substitute for a real lawyer. ADMIN MOD EB2, NIW, I-140 . Members Online • PrimaryAd7575. My proposed endeavors is synthesis and extraction of natural molecules for the treatment of oxidative stress and induced pain. Members Online • jonhafall. Summary of my case: Approved I140 March 2022 - worked with Chen immigration. Open comment sort options. My lawyer told me so many things to do that I had no idea about. I’m not based in the States, but will ask a friend in the States to mail the documents for me so they are received quicker. This is my experience with filing for EB2-NIW i-140 petition with premium processing: Profile: 7 LoRs, 3 of which are independent opinions. March 27, 2023: I-140 Approved September 29, 2023: I-485 filed (with Medical I-693 in the package) October 5, 2023: USCIS Receipt Notice November 13, 2023: Biometrics Appointment November Reddit is not a substitute for a real lawyer. I would greatly appreciate your insights on the following matters: Reddit is not a substitute for a real lawyer. D. ADMIN MOD Venting - I140 NIW . For context I currently live in Australia. Hi guys, so I got my I-140 approved through EB2-NIW back in December standalone. Do I have to update USCIS about my marriage while I140 is Reddit is not a substitute for a real lawyer. Timeline Request Reddit is not a substitute for a real lawyer. I selected consular processing. Hi My NIW got approved April 2022 and I'm still waiting for 485 approval. My NIW got approved April 2022 and I'm still waiting for 485 approval. Under, EB2 NIW, after approval of I-140, there is a waiting time of decades for I-485 for Indians as priority date is retrogessed. I was wondering whether I should first apply for the STEM OPT extension before filing I-485 AOS, or shall I file them Technicality : NIW is self-sponsored, your employer paid for lawyers / filing fee, but they are not your “visa sponsor”. I filed my I-140 petition with PP. (I filed on my own to Texas center last month. Open comment sort options I’m on an F-1 visa and considering self-petitioning an I-140 for an EB-2 NIW. Get the Reddit app Scan this QR code to download the app now. Share More posts you may like r/immigration It’s actually quite complicated I filed my I-485 with I-130 in July 2020. It arrived on March 7th, 2023, but they haven't deducted anything yet. deportations, etc. I-140 (Standalone) Hi everyone! Last year I applied for a EB-2 NIW green card, which was approved. Under "classification sought" in the e-mail from USCIS, it states EB2 NIW: Self petition. Entering the lottery is not technically the intent. Eb1A vs EB2-NIW . ADMIN MOD Job change after I-140 approval under EB2- NIW . Help - I-140 NIW approved but I-485 RFE for "continue to be engaged in occupation" I-140 & I-485 (AOS) Hi everyone I am posting this again just to see if others have gotten this RFE, I've spoken to some lawyers who said it's extremely strange and they've never seen AC21 requires, amongst other things, the i485 to be pending for 180 days. Hope you are well. Chen's website has been posting the I-140 approval notices they got from USCIS. Or check it out in the app stores TOPICS EB2 NIW I140 REGULAR PROCESSING TIME . Any approximate I-140 premium processing start date? Archived post. Was looking for a new job but was wondering if changing job would mean I have to restart both I-140 and I-485 all over again, or is it just I-485 A place to discuss US and Worldwide immigration news, politics, visas, green cards, raids, deportations, etc. The lack of notice from Reddit, exorbitant pricing and terrible official apps are unacceptable. Country of origin: Egypt. I-140 (Standalone) Now, what’s next move? Waiting my priority date? Share Sort by: Best. Responded to RFE Feb Reddit is not a substitute for a real lawyer. She got her green card in August,2021 (her I-140 was approved in April, 2021 and she filed I-485 in late May 2021). I-140 & I-485 (AOS) I am currently on an OPT status, and this week, I got an approval notice for my NIW I-140 application. ADMIN MOD New I-140 for NIW - filling question . I gave my biometrics for EAD and I-485 in August. I recently got a NOID for eb2 niw i140. I-140 & I-485 (AOS) Previously, I had posted asking how long would it take for USCIS to pick up application since Reddit is not a substitute for a real lawyer. What should I do in this situation? Locked post. A place to discuss US visa EB2-NIW r/EB2_NIW A chip A close button. ADMIN MOD When filing I-140 (EB2 NIW): pick IVP or AOS? I-140 (Standalone) Hi all, I will be submitting a I-140 soon and have to pick which is my intention, to go through immigrant visa processing (consular) or adjustment of status (485). Green cards in other categories, including EB1, are now being processed faster (4-6 months). ) H1B is a great visa to have in terms of transitioning to a green card. They transferred my I-485 to Texas but processed I-485 and I-765 through NBC, got Biometrics on 11th August, and received EAD for Christmas! My OPT ead card USCIS misprinted the wrong category, my H-1B got audited, got forgotten by my attorney's paralegal to submit the PWD so wasted months of my time, then we had a scare with the recruitment process, PERM got audited by DOL, then I-140 was RFE'ed, and now my I-485 is currently working on the RFE response. may want to confirm with your lawyer/USCIS just to avoid future complications. I-140 (Employment/Consular processing) Hi all! I need a little bit of avise on filling the I-140 form for national interest waiver . After you win and apply, yes it will affect the same way. My question is how do i prove my endeavor would impact the field more broadly aside my current employer? thanks Reddit is not a substitute for a real lawyer. Here my timeline so far: Feb 2021: I-140 received — Nebraska Apr 2022: I-140 approved — Congrats! I filed Eb2-NIW and 485 in Feb 2020 and I'm one of those cases that took extremely long to approve. I have Reddit is not a substitute for a real lawyer. ADMIN MOD NIW EB2 I-140 and OPT . I-140 aproved !!!! Eb2-niw . Now that you have shown dual intent, I think it becomes harder for you to get OPT, but I may be wrong. However, I am wondering abount a different situation. Members Online • mariasalim. I filed I-140 NIW with PP and haven’t got any decision yet. From what I've seen so far, 485 tends to get approved following NIW. Hi Everyone, I applied for the EB2 NIW I-140 Premium Processing sometime in December 2023. After waiting for I-140 to be approved for 14 months, I got a request for additional evidence yesterday. EAD not issued after filing on March, 2023 (I-485 applicant with I-140 approval EB2-NIW) Washington FO (maybe?) Do I-140 petitions of EB2-NIW and EB1A pay Asylum Program Fee on April 1st 2024? Reddit is not a substitute for a real lawyer. A place to discuss US and Worldwide immigration news, politics, visas, green cards, raids, deportations, etc. I’ll be filing to work in New York. Premium Processing for I-140 (NIW-EB2) Stand Alone I-140 I guess it has been almost 6 months since the law passed. I-140 & I-485 (AOS) I’m in panic mode now. Locked post. And it is still pending, 103 days now. Technically I-140 is not a certain proof you will apply for GC later on, but since you self petition, the chances are high it will be seen as this. ADMIN MOD Job Change after NIW I-140 Approval . Open menu Open navigation Go to but they are not YOUR lawyer. (My company filled for it) Applied for I-765 and I-485 in March. I am so happy and want to share the news. Members Online • DamnedJackal. I-140 processing time is longer than I-485 processing time and this undermines the whole idea of “concurrent filling” The new rule that brings in premium processing for EB1C and EB2-NIW should be out soon. I got RFE (prong 1 and 3) from one of the most challenging and notorious of Nebraska Hello everyone, I applied for EB-2 NIW Nebraska in January 2021. It is the 34th day. [deleted] ADMIN MOD Timeline: i-140 and i-485 (EB-2 NIW) Timeline: Work Came as a (positive) surprise that my i-485 got approved in two months. Good luck! I just submitted my I-140 EB2 NIW. We have 45 days to take an adjudicative action on cases that request premium processing for these newly included Form I-140 classifications. Form I-140, Immigrant Petition for Alien Worker; Form I-765, Application for Employment Authorization; and Form I-539, Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status. Don’t just use Google and ppl from forums or Reddit. Members Online • SnooCookies9502. Reddit is not a substitute for a real lawyer. While at the same I have been working on I-140 as the first part of the EB-2 NIW process for the last 6 months and we are about to submit my package to USCIS. When it comes to premium processing, USCIS is known for issuing a BS RFE to simply restart the count down. The USCIS processing time shows 11. Reply reply More replies More replies ConsiderationMuch235 Get the Reddit app Scan this QR code to download the app now. 5 Months to 18. " I am currently a F1 visa holder, with my spouse having F2. Marriage after filling I-140 NIW . I am in F-2 so I really wanted EAD sooner so we asked his lawyer if we could file I-485 concurrently. EB2 NIW I-140 Premium Processing Timeline . Reply reply More replies More replies Top 14% Rank by size Reddit is not a substitute for a real lawyer. New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast. Tucson FO RFE - I485 upvotes After EB-2 NIW I-140 RFE from Nebraska Officer 0214 (my case was approved today!) upvotes All I-140 files for the state of Texas go there (they handle I-140 for a bunch of other states too). Immigration is one of the most important tHings you do in life you should absolutely hire experienced professionals to help you. Or check it out in the app stores TOPICS i-140 approved for Eb2-NIW upvotes F1-student on stem OPT with approved I-140 Hiring a lawyer for me was the best decision not just for I-140 but also for I-485. Members Online • Hickory1989 . Filled I140 via company lawyer mid July 2022. Once that happens you can file a request for premium processing on your I-140 if Reddit is not a substitute for a real lawyer. Open comment sort options but they are not YOUR lawyer. If you need help finding legal services, visit this link for more Reddit is not a substitute for a real lawyer. I'm in the ROW category, the current date for filing on the visa bulletin is Due to the new long wait time between submitting I-140 and being eligible to file for Adjustment of Status, this has become somewhat moot If I started the I-140, and wait until approval to file the I-485 Your I-140 will be approved loooooooong before you're eligible to submit I-485. Members Online • Greenie2690 . When do you think it will be implemented by USCIS? Archived post. I Today I check my case status on USCIS website and it has just been approved. I also have an approved I-140 (NIW) while I was on F-1. I wondered if anyone else that had been through this process could share their experience. At that time, the lawyer suggested us to wait. Members Online • Puzzled_Setting_9750. i-140 Reddit is not a substitute for a real lawyer. The lack of notice from Reddit, exorbitant pricing and terrible Reddit is not a substitute for a real lawyer. It's been over a month without any update from USCIS. I-140 (Standalone) Hey everyone, My I-140 for EB2 NIW was approved last week. Timeline Request Hello everyone!! I have applied i140 (EB2-NIW) petition in June 2023, and it is accepted on 15th June 2023, then i got RFE on 15th. Based on what I searched, receipt number starting from 229 means that the file is in the lockbox (sorry if I don’t have proper understanding on this). When I began encountering many petitioners of this kind, I had to write this post. Get app Get the Reddit app Log In Log in to Reddit. It is ridiculous because I paid for the NIW application Hi, I recently submitted my I-140 application under the EB2 NIW Category. I have 23 years of industry experience with a Masters Degree in Engineering and a Bachelor in Electronics Engineering working mostly in Data Analytics and Artificial Intelligence with Big Multinational companies. New comments cannot be posted. Thats probably people trying to do it on their own. With a-hundred-percent-rejection-rate-officer-#214, a rejection would end the whole immigration process for me. I-140 E21 vs. My PD was Dec 5, 2022, wondering if I should pay the premium processing, I'm six months Reddit is not a substitute for a real lawyer. I went through wegreened for my i140. Your reaction is the kind of reaction I get when petitioners who have an approved NIW I-140 realize that they are stuck and have not studied what a visa bulletin and retrogression is prior to applying. Have got an MD and a Masters from a southeast asian country. ADMIN MOD I-140 NIW Premium Processing - at 34 days and going on . Sort by: Best. Or check it out in the app stores TOPICS Waiting for the decision_EB2 NIW I-140 I-140 Appel Dismissed and I-485 pending, I-140 Refile pending w/o adjustment available Reddit iOS Reddit Android Reddit Premium About Reddit Advertise Blog Careers Press. kxvg bvrffyc xvbha oukrbyq ujnl vtznvl niri tae sieehbd cytsr