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| Gyaneshwor |
Posted
on 09-Jun-03 12:58 PM
Hi Neeru,
Thanks for your reply. I spoke to the law firm that processed my H1 and they tell me that at present the only consulate that delas in such matters in located in Ottawa.
I am rather concerned about pursuing this in a third country. I have also been advised that should my request be denied I will not be allowed to re enter the US. Increases the stakes doesn't it?
might be best if I wait till I go home this DEC.
Sorry to have started a new thread but my password is not working.
Thanks again Neeru and do you personally know of people that have stamped their passport in Canada. Any stories to share?
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| neeru |
Posted
on 09-Jun-03 01:09 PM
Hi,
According to my lawyer, I can be in Canada for less than 30 days and get back in the United States without even stamping my passport. But it is however advisable to get it stamped while you are there so that you will not have any complications when you are at the border. When you apply for an interview at the Consulate, they should be able to tell you if they think they will have any complications with your applications. If they do not say anything, all should go well.
I have not heard that the Consulate in Ottawa is the only one, I was looking into another Consulate. My lawyer did do some research for me as I do have plans to go to Canada in the next month or so and that is what he advised me.
I do not know of anyone who had his H1B stamped in Canada but I do know people who have gone up there to change their visa status. They said if they foresee a complication, they will tell you before your date of the interview. So that you will not get stuck there.
Hope this helps.
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| hyaterica |
Posted
on 09-Jun-03 01:40 PM
I am just surprised to know that so many people can afford to have their own lawyers. I used to think lawyers are expensive to hire!
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| thapap |
Posted
on 09-Jun-03 01:47 PM
hyaterica,
it a figure of speech, for me at least. when you file for H1. its better to have a lawyer and the company hiring usually pays for it. and I (we) tend to say the company lawyer my lawyer (o:
Average costs: Attorney's costs :US $ 2200 [ varies ranges from 1050 to 3500]
INS filing Fee : US $ 140
US Employment Fund :US $ 1000 [ only for the first time H1b.N/A for the transfer]
Premium Processing: US $ 1000
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| neeru |
Posted
on 09-Jun-03 01:52 PM
Company lawyer or my lawyer., same difference! No one said that they are our personal lawyer, my lawyer is "my lawyer" because he is handling my case... and is getting paid because of me, right?
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| KurLey |
Posted
on 09-Jun-03 02:32 PM
If you are using Visa:
Attorney's costs :US $ 2200 [ varies ranges from 1050 to 3500]
INS filing Fee : US $ 140
US Employment Fund :US $ 1000 [ only for the first time H1b.N/A for the transfer]
Premium Processing: US $ 1000
you get the Visa(?): Priceless :{})
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| thapap |
Posted
on 09-Jun-03 03:19 PM
neeru,
if you look closely, there is a difference. its never the same. The lawyer is working for the company not you. They will look out for the benefit of the company not yours. This is what happens when you have a company lawyer.
If you have your own then the lawyer will look out for your benefits.
may be you would realize that in time. (o:
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| Neeru |
Posted
on 09-Jun-03 03:37 PM
Good one!
The power of "Visa".... whichever you would like to think of.
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