World Immigration
Published Oct 4, 2006
Any news about retrogression?
pinoy_guy
490 Posts
http://www.hammondlawfirm.com/alerts/10.11.2006_hcalert.htmRetrogression for EX visas (Schedule A) will occur in November.
Retrogression for EX visas (Schedule A) will occur in November.
http://www.hammondlawgroup.blogspot.com/We think that there is about a 1/3 chance of the retrogression being cured in November or early December.. . .If retrogression is not solved by early December, then it is our projection that the regression will well into 2007.
We think that there is about a 1/3 chance of the retrogression being cured in November or early December.
. . .
If retrogression is not solved by early December, then it is our projection that the regression will well into 2007.
better than the odds of the Deal or No Deal contestants.
let's hope they deal with the Retrogression by December.
Rep
3,099 Posts
HI all,Now, retrogression started. How long this will stay? In my case, I 140 will be submitted next week only. How long I may have to wait? Pls help.rgds
Now, retrogression started. How long this will stay? In my case, I 140 will be submitted next week only. How long I may have to wait? Pls help.
rgds
You will be affected and we don't know how long this retrogression will last.
rossario
45 Posts
Thanks for the reply, are you saying that this must be agreed again by the senate and the congress? Or is it waiting for the signing of the US President? Sorry I'm just a bit confused
As said, both houses must approved it and have Bush sign it to become a law.
lawrence01
2,860 Posts
The No Visa Cap for RNs and PTs provision is only a part of The Comprehensive Immigration Bill (Senate version only) and their are 2 versions of the bill: the Senate version and the Lower House Version. They have to be reconciled first because they do not agree on some provisions before a "Compromised" bill from the 2 versions is handed over to the Pres. for signing.
You may refer to this link for more details: http://www.shusterman.com/npr.html
However, people are really finding ways for the reversal of retrogression. You may read the link w/c pinoy_guy posted above and there might be a chance that it will be cured by Dec. ( a band-aid solution ) instead of waiting for the above w/c will be taken up again only after the elections.
It's really confusing but the good thing is that people are really trying to find ways by using diff. routes.
If you're doing consular processing, you're employer can continue to file your petition and it will be processed up to the National Visa Center but not be interviewed in the U.S embassy until the retrogression is resolved. So, just let a reputable employer file a petition for you.
Impt. thing is don't rush on signing w/ an agency you are ambivalent on signing with from the start if they are saying that you have to file before Nov. because USCIS will still accept filing via CP even w/ retrogression.
For more details re: the implications of retrogression if doing AOS or CP pls. refer to the links pinoy_guy gave above or any other immigration websites.
Hope this helps a bit.
kalayaan
109 Posts
"Individuals in the United States will not be eligible to file the Adjustment of Status Application (Form I-485) unless they previously filed an I-140 petition on October 1, 2005 or earlier. Initial concurrent filings of the I-140 and I-485 will be temporarily unavailable beginning November 1, 2006.
"Pending Adjustment of Status applications for Nurses and Physical Therapists in the United States will remain pending until additional immigrant visas become available (unless the I-140 was filed before October 1, 2005). The Nurse or Physical Therapist will be able to remain in the United States and eligible to obtain employment authorization during this time."
mtreyes
203 Posts
really frightening.... i rushed everything to finish ielts, cgfns and nclex... well i ended up waiting... welll...
slapa
6 Posts
My I-140 was filled in June 2005, approved in June 2006 originaly consular processing, now I want to switch to AOS and fill I-485.
I am realy confused if I am hit by retrogression or not. Does anyone know the answer. Thank you!
loved
115 Posts
Mtreyes: did you send in your I-140?
malia20
2 Posts
Hi!! I received a letter last July3 from NVC that they have received an immigrant visa petition filed by my employer. Is that already my packet3? Will I be affected by the retrogression since the cut off date is Oct.1? Would very much appreciate for a reply. Thanx!!!
yeah everything was filed like the 140, 145, etc.. i got the receipt from INS already..... dont know what will happen next
Oh, I think you should be ok. Let us know when you get your I-140 approved. Good luck.