I am sure that many of you do not want to hear this. But it is the actual truth. There still is no special schedule for nurses, and the Schedule A is not included in the Visa Bulletin.
That the dates are current for the month of July does not state that it is over. There is a huge number of applicants waiting for the green card, in addition to nurses, and they have been waiting as well. Remember that most that came to the US under the H1-B visa, are also included with the EB-3 caseload. And many of their attorneys are much faster at getting things done. Example: When the window opened for petitions to be submitted in April for the October 2007 H1-B visas, there were more than a 150,000 submitted in less than one day. And they were gone.
Not trying to burst any bubble, but trying to be honest on this. There are only so many visas available per year, never unlimited number. And this Bulletin does not go into effect until July 1, 2007. And those dates are only for that month and if you notice there is also mention that if the visas get used up that are there, then the dates will not remain in effect all month.
For those of you that got stopped in the processing just before your interview, this will be very beneficial for you. If your DS-230 has been approved and accepted, then this can be beneficial to you. For those that are just starting the process, remember you at the mercy of your agency and attorney and how fast that they will do things. We have seen multiple posts over the years of mistakes made with petitions that delayed things for quite a period of time. There is also a considerable raise in immigration fees going into affect at the end of July that will delay things for some people as the agencies are going to be holding back on paying of fees.
Those that have been paying their own way will find that they may get thru faster.
So please, do not make final plans to leave for the US until you actually have an interview date given to you. We saw what happened last fall to quite a few of you here.
Until there is another Schedule in place for nurses, the retrogression will not be over. Just an open window in the scheme of things, but definitely not over. Look at what happened even last month when the dates were moved up for the PD, you did not see a significant movement of anything. When money is needed to be paid by the agencies, everything drops to a crawl.
Was your original DS-230 accepted and you were told that your file was complete?
The retrogression was actually never lifted, they were just trying to hand out 140,000 visas that had been recapped that were never used before the end of the fiscal year. Many attorneys right away thought that what they had lobbied for in Washington had come into play. But they found out today, that they were wrong and this had nothing to do with any of their "behind the scenes work" as many of them call it.
If you had a completed file, and one where the I-140 and the DS-230 were already approved before the retrogression for nurses set in, and you return the updated DS-230 quickly, you may have a small chance at getting an interview now. It will be slim, but it is possible. We know for a fact that over 60,000 visas are spoken for from last month, not sure what they are doing with any of the other cases that were completed but did not get interviews arranged this month.
If you are submitting just updated information that was actually requested by USCIS, and not just by your attorney to have to resubmit, then they will accept that. If they did not ask for it, then they will not be accepting it; that is what will determine what will happen with your case. All DS-230 forms expire this month, so all will need to be updated. The issue becomes when USCIS asks for it officially, this is the only time that it can be sent in and accepted. That is what would be in your favor. And something that you should ask your attorneys.
That i'd have to ask (wether i got accepted alrdy last year or I am just applying now ) But since I didnt get a letter that my case was recvd and process back then, I presume I'm still in the application phase.
The next question then is when will my next oppurtunity be available? No CIR passed, my priority date is Mar 2006. Is my only chance left the bridge legislation?
That i'd have to ask (wether i got accepted alrdy last year or I am just applying now ) But since I didnt get a letter that my case was recvd and process back then, I presume I'm still in the application phase.
The next question then is when will my next oppurtunity be available? No CIR passed, my priority date is Mar 2006. Is my only chance left the bridge legislation?
As always...thanks for all your reply suzanne.
That is information that you need to ask your attorney, and that makes a significant difference in what will be done next for you.
I do not rely on PD dates alone, but when the file is actually complete and ready to move on to the US Embassy for the interview. There are many delays on getting petitions approved in the first place, even in the initial stages.
If you are submitting just updated information that was actually requested by USCIS, and not just by your attorney to have to resubmit, then they will accept that. If they did not ask for it, then they will not be accepting it; that is what will determine what will happen with your case. All DS-230 forms expire this month, so all will need to be updated. The issue becomes when USCIS asks for it officially, this is the only time that it can be sent in and accepted. That is what would be in your favor. And something that you should ask your attorneys.
Just one comment: it is not USCIS who asks for DS forms but NVC. It takes about 2weeks-8 weeks for the approved petition to reach NVC from USCIS.
ok. RKM has a point, I am no longer excited of what's goin on because the case here is the number of visas to be issued. By July 1, I am sure NVC will be drowned with truckloads of mail couriers from all over the world. I bet it.
Then these DS230's will be consumed into smokes.
You're right YAJRN, the DS 230s probably went up in smoke. The mail couriers win. :lol2:
I would like to thank Suzanne4 for her informative message. It is indeed an eye opener for us who are here struggling to get that prized visa. There is really truth to her statements. Thats what is happening to us here right now. Looks like we're waiting for eternity. We really are under the mercy of the agencies. We cant help but ask "when would this suffering cease?":madface::angryfire:down:
I am sure that many of you do not want to hear this. But it is the actual truth. There still is no special schedule for nurses, and the Schedule A is not included in the Visa Bulletin.
That the dates are current for the month of July does not state that it is over. There is a huge number of applicants waiting for the green card, in addition to nurses, and they have been waiting as well. Remember that most that came to the US under the H1-B visa, are also included with the EB-3 caseload. And many of their attorneys are much faster at getting things done. Example: When the window opened for petitions to be submitted in April for the October 2007 H1-B visas, there were more than a 150,000 submitted in less than one day. And they were gone.
Not trying to burst any bubble, but trying to be honest on this. There are only so many visas available per year, never unlimited number. And this Bulletin does not go into effect until July 1, 2007. And those dates are only for that month and if you notice there is also mention that if the visas get used up that are there, then the dates will not remain in effect all month.
For those of you that got stopped in the processing just before your interview, this will be very beneficial for you. If your DS-230 has been approved and accepted, then this can be beneficial to you. For those that are just starting the process, remember you at the mercy of your agency and attorney and how fast that they will do things. We have seen multiple posts over the years of mistakes made with petitions that delayed things for quite a period of time. There is also a considerable raise in immigration fees going into affect at the end of July that will delay things for some people as the agencies are going to be holding back on paying of fees.
Those that have been paying their own way will find that they may get thru faster.
So please, do not make final plans to leave for the US until you actually have an interview date given to you. We saw what happened last fall to quite a few of you here.
Until there is another Schedule in place for nurses, the retrogression will not be over. Just an open window in the scheme of things, but definitely not over. Look at what happened even last month when the dates were moved up for the PD, you did not see a significant movement of anything. When money is needed to be paid by the agencies, everything drops to a crawl.
hi suzanne4, I'm so frustrated.I was hired by my agency with the affiliating hospital last aug06,I have submitted all the requirements like my license,visascreen cert etc..but until now I have not received anything,not even the first step which is :uhoh3:packet 1.It's been a year now..I really don't know..they said it depends on the USCIS not them..
If you gave all of that information to them last year, find out where you are in the processing. The I-140 is not under retrogression and has never been. They could have submitted that all along, that is something that you need to discuss with them.
The retrogression does not start for you until after you have approval of the I-40. If they have never submitted anything up until now, consider leaving them. They are not doing anything at all to help you.
good day to all inspite of the said retrogression! i sure do appreciate your inputs, most especially that of suzanne and lawrence. in fact, some of your comments are quite encouraging. i'm wondering... what if a 1-140 nurse applicant in his/her 2nd or 3rd packet, apply and work it out in , let's say, australia... is it true that the applicant will be 'blacklisted' even for us tourist visa? anyone?
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good day to all inspite of the said retrogression! i sure do appreciate your inputs, most especially that of suzanne and lawrence. in fact, some of your comments are quite encouraging. i'm wondering... what if a 1-140 nurse applicant in his/her 2nd or 3rd packet, apply and work it out in , let's say, australia... is it true that the applicant will be 'blacklisted' even for us tourist visa? anyone?
I doubt you will be blacklisted but you will probably have to sign a contract with the country you go to which may have an effect on your move to the US ie you move to OZ and sign a 12 month contract but your visas for the US comes through in 2 month then you may find it hard to honour one of the contracts. Once you have a US visa you have 6 months to activate which may not be possible if you still have time left on OZ contract
Yet the U.S.A. remains Number One in science, engineering, high-tech and health care technology. Why? One reason is that we have imported the best and the brightest minds from abroad.
Oh please, get over yourself and stick to the topic.
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suzanne4, RN
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Was your original DS-230 accepted and you were told that your file was complete?
The retrogression was actually never lifted, they were just trying to hand out 140,000 visas that had been recapped that were never used before the end of the fiscal year. Many attorneys right away thought that what they had lobbied for in Washington had come into play. But they found out today, that they were wrong and this had nothing to do with any of their "behind the scenes work" as many of them call it.
If you had a completed file, and one where the I-140 and the DS-230 were already approved before the retrogression for nurses set in, and you return the updated DS-230 quickly, you may have a small chance at getting an interview now. It will be slim, but it is possible. We know for a fact that over 60,000 visas are spoken for from last month, not sure what they are doing with any of the other cases that were completed but did not get interviews arranged this month.
If you are submitting just updated information that was actually requested by USCIS, and not just by your attorney to have to resubmit, then they will accept that. If they did not ask for it, then they will not be accepting it; that is what will determine what will happen with your case. All DS-230 forms expire this month, so all will need to be updated. The issue becomes when USCIS asks for it officially, this is the only time that it can be sent in and accepted. That is what would be in your favor. And something that you should ask your attorneys.
Best of luck to you.:balloons: