Retrogression!!!

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

You will be affected and we don't know how long this retrogression will last.

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

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.

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

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.

"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."

really frightening.... i rushed everything to finish ielts, cgfns and nclex... well i ended up waiting... welll...

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!

really frightening.... i rushed everything to finish ielts, cgfns and nclex... well i ended up waiting... welll...

Mtreyes: did you send in your I-140?

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!!!

Mtreyes: did you send in your I-140?

yeah everything was filed like the 140, 145, etc.. i got the receipt from INS already..... dont know what will happen next

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.

LOVED,

i mean i already submitted my visa screen with the lawyer... by the way, could you please let me know of the response of your lawyer? thanks..... share itto us.... and, lastly, are you also here in LA?

My lawyer said that if everything was sent and received before Nov. 1st, there is still a good chance to get EAD soon, although the I-485 will be approved until the visa number is available. I think this is ok with people who are filing for AOS.