Ibraheem

Hi,
I am asking this on behalf of a friend, I have no experience in US immigration system, but my friend is a pharmacist and pharmacy does not require a labor certification, so how long would it take to receive GC in this case? (he already got job offer) any one with similar experience?

peterl2k2

On Aug 14, 11:12 am, Ibraheem <[email protected]>
wrote:
> Hi,
> I am asking this on behalf of a friend, I have experience in US
> immigration system, but my friend is a pharmacist and pharmacy does not
> require a labor certification, so how long would it take to receive GC
> in this case? any one with similar experience?
>
> --
> Posted viahttp://britishexpats.com

If a pharmacist does not require a labor certification, but he or she
still needs to apply for both I-140 and I-485. Now, the I-140
application may take about 4 - 6 months.

But, the I-485 may take about 2 years or even more, depending on the
visa availability for which country. Due to the immigration visa
retrogression after August 2007, the I-485 approval may take long
time, as indicated at http://www.greencardapply.com/news/n...ews07_0620.htm.



Peterl2k2
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Joe Feise

[email protected] wrote on 08/15/07 19:13:

> On Aug 14, 11:12 am, Ibraheem <[email protected]>
> wrote:
>> Hi,
>> I am asking this on behalf of a friend, I have experience in US
>> immigration system, but my friend is a pharmacist and pharmacy does not
>> require a labor certification, so how long would it take to receive GC
>> in this case? any one with similar experience?
>>
>> --
>> Posted viahttp://britishexpats.com
>
> If a pharmacist does not require a labor certification, but he or she
> still needs to apply for both I-140 and I-485. Now, the I-140
> application may take about 4 - 6 months.
>
> But, the I-485 may take about 2 years or even more, depending on the
> visa availability for which country. Due to the immigration visa
> retrogression after August 2007, the I-485 approval may take long
> time, as indicated at http://www.greencardapply.com/news/n...ews07_0620.htm.


Well, the current Visa Bulletin shows that it is not all that bleak:
http://travel.state.gov/visa/frvi/bu...etin_3761.html
--
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For reliable advice, consult a competent immigration attorney.

TCM

Out of curiosity, if one is legible to apply without LC, does that mean it is by default EB2?

upnorth

No.

TCM

in that case, the visa bulletin could still be looking pretty bleak - or am i missing something?

upnorth

Over 300,000 applications for EB categories were filed between 1st July and 14th August. There is a limit of 140,000 visa per year that include family members. So just last month's application will add a backlog of over 4 years assuming there are just 2 people in the family of the applicant!

Yes, the statistics are indeed bleak for anyone looking to apply on the EB route for a green card.

The_Flashing _Blade

Aren't the majority of the 300,000 likley to be EB3 and then I think the 140,000 a split between geographical regions? I guess it may depend on your nationality

The_Flashing _Blade

and another thing. He may not be in the country so doesn't need I-485, he could be porcessed at his local consulate....I think

TCM

Exactly - this was why I was questioning the earlier post that someone made that the Sept bulleting looks less bleak. I'd say it looks "very bleak" for anyone, especially anyone that is applying now (without LC) - so PD will be around Aug 07. Any nationality is going to be waiting years, Indian or Chinese, probably about 10 years.

The only hope is for some legislative and procedural change.

upnorth

What made you think the majority of the 300,000 would be EB3? All EB2 needs is a Master's requirement or undergraduate and 5 years experience. NVC (National visa center) will not send the file to the consulate unless a visa is available to the applicants based on his or her priority date. Visit some web sites which focus on employment based immigration for more information e.g.,

http://www.immigrationvoice.org

The_Flashing _Blade

I just thought there were normally more EB3 applicants than EB2 ...sorry

Joe Feise

TCM wrote on 08/20/07 11:20:

>> Aren't the majority of the 300,000 likley to be EB3 and then I think
>> the 140,000 a split between geographical regions? I guess it may
>> depend on your nationality
>
> Exactly - this was why I was questioning the earlier post that someone
> made that the Sept bulleting looks less bleak. I'd say it looks "very
> bleak" for anyone, especially anyone that is applying now (without LC) -
> so PD will be around Aug 07.


Yeah and? EB1 could be current again in October. That's the new fiscal year, so
a lot of numbers are available again.
Sure, EB3 for certain nationalities doesn't look good, but that's not the
majority of cases.
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For reliable advice, consult a competent immigration attorney.

Joe Feise

upnorth wrote on 08/20/07 06:52:

>> Out of curiosity, if one is legible to apply without LC, does that
>> mean it is by default EB2?
>
> No.
>


Certain EB2 cases (NIW) and certain EB1 cases don't need an LC.
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For reliable advice, consult a competent immigration attorney.

upnorth

A tenure track academic job regardless of the EB category does not need an LC either.