hmaguiar

Hi I would be very grateful if somebody tell me something about this problem. I received
from INS yesterday my work visa H-2B, and it did not come with expiration date, in the
space "valid from" does not have nothing printed. What this mean? The INS did a mistake?
can I leave the USA and back all time that I want with this visa? I Can stay here in
american all time and no more worry about to ask another extansion to INS. I was here in
USA in december 21 working like housekeeper, and I would like to know if there is any way
for me to be included in 245i law and start a process to get a residente permanent.

Thanks a lot Helder

Ingo

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>Hi I would be very grateful if somebody tell me something about this problem. I received
>from INS yesterday my work visa H-2B, and it did not come with expiration date, in the
>space "valid from" does not have nothing printed. What this mean?

Valid FROM? That would mean that it is effective immediately.

>The INS did a mistake? can I leave the USA and back all time that I want with this visa?

No. INS doesn't actually issue visas; they only issue a status. If you leave the US, you
would have to visit a consulate and get an actual visa stamped into your passport.

>I Can stay here in american all time and no more worry about to ask another
>extansion to INS.

Probably not.

> I was here in USA in december 21 working like housekeeper, and I would like to know
> if there is any way for me to be included in 245i law and start a process to get a
> residente permanent.

245(i) won't help you.

Primarily, you will need to find a basis to apply for a Green Card - either sponsorship by
your employer, or a family-based category.
245(j) does not change that. All it says is that if you start the process before April 30,
2001, AND if you ever become unlawfully present (i.e., if you become an illegal
immigrant or the like), AND if you aren't deported or the like until you are
eligible for a Green Card, THEN you can apply for a Green Card within the US
instead of leaving the US for your home country.

Ingo

I am not a lawyer and this is not legal advice. For reliable advice, please consult with a
professional immigration attorney.

For further information, check the following frequently-requested links.

For many questions, you may find answers at http://travel.state.gov/visa_services.html
(Department of State)

or http://ins.usdoj.gov (INS).

For consular policies and visa reciprocity fees, find your consulate in
http://travel.state.gov/links.html

For DOL Faxback status information: http://workforcesecurity.doleta.gov/

For information on affidavit of support for marriage to US citizens (I-864), go to
http://travel.state.gov/i864gen.html and http://travel.state.gov/checklist.html

For information on entering the US as a K-1: http://www.k1poelist.com/

For poverty levels, see http://aspe.os.dhhs.gov/poverty/00poverty.htm

For information on H/L/O/P visa extensions at Dept. of State in St. Louis, MO, see
http://travel.state.gov/revals.html

For non-official information, check:

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all site operators.)

http://www.visalaw.com http://www.shusterman.com http://www.immigration.com
http://members.aol.com/MDUdall http://www.murthy.com/ http://www.getusavisa.com
http://greencard-lottery.virtualave.net/ http://www.jcvisa.com (H-1B)
http://www.h1bresources.com (marriage and fiancee) http://www.kamya.com/misc/ (marriage
and fiancee) http://www2.apex.net/users/thehydes http://www.formshome.com
http://www.workpermit.com

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