whatz wrong with someone who gets GC in 6 months, is'nt it our sole goal to change system to have GC in few months,
c'mon guys are you jealous, what makes you think just because you did MS here that you are more qualified than a person who has done Bcom from india, he is manager atleast he knows how to grow in a orginzation and get a GC in 6 months, so learn from him,
get over it this is how the system works if you want to change atleast think positve and call your lawmakers
c'mon guys are you jealous, what makes you think just because you did MS here that you are more qualified than a person who has done Bcom from india, he is manager atleast he knows how to grow in a orginzation and get a GC in 6 months, so learn from him,
get over it this is how the system works if you want to change atleast think positve and call your lawmakers
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My head is spinning too. :rolleyes:
Maybe it will be easy is you write it with actual name, no need for real names.
Maybe it will be easy is you write it with actual name, no need for real names.
Is there a conspiracy, first there was delays in the processing of the EADs, now there is delay in the production of the EAD cards...
Are there more RFEs happening too?
My EAD renewal took almost 90 days to get approved, and my employer was ready to let me go if I did not get the approval before my EAD expired. Just made it with 2 days to spare.
Are there more RFEs happening too?
My EAD renewal took almost 90 days to get approved, and my employer was ready to let me go if I did not get the approval before my EAD expired. Just made it with 2 days to spare.
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Thank you thomachan72.
Sure I will. I have no application pending.
Friend, with all due respect; what the members requested was to post some information about yourself. are you a immigrant? do you have any application pending / approved etc.
This helps us identify with you as a group.
Thanks for bringing this visa abuse issue to our attention. Just as in any other trade, surely there are many abusers, however, this economy fueled itself to the top of the world in a lot of things using talents from around the world and that was mainly via the temporary work visas including H1b. Now you might meet 1 person in say 100000 who falls into the catagory you mentioned and none of us entertain such people with any respect.
Sure I will. I have no application pending.
Friend, with all due respect; what the members requested was to post some information about yourself. are you a immigrant? do you have any application pending / approved etc.
This helps us identify with you as a group.
Thanks for bringing this visa abuse issue to our attention. Just as in any other trade, surely there are many abusers, however, this economy fueled itself to the top of the world in a lot of things using talents from around the world and that was mainly via the temporary work visas including H1b. Now you might meet 1 person in say 100000 who falls into the catagory you mentioned and none of us entertain such people with any respect.
Having now worked with RG, I have two words for him: Ron Rocks!
Thanks Chandu. IV- Tristate leadership has been great. I hope the other chapters catch up.
You are right. Thanks for the great job in the chapter
You are right. Thanks for the great job in the chapter
Have you already emailed the addresses you mentioned in your post? I mailed some newspaper reporters in PA this afternoon. Quoted the AILA.
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Guys we are still in the game, and we have to be untill the bill (even in the current form) passes in the house. If you remember S.1932 was trashed by the house, so thing will get more hectic for us and certainly for each of you once the bill get passed in the senate. We have to keep all the sections related to EB hitech workers afloat.
My current EAD got expired by 08/27/2010 and I filed my extn by 07/06/2010. My check has got cashed by USCIS with in a week period of time. So I thought would get my EAD asap. But it didnt. Since my EAD extn filed to Nebraska Service center, called them on 1-800 and spoke with one of their representatives to expedit the process. I got a reply back from USCIS that they will expedit the process and the result should notifiy by within 30days.
I already in LOP, I dont know how long the process will take..? If anyone knows how could I do better, please let me know the details.
NOTE: Seems my priority date is also became current (Mar-30-2006). Would it cause for the delay..? Will they provide EAD and GC simeltaneously...? or Will I get EAD alon..? or will I get GC...?
I already in LOP, I dont know how long the process will take..? If anyone knows how could I do better, please let me know the details.
NOTE: Seems my priority date is also became current (Mar-30-2006). Would it cause for the delay..? Will they provide EAD and GC simeltaneously...? or Will I get EAD alon..? or will I get GC...?
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They might thinking to deport you asap!!!!!!!! Just kidding!!! I dont have much hope from these guys. My finger print medical expired last year and I didn't get any letter or call.
Anyway having + Attitude and is good thing.
just wondering, how do you know when your medical and FP expires ?
I hope they will ask us to go through that pain only when they are about to approve a case (just imagine the mess ..if GC takes 10 years and they ask to go medical every 2 years)
Anyway having + Attitude and is good thing.
just wondering, how do you know when your medical and FP expires ?
I hope they will ask us to go through that pain only when they are about to approve a case (just imagine the mess ..if GC takes 10 years and they ask to go medical every 2 years)
I just came back from india. Flew via Frankfrut (Lufthansa). Lufthansa was bad. Frankfrut was dirty, no customer service, service Reps are rude. Next time I will avoid Frankfrut. AND I will not pay a dime for transit visa. period.
American airlines was trying to stop me boarding the plane as the CSR was not aware that if someone has AP they would not need transit visa in Frankfrut. I had to fight and make them call Frankfrut to confirm.
Might not be pertinent but American Airlines food was horrible and tasteless. They were running out of food.
American airlines was trying to stop me boarding the plane as the CSR was not aware that if someone has AP they would not need transit visa in Frankfrut. I had to fight and make them call Frankfrut to confirm.
Might not be pertinent but American Airlines food was horrible and tasteless. They were running out of food.
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Consult with the attorney on alternate evidence. I believe USCIS in most cases does accept alternate forms of evidence. Not every company issues experience letter, so in this case alternate evidence should suffice provided you have enough of it. As mentioned above, I wouldn't bring up the bond issue. That'll potentially open up can of worms unnecessarily. A company is not obligated by law to issue experience letter.
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Hi rc0878,
Yes, I do have EAD and AP in hand. I got my AP papers in mail around 1 week back. I am not sure about processing times at this very moment.
Also, received original 485 receipt notices from my Attoreny and it does say RD is July 2, 2007, which is good.
My case has successfully reached at NSC and have not seen any LUD after that. Still waiting for FP notices so that I can consider that everything is good with my case at NSC..
Thx..
Yes, I do have EAD and AP in hand. I got my AP papers in mail around 1 week back. I am not sure about processing times at this very moment.
Also, received original 485 receipt notices from my Attoreny and it does say RD is July 2, 2007, which is good.
My case has successfully reached at NSC and have not seen any LUD after that. Still waiting for FP notices so that I can consider that everything is good with my case at NSC..
Thx..
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NatrajS - I got my FP notice - its scheduled for 1st week of Sep.
Ivaka -I am sorry I dont know about checks cashing because we are doing through a company attorney - company pays for our GC expenses..
Dhirajs - There's no FP on my EAD, Is that a prob.?
Based on what I heard(my experience too), if your attorney submits your I485 along with EAD and AP, you don't get a FP on the EAD card. When you apply for EAD online, then you will do a FP based on the FP notice that you will get later.
To activate EAD, you need to go to SSN office and apply for new SSN and once you get your new SSN, you are all set.
This is only my experience. For expert advice, always check with a qualified attorney
Ivaka -I am sorry I dont know about checks cashing because we are doing through a company attorney - company pays for our GC expenses..
Dhirajs - There's no FP on my EAD, Is that a prob.?
Based on what I heard(my experience too), if your attorney submits your I485 along with EAD and AP, you don't get a FP on the EAD card. When you apply for EAD online, then you will do a FP based on the FP notice that you will get later.
To activate EAD, you need to go to SSN office and apply for new SSN and once you get your new SSN, you are all set.
This is only my experience. For expert advice, always check with a qualified attorney
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Can we see a list of all the positive outcomes of the various advocacy events, lobbying etc done by IV for the EB immigrant community please?
And, if any of those good outcomes are being implemented by USCIS to ease the EB backlogs?
I am sure there are other achievements since this was compiled but here is list till 2009
This list is also available in the "about us" section under the "Home" menu button
Immigration Voice Achievements
September 2009. Streamlining of Security Screening Process for Foreign Scientists: DHS reduced the wait times for Visa stamping in foreign consulates to 2 weeks. A successful campaign was run by IV members. http://immigrationvoice.org/forum/forum16-iv-agenda-and-legislative-updates/654080-iv-update-good-news-for-people-stuck-due-to-security-checks-while-waiting-for-visas.html
September, 2009. Successful completion of FOIA campaign: After filing hundreds of FOIA requests USCIS released the data of pending applications on their website. http://immigrationvoice.org/forum/forum16-iv-agenda-and-legislative-updates/630599-iv-update-on-visa-numbers-and-foia-data.html
2008: Admin Fix campaign. 2 Year EAD announced by USCIS for all that have filed AOS.
2008. Successful introduction of 3 bills in the House by Rep Zoe. Lofgren. This included elimination of per country limits Bill on which no other organization or business interest had ever advocated until that time. Immigration Voice successfully advocated these bills, brought in co-sponsors and received support from other interests for these bills.
H.R.5882
Title: To recapture employment-based immigrant visas lost to bureaucratic delays and to prevent losses of family- and employment-based immigrant visas in the future.
Sponsor: Rep Lofgren, Zoe [CA-16] (introduced 4/23/2008) Cosponsors (31)
H.R.5921
Title: To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to eliminate the per country level for employment-based immigrants and to end the spill-over of unused immigrant visa numbers between employment-based and family-sponsored categories.
Sponsor: Rep Lofgren, Zoe [CA-16] (introduced 4/29/2008) Cosponsors (24)
H.R.6039
Title: To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to authorize certain aliens who have earned a master's or higher degree from a United States institution of higher education in a field of science, technology, engineering, or mathematics to be admitted for permanent residence.
Sponsor: Rep Lofgren, Zoe [CA-16] (introduced 5/13/2008) Cosponsors (34)
September 18, 2007
DC Rally: Thousands of high-skilled immigrants march in the US Capital!
Lobby day: IV volunteers attend close to 125 meetings with lawmakers� offices to lobby for congressional intervention
Paid Advertisement in the Roll Call- the newspaper that covers the Capitol Hill
Media coverage: New York Times, Washington Post, Yahoo, BBC, OC Register, Business Week
July 2007 Visa bulletin reversal
IV breaks the good news!
Flower campaign
i. USCIS takes note of the flower campaign
ii. Media coverage: Business Week, Reuters, Washington Post, New York Times, NPR, Others, Video coverage
San Jose Rally
i. Media coverage: Business Week
CIR 2006: Manager's amendment
IV lobbies to ensure that this amendment contains favorable provisions for high-skilled immigrants
The amendment was PASSED, although the bill itself did not survive
Access to lawmakers
IV is in close contact with Hon. Rep. Zoe Lofgren�s office on several issues related to Employment Based Immigration
IV closely worked with Hon. Rep. Zoe Lofgren who played an instrumental role in bringing about reversal of July Visa Bulletin
Contact with USCIS. IV was the first one to bring news of the July 2007 Visa Bulletin reversal
IV Spokesperson invited to conference at top US University
Only organization FOR high-skilled immigrants BY high skilled immigrants
Most visited site by high-skilled immigrants in the
Number of registered members has risen from 50 to 25000 in less than 2 years! The following are approximate figures:
i. 1/2006: 60
ii. 2/2006: 600
iii. 7/2006: 4500
iv. 1/2007: 7500
v. 7/2007: 15000
vi. 8/2007: 20000
vii. 11/2007: 25000
viii. 07/2008: 30000
IX. 09/2009: 36,810
And, if any of those good outcomes are being implemented by USCIS to ease the EB backlogs?
I am sure there are other achievements since this was compiled but here is list till 2009
This list is also available in the "about us" section under the "Home" menu button
Immigration Voice Achievements
September 2009. Streamlining of Security Screening Process for Foreign Scientists: DHS reduced the wait times for Visa stamping in foreign consulates to 2 weeks. A successful campaign was run by IV members. http://immigrationvoice.org/forum/forum16-iv-agenda-and-legislative-updates/654080-iv-update-good-news-for-people-stuck-due-to-security-checks-while-waiting-for-visas.html
September, 2009. Successful completion of FOIA campaign: After filing hundreds of FOIA requests USCIS released the data of pending applications on their website. http://immigrationvoice.org/forum/forum16-iv-agenda-and-legislative-updates/630599-iv-update-on-visa-numbers-and-foia-data.html
2008: Admin Fix campaign. 2 Year EAD announced by USCIS for all that have filed AOS.
2008. Successful introduction of 3 bills in the House by Rep Zoe. Lofgren. This included elimination of per country limits Bill on which no other organization or business interest had ever advocated until that time. Immigration Voice successfully advocated these bills, brought in co-sponsors and received support from other interests for these bills.
H.R.5882
Title: To recapture employment-based immigrant visas lost to bureaucratic delays and to prevent losses of family- and employment-based immigrant visas in the future.
Sponsor: Rep Lofgren, Zoe [CA-16] (introduced 4/23/2008) Cosponsors (31)
H.R.5921
Title: To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to eliminate the per country level for employment-based immigrants and to end the spill-over of unused immigrant visa numbers between employment-based and family-sponsored categories.
Sponsor: Rep Lofgren, Zoe [CA-16] (introduced 4/29/2008) Cosponsors (24)
H.R.6039
Title: To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to authorize certain aliens who have earned a master's or higher degree from a United States institution of higher education in a field of science, technology, engineering, or mathematics to be admitted for permanent residence.
Sponsor: Rep Lofgren, Zoe [CA-16] (introduced 5/13/2008) Cosponsors (34)
September 18, 2007
DC Rally: Thousands of high-skilled immigrants march in the US Capital!
Lobby day: IV volunteers attend close to 125 meetings with lawmakers� offices to lobby for congressional intervention
Paid Advertisement in the Roll Call- the newspaper that covers the Capitol Hill
Media coverage: New York Times, Washington Post, Yahoo, BBC, OC Register, Business Week
July 2007 Visa bulletin reversal
IV breaks the good news!
Flower campaign
i. USCIS takes note of the flower campaign
ii. Media coverage: Business Week, Reuters, Washington Post, New York Times, NPR, Others, Video coverage
San Jose Rally
i. Media coverage: Business Week
CIR 2006: Manager's amendment
IV lobbies to ensure that this amendment contains favorable provisions for high-skilled immigrants
The amendment was PASSED, although the bill itself did not survive
Access to lawmakers
IV is in close contact with Hon. Rep. Zoe Lofgren�s office on several issues related to Employment Based Immigration
IV closely worked with Hon. Rep. Zoe Lofgren who played an instrumental role in bringing about reversal of July Visa Bulletin
Contact with USCIS. IV was the first one to bring news of the July 2007 Visa Bulletin reversal
IV Spokesperson invited to conference at top US University
Only organization FOR high-skilled immigrants BY high skilled immigrants
Most visited site by high-skilled immigrants in the
Number of registered members has risen from 50 to 25000 in less than 2 years! The following are approximate figures:
i. 1/2006: 60
ii. 2/2006: 600
iii. 7/2006: 4500
iv. 1/2007: 7500
v. 7/2007: 15000
vi. 8/2007: 20000
vii. 11/2007: 25000
viii. 07/2008: 30000
IX. 09/2009: 36,810
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How about sending this letter to senators? May be IV should include it in action items :)
May 22, 2007
[Sentor's name address]
Dear Senator,
I am an H1B visa holder. I entered Unites States legally, studied Masters and maintained legal status for 9 years. I have worked in IT industry, contributed to US economy, paid all federal & state taxes including FICA.
I have been desperately waiting for my green card process, which is stuck in its 1st step - called Labor Certification - for more than 4 years. Even after that, I am uncertain about 2nd and 3rd steps of process. During these years, my wife and I have sacrificed many things to maintain our status and to hold onto this green card process.
It looks like my bad dream is over. Thank you for introducing a draft "Secure Borders, Economic Opportunity and Immigration Reform Act of 2007" in senate.
Now, I can discard all my legal documents, join 11 million undocumented workers, and get Z visa. Then,
1) I wont have to renew my H1B visa each year.
2) I will definitely get green card in 5 years. I don’t have to go through uncertainty of I-140, I-485, I-765, I-131 applications.
3) I can work with any US employer. And, I can obtain competitive salary.
4) I can travel to other countries without hassles of visiting US consulates and visa stamps.
To show my gratitude, I am sending copy of all my legal papers.
As soon as this bill becomes law, I will send you original of all these documents as I wont need them anymore.
Thanks you such a wonderful work.
Sincerely,
An IV Member
Included:
1) Copy of my passport, with I-94
2) Copy of all H1B visa documents
3) Copy of Labor Certification application
4) Copy of tax returns, for all years
CC:
Major Newspapers and TV Networks
May 22, 2007
[Sentor's name address]
Dear Senator,
I am an H1B visa holder. I entered Unites States legally, studied Masters and maintained legal status for 9 years. I have worked in IT industry, contributed to US economy, paid all federal & state taxes including FICA.
I have been desperately waiting for my green card process, which is stuck in its 1st step - called Labor Certification - for more than 4 years. Even after that, I am uncertain about 2nd and 3rd steps of process. During these years, my wife and I have sacrificed many things to maintain our status and to hold onto this green card process.
It looks like my bad dream is over. Thank you for introducing a draft "Secure Borders, Economic Opportunity and Immigration Reform Act of 2007" in senate.
Now, I can discard all my legal documents, join 11 million undocumented workers, and get Z visa. Then,
1) I wont have to renew my H1B visa each year.
2) I will definitely get green card in 5 years. I don’t have to go through uncertainty of I-140, I-485, I-765, I-131 applications.
3) I can work with any US employer. And, I can obtain competitive salary.
4) I can travel to other countries without hassles of visiting US consulates and visa stamps.
To show my gratitude, I am sending copy of all my legal papers.
As soon as this bill becomes law, I will send you original of all these documents as I wont need them anymore.
Thanks you such a wonderful work.
Sincerely,
An IV Member
Included:
1) Copy of my passport, with I-94
2) Copy of all H1B visa documents
3) Copy of Labor Certification application
4) Copy of tax returns, for all years
CC:
Major Newspapers and TV Networks
Relax. Take it easy. What makes you so angry. People are just expressing their views.
I apologize, I got carried away,
It is just some people posting such negative views, it breaks everyones spirits.
I apologize, I got carried away,
It is just some people posting such negative views, it breaks everyones spirits.
HI Ivar,
So in your case, did your older employer cancel or withdraw the I - 140 or it was active. Do you know if you can still port the priorty date if the I140 is withdrawn by the older employer. I have looked at most of the forums and haven't found a concrete answer to this question.
So in your case, did your older employer cancel or withdraw the I - 140 or it was active. Do you know if you can still port the priorty date if the I140 is withdrawn by the older employer. I have looked at most of the forums and haven't found a concrete answer to this question.
