Monday, July 4, 2011

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  • Macaca
    07-06 08:59 PM
    Sure, I will join the tomorrows march organized by fightnow.

    I am impressed with the Chinese!

    Ask the Chinese (and everyone else) to stay tuned (and join) your meet whenever it takes place!

    BTW, thanks for getting rid of msyedy! What a relief without the spectre of msyedy!




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  • rajeshalex
    07-24 11:35 AM
    applied on July 7th. Check cashed on July 11th
    Waiting for receipt/approval




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  • yabadaba
    05-05 10:54 AM
    could the admin who deleted my post please pm me




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  • desi3933
    07-10 10:18 AM
    Thanks for posting this link. This is a must read on AOS.

    This link is for section 245 in TITLE 8 OF CODE OF FEDERAL REGULATIONS (8 CFR) (I think!) . This CFR may have other sections of use for us. For example, there may be section 240 that explains some other GC stage.

    Please post a link that is table of contents of CFR. That is, it gives all section titles in CFR: Sec 1, Sec 2, .. Sec 245, Sec 246, ... Thanks!

    TITLE 8 OF CODE OF FEDERAL REGULATIONS (8 CFR)
    http://www.uscis.gov/propub/ProPubVAP.jsp?dockey=e6f9e66480441fe548dfe78bf2aff 82c



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  • go2roomshare
    04-20 01:52 PM
    No reply so far ! No one here??




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  • snthampi
    02-02 07:21 PM
    Finally we have decided to go back to India for good. I filed my EB3 in May 2003. Its going to be another 4 years to get the green card. When I went to India for vacation last December, we liked it over there & the economy is booming. There are all sorts of discussion regarding the Economic Gap/Politics/Corruption/Cleanliness. But we like it over there. Finally I will have an option to do something interesting. In US I was very much dependent on my monthly pay check and afraid to take even the slightest risk. I am also scared to use the AC21(Hey, thats the way I am). I am working with the same company for last 10 years, kinda stagnant in the last 4 years. In India, there are lots of choices, either to work for a sw company or start some business on my own. I think I will take the business route.

    May be I can go there, earn well, send my son to US for college, do green card through him & come retire in US!!!

    Good Luck to everybody!!

    Good luck to you! I am also thinking on going back in couple of years, not because of the GC backlog, but to live rest of my life with my extended family.



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  • CADude
    08-27 06:55 PM
    Please read all the posts!! you will find your answer. in short, yes few lucky one..

    Anyone who sent 485 application to NSC, 140 approved from NSC, got their receipts from TSC?




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  • raju123
    07-03 01:31 PM
    Please send following message :


    Message to Emilio

    Thank you for giving us Hope for few hours on July 1st and taking it away. We enjoyed the pain. Wish you all the best for future Visa Bulletins for Employment based legal immigration

    Don't worry, we will wait for 100 years for our green card.



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  • gimme_GC2006
    07-05 01:01 PM
    There is a website which is tracking all desi employers and their leelas

    http://www.h1bmates.com



    oh..btw, I am not related/concerned/affiliated to this website. I just found it by google search..




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  • satishku_2000
    07-08 06:43 PM
    I have a question , if someone want to answer it.

    We are applying for EB based greencard,That is its my company which is applying for my GC, i am just an benefeciary , and USCIS is dealing with my company, How can i then sue USCIS in the lawsuit.

    I asked this because, my lawyer told me that its my company who is the applicant in a EB based GC


    Your company does not file adjusment of status (AOS), you file the AOS for you and your dependents ... we are not talkin about labor and 140 here we are talkin about 485 .. Your employer or lawyer does not undergo vaccinations and medical tests ...

    You should ask your lawyer about "due process under law" in american constitution ...



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  • bluemask
    05-23 09:52 AM
    Sent 2+10 emails.

    Will call later and ask friends do the same thing.

    Thanks IV!




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  • spulavarthi
    09-03 04:19 PM
    I got the welcome notice in mail.
    I got the cards in the mail.


    I did not get the 'approval notice' yet(mailed on aug 22).
    Does it matter?

    sk2006,

    Can you provide more details about you PD, RD, ND, category and did you see any soft LUDs before you received your cards in the mail?

    Srini.



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  • tempgc
    07-02 09:15 AM
    My usps status is as below, anyone in the same state ? Don't know when will they deliver it.

    Status: Arrival at Unit

    Your item arrived at 11:38 PM on July 1, 2007 in LINCOLN, NE 68501. Information, if available, is updated every evening. Please check again later.




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  • senthil1
    03-10 02:54 PM
    Any lobbying for immigration is tough at the time of recession. I think you are trying to do advocacy effort. Without getting approval from core IV group it will not be any use as advocacy effort only will not work. Senators will note your concerns and will act only if some bill is introduced. You need lobbying with advocacy effort for changing any law. Lobbyists will lobby only at right time as if they do in wrong time it will backfire.

    This is what puzzles me, on one hand you tell us 'You couldn't even begin to imagine how many cases like this there are'....
    Which is exactly I have been saying, unless we do something EB3 India could be waiting for a decade or 2...
    But on the other hand if I want to address this issue in a manner which could see least resistance, you tells me I'm living in 'Utopia', administrator threatens to 'Ban' me ????


    On other hand



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  • CADude
    08-17 04:34 PM
    You are in "Receipt tracker of 485, EAD and AP applications Track receipt notices, checks and processing delays in 485, EAD and AP petitions." tread.
    Got it.:D:D:D:D

    I agree. Aware members need to inform ignorant members obsessed with notices on other threads and stop those therads NOW. We have tolerated such threads enough. I am not joking, you will see from today new threads of EAD and AP trackers for the next 6 months. So let us all nip this in the bud in the interest of this organization. What do you think?




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  • Morty
    05-08 05:53 PM
    Below is what I sent. Maybe we can tweak this letter and send it to all senators and congressmen.


    Subject: Discrimination of Indian Immigrants

    Dear President Obama,

    I wanted to bring to your attention the plight of hundreds of thousands of highly skilled Indian immigrants waiting endlessly for many years in order to obtain a permanent residency in the US. The process of getting a permanent residency is a long, winding, time consuming, financially and emotionally draining experience, with no end at sight. After 5 to 10 years of waiting in line, paying taxes, obeying law, many high skilled workers from India find that permanent residency is only a dangling carrot that they may never get it.

    One of the biggest hurdles for high skilled immigrants from India is a country cap that limits applicants from any one country from having more than 7% of the available employment based green cards (140,000 visa numbers per year). This means applicants from countries like Andorra and Luxembourg get the same number of green cards as applicants from India and China. This causes a person from India and China to wait 5 to 10 years in order to get permanent residency while applicants from all other countries have zero wait time. We are here in USA because we wanted to be a part of USA, and not because we came from a certain country. All applicants should be treated equally and country cap only allows discrimination by national origin in the disguise of fairness to all, as US has a lot more high skilled workers from India or China than from Andorra or Luxembourg.

    President Obama, we are here to pursue the American Dream and we find hurdles at every level during the immigration process. I request you to kindly remove the discriminatory country cap and provide us relief. This is a small step that can enormously help hundred of thousands of high skilled immigrants and we will be grateful to you for our lifetime.

    Thank you President Obama and you are doing a wonderful job!

    Sincerely,
    Xxxxx xxxxx

    You content seems to be okay. I urge everyone to use http://www.whitehouse.gov/contact/ website to post this content on whitehouse webpage. Sheer volume of the same request may draw Presidents attention to this issue....Also, it doesn't cost anything to do this.



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  • newuser
    05-23 11:26 AM
    Unfortunately, the Senator e-mail id's are not available. We need to do the hard way. use either AILA websiter or senators contact page


    AILA - http://capwiz.com/aila2/dbq/officials/

    Senators - http://www.senate.gov/general/contact_information/senators_cfm.cfm


    Hi,
    Can someone copy paste the email ids of senators. I have limited access to internet at my work place.

    Thanks and Regards,
    Krish




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  • venky337
    11-17 03:05 PM
    Just posted the message




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  • eb3_nepa
    08-18 01:47 PM
    Nope, you are wrong. Anyting spoken in this website concerns every aspirant immigrant member. You need to get that straight!

    Well said!




    sanjeev_2004
    10-08 01:15 PM
    It already does, if you have an approved I-140 based on your LC.

    For old PD, pending I-140 should not be bottleneck.

    PD should be first criteria but US experience should not be ignored completely. US experience should be giving less point then PD.

    10 points for each month for PD and 1 point for each month for being in US. GC priority should be created after calculating total points for PD and for being in US.




    ushkand
    09-04 03:07 PM
    Just got my checks cashed for I-485. I did not apply for EAD or AP with my 485.

    Btw.. I did not have my medical exam and used the wrong G-325 form but still got receipted. I hope the second application I sent in does not cause any issues. :(



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  • mita
    08-12 10:47 AM
    My husband called USCIS today to check if they have correct address on file and alas they had old address. When we moved after filing for I-485/EAD/AP, we changed the address in Oct and also after we received receipt notices in Jan. We received EAD/AP/Finger printing notices at the present address for all three of us and now they are saying they had old address on my husband's I485 only, great!!!
    They were not sure where the card/welcome notice/approval notice were mailed, to my old address or the attorney. Will check with the attorney today, if not what is the procedure as the card will return back. Thanks in advance.




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  • gsc999
    07-06 07:09 PM
    Legal Immigrants Protest at San Jose on July 7

    Location: City Hall
    200 E Santa Clara St
    San Jose, CA Yahoo Google Map

    When: From Sat Jul 07, 2007 11:00 am to Sat Jul 07, 2007 2:30 pm

    [/B]

    I just checked with the city, and San Jose police dept. they don't know about this event and haven't issued any permit for it. Fightnow, since you originated this thread, please post relevant info. as to who is organizing it.

    Arun Antonia, do you want to coordinate this event for next week?

    The Police dept. said that as long as the traffic and pedestrian sidewalk are not blocked and there is no violence it is ok with them. Now only if I know who will issue the permit, that should do it.




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  • geevikram
    07-20 02:46 PM
    Correct me If I am wrong

    out of 45K members let's assume 22.5 K are EB2 and 22.5 K are EB3.

    Even If 11.25K (EB2)+11.25K (EB3) = 22.5 K (Total) contributes $25 Each Problems gets solved ... but the catch is ....

    Even 11.25 K EB2 members are not contributing because they don't have to as their problem is solved

    Even 11.25 K EB3 members are not contributing because they are not sure even with this contribution their problems gets solved.

    Many people are saying that EB3 members are not contributing that's why you are lagging etc...

    EB3 Members who contributed are feeling the pain because even after contribution they are not getting the results and EB2 members who didn't contributed are getting the results...

    JavaDeveloper,
    Let's assume EB3 at 11.25K. They all know that their are royally screwed unless there is legislative action. So, I would expect 11.25 K EB3 to be at the front of this funding drive. Let's face it EB2 will likely become current sometime in 2012 (per Q and Teddy in other thread), no one is ever predicting this to happen for EB3 barring law change. IF you are in such a big hole, you will have to come forward and work for yourself. We want others to work for us and solve our problems. That is my issue here. With 11.25 K EB3 members we would have still collected quarter million bucks.(@ 25$/person) If EB3-I does not care for itself, why would anybody else give a damn? (PS : I did contribute for the drive as I want everybody's issues with respect to GC resolved, not just mine)

    So, the original post still stands true.




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  • brit_gc
    08-12 10:12 AM
    All,

    i received approval for EAD today for myself and wife See sig for details.



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  • ramus
    06-06 05:49 PM
    All guys who is able to file or have filed for I-485. Please contribute to this good cause. Please help our other friends..
    I know some of our friends who already have green card contributed..

    Guys please give gift to IV now.. Thanks.




    The applications recrived at TEXAS on 1st JUN started receiving recepit notices. One of my friends checks got cleared today. :confused: As per my analysys nebraska had a 6 day lag till Jan 1st. Lets see.




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  • mantagon
    11-18 08:38 AM
    ...my part!



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  • desi3933
    06-23 12:19 PM
    Can an employer revoke the I-140 after 180 days of I-485 pending?

    Yes. However, AC-21 can save the I-485 for the beneficiary even if I-140 is revoked/canceled as long as the date of such request is dated after 180 calendar days of I-485 filing date.

    Not a legal advice.




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  • jtravers
    11-21 11:47 PM
    Hi Mehul,
    We are praying for you. Do not loose hope. God has taken you this far and nothing is impossible for HIM.
    I have known quite a few people who have been cancer survivors, some have gone through treatment and in some cases without treatment, it just went away. Like I said, don't loose hope. Try out the options that a lot of the folks have suggested on this forum and continue praying.



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  • immig4me
    02-28 09:08 AM
    Good to see members coming forward with donations!




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  • miapplicant
    10-04 11:29 AM
    Applied on July 19 at NSC and still nothing.

    I am also July 23rd at NSC. I think we need to start our own thread.



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  • sankap
    07-10 01:07 PM
    Thanks for quoting that. Now, how do you define what's legitimate? Meaning, why can't you show that your self-employment is "legitimate?"

    http://www.uscis.gov/files/pressrelease/AC21Intrm122705.pdf



    what does this mean?
    confirm that the new employer and the job offer are legitimate

    legitimate means bonafide. Isn't it?
    For both, new employer and new job offer.




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  • nc14
    08-18 02:52 PM
    I do My GC, Your GC, Our GC and talk about what can be done as a community to get there.

    I contribute, do the action items but do not divide the community between EB2 and EB3.


    Why not buddy?
    What about you nc14? Do you say YOUR GC, YOUR GC, THEIR GC, HIS GC, HER GC etc??????? and not worry about yours?

    .................................................. .................
    $470 + $50 recurring.



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  • sys_manus
    02-07 11:46 PM
    ...this is what I call washing one's dirty linen in public...
    ..peace




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  • arsh007
    12-16 01:35 PM
    also focus on the positives ..for eg I am happy that because of these delays I didnt run and buy a house in usa (which is one of the worst investments that a person can make).

    Just like to correct you here my friend - Its incorrect to suggest that a house is a bad investment in the US. On the other hand, why treat it as an investment like so many foolish real estate speculators out there. Think of it as a place to live and be part of the American Dream. If not for this dream, many of us would have packed up and gone home back to our own countries.



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  • balakishore
    07-20 11:24 AM
    Could some body please let me know on how to contribute ?

    I pledge $100.

    Thanks,
    Balakishore

    ( Contributed $100 till today )




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  • brb2
    10-05 02:26 PM
    If Democrats win CIR will be passed including relief for legals. But since USCIS will be deluged with (no surprise - no money to tackle the load) it will be an "unofficial retrogression" which Texas service center has always had. A lot of people with 01 and 02 priority dates were "current" for a long time, then it was incompetance and delays at TSC, later it was retrogression.

    If republicans win (slim chance they will hold on to the majority in both house and senate assuming Foley scandal does not cause much more damage) then CIR is in the waste basket. Though Agjobs will come back because labor shortage is causing havoc on fruit farms and fruit is rotting on trees. Skill bill is guarenteed, but very little legalization for illegals.

    Some people here seem to have a lot of hopes on the Democrats. But the proceedings of the CIR bill showed likes of senators from ND (which by no stretch of mind is affected by illegals!), CA (Diane), IL (Obama) how much they were against legal immigration. Other than Cornyn and to some extent Specter I did not see much sympathy for the legal immigrants. Even the Hispanics have realized Obama is against legalization and are now reconsidering support for him.

    As to some ones request to remove posts critical of one or the other political party - as long as the discussion is civil, there is nothing wrong in analyzing the situation and predicting the future. If anything, those Democrats who are subtly anti-legal immigration will realize they are drawing new immigrants (who are traditionally democratic at least initially) in the arms of republicans.



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  • iptel
    11-30 07:20 PM
    Sorry to hear about this Mehul. Wish you a speedy recovery.

    Please keep in mind that the US healthcare system is for-profit. That means that there are too many bureaucratic, legal and business reasons for either treating or not treating the patient. There might be cures or procedures or therapies out there, that your doctor or hospital is not interested in because its not covered by your insurance as it is labelled as "Experimental".

    Insurance companies are like maggots. They love premiums but when it comes to claims, they try to swipe as many cures and procedures as possible under the rug of "Experimental treatment" so that they dont have to pay.

    I would suggest that you do all you can to seek immigration advise but please consider going to India for a month and getting a second opinion from Apollo or AIIMS or such high-quality Hospitals.

    I would not trust the for-profit, suck-all-blood-dry, deny-care and inhumane healthcare system of this country where the care-givers and the insurance companies are in collusion with each other to maximize profits and do whatever it takes to maximize profits even when it means that some people die and others go bankrupt even after paying insurance.


    Please make sure you try Tata Memorial Hospital in Mumbai they specialize in Cancer treatment http://tmc.gov.in/.
    I am not trying to make you feel good but sharing personal experiance. One of my relative was diagnosed with fatal cancer. As part of final effort they visited TMC if there is a cure. To their surprise they found Cancer to be false alarm it was just a non malignant tumor.
    Mistakes do happen and I hope it happened with you too.




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  • caliducas
    09-27 05:13 PM
    Our EAD has been approved - self and spouse.




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  • EndlessWait
    10-08 01:57 PM
    i was not able to attend the IV rally..emergency reasons..but still its fair for me to suffer..

    its highly unlikely we can see a reform. I agree with logiclife's post..we deserve what we are getting into..

    of the 800K applications u saw applying for AOS..even if 10K had come to DC rally it'd made a huge diff..

    we all do line up for GCs like herds but dont have the guts to attend..

    i know of so many ppl who say "all this rally is ridiculous".. and i dont pity them those who wait for 10 years..becoz u deserve to suffer and will continually suffer..

    The rallies are important..




    sam_hoosier
    02-09 11:37 AM
    Things are very different in India now compared to when I came to the US (1999). Infact, I might not have taken the decision to come to the US had conditions been what they are now i.e. economy, job situation etc.

    That being said, its a personal choice for most people - based on family ties, job situation, field of work and the reason for coming to the US/leaving India.




    eb3_nepa
    12-11 12:36 PM
    Lets take another view of this "realistic" angle : Its common sense to go after the low hanging fruit first (I-485, filing EAD etc), but what we conveniently forget is in that case we will not have any support whatsoever from the corporates,AILA,health care industry etc. It will have to be a solo effort from IV for which we would need the support and active contributions from at least half of the one million EB applicants affected by this mess. So far, we have piggy-backed on CIR and SKIL both of which were to a large extent driven by corporate interest. If you take these realities into consideration, provisions like 485 etc are not low hanging fruits any more, because we no longer have a stool to stand on. Given the infamous intertia of the lawmakers, introducing our own independent provisions will take a lot more than a membership base of around 6-7K, a contributing base of around 2k and a free-riding/blissfully ignorant base of 900k+.

    Unless we become a truly representative organisation of prospective EB immigrants, we cannot take on the combined might of the anti-immigrants and the H1 thristy corporates. Not to be negative, just giving an alternate opinion.

    Most of the time we have to search for bills to attach our provisions anyways. The only problem is that right now all our provisions are either being labeled as "quota increase" or are being attached to "Quota Increase" bills. Try and remember S-1932, CIR and SKIL. AILA will always be after H1 Increase and so will Big Corps. Only this time instead of seperating ourselves as "EB only" we try to piggyback on either "Quota increase" bills OR we try and piggyback on just about ANY bill we can piggyback onto. Most of the times weird bills get combined (S1932 for example).

    If 2006 has taught us anything it should be "Do NOT try and increase quotas and numbers". For starters it takes TOO long to do and there is MUCH more opposition from even the average American. Remember the IV Core telling us how the Anti-immigrant calls far outnumbered our calls during the Recent SKIL bill? Guys even the biggest Corps have been unsuccessful in getting Visa number increases. Do we honestly believe that with 6,000 members who are NOT a voting base (and may never be) + the lack of funds, we are going to do what these big guns have not been able to accomplish? Am I saying we should give up? HELL NO!! All I am saying is, it is time to review our strategy. Over and above all this, if we think that our current course will bring us victory then let the majority prevail.



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  • tikka
    07-05 11:27 AM
    this article

    http://digg.com/politics/Reversal_Fr...ard_Applicants




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  • GC08
    07-08 12:38 PM
    Previous years Oct Visa Bulletins doesn't look encouraging at all, EB-3 India moved by a week and other categories move by a month or 2. With USCIS taking huge no. of applications in june'07 the future of oct'07 seems to be pretty bleak, It is quiet depressing. We surely need this legislation of ability to file 485 even if visa dates not current.

    And also recapture lost visa #s in previous several years automatically and increase efficiency in adjudicating cases (including name check, etc.). :D




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  • unitednations
    08-24 09:28 PM
    Maybe we are getting off the topic.

    USCIS is giving a hard time for h-1b's.


    If vemont service center:

    ensure LCA is for client location and company location.

    ensure that you can get a legitimate letter/contract from place you are actually working. ensure letter/contract says that the terms (duration) is extendable (under the law; uscis only has to approve the h-1b until the PO finishes if it is less then three years).

    For companies: Cancel h-1b for people who have left. Cancel h-1b's for people who have not joined (uscis in their rfe's are frequently quoting number of h-1b's filed and comparing to current head count).

    for california service center:

    companies need to analyze their DE-6 and look to see who hasn't been paid the lca wage for all four quarters. Give proper/proactive explanations for people where it is not obvious why they weren't paid proper lca wage.

    get legitimate client letter/purchase order from end client. Ensure that when filing H-1b; the LCA covers the client location. USCIS will generally not accept a new LCA covering the location after the h-1b has been filed.

    Ensure the numbrer of active h-1b's is close to your headcount. If people haven't joined or aren't going to join; cancel h-1b's immediately.

    For consulate: do not ever give fake purchase order/client letter. Consulates are very smart that they know major companies do not give such letters. They are frequently referring cases to department of state in kentucky to contact clients who wrote the letters. If client doesn't confrm (ie., HR at client company) then it is a very, very big problem for all people concerned.

    For extensions; file as early as possible so you don't have issues with your drivers license, etc.

    USCIS relies on a lot of case precdece to deny cases. many times they are misapplying these cases and going outside the law what is really required. In motion to reopens; california is very quick in givingin another decision. However; vermont sits on it for many, many months and they very rarely change their decisions.

    When changing client locations then as a minimum get a new LCA but if you really want to cover yourself then consider amending h-1b for new location.




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  • simple1
    05-02 01:15 AM
    Thanks to basha for asking question to an attorney. Hopefully Ron answers it.
    Thanks to vbkris77 for posting it in this thread.

    VB Core,
    Is it possible to get a quick clarification from a forum-attorney ?

    I saw someone already asking this question in Ron Gotcher's immigration forum.

    http://www.immigration-information.com/forums/showthread.php?t=7988

    That is a good thing. Lets keep our fingers crossed.



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  • Lasantha
    02-05 11:32 AM
    LasVegas,
    As far as I can remember all I needed for SIN card was my landing papers and my passport as ID. I did not open a bank account in Canada so I can't help you with that one.

    Is there an advantage in opening a bank account if you plan to return to the US? Please let me know. I might want to open one myslef if it's going to help in anyway.

    Lasantha,

    Thanks for info about proof-of-funds question. Another quick question, what documents are needed to apply for SIN card & open a bank account?

    Thanks.




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  • apahilaj
    11-25 08:51 PM
    Apahilaj,

    I got the SR response letter saying I contacted them and they are responding by saying that I should wait for the FP if I have not received one yet. So basically I am where I was 2 months ago.

    If you read my earlier posts, I did have doubts that FP and NC may have some connection together.

    But I think this seems more of a glitch in the TSC system in generation of FP. I mean either its NC or glitch that is causing this delay. Anyway, the NSC at least generates one for you after you speak to an IO. We are unfortunate in that also.

    Dingudi,

    In your response letter, did they anywhere mention about biometrics or finger printing notice specifically? In my letter, they did not mention about finger printing at all...All they said that the decision on my case has been delayed due to ongoing background check...I am not sure if they even knew that I had opened up the SR for not receiving FP notice.

    Yeah, I was thinking about your earlier post last night when I was reading the response letter..:) But I just can not subscribe to the idea that FP and name checks are even remotely connected...

    Well, we just have to wait and watch...good luck to all the fellow sufferrers..



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  • lsbk
    10-02 04:10 PM
    And what time? Hopefully, I will be in that box.

    :(Iam so sorry GKBest. I did ask my attorney's office about who received it and at what time. But they did not provide me any details about it and just said it was received at Nebraska on July 3rd morning. Hope you get your receipts soon.




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  • jungalee43
    11-17 03:30 PM
    One more is sent by my friend. Will get about 10 out by tonight.



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  • desi3933
    06-28 11:37 AM
    However if someone takes the company to court based on "Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986" vs hiring an H1B, how can the company legally defend itself against this law ?

    on what basis?

    You need to show legal ground to file the case. First, read I-9 form.

    From legal point of view, Employer has no legal obligation to file H-1B for any job applicant. Infact, employer can chose not to file H-1B extension for current employee.

    Why don't put your question in attorney forum?



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  • sanjay
    12-19 02:02 PM
    I have a question regarding the 180 day rule. I am a July 2nd filer, got EAD and AP and did my FP. my I-140 was also approved in oct 2007. So, I will be meeting the 180 day rule and I-140 approved criteria in jan 2nd,08.

    Can I change job after Jan 2nd or I have to wait for 180 days from the time of 140 approval date. I think if its from 485 receipt date, I do meet 180 days rule and am safe to move on with another job/employer.

    I know this question should had been asked by other members also, but I don't want to search all threads.

    Looking for some genuine answers instead of thread bashings.

    Thanks in Adv.



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  • bheemi
    06-21 09:18 AM
    I would request IV core team to concentrate on new bill or some way for relief to skilledworkers like us. I dont think waiting until end of July is good option here. It is certain that CIR is not going to be there for this year..whole US world is thinking of same.

    Further request to IV core team to work on some thing different for relief for skilled workers




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  • srikondoji
    06-20 06:36 AM
    Good that we did not put all our eggs in one basket.
    Can anybody enlighten our forum about what our approach will be in case CIR dies?



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  • designflaw
    09-14 01:24 AM
    What do you guys think about ROW EB3? Any chance for them folks or are they SOL as well?




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  • Carlau
    06-18 10:48 AM
    Mailed to NSC on: 1st June
    Mailed From State: VA
    Received at NSC on: June 4th
    140 approved from : NSC
    Receipt Date : Still Waiting

    Cheque Not cashed as yet

    Priority Date Sept 2002

    Sanjeev: How do you know it was received by NSC on June 4th,is there on line reference? did you get a letter of recepit? DId your lawyer call them or you just checked the courier company on line receipt?



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  • here4gc
    03-18 11:52 AM
    I opened SR in Jan...in Feb they sent letter that security checks are pending..so I took INFOPASS after talking with attorney...went to INFOPASS and was rudely told that it could take a long time because Namecheck is pending..no idea how long it will take...i was like..if security check is pending do my FP and check everything...but no...they want to do name check..okay..then attorney said to wait 1 more month...he called last week to USCIS and they said...oh we responded on FEB..to the original SR..the response was..its still pending..hell..i know that already..what the hell are u doing about it ?? i thought they were supposed to work on an SR and get it out of the way in 60 days..now lawyer is asking to wait 1 more month because he is saying 60 days from Feb...GOSH..and i am waiting for 140 also...filed in July went to NSC-TSC blackhole..God knows what will happen...




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  • atmercyofdol
    10-08 02:47 PM
    Are you in the IT field?

    There's no way it can be made 100% FIFO without installing cameras to monitor every IO adjudicating the case.



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  • msp1976
    05-06 07:11 PM
    Who the heck dug up the depression thread...
    It was away for a while guys.....Put it away...




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  • eb3_nepa
    08-13 05:01 PM
    SRC is always Texas , LIN is Nebraska. Also when you input the receipt number in USCIS case status website it tells you which center this application is with.

    Hey stldude, you reported that ur LUD had changed to 07/28 right? What was the original LUD?

    Maybe the recent LUD change might be an indicator of when NSC shipped stuff to TSC? They may be doing batch processing. JUST a THOUGHT




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  • chalamcharla
    10-10 02:13 PM
    Still Waiting !! 90 days reached, Received by R.Williams on July 5th , Nebraska. Did any july 5th filers got receipts from NSC :o:confused::mad:




    bluesky1
    10-04 11:23 AM
    This is really good news! I hope we all get cashed and receipted soon!

    Hi,
    I 485 reached Nebraska on 3rd July, received by F.Heinauer 11.14 AM. I140 approved by Nebraska. Checks encashed today by Nebraska. I think, atlast, they started digging the 2nd and 3rd july filers applications. Hang on guys we should be getting the reciepts soon.




    arihant
    05-03 12:05 PM
    GreeNever,

    The only clarification I would make over Knnmbd's interpretation is that as long as you have a US master's degree or higher, the "3 years work experience in a related field" restriction will not apply. If you read section 201 carefully, you will see that the difference between items 1 and 2 is that item 1 refers to US advanced degree holders while item 2 refers to advanced degree holders (resumably non-US educated). The 3 year restriction only applies to those who fall into item #2.

    So, if
    a) you have a MS from a US university, you and your immediate family (spouse and minor children) will not be subject to the 3 years restriction and will be exempt from the Visa Cap
    b) you have a masters or higher from an acredited non-US university, then the Visa Cap will not apply to you and your family, but you shouldd have worked in the US in a "related" field for 3 years.

    My question to everyone:
    Will folks in section 201 be required to get a Labor certification? If not, then this will provide relief to a lot of us stuck in the BECs.

    Knowledgeable folks, please comment.

    REMINDER: Any such bill is still MANY months away from seeing the light of day, if at all. BUT, favorable bills such as these give us hope.