Monday, July 4, 2011

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  • iluvgc
    09-02 08:25 PM
    What are the steps to be taken after receiving GC ?

    wht do u want to do?




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  • vij
    06-15 07:49 PM
    This is what i have been asking since last week.

    My attorney told me that apart from employer i would also get a receipt notiece. I want someone to confirm this.

    My petition was sent on June 4th and i haven't received anything yet

    Is this true?




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  • knnmbd
    05-04 12:13 PM
    I am having trouble attaching it here and will get back to it soon
    RAGZ4u,
    Can u create a PDF or something similar and post it.Thanks




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  • immigrationvoice1
    10-08 10:29 PM
    Answer to question 1: Yes you can, but make sure that at least on paper the job responsibilities remain the same as the job for which your present employer sponsored your GC. The designation can be anything.

    Answer to question 2: USCIS is not very clear on the percentage increase/decrease in salary that a person should draw in a new job from the job which sponsored the GC. However, it says, that there should not be a huge disparity between the two. Looking at the figures that you provided, it looks like a huge disparity. I am pretty sure that the "bonus" in your first job was not accounted for in the salary which was mentioned in the LC by your sponsor. Even if they did, the difference seems to be huge. If it is possible, ask the BIG employer to offer you the same amount of 65K as salary and the rest as "bonus".



    Hi All
    I will ask you in a specific manner .Will you guys help me?

    1. Till now I worked on contract as a SAP Consultant with BIG 4 companies and piled up a lot of responsbilities. I got my EAD and one of the BIG wants me to join as Associate Partner- SAP. Can I accept it on EAD?

    2.Till now my salary is USD 65,000+Bonus.With bonus my salary is in the range of 120K -140K. But now the BIG 5 offers me a salary in the range of USD 180K -200K.
    Can I accept the 'offer' based on the above points and use my EAD?
    Or is it a violation of AOS rules?
    Appreciate if you throw light on this specific case
    Regards
    Hi Tech Coolie



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  • reddymjm
    05-05 09:38 AM
    Just because i gave my predictions which were not favorable to the person, Someone gave me a red.:mad: Guys take it sportively, We are just doing a prediction games, If someone predicts dates which is favorable or unfavorable doesn't mean USCIS / State dept will use the same dates, They will use what is on their minds.

    By the way the guy gave me comment EB3 india will be June 2002 funny

    whats funny in that. As you said it is just a prediction...




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  • fetch_gc
    09-18 01:51 PM
    My 485 pkg reached NSC at 11.14 am on July 16,2007 signed by F.Heinauer.

    Still waiting for the receipts..

    In your case, I think u should give it a day or two.

    Could you please let me know whether your # starts with LIN or SRC?

    Thx


    Hello Everyone,

    My checks were cashed yesterday. My application reached NSC on July 14. My I-140 was also approved from NSC.

    I got the receipt numbers from the back of the checks, however when I entered them on the USCIS website, it said that the numbers were invalid. Any idea if I need to wait another day or so before the system will accept them?

    Good luck to everyone still waiting...



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  • mike_2000_la
    06-12 01:12 PM
    My attorney told me it should be 1.5 months after the receipt date. But with this unprecedented volume, who knows...


    I dont think there is the so caled "unprecedented volume"




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  • bebar
    06-15 11:52 AM
    Filed June1st. But still waiting for receipt notification.



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  • eaglesvr
    08-15 11:30 AM
    Eb3 Row
    Pd 03/05
    485/140 Rd 08/09/07
    Nd 10/02/07




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  • JunRN
    08-27 05:35 AM
    Mine was filed on July 31 as per FEDEX tracking number was received by C. Houge....I am hoping to receive my RNs on the first week of September based on the rate as per USCIS Receipt Processing Notice....



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  • jonty_11
    08-08 12:08 PM
    Congrats...remember folks are waiting for over 10 years...and still not CARD PROD ORDERED e mail...so be happy and enjoy!!!!




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  • neel_gump
    07-21 04:44 PM
    We, people with EB3-I priority dates in 2002 2003 2004, should not blame others for our problem. The only way out of this mess for us, I think, is to port from EB3 to EB2. We all need to do it before they scrap that law. We are being too loyal to our original employers. Most of us were working for more than 8 years in the same company. It is time to move-on and search for greener pastures. We checked that there are around 20,000 EB3-I applications in front of us. That, @ 3000 applications per year, means more than 6 years of agonizing wait. We are already waiting for 8 years and I don't know whether we can take 6 more. I think only a mass-porting from EB3 to EB2 should be the answer.



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  • gctest
    09-16 10:20 AM
    I can pledge around 200-250 for this.

    Go IV!!


    Thanks to all who have pledged so far for fighting against injustice.

    To those who haven't yet, we are collecting pledges to file a lawsuit against USICS against these random and opaque processing of GC's. Our target is to get 1000 affected people to pledge atlaset $100 each so that we can fund this lawsuit. No money being collected right now..just honest pledges.

    There is a current list of members who have pledged support on the link below.
    http://spreadsheets.google.com/ccc?key=pgWehhQEb3jqwsRC8fcKLTQ&hl=en#

    If you would like to help in this effort, please send me a private message with the following info:
    1) Ur IV handle
    2) Ph#
    3) Email ID
    4) Amount you would like to pledge.

    Please note, we will move forward only if we have atleast 1000 pledged members to make up a sound force behind this campaign. So unity is the key here. We will not collect money unless we have a solid proof that we are not alone in this fight.




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  • psaxena
    09-10 07:41 PM
    Deepak,
    Simple thing, I don't comment all the bull that goes on , on the open forum, discussing Vonage to anything, who cares. Put up the opinions no problem. But there has to be a limit on how and what are you putting up.
    Despite IV doing so much for the community, the post from gvenkat, jyoti and including yours and lot others (guys you know whom I am talking about) actually demotivate the group and this way you contribute to IV but all NEGATI VE When I see this type shit I just cannot stop myself and I think would be a shame on myself if I do so.

    Also , one time donation are not helping. IV needs more donations, more volunteers. Come on join in, everything is flexible here for volunteers, so please contribute and donate.IV core has got it to this point with least support and proved that yes it can be done now what else do you what IV to prove. After this still you are looking for something for them to prove. then its nothing to prove all BS excuses for not being the part of it.
    If that is the case , then who cares about ones opinion???



    I don't usually comment on such posts and I have seen a lot of people take the side I am about to take. I just think you are being unnecessarily rude. It is these people and their opinions that cause IV to exist as a group. Lets say you are going to lock membership only to people paying a membership fee every month. How big a group are you going to get?

    If it is going to be significant, then maybe that's the way IV should go and should just shut down public forums where there are members who can talk and members who have "not bought their right to talk"

    I bring up the "monthly membership" issue because I did make donations on multiple occasions (you should probably look up your records and verify). And yet, under the new design, I am not a donor, I do not get access to the exclusive threads that only the privileged monthly members do. So, just like the OP, I am a thankless member who thinks the group is thankless. So, I do not know what initiatives IV has taken, but yet, I linger around the forums because it has so many smart people throwing around ideas, working on theories and just being friendly.

    Maybe you should just create a little forum of yours in one corner and put walls around so no one can come in and make suggestions about things you won't tell them about. Does it take that much effort to be nice to someone? Just remember that he is free to tell you what to do irrespective of who he is. What you actually do is upto you. Just be nice for a change, it will make you get a whole new perspective on life!



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  • h1techSlave
    03-10 12:49 PM
    The plan that mirage is talking about is to contact only the lawmakers who are already well versed with immigration.


    Now; senators/congressmen who don't have much knowledge and you present to them why the country quota, etc., should be changed; will be given evidence through their research of what is going on with h-1b, labors in fast procesing states, etc., In this environment where there is sentiment against immigration it will fall on deaf ears and maybe even skew things in the future for you with the politicians because they are getting insight into this stuff at the wrong time.




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  • rajuseattle
    09-24 07:32 PM
    Guys,

    I received my I-485/EAD/AP receipt notices from NSC, our company attorney filed petitions on august 07th 2007, USCIS receipt notice date is 09/14/2007 and attorney received receipt notices on 09/24/2007.

    I am waiting for my copies, but tracking it online using the LIN numbers.

    My I-140 pending at TSC on july 13th 2007, LUD on 08/12/2007 but no action after that.

    I-485/EAD/AP LUD on 09/18/2007



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  • tonyHK12
    02-25 08:32 AM
    Contributed $100. Your transaction ID for this payment is: 6WA26225ME502873T

    go IV!




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  • Googler
    07-07 08:31 PM
    All officials have talked about processing 60k visas in a month to avoid visas going waste.
    None was honest enough to say the unused visas expire on 09/30 NOT 06/30.
    So, why the mad rush to give out all visas by 06/30?? We all know why..

    Well on that she will just pass the buck to USCIS -- that was their problem -- and USCIS is DHS' problem not DOS (her Dept).




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  • raj3078
    11-21 11:44 AM
    Hello Mehul,
    As everyone, I was lost to find words writing this email. I think, you need to consult a good lawyer to begin....Hope things work out for you.
    Raj




    v2neha
    09-03 10:03 AM
    Don't know why my file is still pending (RD 6/18), present EAD expiring in 2 weeks..:)


    My EAD renewal is pending as well - RD 6/18 - present EAD expiring on 9/25. I requested expediting processing on 8/13 and received a letter yesterday saying they are reviewing my request and will have a decision in 60 days : :rolleyes:




    sparklinks
    09-08 05:53 PM
    I expertise my EAD and today I got a letter saying wait until 90 days....what the Heck is this... Current one exp. in 2 weeks..... RD 06/18/2008



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  • TheOmbudsman
    06-26 12:20 PM
    I respect your opinion.

    There is no indication that "Republicans" are taking a hit by not passing the bill. In fact, if you go to Congress.org you will polls there showing that Americans prefer no bill instead of "a bad bill". By bad bill they mean, the amnesty one, CIR.

    Folks, what we need to remember is that this country is still a democracy. When you see AILA - which is a reliable source in this case - reporting that 400:1 calls are being placed against CIR, that is a serious business. Looking at results of recent elections, you can tell that there is increasing indication that voters are paying attention to candidates which are strong in immigration records. Sen. Bilbray (R) recently won the election in spite of Republicans poor performance. In my state, Maria Cantwell (D) is showing no gaps against an incumbent, who happens to be Republican. In Utah, Sen. Cannon (R) but pro CIR is fighting very hard against an incumbent. Election results for this will be known tomorrow, but the fact that he is fighting is the indication one needs to believe that representatives fighting against CIR/amnesty are looking good, regardless which party the individual is in. CIR is known mainly is an amnesty bill. Therefore not passing CIR seems to be perceived by voters as a good thing. Also, there are already many laws that if executed, could aleviate the flow of illegal immigration and provide some security to the border until the House gathers enough support to pass a more enforcement only bill. Personally I have hopes that IF the House proposals prevail after the elections in November, then it is when we could see a kind of Cornyn/Kyl bill passed ?

    Now you say, how can the above post help our cause ?
    I think we need to start by having a clear picture of what's going on. If we continue this route of expecting that a bill with amnesty provisions on it will save us, you many need to be prepared for a long wait to see that happening. If it is true that our lobbying efforts are useless and have no chances to leverage a bill of our own cause, so darn, I will just pray, watch, give no donations and wait in a very passive way and see what happens.

    IV has done a great job by making all the contact information with the lobbying group, now we need to engage them to lobby for our bill only. If that's not possible, then I think there is no major reason to donate or take action on this anymore. Just wait and let the big guys (AILA, Catholic Curch, Laraza) battle for CIR and see what happens.


    I find it slightly amusing that your perception is that my perception is distorted. I am not a member of the core team and my remarks are my personal opinion. If I am wrong, well, then I'm wrong. If I'm right, these posts will be buried so far in the thread that it won't matter at that time.




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  • tonyHK12
    02-21 01:27 PM
    Donated $50 via paypal)
    thanks updated total above.

    C'mon guys - Only about 90 have donated to this event out of an estimated 500,000 people in the queue. What is the message you're sending to Americans, including law makers about being able to work together?




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  • msp1976
    03-10 06:28 AM
    And yes in the 8 yrs I have been with my company I have got 3 promotions and am now a Manager. My companys immigration lawyer said thats ok. He just joked that when you get your green card just make sure you get tripple demotion to new role.

    So when new kids on the block (<5 yrs in US) talk about GC process being screwed up, I say pick a number and wait in line. The closest example to this feeling is waiting to go to the restroom when you live in a slum and there is line of 100 ppl ahead of you to use the loo and you have loose motions :)

    well you have a cooperative lawyer and a co operative employer...That is not always the case...Sometimes the employers are just using this excuse to keep folks working in the same position just because it suits employer's interests....




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  • dba9ioracle
    09-19 01:35 PM
    As I discussed earlier in this thread, Mine are the same dates as yours and two minutes ago I got the email of Card Production Ordered. It's been more than a month I got the Approval Notice. It seems atlast they uploaded my and my wife's Biometrics from CSC.

    I think my call to IO paid off. After trying couple of times I got in touch with a decent IO for 3rd time. She said that Biometrics are missing and she will upload them from CSC. Three days after the call I got this message.

    8/12/08 - Approval Notice sent email
    8/18/08 - Approval Notice sent mail (post)

    Congratulations..



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  • chmur
    07-27 06:28 PM
    Chmur; I appreciate your post. For the sake of a discussion could you share what is the temporary relief that you are seeking. I am curious to know the details. Is it

    1. Revert back to the vertical spillover rule. OR
    2. Revert back to vertical spillover rule and after EB3-ROW becomes current split the visas equally between EB2-I and EB3-I OR
    3. Keep the horizontal spill over in place but any spill over from EB2 ROW should go equally to EB2-Retro and EB3 (ROW and Retro) category.

    Let me offer my answers to the questions above:
    1. In this case EB3-I is no better off as EB3ROW and EB2-I has to become current before any excess visas can go to EB3-I.
    2. Completely negates the categorization as laid out by law after the initial handout is done equally. Is a hybrid approach where the vertical rule would be enforced so long as EB2 and EB3 (both ROW) are current. But after that a selective interpretation of the vertical rule is sought where EB2-I and EB3-I share it equally. The basis of this selective interpretation appears to be length of wait - nowhere does the INA state that length of wait can be used as a basis for negating categorization of EB category.
    3. Is against the law - read my earlier post. Again selectively uses horizontal spill over till EB2 ROW demand is satisfied and then use vertical spill over to share visas between EB2-Retro and EB3 category.

    I completely respect your right to lobby for change. However I am a little baffled as to how this change can be sought without changing law. Even if the change is approved, I see a strong possibility of a counter EB2 movement to nullify this change. I would appreciate any details from you anybody else on this. Cheers


    None ....

    Eb3-I has to explain it's position and request DOS to suggest an alternative method to mitigate the starving under the given laws.

    As suggested earlier which requires change in law and which does not is not clear to any of us. DOS itself has had contradictory implementations over the years.

    I am baffled that you think anyone of us can actually dictate DOS what to do.




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  • gc4sk
    06-27 11:52 AM
    Diptam, Don�t leave the employer but force them to terminate you after 160 days of filing I-485. Don't clear any client interview and force them to pay you salary as it is employers job to give you work. Take rest at home on full salary. A time will come when employer will no longer afford to loose any more money and they will terminate you. Also ask for severance package when they terminate you.

    This is not a legal advice just a suggestion



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  • kondur_007
    09-27 01:40 PM
    Sorry for my French guys...I generally dont like to use bad words, but this Charles Oppenheim boils my blood...

    Look at all his previous statements...I dont know under what kind of influence he makes his statements...

    He has BSed us in the past (look at his prior statement that he made in VEGAS) ....

    Now he is BSing us again....

    And we take his words seriously and start another set of arguments....

    God bless every one; I need to calm down now. If possible please ignore this Oppehemi guy; he is just another joker.




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  • desi3933
    07-10 03:04 PM
    Did you see I said "legally speaking?" If our attorneys answered Yes to the question you mentioned, then according to you they all lied, since "no H-1B job is permanent!"

    I-140 is for future GC and hence, must be full time and permanent.

    I-140 is not for current H-1B job.

    You are mixing two things.



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  • amitjoey
    07-11 12:20 PM
    Flower campaign has been a tremendous success. Look at how many inquiries we are getting. If you are in the particular city or state, where a reporter is trying to do a story, please come forward and contact these reporters.
    What good is it to just hide behind an IV handle and suggest all kinds of ideas.




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  • priderock
    06-27 04:12 PM
    I am really surprised that you guys are contemplating on going against your employer for a employment letter and filing your GC. I mean, how hard is it for you guys to agree to the terms of your employer that you will work till you get your GC and upto 6 months beyond that..

    If you guys came before 2001-2002 and seen how the situation was for green card filers you will now what I am talking about..

    1. There was no concurrent filing of I-140/485
    2. There was no premium processing for Labor
    3. There was no premium processing for I-140
    4. There was no AC-21, so there is no way of switching jobs..

    Still it used to take 4-5 years to get a GC.

    And you guys are complaining about your employer because you worked for 1-2 years and you want to quit as soon as you get EAD..

    Just imagine what would have happened if the dates were not CURRENT.. How many more years you would have worked, cursing USCIS

    Your greed will ruin you in future, just like you are cursing your employer's greed..

    Also, before you curse your employer, it was you who joined the company and you had many months to find out what kind of employer you have and it quit the company long time back.. You could have switched to different company long time back..


    I agree , and if the cost of leaving this stupid employer is just $10K, I would gladly pay and have some peace of mind.

    Also don't make decissions based on the current provisions/laws only. It is safe to assume you are going to be with your employer (who filed your GC) until you get your GC. You make a decision assuming that you can use AC21 after 6 months, but what happens if they remove AC21 in two months ??? People got burned when they assume status quo with the laws/provisions and they subsequently change.



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  • Alabaman
    05-02 12:13 PM
    This might be too early but something that I notice that is missing is the ability to be able to Self Sponsor for Green Card instead of having to be at the mercy of employers.




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  • Janisaris
    09-07 03:53 PM
    Guys,

    Since I have not received my receipts or my checks are not cleared, I am hoping that my case got transfered to TSC or CSC. Nebraska is now producing receipts for applications filed on the first week of August. I see this big void from July 3rd to July 20th that people did not get their receipts. How many of you got receipts in this time frame from NSC?



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  • desi3933
    08-03 06:34 PM
    Did you send out the latest letters...I am getting a positive feed back ..that approximately at least 500 letters have gone out..we started to make noise.. and we will see the results eventually...More action items will follow in comming weeks..Dont forget the high five though campaign though ;)

    http://immigrationvoice.org/forum/showthread.php?t=20452

    How do you know that 500 letters have gone out?

    Thanks and Good Luck!




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  • texcan
    09-14 05:23 PM
    finally got to know from my bank that checks were encashed. checked the receipt nos. on back of checks. notice receipt date is 10the sept.
    i had mailed the papers on july 27th and NSC receipt date was 30th july.

    was your i-140 from TSC



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  • deepakjain
    05-12 06:46 PM
    How do we contribute and participate in any campaign of IV....how to even become a donor???




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  • dskhabra
    03-27 09:30 AM
    We landed in Canada (Rainbow Bridge, Niagara) last week. No questions asked by Canadian immigration regarding stay in US. On the way back (Rainbow Bridge) US IO did not ask anything about 485 or Canada PR.

    We filed AOS in July 2007 and have valid H1 visa in the passports. But it all depends on your luck and we had some personal reasons to land in Canada and we took the risk.



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  • zoooom
    07-20 11:44 AM
    Pl. count me in....I pledge $100 towards Aman's expense re-imbursement.
    Pl. let me know how to send the amount coz your post clearly says
    "do not pay it directly to the IV core funds, yet"
    (so far contributed $100 to IV)
    Sure will let you know. Please check back the thread on monday for more details...




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  • gchopes
    12-26 09:07 AM
    I received FP notices for myself and spouse on Saturday, Dec 22 for FP at the Charlotte office on Jan 11.

    - gchopes.




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  • americandesi
    04-22 02:21 PM
    I work for company A which sent me to client C through company B(Prefered vendor). After working with the same client for 1.5 yrs, transfered my h1b to company B(PF) due to issues with the pay with company A. Company A has deducted huge sum of money($4000) from my last months pay towards PERM filing(Still under process). Upon demanding them to reimburse my money saying that its against law, they r threatening me saying that based on non-compete agreement they will take legal action against me.
    I am not actually aware of the clauses in the agreement. company B(PF) told me that it does not have any clauses in its agreement with company A prohibiting them from taking me.Though i requested company A to provide me a copy of non-compete, they said i signed with them, they haven�t. The company is located in NJ and not sure how non-competes work under NJ state law.
    I am really frustated upon this blackmail and going thru lot of pressure. The amount is too big too leave and cannot afford to hire a lawyer in case they file suit based on non-compete. even if i had signed a non compete agreement how does it stand as it is conflicting the agreement which company a signed with PF sayign tht upon my termination of the emplyment with them, Pf can take me without any gap period... what can i do to get my money. they also refused to provide me with experience letter which i need for my future GC filing.
    Plz give me ur valuable inputs

    Restrictive employment contracts are non-enforcable, atleast in California. Here's a classic case of a H1B employee who successfully sued his employer on a restrictive employment contract and the employer was ordered to pay $215,050.61 in damages.

    http://www.news.com/Body-shop-must-pay-fees-in-H-1B-lawsuit/2100-1017_3-256477.html

    Also note that all PERM related expenses should be borne only by the employer. Refer the following link and search for "Certain Payments are Employer's Expenses under PERM" and "Employer Must Pay even with Dual Representation "

    http://www.murthy.com/news/n_filrem.html




    tsnaresh
    11-18 12:03 PM
    Done, thank you for initiating this campaign.




    langagadu
    05-10 06:35 PM
    I just tried accessing my case status on line and I see the folowing message.

    This message is like their Visa Bulletins, 6.00 PM on May 10th,2009?? India, EST, CST, MST, PST, Alaska , Hawaii or china time?


    Portions of the CRIS application are unavailable for scheduled maintenance.
    We anticipate that the application the will be available by 6:00 PM on May 10th, 2009.



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  • coolpal
    08-01 02:32 PM
    my 485 app was delivered to NSC on 2nd @ 8.26am..
    my 140 was approved from TSC.... and no reciept or encashed checks yet!

    But are we sure, all our applications will be transferred to TSC? I've heard that the new rule that the apps should be sent to TSC or NSC based on state u live in is gonna take effect only from this week....

    thanks,
    pal :)




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  • pointlesswait
    04-21 09:27 AM
    File a BBB case..but make sure you are absolutely sure Company is at fault...if its just money..
    i guess u have to take a "hit".. but if they have violated ur rights in any way..u should pursue all possible options of getting justice.

    is that a desi consultant!
    I think we need to create a site of all desi consultants and rate them.. discretely.;-)




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  • gcwait2007
    04-20 12:36 PM
    I work for company A which sent me to client C through company B(Prefered vendor). After working with the same client for 1.5 yrs, transfered my h1b to company B(PF) due to issues with the pay with company A. Company A has deducted huge sum of money($4000) from my last months pay towards PERM filing(Still under process). Upon demanding them to reimburse my money saying that its against law, they r threatening me saying that based on non-compete agreement they will take legal action against me.
    I am not actually aware of the clauses in the agreement. company B(PF) told me that it does not have any clauses in its agreement with company A prohibiting them from taking me.Though i requested company A to provide me a copy of non-compete, they said i signed with them, they haven�t. The company is located in NJ and not sure how non-competes work under NJ state law.
    I am really frustated upon this blackmail and going thru lot of pressure. The amount is too big too leave and cannot afford to hire a lawyer in case they file suit based on non-compete. even if i had signed a non compete agreement how does it stand as it is conflicting the agreement which company a signed with PF sayign tht upon my termination of the emplyment with them, Pf can take me without any gap period... what can i do to get my money. they also refused to provide me with experience letter which i need for my future GC filing.
    Plz give me ur valuable inputs

    I work for a company which recovers expenses incurred for relocation, training, certification exam fee paid, GC expenses, etc if I choose to leave them with in one year of incurring expenses. It seems to be a common practice. Many times, these recovery is waived at the discretion of the managers.




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  • mita
    08-18 01:21 PM
    BOTTOM LINE:
    If one receives the card than don't worry about ADIT processing.

    Those who are seeing the 'Welcome Notice malied' status have ADIT mentioned in the Case Status online. There is NOTHING to be done at your end except waiting for the cards once your case is approved. USCIS will NOT approve a case unless the FP is complete - refer to the 485 adjudicator field manual.

    Just like their legacy IT systems, USCIS standard email messages are also in the same league and have not been updated. Wait for the cards and contact USCIS only if you dont receive them in a reasonable amount of time - read two weeks from case approval date.



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  • svgupta
    05-23 12:38 PM
    California senators :

    Barbara Boxer http://boxer.senate.gov/contact/email/policy.cfm
    Diane Fienstien http://www.feinstein.senate.gov/public/index.cfm?FuseAction=ContactUs.Emailme


    Send email to the California senators as well!




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  • 100mya
    11-17 08:21 PM
    Sent the email



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  • life99f
    07-08 07:01 PM
    count me in. 31 so far.

    I was working on DC but so far just received 30 votes..

    Like I said I will talk to core members if only we have 1000 members who wants to do it in DC on July 14th.. So many members are online but they don't even want to take a poll.. I don't know what to expect from members..




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  • mbawa2574
    09-07 12:08 PM
    Did ur packet was received by R.Williams ?



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  • sanhari
    10-18 04:26 PM
    Can you all please try to contact USCIS/DOS/local congressman/woman with your request
    for EB Spillover visa usage based on the oldest Priority date? If you have already done it please do it again, if not, please do it. Let us try our best to see something can favor us to see our green card atleast this year.




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  • gagbag
    07-11 01:02 PM
    http://www.ilw.com/articles/2007,0710-lee.shtm



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  • english_august
    07-09 07:54 AM
    Please refer to this thread:
    http://immigrationvoice.org/forum/showthread.php?p=103700




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  • abracadabra
    07-07 10:52 PM
    Hope somebody is serious out there, just kidding



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  • bvibhu
    07-19 09:43 PM
    Count me in...




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  • SunnySurya
    08-24 09:19 AM
    Please don't get me started now. Almost everyone on this forum lurks because of self interest. If one has to do public service , I would join a organization like CRY etc.
    Regarding yourself, you lurk on this forum to show you are better than others now that you have your "citizenship". I doubt you have contributed even a single cent to the cause or written any letter or contacted any lawmaker. And I don't blame you because you have no reason to do that.
    But I strongly suggest that you should get a life!!!


    >> You are talking about 2004, 05
    SunnySurya is taking about 2004, 2005 because his PD is Oct 2005. Its that simple. Just self-interest.



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  • gbof
    08-27 09:14 PM
    it is not to prevent 'de-magnetization' but to prevent rfid communication. All new passport and other govt id 'cards' ship with rfid chip in them which contains encrypted biometrics info. Since rfid info can be read even 10 meters away with right equipment, it is better to put it in a metallic sleeve (creating a Faraday cage) to prevent anyone from sniffing then biometrics info.
    here is more info ..

    SecureIDNews | New U.S. 'Green Card' using optical stripe, RFID technology (http://www.secureidnews.com/2010/05/12/new-u-s-green-card-using-optical-stripe-rfid-technology)

    edit: some additional info, mythbusters did a segment on the myth of demagentized credit card. It would take a really very strong magnet to demagnetize the strip, definitely not the kind you would carry in your pocket.

    Without getting into the science, I tried to pass on the tip to GC holders (and expectants) giving a simple example... btw: I appreciate your posting explaining to like minded......'joy the w'end




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  • gcisadawg
    03-06 06:22 PM
    I find the second proposal very reasonable. If anyone is waiting for more than 5 years, then make that person exempt from country quota.

    I'm not saying this because I've already waited five years. It makes sense to flush out oldest PD in the system. This would give people an idea about the wait time.

    I'm fine even it is made to say, 6 or 7 years......We just need to know what to expect and how long to wait rather than being subjected to the whims and fancies of politicians and vagaries of the economic boom and bust!

    Whether, it is 5,6 or 7 years can be debated but a reasonable time frame would really help.

    When the spill over happened based on PD, it was doing exactly that; the oldest applicants ( who were typically EB3 I/C) were flushed out of the system.

    When the criteria got changed (fEB category first and then PD), the applicants with oldest PDs were made to wait even longer.

    I dont expect a GC before 2010. That would make about 8 years with multiple boom and bust. When the economy is bad, we need to be free to look for other jobs. With the shackle of visa sponsorship, one would easily become a viction of a recession.
    I know few of my friend who went back in 2001 - 2002. I was fortunate to survive then....Not sure what is in store now......

    -G



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  • manand24
    07-02 08:39 AM
    Fedex sent June 29, 2007.
    Delivered to Lincoln, NE on July 02, 2007 at 7:55AM.
    Signed for by R Williams.




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  • venkat56
    08-13 11:14 AM
    Mine also reached there at the same time through fedex and brok woltstead signed for it.chacks not cashed yet.waiting for recipts eagerly.let me know who signed for you and when you receive your receipts.best of luck

    my 485 also reached Nebraska on July 2nd at 9:01 am
    by FEDEX.

    Is my boat Sinking or floating




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  • sammyb
    11-21 10:42 AM
    Dear Mehul,

    I was spellbound after seeing this thread and going thru it ... It is something beyond anyone's imagination ... as I saw on Ramdev's program and on Astha channel (www.aasthatv.com), Yoga and Pranayama has cured some of the most incurable diseases... I would request you to try Pranayama ... I have the Ramdev�s Pranayama DVD with me ... pass me your address in PM and I will mail it to you...

    I have nothing else to say ... It is indeed a sad news ... I pray to almighty to give you courage and have faith on your believes...

    Sammy




    EB3RESTOFWORLD
    09-26 02:03 PM
    WE FILED 19 JULY AND RECEIVED NOTICE SEPTEMBER 11 AND eEAD APPROVED SEPTEMBER 24 VWE FILED NCS BUT IT WAS TRANSFERED TO TEXAS




    cchaitu
    10-04 06:27 PM
    ^^^^^^^^^^^

    As this is my crucial time of my life, anyone from our IV members please help/Advice

    Q1) I understand that, there is no need to inform USCIS about our changing jobs using AC21, In my case my company provided their own Lawyer. How can I change that lawyer to my personal lawyer (I signed G28 for current lawyer)

    Q2) Is it advisable to move forward with out a lawyer, if I decide not to inform USCIS about my job change using AC21 OR is it always advisable to go with lawyer (share your experiences)

    Q3) If I want to represent my case on my own after AC21 (Signed G28 with current lawyer), How should I do that, When should I inform USCIS about this (before the AC21 kicks in -how much in advance)

    Q4) If the 140 is approved, 180 days from 485 is passed, does employer still have a right/chance to revoke/deny the I140??? (I heard a rumor that it is possible)

    Q5) Is that possible, If I call USCIS that they will verify my I 140 information � Because my employer never provided me with approved I 140 copy � I have only receipt number

    Please advice - Thanks in advance