newuser
05-19 02:57 PM
Donated $100 for the event.
Transaction ID: 5ER01165N9379171P
Merchant Contact Information
Immigration Voice
donations@immigrationvoice.org
850-391-4966
Transaction ID: 5ER01165N9379171P
Merchant Contact Information
Immigration Voice
donations@immigrationvoice.org
850-391-4966
amitjoey
05-25 11:49 AM
Thank You anilnag, manishgc, govindk, sirinme for your contributions
The total is $5850
The total is $5850
santb1975
04-27 03:28 PM
Checks are being accepted at this time.
Can we mail checks to the address:
Immigration Voice
P O Box 1372
Arcadia, CA 91077-1372
now?
There was a time when we stopped accepting checks then we started to accept them again, so not sure what state we are in currently.
Can we mail checks to the address:
Immigration Voice
P O Box 1372
Arcadia, CA 91077-1372
now?
There was a time when we stopped accepting checks then we started to accept them again, so not sure what state we are in currently.
paskal
09-22 11:48 AM
I really dont know what the purpose of this thread is, or whether it accomplishes anything.
It seems to be doing more harm than good.
if the movers of this thread have no objection i would like to close it.
i hope though in the meanwhile we can turn the discussion to more productive directions. there is much to be done yet.
It seems to be doing more harm than good.
if the movers of this thread have no objection i would like to close it.
i hope though in the meanwhile we can turn the discussion to more productive directions. there is much to be done yet.
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alex77
09-12 02:53 PM
Reform Immigration: While highly skilled immigrants have contributed in beneficial ways to our domestic technology industry, there are plenty of Americans who could be filling those positions given the proper training. Barack Obama is committed to investing in communities and people who have not had an opportunity to work and participate in the Internet economy as anything other than consumers. Most H-1B new arrivals, for example, have earned a bachelor’s degree or its equivalent abroad (42.5%). They are not all PhDs. We can and should produce more Americans with bachelor’s degrees that lead to jobs in technology. A report of the National Science Foundation (NSF) reveals that blacks, Hispanics, and Native Americans as a whole comprise more that 25% of the population but earn, as a whole, 16% of the bachelor degrees, 11% of the master’s degrees, and 5% of the doctorate degrees in science and engineering. We can do better than that and go a long way toward meeting industry’s need for skilled workers with Americans. That being said, we do not want to shut our doors to innovators from overseas, who have traditionally helped make America strong. Barack Obama supports comprehensive immigration reform that includes improvement in our visa programs, including our legal permanent resident visa programs and temporary programs including the H-1B program, to attract some of the world’s most talented people to America. We should allow immigrants who earn their degrees in the U.S. to stay, work, and become Americans over time. And we should examine our ability to increase the number of permanent visas we issue to foreign skilled workers. Obama will work to ensure immigrant workers are less dependent on their employers for their right to stay in the country and would hold accountable employers who abuse the system and their workers.
abhijitp
02-15 02:10 PM
Ah, just one more... takes me to 153... hopefully I will get some more this afternoon.
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forever_waiting
03-25 01:26 PM
Not many goodies this time..thats what all the analysts/experts seem to be predicting.
Spillover will start happening in 75 days. Wait is getting reduced by the day.
Spillover will start happening in 75 days. Wait is getting reduced by the day.
dilbert_cal
05-10 02:13 AM
If you have already filed 140 and 485 together in July 2006, it is already more than six months. Since you wrote you have used AP, I'm assuming you have filed 485 as well.
If the above is true, you can join a new employer for a similar job or rather same job description and do AC21 to move your case to the new company. Since your 140 is still pending, it will be an issue but not something which will realistically impact you if you do your AC21 paperwork nicely. If your 140 was approvable when it was filed, you shouldnt have any issues.
You need to do two things -
a) Find an employer to switch to immediately.
b) Find a good lawyer who will help you out on AC21
If the above is true, you can join a new employer for a similar job or rather same job description and do AC21 to move your case to the new company. Since your 140 is still pending, it will be an issue but not something which will realistically impact you if you do your AC21 paperwork nicely. If your 140 was approvable when it was filed, you shouldnt have any issues.
You need to do two things -
a) Find an employer to switch to immediately.
b) Find a good lawyer who will help you out on AC21
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Suva
05-18 08:18 PM
I have also forwarded this to 6 of my friends.
walking_dude
10-10 02:37 PM
CagedCactus,
Can you PM me your phone number? I already PMed you mine sometime back.
You can call me or I'll call you. Eitherway it's fine. Lets talk
Can you PM me your phone number? I already PMed you mine sometime back.
You can call me or I'll call you. Eitherway it's fine. Lets talk
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cagedcactus
10-16 07:32 AM
Bestin, you brought up excellent points. We will discuss them at the meeting and make a list of things to do. We will decide there which nails should be hit hard.
Bestin, I looked at your signature, and felt very proud for you. You applied your labor in July 2007 only, and you are fired up to support and contribute to the cause. It shows how aware and alert you are. It shows how you refuse to face this unfair system. It shows that you want to fight for your rights....
Shame on those who have been stuck for years and years, but dont want to do anything off their lazy behinds..... they just think that their GC will arrive on a silver spoon and land in their salivating mouths....
I have news for ya....... IT IS NOT GOING TO ARRIVE ANY TIME SOON UNLESS YOU GET UP AND DO SOMETHING ABOUT IT. :rolleyes:
come on friends..... we have 15 people coming so far..... lets take that number higher and higher.......
I volunteer tea/coffee and Snacks for everyone ..... please PM me or Walking dude with your best phone contact numbers if you are coming to the meeting. Just in case..... we can stay in touch and make sure that everyone is at the meeting... we have ton of things to discuss..... Lets go....
Bestin, I looked at your signature, and felt very proud for you. You applied your labor in July 2007 only, and you are fired up to support and contribute to the cause. It shows how aware and alert you are. It shows how you refuse to face this unfair system. It shows that you want to fight for your rights....
Shame on those who have been stuck for years and years, but dont want to do anything off their lazy behinds..... they just think that their GC will arrive on a silver spoon and land in their salivating mouths....
I have news for ya....... IT IS NOT GOING TO ARRIVE ANY TIME SOON UNLESS YOU GET UP AND DO SOMETHING ABOUT IT. :rolleyes:
come on friends..... we have 15 people coming so far..... lets take that number higher and higher.......
I volunteer tea/coffee and Snacks for everyone ..... please PM me or Walking dude with your best phone contact numbers if you are coming to the meeting. Just in case..... we can stay in touch and make sure that everyone is at the meeting... we have ton of things to discuss..... Lets go....
senthil
03-19 09:55 AM
I see usage if "STEM degree" in most of this thread - conversations .... Would like to understand more on what STEM mean. Can anyone 2 line brief when u get a moment to spare. thanks.
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paskal
11-15 03:41 PM
we are a grassroots organization
i think we take pride in the fact that the flower campaign originated at the grassroots. let's not forget though
1. without "iv" as a whole which is all of us, the flower campaign would not be a success
2. flowers alone did not reverse the desicion. a lot more happened including lobbying. don't forget what congresswoman lofgren did...
moral of the story: if we all work together we can succeed, just talk is useless. and a many pronged effort is needed. this is not going to be easy...
i think we take pride in the fact that the flower campaign originated at the grassroots. let's not forget though
1. without "iv" as a whole which is all of us, the flower campaign would not be a success
2. flowers alone did not reverse the desicion. a lot more happened including lobbying. don't forget what congresswoman lofgren did...
moral of the story: if we all work together we can succeed, just talk is useless. and a many pronged effort is needed. this is not going to be easy...
GCBy3000
07-19 02:47 PM
rpatel,
Good you are in your late 20's. I am in my early 30's. Even 1-2 years makes huge difference for this GC. If I had the qualities of Gandhi, I would have not been here in this forum. Dont forget to call him as MAHATHMA Gandhi. I dont think there is even one MAHATHMA's here. All here are poor ATHMA's. Humans are great in adapting to any given situation. If a guy foresees that he cannot survive without knowing swimming, he will somehow learn that otherwise he is going to die. On other hand, the best swimmer in the world also cannot afford to swim for years just because he knows swimming. If you drop him in ocean with others, may be he will survive for longer time but he will seek for a life jacket or rescue sometime or later.
My whole point is everyone starts with optimistic approach when he starts. Show me one person who lands in US with pessimistic approach. You, me and all of our friends landed here with great vision for our life and career. The situation, surroundings, family issues, other personel issues drag him little by little to pessimistic way when he does not reach his set goals in time and instead stinks in the same spot having the required qualities to further his/her career and family.
A question for you: I know you will get married if you are not now and may have one kid at least at age 35. What will you be doing if you are here then without filing for 485. Will you have the same LEVEL of optimistic thinking? Answer honestly.
I am in my late 20's and am going to finish my 7th year next month...you decide how many feet of water I am in..:rolleyes: Meanwhile I totally understand your argument that the situation is the most frustrating for people who have been here the longest. I'd say sharpen you swimming skills and then it wouldn't matter how deep the water is or how tall you are....I's say stick with it and endure hardship if you value the end result (GC ofcourse). Even if you decide to go back...whatever your age/experience be...never forget its never too late..Gandhi was 46 years old when he returned to India from SA after spending 22 years there..Still wasn't too late for him to start a revolution now... or was it ?:)
May be you might also want to change your handle...GCby3000 doesn't sound that optimistic
Good you are in your late 20's. I am in my early 30's. Even 1-2 years makes huge difference for this GC. If I had the qualities of Gandhi, I would have not been here in this forum. Dont forget to call him as MAHATHMA Gandhi. I dont think there is even one MAHATHMA's here. All here are poor ATHMA's. Humans are great in adapting to any given situation. If a guy foresees that he cannot survive without knowing swimming, he will somehow learn that otherwise he is going to die. On other hand, the best swimmer in the world also cannot afford to swim for years just because he knows swimming. If you drop him in ocean with others, may be he will survive for longer time but he will seek for a life jacket or rescue sometime or later.
My whole point is everyone starts with optimistic approach when he starts. Show me one person who lands in US with pessimistic approach. You, me and all of our friends landed here with great vision for our life and career. The situation, surroundings, family issues, other personel issues drag him little by little to pessimistic way when he does not reach his set goals in time and instead stinks in the same spot having the required qualities to further his/her career and family.
A question for you: I know you will get married if you are not now and may have one kid at least at age 35. What will you be doing if you are here then without filing for 485. Will you have the same LEVEL of optimistic thinking? Answer honestly.
I am in my late 20's and am going to finish my 7th year next month...you decide how many feet of water I am in..:rolleyes: Meanwhile I totally understand your argument that the situation is the most frustrating for people who have been here the longest. I'd say sharpen you swimming skills and then it wouldn't matter how deep the water is or how tall you are....I's say stick with it and endure hardship if you value the end result (GC ofcourse). Even if you decide to go back...whatever your age/experience be...never forget its never too late..Gandhi was 46 years old when he returned to India from SA after spending 22 years there..Still wasn't too late for him to start a revolution now... or was it ?:)
May be you might also want to change your handle...GCby3000 doesn't sound that optimistic
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sreedhar
12-08 06:06 PM
I sent the following documents for AP E-Filing
Covering Letter from E-Filing
2 Passport Photos
Copy of US driver�s license as evidence of a photo identity
Photocopy of I-797A (H1-B Approval Notice) as proof of current status
Photocopy of I485 Receipt notice
A letter with explanation demonstrating the circumstances that warrant issuance of Advance Parole.
Hope this helps.
I e-file my AP and I got receipt notice immediately after completion of e-file. And I got the direction on the PDF listed bellow. USCIS clearly mentioned DO NOT send Copy of ID, Photos unless they requested. That�s why I didn't send any documents to USCIS.
Will you please let me know why you send these documents...? Did you get a request from USCIS or you just send like that...? Please see the red marked directions from USCIS bellow. Thank you.
Next Steps:
Send supporting documentation to the address below, if required.
1) For information on required supporting documentation for this application, see the USCIS Form Instructions links listed at the following Internet address: http://www.uscis.gov
2) DO attach one copy of this Confirmation Receipt as a cover page for the supporting documentation that you are submitting.
3) DO keep the extra copy of the Confirmation Receipt and the copy of the application for your records.
4) DO NOT send a copy of your e-filed application with your supporting documentation.
5) DO NOT include any applications or fees with your supporting documentation for this e-filed application.
6) DO NOT mail photos or copies of identification unless requested to do so by USCIS.
Covering Letter from E-Filing
2 Passport Photos
Copy of US driver�s license as evidence of a photo identity
Photocopy of I-797A (H1-B Approval Notice) as proof of current status
Photocopy of I485 Receipt notice
A letter with explanation demonstrating the circumstances that warrant issuance of Advance Parole.
Hope this helps.
I e-file my AP and I got receipt notice immediately after completion of e-file. And I got the direction on the PDF listed bellow. USCIS clearly mentioned DO NOT send Copy of ID, Photos unless they requested. That�s why I didn't send any documents to USCIS.
Will you please let me know why you send these documents...? Did you get a request from USCIS or you just send like that...? Please see the red marked directions from USCIS bellow. Thank you.
Next Steps:
Send supporting documentation to the address below, if required.
1) For information on required supporting documentation for this application, see the USCIS Form Instructions links listed at the following Internet address: http://www.uscis.gov
2) DO attach one copy of this Confirmation Receipt as a cover page for the supporting documentation that you are submitting.
3) DO keep the extra copy of the Confirmation Receipt and the copy of the application for your records.
4) DO NOT send a copy of your e-filed application with your supporting documentation.
5) DO NOT include any applications or fees with your supporting documentation for this e-filed application.
6) DO NOT mail photos or copies of identification unless requested to do so by USCIS.
gapala
03-05 11:08 AM
http://www.dhs.gov/xlibrary/assets/CISOmbudsman_RR_2_Streamlining_Employment_Based_Im migrant_Processing_USCIS_Response_04-27-06.pdf
"On April 27, 2004, the Ombudsman sent an information request to USCIS for a breakdown of data for pending employment-based applications for adjustment of status to be broken down by preference classification, priority date and country of chargeability. This request attempted to reflect similar data contained within the Immigration Annual Statistical Handbook, Chart 5, for completed cases. The Ombudsman�s interest in pending employment-based workload is in part a reflection of the broader issue relating to USCIS� ability to support the Department of State in accurately forecasting immigrant visa requirements and the visa issuance process."
"This update will enable USCIS to identify 100% of the pending employment-based visa cases. It is anticipated that this exercise will be completed by April 28, 2006. Once this exercise is complete, USCIS will be able to extract data relating to the priority date, country of chargeability and preference classification. USCIS has already entered into discussions with the Department of State to provide this detailed information not only for pending workload but for visa regressed cases as well to allow DOS to accurately manage future visa allocations in regressed workloads."
[updated]
http://www.aila.org/content/fileviewer.aspx?docid=22650&linkid=162315
so are we getting anything different from what the ombudsman has already requested (and received?)
Didn't we request for the same information, other than priority date stuff, that Ombudsman was looking for in 2006, does anybody know whether CIS provided him what he requested for?
Can't they reuse the same "program", as they call it, to provide us the info that we requested for? I would suggest to atleast include a reference to this Ombudsman's request in our reply letter.
I am in for contribution too.
"On April 27, 2004, the Ombudsman sent an information request to USCIS for a breakdown of data for pending employment-based applications for adjustment of status to be broken down by preference classification, priority date and country of chargeability. This request attempted to reflect similar data contained within the Immigration Annual Statistical Handbook, Chart 5, for completed cases. The Ombudsman�s interest in pending employment-based workload is in part a reflection of the broader issue relating to USCIS� ability to support the Department of State in accurately forecasting immigrant visa requirements and the visa issuance process."
"This update will enable USCIS to identify 100% of the pending employment-based visa cases. It is anticipated that this exercise will be completed by April 28, 2006. Once this exercise is complete, USCIS will be able to extract data relating to the priority date, country of chargeability and preference classification. USCIS has already entered into discussions with the Department of State to provide this detailed information not only for pending workload but for visa regressed cases as well to allow DOS to accurately manage future visa allocations in regressed workloads."
[updated]
http://www.aila.org/content/fileviewer.aspx?docid=22650&linkid=162315
so are we getting anything different from what the ombudsman has already requested (and received?)
Didn't we request for the same information, other than priority date stuff, that Ombudsman was looking for in 2006, does anybody know whether CIS provided him what he requested for?
Can't they reuse the same "program", as they call it, to provide us the info that we requested for? I would suggest to atleast include a reference to this Ombudsman's request in our reply letter.
I am in for contribution too.
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Appu
03-17 10:09 PM
Appu, what abt labor cert? Does this advanced degree-holder still have to go thru labor cert? If yes, then the person with advanced degree but no experience has no advantage.
Yeah, that's the tricky part. I think all professions that require advanced
degrees in STEM have been classified (by Section 406) as Schedule A.
Which means you file ETA form 9089 directly to USCIS NOT to the DOL.
That's the "special labor certification" that the Specter mark-up refers to.
The PACE act doesn't have this provision - it excludes future F4 visa graduates from labor certification but says nothing about the current advanced degree holders. Frist's bill seems to exempt all those with advanced degrees and are employed in their field of expertise from going to the DOL for certification. Plus, if you have been employed for 3 years or more, then the quota doesn't apply and you get a visa number right away.
Yeah, that's the tricky part. I think all professions that require advanced
degrees in STEM have been classified (by Section 406) as Schedule A.
Which means you file ETA form 9089 directly to USCIS NOT to the DOL.
That's the "special labor certification" that the Specter mark-up refers to.
The PACE act doesn't have this provision - it excludes future F4 visa graduates from labor certification but says nothing about the current advanced degree holders. Frist's bill seems to exempt all those with advanced degrees and are employed in their field of expertise from going to the DOL for certification. Plus, if you have been employed for 3 years or more, then the quota doesn't apply and you get a visa number right away.
GCNirvana007
08-25 01:49 AM
Corruption is everywhere equally - US and India.
Difference is how they do it. US, its what they call it legal corruption. In india, we truly follow the meaning of corruption ( illegal ). Better this way.
Examples
-----------
Phones - In US, you want to connect, disconnect, block, unblock - everything has a God Damn fee.
Banks - Same damn thing.
Trollies in airport - You dont pay for that in India ( 3 dollars you pay for trolly, 50 rupees to cooley in india, hey i save 100 bucks )
Auto Insurance - Thats probably the bigest scam in many ways
USCIS - Just do a math on how many dollars you have spent for your GC from day one ( could have bought an house in india )
List goes on
Difference is how they do it. US, its what they call it legal corruption. In india, we truly follow the meaning of corruption ( illegal ). Better this way.
Examples
-----------
Phones - In US, you want to connect, disconnect, block, unblock - everything has a God Damn fee.
Banks - Same damn thing.
Trollies in airport - You dont pay for that in India ( 3 dollars you pay for trolly, 50 rupees to cooley in india, hey i save 100 bucks )
Auto Insurance - Thats probably the bigest scam in many ways
USCIS - Just do a math on how many dollars you have spent for your GC from day one ( could have bought an house in india )
List goes on
walking_dude
11-15 12:09 PM
I already posted a poll about the possibility of Detroit Rally. Only 4 positives so far out of 800 IV members from Michigan.
Everyone wants to see action. Question is - are you ready to bell the cat? Are you ready to do it?
Everyone wants to see action. Question is - are you ready to bell the cat? Are you ready to do it?
okuzmin
06-08 12:12 AM
Yeah, that's true if you're a white male or an immigrant. The rest can easily get on welfare/social security. I've seen dozens of examples over my 5 years of being a landlord. Well, many low-skilled immigrants abuse the system as well. So, it's bullshit, Jack Nicholson: in this country millions of people just got it without busting their a$$es.
boreal
07-06 12:37 AM
Everbody's posts here are speculations on what USCIS will do to I-485's filed on or after July 2. Everybody is trying to get an answer from USCIS. You called and got an answer DIRECTLY from USCIS which you doubt and don't believe. So what you want is for people here, who can only come up with speculations as to what USCIS's action would be, to confirm what USCIS already told you???
Geez.....you definitely need a brain check.
Be good to others please! Dont have to be mean!
Geez.....you definitely need a brain check.
Be good to others please! Dont have to be mean!
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