msyedy
02-02 11:39 AM
SA 187.
Kennedy's staff picked up something from their old files...like the original McCain-Kennedy bill of 2005 (the CIR before it hit the judiciary committee last year) that had the hard country cap and slapped it on Thomas against Session's amendment.
If you look at the text, its remarkably similar to the original McCain-Kennedy text (140K to 290K, hard country cap, recapture...all that. Even the description of the title).
They copy-pasted the text for skilled immigration from original McCain-Kennedy that was their brainchild, instead of copy-pasting it from S 2611 ES what had all the amendments from last year's senate CIR. But then again, copy-paste is very common on the Hill. Last year, Bill Frist copied the entire Judiciary Committee version and introduced it after deleting 2 titles related to Amnesty and guest-worker bill.
If this amendment had really passed, and if it had not been modified in the conference between house and senate and if hard cap had become a law, then this amendment would have done more harm than good.
Could you elaborate on the harm that would cause us please...
I would like to understand this system.....
Kennedy's staff picked up something from their old files...like the original McCain-Kennedy bill of 2005 (the CIR before it hit the judiciary committee last year) that had the hard country cap and slapped it on Thomas against Session's amendment.
If you look at the text, its remarkably similar to the original McCain-Kennedy text (140K to 290K, hard country cap, recapture...all that. Even the description of the title).
They copy-pasted the text for skilled immigration from original McCain-Kennedy that was their brainchild, instead of copy-pasting it from S 2611 ES what had all the amendments from last year's senate CIR. But then again, copy-paste is very common on the Hill. Last year, Bill Frist copied the entire Judiciary Committee version and introduced it after deleting 2 titles related to Amnesty and guest-worker bill.
If this amendment had really passed, and if it had not been modified in the conference between house and senate and if hard cap had become a law, then this amendment would have done more harm than good.
Could you elaborate on the harm that would cause us please...
I would like to understand this system.....
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santb1975
04-10 09:44 PM
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vallabhu
11-13 04:50 PM
Unfortunately I already sent my application and they received it on 10/30.
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kartikiran
09-25 08:32 AM
ChrisRock, Raju & other EB3 members must realize as long as members like I_Got_Skillz are here who are lurking just to ruin any EB3 conversation, it is very difficult to come up with a solution.
Also, the idea that an EB2 is more skilled and EB3 is not, is wrong since EB2s are nothing but the same qualification with a few more years of experience and EB3s are the same but who have been misguided by the attorneys when retrogression was never there.
Example, in my case, I have a masters, 7 years of experience before starting my green card app. Currently, I have a total of 15 years of experience as of today working in various domains.
In my opinion if you are looking for a solution which is more radical but practical, it should be in a way where there is a highly skilled category which should be more like EB1 and the rest. I think EB2 should be eliminated and merge both EB3 & EB2 candidates and do a FIFO processing. Isn't this the way most of the countries in rest of the world gave their process?
These are all changes which cannot be done due to politics, but in my opinion is the right approach.
Even some of the IV state chapter leaders etc are people with EB2 apps and they shoot down anything which works to their disadvantages.
It is only the IV Core & a few other members which really care about the backlog irrespective of category.
Please note, I am not naming any state chapter leaders in particular, but I have observed via threads & posts how their line of thoughts are.
Also, the idea that an EB2 is more skilled and EB3 is not, is wrong since EB2s are nothing but the same qualification with a few more years of experience and EB3s are the same but who have been misguided by the attorneys when retrogression was never there.
Example, in my case, I have a masters, 7 years of experience before starting my green card app. Currently, I have a total of 15 years of experience as of today working in various domains.
In my opinion if you are looking for a solution which is more radical but practical, it should be in a way where there is a highly skilled category which should be more like EB1 and the rest. I think EB2 should be eliminated and merge both EB3 & EB2 candidates and do a FIFO processing. Isn't this the way most of the countries in rest of the world gave their process?
These are all changes which cannot be done due to politics, but in my opinion is the right approach.
Even some of the IV state chapter leaders etc are people with EB2 apps and they shoot down anything which works to their disadvantages.
It is only the IV Core & a few other members which really care about the backlog irrespective of category.
Please note, I am not naming any state chapter leaders in particular, but I have observed via threads & posts how their line of thoughts are.
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lonedesi
06-01 10:09 PM
Is there anything one can do to speed up the labor processing times at Atlanta PERM processing center? They seem to have caught the flu from their Grand daddy(BEC) these days. They are taking for ever to process applications and no one seems to notice it, while their sister processing center in Chicago has average processing time of 2 weeks. What can one do to fix this problem? Please advise.
thescadaman
02-15 10:10 AM
I plan on flying to BWI Airport and reaching there Saturday by 1:00p; Is that a good option?
If I want to have full participation - what would be a good schedule for my return flight? Will I be able to catch a 6:15p flight on April 5th?
Locals - please respond.
If I want to have full participation - what would be a good schedule for my return flight? Will I be able to catch a 6:15p flight on April 5th?
Locals - please respond.
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gbof
06-16 12:16 PM
Last name (surname) was missing in my daughter's original passport and also same is missing again at renewal.
Can anybody advise the best course to rectify this?. Any guidance in this regard will be appreciated.
Can anybody advise the best course to rectify this?. Any guidance in this regard will be appreciated.
2010 Ruud van Empel
Dhundhun
05-05 02:03 AM
Anyone received payment processing errors in the last couple of days on the E-File website? For some reason, while trying to complete payment for my AP e-file, when I try to use the credit card option, I keep getting an error that the e-filing payment processing server is unable to process payments at this time. I have been trying every hour for the last 2 days...and the stupid USCIS Customer Service number has no options to report this error...
I am getting this error.
I am getting this error.
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anjans
05-04 01:52 PM
+1 to the GC benefit list for me..that i can say anything ;-)
You have been doing that without a GC for the longest time on this list!
You have been doing that without a GC for the longest time on this list!
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gbof
09-01 11:26 AM
This really is height of optimism......it seems that readers think that USCIS IOs were desperately waiting for dates to get current and start approving applications...reality is they don't care and never cared..they may start issuing more RFEs if anything...Again stay rooted to ground and don;t start floating in the clouds....especially with USCIS's fantastic track record.....
SoP
THIS IS THE REALITY ...
wake up ....
SoP
THIS IS THE REALITY ...
wake up ....
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snathan
03-02 02:35 PM
I have booked the ticket for APR 03 - APR 06th and I need accommodation...
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spicy_guy
07-14 11:24 AM
At least EB3 I should get its share of Visas, which is not happening. A lot of the visas are being wasted or spilled over to other categories.
Actually, this is really insane logic. If there is any spill over from EB1, it should go to most affected categories like EB3I. But its going to EB2. This is a BS.
At least the following should happen:
1. EB3I should get its share of allocated visas every month / year.
2. Spillover should happen to EB3I (as a most trafficked category)
3. Consider the EB2 porting while setting cut off dates.
Actually, this is really insane logic. If there is any spill over from EB1, it should go to most affected categories like EB3I. But its going to EB2. This is a BS.
At least the following should happen:
1. EB3I should get its share of allocated visas every month / year.
2. Spillover should happen to EB3I (as a most trafficked category)
3. Consider the EB2 porting while setting cut off dates.
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pd_recapturing
05-14 12:19 PM
Hi, Did somebody take advantage of the new rule of H1-H4 decoupling where one can use the time spent in H4 in H1? or can somebody confirm that this rule is in place and a law ? Please let me know.
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user1205
05-16 07:14 PM
I'm calling on my way home from work.
I've also sent emails to my local representatives and senators. See below (parts were taken from Ron G).
While I agree that calling on the CHC reps could have some success, calling on the others might be even better. Just my 2 cents.
Dear Rep. xxx
I am appalled that the Congressional Hispanic Caucus is being allowed to
dictate immigration policy to the United States Congress. As your
constituent, I demand that you notify Speaker Pelosi that you earnestly
desire that she stop giving in to the CHC and allow legislation to proceed
to the floor for a vote.
The Congressional Hispanic Caucus has decided that there will be no
immigration legislation considered by Congress unless it includes an
amnesty for illegal aliens. While I sympathize with the problems they're
facing, it is no reason to keep all immigration bills hostage and ruin the
lives of so many people.
I have been legally in this country for x years studying, working and
paying taxes. I have a Masters Degree in xxx from xxx. Our lives have been in limbo for the last 4 years waiting for our green card application to be
approved. Any of the bills currently introduced for the EB community
would give relief to many people caught for years in this waiting game.
It is time for the tail to stop wagging the dog. This nonsense must end.
With Regards,
I've also sent emails to my local representatives and senators. See below (parts were taken from Ron G).
While I agree that calling on the CHC reps could have some success, calling on the others might be even better. Just my 2 cents.
Dear Rep. xxx
I am appalled that the Congressional Hispanic Caucus is being allowed to
dictate immigration policy to the United States Congress. As your
constituent, I demand that you notify Speaker Pelosi that you earnestly
desire that she stop giving in to the CHC and allow legislation to proceed
to the floor for a vote.
The Congressional Hispanic Caucus has decided that there will be no
immigration legislation considered by Congress unless it includes an
amnesty for illegal aliens. While I sympathize with the problems they're
facing, it is no reason to keep all immigration bills hostage and ruin the
lives of so many people.
I have been legally in this country for x years studying, working and
paying taxes. I have a Masters Degree in xxx from xxx. Our lives have been in limbo for the last 4 years waiting for our green card application to be
approved. Any of the bills currently introduced for the EB community
would give relief to many people caught for years in this waiting game.
It is time for the tail to stop wagging the dog. This nonsense must end.
With Regards,
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jsb
04-08 03:55 PM
I am very confused. First they retrogress and then they make it unavailable. How could they be in the dark with regards to the number of "approvable" applications!!!:mad:
The fact remains that there is no structured information available to anyone (even USCIS or DOS themselves) on Priority Dates. It is nothing more than a date written in ink on paper applications. Cutoff date movements are purely based on guess work. Centers work on cases in order they physically receive them (irrespective of their PD's). While approving if they find PD is not current, case is put aside and next one is taken up. In the past cutoff dates in July-Sep period were moved forward so that "put aside" are minimized (thereby maximizing efficiency), else their bosses will question for not using all visas.
Systems are not designed for managing cases based on PD's, hence the hotch potch we see.
The fact remains that there is no structured information available to anyone (even USCIS or DOS themselves) on Priority Dates. It is nothing more than a date written in ink on paper applications. Cutoff date movements are purely based on guess work. Centers work on cases in order they physically receive them (irrespective of their PD's). While approving if they find PD is not current, case is put aside and next one is taken up. In the past cutoff dates in July-Sep period were moved forward so that "put aside" are minimized (thereby maximizing efficiency), else their bosses will question for not using all visas.
Systems are not designed for managing cases based on PD's, hence the hotch potch we see.
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kaverig
01-31 02:17 PM
Hi,
I am applying for H1 visa from India this April. I am coming to USA on H4 visa in June.
How do I transfer from H4 to H1 in case If I my H1 gets approved? I heard since I am applying from India, I will not get I94 along with my approved H1 papers.
So I will be on H4 I94 only.
Some body please help
Thanks a lot in advance
Kaveri
I am applying for H1 visa from India this April. I am coming to USA on H4 visa in June.
How do I transfer from H4 to H1 in case If I my H1 gets approved? I heard since I am applying from India, I will not get I94 along with my approved H1 papers.
So I will be on H4 I94 only.
Some body please help
Thanks a lot in advance
Kaveri
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h1techSlave
03-30 11:18 AM
parking updates on post #2
Thanks for the parking info. You might want to post details about driving and metro details.
Thanks for the parking info. You might want to post details about driving and metro details.
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sravani
05-16 12:21 PM
Can anyone please shed some light on the costs involved in a medical examination?
It varies depending on the physician. I paid $475 for everything blood work to test immunizations + TB test + Physical exam. This is for one person.
Same physician, my friend went with all medical records and she charged only $250 for doing physical and TB test.
I got the report with in 3 days. Hope this helps. Good luck.
It varies depending on the physician. I paid $475 for everything blood work to test immunizations + TB test + Physical exam. This is for one person.
Same physician, my friend went with all medical records and she charged only $250 for doing physical and TB test.
I got the report with in 3 days. Hope this helps. Good luck.
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jsb
04-16 10:50 AM
I didn't miss a zero. USCIS gets 456,000 apps per year. They can give 521,000. Which means they have extra 65,000 per year. So to clear 600,000 at the rate of 65,000 per year is about 9.2 years.
This is not a discussion for this, but your argument is not clear. If USCIS gets 456,000 apps per year, and they can clear $521,000 per year (more than what they get), where is the question of 10 year wait? New applications don't get cleared first, they are put at the back (of course with a lot of inefficiency, and irregualrities). Wait is due to uneven distribution of apps/countries.
This is not a discussion for this, but your argument is not clear. If USCIS gets 456,000 apps per year, and they can clear $521,000 per year (more than what they get), where is the question of 10 year wait? New applications don't get cleared first, they are put at the back (of course with a lot of inefficiency, and irregualrities). Wait is due to uneven distribution of apps/countries.
santb1975
04-17 09:31 PM
^^^
ashkam
04-09 11:18 AM
gc4me : Pardon me, but how is citizenship not a relevant issue to legal immigrants? If you're not worried about citizenship issues, then why are you even infesting this thread? Many people, including me, might be interested. And I have indeed contributed, although I don't see how that is any of your business and as long as this website isn't being hosted on your home computer, I don't see what gives you the right to ask it of anyone in a patronizing tone. It's simple really, if you're not interested in any issue, just stay away. No one needs your BS sarcasm or disapproval.
supplychainwallah : you seem to have pretty deep-rooted issues. I recommend you get some anger management counselling.
supplychainwallah : you seem to have pretty deep-rooted issues. I recommend you get some anger management counselling.