chanduv23
02-07 02:14 PM
I think we need to be careful these kind of conversations aren't detrimental to the current campaign and to IV. I am new here, but I do also feel the drive that chanduv23 has and you know, sometimes you do feel like posting it everywhere and on your forehead. This backlog situation sometimes gets the better of us! I am all for organizing too, we need that. But I do sympathize with those who feel desperate to reach as many visitors as possible. There are still folk out there who would like to send their letter, let's encourage them and still be organized. I promise to keep my posts to threads already existing from now on. Thanks :)
Nothing wrong in posting threads that help support a cause. My question to all those who are attacking me - why are we fighting among ourselves? Why can we not work towards the goal?
Please keep up the good work - you are doing a great job.
Nothing wrong in posting threads that help support a cause. My question to all those who are attacking me - why are we fighting among ourselves? Why can we not work towards the goal?
Please keep up the good work - you are doing a great job.
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Macaca
01-23 09:28 PM
The following is an exactly parallel strategy for us. I just copied the lines.
1. Obtain a Schedule A retrogression amendment (anywhere from 15,000 - 90,000 visas) in the Spring.
2. Push for a permanent Schedule A retrogression amendment (Brownback amendment) whenever Congress considers Comprehensive Immigration Reform.
The concerns are
1. How to chose the numbers 15,000 - 90,000? We may need much larger numbers.
2. How the 15,000 - 90,000 visas should be divided for different countries and categories?
1. Obtain a Schedule A retrogression amendment (anywhere from 15,000 - 90,000 visas) in the Spring.
2. Push for a permanent Schedule A retrogression amendment (Brownback amendment) whenever Congress considers Comprehensive Immigration Reform.
The concerns are
1. How to chose the numbers 15,000 - 90,000? We may need much larger numbers.
2. How the 15,000 - 90,000 visas should be divided for different countries and categories?
probe
02-23 09:17 AM
When I applied last year I got it for 9 months and for 1 yr when I applied in 2009, eventhough my priority date is not current. I called them on 90th day after my application was filed and that has triggered something and I got my EAD in a week. I assume they have plenty of work load and in order to clear EAD applications they are just approving with out any emphasis on priority dates and with whatever duration they like.
This erratic EAD approval process causes financial loss to all EAD applicants effected.
This erratic EAD approval process causes financial loss to all EAD applicants effected.
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prinive
12-24 01:10 PM
I keep on hearing about cases of 2000 and before. Good luck to your friend. I am with PD Sep 2001 and I am too mentally prepared to wait for more years..:D
I recently came across an old friend of mine. I was shocked to hear his case. He is an original applicant EB3 India with PD of September 1998. Please note he is the original applicant and this is not labor substitution.
Here are the details
Sep 1998 : Applied with Texas Workforce Commision as regular Non RIR.
Oct 2001: TWC asked to do recruitment. No action was taken on submitting results.
October 2006 : Labor finally approved from Dallas BEC. Concurrently file I 140 and I 485.
Jan 2007 : I 140 approved.
Nov 2007: Took Infopass appointment. Was told case pending name check.
This case is absolutely amazing. My friend doesnt care anymore since he recently married US citizen (genuine case ABCD). He has worked at the same company since 1998 and stuck to stupid job (non IT). My PD is August 2001 and seeing his case I am getting mentally prepared for much much longer wait.
Thanks
I recently came across an old friend of mine. I was shocked to hear his case. He is an original applicant EB3 India with PD of September 1998. Please note he is the original applicant and this is not labor substitution.
Here are the details
Sep 1998 : Applied with Texas Workforce Commision as regular Non RIR.
Oct 2001: TWC asked to do recruitment. No action was taken on submitting results.
October 2006 : Labor finally approved from Dallas BEC. Concurrently file I 140 and I 485.
Jan 2007 : I 140 approved.
Nov 2007: Took Infopass appointment. Was told case pending name check.
This case is absolutely amazing. My friend doesnt care anymore since he recently married US citizen (genuine case ABCD). He has worked at the same company since 1998 and stuck to stupid job (non IT). My PD is August 2001 and seeing his case I am getting mentally prepared for much much longer wait.
Thanks
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nocomment
10-14 05:32 PM
There is a section in 485 application to list your spouse and dependents. Talk to a good lawyer to see if you can still add her. Or you can live in india until you figure out a way to bring her here on student visa or something.
jk333
09-19 03:11 PM
Hi IV core and Volunteers,
Thanks for the outstanding effort in organizing this rally.
Am really proud to be part of this community.
Thanks for the outstanding effort in organizing this rally.
Am really proud to be part of this community.
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deafTunes123
08-28 09:51 AM
What IO told is correct. Untill the case 140 is not approved, EB information is not updated and IOs at the infopass has limited access.
If the 140 is approved, IOs at infopass can see this, otherwise they cant.
I was also under the same impression that IO at Infopass is able to see whether my case is in EB2 or EB3. She told me that she cannot see even though both of my I-140s are approved and interfiled(hoping success).
If the 140 is approved, IOs at infopass can see this, otherwise they cant.
I was also under the same impression that IO at Infopass is able to see whether my case is in EB2 or EB3. She told me that she cannot see even though both of my I-140s are approved and interfiled(hoping success).
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Pallavi79
01-27 07:34 PM
<Quote>ashishgour: Must have a Master Degree in IT and no more than 6 years of professional experience!</Quote>
Why do people does not want more than 6 years?? Highly curious about this.
Why do people does not want more than 6 years?? Highly curious about this.
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cool_desi_gc
10-18 11:07 AM
YouTube - Barack Obama celebrates Diwali in White House (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jsJUy_ZMYuY)
White house celebrates diwali
White house celebrates diwali
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h12gc
10-16 02:51 PM
Hi Guys,
My LCA has Computer Software Engineer as job title.I have 5 years of Experience as Oracle functional consultant.Currently I'm working as Oracle consultant.My 140 is approved and got my EAD card.In jan 2008 it will be 180 days of filing 485.I want to change my career towards IT Sales.
I have an offer from an American Staffing company as a Technical Recruiter.The job responsibilities include hiring Software Engineers.But the job title is different from my LCA.I want to join this company using EAD in jan 2008 and apply AC 21.Today I have checked with my Lawyer this is what she says"
In instances such as this, when we send the letter to the USCIS regarding AC21, we include the following details with reference to the job title. � Although the job title differs, the job duties are substantially the same. The title used by the company is their internal designation for this position."
She says that i will be able to work as Technical Recruiter using EAD.Any one can suggest me on this?I have very little knowledge about AC 21 and how it works
Thanks in advance
h12gc
My LCA has Computer Software Engineer as job title.I have 5 years of Experience as Oracle functional consultant.Currently I'm working as Oracle consultant.My 140 is approved and got my EAD card.In jan 2008 it will be 180 days of filing 485.I want to change my career towards IT Sales.
I have an offer from an American Staffing company as a Technical Recruiter.The job responsibilities include hiring Software Engineers.But the job title is different from my LCA.I want to join this company using EAD in jan 2008 and apply AC 21.Today I have checked with my Lawyer this is what she says"
In instances such as this, when we send the letter to the USCIS regarding AC21, we include the following details with reference to the job title. � Although the job title differs, the job duties are substantially the same. The title used by the company is their internal designation for this position."
She says that i will be able to work as Technical Recruiter using EAD.Any one can suggest me on this?I have very little knowledge about AC 21 and how it works
Thanks in advance
h12gc
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cheg
07-13 04:18 AM
It's only 1:46 am here so i'm still waiting. Nothing new yet.:rolleyes:
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jfredr
06-15 02:24 PM
I will check with them
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Dj-Studios
05-24 01:03 PM
Oops forgot to change that part. Hehe.:P
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eb3_nepa
04-23 01:21 PM
USCIS has known to send straight denials even though they are supposed to send NOID when an employer revokes 140. There are many examples where people sent in ac21 or not.
However; in just about every case it eventually got reopened. In the mean time there are many anxious moments while waiting for uscis to reopen the case (can't get ead renewed/ if outside the country wouldn't be allowed back on AP).
USCIS sometimes takes their time reopening the case (upto 7 or 8 months). If you don't have h-1b then there is no legal basis to stay here while waiting for the case to reopen. Can't work, etc. However; if you overstay by six months and they don't reopen the case then the 3 and 10 year bars will kick in and you can kick the greencard away.
Key thing is whether employer revokes 140. If they do then it causes anxious moments. USCIS has also started to revoke approved I-140's on their own when companies respond to rfe's on other candidates 140's (ie., ability to pay for all people together). If uscis revokes it on their own then ac21 does not protect you at all.
I think we are confusing multiple issues here. Once the 6 month period is over where the I-140 is approved and the I-485 is pending for 180 days it does NOT matter if the employer revokes the I-140 or not. You are good to go! (Unless ur a classified terrorist or a criminal).
The only question is, Can you still get a 3 year extention based on a I-140 that is revoked? I am thinking that may be an issue. In that scenario, you would be forced to play the EAD card.
However; in just about every case it eventually got reopened. In the mean time there are many anxious moments while waiting for uscis to reopen the case (can't get ead renewed/ if outside the country wouldn't be allowed back on AP).
USCIS sometimes takes their time reopening the case (upto 7 or 8 months). If you don't have h-1b then there is no legal basis to stay here while waiting for the case to reopen. Can't work, etc. However; if you overstay by six months and they don't reopen the case then the 3 and 10 year bars will kick in and you can kick the greencard away.
Key thing is whether employer revokes 140. If they do then it causes anxious moments. USCIS has also started to revoke approved I-140's on their own when companies respond to rfe's on other candidates 140's (ie., ability to pay for all people together). If uscis revokes it on their own then ac21 does not protect you at all.
I think we are confusing multiple issues here. Once the 6 month period is over where the I-140 is approved and the I-485 is pending for 180 days it does NOT matter if the employer revokes the I-140 or not. You are good to go! (Unless ur a classified terrorist or a criminal).
The only question is, Can you still get a 3 year extention based on a I-140 that is revoked? I am thinking that may be an issue. In that scenario, you would be forced to play the EAD card.
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sixburgh
04-13 10:48 AM
Perfect....
Yes I called the original civil surgeon and the TB test is going to cost $15 only and Xray $40.
I found the reason I got the RFE.
I had a copy of the last TB test report.
That civil surgeon FORGOT TO CHECK MARK the TB test !!!!
He checked a different section !!!
I feel bad that I missed to read it!
I could have rectified the DARN doctor then and there.
It was during the July fiasco. We were all in a hurry and tensed up.
Thanks for your update.
Once this RFE is cleared, I am going to Sue that doctor for expenses!
I feel sad that people dont do their jobs properly in this ADVANCED country.
Yes I called the original civil surgeon and the TB test is going to cost $15 only and Xray $40.
I found the reason I got the RFE.
I had a copy of the last TB test report.
That civil surgeon FORGOT TO CHECK MARK the TB test !!!!
He checked a different section !!!
I feel bad that I missed to read it!
I could have rectified the DARN doctor then and there.
It was during the July fiasco. We were all in a hurry and tensed up.
Thanks for your update.
Once this RFE is cleared, I am going to Sue that doctor for expenses!
I feel sad that people dont do their jobs properly in this ADVANCED country.
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nk2006
03-16 02:25 PM
All right points above - we dont need to try too hard to prove our (IV's) original objectives and ideals. If they (antis or others with questionable motives here) are really interested they can go thru the website. Being anonymous web forums, site will attract different types of users and some noise may be almost unavoidable. Having said that we might need some more active moderation - as the IV's popularity increases the website is bound to attract more diverse groups of users with newer agendas. Moderation by only core group of people is obviously time consuming to them (going thru different threads and sometimes even following what is being discussed). I am not sure if IV already has this but can we have a basic user reporting type system - wherein we can have a high level sticky thread requesting users to report any abuses/violations of IV terms - users can post report any voilations they came across in the site - core group and maybe a group of more volunteers dedicated to just concentrate on forum content can go thru this sticky thread on a regular basis and decide. Currently we do have a reputation mechanism and PM to core but its cumbersome. There could be false/improper complaints in the user reporting system as well but atleast core/web-forum-volunteers only have to go thru fewer threads.
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ragz4u
08-31 09:41 AM
Some key points I heard -
Looks like US Chamber of Commerce supports tougher security and more immigration
The spokesman thinks that immigration bill passing this year is a longshot but a lot has been built for it to pass in 2007.
Kinda support Hutchison Pence but they are not comfy letting people leave and then come back. They think people will be stranded (workability issue)
Believe that Prez Bush is doing all he can but House reps are doing all they can just to ensure they win elections.
Looks like US Chamber of Commerce supports tougher security and more immigration
The spokesman thinks that immigration bill passing this year is a longshot but a lot has been built for it to pass in 2007.
Kinda support Hutchison Pence but they are not comfy letting people leave and then come back. They think people will be stranded (workability issue)
Believe that Prez Bush is doing all he can but House reps are doing all they can just to ensure they win elections.
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nlssubbu
02-08 02:34 PM
I was in your situation during my GC process. I was in EB3 queue going nowhere, but waited for couple of years. When my division sold out to a new company, I was promoted and with the new job, I could qualify for EB2. I then port it from EB3 to EB2 and with the wait really proved to be fruitful.
GC journey has lot of ups and downs like any journey in life need not get frustrated regarding this. Find various other avenues and ways to get over with it!
Thanks
GC journey has lot of ups and downs like any journey in life need not get frustrated regarding this. Find various other avenues and ways to get over with it!
Thanks
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zCool
12-02 11:07 PM
Hi Experts,
The question i've is:
I heard from my Immigration Lawyer that,from November 01, 2008, any person who works in Information Technology (IT) and who has Advanced Degree from USA like Master's is eligible for EB3 Category only and not EB2 category. Please confirm if the above statement is true or not.
Thanks,
Abhi
There was an article @ immigration-law on it.. and then some subsequent discussion on IV..
http://immigrationvoice.org/forum/showthread.php?t=22242
The question i've is:
I heard from my Immigration Lawyer that,from November 01, 2008, any person who works in Information Technology (IT) and who has Advanced Degree from USA like Master's is eligible for EB3 Category only and not EB2 category. Please confirm if the above statement is true or not.
Thanks,
Abhi
There was an article @ immigration-law on it.. and then some subsequent discussion on IV..
http://immigrationvoice.org/forum/showthread.php?t=22242
gcForV
07-12 02:46 PM
sorry posted in other threads too. But we will have this updatefirst and then i think we will get the bulletin by monday.
may be some mass updates today?
From:http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/menuitem.5af9bb95919f35e66f614176543f6d1a/?vgnextoid=a5b0a083ef5b3110VgnVCM1000004718190aRCR D
Scheduled System Outages
On Thursday, July 12, 2007, at 9 PM EDT, certain USCIS web-based systems will be taken out of service for maintenance upgrades. They should be restored in approximately three to four hours. These systems include:
*
Case Status Online (and processing times)
*
Field Office Locator and Information
*
Civil Surgeon Locator; and
*
Change of Address Online
We apologize for the inconvenience.
may be some mass updates today?
From:http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/menuitem.5af9bb95919f35e66f614176543f6d1a/?vgnextoid=a5b0a083ef5b3110VgnVCM1000004718190aRCR D
Scheduled System Outages
On Thursday, July 12, 2007, at 9 PM EDT, certain USCIS web-based systems will be taken out of service for maintenance upgrades. They should be restored in approximately three to four hours. These systems include:
*
Case Status Online (and processing times)
*
Field Office Locator and Information
*
Civil Surgeon Locator; and
*
Change of Address Online
We apologize for the inconvenience.
sertasheep
07-05 04:04 PM
I WOULD LIKE TO REQUEST ALL MEMBERS TO UPDATE THEIR PROFILES WITH NAME, TELEPHONE NUMBER(MOST RELIABLE) AND EMAIL ADDRESSES ALONG WITH CURRENT GC STATUS AND CLASS OF ADMISSION