logiclife
04-21 11:53 AM
You see, soundbites and rhetoric are very very tempting. Calling ourselves slaves, using words like "hi Tech slaves" makes us feel that we have finally taunted the system and shamed the lawmakers into acting.
Well, that's not how it works. We are advocating congress. We are not running for an election here and using soundbites and rhetoric really helps when trashing your election opponents. We are trying to get something done here, we are not running an election campaign and we dont have any opponents to taunt and shame by using the words like "slavery" and by trying to make a mockery of the system.
If taunts and rhetoric and soundbites would have done the job, we would have gotten bills passed long time ago.
Those who have made suggestions about using words like "Slaves" and "Hitech Slaves", and "tax paying slaves" have probably never been to lawmaker's offices. These words not only are improper and not only do they provide ammunition to people who oppose us, they are downright flat wrong. They also bring disgust and awkward situation if you use them in lawmaker's office. Imagine this: You are sitting with the judiciary counsel and if they ask you..."Who do your represent" and you say "We are from a grassroots nonprofit organization called Hi tech slaves". What do you think is going to happen to the rest of the meeting??
And by the way, those who are running out of patience with Greencard process are totally capable of packing their bags and going back to their home country. So you cannot call it slavery. Slavery is bonded labor. Where is the bond here? If you dont like your job, then change your job and get a new H1? If you cant port your PD and if you are sick of waiting, then you can go back because really, the bond is in your head, if at all. Its not like your employer is holding a gun to your head. That WAS THE CASE during actual slavery in this country. They were sold, traded and bonded. They were killed if they disobeyed? By comparing ourselves and our situation to that, you are not only being counterproductive, you are insulting the real victims of slavery that existing 150 years ago.
Use common sense and always think that what would be the impact if my post is read by people who intend to testity against us in Congress. Read John Miano's testimony in July 2006 in Judiciary committee. And use some discretion.
I am going to close this thread now.
Those who want to suggest new names for organization or new domain names for the website, please send an email to info@immigrationvoice.org and your availability to work on changing the names everywhere, including all paperwork etc and how much time can you spend on doing it and how can we transfer all name recognition from old name to new name. If its possible and if you can work on it and spend time on it to help us do that, we will surely do it.
Well, that's not how it works. We are advocating congress. We are not running for an election here and using soundbites and rhetoric really helps when trashing your election opponents. We are trying to get something done here, we are not running an election campaign and we dont have any opponents to taunt and shame by using the words like "slavery" and by trying to make a mockery of the system.
If taunts and rhetoric and soundbites would have done the job, we would have gotten bills passed long time ago.
Those who have made suggestions about using words like "Slaves" and "Hitech Slaves", and "tax paying slaves" have probably never been to lawmaker's offices. These words not only are improper and not only do they provide ammunition to people who oppose us, they are downright flat wrong. They also bring disgust and awkward situation if you use them in lawmaker's office. Imagine this: You are sitting with the judiciary counsel and if they ask you..."Who do your represent" and you say "We are from a grassroots nonprofit organization called Hi tech slaves". What do you think is going to happen to the rest of the meeting??
And by the way, those who are running out of patience with Greencard process are totally capable of packing their bags and going back to their home country. So you cannot call it slavery. Slavery is bonded labor. Where is the bond here? If you dont like your job, then change your job and get a new H1? If you cant port your PD and if you are sick of waiting, then you can go back because really, the bond is in your head, if at all. Its not like your employer is holding a gun to your head. That WAS THE CASE during actual slavery in this country. They were sold, traded and bonded. They were killed if they disobeyed? By comparing ourselves and our situation to that, you are not only being counterproductive, you are insulting the real victims of slavery that existing 150 years ago.
Use common sense and always think that what would be the impact if my post is read by people who intend to testity against us in Congress. Read John Miano's testimony in July 2006 in Judiciary committee. And use some discretion.
I am going to close this thread now.
Those who want to suggest new names for organization or new domain names for the website, please send an email to info@immigrationvoice.org and your availability to work on changing the names everywhere, including all paperwork etc and how much time can you spend on doing it and how can we transfer all name recognition from old name to new name. If its possible and if you can work on it and spend time on it to help us do that, we will surely do it.
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neelu
12-11 02:25 PM
SO if USCIS wants to make a new rule of filing I485 for the one whose I 140 is cleared and priority date is not current, It CAN DO That RULE Right?
We do not need any Congress approval for that Right?
If so can we explore this option??
Yes, I was wondering the same thing.
The only plausible explanation for requiring congress' approval, that I am able to come up with, is that we bundled many requests along with the request for concurrent processing of 140/485, like additional visa numbers etc., which I think are not in the hands of USCIS.
We would need congress approval to increase visa numbers, etc. But for changing the rule to allow concurrent 140/485 processing is probably within the jurisdiction of the USCIS.
We do not need any Congress approval for that Right?
If so can we explore this option??
Yes, I was wondering the same thing.
The only plausible explanation for requiring congress' approval, that I am able to come up with, is that we bundled many requests along with the request for concurrent processing of 140/485, like additional visa numbers etc., which I think are not in the hands of USCIS.
We would need congress approval to increase visa numbers, etc. But for changing the rule to allow concurrent 140/485 processing is probably within the jurisdiction of the USCIS.
chanduv23
02-08 02:25 PM
Isn't the UK issue different.
They are trying to change rules retroactively. There is no such thing going on here.
A similar stance would be if in midstream: lawmakers changed retroactively that only if the job makes more then $150,000 it is qualified for EB2; only companies with revenues of over $20 million can apply for greencards. If they changed the rules retroactively in USA which would preclude people who are already in line; then you would see massive amounts of protests.
However; what is happening in UK is not the same issue here. Same thing happened in Canada a few years ago when they changed the point system and wanted to do it for people retroactively.
Here, with retrogression in the background, a lot of mess is being cleaned up and a lot of enforcements are coming in place to curb visa abuse. It is quite interesting to see how enforcements are being done and how things will be handled because on one side job market is booming, on one side you find big and small consulting doing alll sorts of things and utilising visas, on one side you see locals (Especially older people who lost jobs and find it diffucult to find jobs because of their age). Overall, it wwould bee interesting to see what will the course of action be.
From what I understand, Retrogression is the only "retroactive measure using diplomacy" and I guess thats it. Stricter enforcements will be there but those who manage to get past, will always get past.
IVs strategists must look into a diplomatic angle to come up with mechanisms to fight retro which I think IV is currently doing and is on the track.
They are trying to change rules retroactively. There is no such thing going on here.
A similar stance would be if in midstream: lawmakers changed retroactively that only if the job makes more then $150,000 it is qualified for EB2; only companies with revenues of over $20 million can apply for greencards. If they changed the rules retroactively in USA which would preclude people who are already in line; then you would see massive amounts of protests.
However; what is happening in UK is not the same issue here. Same thing happened in Canada a few years ago when they changed the point system and wanted to do it for people retroactively.
Here, with retrogression in the background, a lot of mess is being cleaned up and a lot of enforcements are coming in place to curb visa abuse. It is quite interesting to see how enforcements are being done and how things will be handled because on one side job market is booming, on one side you find big and small consulting doing alll sorts of things and utilising visas, on one side you see locals (Especially older people who lost jobs and find it diffucult to find jobs because of their age). Overall, it wwould bee interesting to see what will the course of action be.
From what I understand, Retrogression is the only "retroactive measure using diplomacy" and I guess thats it. Stricter enforcements will be there but those who manage to get past, will always get past.
IVs strategists must look into a diplomatic angle to come up with mechanisms to fight retro which I think IV is currently doing and is on the track.
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leo2606
08-13 07:57 PM
I hate to say, f*** the future bulletins. WHY??? I am EB3 waiting for looooooooooooooong long time. No hope.
- future VBs - I CARE SHIT ABOT IT.
- visa availability in the coming months - NO HOPE FOR EB3
- awareness about visa wastage - YES, I AM AWARE, WHAT DIFFERENCE IT MAKES
- dates becoming current for most EB categories - NO HOPE, MAY BE EB2- I AM STILL HAPPY FOR THOSE GUYS
- light at the end of tunnel for most of us - NO F'ING LIGHT I SEE
- USCIS efficiencies -CRAP, I DON'T HAVE WORDS TO DESCRIBE IT
Sorry for my words, I am stuck in the shit, I am just venting not on you santa123.
If you are real Santa I am requesting you for a GC gift this Christmas ;-)
Dear IVans,
Now that the SEP VB is out, what does this indicate in terms of
- future VBs
- visa availability in the coming months
- awareness about visa wastage
- dates becoming current for most EB categories
- light at the end of tunnel for most of us
- USCIS efficiencies
Pls share your thoughts. Thanks!
- future VBs - I CARE SHIT ABOT IT.
- visa availability in the coming months - NO HOPE FOR EB3
- awareness about visa wastage - YES, I AM AWARE, WHAT DIFFERENCE IT MAKES
- dates becoming current for most EB categories - NO HOPE, MAY BE EB2- I AM STILL HAPPY FOR THOSE GUYS
- light at the end of tunnel for most of us - NO F'ING LIGHT I SEE
- USCIS efficiencies -CRAP, I DON'T HAVE WORDS TO DESCRIBE IT
Sorry for my words, I am stuck in the shit, I am just venting not on you santa123.
If you are real Santa I am requesting you for a GC gift this Christmas ;-)
Dear IVans,
Now that the SEP VB is out, what does this indicate in terms of
- future VBs
- visa availability in the coming months
- awareness about visa wastage
- dates becoming current for most EB categories
- light at the end of tunnel for most of us
- USCIS efficiencies
Pls share your thoughts. Thanks!
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javadeveloper
03-09 07:13 PM
as per http://www.indianembassy.org/newsite/NEW%20PASSPORT.asp#1
The following documents and fee are required to be submitted with the application:
� After having filled the application online, print a copy.
� Affix photograph as per specification in the box (do not staple photograph)
� Old Passport (in original)
� Additional booklet, if any, (in original)
� Three recent passport size photographs (3.5 cm x 3.5 cm -front facial pose). Photograph should have only a white background. (Photograph with coloured or dark glasses or in uniform or in Polaroid prints or Computer prints will not be accepted). One photograph to be pasted on the space provided on the first page of the application form
� Two proofs of residential address of the applicant, which may include current Driving License, Utility Bill, rent lease agreement showing the residential address.
Photocopy of the first five and last two pages of the original / old passport;
� Pages of passport showing US visa or Green Card (in original) Employment Authorization Card (in original) or other visa documents must be shown at the counter. A photocopy of the entire document / Card should be appended with the application (in case the application is sent by mail, a notarized copy of these documents should be sent);
� In case application for Green Card or EAC or visa is pending/being processed, a copy of documents in support of this fact must be submitted;
� In case the current passport does not contain the name of the spouse and the applicant wishes to have it entered in the new passport, copy of notarized marriage certificate must be submitted along with the application.
I am confused with few things in the above list of reqd documents:
1.It says white background , But I am only able get Cream colored background photos in CVS or Walgreen's
2.When I went notary in Bank Of America , the lady at bank says that she can't do notary for any copy of the document , she says she can do notary for a Application form that is signed in front of her.Same with marriage certificate.
I am confused and I need to travel by the end of this month.I need to drive 10 hrs 1-way to go to the consulate personally.
The following documents and fee are required to be submitted with the application:
� After having filled the application online, print a copy.
� Affix photograph as per specification in the box (do not staple photograph)
� Old Passport (in original)
� Additional booklet, if any, (in original)
� Three recent passport size photographs (3.5 cm x 3.5 cm -front facial pose). Photograph should have only a white background. (Photograph with coloured or dark glasses or in uniform or in Polaroid prints or Computer prints will not be accepted). One photograph to be pasted on the space provided on the first page of the application form
� Two proofs of residential address of the applicant, which may include current Driving License, Utility Bill, rent lease agreement showing the residential address.
Photocopy of the first five and last two pages of the original / old passport;
� Pages of passport showing US visa or Green Card (in original) Employment Authorization Card (in original) or other visa documents must be shown at the counter. A photocopy of the entire document / Card should be appended with the application (in case the application is sent by mail, a notarized copy of these documents should be sent);
� In case application for Green Card or EAC or visa is pending/being processed, a copy of documents in support of this fact must be submitted;
� In case the current passport does not contain the name of the spouse and the applicant wishes to have it entered in the new passport, copy of notarized marriage certificate must be submitted along with the application.
I am confused with few things in the above list of reqd documents:
1.It says white background , But I am only able get Cream colored background photos in CVS or Walgreen's
2.When I went notary in Bank Of America , the lady at bank says that she can't do notary for any copy of the document , she says she can do notary for a Application form that is signed in front of her.Same with marriage certificate.
I am confused and I need to travel by the end of this month.I need to drive 10 hrs 1-way to go to the consulate personally.
deafTunes123
08-28 09:48 AM
Yep, I got the same answer from the IO at my Infopass, when I asked about my Interfile. BTW, what process did your lawyer follow to inform USCIS about the interfile request?
PD : Oct 2005
EB3 - I140
I-485 RD 07/02/2007
EB2 - I140 , Approved 10/2007, PD : Oct 2005
Interfiled May 2008, no reply, no info.
After my new EB2 I-140 got approved with (old PD), Lawyer requested USCIS by mail to interfile my Case.
In that notice, he clearly mentioned all about my information in few lines and also request to approved ASAP as the PD is current according to the bulletin.
Hope this helps. If you want more info. let me know. I will gladly share.
PD : Oct 2005
EB3 - I140
I-485 RD 07/02/2007
EB2 - I140 , Approved 10/2007, PD : Oct 2005
Interfiled May 2008, no reply, no info.
After my new EB2 I-140 got approved with (old PD), Lawyer requested USCIS by mail to interfile my Case.
In that notice, he clearly mentioned all about my information in few lines and also request to approved ASAP as the PD is current according to the bulletin.
Hope this helps. If you want more info. let me know. I will gladly share.
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omved
11-12 11:23 PM
From what i know, if you have an Indian Passport and a US Green card, the only countries you can travel to without any visitor/tourist visa requirements are India, USA, Canada, Bahamas, Dominican Republic and Mexico (Thanks to Sunny1000 for confirmation of Mexico and Dominican Republic)
Are there any other countries I can go to which don't require a Visa or will grant a visa on arrival?
Thanks.
Thanks for this useful information. But does visa non requirement is valid only when departing country is USA or this would remain correct for traveling from any international destination to above countries.
Thanks again..
Om
Are there any other countries I can go to which don't require a Visa or will grant a visa on arrival?
Thanks.
Thanks for this useful information. But does visa non requirement is valid only when departing country is USA or this would remain correct for traveling from any international destination to above countries.
Thanks again..
Om
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eager_immi
01-25 01:29 PM
Great, please contact pappu. He is a part of the core group. I have already contacted him. BTW do you have PHP exp?
I can work on this over a weekend. However, the contribution information is known only to the core group. So someone in the core group will have to enter contribution info into the database and set up the procedure call to return only the member level and not the contribution amount to shield info.
I can work on this over a weekend. However, the contribution information is known only to the core group. So someone in the core group will have to enter contribution info into the database and set up the procedure call to return only the member level and not the contribution amount to shield info.
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Pagal
03-23 05:43 PM
Hello Chi,
I don't think there is any restriction on other income till it is not from a breach of your visa status. You can earn income from a business as a passive partner, but not as an active owner while on H-1B or H-4.
I don't think there is any restriction on other income till it is not from a breach of your visa status. You can earn income from a business as a passive partner, but not as an active owner while on H-1B or H-4.
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Pagal
02-25 01:05 PM
Can you share which application this was for?
It is Adjustment of Status (AOS) application for the I-485 that my company/lawyers filed in 2007 August.
It is Adjustment of Status (AOS) application for the I-485 that my company/lawyers filed in 2007 August.
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gcnirvana
12-05 02:45 PM
^^^^
Visa Stamp in Passport: 13-Jan-2007 (I94 in passport expires on 1/13/07)
Current I-797 : From 02/24/2006 to 04-Jun-2007
3-Year extension based on I-140 from: 05-Jun-2007 to 04-Jun-2010
In this scenario, if I goto India, say in Feb, get my visa stamping done, what will be the validity of my visa in the passport?
1. 05-Jun-2007 to 04-Jun-2010 as stated in my 3-yr extension or
2. the date I went for interview till 04-Jun-2010??
If its the former, then how can I get into US during March '07 as there will be a gap in my visa dates in the passport?
I will send the same questions to my attorney but would like to know before hand, just in case, if my attorney tries to act smart :(
Thanks in advance for your responses...
Visa Stamp in Passport: 13-Jan-2007 (I94 in passport expires on 1/13/07)
Current I-797 : From 02/24/2006 to 04-Jun-2007
3-Year extension based on I-140 from: 05-Jun-2007 to 04-Jun-2010
In this scenario, if I goto India, say in Feb, get my visa stamping done, what will be the validity of my visa in the passport?
1. 05-Jun-2007 to 04-Jun-2010 as stated in my 3-yr extension or
2. the date I went for interview till 04-Jun-2010??
If its the former, then how can I get into US during March '07 as there will be a gap in my visa dates in the passport?
I will send the same questions to my attorney but would like to know before hand, just in case, if my attorney tries to act smart :(
Thanks in advance for your responses...
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walking_dude
11-19 11:30 AM
Irrespective of what Ron Gotcher or anyone says, the matter is left to the discretion of the adjudicating IO. One IO may be okay with even 50%-70% hike, while another may start frothing at the mouth for anything over 30%.
I remember the time of July VB fiasco so many members posted here that my hotshot attorney has told me DOS cannot retract the VB in the middle of the month. And guess what, they did it twice! Point of the matter is AC21 ( at least in theory) is decided based on the famous and widely read Aytes and Yates memos. And these guidelines give the IO the descretion to decide 'same or similar job', if there is a major difference in salary. In case IO decides to reject the case the applicant has to do MTR and/or appeal in the court.
It all boils down to one thing EAD + AC21 is not poor man's GC. It's just an illusion which is losing it's shine with each day. If you are worried about a hike now, have you considered the future. Will you continue to work with same level of salary 5-6 years from now?
We need to work to get the real thing fast.
I remember the time of July VB fiasco so many members posted here that my hotshot attorney has told me DOS cannot retract the VB in the middle of the month. And guess what, they did it twice! Point of the matter is AC21 ( at least in theory) is decided based on the famous and widely read Aytes and Yates memos. And these guidelines give the IO the descretion to decide 'same or similar job', if there is a major difference in salary. In case IO decides to reject the case the applicant has to do MTR and/or appeal in the court.
It all boils down to one thing EAD + AC21 is not poor man's GC. It's just an illusion which is losing it's shine with each day. If you are worried about a hike now, have you considered the future. Will you continue to work with same level of salary 5-6 years from now?
We need to work to get the real thing fast.
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uppaji
03-16 03:38 PM
Hello all,
this is related to getting SSN to H4 people. Now a days everything is getting linked to SSN. Credit Cards, Diver Licencse etc for example. ITIN is not being accepted now a days. Is this a new trend in US or something in place all the time? This makes the lives of H4 people even miserable. Is there any alternative to overcome this problem? Is getting H1 is the only solution for getting SSN?
Please sugegst your comments.
UK.
this is related to getting SSN to H4 people. Now a days everything is getting linked to SSN. Credit Cards, Diver Licencse etc for example. ITIN is not being accepted now a days. Is this a new trend in US or something in place all the time? This makes the lives of H4 people even miserable. Is there any alternative to overcome this problem? Is getting H1 is the only solution for getting SSN?
Please sugegst your comments.
UK.
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PALLO
04-21 01:55 PM
is this a new bill or old one . original post dates back to 06.
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rajuram
11-12 09:48 PM
Canada is a great country, I am sure there are plenty of good trash cans all around the country, surely they can hold a small litte I94.
Or how about getting your I 94 framed and selling it on ebay?
Relax..............have a great future in Canada...
Or how about getting your I 94 framed and selling it on ebay?
Relax..............have a great future in Canada...
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eager_immi
01-25 10:24 AM
Do you have a better way of increasing contribution?
Anyways anyone can check people's contribution by looking through all the posts made by a user by clicking on "find all posts by user". It is possible but requires little bit of digging.
It does not do any good. In my opinion.
Anyways anyone can check people's contribution by looking through all the posts made by a user by clicking on "find all posts by user". It is possible but requires little bit of digging.
It does not do any good. In my opinion.
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Guidi
August 24th, 2004, 10:18 AM
Hello All,
I own a D70 and have had major focus issues. I finally spent 3 hrs at the store where I purchased the camera until they finally agreed that it was defective. I just got a call today saying it was repaired. Hopfully it works. I recomend if somebody purchaces the D70, that you test it extensively before you take it out in the field. Out of 4 people I know with this camera, 3 have the focus problems.
I own a D70 and have had major focus issues. I finally spent 3 hrs at the store where I purchased the camera until they finally agreed that it was defective. I just got a call today saying it was repaired. Hopfully it works. I recomend if somebody purchaces the D70, that you test it extensively before you take it out in the field. Out of 4 people I know with this camera, 3 have the focus problems.
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GCplease
06-07 05:15 PM
Hi,
am e-filing my EAD renewal and I have a couple of questions.
I used Advance Parole to re-enter US. I do not maintain my H1B status. I am on EAD.
Manner of Last Entry - Is it PAR: PAROLEE
Current Immigration Status - Is it PAR: PAROLEE
People who have e-filed in the past, please let me know.
Thanks in Advance.
am e-filing my EAD renewal and I have a couple of questions.
I used Advance Parole to re-enter US. I do not maintain my H1B status. I am on EAD.
Manner of Last Entry - Is it PAR: PAROLEE
Current Immigration Status - Is it PAR: PAROLEE
People who have e-filed in the past, please let me know.
Thanks in Advance.
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desi3933
03-10 11:34 AM
....does PD porting require that the new GC application have exactly the same job profile as the one for which the original Labor was filed and I-140 approved?
No.
The only requirement is that both I-140 must have same beneficiary and all I-140 must belong to eb-1, eb-2, OR eb-3 preference categories.
The Priority Date recapture applies ONLY for immigrant petitions (I-140) approved under EB-1, EB-2 or EB-3 classification.
_______________________
Not a legal advice.
US citizen of Indian origin
No.
The only requirement is that both I-140 must have same beneficiary and all I-140 must belong to eb-1, eb-2, OR eb-3 preference categories.
The Priority Date recapture applies ONLY for immigrant petitions (I-140) approved under EB-1, EB-2 or EB-3 classification.
_______________________
Not a legal advice.
US citizen of Indian origin
gr8dain
July 24th, 2004, 01:54 PM
Greetings all!
Being new to both digital photography with a DSLR and these forums it sure would be of value to have someone post their examples of their back focus issues as well as an explanation as to what it is. I'm strongly considering the Nikon D70 and would appreciate any feedback and examples of the photos people have taken with the D70.
Thanks,
Dain
Being new to both digital photography with a DSLR and these forums it sure would be of value to have someone post their examples of their back focus issues as well as an explanation as to what it is. I'm strongly considering the Nikon D70 and would appreciate any feedback and examples of the photos people have taken with the D70.
Thanks,
Dain
485Mbe4001
03-07 01:24 AM
Based on the text, looks like its all about the illegals...sorry the undocumented. :confused:i guess we just find a way to become 'undocumented' to serve our purpose.