Monday, July 4, 2011

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  • panky72
    08-22 03:50 PM
    filed July 12th @ NSC
    no receipts




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  • gbof
    05-10 12:50 PM
    I think it is ironic that we (from India) complain about quota on GC when we are the masters of quotas whether it be in education, workplace, politics etc. I myself was not affected by quotas in India, but I know several friends who were, simply because they were born in "upper caste" and therefore had to be denied opportunities as "revenge" for the injustice meted out by their ancestors several centuries ago, instead of being based on economics.

    I personally think GC quota has a rationale behind it. It allows for a reasonable share to go to smaller countries so that the US population maintains its diversity. Besides, near the end of the year, if the numbers are unused, they are rolled over to larger countries like India and China, thereby automatically eliminating the quota.

    EB based GC should NOT have Quota (.) We are already IN the system. How will it effect diversity. Diversity visa are meant for divesrsity. EB is skill based and only skill should be cared for,




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  • senthil1
    12-10 09:55 AM
    Most of the persons pd may become current before skill comes. That may keep those persons to smile




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  • snathan
    11-17 05:31 PM
    Done



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  • khukubindu
    05-05 06:20 PM
    Thanks reddymjm for your quick reply. How long would it be current , do you think ?

    What should I do from my side if it the date is correct ?

    Should I call USCIS.




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  • cjagtap
    11-21 10:11 AM
    Dear Mehul,

    I am extremely sorry to hear about your situation. I guess you shd directly contact USCIS authority who can guide
    you properly instead of going thru' multiple lawyers . Write a letter to the state senator an explain your situation.Last but not least remain positive. God is there with you and your family.



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  • nat23
    10-24 03:35 PM
    As we get closer to election day it seems that Democrats will have control of the Congress. All the polls that have been and are being conducted show that the Democrats are leading the Republicans by double digits.

    If Democrats win the CIR will get through but the there will be a huge backlog as there arent enough people at USCIS to do the work, which in a way is retrogession. There will be relief for people with advanced degrees but on paper only.As it will still take years for their paperwork to get through USCIS, others will be in a worse situation as the waiting line would be huge.

    If Republicans win there will be no CIR as pointed out by others in the thread. However, SKIL might get through and that will help shorten the waiting period for people without advanced degrees.

    Based on my analysis (which might be completely wrong), I think we are better off with Republicans.




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  • coolpal
    02-09 05:16 PM
    Setting up a bill pay for $20.

    pal :)



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  • Dhundhun
    03-29 12:29 AM
    Since you never got an H1-B stamped in your passport, you are not eligible for AVR (since there is no H1B visa to revalidate). You could do AVR for F-1 since you have that stamp but that is also NOT VIABLE any more because you are now not eligible/admissible for F-1.


    I think, F-1 Visa to H1B AVR is allowed, when F-1 is adjusted to H1B in USA.




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  • sandiboy
    09-07 11:22 AM
    Hi all,

    Got my EAD (the actual card ) and the AP today in the mail. Details are as follows:

    EB2 India - Filed Sept 06
    140 Approved by TSC in Apr 07
    485/EAD/AP Filed on July 2nd at NSC (R Williams 9 :02 am)
    LUD on 140 - 08/05
    Recd EAD and AP - 09/06

    Have not received 485 receipt or FP notice. EAD and AP are from CSC - I recide in CA.

    Good luck to all those still waiting !

    Do your receipt nos start with SRC or LIN in this case?



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  • immi_twinges
    07-11 01:17 PM
    There are some very good quotes from
    American x presidents , socialists and authors


    These should be included because Americans are more aware of them and its a symbol that we respect the American leaders thoughts and aspirations.

    I have posted them on the other thread.




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  • arihant
    06-11 05:34 PM
    Texas starts with SRC...
    WAC/EAC/LIN.. NO TSC as far as I know.

    South Region Center



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  • vbkris77
    09-24 09:08 AM
    By law the job should be in different company. However many desi employers are having two or more sister companies. They get it applied under another sister company's name.

    Had it been a different company too this porting of date for B (my example above) is not justified. Because when B had originally applied he did not have the EB2 qualification/experience. He gained it later, so he should not be allowed to use the original date for EB2. The law should be the new perm date for the EB2 should be the priority date.

    The porting of date should only be allowed in same category, if someone changes a job after 180days of 485 and remains in same category.

    EB2 I applicants should point this out. I know many of my friends have started sending out memo to USCIS.. But to take any adminstrative measure more people need to follow or contact USCIS.

    Else it is your fate.. you know better what to do...

    It is legal per INA to do that.. So your letters and your friends letters are just gutted in the trash right away.. :p




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  • gc_aspirant_prasad
    07-11 10:13 AM
    This one was the best... Where did this come from??
    I think its a conchshell original.
    By and far one of the best!



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  • gc_maine2
    04-21 08:12 PM
    Sorry to see this news, May his SOUL rest in peace.. my prayers are for his family... This is a very shocking news.

    Guys,

    I knew Mehul and his family. They migrated to Sweden late January and Mehul passed away peacefully in his sleep on March 2, 2008

    Admins, please close/archive this thread. It's painful




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  • gg10004
    07-09 06:25 PM
    http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/menuitem.5af9bb95919f35e66f614176543f6d1a/?vgnextoid=f4b3076eb0f93110VgnVCM1000004718190aRCR D&vgnextchannel=1958b0aaa86fa010VgnVCM10000045f3d6a1 RCRD



    Message from USCIS Director Emilio Gonzalez

    I understand that individuals are planning to send flowers to U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) beginning on Tuesday, July 10. USCIS has made arrangements to forward those flowers to our injured service members recuperating at Walter Reed Army Medical Center and at Bethesda Naval Hospital.

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  • unitednations
    08-25 03:18 AM
    Is it possible for an administrative fix at the USCIS where the H-1B worker doesn't fall out of status immediately on losing his/her job? Or would such a provision require a law to be passed by the Congress?

    A grace period of say 3 months to look for a job, or to pack up and leave, would relieve the pressure on the laid off H-1B worker and reduce incidents of system abuse.

    If this can be done at the USCIS, perhaps we can write to the Obudsman and also to the USCIS director/associate directors. This is an important issue in this economy. I will be happy to draft a letter.

    Good intention but this type of information by telling legislators actually hurts the cause. You want people to remain in USA but not complying with the visas.

    Pre 9/11 when the economy was slowing down and there were layoffs; there was a memo from uscis that they would be lenient in transfer cases (give a period of a couple of months without paystubs). However; everything changed in 2002/2003 when INS went to 0 tolerance policy (ashcroft had a press conference saying this). That is when things started to change. The memo has since been rescinded (ie., zero tolerance policy).




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  • CADude
    03-25 05:50 PM
    You are an optimistic guy. keep it up. I used to be same once upon a time. Not Any More... :D
    EB3 India, PD: July 2001
    Per IO, case not assigned to AO. Will take approx 90 days to assign to AO.

    You will get it this Calendar Year. Trust me.




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  • neelu
    05-23 10:49 PM
    Sent emails to each of the senators listed on the first page of this thread using the forms on senators' websites.

    Guys, it barely takes any time to do these simple tasks.

    Look forward to more participation in all IV campaigns.




    venkee
    07-20 06:30 AM
    I pledge $100




    dtekkedil
    07-06 04:50 PM
    Does IV Core have a say on sending flowers??

    how about sending it to Michael Chertoff and Condelezza Rice??

    IV core cannot "officially" endorse this... We are on our own.

    As for sending flowers to Chertoff or Rice - It is good but let us stick with one person for now (Emilio). Unless you are willing to send to all three :). It will seem like there is more unity amongst us if we send more "number" of flowers.



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  • ink_123
    08-30 03:38 PM
    Got the receipts for 485 applied on July 2nd to NSC. NSC--> TSC transfer. Notice date of 8/23.




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  • dtekkedil
    07-03 02:26 PM
    Please send following message :


    Message to Emilio

    Thank you for giving us Hope for few hours on July 1st and taking it away. We enjoyed the pain. Wish you all the best for future Visa Bulletins for Employment based legal immigration

    Don't worry, we will wait for 100 years for our green card.

    I understand the pain you are going through... but we do not want to sound pissed! Just a simple best wishes will put our message through (if done by enough people). It burns no bridges... and it can attract the media... we want to shame them not ourselves!




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  • javadeveloper
    08-18 01:34 PM
    Everybody has been waiting for his/her green card and congratulations to all those who has got their GC. On the other hand it is really unfair and to some extent unethical on the part of USICS not follow a fair system.
    There are several people in 2004, 2005 who have been paitently waiting for their turn only to see that people behind them getting approved.
    Several of us have writtent to Ombudsman, Director but of no avail.
    Not sure what else can be done? Any Idea? Do we have any liaison with AILA who can take up this matter.

    Not only this situation , CIS is not fair in many situations.

    1.Issuing Stamping to liars(Who says they don't have intention to settle in US when they go for F1/H1 stamping) and rejecting stamping to honest people(whom they doubt that they may settle permanently in US) at consulate.
    2.Making Eb2/Eb3 current(July 2007) for the purpose of fees.
    3.Substitute labors
    4.Giving visa number to spouse(for example not even passed 10th standard) of EB2 applicant , instead of EB3 qualified candidate(for example Computer Science Graduate from reputed universities)
    5.Not following PD




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  • simple1
    05-08 01:39 PM
    Guys,

    VISA BULLETIN FOR JUNE 2009 sets back EB2 priority back to 01JAN00.

    Some thing needs to be done. The easist will be not counting ebdependents in ebquota. This should be very easy. There is no INA law linking ebquota with ebdependents.

    I need IV Core help for this.



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  • MeraNaamJoker
    08-27 04:25 PM
    GC comes with a 'sleeve' to keep the card safely. The pouch in the sleeve have special silver lining to prevent 'de-magnetisation' over the period. Please, take due care as its not easy to get replacement.

    I was advised so, at SSA. As I was about to put the card in my wallet (Ya, I went to SSA to update my ssn) gentleman at the window interrupted me. I thought I should share this small tip with IVian fella.

    Good luck to everyone !!

    Thanks buddy,

    What is the procedure to the SSA update?

    My family do not have SSA? I need to apply for them as well.




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  • lasvegas
    02-06 10:03 AM
    Another thread where this issue is discussed

    http://murthyforum.atinfopop.com/4/OpenTopic?a=tpc&s=1024039761&f=1474093861&m=9981039551&r=1551088951#1551088951



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  • malaGCPahije
    05-01 01:13 PM
    I agree. Something strong needs to happen for EB3(I). I personally never have seen any difference between the pain felt by EB2 and EB3, ROW or I. Everyone feels the same pain waiting for their GC. But the prospect for EB2 atleast looks better. For EB3 it looks gloomy as always.

    If there is a lawsuit, then it should be for all, not just for EB3.




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  • stillhopefull
    08-31 12:07 PM
    no receipt notice yet. Checks haven't been cashed as of this morning.



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  • rajusk
    11-21 01:20 PM
    Friends,

    For all those who are from India or believe in the Hindu gods and are ready to offer a prayer for Mehul.

    Here is a link --> http://www.geocities.com/siddhaashram/Mahamrityunjaya.htm

    Read it about 108 times on his behalf preferrably on Monday or you can do it 11 times until December 8th as this is an auspicious month for Lord Shiva.

    Good luck Mehul. I also sent you a PM.




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  • akhilmahajan
    02-13 02:18 PM
    Bump...............



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  • mhtanim
    04-29 01:35 AM
    No. Tried to call NSC a few times and got diffferent stories on why my fp notice is being dealyed. I gave up trying after my last call 2 weeks ago wherein an IO told me to wait until middle of May.

    Mine is like your's - NSC - CSC - NSC. My I-485 receipt number starts with WAC. No FP notice yet. Who knows what they are doing.




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  • blacktongue
    11-18 01:39 PM
    I will donate 100 dollars if they make any changes in DREAM Act wrt to Employment based immigration.
    Even I participated in the campaign, but I don't think it will impact anything for us.

    To who?

    And why only $100?

    Is Greencard $100 worth for you?



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  • zerozerozeven
    05-08 03:05 PM
    I dont believe in flower/food/sos campaigns to resolve this problem...just because it worked once before doesnt mean it is going to work again..have we pursued a class action lawsuit against Department of State/Labor/USCIS for unlawful discrimination based on the country of birth in Employment Based Visas. Any idea if IV core ever took up this path? Can we attempt to do this? What are the costs involved and can we get some good lawyer representation to this goal?




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  • abq_gc
    08-18 03:08 PM
    Think Once again,

    Processing application based on Priority dates which is applicable to Any Employement (EB1, EB2, EB3) or Even family categories, with respect to Quota for that catagories..

    Again as Somebody mentioned Earlier, its not going to get solved in 2-3 Months, So this will be helpful only from Futuristic purpose.

    Its Vision problem, But this can't be solved by Lawsuites, It needs discussions, Negotiations and Communication, By Who have access to USCIS representative. In a Nutshell IV or AILA Kind of group, need to bring on their agenda, if they think its in Best interest for everybody.

    Simply put i am used to standing in queue to Buy Coffe, and somebody gets priority I feel i've been bypassed.


    Agree with you completely... and I would like to add one more point is this unnecessary classification of EB-1, EB-2 and EB-3... we are all highly skilled among our respective fields.. and I don't think this classification does any justice... but I very well know this wont be solved in 2-3 days... so no use talking abt it.. i guess



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  • bestofall
    11-17 03:32 PM
    Sent the email to FL




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  • mariusp
    03-18 07:57 PM
    Most of us filed in July but had our cases transfered to TSC later. For example, I filed July 12 @ NSC and the receipt was generated on Sept 10 from TSC. I know of others with ND Sept 10 @ TSC who didn't receive FP notices, including coworkers of mine. It looks like someone at TSC took a few shortcuts during the receipting process.

    My frustration comes from the fact that I've called three times and opened SRs but still nothing. I don't see how someone can honestly screw up three times and fail to schedule a simple FP appointment. If this is such a huge task for them you can imagine how the entire process is handled and why we 're all stuck waiting for name checks, priority dates, processing dates, biometrics appointments, extended reviews, and the rest of the crap...




    By now you should have had your EAD and AP in hand - after FP was done. What was the reason for the delay? Most of these cases got FP notices within 4 weeks of Aug 17th.



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  • chi_shark
    07-10 11:49 AM
    desi,

    so what is your point? i have no doubts that i can prove point 1, 2 and 3 below... i.e. real business, planned business (with only me as the employee), contracts and orders. i dont think anyone here is talking about a non-bonafide job with a "paper shop" (in your words)...

    what is your point about If business is new, it becomes difficult to show that business can offer full time job to someone at say 60k salary per year? doesnt that sounds like "ability to pay" issue? if yes, that is not an issue at I-485 stage... the yates memo clearly states this...



    The problem with self employment is demonstrate
    1. AC-21 job is in same classification as original labor/I-140
    2. New job is bonafide

    In order to show that the new job is "real", one has to show
    1. The business is real, not just paper shop
    2. Business Plan, Funding to support employees
    3. Any contracts, orders etc

    If business is new, it becomes difficult to show that business can offer full time job to someone at say 60k salary per year. Now, if business has some capital funding or line of credit from bank or some long term contracts, then it is relatively easy to show that business can support employees.

    The burden of proof, in case of RFE, lies on beneficiary.


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  • doshhar
    07-04 01:26 PM
    Illegal non-immigrants did the rally to local USCIS offices. It would be good if we pick one day in 2nd week of July and have a rally to local USCIS offices. This will immediately catch the media attention.

    Rally news should be spread out to media so we can get enough coverage?

    Let's discuss if you guys like this idea.




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  • guchi472000
    09-09 05:57 PM
    Visa Bulletin October 2009 (http://travel.state.gov/visa/frvi/bulletin/bulletin_4575.html)

    All
    Charge-ability
    Areas
    Except
    Those
    Listed
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    mainland born INDIA MEXICO PHILIP-PINES
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    -Based

    1st C C C C C
    2nd C 22MAR05 22JAN05 C C
    3rd 01JUN02 22FEB02 15APR01 01MAY02 01JUN02
    Other
    Workers 01JUN01 01JUN01 15APR01 01JUN01 01JUN01
    4th C C C C C
    Certain Religious Workers U U U U U
    5th C C C C C
    Targeted Employ-ment Areas/
    Regional Centers C C C C C
    5th Pilot Programs U U U U U




    krustycat
    09-28 10:16 PM
    Hi,
    Here is my case. My lawyer sent the papers on July 5th. and the package were received at NSC by F HEINAUER. We're a family of 4.
    I have a LUD on the approved I140 on 07/28/07 (TX).
    Rest of the details you can see in my signature.




    nik.patelc
    02-09 09:42 PM
    Contributing 50 dollars monthly...

    I have seen IV actively working on behalf of all us (non immigrants). but i do think we (IV) can do more if all members contribute . I have few suggestions ..
    1) if all members contriute monthly and having sufficient funds, IV can hire few lawyers to provide legal advice on inexpensive rate.. directly competeing with Murthy and others....
    I m sure all members can hire IV for legal advise.

    2) Create a community and help members who lost jobs recenlty...

    Regards,
    Niraj



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  • GC08
    05-04 09:08 PM
    I have to say, no matter how reluctant I am, that I am pretty depressed about the whole green card thing. I have always tried to have a positive attitude and I definitely know that there are a lot of things much more important than green cards. However, I do feel the emotional toll of green card retrogression. Maybe admitting, instead of denying, of the frustration, depression, and even anger is better and may help face it up.




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  • partha_vus
    07-04 12:41 PM
    My application delivered on Jul 2, 11:25 PM to Nebraska my PD: Jan 2001




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  • anjs
    07-20 08:16 AM
    Count me in.




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  • gcfriend65
    12-07 02:49 PM
    When the cases gets shuffled around the country from NSC to CSC and back, the dtabases are separate. FP notices are generated when information on different databases are alligned together.

    exactly same case, applied july 17th, notice date sept 10th, transferred to TSC



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  • dtekkedil
    07-05 03:39 PM
    I have convinced a few people at work to do this. Their point is, if we really want to do this, let's do it in a way that works. After receiving a few deliveries, USCIS will get the idea and direct it's lobby security to refuse all further flower deliveries. What's our plan for that situation?

    How did the people who delivered nuts to CBS make it happen? The delivery was actually done via UPS. It's difficult to refuse a UPS packet in the security lobby! Should we send chocolates via UPS instead? It will be much more difficult to refuse deliveries of chocolates.

    Does it matter if the flowers make it inside the building? What matters is that the media knows about us sending those flowers! The florists will tell them how many flowers they delivered! Besides, if we have a 100 people sending flowers they would have a tough time refusing all of them!

    My hope is that 100 becomes a 1000!




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  • andy garcia
    10-09 02:09 PM
    ok then, PD it is, going 1, 2 3..... done!

    From now on, the via numbers will be allocated based on priority dates because 'Few good men' said it on this thread.

    About giving GC based on age.

    I am 55.

    Any takers?Get behind me.



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  • johnamit
    08-13 11:17 AM
    any LUD?
    My attorney just emailed me, she received receipt notices for 485, EAD and AP for both me and my wife.

    My application was received on July 2nd 9:01 AM, if it matters it was signed by R Mickels

    I have not seen the notices yet so I dont know what the notice dates are.




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  • snathan
    02-10 12:12 AM
    Thanks a lot. Today its $ 869



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  • breddy2000
    09-09 11:32 PM
    Think its more along the lines of its smart to be illegal under current circumstances :cool:

    THIS IS AN EYE OPENER......





    Joe Legal vs. Jose Illegal



    Here is an example of why hiring illegal aliens is not economically productive for US



    You have two families: "Joe Legal" and "Jose Illegal". Both families have two parents, two children and live inCalifornia.



    Joe Legal works in construction, has a Social Security number, and makes $25 an hour with payroll taxesdeducted.

    Jose Illegal also works in construction, has NO Social Security number, and gets paid $15 an hour cash "under the table".



    Joe Legal is paid $25 an hour times 40 hours for $1000 per week, $52,000 per year. Now take 30% away for State and Federal taxes and Joe Legal now has $31,231.

    Jose Illegal is paid $15 an hour times 40 hours for $600 per week, $31,200 per year. But Jose Illegal pays no taxes. Jose Illegal now has $31,200.



    Joe Legal pays $1,000 per month for medical and dental insurance with limited coverage or $12,000 per year. Joe Legal now has $19,231.

    Jose Illegal has full medical and dental coverage through the state and local clinics at a cost of $0 per year. Jose Illegal still has $31,200.



    Joe Legal makes too much money is not eligible for food stamps or welfare. Joe Legal pays $1,000 per month for food or $12,000 per year. Joe Legal now has $ 7,231.

    Jose Illegal has no documented income and is eligible for food stamps and welfare. Jose Illegal still has $31,200.



    Joe Legal pays rent of $1,000 per month or $12,000 per year. Joe Legal is now in the hole at -$4,769.

    Jose Illegal receives a $500 per month Federal rent subsidy and pays rent at $500 per month or $6,000 per year. Jose Illegal still has $25,200.



    Joe Legal now works overtime on Saturdays or gets a part-time job after work.

    Jose Illegal has nights and weekends off to enjoy with his family.



    Joe Legal's and Jose Illegal's children both attend the same school. Joe Legal pays for his children's lunches while Jose Illegal's children get a government sponsored lunch. Jose Illegal's children have an after school ESL program. Joe Legal's children go home.





    Joe Legal and Jose Illegal both enjoy the same police and fire services, but Joe paid for them and Jose did not pay.




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  • DallasBlue
    08-25 12:00 AM
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by unitednations
    If companies used h-1b the way it is supposed to be written then really the only people who would get one would be OPT candidates who joined while they are on OPT.

    That is not true - those who are qualified and for whom a job is available in the US will eventually make it here. If the requirement is genuine, then the company will go to India and get that skilled labor. Big companies have been known to hire talent internationally.

    No way; would an H-1b get filed for a person who is outside the country. Consulting companies would like to adhere to the laws. However; when their existing employees keep referring friends or friends of friends then as a protective measure they are forced to file the H-1b; or they risk losing the existing employee to someone else.

    Your argument that some consulting companies would like to adhere to laws, but are forced not to because they fear the employee will leave is sufficient reason for those companies to be shut down. There is no excuse for breaking the law, and that too intentionally. It is obvious from your argument these companies are greedy and give the rest of the H-1B visa holders a bad name.

    Keep in mind; the big problem currently is "transfers" and "extensions". Not so much quota cases. USCIS is not keeping up with the business norms. Many of the consulting companies do not have agreements with end clients and end clients will generally not give letters to consulatants to verify that they are actually working there.

    The only time I have seen a consulting company file an H-1b for a person (transfer) and they are not on project; is that the employee has lost the current job or their company wants them to go back home and they do not want to go back home. Employee will do everything possible not to go back.

    It is understandable that an individual will do whatever he can to better his social and economic situation. But it has to be done within the limits of the law. In your example, the consulting company should just say no. However, the company is greedy and wants to make money from the unfortunate situation of the poor guy who just lost his job.

    I always go back through an example I used to see in the work place. Two people at the same level and one has a bigger cubicle. Other person with smaller cubicle complains. End result is that they don't make his cubicle bigger but make the other persons smaller.

    Complaining or pointing fingers at one subsection of people using h-1b or greencards and getting uscis/lawmakers to fix it; it doesn't stop there. Eventually; it will come onto you. Many people on these forums/threads don't care about h-1b but only greencards. Do all of you think that it will only stop at H-1b's and won't spill over to greencards?

    Are you are asking the immigrant community to condone the abusive/illegal practice of a subsection of people because the USCIS will come after everybody? On the contrary, I would rather they looked at every case closely to ensure that there is a valid job offer and no abuse. And it seems that they are now doing just that. This would ensure a smooth process those who follow the law - so there is nothing to fear whether it is H-1B or Green card application.


    Having said that, the immigrant community should try to request the USCIS with some administrative fixes where the H-1B visa holder is not immediately out of status when he loses his job. If they give a grace period of three months or so, then one cae join either look for a new job, or wrap things up and go home. In the absence of such pressure, H-1B visa holders are less likely to find themselves in the hands of abusive consulting companies. The changes to H-1B proposed by Dick Durban and Co. only focussed on protecting american workers (which is all good). BUT, there was nothing in there that would protect the foreign worker's interest if he lost his job. We need to impress upon the congress or USCIS to give some grace period (which to my mind should be an easy administrative fix).



    Maybe we are getting off the topic.

    USCIS is giving a hard time for h-1b's.


    If vemont service center:

    ensure LCA is for client location and company location.

    ensure that you can get a legitimate letter/contract from place you are actually working. ensure letter/contract says that the terms (duration) is extendable (under the law; uscis only has to approve the h-1b until the PO finishes if it is less then three years).

    For companies: Cancel h-1b for people who have left. Cancel h-1b's for people who have not joined (uscis in their rfe's are frequently quoting number of h-1b's filed and comparing to current head count).

    for california service center:

    companies need to analyze their DE-6 and look to see who hasn't been paid the lca wage for all four quarters. Give proper/proactive explanations for people where it is not obvious why they weren't paid proper lca wage.

    get legitimate client letter/purchase order from end client. Ensure that when filing H-1b; the LCA covers the client location. USCIS will generally not accept a new LCA covering the location after the h-1b has been filed.

    Ensure the numbrer of active h-1b's is close to your headcount. If people haven't joined or aren't going to join; cancel h-1b's immediately.

    For consulate: do not ever give fake purchase order/client letter. Consulates are very smart that they know major companies do not give such letters. They are frequently referring cases to department of state in kentucky to contact clients who wrote the letters. If client doesn't confrm (ie., HR at client company) then it is a very, very big problem for all people concerned.

    For extensions; file as early as possible so you don't have issues with your drivers license, etc.

    USCIS relies on a lot of case precdece to deny cases. many times they are misapplying these cases and going outside the law what is really required. In motion to reopens; california is very quick in givingin another decision. However; vermont sits on it for many, many months and they very rarely change their decisions.

    When changing client locations then as a minimum get a new LCA but if you really want to cover yourself then consider amending h-1b for new location.

    UN,
    am always puzzled how H1B is valid also for outsourcing the h1b-employee to another company (like sub-sub-.....sub-contracting) ?

    wasnt h1b intended for a inhouse job rather than a job at a client company ?



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  • manishs7
    09-24 04:54 PM
    Consider the scenario:
    Two guys (A and B) come to US in 2005, both do not have MS and experience less than 5 years. Therefore both not elligible for EB2 on 2005. They are from a retrogressed country.

    A does MS and joins job in 2007, becomes eligible for EB2 and files GC on 2007.
    B joins a job on 2005 that do not need MS and experience and files for EB3.

    Till 2010 both of them did not get GC. But B crossed 5 years of experience and from EB3 to EB2. Now B's priority date is 2005, although he was not elligible for EB2 at that time.

    Although A was elligible for EB2 in 2007 earlier than B (2010), A is pushed behind B.

    SHould it be acceptable to people like A? And there is not one or two pleale like B, thousands arer doing that?

    If you see my priority date you will understand I am not saying this for myself. I have a bro and friends who are facing this isssue.

    Therefore EB2s who are from mid 2006 onwards will really get pushed back..

    I see this porting simillar to the labor substitition.. Till it was in place it was legal although thousands bought labors and that is one main reason EB2 had retrogressed back to 2000. I predict simillar thing is happending again, people are paying money to the desi employers to file perm in EB2 again pretty soon same tertrogression will happen to EB2 I if any urgent action is not taken.

    I hace passed this stage.. now its for you all to decide..

    Mr RSharama, it's 'A's ignorance of the process. He should be aware at the time of starting the Masters that GC is based on the position in the queue ( no body's gives a rat's if the person in front of you is a retard). Porting was legal in 2005 and it is now. there is no change in Law.
    You can't compare porting with labor substitution. For porting, you have to go through the complete process and not just throw some dollars.

    Same logic applies to people who say "I was eligible to file for EB2, but my employer/lawyer forced me to file on EB3".
    It's the ignorance of process, if you are eligible for EB2 .. go join any other company.. it's America .. for God's sake..

    If it doesn't suit me it's injustice.




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  • srikondoji
    07-02 08:38 AM
    Fed-Ex sent today july 2nd.:)

    Note: Iam not sure if anyone should have posted on jun 30 to be delivered on july 2nd. But again, i don't know.:mad:



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  • reddymjm
    05-01 09:04 AM
    Look Here

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    look here at
    http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/usc...0045f3d6a1RCRD


    "Though we still have challenges to overcome, USCIS is currently showing improvements as a result of process improvements. As of April 25, 2008, USCIS had adjudicated over 65 percent of its FY 2008 target for employment-based visas. With five months to go in FY 2008, this is a strong start. We plan to continue implementing process improvements and new reporting mechanisms for managing these important applications. "

    It means they have used 90K Visa out of 140-150K ..it means 50K visa left for next 5 month..not sure how much visa dates wlll be moved.
    EB2 went to U and then because of EB1 they are available. so it could be all EB3 numbers left. In that case we can see considerable movement in EB3. If EB3 ROW becomes current or close to current next visa bulliten there might be some movement for India and china in coming months or atleast IN FY 2009.




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  • shantak
    03-18 06:27 PM
    Called two weeks ago as per my post above. No FP yet. At this point I don't even care anymore... :(

    Thats a good way to lead the life, but this immigration process is taking a big toll . Hope we all come out of this
    Thanks everyone for providing an update. Atleast that gives an idea as to how many are still waiting. Please update accordingly



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  • jsb
    09-14 01:18 PM
    I am not sure what SOL stands for.
    But I can assure you that EB-3 ROW has very little hope. My estimate was that EB3-ROW's wait times were around 5-6 years.
    But now, I have a feeling, that its going to be more like 10+ years. And 10+ years is a long time. Some sort of reform will happen in the next five or six years, and even that reform is not likely to get us greencards, since it may emphasize the family-based applicants.

    Alisa, Your PD is March'07, and you could file in July'07. That was great for you. It is a bigger problem for those waiting to file. Others are theoritically in the admin process, though it would take a long time to complete. Technically visa was available for everyone in July'07,that's why all could file as it is a legal requirement for I-485 filing. Now they are just waiting to have the admin process completed.




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  • bhavinkanani
    07-06 07:59 PM
    Mine reached Texas at July 3rd 9-30 a.m. it was mailed on JUNE 30th via DHL for next day delivery but as per DHL they had routing discrepancy (or my bad luck) and they delivered it on JULY 3rd instead of JULY 2nd..any one out there with JULY 3rd delivery..any updates for them..



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  • SunnySurya
    08-18 02:45 PM
    You got that right!, so you are going to help out here or what?
    He is looking for people with good english skills to write letters on his behalf :) He is admitting that, so no issues there!




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  • kysrek
    06-14 03:40 PM
    It was applied to Nebraska. But I guess it was forwarded.




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  • gckabayega
    09-01 07:47 AM
    Wait for a couple of more weeks-- It is on the way. Don't go by the dates USCIS posted. They apparently don't correctly reflect the actual.

    i sent application for me and my wife on july 6th NSC my I 140 was applied in TSC . i am NJ resident. wife took info pass appointmnet as no check cashed, no notice receive. started worrying now. as NSC is updating even new applications no sure if my case was transferred to TSC or not . any body in same boat ? application was signed by R williams in NSC.




    chanduv23
    02-17 11:14 AM
    thanks ub27, gc_on_demand


    Agreed. $5000 is about the same amount a single student paid to TVU, the diploma mill. This used to be the price 1 employee paid a fraud DCC for processing a Green card.
    What more can I say....
    .

    Because people do not understand. Most people take it for granted - especially these kinds of efforts.

    The problem with immigrants is - majority immigrants stick to community and talk to people from their community and do not go beyond that. Most people go to work and come back, they open IV just like facebook etc. only for information or time pass.




    reddymjm
    03-26 09:23 AM
    EB3-India with PD 2003 and before - Most will be out by December 2008 -
    Perhaps 10% may still rot in NC further.
    EB3-India with PD JAN 2004 - DEC 2004 - Most will be out by August 2009
    Perhaps 20% may still rot in NC
    further.
    EB3-India with PD JAN 2005 - April 2005 - Most will be out by April 2010
    Perhaps 5% may still rot in NC
    further.
    EB3-India May 2005 Onwards - Can not predict - It is good to look for other
    options and that option certainly MUST not
    be switching to EB2

    Hey mine is EB3 March 2003. I am expecting some good news IN 2009 summer. If I get it before that I think it is a miracle looking at the USCIS activity.