anilsal
11-14 09:03 PM
Major reform is "not viable in this Congress," added Rep. Zoe Lofgren, D-San Jose, chairwoman of the House Judiciary subcommittee on immigration. (http://www.dailynews.com/news/ci_7437469)
There is also opposition to consider piecemeal options which treat legal immigration reform separately.
I am generally a very optimistic person but not seeing whats really viable this year.
I understand that IV is looking into other angles as well. Once again not sure.
Can IV core comment about what our realistic chances are?
Please dont answer "Join your state chapters". I am already a state chapter member.
Please contact your state chapter leaders for information. :) They are always updated with the latest possibilities.
There is also opposition to consider piecemeal options which treat legal immigration reform separately.
I am generally a very optimistic person but not seeing whats really viable this year.
I understand that IV is looking into other angles as well. Once again not sure.
Can IV core comment about what our realistic chances are?
Please dont answer "Join your state chapters". I am already a state chapter member.
Please contact your state chapter leaders for information. :) They are always updated with the latest possibilities.
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factoryman
02-12 12:31 PM
what about countering efforts to corner EB3 unused visas.
I appreciate the efforts of core IV and have held them in high esteem. As I said in my post, I read all the posts / replies that I am connected to with sincerity of purpose.
Yet, I don't see a response to set up this web fax. We need to write and counter this grab of unused visas.
Efforts are going on and they are going to get much more aggresive. Go through some of the posts
http://immigrationvoice.org/forum/showpost.php?p=47792&postcount=19
http://immigrationvoice.org/forum/showpost.php?p=47791&postcount=40
and the update
http://immigrationvoice.org/forum/showthread.php?t=3237
I appreciate the efforts of core IV and have held them in high esteem. As I said in my post, I read all the posts / replies that I am connected to with sincerity of purpose.
Yet, I don't see a response to set up this web fax. We need to write and counter this grab of unused visas.
Efforts are going on and they are going to get much more aggresive. Go through some of the posts
http://immigrationvoice.org/forum/showpost.php?p=47792&postcount=19
http://immigrationvoice.org/forum/showpost.php?p=47791&postcount=40
and the update
http://immigrationvoice.org/forum/showthread.php?t=3237
walking_dude
12-10 02:42 PM
Logiclife's post may be a little strong in words. But it wasn't done with any ill-will toward anyone. Please remember it was borne out of frustrations borne out of some volunteers playing hokey at important IV events after RSVPing to attend and volunteer.
Naturally the organizer felt frustrated at the unexpectedly low-level participation at a very important event, for which significant personal sacrifice was done.
A word of advice to everyone - Do NOT volunteer to anything unless you are 100% sure you'll be doing it. Don't volunteer 'spur of the moment' to backtrack later. It's a rude and unprofessional conduct. We are all highly-skilled professionals here, right?
Take your time ( I mean weeks, a month or two, not 10-12 months of years !), become convinced about the IV cause. If you believe in it volunteer with full heart and conviction. And once you do, keep your words and promises. Don't make empty promises that aren't kept. It creates a very bad impression about you as a person. Not everyone will publish it here, but you'll be marked off as 'all talk, no action' from that point onwards.
If you expect others to respect you, please respect others first. Be professional and considerate in your conduct. If you cannot volunteer it's fine. Please don't make others lose their interest. For if they do and abandon the cause, you'll be a loser too !
Naturally the organizer felt frustrated at the unexpectedly low-level participation at a very important event, for which significant personal sacrifice was done.
A word of advice to everyone - Do NOT volunteer to anything unless you are 100% sure you'll be doing it. Don't volunteer 'spur of the moment' to backtrack later. It's a rude and unprofessional conduct. We are all highly-skilled professionals here, right?
Take your time ( I mean weeks, a month or two, not 10-12 months of years !), become convinced about the IV cause. If you believe in it volunteer with full heart and conviction. And once you do, keep your words and promises. Don't make empty promises that aren't kept. It creates a very bad impression about you as a person. Not everyone will publish it here, but you'll be marked off as 'all talk, no action' from that point onwards.
If you expect others to respect you, please respect others first. Be professional and considerate in your conduct. If you cannot volunteer it's fine. Please don't make others lose their interest. For if they do and abandon the cause, you'll be a loser too !
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pappu
04-28 11:35 AM
Thanks everyone for your contributions. We need support from every IV member to succeed.
If some of you have an innovative contribution idea like the last time. (setting small goals and contributing based on that or giving gifts to people when a target is reached) please go ahead and post your pledges on this thread. This may help the momentum of the funding drive.
If some of you have an innovative contribution idea like the last time. (setting small goals and contributing based on that or giving gifts to people when a target is reached) please go ahead and post your pledges on this thread. This may help the momentum of the funding drive.
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GCwaitforever
06-19 06:32 PM
Including the House session and Conference session, if somehow this is pushed beyond October 1st 2007, then the enactment will happen on October 1st 2008. We have to hope for that. That gives best possible window for all BEC, PERM-BEC candidates and people who have not filed their I-140s yet.
The impact is on H-1B renewals beyond six years, with the cut-off proposed at six years. The only exception for renewal beyond 6 years is given explicitly to people who applied for immigrant petition. So BEC/PERM-BEC people should apply for I-140 asap.
The impact is on H-1B renewals beyond six years, with the cut-off proposed at six years. The only exception for renewal beyond 6 years is given explicitly to people who applied for immigrant petition. So BEC/PERM-BEC people should apply for I-140 asap.
vishwak
10-15 08:51 AM
Did any one recently applied for PIO Card in Washington DC, If can you please list documents you sent out to Embassy. I have to apply for my son.
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mirage
03-05 12:26 PM
In my opinion Let's contribute $100 each pay them and get this information. I'm sure there'll be 50 people who would want this information for $100....Atleast I'm sick of seeing Visa Dates predictions and seeing Visa bulletins itself. Atleast we'll know what we are dealing with.
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Honda
08-20 08:04 PM
Hi All,
I applied for my daughter's PIO card and sent all the documents as mentioned in the instructions sheet of the embassy website along with the self addressed stamped envelope. I heard from my other friends that even after you send everything in order, the embassy people would call and say that they did not receive the self addressed stamped envelop. It happened to three of my friends. I am the 4th one. They called today to tell that I did not send the envelope.
The funny part that happened with my friends is that, they all sent $20 and the package came in the very envelope they sent in the first place, that the embassy said they didn't receive.
Did anybody of you also had the same kind of experience or similar incident. If so, please do share.
Why are they doing like that? Do they really think we would do like that, trying to save on an self addressed envelope? It really bothered me for the fact that the lady from the consulate was utterly rude when talking. I am amazed how in the world, The Indian Government is still hiring such people? Of more then a billion population, is that the best person the government of India could find for that customer service post? Its a shame and I am ashamed that such dic*heads working and representing India?
Coming back to the issue...she said sternly, send $20.00 or send envelope stamped otherwise the application would not be processed.
Folks, please let me know where I can complain about this careless attitude of this monster woman. What steps can I take to make sure they don't do that again? I live in TN and I can't fly/drive to Washington DC. The questions is not about the money, but the way they are operating without any ethics is deplorable.
Hoping to hear all your valuable suggestions.
Thank you.
you can inform to branch manager or supervisor.
I applied for my daughter's PIO card and sent all the documents as mentioned in the instructions sheet of the embassy website along with the self addressed stamped envelope. I heard from my other friends that even after you send everything in order, the embassy people would call and say that they did not receive the self addressed stamped envelop. It happened to three of my friends. I am the 4th one. They called today to tell that I did not send the envelope.
The funny part that happened with my friends is that, they all sent $20 and the package came in the very envelope they sent in the first place, that the embassy said they didn't receive.
Did anybody of you also had the same kind of experience or similar incident. If so, please do share.
Why are they doing like that? Do they really think we would do like that, trying to save on an self addressed envelope? It really bothered me for the fact that the lady from the consulate was utterly rude when talking. I am amazed how in the world, The Indian Government is still hiring such people? Of more then a billion population, is that the best person the government of India could find for that customer service post? Its a shame and I am ashamed that such dic*heads working and representing India?
Coming back to the issue...she said sternly, send $20.00 or send envelope stamped otherwise the application would not be processed.
Folks, please let me know where I can complain about this careless attitude of this monster woman. What steps can I take to make sure they don't do that again? I live in TN and I can't fly/drive to Washington DC. The questions is not about the money, but the way they are operating without any ethics is deplorable.
Hoping to hear all your valuable suggestions.
Thank you.
you can inform to branch manager or supervisor.
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abhijitp
11-14 09:21 PM
One of IV's goals is to abolish retrogression and take away all the glamor associated with priority dates and visa bulletins! So, wake up if you haven't already... join your state chapter, and become an active member!
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mirage
06-27 08:53 AM
USCIS has become the Cash cow of the Cash strapped US govt. We are the chickens whose feathers are being skinned.
Man...looks like they are working like crazy to get the EADs approved. My spouse's application: Recieved on 9th June, 08 and card production ordered on the 25th June, 08. 16 days...they are doing everything possible to save some money for USCIS(assuming the EAD they mailed is a 1 year one). I wonder why they even came up with the 2 year EAD when their plan is to do this.
Man...looks like they are working like crazy to get the EADs approved. My spouse's application: Recieved on 9th June, 08 and card production ordered on the 25th June, 08. 16 days...they are doing everything possible to save some money for USCIS(assuming the EAD they mailed is a 1 year one). I wonder why they even came up with the 2 year EAD when their plan is to do this.
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reachag
04-08 07:29 AM
How long is your current H1 valid? As far as i know, You can get your H1 extended with the new company till the present H1 date provided the pending LC is not revoked. Normally most companies do not specifically cancel the LC..so you should be fine.
As soon as you join the new company, apply for Perm.
This was discussed at length at immigrationportal.com website. There is a seperate thread for guys in H1 7th year extension. check it out.
As soon as you join the new company, apply for Perm.
This was discussed at length at immigrationportal.com website. There is a seperate thread for guys in H1 7th year extension. check it out.
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mmandal
06-19 09:03 PM
Companies were vague on numbers. So how could they satisfy Senators. I knew only a few companies gave detail about open positions including Microsoft, Intel and oracle. How you can impress Senate or house? But anti immigrants gave all the layoff numbers, h1b numbers used and details of abuses happened for past few years. It is not just money power will win. With facts and numbers if you have money power then you can win. That is reason for past 3 years H1b numbers or GC numbers were not increased inspite of heavy lobbying.
This guy's a congenital pessimist.
This guy's a congenital pessimist.
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Macaca
09-20 02:51 PM
hats off to you macaca and u da best.
Missed you at the rally!
Also missed Jaime and Ramus!
Looked for all three!
Missed you at the rally!
Also missed Jaime and Ramus!
Looked for all three!
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H4_losing_hope
03-03 10:13 PM
will sent more.
Cheers for your efforts :)
Cheers for your efforts :)
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qplearn
12-01 02:06 PM
its probably a better investment to get a Masters degree in your specific area than an MBA. Of course then you get pigeon holed in your specific area
I agree: the MBA gives you perspective on strategic management and is useful in every field. But if it is not from the very very best schools, I would go for an MS in your own field. An MS from Univ of Arizona is almost as good as an MS from Berkeley when it comes to propelling your career. But an MBA from Berkekely is a different story. Of course, it is very hard to get into those top schools.
I agree: the MBA gives you perspective on strategic management and is useful in every field. But if it is not from the very very best schools, I would go for an MS in your own field. An MS from Univ of Arizona is almost as good as an MS from Berkeley when it comes to propelling your career. But an MBA from Berkekely is a different story. Of course, it is very hard to get into those top schools.
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srinithati
09-20 09:39 PM
Our Flower protest got more attention and coverage..
We should send flowers to
1) President Bush Office
2) Hillary Clinton Office.
3) Nancy Pelosi Office
and few others totaling Top 6 media strong & political Big at Washington
Send flowers for 100 days campaign...10 flower bunches a day to each
60 Flower bunch a day - 6K in total for 100 days.
Considering each one costs with shipping 25 bucks....
We should send flowers to
1) President Bush Office
2) Hillary Clinton Office.
3) Nancy Pelosi Office
and few others totaling Top 6 media strong & political Big at Washington
Send flowers for 100 days campaign...10 flower bunches a day to each
60 Flower bunch a day - 6K in total for 100 days.
Considering each one costs with shipping 25 bucks....
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pkv
05-05 02:09 AM
I receive the standard IRS letter regarding stimulus rebate.
I took this letter and went to SSA office to apply for a SSN for my wife.
Point number 3 in ss-5 clearly says .....
"If you check "Legal Alien Not Allowed to Work," you must provide a document from a U.S. Federal, State, or local government agency that explains why you need a Social Security number and that you meet all of the requirements for the U.S. government benefit. NOTE: Not all U.S. State or local benefits are acceptable for non-work SSN purposes. Contact SSA to see if your reason qualifies.
If you check "Other," you must provide a document from the U.S. government agency that explains why you need a Social Security number and that you meet all of the requirements for a Federal benefit except for the number."
I believe that IRS letter should be treated as a sufficient reason for need of SSN. BUT THEY DIDN'T ENTERTAIN ANY OF THE FACTS AND DECLINED TO ACCEPT APPLICATION FOR SSN.
As long as you qualify for the stimulus payment, you can get a non-work SSN. You qualify as long as you are in the income levels specified, were a resident of the US in 2007 (substantial presence), and were in the US legally (have a valid visa). If you did not file a tax return, then you cannot apply for the SSN.
As far as the Social Security Act is concerned, the law states that they MUST give you a SSN if you qualify for any federally funded benefit. The question is: Is the Economic Stimulus Payment a federal funded benefit. The information in my original post makes a very strong case that it is.
Please post your experiences here, even if you are denied. Remember, the folks in the local SSA offices are bureaucrats, not lawyers, or judges, so don't expect much cooperation. However, if they deny you application, simply write them a short letter saying that you disagree and that you are requesting a "reconsideration."
I took this letter and went to SSA office to apply for a SSN for my wife.
Point number 3 in ss-5 clearly says .....
"If you check "Legal Alien Not Allowed to Work," you must provide a document from a U.S. Federal, State, or local government agency that explains why you need a Social Security number and that you meet all of the requirements for the U.S. government benefit. NOTE: Not all U.S. State or local benefits are acceptable for non-work SSN purposes. Contact SSA to see if your reason qualifies.
If you check "Other," you must provide a document from the U.S. government agency that explains why you need a Social Security number and that you meet all of the requirements for a Federal benefit except for the number."
I believe that IRS letter should be treated as a sufficient reason for need of SSN. BUT THEY DIDN'T ENTERTAIN ANY OF THE FACTS AND DECLINED TO ACCEPT APPLICATION FOR SSN.
As long as you qualify for the stimulus payment, you can get a non-work SSN. You qualify as long as you are in the income levels specified, were a resident of the US in 2007 (substantial presence), and were in the US legally (have a valid visa). If you did not file a tax return, then you cannot apply for the SSN.
As far as the Social Security Act is concerned, the law states that they MUST give you a SSN if you qualify for any federally funded benefit. The question is: Is the Economic Stimulus Payment a federal funded benefit. The information in my original post makes a very strong case that it is.
Please post your experiences here, even if you are denied. Remember, the folks in the local SSA offices are bureaucrats, not lawyers, or judges, so don't expect much cooperation. However, if they deny you application, simply write them a short letter saying that you disagree and that you are requesting a "reconsideration."
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GCBy3000
07-19 02:47 PM
rpatel,
Good you are in your late 20's. I am in my early 30's. Even 1-2 years makes huge difference for this GC. If I had the qualities of Gandhi, I would have not been here in this forum. Dont forget to call him as MAHATHMA Gandhi. I dont think there is even one MAHATHMA's here. All here are poor ATHMA's. Humans are great in adapting to any given situation. If a guy foresees that he cannot survive without knowing swimming, he will somehow learn that otherwise he is going to die. On other hand, the best swimmer in the world also cannot afford to swim for years just because he knows swimming. If you drop him in ocean with others, may be he will survive for longer time but he will seek for a life jacket or rescue sometime or later.
My whole point is everyone starts with optimistic approach when he starts. Show me one person who lands in US with pessimistic approach. You, me and all of our friends landed here with great vision for our life and career. The situation, surroundings, family issues, other personel issues drag him little by little to pessimistic way when he does not reach his set goals in time and instead stinks in the same spot having the required qualities to further his/her career and family.
A question for you: I know you will get married if you are not now and may have one kid at least at age 35. What will you be doing if you are here then without filing for 485. Will you have the same LEVEL of optimistic thinking? Answer honestly.
I am in my late 20's and am going to finish my 7th year next month...you decide how many feet of water I am in..:rolleyes: Meanwhile I totally understand your argument that the situation is the most frustrating for people who have been here the longest. I'd say sharpen you swimming skills and then it wouldn't matter how deep the water is or how tall you are....I's say stick with it and endure hardship if you value the end result (GC ofcourse). Even if you decide to go back...whatever your age/experience be...never forget its never too late..Gandhi was 46 years old when he returned to India from SA after spending 22 years there..Still wasn't too late for him to start a revolution now... or was it ?:)
May be you might also want to change your handle...GCby3000 doesn't sound that optimistic
Good you are in your late 20's. I am in my early 30's. Even 1-2 years makes huge difference for this GC. If I had the qualities of Gandhi, I would have not been here in this forum. Dont forget to call him as MAHATHMA Gandhi. I dont think there is even one MAHATHMA's here. All here are poor ATHMA's. Humans are great in adapting to any given situation. If a guy foresees that he cannot survive without knowing swimming, he will somehow learn that otherwise he is going to die. On other hand, the best swimmer in the world also cannot afford to swim for years just because he knows swimming. If you drop him in ocean with others, may be he will survive for longer time but he will seek for a life jacket or rescue sometime or later.
My whole point is everyone starts with optimistic approach when he starts. Show me one person who lands in US with pessimistic approach. You, me and all of our friends landed here with great vision for our life and career. The situation, surroundings, family issues, other personel issues drag him little by little to pessimistic way when he does not reach his set goals in time and instead stinks in the same spot having the required qualities to further his/her career and family.
A question for you: I know you will get married if you are not now and may have one kid at least at age 35. What will you be doing if you are here then without filing for 485. Will you have the same LEVEL of optimistic thinking? Answer honestly.
I am in my late 20's and am going to finish my 7th year next month...you decide how many feet of water I am in..:rolleyes: Meanwhile I totally understand your argument that the situation is the most frustrating for people who have been here the longest. I'd say sharpen you swimming skills and then it wouldn't matter how deep the water is or how tall you are....I's say stick with it and endure hardship if you value the end result (GC ofcourse). Even if you decide to go back...whatever your age/experience be...never forget its never too late..Gandhi was 46 years old when he returned to India from SA after spending 22 years there..Still wasn't too late for him to start a revolution now... or was it ?:)
May be you might also want to change your handle...GCby3000 doesn't sound that optimistic
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vivid_bharti
07-27 03:56 PM
We are USCIS's cash cows we'll have to give them milk until the last drop....It was a well thought provision as they knew they'll earn more money in yearly AP/EAD renewals then they were earning in H1B renewals. The answer to your question is "Yes you need to pay the fees everytime you renew it, be it 1000th time"Hi,
I Filled 485+EAD+AP in July fiasco with old fee structure, In July 2008 filled AP+EAD with new fees.
Planning to file AP alone for 2009, I read somewhere that if you paid new fee's for AP then you won't get charged next time.
I am not sure whether I need to pay AP fess again this time or not?
Please share your exp
Thanks
I Filled 485+EAD+AP in July fiasco with old fee structure, In July 2008 filled AP+EAD with new fees.
Planning to file AP alone for 2009, I read somewhere that if you paid new fee's for AP then you won't get charged next time.
I am not sure whether I need to pay AP fess again this time or not?
Please share your exp
Thanks
jsb
03-06 01:15 PM
I may not need to tell you this but you are dealing with most greedy, money making machine in US govt. System. This organization churned out 200K EAD last year in 1 week, just so that they don't have to issue 2 years EADs. This org. is rejecting I-485 to get $1000 MTR fees, they will not spare any chance to take money from your pocket. I would say Instead of asking them for the fee waiver and wait 3 months for their 'NO', just give them the 5K and move on...
While it may seem that USCIS/DOS does what it does for increasing their cash-flow, real reasons are just those applicable to any government organization. Their demand for $5K was just a thoughtless response, which may always be their first response to all such public requests. The fact is that, what is sought should already be available for their decison making. Case should be raised with Ombudsman, for bringing out inefficiency such as this, in regard to crucial information needed for determining monthly cut-off dates, and forecastings. Ombudsman's office loves information on such systematic poor govt operations.
While it may seem that USCIS/DOS does what it does for increasing their cash-flow, real reasons are just those applicable to any government organization. Their demand for $5K was just a thoughtless response, which may always be their first response to all such public requests. The fact is that, what is sought should already be available for their decison making. Case should be raised with Ombudsman, for bringing out inefficiency such as this, in regard to crucial information needed for determining monthly cut-off dates, and forecastings. Ombudsman's office loves information on such systematic poor govt operations.
bfadlia
01-14 06:27 PM
So what? Just because they came and skewed the lines doesn't mean you can choose where you're born or when. the rule is unfair wihtout any reason. there is no graceful solution short of removing the quotas. anyway I doubt fairness is the reason you're so fond of this quota.
Here's a one step way to quit.
1. Accept that the reason you're defending this useless rule is that it benefits you.
Sure.. if you say so.. y didn't u say that earlier.. jeez
It's official guys, we ROWs only argue for the sake of our self servient morality or lack thereof, while all others are on a Utopian conquest of fairness..
Never mind, good luck to everyone and sorry for time wasted thinking we were having a conversation
Good bye :)
Here's a one step way to quit.
1. Accept that the reason you're defending this useless rule is that it benefits you.
Sure.. if you say so.. y didn't u say that earlier.. jeez
It's official guys, we ROWs only argue for the sake of our self servient morality or lack thereof, while all others are on a Utopian conquest of fairness..
Never mind, good luck to everyone and sorry for time wasted thinking we were having a conversation
Good bye :)
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