Macaca
01-23 09:28 PM
The following is an exactly parallel strategy for us. I just copied the lines.
1. Obtain a Schedule A retrogression amendment (anywhere from 15,000 - 90,000 visas) in the Spring.
2. Push for a permanent Schedule A retrogression amendment (Brownback amendment) whenever Congress considers Comprehensive Immigration Reform.
The concerns are
1. How to chose the numbers 15,000 - 90,000? We may need much larger numbers.
2. How the 15,000 - 90,000 visas should be divided for different countries and categories?
1. Obtain a Schedule A retrogression amendment (anywhere from 15,000 - 90,000 visas) in the Spring.
2. Push for a permanent Schedule A retrogression amendment (Brownback amendment) whenever Congress considers Comprehensive Immigration Reform.
The concerns are
1. How to chose the numbers 15,000 - 90,000? We may need much larger numbers.
2. How the 15,000 - 90,000 visas should be divided for different countries and categories?
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hsingh82
06-25 12:53 PM
I have added the poll.
Ganguteli - I told you what I think, its your choice now.
Ganguteli - I told you what I think, its your choice now.
pappu
12-25 12:02 PM
Here is another tough story :
Name: sanz72
*Applied for my first Labor through Company A in December 1998
*Labor got approved in 2001 march, Filed my I-140 in April.
*Laid Off from the job in July 2001.
* Took job offer with Company B (and a 25K Pay Cut) in July 2001.
* Filed my Labor through Company B in December 2001
* Labor Approved in Feb 2002
* Filed I-140 in March 2002
* I-140 Approved in May 2002
* Filed 485 in June 2002
* Used AC-21 to Join the Client with B's permission in July 2003
* Company B withdrew the the I-140 in December 2004
* I-485 Denied in December 2004
* MTR (I-290A) filed in Jan 2005
* MTR denied in May 2005
* EAD Renewal Denied in May 2005
* MTR approved and Opened in Aug 2005
* EAD Renewed in Aug 2005
* I-485 Approved in Jun 2007
* I-551 Stamped in July
* Card Received in December 2007.
Name: sanz72
*Applied for my first Labor through Company A in December 1998
*Labor got approved in 2001 march, Filed my I-140 in April.
*Laid Off from the job in July 2001.
* Took job offer with Company B (and a 25K Pay Cut) in July 2001.
* Filed my Labor through Company B in December 2001
* Labor Approved in Feb 2002
* Filed I-140 in March 2002
* I-140 Approved in May 2002
* Filed 485 in June 2002
* Used AC-21 to Join the Client with B's permission in July 2003
* Company B withdrew the the I-140 in December 2004
* I-485 Denied in December 2004
* MTR (I-290A) filed in Jan 2005
* MTR denied in May 2005
* EAD Renewal Denied in May 2005
* MTR approved and Opened in Aug 2005
* EAD Renewed in Aug 2005
* I-485 Approved in Jun 2007
* I-551 Stamped in July
* Card Received in December 2007.
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apahilaj
05-12 03:23 PM
You said you live in NJ, you supposed to have sent you EAD renewal documents to Vermont Service Center as per the USCIS link provided below:
http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/menuitem.5af9bb95919f35e66f614176543f6d1a/?vgnextoid=73bbb6f2cae63110VgnVCM1000004718190aRCR D&vgnextchannel=fe529c7755cb9010VgnVCM10000045f3d6a1 RCRD
Does that mean I am screwed? My package got delivered this AM at Mesquite, TX as per the tracking receipt.
Will Texas forward my application to vermont or do I need to send the package seperately to Vermont?
Thanks much!
http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/menuitem.5af9bb95919f35e66f614176543f6d1a/?vgnextoid=73bbb6f2cae63110VgnVCM1000004718190aRCR D&vgnextchannel=fe529c7755cb9010VgnVCM10000045f3d6a1 RCRD
Does that mean I am screwed? My package got delivered this AM at Mesquite, TX as per the tracking receipt.
Will Texas forward my application to vermont or do I need to send the package seperately to Vermont?
Thanks much!
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roseball
02-28 02:50 PM
I am in the same situation with H1/H4 extension receipt dates of Dec 21,2006. My current H1 and wife's H4 are expiring in June 2007. I dont think the H4 will be approved before Apr 2007. My company wont sponsor for premium processing neither its allowing me to pay for it. Can we just file for H4 to H1 under regular processing and submit the H4 extension approval once we get it approved. I am sure it will take them atleast 5-6 months to process regular H1 filings. Can more documentation be submitted to USCIS based on the receipt notice without them asking for it. I am just worried incase her H1 is approved without an attached I-94. It's a nightmare to go for stamping back home. Any suggestions/views?
nocomment
10-14 05:32 PM
There is a section in 485 application to list your spouse and dependents. Talk to a good lawyer to see if you can still add her. Or you can live in india until you figure out a way to bring her here on student visa or something.
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EndlessWait
10-16 09:34 PM
Hi Guys,
My LCA has Computer Software Engineer as job title.I have 5 years of Experience as Oracle functional consultant.Currently I'm working as Oracle consultant.My 140 is approved and got my EAD card.In jan 2008 it will be 180 days of filing 485.I want to change my career towards IT Sales.
I have an offer from an American Staffing company as a Technical Recruiter.The job responsibilities include hiring Software Engineers.But the job title is different from my LCA.I want to join this company using EAD in jan 2008 and apply AC 21.Today I have checked with my Lawyer this is what she says"
In instances such as this, when we send the letter to the USCIS regarding AC21, we include the following details with reference to the job title. … Although the job title differs, the job duties are substantially the same. The title used by the company is their internal designation for this position."
She says that i will be able to work as Technical Recruiter using EAD.Any one can suggest me on this?I have very little knowledge about AC 21 and how it works
Thanks in advance
h12gc
sure go ahead... u can be dentist and then take a job at WWF as a wrestler..its basically the same..u can break the jaw..close to dentistry...aint it?
LOL.. ppl have just filed 485 and now we will hundreds and thousands of techincal recruiters and desi body shopping company..
go ahead use ac21....on a serious note u can't they are separate jobs..
My LCA has Computer Software Engineer as job title.I have 5 years of Experience as Oracle functional consultant.Currently I'm working as Oracle consultant.My 140 is approved and got my EAD card.In jan 2008 it will be 180 days of filing 485.I want to change my career towards IT Sales.
I have an offer from an American Staffing company as a Technical Recruiter.The job responsibilities include hiring Software Engineers.But the job title is different from my LCA.I want to join this company using EAD in jan 2008 and apply AC 21.Today I have checked with my Lawyer this is what she says"
In instances such as this, when we send the letter to the USCIS regarding AC21, we include the following details with reference to the job title. … Although the job title differs, the job duties are substantially the same. The title used by the company is their internal designation for this position."
She says that i will be able to work as Technical Recruiter using EAD.Any one can suggest me on this?I have very little knowledge about AC 21 and how it works
Thanks in advance
h12gc
sure go ahead... u can be dentist and then take a job at WWF as a wrestler..its basically the same..u can break the jaw..close to dentistry...aint it?
LOL.. ppl have just filed 485 and now we will hundreds and thousands of techincal recruiters and desi body shopping company..
go ahead use ac21....on a serious note u can't they are separate jobs..
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austingc
07-08 05:07 PM
[QUOTE=sammas;1967354]Probably the RFE might be related to photos not being sent. A friend of mine received a RFE for not sending the photos eventhough they are not required to be sent but he did not get any Biometrics notice. [QUOTE=sammas;1967354]
Sammas, May be it was lost in the mail, so your friend did not receive and the USCIS issued an RFE.
Sammas, May be it was lost in the mail, so your friend did not receive and the USCIS issued an RFE.
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BharatPremi
06-03 10:38 PM
Congrats. And keep visiting us.
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immique
06-18 07:54 PM
Thanks all for the various responses. However, Immique, what kind of RFE can be expected @ 485 stage?
Also, I have moved to Biz Dev from an engineer after my Labor. I now have my 140 and EAD. Is there any risk because of my change in role?
I am just giving a general idea of what the process might be. many people get RFEs for no good reason. In this particular instance for example the work experience may be questioned and also the job duties and how much they are different (including difference in pay) to justify EB3 to EB2 conversion. many aspects that are generally overlooked will attract more scrutiny as the application becomes more complicated as they have to review both the applications in detail.
Moreover, lets say the number of EB2 applications every year is about half of the number of EB3 applications or lets assume the average number of EB2s every year in the last 5-6 years was abut 30,000 per year and unusually if this year the EB2 applications go up to 60,000 and 30,000 of them are actually EB3 to EB2 conversions, that in itself will trigger a red flag to USCIS and will lead to increased scrutiny of all those applications that may have been converted or are filed after the visa numbers became unavailable. My intention is not to discourage anyone moving from EB3 to EB2, but am just advising that you do it right and take the help of the lawyer, because by chance if you get an RFE, you do not want to be answering it yourself. let a professional lawyer handle it. if you are confident that you have a high likelihood of success then go for it, but don't listen to all those that say it is very easy. do your own assessment and decide for yourself. in the end it is your greencard application and not theirs. you always hope for the best outcome but remember you have to be well prepared for the worst possible outcome if it happens. what did life teach you so far?
Also, I have moved to Biz Dev from an engineer after my Labor. I now have my 140 and EAD. Is there any risk because of my change in role?
I am just giving a general idea of what the process might be. many people get RFEs for no good reason. In this particular instance for example the work experience may be questioned and also the job duties and how much they are different (including difference in pay) to justify EB3 to EB2 conversion. many aspects that are generally overlooked will attract more scrutiny as the application becomes more complicated as they have to review both the applications in detail.
Moreover, lets say the number of EB2 applications every year is about half of the number of EB3 applications or lets assume the average number of EB2s every year in the last 5-6 years was abut 30,000 per year and unusually if this year the EB2 applications go up to 60,000 and 30,000 of them are actually EB3 to EB2 conversions, that in itself will trigger a red flag to USCIS and will lead to increased scrutiny of all those applications that may have been converted or are filed after the visa numbers became unavailable. My intention is not to discourage anyone moving from EB3 to EB2, but am just advising that you do it right and take the help of the lawyer, because by chance if you get an RFE, you do not want to be answering it yourself. let a professional lawyer handle it. if you are confident that you have a high likelihood of success then go for it, but don't listen to all those that say it is very easy. do your own assessment and decide for yourself. in the end it is your greencard application and not theirs. you always hope for the best outcome but remember you have to be well prepared for the worst possible outcome if it happens. what did life teach you so far?
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GC_SUCK
03-01 11:29 AM
If you guys don't mind I am opening this thread.
I am just trying to find out the average Lawyer Fee and Cost of GC (including Labor, I-140, 485, AP, EAD etc)
So far I have paid 8K to Lawyer and USCIS.
I am just trying to find out the average Lawyer Fee and Cost of GC (including Labor, I-140, 485, AP, EAD etc)
So far I have paid 8K to Lawyer and USCIS.
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rajuseattle
07-15 01:46 PM
I hope USCIS explains to us on how their work distribution process works.
Forget about that even if they publish every quarter, how many I-485 from each country of chargeability and employment categories are pending any processing, it will help analyse when one can expect their approval.
At this moment TSC is following some Pilot plus program to adjudicate the I-140 and I-485 filed concurrent, that scrwes up many standalone I-140 for whom the PD is not current. According to USCIS policy your I-140 adjudication is independent of the country of chargeability and PD. Now how in the world we explain their Pilot plus program which ignores the I-140s from the retrogressed countries is only USCIS leadership knows.
NSC at least not going into this Pilot plus program and consistent in their approval patterns for both I-140 and I-485.
USCIS is under pressure for both Naturalization cases and the VISA number utilization prior to end of FY2008, which is Sept 30th 2008. We will see some kind of RFEs for July-Aug 2007 I-485 filers during Oct-Dec 2008 timeframe when USCIS has ample time in processing the I-485 petitions.
I dont see any RFE or any other progress on our I-485s until that time...and obviously the approvals will come later when the PDs for india EB-3 and EB-2 start moving further.
Forget about that even if they publish every quarter, how many I-485 from each country of chargeability and employment categories are pending any processing, it will help analyse when one can expect their approval.
At this moment TSC is following some Pilot plus program to adjudicate the I-140 and I-485 filed concurrent, that scrwes up many standalone I-140 for whom the PD is not current. According to USCIS policy your I-140 adjudication is independent of the country of chargeability and PD. Now how in the world we explain their Pilot plus program which ignores the I-140s from the retrogressed countries is only USCIS leadership knows.
NSC at least not going into this Pilot plus program and consistent in their approval patterns for both I-140 and I-485.
USCIS is under pressure for both Naturalization cases and the VISA number utilization prior to end of FY2008, which is Sept 30th 2008. We will see some kind of RFEs for July-Aug 2007 I-485 filers during Oct-Dec 2008 timeframe when USCIS has ample time in processing the I-485 petitions.
I dont see any RFE or any other progress on our I-485s until that time...and obviously the approvals will come later when the PDs for india EB-3 and EB-2 start moving further.
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chanduv23
09-19 02:58 PM
He is a physician and flew all the way from WA state
Actually he works for ???? and not a physician - and flew all the way from Seattle - His name is Pankaj kakkar - correct me if I am wrong
Actually he works for ???? and not a physician - and flew all the way from Seattle - His name is Pankaj kakkar - correct me if I am wrong
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immi2006
08-18 10:29 AM
Joint Tax filing ?
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pappu
10-06 01:00 PM
From Matthew Oh Website:http://www.immigration-law.com/
Dr. Emilio Gonzalez has just released the latest statistics of the USCIS backlog elimination status. The statistics show number of pending cases by different causes as follows:
Total Pending Cases: 1,131,333
Cases Pending Customer Follow-Up Action: 200,828
RFE or Fault in Initial or Other Required Documentation: 187,457
Others: 13,371
Cases Affected by Limits on Annual Immigration such as Retrogression: 793,722
Family Based Cases: 682,936
Employment-based or Other: 110,786
Cases Pending Other Agency Action: 136,763
4,905: Other Agencies Investigation Result Waiting
130,091: Interview Completed but Waiting for Name Check Clearance
Do these numbers agree with what we at IV have been estimating? Was surprised to note that only 110,786 cases were affected by retrogression in the EB category.
I personally need more defination of
'Employment-based or Other: 110,786 '
it is defining a narrow set of applicants. Are they ones whose 485 is stuck after filing 485. or are they ones whose 485 cannot be filed and only have 140 approved ?
Dr. Emilio Gonzalez has just released the latest statistics of the USCIS backlog elimination status. The statistics show number of pending cases by different causes as follows:
Total Pending Cases: 1,131,333
Cases Pending Customer Follow-Up Action: 200,828
RFE or Fault in Initial or Other Required Documentation: 187,457
Others: 13,371
Cases Affected by Limits on Annual Immigration such as Retrogression: 793,722
Family Based Cases: 682,936
Employment-based or Other: 110,786
Cases Pending Other Agency Action: 136,763
4,905: Other Agencies Investigation Result Waiting
130,091: Interview Completed but Waiting for Name Check Clearance
Do these numbers agree with what we at IV have been estimating? Was surprised to note that only 110,786 cases were affected by retrogression in the EB category.
I personally need more defination of
'Employment-based or Other: 110,786 '
it is defining a narrow set of applicants. Are they ones whose 485 is stuck after filing 485. or are they ones whose 485 cannot be filed and only have 140 approved ?
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godspeed
12-03 06:53 PM
Firstly, i would like to thank you for replying to my question. Please find the below email sent by my lawyer today:
As per our conversation, attached are the two lists that you can review.
Starting from November 1st *Onet has changed the positions for software professionals, please find information below according to *Onet http://online.onetcenter.org/
There are no EB2 positions available for the Software professionals, only EB3 positions are available. However as we discussed earlier if the company has a business necessity and are able to produce the documents for the business necessity you can file the case under EB2, which is still beyond the requirement according to Labor Department.
Thanks for sharing this info, you mentioned two lists? where is the second one?
One thing is clear, this is going to affect future petitions, any idea on the approved/existing cases?
As per our conversation, attached are the two lists that you can review.
Starting from November 1st *Onet has changed the positions for software professionals, please find information below according to *Onet http://online.onetcenter.org/
There are no EB2 positions available for the Software professionals, only EB3 positions are available. However as we discussed earlier if the company has a business necessity and are able to produce the documents for the business necessity you can file the case under EB2, which is still beyond the requirement according to Labor Department.
Thanks for sharing this info, you mentioned two lists? where is the second one?
One thing is clear, this is going to affect future petitions, any idea on the approved/existing cases?
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pvpb
09-30 09:02 AM
Hey Coolduggar,
Can u pls give me the number u called...
Hello All ,
My application for i485 , i765 and i131 was recvd in Lincoln,Nebraska on July 23 , 2007. (Sent by my company's attorney on July 21) . I have been waiting for over 2 months for any updates or receipt notice but nothing so far . After reading some forums in this website , i called USCIS (number from USCIS website) and got my case escalated to an officer who asked my last name ,first name , date of birth and coutry of birth . He gave me all the three receipt numbers for AOS , AP and EAD . All the receipts numbers are starting with WAC meaning the cases were xferred from Nebraska to California Service Center . When i looked at online status of i485 case , it says the case is xferred to Nebraska since it is in their jurisdiction . The other two cases for EAD and AP are pending . I still have not recvd any receipt notices from my attorney . So , i guess everyone who is waiting for their receipt notices might want to call USCIS and get their numbers .
Can u pls give me the number u called...
Hello All ,
My application for i485 , i765 and i131 was recvd in Lincoln,Nebraska on July 23 , 2007. (Sent by my company's attorney on July 21) . I have been waiting for over 2 months for any updates or receipt notice but nothing so far . After reading some forums in this website , i called USCIS (number from USCIS website) and got my case escalated to an officer who asked my last name ,first name , date of birth and coutry of birth . He gave me all the three receipt numbers for AOS , AP and EAD . All the receipts numbers are starting with WAC meaning the cases were xferred from Nebraska to California Service Center . When i looked at online status of i485 case , it says the case is xferred to Nebraska since it is in their jurisdiction . The other two cases for EAD and AP are pending . I still have not recvd any receipt notices from my attorney . So , i guess everyone who is waiting for their receipt notices might want to call USCIS and get their numbers .
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hsm2007
10-18 09:53 AM
I am still waiting for everything. The only thing I have so far is Card Production email I received. I have not received approval mails or the cards. What is interesting is that 2 days before I received the CPO email I also received FP notices which is scheduled for first week of Nov. So I am confused whether or not they really approved my I-485.
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pmb76
07-14 05:38 PM
A few days I called Comcast to disconnect CNN and CNN headlines from my cable. The Comcast representative was surprised as to why I want to cut CNN. She transferred me to her supervisor. The supervisor noted down my complaint and said that he will get back to me in 3 business days. Next day I got a call from Comcast that they will block CNN entirely from my cable. I thanked them as I will not have bigotry coming into my house anymore.
Sanju, I agree with you that it is very hard to listen to bigotry when it is particularly aimed at us. However not listening to it and avoiding it doesn't make it go away. We must know our enemy and always keep track of what they are up to. Arya-Chanakya the great statesman of Chandragupta's court once said "Keep your friends close and enemies closer" This statement is so very true to this day.
Sanju, I agree with you that it is very hard to listen to bigotry when it is particularly aimed at us. However not listening to it and avoiding it doesn't make it go away. We must know our enemy and always keep track of what they are up to. Arya-Chanakya the great statesman of Chandragupta's court once said "Keep your friends close and enemies closer" This statement is so very true to this day.
mrajatish
05-22 03:04 PM
Please email your senators/ send them fax or call them - no point in venting it on the forum, nothing is going to change.
Change the lawmaker's mind.
Change the lawmaker's mind.
easygoer
08-20 04:21 PM
Break a coconut?? Is that slang for opening a bottle?????
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Break the coconut is slang for sacrifcing animal to god. Traditionally, animal sacrifice was replaced by coconut.