Positive
04-30 09:10 AM
For any reasonable immigration reform to pass, politicians need an urgency to act. That urgency comes only from an imminent threat to their sitting offices - beyond party lines.
People who are stuck in the immigration process should do a better job in uniting and in working with registered voters so that the issue of immigration reform is a concern for any incumbent elected official.
No one approach is perfect but undocumented workers do a better job in connecting with their community and letting their voices heard than so called "skilled immigrant" community. Our silence makes CIR amnesty and will be dead on arrival.
People who are stuck in the immigration process should do a better job in uniting and in working with registered voters so that the issue of immigration reform is a concern for any incumbent elected official.
No one approach is perfect but undocumented workers do a better job in connecting with their community and letting their voices heard than so called "skilled immigrant" community. Our silence makes CIR amnesty and will be dead on arrival.
sanatshah
10-25 06:09 PM
Mine 485 receipt no# also starting with SRC08008XXXXX and it's not showing online status.
kuhelica2000
08-17 05:31 PM
My wife had traveled with Emirates via Dubai last year on AO. No issues at all. This year we are thinking for flying Etihad as they are offering better price. Does anyone have any experience with Etihad airlines with AP?
Asfandyar
09-02 06:40 PM
"U.S. Visa Policy: Competition for International Scholars, Scientists and Skilled Workers "
Senate Judiciary Committee
Subcommittee on Immigration, Border Security, and Citizenship
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DATE: August 31, 2006
TIME: 09:00 AM
ROOM: University of Texas at Dallas
OFFICIAL HEARING NOTICE / WITNESS LIST:
NOTICE OF SUBCOMMITTEE FIELD HEARING
The Senate Committee on the Judiciary Subcommittee on Immigration, Border Security and Citizenship has scheduled a hearing on "U.S. Visa Policy: Competition for International Scholars, Scientists and Skilled Workers" for Thursday, August 31, 2006 at 9:00 a.m. at the University of Texas at Dallas, The Erik Jonsson School of Engineering & Computer Science, TI Foundation Auditorium, Building ECSS, Richardson, TX.
Senate Judiciary Committee
Subcommittee on Immigration, Border Security, and Citizenship
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DATE: August 31, 2006
TIME: 09:00 AM
ROOM: University of Texas at Dallas
OFFICIAL HEARING NOTICE / WITNESS LIST:
NOTICE OF SUBCOMMITTEE FIELD HEARING
The Senate Committee on the Judiciary Subcommittee on Immigration, Border Security and Citizenship has scheduled a hearing on "U.S. Visa Policy: Competition for International Scholars, Scientists and Skilled Workers" for Thursday, August 31, 2006 at 9:00 a.m. at the University of Texas at Dallas, The Erik Jonsson School of Engineering & Computer Science, TI Foundation Auditorium, Building ECSS, Richardson, TX.
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raminmd
08-14 05:00 PM
Hi all:
I am a July 2nd filer and I was not married at the time of my green card application. My green card was files under EB2 and my priority date is March 06. I got married in November 07 and got my wife to the US under H4. When the dates became current for March 06, we sent my wife's 485 app in on the 2nd to USCIS. We got a rejection notice this Tuesday (12th) with a notice date of the 4th saying that her "priority date could not be established". My lawyer received the package back today and said that she thinks it was wrongfully rejected and everything was o.k. We were going to resend the application today.
However, I just got an approval email for my I-485 and the online status has been changed to approved too.
What are my options here? Will USCIS accept the application if we sent it in? Does this mean she is out of status?
We are really worried. Has anyone been in this situation? What is the best way to resolve this?
I can honestly say that I never thought I would look at my 485 approval and get depressed.
Thanks.
I am a July 2nd filer and I was not married at the time of my green card application. My green card was files under EB2 and my priority date is March 06. I got married in November 07 and got my wife to the US under H4. When the dates became current for March 06, we sent my wife's 485 app in on the 2nd to USCIS. We got a rejection notice this Tuesday (12th) with a notice date of the 4th saying that her "priority date could not be established". My lawyer received the package back today and said that she thinks it was wrongfully rejected and everything was o.k. We were going to resend the application today.
However, I just got an approval email for my I-485 and the online status has been changed to approved too.
What are my options here? Will USCIS accept the application if we sent it in? Does this mean she is out of status?
We are really worried. Has anyone been in this situation? What is the best way to resolve this?
I can honestly say that I never thought I would look at my 485 approval and get depressed.
Thanks.
jasmin45
12-05 07:04 PM
I was recently speaking with a member and he told me that people even congratulate each other when they have LUDs. :D
Very funny! but sadly true and LUD's are integral part of several signatures.. I could not control my laughter when I read your this very statement.:D:D:D
Very funny! but sadly true and LUD's are integral part of several signatures.. I could not control my laughter when I read your this very statement.:D:D:D
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pappu
12-05 03:21 PM
This weekend from 9 dec till 13 I will be in Indianapolis. So any local members that would like to interact with me for volunteer effort on the state chapter should contact me. himanshu at immigrationvoice.org and send your contact details. Based on the number of people that respond we can set up something.
qualified_trash
06-16 09:34 AM
why cant we set up a webfax/email for all members to be sent to CNN and FOX like the ones we setup for the senators?
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PDOCT05
10-29 11:26 AM
Friends,
I am july 2nd filer and for dependant the case has been rejected for missing signature.My lawyer is refiling it today. I have following questions can some one clarify me?
1) Is there any precautions that i should take while re-filing?
2) Will USCIS accept the app or should they make me wait for my PD?
Thanks,
I am july 2nd filer and for dependant the case has been rejected for missing signature.My lawyer is refiling it today. I have following questions can some one clarify me?
1) Is there any precautions that i should take while re-filing?
2) Will USCIS accept the app or should they make me wait for my PD?
Thanks,
gauravster
02-25 12:46 PM
In some states (like NJ), you need a letter from Social Security Administration stating that you are not eligible for SSN.
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arnet
09-12 02:17 PM
i think, not sure, if you are in US then for renewal in same visa category (or) to transfer from one visa category to another (like F to H visa, etc.), you can goto canada or mexico or india for visa revalidation.
But for new first time H1 visa, i think you should get it from india based on your home state jurisdication. you can check immigrationportal.com regd this there might be threads related to this...
Disclaimer: I'm nt an immigration attroney.
Please check with one on this issue.
Hi Guys,
I am from India. Can I go to US Embassy in Canada for H1 stamping ?
How to do that. Please someone enlighten me.. last time I heared you
have to go back to your country of origin for H1 stamping. am I wrong.
thanks
But for new first time H1 visa, i think you should get it from india based on your home state jurisdication. you can check immigrationportal.com regd this there might be threads related to this...
Disclaimer: I'm nt an immigration attroney.
Please check with one on this issue.
Hi Guys,
I am from India. Can I go to US Embassy in Canada for H1 stamping ?
How to do that. Please someone enlighten me.. last time I heared you
have to go back to your country of origin for H1 stamping. am I wrong.
thanks
chumki
12-17 07:06 PM
My situation is I got LAID off.
I had to change employment.
So,
Should I file Ac-21 ?
I had to change employment.
So,
Should I file Ac-21 ?
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lazycis
12-03 11:36 AM
Lazycis,
Did you inform USCIS after you invoked AC21? Thanks!
No. Both times it was a large company (one has an agreement with a big law firm to handle immigration-related issues). I asked my current employer's attorney about it and she told me not to worry, they never had issues with AC21 portability (employer has 120,000+ employees). She was right regarding my case.
Did you inform USCIS after you invoked AC21? Thanks!
No. Both times it was a large company (one has an agreement with a big law firm to handle immigration-related issues). I asked my current employer's attorney about it and she told me not to worry, they never had issues with AC21 portability (employer has 120,000+ employees). She was right regarding my case.
arukala
01-20 03:02 PM
Admin ,
NEW LOOK AFTER A LONG TIME... It is really Good
NEW LOOK AFTER A LONG TIME... It is really Good
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bestin
12-21 08:28 PM
Friends,
I need your opinion. I came to USA in May 2005 and my H1-B is going to expire in Feb 2008, as per I-94 card as well as stamping of the H1-B visa. Thanks to USCIS ;) for opening the gates in July 2007, I had applied for I-140, I-485, I-131 & I-765, based on my approved EB-3 labor with PD 02/2007. While my I-140 and I-485 are pending, my EAD & AP were approved and received by me. My existing H1-B is expiring in Feb 2008 and my employer company has not taken any steps to renew. The Legal Assistant replied me cooly that why I cannot use EAD. I had been taken aback by her answer.
I have planned to talk to the top management of the company, but before talking to them I want to take all your opinion. Is it adviseable to use EAD in my situation? I have 3-yrs degree qualification and have been anxiously waiting for clearance of I-140.
I look forward for your advice,
Thanks in advance
Working in H1B has its own advantage.I am unsure if u are married.If not as discussed in one of the threads u might have to marry a GORI if u r not in H1B ,with the current scenerio.
If i were u i would try my best to renew the visa especially because of the fact the 140 is still pending.If there is no other way then i ll start using EAD and also keep trying options back home till 140 is approved.
Good luck
I need your opinion. I came to USA in May 2005 and my H1-B is going to expire in Feb 2008, as per I-94 card as well as stamping of the H1-B visa. Thanks to USCIS ;) for opening the gates in July 2007, I had applied for I-140, I-485, I-131 & I-765, based on my approved EB-3 labor with PD 02/2007. While my I-140 and I-485 are pending, my EAD & AP were approved and received by me. My existing H1-B is expiring in Feb 2008 and my employer company has not taken any steps to renew. The Legal Assistant replied me cooly that why I cannot use EAD. I had been taken aback by her answer.
I have planned to talk to the top management of the company, but before talking to them I want to take all your opinion. Is it adviseable to use EAD in my situation? I have 3-yrs degree qualification and have been anxiously waiting for clearance of I-140.
I look forward for your advice,
Thanks in advance
Working in H1B has its own advantage.I am unsure if u are married.If not as discussed in one of the threads u might have to marry a GORI if u r not in H1B ,with the current scenerio.
If i were u i would try my best to renew the visa especially because of the fact the 140 is still pending.If there is no other way then i ll start using EAD and also keep trying options back home till 140 is approved.
Good luck
cherish37
11-05 04:38 PM
Finally, case shows up this morning with notice date Oct 9th. However, physical notice was not received. Does anyone know how to request a copy of the receipt? Thanks.
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roseball
02-20 06:35 PM
It is not a Valid Birth Certificate for USCIS
Just an FYI, I applied my wife's I-485 with the Birth Certificate issued by Indian Embassy in Houston, TX....I went there personally and got it issued the same day...They issue it based on the DOB in your passport...Then later I got her BC done from the local municipality along with affidavits from her parents...I sent them to my attorney and he said he will only send them to USCIS if they send a RFE asking for the same.....He said its of no use to mail them without an RFE as they will lose them.....My PD is EB-3 India Nov 2003, and I haven't received any RFE so far regarding her BC...
Just an FYI, I applied my wife's I-485 with the Birth Certificate issued by Indian Embassy in Houston, TX....I went there personally and got it issued the same day...They issue it based on the DOB in your passport...Then later I got her BC done from the local municipality along with affidavits from her parents...I sent them to my attorney and he said he will only send them to USCIS if they send a RFE asking for the same.....He said its of no use to mail them without an RFE as they will lose them.....My PD is EB-3 India Nov 2003, and I haven't received any RFE so far regarding her BC...
adde72
06-30 10:58 AM
and do it in PM. Someone asked is in a situation due to the attorney. He didn't seek or initiate LS.
Keep it polite. Moderators, watch and close this thread, if it becomes rowdy here.
If he can buy a Labor why cant the advise also ..this is a public forum for a cause - Retrogression - not for encouraging subtitution cases .
Members
Please dont answer any questions relating to that topic .Kick the guys out
Keep it polite. Moderators, watch and close this thread, if it becomes rowdy here.
If he can buy a Labor why cant the advise also ..this is a public forum for a cause - Retrogression - not for encouraging subtitution cases .
Members
Please dont answer any questions relating to that topic .Kick the guys out
485Mbe4001
02-28 12:23 PM
I agree, international schools mirror US/UK formats and the transition is easier. My neighbor returned with an 8 year old kid. She had problems with the second language (hindi in her school, tutions helped a bit) she was fine with the rest. The parents had planned in advance, be prepared for fact that even if your child is among the best here, he/she will be average there, the learning standards are very high in good schools. BTW in india children are already exposed to writing in the second language from KG
If you contact the school they will email you a list of academic standards for each class, you can go through the list and spend some time working on your childs weak spots (if you want a URL for such a list let me know or search for DPS pune or any other well known school). Its different there, but there is more freedom and children enjoy it more (there will be pressures, related to mixing with children and language, but children are more adaptable than us.). Be prepared for a learning curve and an adjustment period thats all.
If you contact the school they will email you a list of academic standards for each class, you can go through the list and spend some time working on your childs weak spots (if you want a URL for such a list let me know or search for DPS pune or any other well known school). Its different there, but there is more freedom and children enjoy it more (there will be pressures, related to mixing with children and language, but children are more adaptable than us.). Be prepared for a learning curve and an adjustment period thats all.
pradeepd
01-25 01:27 AM
Thanks so much for sending me this link. Really appreciate your response. Your posting is giving me some directions to follow now. Thank you once again. I'll update what happens.
Sudha
Sudha
sunny1000
08-02 10:58 PM
Hello,
okay thanks for your replies..let me reiterate my situation.
I have an Indian passport and I recently got my conditional GC (based on marriage to a USC).I am currently on a holiday in Australia .I got my single entry,3month visit visa to Australia,which was stamped across"Not valid for further travel" at the Sydney airport.
Now my concern..I need to visit India in Sep and I was wondering if I could leave for India and return to Australia without having to apply for a visit visa again,now that I have my GC.
Do I need to apply for visitor visa again to enter Australia ,eventhough I have a US GC (which enables anyone travel any country without a visa) and Indian passport.
Please help answer my question....
Thank you
Tina
The statement highlighted in Red is not true.
For example, UK does not allow GC holders without a visa whereas Switzerland has no such requirements when it comes to GC holders. So, check with the Australian Embassy/Consulate for their rules regarding GC holders.
okay thanks for your replies..let me reiterate my situation.
I have an Indian passport and I recently got my conditional GC (based on marriage to a USC).I am currently on a holiday in Australia .I got my single entry,3month visit visa to Australia,which was stamped across"Not valid for further travel" at the Sydney airport.
Now my concern..I need to visit India in Sep and I was wondering if I could leave for India and return to Australia without having to apply for a visit visa again,now that I have my GC.
Do I need to apply for visitor visa again to enter Australia ,eventhough I have a US GC (which enables anyone travel any country without a visa) and Indian passport.
Please help answer my question....
Thank you
Tina
The statement highlighted in Red is not true.
For example, UK does not allow GC holders without a visa whereas Switzerland has no such requirements when it comes to GC holders. So, check with the Australian Embassy/Consulate for their rules regarding GC holders.