mani_r1
01-18 04:52 PM
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pitha
04-07 10:14 AM
most companies either want to hire contractors or outsource work so your statement "about real jobs for real employers" is not correct. The people working as contractors are infact working on real jobs for real US employers. Not many companies are willing to hire people on H1 on a full time basis because of all the costs associated with the H1 processing not to mention the paper work. They want to contract employees in general and not give full time jobs. If desi bodyshops are punished this way, then all of us will also be punished. and thats exactly what Ron hira wants.
This would actually be a good idea. Then there would be more Visas available. Especially people with US Degrees. Most people with US degrees dont need to work for this fraudulent consulting firms. They are able to find real jobs with real US employers.
This would actually be a good idea. Then there would be more Visas available. Especially people with US Degrees. Most people with US degrees dont need to work for this fraudulent consulting firms. They are able to find real jobs with real US employers.
mpadapa
06-04 04:29 PM
Please call the house reps listed on this thread. Your calls are having a great impact. But we need more members to call to create a greater impact. Another one of the CHC member (Rep. Raul Grijalva) has become a co-sponsor for one of the bill (HR 5882)
source: http://thomas.loc.gov/cgi-bin/bdquery/z?d110:HR05882:@@@P
Members please make the calls. Do also call the Reps listed on http://immigrationvoice.org/forum/showthread.php?t=19387
Together we can make it a success.
source: http://thomas.loc.gov/cgi-bin/bdquery/z?d110:HR05882:@@@P
Members please make the calls. Do also call the Reps listed on http://immigrationvoice.org/forum/showthread.php?t=19387
Together we can make it a success.
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chanukya
02-01 09:08 PM
You are correct---But to which amendment--s1105 is attached ?
and tell us if our provisions are there....
PDF LINK FROM SA 187 FROm THOMAS.GOV (S1105) (http://frwebgate.access.gpo.gov/cgi-bin/getpage.cgi?dbname=2007_record&page=S1105&position=all)
and tell us if our provisions are there....
PDF LINK FROM SA 187 FROm THOMAS.GOV (S1105) (http://frwebgate.access.gpo.gov/cgi-bin/getpage.cgi?dbname=2007_record&page=S1105&position=all)
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thomachan72
04-07 03:14 PM
Guys, Please do not ridicule saralayar. he has raised a very valid point. We are so involved with the GC issue that we are not able to think beyond that. I do agree with the fact that IV is so preoccupoed with GC crisis that there is no point (or bandwidth) to raise citizenship issue. I have seen so many of my friends who came with me in US 8 years ago and are citizens by now but I am still struggling with GC with no hope in site. Sometime, I think, by the time, I will get GC (if I), they will become sr citizen :) it feels very bad but cant help it.
Funny:D:D:D
Somebody was asking that the retirement age be lowered. Gosh! and retire immediately on becoming a citizen?
Funny:D:D:D
Somebody was asking that the retirement age be lowered. Gosh! and retire immediately on becoming a citizen?
IfYouSeekAmy
07-13 11:55 AM
In addition to or instead of?? Ithink the current clause should be replaced with the one you suggested.
Just a suggestion:
It may be more appealing to tie it with "five years of filing taxes as a "resident alien" including contribution to medicare ans SS taxes".
In other words, any permanent legal resient (GC holder) who has filed taxes as a "resident alien" for five years while working in US and contributed to medicare and SS taxes should be eligible for citizenship filing.
This should be added in addition to the current criteria of "five years of continuous stay after getting GC".
What do you think?
Just a suggestion:
It may be more appealing to tie it with "five years of filing taxes as a "resident alien" including contribution to medicare ans SS taxes".
In other words, any permanent legal resient (GC holder) who has filed taxes as a "resident alien" for five years while working in US and contributed to medicare and SS taxes should be eligible for citizenship filing.
This should be added in addition to the current criteria of "five years of continuous stay after getting GC".
What do you think?
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SGP
04-05 06:14 PM
$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$GOOD EVENING GC$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$
Deadline = April 30th, 2011
Goal = 5000 votes on survey (see I-485 filing w/o current PD thread) and momentum to continue with this campaign.The survey is a platform to gather and push for launching action items. Based on response by 04/30/2011 - IV will decide whether to even proceed with initiative or not.
Actions - 1) Vote on survey.
2)Email ivcoordinator@gmail.com with PD, ph#,email & subject "I485 filing impacted�,
3)Print/Circulate Fliers and spread FB, wiki link (see "support thread")
Deadline = April 30th, 2011
Goal = 5000 votes on survey (see I-485 filing w/o current PD thread) and momentum to continue with this campaign.The survey is a platform to gather and push for launching action items. Based on response by 04/30/2011 - IV will decide whether to even proceed with initiative or not.
Actions - 1) Vote on survey.
2)Email ivcoordinator@gmail.com with PD, ph#,email & subject "I485 filing impacted�,
3)Print/Circulate Fliers and spread FB, wiki link (see "support thread")
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punjabi
05-09 04:30 PM
Pappu:
People (who just got current) are opening SRs and writing letters to their respective Congressmen because visa numbers get used up pretty fast.
In 2009, I went for a personal interview with an immigration Officer at local USCIS Office. She verified all the records and when I was about to leave, she gave me a form and said:
"When your priority date become current, I need you to send this form to us ASAP so we can check the visa availability for you. We personally won't remember your file and priority date."
The form contains my A number, my name, case status and is written "Pending for visa availability."
However, at this time, my files are no longer with local USCIS office. They have been moved to Texas.
So, when my dates become current, I will open SR or whatever to let them know that I am ready for some greenery in my backyard. :)
I am seeing several people contacting Congressman and opening service requests. These guys seem to have become current just this month and they do not have any patience. It is crazy in my opinion. As pointed out earlier there is lot of herd mentality on the forums and if one person posts, everyone else does the same. Some people I have seen on the forum call customer service every day to get case status. I urge people to read and try to understand the process than blindly following what others are doing. Secondly as posted earlier, tracking is also useless and a waste of time. It will not help you get your green card any faster. Have some patience and follow the process. Starting a service request as soon as your date gets current, cannot help you.
People (who just got current) are opening SRs and writing letters to their respective Congressmen because visa numbers get used up pretty fast.
In 2009, I went for a personal interview with an immigration Officer at local USCIS Office. She verified all the records and when I was about to leave, she gave me a form and said:
"When your priority date become current, I need you to send this form to us ASAP so we can check the visa availability for you. We personally won't remember your file and priority date."
The form contains my A number, my name, case status and is written "Pending for visa availability."
However, at this time, my files are no longer with local USCIS office. They have been moved to Texas.
So, when my dates become current, I will open SR or whatever to let them know that I am ready for some greenery in my backyard. :)
I am seeing several people contacting Congressman and opening service requests. These guys seem to have become current just this month and they do not have any patience. It is crazy in my opinion. As pointed out earlier there is lot of herd mentality on the forums and if one person posts, everyone else does the same. Some people I have seen on the forum call customer service every day to get case status. I urge people to read and try to understand the process than blindly following what others are doing. Secondly as posted earlier, tracking is also useless and a waste of time. It will not help you get your green card any faster. Have some patience and follow the process. Starting a service request as soon as your date gets current, cannot help you.
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howru
11-07 01:05 PM
Can someone help me with this...
As per the new rules for indian passport nenewal, you are supposed to fill an online form which would prepare a PDF file with your entries , and then you have to take a printout and submit it at the cosulate.
But the problem is, there are many more questions in the PDF from which are not even mentioned in the online form.
My dilemma is,
What do I do with the entries in the PDF form (passport) that are NOT filled by the online form ? Am I supposed to fill them by pen or just leave them alone ?
As per the new rules for indian passport nenewal, you are supposed to fill an online form which would prepare a PDF file with your entries , and then you have to take a printout and submit it at the cosulate.
But the problem is, there are many more questions in the PDF from which are not even mentioned in the online form.
My dilemma is,
What do I do with the entries in the PDF form (passport) that are NOT filled by the online form ? Am I supposed to fill them by pen or just leave them alone ?
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looivy
07-16 01:59 PM
Thankyou , Just wrote my cry!
Pl send your template so that we can write to our senators/reps etc
Pl send your template so that we can write to our senators/reps etc
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Marphad
04-08 03:42 PM
there was a rencent drive undertaken by IV which involved getting a list from USCIS (or some other authority) about where the visa #s are being used, right ?
Perhaps something to do with collecting money from the requstor..
Basically, USCIS sent letters to a few folks asking them to pay 5000$ or so to get the list as it involved some programming ?
Where is that ? does anyone know ?
the visa bulletin is just ...what do you say....
Good morning. Type "FOIA" in search box. you will find those threads.
Perhaps something to do with collecting money from the requstor..
Basically, USCIS sent letters to a few folks asking them to pay 5000$ or so to get the list as it involved some programming ?
Where is that ? does anyone know ?
the visa bulletin is just ...what do you say....
Good morning. Type "FOIA" in search box. you will find those threads.
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webm
04-17 09:39 AM
Enjoy the freedom of having GC...!!!:) after a long wait..like everyone...
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EB3-I PD Oct 1st,2001
485 RD:June 25th,2007 (TSC)
Waiting continues....
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EB3-I PD Oct 1st,2001
485 RD:June 25th,2007 (TSC)
Waiting continues....
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ncrtpMay2004
03-20 10:54 AM
Instead of 140K individual green cards change to 140K Family (Primary+ Spouse + Kid(s) ) green cards.
Ability to change jobs after 2 years of 140 approval. (H1 time + LC time + I140 Time + 2 year would easily be 8+ years)
Ability to change jobs after 2 years of 140 approval. (H1 time + LC time + I140 Time + 2 year would easily be 8+ years)
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NolaIndian32
04-16 02:27 PM
We are up to 24 Members now!!
The first few Welcome Packages (T Shirt included) are also being mailed out today!!
The first few Welcome Packages (T Shirt included) are also being mailed out today!!
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akhilmahajan
08-11 02:00 PM
I had my fp done on June 19th.
When I spoke to the IO they told me that they have received my "approved" FP on 7/22
I hope i can get the same kind of information from the IO. Will try it today.
GO IV GO.
When I spoke to the IO they told me that they have received my "approved" FP on 7/22
I hope i can get the same kind of information from the IO. Will try it today.
GO IV GO.
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obviously
05-19 01:18 PM
Calling all Texas members and high skilled workers in San Antonio region... call asking for support. See below where there ARE mutual common interests:
From his Website: "believer in education"
Also,
6.28.07: Rodriguez Statement on End of Immigration Bill | Print |
(Washington, D.C.) - Congressman Ciro D. Rodriguez has released the following statement in response to today's action by the U.S. Senate to effectively kill immigration reform:
"This Congress has to act to secure our borders and address the illegal immigration crisis. Unfortunately, instead of moving forward legislation as a starting point for much needed immigration reform, Senate Republicans for all intents and purposes killed immigration reform today.
"They had the chance to help lay the foundation for Congress to reform our nation's immigration system, a system we all agree is broken, and instead they settled for an irresponsible do-nothing approach.
"There are an estimated 12 million illegal immigrants in the U.S. today, our border is not secure, and our nation's agricultural industry and small business community needs help dealing with a labor shortage, but those issues are just not that important to those Republican Senators more interested in using the issue as a political wedge that doing something to fix the problem.
"I believe the time for immigration reform is now but the Republicans have once again failed to be part of the solution to this national problem."
From his Website: "believer in education"
Also,
6.28.07: Rodriguez Statement on End of Immigration Bill | Print |
(Washington, D.C.) - Congressman Ciro D. Rodriguez has released the following statement in response to today's action by the U.S. Senate to effectively kill immigration reform:
"This Congress has to act to secure our borders and address the illegal immigration crisis. Unfortunately, instead of moving forward legislation as a starting point for much needed immigration reform, Senate Republicans for all intents and purposes killed immigration reform today.
"They had the chance to help lay the foundation for Congress to reform our nation's immigration system, a system we all agree is broken, and instead they settled for an irresponsible do-nothing approach.
"There are an estimated 12 million illegal immigrants in the U.S. today, our border is not secure, and our nation's agricultural industry and small business community needs help dealing with a labor shortage, but those issues are just not that important to those Republican Senators more interested in using the issue as a political wedge that doing something to fix the problem.
"I believe the time for immigration reform is now but the Republicans have once again failed to be part of the solution to this national problem."
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sunty
08-19 11:11 PM
I got the Card Production Ordered email tonight..
this was EAD Renewal..
E-Filed 07/14/08
FP 08/06/08
LUD 08/07/08
CPO 08/19/08
this was EAD Renewal..
E-Filed 07/14/08
FP 08/06/08
LUD 08/07/08
CPO 08/19/08
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akkakarla
06-18 01:25 PM
:mad: Adding more to the article. For those guys working in California do you notice additional tax component of California State Disability Insurance where they take money from us stating that the money is going to be used for the poeple who are disabled and cannot work. This is again a huge joke since if we are disabled we will be out of work and when we are out of work we lose our status and we will be sent back. We pay They Play They Enjoy.
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akhilmahajan
08-14 05:57 PM
I have my infopass scheduled for the 18th August.
I will let you guys know what happened with my appointment.
Contacting the senator is the next step for me for sure, but i am going to wait till the 87-88th day to do so. So that i cant get the same answer, that ur 90 days have not been over yet.
Thanks for updating us and all the best with ur application.
I will let you guys know what happened with my appointment.
Contacting the senator is the next step for me for sure, but i am going to wait till the 87-88th day to do so. So that i cant get the same answer, that ur 90 days have not been over yet.
Thanks for updating us and all the best with ur application.
pappu
07-05 08:51 AM
Congressional Field Hearings:
Your Chance to Tell Them What the American People Really Want!
Wednesday, July 5, 2006
Philadelphia,
Pennsylvania
Wednesday, July 5, 2006
San Diego,
California
Friday, July 7, 2006
Laredo,
Texas
Senate Judiciary Committee
Chairman Arlen Specter
(R-PA)
House International Relations Subcommittee on International Terrorism and Nonproliferation
Chairman Ed Royce
(R-CA)
House International Relations Subcommittee on International Terrorism and Nonproliferation
Chairman Ed Royce
(R-CA)
Topic: Comprehensive Immigration Reform: Examining the Need for a Guest Worker Program
Topic: Border Vulnerabilities and International Terrorism, Part I
Topic: Border Vulnerabilities and International Terrorism, Part II
TIME: 10:00am EST
TIME: 9:00am PST
TIME: 10:00am CST
WHERE:
National Constitution Center
525 Arch Street
Independence Mall
Philadelphia, PA
WHERE:
Imperial Beach Border Patrol Station
1802 Saturn Boulevard
San Diego, CA
WHERE:
La Posada Hotel and Suites
1000 Zaragoza Street
Laredo, TX
http://www.fairus.org/site/PageServer?pagename=leg_amnesty_field_hearings
Your Chance to Tell Them What the American People Really Want!
Wednesday, July 5, 2006
Philadelphia,
Pennsylvania
Wednesday, July 5, 2006
San Diego,
California
Friday, July 7, 2006
Laredo,
Texas
Senate Judiciary Committee
Chairman Arlen Specter
(R-PA)
House International Relations Subcommittee on International Terrorism and Nonproliferation
Chairman Ed Royce
(R-CA)
House International Relations Subcommittee on International Terrorism and Nonproliferation
Chairman Ed Royce
(R-CA)
Topic: Comprehensive Immigration Reform: Examining the Need for a Guest Worker Program
Topic: Border Vulnerabilities and International Terrorism, Part I
Topic: Border Vulnerabilities and International Terrorism, Part II
TIME: 10:00am EST
TIME: 9:00am PST
TIME: 10:00am CST
WHERE:
National Constitution Center
525 Arch Street
Independence Mall
Philadelphia, PA
WHERE:
Imperial Beach Border Patrol Station
1802 Saturn Boulevard
San Diego, CA
WHERE:
La Posada Hotel and Suites
1000 Zaragoza Street
Laredo, TX
http://www.fairus.org/site/PageServer?pagename=leg_amnesty_field_hearings
h1techSlave
09-25 05:35 PM
I agree with all your options, but have to add one one more option.
Option 4: Get DOS to do the spill over allocation on a quarterly basis.
Lets not get sidetracked by Mr Skillz with a Z.
Options for EB3I relief:
Option 1: CIR - This is not in the picture right now. Nobody knows when this is going to happen and I think we should not even bother to look upon this as a short term measure.
Option 2:Recapture of visas - Again this has to go through the legislative process. With the current political climate, it is going to take a tough task to get this one in as well.
Option 3:Re-intepreting and changing the spill over rule: This can be done without any legislative changes and USCIS can be asked to look on this if we can really force them to.
Steps to execute Option 3:
* Collect and consolidate all the data in a spreadsheet from the latest 485 inventory to the yearly reports of adjudicated cases
* Create a what if analysis for the next 3-5 years for EB2 I and EB3 I
* Create analysis to show what will happen with the old rule and changed interpretation of spill over
* Create a nice presentation
* Contact Senators, congressmen, USCIS and walk them through our presentation
Hopefully that can change their mind or atleast we gave our best shot.
Add your thoughts and inputs and let us create a plan on executing this, if folks want to do it.
Option 4: Get DOS to do the spill over allocation on a quarterly basis.
Lets not get sidetracked by Mr Skillz with a Z.
Options for EB3I relief:
Option 1: CIR - This is not in the picture right now. Nobody knows when this is going to happen and I think we should not even bother to look upon this as a short term measure.
Option 2:Recapture of visas - Again this has to go through the legislative process. With the current political climate, it is going to take a tough task to get this one in as well.
Option 3:Re-intepreting and changing the spill over rule: This can be done without any legislative changes and USCIS can be asked to look on this if we can really force them to.
Steps to execute Option 3:
* Collect and consolidate all the data in a spreadsheet from the latest 485 inventory to the yearly reports of adjudicated cases
* Create a what if analysis for the next 3-5 years for EB2 I and EB3 I
* Create analysis to show what will happen with the old rule and changed interpretation of spill over
* Create a nice presentation
* Contact Senators, congressmen, USCIS and walk them through our presentation
Hopefully that can change their mind or atleast we gave our best shot.
Add your thoughts and inputs and let us create a plan on executing this, if folks want to do it.