coopheal
05-15 04:49 PM
I made calls to all the offices listed.
You know feel better after doing that; may be it�s due to feeling of doing something for me/my future.
You know feel better after doing that; may be it�s due to feeling of doing something for me/my future.
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sukhwinderd
02-01 09:03 AM
also, i am planning on driving (minivan) from florida. so would make sense if there are others coming from orlando region to join. i can pick up members from daytona beach area, jacksonville etc. if someone is coming from south florida, tampa area they can stop by at orlando and we can car pool from orlando. is there a local coordinator for florida ?
Saralayar
04-10 05:31 PM
I think CITIZENShip years Credit or Reduction in the years is Make most sense for the highly skilled immigrant from India and China as those are the people who suffers most because of backlog and name check.
I also think we should stick to the "five year federal taxes paid" beacuse that is what they expect from normal family based GC holder. Also adding Masters and Higher degrees in the STEM fields attract possible more support.
We should not talk any where close to 10 /15 years waiting time as that is not what current system of citizesnship talks about.
Also marriage based GC already has 3 years after GC rule so it may beeasy to get it.
Making it more complicated like Percent credit for before GC filing, after GC filing, after getting GC May become hard and complicated to convenince politicains who might be amending those rules.
So Keeping it simple - 5 yr federal taxes, MS or higher in STEM, 3 years after GC - you get citizenship (all of these has precedents)
IV Core team, have a look into the valid and genuine ideas on citizenship in this thread and try to include them in the phase 2 campaign. For our long term vision & goal, this should also be a part of our campaign.
I also think we should stick to the "five year federal taxes paid" beacuse that is what they expect from normal family based GC holder. Also adding Masters and Higher degrees in the STEM fields attract possible more support.
We should not talk any where close to 10 /15 years waiting time as that is not what current system of citizesnship talks about.
Also marriage based GC already has 3 years after GC rule so it may beeasy to get it.
Making it more complicated like Percent credit for before GC filing, after GC filing, after getting GC May become hard and complicated to convenince politicains who might be amending those rules.
So Keeping it simple - 5 yr federal taxes, MS or higher in STEM, 3 years after GC - you get citizenship (all of these has precedents)
IV Core team, have a look into the valid and genuine ideas on citizenship in this thread and try to include them in the phase 2 campaign. For our long term vision & goal, this should also be a part of our campaign.
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mhathi
10-22 10:18 AM
Mhathi,
Thanks a lot for the reply.
The dilemma is whether it is risky to change jobs during the infinite waiting period or it is risky to stick to the same employer and get frozen in time...
That is an individual decision. You will minimize the risk by maintaining H1 status so you can appeal any untoward decision. Just make sure the new job you take up is "similar" to the current job. Unfortunately, there are no good answers here since AC21 is a (relatively) recent regulation.
Thanks a lot for the reply.
The dilemma is whether it is risky to change jobs during the infinite waiting period or it is risky to stick to the same employer and get frozen in time...
That is an individual decision. You will minimize the risk by maintaining H1 status so you can appeal any untoward decision. Just make sure the new job you take up is "similar" to the current job. Unfortunately, there are no good answers here since AC21 is a (relatively) recent regulation.
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waitnwatch
02-01 07:40 PM
You are making the same error I made. This is part of SA180 and is contained on page 1113. On the other hand SA 187 is mentioned on page 1121 and that is what got passed.
Go looking for what happened to SA180 and you may get an answer to what happened to what you quote below. Right now I cannot find what happened to SA180.
TITLE VI--FAMILY UNITY AND BACKLOG REDUCTION
Sec..1601..Elimination of existing backlogs.
Sec..1602..Country limits.
Sec..1603..Allocation of immigrant visas.
Sec..1604..Relief for children and widows.
Sec..1605..Amending the affidavit of support requirements.
Sec..1606..Discretionary authority.
Sec..1607..Family unity.
Go looking for what happened to SA180 and you may get an answer to what happened to what you quote below. Right now I cannot find what happened to SA180.
TITLE VI--FAMILY UNITY AND BACKLOG REDUCTION
Sec..1601..Elimination of existing backlogs.
Sec..1602..Country limits.
Sec..1603..Allocation of immigrant visas.
Sec..1604..Relief for children and widows.
Sec..1605..Amending the affidavit of support requirements.
Sec..1606..Discretionary authority.
Sec..1607..Family unity.
arbhaat
07-11 07:25 PM
I guess the letter is authentic afterall -
http://lofgren.house.gov/PRArticle.aspx?NewsID=1810
http://lofgren.house.gov/PRArticle.aspx?NewsID=1810
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voicerj
05-05 06:59 AM
Finally, done
PD: June 7th 2006
SC: Texas
I-485 Status: Card Production Ordered
LUID: 05/04/2011
Thank you all IV friends.
One question,
Yesterday I sent my EAD renewel application. should put stop payment on check or should I call USCIS.
Thanks
MC
And ALAS ! MC got it. Congrats dude ! Hope you will still remain on the forum to help others
PD: June 7th 2006
SC: Texas
I-485 Status: Card Production Ordered
LUID: 05/04/2011
Thank you all IV friends.
One question,
Yesterday I sent my EAD renewel application. should put stop payment on check or should I call USCIS.
Thanks
MC
And ALAS ! MC got it. Congrats dude ! Hope you will still remain on the forum to help others
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user1205
05-16 07:14 PM
I'm calling on my way home from work.
I've also sent emails to my local representatives and senators. See below (parts were taken from Ron G).
While I agree that calling on the CHC reps could have some success, calling on the others might be even better. Just my 2 cents.
Dear Rep. xxx
I am appalled that the Congressional Hispanic Caucus is being allowed to
dictate immigration policy to the United States Congress. As your
constituent, I demand that you notify Speaker Pelosi that you earnestly
desire that she stop giving in to the CHC and allow legislation to proceed
to the floor for a vote.
The Congressional Hispanic Caucus has decided that there will be no
immigration legislation considered by Congress unless it includes an
amnesty for illegal aliens. While I sympathize with the problems they're
facing, it is no reason to keep all immigration bills hostage and ruin the
lives of so many people.
I have been legally in this country for x years studying, working and
paying taxes. I have a Masters Degree in xxx from xxx. Our lives have been in limbo for the last 4 years waiting for our green card application to be
approved. Any of the bills currently introduced for the EB community
would give relief to many people caught for years in this waiting game.
It is time for the tail to stop wagging the dog. This nonsense must end.
With Regards,
I've also sent emails to my local representatives and senators. See below (parts were taken from Ron G).
While I agree that calling on the CHC reps could have some success, calling on the others might be even better. Just my 2 cents.
Dear Rep. xxx
I am appalled that the Congressional Hispanic Caucus is being allowed to
dictate immigration policy to the United States Congress. As your
constituent, I demand that you notify Speaker Pelosi that you earnestly
desire that she stop giving in to the CHC and allow legislation to proceed
to the floor for a vote.
The Congressional Hispanic Caucus has decided that there will be no
immigration legislation considered by Congress unless it includes an
amnesty for illegal aliens. While I sympathize with the problems they're
facing, it is no reason to keep all immigration bills hostage and ruin the
lives of so many people.
I have been legally in this country for x years studying, working and
paying taxes. I have a Masters Degree in xxx from xxx. Our lives have been in limbo for the last 4 years waiting for our green card application to be
approved. Any of the bills currently introduced for the EB community
would give relief to many people caught for years in this waiting game.
It is time for the tail to stop wagging the dog. This nonsense must end.
With Regards,
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preetianu
02-02 07:54 AM
Nothing has happned... don't count chicked before the eggs have been hatched....:D :D ... Even though peopel on this forum have been bitten 4 times, they still want to shoot their own foot everytime....
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trueguy
06-10 06:09 PM
I called 4 member, the person at frontdesk didn't transfer me anywhere. Also, they knew why I am calling and they remember all three Bill Numbers by heart now.
When I said Can I leave the message then I was told we got your message Sir, and I will pass on the message to Senator.
The frontdesk staff is instructed not to transfer our calls to the right person in their office. So after calling 4 members, I stopped.
Thanks.
When I said Can I leave the message then I was told we got your message Sir, and I will pass on the message to Senator.
The frontdesk staff is instructed not to transfer our calls to the right person in their office. So after calling 4 members, I stopped.
Thanks.
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pvkks2000
06-04 01:19 AM
hai,
my friend has a c1d visa he is working in cruiselines, how can he apply for perm he has a employer who wants to join him. guide me.
my friend has a c1d visa he is working in cruiselines, how can he apply for perm he has a employer who wants to join him. guide me.
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xyzgc
01-27 12:06 AM
Regarding finding the bottom, follow this thumb rule for now:
You would not see any recovery of any sort in economy or housing until and unless you see a turn around in financials. So just closely follow them. Right now turn around in financial companies and banks is no where in picture.
I guess that's a good indicator, yes. In any case, I have no plans in buying a house in the nearer term even if I get my green card. I already got a nice, large apartment in India which I could very, very easily afford 3-4 years back :) Now, even that is unaffordable.:D
Considering the layoffs that are looming large, I don't even know what the subsequent quarters have in store for me. Forget buying a house in the US, I would glad if I can survive this terrible downturn. All the blue chips are laying off. MSFT laid off 5k, something which wasn't done in three decades.
You would not see any recovery of any sort in economy or housing until and unless you see a turn around in financials. So just closely follow them. Right now turn around in financial companies and banks is no where in picture.
I guess that's a good indicator, yes. In any case, I have no plans in buying a house in the nearer term even if I get my green card. I already got a nice, large apartment in India which I could very, very easily afford 3-4 years back :) Now, even that is unaffordable.:D
Considering the layoffs that are looming large, I don't even know what the subsequent quarters have in store for me. Forget buying a house in the US, I would glad if I can survive this terrible downturn. All the blue chips are laying off. MSFT laid off 5k, something which wasn't done in three decades.
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mhaxpayne
05-02 01:19 PM
reposting my case
PERM Filed : 12/17/2007
Audit date : March 2008
Reply Date : April 2008
Category : EB2
Status : Endless wait
NPC : Atlanta
Profession : Senior Software Engineer ( BS + 7 years)
PERM Filed : 12/17/2007
Audit date : March 2008
Reply Date : April 2008
Category : EB2
Status : Endless wait
NPC : Atlanta
Profession : Senior Software Engineer ( BS + 7 years)
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eb2_2006
08-02 01:40 PM
Same is the case when i try to view those two threads from office.From home i am able to view thouhg.
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pal351
04-13 01:17 PM
E-filing ..approved in 14 days .....received cards last week ...
Can you please tell me which service Center you sent your applicatipn and when dates .
Thanks,
-Pal
Can you please tell me which service Center you sent your applicatipn and when dates .
Thanks,
-Pal
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vinabath
08-29 04:21 PM
There should be a balance. H-1B should not be misused. It should not be misused by Big Consulting Firms. It should not misused by implementing Grassley bill. Both are bad.
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tonyHK12
09-28 08:55 PM
This won't fly because the simplistic model for immigration bills is -
D(hispanic) + D(labor) + D(neutral) + R(business) + R(nativist) + R(neutral) < Enough votes to pass Congress
I agree, this is the way politics works most of the time. lobby for votes, etc.
But isn't it also their job to do what is in the best interest of the Nation. Everything isn't decided by lobbies.
Maybe we're approaching this the wrong way, in trying to build competing lobby. it needs a new approach. Congress should be convinced in a different way.
Lobby is for optional, nice to have things, which will not be generally missed if they fail.
Legal immigration is none of these and is almost mandatory. Imagine losing for eg. 200K EB3s. another 50K doctors.
D(hispanic) + D(labor) + D(neutral) + R(business) + R(nativist) + R(neutral) < Enough votes to pass Congress
I agree, this is the way politics works most of the time. lobby for votes, etc.
But isn't it also their job to do what is in the best interest of the Nation. Everything isn't decided by lobbies.
Maybe we're approaching this the wrong way, in trying to build competing lobby. it needs a new approach. Congress should be convinced in a different way.
Lobby is for optional, nice to have things, which will not be generally missed if they fail.
Legal immigration is none of these and is almost mandatory. Imagine losing for eg. 200K EB3s. another 50K doctors.
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lonedesi
03-01 06:24 AM
Should the ad have to be placed at State work agency ONLY for 60 days or is there any other place it can be substituted for? Since the State workagency website is down and they are not sure when its going to be up and running is there a possibility that I can some other means instead of the SWA? Any responses would be appreciated.
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vallabhu
11-13 04:41 PM
Hi Guys do you know how long it is taking CGI Huston TX to send new passport for expired passports, Original passport was done in India.
redgreen
01-13 04:22 PM
I couldn't find any of your blogs in IV blogs!
Anyway as someone suggested can you post all of your transactions in the last one week, atleast. Did you gain or lose?
What is the percentage profit you made since you started day trading, last year, last three months, last month, last week, etc.
I am blogging right here on IV blogs . Check IV blogs and you will see my posts there.
I will try and post watches here on the blogs too.
Here is the link
http://immigrationvoice.org/forum/blog.php
Anyway as someone suggested can you post all of your transactions in the last one week, atleast. Did you gain or lose?
What is the percentage profit you made since you started day trading, last year, last three months, last month, last week, etc.
I am blogging right here on IV blogs . Check IV blogs and you will see my posts there.
I will try and post watches here on the blogs too.
Here is the link
http://immigrationvoice.org/forum/blog.php
gcFiler08
01-12 01:47 PM
So are we ready to create a group of 20-30 people who will schedule appts with their lawmakers and discuss overall IV provisions along with support for this specific bill?? Hundreds of such bills are introduced every year in Congress (this specific bill has been introduced several times in the past)..so we need to truly understand whether there is any appetite for lawmakers to vote for it..instead of re-assuring ourselves that this bill will somehow help us.
My lawmaker appt is on Feb 3rd. We need a structured approach with a proper group whose members follow up with each other and keep updates from lawmaker meetings. Not random posts on this thread, once in a while, that "I sent spam mails to all my senators..(mails that they will never read)". Lawmakers receive hundreds of emails everyday.
we need to create a grassroots rapport with lawmakers.
Appepite for lawmakers to vote can only be known when this bill moves forward. This time with Republican in majority I think it has better chances than earlier.
This bill has been referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary and which will refer it to Immigration subcommittee . I dont know the steps involved after that. However we can contact these committee members (112th congress committee members yet to be selected) and keep this bill in the forefront and not lost with hundreds of ther bills.
I guess we should be ready to make a Team of 10-15 people and keep our efforts directed.
My lawmaker appt is on Feb 3rd. We need a structured approach with a proper group whose members follow up with each other and keep updates from lawmaker meetings. Not random posts on this thread, once in a while, that "I sent spam mails to all my senators..(mails that they will never read)". Lawmakers receive hundreds of emails everyday.
we need to create a grassroots rapport with lawmakers.
Appepite for lawmakers to vote can only be known when this bill moves forward. This time with Republican in majority I think it has better chances than earlier.
This bill has been referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary and which will refer it to Immigration subcommittee . I dont know the steps involved after that. However we can contact these committee members (112th congress committee members yet to be selected) and keep this bill in the forefront and not lost with hundreds of ther bills.
I guess we should be ready to make a Team of 10-15 people and keep our efforts directed.