thess904
05-04 04:27 PM
1) Applied Date - OCT 07
2) Audit Date - Jan 3th, 08
3) Audit Reply Date - Jan 15th, 08
4) Category - EB2
5) Center - Atlanta
i am working directly to the client, it's very big company and my immigration people told me it's randomly pickup one no need to worry.
i asked them is there any time frame and they mentioned no set of time frame for audit cases
Hi! is this true? they are approving cases randomly? what happen to FIFO?
I guess one has to pray for luck ! Is there no reason to worry? What if your case has been denied after 13 months of waiting , that's really bad luck.
Thanks for the info. by the way.
2) Audit Date - Jan 3th, 08
3) Audit Reply Date - Jan 15th, 08
4) Category - EB2
5) Center - Atlanta
i am working directly to the client, it's very big company and my immigration people told me it's randomly pickup one no need to worry.
i asked them is there any time frame and they mentioned no set of time frame for audit cases
Hi! is this true? they are approving cases randomly? what happen to FIFO?
I guess one has to pray for luck ! Is there no reason to worry? What if your case has been denied after 13 months of waiting , that's really bad luck.
Thanks for the info. by the way.
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gc_chahiye
10-05 10:05 PM
Those are not Labor approvals, those are Green Card approvals.
ah now it makes sense. Also JunRNs comment about Sch A clarifies everything. thanks to both of you!
ah now it makes sense. Also JunRNs comment about Sch A clarifies everything. thanks to both of you!
Michael chertoff
05-11 11:42 AM
You will donate 25 dollars 4 years member or will calculate like 25x12x4 :)
You Idiot EB1. dont mess with me.you dont know the pain of waiting. stay out of my way.
If you like to start some nonsence, contact me directly, i can easily handle your attitude.
MC
You Idiot EB1. dont mess with me.you dont know the pain of waiting. stay out of my way.
If you like to start some nonsence, contact me directly, i can easily handle your attitude.
MC
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indygc
05-04 08:35 AM
I got email of status: Decision
What next?
What next?
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susie
08-22 12:19 AM
Hi
I will call the core team to see if they can add the age out situation to their agenda or help in anyway. There is another group American Families who are trying to get some benefit of dependent children of their spouses who age out and will try and speak with them also
If I win my cspa court case it will help many others. It does seem that the only way to get justice is to file a complaint , maybe a class action. It is so terrible that families are separated.
The aging out also applied to dependent children of people who marry USC too.
They say the CSPA is not retroactive, alos that alien must file for immigrant petition within one year of visa availability, yet it does seem all court cases have been won so far, well to my knowlege anyway
I have been separated from my son for many years and only option is court case. God knows how I will feel should I loose my case.
I will call the core team to see if they can add the age out situation to their agenda or help in anyway. There is another group American Families who are trying to get some benefit of dependent children of their spouses who age out and will try and speak with them also
If I win my cspa court case it will help many others. It does seem that the only way to get justice is to file a complaint , maybe a class action. It is so terrible that families are separated.
The aging out also applied to dependent children of people who marry USC too.
They say the CSPA is not retroactive, alos that alien must file for immigrant petition within one year of visa availability, yet it does seem all court cases have been won so far, well to my knowlege anyway
I have been separated from my son for many years and only option is court case. God knows how I will feel should I loose my case.
abhijitp
07-11 07:38 PM
I talked to a staff member at senator Barbara's office, and the staff member said, Faxes and emails are responded and replied by staff reps. Only written (typed) letters go to Senator's attention. She also advised me that if this is something you need the senators attention on, do not send fax or email, send a letter with postage paid.
I explained to her the visa -flip flop, and she said most likely the senator will read and send an inquiry, The senator is very good at responding to letters from constituents.
That is exactly why we need to send them letters, please look at the format and add some personal details, gives it a little personal touch.
I agree. My experience thus far: I emailed 200 reporters and received no response. I am going to try the letters idea, because I too think what Amitjoey says is right-- letters make an impact.
Write a letter, run a grammar/spell check, then print, SIGN, and send it to senators who support us. I wrote the following. But please personalize, because that would send the message that this is an issue of importance to you-- the writer.
________________
Name
Address
Senator Name, Address
Date:
Subject: Thousands of properly filed EB Green Card applications likely to be rejected/ returned
References/ Enclosures:
� Interim Visa Bulletin by U S Department of State
� USCIS announcement to stop accepting Adjustment Of Status applications
Dear ____:
I have been living in ___, USA for the last ___ months/ years. By profession, I am a ____, and I work for ___, a company based in ___.
I am writing to bring to your attention the unprecedented decision made by US Department of State (DOS) on July 2, 2007 with its interim �visa bulletin�. With this bulletin, DOS determined that all the immigrant visa numbers allocated for the current financial year had been expended, and thus there would be no further authorizations of new Green Cards this year. In response, USCIS announced that it would return all Adjustment of Status applications it received, beginning July 2, 2007. Please note that the USCIS had already RECEIVED applications on the morning of July 2, 2007, even before DOS published this interim visa bulletin.
In my opinion it is an unfortunate decision in that it virtually renders null and void, thousands of properly filed Employment Based Green Card- Adjustment of Status applications.
An important thing to note here, is that in the Visa Bulletin published by DOS only 18 days ago (June 13, 2007) all Employment Based categories had been made �current� since almost 60000 immigrant visa numbers had been unused till that time.
This begs the question: how did USCIS manage to approve about 60000 green cards in less than 3 weeks, when it took the previous 8 months to approve the same number of green cards?
The Visa Bulletin published by DOS in June 2007, had brought good news to thousands of high-skilled temporary workers (doctors, engineers, IT professionals) in the USA, because the floodgates that had been closed for over 2 years had been re-opened.
This bulletin had implied that we could finally apply for "Adjustment of Status"- the final stage of the 3 step Employment based Green card process. This would solve a number of quality of life issues for people like me, as they would allow our spouses to take up part or full time jobs, they would bring in an element of stability allowing me to plan the purchase of a new home, and it would give me the freedom of relocating to another part of the USA for any unforeseen reason, without worrying about the portability of my existing job.
Therefore, my family and I worked really hard, and tried to religiously comply with all procedures laid out and submitted our application to reach the USCIS on the morning of July 2, 2007.
Besides running around to gather the paperwork to help file in time, I had to spend a significant amount of money on:
1) Urgent medical examinations and vaccinations by USCIS approved surgeon: $700. (Note: These were not covered by my medical insurance.)
2) New passport photographs; these needed to be less than a month old... so these had to be newly taken photographs
3) Notarization/ Courier charges: Approximately $100 (Some amount expended in foreign currency)
All of the money spent, as well as the time and efforts were rendered useless by the new bulletin on July 2, 2007, which I repeat, was published AFTER the window opened for new applications on the morning of July 2, 2007.
My point is, and I believe anyone with common sense would agree, it is only fair to expect a notice period before a reversal such as this one. Preferably... weeks of notice if not days! I am sure no US Citizen would accept anything less for a notice in such an important matter!
I would implore you to look into this matter as soon as you can, and request the USCIS to accept Adjustment of Status applications filed through July 2007.
Thank you.
Truly,
Name
I explained to her the visa -flip flop, and she said most likely the senator will read and send an inquiry, The senator is very good at responding to letters from constituents.
That is exactly why we need to send them letters, please look at the format and add some personal details, gives it a little personal touch.
I agree. My experience thus far: I emailed 200 reporters and received no response. I am going to try the letters idea, because I too think what Amitjoey says is right-- letters make an impact.
Write a letter, run a grammar/spell check, then print, SIGN, and send it to senators who support us. I wrote the following. But please personalize, because that would send the message that this is an issue of importance to you-- the writer.
________________
Name
Address
Senator Name, Address
Date:
Subject: Thousands of properly filed EB Green Card applications likely to be rejected/ returned
References/ Enclosures:
� Interim Visa Bulletin by U S Department of State
� USCIS announcement to stop accepting Adjustment Of Status applications
Dear ____:
I have been living in ___, USA for the last ___ months/ years. By profession, I am a ____, and I work for ___, a company based in ___.
I am writing to bring to your attention the unprecedented decision made by US Department of State (DOS) on July 2, 2007 with its interim �visa bulletin�. With this bulletin, DOS determined that all the immigrant visa numbers allocated for the current financial year had been expended, and thus there would be no further authorizations of new Green Cards this year. In response, USCIS announced that it would return all Adjustment of Status applications it received, beginning July 2, 2007. Please note that the USCIS had already RECEIVED applications on the morning of July 2, 2007, even before DOS published this interim visa bulletin.
In my opinion it is an unfortunate decision in that it virtually renders null and void, thousands of properly filed Employment Based Green Card- Adjustment of Status applications.
An important thing to note here, is that in the Visa Bulletin published by DOS only 18 days ago (June 13, 2007) all Employment Based categories had been made �current� since almost 60000 immigrant visa numbers had been unused till that time.
This begs the question: how did USCIS manage to approve about 60000 green cards in less than 3 weeks, when it took the previous 8 months to approve the same number of green cards?
The Visa Bulletin published by DOS in June 2007, had brought good news to thousands of high-skilled temporary workers (doctors, engineers, IT professionals) in the USA, because the floodgates that had been closed for over 2 years had been re-opened.
This bulletin had implied that we could finally apply for "Adjustment of Status"- the final stage of the 3 step Employment based Green card process. This would solve a number of quality of life issues for people like me, as they would allow our spouses to take up part or full time jobs, they would bring in an element of stability allowing me to plan the purchase of a new home, and it would give me the freedom of relocating to another part of the USA for any unforeseen reason, without worrying about the portability of my existing job.
Therefore, my family and I worked really hard, and tried to religiously comply with all procedures laid out and submitted our application to reach the USCIS on the morning of July 2, 2007.
Besides running around to gather the paperwork to help file in time, I had to spend a significant amount of money on:
1) Urgent medical examinations and vaccinations by USCIS approved surgeon: $700. (Note: These were not covered by my medical insurance.)
2) New passport photographs; these needed to be less than a month old... so these had to be newly taken photographs
3) Notarization/ Courier charges: Approximately $100 (Some amount expended in foreign currency)
All of the money spent, as well as the time and efforts were rendered useless by the new bulletin on July 2, 2007, which I repeat, was published AFTER the window opened for new applications on the morning of July 2, 2007.
My point is, and I believe anyone with common sense would agree, it is only fair to expect a notice period before a reversal such as this one. Preferably... weeks of notice if not days! I am sure no US Citizen would accept anything less for a notice in such an important matter!
I would implore you to look into this matter as soon as you can, and request the USCIS to accept Adjustment of Status applications filed through July 2007.
Thank you.
Truly,
Name
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somegchuh
06-29 05:15 PM
ok so essentially this drastic forward movement of dates means that people who have really old PD's will get screwed as the dates will beocome unvailable for a few months and then like 2005 the dates will go back to 1999 and then take another 6 months or 1 year to come back to 2001-2002 timeframe.
As much as I want everyone to have the benefit of EAD/AP with this date movement, this date movement is going to create serious trouble for those who got stuck in BEC's. Either they won't have the opportunity to apply 485 because they are still stuck or if they managed to file 485 after years of agony they will be stuck in 140/485 queues. Ahhh the wonderful pain of US green card. Sometimes it makes you wonder how much worth it really is :(
They wont adjudicate the applications until the quota for your country and category becomes current for your PD.
As much as I want everyone to have the benefit of EAD/AP with this date movement, this date movement is going to create serious trouble for those who got stuck in BEC's. Either they won't have the opportunity to apply 485 because they are still stuck or if they managed to file 485 after years of agony they will be stuck in 140/485 queues. Ahhh the wonderful pain of US green card. Sometimes it makes you wonder how much worth it really is :(
They wont adjudicate the applications until the quota for your country and category becomes current for your PD.
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krishnam70
07-11 07:10 PM
http://immigrationvoice.org/forum/showthread.php?t=4847
WHO TO CALL(your state or other state's senators)
Tier I
First, call 2 senators from your state.
Tier II
Patrick J. Leahy - 202-224-4242
Arlen Specter - 202-224-4254
Chuck Hagel - 202-224-4224
Diane Feinstein - 202-224-3841
John Cornyn - 202-224-2934
Harry Reid - 202-224-3542
Mitch McConnell - 202-224-2541
Mel Martinez - 202-224-3041
Trent Lott - 202-224-6253
Lindsey Graham - 202-224-5972
Tier III
Then call all other senators as many as you can. The phone numbers are in the post below for your convenience. Please speak clearly and legibly, and emphasize on the words in upper case as listed below, so that the person listening can hear you well.
Is it ok to send faxes? and is there a format that lot of people are using or its personal story for every one?
cheers
WHO TO CALL(your state or other state's senators)
Tier I
First, call 2 senators from your state.
Tier II
Patrick J. Leahy - 202-224-4242
Arlen Specter - 202-224-4254
Chuck Hagel - 202-224-4224
Diane Feinstein - 202-224-3841
John Cornyn - 202-224-2934
Harry Reid - 202-224-3542
Mitch McConnell - 202-224-2541
Mel Martinez - 202-224-3041
Trent Lott - 202-224-6253
Lindsey Graham - 202-224-5972
Tier III
Then call all other senators as many as you can. The phone numbers are in the post below for your convenience. Please speak clearly and legibly, and emphasize on the words in upper case as listed below, so that the person listening can hear you well.
Is it ok to send faxes? and is there a format that lot of people are using or its personal story for every one?
cheers
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amitjoey
02-07 05:12 PM
We are 8805 Members.
Welcome to all the new members.
Congrajulations to every body, very proud of everybody that has been inviting other friends to join IV and also to all those of us who have been printing posters and banners and putting them in Ethnic grocery stores and other such places.
We can do it. We need to step up a little bit on our efforts and we can be 10,000 strong.
Welcome to all the new members.
Congrajulations to every body, very proud of everybody that has been inviting other friends to join IV and also to all those of us who have been printing posters and banners and putting them in Ethnic grocery stores and other such places.
We can do it. We need to step up a little bit on our efforts and we can be 10,000 strong.
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alterego
06-26 06:57 PM
I am not a kid. I know these things. Read properly what he said.
"It is possible that the filings could be discontinued later in July"
I just wanted to share this information with you all guys. I am not gaining anything by putting this in this forum. If you feel like taking it, take it else ignore it. There is no harm in sharing.
All Sh!# in this world is possible. Heck, if I say it is possible the world could end tomorrow..................even that is possible if not probable.
Why not focus on the realities and likelihoods rather than fearmongering done by special interests, who send you information with secondary gain.
Your defense of "I'm just putting it out there for you all to decide" sounds like the crappiest lame excuse for misinformation that I have heard in an eternity.
Spare us will you!
"It is possible that the filings could be discontinued later in July"
I just wanted to share this information with you all guys. I am not gaining anything by putting this in this forum. If you feel like taking it, take it else ignore it. There is no harm in sharing.
All Sh!# in this world is possible. Heck, if I say it is possible the world could end tomorrow..................even that is possible if not probable.
Why not focus on the realities and likelihoods rather than fearmongering done by special interests, who send you information with secondary gain.
Your defense of "I'm just putting it out there for you all to decide" sounds like the crappiest lame excuse for misinformation that I have heard in an eternity.
Spare us will you!
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ram001
09-03 02:23 PM
My PD April 16th 2004 EB2
1-140 approved July 2008
1-485 RFE (Medial ) April 2009
Still waiting for Good news..
1-140 approved July 2008
1-485 RFE (Medial ) April 2009
Still waiting for Good news..
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pappusheth
08-06 07:26 PM
I filed for my wife's EAD in the late May (e-file TSC).
Receipt date is May 29th.
Soft LUD on June 6th
FP done on June 21st
no updates, no changes after that. there is no LUD after FP. It's been 66 days since filed. Does any one know if I can take Infopass appointement before I complete 90 days of pending status and see what's going on? Or do I have to wait until 90 days are complete? any experiences?
EFiled on 29th May and still waiting. Opened a SR yesterday and lets see what happens.
The good thing is now we are seeing some approvals, so i think everything is back moving again.
GO IV GO.
How to open the SR akhilmahajan? Is it same as the Infopass appointment?
Also, there is no LUD after FP in my case. Does that mean that TSC has not received FP results yet? The post by kartikiran on the same page shows that FP was done on 5/13 but the LUD was on 7/20 when TSC received FP. I suspect the same has happened in my case. Should I check with the FP office?
please give your thoughts..
Receipt date is May 29th.
Soft LUD on June 6th
FP done on June 21st
no updates, no changes after that. there is no LUD after FP. It's been 66 days since filed. Does any one know if I can take Infopass appointement before I complete 90 days of pending status and see what's going on? Or do I have to wait until 90 days are complete? any experiences?
EFiled on 29th May and still waiting. Opened a SR yesterday and lets see what happens.
The good thing is now we are seeing some approvals, so i think everything is back moving again.
GO IV GO.
How to open the SR akhilmahajan? Is it same as the Infopass appointment?
Also, there is no LUD after FP in my case. Does that mean that TSC has not received FP results yet? The post by kartikiran on the same page shows that FP was done on 5/13 but the LUD was on 7/20 when TSC received FP. I suspect the same has happened in my case. Should I check with the FP office?
please give your thoughts..
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abhisam
04-20 02:17 PM
Below is the fax number for NSC and sample format. I dont know if this number is still good as all applications are being sent to lockbox. you may need to research the right fax number.
Fax # for NSC : 402-219-6171
Sep 05, 2008
Subject: REQUEST TO PLEASE EXPEDITE EAD APPLICATION PROCESSING DUE TO RISK OF EMPLOYMENT TERMINATION BY Sep 09th 2008
From
XXXXXXXX
To,
USCIS Nebraska Service Center
EAD Department
P.O. BOX 87373
Lincoln, NE 68501- 7373
This is in regards to my EAD renewal application was filed on June 4th, 2008 and has been pending adjudication ever since. My current EAD expires on Sep 08th 2008. I have been notified by my employer XXXX HR that if I fail to provide EAD card on or before Sep 8th then I will be taken off the payroll and my employment might be terminated. This is put me in highest financial risk and I can�t even pay my mortgage and take care of my kid�s school fees. I kindly request you to PLEASE EXPEDITE processing of my EAD and ensure that I receive it before Sep 8th. I really appreciate the understanding the co-operation in this matter. I admit that I did not plan to apply for EAD well in advance before my current EAD expiration. I will ensure that I do so in the future. Thanks again for your understanding in this matter.
I-765 RECEIPT #: XXXXX
Alien #: XXXXXX
If there are any questions or concerns, I can be reached at
E-mail:
Phone:
Yours Truly,
Fax # for NSC : 402-219-6171
Sep 05, 2008
Subject: REQUEST TO PLEASE EXPEDITE EAD APPLICATION PROCESSING DUE TO RISK OF EMPLOYMENT TERMINATION BY Sep 09th 2008
From
XXXXXXXX
To,
USCIS Nebraska Service Center
EAD Department
P.O. BOX 87373
Lincoln, NE 68501- 7373
This is in regards to my EAD renewal application was filed on June 4th, 2008 and has been pending adjudication ever since. My current EAD expires on Sep 08th 2008. I have been notified by my employer XXXX HR that if I fail to provide EAD card on or before Sep 8th then I will be taken off the payroll and my employment might be terminated. This is put me in highest financial risk and I can�t even pay my mortgage and take care of my kid�s school fees. I kindly request you to PLEASE EXPEDITE processing of my EAD and ensure that I receive it before Sep 8th. I really appreciate the understanding the co-operation in this matter. I admit that I did not plan to apply for EAD well in advance before my current EAD expiration. I will ensure that I do so in the future. Thanks again for your understanding in this matter.
I-765 RECEIPT #: XXXXX
Alien #: XXXXXX
If there are any questions or concerns, I can be reached at
E-mail:
Phone:
Yours Truly,
tattoo Sotheby#39;s International
Kiranmayeevnv
06-16 11:55 AM
Hi,
we sent our passport to Houston CGI in March. We received a mail from Postoffice saying that we missed the Passport and asking us to pick up at the post office. since we were out of station, we missed it in the bulk of mails and by the time we reached, the passport was sent back.
CGI houston replied us asking to confirm if the passport returned to Houston, and on confirmation, we asked them how to proceed to get it back. We got a call the other day to my home where in the person from CGI Houston informed that the passport was sent back as the photos were not clear, and they again got it back.
Now, the passport is with them. Will going in person make the work easy? We are in Dallas, and thinking of this.
we sent our passport to Houston CGI in March. We received a mail from Postoffice saying that we missed the Passport and asking us to pick up at the post office. since we were out of station, we missed it in the bulk of mails and by the time we reached, the passport was sent back.
CGI houston replied us asking to confirm if the passport returned to Houston, and on confirmation, we asked them how to proceed to get it back. We got a call the other day to my home where in the person from CGI Houston informed that the passport was sent back as the photos were not clear, and they again got it back.
Now, the passport is with them. Will going in person make the work easy? We are in Dallas, and thinking of this.
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rock
06-23 01:33 PM
All,
My lawyer received the following RFE during premium process of my PERM I-140 application.
===Here is the text from original RFE========
Submit evidence that alien obtained a true 4 years bachelor degree in Computer Science, Engineering, MIS, Math or Equivalent. Evidence of education must be in form of an official diploma, record/transcript showing all dates of attendance, area of concentration of study, and date of degree award, if any. The evidence submitted shows that the alien completed a three year Bachelor in Science Degree in India
===========
fyi: I have 3 years of B.Sc and 2 Years of Post Graduate Diploma in MIS from India.
Let me know if anyone here has received thia kind of RFE and what could be the best next step to overcome this RFE.
Thanks,
-Dhiraj
Under which category you applied I-140? EB2 or EB3?
My lawyer received the following RFE during premium process of my PERM I-140 application.
===Here is the text from original RFE========
Submit evidence that alien obtained a true 4 years bachelor degree in Computer Science, Engineering, MIS, Math or Equivalent. Evidence of education must be in form of an official diploma, record/transcript showing all dates of attendance, area of concentration of study, and date of degree award, if any. The evidence submitted shows that the alien completed a three year Bachelor in Science Degree in India
===========
fyi: I have 3 years of B.Sc and 2 Years of Post Graduate Diploma in MIS from India.
Let me know if anyone here has received thia kind of RFE and what could be the best next step to overcome this RFE.
Thanks,
-Dhiraj
Under which category you applied I-140? EB2 or EB3?
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sdrblr
09-03 04:36 PM
I never saw the CPO email or status...all that got via email and online is "Notice mailed welcoming the new permanent resident". Does this mean no card ordered or is it kind of goes with out saying.
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Pineapple
12-25 07:47 PM
Half the people I know (and yeah, that includes me!) are on vacation at this time... (talk about using up leave/vacation/sick time etc before the year ends :) ).
And anyway, the ones on vacation - and ones on not - are either
(a) Broke (holidays, gifts, parties etc)
(b) Not checking mails and internet (ditto) or,
(c) Want to forget their problems for at least a week or two before getting back to reality.
Keep this thread alive.. I predict things will liven up in terms of contribution and membership in the second week of January.
And anyway, the ones on vacation - and ones on not - are either
(a) Broke (holidays, gifts, parties etc)
(b) Not checking mails and internet (ditto) or,
(c) Want to forget their problems for at least a week or two before getting back to reality.
Keep this thread alive.. I predict things will liven up in terms of contribution and membership in the second week of January.
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speedo
05-30 06:37 PM
Any EB-3 ROW approvals..
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extra_mint
05-16 09:21 AM
Seriously Teddy.
Your's and Q prediction thread has been really helpful.
So thanks a ton !!
Many congratulations and thanks for your kind words. Enjoy your green life it's good to know that people find the predictions and calculations blog useful.
Your's and Q prediction thread has been really helpful.
So thanks a ton !!
Many congratulations and thanks for your kind words. Enjoy your green life it's good to know that people find the predictions and calculations blog useful.
pal351
04-13 12:53 PM
Anyone had approved EAD recently and how long it took. Please share info.
Thanks,
-Pal.
Thanks,
-Pal.
anurakt
01-20 07:45 PM
Hey anurakt,
I just setup a monthly billpay for 50$. Dont want to pay by card and end up paying the credit card company for payment gateway and dont have a paypal account (never use it).
Go IV!
Thanks so much dear , every amount takes a small step forward.
I just setup a monthly billpay for 50$. Dont want to pay by card and end up paying the credit card company for payment gateway and dont have a paypal account (never use it).
Go IV!
Thanks so much dear , every amount takes a small step forward.