amitjoey
01-02 04:17 PM
Thanks a lot, rsayed!!!
We need more members like rsayed!
Please pass the Add ONE member message to the new members too. that way, it will have greater impact.
Come on guys, now that we are back from our vacations, let's make the final push for the Dec 31st goal.
yes, the goal was to be a 10,000 member community by Dec-31st.
We have not achieved that. Lets shoot for becoming a 8000 member community by Jan 15th. I think smaller goals are more easily achievable.
We need more members like rsayed!
Please pass the Add ONE member message to the new members too. that way, it will have greater impact.
Come on guys, now that we are back from our vacations, let's make the final push for the Dec 31st goal.
yes, the goal was to be a 10,000 member community by Dec-31st.
We have not achieved that. Lets shoot for becoming a 8000 member community by Jan 15th. I think smaller goals are more easily achievable.
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ch4rli3
05-02 04:31 PM
PERM Filed : 10/24/2007
Audit Reply Date : 12/23/2007
Category : EB3
Status : Pending
Processing Center : ATLANTA
Audit Reply Date : 12/23/2007
Category : EB3
Status : Pending
Processing Center : ATLANTA
illusions
04-11 10:09 AM
Yeah, I saw that. The dates will keep moving and I bet you will be current in the June bulletin.
i got my fingers crossed, not to mention my toes too lol.
i got my fingers crossed, not to mention my toes too lol.
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samswas
05-04 08:23 AM
Not everyone is getting approved. I am still waiting.
I'm also still waiting. I don't know why but everybody getting emails at the same time, around 10 - 11 PM EST. It was not used to be like this before. We used to see approvals during the day also last year. They must have changed the way how their notification system works
I'm also still waiting. I don't know why but everybody getting emails at the same time, around 10 - 11 PM EST. It was not used to be like this before. We used to see approvals during the day also last year. They must have changed the way how their notification system works
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seekerofpeace
09-01 10:06 AM
This really is height of optimism......it seems that readers think that USCIS IOs were desperately waiting for dates to get current and start approving applications...reality is they don't care and never cared..they may start issuing more RFEs if anything...Again stay rooted to ground and don;t start floating in the clouds....especially with USCIS's fantastic track record.....
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sundarvarad
11-05 02:48 PM
Hello,
I called up the number yesterday and luckily some lady picked up. She was not even willing to answer :((. When I asked about the status, she said it will take 20 days time. I dont know why they have mentioned it in website as 7 business days. I think indian consulate doesnt know the meaning of customer service. In this modern era, why cant they keep a site to track our status...
I called up the number yesterday and luckily some lady picked up. She was not even willing to answer :((. When I asked about the status, she said it will take 20 days time. I dont know why they have mentioned it in website as 7 business days. I think indian consulate doesnt know the meaning of customer service. In this modern era, why cant they keep a site to track our status...
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amulchandra
04-08 11:04 AM
Body shops want you to fake ur resume only when
(1) You want to get your wife a h1b placement through a body shop, who actually has no experience but you approach the body shop for filing ur spouse h1b
(2) You do Master's and want to get a placement through a body shop.
(3) Your skills are not marketable by body shopping requirements.
This part I totally agree because this is what my experience was through out the beginning of this year. I have 6years of experience. I last worked in 2004. So a lot of consulting firms were not willing to sponsor my H1. A few of them asked me to fake my resume to make for the 3 years gap. I did not do that. Finally I got a good desi start up which is doing my H1 at their own expense.
But now I am waiting to win my h1b lottery!!!!!
amul
(1) You want to get your wife a h1b placement through a body shop, who actually has no experience but you approach the body shop for filing ur spouse h1b
(2) You do Master's and want to get a placement through a body shop.
(3) Your skills are not marketable by body shopping requirements.
This part I totally agree because this is what my experience was through out the beginning of this year. I have 6years of experience. I last worked in 2004. So a lot of consulting firms were not willing to sponsor my H1. A few of them asked me to fake my resume to make for the 3 years gap. I did not do that. Finally I got a good desi start up which is doing my H1 at their own expense.
But now I am waiting to win my h1b lottery!!!!!
amul
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EB3worker
09-25 10:55 AM
Hi friends,
Let me introduce myself as an EB3 applicant waiting for about 5 years in the line!
Not many will probably be pleased with what I would like state. This calls for some dispassionate introspection.
First of all, let us realize that Green Card is not a right. The rules of the game were clear when we applied and all of us were conscious of what was in store. We all applied with the hope (repeat hope) of settling in the USA. The July 2007 fiasco helped many, including myself, to file 485. The US government went out of its way to accommodate us, rolled back their decision and allowed us to file 485 at that time. We must be eternally thankful for that. There is no need for INS to fear us. We all know how many years it takes to receive a reply from any government office, back home.
To avoid wastage of visas, the INS has formulated some rules and many Indian citizens have been benefitted and will continue to benefit. The nos. have also been made transparent now. The problem with us is that we want more and more and more...Wastage of visas is not of relevance to the INS, it is of relevance to us. It is not fair to question the method of distribution or the rules behind the game. The truth is, we do not have any right to even comment, leave alone question the INS. Let us be clear about that.
It is not not correct to assume that INS rules of distribution have been made arbitrarily. Are we the only intelligent people in the world? Is it that no one has thinking capability? Come on friends, let us be patient and happy for the consideration shown by INS. May be there have been lapses in the past. But which country or which organization / individual has been absolutely infallible? So let us stop blaming and critizing INS.This is a negative approach.
Many Indians seem to get irritated when INS wants to enforce the rules. Nothing will ever happen to people who follow the rules in USA. I do not want to write in a public forum about all the tricks many do, to enter and stay here. Let us all listen to our inner voice.
The real solution would be to plead for a visa recapture. That would be a positive approach. This EB3 / EB2 argument will vertically split the forum. If we EB3 people want to push our agenda, the EB2 folks have a right to counter it and appeal to INS. Afterall, today's world is one of cold and ruthless competition. So, let us not pursue this path.
There are many EB2 candidates who have come to the US way back in 2001, but could file their Labor petitions only in 2006 or 2007 becasue they were forced to do bonded labour by the desi companies. In other words, everyone has had their share of the problems.
My humble request : LET US WORK UNITEDLY AND PLEAD FOR VISA RECAPTURE
EB3 friends, be confident. Everything will work out well!
Best wishes
Let me introduce myself as an EB3 applicant waiting for about 5 years in the line!
Not many will probably be pleased with what I would like state. This calls for some dispassionate introspection.
First of all, let us realize that Green Card is not a right. The rules of the game were clear when we applied and all of us were conscious of what was in store. We all applied with the hope (repeat hope) of settling in the USA. The July 2007 fiasco helped many, including myself, to file 485. The US government went out of its way to accommodate us, rolled back their decision and allowed us to file 485 at that time. We must be eternally thankful for that. There is no need for INS to fear us. We all know how many years it takes to receive a reply from any government office, back home.
To avoid wastage of visas, the INS has formulated some rules and many Indian citizens have been benefitted and will continue to benefit. The nos. have also been made transparent now. The problem with us is that we want more and more and more...Wastage of visas is not of relevance to the INS, it is of relevance to us. It is not fair to question the method of distribution or the rules behind the game. The truth is, we do not have any right to even comment, leave alone question the INS. Let us be clear about that.
It is not not correct to assume that INS rules of distribution have been made arbitrarily. Are we the only intelligent people in the world? Is it that no one has thinking capability? Come on friends, let us be patient and happy for the consideration shown by INS. May be there have been lapses in the past. But which country or which organization / individual has been absolutely infallible? So let us stop blaming and critizing INS.This is a negative approach.
Many Indians seem to get irritated when INS wants to enforce the rules. Nothing will ever happen to people who follow the rules in USA. I do not want to write in a public forum about all the tricks many do, to enter and stay here. Let us all listen to our inner voice.
The real solution would be to plead for a visa recapture. That would be a positive approach. This EB3 / EB2 argument will vertically split the forum. If we EB3 people want to push our agenda, the EB2 folks have a right to counter it and appeal to INS. Afterall, today's world is one of cold and ruthless competition. So, let us not pursue this path.
There are many EB2 candidates who have come to the US way back in 2001, but could file their Labor petitions only in 2006 or 2007 becasue they were forced to do bonded labour by the desi companies. In other words, everyone has had their share of the problems.
My humble request : LET US WORK UNITEDLY AND PLEAD FOR VISA RECAPTURE
EB3 friends, be confident. Everything will work out well!
Best wishes
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edd
05-15 02:09 PM
Hi,
In my birth certificate, the name given is different than that used in my school records and passport. I have a laminated photo copy of the gazette record that confirms the fact that my birth certificate name has been changed to the name I have in the school records and passport.
Also, the municipality will not issue me a Not Available certificate since they already have one but with a different name.
Has anybody been thru a similar situation, if so, will the gazette record of the name change and the original birth cert( with a diff. name) be used as valid biographic documents.
Any help is deeply appreciated.
Meena
I had the same situation. I don't want to scare you but I went through hell to get it corrected. We filed a case against birth registrar and Courts rightfully gave a verdict in our favor. Total time taken to get it corrected: 18 months.
I would just give one suggestion: If your birth cert is not in right order, move on the fast lane and try to get things rectified at the earliest. Good luck!!
In my birth certificate, the name given is different than that used in my school records and passport. I have a laminated photo copy of the gazette record that confirms the fact that my birth certificate name has been changed to the name I have in the school records and passport.
Also, the municipality will not issue me a Not Available certificate since they already have one but with a different name.
Has anybody been thru a similar situation, if so, will the gazette record of the name change and the original birth cert( with a diff. name) be used as valid biographic documents.
Any help is deeply appreciated.
Meena
I had the same situation. I don't want to scare you but I went through hell to get it corrected. We filed a case against birth registrar and Courts rightfully gave a verdict in our favor. Total time taken to get it corrected: 18 months.
I would just give one suggestion: If your birth cert is not in right order, move on the fast lane and try to get things rectified at the earliest. Good luck!!
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ndbhatt
11-13 05:42 PM
two weeks for renewal of my wife's passport.
This was at Indian Consulate, Houston.
BTW, I added $20 to the fees for return overnite shipping. I didn't go there personally but sent it by overnite mail.
This was at Indian Consulate, Houston.
BTW, I added $20 to the fees for return overnite shipping. I didn't go there personally but sent it by overnite mail.
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worriedsoul
05-22 10:05 AM
Hi shank123 and usirit
What I mean by signatures is, I don't know should I say (digital signature) , anything that has to be done before sending a letter that snathan is working on getting from Mr.Gotcher. When Mr.Gotcher drafted it for us, we have to get as many people as we could who are in the same situation and write their name (or do something) on that letter... right ?
Sending something to Audit Review Officers is also an idea. However, what are we going to send them (may be reminder cards :P) and how. I guess we are a very small group of people compared to those who were affected by 485 cases and it's much more difficult to get attention from both candidates and DOL.
What I mean by signatures is, I don't know should I say (digital signature) , anything that has to be done before sending a letter that snathan is working on getting from Mr.Gotcher. When Mr.Gotcher drafted it for us, we have to get as many people as we could who are in the same situation and write their name (or do something) on that letter... right ?
Sending something to Audit Review Officers is also an idea. However, what are we going to send them (may be reminder cards :P) and how. I guess we are a very small group of people compared to those who were affected by 485 cases and it's much more difficult to get attention from both candidates and DOL.
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justAnotherFile
08-05 07:00 PM
I may beat you on total wait time. it's 15 yrs since i entered this country (1995).
first labor filed 1999 (11 yrs back), current one started in 2004
Arae mere pyaara bhaai,
I am completing 10 years in GC process in September 22, 2010.:cool:
How about that?
Before the first application gets to process, I left the company and joined another company. The GC which I am waiting for since then was filed by the second company. They filed it on EB3 eventhough I was eligible for EB2 for "easier processing". At that time both EB2 and EB3 were current. And it remained the same way till I got my labor approved the very same month it went into retrogression. Since then I am waiting.
By the way, my first company sold the labor they filed for me for $15K dollars to another guy. He got his GC in 2005 and just 2 months back he became an US Citizen.
That is a long story told short....
first labor filed 1999 (11 yrs back), current one started in 2004
Arae mere pyaara bhaai,
I am completing 10 years in GC process in September 22, 2010.:cool:
How about that?
Before the first application gets to process, I left the company and joined another company. The GC which I am waiting for since then was filed by the second company. They filed it on EB3 eventhough I was eligible for EB2 for "easier processing". At that time both EB2 and EB3 were current. And it remained the same way till I got my labor approved the very same month it went into retrogression. Since then I am waiting.
By the way, my first company sold the labor they filed for me for $15K dollars to another guy. He got his GC in 2005 and just 2 months back he became an US Citizen.
That is a long story told short....
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sparky_jones
04-12 10:00 AM
Does anyone know that if it's an India-issued passport and if it's about to expire, will I get the new passport the same day if I submit the application for renewal in person to the CGI/ Indian Embassy at Houston/ NY?
At NY you may get same day service using Tatkal option ($90 extra) . You can tell them you need same day service. They will examine your passport and let you know if they can renew it the same day or not. You can then pay the $90 tatkal fee and collect the passport the same evening.
At NY you may get same day service using Tatkal option ($90 extra) . You can tell them you need same day service. They will examine your passport and let you know if they can renew it the same day or not. You can then pay the $90 tatkal fee and collect the passport the same evening.
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snathan
05-23 09:56 AM
I talked with my lawyer yesterday, was informed that American immigration lawyers association (AILA) is filing for a class action lawsuit against DOL. There has been about 40% cases that are getting audited in Atlanta center. But after replying to queries, the center is not responding on a timely basis. There is light at the end of the tunnel.:)
# 5/15/2008 Atlanta National Processing Center Audit Survey
The AILA DOL Liaison Committee is gathering information about the increasing backlog of audited cases at the Atlanta National Processing Center (NPC). Please complete the brief survey of PERM audit processing and share your experiences with any audited case you have which is still pending at the Atlanta NPC. AILA Doc. No. 08051560.
http://www.aila.org/RecentPosting/RecentPostingList.aspx
Please check my previous post on this and reply from Ron Gotcher on AILA law suit. Let them do and we can also continue what we are doing. As long as we the desired result I am fine
# 5/15/2008 Atlanta National Processing Center Audit Survey
The AILA DOL Liaison Committee is gathering information about the increasing backlog of audited cases at the Atlanta National Processing Center (NPC). Please complete the brief survey of PERM audit processing and share your experiences with any audited case you have which is still pending at the Atlanta NPC. AILA Doc. No. 08051560.
http://www.aila.org/RecentPosting/RecentPostingList.aspx
Please check my previous post on this and reply from Ron Gotcher on AILA law suit. Let them do and we can also continue what we are doing. As long as we the desired result I am fine
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jonty_11
06-29 03:46 PM
Thanks Andy for something authentic. What is VCO advisory? Does this advisory reset dates in VB?
VCO is the office within DOS.....and yes it can supercede a VB (as it says)
VCO is the office within DOS.....and yes it can supercede a VB (as it says)
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Nickjr
01-26 09:31 AM
Well said Slumdog !!!
you have covered all aspects of individual thinking...
I agree with you we should not be ashamed if we are house owner at the same time we shpould not be ashmed if we rent.
cheers
you have covered all aspects of individual thinking...
I agree with you we should not be ashamed if we are house owner at the same time we shpould not be ashmed if we rent.
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StarSun
03-08 11:21 AM
Need members from Arkansas.....
Help IV advocate for our issues and get the fixes we need. Each member's participation is important and valued.
If you know of people from mid western states, please talk to them about our advocacy efforts.
Register Now. (http://immigrationvoice.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=80&Itemid=36)
Thank you!
Help IV advocate for our issues and get the fixes we need. Each member's participation is important and valued.
If you know of people from mid western states, please talk to them about our advocacy efforts.
Register Now. (http://immigrationvoice.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=80&Itemid=36)
Thank you!
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StuckInTheMuck
07-30 09:51 AM
Same for me too!!! i got second e-mail today also. I got another e-mail on july 14th with same content. My EAD expires in 15 days and i am on EAD. I don't know What the hell is going on. I e-filed on May 8th.
Hope this does not push your place at the print queue all the way back.
Hope this does not push your place at the print queue all the way back.
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AllVNeedGcPc
09-24 06:13 PM
... there was a time when it used to be horizontal spillovers. i.e. remaining EB3 from other countries used to go to EB3 I/C/M, and remaining EBx from other countries used to go to EBx I/C/M. (same level to same level)
At that time EB3 I used to get around ~15K-20K, from other countries. Then all of a sudden USCIS started vertical spillover, i.e. any remaining numbers from other countries no matter what EBx, will go to EB1 I/C/M and then fall to EB2 I/C/M and then to EB3 I/C/M.
This way EB3-I gets nothing as everything is consumed at EB2-I level.
If there is a way to get USCIS to start horizontal spillover again, then things can get OK, as USCIS does not need any law change, or any legislation change for this policy.
How can we confirm the spillover interpretation. I am not familiar with the spillover rules but my understanding was that only if there in an excess in EB2 then the spillover gets down to EB3. Am I wrong or as per rules should spillover be distribued equally? If it has to be distributed equally then we need to do a mass mail or something and ask USCIS to explain. Even if 50 of us send letters to USCIS ther mihgt be some action.
At that time EB3 I used to get around ~15K-20K, from other countries. Then all of a sudden USCIS started vertical spillover, i.e. any remaining numbers from other countries no matter what EBx, will go to EB1 I/C/M and then fall to EB2 I/C/M and then to EB3 I/C/M.
This way EB3-I gets nothing as everything is consumed at EB2-I level.
If there is a way to get USCIS to start horizontal spillover again, then things can get OK, as USCIS does not need any law change, or any legislation change for this policy.
How can we confirm the spillover interpretation. I am not familiar with the spillover rules but my understanding was that only if there in an excess in EB2 then the spillover gets down to EB3. Am I wrong or as per rules should spillover be distribued equally? If it has to be distributed equally then we need to do a mass mail or something and ask USCIS to explain. Even if 50 of us send letters to USCIS ther mihgt be some action.
chintu25
01-23 09:52 PM
Chintu, can we have discussions on Friday Evening ?
I think I again missed on Thu Evening as per your previous post.
I have logged on to the chat right now..
GA I have posted the transcripts on the blogs section .... We will try and do another chat session on some weekend again
I think I again missed on Thu Evening as per your previous post.
I have logged on to the chat right now..
GA I have posted the transcripts on the blogs section .... We will try and do another chat session on some weekend again
acepb
04-18 01:17 PM
Just when I msged....I received my passport!! Thank God! YAY!