rubinop
04-08 01:35 PM
I think not only that this is a nice idea, but also that it is a very smart idea.
Everybody knows that there are MANY, MANY immigrants in this Country, and if the GC holders could vote potentially immediately after getting the GC (if it is already 10 years that they are legally in USA) it would be a very strong point, under election, to push a reform of the current law.
I have been a legal immigrant (F1 and H1-B) for the last 9 years, and still waiting for my Labor Certification approval. This means I will become a US citizen after what? 20 years I am legally in this Country? Approximately, yes!
Everybody knows that there are MANY, MANY immigrants in this Country, and if the GC holders could vote potentially immediately after getting the GC (if it is already 10 years that they are legally in USA) it would be a very strong point, under election, to push a reform of the current law.
I have been a legal immigrant (F1 and H1-B) for the last 9 years, and still waiting for my Labor Certification approval. This means I will become a US citizen after what? 20 years I am legally in this Country? Approximately, yes!
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pappu
01-08 09:08 PM
Membership count today: 8,226
All pls keep up the good work
Pls use this tool
http://immigrationvoice.org/index.php?option=com_iv_invite_friends&Itemid=55
to send mails to all your friends and also ask them to forward it further
All pls keep up the good work
Pls use this tool
http://immigrationvoice.org/index.php?option=com_iv_invite_friends&Itemid=55
to send mails to all your friends and also ask them to forward it further
jfredr
06-29 05:32 PM
Hellooooooo can u post the url to the above posting from AILF
http://www.immigration-law.com/
its under breaking news
http://www.immigration-law.com/
its under breaking news
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amitjoey
08-03 05:27 PM
Hi
yes, thats what my lawyer says as well ... under section 245 k which applies to employment based GC applications, we can file follow-to-join within 180 days. In the mean time h4 status gets nulled and we should not travel out of the country.
I believe that as soon as you file under section 245k, your spouse will be eligible for EAD, AP.
Also, I have heard that 245k is straightforward and will be granted quickly- meaning your spouse will be granted gc in a couple months.
yes, thats what my lawyer says as well ... under section 245 k which applies to employment based GC applications, we can file follow-to-join within 180 days. In the mean time h4 status gets nulled and we should not travel out of the country.
I believe that as soon as you file under section 245k, your spouse will be eligible for EAD, AP.
Also, I have heard that 245k is straightforward and will be granted quickly- meaning your spouse will be granted gc in a couple months.
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bishwas123
02-15 09:49 PM
Hi everyone,
My friend is filing H1B visa from his employer which is a non profit organization. However since he is the only one that organization has ever filed H1B and according to him that his employer is only filing BCIS form I-129.
Dont the non-profit organizations have to follow the regular procedures? Of what I know these are the procedures for filing H1B.
1. Wage Verification
2. Filing Labor Certification Application (LCA)---Form ETA 9035
3. Approval of LCA----hard copy sent to the employer
4. Employer posts notices
5. Filing H1B visa petition, Form I-129
6. Waiting for approval.
His employer filing I-129 straight way, without following the other procedures, I was curious that things are done a little different for non-profit organizations- are they?
Is there a difference in procedure (except for the $ 1000 fee) of filing h1b between profit and non-profit organizations?
Any suggestion in this matter would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you
My friend is filing H1B visa from his employer which is a non profit organization. However since he is the only one that organization has ever filed H1B and according to him that his employer is only filing BCIS form I-129.
Dont the non-profit organizations have to follow the regular procedures? Of what I know these are the procedures for filing H1B.
1. Wage Verification
2. Filing Labor Certification Application (LCA)---Form ETA 9035
3. Approval of LCA----hard copy sent to the employer
4. Employer posts notices
5. Filing H1B visa petition, Form I-129
6. Waiting for approval.
His employer filing I-129 straight way, without following the other procedures, I was curious that things are done a little different for non-profit organizations- are they?
Is there a difference in procedure (except for the $ 1000 fee) of filing h1b between profit and non-profit organizations?
Any suggestion in this matter would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you
Pranav74
11-28 10:17 PM
Hello all,
I live in Los Angeles and sent my application on 11/26/07 to CGI SF and received a call on 11/27/07 notifying me that it would take approximately 30 days to renew my passport since it has been over 3 years since it expired. Apparently they need to contact authorities in India to do additional background checking.
Yes, I admit that it is my fault for not checking my passport prior to making travel plans and not renewing in time. However, with the hope that the "emergency/tatkal" scheme would work in getting my passport renewed before my departure date of 12/15/07, I did include the extra $90 for the "emergency/tatkal" scheme. Though I sent the extra money, as I mentioned above, they informed me that they would not be able to expedite my passport renewal.
They informed me that the "emergency/tatkal" process is for grave emergencies only. Fortunately (or unfortunately) I don't have a close family member on their death-bed and I did not want to lie on the application.
In any case, they have sent my application back and it seems that I am out-of-luck and will probably have to cancel my trip.
However, I do have questions for people who have received renewed passports in less than 2 weeks from various CGI locations:
1. Did you apply to the CGI in the appropriate jurisdiction?
2. How long had it been since your passports had expired?
3. Did you know people who worked at the CGI or just got lucky?
I live in Los Angeles and sent my application on 11/26/07 to CGI SF and received a call on 11/27/07 notifying me that it would take approximately 30 days to renew my passport since it has been over 3 years since it expired. Apparently they need to contact authorities in India to do additional background checking.
Yes, I admit that it is my fault for not checking my passport prior to making travel plans and not renewing in time. However, with the hope that the "emergency/tatkal" scheme would work in getting my passport renewed before my departure date of 12/15/07, I did include the extra $90 for the "emergency/tatkal" scheme. Though I sent the extra money, as I mentioned above, they informed me that they would not be able to expedite my passport renewal.
They informed me that the "emergency/tatkal" process is for grave emergencies only. Fortunately (or unfortunately) I don't have a close family member on their death-bed and I did not want to lie on the application.
In any case, they have sent my application back and it seems that I am out-of-luck and will probably have to cancel my trip.
However, I do have questions for people who have received renewed passports in less than 2 weeks from various CGI locations:
1. Did you apply to the CGI in the appropriate jurisdiction?
2. How long had it been since your passports had expired?
3. Did you know people who worked at the CGI or just got lucky?
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StuckInTheMuck
07-30 10:01 AM
Wonder if we are seeing the first wave of errors and mishaps from the new USCIS recruits (there was a warning recently about the possibility of such errors, forgot where I read that).
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BharatPremi
10-15 12:24 PM
Gonna be a long long long wait for people with PDs of 2007 (EB3) who got their labor certified after July.
Yep. It would be good for EB3/2 - India-PD 2007 filer considering canadian immigration simultaneously...ofcourse do not rush now for filing Canadian PR - As Canada generally gives you PR witin 2 years and by that time 2007 filers may not have passed FBI check for their 485 here..If the way things are going I see at least 5 years wait for 2007 (India)filers.
Yep. It would be good for EB3/2 - India-PD 2007 filer considering canadian immigration simultaneously...ofcourse do not rush now for filing Canadian PR - As Canada generally gives you PR witin 2 years and by that time 2007 filers may not have passed FBI check for their 485 here..If the way things are going I see at least 5 years wait for 2007 (India)filers.
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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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lnahan
02-03 01:43 AM
I don't agree with this comment. I don't have full confidence on congress to pass full CIR bill this year. After this year, the hope will get dimmer. This proposal is better than nothing. It can propably release EB2 immediately. And move EB3 forward significantly.
Although it is not passed, we should push for anything that contains some EB relief.
02/02/2007: What Did Senator Kerry Immigration Reform Bill Mean to EB Immigrants?
In highsight, the failure of the Kerry Amendment to H.R.2 to pass the Senate could be considered a relief to the EB immigrants. Review of the immigration reform bill in the H.R. will establish that the bill proposed for the employment-based immigration system practically nothing other than increasing the annual quota to 290,000. None of the provisons in the SKIL bill was reflected in the bill, including exemption of the spouses and children from from the numerical limitations, exemption of certain EB groups from the annual numerical limits, opportunity for filing I-485/765/131 for the I-140 beneficiary during the visa number retrogression, etc. etc. etc.! Had this been enacted, it would have affected the upcoming CIR bill or special legislation for Employment-Based immigration system reform. This reporter was shocked to learn that this bill provided practically no relief for the employment-based imigrants other than farm workers and the children eligible for DREAM Act bill. The bill was extremely imbalanced legislation in a way from the perspectives of the "Comprehensive" Immigration Reform.
We will see whether the Senate leaders will indeed complete and introduce the CIR proposal next month.
Although it is not passed, we should push for anything that contains some EB relief.
02/02/2007: What Did Senator Kerry Immigration Reform Bill Mean to EB Immigrants?
In highsight, the failure of the Kerry Amendment to H.R.2 to pass the Senate could be considered a relief to the EB immigrants. Review of the immigration reform bill in the H.R. will establish that the bill proposed for the employment-based immigration system practically nothing other than increasing the annual quota to 290,000. None of the provisons in the SKIL bill was reflected in the bill, including exemption of the spouses and children from from the numerical limitations, exemption of certain EB groups from the annual numerical limits, opportunity for filing I-485/765/131 for the I-140 beneficiary during the visa number retrogression, etc. etc. etc.! Had this been enacted, it would have affected the upcoming CIR bill or special legislation for Employment-Based immigration system reform. This reporter was shocked to learn that this bill provided practically no relief for the employment-based imigrants other than farm workers and the children eligible for DREAM Act bill. The bill was extremely imbalanced legislation in a way from the perspectives of the "Comprehensive" Immigration Reform.
We will see whether the Senate leaders will indeed complete and introduce the CIR proposal next month.
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vivekm1309
07-12 12:12 AM
I work for a big 5 Software company & our lawyer Littler Global had taken a stand on July that they will not file our AOS application after the June VB was revoked/amended on July 2nd.
Surprisingly , today we have received a mail from them that that keeping in view our best interest they have decided to file our AOS case in July regardless of CIS receipting them.
Wanted to share this information as it may be helpful for you folks too ...
Vivek
Surprisingly , today we have received a mail from them that that keeping in view our best interest they have decided to file our AOS case in July regardless of CIS receipting them.
Wanted to share this information as it may be helpful for you folks too ...
Vivek
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vina92
05-16 02:23 PM
Both of you can apply 485 based on your own PD but do not apply the other as dependent 485. That way you are not taking any chances. The only dis advantage is both of you will get GC at different times as they'll be processed independently. Both of you will have two chances with either one in the long run!!!
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Deepika
05-15 12:37 PM
If the certificate doesn't have your name, how will they know it's your birth certificate? :confused:
I don't think birth certificate without your name is acceptable by USCIS
Usually they give saying baby girl was born to the following parents on this date at this place. because at the time of birth the baby may not be named.
I don't think birth certificate without your name is acceptable by USCIS
Usually they give saying baby girl was born to the following parents on this date at this place. because at the time of birth the baby may not be named.
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Karthikthiru
03-31 05:05 PM
Great job
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arc
05-04 06:59 PM
I did an e-file of my EAD & AP on 14th April send the supporting docs that reached on 19th got second update as following on 04/20 no change since then anybody else had same experience.
Request for Evidence
On April 19, 2010, we received your response to our request for evidence. This case is being processed at our NEBRASKA SERVICE CENTER location.
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Me too... efiled AP/EAD to NSC sent supporting docs a week later... I have the same message "we received your response to our request for evidence" I beleive its because I sent the supporting docs which was a response... still waiting applied apr 9th...
Request for Evidence
On April 19, 2010, we received your response to our request for evidence. This case is being processed at our NEBRASKA SERVICE CENTER location.
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Me too... efiled AP/EAD to NSC sent supporting docs a week later... I have the same message "we received your response to our request for evidence" I beleive its because I sent the supporting docs which was a response... still waiting applied apr 9th...
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Lasantha
04-10 10:55 AM
I am not sure if a letter is going to help. I was going to suggest an SR but in your earlier post you said that your SR didn't work either. But if you are going to send a letter then I would suggest sending it to NSC. Your lawyer would have the address.
I also know that sometimes people write to their congressman asking him to look in to the case but I am not sure if that's a good idea.
The HR Manager at my company wants to send a letter inquiring about the status of my 485 application. My PD is current as of April VB and my RD is within the published Processing time. My application is at NSC.
my question is: what address do they need to send the letter to?? or is there another way to do it??
Thanks
I also know that sometimes people write to their congressman asking him to look in to the case but I am not sure if that's a good idea.
The HR Manager at my company wants to send a letter inquiring about the status of my 485 application. My PD is current as of April VB and my RD is within the published Processing time. My application is at NSC.
my question is: what address do they need to send the letter to?? or is there another way to do it??
Thanks
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pasupuleti
07-14 03:38 PM
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/chicago/chi-0607140204jul14,1,5211771.story?coll=chi-newslocalchicago-hed
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smisachu
05-16 02:29 PM
Guys, A friend of mine said he called the Office of Menendez but they did not quite understand which amendment he was actually referring to, I asked him to repeat exactly what he said, then I understood, many of us pronounce Murray as Mu-Ray when it is actually supposed to be pronounced Ma-ri. I just thought I should post this comment in case anybody was not aware of this.
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tinkugadu
06-19 10:58 AM
Hta's great, I really hope Atlanta would start moving. Mine is over a month now but there are lot of applications over 90 days.
My lawyer just filed my labor on monday he gave me a
number A-0XXXX-XXXXX . is this a valid format for a labor receipt. I think he applied through Detroit DOL. It is under EB3 and how long does it take to get approval.
My lawyer just filed my labor on monday he gave me a
number A-0XXXX-XXXXX . is this a valid format for a labor receipt. I think he applied through Detroit DOL. It is under EB3 and how long does it take to get approval.
BharatPremi
10-12 02:59 PM
[QUOTE= From 2005 onwards people are actively looking for EB2.[/QUOTE]
And that is the problem with new bees. They do not have knowledge about the prevalent effects of past occurances and generally people decide about filing by hearing 4 frineds and reading 3 suggestions from the forum. In my opinion, assuming USCIS will work like the way it is working till now, it is dangerous for somebody to apply a "new File" under Eb2 category. Again this is based on assumption that everything will rmain the same way. If tomorrow there will be a drastic change in the law like 800000 total EB visas per year then things will be changed. If I would be 2007 filer, I would file under EB3 category.
And that is the problem with new bees. They do not have knowledge about the prevalent effects of past occurances and generally people decide about filing by hearing 4 frineds and reading 3 suggestions from the forum. In my opinion, assuming USCIS will work like the way it is working till now, it is dangerous for somebody to apply a "new File" under Eb2 category. Again this is based on assumption that everything will rmain the same way. If tomorrow there will be a drastic change in the law like 800000 total EB visas per year then things will be changed. If I would be 2007 filer, I would file under EB3 category.
sparky123
07-11 05:29 PM
Please inform her about the rally in San Jose on Saturday. It would be great if we can get her support !
