Monday, July 4, 2011

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  • marblerock
    07-19 10:19 PM
    $200 from me.




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  • mk26
    11-17 04:20 PM
    Sent the email (Florida)




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  • EB3_SEP04
    08-15 11:22 AM
    Got emails today: Card production ordered for both applications
    What's your EB category please?




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  • waitingonlc
    06-17 08:22 PM
    Mailed to NSC on: May 31st.
    Received at NSC on: June 1st
    140 approved from : CSC
    Receipt Date : Not yet received.

    Is there any one who filed on June 1st not yet received the receipt?



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  • wait4ever
    08-08 12:19 PM
    Congrats...remember folks are waiting for over 10 years...and still not CARD PROD ORDERED e mail...so be happy and enjoy!!!!


    Folks

    Appreciate the sentiments - I hope & pray that everyone gets approved very quickly - all on this forum are deserving types without any doubts -

    BUT

    Could I have an answer to my questions please ?:)




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  • goel_ar
    11-18 09:08 AM
    done.



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  • arunkotte
    07-02 09:53 AM
    all USPS shipped Guys
    Any idea, can we get information any info from the USPS of Lincoln, NE when would they deliver our packages ?


    They say this " Information, if available, is updated every evening." I guess we have to wait till the update to know when it was delivered.




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  • gc28262
    02-10 10:37 AM
    Sent $25 by DCU bill payer: Conf# 8MWJ0-YG7FV



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  • minimalist
    07-27 12:16 AM
    1. When IV sucessfully reversed USCIS decisions last July
    2. Two year EAD's.

    Recapture would have solved the above problems automatically to

    EB3 I issue being debated now is something we wish we could have but has not much logical ground,in my understanding. July issue is to do with flip flop of USCIS. IV didn't protest to make all current. Just made them not retract what USCIS/DOS said a month back.
    2 year EAD is also for the whole community including future filers.

    Clarify one thing for me. How this new rule that is helping EB2-I is impacting EB3-I. Based on what I understand, EB3 World is directly impacted by this change. Can you help me understand how EB3 -I is impacted?




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  • saisujatha123
    05-11 02:35 PM
    What location?
    How and where do we send flowers to obama?



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  • gc_on_demand
    05-01 03:06 PM
    Adding dependents/derivative is based on primary�s PD and app status.

    Challenge me with a scenario that will have an issue. If someone doesn�t have H4 they will be affected anyways. They will not have additional impact due to this.

    Please read INA, I485 application and current VB.

    I personally believe none will be affected and left too behind (yes, they will be delayed a bit, they will have AP/EAD to hold on to).

    (1) I am on H1b and wife on H4 . I have PD of Jan 2008. Now In july 2009 VB shows Eb2 india with PD of Mar 2008 and F2A with Jan 2005. I will be able to file for 485 will my wife can file 485 ?

    (2) If she cannot file and what if my company insist me to be on EAD and resufe to extend my H1b. What will be status of my wife.. ( Assuming she didnot file AOS while I did ).

    (3) What will be her category or status if I am lucky and get GC in 2 months since my date become current ?


    I think just simply saying use FB quota for dependent doesnot make sense. We need to have answer to this. I agree that Law allows INS to use FB qupta for dependent but at same time so many other restriction prevent them to use it. Like dead lock condition.




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  • breddy2000
    01-30 07:51 PM
    Guys,

    as long as there is a leeway, people do tend to take the maximum advantage of that leeway. this applies in life in every aspect. OP did the same.

    being moral or ethical is not the criterion here I guess, otherwise we would all have (I,C) have been current ( if no labor subs, eb3 to eb2 conversions etc).

    I feel bad too, seeing some one who landed on H1B in 2006 , got hold of a 2002 labor sub. and is enjoying GC right now(thanks to July 2007 fiasco)., and for crying out loud I have been in USA since 2001, went to school here, is working in a physical science research position, have one patent and filed for 2 more.

    I consider myself to have contributed to the USA, more than the guy I gave an example of (in terms of taxes, tuition, original research, etc). But does that all matter to the other guy, when he did what he did.
    that is life :D

    Looks like the world we are living in does not care about conventional wisdom any more....

    --- Conventional wisdom says, if you are talented and hard working you will be rewarded. This does not matter to EB Folks as there is per country limit.

    --- Conventional wisdom says, if you found a good company to invest in, you are sure to make profits . This does not matter in the current Wall Street and economic environment.

    --- Conventional wisdom says, if you have good education from top US university you are most probably gonna get good job. However this does not matter as long as there are desi Consultants who exploit the system.

    --- Conventional wisdom says, if you work hard and smart enough you are bound to get promoted. This does not matter to EB Folks as there is retrogression to make you do the same job until you get frustrated.

    --- Conventional wisdom says, if you have good bank balance you can get richer. This does not matter as you try to multiply your savings by investing in a House / Stock Market you lose all you saved to foreclosure or to wall street goons.

    --- Conventional wisdom says, being ethical and honest is the best policy. This does not matter as someone else gets the job you applied for with their cooked up resume.

    And the list goes on and on every front in your life.......and whom do we we blame, but the system that encourages this bad behaviour....



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  • reedandbamboo
    10-04 08:13 PM
    Hello all,

    My I-485 and EAD applications were delivered on July 18th at the TSC. Since then, I have not heard from USCIS until this evening, when to my delight, I received the EAD card in my mailbox!

    May I know if the EAD receipt # is the same as the I-485 receipt number? I tried to check my case status online with the receipt # on my EAD card but the only information I could see was for Form I-765. Could somebody please clarify this?

    My attorney isn't the most helpful person and she has been silent ever since I filed the I-485 & EAD. Also, she issued her own firm's checks to USCIS for the filing of these documents so I don't know if the checks were cashed (and therefore, cannot check for the receipt notice on the back of the check). I intend to call her t'row.

    Thanks!




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  • srkamath
    08-10 08:07 PM
    I git the I-485 Approval mail on 8/4/08 - but I have not recd any CPO mail or welcome PR mail - nor have I recd the notices in the mail -should Itake Infopass appt ?

    wait4ever,

    you waitISover

    pls update your username :);)



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  • eb3_nepa
    05-02 02:57 PM
    Hm....

    Then what is the real need of Eb2 and Eb1 if everything is going to flow to Eb3?
    Technically under which conditions and criteria Eb1 and Eb2 would be applicable?

    GCby3000 u wud still apply under Eb1 and Eb2 depending on the job requirement and ur personal skills. It is just that u will be Exempt from the Cap i.e. the yearly quota for GCs, IF you have an advanced degree in the US.

    Now you can be an Eb2 even without a masters in the US, if you have outstanding management ability and ur job demands that kind of management skill level. In that case the yearly quota cap would apply to u, but if u have an advanced degree in the US the cap wud not apply to u.

    What degrees are considered as advanced degrees in the SKIL bill maybe some on here can clarify. Is it the same definition as the STEM or is it different?




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  • snhn
    09-16 09:47 PM
    Does everyone receive FP notices. Couple of my co workers did not recieve them. I just applied. I have told that my name check is cleared



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  • bindoke
    08-24 01:33 PM
    got approvals for wife and myself today
    PD Jan 22 2006.
    Infopass on Aug 3rd said everything is good to go.
    opened SR no.1 for primary on aug 4th, was told cases were assigned on aug 3
    Level 2 cust service said cases pre-adjudicated.
    Reply to SR no.1 was standard - wait for 30 days.blah blah.
    Congressman inquiry said cases assigned to officer.
    opened SR no.2 for dependent on Aug 19.

    i think the Aug 19 SR did the trick.
    thanks a lot for moral support all this while everyone !
    i will donate soon !




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  • eb3retro
    05-02 11:09 AM
    Can anyone tell us if this bill also has the hard cap limit??

    -- removing unnecessay quote...- Moderator




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  • santhi_krishna
    08-13 11:06 PM
    Congrats! Can you please tell us where your I140 was approved from. Are the checks cashed?

    My I140 is pending with NSC since Jan 2007. My attorney issued the checks, So I don't know whether the checks cashed or not.




    desi3933
    07-10 09:15 AM
    INA: ACT 245 - ADJUSTMENT OF STATUS OF NONIMMIGRANT TO THAT OF PERSON ADMITTED FOR PERMANENT RESIDENCE

    (a) The status of an alien who was inspected and admitted or paroled into the United States 1/ or the status of any other alien having an approved petition for classification as a VAWA self-petitioner 1aa/ may be adjusted by the Attorney General, in his discretion and under such regulations as he may prescribe, to that of an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence if

    (1) the alien makes an application for such adjustment,

    (2) the alien is eligible to receive an immigrant visa and is admissible to the United States for permanent residence, and

    (3) an immigrant visa is immediately available to him at the time his application is filed.


    [Emphasis added]


    http://www.uscis.gov/propub/ProPubVAP.jsp?dockey=6778c6078a6f941bf84dd5cec7c73 772



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    akashya
    07-06 03:51 PM
    I won't be amazed if I see Gandhigiri on Comedy Central Tuesday night.These two shows have huge fan following among youth.

    PS: DO NOT start a rumor that daily show or colbert are covering this event.



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  • sidd
    04-19 07:25 PM
    Hi Folks,

    Has anyone recently done Canadian Landing with pending 485 and any issues re-entering US with AVR/H1B/Advance Parole?

    Any problem with H1-B stamping the same visit as you do Canadian Landing?

    Can one apply for a 'Canadian Visitor Visa', while there is a valid (not used) Canadian PR Immigration Visa stamp in your passport?

    I would appreciate your replies/experiences.

    Thanks.




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  • a.j.2048
    02-09 08:13 PM
    Terrorists are banned from visiting USA.
    Narenda Modi has been banned from visiting USA.

    You do the reasoning :D

    Ah, but terrorists targetting India are welcome in the USA. Musharraf is welcome to visit and Headley was welcome until he turned against the Europeans. Now see what Indian politicians are welcome in USA with reference to the original comment :p




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  • hiralal
    09-09 09:10 PM
    we get excited before and few days after the bulletin ...the fact is that iron is no longer hot ..no matter what we do now -- it is too late. democrats focussed on healthcare instead of immigration and are fighting a losing battle ..they will be too tired to do anything after that. for those in EB3 and those who are in EB2 (but not yet filed 485) ...all they can do is have a strong plan B ..make as much money as you can while the sun shines ..the odds of getting a GC is worse that winning a lottery (so might as well buy few tickets now and then !!).
    the only slight hope is that since amnesty is as good as dead ..they may pass some sort of recapture (maybe to give additional boost to housing).




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  • rajeshraipv
    12-16 12:55 PM
    caveat - you teach best what you most need to learn (richard bach?)

    We'll find other things to worry about after the GC. However, I think a focus on learning/self improvement, health (exercise and meditation should go a long way..although i haven't really spent as much time as i should on this) and most importantly on financial objectives should help.

    Most of us are here to secure our financial futures. Focus on good investing practices, learning how to invest both your money and in yourself. The worst thing we can do is to be paralyzed in thought and action by USCIS processes.

    again....you teach best what you.....



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  • neelu
    05-23 01:03 PM
    Called Senator Leahy's office. The lady asked me to leave a message to the senator on the answering machine.




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  • franklin
    07-05 11:17 AM
    Guys
    this is pathetic.. wake up can you not spend 30$ from your pockets to make this thing happen? Why would you not want to do something that is so different and would be effective if all of us do it together.

    cmon, arise,awake.

    Sorry - I had no idea what this thread was about.



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  • man-woman-and-gc
    09-15 02:46 PM
    It's just hidden but when you do export to csv it shows everything. This is not secure. Please be careful with sharing your phone # on public domains.

    Folks...I was told once by an IV core member ' This is the land of the fearless' and therefore we should not fear abut simple things like like sharing our email ID or ph#.

    However, keeping this concern in mind that may prevent some members from supporting, i have removed the email ID and ph# column from the public spreadsheet. I will maintain a separate spreadsheet with list of email ID's and ph# so that we can get in touch as soon as it is time for some real action.

    Thanks.




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  • zoooom
    07-20 11:41 AM
    Friend,

    I have contributed through the link on home page.

    Thanks,
    Shana04
    PLease do not contribute towards this fund as yet..we havent decided a mode of payment yet. We are just counting currently. We will let you guys know about the mode of payment on Monday.



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  • DSJ
    06-26 02:17 PM
    Why don;t you sign unless it say until and after 1 year approval:, you can leave employment after 6 months of filing I-485 and see what happens at that time, you have nothing to loose

    I have dealt all options with my employer ...

    They will give me "Employer Letter" ASAP but i have to sign a letter that i'll work with them for 1 year after getting 485 approval.

    What does it mean - Indirectly i have to work with them till 485 approval ( which could be 3 yrs easily) plus another 1 year ??




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  • mirage
    03-06 03:35 PM
    They are not going to do what you tell them, 5 year is just an example, people are waiting for 9 years. I say 5 becaue even ROW is 2 year back, so asking 2 would be like take it off...Dude,
    Don't you like the second part which says
    2) Limit the Maximum waiting time, say if one applicant is waiting for 5 years than country cap should be exempted and he should be given a preference over a person who�s PD is just 1 year old.

    I personally think 5 years is a long wati. 2 years may be reasonable.



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  • pani_6
    09-10 11:38 AM
    Is the Visa Bull right or the Mumbia console??..which :o one..




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  • coolcat
    06-18 11:15 AM
    How long you guys think it will take to get EAD and AP for June1st fillers..

    https://egov.uscis.gov/cris/jsps/ptimes.jsp has processing times for each of the service centers.
    Late last week, they've posted the dates as of June 15th. Unfortunately the dates have gone back like crazy (especially NSC).



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  • akhilmahajan
    03-04 10:18 AM
    Thanks a lot everyone. I am happy the thread is back and alive.

    Grand Total - $2232

    Come on folks lets help IV, to get things done for US.

    IV is I/WE. GO IV GO. TOGETHER WE CAN.




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  • doshhar
    07-04 01:26 PM
    Illegal non-immigrants did the rally to local USCIS offices. It would be good if we pick one day in 2nd week of July and have a rally to local USCIS offices. This will immediately catch the media attention.

    Rally news should be spread out to media so we can get enough coverage?

    Let's discuss if you guys like this idea.



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  • seahawks
    10-08 03:24 PM
    I think "speaking change" versus working together to bring about change is where we all need to think. All of us have our own priorities and including me sometimes miss the point and sit in the sidelines. Make no assumptions, if we can't come together or put in hours of work specifically to support IV, everything will just remain a dream. We need to start taking initiatives and working towards a common goal to fix the broken system. We may disagree on things here and there and IV cannot support or take every position dear to us as an organization. We need to think as a community for the community and not purely my case or your case:)




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  • tonyHK12
    02-11 10:05 AM
    ...by donating $100! Now, its your turn...

    GO IV!!

    thanks mantagon!

    I donated for the first time yesterday. I intend to help out as I can. Could someone please let me know how the access to Donor forum works? Thanks!

    This is a manual approval. please send details provided o the previous page:
    http://immigrationvoice.org/forum/forum85-action-items-for-everyone/1904554-action-item-advocacy-day-contributions-4.html#post2343160

    Cheers! yes ivcoordinator is generally very busy



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  • chi_shark
    07-10 02:44 PM
    i think it is very clear empirically that h1b is for a temp job and is a non-immigrant visa. it allows the employer to hire for a full time job too... whenever that intention is expressed, it should be expressed to DOL and USCIS in terms of PERM and I-140... thats that... once the h1 visa beneficiary is a beneficiary to I-140, then that person can apply for COS and avail AC21... so, i think it is clear that by itself h1 is temp. AC21 simply allows for h1 holder to extend H1 in case labor is clear and 140 is applied (labor expires in 6 months). further: ac21 allows job change after 485 app.

    As per info on that page, it says clearly
    "The H-1B program allows an employer to temporarily employ a foreign worker in the U.S. on a nonimmigrant basis in a specialty occupation or as a fashion model of distinguished merit and ability"

    How can you say that any H-1B job is permanent? Now, you don't want to believe even the dol web page.

    I have always maintained that Permanent Job is a full-time work that has no fixed end date. H1B petition always have fixed end date.

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  • drona
    07-09 06:13 PM
    Done. It was on the original press release but I went ahead and removed it anyway.




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  • bebar
    06-15 11:52 AM
    Filed June1st. But still waiting for receipt notification.




    karthiknv143
    09-28 02:35 PM
    http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/menuitem.5af9bb95919f35e66f614176543f6d1a/?vgnextoid=ace7ec20cfbd4110VgnVCM1000004718190aRCR D




    kopra
    08-25 09:03 AM
    I Remember US companies directly recruiting from India during 1997-99 .This was a very costly affair for the companies. They used to take phone interviews, and then sponsor the H1B for the employee with very high Compensation, pay the tickets for employee and family( usually first class) , give hotel/furnished apartments for 1-2 months, Rental cars etc. This was done when there was a genuine need for the company to hire H1B's as they could not find enough qualified people in US. By 2000 the equation changed and small H1b companies started appearing like mushrooms in most of the big cities who asked for H1B filing fees. Companies were also gaining from this as they have no legal hassle of H1b and the rates were competitive.



    I understand taking money from candidates to file H1 is non-sense. I haven't come across any company that does that when I applied for H1. I contacted couple of H1B sponsors. None of them asked for money. I was really happy the way I was treated by my sponsoring company.

    However I dispute your point "some companies file petitions when there isn't an immediate job offer".

    There is nothing wrong with this. That is the way consulting works in USA. It is a legitimate business model.



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  • GCStatus
    09-16 05:14 PM
    I can contribute $200 - and dont be disheartened if only 2 people responded today - keep the thread and top and give it visibility!

    we've gotta keep moving forward ....!

    There you go




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  • kdprasad
    08-13 07:59 PM
    Signature has all relevant information. I-140 was approved August 2005.


    Did the Checks get cashed.!!!




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  • ski_dude12
    08-26 02:00 PM
    And what criteria are they following?

    I had taken infopass and officer sent an email to TSC enquiring about current status. Today, I got snail mail reply..

    "Due to the high volume of expedite requests for this case type, we are strictly enforcing the criteria that has been set for these expedite requests."




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  • Dreamer07
    08-09 10:10 AM
    if the only way to reduce the backlog of EB3 is to port to EB2, why EB3 category at all. Just remove that category... Maybe lawyer's should come with a better alternative than giving this lame advice. EB3 category are still employed for the past 10 yrs - shows that they are required-then why not fight to get their number of visas increased or the spill over be applied to them equally as to EB2.



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  • MYGC2008
    09-18 11:43 AM
    My wife's EAD is still Pending. I got my physical card on 9/11. We applied on same day.

    ND: 07/25
    TSC




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  • apahilaj
    11-25 08:51 PM
    Apahilaj,

    I got the SR response letter saying I contacted them and they are responding by saying that I should wait for the FP if I have not received one yet. So basically I am where I was 2 months ago.

    If you read my earlier posts, I did have doubts that FP and NC may have some connection together.

    But I think this seems more of a glitch in the TSC system in generation of FP. I mean either its NC or glitch that is causing this delay. Anyway, the NSC at least generates one for you after you speak to an IO. We are unfortunate in that also.

    Dingudi,

    In your response letter, did they anywhere mention about biometrics or finger printing notice specifically? In my letter, they did not mention about finger printing at all...All they said that the decision on my case has been delayed due to ongoing background check...I am not sure if they even knew that I had opened up the SR for not receiving FP notice.

    Yeah, I was thinking about your earlier post last night when I was reading the response letter..:) But I just can not subscribe to the idea that FP and name checks are even remotely connected...

    Well, we just have to wait and watch...good luck to all the fellow sufferrers..



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  • atlfp
    05-05 11:35 AM
    Wonder if you happened to mention the time line question? One section in the "Guest Worker" chapter says it can not be implemented 90s before the study, would that only cover the "Guest Worker" section or the whole bill? The house will try their best to push an enforcement first approach, if they gain more on that, then we might end up with a bill passed but never take effect. That would be the worst situation.

    Today I spoke to a Representative who deals with immigration issue at Sen Mike Dewine's (R-OH) office. I spoke to him for 15 minutes to understand what he and his senator think about this CIR.

    Here is he and his senator feels about this bill. It is difficult for him to say that when CIR bill will be introduced in senate floor . It depend on Majority and Minority leaders to decide. Majority leader told to the media that he will introduce before the end of the may, he is mostly consistent, but there are several bills where he has committed a timeline and till today it is not on the floor.
    However he told that once CIR pass, legal immigration is already taken care of, but if it does not passes there are bills like SKIL which will be put before the floor. But CIR has to fail or pass before you see this SKILL bill on the floor.




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  • BharatPremi
    11-01 05:13 PM
    manderson,

    thanks, but i believe this is incorrect. Per the 2005 Aytes memo (http://www.peludcarson.com/2007/01/aytes_memo_on_a.html) it is clearly stated that person can change jobs after 180 days irrespective of whether I-140 is approved or not. The key phrase is that I-140 should've been "approvable when filed".

    So what? I-140 was "approvable" but now employer revokes it and therefore 485 denial becuase 180 days have not been passed. And that is why one never should even try to use AC21 before 180 days period. Even I-140 is already approved, revocation of it will initiate 485 denial.



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  • Gravitation
    04-22 08:23 PM
    Only if it is too restrictive. this case is pretty straightforward and simple. employee is directly hitting the employer's revenues.

    That means nothing in the court actually. It takes a lot more such as violation of trade-secrets for a court to rule against an employee. If hitting revenue was a valid reason not to change a job, nobody will ever be able to change a job.

    What you mention is a common misconception.

    "In Virginia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Virginia), a plaintiff (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plaintiff) must prove by a preponderance of the evidence (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Preponderance_of_the_evidence) that the covenant is reasonable in the sense that it is: (1) no greater than necessary to protect its legitimate business interests, such as a trade secret (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trade_secret); (2) not unduly harsh or oppressive in restricting the employee’s ability to earn a living; and (3) not against public policy."

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Non-compete_clause




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  • vdixit
    08-12 02:07 PM
    I think we got our green cards.

    Application Type: I485, APPLICATION TO REGISTER PERMANENT RESIDENCE OR TO ADJUST STATUS

    Current Status: Notice mailed welcoming the new permanent resident.

    On August 12, 2008, we mailed you a notice that we had registered this customer's new permanent resident status. Please follow any instructions on the notice. Your new permanent resident card should be mailed within 60 days following this registration or after you complete any ADIT processing referred to in the welcome notice, whichever is later. If you move before you get your new card call customer service.


    Only catch for us is that we are moving next weekend!! I am going to do change of address with USCIS immediately, but in the meanwhile what if they mail documents to my old address? Any suggestions?

    Also whats ADIT.

    BTW our case was at NSC and priority date is May 2004. Application mailed Aug7th 2007.



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  • mrdelhiite
    09-28 08:43 AM
    FYI sent wife's application on August 11th .. reached NSC on 14th .. checks got chshed yesterday. Online status says application was picked on Sep 25th.

    My application was sent on 2nd July reached July 3rd and have received recepit noice earlier.


    -M




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  • bskrishna
    12-07 02:40 PM
    Is it going to hurt if we wait for some more time.It is not that we are missing getting our green cards and our priority dates are current. I have also got my case transferred from NSC-->CSC--> TSC. I agree that stuttling the paper work around the country is an extremely inefficient way to conduct business, but that is what CIS is. I got my transfer notice on the October 5th. I guess they will need more time to get my paper work and schedule an FP appointment.



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  • tonyHK12
    02-17 03:19 PM
    My friend, there is a LOT of difference between the words "rant" and "idea". It is very difficult to confuse between the two:


    I wasn't talking about confusion, like I said these are irrelevant to this thread.




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  • ravi.shah
    02-14 12:22 PM
    Contributed $50.

    Just became a proud IV Recurring Donor !

    Folks, please contribute NOW. Please dont wait till April...
    Thank you.



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  • helpme1234
    09-26 08:15 PM
    July 3 recvd at NSC at 11:14 a, by f heiunefer still waiting checks not cashed...anyone on the same situation




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  • wizpal
    09-11 04:35 PM
    I have donated in past a few hundred - stopped now. I think major portion of donated money goes to a Lobbying firm and I think it is a mere wash. The fact they couldn't facilitate even a single bill in House or Senate for visa is a testament of their failure. Whatever IV has achieved so far ..like July visa bulletin (Flower compaign, coordination with AILA and congresswoman Joe Lofgren) and admin efforts for 2-year are purely the result of IV core and member active participation. Correct me if I am wrong.

    I would start donating again if IV stops spending on a lobbying firm and starts spending on highlighting our plight with American Media.



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  • whyregisteration
    08-28 11:38 PM
    NSC has finished 7/24/2007 i-485 employment based:
    http://www.uscis.gov/files/pressrelease/ReceiptingTimes082407.pdf

    my 485/ead/ap package in 07/03 arrived NSC.

    no receipt and not cashed:mad::mad:!

    (140 was approved at TSC last year).




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  • diljit123
    08-20 07:28 PM
    Guys:

    For all those who are waiting...I would suggest one more thing, if your file is not touched. My lawyer had sent an email to NSC on Aug 2. I believe that along with my SR might have done the trick.....Sheela Murthy was my lawyer....that too might have helped....Who know what works....but we can all try.....Hope all who are stuck, get their GC by end of this month.

    Take Care

    I suspect you are right. Even my lawyer kept the memo ready sent it out on Aug 01 requesting a FP notice and instead i get a "card production" email. The lawyer had indicated that these memo do result in case movement and not many take advantage of the possibility.




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  • riyaz.pirani
    09-22 03:41 PM
    What center did you file NSC or TSC




    amsgc
    08-25 12:47 AM
    gc28262,

    The issue is not with desi consultants. It is with those companies who game the system and take advantage of workers from India. If you believe that the petition filed by your company is legit, then it is all good - you will never have to worry about any audit or RFE.

    As I have said before, the problem arises when some companies file petitions when there isn't an immediate job offer. They often take money from the H-1B worker to file the petition and not pay them when they are on bench - making them vulnerable to USCIS audits. In my view this is bad for the H-1B program and everybody who is involed, and it should be investigated by the USCIS.

    Now, there may not be many who do this - but a few bad apples have certainly given the rest of us a bad name.

    Here are some of the red dot comments I recieved for my early posts. Not that I care about red dots.

    <quote>
    no. i was hired because i was good. you were hired because you were willing to work as a slave for 40k.
    BAN desi consultants, hoarding H1B's from deserving people, BAN everyone who supports them
    </quote>

    To the poster of this message,

    This country is not for incompetent people who fear desi-consultants.




    Refugee_New
    08-18 02:35 PM
    Who so ever is willing to support SunnySurya read his earlier posts.

    All I can get from his posts is MY GC, MY GC, MY GC, MY GC, MY GC, MY GC, MY GC, MY GC, MY GC, MY GC, MY GC, MY GC, MY GC, MY GC.

    .................................................. ................
    Proud to be an IVian
    Supported all the campaigns so far
    $470 + $50 recurring

    Why not buddy?
    What about you nc14? Do you say YOUR GC, YOUR GC, THEIR GC, HIS GC, HER GC etc??????? and not worry about yours?