9years
11-08 06:16 PM
I got a email notification from my attorney just now that my I-140 is approved with priority date ported from EB3. Not sure whether I should wait few weeks before initiating interfiling process.
Congrats on your I-140 approval.
Congrats on your I-140 approval.
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rajuram
12-16 09:33 PM
Gandhigiri approach to retrogression in my opinion will be to do some good deeds that give Immigration Voice positive publicity, which in turn pushes the retrogression debate in the forefront in the national press.
There are several positive things that IV could do:
1. Start a small scholarship in a poor/immigrant dominated school/neighborhood.
2. Help some hospital in a poor/immigrant dominated.
3. Have a blood camp.
4. Donate food.
5. Send flowers to Senate & House.
Guys, all we need is positive publicity. We do not need large sums of money to do this.
There are several positive things that IV could do:
1. Start a small scholarship in a poor/immigrant dominated school/neighborhood.
2. Help some hospital in a poor/immigrant dominated.
3. Have a blood camp.
4. Donate food.
5. Send flowers to Senate & House.
Guys, all we need is positive publicity. We do not need large sums of money to do this.
Marphad
03-03 01:39 PM
i just hope it moves by 1-2 months...so at that rate..we can be certain that they know what they are doing.
somebody should sue USCIS for transperancy!
Actually you and I are "somebody" too!
somebody should sue USCIS for transperancy!
Actually you and I are "somebody" too!
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santb1975
06-22 03:13 PM
We are closer to 20K now more than we were before
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caydee
12-27 12:26 PM
CA chapter - Please include me in your resource pool....
I am in Cupertino
I am in Cupertino
newbie2020
07-06 06:32 AM
While IV is a big organization with 20K+ members, I haven't seen the transparency, All I have seen is tons of threads being created requesting members to donate money, However Is there any transparency in the way the money is being spent the answer is a Big NO. I have seen someone posting threads on IV tax filings (some disgruntled member for sure ) and those getting deleted within few hours....
There was also thread on the need to pass on the immigration torch to the next generation to take it further...and this is a good start if the core committee can be elected perhaps once in 2 yrs or something and any core team member wanting to re-election goes back and compete with someone who feels they can do a better job.
Without fresh blood and fresh thinking the organization will fail to attract new members.
There was also thread on the need to pass on the immigration torch to the next generation to take it further...and this is a good start if the core committee can be elected perhaps once in 2 yrs or something and any core team member wanting to re-election goes back and compete with someone who feels they can do a better job.
Without fresh blood and fresh thinking the organization will fail to attract new members.
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vinzak
12-10 04:09 PM
Source:
Visa Bulletin for January 2010 (http://travel.state.gov/visa/frvi/bulletin/bulletin_4597.html)
Should Section 202(a)(5) be applied, the rate of number use in the Employment preference category would continue to be monitored to determine whether subsequent adjustments are needed in visa availability for oversubscribed countries. This action provides the best possible assurance that all available Employment preference numbers will be used, while still ensuring that numbers remain available for applicants from all other countries that have not yet reached their per-country limit.
Does this mean that spill over is not "quarterly" as we've been discussing, but rather at the discretion of DOS as to when they will spill over?
While the added text as explanation in the bulletin is appreciated, it really doesn't clarify anything for me, so somebody please explain!!!
Visa Bulletin for January 2010 (http://travel.state.gov/visa/frvi/bulletin/bulletin_4597.html)
Should Section 202(a)(5) be applied, the rate of number use in the Employment preference category would continue to be monitored to determine whether subsequent adjustments are needed in visa availability for oversubscribed countries. This action provides the best possible assurance that all available Employment preference numbers will be used, while still ensuring that numbers remain available for applicants from all other countries that have not yet reached their per-country limit.
Does this mean that spill over is not "quarterly" as we've been discussing, but rather at the discretion of DOS as to when they will spill over?
While the added text as explanation in the bulletin is appreciated, it really doesn't clarify anything for me, so somebody please explain!!!
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PD_Dec2002
03-18 07:17 AM
Having said that, since we are non-resident aliens (i.e the ones without green card or US citizenship) will not get a stimulus package?
An overwhelming chunk of all of us are considered resident aliens from IRS's perpective so you are eligible. In fact, I would think every single one of us on this forum is a resident alien since we all fit IRS's definition of a "resident alien" as per their "substantial preference test". The following is copy-paste from IRS:
Topic 851 - Resident and Non–Resident Aliens
You are considered a resident alien if you met one of two tests for the calendar year.
The first test is the "green card test." If at any time during the calendar year you were a lawful permanent resident of the United States according to the immigration laws, and this status has not been rescinded or administratively or judicially determined to have been abandoned, you are considered to have met the green card test.
The second test is the "substantial presence test". For the purposes of this test, the term United Stated includes the following areas:
All 50 states and the District of Columbia.
The territorial waters of the United States.
The seabed and subsoil of those submarine areas that are adjacent to U.S. territorial waters and over which the United States has exclusive rights under international law to explore and exploit natural resources. The term does not include U.S. possessions and territories or U.S. airspace.
To meet the substantial presence test, you must have been physically present in the United States on at least 31 days during the current year, and 183 days during the 3 year period that includes the current year and the 2 years immediately before. To satisfy the 183 days requirement, count all of the days you were present in the current year, and one–third of the days you were present in the first year before the current year, and one–sixth of the days you were present in the second year before the current year. Do not count any day you were present in the United States as an "exempt individual" or commute from Canada or Mexico to work in the United States on more than 75% of the workdays during your working period.
For more information, see the IRS guidance: http://www.irs.gov/taxtopics/tc851.html
Regards,
Jayant
P.S.: Since taxes are inevitable, here's hoping we soon pass the first "green card test" as well. :)
An overwhelming chunk of all of us are considered resident aliens from IRS's perpective so you are eligible. In fact, I would think every single one of us on this forum is a resident alien since we all fit IRS's definition of a "resident alien" as per their "substantial preference test". The following is copy-paste from IRS:
Topic 851 - Resident and Non–Resident Aliens
You are considered a resident alien if you met one of two tests for the calendar year.
The first test is the "green card test." If at any time during the calendar year you were a lawful permanent resident of the United States according to the immigration laws, and this status has not been rescinded or administratively or judicially determined to have been abandoned, you are considered to have met the green card test.
The second test is the "substantial presence test". For the purposes of this test, the term United Stated includes the following areas:
All 50 states and the District of Columbia.
The territorial waters of the United States.
The seabed and subsoil of those submarine areas that are adjacent to U.S. territorial waters and over which the United States has exclusive rights under international law to explore and exploit natural resources. The term does not include U.S. possessions and territories or U.S. airspace.
To meet the substantial presence test, you must have been physically present in the United States on at least 31 days during the current year, and 183 days during the 3 year period that includes the current year and the 2 years immediately before. To satisfy the 183 days requirement, count all of the days you were present in the current year, and one–third of the days you were present in the first year before the current year, and one–sixth of the days you were present in the second year before the current year. Do not count any day you were present in the United States as an "exempt individual" or commute from Canada or Mexico to work in the United States on more than 75% of the workdays during your working period.
For more information, see the IRS guidance: http://www.irs.gov/taxtopics/tc851.html
Regards,
Jayant
P.S.: Since taxes are inevitable, here's hoping we soon pass the first "green card test" as well. :)
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Marphad
03-03 01:39 PM
i just hope it moves by 1-2 months...so at that rate..we can be certain that they know what they are doing.
somebody should sue USCIS for transperancy!
Actually you and I are "somebody" too!
somebody should sue USCIS for transperancy!
Actually you and I are "somebody" too!
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sanprabhu
07-23 11:59 AM
Along with thank yous to Chertoff, Lofgren and Gonzalez, I sent an additional thank you to Sen Cornyn. I urge all of you to do the same too.
His Address is:
517 Hart Senate Office Bldg.
Washington, DC 20510
His Address is:
517 Hart Senate Office Bldg.
Washington, DC 20510
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GotGC??
01-04 04:10 PM
Absolutely, and yours truly is also one of them ;)
But the point being, when IIT & IIM grads start staying back in the country, the culture will seep down eventually...a sign of things to come.
you are assuming that all Indians in the US are from IIT. there are lesser mortals too you know ......... :-))
But the point being, when IIT & IIM grads start staying back in the country, the culture will seep down eventually...a sign of things to come.
you are assuming that all Indians in the US are from IIT. there are lesser mortals too you know ......... :-))
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hebbar77
06-11 01:25 PM
I agree GC makes a difference. If anyone as EAD thats as good as GC subject to your primany job not changing. So why not do side -business on EAD while your primary job is ON. Take it easy at job, dont overwork because without GC rarely people get promoted, if they are not extra-ordinary!
Going to XYZ place because of no GC does not make sense. If you have potential you can use it here on EAD not necessarily in another country!
Going to XYZ place because of no GC does not make sense. If you have potential you can use it here on EAD not necessarily in another country!
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bestofall
07-15 11:28 AM
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I pledge one High ($5) FiVe
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Jul 2 485 Applied
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Jul 2 485 Applied
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somegchuh
01-03 01:40 PM
More than 4 years ago when I started the process I really was looking forward to getting a GC and eventually citizenship. But a lot has changed in the last 4 years. GC process has become much harder (after 4 years I am yet to file for 140 and 485). At the same time the economy back home is booming. So the financial incentive to go thru the long process is really going down by the day.
More than the financial factor, I have gradually started realizing that no matter how many friends I make here its never the same as having a large family network that provides for social stability for each family. Also, I have started observing aging indian couples in US who came in 60's and 70's. They look pretty lonely and sad. I guess the question I am asking myself today is, is finanical success today worth the social loss I will face once I retire?
PS: Does anyone know how to turn a thread into a poll?
More than the financial factor, I have gradually started realizing that no matter how many friends I make here its never the same as having a large family network that provides for social stability for each family. Also, I have started observing aging indian couples in US who came in 60's and 70's. They look pretty lonely and sad. I guess the question I am asking myself today is, is finanical success today worth the social loss I will face once I retire?
PS: Does anyone know how to turn a thread into a poll?
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sanju
07-24 10:38 AM
This is so out of whack. Employment based green card issue is not about India or Indians. Our issue is about America and us i.e. highly skilled people from all countries waiting for their green cards. STOP BRANDING EMPLOYMENT BASED GREEN CARD AS "INDIA ISSUE". Such an attitude doesn't help at all and it is a big turn-off for people from other countries. Let’s be mature about solutions to the issue.
Also, people who give money to campaigns - Hillary, Obama or any other candidates, they are not giving the money to change any policy for getting green cards sooner for employment based categories. Our issue is not even on the radar screen of most "ethnic communities". And problem gets worst when news media, people like Lou Dobbs try to misguide the general public with their hate mongering propaganda - again with the objective to increase the value of his own stock. Often times Lou Dobbs will try to make it all look like "conspiracy theory" being hatched against American middle class - just to get their attention. For example Lou says that people from Indian American community are contributing to Hillary to promote outsourcing????? Hello!!!! Who is in the world is idiot enough NOT to believe that increased outsourcing affects everybody in US, including Indian-Americans. Sometimes news media will call Hillary as senator from the state of Punjab and other similar bull shit but catchy news items. And it is ok if majority of the middle-class Americans shake their heads in disbelief (because they are ignorant about the facts), as if a massive conspiracy theory is being hatched against the middle class. But people who have any common sense have the responsibility to think rationally and filter "real news" from news intended to increase ratings of a news shows/channels.
Also, the idiots who give campaign funds do so to buy proximity to power to increase their own profile. People who give money to campaigns are SICK and corrupt. These people are simply taking pictures with the candidate or a politician (not a lawmaker - there is a difference) to increase the value of their own stock. Too often this forum has mentioned the name of Chatwal being close to Clintons. Guys, lets face it, Chatwal is doing excellent marketing for himself. I don't think he is as close as he projects and as most people think he is. The way system works, anybody who is ready to give $1000 for a campaign can get their pictures with the "POLITICIAN", especially during campaign season. And these photo-ops freaks do not care about anybody other than them self. Therefore, the so called "indian lobby" exist only in the imagination of people who read news articles that are written by paid journalists.
About Cornyn amendment, this was clearly a party line vote. It had nothing to do with the position of a Senator on the issue. Did you notice that Sen. Grassley voted in favor of the SKIL bill? Anybody knows why???? As most people here may already know, Sen. worked overtime to derail the CIR. Because of that, leaders of the Democratic party in the Senate are upset with him on immigration issue. And thus, most democrats voted to oppose Cornyn’s proposal. That is how things work in the Senate – which is no different than the way things work at the any other workplace. Vote on Cornyn amendment had nothing to do with the stand of a Senator on an issue.
So, it is ok if Conryn amendment did not go through – “this time”. There will be more opportunities in the future. The thing is, Democratic Senators like Cantwell need to lead in pushing EB provisions. That may help to easy out the partisan vote on such proposals in the future.
Just my take on the situation.
NY/NJ/CT/MA Members -
Please write to Sen.HILARY CLINTON expressing your dissatisfaction or concern with regard to failure of Sen.Cornyn Amendment. It's critical that we as Indians get her opinion on this issue. She voted NO on this amendment DESPITE the indian lobby contributing to her campaign. Also its likely that she might become our next president.
Obviously, Sen.Obama does not care much for Indians!
Also, people who give money to campaigns - Hillary, Obama or any other candidates, they are not giving the money to change any policy for getting green cards sooner for employment based categories. Our issue is not even on the radar screen of most "ethnic communities". And problem gets worst when news media, people like Lou Dobbs try to misguide the general public with their hate mongering propaganda - again with the objective to increase the value of his own stock. Often times Lou Dobbs will try to make it all look like "conspiracy theory" being hatched against American middle class - just to get their attention. For example Lou says that people from Indian American community are contributing to Hillary to promote outsourcing????? Hello!!!! Who is in the world is idiot enough NOT to believe that increased outsourcing affects everybody in US, including Indian-Americans. Sometimes news media will call Hillary as senator from the state of Punjab and other similar bull shit but catchy news items. And it is ok if majority of the middle-class Americans shake their heads in disbelief (because they are ignorant about the facts), as if a massive conspiracy theory is being hatched against the middle class. But people who have any common sense have the responsibility to think rationally and filter "real news" from news intended to increase ratings of a news shows/channels.
Also, the idiots who give campaign funds do so to buy proximity to power to increase their own profile. People who give money to campaigns are SICK and corrupt. These people are simply taking pictures with the candidate or a politician (not a lawmaker - there is a difference) to increase the value of their own stock. Too often this forum has mentioned the name of Chatwal being close to Clintons. Guys, lets face it, Chatwal is doing excellent marketing for himself. I don't think he is as close as he projects and as most people think he is. The way system works, anybody who is ready to give $1000 for a campaign can get their pictures with the "POLITICIAN", especially during campaign season. And these photo-ops freaks do not care about anybody other than them self. Therefore, the so called "indian lobby" exist only in the imagination of people who read news articles that are written by paid journalists.
About Cornyn amendment, this was clearly a party line vote. It had nothing to do with the position of a Senator on the issue. Did you notice that Sen. Grassley voted in favor of the SKIL bill? Anybody knows why???? As most people here may already know, Sen. worked overtime to derail the CIR. Because of that, leaders of the Democratic party in the Senate are upset with him on immigration issue. And thus, most democrats voted to oppose Cornyn’s proposal. That is how things work in the Senate – which is no different than the way things work at the any other workplace. Vote on Cornyn amendment had nothing to do with the stand of a Senator on an issue.
So, it is ok if Conryn amendment did not go through – “this time”. There will be more opportunities in the future. The thing is, Democratic Senators like Cantwell need to lead in pushing EB provisions. That may help to easy out the partisan vote on such proposals in the future.
Just my take on the situation.
NY/NJ/CT/MA Members -
Please write to Sen.HILARY CLINTON expressing your dissatisfaction or concern with regard to failure of Sen.Cornyn Amendment. It's critical that we as Indians get her opinion on this issue. She voted NO on this amendment DESPITE the indian lobby contributing to her campaign. Also its likely that she might become our next president.
Obviously, Sen.Obama does not care much for Indians!
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NKR
09-11 04:14 PM
I m in ...They really dont know what they are doing ...How hard is it to find pending applications in thier database ?
Move to 2006 and approve 2006 cases and move it back to 2003 ...wow they really need help
This is frustating, I am yet to recover from the shock, I have started preparing to file premium H1 renewal next month. My PD is current but I have no hope of my 485 getting approved this month. I feel betrayed.
Move to 2006 and approve 2006 cases and move it back to 2003 ...wow they really need help
This is frustating, I am yet to recover from the shock, I have started preparing to file premium H1 renewal next month. My PD is current but I have no hope of my 485 getting approved this month. I feel betrayed.
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TomTancredo
03-04 01:45 PM
I have an RFE on my 485 (EB3 I SEP 2004 )....
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mariusp
04-14 07:05 AM
Nope and I just filed for my first exension.
but my Licences expires on Sept 2008, So I will I be just getting the extension till Sept 2008 and Not 3 year extension.
That just sounds ridiculous... what does your driver's license have to do with your H1B extension?
It's true that the length of your H1 extension determines the validity of your DL i.e. if you get an extension until 2010 the DMV will only issue a DL valid till 2010, but the opposite is not true, unless we're living in the Twilight Zone.
but my Licences expires on Sept 2008, So I will I be just getting the extension till Sept 2008 and Not 3 year extension.
That just sounds ridiculous... what does your driver's license have to do with your H1B extension?
It's true that the length of your H1 extension determines the validity of your DL i.e. if you get an extension until 2010 the DMV will only issue a DL valid till 2010, but the opposite is not true, unless we're living in the Twilight Zone.
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09-17 02:02 PM
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chanduv23
11-18 10:41 AM
We must also step forward and work towards resolving other things
(1) Create blog on how to report Employer wage violations to Wage and Hour division
(2) USCIS poor customer service - inconsistencies, rude answers ....... We must create a blog to let people know how to contact Ombudsman to report issues
(3) Any other pressing issues....
Folks please add anything you feel must be addressed
(1) Create blog on how to report Employer wage violations to Wage and Hour division
(2) USCIS poor customer service - inconsistencies, rude answers ....... We must create a blog to let people know how to contact Ombudsman to report issues
(3) Any other pressing issues....
Folks please add anything you feel must be addressed
Macaca
09-15 10:18 AM
Caught in a bureaucratic black hole Applicants seeking U.S. citizenship languish for years as the FBI conducts cumbersome records checks (http://immigrationvoice.org/forum/showpost.php?p=162416&postcount=1062) Lawsuits are a result By Anna Gorman (anna.gorman@latimes.com) | Los Angeles Times Staff Writer, September 10, 2007
A Solution Seen to �Brain Drain� (http://immigrationvoice.org/forum/showpost.php?p=154885&postcount=995) By STEVE LOHR (slohr@nytimes.com) | New York Times, August 27, 2007
"Reverse brain drain" threatens U.S. competitiveness, study says (http://immigrationvoice.org/forum/showpost.php?p=151661&postcount=960) By RACHEL KONRAD (rkonrad@ap.org) | AP Business Writer, 08/21/2007
Land of the Less-Free (http://www.latimes.com/news/opinion/web/la-oew-welch21aug21,1,291082.story) New passport and child-support laws are making the country less free for law abiding citizens By Matt Welch (matt.welch@latimes.com) | LA Times, August 21, 2007
Immigration Activists March in L.A. (http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/I/IMMIGRATION_ACTIVIST?SITE=PASTR&SECTION=HOME&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT) By CHRISTOPHER WEBER (cweber@ap.org) | Associated Press Writer, Aug 25 2007
Lofgren battles steep rise in fees immigrants pay (http://immigrationvoice.org/forum/showpost.php?p=137273&postcount=869) By Tyche Hendricks (thendricks@sfchronicle.com), Chronicle Staff Writer, August 1, 2007
Immigrant rights protesters rally at Capitol (http://immigrationvoice.org/forum/showpost.php?p=75396&postcount=38) By Molly Hennessy-Fiske (molly.hennessy-fiske@latimes.com), Times Staff Writer, June 2, 2007
Tech industry to keep pressing visa needs IMMIGRATION REFORM'S COLLAPSE GETS FIRMS LOOKING ABROAD (http://immigrationvoice.org/forum/showpost.php?p=104996&postcount=664) By Frank Davies (fdavies@mercurynews.com or (202) 662-8921), MediaNews Washington Bureau, 07/09/2007
Microsoft moves north Unable to meet its hiring needs because of U.S. immigration policy, the software company is opening an office in Vancouver (http://immigrationvoice.org/forum/showpost.php?p=105200&postcount=666) LA Times Editorial (letters@latimes.com), July 10, 2007
A Solution Seen to �Brain Drain� (http://immigrationvoice.org/forum/showpost.php?p=154885&postcount=995) By STEVE LOHR (slohr@nytimes.com) | New York Times, August 27, 2007
"Reverse brain drain" threatens U.S. competitiveness, study says (http://immigrationvoice.org/forum/showpost.php?p=151661&postcount=960) By RACHEL KONRAD (rkonrad@ap.org) | AP Business Writer, 08/21/2007
Land of the Less-Free (http://www.latimes.com/news/opinion/web/la-oew-welch21aug21,1,291082.story) New passport and child-support laws are making the country less free for law abiding citizens By Matt Welch (matt.welch@latimes.com) | LA Times, August 21, 2007
Immigration Activists March in L.A. (http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/I/IMMIGRATION_ACTIVIST?SITE=PASTR&SECTION=HOME&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT) By CHRISTOPHER WEBER (cweber@ap.org) | Associated Press Writer, Aug 25 2007
Lofgren battles steep rise in fees immigrants pay (http://immigrationvoice.org/forum/showpost.php?p=137273&postcount=869) By Tyche Hendricks (thendricks@sfchronicle.com), Chronicle Staff Writer, August 1, 2007
Immigrant rights protesters rally at Capitol (http://immigrationvoice.org/forum/showpost.php?p=75396&postcount=38) By Molly Hennessy-Fiske (molly.hennessy-fiske@latimes.com), Times Staff Writer, June 2, 2007
Tech industry to keep pressing visa needs IMMIGRATION REFORM'S COLLAPSE GETS FIRMS LOOKING ABROAD (http://immigrationvoice.org/forum/showpost.php?p=104996&postcount=664) By Frank Davies (fdavies@mercurynews.com or (202) 662-8921), MediaNews Washington Bureau, 07/09/2007
Microsoft moves north Unable to meet its hiring needs because of U.S. immigration policy, the software company is opening an office in Vancouver (http://immigrationvoice.org/forum/showpost.php?p=105200&postcount=666) LA Times Editorial (letters@latimes.com), July 10, 2007
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