naushit
07-28 03:47 PM
Wow, I am in exactly same boat, So , basically FP results are blocking EAD card production!!... next renewal, It will paper based EAD.!!
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EAD e-filed: May 27th
Receipt notices received: 1st week of June
FP done: June 19th
Card production ordered LUD: June 28th
Other soft LUDs: July 25th, July 27th
Still waiting...
InfoPass: This morning...07/28/08
Per the guy at the InfoPass counter, the FP report was received on July 24th (which probably explains the July 25th LUD). He said EAD will not be printed or sent out before FP check is complete. In 2007, they did not run FP checks to issue the first EAD after July fiasco.
So could this explain the delay that folks here are seeing? FP Code 2 was done for EAD, so not sure why this should take so long :mad: Maybe I am mistaken, but I thought that only FP Code 3 that's done for I-485 can take a long, long time. Can someone post info on EAD FP checks?
Update: Here's what I have after some quick research on USCIS biometrics:
http://www.immigrationportal.com/archive/index.php/t-191494.html[/QUOTE]
-N
EAD e-filed: May 27th
Receipt notices received: 1st week of June
FP done: June 19th
Card production ordered LUD: June 28th
Other soft LUDs: July 25th, July 27th
Still waiting...
InfoPass: This morning...07/28/08
Per the guy at the InfoPass counter, the FP report was received on July 24th (which probably explains the July 25th LUD). He said EAD will not be printed or sent out before FP check is complete. In 2007, they did not run FP checks to issue the first EAD after July fiasco.
So could this explain the delay that folks here are seeing? FP Code 2 was done for EAD, so not sure why this should take so long :mad: Maybe I am mistaken, but I thought that only FP Code 3 that's done for I-485 can take a long, long time. Can someone post info on EAD FP checks?
Update: Here's what I have after some quick research on USCIS biometrics:
http://www.immigrationportal.com/archive/index.php/t-191494.html[/QUOTE]
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immigc06
01-22 03:32 PM
From the people i know who applied recently, time frame is anywhere from 2 days to 5 months. This is for LC approval only.
austinsamb
05-05 08:10 AM
I live in PA and I was wondering if I could do tatkal at the NY embassy? I'm totally out of pages but I have about 2 years validity left so can I apply for a new passport with another 10 years and tatkal at NY?
Thanks for the reply.
Thanks for the reply.
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vdlrao
07-15 09:31 AM
We have an interview opportunity with a national TV channel. If you/anyone is interested, please contact Immigration voice.
Just want to put at the top of the page.
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pcs
04-18 02:27 PM
A whole bunch of people awaiting H1-B will be keen to support IV. If things do not change now... more H1-B will get stuck in next year quota.
Getting H1-B is only one part of the mouse trap...
Green Card RETROGRESSION in even bigger.
If explained well... many more people will be willing to participate in IV activities.
If aspiring H1-B support IV now... they will not have to go through the HELL we have gone through
So... go ahead & spread the word in all educational institutions... IT campuses
Getting H1-B is only one part of the mouse trap...
Green Card RETROGRESSION in even bigger.
If explained well... many more people will be willing to participate in IV activities.
If aspiring H1-B support IV now... they will not have to go through the HELL we have gone through
So... go ahead & spread the word in all educational institutions... IT campuses
ksrk
09-02 02:44 PM
Have not seen approvals today :) Is this the height of efficiency? all visa #s consumed on day 1
The dreaded question! On everyone's mind, but we dare not ask. As you must know, the whole process is in an extremely delicate balance - please don't rock (read jinx) the boat by asking such questions! :)
Anyways, good luck to all eagerly awaiting their GC - and let's continue making our efforts at longer term relief (ala advocacy efforts, etc.).
The dreaded question! On everyone's mind, but we dare not ask. As you must know, the whole process is in an extremely delicate balance - please don't rock (read jinx) the boat by asking such questions! :)
Anyways, good luck to all eagerly awaiting their GC - and let's continue making our efforts at longer term relief (ala advocacy efforts, etc.).
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eb2_mumbai
01-04 12:11 PM
I recently renewed my passport at DC embassy. It was not a great experience. The online application system gave me a date of Nov 27th. I go to consulate on the scheduled time to find that the office is closed. There were many like me who had come from far in cold to submit applications. With no choice we go back on 30th and there is huge line and only one window open. The lady at window was efficient but it was just too much for one person. Took me 3 hrs to get to window after which it was flat 30 sec (since I had payment and everything ready).
They gave me a date of Jan 5th for the passport return. That was almost 5 weeks. Since I was not planning any trips I was OK but there were lots of folks who wanted to make India trip and were forced to opt for tatkal scheme. I guess a way to make money. My friend went to NYC around Nov 15th and got his passport in 3 working days.
There was no apology for wasting our time due to their mistakes in appointment system. Any ways I never expected any so no disappointment. I will post the forum once I get my new passport on how that goes.
They gave me a date of Jan 5th for the passport return. That was almost 5 weeks. Since I was not planning any trips I was OK but there were lots of folks who wanted to make India trip and were forced to opt for tatkal scheme. I guess a way to make money. My friend went to NYC around Nov 15th and got his passport in 3 working days.
There was no apology for wasting our time due to their mistakes in appointment system. Any ways I never expected any so no disappointment. I will post the forum once I get my new passport on how that goes.
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GCOP
05-15 02:48 PM
As soon as, I got the chance, I was able to call the rest of Congress offices.
Now Let us hope that, our phone calls help us.
Please call all of them. They asked me whether I was from district or particular organization, and I said I am not from the district but I am a member of Immigration Voice and they have taken down my message.
Now Let us hope that, our phone calls help us.
Please call all of them. They asked me whether I was from district or particular organization, and I said I am not from the district but I am a member of Immigration Voice and they have taken down my message.
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bskrishna
05-09 11:25 AM
While I agree with most of what you have said, some of this anxiety will be removed or minimized if USCIS has a published or documented way of going through with these approvals (like PD,RD,ND etc)instead of randomly choosing a case.
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pappu
01-31 03:02 PM
(1) How do I arrive at my hotel / place of stay in the DC metro area (VA/MD/DC)?
If you are flying into DC area (IAD/DCA/BWI) and are being hosted by a DC area member, please call your host and arrange for transportation. Most likely who ever is hosting you may be willing to pick you up from the airport. If that's not the case, please refer to instructions below.
Please refer to transportation instructions below for each airport
BWI:
Option 1: Amtrak has daily service to Union station starting at $12. Keep in mind that Acela Express may have a higher charge than other trains. Go to the schedules tab on the home page linked above and chose BWI (Baltimore –Thurgood Marshall Airport) to Union Station, Washington (WAS) for schedules on the day and time of your arrival.
Option 2: Bus-Metro There is bus service from BWI to Greenbelt Metro Station and from there to downtown Washington DC. Cost of this Bus-Metro trip is about $7.
If you are staying in a hotel in the DC area, Call your hotel and find out what the closest metro station is to your hotel and what line it is on to and then refer to the metro map.
IAD: At the arrivals door 4, Wash flyer bus leaves to West Falls Church metro station (orange line) as per the attached schedule. Fare is 10$ each way and 18$ round trip.
If you are staying in a hotel in the DC area, Call your hotel and find out what the closest metro station is to your hotel and what line it is on to and then refer to the metro map.
DCA: Regan National Airport has a metro station that is on both Blue and Orange lines.
If you are staying in a hotel in the DC area, Call your hotel and find out what the closest metro station is to your hotel and what line it is on to and then refer to the metro map.
(2) What is the best mode of transportation in the DC area and why?
Metro. I-495, also known as the Capital Beltway is one of the worst traffic hot spots or infamously known as the biggest parking lot in the DC area. I-66 connecting VA and DC is completely HOV (2 or more per vehicle). Finally Parking spots are tough to find are limited to maximum of 1 or 2 hours. One day parking spots are tough to find nearby and costs about 25$ a day.
(3) What is the fare on the metro and how should I pay?
Fare on the metro varies with the on boarding and off boarding stations. Metro has pre paid fare cards (DO NOT BUY SMART TRIP CARDS) vended by the automated systems and can be paid using Credit card or cash. One-way fare during time peak time from the suburbs to Union Station (Senate) or Capital South (House) is 5$.
You can get the exact fare from the wmata trip planner on Metro’s website. Charge your fare card with the money needed on the first time during the weekend to avoid standing in line during the weekday. On the three days, you will use the Metro at least 6 times. So please charge your fare card to 6 times the one-way fare between your stations.
(4) How early should I start every day?
Please do NOT underestimate the time it takes to get to the hill by Metro, then to the Situation room (if needed) and then your actual meeting. You will need to start 2 hours ahead of your meeting time from your hotel in the suburbs.
(5) Is there a hot line number where I can call for help?
Yes, IV will set up a hotline. 202-386-6250.
(6) What to say to the lawmakers in the meetings? How to put our point across?
A lot of this will be provided during brain storming sessions on Sunday. Please refer to the attached “How to Have a Successful Congressional Visit”
(7) Please tell me plans for the Sunday session?
Please Make sure you be there for the Sunday session. Sunday session will begin from 9:00 AM and will last till 9:00 PM. There will be several rounds of sessions lasting a couple of hours with breaks in between. You can attend any of these depending on your availability and arrival time. Use this day to also read the materials we would be providing you for meetings and ask us any questions you may have. You can meet others who would accompany you and brush up on talking points and plans for each meeting. We will also help you with some research on each lawmaker office. For example- position of the lawmaker office, voting record on past bills, issues championed in the past and present etc. Sunday sessions will be very helpful for getting fully prepared for next days of meetings.
(8) Please tell me plans for Monday and Tuesday? What are the agenda items other than meetings.
Monday, meeting with the legislative offices (9 am - 5pm)
Tuesday, meeting with legislative offices and a congressional reception in the evening (5:30 pm). So please book your flights back home on red eye flights Tuesday night or early morning flights on Wednesday.
(9) Where is the Congressional Reception?
Info will be provided in the situation room on Sunday.
(10) Can I invite my Lawmaker office staff/Lawmaker for the Congressional Reception?
Absolutely. We encourage members to invite the staffers and Lawmakers. If you already have good rapport with the office it would be very helpful. Please contact us and we will provide you with a formal invitation for the office.
(11) Can I ask my lawyer to contribute for this event? Can I ask my lawyer to post about this event on his/her website? Can I ask my Lawyer to inform his/other clients about this event?
Absolutely. Please go ahead and inform your lawyers about this event and request them to support this effort.
(12) Security Screenings
Entry to each of the buildings require standard security screening.
If you are flying into DC area (IAD/DCA/BWI) and are being hosted by a DC area member, please call your host and arrange for transportation. Most likely who ever is hosting you may be willing to pick you up from the airport. If that's not the case, please refer to instructions below.
Please refer to transportation instructions below for each airport
BWI:
Option 1: Amtrak has daily service to Union station starting at $12. Keep in mind that Acela Express may have a higher charge than other trains. Go to the schedules tab on the home page linked above and chose BWI (Baltimore –Thurgood Marshall Airport) to Union Station, Washington (WAS) for schedules on the day and time of your arrival.
Option 2: Bus-Metro There is bus service from BWI to Greenbelt Metro Station and from there to downtown Washington DC. Cost of this Bus-Metro trip is about $7.
If you are staying in a hotel in the DC area, Call your hotel and find out what the closest metro station is to your hotel and what line it is on to and then refer to the metro map.
IAD: At the arrivals door 4, Wash flyer bus leaves to West Falls Church metro station (orange line) as per the attached schedule. Fare is 10$ each way and 18$ round trip.
If you are staying in a hotel in the DC area, Call your hotel and find out what the closest metro station is to your hotel and what line it is on to and then refer to the metro map.
DCA: Regan National Airport has a metro station that is on both Blue and Orange lines.
If you are staying in a hotel in the DC area, Call your hotel and find out what the closest metro station is to your hotel and what line it is on to and then refer to the metro map.
(2) What is the best mode of transportation in the DC area and why?
Metro. I-495, also known as the Capital Beltway is one of the worst traffic hot spots or infamously known as the biggest parking lot in the DC area. I-66 connecting VA and DC is completely HOV (2 or more per vehicle). Finally Parking spots are tough to find are limited to maximum of 1 or 2 hours. One day parking spots are tough to find nearby and costs about 25$ a day.
(3) What is the fare on the metro and how should I pay?
Fare on the metro varies with the on boarding and off boarding stations. Metro has pre paid fare cards (DO NOT BUY SMART TRIP CARDS) vended by the automated systems and can be paid using Credit card or cash. One-way fare during time peak time from the suburbs to Union Station (Senate) or Capital South (House) is 5$.
You can get the exact fare from the wmata trip planner on Metro’s website. Charge your fare card with the money needed on the first time during the weekend to avoid standing in line during the weekday. On the three days, you will use the Metro at least 6 times. So please charge your fare card to 6 times the one-way fare between your stations.
(4) How early should I start every day?
Please do NOT underestimate the time it takes to get to the hill by Metro, then to the Situation room (if needed) and then your actual meeting. You will need to start 2 hours ahead of your meeting time from your hotel in the suburbs.
(5) Is there a hot line number where I can call for help?
Yes, IV will set up a hotline. 202-386-6250.
(6) What to say to the lawmakers in the meetings? How to put our point across?
A lot of this will be provided during brain storming sessions on Sunday. Please refer to the attached “How to Have a Successful Congressional Visit”
(7) Please tell me plans for the Sunday session?
Please Make sure you be there for the Sunday session. Sunday session will begin from 9:00 AM and will last till 9:00 PM. There will be several rounds of sessions lasting a couple of hours with breaks in between. You can attend any of these depending on your availability and arrival time. Use this day to also read the materials we would be providing you for meetings and ask us any questions you may have. You can meet others who would accompany you and brush up on talking points and plans for each meeting. We will also help you with some research on each lawmaker office. For example- position of the lawmaker office, voting record on past bills, issues championed in the past and present etc. Sunday sessions will be very helpful for getting fully prepared for next days of meetings.
(8) Please tell me plans for Monday and Tuesday? What are the agenda items other than meetings.
Monday, meeting with the legislative offices (9 am - 5pm)
Tuesday, meeting with legislative offices and a congressional reception in the evening (5:30 pm). So please book your flights back home on red eye flights Tuesday night or early morning flights on Wednesday.
(9) Where is the Congressional Reception?
Info will be provided in the situation room on Sunday.
(10) Can I invite my Lawmaker office staff/Lawmaker for the Congressional Reception?
Absolutely. We encourage members to invite the staffers and Lawmakers. If you already have good rapport with the office it would be very helpful. Please contact us and we will provide you with a formal invitation for the office.
(11) Can I ask my lawyer to contribute for this event? Can I ask my lawyer to post about this event on his/her website? Can I ask my Lawyer to inform his/other clients about this event?
Absolutely. Please go ahead and inform your lawyers about this event and request them to support this effort.
(12) Security Screenings
Entry to each of the buildings require standard security screening.
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StuckInTheMuck
07-30 09:43 AM
Problem is this may add another couple of weeks to an already long print queue.
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h1techSlave
09-25 05:35 PM
I agree with all your options, but have to add one one more option.
Option 4: Get DOS to do the spill over allocation on a quarterly basis.
Lets not get sidetracked by Mr Skillz with a Z.
Options for EB3I relief:
Option 1: CIR - This is not in the picture right now. Nobody knows when this is going to happen and I think we should not even bother to look upon this as a short term measure.
Option 2:Recapture of visas - Again this has to go through the legislative process. With the current political climate, it is going to take a tough task to get this one in as well.
Option 3:Re-intepreting and changing the spill over rule: This can be done without any legislative changes and USCIS can be asked to look on this if we can really force them to.
Steps to execute Option 3:
* Collect and consolidate all the data in a spreadsheet from the latest 485 inventory to the yearly reports of adjudicated cases
* Create a what if analysis for the next 3-5 years for EB2 I and EB3 I
* Create analysis to show what will happen with the old rule and changed interpretation of spill over
* Create a nice presentation
* Contact Senators, congressmen, USCIS and walk them through our presentation
Hopefully that can change their mind or atleast we gave our best shot.
Add your thoughts and inputs and let us create a plan on executing this, if folks want to do it.
Option 4: Get DOS to do the spill over allocation on a quarterly basis.
Lets not get sidetracked by Mr Skillz with a Z.
Options for EB3I relief:
Option 1: CIR - This is not in the picture right now. Nobody knows when this is going to happen and I think we should not even bother to look upon this as a short term measure.
Option 2:Recapture of visas - Again this has to go through the legislative process. With the current political climate, it is going to take a tough task to get this one in as well.
Option 3:Re-intepreting and changing the spill over rule: This can be done without any legislative changes and USCIS can be asked to look on this if we can really force them to.
Steps to execute Option 3:
* Collect and consolidate all the data in a spreadsheet from the latest 485 inventory to the yearly reports of adjudicated cases
* Create a what if analysis for the next 3-5 years for EB2 I and EB3 I
* Create analysis to show what will happen with the old rule and changed interpretation of spill over
* Create a nice presentation
* Contact Senators, congressmen, USCIS and walk them through our presentation
Hopefully that can change their mind or atleast we gave our best shot.
Add your thoughts and inputs and let us create a plan on executing this, if folks want to do it.
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leoindiano
01-23 10:08 AM
Lot of these posts are generalized.....Only common case is "House with No GC".
The place where i live, rent is 200$ less than a mortgagepayment for a single family 2500 sq ft, 0.25 acre home. If one can live in a house for same payment why would they live in 1000 sq. ft apartment by obeying stupid rules put up by apartments managements, Like Lease Clauses, No Dish Antennas etc.,. Where i live, the prices didnt go down heavily...The places hit hard are where vacation homes built heavily. Or big cities with uncontrolled crime and prices.
May be you should also look into how many houses owned by legal immigrants were foreclosed? Please write responsibly, thank you
The place where i live, rent is 200$ less than a mortgagepayment for a single family 2500 sq ft, 0.25 acre home. If one can live in a house for same payment why would they live in 1000 sq. ft apartment by obeying stupid rules put up by apartments managements, Like Lease Clauses, No Dish Antennas etc.,. Where i live, the prices didnt go down heavily...The places hit hard are where vacation homes built heavily. Or big cities with uncontrolled crime and prices.
May be you should also look into how many houses owned by legal immigrants were foreclosed? Please write responsibly, thank you
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roseball
05-17 01:00 AM
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needhelp!
08-28 06:42 PM
I think you should probably have your surgery instead.
I don't see the point in dissuading people like this. This is an example of someone who was able to adjust an important appointment because he thought that it was equally important for him to be at the rally to show his support. Ofcourse there are some things that one cannot adjust, but is it really true of everyone?
I don't see the point in dissuading people like this. This is an example of someone who was able to adjust an important appointment because he thought that it was equally important for him to be at the rally to show his support. Ofcourse there are some things that one cannot adjust, but is it really true of everyone?
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akhilmahajan
08-08 10:52 AM
I have seen approvals for May filers on IV.
Lots of people have posted about their EAD approvals in the GC thread.
I think TSC have started approving EAD filed in may. So, lets hope for the best. I hope this helps.
GO IV GO.
Lots of people have posted about their EAD approvals in the GC thread.
I think TSC have started approving EAD filed in may. So, lets hope for the best. I hope this helps.
GO IV GO.
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hoolahoous
03-30 02:33 AM
I mailed my passport about 3 weeks back to SFO. Have not yet got it. Anybody done it recently?
SFO is taking 3 weeks for in person renewal. I gave mine and got date of April 2 (which was 3 weeks away). Probably mail would take few extra days.
SFO is taking 3 weeks for in person renewal. I gave mine and got date of April 2 (which was 3 weeks away). Probably mail would take few extra days.
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saggita
05-15 09:11 AM
I agree with the idea that we need to send letters individually. It's really a time to do action.
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sravani
05-15 12:54 PM
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.
Makes sense now, I assume your certificate is issued in a hospital. To enter the details in to the birth registration file, parents usually have to wait till they decide on the name and need to register the birth.
Makes sense now, I assume your certificate is issued in a hospital. To enter the details in to the birth registration file, parents usually have to wait till they decide on the name and need to register the birth.
illusions
03-27 05:25 PM
looks like i have waiting to do, hopefully it will get current in the near future.
GCard_Dream
01-18 11:35 AM
We have 2 threads talking about the same topic.. contribution .. While it's good to see both threads getting lot of hits, I suggest that we merge both of these threads so that we all get on the same page. Half the members are responding in one thread while other half are on the other thread and I think it's kind of distracting.
Mods, if you agree please merge the threads.
Mods, if you agree please merge the threads.