rockstart
08-20 08:36 AM
I am not sure. There are two red flags I see in this argument. The first is that for your wish to come true next 4 years you need only 30K GC labor to be filed. But analyst are predicting recession to be over by this year end or 2nd qtr of 2010 after which hiring will start and also the whole GC process. The second argument is in 2009 we were in recession with 30K apps filed but we did not see any huge jump in EB2 numbers if this bulletin had put dates in 2006 range then we could have said that the spill was really large. Looks like the spill was not huge since every one knew that EB2I was always somehwere near 2004. all they did was put it all the way to cover entire 2004.
Due to the economic downturn there aren't many companies sponsoring GCs for employees. I doubt it would be more than 20 to 30k per year from now. This leaves 100-110k visas available every year for retrogressed countries like india and china
if there 300-400k pending GC applications in all categories then shouldn't all of us get our GC in next 3-4 years?
Due to the economic downturn there aren't many companies sponsoring GCs for employees. I doubt it would be more than 20 to 30k per year from now. This leaves 100-110k visas available every year for retrogressed countries like india and china
if there 300-400k pending GC applications in all categories then shouldn't all of us get our GC in next 3-4 years?
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PD_Dec2002
08-24 10:25 AM
We got our EAD in the mail today - We are late June filers (29th June) and got our receipt numbers last week, - I have some q's-
-Can one get EAD without completing FInger printing? In the finger priniting colum on the EAD it says - not available, Would that matter?
-How does one activate his/her EAD?
-Have any other late june filers already got their EAD?
Thanks
Sheetal
A1: No.
A2: You have to fill out form I-9 with your employer.
A3: Yes, several have got them. Check the "Late June Filers" thread.
Thanks,
Jayant
-Can one get EAD without completing FInger printing? In the finger priniting colum on the EAD it says - not available, Would that matter?
-How does one activate his/her EAD?
-Have any other late june filers already got their EAD?
Thanks
Sheetal
A1: No.
A2: You have to fill out form I-9 with your employer.
A3: Yes, several have got them. Check the "Late June Filers" thread.
Thanks,
Jayant
fittan
03-16 02:55 PM
pd_recapturing...Thanks for the link. I've read it earlier and it is very useful.
ganguteli...what's up your ass? pd just inform the community over a informative link and you go berserk about "hero worship", "trash talk IV" and your $25 contribution. Dude, are you serious?
ganguteli...what's up your ass? pd just inform the community over a informative link and you go berserk about "hero worship", "trash talk IV" and your $25 contribution. Dude, are you serious?
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needhelp!
09-22 02:02 PM
paskal back on the forum. That itself is a positive sign :D
there remains a sliver of hope- its called the lame duck session when a lot of such measures are passed. post election, everyone feels "safer".
a marked up bill, ready for the house, could sneak through in the post election season. we have to keep trying!
there remains a sliver of hope- its called the lame duck session when a lot of such measures are passed. post election, everyone feels "safer".
a marked up bill, ready for the house, could sneak through in the post election season. we have to keep trying!
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AirWaterandGC
07-12 02:40 PM
But sure can be punished and punished severely ! Let justice prevail.
My question is a person with no shame, can he feel shameful???:confused:
My question is a person with no shame, can he feel shameful???:confused:
gk_2000
05-05 12:42 AM
Because you are a hypocrite.
MC
That's neither helpful nor accurate. And you can help by not trying to get into any real debates. I will invite you when there is a name-calling party on. Promise.
MC
That's neither helpful nor accurate. And you can help by not trying to get into any real debates. I will invite you when there is a name-calling party on. Promise.
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dupedinjuly
07-05 01:16 AM
Hi Miriam,
I appreciate your efforts in highlighting this issue. It is a high stakes issue for would be future americans who respect the law, abide by it and wait patiently for their turn in line to apply for
green card, while maintaining legal non-immigrant working status during years of wait, paying taxes and contributing to social security. I would also like to highlight that in H1B status if one loses the job, he or she needs to leave the country in 10 days.
I am glad you are bringing the issue of legal immigration to light. After all, thats what everybody wants, immigration to be orderly and legal, but is it workable ? and why people trying to follow the law feel cheated and duped by the government, after waiting patiently for years and abiding to
the laws.
The Dept of State and Dept of Homeland Security(USCIS) acted against the interests of immigrants who are trying to immigrate legally. Legal immigration is the real issue. If it works, there
will not be a need to grant amnesty to millons of illegal alilens. The real solution to stop
illegal immigration is to make legal immigration work. Unfortunately, the government is going
in the opposite direction as evident by the actions of DOS and DOHS on July 2, 2007.
Is government sending the message to people trying to follow the law that, Following the law is
going to get tougher, just break it, become illegal aliens and we are working on an amnesty.
I would request you to get to the bottom of this and find out whether right procedures and laws were followed in using the visa numbers ? If not, then the conclusion is, government of United States failed in respecting and following its own laws. Is it not a travesty, that law breakers are
probably going to be rewarded with an amnesty and govenment is not respecting them either ?
We are resepecting it, following it and are getting the door slammed on us. I never thought, I
would see this in America. My impression of America has changed, forever.
Regards,
( Priority Date Dec 16,2003 , EB3 India
Applied for I-485 Adjustment of Status on June 30
Application Reached USCIS-Nebraska at 10:25 am on July 2. )
I have already written to her asking for more reports in this matter. Here is the email I sent her:
Hello Ms. Miriam:
As a long time subscriber to the WSJ and one of the victims of the "bait and switch" by the USCIS and Department of State, I would like to thank you for covering the article in the WSJ. I would like to kindly direct your attention to the stand taken by AILA (American Immigration Lawyers Assoc.) and Immigration Voice (a non profit organization representing skilled immigrants). I feel it is necessary that the impact and the behind the scenes maneuvering at DOS be covered by a respectable publication such as the WSJ. May I point you to some of the links on the internet. Some are yet-unverified rumors. I hope that you will use your journalistic discretion and power to bring more light to this issue
http://lofgren.house.gov/PRArticle.aspx?NewsID=1808 -- Congresswoman Lofgren's response
http://blogs.ilw.com/gregsiskind/2007/07/full-blown-scan.html Mr. Siskind is a respected lawyer in the immigration field.
http://www.aila.org/ -- AILA website and potential class action lawsuit against USCIS
Sincerely
Kalyan.
I appreciate your efforts in highlighting this issue. It is a high stakes issue for would be future americans who respect the law, abide by it and wait patiently for their turn in line to apply for
green card, while maintaining legal non-immigrant working status during years of wait, paying taxes and contributing to social security. I would also like to highlight that in H1B status if one loses the job, he or she needs to leave the country in 10 days.
I am glad you are bringing the issue of legal immigration to light. After all, thats what everybody wants, immigration to be orderly and legal, but is it workable ? and why people trying to follow the law feel cheated and duped by the government, after waiting patiently for years and abiding to
the laws.
The Dept of State and Dept of Homeland Security(USCIS) acted against the interests of immigrants who are trying to immigrate legally. Legal immigration is the real issue. If it works, there
will not be a need to grant amnesty to millons of illegal alilens. The real solution to stop
illegal immigration is to make legal immigration work. Unfortunately, the government is going
in the opposite direction as evident by the actions of DOS and DOHS on July 2, 2007.
Is government sending the message to people trying to follow the law that, Following the law is
going to get tougher, just break it, become illegal aliens and we are working on an amnesty.
I would request you to get to the bottom of this and find out whether right procedures and laws were followed in using the visa numbers ? If not, then the conclusion is, government of United States failed in respecting and following its own laws. Is it not a travesty, that law breakers are
probably going to be rewarded with an amnesty and govenment is not respecting them either ?
We are resepecting it, following it and are getting the door slammed on us. I never thought, I
would see this in America. My impression of America has changed, forever.
Regards,
( Priority Date Dec 16,2003 , EB3 India
Applied for I-485 Adjustment of Status on June 30
Application Reached USCIS-Nebraska at 10:25 am on July 2. )
I have already written to her asking for more reports in this matter. Here is the email I sent her:
Hello Ms. Miriam:
As a long time subscriber to the WSJ and one of the victims of the "bait and switch" by the USCIS and Department of State, I would like to thank you for covering the article in the WSJ. I would like to kindly direct your attention to the stand taken by AILA (American Immigration Lawyers Assoc.) and Immigration Voice (a non profit organization representing skilled immigrants). I feel it is necessary that the impact and the behind the scenes maneuvering at DOS be covered by a respectable publication such as the WSJ. May I point you to some of the links on the internet. Some are yet-unverified rumors. I hope that you will use your journalistic discretion and power to bring more light to this issue
http://lofgren.house.gov/PRArticle.aspx?NewsID=1808 -- Congresswoman Lofgren's response
http://blogs.ilw.com/gregsiskind/2007/07/full-blown-scan.html Mr. Siskind is a respected lawyer in the immigration field.
http://www.aila.org/ -- AILA website and potential class action lawsuit against USCIS
Sincerely
Kalyan.
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vgayalu
02-28 03:48 PM
Friends,
Guys at DC and others also working very well on this issue. Thanks alot.
I am encouraging all my friends to contribute in addition to my self.
Please spread this to all of our H1 or L1 holders.
Vgayalu.
Guys at DC and others also working very well on this issue. Thanks alot.
I am encouraging all my friends to contribute in addition to my self.
Please spread this to all of our H1 or L1 holders.
Vgayalu.
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andy garcia
03-07 07:47 AM
I am 19 yrs old and on H4 visa since Sept 2002. Will this act be of any help for students on H4 who will get be aging out shortly at 21 yrs.
Your valuable input will be of great help. Please share your views.
Or is the act only for students of Illegal parents.
Thanks
My son and you are in the same boat. He came here 9 years ago went to middle/high school here. Now, he is in college and will turn 21. He will not get his greencard because he is here on H4 legally.
Isn't that a shame?
andy
Your valuable input will be of great help. Please share your views.
Or is the act only for students of Illegal parents.
Thanks
My son and you are in the same boat. He came here 9 years ago went to middle/high school here. Now, he is in college and will turn 21. He will not get his greencard because he is here on H4 legally.
Isn't that a shame?
andy
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VivekAhuja
06-16 07:52 PM
Never go directly to a bank for your mortgage. Let the lenders fight for your money! Plus mortgage companies will combine a few loans together, present to the bank and get a overall lower (group) rate.
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kpkrind
03-23 10:27 AM
Certainly the layoffs have been on the steady rise since last quarter of 2008. Most layoff's i have heard were either in Oct 2008 or Feb/Mar 2008 and mostly for contractors.
So layoff's are definitely happening, but a lot of full-time emplyoyees are doing better than those in contracting.
in my area i have seen around 350 contractors laid of by a insurance company and also downsizing in the state workforce.
So layoff's are definitely happening, but a lot of full-time emplyoyees are doing better than those in contracting.
in my area i have seen around 350 contractors laid of by a insurance company and also downsizing in the state workforce.
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Canadian_Dream
01-18 02:23 PM
Anyone thinking that recession is confined to a specific industry or geography needs to do a reality check. I am not saying we are in recession or we will be in one soon. I will leave that to forecasters. But core to all the down markets/recession/bear market is consumer confidence and inflation. Now what we are seeing in Finance industry could trickle down to tech in a quarter or two, simply because Financial sector spends big on tech and downturn in any specific industry erodes consumer confidence.
In 2001 it started with tech but financial and other sectors also took a big hit (take a look at the layoff figures from tristate area). The reason then and now as has always been was consumer confidence. In 2001, tech downturn and stock market correction eroded consumer confidence. As they say we can actually talk ourselves into recession by simply feeling depressed about economy and hence directly affecting consumer confidence.
As far as layoffs go, during 2000/2001 a large chunk of people left the industry (tech/telecom) never to come back again. Some of them remain unemployed/underemployed some moved to Real estate. Each down turn systematically purges bottom 20-30% who never get employed at the same level. Generally the most vulnerable ones are older workers or fresh college graduates.
In 2001 it started with tech but financial and other sectors also took a big hit (take a look at the layoff figures from tristate area). The reason then and now as has always been was consumer confidence. In 2001, tech downturn and stock market correction eroded consumer confidence. As they say we can actually talk ourselves into recession by simply feeling depressed about economy and hence directly affecting consumer confidence.
As far as layoffs go, during 2000/2001 a large chunk of people left the industry (tech/telecom) never to come back again. Some of them remain unemployed/underemployed some moved to Real estate. Each down turn systematically purges bottom 20-30% who never get employed at the same level. Generally the most vulnerable ones are older workers or fresh college graduates.
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rb_248
09-11 07:17 PM
first of all congrates! I wish Goodluck to everyone waiting for GC....
Life after GC: These issues are already discussed on IV In detail.
Check it out - valuable info: http://immigrationvoice.org/forum/forum95-life-after-greencard/25349-life-after-gc-dos-and-donots.html
Check out the Official govt document for new immigrants:
Welcome to the United States - A Guide for New Immigrants
http://www.uscis.gov/files/nativedocuments/M-618.pdf
Enjoy your Green Card! and do Pray for good luck for all IV members :)
Just the information I was looking for. Thanks.
Life after GC: These issues are already discussed on IV In detail.
Check it out - valuable info: http://immigrationvoice.org/forum/forum95-life-after-greencard/25349-life-after-gc-dos-and-donots.html
Check out the Official govt document for new immigrants:
Welcome to the United States - A Guide for New Immigrants
http://www.uscis.gov/files/nativedocuments/M-618.pdf
Enjoy your Green Card! and do Pray for good luck for all IV members :)
Just the information I was looking for. Thanks.
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titu1972
10-03 12:17 PM
My EAD is already approved before FP.But I didn't receive the physical card.
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ivgclive
07-08 04:35 PM
The instruction reads as
** DO NOT mail photos or copies of identification unless requested to do so by USCIS
USCIS does not mention anywhere that you either SHOULD or SHOULD NOT send photos.
So a better assumption can be "send photos".
** DO NOT mail photos or copies of identification unless requested to do so by USCIS
USCIS does not mention anywhere that you either SHOULD or SHOULD NOT send photos.
So a better assumption can be "send photos".
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a_tyagi26
01-06 02:24 PM
Last year I had already filed for married filing jointly before stimulus check thing was in discussion. From what I understand once you file married filing jointly you cannot amend to married filing separately. You can amend otherwise.
Anyhow this year if I do my taxes separately I end up owing to IRS. Does anyone know where to look for info for amendment?
Thanks
Anyhow this year if I do my taxes separately I end up owing to IRS. Does anyone know where to look for info for amendment?
Thanks
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techbuyer77
10-05 12:55 PM
HI every one on October 3rd I got the card production email
My lawyer was very nice to me, she said do not worry about it , I have proof that due to economic problems from the company they couldn't take me back so I should be ok
But husband is still pending.
My lawyer was very nice to me, she said do not worry about it , I have proof that due to economic problems from the company they couldn't take me back so I should be ok
But husband is still pending.
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sw33t
05-01 04:30 PM
Yes. The malicious code did not download any virus or inject any virus in anyone's system. All it did was to redirect the user via a popup to a malicious website. Antivirus scanners pick this up as a virus alert, but it is not. It is more of an annoyance than a virus attack.
I honestly cannot vouch for the millions of hackers and script kiddies out there that this won't happen but use a good Anti-virus scanner especially if you have kids at home.
Winner,
Yes I am the lazy blog owner who hasn't updated the site in a while.
:)
I honestly cannot vouch for the millions of hackers and script kiddies out there that this won't happen but use a good Anti-virus scanner especially if you have kids at home.
Winner,
Yes I am the lazy blog owner who hasn't updated the site in a while.
:)
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ntpatil
11-10 06:14 PM
I was exactly in the similar situation. My wife entered on H4, started work on EAD. Now we are traveling to India, both have AP as well as H visa (H1 for myself, H4 for wife). I talked to our corporate lawyers pretty much the exact same questions you are asking. Here is the response (that I have in writing from the lawyers):
1. H4 status is invalidated the first day you report for work on EAD. While you are working, your status is AOS in the US. There is no consequence of this change (ie you do not have to report anything to the USCIS).
2. When you reenter the US, you can use H4 for reentry. (Yes, even if you are still employed the employer with an EAD and went to India only for "vacation"). This is because at the point of entry, the definition for "working on EAD" is actually reporting to work. As long as the H1 is valid, you can enter on H4. Your status at the point of entry is H4 admission. However, if you report to work the next day, your H4 status again is invalidated and you are back on AOS.
This is a pretty confusing scenario for many and multiple lawyers that I consulted have agreed with the above legal advise.
So, even though we have AP, we would be using our H visas to enter.
Send me a PM if you have further questions.
Hi chaanakya,
Thanks a lot for your replies. I had a few more questions -
1. Did your wife fill a new I9 form with the same employer when she was back again (on H4). The reason I am asking is that when you enter again you get a new I94 and that needs to be reported on the I9.
2. If the primary applicants 485 gets denied, then the dependent who is using EAD becomes out of status. At this point what to do for the dependent. Does he/she need to go out of the country and return back with a new H4, or can we somehow get back to H4 status from the US itself (note that the primary applicant is still in H1 status)
1. H4 status is invalidated the first day you report for work on EAD. While you are working, your status is AOS in the US. There is no consequence of this change (ie you do not have to report anything to the USCIS).
2. When you reenter the US, you can use H4 for reentry. (Yes, even if you are still employed the employer with an EAD and went to India only for "vacation"). This is because at the point of entry, the definition for "working on EAD" is actually reporting to work. As long as the H1 is valid, you can enter on H4. Your status at the point of entry is H4 admission. However, if you report to work the next day, your H4 status again is invalidated and you are back on AOS.
This is a pretty confusing scenario for many and multiple lawyers that I consulted have agreed with the above legal advise.
So, even though we have AP, we would be using our H visas to enter.
Send me a PM if you have further questions.
Hi chaanakya,
Thanks a lot for your replies. I had a few more questions -
1. Did your wife fill a new I9 form with the same employer when she was back again (on H4). The reason I am asking is that when you enter again you get a new I94 and that needs to be reported on the I9.
2. If the primary applicants 485 gets denied, then the dependent who is using EAD becomes out of status. At this point what to do for the dependent. Does he/she need to go out of the country and return back with a new H4, or can we somehow get back to H4 status from the US itself (note that the primary applicant is still in H1 status)
GoGreen
11-20 04:29 PM
Dear IV Members,
First of all, this is not an official request from IV Core team.
Any one interested in participating in making Movie/Documentary please let me know.
I would like to gather a group of individuals who are local to Bayarea and are creative in writing, acting etc.
Even you are non local if you want to join with us you are most welcome.
PM me for more details.
We need more characters and also members for pre-production & post-production work.
Any creative ones with musical skills are highly required.
Thanks
Member
you may want to get in touch with IV Core, I am sure they will like your idea and direct you in the right path.
First of all, this is not an official request from IV Core team.
Any one interested in participating in making Movie/Documentary please let me know.
I would like to gather a group of individuals who are local to Bayarea and are creative in writing, acting etc.
Even you are non local if you want to join with us you are most welcome.
PM me for more details.
We need more characters and also members for pre-production & post-production work.
Any creative ones with musical skills are highly required.
Thanks
Member
you may want to get in touch with IV Core, I am sure they will like your idea and direct you in the right path.
redcard
08-11 11:17 AM
This looks workable atleast on the face of it. I found this on the tax portion on the web,,maybe you have already seen it..
http://answers.google.com/answers/threadview?id=726542
http://www.valuation-net.com/affiliates/raybower/articles/oct20-2.html
http://www.immigrationportal.com/archive/index.php/t-196854.html
http://answers.google.com/answers/threadview?id=726542
http://www.valuation-net.com/affiliates/raybower/articles/oct20-2.html
http://www.immigrationportal.com/archive/index.php/t-196854.html