vikki76
11-30 02:16 PM
Got the approval notice today :) "Welcome to the United States of America" - ironically i have been in this country for a decade now! finally the "welcome" :)
It has been a very long journey!!! and a very frustrating one for the last few years... but the feeling that I now get is really liberating... first thing I did was thanked God for ending the seemingly endless wait that me and my wife (she didn't care as much) were in.
I'm already thinking of the things I want to do after this new found liberation... it includes showing the middle finger to those who have taken undue advantage of my status :cool: :D and i'm not taking it anymore... I'll be a new person starting Monday!
Just so there is no confusion... my PD was Feb 2003 EB3 but my wife's PD was EB2 April 2004... we got our freedom through her application. If anyone needs more info on how/what/when - i can share that (it had its up's and downs - mainly downs, but all's well that ends well)!
Lastly as a token of my real support to the cause of IV I will be donating a small amount. I have donated in the past... I have participated in conversations in the past... I was not so active on other fronts but I truly believe in this organizations effort to help the community. And God willing each one of you will get this freedom soon! God Bless!
Many congratulations..enjoy your freedom and don't forget IV ! :-)
It has been a very long journey!!! and a very frustrating one for the last few years... but the feeling that I now get is really liberating... first thing I did was thanked God for ending the seemingly endless wait that me and my wife (she didn't care as much) were in.
I'm already thinking of the things I want to do after this new found liberation... it includes showing the middle finger to those who have taken undue advantage of my status :cool: :D and i'm not taking it anymore... I'll be a new person starting Monday!
Just so there is no confusion... my PD was Feb 2003 EB3 but my wife's PD was EB2 April 2004... we got our freedom through her application. If anyone needs more info on how/what/when - i can share that (it had its up's and downs - mainly downs, but all's well that ends well)!
Lastly as a token of my real support to the cause of IV I will be donating a small amount. I have donated in the past... I have participated in conversations in the past... I was not so active on other fronts but I truly believe in this organizations effort to help the community. And God willing each one of you will get this freedom soon! God Bless!
Many congratulations..enjoy your freedom and don't forget IV ! :-)
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InTheMoment
04-17 02:13 PM
I have used AC21 and have not sent a letter yet to USCIS as it is optional and that is what my attorney recommended...that is to wait for an RFE (I have changed address as I moved to a diff. state; chances of an RFE increases)
That said, I am wondering that with a G28 representation on the files with USCIS, if I send a AC21 letter all by myself (without attorney), will it be honored by USCIS ? I am comtemplating of doing this as I wanted to prempt the RFE thereby saving precious time (when date is current) and the money that I would have to pay my attorney when the RFE reaches him (I would rather he reply to an RFE but want to give my best to avoid it)
any ideas ?
That said, I am wondering that with a G28 representation on the files with USCIS, if I send a AC21 letter all by myself (without attorney), will it be honored by USCIS ? I am comtemplating of doing this as I wanted to prempt the RFE thereby saving precious time (when date is current) and the money that I would have to pay my attorney when the RFE reaches him (I would rather he reply to an RFE but want to give my best to avoid it)
any ideas ?
a_paradkar
05-12 04:49 PM
if their is any spill over then
the dates of China and India will be same for EB2 in July VB. then the actual spill over will happen in Aug & Sep... assuming the prediction numbers are true.
the dates of China and India will be same for EB2 in July VB. then the actual spill over will happen in Aug & Sep... assuming the prediction numbers are true.
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skd
08-22 11:40 AM
It seems like except for one or two people here, individuals who have applied directly at TSC on 2nd July are getting their checks cashed/receipts this week.
It would be helpful to know if they are done with the transfer of 2nd July cases from NSC to TSC; if so, when and based on that, we can make some educated estimates.
Mine was applied directly to TSC and I am still, waiting
It would be helpful to know if they are done with the transfer of 2nd July cases from NSC to TSC; if so, when and based on that, we can make some educated estimates.
Mine was applied directly to TSC and I am still, waiting
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vaayu
09-01 03:51 PM
Theres a butt load of cases in this similar situation including myself where a case was transferred to another service center. It appears they can't find or update fingerprints for such cases. Its a shame but another glitch from USCIS
waiting4gc
06-14 07:02 PM
We should file 485 but lets keep our eyes on this and start action as soon as we know what is going on. Filing 485 will not gain you much if they add some amendment which nullifies EAD extention or something like this.
So lets get ready for the next round of faxes, phone calls and PLEASE CONTRIBUTE...
So lets get ready for the next round of faxes, phone calls and PLEASE CONTRIBUTE...
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nivasch
05-24 12:44 PM
I just sent Webfax # 15 sent.
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kishdam
03-20 09:49 AM
Three High-Skilled Visa Bills Introduced into the House (March 19, 2008)
Increase in H1B numbers etc.....
A person with PhD give special immigration status.etc.....
http://frwebgate.access.gpo.gov/cgi-bin/getdoc.cgi?dbname=110_cong_bills&docid=f:h5642ih.txt.pdf
http://frwebgate.access.gpo.gov/cgi-bin/getdoc.cgi?dbname=110_cong_bills&docid=f:h5634ih.txt.pdf
http://frwebgate.access.gpo.gov/cgi-bin/getdoc.cgi?dbname=110_cong_bills&docid=f:h5630ih.txt.pdf
Thats good (better than nothing) seems like SUSTAIN act is getting some steam http://immigrationvoice.org/forum/showthread.php?t=17946.
Increase in H1B numbers etc.....
A person with PhD give special immigration status.etc.....
http://frwebgate.access.gpo.gov/cgi-bin/getdoc.cgi?dbname=110_cong_bills&docid=f:h5642ih.txt.pdf
http://frwebgate.access.gpo.gov/cgi-bin/getdoc.cgi?dbname=110_cong_bills&docid=f:h5634ih.txt.pdf
http://frwebgate.access.gpo.gov/cgi-bin/getdoc.cgi?dbname=110_cong_bills&docid=f:h5630ih.txt.pdf
Thats good (better than nothing) seems like SUSTAIN act is getting some steam http://immigrationvoice.org/forum/showthread.php?t=17946.
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kramac01
09-21 02:38 PM
looks like NSC is approving Spouse EAD huh???
I am also waiting for EAD.
My FP is also done on 08/29/07
My center is Nebraska.
I think slowly NSC has started approving EADs.
PD: Sep' 03.
Thanks.
I am also waiting for EAD.
My FP is also done on 08/29/07
My center is Nebraska.
I think slowly NSC has started approving EADs.
PD: Sep' 03.
Thanks.
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gc_chahiye
12-25 10:03 PM
What's "MTR"
I thought After 180 days of I-485 ,they can not withdraw the I-140 ?
search the forums.. the I-140 can be withdrawn anytime. USCIS is supposed to ignore the denial if its been >180 days of your I-485 filing.
If USCIS does not ignore, then they go ahead and deny the I-485 anyway and that then requries you file a Motion to Reopen (MTR) your case. USCIS makes a mistake, you need to go through hell: while your MTR is being processed (8 months in this case) if you are not on H1 (ie. you used your EAD) then you are out of status and need to stop working immediately. While USCIS works on your MTR you are potentially accruing illegal presence. If it exceeds 180 days, then you better hope your MTR succeeds, otherwise you are now setup for a 3 year re-entry bar into the US. If MTR succeeds, then you are retroactively in status. If it fails, then your out-of-status time begins from the day of your first denial (filing MTR does not give you status).
I thought After 180 days of I-485 ,they can not withdraw the I-140 ?
search the forums.. the I-140 can be withdrawn anytime. USCIS is supposed to ignore the denial if its been >180 days of your I-485 filing.
If USCIS does not ignore, then they go ahead and deny the I-485 anyway and that then requries you file a Motion to Reopen (MTR) your case. USCIS makes a mistake, you need to go through hell: while your MTR is being processed (8 months in this case) if you are not on H1 (ie. you used your EAD) then you are out of status and need to stop working immediately. While USCIS works on your MTR you are potentially accruing illegal presence. If it exceeds 180 days, then you better hope your MTR succeeds, otherwise you are now setup for a 3 year re-entry bar into the US. If MTR succeeds, then you are retroactively in status. If it fails, then your out-of-status time begins from the day of your first denial (filing MTR does not give you status).
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gccovet
09-19 10:53 AM
Can we utilize the US Citizen children to campaign for our cause. We can highlight our cause better that way. We shall certainly get more attention. We also must make sure to highlight that we are LEGAL immigrants.
I don't think this will fly, two reasons (but we can always try)- Not trying to discourage the thoughts/actions.
1. US Govt. revoked the policy to grant legal status to parents of US born children few years back(per NumberUSA they are called Anchor Baby-- go figure.. I hate this term very much).
2. I had read somewhere of similar case where a family tried to appeal for themselves in a court arguing that his US born child has all the rights to be raised in his country of birth and that he would need his parents to do so, hence the plea. They were told that they could take the child back to home country and US will be glad to welcome the baby when he/she turns 18.
GCCovet.
I don't think this will fly, two reasons (but we can always try)- Not trying to discourage the thoughts/actions.
1. US Govt. revoked the policy to grant legal status to parents of US born children few years back(per NumberUSA they are called Anchor Baby-- go figure.. I hate this term very much).
2. I had read somewhere of similar case where a family tried to appeal for themselves in a court arguing that his US born child has all the rights to be raised in his country of birth and that he would need his parents to do so, hence the plea. They were told that they could take the child back to home country and US will be glad to welcome the baby when he/she turns 18.
GCCovet.
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chanduv23
02-07 03:15 PM
Chandu is one of the active folks/volunteers who is helping us more that we are helping ourselves... His push and constant nagging are coming as +ve reminder who couldn't send letter due to hectic schedule or are still Procrastinating ( there is a huge chunk of people like this ) . At the same time there are a certain gang of folks who will never send letter , never support anything - just eat the fruit of other's labor and be proud and happy !!!
My personal request to Chandu would be - Pls continue the push and nag but keep it above the beltline. Let's not create 5 threads but do the push 5 times in 1 thread.
I'm a supporter of Chandu and other IV folks like Chandu - so dont take me wrong.
Thanks for the encouraging words :) I promise, not more than 5 threads :) Come on folks lets have atleast 5 threads.
I have not been very active on this campaign because of a personal situation but want to do what I can.
At times, people just need a push. When they see 5 therads with bold topics, they do feel the push otherwise - people just carry on with hectic schedules and forget to do it even though they intended to do it.
Like a member "crystal" said sometime back "even eagles need a push to let them know that they can fly" .
I am stopping with these, but it would be great if members take it up from here.
IV is for everyone and we want everyone to participate.
My personal request to Chandu would be - Pls continue the push and nag but keep it above the beltline. Let's not create 5 threads but do the push 5 times in 1 thread.
I'm a supporter of Chandu and other IV folks like Chandu - so dont take me wrong.
Thanks for the encouraging words :) I promise, not more than 5 threads :) Come on folks lets have atleast 5 threads.
I have not been very active on this campaign because of a personal situation but want to do what I can.
At times, people just need a push. When they see 5 therads with bold topics, they do feel the push otherwise - people just carry on with hectic schedules and forget to do it even though they intended to do it.
Like a member "crystal" said sometime back "even eagles need a push to let them know that they can fly" .
I am stopping with these, but it would be great if members take it up from here.
IV is for everyone and we want everyone to participate.
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Pallavi79
12-19 03:43 PM
Laid off 6weeks back. Attended 4 interviews. Outof luck.
I used to get many calls from desi consultants. But not now. I do not know whether it is because of economy or my EAD status.
Here are my excuses to not to get job.
1.New Father (I was little confused about how every thing goes. Thank god no set backs here)
2.Functions(I was occupied to celebrate his 21st day).
3.Taking care of new born( He needs to be feed once in every two hours. Mother got tired of this.)
4.Holiday season.
5.Economy.
6.I am good at supporting my situation :) .
Hopefully I will land some where by Jan Mid.
I used to get many calls from desi consultants. But not now. I do not know whether it is because of economy or my EAD status.
Here are my excuses to not to get job.
1.New Father (I was little confused about how every thing goes. Thank god no set backs here)
2.Functions(I was occupied to celebrate his 21st day).
3.Taking care of new born( He needs to be feed once in every two hours. Mother got tired of this.)
4.Holiday season.
5.Economy.
6.I am good at supporting my situation :) .
Hopefully I will land some where by Jan Mid.
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bugmenot
06-14 05:23 PM
Are the amendments related to EB relief or visa quota in?
dont know if they'll consider cantwell/cornyn or come up with a substitute one
dont know if they'll consider cantwell/cornyn or come up with a substitute one
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shiv
09-21 03:48 PM
Hi!
My lawyer filed my application in Nebraska on July 2 ( it should have been filed in Texas). Probably it will get transfered to Texas?
But I have not recieved any updates on my case
- no checks cashed
- no reciepts issued.
The USCIS asks me to wait for 3 months ( till Oct 2) to help in any way.
Is any one in similar situation. Is this normal?
Thanks,
My lawyer filed my application in Nebraska on July 2 ( it should have been filed in Texas). Probably it will get transfered to Texas?
But I have not recieved any updates on my case
- no checks cashed
- no reciepts issued.
The USCIS asks me to wait for 3 months ( till Oct 2) to help in any way.
Is any one in similar situation. Is this normal?
Thanks,
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meridiani.planum
04-03 02:09 PM
Just curious - Have you heard of a case being rejected just because the salary was higher than the original LC ?? (Assuming job title/description are same or similar). I think it will be almost impossible for them to reject just because is higher!! Govt. cannot dictate the upper limit of salaries (in private sector).
nope, so far I have not come across a single case where this has been an issue (which was one reason I went ahead with the move). However there have been inklings about USCIS possibly taking a tougher position on this in the future.
For instance see:
http://www.murthy.com/news/n_porret.html
Salary Considerations for the New Job
�MurthyDotCom
Attorneys in our firm are frequently asked about the impact of a difference in salary when changing jobs under AC21. We are also asked what "same or similar" really means in order for one to be eligible under AC21 portability. USCIS policy memoranda, particularly the May 12, 2005 Memo referenced above, have been quite favorable on these matters. However, in that same memo, the USCIS stated that the forthcoming AC21 regulations "may take a more restrictive position than this memorandum." Therefore, while issues such as salary differences do not appear to be problematic at present, foreshadowing indicates that this could change when the regulations are released at some future date.
From my research I have found so far that it will be hard for them to put a dollar or percentage figure on the amount the salary can vary. The best they can do is perhaps put it in some range based on prevailing wages. Other than that, salary itself is a very market driven thing. I hope they dont, and I dont think it buys them much. The DOT codes and job-duties description should be what they should look at (or actually they should broaden the allowed job changes considering how long the wait has become now-a-days).
Lets see what happens. Main trouble is like what Murthy mentions in that article a little later: if changes happen, they are retroactive...
nope, so far I have not come across a single case where this has been an issue (which was one reason I went ahead with the move). However there have been inklings about USCIS possibly taking a tougher position on this in the future.
For instance see:
http://www.murthy.com/news/n_porret.html
Salary Considerations for the New Job
�MurthyDotCom
Attorneys in our firm are frequently asked about the impact of a difference in salary when changing jobs under AC21. We are also asked what "same or similar" really means in order for one to be eligible under AC21 portability. USCIS policy memoranda, particularly the May 12, 2005 Memo referenced above, have been quite favorable on these matters. However, in that same memo, the USCIS stated that the forthcoming AC21 regulations "may take a more restrictive position than this memorandum." Therefore, while issues such as salary differences do not appear to be problematic at present, foreshadowing indicates that this could change when the regulations are released at some future date.
From my research I have found so far that it will be hard for them to put a dollar or percentage figure on the amount the salary can vary. The best they can do is perhaps put it in some range based on prevailing wages. Other than that, salary itself is a very market driven thing. I hope they dont, and I dont think it buys them much. The DOT codes and job-duties description should be what they should look at (or actually they should broaden the allowed job changes considering how long the wait has become now-a-days).
Lets see what happens. Main trouble is like what Murthy mentions in that article a little later: if changes happen, they are retroactive...
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05-24 02:29 PM
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crazydesi
03-24 01:05 PM
Pagal,
My attorney too got a call onbehalf of my application yesterday ... the reason is
On the I-485, the question regarding any memberships or affiliations I had was left blank.
My PD is oct 18,2001 which will be current from April 1.
Im expecting that they are working on my case now :)
Hello Sleuths,
:) I appreciate your logical thinking and attention to detail! Yes, I've a worldwide roaming cell phone whose number is listed in Bay area, but I can receive calls wherever cellphone signal reaches.
I had included my cell phone number in my letters to IO earlier and he first called my office number and then tried my cell.
My attorney too got a call onbehalf of my application yesterday ... the reason is
On the I-485, the question regarding any memberships or affiliations I had was left blank.
My PD is oct 18,2001 which will be current from April 1.
Im expecting that they are working on my case now :)
Hello Sleuths,
:) I appreciate your logical thinking and attention to detail! Yes, I've a worldwide roaming cell phone whose number is listed in Bay area, but I can receive calls wherever cellphone signal reaches.
I had included my cell phone number in my letters to IO earlier and he first called my office number and then tried my cell.
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kumarc123
11-24 07:29 PM
So, is that a yes on getting USCIS to follow the law? As I said, it is about getting USCIS to follow the law, it is not EB2/EB3 centric. Given that the demand for Eb3/EB2 that is going to see-saw, this should be an action item that will benefit EB on a whole, not a particular sub category.
It is not only about USCIS to follow law my friend, it is about bringing about a new law to relieve us from huge backlog.
That I believe can be only possible with the recapture visa bill. And we all need to shoulder each other through this.
Good luck to all of us
It is not only about USCIS to follow law my friend, it is about bringing about a new law to relieve us from huge backlog.
That I believe can be only possible with the recapture visa bill. And we all need to shoulder each other through this.
Good luck to all of us
lj_rr
09-25 10:10 PM
Received EAD Ordered email today.
Filed on July 24 at TSC.
Receipt mailed on 9/13.
Filed on July 24 at TSC.
Receipt mailed on 9/13.
authrd
02-21 10:15 AM
H1B extension receipt date: 10/11/2007
AReceived by Attorney: 1/31/2008
Not premium and with same company.
AReceived by Attorney: 1/31/2008
Not premium and with same company.