satyasrd
01-11 09:36 AM
The "5 year clause" is definitely a blow to everyone who has been waiting in line forever.
I think this is the right time to not only run with this but also work on modifying the text of this bill. IV Team, could someone please give some feedback as to what you think?
Thanks
I think this is the right time to not only run with this but also work on modifying the text of this bill. IV Team, could someone please give some feedback as to what you think?
Thanks
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suriajay12
04-12 05:15 PM
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/04/12/business/12immig.html?pagewanted=4&_r=1&ref=us
map_boiler
08-03 08:54 PM
good idea to get the DL work done...and make copies of the EAD before starting the process.
btw, which state do you live in? are they giving you 1-year DL's because of the EAD validity?
I did think about the above and my line of thinking was this ..once you have one year EAD ..get the drivers license (make and keep copies) and then start the above process.
what is the worst that can happen ..they will just return the same card ..ofcourse this is something which has not been tried out ..so we may have to call customer service and then see what they say ..any thoughts ??
btw, which state do you live in? are they giving you 1-year DL's because of the EAD validity?
I did think about the above and my line of thinking was this ..once you have one year EAD ..get the drivers license (make and keep copies) and then start the above process.
what is the worst that can happen ..they will just return the same card ..ofcourse this is something which has not been tried out ..so we may have to call customer service and then see what they say ..any thoughts ??
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radosav
08-07 02:40 PM
AFAIK they dont issue Interim EAD's any more.
I think this practise was stopped in 2007.
70 Days for me and waiting..........
60 days for me and waiting...
when did you submit expedite request?
I still have 55 or so days till my current EAD expires but I am very concerned now that I will have to stop working on Sep 30. My current employer is a large public school system and I do not think they will allow me to start working on august 25th without new EAD. I am going crazy here... already signed a new contract but dont know what to do...:eek::eek:
I think this practise was stopped in 2007.
70 Days for me and waiting..........
60 days for me and waiting...
when did you submit expedite request?
I still have 55 or so days till my current EAD expires but I am very concerned now that I will have to stop working on Sep 30. My current employer is a large public school system and I do not think they will allow me to start working on august 25th without new EAD. I am going crazy here... already signed a new contract but dont know what to do...:eek::eek:
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rkg000
08-03 02:01 PM
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Awesome. Enjoy the freedom.
Awesome. Enjoy the freedom.
GCNeophyte
07-16 04:44 PM
Well, I think every one should write in their own way, but here are few imp things i feel.
-> sympathy point first ,How long you have been waiting
-> how much +ve impact was from your contribution to this country ( employer )
-> what are you
-> how you can be helped.
here is my cry...i have x'ed to mask some personal matter.
Let me know if i have send any wrong inline information!
Great job Sanju_dba... you have provided our fellow EB3 filers great baseline doc to fight for our right..
-> sympathy point first ,How long you have been waiting
-> how much +ve impact was from your contribution to this country ( employer )
-> what are you
-> how you can be helped.
here is my cry...i have x'ed to mask some personal matter.
Let me know if i have send any wrong inline information!
Great job Sanju_dba... you have provided our fellow EB3 filers great baseline doc to fight for our right..
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SGP
04-10 08:08 PM
$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$GOOD EVENING GC$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$
Deadline = April 30th, 2011
Goal = 5000 votes on survey (see I-485 filing w/o current PD thread) and momentum to continue with this campaign.The survey is a platform to gather and push for launching action items. Based on response by 04/30/2011 - IV will decide whether to even proceed with initiative or not.
Actions - 1) Vote on survey.
2)Email ivcoordinator@gmail.com with PD, ph#,email & subject "I485 filing impacted�,
3)Print/Circulate Fliers and spread FB, wiki link (see "support thread")
This is a supporting thread to the "Want to File I-485 without Current Priority Date? Gather here" thread started by pappu.
As suggested by pappu/starsun, this supporting thread provides impacted members with additional information and tools to help the initiative.
Visit Immigration Voice Wiki (http://immigrationvoice.org/wiki/index.php/Employment_Based_Green_Card#Process_.28EB1.2C_EB2. 2C_and_EB3.29) - for overview of Employment Based - Green Card process
Visit I485 Filing w/o current PD Wiki (http://immigrationvoice.org/wiki/index.php/Current_Grass-Roots_Initiative_-_I-485_Filing_without_Current_Priority_Date) - for overview of this initiative
As pappu stated in the first post of the above referenced thread - some of the ongoing efforts include finding how many IV members would get benefit from such a provision and get basic details such as username/Priority Date of impacted members. Future action items might include drafting documents and letters to support this provision. There maybe actions such as sending emails etc. However we would not be able to open a public action item unless we can have thousands of our members willing to participate in a grassroots action item. This survey intends to understand the needs of our membership for this provision and collect grassroots information.
The fact is we have a dedicated group of volunteers (and we need more) who have been trying their best to spread the message about this initiative so that a strong grass-roots support can be created leading up to launch of the public action items. So far we have around 1100 people who have responded. Based on quick calculations carried out using PERM data, it is estimated that there are at least 60K-70K EB applicants waiting to file I-485/EAD/AP (this is a very conservative estimate..the actual number could be much more). Grass-roots initiatives require time and patience and we request maximum number of impacted folks to participate actively.
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What can you do to participate?
1) Vote on the poll/survey created by Pappu.
http://immigrationvoice.org/forum/forum14-members-forum/1599353-want-to-file-485-when-pd-is-not-current-gather-here.html
Then please send an email to ivcoordinator@gmail.com (starsun) with subject - "I485 filing without current PD - Impacted Member". Include your a) IV username b) Email address c) Phone #, d) State of Residence e) Priority Date - so that grassroot efforts can be coordinated
2) Print out below Flier and circulate at all asian/indian malls/groceries/theaters. Forward the flier to your friends/co-workers and ask them to do the same.
I485 Filing Initiative Flier (http://immigrationvoice.org/wiki/images/a/a8/Flier_I485_latest2.pdf)
3) Volunteers have created a facebook community and an Immigration Voice WIKI page to spread the message about this initiative. Please circulate these links among your friends/co-workers who will be helped.
Please "Share" and "Link" and "send to friend" the facebook community via your Facebook account. Also include these two links when you post on the IV forum.
Facebook - IV I485 filing w/o current PD initiative community (http://www.facebook.com/home.php#!/pages/Immigration-Voice-Grass-roots-Campaigns/150562351660693?v=info)
(Just FYI that you might have to be logged in for the above link to direct to the facebook community. Alternately, search for "Immigration Voice Grass-roots Campaigns" to find the community after logging in. Search "Immigration Voice" to go to the IV's main facebook page)
Immigration Wiki -
I485 Filing Initiative - IV Wiki (http://immigrationvoice.org/wiki/index.php/Current_Grass-Roots_Initiative_-_I-485_Filing_without_Current_Priority_Date)
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PM these members for additional info:
nmdial ; geevikram ; vbkris77 ; ashwin_27 ; snathan
Dedicated members can also join the leaders group: http://groups.google.com/group/485-filing-iv-initiative
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Deadline = April 30th, 2011
Goal = 5000 votes on survey (see I-485 filing w/o current PD thread) and momentum to continue with this campaign.The survey is a platform to gather and push for launching action items. Based on response by 04/30/2011 - IV will decide whether to even proceed with initiative or not.
Actions - 1) Vote on survey.
2)Email ivcoordinator@gmail.com with PD, ph#,email & subject "I485 filing impacted�,
3)Print/Circulate Fliers and spread FB, wiki link (see "support thread")
This is a supporting thread to the "Want to File I-485 without Current Priority Date? Gather here" thread started by pappu.
As suggested by pappu/starsun, this supporting thread provides impacted members with additional information and tools to help the initiative.
Visit Immigration Voice Wiki (http://immigrationvoice.org/wiki/index.php/Employment_Based_Green_Card#Process_.28EB1.2C_EB2. 2C_and_EB3.29) - for overview of Employment Based - Green Card process
Visit I485 Filing w/o current PD Wiki (http://immigrationvoice.org/wiki/index.php/Current_Grass-Roots_Initiative_-_I-485_Filing_without_Current_Priority_Date) - for overview of this initiative
As pappu stated in the first post of the above referenced thread - some of the ongoing efforts include finding how many IV members would get benefit from such a provision and get basic details such as username/Priority Date of impacted members. Future action items might include drafting documents and letters to support this provision. There maybe actions such as sending emails etc. However we would not be able to open a public action item unless we can have thousands of our members willing to participate in a grassroots action item. This survey intends to understand the needs of our membership for this provision and collect grassroots information.
The fact is we have a dedicated group of volunteers (and we need more) who have been trying their best to spread the message about this initiative so that a strong grass-roots support can be created leading up to launch of the public action items. So far we have around 1100 people who have responded. Based on quick calculations carried out using PERM data, it is estimated that there are at least 60K-70K EB applicants waiting to file I-485/EAD/AP (this is a very conservative estimate..the actual number could be much more). Grass-roots initiatives require time and patience and we request maximum number of impacted folks to participate actively.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
What can you do to participate?
1) Vote on the poll/survey created by Pappu.
http://immigrationvoice.org/forum/forum14-members-forum/1599353-want-to-file-485-when-pd-is-not-current-gather-here.html
Then please send an email to ivcoordinator@gmail.com (starsun) with subject - "I485 filing without current PD - Impacted Member". Include your a) IV username b) Email address c) Phone #, d) State of Residence e) Priority Date - so that grassroot efforts can be coordinated
2) Print out below Flier and circulate at all asian/indian malls/groceries/theaters. Forward the flier to your friends/co-workers and ask them to do the same.
I485 Filing Initiative Flier (http://immigrationvoice.org/wiki/images/a/a8/Flier_I485_latest2.pdf)
3) Volunteers have created a facebook community and an Immigration Voice WIKI page to spread the message about this initiative. Please circulate these links among your friends/co-workers who will be helped.
Please "Share" and "Link" and "send to friend" the facebook community via your Facebook account. Also include these two links when you post on the IV forum.
Facebook - IV I485 filing w/o current PD initiative community (http://www.facebook.com/home.php#!/pages/Immigration-Voice-Grass-roots-Campaigns/150562351660693?v=info)
(Just FYI that you might have to be logged in for the above link to direct to the facebook community. Alternately, search for "Immigration Voice Grass-roots Campaigns" to find the community after logging in. Search "Immigration Voice" to go to the IV's main facebook page)
Immigration Wiki -
I485 Filing Initiative - IV Wiki (http://immigrationvoice.org/wiki/index.php/Current_Grass-Roots_Initiative_-_I-485_Filing_without_Current_Priority_Date)
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PM these members for additional info:
nmdial ; geevikram ; vbkris77 ; ashwin_27 ; snathan
Dedicated members can also join the leaders group: http://groups.google.com/group/485-filing-iv-initiative
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snathan
05-09 08:21 PM
It sounds like a pre-written text that goes to every inquiry they get.
Thanks for sharing your experience, I dont buy into their FIFO process. May be its applicable in the Non-Audit cases but cases that get audited are just being piled up at someone's desk and that person is most likely dead (does not exist) :mad:
Even in non-aduiting cases there are no FIFO. My case is pending for more than 95 days and people are getting approval in 9 days. Where is FIFO. They must be kidding or does not know the meaning of FIFO.
Thanks for sharing your experience, I dont buy into their FIFO process. May be its applicable in the Non-Audit cases but cases that get audited are just being piled up at someone's desk and that person is most likely dead (does not exist) :mad:
Even in non-aduiting cases there are no FIFO. My case is pending for more than 95 days and people are getting approval in 9 days. Where is FIFO. They must be kidding or does not know the meaning of FIFO.
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santb1975
04-12 08:53 PM
Team IV has significant participation from females. We might be even leading in participation. Here is why I say that
needhelp - Team IV is proud to have her participate with her daughter and her husband
Texanmom - Another great asset to our Team.
santb1975 - 3 out of the 4 members I recruited are female and that includes me. I partnered up with Nola to make this campaign successful as well and I will be partcipating in all three events we picked and may be more. Thanks to my Endurance :-). My friend who is volunteering her time for Team IV is a female as well.
We have more ladies joining us soon. Watchout :p
I know that females are disproportionately represented in these forums - even so.........I would like to see more women participate. Going forward, I will give $10 towards even female who signs up (upto 10 memberships). If you cannot find company, exercise with a cell phone and pepper spray on you.
needhelp - Team IV is proud to have her participate with her daughter and her husband
Texanmom - Another great asset to our Team.
santb1975 - 3 out of the 4 members I recruited are female and that includes me. I partnered up with Nola to make this campaign successful as well and I will be partcipating in all three events we picked and may be more. Thanks to my Endurance :-). My friend who is volunteering her time for Team IV is a female as well.
We have more ladies joining us soon. Watchout :p
I know that females are disproportionately represented in these forums - even so.........I would like to see more women participate. Going forward, I will give $10 towards even female who signs up (upto 10 memberships). If you cannot find company, exercise with a cell phone and pepper spray on you.
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snathan
05-16 01:10 PM
I had discussion with Mr.Gotcher about this issue. He said, AILA is collecting information on this matter and they are pursuing with Altanta center. But he does not believe or expect any positive outcome. As said earlier he insist to send a formal complaint with OIG and offered his time/help. As its affecting large group of people he refused to accept any fee. I offered we are ready to cover any expense which he might incurr, but seems like it would be very less and he offered free service. Mr.Gotcher will draft a letter in a week time. What we need now - lot support and signature. We do not need to provide any case number. so I dont believe there would be any consequence. So guys please come forward. Spread this news as much as possible and get enough support. Help yourself and get out of this mess.
Thanks.
Thanks.
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actaccord
01-31 04:49 PM
the Advocacy day.....first time participation... hope it will great experience
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indian111
08-05 10:40 AM
E-filed May 22 ,no updates
Complete FP ,but no updates.
gc_kavaali and gc_dega_gandhigiri,you say you received your EADs, how many days from EAD e-filing , did you get your approval email and how long from approval email to phusical card arrival .
Please provide this information so that I know if I can wait patiently.
Complete FP ,but no updates.
gc_kavaali and gc_dega_gandhigiri,you say you received your EADs, how many days from EAD e-filing , did you get your approval email and how long from approval email to phusical card arrival .
Please provide this information so that I know if I can wait patiently.
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gc4me
04-01 10:40 AM
Not necessarily. Remember JULY 2nd.
July 2nd has to be cleared before July 7th!
yeah 7 for EB3 total of 12 incl EB2, yeah there are a few June 07 EB3's in there. Mine is on July07 so i must be close :) ... fingers crossed
July 2nd has to be cleared before July 7th!
yeah 7 for EB3 total of 12 incl EB2, yeah there are a few June 07 EB3's in there. Mine is on July07 so i must be close :) ... fingers crossed
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bfadlia
05-09 12:09 PM
My PD is 19th June 2006....close..lol... EB3 ROW
I just got sent a packet from NVC to ask to confirm my layers details and my current address. Im hoping the June VB will put me in the current section...?
just gotta wait and see i guess.
ianlock, you didn't notice this thread http://immigrationvoice.org/forum/showthread.php?t=19012
VB June is out, from mumbai consulate website
sorry to bear the bad news, but eb3 row did not move
I just got sent a packet from NVC to ask to confirm my layers details and my current address. Im hoping the June VB will put me in the current section...?
just gotta wait and see i guess.
ianlock, you didn't notice this thread http://immigrationvoice.org/forum/showthread.php?t=19012
VB June is out, from mumbai consulate website
sorry to bear the bad news, but eb3 row did not move
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nb_des
04-10 10:16 AM
One more idea
For Those who had spent more than five years in the US paying Federal Taxes, are highly skilled (MS) in STEM fields and has been delayed due to name check or Backlog etc. 5 (or 3 yrs) period should be counted from the date of receipt of I-485. (They definately need to get GC before they can apply for citizenship, counting this period)
Well I really think this is reasonable suggestion to factor Priority Date to determine eligibility for citizenship. It could be 5 or 10 years past your priority and only after approval of green card. Currently many people wait for 8 to 10 years for green card and another 5 years to be eligible for citizenship and some lucky ones get green card in 2 to 3 years and citizenship in another 5 years. System should somehow be balanced to have close to uniform wait times towards citizenship for all.
For Those who had spent more than five years in the US paying Federal Taxes, are highly skilled (MS) in STEM fields and has been delayed due to name check or Backlog etc. 5 (or 3 yrs) period should be counted from the date of receipt of I-485. (They definately need to get GC before they can apply for citizenship, counting this period)
Well I really think this is reasonable suggestion to factor Priority Date to determine eligibility for citizenship. It could be 5 or 10 years past your priority and only after approval of green card. Currently many people wait for 8 to 10 years for green card and another 5 years to be eligible for citizenship and some lucky ones get green card in 2 to 3 years and citizenship in another 5 years. System should somehow be balanced to have close to uniform wait times towards citizenship for all.
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delhirocks
06-23 12:45 PM
Going by the discussions over there (http://www.dailykos.com/storyonly/2007/6/18/22435/0365), my gut feeling is all PERM cases will be reviewed, in one form or other.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TCbFEgFajGU
Dude...If you worry about everything that you see on youtube...I feel sorry for you.
It should come as no surprise that there is an anti-H1/EB visa lobby, primarily led by programmers guild. These are basically nit wits who think just because they know where the F1 key is they can be programmers. They also believe that its their god given right to have a 100K job. When they see their world view decapitate in the new economy, they get restless and climb on top of buildings and start shouting. It has happened in the 80's against the Japanese, and it’s happening again against Indians & Chinese.
If history is any guide, US is better off now than it was in 80's and I strongly believe US will be better/richer in the next 20 years as well.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TCbFEgFajGU
Dude...If you worry about everything that you see on youtube...I feel sorry for you.
It should come as no surprise that there is an anti-H1/EB visa lobby, primarily led by programmers guild. These are basically nit wits who think just because they know where the F1 key is they can be programmers. They also believe that its their god given right to have a 100K job. When they see their world view decapitate in the new economy, they get restless and climb on top of buildings and start shouting. It has happened in the 80's against the Japanese, and it’s happening again against Indians & Chinese.
If history is any guide, US is better off now than it was in 80's and I strongly believe US will be better/richer in the next 20 years as well.
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Consultant
06-05 08:09 AM
I have a question Desertfox....
I need some help. I am a non substanially comparable position candidate and I have been aduited. The CO mentioned that my job seems similar and want me to provide more information on my job duties so my manager and I worked together to ensure that my jobs were different to meet the requirements and I resubmitted my case. Does anyone know what the DOLs view on substainally comparable position candidates? Am I likely to get denied? I am in the a position that is not the typical IT role but working with HR and wanted to know what the DOL's response might be and if i am likely to get denied. Also, I am a fragormen client who is recently being audited so I'm nervous. Can you anyone help me??!?!?!
I need some help. I am a non substanially comparable position candidate and I have been aduited. The CO mentioned that my job seems similar and want me to provide more information on my job duties so my manager and I worked together to ensure that my jobs were different to meet the requirements and I resubmitted my case. Does anyone know what the DOLs view on substainally comparable position candidates? Am I likely to get denied? I am in the a position that is not the typical IT role but working with HR and wanted to know what the DOL's response might be and if i am likely to get denied. Also, I am a fragormen client who is recently being audited so I'm nervous. Can you anyone help me??!?!?!
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09-02 06:08 PM
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sparky_jones
05-14 10:29 PM
E-filed EAD renewals for self and spouse on May 5 with Texas Service Center. Supporting documentation received by TSC on May 12. Card Production Ordered email received for spouse's renewal on May 14. Seems rather quick! No biometrics appointment received this time. Wondering if my approval will also follow soon. Also wondering if renewal period will be counted from expiration date of current EAD (current EAD expires Aug 24, 2010).
perm2gc
06-29 05:25 PM
Are the attorneys and law firms spreading rumors about
EB retogression on July 2nd ?
Cynical view:
May be they hope to discourage other people from filing this
weekend?
Non-cynical view:
May be they everyone is nervous and gone insane?:D
one more nail on our coffin :D
EB retogression on July 2nd ?
Cynical view:
May be they hope to discourage other people from filing this
weekend?
Non-cynical view:
May be they everyone is nervous and gone insane?:D
one more nail on our coffin :D
gcpadmavyuh
09-21 03:08 PM
Ann Ruben of "Steel, Rudnick and Ruben" Law firm.
She was very sweet, she said 'I'm tired of telling my clients that all you can do is wait.' Now she can tell them, you can do something about it. You have IV.
What is her name.
She was very sweet, she said 'I'm tired of telling my clients that all you can do is wait.' Now she can tell them, you can do something about it. You have IV.
What is her name.