arc
03-19 07:30 PM
Can you give me some reasons why visas are unused and a percentage.
In other words, why would someone go through all the paperwork and then not get the visa?
He meant that 140k Visa numbers allocated each year, out of which less number Visas are actually processed by CIS, all the unused visa numbers in the past which might be more than 300k should be used now to reduce the backlog.
In other words, why would someone go through all the paperwork and then not get the visa?
He meant that 140k Visa numbers allocated each year, out of which less number Visas are actually processed by CIS, all the unused visa numbers in the past which might be more than 300k should be used now to reduce the backlog.
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04-17 12:51 AM
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GCVir
08-13 11:11 PM
My son aged out by 31 days (DOB: 03/30/1986) after applying CSPA benefit (I-140 processing period) of one month and hence could not file 485 application (in this July) and hence we are going through lot of hardships in different ways ( showing $27k balance for F1 , maintaining F1 status at very high tuition fees, showing high bank balance for OPT etc...).
My son is herein USA for the last 8 years from his 13th year studying from his 9th grade to his undergraduate final year. My I-140 was applied/approved in his 19th year - however, due to retrogression, I-485 could not be applied and hence this issue.
I sincerely feel that - the objective of CSPA was to extend protection to this kind of situations - but could not fulfil the same because of later unexpected retrogression which was not there in employment based categories in 2002 and hence is a kind of technical anomaly. I also feel that if core group puts its heart in to this issue - it could convince the law makers easily since it is more of a humanterian issue and the problem is due to unintended technical anomaly and with practically Nil negative effects even from anti-immigrant view point.
As a group, age-out cases may not be many - but the suffering by these few is huge - after being in USA for 9 years, these children have to be separated from their families, has to repeat the cycle - continue study at vey high tuition fees, go through OPT / H1B (if in IT and wins H1b Lottery) / labor / I-140 / I-485/EAD/GC).
I request core group to study the issue in depth - then I am sure they can convince the law makers easily since it is rectification of technical anomaly.
My son is herein USA for the last 8 years from his 13th year studying from his 9th grade to his undergraduate final year. My I-140 was applied/approved in his 19th year - however, due to retrogression, I-485 could not be applied and hence this issue.
I sincerely feel that - the objective of CSPA was to extend protection to this kind of situations - but could not fulfil the same because of later unexpected retrogression which was not there in employment based categories in 2002 and hence is a kind of technical anomaly. I also feel that if core group puts its heart in to this issue - it could convince the law makers easily since it is more of a humanterian issue and the problem is due to unintended technical anomaly and with practically Nil negative effects even from anti-immigrant view point.
As a group, age-out cases may not be many - but the suffering by these few is huge - after being in USA for 9 years, these children have to be separated from their families, has to repeat the cycle - continue study at vey high tuition fees, go through OPT / H1B (if in IT and wins H1b Lottery) / labor / I-140 / I-485/EAD/GC).
I request core group to study the issue in depth - then I am sure they can convince the law makers easily since it is rectification of technical anomaly.
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gc_chahiye
10-12 04:27 PM
If 50% of people from India have PD < 2005, all the more reason that EB3 would move forward!
nope, EB3 is a different story altogether: there is always a big demand for EB3. People graduate from colleges in India and come here on H1s, many of them dont have either a masters degree or 5 years of experience, so have no choice but to file in EB3. Many big companies take a conservative approach with the position that has been advertised, and if it is a "junior" level position insist on EB3 (even if the person filing was eligible for EB2). Strictly speaking thats correct, as its the position that determines EB level, not just the person.
Its people with US Masters, or who have done their BS <2002 who have a shot at EB2. That data was specifically for EB2 India PD distribution. That does not mean the EB3 India line is smaller or will move any faster. There are enough people in EB2 pipeline to keep USCIS busy and that category retrogressed (with current quotas)
nope, EB3 is a different story altogether: there is always a big demand for EB3. People graduate from colleges in India and come here on H1s, many of them dont have either a masters degree or 5 years of experience, so have no choice but to file in EB3. Many big companies take a conservative approach with the position that has been advertised, and if it is a "junior" level position insist on EB3 (even if the person filing was eligible for EB2). Strictly speaking thats correct, as its the position that determines EB level, not just the person.
Its people with US Masters, or who have done their BS <2002 who have a shot at EB2. That data was specifically for EB2 India PD distribution. That does not mean the EB3 India line is smaller or will move any faster. There are enough people in EB2 pipeline to keep USCIS busy and that category retrogressed (with current quotas)
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GCWaiter03
05-15 11:39 AM
The fees quoted in this posting are incorrect, please double check the amount on each form as you download. I have just filed and I 485 is $325 + fingerprinting fee, I 765 is $180. Be sure to get your checks right when you have waited so long you do not want to give the USCIS reason to send your application back for the sake of a few dollars missing from the fee.
Hi to all,
These fees are as per Dec '04. These details are to give an idea only. Some of the information may be out dated like fees. But the lists of documents are right. You need all these documents fro each petitioner.
Hi to all,
These fees are as per Dec '04. These details are to give an idea only. Some of the information may be out dated like fees. But the lists of documents are right. You need all these documents fro each petitioner.
aristotle
02-01 10:48 PM
http://www.cnn.com/2007/POLITICS/02/01/minimum.wage.ap/index.html
Go to the Video titled "Watch how senators tacked on 111 amendments to delay the bill's passage" on this page. 111 amendments were added in which immigration is mentioned. Not sure what exactly in immigration though.
Go to the Video titled "Watch how senators tacked on 111 amendments to delay the bill's passage" on this page. 111 amendments were added in which immigration is mentioned. Not sure what exactly in immigration though.
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logiclife
04-10 08:07 PM
Gurus Pls help
I was with Company A whn I got married which had my visa and I 94 till Nov 08,2006. My wife wnt to consul. and got her visa and I-94 till same date.
I came back to US alone and changed to company B in July 06 and got my I-94 till 2009. Since my wife came to USA after that she didnt get her xtension.
i forgot to file for her xtension.
I had to agn change the company C in Dec 06. Thats whn i realised her I-94 expired in Nov. My lawyer said it shud be Ok since she has not passed 180 days after it has expired. or else she cud be black listed
Today lawyer got an email from USCIS saying they r waiting on security check on my wife. Wht r the options my wife has becos her 180 days will reach in May 08. Can she stay here till a decision on her is finalised by USCIS?
Guruls..Pls any help will be appreciated..
I think generally, whenever you have a pending case with USCIS, you can stay until the adjudication is made. that is common knowledge. If somehow it doesnt apply in your case, I think your lawyer would have told you about that. If you are not sure and want to be 100% sure, get all paperwork in order and call another good lawyer to get a second opinion as to whether your wife (or wives :D :D ) can stay or not.
I was with Company A whn I got married which had my visa and I 94 till Nov 08,2006. My wife wnt to consul. and got her visa and I-94 till same date.
I came back to US alone and changed to company B in July 06 and got my I-94 till 2009. Since my wife came to USA after that she didnt get her xtension.
i forgot to file for her xtension.
I had to agn change the company C in Dec 06. Thats whn i realised her I-94 expired in Nov. My lawyer said it shud be Ok since she has not passed 180 days after it has expired. or else she cud be black listed
Today lawyer got an email from USCIS saying they r waiting on security check on my wife. Wht r the options my wife has becos her 180 days will reach in May 08. Can she stay here till a decision on her is finalised by USCIS?
Guruls..Pls any help will be appreciated..
I think generally, whenever you have a pending case with USCIS, you can stay until the adjudication is made. that is common knowledge. If somehow it doesnt apply in your case, I think your lawyer would have told you about that. If you are not sure and want to be 100% sure, get all paperwork in order and call another good lawyer to get a second opinion as to whether your wife (or wives :D :D ) can stay or not.
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pal351
04-12 04:16 PM
EAD has nothing to do with travel. your AP is your travel document. make sure BEFORE you leave the country you have the AP in hand that is valid on the day you re-enter the country. if you currently have an AP that expires after your return date, then you are good to go. even if you file for AP revewal now you must have received the approval BEFORE you fly.
Hope this helps.
Thanks for the reply !
I have valid AP have no issues to travel but my concern is if my application is not approved before i start(May 14th) then what will be the status of my application
Hope this helps.
Thanks for the reply !
I have valid AP have no issues to travel but my concern is if my application is not approved before i start(May 14th) then what will be the status of my application
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hellomms
05-09 04:31 PM
Guys,
Good job in reporting your cases, it is definitely going to help us all. Although these numbers are scary but I am glad that we have an increasing number of people gathering here.
Here is the updated cases:
http://www.mediafire.com/?tasjotoxdrm
Let me know if I missed your case.
Good job in reporting your cases, it is definitely going to help us all. Although these numbers are scary but I am glad that we have an increasing number of people gathering here.
Here is the updated cases:
http://www.mediafire.com/?tasjotoxdrm
Let me know if I missed your case.
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vagish
04-09 10:15 PM
Exactly ,
No body is forcing any one to do any unethical things that applies for consultants as well as consulting companies. If any one does anything illegal they will meet the fate of Enron, Anderson or CA.
No one is forcing any one to work for a desi consulting company, If anyone does not like them they always have the option of choosing a new employer or leaving the country.
No company is going to pay for a consultant if consultant does not deliver what client wants.
Hope economy will be strong no one has to see tbe bad days of 2001 and 2002 which I have seen personally .
Just recently two american mortgage lendors have laid off people in Southern California without any consideration for immigration status. These companies have people of all kinds which include "US educated" and direct H1s and their green card applicaitons in various stages. All these people have to start all over again. I feel sorry for these guys.
All the guys thinking about H1b "reform" think twice before what you wish for.
It may come down to a point they we may not want to pursue this struggle,
iam not discourgaging anybody, but any EB reform will face stiff opposition, they will attach lot's of riders to it. At the end people will wonder is the EB reform is even worth with so many strrings attached to it.
thanks
No body is forcing any one to do any unethical things that applies for consultants as well as consulting companies. If any one does anything illegal they will meet the fate of Enron, Anderson or CA.
No one is forcing any one to work for a desi consulting company, If anyone does not like them they always have the option of choosing a new employer or leaving the country.
No company is going to pay for a consultant if consultant does not deliver what client wants.
Hope economy will be strong no one has to see tbe bad days of 2001 and 2002 which I have seen personally .
Just recently two american mortgage lendors have laid off people in Southern California without any consideration for immigration status. These companies have people of all kinds which include "US educated" and direct H1s and their green card applicaitons in various stages. All these people have to start all over again. I feel sorry for these guys.
All the guys thinking about H1b "reform" think twice before what you wish for.
It may come down to a point they we may not want to pursue this struggle,
iam not discourgaging anybody, but any EB reform will face stiff opposition, they will attach lot's of riders to it. At the end people will wonder is the EB reform is even worth with so many strrings attached to it.
thanks
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gapala
03-20 03:05 PM
Thanks for your efforts.
My suggestion is: those who have maxed out their 6 yrs on H-1B + have atleast crossed the labor and I-140 stage; should be automatically granted the green card.
These are the people who are really stuck, because if their green card does not get approved, they have no option but to return. Also, if they lose their job they are out of options as they cannot seek another H1B extension or transfer.
Typically, these people would have young children who were born here, and go to school here. These children sing the US national anthem and pledge allegience to the flag everyday at their school. Making these people wait and wait for their green cards helps no one. They are not taking anyones jobs, they are educated, civilized people. They have proved their usefulness to their companies and the society over the past 7~8 years.
First of, they (kids) would not require a GC as the children born in here are citizens. Now if your reference is to GC for parents, it would look like the famous "anchor baby" situation, which was raised by illegals in the past. It didn't cut it for them. I do not think this argument will get us any where close, long story short, we cannot win playing emotional game given that kids can come back to US once they grow up. politically, rest of the reasons are personal choices made by us.
Our strongest argument would be how can we help ease the situation that the country is in now?
It should be about our contributions to this society/economy and providing competitiveness at global level.
My suggestion is: those who have maxed out their 6 yrs on H-1B + have atleast crossed the labor and I-140 stage; should be automatically granted the green card.
These are the people who are really stuck, because if their green card does not get approved, they have no option but to return. Also, if they lose their job they are out of options as they cannot seek another H1B extension or transfer.
Typically, these people would have young children who were born here, and go to school here. These children sing the US national anthem and pledge allegience to the flag everyday at their school. Making these people wait and wait for their green cards helps no one. They are not taking anyones jobs, they are educated, civilized people. They have proved their usefulness to their companies and the society over the past 7~8 years.
First of, they (kids) would not require a GC as the children born in here are citizens. Now if your reference is to GC for parents, it would look like the famous "anchor baby" situation, which was raised by illegals in the past. It didn't cut it for them. I do not think this argument will get us any where close, long story short, we cannot win playing emotional game given that kids can come back to US once they grow up. politically, rest of the reasons are personal choices made by us.
Our strongest argument would be how can we help ease the situation that the country is in now?
It should be about our contributions to this society/economy and providing competitiveness at global level.
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11-02 09:28 AM
^^^^ A very important day, where the house representation is expected to significantly change affecting the outcome of future bills, especially related to legal and illegal immigration.
Hope the changes today are for the better in general and will also help our situation.
Also I edited my first post in this thread with better statistics and more information I learn everyday, which will help newbies.
Hope the changes today are for the better in general and will also help our situation.
Also I edited my first post in this thread with better statistics and more information I learn everyday, which will help newbies.
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srikondoji
07-11 05:29 PM
They will seek more time and need to take their lawyers advice before responding.
The letter was drafted on the 9th - so a response is due today. He may take his time to respond to Congress Woman letter by saying there are more pressing matter's on hand that, he has to deal with, including the word "gut feeling"
The letter was drafted on the 9th - so a response is due today. He may take his time to respond to Congress Woman letter by saying there are more pressing matter's on hand that, he has to deal with, including the word "gut feeling"
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roseball
11-26 01:05 PM
Thanks - I guess that's good advice.
Btw, do I need to send the original passport with the application?
Yes, you will need to send the original passport along with the filled in application...Since the passport is expired for over an year, check this out:
Quote:
When should you apply for the new passport?
i) Apply for reissue of Passport if the final (F) validity is less than one year. For example, if your passport is expiring on 31st Dec. 2008, you can apply for a new passport from 1st Jan. 2008 onwards.
ii) The Passport should be renewed within one year of its expiry. If for any reason you have delayed applying for a new passport beyond one year after expiry of your passport, an affidavit stating the reason for delay sworn before a Notary or a Consular Officer should be submitted along with the application.
:/End Quote
For more info on Consular Services from Houston, goto: www.cgihouston.org
Btw, do I need to send the original passport with the application?
Yes, you will need to send the original passport along with the filled in application...Since the passport is expired for over an year, check this out:
Quote:
When should you apply for the new passport?
i) Apply for reissue of Passport if the final (F) validity is less than one year. For example, if your passport is expiring on 31st Dec. 2008, you can apply for a new passport from 1st Jan. 2008 onwards.
ii) The Passport should be renewed within one year of its expiry. If for any reason you have delayed applying for a new passport beyond one year after expiry of your passport, an affidavit stating the reason for delay sworn before a Notary or a Consular Officer should be submitted along with the application.
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For more info on Consular Services from Houston, goto: www.cgihouston.org
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thess904
05-05 05:53 PM
i asked the same question about rejection they said we dont accept any rejections and we will file MTR, and they dont have any rejections from past 6 years
one of my friend in the same company got approval in 3 months that one is not audited
we both filed at the same time atlanta centre he is lucky guy
Yeah, some people are lucky , some are are approved in 60 days(cases without audit) while we are stuck here for months. What is MTR? i Think they have denied a few audit cases, I saw on , i think if i'm not mistaken a certain case has october'07 audit reply and was denied this march '08 . i'm not sure. thanks for replying.:)
one of my friend in the same company got approval in 3 months that one is not audited
we both filed at the same time atlanta centre he is lucky guy
Yeah, some people are lucky , some are are approved in 60 days(cases without audit) while we are stuck here for months. What is MTR? i Think they have denied a few audit cases, I saw on , i think if i'm not mistaken a certain case has october'07 audit reply and was denied this march '08 . i'm not sure. thanks for replying.:)
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05-03 03:26 PM
Requested infopass for next week.
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Michael chertoff
05-11 09:44 AM
don't join IV just to declare your GC.
u leeched here and never contributed and now joining to tell everyone that u have GC now. Get lost.
His second post will come when he will get Citizenship.
u leeched here and never contributed and now joining to tell everyone that u have GC now. Get lost.
His second post will come when he will get Citizenship.
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vrbest
03-10 11:07 AM
You can send 2 x 2 photo.. they will cut and make it like a 3.5cm x 3.5cm Or you can use epassportphoto dot com to get yourself a 3.5cm x 3.5cm passport photos for less.
I have to mail my application to cgi houston for my passport renewal. can anyone answer the following:
are they strict regarding the photo size of 3.5cm by 3.5cm?I have few old passport size photos of 2 by 2 inches and am thinking of using them.
Which address (India or US) should I mention in the application form?
Do I have to notarize my H1B approval notice and other documents that I mail to them?
thanks in advance.
I have to mail my application to cgi houston for my passport renewal. can anyone answer the following:
are they strict regarding the photo size of 3.5cm by 3.5cm?I have few old passport size photos of 2 by 2 inches and am thinking of using them.
Which address (India or US) should I mention in the application form?
Do I have to notarize my H1B approval notice and other documents that I mail to them?
thanks in advance.
arihant
05-17 11:50 AM
EB3 2001. H1B valid till Oct 2008.
Booked tickets (4) - to travel on Jun 6th - 3 months ago. didn't expect dates will move.
Now, I know when filing is done on Jun 1 ( attorney said), we have to be in US.
Q1: Do we have to wait for receipt to be received by attorney and /or me?
Q2: From filing date, how long it will take to get the receipt? One day, two days , one week or two weeks or more.
I would appreicate replies. Thanks.
My lawyer says that if you apply for EAD and AP at the same time then you need to remain in the country until these come through. As for 485, the only issue is FP notice. You will need to be in the country to do this. However, you can file to reschedule within 84 days of the FP notice if you are out of the country.
Can someone confirm the EAD/AP requirement of remaining in the country until they are approved?
I do not plan on using EAD/AP at this time. However, the lawyer says that if I travel on H1 and then 485 is approved while I am out of the country (HIGHLY unlikely....but still a possibility) then I will ONLY be able to travel back if I have AP. Can someone confirm this as well? So, I am forced to apply for EAD/AP. Otherwise I was planning on just filing 485 and traveling after FP.
Booked tickets (4) - to travel on Jun 6th - 3 months ago. didn't expect dates will move.
Now, I know when filing is done on Jun 1 ( attorney said), we have to be in US.
Q1: Do we have to wait for receipt to be received by attorney and /or me?
Q2: From filing date, how long it will take to get the receipt? One day, two days , one week or two weeks or more.
I would appreicate replies. Thanks.
My lawyer says that if you apply for EAD and AP at the same time then you need to remain in the country until these come through. As for 485, the only issue is FP notice. You will need to be in the country to do this. However, you can file to reschedule within 84 days of the FP notice if you are out of the country.
Can someone confirm the EAD/AP requirement of remaining in the country until they are approved?
I do not plan on using EAD/AP at this time. However, the lawyer says that if I travel on H1 and then 485 is approved while I am out of the country (HIGHLY unlikely....but still a possibility) then I will ONLY be able to travel back if I have AP. Can someone confirm this as well? So, I am forced to apply for EAD/AP. Otherwise I was planning on just filing 485 and traveling after FP.
insearch
05-07 01:57 PM
I searched for the number of days it takes for the PERM approval ..
Is it correct that it take 3-15 days ?
Is it correct that it take 3-15 days ?