mik
07-17 10:07 PM
What about someone who's applied five or six years ago, but his green card is still awaiting "security check", while a friend of him, who's applied at the same time has already gotten it a couple of years ago!
And, only because your name is similar to SOMEONE from SOMEWHERE who's done SOMETHING you know NOTHING about! And worst of all, you don't know when is that all going to end!
Where's the fairness in this game?
And, only because your name is similar to SOMEONE from SOMEWHERE who's done SOMETHING you know NOTHING about! And worst of all, you don't know when is that all going to end!
Where's the fairness in this game?
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acecupid
04-13 10:20 AM
My EAD expires on 08/21/2010. So How many days before we need apply for re-newal ?
My EAD expires on 08/19/2010. I am planning to apply 120 days in advance with a cover letter asking for new EAD with validity date beginning 08/20/2010.
My EAD expires on 08/19/2010. I am planning to apply 120 days in advance with a cover letter asking for new EAD with validity date beginning 08/20/2010.
susie
11-04 11:01 AM
Having spoken with several congressional aids I can say that such issues are well received. The specific issue that I have raised (it does not affect me) is examples of people leaving USA and having to explain to their US born children why mummy and daddy are not welcome in the USA, and thus why they have to grow up in a foreign country.
I have also given examples of one sibling being born in USA and other aging out.
However, I have only raised this where law makers are known to be sympathetic to family immigration, e.g. support DREAM.
I think that the best we can do is:
Get wait times down (and reduce impact of this).
Use this as an argument with those who support family based immigration (and may even be hostile to EB otherwise).
If we have an opportunity to address this as part of other EB legislation we can.
It is certainly not forgotten by me.
I do think that it would be helpful to have a list of people in IV with this problem (with ages of all children plus relevant dates). For the moment I'm too busy to organize this (busy with IV work -- like 4am bed times).
More active help (not just forum discussion) with IV is always welcome, so you are welcome to step up and help (e.g. compiling a list of such members etc.). Politics is personal so being able to present personal cases is helpful.
Hi Mark
It would be helpful if you could list/post any congressmen or senators you have found to sympathize so we can contact them and give us any pointers in anyway
I have also given examples of one sibling being born in USA and other aging out.
However, I have only raised this where law makers are known to be sympathetic to family immigration, e.g. support DREAM.
I think that the best we can do is:
Get wait times down (and reduce impact of this).
Use this as an argument with those who support family based immigration (and may even be hostile to EB otherwise).
If we have an opportunity to address this as part of other EB legislation we can.
It is certainly not forgotten by me.
I do think that it would be helpful to have a list of people in IV with this problem (with ages of all children plus relevant dates). For the moment I'm too busy to organize this (busy with IV work -- like 4am bed times).
More active help (not just forum discussion) with IV is always welcome, so you are welcome to step up and help (e.g. compiling a list of such members etc.). Politics is personal so being able to present personal cases is helpful.
Hi Mark
It would be helpful if you could list/post any congressmen or senators you have found to sympathize so we can contact them and give us any pointers in anyway
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Green.Tech
04-08 09:29 PM
So now this thread has turned into a sob story of how a handful of misused EB1 visas are bad for the whole group (i am a screwed up low level EB3, i am not in competing with EB1's or 2 or 4's for that matter) ...we just need some bad guys to pin the blame on. We are loosing sight of the big picture here. We can either complain or cry or do nothing, to each his/her own. write a letter to the authorities. they will take 5 years to investigate and 10 more visas will be available to for redistribution to Eb2 from EB1, meanwhile we will create a new thread everymonth and complain how messed up the system is and how screwed up we are...:p.
...reminds me of a quote from Maya Angelou:
"If you don't like something, change it. If you can't change it, change your attitude. Don't complain."
Lets all get together and work for visa recapture, it is free of country and category caps, everyone will benefit.
I completely agree. Tell me how are we acting differently than the Americans blaming the foreigners for bad economy? Look at the bigger picture before pointing fingers at each other. BTW, I am not an EB-1; I am just an EB-3 :)
...reminds me of a quote from Maya Angelou:
"If you don't like something, change it. If you can't change it, change your attitude. Don't complain."
Lets all get together and work for visa recapture, it is free of country and category caps, everyone will benefit.
I completely agree. Tell me how are we acting differently than the Americans blaming the foreigners for bad economy? Look at the bigger picture before pointing fingers at each other. BTW, I am not an EB-1; I am just an EB-3 :)
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vivekjay
04-07 01:07 PM
During the last comprehensive immigration reform bill that fell apart there was an amendment to give citizenship to people who are fluent in English withinin 4years of thier permanent residency. It could come up again if there is another comprehensive immigration bill. Just wishful thinking at best right now.
hello
04-14 08:26 AM
Bump
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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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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appas123
08-05 11:17 AM
I guess, it is the 13th ....such an unlucky number.:eek:.Just kidding..When all of us are so anxious about this..I can't even begin to imagine what our EB-3 friends are going through. Especially to whose who have been waiting for almost a decade (or more) and still stuck..
I guess, we should take all this news with a pinch of salt..
Cheers
It looks like November 2005, Jan 2006 and Feb 2006 priority dates are somehow lumped together. Of course mine is December and far be it from being even considered :)
gbof and anilkumar... I think this is the hardest wait for us. I hope the two of you and all others get approved soon enough.
I guess, we should take all this news with a pinch of salt..
Cheers
It looks like November 2005, Jan 2006 and Feb 2006 priority dates are somehow lumped together. Of course mine is December and far be it from being even considered :)
gbof and anilkumar... I think this is the hardest wait for us. I hope the two of you and all others get approved soon enough.
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StuckInTheMuck
07-30 10:01 AM
Wonder if we are seeing the first wave of errors and mishaps from the new USCIS recruits (there was a warning recently about the possibility of such errors, forgot where I read that).
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nsk123
05-22 10:52 AM
I entered US on H4. Then applied for H1 for software job and I still have to go for stamping.
I have completed CPA and I would like to move to an accounting firm ( they have to file my H1 transfer with accounting domain).
Is this change in domain going to cause any problem during H1 transfer or stamping:confused:
Thanks,
nsk
I have completed CPA and I would like to move to an accounting firm ( they have to file my H1 transfer with accounting domain).
Is this change in domain going to cause any problem during H1 transfer or stamping:confused:
Thanks,
nsk
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gapala
04-08 08:22 PM
You need to write to USCIS and Ombudsman. Labor department does not approve such petitions.
Could you please post the link to complaint form or address where you send in complaint to USCIS?
Here's the ombudsman's address for complaints / suggestions etc.
Mailing Address:
Citizenship and Immigration Services Ombudsman
ATTN: Recommendations/Complaints/Reporting Fraud
United States Department of Homeland Security
Mail Stop 1225
Washington, D.C. 20528-1225
Even better : email to cisombudsman@dhs.gov
Guys, if you want to do analysis on number of visas and GC's sponsored by companies, H1 and PERM only... I could not find Intracompany filing (L1)related data. Do you guys know if this be disclosed as well?
here's the link. I found this site helpful... Note the "Manager" category under visas by occupation.. for number of visas.. not sure if this include L1. I guess this is only H1B. http://www.myvisajobs.com/Company.aspx?id=119153
This is where the data is comming from : http://www.flcdatacenter.com/CasePerm.aspx
Disclaimer : do not start giving me red for posting this link as intention is not marketing for them... if you did not like it, ignore.
Could you please post the link to complaint form or address where you send in complaint to USCIS?
Here's the ombudsman's address for complaints / suggestions etc.
Mailing Address:
Citizenship and Immigration Services Ombudsman
ATTN: Recommendations/Complaints/Reporting Fraud
United States Department of Homeland Security
Mail Stop 1225
Washington, D.C. 20528-1225
Even better : email to cisombudsman@dhs.gov
Guys, if you want to do analysis on number of visas and GC's sponsored by companies, H1 and PERM only... I could not find Intracompany filing (L1)related data. Do you guys know if this be disclosed as well?
here's the link. I found this site helpful... Note the "Manager" category under visas by occupation.. for number of visas.. not sure if this include L1. I guess this is only H1B. http://www.myvisajobs.com/Company.aspx?id=119153
This is where the data is comming from : http://www.flcdatacenter.com/CasePerm.aspx
Disclaimer : do not start giving me red for posting this link as intention is not marketing for them... if you did not like it, ignore.
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jonty_11
05-15 03:31 PM
this thread shouldbe increasing in pages...c'mon guys keep calling..
I called top 5 ...going on ...strong..
This is the action item so lets do our part while core IV plays the bigger picture.
I called top 5 ...going on ...strong..
This is the action item so lets do our part while core IV plays the bigger picture.
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saro28
08-06 10:03 AM
Finally got approved today. Here is the sequence
1. Went to field office last week to check everything is in order for approval. Got the shocking news that no address is on file and most likely my case will be abandoned. (This happened in 2001 and this is my 3rd labor). I detailed in this (http://immigrationvoice.org/forum/forum5-all-other-green-card-issues/1599300-action-item-for-i485-transferred-case-members.html) thread
2. Called USCIS yesterday twice after noticing last update date, the rep told me my case was approved a year ago and I should file I-90. A total mess again. I called again and opened up a Service Request despite of them telling me the case was approved a year ago.
3. Went to field office again this morning, was told case under review (9.45 AM)
4. Came to office checked the case status now - Approved!
Long journey after 10 years and 3 labor application :)
My strong advice is stay on top of the case. If your PD is current, try this, create SR or contact local congressmen
1. Went to field office last week to check everything is in order for approval. Got the shocking news that no address is on file and most likely my case will be abandoned. (This happened in 2001 and this is my 3rd labor). I detailed in this (http://immigrationvoice.org/forum/forum5-all-other-green-card-issues/1599300-action-item-for-i485-transferred-case-members.html) thread
2. Called USCIS yesterday twice after noticing last update date, the rep told me my case was approved a year ago and I should file I-90. A total mess again. I called again and opened up a Service Request despite of them telling me the case was approved a year ago.
3. Went to field office again this morning, was told case under review (9.45 AM)
4. Came to office checked the case status now - Approved!
Long journey after 10 years and 3 labor application :)
My strong advice is stay on top of the case. If your PD is current, try this, create SR or contact local congressmen
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gc_lover
05-15 10:03 AM
If I have lost my original birth certificate, how do I request for one?
Contact the nearest consulate of your country of birth.
Contact the nearest consulate of your country of birth.
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indian111
08-18 02:13 PM
It all abt luck I guess.
I have opened a SR but denied it .
No when I call them , there just recite my status and say i have to wait .
E-filed on may 22
Current EAD expired 09/17
I have opened a SR but denied it .
No when I call them , there just recite my status and say i have to wait .
E-filed on may 22
Current EAD expired 09/17
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needhelp!
05-15 03:00 PM
Please take the poll when you finish calling.. 30000 members.. we should get at least 3000 calls made.
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Michael chertoff
05-06 09:52 AM
impressive! What's your field if you don't mind me asking.
Information Technology
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prinive
05-15 12:39 PM
Yes He is correct. You have the full June to file.
Can someone elaborate on this. My attorney said the PD that it HAS to be ON OR BEFORE June 1st, If this attorney is right I would LOVE to know;)
Can someone elaborate on this. My attorney said the PD that it HAS to be ON OR BEFORE June 1st, If this attorney is right I would LOVE to know;)
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StarSun
02-08 09:12 AM
I am booking my ticket forApril 2nd and April 5th.What should be the arrival time in DC on 2nd and Departure time on 5th?Please help.Thanks
Try to be in DC on Saturday by noon and look for a red-eye on Tuesday night. The final details will be announced later, but the above mentioned option allows for a total participation in the event.
Try to be in DC on Saturday by noon and look for a red-eye on Tuesday night. The final details will be announced later, but the above mentioned option allows for a total participation in the event.
dogking
06-29 11:09 AM
after I sign the forms she sent me,
Dont you (the applicant) have to sign the application? If she completes the application on sunday...you should go and sign it(only if you are in same city)...
Dont you (the applicant) have to sign the application? If she completes the application on sunday...you should go and sign it(only if you are in same city)...
aquarianf
08-29 09:05 AM
Letting all this Indian Consulting Firms taking ALMOST all the H-1B visas is very unfair for everyone of us that we are working hard to get a job in the US. In my opinion, they are trying to monopolize all the H-1B so no other company can be able to hire foreign professionals by themself. In this way their only way to get professionals is thru them.
It is very UNFAIR that this consulting companies takes a large number, getting almost everything, of H-1B visas without having a real job for them. This companies will offer this H-1Bs to other companies, making it a big business. Additionally, I believe that indians also pays to this consulting companies for the H-1B.
Even if the congress raise the cap without making changes in the system, it will never be enough. It will just increase the profit of this consulting companies. I only hope that the changes going to be introduced to fix the system will not screw us and complicate more the immigration process. But realistics and effectives changes are needed.
Good luck for everyone who are in the H-1B lottery and really need it.
It is very UNFAIR that this consulting companies takes a large number, getting almost everything, of H-1B visas without having a real job for them.
Why it is unfair? Largest beneficiaries of H1B program are consulting company like (name removed by OP) etc and they have real Jobs. It is an open market and anybody can apply for any number of H1b if they have so many positions. If you see the amount of business and expansion these companies going through you will find that they have so many positions available.
This companies will offer this H-1Bs to other companies, making it a big business. Additionally, I believe that indians also pays to this consulting companies for the H-1B.
These big firms don't offer H1Bs to other company. Small mom-n-pop desi companies offers H1Bs/labors to other people and and ask us to pay for this.
If you think use of H1B visas by these big consulting firms is unfair then what is the alternate visa type they use? L visas, B Visas or Z visas?
It is very UNFAIR that this consulting companies takes a large number, getting almost everything, of H-1B visas without having a real job for them. This companies will offer this H-1Bs to other companies, making it a big business. Additionally, I believe that indians also pays to this consulting companies for the H-1B.
Even if the congress raise the cap without making changes in the system, it will never be enough. It will just increase the profit of this consulting companies. I only hope that the changes going to be introduced to fix the system will not screw us and complicate more the immigration process. But realistics and effectives changes are needed.
Good luck for everyone who are in the H-1B lottery and really need it.
It is very UNFAIR that this consulting companies takes a large number, getting almost everything, of H-1B visas without having a real job for them.
Why it is unfair? Largest beneficiaries of H1B program are consulting company like (name removed by OP) etc and they have real Jobs. It is an open market and anybody can apply for any number of H1b if they have so many positions. If you see the amount of business and expansion these companies going through you will find that they have so many positions available.
This companies will offer this H-1Bs to other companies, making it a big business. Additionally, I believe that indians also pays to this consulting companies for the H-1B.
These big firms don't offer H1Bs to other company. Small mom-n-pop desi companies offers H1Bs/labors to other people and and ask us to pay for this.
If you think use of H1B visas by these big consulting firms is unfair then what is the alternate visa type they use? L visas, B Visas or Z visas?
