gk_2000
07-12 01:33 PM
I'm all for this. This is very close to my heart. I probably care more about this than I do, my 485 approval.(can't have one without the other, I know I know. But still.).
I don't know when I'll get my 485 approved, hopefully within the next year. But I'm willing to work on this, whatever it takes - contributions, lawmaker meetings, DC.
I'm in.
This has got to be simple too. When the citizenship law was first drafted, immigrants got their green cards within months of entering the country. Start to End of the greencard process took under a year, if not less.
The intention of the law was to have them learn the language, the ways of the country, and assimilate, which was expected to take about 5 years, before applying for citizenship.
These days the green card process itself take over 5 years for a lot of people. Most Indians and Chinese in the EB2 category, and pretty much the entire EB3 category have lived here longer than 5 years. In those 5 years they have gone to school here, paid income taxes, bought homes, and learned the language (well they had to, in order to qualify for an employment based green card!). What more "assimilation" do they need to do?
I definitely think that the following should be the criteria for eligibility to apply for citizenship,
- An approved green card
- 5 years of continuous U.S. residence starting from the date the 485 application was received.
Let's do this.
Excuse me, but what's 485 got to do with assimilation? It would be perfectly legitimate for people who are waiting for their dates to be current, following the exact same logic as above
People sometimes draw the line just where they themselves have just crossed it
I don't know when I'll get my 485 approved, hopefully within the next year. But I'm willing to work on this, whatever it takes - contributions, lawmaker meetings, DC.
I'm in.
This has got to be simple too. When the citizenship law was first drafted, immigrants got their green cards within months of entering the country. Start to End of the greencard process took under a year, if not less.
The intention of the law was to have them learn the language, the ways of the country, and assimilate, which was expected to take about 5 years, before applying for citizenship.
These days the green card process itself take over 5 years for a lot of people. Most Indians and Chinese in the EB2 category, and pretty much the entire EB3 category have lived here longer than 5 years. In those 5 years they have gone to school here, paid income taxes, bought homes, and learned the language (well they had to, in order to qualify for an employment based green card!). What more "assimilation" do they need to do?
I definitely think that the following should be the criteria for eligibility to apply for citizenship,
- An approved green card
- 5 years of continuous U.S. residence starting from the date the 485 application was received.
Let's do this.
Excuse me, but what's 485 got to do with assimilation? It would be perfectly legitimate for people who are waiting for their dates to be current, following the exact same logic as above
People sometimes draw the line just where they themselves have just crossed it
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tooclose
08-03 09:23 PM
When USCIS sent you the RFE notice, you would have seen "Request for Evidence". After USCIS receives your response, you would have seen the hard LUD, while the header is still for RFE. Then after some days (with in 60 days), the header changes to "Request for Evidence Response Review", while the old header "Request for Evidence" vanishes. I was in the same boat like you. I spoke to my attorney's team and they offered me the insight glimpse of working of USCIS.
Well I responded in Oct 2008 and it had RFE status. It didnt change for the past 2 years and it changed to "RFE Review" yesterday. Is this just a coincidence or something to extract out of it ?
Well I responded in Oct 2008 and it had RFE status. It didnt change for the past 2 years and it changed to "RFE Review" yesterday. Is this just a coincidence or something to extract out of it ?
windycloud
05-15 01:42 PM
Let me know if you need any help. I will share the expenses if you incur any for this consultation.
Same here.
Same here.
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eb3India
06-12 11:20 AM
I always tried to keep my life not effected by GC even used AC21 to change company, but at this time i am really frustated as I am losing many opportunites which are directly related to my GC.
I don''t feel America is an immigrant country any more we may well be make an history here as the first batch of legal immigrants returning back to our own country.
It is naive to think that law makers does not understand our plight, they are very well aware, they just need more H1bs, temp workers program to bring in slaves to work for their benifit
I don''t feel America is an immigrant country any more we may well be make an history here as the first batch of legal immigrants returning back to our own country.
It is naive to think that law makers does not understand our plight, they are very well aware, they just need more H1bs, temp workers program to bring in slaves to work for their benifit
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apnair2002
06-07 06:34 AM
http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/nationworld/2003044481_bush07.html
ARTESIA, N.M. � President Bush returned to the U.S.-Mexico border Tuesday to tout what he described as a growing consensus around proposed changes in immigration policy and see firsthand how new border agents are being taught to keep people from entering the country illegally.
In Washington, House Republicans are showing little sign of meeting the president's demands on a comprehensive immigration plan. But at the training facility in Artesia for U.S. border agents, Bush said agreement is possible on plans to increase border security, crack down on employers hiring illegal immigrants and help immigrants assimilate into U.S. society.
"People are coming to the conclusion we got to do something about a system that isn't working," Bush said. "And while the differences grab the headlines, the similarities in approaches are striking."
Bush aides said he is trying to build grass-roots support in advance of negotiations aimed at reconciling House and Senate bills that take sharply different approaches toward illegal immigrants.
A key sticking point for some conservative House Republicans is the president's plan for resolving the status of millions of illegal immigrants in this country.
The bill approved by the Senate would allow illegal immigrants who have been in the country at least five years a way to become citizens if they pay fines and back taxes and learn English; the House plan would make illegal presence in this country a felony.
The president has endorsed the Senate approach and Tuesday indicated he does not regard such an approach as "amnesty" because illegal immigrants would have to get behind legal immigrants in line for citizenship. He added: "If Congress is worried about the number of people getting in, they can decrease the number of green cards. If you want a longer line for people, issue fewer green cards."
Despite the president's statement, "most Americans" consider his plan to be amnesty, said Rep. Mike Pence, R-Ind., a leading conservative. "There's just no support at home or in my heart."
Before the speech, Bush watched as agents in training staged various scenes depicting what it is like to work on the border. He later flew to Laredo, Texas, to visit officials at a regional headquarters for the Border Patrol. He watched television screens monitoring different points on the border.
Earlier, he made an unannounced stop at Cotulla Style Pit Bar-B-Q, where he greeted diners in Spanish and English before sitting down with a dozen or so border agents around a long table.
ARTESIA, N.M. � President Bush returned to the U.S.-Mexico border Tuesday to tout what he described as a growing consensus around proposed changes in immigration policy and see firsthand how new border agents are being taught to keep people from entering the country illegally.
In Washington, House Republicans are showing little sign of meeting the president's demands on a comprehensive immigration plan. But at the training facility in Artesia for U.S. border agents, Bush said agreement is possible on plans to increase border security, crack down on employers hiring illegal immigrants and help immigrants assimilate into U.S. society.
"People are coming to the conclusion we got to do something about a system that isn't working," Bush said. "And while the differences grab the headlines, the similarities in approaches are striking."
Bush aides said he is trying to build grass-roots support in advance of negotiations aimed at reconciling House and Senate bills that take sharply different approaches toward illegal immigrants.
A key sticking point for some conservative House Republicans is the president's plan for resolving the status of millions of illegal immigrants in this country.
The bill approved by the Senate would allow illegal immigrants who have been in the country at least five years a way to become citizens if they pay fines and back taxes and learn English; the House plan would make illegal presence in this country a felony.
The president has endorsed the Senate approach and Tuesday indicated he does not regard such an approach as "amnesty" because illegal immigrants would have to get behind legal immigrants in line for citizenship. He added: "If Congress is worried about the number of people getting in, they can decrease the number of green cards. If you want a longer line for people, issue fewer green cards."
Despite the president's statement, "most Americans" consider his plan to be amnesty, said Rep. Mike Pence, R-Ind., a leading conservative. "There's just no support at home or in my heart."
Before the speech, Bush watched as agents in training staged various scenes depicting what it is like to work on the border. He later flew to Laredo, Texas, to visit officials at a regional headquarters for the Border Patrol. He watched television screens monitoring different points on the border.
Earlier, he made an unannounced stop at Cotulla Style Pit Bar-B-Q, where he greeted diners in Spanish and English before sitting down with a dozen or so border agents around a long table.
iyappanp
08-12 10:39 PM
Adding my case to the forum. I am also one of those strange 7/22 soft LUD guy.
EAD E filed on 05/22 @ TSC
FP done 06/19
SOFT LUD on 07/22
EAD E filed on 05/22 @ TSC
FP done 06/19
SOFT LUD on 07/22
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goel_ar
04-08 05:49 PM
Also, lot of EB1 guys working through consulting companies - negotiate there Green Card to be filed as EB1 before joining them.
And Consulting companies can show anything they want..any hierarchy/structure etc.
On the other hand, actual PHD does have lot of knowledge , publishing paper is daunting task which needs lot of research and originality.
And Consulting companies can show anything they want..any hierarchy/structure etc.
On the other hand, actual PHD does have lot of knowledge , publishing paper is daunting task which needs lot of research and originality.
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hellomms
05-27 03:59 PM
For comment 2: Since you are giving IV address, you can use IV's name and request to check reference of the sheets which contains name,case....etc.
Comment 1: Actually, I dont know if I should use IV address, and the way I wrote at the top on the letter is the right way. And if so what exactly should we use, just the URL?
Comment 2: The sheets/sign-offs are from people with 'Pending Audit' Audit status, it might be a good idea to somehow describe that in the letter or put it at the bottom. I am not sure how do we tell that these people signed the letter. Do you get my point?
For case number, I already asked the same question to Ron and posted the reply. He believes, if there is no case number and there wont be any weightage or immportance.
I agree but I think we should leave it up to the people, whoever wants to provide its up to them.
Comment 1: Actually, I dont know if I should use IV address, and the way I wrote at the top on the letter is the right way. And if so what exactly should we use, just the URL?
Comment 2: The sheets/sign-offs are from people with 'Pending Audit' Audit status, it might be a good idea to somehow describe that in the letter or put it at the bottom. I am not sure how do we tell that these people signed the letter. Do you get my point?
For case number, I already asked the same question to Ron and posted the reply. He believes, if there is no case number and there wont be any weightage or immportance.
I agree but I think we should leave it up to the people, whoever wants to provide its up to them.
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Caliber
09-25 09:46 AM
Seeing the way the health care bill is going, none of the EB3 folks are seeing any hope for CIR.
I also do not have hopes on CIR. We really are in hopeless situation.
I also do not have hopes on CIR. We really are in hopeless situation.
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gc_on_demand
06-11 01:52 PM
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Michael chertoff
04-07 12:42 PM
Comments are welcome.
However in order to work on an issue, the push and support must come from members needing it. For that we will need support of Greencard holders who think that this an issue for them and they are willing to participate and support IV to go all the way. Right now we have our hands full with current IV agenda and need to accomplish those with our limited resources
Pappu any news about multiyear EAD/AP?
However in order to work on an issue, the push and support must come from members needing it. For that we will need support of Greencard holders who think that this an issue for them and they are willing to participate and support IV to go all the way. Right now we have our hands full with current IV agenda and need to accomplish those with our limited resources
Pappu any news about multiyear EAD/AP?
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anurakt
01-18 09:04 PM
people this is such less amount, ready to pay so much money for renewing visas etc, but you can't sign up for 20 or 50 every month. This is really becoming like begging..I do understand everyone has family commitment and other financial need but $20/month is not too much !!
Step up and show we're united and can resolve this, if not time contribute financially,
Your words won't help mjdup. These guys have a skin of rhino. They don't have any self esteem or dignity. Please don't beg them....one day when IV will close and nothing will happen, these same people will beg GOD to send an IV for them and by the time it would be so late that they will curse themselves... :mad:
Step up and show we're united and can resolve this, if not time contribute financially,
Your words won't help mjdup. These guys have a skin of rhino. They don't have any self esteem or dignity. Please don't beg them....one day when IV will close and nothing will happen, these same people will beg GOD to send an IV for them and by the time it would be so late that they will curse themselves... :mad:
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santb1975
04-18 12:01 PM
Please let me know if you need any help.
I was just airing the idea to make sure it has not already been thought about. I will see what I can do through the local chapters and hopefully organize one ..........if we get enough performers.
I was just airing the idea to make sure it has not already been thought about. I will see what I can do through the local chapters and hopefully organize one ..........if we get enough performers.
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eb3retro
06-12 01:31 AM
i am totally frustrated in following all these stupid bills (along with illegals) and these dirty politics etc. I am more furious that we all are fighting only by ourselves and none of our employers are pitching in for the very reason we are all here. This said, we are wasting our time in following all these bills which has so many loop holes to get bogged down(especially for clauses pertaining to legal immigrants). Guys, this is personally for myself, i am not going to waste my time anymore on this crap. I am going to set myself, some fixed time that i will wait for the GC to come through. If not, i am going to pack up my bags. I am just speaking for myself, atleast that way i know that i am not waiting for some useless bills to pass through. Atleast i know my wait will end by that time. I am just speaking my mind over the way things are going and totally frustrated due to this freakin retrogression..
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bitu72
01-13 08:14 PM
well red and green u dont have to be so harsh.. a desi is willing to tell and share his success lets listen.. i know its pretty difficult to outsmart the people who have invested thousand of hours .
last 4 yr of study tells me there is money to make , fastest way to make money..you have to make sure its safe..
so i will like the idea of a yahoo group... i have spend almost 4yr * 2 to 3 hrs daily.. didnt make much money at all... but i can honestly tell you there is lot of oppurtunity here.. as long as you can spend time and be patient.. read stockbee blog its a good start.
i like to hear trading strategy from anyone who is doing good..as long as they dont start selling snake oil..
last 4 yr of study tells me there is money to make , fastest way to make money..you have to make sure its safe..
so i will like the idea of a yahoo group... i have spend almost 4yr * 2 to 3 hrs daily.. didnt make much money at all... but i can honestly tell you there is lot of oppurtunity here.. as long as you can spend time and be patient.. read stockbee blog its a good start.
i like to hear trading strategy from anyone who is doing good..as long as they dont start selling snake oil..
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nycguy30
09-27 11:45 AM
Originally Posted by nycguy30
what it means
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Document production or Oath Ceremony
On July 29, 2009 we mailed the document to the address we have on file. You should receive the new document within 30 days. If you do not, or if you move before you get it, call customer service at 1-800-375-5283.
This step applies to applications that result in an applicant receiving a card (such as a green card) or other document (such as a naturalization certificate, refugee travel documents or advance parole). Applications will be in this step from the time the order to produce the card/document is given until the card/document is produced and mailed to the applicant. You can expect to receive your card/document within 30 days of the approval of your application.
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Document production or Oath Ceremony
On July 29, 2009 we mailed the document to the address we have on file. You should receive the new document within 30 days. If you do not, or if you move before you get it, call customer service at 1-800-375-5283.
This step applies to applications that result in an applicant receiving a card (such as a green card) or other document (such as a naturalization certificate, refugee travel documents or advance parole). Applications will be in this step from the time the order to produce the card/document is given until the card/document is produced and mailed to the applicant. You can expect to receive your card/document within 30 days of the approval of your application.
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I got the same. Not sure if it is an error?
what it means
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Document production or Oath Ceremony
On July 29, 2009 we mailed the document to the address we have on file. You should receive the new document within 30 days. If you do not, or if you move before you get it, call customer service at 1-800-375-5283.
This step applies to applications that result in an applicant receiving a card (such as a green card) or other document (such as a naturalization certificate, refugee travel documents or advance parole). Applications will be in this step from the time the order to produce the card/document is given until the card/document is produced and mailed to the applicant. You can expect to receive your card/document within 30 days of the approval of your application.
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Document production or Oath Ceremony
On July 29, 2009 we mailed the document to the address we have on file. You should receive the new document within 30 days. If you do not, or if you move before you get it, call customer service at 1-800-375-5283.
This step applies to applications that result in an applicant receiving a card (such as a green card) or other document (such as a naturalization certificate, refugee travel documents or advance parole). Applications will be in this step from the time the order to produce the card/document is given until the card/document is produced and mailed to the applicant. You can expect to receive your card/document within 30 days of the approval of your application.
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I got the same. Not sure if it is an error?
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Michigan123
01-25 05:08 PM
I am reading this article for a while and wondering what heck is going on. There is not a question of buying vs renting . This has nothing to do with the quality of life .
We all know every one would love to own a house. But everyone can not dare to become owner in this country.
1) Home prices are still unreachable
2) H1B/EAD/485 - No surity of Duration in USA
3) Not enough money to buy ,alternative is to rent (we have to get shelter somewhere)
4) Job location is not fixed
Buying is not easy for everyone. When we buy some item which we can afford to lose then buying is very easy . Like we buy Iphone etc after too much reasearch but the price is so little , we always forget about this purchase after week time. Even we broke or loose iphone we do not care after few months.
If we have enough money we can buy ---Buying/shopping is a fun if we have money .
If I will have extra few money , I will go have a dinner with Aishwarya ,that is also a Fun ,
but going for dining at cheap restaurant as well ,knowing that you do not have money to repay is not a fun.
But buying/shopping with debt is not a fun we have to plan very carefully.
As said it is fun ,It is individual choice to buy or rent . All depends upon circumstances.
If your circumstances are favourable owning a home is a fun and I am sure every one wants to have some kind of fixed address to go.
GC or no GC - Irrelevant question.
Buying is habbit. It is good and very funny if you have lot of money . It is very Bad if you do not have enough. At somepoint you have to stop buying (in other words no one lend you).
So guys enjoy life .If you can afford buy house even buy million bug dog no question asked . Plan carefully when you have to buy by means of Loan. If yoy think you are in better position to repay go for buying necessary part of life like house. If you 100% sure that million bug doggy is not going to put any whole in you pocket ,go for it guys....
We all know every one would love to own a house. But everyone can not dare to become owner in this country.
1) Home prices are still unreachable
2) H1B/EAD/485 - No surity of Duration in USA
3) Not enough money to buy ,alternative is to rent (we have to get shelter somewhere)
4) Job location is not fixed
Buying is not easy for everyone. When we buy some item which we can afford to lose then buying is very easy . Like we buy Iphone etc after too much reasearch but the price is so little , we always forget about this purchase after week time. Even we broke or loose iphone we do not care after few months.
If we have enough money we can buy ---Buying/shopping is a fun if we have money .
If I will have extra few money , I will go have a dinner with Aishwarya ,that is also a Fun ,
but going for dining at cheap restaurant as well ,knowing that you do not have money to repay is not a fun.
But buying/shopping with debt is not a fun we have to plan very carefully.
As said it is fun ,It is individual choice to buy or rent . All depends upon circumstances.
If your circumstances are favourable owning a home is a fun and I am sure every one wants to have some kind of fixed address to go.
GC or no GC - Irrelevant question.
Buying is habbit. It is good and very funny if you have lot of money . It is very Bad if you do not have enough. At somepoint you have to stop buying (in other words no one lend you).
So guys enjoy life .If you can afford buy house even buy million bug dog no question asked . Plan carefully when you have to buy by means of Loan. If yoy think you are in better position to repay go for buying necessary part of life like house. If you 100% sure that million bug doggy is not going to put any whole in you pocket ,go for it guys....
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Michael chertoff
05-04 07:19 PM
MC, I enjoy reading your posts, which, very often, are terse one-liners.
IMHO, you should have your CPO email before end of May. once you get it, don't go away, stay with us, here, on IV.
Thanks dummgelauft for your kindness. we need more people like you who are so kind and nice in this damn world .
You will get it soon too my friend. may be faster because you are a donor.
MC
IMHO, you should have your CPO email before end of May. once you get it, don't go away, stay with us, here, on IV.
Thanks dummgelauft for your kindness. we need more people like you who are so kind and nice in this damn world .
You will get it soon too my friend. may be faster because you are a donor.
MC
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voicerj
05-09 10:54 AM
I am seeing several people contacting Congressman and opening service requests. These guys seem to have become current just this month and they do not have any patience. It is crazy in my opinion. As pointed out earlier there is lot of herd mentality on the forums and if one person posts, everyone else does the same. Some people I have seen on the forum call customer service every day to get case status. I urge people to read and try to understand the process than blindly following what others are doing. Secondly as posted earlier, tracking is also useless and a waste of time. It will not help you get your green card any faster. Have some patience and follow the process. Starting a service request as soon as your date gets current, cannot help you.
And to add if this continues, Congressman will not take these requests seriously going forward as every other day they will be getting such requests. So please have patience and wait for few days before you approach your local Congressman.
And to add if this continues, Congressman will not take these requests seriously going forward as every other day they will be getting such requests. So please have patience and wait for few days before you approach your local Congressman.
anilkumar0902
04-26 10:34 PM
After a little bit of delay and suspense and a number of Soft LUDs...I finally received my renewal EAD today. Hurray !!! It almost feels like receiving a GC.
So, here's the deal:
E-filed for myself and my wife on 03/16
Approved on 04/09
Wife's EAD received on 04/12
Then started all the drama..
A lot of LUDs..but no card for me. The status shows approved ...one day and then Post-processing and then again back to Card-production ordered...Here and there and last week i saw a message saying .."Your new card is sent to your address on file". I must've checked my application at least 10 times before submitting...No issues with the application. But hey...All is well that ends well.
All the best to everyone else too...Always be hopeful and celebrate every good news..
Cheers
So, here's the deal:
E-filed for myself and my wife on 03/16
Approved on 04/09
Wife's EAD received on 04/12
Then started all the drama..
A lot of LUDs..but no card for me. The status shows approved ...one day and then Post-processing and then again back to Card-production ordered...Here and there and last week i saw a message saying .."Your new card is sent to your address on file". I must've checked my application at least 10 times before submitting...No issues with the application. But hey...All is well that ends well.
All the best to everyone else too...Always be hopeful and celebrate every good news..
Cheers
paskal
06-14 02:32 PM
to all BEC folks:
your anguish is so very legitimate. i, for one, feel truly bad for you.
you deserved relief and nothing has come so far.
there is no harm in venting your frustration on a thread, i don't think anyone can blame you for feeling screwed.
but peace friends, iv's fight is not over by a long shot. we stand together for relief for all- including you. i hope that BEC releases the approvals quickly, and you guys will certainly be current. in fact you will have GC long before many filing 485's now.
let's keep working, keep lobbying, keeping fighting the good fight and please don't despair. we are all with you.
i hope i speak on behalf of all fair minded iv members- and there are plenty.
your anguish is so very legitimate. i, for one, feel truly bad for you.
you deserved relief and nothing has come so far.
there is no harm in venting your frustration on a thread, i don't think anyone can blame you for feeling screwed.
but peace friends, iv's fight is not over by a long shot. we stand together for relief for all- including you. i hope that BEC releases the approvals quickly, and you guys will certainly be current. in fact you will have GC long before many filing 485's now.
let's keep working, keep lobbying, keeping fighting the good fight and please don't despair. we are all with you.
i hope i speak on behalf of all fair minded iv members- and there are plenty.
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