ramaonline
07-09 05:38 PM
This is in response to the poster indicating that H1B cap includes h4 time. This was changed in the 2005 interim AC21 memo which decouples h1b and h4 visa status durations. H1 Time does not include time spent on H4. Anyone on h4 can always get a new h1b term for 6 years.
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lalithkx
07-02 01:34 PM
Called him last week itself. The polling page says I may not vote for this. how do I vote???
dilber
06-26 05:32 PM
I called the office and also got my better half to call. BTW I was locked out of the forum for a couple of weeks when after loggin in it was directing me to update my information. which I promptly did but it seems all the fields have meen made mandatory so it kept of directime me to put other information like when I applied for my I 485 which I haven't but I had to eventually put some garbage data. can some one look into this, I am sure there are a lot of other IV members being blocked out.
Thanks in Advance.
Thanks in Advance.
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brb2
09-27 12:35 AM
I think it is important to maintain diversity in the overall immigration. However the immigration law has never resulted in achieving diversity. In the period 1900-1910, immigrants came from Italy (22%), Austria (20%) and Russia (18%). In the 1950-1960 period Germany provided 20% of immigrants. In the 1991-2000 period Mexico provided almost 22% of immigrants. In the FY 2005, Mexico provided around 161,000 immigrants (around 17%) of immigrants. It is easy to fix a quota for those immigration categories where visa numbers are limited such as for employment. However spouses and minor children of naturalized citizens have no waiting period. So it will be very hard to control the immigration percentages based on country of origin unless there is a quota for US citizen spouses, and children of US citizens wantin to immigrate!
The problem here is that we don't have a country quota for foreign students and H1Bs. Thus when these people try to become permanent residents then the quota's are applied and that is the core problem. My take is that country quota should not be applied for employment based immigration. Employers should not be forced in to an affirmative action plan but rather hire the right person for the job.
Source for my above data, if you like to do some weekend reading:
http://fpc.state.gov/documents/organization/92948.pdf
The problem here is that we don't have a country quota for foreign students and H1Bs. Thus when these people try to become permanent residents then the quota's are applied and that is the core problem. My take is that country quota should not be applied for employment based immigration. Employers should not be forced in to an affirmative action plan but rather hire the right person for the job.
Source for my above data, if you like to do some weekend reading:
http://fpc.state.gov/documents/organization/92948.pdf
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ilikekilo
04-30 09:59 PM
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raysaikat
11-18 11:52 AM
Credit cards are issued mostly to GC holders only unless they have a checking account as well with the institution-unless one lies in the application. -snip-.
Unless there has been a change in the policy after 2000, one only needs SSN and a checking account (not necessarily at the same bank) to get a credit card. It is true that having no prior credit record is a hindrance, but that mostly affects the credit line (you will get a small credit line). All F1 students with some kind of assistantship/scholarship/stipend would satisfy that. AmEx used to be a very good choice for students that time.
Unless there has been a change in the policy after 2000, one only needs SSN and a checking account (not necessarily at the same bank) to get a credit card. It is true that having no prior credit record is a hindrance, but that mostly affects the credit line (you will get a small credit line). All F1 students with some kind of assistantship/scholarship/stipend would satisfy that. AmEx used to be a very good choice for students that time.
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IAF
05-19 08:41 AM
Followin is response got from my senator:
Saxby Chambliss <saxby_chambliss@chambliss.senate.gov>Add to Contacts
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Dear Mr. :
Thank you for contacting me regarding our nation's immigration policies. I appreciate hearing from you.
Immigration is the most contentious issue that I have worked on during my tenure in Congress. It is imperative that we first secure our borders and enforce our existing immigration laws before we attempt to implement comprehensive immigration reform. According to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), just over 600 miles of border fence has been constructed along the Southwest border to date. In more remote areas, DHS is using tower-based integrated cameras and sensors, ground-based radar, mobile surveillance systems, and an unmanned aerial system. These initiatives are in addition to border patrol agents who are actively patrolling the areas.
I have consistently supported providing the Department of Homeland Security with the necessary tools they need to protect our country from those who seek to cross our borders illegally. For instance, in July 2009, I supported an amendment requiring the completion of 700 miles of double-layer physical fencing along the U.S.-Mexico border by December 31, 2010. This amendment follows through on the three-year-old promise made by Congress and the Department of Homeland Security to secure the border under previously passed legislation.
We must also address the illegal immigrants that are currently in our country. I will not support any proposal that provides amnesty or a path to citizenship for those that are currently here illegally. Additionally, I will continue to support programs like E-verify that provide employers with tools to verify whether or not current and prospective employees are legally allowed to work in the U.S. Since its inception in 1996, the E-Verify program has provided employers with a process to verify the work eligibility of new hires. E-Verify is free and more than 87,000 employers are enrolled in the program. According to U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, more than 1,000 employers voluntarily sign up to use E-Verify each week.
On July 8, 2009, the Senate passed H.R. 2892, the "Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2010." Included in this bill was an amendment, offered by Senator Sessions, which removed the sunset date on the E-Verify program, and requires federal contractors to participate in the E-Verify program. With my support, the Senate passed this amendment by voice vote. This program began September 8, 2009, and requires federal contractors to use the E-Verify system to check the immigration and citizenship status of new hire and those assigned to new federal contracts.
Immigration reform is one of the most important domestic issues facing our nation today. The President and Congress must work together to secure the border first. Once this is done, we can work to resolve the collateral issues. I believe we can get there, but we are not there yet.
If you would like to receive timely email alerts regarding the latest congressional actions and my weekly e-newsletter, please sign up via my web site at: www.chambliss.senate.gov . Please let me know whenever I may be of assistance.
Saxby Chambliss <saxby_chambliss@chambliss.senate.gov>Add to Contacts
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Dear Mr. :
Thank you for contacting me regarding our nation's immigration policies. I appreciate hearing from you.
Immigration is the most contentious issue that I have worked on during my tenure in Congress. It is imperative that we first secure our borders and enforce our existing immigration laws before we attempt to implement comprehensive immigration reform. According to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), just over 600 miles of border fence has been constructed along the Southwest border to date. In more remote areas, DHS is using tower-based integrated cameras and sensors, ground-based radar, mobile surveillance systems, and an unmanned aerial system. These initiatives are in addition to border patrol agents who are actively patrolling the areas.
I have consistently supported providing the Department of Homeland Security with the necessary tools they need to protect our country from those who seek to cross our borders illegally. For instance, in July 2009, I supported an amendment requiring the completion of 700 miles of double-layer physical fencing along the U.S.-Mexico border by December 31, 2010. This amendment follows through on the three-year-old promise made by Congress and the Department of Homeland Security to secure the border under previously passed legislation.
We must also address the illegal immigrants that are currently in our country. I will not support any proposal that provides amnesty or a path to citizenship for those that are currently here illegally. Additionally, I will continue to support programs like E-verify that provide employers with tools to verify whether or not current and prospective employees are legally allowed to work in the U.S. Since its inception in 1996, the E-Verify program has provided employers with a process to verify the work eligibility of new hires. E-Verify is free and more than 87,000 employers are enrolled in the program. According to U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, more than 1,000 employers voluntarily sign up to use E-Verify each week.
On July 8, 2009, the Senate passed H.R. 2892, the "Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2010." Included in this bill was an amendment, offered by Senator Sessions, which removed the sunset date on the E-Verify program, and requires federal contractors to participate in the E-Verify program. With my support, the Senate passed this amendment by voice vote. This program began September 8, 2009, and requires federal contractors to use the E-Verify system to check the immigration and citizenship status of new hire and those assigned to new federal contracts.
Immigration reform is one of the most important domestic issues facing our nation today. The President and Congress must work together to secure the border first. Once this is done, we can work to resolve the collateral issues. I believe we can get there, but we are not there yet.
If you would like to receive timely email alerts regarding the latest congressional actions and my weekly e-newsletter, please sign up via my web site at: www.chambliss.senate.gov . Please let me know whenever I may be of assistance.
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baleraosreedhar
09-14 09:01 PM
I think u have to pay 305 only
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bondgoli007
09-29 01:10 PM
Thomachan,
We need more people on this forum and in the world like you!!
Very humorous insight and practical perspective.
We need more people on this forum and in the world like you!!
Very humorous insight and practical perspective.
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Totoro
06-19 03:45 PM
hey
I didnt mean to offend you... i really appreciate the awareness (and hope) that you have brought to this issue.
I apologize if my selection of words have hurt you or anybody else in this forum.
No offense taken. It just gets a bit frustrating when it feels like I am taking on all of this by myself. In fact, there have been a lot of frustrations in this process, but I won't go into them here, because most are personal and not relevant to the discussion. I haven't heard from the lawyers in two weeks, so I should probably touch base with them to see what is going on.
I didnt mean to offend you... i really appreciate the awareness (and hope) that you have brought to this issue.
I apologize if my selection of words have hurt you or anybody else in this forum.
No offense taken. It just gets a bit frustrating when it feels like I am taking on all of this by myself. In fact, there have been a lot of frustrations in this process, but I won't go into them here, because most are personal and not relevant to the discussion. I haven't heard from the lawyers in two weeks, so I should probably touch base with them to see what is going on.
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krishna
03-05 12:47 AM
If you guys read the letter a bit carefully, it says they do not have information about the country of chargeability and they cannot share it with us. For $5K all we can get is a breakdown of how many apps are there in each category and then it will be a guessing game of how many are pending for applicants from India/China/ROW etc. Just something to keep in mind.
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Springflower
12-19 10:25 AM
Hi,
I got 2 year EAD from NSC in August 2008.
Wanted to apply for Advance Parole (second time).
Is NSC issuing 2 year AP's ?
Wondering if any body got Advance Parole for 2 years from NSC.
Also, I appreciate if any one can share their experince about INFOPASS to get Advance Parole in case of emergency
(if one did not apply for AP & need to travel urgently).
Thenk you for your help!
I got 2 year EAD from NSC in August 2008.
Wanted to apply for Advance Parole (second time).
Is NSC issuing 2 year AP's ?
Wondering if any body got Advance Parole for 2 years from NSC.
Also, I appreciate if any one can share their experince about INFOPASS to get Advance Parole in case of emergency
(if one did not apply for AP & need to travel urgently).
Thenk you for your help!
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India_USA
07-27 10:32 AM
to gc28262 and maddipati1,
Thanks for listening, I googgled to see if there are others like me and how the mess was solved.. I dont want to have problems down the line when naturalization comes around.
If it turns out that GC was indeed approved erroneously, I will return it and that goes without saying...but who can tell how long will re-instating of AOS take and also I wish to know how I can keep my H1 from being denied. Luckily I am still with GC sponsoring employer, but ...still, I did not need all this hassle..
I know I have received approved RIR Labor in June 2004 (it was for the same category EB3 ROW), but I do not know if the company filed I-140 or not. I will have to dig up old contacts from the company and inquire...But that was 6 yrs ago and I am not sure where people are...
Anyways, I will try to patienty wait to get the hard copy of whatever USCIS is sending to check for Priority Date, and if it is not what I expect it to be (Nov 2005), I will call TSC to inquire.
When you are returning the erroneously approved gc, make sure you write a cover letter indicating not just the return but also the need for your AOS to be reinstated as soon as possible and not delay your gc process. Tell them not to mess up your case without being rude..
Good Luck and keep us informed on the USCIS response.
Thanks for listening, I googgled to see if there are others like me and how the mess was solved.. I dont want to have problems down the line when naturalization comes around.
If it turns out that GC was indeed approved erroneously, I will return it and that goes without saying...but who can tell how long will re-instating of AOS take and also I wish to know how I can keep my H1 from being denied. Luckily I am still with GC sponsoring employer, but ...still, I did not need all this hassle..
I know I have received approved RIR Labor in June 2004 (it was for the same category EB3 ROW), but I do not know if the company filed I-140 or not. I will have to dig up old contacts from the company and inquire...But that was 6 yrs ago and I am not sure where people are...
Anyways, I will try to patienty wait to get the hard copy of whatever USCIS is sending to check for Priority Date, and if it is not what I expect it to be (Nov 2005), I will call TSC to inquire.
When you are returning the erroneously approved gc, make sure you write a cover letter indicating not just the return but also the need for your AOS to be reinstated as soon as possible and not delay your gc process. Tell them not to mess up your case without being rude..
Good Luck and keep us informed on the USCIS response.
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jungalee43
06-13 07:21 PM
This appears to be CIR politics. I listen to Rush Limbaugh radio program regularly during lunch time and for the first time today he said that perhaps there could be a bill. He gave some reasons why he thought like that and one of the reasons was dems, few GOP senators and President wants it.
I am afraid that though the dates are current, hardly few I485 petitions would be approved. But they might use this as a cover to pass all those provisions against us.
I am afraid that though the dates are current, hardly few I485 petitions would be approved. But they might use this as a cover to pass all those provisions against us.
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mayhemt
09-12 06:55 AM
Good that some parts of main stream media are tracking issues on EB green cards.
I don't want to raise/discourage everyone's hopes, but the post is relying on a leader, who lost count to this houses & has the track record of flip-flopping a lot about number of issues & who is hated among veterans even though he himself is a veteran.
However this gives a great opportunity to IVians, with respect to making EB issue visible to MSM (MainStream Media); Pretty soon there will be a debate between Sen Obama & Sen McCain; Similar to party debates, I guess there will be youtube videos, with polling involved. If we work towards pushing the issue towards debate (by creating & voting on these videos), then candidates & parties may start taking serious look at it and we may see light at the end of the tunnel (hopefully not an incoming train).
I don't want to raise/discourage everyone's hopes, but the post is relying on a leader, who lost count to this houses & has the track record of flip-flopping a lot about number of issues & who is hated among veterans even though he himself is a veteran.
However this gives a great opportunity to IVians, with respect to making EB issue visible to MSM (MainStream Media); Pretty soon there will be a debate between Sen Obama & Sen McCain; Similar to party debates, I guess there will be youtube videos, with polling involved. If we work towards pushing the issue towards debate (by creating & voting on these videos), then candidates & parties may start taking serious look at it and we may see light at the end of the tunnel (hopefully not an incoming train).
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Kodi
06-27 09:33 PM
If you e-filed and no FP notice then you won't be getting EAD in 90 days.
The day you get FP notice from that at least two weeks after FP will be scheduled. After FP it takes 2 weeks to further processed (Card + approval).
Although USCIS says to contact after 90 days, you should think in terms of getting infopass.
Could anyone else provide some more input?
Mine is paper based. Does anyone know how long it takes when its paper based?
The day you get FP notice from that at least two weeks after FP will be scheduled. After FP it takes 2 weeks to further processed (Card + approval).
Although USCIS says to contact after 90 days, you should think in terms of getting infopass.
Could anyone else provide some more input?
Mine is paper based. Does anyone know how long it takes when its paper based?
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AK_GC
06-29 02:07 PM
Call the 1-800 number in the approval notice and select the options 1->7->4->3 and they will be able to help check the status of the application. You need the receipt no when you call them
Did just that. I believe it is approved. Will wait for it in the mail now.
Did just that. I believe it is approved. Will wait for it in the mail now.
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gsc999
02-08 03:15 PM
I am volunteering at a temple next weekend and I will take some templates there for signatures
Templar of the Temple Templates, have fun :)
Templar of the Temple Templates, have fun :)
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madhu345
06-13 07:19 PM
Celebrate today and fight tomorrow. Our fight didn't end yet so stay focus on this forum.
sanju
04-10 04:05 PM
Sanjus is comparing apples to oranges. ie, comparing IV to Comcast?
Not comcast, Walmart.
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Not comcast, Walmart.
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cagedcactus
10-05 07:09 AM
Ok so we have a place in mind?
I suggest Troy. It will be center to all?
On 10-20 at 10:00 Am we can meet at Troy recreation center. This is on Livernois road, between Big beaver and 17 mile(wattles).
Or if you have more fitting place in mind, please suggest.
All that can make it, please update your personal information on your account here.
I suggest Troy. It will be center to all?
On 10-20 at 10:00 Am we can meet at Troy recreation center. This is on Livernois road, between Big beaver and 17 mile(wattles).
Or if you have more fitting place in mind, please suggest.
All that can make it, please update your personal information on your account here.
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