felix31
07-27 12:14 PM
thanks guys,
I phoned my attorney asking how I can verify if this update was / was not a glitch and according to him my PD should be current for September. :eek::eek: WTF
(perhaps he has an inside person somewhere in State Department).
I also called the service center and IO confirmed it is either approval or green card itself. Since I was updating mailing address as well, we will see how long it takes for approval to reach me.
My attorney said I can do nothing (at the moment) but wait for approval as it should list Priority Date and category as well and only then can we formulate appropriate approach for rescinding / reinstatiting AOS. I have put H1B on hold as well till we get a clear answer.
:cool: what a mess...
On a side note, wife had a dream where my GC arrived nice and shiny and it was approved in an EB2 category :D:D
Weird, since I dont think I have EB2 case pending anywhere... Unless my previous employer filed I-140 under EB2...
Will update again...
I phoned my attorney asking how I can verify if this update was / was not a glitch and according to him my PD should be current for September. :eek::eek: WTF
(perhaps he has an inside person somewhere in State Department).
I also called the service center and IO confirmed it is either approval or green card itself. Since I was updating mailing address as well, we will see how long it takes for approval to reach me.
My attorney said I can do nothing (at the moment) but wait for approval as it should list Priority Date and category as well and only then can we formulate appropriate approach for rescinding / reinstatiting AOS. I have put H1B on hold as well till we get a clear answer.
:cool: what a mess...
On a side note, wife had a dream where my GC arrived nice and shiny and it was approved in an EB2 category :D:D
Weird, since I dont think I have EB2 case pending anywhere... Unless my previous employer filed I-140 under EB2...
Will update again...
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tawlibann
03-20 08:15 PM
Remember that these numbers are first categorized and then assigned to applicants on a per country basis. In other words, a visa number if it is EB2, should be assigned to EB2 (no matter what) before it goes to EB3. If it is EB1 visa number and for it to become a EB2 visa number, there should not be any need for that number in EB1 category.
Nixstor,
A lot of people argue that these categories are not defined as hard and fast percentages, but that rather the definition of EB-1 already includes spill-over from EB-4/5, EB-2 includes spill-over from EB-1, etc., and that 202(a)(5)(A) actually refers to already spilled-over categories (i.e. the place where they talk about the total number of visas).
I guess this point as to how exactly spillover happens is very moot, and the law is quite open to interpretation. They should have really defined this more clearly with the AC21 amendment, rather than have people waste their time with lawsuits and stuff like that.
Nixstor,
A lot of people argue that these categories are not defined as hard and fast percentages, but that rather the definition of EB-1 already includes spill-over from EB-4/5, EB-2 includes spill-over from EB-1, etc., and that 202(a)(5)(A) actually refers to already spilled-over categories (i.e. the place where they talk about the total number of visas).
I guess this point as to how exactly spillover happens is very moot, and the law is quite open to interpretation. They should have really defined this more clearly with the AC21 amendment, rather than have people waste their time with lawsuits and stuff like that.
illinois_alum
06-03 10:11 PM
got reply from IL Senator Dick Durbin....not a very encouragaing response to say the least...
June 3, 2010
Mr. XXXXXX
Dear Mr. XXXXXX:
Thank you for sharing with me your support for comprehensive immigration reform. I appreciate hearing from you and share your concerns.
While the United States cannot afford to absorb all those who want to settle here, we are a nation of immigrants. My mother came to the United States from Lithuania with her parents when she was two years old, and our family created a new life in Illinois. It is a testament to the greatness of this nation that the son of an immigrant can rise to represent the state of Illinois in the Senate.
At the same time, our nation faces a host of problems as a result of years of inattention to our immigration policies. The Homeland Security Department estimates that about 11 million people in the United States do not have legal status, including those who enter the country illegally and those who overstay a temporary visa. I have worked to reform our immigration system comprehensively and in a way that is tough, realistic, and consistent with our moral values.
I recently joined a number of Senators in releasing a blueprint outlining the basic principles that a comprehensive reform bill should include. The measure would improve border security by increasing manpower and deploying new technology. It would strengthen enforcement against employers who hire illegal immigrants. Today, undocumented workers are often exploited by employers who hire them. Strengthening the penalties for employers who hire undocumented workers will ensure that both immigrants and citizens who work here are protected by our wage and labor laws.
If we are serious about reform, we need a realistic approach to the millions of undocumented immigrants who already live and work in our country. We need to offer immigrants who work hard and demonstrate a long-term commitment to be law-abiding, contributing members of our society a chance to pay fines and earn their way to permanent legal status over the course of many years.
If we do not give people who are already a part of our communities the chance to earn their way to legal status, we will not solve the problem of illegal immigration. People who are living here illegally will stay in the shadows instead of coming forward to register.
While immigrants often enrich our communities, an employer's first job offer should go to any American who is willing and able to fill the job. I have been concerned about the potential impact of past proposals for temporary guest worker programs on the American workforce. In many industries, the assured availability of large pools of guest workers will give employers an incentive to pass over American job applicants in favor of foreigners willing to work for less pay and fewer benefits. During the immigration debate, I offered a Hire Americans First amendment to require employers to seek American workers for their open positions before they try to bring in guest workers. I have also introduced legislation to combat abuses in the H-1B visa program.
There is no perfect solution to the problems we face as a result of our broken immigration system. Today, our borders are not secure, our workplace enforcement laws need reform, and our immigration policy fosters a shadow economy for millions of immigrants who simply want to demonstrate that they can be hardworking contributors to the greatness of our country.
I will continue to work for a package of reforms that will protect American workers and that will be tough, enforceable, economically sensible, and morally defensible. I will keep your views in mind as the debate continues. Thank you again for contacting me. Please feel free to keep in touch.
Sincerely,
Richard J. Durbin
United States Senator
RJD/ab
June 3, 2010
Mr. XXXXXX
Dear Mr. XXXXXX:
Thank you for sharing with me your support for comprehensive immigration reform. I appreciate hearing from you and share your concerns.
While the United States cannot afford to absorb all those who want to settle here, we are a nation of immigrants. My mother came to the United States from Lithuania with her parents when she was two years old, and our family created a new life in Illinois. It is a testament to the greatness of this nation that the son of an immigrant can rise to represent the state of Illinois in the Senate.
At the same time, our nation faces a host of problems as a result of years of inattention to our immigration policies. The Homeland Security Department estimates that about 11 million people in the United States do not have legal status, including those who enter the country illegally and those who overstay a temporary visa. I have worked to reform our immigration system comprehensively and in a way that is tough, realistic, and consistent with our moral values.
I recently joined a number of Senators in releasing a blueprint outlining the basic principles that a comprehensive reform bill should include. The measure would improve border security by increasing manpower and deploying new technology. It would strengthen enforcement against employers who hire illegal immigrants. Today, undocumented workers are often exploited by employers who hire them. Strengthening the penalties for employers who hire undocumented workers will ensure that both immigrants and citizens who work here are protected by our wage and labor laws.
If we are serious about reform, we need a realistic approach to the millions of undocumented immigrants who already live and work in our country. We need to offer immigrants who work hard and demonstrate a long-term commitment to be law-abiding, contributing members of our society a chance to pay fines and earn their way to permanent legal status over the course of many years.
If we do not give people who are already a part of our communities the chance to earn their way to legal status, we will not solve the problem of illegal immigration. People who are living here illegally will stay in the shadows instead of coming forward to register.
While immigrants often enrich our communities, an employer's first job offer should go to any American who is willing and able to fill the job. I have been concerned about the potential impact of past proposals for temporary guest worker programs on the American workforce. In many industries, the assured availability of large pools of guest workers will give employers an incentive to pass over American job applicants in favor of foreigners willing to work for less pay and fewer benefits. During the immigration debate, I offered a Hire Americans First amendment to require employers to seek American workers for their open positions before they try to bring in guest workers. I have also introduced legislation to combat abuses in the H-1B visa program.
There is no perfect solution to the problems we face as a result of our broken immigration system. Today, our borders are not secure, our workplace enforcement laws need reform, and our immigration policy fosters a shadow economy for millions of immigrants who simply want to demonstrate that they can be hardworking contributors to the greatness of our country.
I will continue to work for a package of reforms that will protect American workers and that will be tough, enforceable, economically sensible, and morally defensible. I will keep your views in mind as the debate continues. Thank you again for contacting me. Please feel free to keep in touch.
Sincerely,
Richard J. Durbin
United States Senator
RJD/ab
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rajeshalex
03-05 10:41 AM
I like ur comment gc_wow . May be we should tell USCIS/Senator this is recession time and give us some discount.
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cagedcactus
10-08 07:16 AM
I have updated the front post to reflect our meeting information.
Now lets start on the game plan.
We would need some help from our leaders here..... what are the crucial topics that shall be discussed, and who are the people in state that we should target?
I think, calling our senetors and possibly arranging a meeting with them would be on our top of the list. But lets meet and discuss first to decide what points shall be covered, and what shall be avoided....etc...
Now lets start on the game plan.
We would need some help from our leaders here..... what are the crucial topics that shall be discussed, and who are the people in state that we should target?
I think, calling our senetors and possibly arranging a meeting with them would be on our top of the list. But lets meet and discuss first to decide what points shall be covered, and what shall be avoided....etc...
GC_LOOKIN
05-20 10:16 PM
Me and my wife applied for AP renewal on the same date, my wife received the receipt notice but I haven't received mine yet. It's been almost 10 days since we sent the documents to USCIS Nebraska center. even the check isn't cashed out yet. Did this happen to anyone? any suggestions guys??
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waiting for GC2010
08-06 07:05 PM
hello ksach,
congrats on ur approval.
I saw couple of guys posting that they are getting approval emails even though their PD is not current.
what this means, is USCIS trying to clear backlog soon?
waiting for visa bulletin.
congrats on ur approval.
I saw couple of guys posting that they are getting approval emails even though their PD is not current.
what this means, is USCIS trying to clear backlog soon?
waiting for visa bulletin.
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pak
07-24 10:18 AM
I came on B2, then B2 to H4, H4 to F1, F1 to AOS. All transfers were very smooth with me and my wife's visa extensions and GC process, intime and prompt. Fees are very reasonable. He has sub office in NJ.
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ras
09-20 09:07 PM
I read and understood the whole paragraph with both "published" and "Hidden" messages what you wanted to convey. If you do not see much activity on your state forums, why do not you take the lead to reverse the course? That would be the right direction rather than suggesting to change the skeleton. Do you blame yourself (Since you are claiming yourself a member)for not having much activity in your state level? If not then problem lies there and that is my hint to you.
Walking_Dude messages makes sense. And I guess you should take them as constructive criticism. Ofcourse agreed he could take the lead for his state chapter. However, not every can become a leader like you.
Walking_Dude messages makes sense. And I guess you should take them as constructive criticism. Ofcourse agreed he could take the lead for his state chapter. However, not every can become a leader like you.
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Dhundhun
01-14 06:01 PM
Why H1B, F1, etc.?
Whenever US allows a person/family to come in US on work/study, US should provide equal opportunity to that person/family in most aspects of life (except National Security, Voting Rights, etc. which is after becoming citizen).
If at all any binding required, it could be somthing like six months - not of years and years.
Some bold decisions required - just like closing Guantanamo prision
Whenever US allows a person/family to come in US on work/study, US should provide equal opportunity to that person/family in most aspects of life (except National Security, Voting Rights, etc. which is after becoming citizen).
If at all any binding required, it could be somthing like six months - not of years and years.
Some bold decisions required - just like closing Guantanamo prision
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justAnotherFile
03-21 12:23 PM
If Senators are not willing to indefinitely extend AC-21 clause due to fears of skewed country-wise immigration numbers then it can be argued that at least to relieve the current backlog the AC-21 can be put for a limited time period ( 5 years or so). this may be a workable compromise if the other goal is difficult to achieve.
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EBX-Man
03-28 01:33 PM
thanks you sir for reply but you joke joke me call obama. he president how me call him?
i asking eb3 get spilllower july when spilllower coming. means how much spillower eb3 get in this july 2011. i think eb3 green card for myselves and family when sopillovwer comwe
i asking eb3 get spilllower july when spilllower coming. means how much spillower eb3 get in this july 2011. i think eb3 green card for myselves and family when sopillovwer comwe
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gc_lover
09-22 11:19 AM
That is an excuse.
If someone wants to attend, nothing stops them from attending the rally
What you say are silly excuses
... and it also means those who do not want to attend are free not to attend.
If someone wants to attend, nothing stops them from attending the rally
What you say are silly excuses
... and it also means those who do not want to attend are free not to attend.
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dilbert_cal
05-10 02:19 AM
whattodo
1. What happens when changing employers when I-140 and I-485 pending for less than 180 days?
The key criteria here is an approved I-140 + I-485 pending for more than 180 days. My understanding is that if you do not satisfy both clauses, you will have to re-start the process again when you change employers
Having an approved 140 and a 485 pending for more than six months is the safe method of switching. For AC21, the key is to have your 485 pending for more than six months. You can use AC21 to switch employers after six months of filing of 485 even if your 140 is not approved. Its not a simple process but folks have done it.
1. What happens when changing employers when I-140 and I-485 pending for less than 180 days?
The key criteria here is an approved I-140 + I-485 pending for more than 180 days. My understanding is that if you do not satisfy both clauses, you will have to re-start the process again when you change employers
Having an approved 140 and a 485 pending for more than six months is the safe method of switching. For AC21, the key is to have your 485 pending for more than six months. You can use AC21 to switch employers after six months of filing of 485 even if your 140 is not approved. Its not a simple process but folks have done it.
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amitps
09-25 03:24 PM
I have many positive experiences with Fragomen.
My RIR case was first filed in 2001 by a different lawyer and he screwed it up. It got rejected by DOL and bumped back to non-RIR. When the BEC was about to take the case for processing, my company hired Fragomen for the processing. Fragomen reviewed my case, worked with me, prepared and filed a new Labor petition in 24 hours as I was reaching my 6th year limit.
When PERM was introduced, they worked with me to convert my traditional labor filing to PERM.
During the July VISA bulletin fiasco, they kept communicating well and worked overtime (I used to get emails around midnight sometimes) and filed my case. They even followed up and made sure that I was going to attend my finger printing appt when they got the courtesy copy.
They do well with email replies. I have never called them and hence, not sure about responding to calls. But I never had a requirement to call them as they normally reply to emails within 1 working day.
Since Fragomen is so big, they might have a small percentage of attorneys / para legals who are not customer focussed. I have dealt with 3 different attorneys / para legals withing Fragomen, and I have high regards for them.
My emails just go to a black box who no one opens....
My RIR case was first filed in 2001 by a different lawyer and he screwed it up. It got rejected by DOL and bumped back to non-RIR. When the BEC was about to take the case for processing, my company hired Fragomen for the processing. Fragomen reviewed my case, worked with me, prepared and filed a new Labor petition in 24 hours as I was reaching my 6th year limit.
When PERM was introduced, they worked with me to convert my traditional labor filing to PERM.
During the July VISA bulletin fiasco, they kept communicating well and worked overtime (I used to get emails around midnight sometimes) and filed my case. They even followed up and made sure that I was going to attend my finger printing appt when they got the courtesy copy.
They do well with email replies. I have never called them and hence, not sure about responding to calls. But I never had a requirement to call them as they normally reply to emails within 1 working day.
Since Fragomen is so big, they might have a small percentage of attorneys / para legals who are not customer focussed. I have dealt with 3 different attorneys / para legals withing Fragomen, and I have high regards for them.
My emails just go to a black box who no one opens....
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aupadh
01-26 03:27 PM
Well it seems the idea to get a Stimulus for 2008 for people having spouses with ITIN is nearing dead end (no action). Now the government is planning another stimulus. I think we should work on taking the necessary steps to prevent the same happening this year (being dropped out). I think we should raise awareness and write to all people including President Obama.
Ideas / comments?
Ideas / comments?
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unitednations
03-24 05:05 PM
Your argument is that the country quotas help limit nepotism and discrimination based on national origin. However, this is already prohibited under DOL rules if you look at form ETA-750A. Therefore, if this is happening, it means there is a failure in the labor certification system to prevent this type of discrimination. Also, nepotism is not all bad as the Clintons and Bushes have been demonstrating :D.
The country quota owes its origin and sustenance to deep national insecurities around race. It will change eventually as the makeup of the nation changes over time. In the short term we will see movement as the UK bumps up against the 7% limit.
Honestly speaking; if the laws were followed the way they were meant to be; it would be extremely, extremely difficult to get h-1b; labor processing and 140's approved.
Right now USCIS, DOL and consulates are really after people. Be careful what you wish for; there are a lot of things under the carpet.
The country quota owes its origin and sustenance to deep national insecurities around race. It will change eventually as the makeup of the nation changes over time. In the short term we will see movement as the UK bumps up against the 7% limit.
Honestly speaking; if the laws were followed the way they were meant to be; it would be extremely, extremely difficult to get h-1b; labor processing and 140's approved.
Right now USCIS, DOL and consulates are really after people. Be careful what you wish for; there are a lot of things under the carpet.
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factoryman
02-12 11:49 AM
The American Academy of Nursing is NOT in poor light. Did you read their prescription for the nurses staffing and issues related to it?
With comments like these, we are digging our own grave. The issue is retrogression and not hopital and health care economics. I pay USD 14000 for a family of four and by god's grace, never been to one.
I know may of these nurses who are being exploited by the bodyshops like HLG. They pay a meagre salary to nurses and exploit them on signed contract. Please, please.. use your brains minus emotion.
May 26, 2006
Letters to the Editor
The New York Times
229 West 43rd Street
New York, NY 10036
Re: "U.S. Plan to Lure Nurses May Hurt Poor Nations" (Celia W. Dugger, May 24, 2006)
Addressing the U.S. nursing shortage is critical to providing quality health care, and the American Academy of Nursing (AAN) is working to identify ways to ease this shortage within our own boarders.
Your article addressed the fact that the capacity at the nation's nursing schools is limited and therefore applicants are turned away. Student capacity at nursing schools could be expanded by increasing the number of doctorally prepared faculty and making sure institutions offer the necessary pre-requisite courses for potential nurses to increase the pool of qualified applicants.
More must be done to retain qualified nurses by improving the working environment. The AAN has commissioned a task force to identify ways to have technology aid us in reducing the administrative workload of nurses in order to allow more time for patient care.
Before we look elsewhere, there is more we can do in the United States to recruit and retain talented nurses.
Sincerely,
Linda Burnes Bolton, DrPH, RN, FAAN
President
American Academy of Nursing
American Academy of Nursing (http://www.aannet.org/news/2006/06022006.asp)
nurses are needed in hospitals. ever been to one in the US? there is a big shortage of nurses. opposing numbers for nurses is unethical, because lives are saved in hospitals, and will show us in poor light.
With comments like these, we are digging our own grave. The issue is retrogression and not hopital and health care economics. I pay USD 14000 for a family of four and by god's grace, never been to one.
I know may of these nurses who are being exploited by the bodyshops like HLG. They pay a meagre salary to nurses and exploit them on signed contract. Please, please.. use your brains minus emotion.
May 26, 2006
Letters to the Editor
The New York Times
229 West 43rd Street
New York, NY 10036
Re: "U.S. Plan to Lure Nurses May Hurt Poor Nations" (Celia W. Dugger, May 24, 2006)
Addressing the U.S. nursing shortage is critical to providing quality health care, and the American Academy of Nursing (AAN) is working to identify ways to ease this shortage within our own boarders.
Your article addressed the fact that the capacity at the nation's nursing schools is limited and therefore applicants are turned away. Student capacity at nursing schools could be expanded by increasing the number of doctorally prepared faculty and making sure institutions offer the necessary pre-requisite courses for potential nurses to increase the pool of qualified applicants.
More must be done to retain qualified nurses by improving the working environment. The AAN has commissioned a task force to identify ways to have technology aid us in reducing the administrative workload of nurses in order to allow more time for patient care.
Before we look elsewhere, there is more we can do in the United States to recruit and retain talented nurses.
Sincerely,
Linda Burnes Bolton, DrPH, RN, FAAN
President
American Academy of Nursing
American Academy of Nursing (http://www.aannet.org/news/2006/06022006.asp)
nurses are needed in hospitals. ever been to one in the US? there is a big shortage of nurses. opposing numbers for nurses is unethical, because lives are saved in hospitals, and will show us in poor light.
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rajsand
09-20 01:33 PM
Macaca
This is a very biggg thread.can you give me the page nos or a range from this page to this.. so It would be easy to read..! being in office I cant scroll thro so many pages !thanks
Totally agree with JAIME.. there should be only one slogan.. "LEGAL IMMIGRANTS IN BOLD"
This is a very biggg thread.can you give me the page nos or a range from this page to this.. so It would be easy to read..! being in office I cant scroll thro so many pages !thanks
Totally agree with JAIME.. there should be only one slogan.. "LEGAL IMMIGRANTS IN BOLD"
eastindia
03-25 10:01 AM
Spillover will start happening in 75 days. Wait is getting reduced by the day.
waitnwatch
06-26 02:03 AM
I think the country based quota has been eliminated for the "merit based" quota. Am I missing something.
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