mbawa2574
07-12 07:29 PM
Gonzales flowers Statement is gone from USCIS website. Probably Press/Legislature asked too many questions that they were forced to withdraw.
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xyzgc
01-23 03:33 PM
xyzgc,
I agree with your message that immigrants should clear their dues before they leave. I'm of the belief that, even if they complete 36 points in Social security when they leave, they should leave honorably without any dues/liabilities. That is the choice we made knowing the repercussions.
Yes, that is the basic message.
Having said that, the way you pursued your argument in the context of non-GC holders having a home is not correct, in my opinion.
I am completely opposed to non-GC holders buying a house. Tell me something - tomorrow I get out of status and can't find a job for 6 months and finally decide to leave, you think I am a fool to use up all my savings to disburse loans??? Its unthinkable. 6 months without a job is not far-fetched, I know several folks who were in the this situation. Without an employer my immigration status would be invalid. EAD/H1-B is not GC. Either you are a gc holder or you aren't.
Buying house is optional, paying off the mortgage is NOT.
I would buy if my family had dual incomes, we had our permanent resident status, long term plans to live in the US, income to house ratio was right (1:3 or something reasonable not 1:7 as it was/is with most middle class folks in the Bay area) and so on.
http://patrick.net/housing/crash.htm
This is decision one must very carefully make. Its not like buying a car or doing your groceries.
I refrained from writing "you" instead wrote "one" and "I", I don't want to be misunderstood and beaten up on that:)
"Make sure you pay off your mortgages if you do and cover all your liabilities" could have been rephrased as "Immigrants leaving MUST ensure that they pay off their mortgaes" with a strong emphasis on 'must'
Agreed.
In any case, I don't have the same kind of writing skills as Slumdog. It must be evident by now. :)
I agree with your message that immigrants should clear their dues before they leave. I'm of the belief that, even if they complete 36 points in Social security when they leave, they should leave honorably without any dues/liabilities. That is the choice we made knowing the repercussions.
Yes, that is the basic message.
Having said that, the way you pursued your argument in the context of non-GC holders having a home is not correct, in my opinion.
I am completely opposed to non-GC holders buying a house. Tell me something - tomorrow I get out of status and can't find a job for 6 months and finally decide to leave, you think I am a fool to use up all my savings to disburse loans??? Its unthinkable. 6 months without a job is not far-fetched, I know several folks who were in the this situation. Without an employer my immigration status would be invalid. EAD/H1-B is not GC. Either you are a gc holder or you aren't.
Buying house is optional, paying off the mortgage is NOT.
I would buy if my family had dual incomes, we had our permanent resident status, long term plans to live in the US, income to house ratio was right (1:3 or something reasonable not 1:7 as it was/is with most middle class folks in the Bay area) and so on.
http://patrick.net/housing/crash.htm
This is decision one must very carefully make. Its not like buying a car or doing your groceries.
I refrained from writing "you" instead wrote "one" and "I", I don't want to be misunderstood and beaten up on that:)
"Make sure you pay off your mortgages if you do and cover all your liabilities" could have been rephrased as "Immigrants leaving MUST ensure that they pay off their mortgaes" with a strong emphasis on 'must'
Agreed.
In any case, I don't have the same kind of writing skills as Slumdog. It must be evident by now. :)
amitjoey
01-03 06:46 PM
I thought, 15000 members was a small goal. But I guess we have to start with even smaller goals. I agree with Amit.
There's too much at stake to give up this campaign. Without membership, we are a weak bunch. To fight organized campaigns by groups such as Numbersusa we need the member strength.
Let us aim for 8000 members by Jan 15th. Current membership stands at 7919. We need just 80 members to reach the 8000 mark. If 10% of the current membership brings ONE member by Jan 15th, we can easily reach that target. With 300000 immigrants in this kind of quagmire, cant we get 80 people? I believe we can.
Let's join hands one more time and try to Add just ONE member by Jan15th. It is for our own sakes we will be doing it, so let's do it!!!
Admins,
Please send out an email (monthly newsletter) to all members informing them about this campaign.
Thank you.
Neelu
Current membership is very close to 8000. Lets decide to do take this seriously. We need to be 10,000 + soon.
There's too much at stake to give up this campaign. Without membership, we are a weak bunch. To fight organized campaigns by groups such as Numbersusa we need the member strength.
Let us aim for 8000 members by Jan 15th. Current membership stands at 7919. We need just 80 members to reach the 8000 mark. If 10% of the current membership brings ONE member by Jan 15th, we can easily reach that target. With 300000 immigrants in this kind of quagmire, cant we get 80 people? I believe we can.
Let's join hands one more time and try to Add just ONE member by Jan15th. It is for our own sakes we will be doing it, so let's do it!!!
Admins,
Please send out an email (monthly newsletter) to all members informing them about this campaign.
Thank you.
Neelu
Current membership is very close to 8000. Lets decide to do take this seriously. We need to be 10,000 + soon.
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Human
01-23 10:52 AM
Dear All,
Can some body please spend some time to help us ?
Me and my wife came to USA in July 2005 on L1 and L2 Visa�s .We both got our SSN Numbers. Later in Oct 2006 I changed to H1 (Company Wipro), so my wife got changed to H4. We both went to India in Feb 2007 and got h1 and h4 Visa stampings. Our Visa�s are valid till 2009 May .
Recently I moved to IBM and IBM transferred my H1 to their company.
My Wife is traveling to India in March 2008 and returning back to USA in July 2008
1) Does she need to go for stamping because I changed to different company even though the VISA is valid till 2009 may?
2) We are planning to apply H1 for my wife, but our consultant told me since she will be there in India in April she needs to apply it from India. But she will be returning to USA in July 2008, so she can not go for H1 stamping because she gets her papers in October. Once she returns she will be having only H4 I94 and from October onwards h1 papers. Is there any way that she can transfer her h4 i94 to H1 i94 after she gets her h1 papers. Moreover I think when you are applying from India even you need to mention where you are going for VISA stamping. In her case can she mention Canada? Can she work after she gets her H1 papers without going for stamping?
Thanks a lot for all your help
Human
Can some body please spend some time to help us ?
Me and my wife came to USA in July 2005 on L1 and L2 Visa�s .We both got our SSN Numbers. Later in Oct 2006 I changed to H1 (Company Wipro), so my wife got changed to H4. We both went to India in Feb 2007 and got h1 and h4 Visa stampings. Our Visa�s are valid till 2009 May .
Recently I moved to IBM and IBM transferred my H1 to their company.
My Wife is traveling to India in March 2008 and returning back to USA in July 2008
1) Does she need to go for stamping because I changed to different company even though the VISA is valid till 2009 may?
2) We are planning to apply H1 for my wife, but our consultant told me since she will be there in India in April she needs to apply it from India. But she will be returning to USA in July 2008, so she can not go for H1 stamping because she gets her papers in October. Once she returns she will be having only H4 I94 and from October onwards h1 papers. Is there any way that she can transfer her h4 i94 to H1 i94 after she gets her h1 papers. Moreover I think when you are applying from India even you need to mention where you are going for VISA stamping. In her case can she mention Canada? Can she work after she gets her H1 papers without going for stamping?
Thanks a lot for all your help
Human
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srikondoji
04-11 09:40 PM
Thank you guys...........
sarath99
06-17 09:33 AM
Guys,
don't be disappointed. I can feel the pain becaue I'm in the same boat still waiting for my labor from PBEC.ready with all the docs like himu73 said to file 485 at any time. be optimistic, we can win this.
Sarath.
PD Jul 04
status data review
PBEC
don't be disappointed. I can feel the pain becaue I'm in the same boat still waiting for my labor from PBEC.ready with all the docs like himu73 said to file 485 at any time. be optimistic, we can win this.
Sarath.
PD Jul 04
status data review
PBEC
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hsingh82
03-20 12:57 PM
That is for the 2008 stimulus. They were going to do the same in 2009, but it was reversed at the last minute. I am sorry I could not get the 2008 stimulus overturned. The best we were able to do was the HEART Act, which only helps those who are active military. However, the 2009 stimulus is available for everyone. This time it is not a one time payment, but you will see a small increase in your monthly paycheck.
Thanks for your efforts Totoro, I was confused because the guy said last year! Good going.
Thanks for your efforts Totoro, I was confused because the guy said last year! Good going.
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gc4me
06-27 10:30 AM
To all EB3 members whose PD is current:
Monday is the last day. If you don't get your GC approved, you got to wait for at least 7/8 months before they start moving dates forward. Beginning of each fiscal year, the dates are generally very conservative.
And for ROW EB3, if the bill passes to eliminate country quota, you will be getting your GC in not less than 5 years from now which you could have get it if your f**ing attorney/company would have file it 7 days earlier! Big time screwed! I am one of them!
Monday is the last day. If you don't get your GC approved, you got to wait for at least 7/8 months before they start moving dates forward. Beginning of each fiscal year, the dates are generally very conservative.
And for ROW EB3, if the bill passes to eliminate country quota, you will be getting your GC in not less than 5 years from now which you could have get it if your f**ing attorney/company would have file it 7 days earlier! Big time screwed! I am one of them!
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venkygct
06-11 09:38 AM
e-filed (NSC) on 04/19 and received the notice on 04/23. No update after that.
Called the customer care today. The representative opened a SR as I haven't received biometric appointment notice. Not sure how that's going to help as many folks have got their EAD without fingerprinting.
EAD expires on 92nd day. So keeping the fingers crossed :(
Called the customer care today. The representative opened a SR as I haven't received biometric appointment notice. Not sure how that's going to help as many folks have got their EAD without fingerprinting.
EAD expires on 92nd day. So keeping the fingers crossed :(
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map_boiler
07-30 11:39 AM
...I think a great deal depends on the person at the counter at InfoPass, or the one on the phone in case of NCSC.
I took infopass this Monday at the local Chicago office. The guy basically said he cannot do anything...also said they cannot do anything even if I don't receive the card after 90 days. I then had an SR filed yesterday afternoon by calling NCSC...in this case the guy was nice and he even included my wife's EAD app info on the SR.
EAD e-filed: May 27th
FP: June 19th
First card production ordered email: June 28th
Second card production ordered email: July 29th
I took infopass appoinment for August 1st.
I took infopass this Monday at the local Chicago office. The guy basically said he cannot do anything...also said they cannot do anything even if I don't receive the card after 90 days. I then had an SR filed yesterday afternoon by calling NCSC...in this case the guy was nice and he even included my wife's EAD app info on the SR.
EAD e-filed: May 27th
FP: June 19th
First card production ordered email: June 28th
Second card production ordered email: July 29th
I took infopass appoinment for August 1st.
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snathan
04-01 01:18 PM
Hi,
I don't understand why this event is on week day. I am sure if it will be on Saturday or Sunday then you will see thousands of people participated in this event.
Thanks,
Senator and congressmen's office is not open on week ends...
I don't understand why this event is on week day. I am sure if it will be on Saturday or Sunday then you will see thousands of people participated in this event.
Thanks,
Senator and congressmen's office is not open on week ends...
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bishwas123
02-19 03:30 PM
Thank you all for your timely insight, it was really helpful and i really appreciate it.
One more thing along the same lines, what will happen if my friend gets his H-1B through non-profit organization and will want to move to a profit organization? Will he have to again wait untill the regular quotas kick in? In other words can he simply transfer his H-1B to a profit organization at any time of the year regardless of the availability H-1B visas in the numbered-cap/quota system? Thanking in advance,
regards
One more thing along the same lines, what will happen if my friend gets his H-1B through non-profit organization and will want to move to a profit organization? Will he have to again wait untill the regular quotas kick in? In other words can he simply transfer his H-1B to a profit organization at any time of the year regardless of the availability H-1B visas in the numbered-cap/quota system? Thanking in advance,
regards
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gc_peshwa
04-14 10:18 PM
Lets gather as many as we can....
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reddymjm
07-14 02:37 PM
Most of us are getting a one year EAD. Hope IV can act on this at least for EB3, as EB2 don't really care about the duration of the EAD anymore.
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hellomms
05-06 12:39 PM
I asked the admin and other senior people. But no one bothers to respond.
I have been in touch with the the administrators and they have been very prompt and supportive regarding this initiative. We have been communicating almost on a daily basis.
Like any other initiative or the campaign, the more people and voices we have the stronger the campaign is, I am glad to see the 50 number mark but if we need to make this a solid campaign we need to have at least twice as many people as what we have now. Imagine how many people apply for LC, 50 of them having issue with the process is not going to convince any body that there is a problem.
I am still trying to get people together but that does not prevent us from brain-storming the ideas or even taking actions that does not require a mass scale of support from other people (e.g. lobbying with politicians, etc.)
I have been in touch with the the administrators and they have been very prompt and supportive regarding this initiative. We have been communicating almost on a daily basis.
Like any other initiative or the campaign, the more people and voices we have the stronger the campaign is, I am glad to see the 50 number mark but if we need to make this a solid campaign we need to have at least twice as many people as what we have now. Imagine how many people apply for LC, 50 of them having issue with the process is not going to convince any body that there is a problem.
I am still trying to get people together but that does not prevent us from brain-storming the ideas or even taking actions that does not require a mass scale of support from other people (e.g. lobbying with politicians, etc.)
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Rabbit
05-03 08:45 AM
My husband and I are both on H1 now. My H1 will not expire until 2009 but I plan to quit my job and transfer to H4 for family reasons. Suppose I quit from H1 on June 1, 2007, what is the best time for me to file I539 to transfer to H4? Do I need to file right now or just anytime before June 1?
Another question is that if I quit H1 on June 1, but the change of status to H4 will not be approved until later, say, September 1, 2007, what will be my visa status between those time? Will I be considered out-of-status?
Thanks for your help!
Another question is that if I quit H1 on June 1, but the change of status to H4 will not be approved until later, say, September 1, 2007, what will be my visa status between those time? Will I be considered out-of-status?
Thanks for your help!
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InTheQueue05
05-11 10:02 AM
don't join IV just to declare your GC.
u leeched here and never contributed and now joining to tell everyone that u have GC now. Get lost.
What nonsense is this.
Isn't this supposed to be a public forum that people can join and share updates. There is no disclaimer that one needs to donate to participate in discussions on this forum.
If donations are mandatory - this would have been a paid only website and access to all should have been restricted. I bet the participation and visibility of a useful site like this would be detrimental in this case.
u leeched here and never contributed and now joining to tell everyone that u have GC now. Get lost.
What nonsense is this.
Isn't this supposed to be a public forum that people can join and share updates. There is no disclaimer that one needs to donate to participate in discussions on this forum.
If donations are mandatory - this would have been a paid only website and access to all should have been restricted. I bet the participation and visibility of a useful site like this would be detrimental in this case.
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Pagal
03-28 06:42 AM
Hello,
I do see the 'argumentative Indian' of Amartya Sen in many here ... nothing wrong, that's what we are, so let's not get heated up...
I have seen IV grow over past 3-4 years from a small enthusiast group to a broader issue driven organization. When I was stuck in backlog, IV was the place to come and share my anxiety and hopes. It was then, that I decided to support IV on a regular basis.
Of course, you might want to provide support only for certain issues, but at the end of the day, organization needs money to sustain itself and to make itself visible. If you have been to Washington, then you would have noticed that there are almost all interests represented by lobbies. Lobbies make smaller interests visible to Washington. And IV is trying to raise visibility for all of us!
Isn't this a good enough cause to contribute? For those who want to see the IV credentials, we have forums where these are listed, but as of now we have a chance to raise our visibility in the crucial time of immigration reforms and we should grab it by both hands!
I do see the 'argumentative Indian' of Amartya Sen in many here ... nothing wrong, that's what we are, so let's not get heated up...
I have seen IV grow over past 3-4 years from a small enthusiast group to a broader issue driven organization. When I was stuck in backlog, IV was the place to come and share my anxiety and hopes. It was then, that I decided to support IV on a regular basis.
Of course, you might want to provide support only for certain issues, but at the end of the day, organization needs money to sustain itself and to make itself visible. If you have been to Washington, then you would have noticed that there are almost all interests represented by lobbies. Lobbies make smaller interests visible to Washington. And IV is trying to raise visibility for all of us!
Isn't this a good enough cause to contribute? For those who want to see the IV credentials, we have forums where these are listed, but as of now we have a chance to raise our visibility in the crucial time of immigration reforms and we should grab it by both hands!
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xyzgc
01-27 12:06 AM
Regarding finding the bottom, follow this thumb rule for now:
You would not see any recovery of any sort in economy or housing until and unless you see a turn around in financials. So just closely follow them. Right now turn around in financial companies and banks is no where in picture.
I guess that's a good indicator, yes. In any case, I have no plans in buying a house in the nearer term even if I get my green card. I already got a nice, large apartment in India which I could very, very easily afford 3-4 years back :) Now, even that is unaffordable.:D
Considering the layoffs that are looming large, I don't even know what the subsequent quarters have in store for me. Forget buying a house in the US, I would glad if I can survive this terrible downturn. All the blue chips are laying off. MSFT laid off 5k, something which wasn't done in three decades.
You would not see any recovery of any sort in economy or housing until and unless you see a turn around in financials. So just closely follow them. Right now turn around in financial companies and banks is no where in picture.
I guess that's a good indicator, yes. In any case, I have no plans in buying a house in the nearer term even if I get my green card. I already got a nice, large apartment in India which I could very, very easily afford 3-4 years back :) Now, even that is unaffordable.:D
Considering the layoffs that are looming large, I don't even know what the subsequent quarters have in store for me. Forget buying a house in the US, I would glad if I can survive this terrible downturn. All the blue chips are laying off. MSFT laid off 5k, something which wasn't done in three decades.
Pranav74
11-28 10:17 PM
Hello all,
I live in Los Angeles and sent my application on 11/26/07 to CGI SF and received a call on 11/27/07 notifying me that it would take approximately 30 days to renew my passport since it has been over 3 years since it expired. Apparently they need to contact authorities in India to do additional background checking.
Yes, I admit that it is my fault for not checking my passport prior to making travel plans and not renewing in time. However, with the hope that the "emergency/tatkal" scheme would work in getting my passport renewed before my departure date of 12/15/07, I did include the extra $90 for the "emergency/tatkal" scheme. Though I sent the extra money, as I mentioned above, they informed me that they would not be able to expedite my passport renewal.
They informed me that the "emergency/tatkal" process is for grave emergencies only. Fortunately (or unfortunately) I don't have a close family member on their death-bed and I did not want to lie on the application.
In any case, they have sent my application back and it seems that I am out-of-luck and will probably have to cancel my trip.
However, I do have questions for people who have received renewed passports in less than 2 weeks from various CGI locations:
1. Did you apply to the CGI in the appropriate jurisdiction?
2. How long had it been since your passports had expired?
3. Did you know people who worked at the CGI or just got lucky?
I live in Los Angeles and sent my application on 11/26/07 to CGI SF and received a call on 11/27/07 notifying me that it would take approximately 30 days to renew my passport since it has been over 3 years since it expired. Apparently they need to contact authorities in India to do additional background checking.
Yes, I admit that it is my fault for not checking my passport prior to making travel plans and not renewing in time. However, with the hope that the "emergency/tatkal" scheme would work in getting my passport renewed before my departure date of 12/15/07, I did include the extra $90 for the "emergency/tatkal" scheme. Though I sent the extra money, as I mentioned above, they informed me that they would not be able to expedite my passport renewal.
They informed me that the "emergency/tatkal" process is for grave emergencies only. Fortunately (or unfortunately) I don't have a close family member on their death-bed and I did not want to lie on the application.
In any case, they have sent my application back and it seems that I am out-of-luck and will probably have to cancel my trip.
However, I do have questions for people who have received renewed passports in less than 2 weeks from various CGI locations:
1. Did you apply to the CGI in the appropriate jurisdiction?
2. How long had it been since your passports had expired?
3. Did you know people who worked at the CGI or just got lucky?
texcan
01-24 02:08 PM
You sure are doing great with your marathons and beers, but anyone not doing these is no less productive or less American that you are !!!
Canadian_dream, i fully agree and i have no intention of saying someone else is not productive.
I choose to see things this way for me. I just started an active life style, not too long ago.
I think i was quite productive before taking up some exercise.
would you agree that making some active choices in life style are better, and will help improve productivity a bit...
thanks for your time.
Canadian_dream, i fully agree and i have no intention of saying someone else is not productive.
I choose to see things this way for me. I just started an active life style, not too long ago.
I think i was quite productive before taking up some exercise.
would you agree that making some active choices in life style are better, and will help improve productivity a bit...
thanks for your time.
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