Macaca
12-05 05:27 PM
AMY GOODMAN: Let me ask you about national sovereignty�
LOU DOBBS: Sure.
AMY GOODMAN: �in a moment. But first, I want to turn to an excerpt of your show from August 22nd.
LOU DOBBS: This year?
AMY GOODMAN: This year.
LOU DOBBS: All right!
LOU DOBBS: Just one day after President Bush signed legislation here in Washington to build a border fence, the government of Mexico is threatening the sovereignty and national security of the United States. President Vicente Fox and President-Elect Felipe Calderon are both asserting that the United States has no right to build such a fence along our southern border. At the same time, the White House and its allies in corporate America appear determined to create a new North American Union, incorporating Canada, Mexico and the United States. Such a union would, in effect, create a giant nation.
AMY GOODMAN: Lou Dobbs, August 22, 2007.
LOU DOBBS: Sure.
AMY GOODMAN: Juan?
JUAN GONZALEZ: Well, this concept of a giant nation, could you expand on it?
LOU DOBBS: The North American Union?
JUAN GONZALEZ: Yes.
LOU DOBBS: Well, coming from the 2005 meeting with Stephen Harper, the prime minister of Canada, Vicente Fox, then the president of Mexico, and George W. Bush�I�m sure you�re still delighted to know he�s president of the United States�met and laid out the foundation through the Security and Prosperity Partnership. What has ensued since then, there have been a number of high-level meetings�military, business, and governmental leaders�all of which had been closed to the press and all toward harmonizing, if you will, relations between the two and diminishing the border and the encumbrances to commerce moving straight ahead.
AMY GOODMAN: Just to be clear, it could have been 2006, that report, so I want to be factually accurate. It was either this year or last year.
LOU DOBBS: Well, I forgive you, no matter what it was.
LOU DOBBS: Sure.
AMY GOODMAN: �in a moment. But first, I want to turn to an excerpt of your show from August 22nd.
LOU DOBBS: This year?
AMY GOODMAN: This year.
LOU DOBBS: All right!
LOU DOBBS: Just one day after President Bush signed legislation here in Washington to build a border fence, the government of Mexico is threatening the sovereignty and national security of the United States. President Vicente Fox and President-Elect Felipe Calderon are both asserting that the United States has no right to build such a fence along our southern border. At the same time, the White House and its allies in corporate America appear determined to create a new North American Union, incorporating Canada, Mexico and the United States. Such a union would, in effect, create a giant nation.
AMY GOODMAN: Lou Dobbs, August 22, 2007.
LOU DOBBS: Sure.
AMY GOODMAN: Juan?
JUAN GONZALEZ: Well, this concept of a giant nation, could you expand on it?
LOU DOBBS: The North American Union?
JUAN GONZALEZ: Yes.
LOU DOBBS: Well, coming from the 2005 meeting with Stephen Harper, the prime minister of Canada, Vicente Fox, then the president of Mexico, and George W. Bush�I�m sure you�re still delighted to know he�s president of the United States�met and laid out the foundation through the Security and Prosperity Partnership. What has ensued since then, there have been a number of high-level meetings�military, business, and governmental leaders�all of which had been closed to the press and all toward harmonizing, if you will, relations between the two and diminishing the border and the encumbrances to commerce moving straight ahead.
AMY GOODMAN: Just to be clear, it could have been 2006, that report, so I want to be factually accurate. It was either this year or last year.
LOU DOBBS: Well, I forgive you, no matter what it was.
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Michael chertoff
03-29 12:02 PM
Ha Ha Ha .....
MC you are an eternal pessimist !!!
its been long time I have been waiting....if you understand hindi then
"Mere jaisi ban jaoge jab Ishq Tumhe ho jayega"
"Diwaro se takraoge jab Ishq Tumhe ho jayega"
MC you are an eternal pessimist !!!
its been long time I have been waiting....if you understand hindi then
"Mere jaisi ban jaoge jab Ishq Tumhe ho jayega"
"Diwaro se takraoge jab Ishq Tumhe ho jayega"
NYS_JUNE2002
10-16 08:29 PM
Any comments folks?
http://levin.senate.gov/newsroom/release.cfm?id=285400
October 16, 2007 Contact: Press Office
Phone: 202.228.3685
Senate Approves Levin Amendment to Improve Oversight of FBI Background Checks
WASHINGTON � The Senate has approved an amendment by Sen. Carl Levin, D-Mich., to improve oversight of the FBI National Name Check Program, which faces a substantial backlog. The program is used to run background checks on people applying for immigration benefits or seeking employment with the U.S. government, among many other purposes. Levin�s provision, which was included as an amendment to the Commerce, Justice, and Science (CJS) Fiscal Year 2008 Appropriations Bill, would require the FBI to report to Congress every year regarding progress made in improving the FBI�s system of processing background checks and automating investigative files.
�The background check program�s enormous backlog poses an unacceptable burden on people whose lives are on hold, and it also leads to a national security risk,� Levin said. �Approximately 31,000 cases have been pending for at least 33 months. If these individuals are a security threat, we must know that sooner rather than later.�
According to the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) Ombudsman�s 2007 Annual Report, there were 329,160 name check cases pending in May 2007, which is and increase of 93,358 over the previous year. Many immigrants who are applying for adjustment of status to legal permanent resident, naturalization, asylum, or a waiver end up waiting for months or years for the completion of the name check process.
In 2003, Robert J. Garrity, Jr., then Acting Assistant Director of the Records Management Division of the FBI stated before the House Committee on Government Reform that, �[t]he name check delays have significant consequences to FBI customers and stakeholders. The delays impede hiring or clearing skilled workers; completing government contracts; student enrollment, and�clearing requested visas for business visits to the United States. More importantly than all of the foregoing, these processing delays can also diminish counterterrorism effectiveness.�
http://levin.senate.gov/newsroom/release.cfm?id=285400
October 16, 2007 Contact: Press Office
Phone: 202.228.3685
Senate Approves Levin Amendment to Improve Oversight of FBI Background Checks
WASHINGTON � The Senate has approved an amendment by Sen. Carl Levin, D-Mich., to improve oversight of the FBI National Name Check Program, which faces a substantial backlog. The program is used to run background checks on people applying for immigration benefits or seeking employment with the U.S. government, among many other purposes. Levin�s provision, which was included as an amendment to the Commerce, Justice, and Science (CJS) Fiscal Year 2008 Appropriations Bill, would require the FBI to report to Congress every year regarding progress made in improving the FBI�s system of processing background checks and automating investigative files.
�The background check program�s enormous backlog poses an unacceptable burden on people whose lives are on hold, and it also leads to a national security risk,� Levin said. �Approximately 31,000 cases have been pending for at least 33 months. If these individuals are a security threat, we must know that sooner rather than later.�
According to the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) Ombudsman�s 2007 Annual Report, there were 329,160 name check cases pending in May 2007, which is and increase of 93,358 over the previous year. Many immigrants who are applying for adjustment of status to legal permanent resident, naturalization, asylum, or a waiver end up waiting for months or years for the completion of the name check process.
In 2003, Robert J. Garrity, Jr., then Acting Assistant Director of the Records Management Division of the FBI stated before the House Committee on Government Reform that, �[t]he name check delays have significant consequences to FBI customers and stakeholders. The delays impede hiring or clearing skilled workers; completing government contracts; student enrollment, and�clearing requested visas for business visits to the United States. More importantly than all of the foregoing, these processing delays can also diminish counterterrorism effectiveness.�
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ankur6ue
07-11 10:14 AM
http://blog.washingtonpost.com/washbizblog/?hpid=news-col-blogs
I also think organizing a protest/rally in DC is an excellent idea. I live in the area and will be sure to join.
I also think organizing a protest/rally in DC is an excellent idea. I live in the area and will be sure to join.
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rangaswamy
03-31 06:51 PM
On an unrelated note, is there anything to gain from writing to congressmen and asking them to check on the case when it is current?
What do you state in the letter while requesting them to check with USCIS? I remember some folks did write to their congressmen last year around June/july when they were current.
What do you state in the letter while requesting them to check with USCIS? I remember some folks did write to their congressmen last year around June/july when they were current.
sri1309
09-16 06:49 AM
5882 is scheduled for 17th.. please call calll.. we just have today..Never forget to mention "Legal".
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addsf345
01-13 03:56 PM
Looks like Obmudsman office have acknowledged the problem. Just read this on their site
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However, the Ombudsman understands that USCIS may deny the Form I-485 in cases of portability (the ability to change jobs) before first issuing a Notice of Intent to Deny in certain limited circumstances. These include, for example, where the beneficiary is ineligible for the benefits of the Form I-485 by statute, or the Form I-140 is withdrawn before the Form I-485 was pending for 180 days........
http://www.dhs.gov/xabout/structure/gc_1221837986181.shtm
Once again a big Thank You to all of the volunteers behind this campaign.
Good News! Thank you for sharing. This shows that if we are united, we can have our complaints heard. Those who started this thread, pursued, promoted and participated, you all ROCK!
A BIG THANKYOU!
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However, the Ombudsman understands that USCIS may deny the Form I-485 in cases of portability (the ability to change jobs) before first issuing a Notice of Intent to Deny in certain limited circumstances. These include, for example, where the beneficiary is ineligible for the benefits of the Form I-485 by statute, or the Form I-140 is withdrawn before the Form I-485 was pending for 180 days........
http://www.dhs.gov/xabout/structure/gc_1221837986181.shtm
Once again a big Thank You to all of the volunteers behind this campaign.
Good News! Thank you for sharing. This shows that if we are united, we can have our complaints heard. Those who started this thread, pursued, promoted and participated, you all ROCK!
A BIG THANKYOU!
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virginia_desi
01-17 03:38 PM
Hello, I can understand your pain as I was in a similar situation as you are. I would recommend to wait for atleast 2 weeks. I interviewed on 28th Dec and finally got the email on 9th Jan and the pp stamped on 10th Jan and took the flight on 12th Jan.
If you have an upcoming travel which is in next week, please try to reschedule it as it is not certain on how much time does it take in such cases.
I do not think getting the employer involved into this will help. VFS office will have no clue on this and they will answer only Questions on the process. Writing to the US consulate will also give you a general answer. It is sad that there is no accountability in cases like these. Please keep the faith.
Can you add which consulate (Mumbai/Delhi/Chennai) you interviewed?
If you have an upcoming travel which is in next week, please try to reschedule it as it is not certain on how much time does it take in such cases.
I do not think getting the employer involved into this will help. VFS office will have no clue on this and they will answer only Questions on the process. Writing to the US consulate will also give you a general answer. It is sad that there is no accountability in cases like these. Please keep the faith.
Can you add which consulate (Mumbai/Delhi/Chennai) you interviewed?
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gcnirvana
06-15 02:03 PM
Thanks for the quick response, Logiclife. That makes perfect sense in your case. But as for me, where my attorney is pretty good and my employer was treating me well till now. Should I just let him file 485 for me and 485/EAD/AP for my wife? And can I file my EAD and AP on my own later? What are the consequences of doing that??
Thanks again!!
For me, its 1 and 3. I am sick of my company's lawfirm. They are slow and they always end up filing things late. I almost lost my driver's licence renewal in April due to their procrastination and slowness in apply for H1 extension. If they do the same thing in this, then dates can retrogress and window of opportunity closes.
Besides, I somehow feel that errors on forms are more likely when paralegals do your paperwork rather than you doing your paperwork.
I am planning to keep a backup of all paperwork to file on my own if the lawfirm fails to file it by the 7th or 8th July. I will fire them and tell them to back off and do this on my own. I think that if they cant burn the midnight oil and work overtime during such critical times, then they deserve to lose business and we deserve to take care of our problems.
Thanks again!!
For me, its 1 and 3. I am sick of my company's lawfirm. They are slow and they always end up filing things late. I almost lost my driver's licence renewal in April due to their procrastination and slowness in apply for H1 extension. If they do the same thing in this, then dates can retrogress and window of opportunity closes.
Besides, I somehow feel that errors on forms are more likely when paralegals do your paperwork rather than you doing your paperwork.
I am planning to keep a backup of all paperwork to file on my own if the lawfirm fails to file it by the 7th or 8th July. I will fire them and tell them to back off and do this on my own. I think that if they cant burn the midnight oil and work overtime during such critical times, then they deserve to lose business and we deserve to take care of our problems.
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akela_topchi
08-07 11:54 AM
I thought you already left for the law firm...
I am impressed by your qualifications, what is your PD?
I am impressed by your qualifications, what is your PD?
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balukr
06-15 02:02 PM
We are in US for past 7 years in H1B. Since the priority dates are current now we are ready to file I485.
3 years back my wife's status went out of status for 7-8 months when my employer renewed the visa's they forgot to do H4 and we didn't noticed it.As soon as we found it our attorneys did the Amended H1 and got her H4 status back to current.Since then her status is current..will there be any issue because of that when we apply 1485,EAD for her.
Please let me know ...
Thanks
Bala
3 years back my wife's status went out of status for 7-8 months when my employer renewed the visa's they forgot to do H4 and we didn't noticed it.As soon as we found it our attorneys did the Amended H1 and got her H4 status back to current.Since then her status is current..will there be any issue because of that when we apply 1485,EAD for her.
Please let me know ...
Thanks
Bala
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singhv_1980
02-06 11:45 AM
Hi,
what is Technology Alert List ... can you please elaborate a bit ...
on a different note, how is the Kolkata consulate doing on PIMS aspect ... am planning for a visit back home and need to go for visa stamp as well - last stamp expired ...
~Sammy
DOS has raised its flags for any illegal technology transfer blah blah blah..
Here is an article about it http://www.murthy.com/news/uktech.html
I know a few ppl who got stuck coz of their areas of research/or job (Like Nuclear Research, Semi conductors etc etc etc). These ppl were subject to additional background checks which resulted in some extra delays.
I am not sure of Kolkatta consulate, but my feel is that PIMS delays are everywhere.
what is Technology Alert List ... can you please elaborate a bit ...
on a different note, how is the Kolkata consulate doing on PIMS aspect ... am planning for a visit back home and need to go for visa stamp as well - last stamp expired ...
~Sammy
DOS has raised its flags for any illegal technology transfer blah blah blah..
Here is an article about it http://www.murthy.com/news/uktech.html
I know a few ppl who got stuck coz of their areas of research/or job (Like Nuclear Research, Semi conductors etc etc etc). These ppl were subject to additional background checks which resulted in some extra delays.
I am not sure of Kolkatta consulate, but my feel is that PIMS delays are everywhere.
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admin
01-24 06:47 PM
Good find apnair. The bad news is that this bill is getting delayed. But atleast it gives us time to get organized and better shot at making sure that the EB based GC issues are not missed from the bill.
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CADude
09-21 01:17 PM
Please write to Congressmen, Senators and USCIS complain dept.. Anyway you guys are waiting.. It will cost you less than a dime!! Who knows any one look your plight and take some actions..
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09-09 04:41 PM
Just finished calling 10 congressman's office. Will continue until the list is finished.
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immi_seeker
08-18 11:26 PM
Recieved physical cards today.
CPO - Aug 6th
Post decision - August 13th
Approval recieved in snail mail - August 11th
Cards recieved - August 18th
Thus the GC journey of 9 years and 8 months ends. Currently no difference in life it makes. May be when i travel GC may be of more help. (no AP H1B stuff to worry about)
Good luck to all who are current and to all who are waiting. Hang in there. You will definitely get it.
CPO - Aug 6th
Post decision - August 13th
Approval recieved in snail mail - August 11th
Cards recieved - August 18th
Thus the GC journey of 9 years and 8 months ends. Currently no difference in life it makes. May be when i travel GC may be of more help. (no AP H1B stuff to worry about)
Good luck to all who are current and to all who are waiting. Hang in there. You will definitely get it.
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justAnotherFile
07-09 10:26 PM
Everyone, Gandhigiri is a great idea. I had my skepticism initially but this is working great. Ignore cynics like Smitha. Just encourage more to send flowers.
Emilio responded because of guilt. He just could not sit tight. That is the power of this Gandhigiri. Soon more an more people in Govt will sit up and notice. Keep the momentum going. Hats off to the person who started and sustained this campaign.....
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My message to USCIS:
Occasion: Sympathy
Gift Message and Signature: Sorry to hear about the recent death of Justice and Humanity in US Legal Immigration.
If this reaches a veteran,Thanks for your sacrifice,we pray for you,Please spare a Prayer for us legal immigrants too.GOD BLESS AMERICA
Emilio responded because of guilt. He just could not sit tight. That is the power of this Gandhigiri. Soon more an more people in Govt will sit up and notice. Keep the momentum going. Hats off to the person who started and sustained this campaign.....
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My message to USCIS:
Occasion: Sympathy
Gift Message and Signature: Sorry to hear about the recent death of Justice and Humanity in US Legal Immigration.
If this reaches a veteran,Thanks for your sacrifice,we pray for you,Please spare a Prayer for us legal immigrants too.GOD BLESS AMERICA
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vsoni
05-04 06:26 PM
I appreciate your input
coopheal
09-23 08:14 PM
Something is screwed up.....
Mexico has over 2000 cases in April 2001 yet its PD is May 1st 2001
India has less 500 cases in April 2001 yet its PD is Apr 15 2001
This along with CIS giving "bad/incorrect" data to IV is indication of someone's malicious intentions.
I appreciate IV's effort in getting FOIA executed and now working on aftermath of it.
For people who are angered with whats been going on in last couple of days. All I can say is to try volunteering for IV even for a month.
Mexico has over 2000 cases in April 2001 yet its PD is May 1st 2001
India has less 500 cases in April 2001 yet its PD is Apr 15 2001
This along with CIS giving "bad/incorrect" data to IV is indication of someone's malicious intentions.
I appreciate IV's effort in getting FOIA executed and now working on aftermath of it.
For people who are angered with whats been going on in last couple of days. All I can say is to try volunteering for IV even for a month.
GCBy3000
11-26 07:29 PM
people who try to make quick money in couple of years by investing in house is ............... It is better to go and try it out in Las Vegas how lucky you are in making money instead of trying it out in real estate market with the span of 1-2 years in mind.
Even if someone wants to make quick money, here are the few tips. Also these tips are tips and not guidelines.
0. Know your limits. If you earn 100K, your buying power by thumb rule is 300K. So on saferside start searching with the range of 250K-260K. VERY IMPORTANT RULE.
1. Check the rental cost where you live. Example if 2br apt is 1200, then try to limit your mortgage, taxes etc within 1500 assuming you buy at least 3br house.
2. Reverse calulate the down paymet you have to put by subsituting your monthly payment ( apartment rental cost in your area + house tax + $300). Calculate the % of down payment from the above formula.
If the down payment comes to 10-15%, then it is worth buying than renting in your area. If the down payment is above that, then try to meet it. In worst case put 20-30% down payment to keep your mortgage payment lower.
Again, the above information is based on my house search and analysis. Others might have different opinion. Please take it if it is worth for you otherwise just ignore it.
Even if someone wants to make quick money, here are the few tips. Also these tips are tips and not guidelines.
0. Know your limits. If you earn 100K, your buying power by thumb rule is 300K. So on saferside start searching with the range of 250K-260K. VERY IMPORTANT RULE.
1. Check the rental cost where you live. Example if 2br apt is 1200, then try to limit your mortgage, taxes etc within 1500 assuming you buy at least 3br house.
2. Reverse calulate the down paymet you have to put by subsituting your monthly payment ( apartment rental cost in your area + house tax + $300). Calculate the % of down payment from the above formula.
If the down payment comes to 10-15%, then it is worth buying than renting in your area. If the down payment is above that, then try to meet it. In worst case put 20-30% down payment to keep your mortgage payment lower.
Again, the above information is based on my house search and analysis. Others might have different opinion. Please take it if it is worth for you otherwise just ignore it.