pappu
07-14 09:17 AM
Honestly I don't even see a point for these discussions, polls or predictions for EB3-I. The sooner we accept we are doomed the better. The only way out is to help ourselves but I don't think many EB3's are willing to do that.
I spoke to several in my office with earlier EB3 PD's (who might not even get GC's in the next 5-10 years !) and of course with EAD's and they have literally substituted EAD for a GC. They were once a part of IV (and some similar org's ?!) but now have completely lost hope and don't care. I tried to motivate them to join IV and support but they feel that IV does not cater to EB3's anymore. Sadly they are not even trying to port to EB2. They are just content with a job and EAD.
So, I am not really sure how many of us are actually willing to fight ?!
In fact it's even worse for people like me who are still waiting to file their I-485. Is it going to take us 5,10 or 20 years just to get an EAD ?!
This is a bunch of nonsense you hear. These folks who tell you this have not even bothered to check the truth with IV or bothered to spend their precious time doing something constructive. They basically do not need greencard and Greencard is not important to them. Don't waste your energy trying to convince them. They are better off watching visa bulletins every month and blaming their karma. Our aim is not to have million members who do nothing and just criticize. But have a positive bunch that is sincere, committed and works to fix the problem.
I spoke to several in my office with earlier EB3 PD's (who might not even get GC's in the next 5-10 years !) and of course with EAD's and they have literally substituted EAD for a GC. They were once a part of IV (and some similar org's ?!) but now have completely lost hope and don't care. I tried to motivate them to join IV and support but they feel that IV does not cater to EB3's anymore. Sadly they are not even trying to port to EB2. They are just content with a job and EAD.
So, I am not really sure how many of us are actually willing to fight ?!
In fact it's even worse for people like me who are still waiting to file their I-485. Is it going to take us 5,10 or 20 years just to get an EAD ?!
This is a bunch of nonsense you hear. These folks who tell you this have not even bothered to check the truth with IV or bothered to spend their precious time doing something constructive. They basically do not need greencard and Greencard is not important to them. Don't waste your energy trying to convince them. They are better off watching visa bulletins every month and blaming their karma. Our aim is not to have million members who do nothing and just criticize. But have a positive bunch that is sincere, committed and works to fix the problem.
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knowDOL
06-07 10:50 AM
Probably we should schedule an appointment with Nelson to let him know about legal workers and their plight to GC, retrogression, no SSN for spouse and years of waiting for planning for family, buying house and life stallling etcc.
RandyK
05-09 04:11 PM
Good article about Homeland Security fact sheet explains security checks for immigration benefit applicants
http://usinfo.state.gov/gi/Archive/2006/May/04-878088.html
There are plenty of name check experts around here.. any takers. Come on.
http://usinfo.state.gov/gi/Archive/2006/May/04-878088.html
There are plenty of name check experts around here.. any takers. Come on.
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raydon
05-19 05:33 PM
Called my local congressman's office and left a voice message. Called the offices of Bob Menendez and Henry Cuellar. Rep. Menendez's staff noted down my message and said they will pass it on. Rep. Cuellar's staff mentioned that some of the contents of the bills are contradictory to the things that he supports and got into talking about comprehensive reform. I politely listened to him and reiterated my request, mentioning that his support was very important to get moving on immigration reform. Have to call the other members now. Seemed quite daunting initially However I will try to finish calling the other members as well. Do we still call the office of Ciro Rodriguez ? Going by the postings, they seem to be against the bills.
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santb1975
04-17 12:00 PM
Let us know how it goes.
I love kids crafts :), so this is going to be my first attempt at fundraising..
We will be painting plaster of paris sculptures.. and I will set the cover fee at $5 maybe
I love kids crafts :), so this is going to be my first attempt at fundraising..
We will be painting plaster of paris sculptures.. and I will set the cover fee at $5 maybe
susie
08-20 11:49 PM
My daughter aged out a couple of years ago due to the fact that my husband's labor was in process and it took about 2 plus years to get approved. Another thing is we have no options at all because our child is severely handicapped and we came here only to participate in a research and never went back as doctors advised her to stay here due to her health issues. We continue to keep her in legal status by applying for B2 visa all the time and which USCIS has been kind enough to grant it to her based on doctor's letters. I hope something is done for the children who have aged out. I even took up our case through Senator's office but nothing happened. It would be really great if IV could do something for the Aged Out Children and parents. I had to leave the job and get into H4 due to her ill health and be her primary care giver.
Kay Ahuja
Contributed to IV
This is just terrible, soemthing must be done and maybe we should all get together , exchange details via pm and try and fight if IV does not/can not/ or is not able to help us
Kay Ahuja
Contributed to IV
This is just terrible, soemthing must be done and maybe we should all get together , exchange details via pm and try and fight if IV does not/can not/ or is not able to help us
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smuggymba
07-22 12:00 PM
iCERT portal says they are processing regular cases as of Oct 2009 i.e. 10 months........I thought it took 7 months these days.
My PD is March 2010.... has anyone seen approval in 2010 yet from Jan, Feb?
My PD is March 2010.... has anyone seen approval in 2010 yet from Jan, Feb?
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pappu
01-31 09:09 PM
Pappu, I really lost my interest in this. After waiting for so long, I have come to a state where I find this to be not worth it anymore. I don't want to continue with this uncertainity any longer and my children are growing up and I want to move on in my life. Negotiating a good job offer for a good position. Its not that I am going to get my GC in 6 months or let alone in 2 years with a total of more than 8000 people ahead of me. So, I am looking at a minimum of 2 years wait and I do not think its worth waiting any longer. Getting a GC in 3-5 years seems tobe a OK wait, but more than 7 years, I want to use my time in something else more precious. Did not mean to hijack the purpose of this thread, just wrote it because you asked that question.
Sad to see how GC affects people's lives.
You are one of the first few IV members to join when it was formed. You were member number 351 to be precise. Did you ever try EB2 porting? Let us know if you would be interested in any media interview. We get lot of requests from media asking for people who are returning back to their home country after being frustrated from the long GC wait. Good luck and best wishes.
Sad to see how GC affects people's lives.
You are one of the first few IV members to join when it was formed. You were member number 351 to be precise. Did you ever try EB2 porting? Let us know if you would be interested in any media interview. We get lot of requests from media asking for people who are returning back to their home country after being frustrated from the long GC wait. Good luck and best wishes.
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tonyHK12
01-16 11:09 AM
I have a question,
Could you please provide how to get in touch with these political people and how to get their time and explain them? Do we get an appointment?
Also draft of letters to provide them as a refrence?
An Agenda when we visit them?
If you could please provide these guidelines, we will know what all needs to be done and anybody interested would do it.
Please visit Senate.gov to find your Senator and House.gov to find your house rep by ZIP code.
Then you can call them up and fix an appointment with their immigration representative. Generally they may have a date only 2-3 weeks later.
Once you have got a confirmed sate, please contact user StarSun, who will provide you with material and information on what to discuss with the law maker.
I tried calling and setting up appointment with our local senator and congressman hack even their associates. I was told that they have too much on their schedule to meet with me. I guess:
No vote = No Value...
Could you let us know which district this was for both? There is a chance a few law makers out of 500+ may not be sympathetic to our cause. In some cases we could change that, but this is the reason everyone else needs to keep trying with other senators and congressmen.
A modest suggestion:
Talk to lawmakers about the redundancy of the Labour Certification and the Quota processes. Explain it this way. An employer needs someone for a job. They advertise the job, and find no qualified Americans for the job. They get the Secretary of Labour to certify that there are no Americans for the job (BTW, that's what a "Labour Certificate" is...it the US Department of Labour certifying there are no Americans qualified to do your job!).
Then that company, who has a need for an employee, needs to wait up to 10 years to hire someone permanently for that job (that's the Visa Number quota system). This is horrible for business productivity.
Yes thats a good point that labor certification seems a bit redundant after the H1 process.Increase or elimination of country quota and a points/skill based system are also one of the longer term priorities of IV. Some of these may fit more into a comprehensive model as the changes would be large. For piecemeal recapture is a simpler option.
IV has a predetermined set of suggestions to improve skill based immigration, including most of the above, which would benefit all immigrants. Will post a link shortly.
Could you please provide how to get in touch with these political people and how to get their time and explain them? Do we get an appointment?
Also draft of letters to provide them as a refrence?
An Agenda when we visit them?
If you could please provide these guidelines, we will know what all needs to be done and anybody interested would do it.
Please visit Senate.gov to find your Senator and House.gov to find your house rep by ZIP code.
Then you can call them up and fix an appointment with their immigration representative. Generally they may have a date only 2-3 weeks later.
Once you have got a confirmed sate, please contact user StarSun, who will provide you with material and information on what to discuss with the law maker.
I tried calling and setting up appointment with our local senator and congressman hack even their associates. I was told that they have too much on their schedule to meet with me. I guess:
No vote = No Value...
Could you let us know which district this was for both? There is a chance a few law makers out of 500+ may not be sympathetic to our cause. In some cases we could change that, but this is the reason everyone else needs to keep trying with other senators and congressmen.
A modest suggestion:
Talk to lawmakers about the redundancy of the Labour Certification and the Quota processes. Explain it this way. An employer needs someone for a job. They advertise the job, and find no qualified Americans for the job. They get the Secretary of Labour to certify that there are no Americans for the job (BTW, that's what a "Labour Certificate" is...it the US Department of Labour certifying there are no Americans qualified to do your job!).
Then that company, who has a need for an employee, needs to wait up to 10 years to hire someone permanently for that job (that's the Visa Number quota system). This is horrible for business productivity.
Yes thats a good point that labor certification seems a bit redundant after the H1 process.Increase or elimination of country quota and a points/skill based system are also one of the longer term priorities of IV. Some of these may fit more into a comprehensive model as the changes would be large. For piecemeal recapture is a simpler option.
IV has a predetermined set of suggestions to improve skill based immigration, including most of the above, which would benefit all immigrants. Will post a link shortly.
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coolvigo
10-06 09:42 AM
I changed job early this yr and my new employer is working on labor for me right now. But from my previous employer I have PD of Aug 2005. If I get my labor cleared in a month, i should be allowed to apply for 140 and 485 since other fellows from 2007 pd were also able to apply recently.
Why should i suffer because of USCIS foolishness in Aug.......after having PD of 2005.............all similar cases lets raise our voice.
Why should i suffer because of USCIS foolishness in Aug.......after having PD of 2005.............all similar cases lets raise our voice.
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Wendyzhu77
10-05 04:57 PM
but isn't it the best outcome? Now they can precisely set the cut-off date, instead of guessing. that should maximize the visa usage in the following years.
Once USCIS completes data entry of all 800K 485s (may be with in next month) they will have clear picture. They may give a report to DOS, how many waiting in each catagory (EB1,2,3) with PD with countrywise break out. Then DOS will easily setup the cutoff dates. This may happen in Jan or Feb.
I feel that EB3 India may stay like this (in 2001). EB2 India may go back to 2003 or 2002 , based on how many guys in EB3 with PD 2002, 2003 converts to EB2. All other countries may see slight forward movement.
Once USCIS completes data entry of all 800K 485s (may be with in next month) they will have clear picture. They may give a report to DOS, how many waiting in each catagory (EB1,2,3) with PD with countrywise break out. Then DOS will easily setup the cutoff dates. This may happen in Jan or Feb.
I feel that EB3 India may stay like this (in 2001). EB2 India may go back to 2003 or 2002 , based on how many guys in EB3 with PD 2002, 2003 converts to EB2. All other countries may see slight forward movement.
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smuggymba
05-04 07:56 AM
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Nil
04-06 07:51 PM
Very true - anyone who goes ahead in the queue is actually easing it up for the latter. This is Never about belittling a fellow sufferer.
If PhDs get a quota relief, will be good for all of us, although i personally will not qualify.
US Bachelors/Masters holders in a STEM field for example, will similarly ease up the system.
Hopefully all others will see it that way.
If PhDs get a quota relief, will be good for all of us, although i personally will not qualify.
US Bachelors/Masters holders in a STEM field for example, will similarly ease up the system.
Hopefully all others will see it that way.
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sai
06-07 09:06 PM
http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=5457433
Reconciling House and Senate Immigration Bills
Day to Day, June 7, 2006 � Alex Chadwick talks to Sen. John Cornyn (R-TX) about ongoing negotiations to reconcile competing bills in the House of Representatives and Senate to revamp the nation's immigration policy. Cornyn has been a key legislative ally of President Bush, but opposes Mr. Bush's proposal to provide a "pathway to citizenship" for millions of immigrants living illegally in the United States
see link above...
Reconciling House and Senate Immigration Bills
Day to Day, June 7, 2006 � Alex Chadwick talks to Sen. John Cornyn (R-TX) about ongoing negotiations to reconcile competing bills in the House of Representatives and Senate to revamp the nation's immigration policy. Cornyn has been a key legislative ally of President Bush, but opposes Mr. Bush's proposal to provide a "pathway to citizenship" for millions of immigrants living illegally in the United States
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lelica32
05-28 03:49 AM
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msyedy
02-01 08:02 PM
Dont you think that when Pappu can give us an update where he mentions that the Adjobs is not going to be passed by the senate, why would he not mention or have an insight about our provisions ammending to any bill
We do not see any H1-B increase here too. It is confusing.
We do not see any H1-B increase here too. It is confusing.
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thomachan72
09-03 10:32 AM
Hi,
Yesterday I had received the CPO and welcome email. Today again I have reveived the CPO email.
Is this NORMAL or should i be worried.
Are they gonna issue me 2 GC, just to compensate the long and painful wait :)
Thats not it. Tomorrow you will get another CPO email and that makes it 3 GC:D:D To answer your question, "should I be worried?" Yes ofcourse, what else do we humans know best to do. You waited so long and now instead of 1 you get 2 CPO emails?? certainly cause for lot of anxiety and worry my friend:D:D
Yesterday I had received the CPO and welcome email. Today again I have reveived the CPO email.
Is this NORMAL or should i be worried.
Are they gonna issue me 2 GC, just to compensate the long and painful wait :)
Thats not it. Tomorrow you will get another CPO email and that makes it 3 GC:D:D To answer your question, "should I be worried?" Yes ofcourse, what else do we humans know best to do. You waited so long and now instead of 1 you get 2 CPO emails?? certainly cause for lot of anxiety and worry my friend:D:D
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NolaIndian32
04-10 05:52 PM
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Nola has done pioneering work. Santb, thanks for your tiresome support
Thank you gsc999 and Santb1975, but IV is about TEAMWORK and that is what we need right now to get our membership drive to the next level.
Those of you who have signed up already, please contact you friends, IVians and non-IVians, to join our Team. Please report back to us how many people you have recruited so that we can add to the listing below:
NolaIndian (Family Membership) - Total Recruits to Team IV 2
Nola has done pioneering work. Santb, thanks for your tiresome support
Thank you gsc999 and Santb1975, but IV is about TEAMWORK and that is what we need right now to get our membership drive to the next level.
Those of you who have signed up already, please contact you friends, IVians and non-IVians, to join our Team. Please report back to us how many people you have recruited so that we can add to the listing below:
NolaIndian (Family Membership) - Total Recruits to Team IV 2
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insbaby
01-24 08:04 AM
exactly ..I agree ..what I don't understand is why so many people were praising slumdog's long and stupid post.
I can't stop laughing. :D :D :D :D :D
Come on dude, go and check the other thread where you are posting more than 300 "long and stupid" posts on the same topic.
I can't stop laughing. :D :D :D :D :D
Come on dude, go and check the other thread where you are posting more than 300 "long and stupid" posts on the same topic.
Caliber
04-12 10:54 AM
have you ever took a vacation day off faking ill-health either of yourself or somebody you know? when its convenient for us, we tend to legitimize what we do, when somebody else does it, they have to suffer. And oh no, you are not selfish, you are just jealous
Do you have any self dictionary to decide what is selfish and what is Jealous? Are you the one who gives meanings to the words?
You probably are working for those FIVE (WI,IN,TC,CO,LT) who are misusing the EB1. If you guys keep creating FAKE ID's to post these, I will have to name you in this public forum.
Before advising to do ILLEGAL things, better mind this is land of law and not the country for you bribery guys who misuse every sytem. You guys have already tarnished India with your corruption and started here too.
US may be tolerating you guys for now, but one day all you guys will pay for your CORRUPTIVE things. Remember, God will punish every corrupt fellow.
Do you have any self dictionary to decide what is selfish and what is Jealous? Are you the one who gives meanings to the words?
You probably are working for those FIVE (WI,IN,TC,CO,LT) who are misusing the EB1. If you guys keep creating FAKE ID's to post these, I will have to name you in this public forum.
Before advising to do ILLEGAL things, better mind this is land of law and not the country for you bribery guys who misuse every sytem. You guys have already tarnished India with your corruption and started here too.
US may be tolerating you guys for now, but one day all you guys will pay for your CORRUPTIVE things. Remember, God will punish every corrupt fellow.
sgujjari
02-01 08:00 PM
SFO took exactly 5 business days, incl. the day they received and the day they dispatched.
sent by mail.
only 2 photos needed.
notarized only the cover letter and affidavit to add spouse's name.
their website is perfect. don't need to read/talk to anything/one else.
http://www.cgisf.org > Passport
perfect 10.
:D funny thing happened with desi Notary.. Jay Leno stuff.. :D
Asked him to notarize the affidavit to add spouse's name.
he wrote.. i hereby notarize.. 'AFFIDAVIT FOR ADDITIONAL SPOUSE'.
ADDITIONAL !!?? :D :D
i was thinking... i have one.. i'm good.. no thank you..
Enclosures:
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1. Fully completed & signed Application Form, printed from your website (4 Pages).
2 recent photographs - 1 pasted on the first page & 1 stapled on the last page.
2. 1 Money Order of $40 for passport fee.
3. Original old/current passport ####### (36 pages).
4. Copies of first five & last two pages and VISA page from current Passport (6 pgs).
5. Self-addressed USPS Express Mail Envelope for passport return.
6. Proof of work authorization (2 pages):
i) Copy of I-797 and
ii) Copy of EAD.
7. Proof of legal status (2 pgs) :
i) Copy of H1B VISA &
ii) Copy of I-485 Receipt.
8. Proof of residence(4 pgs):
i) Rental Agreement and
ii) Landline Telephone Bill.
9. For wife�s name inclusion:
i) Copies of first five & last two pages from my wife�s Passport (6 pgs)
ii) Copy of Marriage certificate,
iii) Copy of Marriage Photos (2 pgs)
iv) Affidavit signed by both of us.
only couple of things i didn't follow in the website instructions are..
1) Didn't include wife's original passport.
2) Didn't get two witnesses to sign the affidavit to add spouse's name
and no wedding card copy.
Hello Sir,
Was your passport issued in India?I have applied for my passport renewal and it was issued in Visakhapatnam. I urgently need my new passport to travel to india..
Thanks
sent by mail.
only 2 photos needed.
notarized only the cover letter and affidavit to add spouse's name.
their website is perfect. don't need to read/talk to anything/one else.
http://www.cgisf.org > Passport
perfect 10.
:D funny thing happened with desi Notary.. Jay Leno stuff.. :D
Asked him to notarize the affidavit to add spouse's name.
he wrote.. i hereby notarize.. 'AFFIDAVIT FOR ADDITIONAL SPOUSE'.
ADDITIONAL !!?? :D :D
i was thinking... i have one.. i'm good.. no thank you..
Enclosures:
------------
1. Fully completed & signed Application Form, printed from your website (4 Pages).
2 recent photographs - 1 pasted on the first page & 1 stapled on the last page.
2. 1 Money Order of $40 for passport fee.
3. Original old/current passport ####### (36 pages).
4. Copies of first five & last two pages and VISA page from current Passport (6 pgs).
5. Self-addressed USPS Express Mail Envelope for passport return.
6. Proof of work authorization (2 pages):
i) Copy of I-797 and
ii) Copy of EAD.
7. Proof of legal status (2 pgs) :
i) Copy of H1B VISA &
ii) Copy of I-485 Receipt.
8. Proof of residence(4 pgs):
i) Rental Agreement and
ii) Landline Telephone Bill.
9. For wife�s name inclusion:
i) Copies of first five & last two pages from my wife�s Passport (6 pgs)
ii) Copy of Marriage certificate,
iii) Copy of Marriage Photos (2 pgs)
iv) Affidavit signed by both of us.
only couple of things i didn't follow in the website instructions are..
1) Didn't include wife's original passport.
2) Didn't get two witnesses to sign the affidavit to add spouse's name
and no wedding card copy.
Hello Sir,
Was your passport issued in India?I have applied for my passport renewal and it was issued in Visakhapatnam. I urgently need my new passport to travel to india..
Thanks