actaccord
02-23 08:42 AM
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gc28262
07-14 08:15 AM
There isn't much to be calculated for EB3. With spillover practically non-existent for EB3, we can easily calculate our wait times from pending inventory data published by USCIS.
The only positive development is that 245(i) cases that has been eating into EB3 quota is done with. So dates are no longer stuck at april 2001. We should see a slow but steady movement. Unless some spillover happens once EB2 has become current/close to current, I don't see much hope without legislation.
For those folks who think of not participating, consider these facts. Aman Kapoor and other IV core folks who already got their GCs are still working for our cause. There are lot of EB2 members among IV volunteers who work for this cause. We shouldn't just think of this as our personal issue. Rather we should consider this an issue for the entire EB community and work to resolve it.
The only positive development is that 245(i) cases that has been eating into EB3 quota is done with. So dates are no longer stuck at april 2001. We should see a slow but steady movement. Unless some spillover happens once EB2 has become current/close to current, I don't see much hope without legislation.
For those folks who think of not participating, consider these facts. Aman Kapoor and other IV core folks who already got their GCs are still working for our cause. There are lot of EB2 members among IV volunteers who work for this cause. We shouldn't just think of this as our personal issue. Rather we should consider this an issue for the entire EB community and work to resolve it.
coolmanasip
06-29 04:25 PM
what happens if the application is already posted???......My lawyer posted our application today by the overnight delivery.......
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roseball
08-17 07:00 PM
Applied on May 28, 2010 Electronically
Approved on July 07, 2010.
Now I am working with attorney to file my I-140
I have 3 Years BS Degree in Electronics From Andhra University + 1 Year BS Degree in Computer Specialization from Andhra University.
Still I am kind of tense about my degree is considered as US equivalent degree. It accepted in H1-B, and EB-3 GC process. I am cross my figures until I get the decision from IO. I will give more updates later.
-Sree
Frankly, the chances of getting an EB-2 I-140 approved with your educational background are very bleak to say the least. However, there are always exceptions and I hope you get lucky. Good luck, atleast your employer tried.
Approved on July 07, 2010.
Now I am working with attorney to file my I-140
I have 3 Years BS Degree in Electronics From Andhra University + 1 Year BS Degree in Computer Specialization from Andhra University.
Still I am kind of tense about my degree is considered as US equivalent degree. It accepted in H1-B, and EB-3 GC process. I am cross my figures until I get the decision from IO. I will give more updates later.
-Sree
Frankly, the chances of getting an EB-2 I-140 approved with your educational background are very bleak to say the least. However, there are always exceptions and I hope you get lucky. Good luck, atleast your employer tried.
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BharatPremi
10-12 04:24 PM
bharat premi...please look at this link...it has all the bulletins from 2002. please point me to single instance where the the bulletin was retrogressed even once in 2002-2003
http://travel.state.gov/visa/frvi/bulletin/bulletin_1770.html
Glad, you took pain to check and see all bulletins. Can you see India in 2003 bulletins? India was simply dispappeared from earlier months-2003 bulletins. It was no more "OverSubscribed" country as per INS. In reality in background Eb3 India was on hold and almost all the year treated like step child by INS. EB2 India was doing good throughout 2003. Since bulletins kicked India out how can you know then? Mymajor source of information as usual was murthy.com and immigration.com. I vaguely remember murthy came up with one or two warning articles about "administrative" hold on Eb3 processing and severe future Eb3 retrogressions then.
http://travel.state.gov/visa/frvi/bulletin/bulletin_1770.html
Glad, you took pain to check and see all bulletins. Can you see India in 2003 bulletins? India was simply dispappeared from earlier months-2003 bulletins. It was no more "OverSubscribed" country as per INS. In reality in background Eb3 India was on hold and almost all the year treated like step child by INS. EB2 India was doing good throughout 2003. Since bulletins kicked India out how can you know then? Mymajor source of information as usual was murthy.com and immigration.com. I vaguely remember murthy came up with one or two warning articles about "administrative" hold on Eb3 processing and severe future Eb3 retrogressions then.
snathan
05-14 12:41 PM
yeah, I have been hearing this as well but I yet have to find some authentic sources of this information.
Are you sure H-2? is it EB2?
Are you sure H-2? is it EB2?
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waitsolong
01-12 02:03 PM
Hi, regrading point 4,
again, as I mentioned, there is not much we can do about that. People are trying to apply under EB2, no matter whether there is additional 55K or not. We just can not stop them. Politics is all about compromise. Do you agree this bill will also do something good for EB3? It might not be a prefect bill, but it is as close to perfect as we can get at this time, isn't it?
I respectfully diagree with you regarding your point 4
Perm may have got tougher but EB2 applications are still being filed. Along with that there are still students coming to US from india to do MS and they are alos going to apply in EB2 (I know i am generalizing but tell me if you are about to start ur GC process will you agree for EB3 knowing how the situation is currentlY for EB3)
Regarding your point 5
Yes that would make perfect sense logically but wil not happen because don't you know that persons who did MS in US are the elite. They are the best minds and make the most money and add the most to the US economy while guys who are working in US are are well lets just say not usefull to the economy and just taking free money. So looking at this issue from US side it makes sense to explicitly provide these 55 k visas to only US educated persons so that they can add more to the ecomony. And lest sface it who cares for guys who just work here but are not educated here.
again, as I mentioned, there is not much we can do about that. People are trying to apply under EB2, no matter whether there is additional 55K or not. We just can not stop them. Politics is all about compromise. Do you agree this bill will also do something good for EB3? It might not be a prefect bill, but it is as close to perfect as we can get at this time, isn't it?
I respectfully diagree with you regarding your point 4
Perm may have got tougher but EB2 applications are still being filed. Along with that there are still students coming to US from india to do MS and they are alos going to apply in EB2 (I know i am generalizing but tell me if you are about to start ur GC process will you agree for EB3 knowing how the situation is currentlY for EB3)
Regarding your point 5
Yes that would make perfect sense logically but wil not happen because don't you know that persons who did MS in US are the elite. They are the best minds and make the most money and add the most to the US economy while guys who are working in US are are well lets just say not usefull to the economy and just taking free money. So looking at this issue from US side it makes sense to explicitly provide these 55 k visas to only US educated persons so that they can add more to the ecomony. And lest sface it who cares for guys who just work here but are not educated here.
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abhijitp
03-18 01:10 PM
I booked my tkt and confirm my participation.
Looking for someone to donate air miles for one person.
Thanks
http://immigrationvoice.org/forum/forum85-action-items-for-everyone/1904645-advocacy-day-air-miles-carpooling-and-hosting-members-in-dc-9.html#post2448267
Looking for someone to donate air miles for one person.
Thanks
http://immigrationvoice.org/forum/forum85-action-items-for-everyone/1904645-advocacy-day-air-miles-carpooling-and-hosting-members-in-dc-9.html#post2448267
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amitjoey
01-18 05:27 PM
current membership is 8477. Thats awesome. New members, please use the invite your friends feature to invite more of your friends in similar situation.
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ps57002
07-20 07:44 PM
what about having a PD of May and getting approval bet 1 and 16 aug??? i'm stuck in atlanta PERM center....
praying praying praying...only miracle will help...
I was supposed to travel on 31 july to india and am considering changing my tkt to 17 aug or so....just in case...that's stupid huh?????
for someone who shouldn't have hope...why am i praying lol
praying praying praying...only miracle will help...
I was supposed to travel on 31 july to india and am considering changing my tkt to 17 aug or so....just in case...that's stupid huh?????
for someone who shouldn't have hope...why am i praying lol
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pmpforgc
05-11 10:40 AM
Hi
I am planing to go for H-1B stampng in Mumbai some time in June/july.
I am confused about what to write in question-31 of DS 156 form.
I came here on student visa in Jan 2001 and currently h-1 approved (not stamped) since March 06.
When I orginally applied for student visa in Oct 2000 I was given probably 221 G. then I reappeared in Dec 2000 and my Student visa were granted.
So on my DS 156 what should I write in question-31 - which ask " Have you ever been refused US visa ? Yes or No?
help from experienced members will solve my confusion.
thanks
I am planing to go for H-1B stampng in Mumbai some time in June/july.
I am confused about what to write in question-31 of DS 156 form.
I came here on student visa in Jan 2001 and currently h-1 approved (not stamped) since March 06.
When I orginally applied for student visa in Oct 2000 I was given probably 221 G. then I reappeared in Dec 2000 and my Student visa were granted.
So on my DS 156 what should I write in question-31 - which ask " Have you ever been refused US visa ? Yes or No?
help from experienced members will solve my confusion.
thanks
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satyasrd
10-04 11:04 AM
Here it is
http://immigrationvoice.org/forum/forum14-members-forum/1606681-cir-introduced-in-the-senate.html#post1994331
Thanks Tony !
http://immigrationvoice.org/forum/forum14-members-forum/1606681-cir-introduced-in-the-senate.html#post1994331
Thanks Tony !
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shreekhand
09-03 12:10 PM
Obviously not! It is only when the USCIS hand delivers the GC to you would it be enough! but who know there might be a deportation order as well..!!!!
Just relax...and let not the mind go out of whack as it is doing now :D
I got this....
Current Status: Card production ordered.
On September 1, 2009, we ordered production of your new card. Please allow 30 days for your card to be mailed to you. If we need something from you we will contact you. If you move before you receive the card, call customer service. You can also receive automatic e-mail updates as we process your case. Just follow the link below to register.
Is that good enough?? :confused::confused:
Just relax...and let not the mind go out of whack as it is doing now :D
I got this....
Current Status: Card production ordered.
On September 1, 2009, we ordered production of your new card. Please allow 30 days for your card to be mailed to you. If we need something from you we will contact you. If you move before you receive the card, call customer service. You can also receive automatic e-mail updates as we process your case. Just follow the link below to register.
Is that good enough?? :confused::confused:
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goel_ar
04-08 05:49 PM
Also, lot of EB1 guys working through consulting companies - negotiate there Green Card to be filed as EB1 before joining them.
And Consulting companies can show anything they want..any hierarchy/structure etc.
On the other hand, actual PHD does have lot of knowledge , publishing paper is daunting task which needs lot of research and originality.
And Consulting companies can show anything they want..any hierarchy/structure etc.
On the other hand, actual PHD does have lot of knowledge , publishing paper is daunting task which needs lot of research and originality.
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kartikiran
07-13 03:33 PM
Guys let it be selfishness... but ultimately if we win, it is a win for every one... I am living in this country for more than 11 years but still with an EAD status.... We are spending most of our life time as an ALIEN. Think yourself which is better...
Saralayar, I agree to your point. As a note, you have to understand I have been in this country for about 13 years and working in the same job since 1999. I am still waiting for my green card as you can see from my priority date.
I don't mind members enthusiastically starting a campaign. I am all for it. I am sure IV core is also in support of it. But we also need to identify people who really believe in the cause and will continue with the cause irrespective of what happens to their situation. In this case, GCPerm has shown that the cause what he/she fights for depends on which basket he/she wants to pick his fruits from. When he/she gets his/her share of fruits they will leave.
I hope we do not waste our time and resources with people who are bound to leave when their situation is clear. That is my point.
I do not see GCPerm as a leader who will continue to resolve misery of people suffering due to backlog even after he/she gets his/her citizenship. Wasting time and money with that kind of a leader will lead nowhere.
Saralayar, I agree to your point. As a note, you have to understand I have been in this country for about 13 years and working in the same job since 1999. I am still waiting for my green card as you can see from my priority date.
I don't mind members enthusiastically starting a campaign. I am all for it. I am sure IV core is also in support of it. But we also need to identify people who really believe in the cause and will continue with the cause irrespective of what happens to their situation. In this case, GCPerm has shown that the cause what he/she fights for depends on which basket he/she wants to pick his fruits from. When he/she gets his/her share of fruits they will leave.
I hope we do not waste our time and resources with people who are bound to leave when their situation is clear. That is my point.
I do not see GCPerm as a leader who will continue to resolve misery of people suffering due to backlog even after he/she gets his/her citizenship. Wasting time and money with that kind of a leader will lead nowhere.
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pappu
01-02 12:15 AM
total Members till now 7,921.
we did not meet the target of 10 K members by dec 31.
lets keep working on it.
we did not meet the target of 10 K members by dec 31.
lets keep working on it.
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makeup L.A. County Budget Overview
paskal
09-19 07:03 PM
and still too weary, esp after dragging through a full work day...
watch this space...it will come eventually...
meanwhile suffice to say that it was simply awesome to meet the personas behind the handles...sure made everything worthwhile :D
watch this space...it will come eventually...
meanwhile suffice to say that it was simply awesome to meet the personas behind the handles...sure made everything worthwhile :D
girlfriend L.A. County budget shortfall
BharatPremi
04-09 07:50 AM
I know , I can not walk 10 miles (Army 10 miles, Washington DC)- forget running.:) Can I still be part of this?
I think, apart from running and walking 10 miles I am able to involve myself doing other expected activities. In my life time I have not walked 10 miles:)..Man, you guys are tough.
Note: I may be able to walk 2 miles.
I think, apart from running and walking 10 miles I am able to involve myself doing other expected activities. In my life time I have not walked 10 miles:)..Man, you guys are tough.
Note: I may be able to walk 2 miles.
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ksircar
05-14 10:09 PM
I am little confused. As your wife is already in legal status (h4) till 09/2007, why do you want another extension when you switch job? As far as I know (I had similar situation in 2003), you can transfer your H1 to new employer and before her H4 expires, apply for extension with your new H1B (it may not be required even as she has already applied for H1). Once, I did exactly same when I switched job and I didn't had any legal problem with my wife/daughters' H4 extension.
Still I suggest you consult an attorney.
Best of luck.
Still I suggest you consult an attorney.
Best of luck.
iyappanp
08-12 10:39 PM
Adding my case to the forum. I am also one of those strange 7/22 soft LUD guy.
EAD E filed on 05/22 @ TSC
FP done 06/19
SOFT LUD on 07/22
EAD E filed on 05/22 @ TSC
FP done 06/19
SOFT LUD on 07/22
ujjwal_p
02-28 12:42 AM
Hello everyone,
Here's my situation. H-1B for self and H-4 for wife valid through Jan 2010. However our respective visas have expired in Dec 2006. So we'll need to get restamping next time we leave the country. We intend to travel to India this Summer from May through July. Ideally we would like to get the stamping done then during our stay in India. However there is a complication (isn't there ever) since my wife has an employer willing to sponsor her H-1B (starting in Oct 2008). I heard from the gurus here that this will be a COS from H-4 to H-1B and it is strongly recommended not to travel when a COS is pending. I think my options are as follows :
1. Get H-4 visa stamping in India in June while there. Assuming we do a premium processing for my wife's H-1B in April and travel to India after the decision is made (say by May), will there be any problems getting the H-4 visa stamping for my wife in India since we want to return in July before her H-1B starts in Oct?
2. The other option is to get a new H-4 stamping done before applying for the COS in April. This will be either done in Canada or Mexico I guess.
3. Another option is to straight away get the H-1b stamping for my wife in India instead of H-4 but that will cause her to wait in India through October which we would like to avoid.
Personally, we would like to do the first option, just get the H-4 restamping done in June and get back to US by July. But since she'll probably have an active H-1B starting in October, wondering if that will cause any issues when we go for the H-4 stamping.
Thanks!
Here's my situation. H-1B for self and H-4 for wife valid through Jan 2010. However our respective visas have expired in Dec 2006. So we'll need to get restamping next time we leave the country. We intend to travel to India this Summer from May through July. Ideally we would like to get the stamping done then during our stay in India. However there is a complication (isn't there ever) since my wife has an employer willing to sponsor her H-1B (starting in Oct 2008). I heard from the gurus here that this will be a COS from H-4 to H-1B and it is strongly recommended not to travel when a COS is pending. I think my options are as follows :
1. Get H-4 visa stamping in India in June while there. Assuming we do a premium processing for my wife's H-1B in April and travel to India after the decision is made (say by May), will there be any problems getting the H-4 visa stamping for my wife in India since we want to return in July before her H-1B starts in Oct?
2. The other option is to get a new H-4 stamping done before applying for the COS in April. This will be either done in Canada or Mexico I guess.
3. Another option is to straight away get the H-1b stamping for my wife in India instead of H-4 but that will cause her to wait in India through October which we would like to avoid.
Personally, we would like to do the first option, just get the H-4 restamping done in June and get back to US by July. But since she'll probably have an active H-1B starting in October, wondering if that will cause any issues when we go for the H-4 stamping.
Thanks!