tonyHK12
09-29 09:59 AM
...and what's the point of this discussion here? The point is not lost on anyone here that such bill(s) are needed and passed.
I think a lot of people here just like to discuss the hell out of this topic just make themselves feel better! :rolleyes:
The point is to get a Bill created eventually and have a campaign. We have to start somewhere. Also I would like to have a centralized point for discussing and acting on, just reform for Legal immigrants, mostly employment based, but it can evolve into other eventually, student, family...
I think a lot of people here just like to discuss the hell out of this topic just make themselves feel better! :rolleyes:
The point is to get a Bill created eventually and have a campaign. We have to start somewhere. Also I would like to have a centralized point for discussing and acting on, just reform for Legal immigrants, mostly employment based, but it can evolve into other eventually, student, family...
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thomachan72
04-09 08:24 AM
one another suggestion I have to make is this:
We need to get Indian/Chinese community (citizens) involved to fight for us.
We need to have some of them as leaders in the IV. (they could be people who have struggled with the EB process and identify with us) they could be highly successful Indian/chinese or other countries businessmen/scientists/media personal etc etc (if possible)
Remember the strength of the ilegal community is that their legal brothers and sisters dont hate them but always stand with them.
We somehow ( I have no clue how) need to get this to happen. Also each one of us who are currently here should make a pledge that "Even if my card is printed, I will continue to use the extra freedom that I got to always stand up and fight for my brothers and sisters who are struggling with this system".
We need to get Indian/Chinese community (citizens) involved to fight for us.
We need to have some of them as leaders in the IV. (they could be people who have struggled with the EB process and identify with us) they could be highly successful Indian/chinese or other countries businessmen/scientists/media personal etc etc (if possible)
Remember the strength of the ilegal community is that their legal brothers and sisters dont hate them but always stand with them.
We somehow ( I have no clue how) need to get this to happen. Also each one of us who are currently here should make a pledge that "Even if my card is printed, I will continue to use the extra freedom that I got to always stand up and fight for my brothers and sisters who are struggling with this system".
americandesi
08-29 06:26 PM
<Rant>
A good formal education is always desirable. I have no problem with that. What I take objection to is this entitlement mentality of some folks. A degree does not entitle a person to anything. It may help people get their foot in the door, but then on, they should be judged purely by contribution and merit. This is mostly the case in US and the reason why most Indians do well here. Contrast this to an Indian system and you see all sorts of differentiation going on. An engineering graduate thinks a commerce graduate is dirt. A commerce student thinks a history student is typically retarded. An IAS officer thinks he is GOD :D. A US degree holder (of Indian origin) thinks he should be ahead of immigration line. It goes on...
In all this, we are forgetting the actual person and attaching too much weight to an educational certificate issued by an institute/university. Education is an on going thing. It is good to have formal education, but we often forget universities are not the only sources of education and degree certificates the only credentials. Heck, even USCIS recognizes this :D.
Ladies and gents, if anyone of you have that coveted PhD from Stanford, don't jump into water yet, thinking you can walk on it :D:D
</Rant>
Is USCIS doesn't give a damn about educational credentials why do they they have EB2 category for Aliens with Advanced Degree, EB1 category for Aliens with Ph.D, Uncapped H1 for Aliens with US degrees etc..
Even Canadian point based Immigration system assigns more points for aliens with advanced degrees.
A good formal education is always desirable. I have no problem with that. What I take objection to is this entitlement mentality of some folks. A degree does not entitle a person to anything. It may help people get their foot in the door, but then on, they should be judged purely by contribution and merit. This is mostly the case in US and the reason why most Indians do well here. Contrast this to an Indian system and you see all sorts of differentiation going on. An engineering graduate thinks a commerce graduate is dirt. A commerce student thinks a history student is typically retarded. An IAS officer thinks he is GOD :D. A US degree holder (of Indian origin) thinks he should be ahead of immigration line. It goes on...
In all this, we are forgetting the actual person and attaching too much weight to an educational certificate issued by an institute/university. Education is an on going thing. It is good to have formal education, but we often forget universities are not the only sources of education and degree certificates the only credentials. Heck, even USCIS recognizes this :D.
Ladies and gents, if anyone of you have that coveted PhD from Stanford, don't jump into water yet, thinking you can walk on it :D:D
</Rant>
Is USCIS doesn't give a damn about educational credentials why do they they have EB2 category for Aliens with Advanced Degree, EB1 category for Aliens with Ph.D, Uncapped H1 for Aliens with US degrees etc..
Even Canadian point based Immigration system assigns more points for aliens with advanced degrees.
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eb3_2004
05-15 08:15 PM
Don't we have to send the EAD renewal to Texas or Phoenix lock boxes?? Why are a few sending to TSC or NSC..I am confused...Pls help
more...
buddyinsd
08-04 01:37 PM
I'm also a Feb 06 applicant.
Lets have a race and c who gets it first...jus kiddin...:)
When did u mail ur application?
The slowness in the approval rate has me a little worried. In July many people got approved at within the first few days - that does not seem to have happened for the first 3 days of August so far. I'm hoping that this is just a blip and the trend picks up shortly.
Lets have a race and c who gets it first...jus kiddin...:)
When did u mail ur application?
The slowness in the approval rate has me a little worried. In July many people got approved at within the first few days - that does not seem to have happened for the first 3 days of August so far. I'm hoping that this is just a blip and the trend picks up shortly.
delhirocks
06-20 11:10 PM
I have a 11 pages PERM, where can I see in which category was certified. I don`t find any information. Please advice.
I think it is on Page 2 (Section H: Job opportunity information) --> Item # 4 = Education: minimum level required. If it is checked as "Masters" or "PHD" it is EB2, if not it is EB3.
This is my interpretation. It took my 3 months to get my job profile changed from Masters preffered to Masters Required. Hope this is what it is. I have been assured by my lawer it is EB2
I think it is on Page 2 (Section H: Job opportunity information) --> Item # 4 = Education: minimum level required. If it is checked as "Masters" or "PHD" it is EB2, if not it is EB3.
This is my interpretation. It took my 3 months to get my job profile changed from Masters preffered to Masters Required. Hope this is what it is. I have been assured by my lawer it is EB2
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akhilmahajan
08-06 08:18 PM
Im still waiting too. e-filed may 23rd. fp done on June 17th.
Expedite request denied, have an infopass appointment on August 14th. I will see what they will say
Getting too worried as my current ead is going to expire on Sep 19th.
Looking at the tracking it looks like TSC has started to work on all these pending cases. Hopefully our petitions get approved soon too
Will keep you posted
Can you tell what reasons you had given for the Expedite Request?
Expedite request denied, have an infopass appointment on August 14th. I will see what they will say
Getting too worried as my current ead is going to expire on Sep 19th.
Looking at the tracking it looks like TSC has started to work on all these pending cases. Hopefully our petitions get approved soon too
Will keep you posted
Can you tell what reasons you had given for the Expedite Request?
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akhilmahajan
08-05 09:50 AM
Any updates on anyone's case.
Please share the information.
GO IV GO.
Please share the information.
GO IV GO.
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amitjoey
01-18 01:00 PM
Keep the Good work going..
Date of sign up: Jan. 18, 2007
Subscription Name: Secure $20 Per Month Recurring Contribution
Subscription Number: S-5EW191321U246923L
895 more members needed.
Date of sign up: Jan. 18, 2007
Subscription Name: Secure $20 Per Month Recurring Contribution
Subscription Number: S-5EW191321U246923L
895 more members needed.
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needhelp!
05-16 05:54 PM
131 members have called.. 1 Congressman has become co-sponsor
Come on guys.. if 1000 members call I am sure more support will follow.
Are you telling all your friends?
Come on guys.. if 1000 members call I am sure more support will follow.
Are you telling all your friends?
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goosetavo
01-31 06:19 PM
Wouldn't miss it! Count me in. It was a great experience last summer and I hope more people will be on hand this time, this is our moment!
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gapala
04-08 08:22 PM
You need to write to USCIS and Ombudsman. Labor department does not approve such petitions.
Could you please post the link to complaint form or address where you send in complaint to USCIS?
Here's the ombudsman's address for complaints / suggestions etc.
Mailing Address:
Citizenship and Immigration Services Ombudsman
ATTN: Recommendations/Complaints/Reporting Fraud
United States Department of Homeland Security
Mail Stop 1225
Washington, D.C. 20528-1225
Even better : email to cisombudsman@dhs.gov
Guys, if you want to do analysis on number of visas and GC's sponsored by companies, H1 and PERM only... I could not find Intracompany filing (L1)related data. Do you guys know if this be disclosed as well?
here's the link. I found this site helpful... Note the "Manager" category under visas by occupation.. for number of visas.. not sure if this include L1. I guess this is only H1B. http://www.myvisajobs.com/Company.aspx?id=119153
This is where the data is comming from : http://www.flcdatacenter.com/CasePerm.aspx
Disclaimer : do not start giving me red for posting this link as intention is not marketing for them... if you did not like it, ignore.
Could you please post the link to complaint form or address where you send in complaint to USCIS?
Here's the ombudsman's address for complaints / suggestions etc.
Mailing Address:
Citizenship and Immigration Services Ombudsman
ATTN: Recommendations/Complaints/Reporting Fraud
United States Department of Homeland Security
Mail Stop 1225
Washington, D.C. 20528-1225
Even better : email to cisombudsman@dhs.gov
Guys, if you want to do analysis on number of visas and GC's sponsored by companies, H1 and PERM only... I could not find Intracompany filing (L1)related data. Do you guys know if this be disclosed as well?
here's the link. I found this site helpful... Note the "Manager" category under visas by occupation.. for number of visas.. not sure if this include L1. I guess this is only H1B. http://www.myvisajobs.com/Company.aspx?id=119153
This is where the data is comming from : http://www.flcdatacenter.com/CasePerm.aspx
Disclaimer : do not start giving me red for posting this link as intention is not marketing for them... if you did not like it, ignore.
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Aah_GC
07-30 04:17 PM
You really are stuck in muck eh?
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gcformeornot
04-12 08:29 PM
My EAD expires on 08/21/2010. So How many days before we need apply for re-newal ?
before 90 days....but not before 120 days....
before 90 days....but not before 120 days....
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breddy2000
01-14 11:35 AM
chintu ..u must have made a ton load on money on TARG..
>what would be a minimum investment ..100$ or 10k..
Its not true Chintu might have made tons of money on TARG.
This is called Gap up. Entry point for this day trade would have been at 2.4 and it went upto 2.5. Its a cent more from the entry point.
When market opens it shows 2.4 and you can buy at 2.4 and not at the previous closing price at 1.12.
Hope you got it...
Seeing all the stock quotes from what is being recommended.
ZGEN ---> Open 4.6 close 3.91 --> Loss
IOC ---> Open 19.5 close 20.5 ---> Profit
BLX ---> Open 10 close 10.6 ---> Profit
ELN ---> Open 8.5 close 7.8 ---> Loss
CTDC ---> Open 3.05 close 2.91 ---> Loss
LIZ ---> Open 3.25 close 2.75 ---> Loss
MNKD ---> Open 3.62 close 3.76 ---> Profit
FSIN ---> Open 5.5 close 5.04 ---> Loss
TMS ---> Open 1.93 close 1.86 ---> Loss
BPHX ---> Open 2.25 close 2.16 ---> Loss
ATML ---> Open 3.10 Close 3.20 ---> Profit
YRCW ---> Open 4.12 Close 4.08 ---> Loss
SNTS ---> Open 1.69 Close 1.67 ---> Loss
GSAT ---> Open 0.47 Close 0.4 ---> Loss
RAD ---> Open 0.35 Close 0.37 ---> Profit
AVII ---> Open 0.95 Close 0.97 ---> Profit
FORSY ---> Open 2.04 Close 1.80 ---> Loss
And if you considered putting your money on all these stocks and calculate the Profit / Loss percentage, it would be anybody's guess how much would have been lost in a single day assuming you have have put in equal amount of money in each of these stocks yesterday.
I'm not against trading , Just wanted to show my constructive criticism.
>what would be a minimum investment ..100$ or 10k..
Its not true Chintu might have made tons of money on TARG.
This is called Gap up. Entry point for this day trade would have been at 2.4 and it went upto 2.5. Its a cent more from the entry point.
When market opens it shows 2.4 and you can buy at 2.4 and not at the previous closing price at 1.12.
Hope you got it...
Seeing all the stock quotes from what is being recommended.
ZGEN ---> Open 4.6 close 3.91 --> Loss
IOC ---> Open 19.5 close 20.5 ---> Profit
BLX ---> Open 10 close 10.6 ---> Profit
ELN ---> Open 8.5 close 7.8 ---> Loss
CTDC ---> Open 3.05 close 2.91 ---> Loss
LIZ ---> Open 3.25 close 2.75 ---> Loss
MNKD ---> Open 3.62 close 3.76 ---> Profit
FSIN ---> Open 5.5 close 5.04 ---> Loss
TMS ---> Open 1.93 close 1.86 ---> Loss
BPHX ---> Open 2.25 close 2.16 ---> Loss
ATML ---> Open 3.10 Close 3.20 ---> Profit
YRCW ---> Open 4.12 Close 4.08 ---> Loss
SNTS ---> Open 1.69 Close 1.67 ---> Loss
GSAT ---> Open 0.47 Close 0.4 ---> Loss
RAD ---> Open 0.35 Close 0.37 ---> Profit
AVII ---> Open 0.95 Close 0.97 ---> Profit
FORSY ---> Open 2.04 Close 1.80 ---> Loss
And if you considered putting your money on all these stocks and calculate the Profit / Loss percentage, it would be anybody's guess how much would have been lost in a single day assuming you have have put in equal amount of money in each of these stocks yesterday.
I'm not against trading , Just wanted to show my constructive criticism.
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vkotval
05-16 04:30 PM
You need to submit the translation for your Hindi birth certificate. There are plenty of translation services available, Trustfortecorp is one of them.
THanks for this info.Do you know how much time it takes to complete the translation ?
THanks for this info.Do you know how much time it takes to complete the translation ?
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belmontboy
05-10 01:01 AM
Welcome to IV
Goodbye, tata
Goodbye, tata
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saro28
08-03 04:01 PM
What is LUD? I did not understand. Can you please explain? Last Update Date. You can find in case status site
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shree772000
01-22 09:20 PM
Slumdog...I totally agree with your view point and in fact share the same. I believe you cannot put your life on hold waiting for GC or something unpredictable. I also agree with you that buying a house is a life style decision. You can live ur life hoarding cash living cheaply or you can live your life well. Also each has its advantages and its a personal choice.
Also on another note I have become a fan of your blogs. I encourage you to write more and I am sure there are other people like me.
Also on another note I have become a fan of your blogs. I encourage you to write more and I am sure there are other people like me.
GC_Fever
03-19 06:11 PM
All,
I have been trying to enquire about the status of my passport application. I tried all different tel numbers listed on the website. Nobody picks up !
Did anyone call CGI-Houston recently ?
If so please provide the number. Thanks !
.
I had similar situation recently. I tried calling CGI houston several times with the nos. listed on the website and no human would answer. If you are homesick, these nos are perfect to give a call. It would just play you a long Indian Classical music over and over again. My ears were still ringing with the music after the call, you can imagine how many times I had called!
Once I was lucky to get through, but not for much help. If anyone picks ups by chance, they would be rushing you like anything and refer you to consult the website.
It is amazing!
I have been trying to enquire about the status of my passport application. I tried all different tel numbers listed on the website. Nobody picks up !
Did anyone call CGI-Houston recently ?
If so please provide the number. Thanks !
.
I had similar situation recently. I tried calling CGI houston several times with the nos. listed on the website and no human would answer. If you are homesick, these nos are perfect to give a call. It would just play you a long Indian Classical music over and over again. My ears were still ringing with the music after the call, you can imagine how many times I had called!
Once I was lucky to get through, but not for much help. If anyone picks ups by chance, they would be rushing you like anything and refer you to consult the website.
It is amazing!
pappu
02-23 07:45 PM
Immigration Voice Advocacy Days in Washington DC: 4th & 5th April, 2011
Announcement:
As the Congress is gets ready to consider solution to border security and high skilled immigration, we at Immigration Voice have concluded that the month of April is best suited to advocate for issues affecting all of us. It is your responsibility to speak up and actively participate in meeting with the lawmakers this April. You owe it to yourself, your family and your career to take care of your immigration process and we can help you be successful in that effort.
Immigration Voice will hold Advocacy Days, Press Conference and Congressional Reception in Washington DC on Monday, April 4 and Tuesday April 5th.
In the two days, we plan on having over 400 meetings with the Office of Senators, Congressmen and with the Administration.
What you can do for yourself and your career:
As we are beginning to take appointments on your behalf, we need your confirmation before we set up Advocacy day meetings for you. Please fill in the online form (takes less than 1 minute) to let us know about your plans. You can contribute to this effort in 3 different ways:
1. Come to DC and participate (http://immigrationvoice.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=80&Itemid=36) | More Details. (http://immigrationvoice.org/forum/forum85-action-items-for-everyone/1901186-action-item-advocacy-days-in-washington-dc-in-april-2011-a.html)
2. Cannot come to DC but want to contribute financially (http://immigrationvoice.org/forum/misc.php?do=donate) | More Details. (ttp://immigrationvoice.org/forum/forum85-action-items-for-everyone/1904554-action-item-advocacy-day-contributions.html)
3. Alternative ways : Donate airline miles, Sponsor someone, Carpool, Host Members[ (http://immigrationvoice.org/forum/forum85-action-items-for-everyone/1904645-advocacy-day-air-miles-carpooling-and-hosting-members-in-dc.html#post2313932)
This is a demanding project from management and co-ordination perspective. It will very much help us if you could please let us know about your plans to attend the Advocacy Days in DC, sooner rather than later.
What Immigration Voice can do for you?
1. Scheduling and logistics: Immigration Voice will arrange for meetings, advocacy material, and other logistics necessary for all the events during the Advocacy Days. You do not have to schedule meetings with congressmen or senators, leave that to us. Just fill out the forms listed above.
2. Material: We will provide print-outs and materials to take to meetings and also material for you to study talking points.
3. Training: We will provide training on Sunday April 3rd. It is imperative for you to attend this training.
Why we should do this now? Why should you participate?
1. It’s never too early to lobby: Legislative process is slow, frustrating and it takes many years. Success comes to those who are persistent and patient. The effort that we put in now is something that will bear fruit when an immigration bill is being drafted. You cannot parachute in to DC at the last minute when the bill is being discussed in congress. By that time it’s too late.
2. Crowds and numbers matter: Big crowds have yielded success in the past especially during flower campaigns and San Jose rally which were consequential events to July bulletin reversal.
3. Demand for fairness: This is not a request for favor from Congress. It’s a request for fairness. Always remember, we are in United States at the invitation of our employers and our employers have filed our green card petitions in order to retain us. It is only fair and only just to ask for a system that achieves that objective without delays and without putting the immigrants in probationary limbo for 6-12 years. And it is your obligation to yourself and your family to stand up for your rights and ask congress to legislate and fix the system so that it works the way it was originally intended to work.
4. Personal satisfaction and pride : Just ask a participant of September-2007 DC rally or June-2010 DC advocacy event, how proud and how satisfied everyone was after the effort – not just due to impact – but just because they have stood up and spoken up for their issue.
Please stay tuned for more updates about other updates and plan to carpool with local IV members, or book travel or hotel reservation in groups for group discount.
Please take a look at the videos of some proud IV members who participated in events organized by IV like DC Rally, flower campaign and the San Jose rally.
YouTube - immigration voice (http://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=immigration+voice&aq=f)
See you in DC!
Team Immigration Voice
Announcement:
As the Congress is gets ready to consider solution to border security and high skilled immigration, we at Immigration Voice have concluded that the month of April is best suited to advocate for issues affecting all of us. It is your responsibility to speak up and actively participate in meeting with the lawmakers this April. You owe it to yourself, your family and your career to take care of your immigration process and we can help you be successful in that effort.
Immigration Voice will hold Advocacy Days, Press Conference and Congressional Reception in Washington DC on Monday, April 4 and Tuesday April 5th.
In the two days, we plan on having over 400 meetings with the Office of Senators, Congressmen and with the Administration.
What you can do for yourself and your career:
As we are beginning to take appointments on your behalf, we need your confirmation before we set up Advocacy day meetings for you. Please fill in the online form (takes less than 1 minute) to let us know about your plans. You can contribute to this effort in 3 different ways:
1. Come to DC and participate (http://immigrationvoice.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=80&Itemid=36) | More Details. (http://immigrationvoice.org/forum/forum85-action-items-for-everyone/1901186-action-item-advocacy-days-in-washington-dc-in-april-2011-a.html)
2. Cannot come to DC but want to contribute financially (http://immigrationvoice.org/forum/misc.php?do=donate) | More Details. (ttp://immigrationvoice.org/forum/forum85-action-items-for-everyone/1904554-action-item-advocacy-day-contributions.html)
3. Alternative ways : Donate airline miles, Sponsor someone, Carpool, Host Members[ (http://immigrationvoice.org/forum/forum85-action-items-for-everyone/1904645-advocacy-day-air-miles-carpooling-and-hosting-members-in-dc.html#post2313932)
This is a demanding project from management and co-ordination perspective. It will very much help us if you could please let us know about your plans to attend the Advocacy Days in DC, sooner rather than later.
What Immigration Voice can do for you?
1. Scheduling and logistics: Immigration Voice will arrange for meetings, advocacy material, and other logistics necessary for all the events during the Advocacy Days. You do not have to schedule meetings with congressmen or senators, leave that to us. Just fill out the forms listed above.
2. Material: We will provide print-outs and materials to take to meetings and also material for you to study talking points.
3. Training: We will provide training on Sunday April 3rd. It is imperative for you to attend this training.
Why we should do this now? Why should you participate?
1. It’s never too early to lobby: Legislative process is slow, frustrating and it takes many years. Success comes to those who are persistent and patient. The effort that we put in now is something that will bear fruit when an immigration bill is being drafted. You cannot parachute in to DC at the last minute when the bill is being discussed in congress. By that time it’s too late.
2. Crowds and numbers matter: Big crowds have yielded success in the past especially during flower campaigns and San Jose rally which were consequential events to July bulletin reversal.
3. Demand for fairness: This is not a request for favor from Congress. It’s a request for fairness. Always remember, we are in United States at the invitation of our employers and our employers have filed our green card petitions in order to retain us. It is only fair and only just to ask for a system that achieves that objective without delays and without putting the immigrants in probationary limbo for 6-12 years. And it is your obligation to yourself and your family to stand up for your rights and ask congress to legislate and fix the system so that it works the way it was originally intended to work.
4. Personal satisfaction and pride : Just ask a participant of September-2007 DC rally or June-2010 DC advocacy event, how proud and how satisfied everyone was after the effort – not just due to impact – but just because they have stood up and spoken up for their issue.
Please stay tuned for more updates about other updates and plan to carpool with local IV members, or book travel or hotel reservation in groups for group discount.
Please take a look at the videos of some proud IV members who participated in events organized by IV like DC Rally, flower campaign and the San Jose rally.
YouTube - immigration voice (http://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=immigration+voice&aq=f)
See you in DC!
Team Immigration Voice
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