GCard_Dream
11-28 04:28 PM
We have been through this discussion already and not everyone agrees with the idea. Some argue that it's not easy to do yet others only believe in hitting the home run and nothing less is acceptable.
I guess the reality lies somewhere in between.
I guess the reality lies somewhere in between.
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hopefullegalimmigrant
04-20 06:37 PM
All of of this, writing to the president, congressman/congresswoman are fine, but PLEASE, PLEASE make sure, that the following are adhered to:
(1) Address the President as "Honorable Mr. President", and not "Hello Mr. Obama"
(2) Please please please apply spell check and make sure that your letter/email/fax is grammatically correct. All of us claim to be "best and brightest" and "highly educated", but having seen the composition skills and grammar usage of a lot of us here, on IV, I would higly recommend having another person, who is more competent in the PROPER use of English language, take a look at whatever you write.
(3) It would make sense to send letters (several thousands of them, if possible), to the President, on the same day. Even if a handful of these letters make it to his desk, each with same/similar content, but from different people, he just might notice it enough.
You are right. I accept. I sent an apology, water under the bridge, Thanks for the reconfirmation. Now What can we do to make this happen. What suggestions do you have other than send more letters?
(1) Address the President as "Honorable Mr. President", and not "Hello Mr. Obama"
(2) Please please please apply spell check and make sure that your letter/email/fax is grammatically correct. All of us claim to be "best and brightest" and "highly educated", but having seen the composition skills and grammar usage of a lot of us here, on IV, I would higly recommend having another person, who is more competent in the PROPER use of English language, take a look at whatever you write.
(3) It would make sense to send letters (several thousands of them, if possible), to the President, on the same day. Even if a handful of these letters make it to his desk, each with same/similar content, but from different people, he just might notice it enough.
You are right. I accept. I sent an apology, water under the bridge, Thanks for the reconfirmation. Now What can we do to make this happen. What suggestions do you have other than send more letters?
EkAurAaya
08-07 06:12 PM
IV is the only group that is trying something for EB gc's!!! If you don't agree with IV mission statement - least you can do is SHUT UP! If you have other selfish agenda's take them some place else... don't use IV as a platform to segregate a group.
(In my personal opinion... IV should BAN anyone who suggests anything that breaks this group down! Enough is ENOUGH!)
____________________________
Mission Statement
The mission of Immigration Voice is to organize grassroots efforts and resources to solve several problems in the employment based green card process including (a) delays due to Retrogression (visa number unavailability for certain employment-based categories) (b) delays due to USCIS processing backlogs and (c) delays due to Labor Certification backlogs. We will work to remove these and other flaws by supporting changes to immigration law for high-skilled legal employment-based immigrants. High-skilled legal immigrants strengthen the United States' economy and help maintain American technological superiority.
_____________________________
P.S sorry for the rant - but some of the threads are really disappointing... EB2 vs EB3, Masters vs Non-masters....
(In my personal opinion... IV should BAN anyone who suggests anything that breaks this group down! Enough is ENOUGH!)
____________________________
Mission Statement
The mission of Immigration Voice is to organize grassroots efforts and resources to solve several problems in the employment based green card process including (a) delays due to Retrogression (visa number unavailability for certain employment-based categories) (b) delays due to USCIS processing backlogs and (c) delays due to Labor Certification backlogs. We will work to remove these and other flaws by supporting changes to immigration law for high-skilled legal employment-based immigrants. High-skilled legal immigrants strengthen the United States' economy and help maintain American technological superiority.
_____________________________
P.S sorry for the rant - but some of the threads are really disappointing... EB2 vs EB3, Masters vs Non-masters....
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GCard_Dream
05-06 06:52 PM
Thank you all for providing some excellent information. Special thanks to members waitnwatch and fromnaija for providing Arizona specific information. I certainly think that I should take this further in light of all the new information. I even talked to my GC attorny and he also thinks that I should have have given resident status.
fromnaija,
The pdf file in your post indicates that you would qualify for in-state tuition if you have filed for GC. How does the university determine that you have filed for GC? After you have filed for labor or filed for 140 or only after filing of 485? Those 3 dates could be years apart and depending on how the university defines that you have filed for GC could determine the residency status. If you have any further information, please share.
waitnwatch,
Do you believe that Arizona Board of Regents is actually not abiding by the state statue "illegal immigration reform and immigrant responsibility act of 1996" ? I am trying to gather as many arguments as possible to support my case because after reading your post and few other posts, I am seriously considering filing an apeal and fight this unfair practice once and for all.
fromnaija,
The pdf file in your post indicates that you would qualify for in-state tuition if you have filed for GC. How does the university determine that you have filed for GC? After you have filed for labor or filed for 140 or only after filing of 485? Those 3 dates could be years apart and depending on how the university defines that you have filed for GC could determine the residency status. If you have any further information, please share.
waitnwatch,
Do you believe that Arizona Board of Regents is actually not abiding by the state statue "illegal immigration reform and immigrant responsibility act of 1996" ? I am trying to gather as many arguments as possible to support my case because after reading your post and few other posts, I am seriously considering filing an apeal and fight this unfair practice once and for all.
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ricky
05-30 03:00 PM
I just don't understand one basic question.
Congress is trying to pardon 12 million illegals as a one time measure and give them Green Cards. (OK - Very good)
On the other hand we are about half a million who entered the country legally and helping the U.S. economy and paying taxes. Why don't they consider giving all of us Green Cards as a one time measure too ?????
Congress is trying to pardon 12 million illegals as a one time measure and give them Green Cards. (OK - Very good)
On the other hand we are about half a million who entered the country legally and helping the U.S. economy and paying taxes. Why don't they consider giving all of us Green Cards as a one time measure too ?????
Ramba
09-10 07:07 PM
As per law, one must always carry the original GC with them, like DL. You can see this instruction in 485 approval notice/welcome letter. I am doing it.
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sk2009
02-21 08:24 AM
RD 11/14/2007
Non PP
Service Center: VSC
Soft LUD on 02/17/2008(Sunday)
Status : Pending
I have read in other site forum most of the cases had soft LUD on 02/17/2008
must be some system updates
Non PP
Service Center: VSC
Soft LUD on 02/17/2008(Sunday)
Status : Pending
I have read in other site forum most of the cases had soft LUD on 02/17/2008
must be some system updates
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garybanz
11-12 01:47 PM
From what i know, if you have an Indian Passport and a US Green card, the only countries you can travel to without any visitor/tourist visa requirements are India, USA, Canada, Bahamas, Dominican Republic and Mexico (Thanks to Sunny1000 for confirmation of Mexico and Dominican Republic)
Are there any other countries I can go to which don't require a Visa or will grant a visa on arrival?
Thanks.
Are there any other countries I can go to which don't require a Visa or will grant a visa on arrival?
Thanks.
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ram04
10-03 07:34 PM
FP Status Check
Create a profile by registering your details and add your receipt numbers to that.
Then you will see a column which indicates LUD.
Create a profile by registering your details and add your receipt numbers to that.
Then you will see a column which indicates LUD.
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gemini23
08-14 10:07 AM
Libra,
I dont know what to say about you. I have complained to admin about your derogatory posts. Admins will be taking appropriate action on your account soon.
Even though i requested so many times in many threads, and bumped contribution thread you never thought of contributing to IV, did you? did you ever even cared to look into contribution thread Mr. Smart:rolleyes:
People who come here just to create threads and post all silly things need to get remind that this forum/organization is ran by members contribution, people like me who are contributing are allowing you to use this site. You better get this.
And somebody said it right, to contribute someone has to be huMAN.
I dont know what to say about you. I have complained to admin about your derogatory posts. Admins will be taking appropriate action on your account soon.
Even though i requested so many times in many threads, and bumped contribution thread you never thought of contributing to IV, did you? did you ever even cared to look into contribution thread Mr. Smart:rolleyes:
People who come here just to create threads and post all silly things need to get remind that this forum/organization is ran by members contribution, people like me who are contributing are allowing you to use this site. You better get this.
And somebody said it right, to contribute someone has to be huMAN.
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LIDIYA
08-23 03:23 PM
:)Our check was cashed today 08/22
We paid with one check for: two I-485�s, and two EAD�s. In little space on the check where it says �for� I wrote fees. So, just want to let you know from my experience that, obviously, it does not matter if you paid with one check for all forms and applicants (in our case total was $1,150) or with separate checks for each application.
Our details:
PD � Aug., 2005
EB-3 ROW
I-485, EDA � reached TSC on Jul. 2nd
Check cashed � 08/22
Called Bank of America and got all 4 case numbers from the back of the check.
Checked INS website � applications were received on Aug. 21st and currently pending.
Receipts were mailed .
All applications were prepared and sent by lawyer, so I don�t know exact time when they reached INS or who signed for it.
Good luck everybody !
We paid with one check for: two I-485�s, and two EAD�s. In little space on the check where it says �for� I wrote fees. So, just want to let you know from my experience that, obviously, it does not matter if you paid with one check for all forms and applicants (in our case total was $1,150) or with separate checks for each application.
Our details:
PD � Aug., 2005
EB-3 ROW
I-485, EDA � reached TSC on Jul. 2nd
Check cashed � 08/22
Called Bank of America and got all 4 case numbers from the back of the check.
Checked INS website � applications were received on Aug. 21st and currently pending.
Receipts were mailed .
All applications were prepared and sent by lawyer, so I don�t know exact time when they reached INS or who signed for it.
Good luck everybody !
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nk2006
10-09 04:00 PM
As far as H-1, I don't understand: wont you need an H-1 transfer from your new employer, in that case the 3 yr extension will come from him, so it shouldnt matter if your old employer revokes I-140, since anyway you are planning to restart gc process.
Yes I do need the transfer from new employer but the original extension of H1B beyond six years is granted because I have an approved I140. I was wondering if revoking that I140 has any effect on the H1b too.
To give more specifics: six years of h1b will be completed in Feb �07. PERM labor is approved and lets say if I140 is approved by Jan, my plan is to do one of two things:
(i) Immediately apply for 3 year extension of H1B from present employer. Wait until it�s approved � the new H1b is valid until Feb �10. After approval apply for h1b transfer. Is this possible? After the transfer if original I140 is revoked, I assume UCSIS is not going to recall my h1b. Am I right? The extended h1b period is with me to keep � is my understanding right?
(ii) After the approval of I140 (say in Jan), I will apply for h1b transfer and extension with new employer (extension based on the fact that I have an approved I140 and that priority date is not current). The hitch here is the approved I140 is from a different employer than the one asking for h1b extension. Is this possible? (I know that one year extension based on pending labor is not tied to which employer applied for the labor; is this rule same for approved I140 related extension?). What is effect of I140 revoke on this case?
Thanks a bunch.
Yes I do need the transfer from new employer but the original extension of H1B beyond six years is granted because I have an approved I140. I was wondering if revoking that I140 has any effect on the H1b too.
To give more specifics: six years of h1b will be completed in Feb �07. PERM labor is approved and lets say if I140 is approved by Jan, my plan is to do one of two things:
(i) Immediately apply for 3 year extension of H1B from present employer. Wait until it�s approved � the new H1b is valid until Feb �10. After approval apply for h1b transfer. Is this possible? After the transfer if original I140 is revoked, I assume UCSIS is not going to recall my h1b. Am I right? The extended h1b period is with me to keep � is my understanding right?
(ii) After the approval of I140 (say in Jan), I will apply for h1b transfer and extension with new employer (extension based on the fact that I have an approved I140 and that priority date is not current). The hitch here is the approved I140 is from a different employer than the one asking for h1b extension. Is this possible? (I know that one year extension based on pending labor is not tied to which employer applied for the labor; is this rule same for approved I140 related extension?). What is effect of I140 revoke on this case?
Thanks a bunch.
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krishnam70
02-15 12:51 PM
My wife worked as a full time employee and resigned after the delivery from Oct'08. She was paid the sick pay through a third party insurance and these wages are missing in the W-2. I tried contacting her employer and also wrote emails saying I would complain to IRS if they fail to provide a corrected W2. Today is 02/14 and we still didn't receive a new W2 for the sick pay or a corrected W2.
1) What consequences the employer would have to face if they fail to report correct wages on W2?
2) Does IRS is concerned about missing wages that are 1-2K?
3) Do you think I should complain to IRS?
I am planning to lodge an official complaint on Monday 02/16. I suppose it was a deadline date for all employers to provide W2 or a corrected one.
Due diligence
Send a Certified email with receipt /delivery acknowledgment to the employer with your request. Prepare a proper trail of documentation. If the employer does not relent, report the same to IRS after consultation with a tax consultant.
kris
1) What consequences the employer would have to face if they fail to report correct wages on W2?
2) Does IRS is concerned about missing wages that are 1-2K?
3) Do you think I should complain to IRS?
I am planning to lodge an official complaint on Monday 02/16. I suppose it was a deadline date for all employers to provide W2 or a corrected one.
Due diligence
Send a Certified email with receipt /delivery acknowledgment to the employer with your request. Prepare a proper trail of documentation. If the employer does not relent, report the same to IRS after consultation with a tax consultant.
kris
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vjkypally
03-25 12:38 PM
Applied on August 23rd, Still pending, 7 months over for H-1 extension, still not approved and no RFE. This was for a 3 year extension after I-140 approval, I ve finished 7 years on H-1B. Anyone on the same boat? It's really frustrating.....
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BharatPremi
11-07 01:23 PM
Hi guyz,
Bit of addtional information that might be just what was needed to make final call.
I spoke to Fragomen, my Law firm, and they informed me that priority date for filing I 45 (Green Card last stage) is current for Labor applications (EB3) filed in April 2001 and unless something dramatic happens again, things will move at its own pace.
My Labor (in EB3) was filed in March 2003. Estimated time to get GC might be anywhere between 1 year to ... who knows....
I am leaning towards resigning and start it fresh.. wherever...even If it is US fresh H1 will always be there.
Thanks for your help and advises
Regards,
Alp
What if France is at par or worst than USA for immigration/visa purposes? Your fresh start may become rotten there too.
Bit of addtional information that might be just what was needed to make final call.
I spoke to Fragomen, my Law firm, and they informed me that priority date for filing I 45 (Green Card last stage) is current for Labor applications (EB3) filed in April 2001 and unless something dramatic happens again, things will move at its own pace.
My Labor (in EB3) was filed in March 2003. Estimated time to get GC might be anywhere between 1 year to ... who knows....
I am leaning towards resigning and start it fresh.. wherever...even If it is US fresh H1 will always be there.
Thanks for your help and advises
Regards,
Alp
What if France is at par or worst than USA for immigration/visa purposes? Your fresh start may become rotten there too.
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raysaikat
07-10 07:39 PM
Hi,
Thanks for your advice. I believe that my employer has no problem to write me a recommendation letter or sign support letter.
Do you believe I have a chance or not ? which one?
Thanks,
John
Well, your ideal bet is the standard EB2. It will require a labor certificate. The issue is that the cost of obtaining the labor certificate (including lawyer's fee and job advertisement costs; usually total around $5k-$6k) must be borne by the employer; it is the law. You can bear the rest of the cost (I-140+I-485+lawyer's fee for those two stages). If your employer is willing to at least pay for that, then go for it; you will get your GC within a year or two (assuming no major changes in the rules, situations, etc.).
If your employer is not willing to spend any money, then you have two options: EB1 or EB2-NIW; they do not need labor certificate.
The EB2-NIW category does not need employer's sponsorship. However, a support letter from the employer strengthens the case quite a lot. To prove yourself eligible for EB2-NIW, you need to argue that if a labor test is done and an eligible citizen or permanent resident shows up (and hence you cannot be hired), then it will be a *national* loss to the US. Basically this means you have to prove that your field *and* your individual work in the field are very important to the US nationally (i.e., not just to the particular part of the US where you live/work). Other than publications (number as well as quality), citations, and perhaps most importantly, a set of (10-15) recommendation letters from the well known leaders of your field are usually used to establish this.
The EB1-OR (outstanding researcher) category requires that you be in a "researcher" position and your company employs at least 5 other researchers (I am assuming that you are not a tenure-track faculty member in a US institute of higher education). If this is true, then your employer simply needs to "sponsor" you by providing a support letter. No labor certification is needed; so employer need not bear any cost; you are allowed to pay for the whole process. You need to establish that you are an "outstanding researcher" with international reputation.
From what you have told us, it seems that EB2-NIW might be possible for you, but you very likely do not satisfy EB1-OR's requirements. In any case, there is a good amount of randomness in the process and hence there is always a possibility of getting approved. So if your employer does not want to spend any money and you can spare the money, then it may be worth a shot applying for an EB2-NIW. If you decide to do so, get a good lawyer, though.
Thanks for your advice. I believe that my employer has no problem to write me a recommendation letter or sign support letter.
Do you believe I have a chance or not ? which one?
Thanks,
John
Well, your ideal bet is the standard EB2. It will require a labor certificate. The issue is that the cost of obtaining the labor certificate (including lawyer's fee and job advertisement costs; usually total around $5k-$6k) must be borne by the employer; it is the law. You can bear the rest of the cost (I-140+I-485+lawyer's fee for those two stages). If your employer is willing to at least pay for that, then go for it; you will get your GC within a year or two (assuming no major changes in the rules, situations, etc.).
If your employer is not willing to spend any money, then you have two options: EB1 or EB2-NIW; they do not need labor certificate.
The EB2-NIW category does not need employer's sponsorship. However, a support letter from the employer strengthens the case quite a lot. To prove yourself eligible for EB2-NIW, you need to argue that if a labor test is done and an eligible citizen or permanent resident shows up (and hence you cannot be hired), then it will be a *national* loss to the US. Basically this means you have to prove that your field *and* your individual work in the field are very important to the US nationally (i.e., not just to the particular part of the US where you live/work). Other than publications (number as well as quality), citations, and perhaps most importantly, a set of (10-15) recommendation letters from the well known leaders of your field are usually used to establish this.
The EB1-OR (outstanding researcher) category requires that you be in a "researcher" position and your company employs at least 5 other researchers (I am assuming that you are not a tenure-track faculty member in a US institute of higher education). If this is true, then your employer simply needs to "sponsor" you by providing a support letter. No labor certification is needed; so employer need not bear any cost; you are allowed to pay for the whole process. You need to establish that you are an "outstanding researcher" with international reputation.
From what you have told us, it seems that EB2-NIW might be possible for you, but you very likely do not satisfy EB1-OR's requirements. In any case, there is a good amount of randomness in the process and hence there is always a possibility of getting approved. So if your employer does not want to spend any money and you can spare the money, then it may be worth a shot applying for an EB2-NIW. If you decide to do so, get a good lawyer, though.
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11-19 01:57 PM
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RandyK
02-15 10:15 PM
Googler,
How is this possible, EB3 ROW also has a limit to how many they can use correct? They only can use what ever is beyond the 7 % used for India/China/Mexico/Phil (28% in total). Out of 1/3 of the 140K.
Am I right here ?
I think EB3 - ROW will stop or retro. next month or for sure in the next couple of months back to where they were. Lot of people here are saying that ROW will be current soon I am not sure where they are getting these facts.
Optimystic -- is your PD current?
The movement of EB-3 ROW will mop up most of the green cards left this year.
How is this possible, EB3 ROW also has a limit to how many they can use correct? They only can use what ever is beyond the 7 % used for India/China/Mexico/Phil (28% in total). Out of 1/3 of the 140K.
Am I right here ?
I think EB3 - ROW will stop or retro. next month or for sure in the next couple of months back to where they were. Lot of people here are saying that ROW will be current soon I am not sure where they are getting these facts.
Optimystic -- is your PD current?
The movement of EB-3 ROW will mop up most of the green cards left this year.
jonty_11
05-22 03:12 PM
Just thinkin g abt it....what is AILA's position...they will get a lot of business with this BILL..all illegals will flock to them.....including us all when we become illegals ( man that going to be fun...) i just luv the idea
rockstart
05-06 09:46 AM
I showed my IT returns for past 3 years along with lease agreement and Drivers License and was approved for instate tuition. In case any one wants to do the same PM me with questions
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