seekerofpeace
09-17 03:39 PM
Caliguy,
It is interesting......why does congressman/senatorial inquiry works for some and not for some. What can we do differently. I sent out a "Thanks...but no thanks" email back to Congressman's office.
I mentioned that I expected that a congressman's inquiry will at least make TSC to look into the case and do a due diligence but not throw the same reply that they'd to individual inquiry.
There is a saying in Hindi...
"Jab kismat hi hai gandu to kya karega pandu"
Hang in there..........
SoP
It is interesting......why does congressman/senatorial inquiry works for some and not for some. What can we do differently. I sent out a "Thanks...but no thanks" email back to Congressman's office.
I mentioned that I expected that a congressman's inquiry will at least make TSC to look into the case and do a due diligence but not throw the same reply that they'd to individual inquiry.
There is a saying in Hindi...
"Jab kismat hi hai gandu to kya karega pandu"
Hang in there..........
SoP
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rongha_2000
03-18 04:39 PM
You can apply for extension. Fees are not applicable for extension of status. If it involves status transfer e.g H4 to H1, then you need to pay the fees. I extended my wife, and daughters status just by filing the paper work and got the new I-94.
I did a blunder by not renewing my passport and travelled to India in August 2007, while returning to US , CBP officer in Chicago issued my I94 only till the expiration of Passport , which is March 2008 . My VISA was valid till Jan 2010
I tried to argue but no use his quote "You can not stay in this country with expired passport" as if there is definitive rule
Irony is I travelled to Canada in July 2007 and at that time my I94 was issued till Jan 2010 . It depends on the officer .
Moral of the Stroy "Renew your passports as soon as you can"
I went to Chicago airport after renewing my passport to renew my I94 , but the officer bluntly denied and asked me to visit USCIS local office . Again just few months back my friend was able to change his I94 in the same airport , looks like I m not that lucky
I contacted my Lawyer on the situation and he suggested either to apply for I94 extension with CIS or travel to Canada . Applying with CIS with 300$ fee doesnt make much sense to me so I decided to fly to Canada and got my new I94 -- Yahoooo atlast valid till Jan 2010
Again in the Tornoto airport officer offered me to keep the same I94 as I did not leave US for more than 30 days , After few scary moments I requested that I needed the new I94 and explained my situation and got it.
I did a blunder by not renewing my passport and travelled to India in August 2007, while returning to US , CBP officer in Chicago issued my I94 only till the expiration of Passport , which is March 2008 . My VISA was valid till Jan 2010
I tried to argue but no use his quote "You can not stay in this country with expired passport" as if there is definitive rule
Irony is I travelled to Canada in July 2007 and at that time my I94 was issued till Jan 2010 . It depends on the officer .
Moral of the Stroy "Renew your passports as soon as you can"
I went to Chicago airport after renewing my passport to renew my I94 , but the officer bluntly denied and asked me to visit USCIS local office . Again just few months back my friend was able to change his I94 in the same airport , looks like I m not that lucky
I contacted my Lawyer on the situation and he suggested either to apply for I94 extension with CIS or travel to Canada . Applying with CIS with 300$ fee doesnt make much sense to me so I decided to fly to Canada and got my new I94 -- Yahoooo atlast valid till Jan 2010
Again in the Tornoto airport officer offered me to keep the same I94 as I did not leave US for more than 30 days , After few scary moments I requested that I needed the new I94 and explained my situation and got it.
mbartosik
03-30 05:50 PM
Before Nebraska service center retrogressed their processing dates I was able to speak with an IO. I asked her a few questions relevant to this.
There maybe a public USCIS rule / procedures that would confirm what she told me.
Q) When is the name check typically initiated
A> Soon after receipt
Q> Is my name check cleared.
A> wait a moment..... yes
I've also explained why Nebraska processing dates moved back...
1) Transfers from Texas
2) VB moving forward coupled with no pre-adjudication. Therefore they have to go back to older receipt dates.
3) 180 day name check rule taking effect -- clean up old cases.
4) Public processing date was internally known to be too far ahead of reality (and therefore causing service requests).
Now could USCIS hide behind name check now?
Probably not for more than 180 days, because you could file a WOM and win.
Can they stagnate processing dates --- yes, and there is a risk that they will around 2nd July 2007 date (last year's fiasco -- if I need remind anyone). That would make me barking mad since my receipt date is about 59 days before that.
A WOM will likely succeed when an individual is arbitrarily processed more slowly, and now name check is not an excuse. However, a WOM is much less likely to succeed when a whole group is processed slowly, since USCIS can always claim resource constraints. The happened with labor cert and BECs, the case(s) that I read the judge basically said to speed up one application would slow down another. So you need to show that you are behind the reasonable processing times with respect to others, then you can force USCIS's hand.
There maybe a public USCIS rule / procedures that would confirm what she told me.
Q) When is the name check typically initiated
A> Soon after receipt
Q> Is my name check cleared.
A> wait a moment..... yes
I've also explained why Nebraska processing dates moved back...
1) Transfers from Texas
2) VB moving forward coupled with no pre-adjudication. Therefore they have to go back to older receipt dates.
3) 180 day name check rule taking effect -- clean up old cases.
4) Public processing date was internally known to be too far ahead of reality (and therefore causing service requests).
Now could USCIS hide behind name check now?
Probably not for more than 180 days, because you could file a WOM and win.
Can they stagnate processing dates --- yes, and there is a risk that they will around 2nd July 2007 date (last year's fiasco -- if I need remind anyone). That would make me barking mad since my receipt date is about 59 days before that.
A WOM will likely succeed when an individual is arbitrarily processed more slowly, and now name check is not an excuse. However, a WOM is much less likely to succeed when a whole group is processed slowly, since USCIS can always claim resource constraints. The happened with labor cert and BECs, the case(s) that I read the judge basically said to speed up one application would slow down another. So you need to show that you are behind the reasonable processing times with respect to others, then you can force USCIS's hand.
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anilnag
11-07 04:16 PM
Your PD is quite old. As everyone said keep the doors open. You might get GC sometime later in 2008. Then u decide whether to come back on GC or enjoy Eiffel Tower.
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helpful_leo
02-23 03:00 PM
4/ How can we be so sure that the amendments we are suggesting sound �fair, reasonable and in US interests� to senators and congressmen?
The amendments we are proposing are essentially what the National Academies report has suggested- we are adding nothing new. The report wants all PhDs in science and technology with 1 year job experience to be allowed automatic AOS benefits (and not just for some future F4 graduates). Again, the report in general talks about all the sciences- specifically highlighting benefits of the life sciences in several pages- and not just the physical sciences. It is for this reason, and if we correctly reference our arguments, that their reasonableness will be obvious to any and every US lawmaker and his/her staff. Had we demanded these based just on our requirements or wishes, it would have had virtually zero chance of getting through. For exact references to the National Academies report, look up the attached letter in the thread linked above.
The amendments we are proposing are essentially what the National Academies report has suggested- we are adding nothing new. The report wants all PhDs in science and technology with 1 year job experience to be allowed automatic AOS benefits (and not just for some future F4 graduates). Again, the report in general talks about all the sciences- specifically highlighting benefits of the life sciences in several pages- and not just the physical sciences. It is for this reason, and if we correctly reference our arguments, that their reasonableness will be obvious to any and every US lawmaker and his/her staff. Had we demanded these based just on our requirements or wishes, it would have had virtually zero chance of getting through. For exact references to the National Academies report, look up the attached letter in the thread linked above.
prem_goel
04-06 02:54 PM
I have a question on this:
I understand that USCIS can raise an RFE anytime even if PD is not current. However, lets say if they raise an RFE for EVL today, and the person is working in same/similar position and replies to the RFE.
Would that mean that USCIS will not raise an RFE again on EVL? What happens if the person changes the job an year after that?
I understand that USCIS can raise an RFE anytime even if PD is not current. However, lets say if they raise an RFE for EVL today, and the person is working in same/similar position and replies to the RFE.
Would that mean that USCIS will not raise an RFE again on EVL? What happens if the person changes the job an year after that?
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n_2006
01-07 09:02 PM
What kind of information you are looking for? Their client list?
going to www.satyam.com ...... I can not go in there. Probably too many people looking for info......
going to www.satyam.com ...... I can not go in there. Probably too many people looking for info......
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virens
09-26 02:13 PM
When they approve a case then status clearly says 'Case Approved'.
The email "we mailed the document to the applicant" may be anything or nothing, like if they transfer ur case to different service centre, they send a notice. Some time they don't send anything even though the email contradicts it. Keep checking the status, they might update it later if the case has been approved.
Also, for AP keep bugging ur attorney to see if they got it. For EAD, make sure your mail box has your name clearly, otherwise they won't deliver it.
Thanks for the thoughts. My EAD was approved last week and I already got it in mail.
I aske my attorney's office and they say "document mailed" means its approved. I dont know what to make of it, guess I'll just wait to see something in mail.
The email "we mailed the document to the applicant" may be anything or nothing, like if they transfer ur case to different service centre, they send a notice. Some time they don't send anything even though the email contradicts it. Keep checking the status, they might update it later if the case has been approved.
Also, for AP keep bugging ur attorney to see if they got it. For EAD, make sure your mail box has your name clearly, otherwise they won't deliver it.
Thanks for the thoughts. My EAD was approved last week and I already got it in mail.
I aske my attorney's office and they say "document mailed" means its approved. I dont know what to make of it, guess I'll just wait to see something in mail.
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thomachan72
03-01 11:53 AM
Yes, you'll have to get it registered.
It is not big deal. Just ask your parents to get in touch with a document writer (guys who'll be sitting in front of Registrar offices) and they'll do it for you. Your mom and dad may need to go and sign the docs in front of the registrar.
both mom and dad or one of them is OK?
Does the registrat allow such affidavits to be signed in his/her presence. What role do they have? Do they attest that the affidavit was prepared in his/her presence?
An notarized affidavit on Rs 100/- deed paper (or whatever you call that) is not OK?
It is not big deal. Just ask your parents to get in touch with a document writer (guys who'll be sitting in front of Registrar offices) and they'll do it for you. Your mom and dad may need to go and sign the docs in front of the registrar.
both mom and dad or one of them is OK?
Does the registrat allow such affidavits to be signed in his/her presence. What role do they have? Do they attest that the affidavit was prepared in his/her presence?
An notarized affidavit on Rs 100/- deed paper (or whatever you call that) is not OK?
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royus77
07-18 09:13 PM
Questions about disclosure of funds.
Please check this video for answers
http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=2115477102106333532&q=immigration+voice&total=149&start=0&num=10&so=0&type=search&plindex=0
Based on the response to the rallies and the funds drive there are very few contributing memebers .Shall we restict the site for a one time registartion fee .So that people wont create memberIds on the fly ?
A token amount of 20 bucks one time registartion works good
Please check this video for answers
http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=2115477102106333532&q=immigration+voice&total=149&start=0&num=10&so=0&type=search&plindex=0
Based on the response to the rallies and the funds drive there are very few contributing memebers .Shall we restict the site for a one time registartion fee .So that people wont create memberIds on the fly ?
A token amount of 20 bucks one time registartion works good
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Dandruff
05-30 06:18 PM
pwned ... hehehe :D
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alterego
12-03 12:09 AM
It certainly seems like the RFE rate for supportive evidence has increased recently. Certainly for the 140 cases but also for other petitions as well. I had never received an RFE before, but recently got 2 for different petitions. An RFE always makes you a little antsy no matter how routine it is.
We are also hearing about PERM audits higher and denials also more frequently.
So far the RFEs seem to be for the common issues, like ability to pay, education qualifications etc.
It might be a good idea for someone to compile a list of typical RFEs at various stages. The rest of us can start adding for the benefit of those who get one in the future. In fact it might have been done already. I remember Logiclife putting something together during that 485 filing time in July/Aug.
We are also hearing about PERM audits higher and denials also more frequently.
So far the RFEs seem to be for the common issues, like ability to pay, education qualifications etc.
It might be a good idea for someone to compile a list of typical RFEs at various stages. The rest of us can start adding for the benefit of those who get one in the future. In fact it might have been done already. I remember Logiclife putting something together during that 485 filing time in July/Aug.
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pappu
04-14 03:59 PM
Congrats. Could you update your profile with the approval date.
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anurakt
10-03 04:50 PM
Let's send this to MENSA people to get it straight...... My head is spinning...:D No Offense, just take it easy.
Still Spinning, I tried reading again to put 2 and 2 together.... I need to get an IQ test.
Still Spinning, I tried reading again to put 2 and 2 together.... I need to get an IQ test.
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eb3retro
04-05 11:21 PM
I agree with you. I was bit tense to see RFE email since it is my first RFE. I will try to avoid giving urgent words.
Thanks anyway for your reply.
thanks for your understanding and taking it in the right spirit. I myself had an RFE and responded. Please share your RFE when it reaches your hand and let us know the details and I am sure you will get excellent inputs from all the great souls in IV.
Thanks anyway for your reply.
thanks for your understanding and taking it in the right spirit. I myself had an RFE and responded. Please share your RFE when it reaches your hand and let us know the details and I am sure you will get excellent inputs from all the great souls in IV.
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ntpatil
11-10 06:14 PM
I was exactly in the similar situation. My wife entered on H4, started work on EAD. Now we are traveling to India, both have AP as well as H visa (H1 for myself, H4 for wife). I talked to our corporate lawyers pretty much the exact same questions you are asking. Here is the response (that I have in writing from the lawyers):
1. H4 status is invalidated the first day you report for work on EAD. While you are working, your status is AOS in the US. There is no consequence of this change (ie you do not have to report anything to the USCIS).
2. When you reenter the US, you can use H4 for reentry. (Yes, even if you are still employed the employer with an EAD and went to India only for "vacation"). This is because at the point of entry, the definition for "working on EAD" is actually reporting to work. As long as the H1 is valid, you can enter on H4. Your status at the point of entry is H4 admission. However, if you report to work the next day, your H4 status again is invalidated and you are back on AOS.
This is a pretty confusing scenario for many and multiple lawyers that I consulted have agreed with the above legal advise.
So, even though we have AP, we would be using our H visas to enter.
Send me a PM if you have further questions.
Hi chaanakya,
Thanks a lot for your replies. I had a few more questions -
1. Did your wife fill a new I9 form with the same employer when she was back again (on H4). The reason I am asking is that when you enter again you get a new I94 and that needs to be reported on the I9.
2. If the primary applicants 485 gets denied, then the dependent who is using EAD becomes out of status. At this point what to do for the dependent. Does he/she need to go out of the country and return back with a new H4, or can we somehow get back to H4 status from the US itself (note that the primary applicant is still in H1 status)
1. H4 status is invalidated the first day you report for work on EAD. While you are working, your status is AOS in the US. There is no consequence of this change (ie you do not have to report anything to the USCIS).
2. When you reenter the US, you can use H4 for reentry. (Yes, even if you are still employed the employer with an EAD and went to India only for "vacation"). This is because at the point of entry, the definition for "working on EAD" is actually reporting to work. As long as the H1 is valid, you can enter on H4. Your status at the point of entry is H4 admission. However, if you report to work the next day, your H4 status again is invalidated and you are back on AOS.
This is a pretty confusing scenario for many and multiple lawyers that I consulted have agreed with the above legal advise.
So, even though we have AP, we would be using our H visas to enter.
Send me a PM if you have further questions.
Hi chaanakya,
Thanks a lot for your replies. I had a few more questions -
1. Did your wife fill a new I9 form with the same employer when she was back again (on H4). The reason I am asking is that when you enter again you get a new I94 and that needs to be reported on the I9.
2. If the primary applicants 485 gets denied, then the dependent who is using EAD becomes out of status. At this point what to do for the dependent. Does he/she need to go out of the country and return back with a new H4, or can we somehow get back to H4 status from the US itself (note that the primary applicant is still in H1 status)
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sdeshpan
01-26 10:40 AM
I see an update on jan 24 on this bill to grant 55000 visas for advance degree holders from DV lottery. Does this mean progress? Rest of the immigration bills never make it to the sub committee.
Jan 5th Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Jan 24th Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration Policy and Enforcement
Interesting...looks like this bill is moving faster than we'd think...it would be interesting to see where it ends up. Also, it appears that this bill does not talk about giving the DV visas to existing EB-X categories but instead to create a new EB category for STEM graduates...not sure, but that's what it sounds like.
Jan 5th Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Jan 24th Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration Policy and Enforcement
Interesting...looks like this bill is moving faster than we'd think...it would be interesting to see where it ends up. Also, it appears that this bill does not talk about giving the DV visas to existing EB-X categories but instead to create a new EB category for STEM graduates...not sure, but that's what it sounds like.
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ganguteli
06-25 12:55 PM
I have added the poll.
Ganguteli - I told you what I think, its your choice now.
I am also asking people to think so that they are not taken advantage of.
Ganguteli - I told you what I think, its your choice now.
I am also asking people to think so that they are not taken advantage of.
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soma
02-11 02:07 PM
But atleast with PD of March 2001, I have some hope, esp mine is in NC presently.
If you are EB3 then you shd get ur GC soon, best of luck!!
If you are EB3 then you shd get ur GC soon, best of luck!!
ashres11
07-30 03:54 PM
My priority date is EB3 (August 2005). Last week her status changed to following. The thing is I checked with my lawyer & my employer and both said that they never received any RFE or never responded anything for my wife to USCIS.
Application Type: I485, APPLICATION TO REGISTER PERMANENT RESIDENCE OR TO ADJUST STATUS
Current Status: Response to request for evidence received, and case processing has resumed.
On July 24, 2008, we received your response to our request for evidence. We will notify you by mail when we make a decision or if we need something from you. If you move while this case is pending, call customer service. You should expect to receive a written decision or written update within 60 days of the date we received your response unless fingerprint processing or an interview are standard parts of case processing and have not yet been completed, in which case you can use our processing dates to estimate when this case will be done. This case is at our TEXAS SERVICE CENTER location. Follow the link below to check processing dates. You can also receive automatic e-mail updates as we process your case. Just follow the link below to register.
Application Type: I485, APPLICATION TO REGISTER PERMANENT RESIDENCE OR TO ADJUST STATUS
Current Status: Response to request for evidence received, and case processing has resumed.
On July 24, 2008, we received your response to our request for evidence. We will notify you by mail when we make a decision or if we need something from you. If you move while this case is pending, call customer service. You should expect to receive a written decision or written update within 60 days of the date we received your response unless fingerprint processing or an interview are standard parts of case processing and have not yet been completed, in which case you can use our processing dates to estimate when this case will be done. This case is at our TEXAS SERVICE CENTER location. Follow the link below to check processing dates. You can also receive automatic e-mail updates as we process your case. Just follow the link below to register.
mirage
07-21 04:56 PM
I have written to USCIS director and Chairperson of the immigration sub-committee in the House Zoe Logfren about the plight of EB3-I applicants, I have metioned it is mainly because thousands of 245I(Asylum) people were given Green cards from this category. There should be some kind of relief for us. More people write her or other congressmen/Senators it will get more attention. As far as I know 90% of the Lawmakers doesn't know about 245 I cases...
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