alahiri
07-06 06:16 PM
maybe we should also counter this:
http://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/7/prweb407549.htm
http://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/7/prweb407549.htm
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flresident
06-11 08:22 AM
Even though I am an EB2 filer and very happy to see the Eb2 movement, I feel sorry for EB3 guys. Hopefully Eb3 will start moving faster soon. This is good news but we should focus on our current priorities and help IV core members to accomplish our main goal. Yesterday only I contributed to IV and I hope rest of the members do the same.
Good luck to all who are current.
Eb2, PD: June 2006
Good luck to all who are current.
Eb2, PD: June 2006
9411b
05-11 10:06 PM
A couple of months ago, when I realised that my son who is on H4 with ITIN was not qualified for $300 under the stimulus program, I felt bad, not really for the 300 bucks. Instead, I felt strongly that my son is discriminated for his immigration status for which he has no control at all, he is only 12 years old. As father of 3 (two youngsters born in US), I love them all, equally, regardless of immigraton status. Certainly, this stimulus program does not.
As such, I contacted VA chapter of ALCU, who replied that there are just so many injustice in the world, and they could not help anything, however, they offered paid service if I like to go further. I did not bother to contact them anymore.
I received the payment under the program a couple of days ago. I did not tell my son that he did not get anything, since I do not want to make him upset or plant a seed of badwill in the mind of my son.
Thank you for great job to fight for your right, and the right of those on the same boat. I am with you.
J
As such, I contacted VA chapter of ALCU, who replied that there are just so many injustice in the world, and they could not help anything, however, they offered paid service if I like to go further. I did not bother to contact them anymore.
I received the payment under the program a couple of days ago. I did not tell my son that he did not get anything, since I do not want to make him upset or plant a seed of badwill in the mind of my son.
Thank you for great job to fight for your right, and the right of those on the same boat. I am with you.
J
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pointlesswait
02-14 09:41 AM
i had sent an email to CISOmbudsman.. requesting allowing to file for AOS..as a mode of temporary relief...they replied..saying thanks for the input...
I think we must pursue this for now... since any meaning reforms are atleast couples of months away.. this relief can save lots of EB ppl during uncertain times.
inputs welcome..
I initially posted below text to reply another thread, but the title is not much relavant. So I decided to create a new thread here:
As a background, the pre-application of AOS (file 485 without PD being current) is mentioned in a DHS newsletter here (credit goes to kate123 for finding it).
http://www.dhs.gov/ynews/releases/pr_1233353528835.shtm
Here is the text:
Legal Immigration Benefit Backlogs. What progress has been made in reducing the significant backlogs that had developed in the adjudication of naturalization petitions and adjustment of status (green card) applications? Which regional offices still lag behind in making progress toward target processing times, and what specific steps are recommended for providing priority resources to those offices?
Please provide an assessment of information-sharing with the Department of State�s Bureau of Consular Affairs on projected adjustment caseloads, to be used by that Bureau in setting each month�s cutoff dates on waiting lists for immigration categories that are limited by a yearly quota. What steps have been taken and what further steps are recommended to make sure that the full quota of permanent immigration spaces is used each fiscal year? What regulatory or legislative changes (including a possible pre-application filing procedure for adjustment cases) are recommended to facilitate caseload planning and make optimum use of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services adjudication capacity?
This is a great finding I've read that page, but never noticed the Secretary of DHS specifically mentioned Pre-Application of AOS. Now that they do have this in their mind, can we start working on that? I'd love to share a few thoughts I have on it:
From the lessons we learnt from the past, the most important thing for this admin fix to fly is compromise: there must be kind of restriction for the pre-application AOS. A few examples I could think of are:
- The person has been in the country LEGALLY for more than a number of years, OR
- The PD are more than a certain number years old, OR
- I-140 has been approved, OR
- Must have MS or higher for a US college (just for argument's sake, please don't flame me).
The key is to not allow everyone to file pre-application or it'll be drown in a media storm and draw backfires. Yet it gives you a certain promise that you'll be able to file pre-application once you are here for a certain period of time, so everyone has hope and those who has suffered more would have an almost certain chance to do so.
IV core, should we work on this? This is the first time we see pre-application of AOS appears in official file and I believe it's a great opportunity.
I think we must pursue this for now... since any meaning reforms are atleast couples of months away.. this relief can save lots of EB ppl during uncertain times.
inputs welcome..
I initially posted below text to reply another thread, but the title is not much relavant. So I decided to create a new thread here:
As a background, the pre-application of AOS (file 485 without PD being current) is mentioned in a DHS newsletter here (credit goes to kate123 for finding it).
http://www.dhs.gov/ynews/releases/pr_1233353528835.shtm
Here is the text:
Legal Immigration Benefit Backlogs. What progress has been made in reducing the significant backlogs that had developed in the adjudication of naturalization petitions and adjustment of status (green card) applications? Which regional offices still lag behind in making progress toward target processing times, and what specific steps are recommended for providing priority resources to those offices?
Please provide an assessment of information-sharing with the Department of State�s Bureau of Consular Affairs on projected adjustment caseloads, to be used by that Bureau in setting each month�s cutoff dates on waiting lists for immigration categories that are limited by a yearly quota. What steps have been taken and what further steps are recommended to make sure that the full quota of permanent immigration spaces is used each fiscal year? What regulatory or legislative changes (including a possible pre-application filing procedure for adjustment cases) are recommended to facilitate caseload planning and make optimum use of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services adjudication capacity?
This is a great finding I've read that page, but never noticed the Secretary of DHS specifically mentioned Pre-Application of AOS. Now that they do have this in their mind, can we start working on that? I'd love to share a few thoughts I have on it:
From the lessons we learnt from the past, the most important thing for this admin fix to fly is compromise: there must be kind of restriction for the pre-application AOS. A few examples I could think of are:
- The person has been in the country LEGALLY for more than a number of years, OR
- The PD are more than a certain number years old, OR
- I-140 has been approved, OR
- Must have MS or higher for a US college (just for argument's sake, please don't flame me).
The key is to not allow everyone to file pre-application or it'll be drown in a media storm and draw backfires. Yet it gives you a certain promise that you'll be able to file pre-application once you are here for a certain period of time, so everyone has hope and those who has suffered more would have an almost certain chance to do so.
IV core, should we work on this? This is the first time we see pre-application of AOS appears in official file and I believe it's a great opportunity.
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nc14
05-17 12:35 PM
great, thanks for another great initiative.
Hermione
09-21 02:52 PM
Dude is absolutely right. There is a lot of support for the cause of the undocumented. Their situation is ever more desperate, and what many people do not understand, because of their numbers and huge contribution to the economy, they pretty much hold this country hostage, because it simply will not be able to survive without them any more. This is why lawmakers are less interested in the cause of legal immigrants.
But there is a flipside to this story for us. EB immigrants can position their suggestions as a solution for the whole immigration system, and not just for helpign with the situation right now, but going into the future. How? Very simple. Increase EB quotas, exempt spouses, and repeal admissibility bars - and you will have a lot more visas left over from EB1-2-3 that go lower skilled 'other workers'. If there is no admissibility bars, they would be able to apply for CP in their countries. Not only that would help current undocumented, it will give future lower skilled worker a chance to come legally. And the best thing - no amnesty to make the antis go bananas again! Just my $0.02.
But there is a flipside to this story for us. EB immigrants can position their suggestions as a solution for the whole immigration system, and not just for helpign with the situation right now, but going into the future. How? Very simple. Increase EB quotas, exempt spouses, and repeal admissibility bars - and you will have a lot more visas left over from EB1-2-3 that go lower skilled 'other workers'. If there is no admissibility bars, they would be able to apply for CP in their countries. Not only that would help current undocumented, it will give future lower skilled worker a chance to come legally. And the best thing - no amnesty to make the antis go bananas again! Just my $0.02.
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GTGC
06-26 02:44 PM
I recieved my EAD earlier this week.
I had applied on May 27th, checks got cashed 28th and receipt notice sent on 29th. Our AP's were approved June 2nd - but havent received the AP copies yet!
Now thats a refreshing change of pace from TSC!!
The validity of my EAD is 1 year....but my spouses EAD is not approved yet. So I am waiting and watching if it stays unapproved beyond June 30th - will it have a validity of 2 years or 1 year??
Right now the optimist in me chooses to see the glass half full.....maybe I got a 1 year EAD cause my GC will be approved in the next 1 year :D :D
I had applied on May 27th, checks got cashed 28th and receipt notice sent on 29th. Our AP's were approved June 2nd - but havent received the AP copies yet!
Now thats a refreshing change of pace from TSC!!
The validity of my EAD is 1 year....but my spouses EAD is not approved yet. So I am waiting and watching if it stays unapproved beyond June 30th - will it have a validity of 2 years or 1 year??
Right now the optimist in me chooses to see the glass half full.....maybe I got a 1 year EAD cause my GC will be approved in the next 1 year :D :D
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EB3Victim
07-18 12:10 PM
Hello,
I'm also in the same situation. My labor is approved May 2007. I'll need to apply for both 140 and 485 together. Can I do it at the same time ?? or do I need to file my 140 immediately and then 485 after a few days. Time is running out now, as we never know when USCIS would again stop accepting 485s. Please advice.
Thanks
Look at the below URL for the update from USCIS.485 can be filed until August 17
http://www.uscis.gov/files/pressrelease/VisaBulletinUpdate17Jul07.pdf
I'm also in the same situation. My labor is approved May 2007. I'll need to apply for both 140 and 485 together. Can I do it at the same time ?? or do I need to file my 140 immediately and then 485 after a few days. Time is running out now, as we never know when USCIS would again stop accepting 485s. Please advice.
Thanks
Look at the below URL for the update from USCIS.485 can be filed until August 17
http://www.uscis.gov/files/pressrelease/VisaBulletinUpdate17Jul07.pdf
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vine93
03-05 01:03 AM
I also got the same letter from USCIS today.
Where is the core who advised us to fax letter to USCIS. Please let us know what the action plan is ?
I am ready for $25.
Where is the core who advised us to fax letter to USCIS. Please let us know what the action plan is ?
I am ready for $25.
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Openarms
03-07 02:19 PM
Got the same letter from USCIS asking for $5000. If they are asking all the people who sent this request the this kind of money... I wonder how much money they are expecting from this "Program Writing" thing??? IV and We all have to question this insane tactics and this needs to be exposed to press and politicians. I don't think Murthy or AILA or some others do any benefit to us it is already proven many times.
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GCBy3000
07-17 03:54 PM
Will a part time MBA / executive MBA from reputed university do any trick for the existing H1b holders? I am not asking this for GC, but it is mere co-incidence with SKIL bill and my intention of doing MBA.
The very first para in August 2006 visa bulletin says...
This bulletin summarizes the availability of immigrant numbers during August. Consular officers are required to report to the Department of State documentarily qualified applicants for numerically limited visas; the Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services in the Department of Homeland Security reports applicants for adjustment of status. Allocations were made, to the extent possible under the numerical limitations, for the demand received by July 10th in the chronological order of the reported priority dates.
MY COMMENTS:
In may it was Apr'08, then it was Apr'15 and now it is again Apr'01. So when the dates are in April 15, more people have applied for 485(than I have imagined) to consume the VISA availability quota. I wonder, if those many people are there from 2001 April and before to consume the quota, then when will the datel move to May'01. Forget about the visa dates moving to July/Aug/..Dec 01.
If the SKIL bill or any other provision is not passed into the law, it is always better to have a secondary plan to save the career at least. It is better to think our family and career assuming what we will be doing if the priority dates does not cross Dec'01 in the next five years.
I personally think to move back to India if I do not see anything by march next year. Already I am in the end of seventh year. If the SKIL bill is not passed, I donot want to do a MBA here by spending 40K(partime ,100K fulltime) and then doing a sr.software er job. With the spagetti law, I cannot change my roles whatever qualifications I add after applying for my GC. I have been postponing the idea of starting my MBA for long time becos I would like to file my 485 before I work on that. Otherwise it is waste of time, energy and money. What a HELL...............
IF the U.S Master's exception goes through, its pretty obvious that the DOS will tighten the screws on F1 Visa approvals by a magnitude of 100(unless F1 is made a dual intent visa... and that's like asking for the sky), and also USCIS will make in close to impossible to change non-immigrant visas status to F1( from say H1B). So it’s more than the 20K to get ahead of the line. The only benefit will be for folks already with a U.S Master's or it will be a new rat hole, fighting the Consulates/USCIS for F1 status.
The very first para in August 2006 visa bulletin says...
This bulletin summarizes the availability of immigrant numbers during August. Consular officers are required to report to the Department of State documentarily qualified applicants for numerically limited visas; the Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services in the Department of Homeland Security reports applicants for adjustment of status. Allocations were made, to the extent possible under the numerical limitations, for the demand received by July 10th in the chronological order of the reported priority dates.
MY COMMENTS:
In may it was Apr'08, then it was Apr'15 and now it is again Apr'01. So when the dates are in April 15, more people have applied for 485(than I have imagined) to consume the VISA availability quota. I wonder, if those many people are there from 2001 April and before to consume the quota, then when will the datel move to May'01. Forget about the visa dates moving to July/Aug/..Dec 01.
If the SKIL bill or any other provision is not passed into the law, it is always better to have a secondary plan to save the career at least. It is better to think our family and career assuming what we will be doing if the priority dates does not cross Dec'01 in the next five years.
I personally think to move back to India if I do not see anything by march next year. Already I am in the end of seventh year. If the SKIL bill is not passed, I donot want to do a MBA here by spending 40K(partime ,100K fulltime) and then doing a sr.software er job. With the spagetti law, I cannot change my roles whatever qualifications I add after applying for my GC. I have been postponing the idea of starting my MBA for long time becos I would like to file my 485 before I work on that. Otherwise it is waste of time, energy and money. What a HELL...............
IF the U.S Master's exception goes through, its pretty obvious that the DOS will tighten the screws on F1 Visa approvals by a magnitude of 100(unless F1 is made a dual intent visa... and that's like asking for the sky), and also USCIS will make in close to impossible to change non-immigrant visas status to F1( from say H1B). So it’s more than the 20K to get ahead of the line. The only benefit will be for folks already with a U.S Master's or it will be a new rat hole, fighting the Consulates/USCIS for F1 status.
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girijas
06-24 11:23 AM
Time taken for the calls; a few minutes
Cost to make these calls; a few cents
The feeling afterwards................PRICELESS!! :)
Cost to make these calls; a few cents
The feeling afterwards................PRICELESS!! :)
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anilsal
11-24 01:48 PM
Credit cards are issued mostly to GC holders only unless they have a checking account as well with the institution-unless one lies in the application. You are also presuming a 100% credit worthiness and sign up rate - extremely optimistic. This would work when IV is about a million strong and if people like you and me become 'resident' aliens - and dont turn our backs on those behind us.
Many banks in the US will not allow you to add additional accounts like CD account etc ONLINE unless you are a GC holder or a citizen. They ask you to go to a branch to open an account. This is even when YOU are an account holder with the bank for a number of years.
One way of supporting IV and feeling good is to buy some IV merchandise.
http://www.cafepress.com/immivoice
Many banks in the US will not allow you to add additional accounts like CD account etc ONLINE unless you are a GC holder or a citizen. They ask you to go to a branch to open an account. This is even when YOU are an account holder with the bank for a number of years.
One way of supporting IV and feeling good is to buy some IV merchandise.
http://www.cafepress.com/immivoice
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bekugc
06-04 12:28 PM
hi smartboy;
as far as i know -> if spouse is working on EAD, she is NO LONGER on H4.
and the agreed way of re-instating h1/h4 is via H1/h4 extension or amendment or via h1/h4 stamping.
if she leaves US and wanna come back , then she can use AP.
if she still has a valid h4 stamping in the passport, i guess she may be tempted to use it; but i dont know what the implications cud be at the POE. the IO can chk her SSN and find out easily that she is on payroll at employment and paying taxes etc and can question "well it seems like u were working, and now u want to come back to H4? did u quit ur job etc etc". im just guessing but these cud be very valid questions.
assuming her h4 is accpted at POE, then she comes back to h4 nonimmig visa and is immediately not eligible to work.
One may say that - oh ok, now taht im back in the US, let me use EAD again and get back to work. but this becomes like flipfloping and just misusing H4 for travel purposes.
it may be a grey area, chk with a lawyer regarding this. who knows theoritically it may be allowed to flipflop between h4 and ead.
as far as i know -> if spouse is working on EAD, she is NO LONGER on H4.
and the agreed way of re-instating h1/h4 is via H1/h4 extension or amendment or via h1/h4 stamping.
if she leaves US and wanna come back , then she can use AP.
if she still has a valid h4 stamping in the passport, i guess she may be tempted to use it; but i dont know what the implications cud be at the POE. the IO can chk her SSN and find out easily that she is on payroll at employment and paying taxes etc and can question "well it seems like u were working, and now u want to come back to H4? did u quit ur job etc etc". im just guessing but these cud be very valid questions.
assuming her h4 is accpted at POE, then she comes back to h4 nonimmig visa and is immediately not eligible to work.
One may say that - oh ok, now taht im back in the US, let me use EAD again and get back to work. but this becomes like flipfloping and just misusing H4 for travel purposes.
it may be a grey area, chk with a lawyer regarding this. who knows theoritically it may be allowed to flipflop between h4 and ead.
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micofrost
03-13 08:13 PM
They will be listed under S&P. Initial offering at $1000.
And if they continue giving on one 1yr EAD/AP, then this stock will go up further. We all will make money. But make sure you buy the stocks.
Ticker will be : ICE
And if they continue giving on one 1yr EAD/AP, then this stock will go up further. We all will make money. But make sure you buy the stocks.
Ticker will be : ICE
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minimalist
04-10 02:22 PM
Asking the question is never the problem, it may make people uncomfortable but I want people (like yourself) who are contributing to at least ask IV before ranting on people like me (who dont contribute) to support the cause...Supporting the cause is NOT equal to giving IV money. The republicans already tried something similar ..."If you are anti-war, you dont support the troops"..That was fallacious and so are all the personal attacks on the "freeloaders" (like myself ofcourse).
this reminds me of a true story of a 5 year old kid who asked his grandma, why are you pouring somuch money building a wall around the empty site when you could have built a nice house. For him to understand and appreciate the necessity to spend money on the wall, he needs to understand numerous things. What can you tell such a kid. You'd smile and leave it at that. Sure he has a valid point about putting the money to a better use.
The point you are making is also same. There is definitely truth in that but there is more around that. When you look at the big picture , you'd get it. Otherwise, when some one tries to explain it , it will sound like a rant.
this reminds me of a true story of a 5 year old kid who asked his grandma, why are you pouring somuch money building a wall around the empty site when you could have built a nice house. For him to understand and appreciate the necessity to spend money on the wall, he needs to understand numerous things. What can you tell such a kid. You'd smile and leave it at that. Sure he has a valid point about putting the money to a better use.
The point you are making is also same. There is definitely truth in that but there is more around that. When you look at the big picture , you'd get it. Otherwise, when some one tries to explain it , it will sound like a rant.
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asiehouston
06-13 10:32 PM
The Birth Certificate Affadevit posted as a sample soes not have space for 2 people to sign. Should there be nother affidavit submitted by another family member or should the second person just sign below the first persons affadevit?
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snathan
03-28 02:04 PM
thanks you sir for reply but you joke joke me call obama. he president how me call him?
i asking eb3 get spilllower july when spilllower coming. means how much spillower eb3 get in this july 2011. i think eb3 green card for myselves and family when sopillovwer comwe
I dont understand what you are trying to say. There wont be any spill over coming to EB3 until EB2 - I/C become current which is few years away
i asking eb3 get spilllower july when spilllower coming. means how much spillower eb3 get in this july 2011. i think eb3 green card for myselves and family when sopillovwer comwe
I dont understand what you are trying to say. There wont be any spill over coming to EB3 until EB2 - I/C become current which is few years away
learning01
06-13 09:10 PM
from where would a child under 14 or a dependent spouse give I-131?
I haven't checked at this point, but I think I-131 is affidavit of support. Am I correct?
* USCIS Processing Fees
I-485: $325.00
(Per person) I-131: $170.00
I-765: $180.00
Fingerprints: $ 70.00
TOTAL $745.00
* USCIS Processing Fees I-485: $225.00
(Per CHILD under I-131: $170.00
14 years of age) I-765: $180.00
TOTAL $575.00
I haven't checked at this point, but I think I-131 is affidavit of support. Am I correct?
* USCIS Processing Fees
I-485: $325.00
(Per person) I-131: $170.00
I-765: $180.00
Fingerprints: $ 70.00
TOTAL $745.00
* USCIS Processing Fees I-485: $225.00
(Per CHILD under I-131: $170.00
14 years of age) I-765: $180.00
TOTAL $575.00
thomachan72
07-22 12:56 PM
Exactly...I was getting irriated when people are forcing and telling that I should learn hindi. isnt my personal choice...?
Instead of thanking God that he gave him the ability to speak "Man" started arguing with each other about whose language is better. God took him to a room full of deaf and dumb and showed him what the "other" option was if he is not satisfied with what he has now......
Man quickly appeared to realize the mistake in his thought and apologized to God. God smiled and sent him back knowing fully that "Man" had not understood a crap about what he really wanted to show him.
And trully enough as soon as he got back he started to get back into the argument of which was the "best language".
So best of luck guys. Let everybody win!!:D:D:D:D
You quarell because you were given options. look at those who dont have and maybe you will stop.........
Instead of thanking God that he gave him the ability to speak "Man" started arguing with each other about whose language is better. God took him to a room full of deaf and dumb and showed him what the "other" option was if he is not satisfied with what he has now......
Man quickly appeared to realize the mistake in his thought and apologized to God. God smiled and sent him back knowing fully that "Man" had not understood a crap about what he really wanted to show him.
And trully enough as soon as he got back he started to get back into the argument of which was the "best language".
So best of luck guys. Let everybody win!!:D:D:D:D
You quarell because you were given options. look at those who dont have and maybe you will stop.........
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