grupak
06-27 01:26 PM
Need calls from the Congressman's district.
Texans, please check if you are from his district, and call.
Texans, please check if you are from his district, and call.
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franklin
09-27 03:44 PM
Could you please translate this into layman's English? What you appear to be saying is that speed (CIS efficiency) is more important than number (quotas), but your expample confirms that cases are stuck because of number unavailability (quotas), not because of CIS inefficiency. You got your own green card in three months, did not you? That tells me that CIS darn well capable of processing applications in a timely manner.
Like I said, its a combination of the 2 main things, the efficiency of processing and the quota limits. Changing either 1 without the other other probably won't get us far.
Yes, USCIS IS capable of processing quickly (for example, my own case - but I'd say I was very VERY lucky, rather than an indication of system wide improvements). Remember, my GC was approved whilst my PD was not current, and I am still baffled why this happened. Having talked to many people about it, there is a strong suspicion of "squeaky wheel" helping.
What I was trying to say was - the perceived improvement in speed in the last quota 1/4 of this year (May- Sept) was NOT because USCIS suddenly streamlined and improved their processing speed. It was because there was a backlog of approved applications just waiting for PDs to move so that visa numbers can be assigned.
Like I said, its a combination of the 2 main things, the efficiency of processing and the quota limits. Changing either 1 without the other other probably won't get us far.
Yes, USCIS IS capable of processing quickly (for example, my own case - but I'd say I was very VERY lucky, rather than an indication of system wide improvements). Remember, my GC was approved whilst my PD was not current, and I am still baffled why this happened. Having talked to many people about it, there is a strong suspicion of "squeaky wheel" helping.
What I was trying to say was - the perceived improvement in speed in the last quota 1/4 of this year (May- Sept) was NOT because USCIS suddenly streamlined and improved their processing speed. It was because there was a backlog of approved applications just waiting for PDs to move so that visa numbers can be assigned.
dkalita
02-14 07:48 PM
Hi,
I ve transferred my H1B from company A to company B. I have started working for company B. My previous company A has not cancelled my H1B. Can I go back to previous company A at any time?
Some advice will be really helpful.
I ve transferred my H1B from company A to company B. I have started working for company B. My previous company A has not cancelled my H1B. Can I go back to previous company A at any time?
Some advice will be really helpful.
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stldude
07-05 08:45 AM
Here's my Tragic Story.... I just couldn't sleep since Monday !! ! ! !
My PD is May 2003 - EB3 and my stupid lawyer sent it on Thursday ( 2nd Day Air) and it reached them on July 02. Do you think if i have a chance that USCIS will accept it.. I called the Service Center and they didn't hv a clue on it yet... Atleast if USCIS can accept the appln.and provide Ead/AP that would suffice for now..
Any thoughts ????
My PD is May 2003 - EB3 and my stupid lawyer sent it on Thursday ( 2nd Day Air) and it reached them on July 02. Do you think if i have a chance that USCIS will accept it.. I called the Service Center and they didn't hv a clue on it yet... Atleast if USCIS can accept the appln.and provide Ead/AP that would suffice for now..
Any thoughts ????
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ksircar
03-16 10:40 AM
The US Immigration Law is a nightmare.
Couple of years ago, I migrated to Australia.
The Australian laws are very clean and straight forward. There is only one application form with some very simple question and detailed instructions. Just fill up the form, enclose the necessary documents and fees. That's it. You are done. In due time they will let you know "YES" or "NO".
There is no need to feed fat-belly hungry sharks called "Immigration Attorneys" (of course there are exceptions).
Once your case is approved, you and your family are eligible for the all the rights (except Vioting Power) enjoyed by any Australian Citizen.
Once accepted, there is no official discrimination.
Here the US Government cries about anti-discrimination, human rights etc, but those are only eye-wash. They should take lessons from the Australians.
Couple of years ago, I migrated to Australia.
The Australian laws are very clean and straight forward. There is only one application form with some very simple question and detailed instructions. Just fill up the form, enclose the necessary documents and fees. That's it. You are done. In due time they will let you know "YES" or "NO".
There is no need to feed fat-belly hungry sharks called "Immigration Attorneys" (of course there are exceptions).
Once your case is approved, you and your family are eligible for the all the rights (except Vioting Power) enjoyed by any Australian Citizen.
Once accepted, there is no official discrimination.
Here the US Government cries about anti-discrimination, human rights etc, but those are only eye-wash. They should take lessons from the Australians.
ThinkTwice
07-20 12:58 AM
Did you know that Aman Kapoor the founder of IV has contributed $64000 of his personal money towards the efforts of IV? Yes that is correct Sixty Four Thousand USD. http://www.businessweek.com/bwdaily/...eek+exclusives
I was dumbfounded when I first found this out. The man must have real conviction and courage and belief in himself and this effort to do such a selfless act and I am not even talking about the hours and hours of time, mental energy, physical stress and emotional capital he must have invested into OUR effort and I am not talking about all that because that is immeasurable and there is not much we can do to repay all that back but there is something we can do.
Please take out your wallet and repay IV core members who have contributed selflessly to OUR cause.
Every one of us has benefited in some way or the other because of our association to IV and who do we have to thank but the core team who have put so much on the line for OUR cause.
Please join in this effort to reimburse the expenses incurred by IV core to fight for OUR cause. Join http://immigrationvoice.org/forum/showthread.php?t=10708
I was dumbfounded when I first found this out. The man must have real conviction and courage and belief in himself and this effort to do such a selfless act and I am not even talking about the hours and hours of time, mental energy, physical stress and emotional capital he must have invested into OUR effort and I am not talking about all that because that is immeasurable and there is not much we can do to repay all that back but there is something we can do.
Please take out your wallet and repay IV core members who have contributed selflessly to OUR cause.
Every one of us has benefited in some way or the other because of our association to IV and who do we have to thank but the core team who have put so much on the line for OUR cause.
Please join in this effort to reimburse the expenses incurred by IV core to fight for OUR cause. Join http://immigrationvoice.org/forum/showthread.php?t=10708
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H4_losing_hope
02-22 04:56 PM
Please join in folks.
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GCSOON-Ihope
02-08 11:09 PM
What about time you already spent on H1? With NEW H1 you do not get your time back Also You do not need approval to start working with new employer. There are many differences between new and transfer.
You are always free to call it the way you want and I perfectly understand the differences between the very first H1 and the next ones you may get.
I myself switched employers several times while on H1B, took advantage of the provisions you described and got a NEW H1 every time.
However, all what I wanted to explain is that legally speaking, there is nothing called transfer (did you read what Murthy said?).
Is there any USCIS application that says "H1 Transfer"? No.
That's all I meant.
Anyway, let's not fight over this!
You are always free to call it the way you want and I perfectly understand the differences between the very first H1 and the next ones you may get.
I myself switched employers several times while on H1B, took advantage of the provisions you described and got a NEW H1 every time.
However, all what I wanted to explain is that legally speaking, there is nothing called transfer (did you read what Murthy said?).
Is there any USCIS application that says "H1 Transfer"? No.
That's all I meant.
Anyway, let's not fight over this!
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sth2009
07-20 03:14 PM
I did my masters here.I got my first job at Company A.They sponsored my h1b through masters quota and was working till feb 2007.Now I transferred my H1b to company B .Things are not working now with Company B.I have all the paystubs of company B
*********Very Important***** I have only F1 visa stamped in my passport
After graduation I didnt go to India
Company A didnt cancel or revoke my h1b.They would like to hire me again
Do I need a retransfer to company A - ?
Company A H1bvisa is valid till 2008 and Company B H1btill 2010
Does it cause any problem at the time ofextension ?
Pleassssssssssse help me so that I can go and work at Company A
Gowri
*********Very Important***** I have only F1 visa stamped in my passport
After graduation I didnt go to India
Company A didnt cancel or revoke my h1b.They would like to hire me again
Do I need a retransfer to company A - ?
Company A H1bvisa is valid till 2008 and Company B H1btill 2010
Does it cause any problem at the time ofextension ?
Pleassssssssssse help me so that I can go and work at Company A
Gowri
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svam77
07-18 12:03 PM
I also think that the NSC Service Center update issued on November 20th, 2006 is not still valid. ( To file 485 without i 140 receipt notice)
Actually NSC was very slow in processing receipt notices during that time and hence the update was issued.
But now, the maximum time to send out a receipt notice is 15 days. So I am not sure if we can rely on that update.
Actually NSC was very slow in processing receipt notices during that time and hence the update was issued.
But now, the maximum time to send out a receipt notice is 15 days. So I am not sure if we can rely on that update.
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simple1
08-07 01:47 PM
I agree, India is a far better option.
Assuming this discussion is about immigration/permanent-settlement and not about short term visits, work and study.
On the side note, The only problem faced in india is over population which triggers almost all other issues. If india implements onechildpolicy most of the problems faced today will disappear in few decades. Your child (note: singular) need not leave india to enjoy international level lifestyle & benefits.
As a backup plan to greencard advocacy we need to lobby the indian government to implement onechildpoilcy immediately.
No, Canada is not a better option. INDIA!! is a better option. You got to get it out of your mind that you need to go somewhere. It is different in the US because you have some industries and jobs here that you cannot get anywhere else. Also a certian lifestyle. But common Canada, eastern Europe, Africa... you guys are nuts.
India is a MUCH better option than anywhere else except maybe if you get a real good job in China. As far as I am concerned if nothing happens here I am headed back to my hometown-Bangalore, India.
I have much better lifestyle and opportunities than Canada or even western europe! Period.
Assuming this discussion is about immigration/permanent-settlement and not about short term visits, work and study.
On the side note, The only problem faced in india is over population which triggers almost all other issues. If india implements onechildpolicy most of the problems faced today will disappear in few decades. Your child (note: singular) need not leave india to enjoy international level lifestyle & benefits.
As a backup plan to greencard advocacy we need to lobby the indian government to implement onechildpoilcy immediately.
No, Canada is not a better option. INDIA!! is a better option. You got to get it out of your mind that you need to go somewhere. It is different in the US because you have some industries and jobs here that you cannot get anywhere else. Also a certian lifestyle. But common Canada, eastern Europe, Africa... you guys are nuts.
India is a MUCH better option than anywhere else except maybe if you get a real good job in China. As far as I am concerned if nothing happens here I am headed back to my hometown-Bangalore, India.
I have much better lifestyle and opportunities than Canada or even western europe! Period.
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rajuseattle
01-14 06:45 PM
Mohican,
I never heard about I-140 substitution. Are you sure your employer request USCIS to change the name of the beneficiary on the approved I-140?
As far as I know I-140 is the petition by an Employer for an individual Employee, so it goes with 1 person and can not be substitute.
Employer can revoke I-140 or use the underlying labor for some other individual.
It may have been the case that USCIS by mistake approved 2 I-140 for the same labor and when they realise their mistake they denied your I-485 suggesting someone else already used the underlying Labor certification.
I guess your original employer as well as USCIS are at fault. I dont think AC-21 provisions will help you either, bcos the USCIS rule is 1 beneficiary for 1 labor, their can not be multiple beneficiaries for 1 approved Labor.
Please consult your situation with the experienced attorney and see if you can file MTR, since its not your fault and you are suffering due to USCIS/Employer mistakes for using 1 labor for 2 I-140 approvals.
I never heard about I-140 substitution. Are you sure your employer request USCIS to change the name of the beneficiary on the approved I-140?
As far as I know I-140 is the petition by an Employer for an individual Employee, so it goes with 1 person and can not be substitute.
Employer can revoke I-140 or use the underlying labor for some other individual.
It may have been the case that USCIS by mistake approved 2 I-140 for the same labor and when they realise their mistake they denied your I-485 suggesting someone else already used the underlying Labor certification.
I guess your original employer as well as USCIS are at fault. I dont think AC-21 provisions will help you either, bcos the USCIS rule is 1 beneficiary for 1 labor, their can not be multiple beneficiaries for 1 approved Labor.
Please consult your situation with the experienced attorney and see if you can file MTR, since its not your fault and you are suffering due to USCIS/Employer mistakes for using 1 labor for 2 I-140 approvals.
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go_guy123
08-21 05:24 PM
I guess it depends... I would prefer to slog with weather in Canada for 3 years and get citizenship instead of stuggling for 4-5 years with desi consultanting company to get GC. My sixth year is about to start in december 2009 and employer has told that they will not sponsor GC. I am planning to take citizen ship from Canada and then move back to India. That way, anytime I want to come back to US/Canada doors will be open. I guess, there is no right or wrong answer, its a matter of choice.
Plus you children will also have option of deriving Candian citizenship from you but but...
they will also be in EB2/3-India. Just a thought
Plus you children will also have option of deriving Candian citizenship from you but but...
they will also be in EB2/3-India. Just a thought
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mrdelhiite
07-20 02:03 PM
Hi ,
I have a my my case in pending state for H1B transfer from company A to company B.
Pending status h1b with company B.
From Company A : I got the Labor and I140 Approved.
I m trying to file my 485 through comapany A- But my employer says that I need to have new H1B with him- Cos his company merged with another another company.
Can someone try to help me on it:(
H1 and green card are seprate things. H1 is for current employement and green card is for future. If down teh line you can come back to employer A you should be fine. Although all this can generate a RFE. Please consult a lawyer. I recommend Rajiv.
Hope it helps.
-M
I have a my my case in pending state for H1B transfer from company A to company B.
Pending status h1b with company B.
From Company A : I got the Labor and I140 Approved.
I m trying to file my 485 through comapany A- But my employer says that I need to have new H1B with him- Cos his company merged with another another company.
Can someone try to help me on it:(
H1 and green card are seprate things. H1 is for current employement and green card is for future. If down teh line you can come back to employer A you should be fine. Although all this can generate a RFE. Please consult a lawyer. I recommend Rajiv.
Hope it helps.
-M
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eb3_nepa
05-26 09:42 PM
One more question.
Where do you file if you are filing at the Texas Service Center?
It says:
USCIS Texas Service Center
P.O. Box 851182
Mesquite, TX 75185-1182
However Fedex/UPS will not deliver to PO Boxes. So does that mean we can send it ONLY via USPS?
Where do you file if you are filing at the Texas Service Center?
It says:
USCIS Texas Service Center
P.O. Box 851182
Mesquite, TX 75185-1182
However Fedex/UPS will not deliver to PO Boxes. So does that mean we can send it ONLY via USPS?
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kaisersose
06-30 05:59 PM
I am also worried. I called my attorneys office to inform them but of course like always he is in a meeting. I am sure this was an error but I am hoping its not call me optimistic but I like the smell of green card :)
I am sure this has happened to others too, but most people will not leak out the news :).
1) If you have dependants who have applied, then they may not get approvals.
2) This was a problem for someone, whose case was posted on Murthy.com. His case was approved when the PD was not current, and he had been waiting to apply for his wife's 485. But since the dates were not current, he could not apply for her 485. So He had to call up CIS and notify them of their mistake.
So is it safe to just get the card and use it? it depends on your luck. They may never discover their mistake or they might. So check with your lawyer.
I am sure this has happened to others too, but most people will not leak out the news :).
1) If you have dependants who have applied, then they may not get approvals.
2) This was a problem for someone, whose case was posted on Murthy.com. His case was approved when the PD was not current, and he had been waiting to apply for his wife's 485. But since the dates were not current, he could not apply for her 485. So He had to call up CIS and notify them of their mistake.
So is it safe to just get the card and use it? it depends on your luck. They may never discover their mistake or they might. So check with your lawyer.
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felix31
12-05 02:48 PM
I second you on that.But we must keep in mind,we know the law before coming here .Every immigration lawyer wants H4 law to be changed but, you know "USCIS".. they have handsfulll.
But even knowing what H4 entails is not so much helpful. Only when you experience it on your own, you realize what a bad move that was.
E.G. If I knew the time in H1/H4 is counted together I would not have accepted moving every 3-6 months with my husband on his projects. I would have done everything to get my H1 in my first year here and my husband would stay and change H1 sponsors every year if need be.
But no, it had to go other way.
Several imm lawyers misguided me in this H1/H4 time matte, until it was literally too late. Hiring time in my profession is tied to the beginning of the school year when all H1 visas are long long gone.
I was getting offers when I cannot get a visa and vice versa. Not a single school district wants to tend an offer 9-12 months in advance...
And - well, you all now how the story goes from there. We cannot buy a house, we cannot start our business, .....I guess we are just fed up with 'no - you can't do that' answer, every time we want to do something with our lives.
This 'on hold' situation lasts too long.
I am only staying here to further my professional education and benefit as much as I can, so that in the end the trade off is not going to be so bad..
......
7 years ago, when my hubby and I had enough of civil war in our home country, we were almost ready to send our papers under SW category and move to Canada.
As luck would have it, his H1 went through faster then we imagined, so we ended up in the US. I wish we had a foresight to go ahead with Canadian PR as soon as we came here. We would have been both much better off, already citizens, profesionally more satisfied and happy.
But even knowing what H4 entails is not so much helpful. Only when you experience it on your own, you realize what a bad move that was.
E.G. If I knew the time in H1/H4 is counted together I would not have accepted moving every 3-6 months with my husband on his projects. I would have done everything to get my H1 in my first year here and my husband would stay and change H1 sponsors every year if need be.
But no, it had to go other way.
Several imm lawyers misguided me in this H1/H4 time matte, until it was literally too late. Hiring time in my profession is tied to the beginning of the school year when all H1 visas are long long gone.
I was getting offers when I cannot get a visa and vice versa. Not a single school district wants to tend an offer 9-12 months in advance...
And - well, you all now how the story goes from there. We cannot buy a house, we cannot start our business, .....I guess we are just fed up with 'no - you can't do that' answer, every time we want to do something with our lives.
This 'on hold' situation lasts too long.
I am only staying here to further my professional education and benefit as much as I can, so that in the end the trade off is not going to be so bad..
......
7 years ago, when my hubby and I had enough of civil war in our home country, we were almost ready to send our papers under SW category and move to Canada.
As luck would have it, his H1 went through faster then we imagined, so we ended up in the US. I wish we had a foresight to go ahead with Canadian PR as soon as we came here. We would have been both much better off, already citizens, profesionally more satisfied and happy.
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GKBest
08-20 09:24 PM
Do not depend the processing of your papers entirely to the lawyer or their paralegal. Be proactive. Always demand a copy of the application prior to the actual filing. You will be shocked to see so many errors. It's also good to check IV news once in a while. If it wasn't for IV updates, our company would not have been able to correct our lawyer's mistake in filing for my H1 extension. He insisted that USCIS never grant a 3-year extension even if I-140 approved. I showed him IV success stories and he apologize for his error.
Remember, lawyers look at their clients as $$$. The more services they can create, the more $$$ they can get.
Remember, lawyers look at their clients as $$$. The more services they can create, the more $$$ they can get.
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needhelp!
07-01 01:15 PM
Thank you newuser. The count counts.. We need to get in at least couple of thousand calls. Cannot repeat the importance of this enough.
Go IV!
Go IV!
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Thanks Czar!!
Now up to $3436!!! (Santb1975 will double check my math :))
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Macaca
02-09 06:26 PM
In 2005, a special 50K quota was carved out for Sch A. Now they're talking about another 90K quota exclusively for Sch A.
Where did the 50K visas come from? Where will the 90K visas come from?
Are they from the total pool of 144K/year or is this an additional amount (144K + 90K) allocated for health care?
Who is included in health care? Thanks.
Where did the 50K visas come from? Where will the 90K visas come from?
Are they from the total pool of 144K/year or is this an additional amount (144K + 90K) allocated for health care?
Who is included in health care? Thanks.
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