sheela
07-30 09:55 AM
So much for increase in fee and supposed increase in efficiency!
May be double the fee justifies 'card production ordered' alert twice....
I e-filed renewal EAD on 5/27, had FP on 6/23 and still waiting any followup action.
With every passing day it looks like USCIS is terribly confused on how to go about per recent 2-yr validity :
1. To approve: 2-yr EAD for those who are not current
2. To approve: 1-yr EAD for those who are current and might get GC in a yr
3. to issue GC instead of EAD for those who are current/ripe/ low-hanging-fruits (I-140 approved/cases processed/no problems)
But, this looks like too much ask for USCIS. They are used to do simple things like: approve or deny and approving everyone for a sinlge time duration.
Let us hope for the best and see what happens in the coming week.
May be double the fee justifies 'card production ordered' alert twice....
I e-filed renewal EAD on 5/27, had FP on 6/23 and still waiting any followup action.
With every passing day it looks like USCIS is terribly confused on how to go about per recent 2-yr validity :
1. To approve: 2-yr EAD for those who are not current
2. To approve: 1-yr EAD for those who are current and might get GC in a yr
3. to issue GC instead of EAD for those who are current/ripe/ low-hanging-fruits (I-140 approved/cases processed/no problems)
But, this looks like too much ask for USCIS. They are used to do simple things like: approve or deny and approving everyone for a sinlge time duration.
Let us hope for the best and see what happens in the coming week.
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neelu
12-13 05:56 PM
I just thought to give a nick name to this thread ...
AMC : Add a Member Campaign. Just bumping up this thread.. I like this idea, it will serve all of our purpose.
Add one more member....and probably each one of them will add another? It will be a bigger team of us if we can kick this idea to work ..and then I am hopeful we will be heard :-)
Yes, I thought of that(a chain reaction sort of) too. But wanted to keep it simple. But we could probably do that on the side without affecting the original campaign.
May be we should own responsibility of the candidate we bring. Make sure that he contributes, then make sure that he submits the right contact info, and finally make sure he does the same (follow AMC bullet points).
I like the idea of an abbreviation.
Everyone please contribute ONE member by December 31st.
AMC : Add a Member Campaign. Just bumping up this thread.. I like this idea, it will serve all of our purpose.
Add one more member....and probably each one of them will add another? It will be a bigger team of us if we can kick this idea to work ..and then I am hopeful we will be heard :-)
Yes, I thought of that(a chain reaction sort of) too. But wanted to keep it simple. But we could probably do that on the side without affecting the original campaign.
May be we should own responsibility of the candidate we bring. Make sure that he contributes, then make sure that he submits the right contact info, and finally make sure he does the same (follow AMC bullet points).
I like the idea of an abbreviation.
Everyone please contribute ONE member by December 31st.
PlainSpeak
01-12 08:36 PM
I understand your frustration since I am in the same boat but I feel it is wrong to say that the IV efforts are hurting EB3 folks. Not sure if there is basis to support that. Several IV proposals helped all EB categories and failed mainly due to anti-immigrant lobby.
EB3 situation is completely hopeless and only piecemeal reform can help EB3. I am sorry but I do not understand this discussion since this bill (if it ever comes to debate) impacts across all EB (advanced degrees).
Hear that you EB2 bigoted persons. Here is An EB3 person who is supporting IV inspite of what ever is happening. Will this open your eyes to the fact that EB3 folks are not against EB2 folks,but all that they want is that they should get some measure ofjustice.
Mr gc_dream2009. I feel a respect for you which i do NOT feel for EB2 folks who have tried to denigrate whatever i talked about (Must be their superiority complex)
I would now like to comment on some facts which are result of my observation over a period of 3 years starting from 2007 till current date
The only proposal which helped EB3 is July 2007 fiasco with EAD and AP benefit and before we give thanks to IV please remember that back peddeling by USCIS was not just because of just IV but also because of strong pressure from AILA. If EB3 benefited from July 2007 fiasco it is only because EB3 was part of all the EB categories and not because IV was aware of EB3 plight.
Now after July 2007 nothing has been ever done to relieve pressure on EB3. All the benefit have been provided to EB2 and all EB3 is told is after EB2 gets current EB3 wil get benefit but nobady talks about EB2 never getting current and the fact is EB2 will never get current and till that time EB2 will get all spill over visa and EB3 will get 0 (Zero) spil over visas
EB3 situation is completely hopeless and only piecemeal reform can help EB3. I am sorry but I do not understand this discussion since this bill (if it ever comes to debate) impacts across all EB (advanced degrees).
Hear that you EB2 bigoted persons. Here is An EB3 person who is supporting IV inspite of what ever is happening. Will this open your eyes to the fact that EB3 folks are not against EB2 folks,but all that they want is that they should get some measure ofjustice.
Mr gc_dream2009. I feel a respect for you which i do NOT feel for EB2 folks who have tried to denigrate whatever i talked about (Must be their superiority complex)
I would now like to comment on some facts which are result of my observation over a period of 3 years starting from 2007 till current date
The only proposal which helped EB3 is July 2007 fiasco with EAD and AP benefit and before we give thanks to IV please remember that back peddeling by USCIS was not just because of just IV but also because of strong pressure from AILA. If EB3 benefited from July 2007 fiasco it is only because EB3 was part of all the EB categories and not because IV was aware of EB3 plight.
Now after July 2007 nothing has been ever done to relieve pressure on EB3. All the benefit have been provided to EB2 and all EB3 is told is after EB2 gets current EB3 wil get benefit but nobady talks about EB2 never getting current and the fact is EB2 will never get current and till that time EB2 will get all spill over visa and EB3 will get 0 (Zero) spil over visas
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anshulk77
06-29 04:06 PM
I dont if this is old news but immi-law is reporting that State Dept might issue a revised bulletin On july or July 3 that will change all dates fom Current to unavailable
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ilwaiting
04-09 12:04 PM
The net result of this bill in its current state would be that Mr Bright wouldn't be found, he/she would be lost trying to maintain his status. As a fact America would no longer be competitive.
If you're really bright Microsoft, Oracle will still hire you.
I can tell you that if you have good communication skills getting hired here it's not a problem, in fact they won't even ask you if you're not a US citizen until the end.
I'm from a country in the Americas and I can say that most of the time there are limit for foreigners working in a company.
So its not unreasonable to put some limits.
If you're really bright Microsoft, Oracle will still hire you.
I can tell you that if you have good communication skills getting hired here it's not a problem, in fact they won't even ask you if you're not a US citizen until the end.
I'm from a country in the Americas and I can say that most of the time there are limit for foreigners working in a company.
So its not unreasonable to put some limits.
dhavalk
05-16 03:59 PM
Just called all of the offices. The staff members were friendly and said that they will pass on the message.
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hellomms
05-01 02:45 PM
Make this thread as a poll and let us how many are suffering. I will close my other thread for the same purpose.
I agree, there should be one thread as I am pasting the link to this Thread on other website so people can come and support.
What would you like me to add? Do we really need to add a poll? I like the response so far (as is), the way people are adding their dates should be sufficient.
I agree, there should be one thread as I am pasting the link to this Thread on other website so people can come and support.
What would you like me to add? Do we really need to add a poll? I like the response so far (as is), the way people are adding their dates should be sufficient.
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Dhundhun
01-27 11:11 AM
However, if we do not refinance by the end of 15 years then the house becomes a bad investment and the returns go down.
Very good point mentioned.
Charak says (In Sanskrit): Rinam Kritwa Ghritam Piwet ...
Meaning is: Borrow money to drink milk butter (it is a symbol of buying of the material things). As long as you live, live happily.
American system works in such a way that, if one does not remain in home loan, he/she is a big looser. On 30 years loan, one should take equity out of home between 12-15 years, so that again home is 70-80% financed. The equity money taken can be invested in stock for maximizing gains.
Usually a home is put to remains in 70-80 % loan for maximum tax benefit - most of the homes are like that. So when stock goes down and home prices go down by 20%, most of the houses come underwater.
The moment a home comes underwater or nearing it, refinancing is not possible.
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Further, you buy a home or a car, it is owned by bank. In fact, when I bought a new car on paying 100% to big Toyata Dealer, still the car was put on loan with banker. After 5-6 days it was fully transfered to me (although I did not pay anything for car being on loan). - The system work like that - One of the largest Toyta Dealer in bay area has no system in place, in which I could buy a car by paying 100% directly. 100% payment did not made me full owner of car from day 1.
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Most of Asian countries work in opposit way - everything on cash. There are no (or may be very few) policies providing returns on loan. I have experience of buying two home in India - on loan - paying full - and selling. Also in India I bought four cars and sold them.
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Things are different here. I was under tremendous pressure from friends to buy instead of renting. In last posting I provided info. that I did buying this month. My home buying In the buying process, I got: some money from builder towards closing cost, some money from agent. I'll get tax credit from fed. Also banker provided one year free borrower protection, which I can terminate before payment starts. So effectively system (business process) in US provided a total $17,000 while buying. People form India must be knowing - it is reverse over there. Here due to borrower protection i have protection of $25,000. So while buying, things are not that bad. if I add $17,000 with borrower protection of $25,000 (in case of problem), it turns out to be $40,000 odd. This is what I mean by system or business process providing support for buying. After putting all money in home, this $40,000 is still there.
Not having GC/Citizenship is a real hinderance, because one is fully part of US system as long as he/she is working. The moment job or status is gone, he/she is not part of system is US (becomes illegal). Buying is in this context a very high risk activity specially because trends are downward - there is no time to react.
Very good point mentioned.
Charak says (In Sanskrit): Rinam Kritwa Ghritam Piwet ...
Meaning is: Borrow money to drink milk butter (it is a symbol of buying of the material things). As long as you live, live happily.
American system works in such a way that, if one does not remain in home loan, he/she is a big looser. On 30 years loan, one should take equity out of home between 12-15 years, so that again home is 70-80% financed. The equity money taken can be invested in stock for maximizing gains.
Usually a home is put to remains in 70-80 % loan for maximum tax benefit - most of the homes are like that. So when stock goes down and home prices go down by 20%, most of the houses come underwater.
The moment a home comes underwater or nearing it, refinancing is not possible.
===
Further, you buy a home or a car, it is owned by bank. In fact, when I bought a new car on paying 100% to big Toyata Dealer, still the car was put on loan with banker. After 5-6 days it was fully transfered to me (although I did not pay anything for car being on loan). - The system work like that - One of the largest Toyta Dealer in bay area has no system in place, in which I could buy a car by paying 100% directly. 100% payment did not made me full owner of car from day 1.
===
Most of Asian countries work in opposit way - everything on cash. There are no (or may be very few) policies providing returns on loan. I have experience of buying two home in India - on loan - paying full - and selling. Also in India I bought four cars and sold them.
===
Things are different here. I was under tremendous pressure from friends to buy instead of renting. In last posting I provided info. that I did buying this month. My home buying In the buying process, I got: some money from builder towards closing cost, some money from agent. I'll get tax credit from fed. Also banker provided one year free borrower protection, which I can terminate before payment starts. So effectively system (business process) in US provided a total $17,000 while buying. People form India must be knowing - it is reverse over there. Here due to borrower protection i have protection of $25,000. So while buying, things are not that bad. if I add $17,000 with borrower protection of $25,000 (in case of problem), it turns out to be $40,000 odd. This is what I mean by system or business process providing support for buying. After putting all money in home, this $40,000 is still there.
Not having GC/Citizenship is a real hinderance, because one is fully part of US system as long as he/she is working. The moment job or status is gone, he/she is not part of system is US (becomes illegal). Buying is in this context a very high risk activity specially because trends are downward - there is no time to react.
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m306m
01-15 11:01 AM
I have renewed my passport and my wife's a couple of times in through Houston (That tell you how long I have been in the US without a GC). It typically takes them 3-4 weeks (Rush service is also offered). You can opt to pick up the passport in person as well. If you have been waiting very long for your new passport, call them up and speak with them. I have noticed that it help greatly if you speak with them in Hindi instead of English. Goodluck.
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pd052009
03-15 08:17 AM
^^^^^
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amitjoey
06-13 02:05 PM
So am I..
I thought to send message once we meet 14,000..
But thing is how many are active and wants do something out of 14,000.
exactly.
I thought to send message once we meet 14,000..
But thing is how many are active and wants do something out of 14,000.
exactly.
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roseball
05-02 03:08 PM
One other option you can pursue is to just go out of the country (Canada/Mexico) immediately after quiting your job and get H4 stamping and come back on H4....I would advise to talk to a lawyer regarding the first option.....Good luck with your MBA...
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gc_dreamer_2010
10-25 12:02 PM
Doctors are EB2 and EB1.
They are not EB3
Even Physical therapists are EB2.
EB3 are low level/entry level programmers or skilled workers with with undergraduate degree or diploma degree holders that use education evaluation service to prove that their diploma is equivalent to an undergraduate degree.
Now some of you will say you have masters degree and still are EB3. It does not matter if you have a undergraduate degree from IIT or Harvard and have MBA from Harvard. If your job needs only undergraduate degree your master degrees are useless. You are working in a wrong job and overqualified for your job. You should look for another job that needs your american masters degree. Some will say that their lawyer filed in EB3 even though they qualify for EB2. Now that is also a wrong excuse. If your lawyer and HR screwed you, it is your fault that you could not stand up to them. It is not USCIS fault.
What about those "lucky" creatures who worked for a desi employer? Desi employer ALWAYS file EB2, regardless of wht the requirement is. It is only the legitimate companies that actually bother about the "requirement" to file an EB2.
Anyways, its a moot point to have this discussion, since its not helping anyone's cause.
They are not EB3
Even Physical therapists are EB2.
EB3 are low level/entry level programmers or skilled workers with with undergraduate degree or diploma degree holders that use education evaluation service to prove that their diploma is equivalent to an undergraduate degree.
Now some of you will say you have masters degree and still are EB3. It does not matter if you have a undergraduate degree from IIT or Harvard and have MBA from Harvard. If your job needs only undergraduate degree your master degrees are useless. You are working in a wrong job and overqualified for your job. You should look for another job that needs your american masters degree. Some will say that their lawyer filed in EB3 even though they qualify for EB2. Now that is also a wrong excuse. If your lawyer and HR screwed you, it is your fault that you could not stand up to them. It is not USCIS fault.
What about those "lucky" creatures who worked for a desi employer? Desi employer ALWAYS file EB2, regardless of wht the requirement is. It is only the legitimate companies that actually bother about the "requirement" to file an EB2.
Anyways, its a moot point to have this discussion, since its not helping anyone's cause.
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hellomms
05-27 01:10 AM
Here is Ron's reply for the questions/concern
Almost every time I have made a specific complaint, they have responded by resolving the case right away in order to make the whole thing go away. It wouldn�t surprise me to see the same thing here.
I agree. The last time I spoke to one of the admins he said that we will have to add our Case Numbers to make our letter/request more strong. This is understandable because otherwise how would they know whether we made up the names/list or if its real.
I doubt that there will be any implications if we add our cases, it would give them a reason investigate or inquire why Atlanta is taking so long, to say the least.
Almost every time I have made a specific complaint, they have responded by resolving the case right away in order to make the whole thing go away. It wouldn�t surprise me to see the same thing here.
I agree. The last time I spoke to one of the admins he said that we will have to add our Case Numbers to make our letter/request more strong. This is understandable because otherwise how would they know whether we made up the names/list or if its real.
I doubt that there will be any implications if we add our cases, it would give them a reason investigate or inquire why Atlanta is taking so long, to say the least.
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amsgc
04-17 12:36 AM
Guys,
I just sent in my request to signup to TeamIV@yahoo.com
Looking forward to this challenge!
Ams
I just sent in my request to signup to TeamIV@yahoo.com
Looking forward to this challenge!
Ams
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tonyHK12
09-29 06:10 PM
We have had phone and email campaigns in the past. Phone campaigns work the best when a specific bill is being debated and there is the target 2-3 days campaign. The rest of the time, person-to person presentation is the best.
Yes, I'm in for person to person too. Will check the NY chapter.
The next step is to motivate others. Maybe persons would be more interested if we go out in small groups. Combine it with some other activity. Sometimes travel for chapter meetings can get tough for some, with families, could combine with skype.
There was also a hidden joke about outsourcing phone calls ;)
Yes, I'm in for person to person too. Will check the NY chapter.
The next step is to motivate others. Maybe persons would be more interested if we go out in small groups. Combine it with some other activity. Sometimes travel for chapter meetings can get tough for some, with families, could combine with skype.
There was also a hidden joke about outsourcing phone calls ;)
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satyasaich
06-07 02:15 PM
Hi all
Conference committee and its proceedings are always closed-door things. Remember there is alittle one can do. also considering the gravity of the situation, i'd say just wait. i know that's not the best scenario but it is what it is
i don't think the committee not yet formed, in the first place and there is no time line / rule that guides about conference committe proceedings
I have the same question. What's the latest about CIR/House? Is IV Core team working on something? No words from IV core team about CIR..!
Conference committee and its proceedings are always closed-door things. Remember there is alittle one can do. also considering the gravity of the situation, i'd say just wait. i know that's not the best scenario but it is what it is
i don't think the committee not yet formed, in the first place and there is no time line / rule that guides about conference committe proceedings
I have the same question. What's the latest about CIR/House? Is IV Core team working on something? No words from IV core team about CIR..!
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coolman
04-08 05:53 PM
Just cooking up stuff classifies as a multi national.I know a guy who is a business analyst on L1 visa got his GC in 6 months time in EB1 category by a well know consulting company stating him as a Manager..The guy was bragging and showing off his white card ,and telling how he got his GC in 6 months
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Kodi
05-08 09:06 AM
Are we restricted to where we can apply? I'm in New York.
ImmiLosers
05-15 12:52 PM
Hi,
At last, our priority dates are current.
Now, we have to go and submit Medical Examination Results.
My Wife is pregnant and I was told by my friends that it is not a good idea to get her immunized (vaccines) now. She might probably have taken most of them back in INDIA.
Is there a way we can apply for I-485 and get EID's without her immunization record? (I will have mine). I am sure there are others who are in the same boat.
Please advice.
They do immunization after determining your antibodies. No immunization required if you have adequate level of antibodies.
For Pregnant woman, Doctors will not do it even if you want to. I guess you are okay. Dr. will mention that in your med form
At last, our priority dates are current.
Now, we have to go and submit Medical Examination Results.
My Wife is pregnant and I was told by my friends that it is not a good idea to get her immunized (vaccines) now. She might probably have taken most of them back in INDIA.
Is there a way we can apply for I-485 and get EID's without her immunization record? (I will have mine). I am sure there are others who are in the same boat.
Please advice.
They do immunization after determining your antibodies. No immunization required if you have adequate level of antibodies.
For Pregnant woman, Doctors will not do it even if you want to. I guess you are okay. Dr. will mention that in your med form
spicy_guy
04-14 11:12 AM
Bump...
Bumped. Now what?
People should be motivated to do this. Right now most of them are busy Predicting "EB2 - EB3 rather calculation", "Why huge spill over from EB1 to EB2, didn't bring glory to EB2" and "What kind of movement will EB2 have if they get XXXX number of spill over next month and how to celebrate" :D
No offence to EB2s.
Bumped. Now what?
People should be motivated to do this. Right now most of them are busy Predicting "EB2 - EB3 rather calculation", "Why huge spill over from EB1 to EB2, didn't bring glory to EB2" and "What kind of movement will EB2 have if they get XXXX number of spill over next month and how to celebrate" :D
No offence to EB2s.