roseball
02-01 10:05 PM
02/01/2007 21/30 p.m.: Senate Passed Immigration Reform Bill Today
The Senate passed today Fair Minimum Wage Act, H.R. 2 today. The House passed this bill, H.R. 2 and the Senate debated the bill for the past several days. In the process, hundreds of amendments had been introduced on the Senate floor. The Senate floor then agreed to a lot of these amendments. One of these amendments which the Senate had agreed to and passed as Division B of the H.R. 2 is the Immigration Reform bill.
The immigration reform bill was introduced by Senator John Kerry and agreed to by the floor unanimously. The immigration reform bill that the Senate passed today covers a lot of the provisions which were part of the Comprehensive Immigration Reform Act of 2006 which the Senate passed last year and failed in the House.
We will analyze the bill and report it step by step for the next several days. Please stay tuned to this website.
The Senate passed today Fair Minimum Wage Act, H.R. 2 today. The House passed this bill, H.R. 2 and the Senate debated the bill for the past several days. In the process, hundreds of amendments had been introduced on the Senate floor. The Senate floor then agreed to a lot of these amendments. One of these amendments which the Senate had agreed to and passed as Division B of the H.R. 2 is the Immigration Reform bill.
The immigration reform bill was introduced by Senator John Kerry and agreed to by the floor unanimously. The immigration reform bill that the Senate passed today covers a lot of the provisions which were part of the Comprehensive Immigration Reform Act of 2006 which the Senate passed last year and failed in the House.
We will analyze the bill and report it step by step for the next several days. Please stay tuned to this website.
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ilwaiting
06-29 04:44 PM
What a way to ruin the weekend :-(
user1205
04-11 02:45 PM
I didn't think that EB3 ROW will be "Current" in June. What I meant was that Illusion's PD will be current because he is only 3 months away from May cut off dates.
By the way ... CONGRATULATIONS for your GC !!!!!
By the way ... CONGRATULATIONS for your GC !!!!!
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BharatPremi
10-12 02:52 PM
gc chahiye.. both polls were excellent.. can you redo them and see if we can get a larger sample size?
I wonder how many of the PD earlier than 2003, I-485 filed and 2004 PD, I-485 filed and 2005 PD, I-485 filed must have gotten gcs in the july fiasco.
My many friends from EB3 -Jan to Jun 2003 PD are still in process. I have met 2 EB2-May 2003PD guys already having GC. Very small sample but thought to mention it.
I wonder how many of the PD earlier than 2003, I-485 filed and 2004 PD, I-485 filed and 2005 PD, I-485 filed must have gotten gcs in the july fiasco.
My many friends from EB3 -Jan to Jun 2003 PD are still in process. I have met 2 EB2-May 2003PD guys already having GC. Very small sample but thought to mention it.
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shirish
02-02 12:01 PM
Would that be a good idea to contact sen. Kerry's office thanking him for the attempt and asking to re-introduce again?
What do you think guys? If he receives tons of e-mails and phone calls regarding this, he may try to re-introduce again. I just sent an email to him from his website: kerry.senate.gov
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I think Kerry(i think it is actually Kennedy E who introduced it - SA180 , SA 187 did not have anyhting to do with us it was for Women centers) di dnot have any good intentions for us in troducing this.If you see on Thomas(or congress.gov and search for HR2, see the fourth version, and check out amendments), SA180 was amendment to SA143 (this is by our friend Jeff Sessions). So most probably it was part of politics. Also this status says both these amendments wer eintroduced in Senate but thats it, they did not pass.
What do you think guys? If he receives tons of e-mails and phone calls regarding this, he may try to re-introduce again. I just sent an email to him from his website: kerry.senate.gov
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I think Kerry(i think it is actually Kennedy E who introduced it - SA180 , SA 187 did not have anyhting to do with us it was for Women centers) di dnot have any good intentions for us in troducing this.If you see on Thomas(or congress.gov and search for HR2, see the fourth version, and check out amendments), SA180 was amendment to SA143 (this is by our friend Jeff Sessions). So most probably it was part of politics. Also this status says both these amendments wer eintroduced in Senate but thats it, they did not pass.
mundada
01-27 10:18 AM
I agree that house appreciates on average at inflation + 1% but it is still not a bad investment because most likely everyone would be taking a mortgage. So what we need to find out is a equity return on house?
For a 30 year mortgage and a 20% down payment, the house return on your invested equity of 20% by the end of 15 years is approximately equal to long term stock market return of 10%, even though the house is appreciating at inflation + 1%. This is because of deleveraging.
However, if we do not refinance by the end of 15 years then the house becomes a bad investment and the returns go down.
I beg to differ. House is a BAD investment. Historically houses appreciate approximately at the rate of inflation+1 or 2 % points.(Forget bubble years). Plus the costs(maintenance and property taxes) related to house ownership makes it a really BAD investment. Imagine putting money in an account which gives 2% returns and has 2% maintenance charges!
House is a great place to live in. That is what should be in mind while buying a house.
I agree. However if somebody thinks living in a bigger place brings a better quality of life, even then he/she does not need to buy at 3 times the cost of renting the same place. He can RENT. By buying you are bringing the quality of life down. At one time a place in my area which could be rent for appx 2000 dollars a month would take about 4000+ dollars to own with 30 year fixed. Reason? because rents reflect the buying power of the resident. Nobody gets a ARM for paying the rent!
Yes. I am convinced that if you wait another year or so, ratio of cost of ownership and cost of renting will come to some sane levels and that is when people should think of buying. I am planning the same.
For a 30 year mortgage and a 20% down payment, the house return on your invested equity of 20% by the end of 15 years is approximately equal to long term stock market return of 10%, even though the house is appreciating at inflation + 1%. This is because of deleveraging.
However, if we do not refinance by the end of 15 years then the house becomes a bad investment and the returns go down.
I beg to differ. House is a BAD investment. Historically houses appreciate approximately at the rate of inflation+1 or 2 % points.(Forget bubble years). Plus the costs(maintenance and property taxes) related to house ownership makes it a really BAD investment. Imagine putting money in an account which gives 2% returns and has 2% maintenance charges!
House is a great place to live in. That is what should be in mind while buying a house.
I agree. However if somebody thinks living in a bigger place brings a better quality of life, even then he/she does not need to buy at 3 times the cost of renting the same place. He can RENT. By buying you are bringing the quality of life down. At one time a place in my area which could be rent for appx 2000 dollars a month would take about 4000+ dollars to own with 30 year fixed. Reason? because rents reflect the buying power of the resident. Nobody gets a ARM for paying the rent!
Yes. I am convinced that if you wait another year or so, ratio of cost of ownership and cost of renting will come to some sane levels and that is when people should think of buying. I am planning the same.
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StuckInTheMuck
07-22 02:37 PM
E-filed @TSC (me+spouse): 05/05
FP (both): 06/10
Soft LUD (both): 06/29
"Card Production Ordered" (me): 07/16
Soft LUD (me): 07/18
Update: "Card Production Ordered" (spouse): 07/24
Soft LUD (both): 07/25, 07/27
FP (both): 06/10
Soft LUD (both): 06/29
"Card Production Ordered" (me): 07/16
Soft LUD (me): 07/18
Update: "Card Production Ordered" (spouse): 07/24
Soft LUD (both): 07/25, 07/27
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GC_Applicant
08-05 11:01 AM
E-Filled EAD/AP at TSC around 10 May.
EAD - Approved around second seek of June
EAD - Card production ordered email received around, second week of June, Late July (twice)
EAD - Card for 1 year validity :-( finally received on 5 Aug 08
AP - RFI on Photo. Still pending.
EAD - Approved around second seek of June
EAD - Card production ordered email received around, second week of June, Late July (twice)
EAD - Card for 1 year validity :-( finally received on 5 Aug 08
AP - RFI on Photo. Still pending.
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usdreams
05-19 03:46 PM
Is there a Phone # to make a service request if your case is transferred to Local Office, in my case, its transferred to Newark, NJ office since Oct. 2009.
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idreamofgc
05-02 11:02 AM
Any Chicago victims around ? I am stuck since 9 months now at Chicago.
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pappu
07-13 01:33 PM
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2006/07/13/AR2006071300247.html
WASHINGTON -- House Republican leaders are scheduling a new round of immigration hearings, saying three already held have strengthened their case for enforcement-heavy legislation.
Majority Leader John Boehner, R-Ohio, said Wednesday the hearings have made clear that a Senate bill that opens an avenue toward citizenship for millions of illegal immigrants would undermine border security.
He contended that members of both parties are moving toward the House position that the nation's estimated 12 million illegal immigrants should be offered no guarantees against being deported.
"I think the hearings have been an absolute success, and they've put us in a stronger position to craft a responsible bill that secures our borders and strictly enforces our immigration laws," Boehner said.........
WASHINGTON -- House Republican leaders are scheduling a new round of immigration hearings, saying three already held have strengthened their case for enforcement-heavy legislation.
Majority Leader John Boehner, R-Ohio, said Wednesday the hearings have made clear that a Senate bill that opens an avenue toward citizenship for millions of illegal immigrants would undermine border security.
He contended that members of both parties are moving toward the House position that the nation's estimated 12 million illegal immigrants should be offered no guarantees against being deported.
"I think the hearings have been an absolute success, and they've put us in a stronger position to craft a responsible bill that secures our borders and strictly enforces our immigration laws," Boehner said.........
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pushpakatari
07-23 02:56 PM
Hi,
My Husband and daughter appeared for the interview on Dec 6th 2006 but they were given 221(g) blue form and were asked to drop the papers in Hyderabad VFS office and it was clearly mentioned not to attend personally
As per The 221(g) form , they dropped passports and my original I797,I129 and all supporting documents including my original H1 papers and marriage certificates on Feb 20th 2007 , After 4 months on July 3rd 2007 we got a mail from ChennaiAF@state.gov to appear for interview on any Monday before 9 am with Passports and all other supporting documents but we have already dropped all the documents including passports in Hyderabad VFS drop box and it have been couriered to Chennai US Consulate through them.
I mailed to US consulate to suggest whether they can appear for the interview only with this mail printout but I haven’t got any reply and also my husband talked to customer representative they said he can come with the mail print out as they already dropped their passports . My husband and daughter reappeared for the to US Consulate Yesterday July 23rd 2007.The security people didn’t allow him inside since they don’t have their passports my husband showed his Identification card and printout of the mail from ChennaiAF@state.gov and they allowed my husband but not my daughter as she doesn’t have the mail or identification card. She is 4 yrs old and we already dropped her date of certificate and passports in drop box along with my Husband papers.
Finally after a long conversation they were sent inside accompanied by an Indian officer. But when he explained his case to the Indian officers they said that they were not aware of the mail from ChennaiAF@state.gov and finally he was sent to interview and US consulate officer said that his case is still under process and they were sent back again
They have dropped the passports and all supporting documents on Feb 20th 2007 and now its been more than 5 months but still they say that the case is still under process. Can any one please let me know why he was sent the below mail from ChennaiAF@state.gov to attend for interview when the case is still in process. How long still would it take for this Administrative process and when can i expect a reply from consulate.
Along with the passports they have also dropped the few original documents of my I-797, I-129 ,LCA , our marriage certificate and my daughters date of birth certificate. Please let us know whether if there is any chance to verify that passprot and my original documents have been misplaced by US consulate
Please find their case Batch id
Case Batch id :- 339-461-3 STATUS
Also please suggest if there are any alternatives.
Thanks,
Pushpa
My Husband and daughter appeared for the interview on Dec 6th 2006 but they were given 221(g) blue form and were asked to drop the papers in Hyderabad VFS office and it was clearly mentioned not to attend personally
As per The 221(g) form , they dropped passports and my original I797,I129 and all supporting documents including my original H1 papers and marriage certificates on Feb 20th 2007 , After 4 months on July 3rd 2007 we got a mail from ChennaiAF@state.gov to appear for interview on any Monday before 9 am with Passports and all other supporting documents but we have already dropped all the documents including passports in Hyderabad VFS drop box and it have been couriered to Chennai US Consulate through them.
I mailed to US consulate to suggest whether they can appear for the interview only with this mail printout but I haven’t got any reply and also my husband talked to customer representative they said he can come with the mail print out as they already dropped their passports . My husband and daughter reappeared for the to US Consulate Yesterday July 23rd 2007.The security people didn’t allow him inside since they don’t have their passports my husband showed his Identification card and printout of the mail from ChennaiAF@state.gov and they allowed my husband but not my daughter as she doesn’t have the mail or identification card. She is 4 yrs old and we already dropped her date of certificate and passports in drop box along with my Husband papers.
Finally after a long conversation they were sent inside accompanied by an Indian officer. But when he explained his case to the Indian officers they said that they were not aware of the mail from ChennaiAF@state.gov and finally he was sent to interview and US consulate officer said that his case is still under process and they were sent back again
They have dropped the passports and all supporting documents on Feb 20th 2007 and now its been more than 5 months but still they say that the case is still under process. Can any one please let me know why he was sent the below mail from ChennaiAF@state.gov to attend for interview when the case is still in process. How long still would it take for this Administrative process and when can i expect a reply from consulate.
Along with the passports they have also dropped the few original documents of my I-797, I-129 ,LCA , our marriage certificate and my daughters date of birth certificate. Please let us know whether if there is any chance to verify that passprot and my original documents have been misplaced by US consulate
Please find their case Batch id
Case Batch id :- 339-461-3 STATUS
Also please suggest if there are any alternatives.
Thanks,
Pushpa
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extra_mint
05-14 07:18 PM
Finally Greened. It's an amazing feeling.
Just checked my MAIL (Saturday) and it had my approval mail as well as Physical Card. Strangely both came in together.
Thanks to IV, I am not a donor but time and again I keeping making one time donations. This forum provides so much knowledge that money support is the most trivial thing that one can do.
Few more notes that might help other folks who are current in May and waiting to be Green
First I have email and mobile alert on for my 485 but got none and the status on my portfolio still says Request for Evidence Response View. Last LUD is still Aug, 2010.
Second I had an RFE in Apr 2009, General RFE asking for work details from my employer.
Got FP just once.
My PD Jun12,2006 NSC
I have not changed my company but my company had been bought and name changed and all this year I have moved and changed roles and profiles. Also I am on EAD though never changed jobs.
I was anxiously waiting but didn't opened any SR or contacted congressmen. I was planning to do that next week.
By the way I am still waiting for my spouse's GC.
I added my spouse on my application in 2008 (last quater when dates touched Aug 1,2006 before retrogressing)
I am going to party this weekend for my GC and next weekend for my spouse's :-) Only advantage of not getting both GC's at same time.
Congratulations to all that got their GC this May & Good Luck to all those who are current in May and will become current next month.
Just checked my MAIL (Saturday) and it had my approval mail as well as Physical Card. Strangely both came in together.
Thanks to IV, I am not a donor but time and again I keeping making one time donations. This forum provides so much knowledge that money support is the most trivial thing that one can do.
Few more notes that might help other folks who are current in May and waiting to be Green
First I have email and mobile alert on for my 485 but got none and the status on my portfolio still says Request for Evidence Response View. Last LUD is still Aug, 2010.
Second I had an RFE in Apr 2009, General RFE asking for work details from my employer.
Got FP just once.
My PD Jun12,2006 NSC
I have not changed my company but my company had been bought and name changed and all this year I have moved and changed roles and profiles. Also I am on EAD though never changed jobs.
I was anxiously waiting but didn't opened any SR or contacted congressmen. I was planning to do that next week.
By the way I am still waiting for my spouse's GC.
I added my spouse on my application in 2008 (last quater when dates touched Aug 1,2006 before retrogressing)
I am going to party this weekend for my GC and next weekend for my spouse's :-) Only advantage of not getting both GC's at same time.
Congratulations to all that got their GC this May & Good Luck to all those who are current in May and will become current next month.
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gc_dream2009
01-12 07:13 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).
Now why would i sue IV. It is the organization which is making an effort. Sadly that effort is hurting EB3 folks. The whole idea is that we are a community and as a community we need to discuss all issues. Now when i talk about EB3 issues a EB2 volunteer (I commend you for doing what you are doing w.r.t. advocacy) asks me how many law makers did i meet. Now why would i meet a lawmaker as a representative of IV if i believe what IV articulates impacts EB3 adversly
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).
Now why would i sue IV. It is the organization which is making an effort. Sadly that effort is hurting EB3 folks. The whole idea is that we are a community and as a community we need to discuss all issues. Now when i talk about EB3 issues a EB2 volunteer (I commend you for doing what you are doing w.r.t. advocacy) asks me how many law makers did i meet. Now why would i meet a lawmaker as a representative of IV if i believe what IV articulates impacts EB3 adversly
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paris2007
02-08 09:54 AM
Hello everybody,
I need some information. I am on h1b right now. My fiancee is in india and we are planning to marry in May. After that he will come here on H4 visa.
How can he apply for H4 to H1 transfer after comming here ?
and how long it will it take for H4 to h1 transfer......
when can he apply for h4 to h1 transfer , any time after his comming here or only in April month...
Please anybody reply me as soon as possible.
I need some information. I am on h1b right now. My fiancee is in india and we are planning to marry in May. After that he will come here on H4 visa.
How can he apply for H4 to H1 transfer after comming here ?
and how long it will it take for H4 to h1 transfer......
when can he apply for h4 to h1 transfer , any time after his comming here or only in April month...
Please anybody reply me as soon as possible.
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kghoshal
02-18 06:37 PM
I have question whether Non-Profit organization can file GC?
Which company/Organization comes under non-profit organization?
Please reply at your own time.
Which company/Organization comes under non-profit organization?
Please reply at your own time.
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rayoflight
05-16 02:14 PM
I would like to call the Senators and Congressman from MD apart from the list above and want the senior members consent to go ahead.
Senators from MD:
# Barbara A. Mikulski
(202) 224-4654
# Benjamin Cardin
(202) 224-4524
Congressman:
# Chris Van Hollen
(202) 225-5341
Senators from MD:
# Barbara A. Mikulski
(202) 224-4654
# Benjamin Cardin
(202) 224-4524
Congressman:
# Chris Van Hollen
(202) 225-5341
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bg1b
04-18 09:10 PM
Can you please let me know , CURRENTLY how long labor thru perm is taking to get approved.
Earlier it used to get approved in few days.
I am looking at how much time it is taking currently to get approved.
Awaiting for responses.
Applied on Dec 05 2006, lawer informed me on Jan 10 2007 that my labor is certified
Earlier it used to get approved in few days.
I am looking at how much time it is taking currently to get approved.
Awaiting for responses.
Applied on Dec 05 2006, lawer informed me on Jan 10 2007 that my labor is certified
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amitjoey
01-17 03:58 PM
I've already signed up for monthly contribution...and sent LogicLife's mail as a wake up call for all the fence sitters and freeloaders.
I can relate with anurakt's feelings...it's amazing how penny wise pound foolish people can get!
Come on guys, I have introduced at least 8 friends to IV and (almost) forced then to contribute :) Let's all get 2-3 members and persuade them to contribute.
As LogicLife said, if we do not pitch in at this time, we might not as well...
I signed up for monthly contribution rather late, sorry about that. Was just busy the last few days. I agree with GotGC. I did the same thing last couple of months, persuaded my friends like crazy and sat at their homes and got them registered and also got them to contribute. Looks like now I have to go to their homes again and get them to sign up for Monthly contribution. People just dont get it.
I can relate with anurakt's feelings...it's amazing how penny wise pound foolish people can get!
Come on guys, I have introduced at least 8 friends to IV and (almost) forced then to contribute :) Let's all get 2-3 members and persuade them to contribute.
As LogicLife said, if we do not pitch in at this time, we might not as well...
I signed up for monthly contribution rather late, sorry about that. Was just busy the last few days. I agree with GotGC. I did the same thing last couple of months, persuaded my friends like crazy and sat at their homes and got them registered and also got them to contribute. Looks like now I have to go to their homes again and get them to sign up for Monthly contribution. People just dont get it.
srikondoji
07-11 05:56 PM
camarasa,
We are still way behind you, not just in terms of PD, but also in terms of advantages that a pending applicant receives.
Good luck to you.
Cool srikondoji - my bad - I missunderstood you.
We are still way behind you, not just in terms of PD, but also in terms of advantages that a pending applicant receives.
Good luck to you.
Cool srikondoji - my bad - I missunderstood you.
Macaca
01-01 09:58 PM
The following article is about children. I don't know if it covers aging out.
Blog your comments. Also, ask the reporter to cover your cases!
No green card puts student in the red (http://www.thnt.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20071229/NEWS01/712290428/1001#chat) By RITU JHA [(732) 565-7277; rjha@thnt.com] | Home News Tribune, 12/29/07
Blog your comments. Also, ask the reporter to cover your cases!
No green card puts student in the red (http://www.thnt.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20071229/NEWS01/712290428/1001#chat) By RITU JHA [(732) 565-7277; rjha@thnt.com] | Home News Tribune, 12/29/07