ashutrip
06-14 11:35 AM
LC stuck in DBEC......I submitted my final documents end of May and hoping to get my LC certified end of this month (fingers crossed).
Dude my labor was filed in march I do not have it approved as yet!
Dude my labor was filed in march I do not have it approved as yet!
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jonty_11
06-29 05:31 PM
ok....lets just maintain one thread guys....plzzzzzz
kabphx
05-03 07:33 PM
:(
Officially, the launch of the PERM labor certification application centralization at the Atlanta National Processing Center will not be completed until June 1, 2008
This is great news .. "Audited PERM case = Old Labor filing system"
:(
About my case
Atlanta Processing Center
Category : EB2
Priority Date: 18 Oct 2007
Audit date : 20 Nov 2007
Audit Reply Date : 17th Dec 2007
Anyways there is not much advantage even if i had Labor certification.
No Premium Processing for I-140
Forget about I485 opening up anytime soon...
Have about 1 year left on H1B and can't even think about leaving current job for a better one. Just stuck for a sinking boat ride.. The only other option is jump off the boat and back to sweet old home...
lets see how it goes..
Officially, the launch of the PERM labor certification application centralization at the Atlanta National Processing Center will not be completed until June 1, 2008
This is great news .. "Audited PERM case = Old Labor filing system"
:(
About my case
Atlanta Processing Center
Category : EB2
Priority Date: 18 Oct 2007
Audit date : 20 Nov 2007
Audit Reply Date : 17th Dec 2007
Anyways there is not much advantage even if i had Labor certification.
No Premium Processing for I-140
Forget about I485 opening up anytime soon...
Have about 1 year left on H1B and can't even think about leaving current job for a better one. Just stuck for a sinking boat ride.. The only other option is jump off the boat and back to sweet old home...
lets see how it goes..
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SGP
04-16 06:23 AM
$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$GOOD MORNING GC$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$
Deadline = April 30th, 2011
Goal = 5000 votes on survey (see I-485 filing w/o current PD thread) and momentum to continue with this campaign.The survey is a platform to gather and push for launching action items. Based on response by 04/30/2011 - IV will decide whether to even proceed with initiative or not.
Actions - 1) Vote on survey.
2)Email ivcoordinator@gmail.com with PD, ph#,email & subject "I485 filing impacted�,
3)Print/Circulate Fliers and spread FB, wiki link (see "support thread")
This is a supporting thread to the "Want to File I-485 without Current Priority Date? Gather here" thread started by pappu.
As suggested by pappu/starsun, this supporting thread provides impacted members with additional information and tools to help the initiative.
Visit Immigration Voice Wiki (http://immigrationvoice.org/wiki/index.php/Employment_Based_Green_Card#Process_.28EB1.2C_EB2. 2C_and_EB3.29) - for overview of Employment Based - Green Card process
Visit I485 Filing w/o current PD Wiki (http://immigrationvoice.org/wiki/index.php/Current_Grass-Roots_Initiative_-_I-485_Filing_without_Current_Priority_Date) - for overview of this initiative
As pappu stated in the first post of the above referenced thread - some of the ongoing efforts include finding how many IV members would get benefit from such a provision and get basic details such as username/Priority Date of impacted members. Future action items might include drafting documents and letters to support this provision. There maybe actions such as sending emails etc. However we would not be able to open a public action item unless we can have thousands of our members willing to participate in a grassroots action item. This survey intends to understand the needs of our membership for this provision and collect grassroots information.
The fact is we have a dedicated group of volunteers (and we need more) who have been trying their best to spread the message about this initiative so that a strong grass-roots support can be created leading up to launch of the public action items. So far we have around 1100 people who have responded. Based on quick calculations carried out using PERM data, it is estimated that there are at least 60K-70K EB applicants waiting to file I-485/EAD/AP (this is a very conservative estimate..the actual number could be much more). Grass-roots initiatives require time and patience and we request maximum number of impacted folks to participate actively.
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What can you do to participate?
1) Vote on the poll/survey created by Pappu.
http://immigrationvoice.org/forum/forum14-members-forum/1599353-want-to-file-485-when-pd-is-not-current-gather-here.html
Then please send an email to ivcoordinator@gmail.com (starsun) with subject - "I485 filing without current PD - Impacted Member". Include your a) IV username b) Email address c) Phone #, d) State of Residence e) Priority Date - so that grassroot efforts can be coordinated
2) Print out below Flier and circulate at all asian/indian malls/groceries/theaters. Forward the flier to your friends/co-workers and ask them to do the same.
I485 Filing Initiative Flier (http://immigrationvoice.org/wiki/images/a/a8/Flier_I485_latest2.pdf)
3) Volunteers have created a facebook community and an Immigration Voice WIKI page to spread the message about this initiative. Please circulate these links among your friends/co-workers who will be helped.
Please "Share" and "Link" and "send to friend" the facebook community via your Facebook account. Also include these two links when you post on the IV forum.
Facebook - IV I485 filing w/o current PD initiative community (http://www.facebook.com/home.php#!/pages/Immigration-Voice-Grass-roots-Campaigns/150562351660693?v=info)
(Just FYI that you might have to be logged in for the above link to direct to the facebook community. Alternately, search for "Immigration Voice Grass-roots Campaigns" to find the community after logging in. Search "Immigration Voice" to go to the IV's main facebook page)
Immigration Wiki -
I485 Filing Initiative - IV Wiki (http://immigrationvoice.org/wiki/index.php/Current_Grass-Roots_Initiative_-_I-485_Filing_without_Current_Priority_Date)
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PM these members for additional info:
nmdial ; geevikram ; vbkris77 ; ashwin_27 ; snathan
Dedicated members can also join the leaders group: http://groups.google.com/group/485-filing-iv-initiative
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Deadline = April 30th, 2011
Goal = 5000 votes on survey (see I-485 filing w/o current PD thread) and momentum to continue with this campaign.The survey is a platform to gather and push for launching action items. Based on response by 04/30/2011 - IV will decide whether to even proceed with initiative or not.
Actions - 1) Vote on survey.
2)Email ivcoordinator@gmail.com with PD, ph#,email & subject "I485 filing impacted�,
3)Print/Circulate Fliers and spread FB, wiki link (see "support thread")
This is a supporting thread to the "Want to File I-485 without Current Priority Date? Gather here" thread started by pappu.
As suggested by pappu/starsun, this supporting thread provides impacted members with additional information and tools to help the initiative.
Visit Immigration Voice Wiki (http://immigrationvoice.org/wiki/index.php/Employment_Based_Green_Card#Process_.28EB1.2C_EB2. 2C_and_EB3.29) - for overview of Employment Based - Green Card process
Visit I485 Filing w/o current PD Wiki (http://immigrationvoice.org/wiki/index.php/Current_Grass-Roots_Initiative_-_I-485_Filing_without_Current_Priority_Date) - for overview of this initiative
As pappu stated in the first post of the above referenced thread - some of the ongoing efforts include finding how many IV members would get benefit from such a provision and get basic details such as username/Priority Date of impacted members. Future action items might include drafting documents and letters to support this provision. There maybe actions such as sending emails etc. However we would not be able to open a public action item unless we can have thousands of our members willing to participate in a grassroots action item. This survey intends to understand the needs of our membership for this provision and collect grassroots information.
The fact is we have a dedicated group of volunteers (and we need more) who have been trying their best to spread the message about this initiative so that a strong grass-roots support can be created leading up to launch of the public action items. So far we have around 1100 people who have responded. Based on quick calculations carried out using PERM data, it is estimated that there are at least 60K-70K EB applicants waiting to file I-485/EAD/AP (this is a very conservative estimate..the actual number could be much more). Grass-roots initiatives require time and patience and we request maximum number of impacted folks to participate actively.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
What can you do to participate?
1) Vote on the poll/survey created by Pappu.
http://immigrationvoice.org/forum/forum14-members-forum/1599353-want-to-file-485-when-pd-is-not-current-gather-here.html
Then please send an email to ivcoordinator@gmail.com (starsun) with subject - "I485 filing without current PD - Impacted Member". Include your a) IV username b) Email address c) Phone #, d) State of Residence e) Priority Date - so that grassroot efforts can be coordinated
2) Print out below Flier and circulate at all asian/indian malls/groceries/theaters. Forward the flier to your friends/co-workers and ask them to do the same.
I485 Filing Initiative Flier (http://immigrationvoice.org/wiki/images/a/a8/Flier_I485_latest2.pdf)
3) Volunteers have created a facebook community and an Immigration Voice WIKI page to spread the message about this initiative. Please circulate these links among your friends/co-workers who will be helped.
Please "Share" and "Link" and "send to friend" the facebook community via your Facebook account. Also include these two links when you post on the IV forum.
Facebook - IV I485 filing w/o current PD initiative community (http://www.facebook.com/home.php#!/pages/Immigration-Voice-Grass-roots-Campaigns/150562351660693?v=info)
(Just FYI that you might have to be logged in for the above link to direct to the facebook community. Alternately, search for "Immigration Voice Grass-roots Campaigns" to find the community after logging in. Search "Immigration Voice" to go to the IV's main facebook page)
Immigration Wiki -
I485 Filing Initiative - IV Wiki (http://immigrationvoice.org/wiki/index.php/Current_Grass-Roots_Initiative_-_I-485_Filing_without_Current_Priority_Date)
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PM these members for additional info:
nmdial ; geevikram ; vbkris77 ; ashwin_27 ; snathan
Dedicated members can also join the leaders group: http://groups.google.com/group/485-filing-iv-initiative
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ksrk
09-02 08:52 PM
Ok i have to do this.
How about this?. I will trade my GC to you , would you chop one of your legs for me?.
Hey GCN007, congratulations to you. We are very happy that folks with PD<01/08/05 are getting their long-awaited approvals - India or not, IV members or not. Clearly the wait is frustrating and the relief is boundless and we are happy for those who have found that relief.
But, are extreme metaphors really necessary? I don't think anyone here will be willing to chop off body parts for green cards! :) And I don't think it will give anyone receiving them as much relief/happiness.
Congrats again and thanks for your good wishes. :)
How about this?. I will trade my GC to you , would you chop one of your legs for me?.
Hey GCN007, congratulations to you. We are very happy that folks with PD<01/08/05 are getting their long-awaited approvals - India or not, IV members or not. Clearly the wait is frustrating and the relief is boundless and we are happy for those who have found that relief.
But, are extreme metaphors really necessary? I don't think anyone here will be willing to chop off body parts for green cards! :) And I don't think it will give anyone receiving them as much relief/happiness.
Congrats again and thanks for your good wishes. :)
sanju
04-09 09:13 PM
Did you ever hear name called Enron , Anderson consulting and Computer Associates ? Try to do a google search on Enron and Anderson consulting :D
Of course but the fact that they did unethical things is not an excuse for this indian companies to do the same.
dohko, The point of satishku_2000's post was that all companies follow the similar business practices. It doesn't make any difference if it is TCS or IBM, Anderson or Infosys. They are all same bunch of people, just different names. So your repeated rant about "indian companies" is not valid any more. We have someone who worked for IBM for 8 years and got 2 pay checks on bench. So now, lets not squabble without any reason.
Of course but the fact that they did unethical things is not an excuse for this indian companies to do the same.
dohko, The point of satishku_2000's post was that all companies follow the similar business practices. It doesn't make any difference if it is TCS or IBM, Anderson or Infosys. They are all same bunch of people, just different names. So your repeated rant about "indian companies" is not valid any more. We have someone who worked for IBM for 8 years and got 2 pay checks on bench. So now, lets not squabble without any reason.
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neelu
03-22 04:25 PM
Welcome to today's new members -
GC_IS_PITA, santosh19, rpraveenkumar, longerwait, thiru712, tselvan, eswarv
vik_reg, samirk, rezamm, jaswinder_saini, forall, excel, naradmuni, suketu10, cpr_con
mikkisu, divyarajesh, rtiwari73, gherbst, pb25, StillaDreamer, Ajoshi, rajpalanki,
anandv17, mbpmog, deepti_nk, deepikak, guyms, wask, reachsenthilkumar
itskumaran, Basu, kowtha, psacoto, tanusuneja, giddu, Eira, nileshilpa, pravikum
frizzarim, vicsthedude, gitk, vnagesh, sathyareddyk, kevinC, kentatsutheslasher
zoxtannin, Jay_, MarchMadness2007!!!
My earnest request on behalf of IV is to take the time to learn what what IV is trying to achieve for all of us. And then please do your might to help with the cause.
Specifically, please contribute - both monetarily and also by passing the good word around about IV.
Now that you have joined IV, each of you, please introduce just one member to IV.
We have been making great progress with this campaign and hope we'll have your support in making this a strong voice representing the 500000 immigrants that retrogression affects!
Thank you for joining and your support.
GC_IS_PITA, santosh19, rpraveenkumar, longerwait, thiru712, tselvan, eswarv
vik_reg, samirk, rezamm, jaswinder_saini, forall, excel, naradmuni, suketu10, cpr_con
mikkisu, divyarajesh, rtiwari73, gherbst, pb25, StillaDreamer, Ajoshi, rajpalanki,
anandv17, mbpmog, deepti_nk, deepikak, guyms, wask, reachsenthilkumar
itskumaran, Basu, kowtha, psacoto, tanusuneja, giddu, Eira, nileshilpa, pravikum
frizzarim, vicsthedude, gitk, vnagesh, sathyareddyk, kevinC, kentatsutheslasher
zoxtannin, Jay_, MarchMadness2007!!!
My earnest request on behalf of IV is to take the time to learn what what IV is trying to achieve for all of us. And then please do your might to help with the cause.
Specifically, please contribute - both monetarily and also by passing the good word around about IV.
Now that you have joined IV, each of you, please introduce just one member to IV.
We have been making great progress with this campaign and hope we'll have your support in making this a strong voice representing the 500000 immigrants that retrogression affects!
Thank you for joining and your support.
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justice4all
07-14 11:23 AM
EB3 ROW is at Jun 2004. If there is to be any chance of spillover from EB3 ROW, EB3 ROW would be close to current, at least much farther than 2004.
EB3 ROW is at Jun 2004. But as per latest USCIS inventory, EB3 ROW pending 485's are around 48,000. Visa numbers available every year for EB3 is approximately 42k. If you deduct the backlogged EB3 countries (4x3000) visa numbers, the total comes down to 30k for EB3 ROW. So EB3 ROW should become current or atleast Jul 07 in another 1.5 years. If this is not going to happen, it means they are diverting the EB3 numbers to some other categories.
my 2 cents
Note : If EB3 ROW has 30k visas per year and pending EB3 ROW 485's are only 50k.. why it is still hanging in 2004. God only knows !!
EB3 ROW is at Jun 2004. But as per latest USCIS inventory, EB3 ROW pending 485's are around 48,000. Visa numbers available every year for EB3 is approximately 42k. If you deduct the backlogged EB3 countries (4x3000) visa numbers, the total comes down to 30k for EB3 ROW. So EB3 ROW should become current or atleast Jul 07 in another 1.5 years. If this is not going to happen, it means they are diverting the EB3 numbers to some other categories.
my 2 cents
Note : If EB3 ROW has 30k visas per year and pending EB3 ROW 485's are only 50k.. why it is still hanging in 2004. God only knows !!
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Pineapple
01-18 11:48 AM
I would suggest IV to setup a seperate Chinese (or Hispanic) contribution page to diverse the culture background of IV members.
Hmm.. thats a good idea.. At least have a one opening page in Chinese / Spanish to bring in more people.. I hope IV does that later.. Of course they would need volunteers for the translation..
Hmm.. thats a good idea.. At least have a one opening page in Chinese / Spanish to bring in more people.. I hope IV does that later.. Of course they would need volunteers for the translation..
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makemygc
06-29 05:14 PM
Good points
You'll know if it's a good point or not by Monday or Tuesday. There is no logic behind how USCIS works.
You'll know if it's a good point or not by Monday or Tuesday. There is no logic behind how USCIS works.
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abhijitp
04-15 06:46 PM
Great initiative and kudos to NolaIndian for making it happen!
I love to go for long walks, so count me in for that part! Not sure if I can commit myself to the SF event... need some more time to make up my mind on this one!
I love to go for long walks, so count me in for that part! Not sure if I can commit myself to the SF event... need some more time to make up my mind on this one!
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NolaIndian32
04-10 05:52 PM
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Nola has done pioneering work. Santb, thanks for your tiresome support
Thank you gsc999 and Santb1975, but IV is about TEAMWORK and that is what we need right now to get our membership drive to the next level.
Those of you who have signed up already, please contact you friends, IVians and non-IVians, to join our Team. Please report back to us how many people you have recruited so that we can add to the listing below:
NolaIndian (Family Membership) - Total Recruits to Team IV 2
Nola has done pioneering work. Santb, thanks for your tiresome support
Thank you gsc999 and Santb1975, but IV is about TEAMWORK and that is what we need right now to get our membership drive to the next level.
Those of you who have signed up already, please contact you friends, IVians and non-IVians, to join our Team. Please report back to us how many people you have recruited so that we can add to the listing below:
NolaIndian (Family Membership) - Total Recruits to Team IV 2
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chantu
05-04 06:32 AM
Can somebody please provide me with the link on IV, where I can get the information on documents for EAD/AP renewal?
Thanks in advance.
Thanks in advance.
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santb1975
04-14 06:21 PM
I tried to run twice last week but had to walk 2 out of the four miles because of the 100 degree temperatures in So.Cal. it is so much easier to stick to the classes I take in an air conditioned GYM but a new activity helps. I am proud to be part of Team IV and raising funds for the cause I believe in
As a start, I've decided to start walking in my office garage for half an hour before lunch.
As a start, I've decided to start walking in my office garage for half an hour before lunch.
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rkg000
05-10 11:50 AM
I did contribute during Flower campaign and I spread the word around to make sure my friends contributed as well. I was only trying to help you guys who are anxious looking at their case status online.
Thanks for info. Now we at least know the application is being worked on though the status does not change.
On a lighter note though, you are now making people to look at one more place for GC, that is mail box, in addition to checking email, SMS, and online status :D.
Thanks for info. Now we at least know the application is being worked on though the status does not change.
On a lighter note though, you are now making people to look at one more place for GC, that is mail box, in addition to checking email, SMS, and online status :D.
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sac-r-ten
11-05 03:05 PM
how about Washington DC consulate?
I am hoping they are more prompt. It has been 5 working days since I sent mine....
I did mine in 2006, got back in 2.5 weeks.
I am hoping they are more prompt. It has been 5 working days since I sent mine....
I did mine in 2006, got back in 2.5 weeks.
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zen
04-09 07:43 AM
I agree with the above and actually in someways this bulletin was perfect ..instead of giving false hopes it has woken up those who were dreaming (including me) that something good will happen in july bulletin. so once again my message --IV needs to announce a new campaign
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IV core needs to come up with new campaign too. if not now, then say 3 months from now. it definitely needs to come up with something ..either to highlight our problems / contributions or for something like recapture.
without meaningful campaigns, increasing memberships or donations is an illusion !!!
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IV core needs to come up with new campaign too. if not now, then say 3 months from now. it definitely needs to come up with something ..either to highlight our problems / contributions or for something like recapture.
without meaningful campaigns, increasing memberships or donations is an illusion !!!
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alok97
02-19 07:42 PM
Hi, Can somebody let me know, what would happen if first labor was approved from BPC (Not from PERM) and 2nd Labor is being filed in PERM (both from same employer)? Would DOL automatically deny the first labor or do some audit?
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puskeygadha
05-22 11:46 AM
PERM Filed: 03/17/2008
Audit date: 05/21/2008
PERM Audit Replied: lawyer is preparing
EB2 Atlanta Wait and see....
Audit date: 05/21/2008
PERM Audit Replied: lawyer is preparing
EB2 Atlanta Wait and see....
sbeyyala
02-01 07:55 PM
SA 187. Mr. KERRY (for himself, Ms. Snowe, Mr. Sununu, Ms. Landrieu, and Mr. Lieberman) submitted an amendment intended to be proposed to amendment SA 112 submitted by Mr. Sununu to the amendment SA 100 proposed by Mr. Reid (for Mr. Baucus) to the bill H.R. 2, to amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to provide for an increase in the Federal minimum wage; as follows:
In lieu of the matter proposed to be inserted, insert the following:
SEC. __. RENEWAL GRANTS FOR WOMEN'S BUSINESS CENTERS.
(a) In General.--Section 29 of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 656) is amended by adding at the end the following:
``(m) Continued Funding for Centers.--
``(1) IN GENERAL.--A nonprofit organization described in paragraph (2) shall be eligible to receive, subject to paragraph (3), a 3-year grant under this subsection.
``(2) APPLICABILITY.--A nonprofit organization described in this paragraph is a nonprofit organization that has received funding under subsection (b) or (l).
``(3) APPLICATION AND APPROVAL CRITERIA.--
``(A) CRITERIA.--Subject to subparagraph (B), the Administrator shall develop and publish criteria for the consideration and approval of applications by nonprofit organizations under this subsection.
``(B) CONTENTS.--Except as otherwise provided in this subsection, the conditions for participation in the grant program under this subsection shall be the same as the conditions for participation in the program under subsection (l), as in effect on the date of enactment of this Act.
``(C) NOTIFICATION.--Not later than 60 days after the date of the deadline to submit applications for each fiscal year, the Administrator shall approve or deny any application under this subsection and notify the applicant for each such application.
``(4) AWARD OF GRANTS.--
``(A) IN GENERAL.--Subject to the availability of appropriations, the Administrator shall make a grant for the Federal share of the cost of activities described in the application to each applicant approved under this subsection.
``(B) AMOUNT.--A grant under this subsection shall be for not more than $150,000, for each year of that grant.
``(C) FEDERAL SHARE.--The Federal share under this subsection shall be not more than 50 percent.
``(D) PRIORITY.--In allocating funds made available for grants under this section, the Administrator shall give applications under this subsection or subsection (l) priority over first-time applications under subsection (b).
``(5) RENEWAL.--
``(A) IN GENERAL.--The Administrator may renew a grant under this subsection for additional 3-year periods, if the nonprofit organization submits an application for such renewal at such time, in such manner, and accompanied by such information as the Administrator may establish.
``(B) UNLIMITED RENEWALS.--There shall be no limitation on the number of times a grant may be renewed under subparagraph (A).
``(n) Privacy Requirements.--
``(1) IN GENERAL.--A women's business center may not disclose the name, address, or telephone number of any individual or small business concern receiving assistance under this section without the consent of such individual or small business concern, unless--
``(A) the Administrator is ordered to make such a disclosure by a court in any civil or criminal enforcement action initiated by a Federal or State agency; or
``(B) the Administrator considers such a disclosure to be necessary for the purpose of conducting a financial audit of a women's business center, but a disclosure under this subparagraph shall be limited to the information necessary for such audit.
``(2) ADMINISTRATION USE OF INFORMATION.--This subsection shall not--
``(A) restrict Administration access to program activity data; or
``(B) prevent the Administration from using client information (other than the information described in subparagraph (A)) to conduct client surveys.
``(3) REGULATIONS.--The Administrator shall issue regulations to establish standards for requiring disclosures during a financial audit under paragraph (1)(B).''.
(b) Repeal.--Section 29(l) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 656(l)) is repealed effective October 1 of the first full fiscal year after the date of enactment of this Act.
(c) Transitional Rule.--Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a grant or cooperative agreement that was awarded under subsection (l) of section 29 of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 656), on or before the day before the date described in subsection (b) of this section, shall remain in full force and effect under the terms, and for the duration, of such grant or agreement.
In lieu of the matter proposed to be inserted, insert the following:
SEC. __. RENEWAL GRANTS FOR WOMEN'S BUSINESS CENTERS.
(a) In General.--Section 29 of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 656) is amended by adding at the end the following:
``(m) Continued Funding for Centers.--
``(1) IN GENERAL.--A nonprofit organization described in paragraph (2) shall be eligible to receive, subject to paragraph (3), a 3-year grant under this subsection.
``(2) APPLICABILITY.--A nonprofit organization described in this paragraph is a nonprofit organization that has received funding under subsection (b) or (l).
``(3) APPLICATION AND APPROVAL CRITERIA.--
``(A) CRITERIA.--Subject to subparagraph (B), the Administrator shall develop and publish criteria for the consideration and approval of applications by nonprofit organizations under this subsection.
``(B) CONTENTS.--Except as otherwise provided in this subsection, the conditions for participation in the grant program under this subsection shall be the same as the conditions for participation in the program under subsection (l), as in effect on the date of enactment of this Act.
``(C) NOTIFICATION.--Not later than 60 days after the date of the deadline to submit applications for each fiscal year, the Administrator shall approve or deny any application under this subsection and notify the applicant for each such application.
``(4) AWARD OF GRANTS.--
``(A) IN GENERAL.--Subject to the availability of appropriations, the Administrator shall make a grant for the Federal share of the cost of activities described in the application to each applicant approved under this subsection.
``(B) AMOUNT.--A grant under this subsection shall be for not more than $150,000, for each year of that grant.
``(C) FEDERAL SHARE.--The Federal share under this subsection shall be not more than 50 percent.
``(D) PRIORITY.--In allocating funds made available for grants under this section, the Administrator shall give applications under this subsection or subsection (l) priority over first-time applications under subsection (b).
``(5) RENEWAL.--
``(A) IN GENERAL.--The Administrator may renew a grant under this subsection for additional 3-year periods, if the nonprofit organization submits an application for such renewal at such time, in such manner, and accompanied by such information as the Administrator may establish.
``(B) UNLIMITED RENEWALS.--There shall be no limitation on the number of times a grant may be renewed under subparagraph (A).
``(n) Privacy Requirements.--
``(1) IN GENERAL.--A women's business center may not disclose the name, address, or telephone number of any individual or small business concern receiving assistance under this section without the consent of such individual or small business concern, unless--
``(A) the Administrator is ordered to make such a disclosure by a court in any civil or criminal enforcement action initiated by a Federal or State agency; or
``(B) the Administrator considers such a disclosure to be necessary for the purpose of conducting a financial audit of a women's business center, but a disclosure under this subparagraph shall be limited to the information necessary for such audit.
``(2) ADMINISTRATION USE OF INFORMATION.--This subsection shall not--
``(A) restrict Administration access to program activity data; or
``(B) prevent the Administration from using client information (other than the information described in subparagraph (A)) to conduct client surveys.
``(3) REGULATIONS.--The Administrator shall issue regulations to establish standards for requiring disclosures during a financial audit under paragraph (1)(B).''.
(b) Repeal.--Section 29(l) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 656(l)) is repealed effective October 1 of the first full fiscal year after the date of enactment of this Act.
(c) Transitional Rule.--Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a grant or cooperative agreement that was awarded under subsection (l) of section 29 of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 656), on or before the day before the date described in subsection (b) of this section, shall remain in full force and effect under the terms, and for the duration, of such grant or agreement.
sanju_dba
07-15 09:27 AM
it reminds me of Independence struggle . before the results all were together, and afterwards a split in nation! :(