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permfiling

05-19 05:10 PM

I think it is the right direction. I have contributed $500 so far to IV which can be used for this cause.

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sunny1000

02-01 01:36 PM

Finally we have decided to go back to India for good. I filed my EB3 in May 2003. Its going to be another 4 years to get the green card. When I went to India for vacation last December, we liked it over there & the economy is booming. There are all sorts of discussion regarding the Economic Gap/Politics/Corruption/Cleanliness. But we like it over there. Finally I will have an option to do something interesting. In US I was very much dependent on my monthly pay check and afraid to take even the slightest risk. I am also scared to use the AC21(Hey, thats the way I am). I am working with the same company for last 10 years, kinda stagnant in the last 4 years. In India, there are lots of choices, either to work for a sw company or start some business on my own. I think I will take the business route.

May be I can go there, earn well, send my son to US for college, do green card through him & come retire in US!!!

Good Luck to everybody!!

wish you the very best in your future endeavor (In Tamil: ungal vazhkhai payanam inithaga amaiye engal vazhthukkal!)

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sanju

02-27 09:24 PM

ok suri, while you work 30 hours and make money for yourself, let me take your burden and share my research with you. Here is what you have to do to see the result -

Goto -
http://soprweb.senate.gov/index.cfm?event=selectfields

- check box for client name
- click 'submit' button
- enter 'Immigration Voice' in the client name
- click 'submit' button

Now you see the amount spent by IV for lobbying in the Senate documents. Please do the total and let me know how much is that amount. I am not "highly skilled" like you, so I can't calculate?

Do you know anyone who spent 1/2 million on lobbying for our issues. Maybe your friends have spent that money.

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Folks,

Its good to see this thread is still active. I just came home after 30 hrs non-stop work due to our product launch. I did go through quickly on all the posts after my post and I really didnt get the point I was looking for. I will respond to each of you tomorrow in one post.
The response I see for any type of campaign in the form of contributions is pathetic, based on the number of people waiting and those who are active. We will go nowhere, but this must change, and we will help.
I will now have to sleep for 5 hrs and then go back.
Thanks,

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priti8888

10-08 03:55 PM

There is no FIFO in current system. There NEVER WILL BE as long as so-called Chargeability areas ( country quotas) exist. Mark my words, we may at best get the quota extended to 10% (if STRIVE or something similar passes), but the quotas are here to stay. Guy from a so-called ROW country will always get his GC ahead of you.

Have you read about 'Alternate Charegeability'? Read about it in Mathew Oh's website. It means a guy/gal from India can marry a Sri Lankan or Pakistani and use his/her country as chargeability! A person is getting ahead of others by marrying outside your country! What's your brilliant idea to stop that. I can already see some guys posting 'IV should make banning marriage outside the chargeability their Top #1 agenda, as people use it to cut the line'

What you guys really mean by FIFO here is ' a guy/gal from my country who applied after me, who cannot use alternate chargeability or marry an American citizen to cut the line, should not get GC before me'! ( FBI name check , EB1/2/3 etc. be damned)

Did I get you correctly?

How many Indians do you know who have married sri lankans or pakistanis??? Its rare and its not worth making an issue.

India/China has huge population and therefore the number of applications far exceed ROW. Now who is to blame? Our parents? Our nation? Our politicians?

Labour substituition----Now thats bad...but its no longer allowed

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raja_123

09-26 07:42 PM

my lawyer received receipt for all - AOS, EAD, and AP from NSC. :)

the application was mailed on Aug 6, 2007.

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tikka

06-06 05:50 PM

All guys who is able to file or have filed for I-485. Please contribute to this good cause. Please help our other friends..
I know some of our friends who already have green card contributed..

Guys please give gift to IV now.. Thanks.

needed to reach the target for today!

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GCKaIntezar

05-23 12:29 PM

The point system has worked well in both Canada and New Zealand and have moved those who meet the threshold through the immigration system faster. As an non paying IV member, I am not in favor of opposing the current bill.

Where did you get this idea that IV is opposed to the point system? Any reference to the IV analysis or the core member response would be appreciated before you put such a claim.

We have identified our objectives clearly. Taking a position for the bill (in favor of or in opposition to) does not neccesarily mean that we want to kill this bill, but instead we like the congress to treat this community fairly and at parity with the undocumented immigrants and family-based applicants in the current Immigration Reform bill S. 1348.

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sury

11-21 10:31 AM

I am shocked to see this thread. All my prayers are with you and your family. As other members suggested, I strongly recommend you to do PRANAYAMA everyday. If possible try to consult any Yoga Teacher.

W.r.t to your question I recommend to you talk to attorney.

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karthiknv143

09-28 02:35 PM

http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/menuitem.5af9bb95919f35e66f614176543f6d1a/?vgnextoid=ace7ec20cfbd4110VgnVCM1000004718190aRCR D

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smuggymba

02-10 08:35 AM

Really? Narendra Modi is great? And thats why he has been banned from visiting USA...WOW

Having a USA visa is not the epitome of success and integrity.

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apb

09-15 04:45 PM

We paid money and asking for proper transparent service. There are so many inconsistencies about the way USCIS/DOS operate and utter lack of transparency in case handling. Added to this the process is complicated forcing us to spend $$ with lawyers. If I am paying money I need to know how USCIS is going to give me the service. And once known, USCIS should make it transparent so I know that they are sticking with it. THere was an excellent compilation that I saw few days back about the inefficiencies in USCIS.
We cannot accept that they have 1million application and so they are faltering. If they cannot handle that many why take $$ from us. They could had streamlined resources/applications, etc.. but why is it my problem. I have been lawful and following all the rules. Now when will it ever be USCIS/DOS turn? Investing 10 + years in US and going back is not acceptable...

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dtekkedil

07-10 10:38 AM

Tracking summary
Current Status Shipment delivered.
View Signature

Delivered on 7/10/2007 10:58 am
Delivered to Receptionist
Signed for by DANIEL KWhat is this?

Tracking history Help

Date and Time Status Location
7/10/2007 10:58 am Shipment delivered. Washington - Ronald Reagan National, DC Why is this?
8:27 am With delivery courier. Washington - Ronald Reagan National, DC
7:26 am Arrived at DHL facility. Washington - Ronald Reagan National, DC
5:10 am Depart Facility Wilmington - Clinton Field, OH
1:10 am In transit. Wilmington - Clinton Field, OH
12:36 am Processed at DHL Location. Wilmington - Clinton Field, OH
7/9/2007 3:59 pm Shipment picked up Miami - Tamiami, FL

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shana04

07-20 11:20 AM

Shana04,

We cannot divert the funds already donated to the core IV funds at this moment(we are working on to see if this can be done). We are only collecting the pledge here to come up with the total.

Hearfelt thanks for your contribution, but it cannot be added as part of this drive (atleast at this moment)

Thanks !!!

I would be happy either way that I have contributed to IV, but would be even more happy if the fund is used towards a great cause.

Thanks,
Shana04

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OLDMONK

07-02 10:31 AM

Jul 2, 2007 9:01 AM
Fedex Delivered
Lincoln, NE

Signed: R Mickels.

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arrarrgee

07-06 04:20 PM

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GreenMe

07-10 09:54 AM

http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/menuitem.5af9bb95919f35e66f614176543f6d1a/?vgnextoid=f4b3076eb0f93110VgnVCM1000004718190aRCR D&vgnextchannel=1958b0aaa86fa010VgnVCM10000045f3d6a1 RCRD

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hi_sunny74

09-17 09:34 AM

Hi,
My Checks are encased on Saturday 09/15th. My Applications received nebraska on July 20th. Since My I-140 is from Texas, the case transferred to Texas.

Just Checks are cashed, not yet recieved any Receipt Notices yet.

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sam2006

07-19 07:58 PM

Could you please let us know hwo to do it ?

I think Admin Can do it

Making it sticky the post always shows up in the top

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tomytomy111

02-09 01:58 AM

I love my country and want to go back, but it is in the hands of rapists and looters and I suspect it will remain that way...either I become a Gandhi and spend my life liberating it, or live year with my eyes & ears closed...

It is actually funny to watch you guys fight over the US vs India.

Let me ask you this:

-If you didn't choose to study medical or IT and never came to US, would you be thinking the same (problems in India and reasons not to settle in India etc) as you are thinking today?
-If US government didn't have the provision of employment based GC, would you be thinking the same as you are thinking today(problems in India and reasons not to settle in India etc) ?

The answer of the questions above is either YES or NO. I'm sure that many of us will answer these questions as NO.

And if the answer is NO and and you are still counting problems in India and trying to justify your stay in US, then I'm afraid my friends you guys are being opportunistic.

No matter how bad it is, that country made you capable of using this forum. You shouldn't backbite and find problems and issues in that country. You should rather use your energy in solving problems in India. Don't say it is not possible. Nothing is impossible.

You can send emails/letters/flowers to senators and officials here for GC, but I'm sure that there will only be handful of you; who actually tried to send their feedback complaints to Indian government and its officials.

I can go on and on, but I leave this thought with you guys and end my post here, as I know that you got the point.

pamposh

09-17 02:38 PM

Its unfortunate you are confused. Still appreciate you took sometime even with this confused state of mind to give your valuable 2 cents.

First of all, its not between me and employer for that matter. USCIS is delaying the process with no logical reason ( am i repeating myself from my first post - hopefully you read again and properly this time Mr.confused ).

All we want is to have them follow a pattern. Wait what am i doing here, you are confused, doesnt matter what i write here. Let me know when you are normal ( after all the hormones are in order, if at all that happens ), we can talk.

GCStatus, I think Prashanthg's point is a valid one but that in no way means that we should not sue USCIS for what all they have been doing all these years. This in fact will help us prepare our case even more stronger against USCIS. It is best we ourselves find all the gaps we might have while we proceed with this case instead of them coming onto the issue.

I would suggest everyone who ofcourse is in favor or in doubt to bring forward the issues they think we need to cover while we move on with this.

Pamposh.

PDOCT05

10-08 10:39 AM

Did you contact USCIS regarding your case ? Any response or the regular
'wait for 30/45 more days' answer ?
Looks like today is holiday..i called up no response.

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bebar

06-17 09:32 PM

I am waiting ..

Mailed to NSC on: May 31st.
Received at NSC on: June 1st
140 approved from : CSC
Receipt Date : Not yet received.

Is there any one who filed on June 1st not yet received the receipt?

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ThinkTwice

07-19 06:59 PM

Good job Think Twice.. you are putting your money where your mouth is. :D :D :o

I pledge $200 towards this fund.

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Macaca

07-09 12:21 PM

We need to define immediately available.

Now lets see how the above LAW (including immediately available) was followed in the following cases (which may not be a complete list).

Oct 1 2005 & Oct 1 2006 when .27 = 140K = 37,800 GCs were available but ALL AOSs were not acceptable.
May 14 (??) when 60K GCs were available but many more AOSs were acceptable and were accepted from June 1-30.
June 12 when < 40K GCs were available but ALL AOSs were acceptable.
July 2 when 0 GCs were available and ANY AOS was not acceptable.
Months in 2005, 2006 and 2007 when ALL AOSs were not acceptable.
Months in 2005 and 2006 when ANY AOS was not acceptable.
10K+ GCs were returned in 2006 but soma (??) categories were not available.

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akilaakka

07-24 09:45 AM

EAD applied on June 04, 2008
EAD production ordered June 27, 2008
EAD received July 03, 2008

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GCStatus

09-16 04:40 PM

Folks

First of all, ask yourself the following points before continue reading.

1. Do I need a Green card at ANY cost ( Any cost = Waiting for yrs, Not willing to risk any other options, afraid to raise issues, not pinpointing flaws )

2. Willing to fight for justice.

If you chose the option 1, please stop reading further and good luck.

For the option 2, here we go.I am new to this web site and it seems there are approx 70k people here and lot more outside. Hugh enough to create miracles.

Just to remind ourself who we are. We are Highly skilled LEGAL immigrants. It not only means we are skillful but it also means we pay every damn tax which is out there. We pay for welfare. We pay for unemployed. We pay for pensioners. List goes on. We pay fees for every application processed by USCIS ( Labor, I-140,I-485,I-765,I-131 etc etc ). We pay rent. We buy cars. We buy houses. In short, we are nothing but GOLD to this economy.

However, this one department called USCIS is literally toying with us for yrs now as if we are slaves or we are obligated to them. We dont want anyone to do us any favour. We need justice.

Friends - I have self respect and i wasn't born chanting Green Card. I AM going to face them, confront them, demand them to provide justice, if not I want them to REFUND every penny i have paid so far. If this "I AM" becomes "WE", half the battle won. TOGETHER WE STAND, VICTORY/JUSTICE FOR ALL. If you are still hesitant, you made a bad choice of choosing option 2. Please go back to option 1.

ITS ABOUT TIME.

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MeraNaamJoker

08-26 09:25 AM

No approvals today? Whats going on???

The month is nearing its end.

Now major set of approval will happen only on Next month, which again starts with a long weekend.

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GCOP

09-02 03:55 PM

Try to call them or you may write a letter to them. I really hope and pray you get your EAD card soon. I also had applied in June and received few days ago. Good Luck.
I filed on June 18th (RD) and I am still waiting...current one Expires in 3 weeks. Any suggestion what I should do.

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LONGGCQUE

02-14 03:30 PM

Cant make it to the event, Here is my contribution of $50 for the event. You all are doing a great service to EB community by driving this initiative where many others would get benefitted without contributing efforts/money.

Hope people will come forward to contribute one way or the other.

Your transaction ID for this payment is: 0VB82610FG438190V

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kdprasad

08-13 07:55 PM

Thanks kdprasad - where your I140 was approved from

Nebraska SC

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makemygc

08-09 10:46 AM

My lawyer told my checks cashed today. My details
EB2 -> PD Sept 2003
I140-> Applied to NSC-> Approved by TSC->March 2007
I485->Applied to NSC -> Delived to NSC on 26th June-> checks cashed on Aug 9th by TSC

TSC is moving like a snail. Last week we saw just couple of cases getting receipt or checks chased for Jun 26 or less and even this week TSC has not moved a day.

Is there anyone who got their checks cashed for the TSC case submitted to NSC on June 27th onwards?

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gc_lover

07-02 08:52 AM

Delivered to Lincoln, NE on July 02, 2007 at 7:55AM.
Signed for by good old Robin Williams. This man would surely suffer from Carpal Tunnel Syndrome!

Robin Williams? Are you sure it didn't go to Hollywood!

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BharatPremi

11-01 05:37 PM

pls try to understand...my statement is valid for beyond the 180 day period....i agree that one should not change before 180 days irrespective of whether the I-140 is approved or not...

the question is after the 180 day period..and my point is aytes memo clearly states that the I-140 need not be approved..

Even after 180 days, your employer put a withdrawal request with proof of insufficient financial strength to pay you from the period start (within 180 days ) till the withdrawal request date then what will you do? Now it is clearly "un approvable" during "even within 180 days" . Now 180 days passed already? - yes. I-140 is already approved? - No, Employer filed withdrawal ?- yes? Employer shows underlying reason of insufficient finance capacity within 180 days - yes .. Then case closed - Denial - Next.

So I would not play with fire.. Rather I would wait for I-140 approval if 180 days have already been passed.

Note: With big companies, This may not happen. But with small desi companies this can happen.

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arunsush

05-07 10:03 AM

That is correct. It does vary from lender to lender. I got 100% from my lender. 1st loan 80% 2nd 20%.

This varies widely from lender to lender.

I was able to get approved for 100% financing for an investment property (which is even harder to get financing for). I decided not to buy it later though.

Always try different kinds of lenders. Big banks, small banks, credit unions. Also try mortgage brokers. Sooner or later you'll make a hit.

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alien4ever

07-07 05:47 PM

Did this rally on 7th July in San Jose happen? Any updates from folks who were there?

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actaccord

02-17 11:11 AM

local chapters....I have been part to two chapters but not seeing any communication happening around. On one chapter last communication is on June 2010 with 170 members and on another chapter last communication is on Dec 2010 with 9 members.

Local chapters need to be as active as IV forum to engage their members to take part actively.

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viveckj99

10-10 04:23 PM

Right,
looks like USCIS are giving us least priority.They may be thinking we are suppose to file a law suit when Visa are unavailable during July3 to July 16.
Dont know where they put our application?do we get any rfe or rejection?
Hi guys,
it is very frustrating that most of the guys whi have filed between July 2nd -July 16 have been waiting either close to 90 or more than 90 days, just for the sake of the DAMN receipt notices.

I have been very patiently waiting for the past 84 days (as i filed mine on July16th) and I see that even folks who filed just during the Aug 10th period are also getting their notices and getting their FP done.

DAMN with USCIS sorting order, as those morons could not even implement a FIFO manner, if they had followed, we would have had our receipts long back.

Once again, HELL with these stupid receipting process.

Hope atleast some of you can understand the pain in the whole friggin process.

FETCH_GC

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anzerraja

07-20 10:17 AM

Sam2006,

Looks like you haven't filled in your pledge amount. Could you do please ?

Thanks
Anzer

nice job guys

I think we should extend it till monday atleast

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tsnaresh

11-18 05:10 PM

I got the same response from Sherrod Brown.

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tonyHK12

02-10 12:55 PM

Donated $100.
Your receipt number for this payment is: 4760-7942-7070-8340.

thank you!

flresident

08-18 10:45 AM

Hi,

This is for my wife's first time EAD.

Category: EB2, TSC
Priority Date: June 20, 2006
I-485 filing date: July 17th, 2007
Paper based EAD application Received date: Aug 8th, 2008
LUD : Aug 12th, 2008
Card Production Ordered : Aug 16th, 2008

That was pretty quick.
Funny part is, I haven't received receipt notice yet.

acepb

08-28 01:56 AM

filed aug 3 2008 card ordered aug 26 2008

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english_august

07-06 02:59 PM

Alright friends, so we now have a lead item on Times of India on this effort.

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/articleshow/msid-2183334,prtpage-1.cms

Can we now have some of the Nays turn into Ayes? We now have proof that this effort is attracting media's attention, we now have proof that it is viable. Can we please make it a smashing success by getting great numbers?

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reddymjm

06-13 11:31 AM

My attorney told me that they sent my case to USCIS through FEDEX overnight on 6th June. My check is not cleared from my bank yet. I am concerned about my RD. Any idea?
If it is NSC they are still working on 6/1/07 cases. Relax...

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09-17 12:55 AM

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08-18 03:00 PM

I just got red :)

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nemadeni

03-25 03:19 PM

Wait for Oct 2008 for any possible movement.

My PD is 1 March,2004 and my realistic estimate for getting my GC is end of 2009.

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bbct

02-12 12:22 PM

If you have h4 stamp in your passport , you can go out of the country and comeback in and you would be back in h4 status. Short of that I don't see any other option. Ohers please chip in with your ideas.

Once your new status is approved you cannot go back to any prior status. Even if you have an unexpired H4 visa stamp in your passport, it becomes invalid. You would have to get the passport stamped again at the US Consulate.

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badluck

07-02 08:36 AM

Fedex sent June 30

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boreal

12-10 12:52 PM

Guys,

There are many more trailer-park, red-neck, f*** heads like proud american out there. We really really have to very discreet both at work and other places when we talk about various strategies, like webfax campaign, phone campaign etc.

I was going through the discussion forums of the oppt side too this week and one of the s***heads aparently overheard one of IV members asking ppl to start making phone calls to various senators/congressmen. Then he went throwing on on a barrage of insults at all Indians (i dont know why they want to single out Indians only) calling us pests and all sorts of name-calling. Then he went on to say that the good news is that these 'pests' are planning to go back to their home-lands if they dont get the 'green' soon. So he was asking everyone else to call the senators and oppose the bill. And then the ultimate thing - he says that they "have a lot of legitimate ways to make our lives miserable" in the US...Do i hear KKK there??

This is what happens when we are not discreet at work place. They claim that we are using our work hours to do personal stuff. And he felt obliged to do the same too. Obviously nobody cribs when all of us hard-workers work overtime to get things done.

Anyway, please be careful at work places, be friendly with everyone but have this in your mind that there is someone always overhearing in the next cube/office and possibly monitoring the web sites being visited (like the above guy that i mentioned, did i forget to say that he was the IT admin who was monitoring all the sites that the Indians were visiting?).

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eaglesvr

08-15 11:30 AM

Eb3 Row
Pd 03/05
485/140 Rd 08/09/07
Nd 10/02/07

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JA1HIND

04-22 01:29 PM

File a BBB case..but make sure you are absolutely sure Company is at fault...if its just money..
i guess u have to take a "hit".. but if they have violated ur rights in any way..u should pursue all possible options of getting justice.

is that a desi consultant!
I think we need to create a site of all desi consultants and rate them.. discretely.;-)

I am sure below copied my URL will help lot of other folks who would like to know how much employer list $$ amount in their individual LCA, who is the owner of the company, how many LCA are filed from this company for that year etc...:D

in the employer field, search by "employer name" and see the magic...and once you get to the details section look for " designated_first_name" and " designated_last_name" will tell you who the owner of the company is some more details of your interest....LOL!! :p

http://www.h1b.info/lca_search.php

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nogc12

08-02 11:41 AM

It was nebraska.

which customer service...texas or nebraska?

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santiwar

12-17 05:53 PM

This may be the *best advice*, imo.

Most "youngsters" (makes me feel really old now.. doesn't it.. ) visiting the U.S. for business/work/education seem to have no plans of residing in this country permanently. Most I've talked to in the past year or two are keen on returning home, or somewhere else.

Particularly true in case of India, imo.

jazz
Give them a year or two more, when they have become comfortable with the american lifestyle and facilities we now take for granted (driving on freeways, easy access to libraries, parks to go for a run etc), and they will be probably singing a different tune.

I came here eight yers ago muttering the same "Will make a few bucks and go back home" line. Still here and living it up :)

I took up running 6 years ago primarily as i was trying to quit smoking, and also, there was a great running track right outside my house (obviously, free for anyone to use). Then I went to Mumbai last year and decided to go for a run, five minutes into the run and i was being chased by 2 dogs (and i don't mean the cops :p). The point i am trying to make here is. There are things in this country that we start taking for granted. lets appreciate it!

Another tip i would suggest to keep your mind occupied is to learn a foreign language. Invest in an Ipod if you do not have one already. Download free podcasts thet teach french,spanish, german etc. Listen to it while running. You are doing two things at the same time, staying fit and learning.

maybe we can have an IV 5K run sometime in the spring if things do not change. just a suggestion..

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dingudi

01-06 03:03 PM

Guys,

Just wanted to give you an update on my FP notice. Finally I got FP notice today schedule for 01/29/08. I guess Infopass appointment works. I had infopass appointment on 21st of Dec 2007 and IO told me I should expect FP within 3 weeks . I guess USCIS has started working after a long break. Hang on guys.

Parag,

COngrats!. Looks like yours is in TSC. Good to see someone from TSC getting it. It could very well have been a result of you taking the infopass appointment.

Could you tell us briefly what did you tell or ask IO during InfoPass appt. Did you also tell them that you had opened an SR and did you show them the SR response letter also.

Eager to hear a little detail about the conversation you had with IO during Infopass appointment.

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sanju

02-26 05:14 PM

That is several years since its inception : limited number of paying members, half hearted participation in various campaigns, and inactive state chapters.

And who is hurting because of this? Is it not you? And me? and our families? Whose fault is it that we refuse to actively participated in the effort that wants us to lead a stable life.

You see, most people here work in IT. So we have binary logic. 0 & 1. There is no in between. So most people in this community of educated illiterates wants the world to be perfectly aligned before we lift a finger. Lets wait for few more years for GC before we contribute my hard earned $20 after bickering for 10 years, way to go.

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aka

06-18 12:23 PM

I-140 already approved, I-485 details (same for both me and my wife):

Mailed to NSC on May 31st.
Received at NSC on June 1st (I think... never took tracking# from attorney).
Receipt Date - June 04
Notice date - June 07

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wait_2010

02-25 01:06 PM

Cannot make it to DC..Contributed $100 with tran ID 0941-3918-8124-2866..Thanks to all who are going there..
Reaching out to friends to get more contributions
Gud luck to us all

Additionally , I saw a post about "5 reasons to not contribute" that was a gud one. I will bump that one up ...I am surprised that we cant get a 1000 people to contribute some money..An avg of $50 will get us beyond $50,000 (Obviously we dont need even 1000 people because many will contribute 100 or more) ..There just too many leaches who wait for others to do thier job..

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vaishnavilakshmi

07-05 03:56 AM

My 485 application reached NSC on July 2nd at 10:25 am.
by FEDEX.

Hey when have u mailed ur papers?????29thjune or 30th june and when is ur PD?

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PresidentO

02-25 11:50 PM

Akhil,

I could convince 3 of my colleagues who are READY RIGHT NOW to contribute $1000.00 each. I can do $500.00.
But they asked me just one question. What is the action plan that IV is collecting these monies from prospective immigrants who are already in pain due to this economy and all that. I did tell them about July 07, flower campaign, but they are not willing to listen. They said they did not contribute at that time due to some reasons, but they now want to contribute big way. They have a much bigger friend's circle than mine who are also doing good from top schools who may contribute too. They may also register in IV soon.
But their only question is "What is the action plan for FUTURE". Can you please help.
I am confused myself with the same question, no offense. Like me, they wouldnt wait and wait forever for things to happen. We Strongly believe in any action towards goals. Trust me, we need lots of money, but the way they responded made me feel uncomfortable.

Yeah! Its common sense dude! Lets keep the 50USD in pocket when one has job rather than contributing to a cause that might help keep the job or makes voice heard when a bad bill comes out.. Choice is yours and your friends. If you/your friends are expecting a GC because you paid 50$ towards this effort, I dont know what to tell. If you/your freinds are expecting to hold xyz accountable for every single penny of the donation, that is not the attitude that will bring US together.

Ask your friends to understand the word lobbying and advocacy efforts. How much work it takes to hire a firm and get strategic advise? How much a firm that advises strategically and positions the issue strategically charges per hr? If an IT consultant is charged at the rate of 100-200USD by a big consulting company, Imagine how much would a consultant such as these people on the hill charge? I dont know but I wont be surprised if its north of 500USD an hr.

With out IV, The only two things folks on the hill knew were illegal immigration and H1B visa. Now more than 75% offices know the EB issue inside out and have a position on it. This is an effort that needs to be continued until we get a solution.

"What is the action plan for FUTURE"?

Relief from Retrgoression. Continued advocacy efforts. is it that difficult to know? I dont know but it seemed obvious to me.

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ramus

07-07 10:17 PM

Please mention how many members from family..

IF we get minimum 1000 then we can talk to core members.

I think we should have a poll for DC rally and it should be on IV home page so that every visitor know about it and poll.

chmur

07-27 01:21 PM

EB3 I issue being debated now is something we wish we could have but has not much logical ground,in my understanding. July issue is to do with flip flop of USCIS. IV didn't protest to make all current. Just made them not retract what USCIS/DOS said a month back.
2 year EAD is also for the whole community including future filers.

Clarify one thing for me. How this new rule that is helping EB2-I is impacting EB3-I. Based on what I understand, EB3 World is directly impacted by this change. Can you help me understand how EB3 -I is impacted?

Under the latest interpretation, EB3-I India will not get benefit until EB3-ROW gets benefit. So EB3-ROW benefiting will eventually benefit Eb3-I. That is the logical background.

The other two issues , which provided temporary relief, would have been redundant If we had recaptured the visas. Most of us, across the EB category/Country, would have been current or near current , rendering these issues redundant.

IV still went ahead with it (I am glad) knowing fully well recapture is difficult issue.

So no harm in EB3-I seeking temporary relief while still joining forces on the recapture issue.

Now you need to explain How EB3-I seeking favorable interpretation of spill over distribution undermines "Recapture effort". How are these related??

LostInGCProcess

08-29 01:45 AM

So if USCIS takes an year to process my extension, what are the impacts to me after the current H-1B expires? Would I have issues in traveling?

While your H1 is in pending state and you go out of the country, USCIS would consider it as 'abandoned'.

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