Monday, July 4, 2011

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  • mirage
    03-08 11:10 AM
    I'm not sure from where you are getting this impression of 'Utopia' ? We are 100% aware about the hostile & non cooperative enviornment around us. But what I'm trying to say is while we are not a favourable enviornment, we could/should still ask for things that may not attract any anti-imm... attention. Why would exepmting a person from country cap, who's been in the wait for 5 years, should see opposition, as far as we are not asking exemption from Visa number. Why should lifting country cap temporarily see opposition when we are not asking lifting cap on total green card numbers. Also you may think , you may lie low and be safe. t is a wrong impression, as lawmakers of this country are very observant and aware people. If they were to harm us, they'll do it anyway. You can't hide from them...

    Some people are floating in Utopia.

    Most of us are here on on the ground.

    Keep watching the forums and see how many denials have been posted and we are just at the beginning stages... There are many more denials; revocations; dol audits, arrests coming.

    While all this is going on; you can continue to push the envelope and try to increase EB greencards, get rid of country quota and loosen up everything.




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  • akhilmahajan
    02-17 10:21 AM
    Come on folks, lets get the contribution campaign moving.

    GO IV GO. TOGETHER WE CAN.




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  • Mehul
    11-30 09:03 PM
    Mehul,

    Sorry to hear about your diagnosis and our prayers are with you and your family.

    But as suggested by IV members, please do consider a visit to india and take second opinion from the Tata Memorial Hospital in Mumbai, its one of the best cancer treament centre in the world.

    US Healthcare system is for Profit, some medical facilities in US are exception, but if you see the overall Healthcare system it sucks and its all driven by insurance and big Pharmaceutical companies.

    Please send me the private e-mail if you need any help in Mumbai to reach good doctor in Tata Memorial Hospital.


    Thank you all for your help and support but I have made peace with my fate. I have pancreas cancer with VERY poor pragnosis and trust me I took 5 different opinions with the some of the best hospitals in US and Europe.

    Regarding my family, something is working out in Sweden and probably all of us will move there permanently in 1-2 months. We have some relatives living there.

    Thanks again for all you help. You guys really made us feel we are not alone.

    Good luck and Good Bye.

    Mehul




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  • hsingh82
    05-08 03:33 PM
    I think we should protest in front of capitol with placards reading "End Discrimination by National Origin". "USCIS practices Racism", "End Racism in Legal Immigration" "Remove country Caps", "Country Caps = Racism", "Choose Merit, Not Race". We should set up a tent and do a huger strike.


    "End Discrimination by National Origin". "USCIS practices Racism", "End Racism in Legal Immigration" "Remove country Caps", "Country Caps = Racism", "Choose Merit, Not Race".

    I liked these, how about we send copies of our degrees, W-2's (-ssn) and resumes with one of these to Obama to prove the point that we actually are highly skilled people?



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  • JAWAD
    05-03 09:19 AM
    Has the issue of waiting times before being eligible to apply for citizenship been raised at all by Immigration Voice?? Currently one needs to wait for 5 years after being granted permanent status to be eligible to apply for citizenship. Now, considering the current backlog and the fact that Congress has mandated processing times to be much less than what we are experiencing, has the issue of getting credit for the lost backlog years in the citizenship process been raised? As I explained it to a friend the other day: This is becoming a retirement program - over 5 years at labor cert + another 4 at USCIS + 5 years waiting period + 3 years citizenship process = 0ver 17 years before we can cast a vote in this nation to which we contribute economically, intellectually, and socially. Not to forget that we are the ones doing things by the book and following the law on immigration.




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  • GCStatus
    09-15 04:30 PM
    I am very new to this forum and have been spending some time here just over the past few weeks. I am trying to learn the ropes of this EB green card system. As someone pointed, I belong to those on the "fence" not knowing what or how to be effective with my time and money in these efforts. I like this thread and I think I want to begin my involvement through this effort.

    My opinion is that we don't need a 1000 people to contribute to reach $100000 for the effort. Those who are willing to give $100 would not, I think, hesitate to give another $100 or even more to speed up the process. I for one will contribute $200 and if necessary more for this effort.

    Bingo Murali and welcome

    Man-woman-gc just gave a ballpark - 100 is bare minimum, of course more than that is always welcome, i see a 500 dollars too ;-)



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  • xela
    09-27 08:57 AM
    So yes I have a masters and my old company forced me into EB3. If it would have been just that easy that there was 150000 new jobs out there where i could have gone and filed under EB2 I would have. But guess what for most of us it was/is not, especially now. I do not know anyhting about the so called top companies you mention or the Desi ones. I am no computer science major, and I am sure not all of us here are. So please before you make it sound like it is so simple cus it's America, live a few days in someone elses shoes first and then talk. I dont go around and say hey well why didnt you get born in another country... we all are in our own shoes, and understanding someone elses will broaden your horizon and make you less likely to judge people, so try it :-)

    This new comapny would have done EB2 if I would have started with them, however i am EB3 row june 2005 and I am hoping my date comes up soon because to be honest i dont have any more money to spend on it all after 10 years. I could buy a new car for what I already spent on it.

    Either way good luck everyone I hope we can all work in peace together instead against eachother!

    "Same logic applies to people who say "I was eligible to file for EB2, but my employer/lawyer forced me to file on EB3".
    It's the ignorance of process, if you are eligible for EB2 .. go join any other company.. it's America .. for God's sake.. "

    Agree.. Most of the Top companies file based on the skill set and Qualification and do file EB2 for people who satisfy that requirement. Its the Desi consulting companies who do all the crappy stuff on earth.

    Top companies file EB2 for M.S Degree holders and thats what the law says. If one employer does not file under EB2 even after you are eligible for it move to another one. If you have the correct skillset you should be able to find another job.




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  • alisa
    09-14 02:29 PM
    Alisa, Your PD is March'07, and you could file in July'07. That was great for you. It is a bigger problem for those waiting to file. Others are theoritically in the admin process, though it would take a long time to complete. Technically visa was available for everyone in July'07,that's why all could file as it is a legal requirement for I-485 filing. Now they are just waiting to have the admin process completed.

    I am aware that I was lucky (BTW, March 07 labor was my second labor. First one rotted in the BEC. And I have been here since '99). However, that doesn't change the fact that there is likely to be a 10+ year wait time for EB3 ROW. Thats my gut-feeling.
    I also think that these 10+ year wait times are meaningless. In a few years, there will be some sort of CIR, and a points-based system will be instituted. At that point, there will be no distinction between those who have filed their 485s, and those who haven't.
    All that we July07 EB-3 filers (India or ROW), and even EB-2 I/C, have is an EAD card until the CIR happens. If it happens next year, we are all in the same boat. If it happens in 2015, then the July 07 filers have EAD cards until then.



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  • mrsr
    07-04 06:02 PM
    I am not sure why we will they hold?




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  • svinjamur
    07-03 05:12 PM
    I got an email today from USCIS stating this
    Current Status: Card production ordered.

    I did not receive any other approval notice. I hope this means that our 485 is approved and the cards have been ordered ?

    My PD Is May 2003



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  • Hello_Hello
    02-09 09:39 PM
    Banned from visiting USA ??? So what ??? If you get time to visit India go to Gujarat and see the development in last 10 years also if possible compare it with Amethi & Raibarrelly the constituency of present Queen & prince & their ancestors..you'll get your answers.Really? Narendra Modi is great? And thats why he has been banned from visiting USA...WOW




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  • ameryki
    09-30 07:59 PM
    see my signature, no receipts till date money order not cashed, Called USCIS got an answer.... "Not yet in the System", but IO told me there is a big junk of files and it will be processed in next 30 or 40 days.

    Venkat, if you are sure your check got cashed please contact USCIS they will provide you receipts


    how do you track if the money order was cashed?



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  • sanju
    03-06 03:22 PM
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    Please DO NOT join this selfish effort aimed at fixing the country limits till MIRAGE gets his green card.
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    Removal of country limits temporarily and permanently, will both require the support of the majority of both houses of the congress. It will require as much effort to to remove country limits temporarily as it will require to remove country limits permanently.

    Some folks here just wants to remove country limits till the time they get their agree card i.e. for the span of 2 years. If removal of country limits is good for EB community and America, then why only remove it for 2 years ONLY.

    Such a campaign is likely to divide this community. PLEASE DO NOT divide the community by supporting this mis-directed agenda.

    If country caps can be removed temporarily then they can be removed permanently. But asking for less than what key lawmakers have already proposed less than 6 months back is like shooting ourselves in the foot. PLEASE DO NOT throw others under the bus. PLEASE!!!!





    Just a little update, Called up my Senator's office this morning..Started talking about country Cap issue, the guy knew everything about it, he took notes & promised he will pass it on to the Senator. Here's what I suggested him

    1) Lift the Country Cap for Temporary period of time, may be just for 2 years.
    2) Limit the Maximum waiting time, say if one applicant is waiting for 5 years than country cap should be exempted and he should be given a preference over a person who�s PD is just 1 year old.

    He specifically told me 'your second point is very good, I'll certainly share these with the Senator'...

    I urge you guys to contact your senators & Congressmen/Congresswomen

    We have a group which is focusing on this issue, if you want to join us here's the link




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  • kcforgc
    05-08 02:24 PM
    How about we all start a THANK YOU campaign? It would be similar to a flower campaign that we all did we send Thank You cards/letters to the President?
    Just a thought?



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  • new2gc
    02-08 10:55 AM
    Contributed $50

    Your transaction ID for this payment is: 47X32702CS107060Y.

    Thanks,
    new2gc




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  • Ramba
    07-09 02:57 PM
    Setting up company is just the first step for Self-Employment. The key things is to demonstrate that new job is in same/similar classification and company has offered "bonafide" job, not just job on paper.

    BTW, it is not necessary to have LLC. The corporate structure could be S-Corp or C-Corp also.


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    Not a legal advice.

    In this enforcement climate, self-employment is risky too. The memo is not a binding rule. Having said that, even if any one chose to self employment, they must have very proper documents including long-term contract agreement with few clients, that explanis the service you provide shold be in-line with orginal I-140 job duties. In current H1B denial rate becuse of client letters RFE, the self employed AC21 cases shold be more prepared, in case of RFE.



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  • GCard_Dream
    12-11 11:54 AM
    Can't agree with you more. Since 9 or so mandatory spending bills are pending for 110th congress and it will be the first order of business when congress opens in January, including minor provisions like these, which doesn't require any visa increase, should be considered as a possibility and pursued. If we just want to hit jackpot, it may not be happening anytime soon.

    Well said actually!

    From the past couple of years and efforts it is VERY clear that any kind of Quota Increase is a BIG no no with the Anti-immigrants. This now divides the IV users into 3 groups

    1) This group has already applied for the I-485 a Long time ago but has not seen their GC in the mail yet.
    2) This group has not been able to file for I-485 coz of retrogression.
    3) This group is stuck in Labour Certification stage and cant do anything about it.

    How about for starters if we try and alleviate the pain of people in groups 2 and 3, i.e. ask for people to be able to apply for stage 3 (and ead etc) without the PD mess. For the labour people we ask for a similar benefit. As for group one, well i know that you guys do not benefit under this, but consider this, you are already in a much better situation than the rest of 2 groups. I know you have to go for fingerprinting etc and renew the EAD every year, but consider this: People stuck in LC and stage 2 have to spend much more on renewing H1/H4s coz of lawyer fees. Maybe, if we reduced our demands to asking for 3 things

    a) Filing for stage 3 regardless of PD
    b) Relief for people in the LC mess
    c) Fingerprinting one person just Once (i mean fingerprints dont change do they?)

    This might go under the radar as no quota increase is being asked for. I know this point has been discussed ad-infinitum before and we concluded that no more band-aids for the immigration process, let us get a permanent solution. Well permanent solutions take their time, especially with a Much more powerful lobby opposing those changes. For all we know this permanent solution may NEVER go through. Lets face the facts here:

    1) The big corps are pushing ONLY for H1B increase.
    2) Anti-immigrants are opposed to ANY kind of increase in numbers.
    3) Currently the political climate is such that it is either, deal with legals AND illegals or nothing at all.
    4) Currently FAR bigger problems stand in front of the lawmakers such as the war, stem cell, abortion etc etc etc.
    5) Currently the average American is OPPOSED to even legal immigrants for fear of losing their jobs to them.

    In light of all this, does it make sense to go for a Comprehensive Permanent solution or does it make sense to ask for smaller tid-bits and treat the other costs we incur as "costs of doing business"? I mean atleast if the husband and wife Both have H1bs and jobs, you will still be making a ton of money. U use things like approved I-140s to switch jobs with 3 year extensions or u use the EADs. Let us seriously think about this solution.




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  • fundo14
    05-30 09:56 AM
    Will I need passport size photos at the time of landing (like for applying PR or any other form) and if required how many photos are required.

    Hi Maag,

    I don't think you need the photos for lannding.

    As per my research this i the list of documents you need:
    � Passport
    � COPR
    � Proof of Funds
    � Few copies of a list stating inventory you wish to take to Canada in the future, list of "Goods to Follow" and when landing in Canada. Include Model Numbers and Serial Numbers of products if they have such numbers.

    Good to have:
    Birth Certificate.
    � Marriage Certificate.
    � Driver's License.
    � International Drivers License

    I am planning to do landing this weekend of early next week..just lilttle worried as i have already used AP so not ure what sort of situtation I will face while landing.

    Do you know of anyone in such situation or any experiance?

    Thanks




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  • Pineapple
    07-07 02:14 PM
    I guess it would have to be a pretty big and wild rally to have the police getting involved. :p
    But Chandu raises an excellent point. There is much more to a rally than just turning up. Some one from core can probably help with detailed instructions.. these are just my thoughts.. feel free to add/correct.. (PS: I have zero experience in rallies, by the way)
    First, I suppose checking with the local authorities and informing them of your plans, expected turnout, location, duration etc before anything else is a good idea. Bad idea to have have an unexpected crowd turn up randomly in a public place.
    Organize placards, banners, podium, hand outs etc. Dont forget first aid kits, water.
    Figure out who is going to be the spokesperson for the rally. Would be pretty silly if a reporter does come there and no one knows how to articulate well.
    The spokesperson should check with core regarding message etc. This is important.
    If there is critical mass for the rally, and the authorities are informed etc, then contact the local news and inform them as well..
    Any other ideas/tips?

    Please be prepared for unanticipated actions in case of rallies

    Check this youtube video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UFdNkXJMH9A&mode=related&search=


    IV members - never lose control or temper - in a public rally. Be careful - remember, in this current scenerio we do not have much sympathy - if any official assualts us - more sympathy will be towards them.

    Please do a thorough research on how effective rallies are based on our situation. We do not have much political support - no government support, no public support - and not the least of sympathy though we contribute so much.

    In case of unanticipated actions - we may never know if politically we will have any help fro higher ups.

    Also - please check the numbers ( remember though a lot of people show enthusiasm in discussion forums, in reality you will find very less people taking part)

    So please do your homework and do a lot of discussion. Do not hurry up and rush into rallies. A lot of rallies are done by disciplined leaders who plan these well in advance.

    Please do some research.

    Once again - it is nice to see the zeal in all the members to do something. Please contribute to IV. Participate in media drive and update information. Help in all posible ways. Please contact core to discuss strategies.

    Keep up the spirit.




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    eb3_nepa
    06-20 10:35 AM
    A question about CIR. Currently isin't it more beneficial for anti-immigrants to just ensure that absolutely NOTHING is done to CIR? That way the Senate version of CIR never sees the light of day, but since it doesnt die either, no other legislation can come into place.

    I guess my question is, how & when exactly does CIR "die"/get phased out of the picture so that other legislations may be considered?



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  • sayonara
    09-07 01:25 PM
    Did ur packet was received by R.Williams ?
    Not sure if this question was addressed to me, but my packet was indeed received by R Williams..




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  • Waitnwait
    12-16 12:53 PM
    Very good recommendations.
    here's my list. would love to hear others.

    1. listen to music.
    e.g. kishore songs.
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FjjK_37OpNM
    sing !

    2. read a good book.
    e.g. Emerson essay on compensation.
    "For everything you have missed you have gained something else."
    http://www.rwe.org/works/Essays-1st_Series_03_Compensation.htm
    i think it's a very powerful essay for life.

    3. go to the gym. workout. jog. lift weights. play a game.
    table tennis really helps.
    resolve to be your fittest.
    adversity must make us stronger, not weaker.

    4. travel internationally
    take a trip to some country you've never gone to before.
    observe people's olympic struggles.
    it's part of the human experience.

    5. learn a new skill
    something you've always wanted to do but did'nt get around to.
    public speaking, dancing, singing...your choice.
    take a class at a community college or a university.

    6. go to temple or church or mosque.
    make a deeper spiritual connection with God.
    let him lift some of your burden.
    i listened to Hari Om Sharan after many years and experienced a real sense of joy.

    7. spend time learning about US government.
    get to know more about how government works. why does house vote differently than the senate ?
    get to know the 100 senators and 435 house reps. especially how they stand on legal immigration.
    our friends on the other side of the fence have done us a favor by organizing this information
    http://grades.betterimmigration.com/index.php3
    just reverse the grades. consider approaching reps/senators with your situation.

    8. learn from IV efforts of previous years
    many skills were introduced which could have helped us. what can we learn from what failed ?
    e.g. comprehensive immigration bill 2006. it passed in the senate but stalled in the house.
    Gandhigiri did work this year. it was a major success story we should celebrate and learn from.

    9. accept and enjoy the present.
    accept the present moment. breathe.
    enjoy nature - the sun, the moon, the heavens, fresh air and water. make new associations and friends.
    experiencing these gifts of life is enough to keep one happy.

    10. write it out.
    record the feelings you are going through in writing.
    capture the details.
    what was your journey, your expectations, your highs and lows ?
    you may see your struggles in a different light 10 years from now.




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  • knnmbd
    05-03 12:39 PM
    GreeNever,

    The only clarification I would make over Knnmbd's interpretation is that as long as you have a US master's degree or higher, the "3 years work experience in a related field" restriction will not apply. If you read section 201 carefully, you will see that the difference between items 1 and 2 is that item 1 refers to US advanced degree holders while item 2 refers to advanced degree holders (resumably non-US educated). The 3 year restriction only applies to those who fall into item #2.

    So, if
    a) you have a MS from a US university, you and your immediate family (spouse and minor children) will not be subject to the 3 years restriction and will be exempt from the Visa Cap
    b) you have a masters or higher from an acredited non-US university, then the Visa Cap will not apply to you and your family, but you shouldd have worked in the US in a "related" field for 3 years.

    My question to everyone:
    Will folks in section 201 be required to get a Labor certification? If not, then this will provide relief to a lot of us stuck in the BECs.

    Knowledgeable folks, please comment.

    REMINDER: Any such bill is still MANY months away from seeing the light of day, if at all. BUT, favorable bills such as these give us hope.


    GreeNever,
    Thanks for the correction. U.S Master's in STEM means there is no need for the 3 years experience.
    With regard to LC, there was some talk in PACE and TALENT of a blanket LC for U.S degree in STEM, but that seems to me missing here. But in the larger context of things, who really cares if with a U.S M.S degree you need to just go through PERM and then you are all set without the hassle( or should I say torture) of the retrogression. This is a �WIN WIN� situation for a lot of people if SKIL goes through.

    There is no surprise as to why the Advance degree + 3 years (or no 3 years required in case the advance degree is from a U.S university) clause has found its way into PACE, TALENT, SKIL and was not to mention the failed CIR bill. The bottom line is that there is a sudden urgency to reintroduce the charm of pursuing higher education in the U.S. This benefits the U.S in many ways; universities get more international students paying out of state tuition (good for them specially b�cos the war effort has sucked all resources from educational institutions) and rekindle the brain drain from India and China in the form of researchers and engineers who pursue advance degrees and remain to work in the U.S( it will be surprising if there is no one looking at the booming economies of Asian countries mainly due to number of graduation engineers). So it�s a winning situation for both the U.S to attract smart people, make them spend a �lot� of money in paying tuition in U.S schools and hey what the hell give them a GC to live and work here permanently instead of them heading back home to do great things there.

    It works for every one so that�s just great.




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  • fetch_gc
    10-03 11:01 AM
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Rohan99
    If you are still waiting then please add your name

    Important: if you receive the RN then plz write in front of your name, what is RN(if honored actual RN), how did u get RN(check, lawyer, called USCIS), FP date,

    July 3rd at 9:03 received by R.William
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    lutherpraveen
    PDOCT05
    i99
    helpme1234
    kingnaga
    waitforgc123
    Rohan99
    gclongwaytogo
    cool_cat
    sivanu
    GKBest
    bluesky1

    July 5th
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    chalamcharla

    July 16, 9:00 am at Nebraska signed by R Pitcher
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    viveckj99
    gcspace

    July 16, at 11.16 am at Nebraska signed by F.HEINAUER
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    fetch_gc


    Please see signature for more details.Thx-- fetch_gc



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  • Kodi
    07-24 09:57 PM
    I did get LUDs today. Both mine and my husbands I-485 and I-131. But nothing on I-765. Anyone has any idea why they took FP when my I-140 and EAD still pending?




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  • desi3933
    07-10 07:49 AM
    Please post URL of this and others. Thanks!


    Sec. 245.1 Eligibility
    http://www.uscis.gov/propub/ProPubVAP.jsp?dockey=cb694c827d9948014308614d0f546 dca

    Sec. 245.2 Application
    http://www.uscis.gov/propub/ProPubVAP.jsp?dockey=b6eb96a99e4c335717a65793ed573 a56



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  • gcspace
    10-08 10:38 AM
    I am still waiting?

    Did you contact USCIS regarding your case ? Any response or the regular
    'wait for 30/45 more days' answer ?




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  • obviously
    07-28 01:53 PM
    The visecral reaction to my thread (not threat!) has only gone to prove my hypothesis - self interest is the ONLY binding factor amongst 'highly skilled' workers

    No one can claim to be 'superior' by virtue of their EB classification and take refuge under the current system by preaching that "it is what it is, you accepted it, so play by it!". What a sudden love fest for a system that you cared to fix not too long ago? So, what changed? The sudden realization that there are a few erudite and vocal EB3 I's that can speak their mind and ask the difficult questions?!

    Willwin is a rare gem that could see the point in my earlier thread ... Others, my post is not 'ugly', it is the reflection that you see when I hold a mirror up to you. Dont like it? Dont blame me.

    Others are scared sh*it that the real deal will be revealed. Just goes to prove that if the current system goes to serve YOUR narrow self interest, you will go to no end to justify it AND defend it... even at the cost of creating deep divides amongst a larger group. Suddenly, your sense of outrage has been channeled against EB3 I's seeking a voice and not against the 'system' that you claimed to care fixing. Nice. A chameleon would be proud to welcome you to the family.

    Dont worry. Sleep easy, no one is going to call Ron or a shrink. I have exposed the duplicity that defines your being ... and you can rest easy knowing that your sense of 'logical reasoning and moral outrage' cannot stand scrutiny on a simple b-board, let alone a court of law ...

    Lets get together to help fix this problem. Let EB3 I's find their voice and make the appeals that they need to. They DO NOT need the approval or outrage of EB2's trying to protect their new found turf. Get the drift?

    Many EB3 I's have waited 5+ years in dead end jobs and possibly single incomes only to see EB2 come hither and walk easy. No jealousy or blame. Just the hard question to those that holler back "dont complaint EB2 was meant to be a higher category" ... want to respond to a "higher calling" ... i.e., holding up your petitions to objective scrutiny not prejudiced by narrow goals?

    After all, one would find that MOST work done by EB2 I's does not really require a Masters degree. Just ask a high school Java whizkid.

    I rest my case and will not waste my time responding to emotional outbursts or getting dragged into the cesspit of poor logic. Got it?

    Peace!



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  • bmoni
    05-02 12:43 AM
    Hey,

    Just keep in mind those dots doesn;t count...what will count is how in the world are we going to tell USCIS our pain and this hostile situation ....




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  • pappu
    11-17 03:13 PM
    In the email, "The current long green card delays also cause deeply disturbing quality of life issues for the high skilled immigrants� children born inside of US."

    It should be children born OUTSIDE of US not INSIDE!!!!

    It is correct. We are talking about both kinds of kids. And saying that not having greencard affects the quality of life for the family.



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  • anilsal
    03-09 02:54 PM
    Talk to your reps' office staff. Share your stories/struggles with them. Then sometimes you get to meet your congress rep. Go to nearest universities. Check out departments that are doing immigration research. Volunteer to share your story with them.

    This way, you work for a cause as well as build your social network. Once you get your GC, you will see that you have all these new people you never knew them before.

    A decision that I took few months back was to force IV core to agree to opening a state chapter in IL. Now I feel that initiative has reaped benefits as I am gaining contacts in local, state governments, immigration activists and also like minded people from neighboring states. This would not have happened if I had got a GC on a platter and did not have to struggle.

    Now stop whining and do some action. ;)




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  • gccovet
    02-10 09:47 AM
    Folks,

    Sanjay and I are going to contribute additional $25.00 each as soon as we reach $1000.00, and will keepon contributing $25 for every $1000.00 collected.

    We need about $81.00 to reach to $1000.00.


    Only 26 contributors so far..... out of 20k-30K strong members!!!!!!!!!!!
    buck-up IVans

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  • 485Mbe4001
    09-09 07:04 PM
    :eek: As expected and as many posters said it would, all of EB3 including ROW is now screwed.. due to the change in visa allocation of over flow, july 07 fiasco and adhoc namecheck 90 provision, nothing against the ones who benefited from this.... ROW might see some progress but EB3 I/C are screwed big time....yes long live USCIS indeed...there is no hope for EB3 as a whole without a recapture provision.

    01JUN02 22FEB02 15APR01 01MAY02 01JUN02




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  • prakgc
    05-12 01:24 PM
    Hi.. still no FP notice for me and my wife.. am a July 3rd filer with case transferred to TSC with a sept 10th notice date..

    Have opened at least 3 SR's, called TSC several times (last was a month back) when the agent said we have sent a request to local ASC...

    How long is is typically taking when IO says sent request to local ASC?

    Any other ideas.. i have taking infopass as well and there was no use..

    How many still waiting for a FP notice from July from TSC?



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  • TheOmbudsman
    10-30 09:46 AM
    Good morning.

    Yes, I am. That would be a very smart thing to do.

    Honestly, I don't see why NumbersUSA would use our information to develop a counter attack. What we want is straightforward and should be straightforward. Everyone knows who are the senators who listen to our lobbysts. Don't worry with that. Trying to fight against the desire of the American people and sneak in provisions on our behalf is not working. If NumbersUSA is comprised of 200,000+ very active members, chances are they will demolish us every time if we try to go against their desire. This is not like passing the 80's amnesty anymore. The Internet out there has proven to be a very powerful democratic tool on this. If you add provisions there such as temporary increase in visa numbers (enough to take the GC applicants veterans out of this mess) and similar modest proposals which do not increase the number of greencard significantly and coordinate with NumbersUSA, then we may succeed. Believe me I called IV members when this organization was created to explain this, but no one gets it. Persuading certain lawmakers to come up with the proposals on our behalf is the easy part. AILA has been doing this for a long time anyway. As long as you have the money and connections to do so. I am not taking the IV merit away. I do give them credit for organizing the structure and collecting the resources. However, this is not about credits or discredits. Think about it and figure out who actually blocked S.2611/1934 last year. Hint:It was not lawmakers. Note that we should try to come up with provisions enough to minimize the greencard waiting times, not making the priority current for everyone, although that would be obviously ideal.

    It is a reality that you don't like to hear:The American people, in a way represented by NumbersUSA, are the bosses on this. Trying to fight against is really hard. You need to gain their sympathy instead.

    Regards,

    The Ombudsman
    "Your dose of daily reality"


    Are folks on this thread suggesting we contact (communicate our plans to !!!) numbersusa? They are not going to listen to us, I can guarantee you that --- even if we tone down our demands! They might use our plans to develop a more effective strategy for themselves; they hate us from the bottom of their hearts. This is the most ridiculous and impractical thing I've heard in a while.




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  • TIND_CT
    08-25 02:23 PM
    485+131+765 - Delivered on 5th July - TSC - EB3
    No receipt yet..



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  • munnu77
    05-05 09:21 PM
    keep pressure on Cronyn to put it on debate by contacting him by fone or fax




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  • PDOCT05
    09-18 07:59 AM
    Hello, Anyone on July 3rd R.William 9:00am NSC has not received receipt...please let me know.
    Now I am worried, I called today(17th sep) but no news on my record.

    PD:May 2006
    140: Aug 2006
    i-485 : @ NSC july 3rd waiting for receipt

    July 3rd R.William 9:00am NSC

    Same here no receipts yet or no updates.




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  • Sakthisagar
    08-09 10:20 AM
    There is no reason people who are here from 1999, and still does not have a GC, for a person who is EB2- 2006 why USCIS give priority? Let EB2 and Eb3 category move hand in hand they already gave some relief to EB2, now they should move EB-3, people are waiting whose priroty dates are Year 2002, but if a EB-2 just came on 2007 gets Green Card that is unfair, One year gap is ok between Eb-2 & EB-3 but not 5 years.

    I personally believe there are limitations for IV or any other organisation to influence the Political and Economic force that are existing in this world nowadays. Even if we lobby even if we talk, even if we gather, if those kind of forces are not benefitted in the form of votes(for power)(lobbying economically also depends on the personality of that person who you want to influence) nothing solid is going to happen. That is the TRUTH. But TRUTH sometimes is undigestable and it hurts a lot, and especially people who is having an agenda it hurts a lot! As always appreciate the work and sacrifices IV is doing for the immigrant community. Due to family and Work commitments could not involve actively.




    desi3933
    08-29 04:18 PM
    Yes, I do have an update. See my posting the Lawsuit thread.

    Note:
    This Lawsuit Idea is on hold for the following reasons:
    a) Not enough interest in the affected parties
    b) Cost of the litigation would be upwards of around 30K
    c) The counsel has recommended to hold discussions with USCIS official first and give them sufficient time to respond to our concerns.

    Thanks for the update!

    Good Luck.




    EB3_SEP04
    08-13 06:30 PM
    Navyug, 2ndJuly,
    Congrats and thanks for the update. I feel better now! (no i wasn't sick :D)



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  • ghost
    09-23 02:07 PM
    It's very selfish of rsharma....shameful!

    I've applied in EB-3 in 2006 but was unable to port my PD because I was not aware of the fact that you need an approved 140 for porting. I've changed my jobs in Dec 2006 and now applied in EB-2 in 2008 with my current company.

    I don't mind waiting longer (it's been 11 years) if EB-3 folks are porting to EB-2 because they've gained the necessary experience and have every right to get their GC just like EB-2 folks. Let's not try to tear each other down.

    Good luck to all of us!




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  • CADude
    05-23 05:13 PM
    I webfax and send email to CA Senetor.




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  • dealsnet
    04-22 08:12 AM
    I am pasting his 3 remarkable postings. We can see his courage to face the destiny. He thinks about his family, and see them settle in a stable country before his end. He is saying good bye to IV readers on his last post.

    Gurus,

    I have a unique position. couple of weeks back I was told that have fatal cancer and won't live pass 4-6 months. After recovering from initial shock I am wondering if my wife will be able to continue her american dream or she will have to head home after me.

    I have filed 485 with approved 140 back in june, 2007 with PD of March, 2003

    Please help.

    Mehul

    Let me answer that. I am from Fiji but I was born in India so I am stuck with rest of you and for my family going back is not an option. Fiji is very hostile to indians living there so for us it's here or nowhere. May be india is an option but we have very few distant relatives in India as both of our parents has passed away.

    Though it is a big shock for me and my family, I have to get over it and think about their survival after me.

    My apologies if I have given the impression as GC greedy but I can understand how difficult it is for someone to understand how is life without something you can call a "Home"


    Thank you all for your help and support but I have made peace with my fate. I have pancreas cancer with VERY poor pragnosis and trust me I took 5 different opinions with the some of the best hospitals in US and Europe.

    Regarding my family, something is working out in Sweden and probably all of us will move there permanently in 1-2 months. We have some relatives living there.

    Thanks again for all you help. You guys really made us feel we are not alone.

    Good luck and Good Bye.

    Mehul

    The news is terrible...

    But I admire the courage he showed during his difficult times.

    I agree with you dealsnet. We, the members of IV, should take up this issue and try to help his family.

    ArkBird, any ideas how we can help?




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  • andycool
    11-18 08:09 AM
    Done!!!!

    Done



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  • acecupid
    09-24 04:13 PM
    A person has been with a company for 10 years as a Test Lead and is promoted to a position of a manager and the Lead expects that on the first day of being a manager he wants all the rights and benefits of being a manager for 10 years even though he has been a lead for all of those 10 years.

    Great analogy... Please send it to USCIS and lawmakers. I am sure they will listen to you. :D

    what you are hoping for is a change in law which one cares about because it is absurd.




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  • sunnysharma
    06-11 10:21 PM
    Print this up, You should be able to see LIN/WAC numbers clearly..



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  • VK373
    06-11 04:55 PM
    I know one of us got it. Any one else ?

    Yes, All of my checks got cashed today and i got all the reciepts in mail. RD is 06/01 and ND is 06/06 from Nebraska.




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  • WantGreen
    08-31 01:48 PM
    How am I being a racist? I'm just pointing out the fact that North and South Indians belong to different races and USCIS should stop clubbing them together.

    oh come on...Can't you see what a racist you are? I cannot believe someone can even think like this!!!!!!!!!!!


    SO SICK.....



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  • dtekkedil
    07-03 12:35 PM
    My Order # FNL1782679




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  • dtekkedil
    07-03 04:22 PM
    Hi Everybody

    I'm almost at checkout for sending flowers. Interestingly I noticed that there are other forums where people are discussing the immigration issues and also where people are effected.

    Lets make it a massive campaign. We can have a link on the immigration voice home page with exact details on the address and date (final) and impress on people that it shall work.

    I noticed that many Chinese use other forums in Chinese language. In fact I requested one of friends to post these details in their forum as well. May be each one of us can forward the details to others by E-mail or other wise. Try to make 10th July as big day for USCIS leaving all document packages aside but busy handling the roses.

    Media would definitely be happy discussing the approach for days and in way discuss the issue as well.
    Flowers do bring smile and a little bit of introspection to every one.

    Lets do it big way.

    Thanks

    Lets do it! July 10th is the delivery date.

    Some florists (FTD for example) do not deliver on Mondays (I guess they.. like Garfield.. HATE Mondays!).

    We need the IV Core people to put links up on the main page... None of them seem to be awake right now!

    For now... just spread the word... order your flowers.. and watch as USCIS's office turns into a beautiful garden on July 10th



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  • h1techSlave
    02-02 04:46 PM
    that is some good advise.

    I think you have made a great decision asdcrajnet. Best wishes for all your future endeavours (note the "u" in the spelling :-))

    I will be following you pretty soon. I should be there by December 2011! I would like to provide a small piece of advice to others who are contemplating moving back but haven't made the decision yet.

    Before that, a little bit about my story- I came to the US in April 2005 with the intention of living here for five years and then returning back for good. I told my brother about my intentions, which for some reason made him laugh. He said 90% of the people intend to "move back in five years" but never actually do. You have kids here and then they grow up and start going to school. Then you feel your kids will not adjust to schooling in India, and you end up living here. I didn't care so much about his comments until two years later. My brother again asked me - so when are you moving back? I said - in another five years. Holy S***!!! I never realized when my five year plan became a seven year plan!!!

    So now coming to my word of advice - set a hard date and work towards that date! Don't just say "in a couple of years"! In December 2006 I set my return date to April 2012 and started working towards it. I started thinking seriously about what I wanted to do in India, what I needed to do here now to improve my chances of succeeding in India, etc. I asked my wife to answer the same questions about her career in India (by the way, it's our joint decision to move back!). I will be starting my own business when I move back. I have already identified partners, made some connections in Mumbai and have started talking to potential customers. I will be making a brief visit to Mumbai later in March, and am planning to move back for good by December 2011.

    So if you are serious about moving, set a hard date and work towards it. Otherwise, five year plans become seven, ten, fifteen year plans and you end up living here for good (nothing wrong with that by the way, if that's your intention)!

    - abhisam




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  • amdn123
    01-24 06:52 PM
    Thanks sirinme, my job responsibilities are similar in the new job (i.e. same job code classification). My only concern is whether is it legally necessary to file papers to USCIS under AC21 informing of job change now or wait till visa numbers for me becoem current again.



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  • paramhans
    08-27 12:04 PM
    Infact he says LUD on 21st was an indication of approval.




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  • CADude
    08-28 01:36 PM
    It's very frustrating.. TSC is sitting on our application or what? Approx 30K applications are there for July 2nd filer including NSC->TSC transfer(per old NYT report). We see reporting of 1 or 2 receipting a day then few quite days. :mad:
    It will approx 60 days since filing and still waiting for check encash/Receipt. What a heck.. :mad:

    I have only seen just one or two cases so far with receipts I mean filed on Jul 2. I myself am a Jul 2 filer NSC filer with TSC approved 140 and haven't gotten anything yet....I also had the LUd on 7/28/07.



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  • gcspace
    10-09 10:25 AM
    July 3rd at 9:03 received by R.William
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    lutherpraveen
    PDOCT05
    i99
    helpme1234
    kingnaga
    waitforgc123
    Rohan99
    gclongwaytogo
    cool_cat
    sivanu
    GKBest
    bluesky1
    greener_pasture

    July 4th
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    waiting4_gc

    July 5th
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    chalamcharla
    mbsac
    inr

    July 9, at 11.07 am at Nebraska signed by F.HEINAUER
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    krustycat

    July 11, at 11.24 am at Nebraska signed by F.HEINAUER
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    technoboy
    jthomas

    July 13, at 11.11 am at Nebraska signed by F.HEINAUER
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    gcnm04

    July 16, 9:00 am at Nebraska signed by R Pitcher
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    viveckj99
    gcspace

    July 16, at 11.16 am at Nebraska signed by F.HEINAUER
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  • shana04
    07-20 01:03 PM
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  • Lasantha
    02-05 03:03 PM
    I used David Cohen at http://www.canadavisa.com/
    (But he might charge you for a consultation)

    Can't your Canadian lawyer who handled your application confirm this?

    You can also go to Google Groups for Canadian Immigration and find more info there.


    Thanks Lasantha,
    I am the primary Applicant. And my wife is secondary applicant. Can u send me any links or a lawyers contact so i can confirm it




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  • somegchuh
    12-18 04:53 PM
    2,
    I completely understand your pain. I have been here since 1998 and have a EB2 PD of 2002. And the dates are back to 2000. It seems like I can never get the ducks in a row. First my case gets stuck in PBEC. It take me 4+ years to get out of it. Then the RD at NSC is not current. When the RD turns current the PD retrogresses. Off course not to mention that I am waiting for name check to clear. The process is not linear. Some ppl are able to get thru it all in a very short time and some are stuck for years and years.

    I have gone thru some of the depression that you talk about. The only way out for me to realize was that either I take it or leave it. That's how I view the whole process. If I am going to take it then I need to have a plan for what I am going to do with my GC. I know one thing for sure, I am going to take a long vacation as soon as I get it :) Just getting too old and tired for the same old same old.


    Been in the US since 1998, have an EB-2 PD of 2001, have played by the rules all along. Still no GC... And, the dates are going back to 2000 from the new year.. I've lost hopes...

    I'm pretty close to getting clinical depression because of this game played by USCIS, Labor Dept, FBI and my own bad luck.

    SKILL bill, OMNIBUS, etc. comes and goes. IV does seem to be doing things to lobby for the community, but let's face one reality. Like a news article said, no one in congress or senate wants to touch immigration even with a long pole until 2009.

    The US has been very good to me (other than the GC part), more than my home country (India) which is why I'm still here.

    Have invested too much of time in this country to just pack up and go. Just curious if any of you feel this way? How do you handle such depressing feelings?




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  • fortune50
    07-04 07:29 PM
    My application reached to TSC on July 2 10:20 AM
    I am confused now, what happens next? how much time they will take to reject our applications?
    is Congress woman Lofgren's Statement going to help us?




    cagedcactus
    08-19 07:37 AM
    I'm ready to join in the law suit....

    Count me in too.... 10 years of slavery is enough for me....




    tonyHK12
    02-19 01:33 PM
    Your transaction ID for this payment is: 3MV80945BW982313X.

    Thank you.
    Members please reach out to other organizations, lawyers and your company to support us in this cause. I am in touch with a lawyer and will post it here, if they agree to support us.
    This is an individual effort needed from everyone. More so if you are not participating in any way.