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06-26 09:40 AM
In case you were interested: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 25, 2009 BACKGROUND ON MEETING WITH MEMBERS OF CONGRESS TO DISCUSS IMMIGRATION REFORM: The President and the Vice President will meet with a small group of Senate and House members from both sides of the aisle and both sides of the issue to discuss immigration reform in the State Dining Room at 2:00 PM today. The meeting is intended to launch a policy conversation by having an honest discussion about the issues and identifying areas of agreement and areas where we still have work to do, with the hope of beginning...
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itsmesabby
12-11 03:54 PM
Can anybody shed some light on this ? Would really appreciate it.
Thanks,
Alok
Thanks,
Alok
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07-29 05:30 PM
US Secretary of Commerce Gary Locke, the former Governor of Washington state, was recently speaking to the Washington International Trade Association in his home state had some frank words about the impact visa denials and delays are having on US commerce: As we seek to open up markets for American companies abroad, the United States must also acknowledge that she has room to improve when it comes to increasing the secure flow of goods, services and people across our own borders. In particular, the United States often makes it too difficult for foreign company executives to enter here to do...
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aadimanav
06-23 03:12 PM
http://www.dhs.gov/journal/leadership/2008/06/processing-questions.html
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ronhira
10-05 12:07 AM
eat this grassley
Even as layoffs persist, good jobs go begging - Careers- msnbc.com (http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/33166991/ns/business-careers/)
Even as layoffs persist, good jobs go begging - Careers- msnbc.com (http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/33166991/ns/business-careers/)
SGP
03-27 07:02 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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11-22 09:00 AM
Lots of activity to report. Congressional Hispanic Caucus leaders met this week with President Obama who said he wants a vote during the Lame Duck and would work the phones to round up votes. Harry Reid tweeted today that he'll offer the DREAM Act as a standalone bill which will hopefully help bring along a few of the "procedural" no voters from last September who indicated they like the DREAM Act but didn't believe in tacking it on to a budget bill. In the mean time, advocacy groups are apparently still arguing about the final language including answering whether college...
More... (http://blogs.ilw.com/gregsiskind/2010/11/stage-being-set-for-dream-act-vote.html)
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SPAD3S
08-19 11:36 PM
yea not bad
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h1dedorebaba
05-24 12:09 PM
Hi,
I guess it is taking too much of time to get the receipt notice for H1 transfers/ext due to backlog. Let us fill out the following details and it will help everyone who is waiting for the receipt notice..
I saw one more thread like this but it was purely for premium cases.
Please fill in the following details:
Date Sent:
Receipt notice date:
Service Center: CSC/VSC/NSC/TSC
Approval date:
Processing type: Premium/Regular
Thanks.
Mine:
H1 Transfer
Date Sent: 05/22/07
Receipt notice date: Waiting
Service Center: CSC
Approval date: Waiting
Processing type: Regular
I guess it is taking too much of time to get the receipt notice for H1 transfers/ext due to backlog. Let us fill out the following details and it will help everyone who is waiting for the receipt notice..
I saw one more thread like this but it was purely for premium cases.
Please fill in the following details:
Date Sent:
Receipt notice date:
Service Center: CSC/VSC/NSC/TSC
Approval date:
Processing type: Premium/Regular
Thanks.
Mine:
H1 Transfer
Date Sent: 05/22/07
Receipt notice date: Waiting
Service Center: CSC
Approval date: Waiting
Processing type: Regular
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pappu
07-27 11:57 AM
http://immigrationvoice.org/wiki/index.php/AC21
Hope this helps
Hope this helps
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gcpool
08-16 03:45 PM
I have noticed that they have been given instructions not to give any information now due to the volume of calls HOWEVER if you keep trying you might get one person who is kind enough to answer your questions..
I tried 3 times (called with few days in between) and two time I faced pretty short replies with no help. But third time I got a very nice person who gave me more info. Among the few things I learnt were that they are still doing cases as of Aug 2006 and few random cases are being worked on dates after that. Details about I-140 will not be told unless you are the employer or the attorney. But you can ask about the status of your name check.
All the best
I tried 3 times (called with few days in between) and two time I faced pretty short replies with no help. But third time I got a very nice person who gave me more info. Among the few things I learnt were that they are still doing cases as of Aug 2006 and few random cases are being worked on dates after that. Details about I-140 will not be told unless you are the employer or the attorney. But you can ask about the status of your name check.
All the best
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05-17 12:40 PM
Here's the news release from the ACLU: The American Civil Liberties Union and a coalition of civil rights groups filed a class action lawsuit today in the U.S. District Court for the District of Arizona challenging Arizona's new law requiring police to demand "papers" from people they stop who they suspect are not authorized to be in the U.S. The extreme law, the coalition charged, invites the racial profiling of people of color, violates the First Amendment and interferes with federal law. The coalition filing the lawsuit includes the ACLU, MALDEF, National Immigration Law Center (NILC), the National Association for...
More... (http://blogs.ilw.com/gregsiskind/2010/05/rights-groups-file-class-action-challenging-arizona-law.html)
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go_guy123
04-16 10:40 AM
How Does USCIS check how long you are with your employer after GC ?
if they check pay checks during Naturalization Interview ?
Any Naturalized members here ,could you post your Interview experience
6 months wait is deemed good
if they check pay checks during Naturalization Interview ?
Any Naturalized members here ,could you post your Interview experience
6 months wait is deemed good
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sureshuma1970@yahoo.com
06-14 10:06 PM
I am in a similar situation , does anyone know how long does it take to transfer a case from AOS to CP?
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blao
07-12 08:57 AM
bump!
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punjabi
03-11 12:06 AM
First of all, I am surprised to know that you have "lost" such an important paper. Keep your legal documents in good safe place, as your future stay in U.S. depends upon these.
Talk to the Student Coordinator of your university. He will be able to give you a copy.
Relax.
Talk to the Student Coordinator of your university. He will be able to give you a copy.
Relax.
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gc_perm2k6
10-16 08:00 PM
We filed two different I485s. One me as Primary, for which I have not received any receipt which reached on July 17th. Another from my husbands employer, me as beneficiary which reached on Aug 13th. We got receipt and FP Notice for one which was applied through my husband's employer. Confusion is that in my receipt notice the Alien Number is different from what I received on my I140 Approval Notice. Is it of any concern? Finally will my husband be able to get EAD from my application?
Appreciate any views or opinions!
Thanks A Lot!
Appreciate any views or opinions!
Thanks A Lot!
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pradeepd
10-18 02:02 PM
Hi,
I'm currently on my amlost 6th year of my H1B. I have my i-140 (Still valid) approved from my previous employer under EB3. I'm applying for a new PERM with my current employer and I would want to apply in EB2. I hold 3ys bachelor's degree with 12 yrs of experience. My attorney says that chances are either my PERM or I-140 will be denied based on my education qualification.
I'm looking for your advice on the following.
1) I heard that I can apply for 3yr extn based on my previous I-140. Considering that is it worth the fight on EB2. I'm looking to port my PD (Nov 2008) to this I140 if approved.
2) My company sponsers two PERM to be applied, so it is worth to try for EB2 and later if denied on EB3. Will this affect my H1B extensions? say if it's get rejected on EB2, am I not eligible to apply for H1B extension with my current employer, since my labor/i-140 is denied.
Please help. I'm just not able to get this over my head :(
Thanks,
Pradeep
I'm currently on my amlost 6th year of my H1B. I have my i-140 (Still valid) approved from my previous employer under EB3. I'm applying for a new PERM with my current employer and I would want to apply in EB2. I hold 3ys bachelor's degree with 12 yrs of experience. My attorney says that chances are either my PERM or I-140 will be denied based on my education qualification.
I'm looking for your advice on the following.
1) I heard that I can apply for 3yr extn based on my previous I-140. Considering that is it worth the fight on EB2. I'm looking to port my PD (Nov 2008) to this I140 if approved.
2) My company sponsers two PERM to be applied, so it is worth to try for EB2 and later if denied on EB3. Will this affect my H1B extensions? say if it's get rejected on EB2, am I not eligible to apply for H1B extension with my current employer, since my labor/i-140 is denied.
Please help. I'm just not able to get this over my head :(
Thanks,
Pradeep
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glus
07-19 08:04 PM
This is a forum for those who play by the rules, and don't brake the law. Remove this post as soon as possible.
bhasky25
01-15 05:16 PM
Thanks. The A#, DOB and photo are correct on the card. Can I use the EAD card and at the same time file for a correction.
Do I have to pay again for the correction ?
Do I have to pay again for the correction ?
Guy786
06-10 10:28 PM
My I-485 is pending with EB3 Feb 2006 priority date. Invoked AC21 and currently working for a different employer. Have Masters degree and 9+ years of experience.
Is there a way to re-apply for Green Card under EB2 category thru a 3rd employer and retain the old EB3 priority date?
Thanks in advance.
Is there a way to re-apply for Green Card under EB2 category thru a 3rd employer and retain the old EB3 priority date?
Thanks in advance.
