Monday, July 4, 2011

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  • anzerraja
    07-20 12:24 AM
    Thanks !!!

    count on me $100 and let me know how and when to pay




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  • reddymjm
    06-12 05:58 AM
    Sent in concurrent filing 1-140 & I-1485 on June 1st .

    RD June 4th
    ND June 5th
    All checks cashed including PP for I-140 ON 2nd June 2007.

    I have a couple of questions:-

    How long before i get a answer on Premium Processing on I-140.


    How long for Finger Printing notice.

    How long before i get EAD.

    Can i renew my CA drivers license with I-1485 filing receipt or do i have to wait for EAD.

    Thanks folks and hang in there.( It took 6 years for LC approval).

    Usually it is a maximum of 2 weeks. NSC approved some in 2 days.
    FP notice in a month or so..
    EAD 90 days minimum I guess. I don't know about the other one as I live in MI. we do not need anything like that here.




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  • Siddharta
    03-25 11:22 PM
    My PD is Oct 2006. Its seems like i have to wait around 10+ years. Do you think i should go for EAD instead of H1B transfer and H1B extension

    Go for it. EAD is almost as good as GC as long as you remain in same field.




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  • imm_check
    05-05 08:28 PM
    Has any one in the forum here have a FP notice for a 4 and half year child during the 485 process. I ask this question as my daughter did not get one.

    Feedback is greatly appreciated.

    Thanks.



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  • diptam
    05-23 07:05 AM
    See , they started the 3 yr H1B extension only on basis of Retrogression...
    and only if you have a approved 140... My Labor was more than 365 days old, so i got couple of 1 yr extension so far... Now my 140 is applied and once approved i'm hoping to apply for 3 yr extension...

    But if there is no retrogression - why do i need the above 3 yr H1B ?? I believe the point that IV is addressing is the BURNING issue ... " GET RID OF RETROGRESSION" ....

    thanks




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  • nozerd
    03-08 07:44 AM
    Just forget about GC and save as much as you can to take back home. Treat US the same way Indians treat ME.
    Just take your fortune with you. If the GC comes then great, if not thats fine too. You are going back home with something - hard cash.

    Remember US $ 210 K is nearly 1 crore rupees.



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  • alterego
    12-11 05:05 PM
    I feel more H1b visas alone and/or nurses visas only would actually be bad for us. It takes some of the pressure off the senators from the Tech Lobby/healthcare lobby. In fact one of the silver linings in this last week is that nothing at all was done. This is sure to keep the pressure rising in the start of the 110th congress.




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  • pani_6
    07-27 11:17 AM
    I was looking at the comments of one "sodepressed" in the Ron gothcer's forum..I am feeling really bad for this guy..I dont know what logic USCIS follows..but I assure you EB-3 I will fight for fair share and get it..with in 140 K numbers or thro Visa recapture #'s..first is to highlight our problems..so lets do it in creative ways...

    EB-3 I I can see we progressing very soon..lets send out those letters..


    :)


    LEGAL AND STUCK IN - 7 YRS. ILLEGAL AND SNUCK IN - 7 MINS. CHOOSE!

    It is a fact that EB3 India is a FORGOTTEN category. There appears to be a sense of intra-category elitism within the larger community that comes together at IV. EB3 I's make feeble attempts to be heard and some take a shot at innovative marketing campaigns to call attention to the plight of being stuck for over 6 ot 7 years in some cases. EB2 I's immediately respond with a self protectionist attitude and preach a higher calling that focuses on comprehensive solutions instead of piecemeal solutions. EB1 I's obviously choose to remain outside the fray, since these are matter of concern to vox populi, not them.

    Some EB2's and EB3's then analyse the hell out of USCIS logic, to the extent that they could become full time spin meisters for ANY public organization. With very little fact, a healthy dose of opinion and a mish mash of 'logic', they piece together their 'strong' arguments -one way or the other.

    Lost in this useless din of irrelevant analysis paralysis is the real misery of thousands of EB3 I's (such as myself) that have been stuck for years for no fault of ours. By the way, I happen to be a highly educated (for those that care) Executive that went to Top Private Universities in the US that happens to be stuck in EB3 ONLY because the company HR rep and lawyer at the time, chose to go down this path. POint being, there is no reason for EB2 I's to pontificate from a sense of elitist protectionism because there are EB3 I's like me that can outsmart a bunch of you in no time. Seriously. (This is for those that preach that if you are 'smart' you should be in EB2. Go read those threads).

    So bottomline, let us stop behaving like CIS vs Anti CIS camps and instead UNITE towards the common cause. Let EB3I's air their frustrations. If you can come to help, do so. If not, stay out of it completely. No more half ass 'logic', please.

    Thanks!



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  • actaccord
    02-17 09:48 PM
    as cash contribution....transaction ID for this payment is: 5U064488UK465841H.

    Will attend Training, Advocacy day, contributed 25000 hotel rewards.

    Planning to work on publicity of Advocacy day.

    Will provide car pool if need from VA to DC and back to VA (provided participating with me till end of the day).




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  • akhilmahajan
    02-09 11:39 AM
    Just sign on to www.Paypal.com and send money to donations@immigrationvoice.org.

    GO IV GO. TOGETHER WE CAN.



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  • whyregisteration
    12-13 02:54 PM
    one can call if FP notice has not got yet. But nothing useful for me (July 3rd filler), recently I received one mail: '.. still within our processing time ...', still no FP:eek:




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  • saimrathi
    07-03 03:34 PM
    That will be a good idea.. Atleast it wont go unnoticed that way..

    We should tip the local and national TV channel to cover these by standing in front of the that building and see the kabloom FTD trucks pulling up there all day long constantly as if there is supplying of flowers to a cemetary.



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  • anzerraja
    07-20 09:01 AM
    Here is the updated spreadsheet

    http://spreadsheets.google.com/ccc?key=p96kObnZMpVWFczU3Fn9GTQ&hl=en

    Google spreadsheet gurus, can anyone let me know how to make it editable by everyone accessing the thread, so that it can be updated by them directly.

    If that is not doable anybody willing to pitch in some help to keep updating this from time to time as the thread grows ?




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  • magicmonkey
    09-20 11:18 AM
    Sent to Nebraska on 11th July.
    My and my wife's all 6 checks got cashed today.
    Receipt number starts from LIN.
    Notice date: 14 sept
    Thanks



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  • Jimi_Hendrix
    10-17 01:47 PM
    you made two critical assumptions to support your claim:
    1) Since responses and postings of key members are sparse, they are working day and night on getting the immigration reforms through
    2) If key members post on these forums, they will necessarily post half baked news which causes excitement.

    Apparently you completely missed the point. I am asking core members to participate in discussion on these forums, not to put sensational headlines that excites people. Hope that helps.




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  • reddymjm
    06-15 10:27 AM
    Receipts only recieved by lawyer? Will benefeciary get any updates?
    My colleague sent it on JUN 7th and got his receipts in mail yesterday and the receipt date was Jun11th.



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  • sayonara
    09-06 09:15 PM
    Hi all,

    Got my EAD (the actual card ) and the AP today in the mail. Details are as follows:

    EB2 India - Filed Sept 06
    140 Approved by TSC in Apr 07
    485/EAD/AP Filed on July 2nd at NSC (R Williams 9 :02 am)
    LUD on 140 - 08/05
    Recd EAD and AP - 09/06

    Have not received 485 receipt or FP notice. EAD and AP are from CSC - I recide in CA.

    Good luck to all those still waiting !




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  • gc4me
    07-21 12:44 PM
    Recieved by USCIS on July 11, LUD JUL 15th.




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  • apahilaj
    08-13 09:31 AM
    Today I received an email "Approval notice sent."

    Application Type: I485, APPLICATION TO REGISTER PERMANENT RESIDENCE OR TO ADJUST STATUS

    Current Status: Approval notice sent.

    On August 12, 2008, we mailed you a notice that we have approved this I485 APPLICATION TO REGISTER PERMANENT RESIDENCE OR TO ADJUST STATUS. Please follow any instructions on the notice. If you move before you receive the notice, call customer service.


    I was expecting my cards for the last 2 days. But nothing happend, hope I will receive my cards by this Friday.

    Hi,

    Did you receive any CPO email or welcome notice sent email?

    Good luck!




    mhathi
    03-26 02:25 PM
    It is on main web page of IV.. How come I can be ignorant even if I wanted to be?:)

    ... What if USCIS decides to keep 100000 cases on
    rack eating dust just by not moving the processing date for particular
    service center? This you can see right now..

    This is what I don't understand. Priority dates are set so only applications before that date can be approved. Processing dates are not set in that sense of the term.

    All uscis does every month when they publish processing dates is look at the Receipt date of the application still pending at the time and publishes that info. So in that sense, "not moving the processing date" does not make sense. Unless you mean they deliberately reduce the number of hours they work so fewer applications are processed.




    knnmbd
    05-04 02:37 PM
    Im really not sure if this helps EB3 cases. for example in my case i have a bachelors degree + 10 years expereince and stuck in EB3. I dont think this will help me because I dont have an US degree.

    Correct me if im wrong.

    That is correct, but it will help thousands of people who come on F1 visas and then transition in to H1B and have their GC being processed. I think that we need to look at what the U.S wants to get out of all this too and not just our perspectives.



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  • sheela
    09-03 02:05 PM
    I got the welcome notice in mail.
    I got the cards in the mail.


    I did not get the 'approval notice' yet(mailed on aug 22).
    Does it matter?

    Congrats n enjoy freedom
    Just curious: Did you registered/sign up for CRIS mail?.
    I believe it is really a nice surprise if we see the card rather than customary bunch mails.




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  • nandakumar
    11-19 03:27 PM
    Sent..




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  • ganguteli
    03-06 04:18 PM
    Your strategy is to go against her own bill to recapture greencards that she introduced for us last year.

    I think this is wrong.

    Recapture is a good option if you want to do it right. Otherwise all ROW will oppose you. How are you different than the guys who open threads against Telgus or EB3 vs EB2 or against Muslims.

    What you are doing is only dividng the community. My collegues who are also IV members are upset reading that someone in IV is pursuing a one point agenda against ROW. We need to stop and think. A lot of ROW are quiet members on IV forum and they will be upset.
    Country caps can only be supported if there is recapture or increase in visa numbers.




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  • coloniel60
    06-11 01:17 PM
    When I asked my employer to send me an employment letter so that I can file my I-485 application on my own, my employer insisisted that I mail him all the I-485 documents and a check for $2500 on his name and that he will add the employment letter and mail the application to USCIS.

    Apart from gaining $1000 (2500 I sent him - 1500 for I-485 fees) does the employer benifit anything by mailing the application himself. Am I correct in assuming that I will receive the receipt notice even if the employer mailed the application to USCIS (He is not using a lawyer to represent me)? :confused: :confused: :confused:



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  • sohilbt
    08-13 04:40 PM
    http://www.uscis.gov/files/pressrelease/ReceiptingTimes081007.pdf
    Aug. 10 receipting update.
    No movement for NSC.
    TSC moved to 6/28/07




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  • soumeeram
    11-18 01:36 PM
    Thank you for contacting me regarding the DREAM Act, which I strongly support. I value your input on this important matter.

    We need a tough, smart and comprehensive approach to fix our broken immigration system. We must begin by securing our borders with investments in personnel, infrastructure and technology. We should require the undocumented in this country to register, pay a fine, learn English, and pass criminal background checks before allowing them the opportunity to become citizens.

    Our immigration system is broken, and it cannot be fixed by passing one piece of reform, even a good one like the DREAM Act. We should address immigration as a whole, and that is a primary goal of mine here in the Senate.

    As you may know, the DREAM Act, or Development, Relief, and Education for Alien Minors Act of 2009 (S. 729), introduced by Senator Richard Durbin of Illinois, would amend previous legislation to allow states to determine residency for higher education purposes. It also authorizes states to cancel the removal and adjust status of certain alien students who are long-term United States residents who entered the United States as children. However, minor aliens who are eligible must meet the following criteria: entered the United States before his or her 16th birthday and has been present in the United States for at least five years immediately preceding enactment of this Act; is a person of good moral character; is not inadmissible or deportable under specified grounds of the Immigration and Nationality Act; at the time of application, has been admitted to an institution of higher education or has earned a high school or equivalent diploma; from the age of 16 and older, has never been under a final order of exclusion, deportation, or removal; and was under age 35 on the date of this Act's enactment.

    Currently, the DREAM Act is under consideration by the Senate Judiciary Committee. While I am not a member of this committee, I will keep your concerns in mind if this issue is brought before the full Senate for consideration.

    For more information about my priorities as a U.S. Senator, I invite you to visit my website at Michael Bennet - United States Senator for Colorado : Home (http://bennet.senate.gov/). Again, thank you for contacting me.


    Sincerely,

    Michael Bennet
    United States Senator



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  • madhuvj
    09-16 05:19 PM
    Ok now.... Here is something interesting.

    Who said ? Lawsuits will not work. If you guys have any doubts ? Follow the links below, iam gonna paste. It will tell you how powerful lawsuits are in this country if you think you have been fooled over and over on false promises. This is especially true in the case of People whose priority date was current for a long time but still they were made to wait because of unknown reasons by USCIS while the folks who had priority dates as recent as 2006 walked with Green Cards. People especially who fall under this category are sure to succeed only by filing lawsuits. I dont see any other way out here.

    http://www.boston.com/news/nation/articles/2005/12/17/immigrants_are_suing_to_speed_up_citizenship/
    http://boards.immigration.com/showthread.php?t=194681

    Thanks
    MadhuVJ

    Dudes & Dudettes,

    Hasnt the issue of processing order been beaten to death?

    I understand the momentum here....not trying to rain on a parade or anything...but shouldnt we be a little practical. How long is litigation going to take? Wont only naive lawyers even take this up?

    USCIS can always pull the security reason trump card here.

    moreover, during the last quarter...in the effort to not waste visas, low hanging easy to approve cases with later priority dates have gotten approved. wudnt u rather have that than visas going waste?

    We have been patient for a very long time....lets see how the dates move in the 1st 2 quarters of fiscal 09.

    My personal suggestion....stop worrying aout GC...there are much bigger things in life to worry about. :)




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  • piyushvora
    02-10 05:11 PM
    I just contributed $20 via paypal.



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  • chanduv23
    02-17 02:53 PM
    Answer to this:



    this:



    And this:



    is this:



    Positive programming. Could we start it inside ourselves first? Stop ranting and lamenting?


    The point is not that tri-state was crooked etc. The point is, they got the cash because they made themselves known as an entity that does some service

    Same with IV. If IV is just a rant board, who will believe? We must change IV!

    Well, it goes beyond that. This is a "complicated story with no sub titles".

    IV website is a board where people of all kinds visit and there is no control over stuff. Just go to any blog site - we see 100 rants and crazy comments as against a few wise talk.

    I guess we have to live with it and keep pushing people. Sometimes loud and sometimes gently.




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  • pitha
    07-07 08:43 PM
    she said "But we're prepared to talk to people about what happened here."

    hope that means they are willing to talk about giving EAD. If we get EAD all the lawsuits will be withdrawn. The law does not say AOS applications should not be accepted when there are no visa numbers available, the law only says AOS cannot be approved when visa numbers are not available. USCIS internal regulations says they will not accept AOS applications when priority date is not current. by now its quite apparent that USCIS has broken a lot of there own internal regulations just to make sure the visa numbers are used up before july 2 2007. Then can easily accomodate the EAD for july filers. It all depends upon the pressure exerted on USCIS and DOS



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  • manderson
    10-05 10:34 AM
    Did anyone see Byron Dorgan's (Democratic Senator from North Dakota)interview on Stephen Colbert last night? This guy just wrote an anit-outsourcing book (http://www.amazon.com/Take-This-Job-Ship-Brain-Dead/dp/031235522X --no I am not plugging his book!) and he is full of 'they stole our jobs' rhetoric. This is typical outsourcing/globalization-bashing democratic mentality and it's disturbing to seeit still persists 2 years after Presedential elections.

    Am I the only one who thinks that if Democratics takes over the House, we are screwed?




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  • StarSun
    02-09 08:24 AM
    Pappu

    The link on your message to donate seems to be broken. can you check into it, or can I just donate to IV through Paypal.

    Yes, you can use paypal. All one time donations go towards DC advocacy efforts.
    Thanks.



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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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  • kosu
    06-13 07:55 PM
    I thought all the fees are to be paid by the employer then how come you are paying for it, is it still an option or is there any premium processing for 485

    Actually I paid for all the fees from my personal checks. Later on my company reimbursed those. I dont think there is a premium processing for 485.



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  • pooja_34
    08-31 01:29 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.

    Stop being a racist. Even if it was intended to be a joke...its a sick one for sure.




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  • immi_twinges
    07-11 01:17 PM
    There are some very good quotes from
    American x presidents , socialists and authors


    These should be included because Americans are more aware of them and its a symbol that we respect the American leaders thoughts and aspirations.

    I have posted them on the other thread.



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  • voldemar
    05-23 11:27 AM
    Use web based contact forms provided on each senator's website.

    You can find senator's contact info from this page.
    http://www.senate.gov/general/contact_information/senators_cfm.cfm
    Sent 2(MO) + 10




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  • venetian
    08-26 06:23 PM
    I think I'm one of last person with the PD of 2005 to get approved.

    Service Center NSC.

    Had two infopass appointments
    Raised SR on 8/5/2010
    Many calls to USCIS national customer service
    Spoke once to second level IO
    Also contacted local congress man and tow senators
    My lawyer also contacted NSC regarding my case


    Not sure what worked but finally got it. Thank god that this eternal wait is over.


    Good luck to those who are all waiting.




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  • samrat_bhargava_vihari
    06-12 09:38 PM
    Anybody who filed after 06/04/2007, got receipt#

    I am just trying to see if NSC could go past the I-485 received on 06/01/2007. Many folks whose application was received the first day got receipt and receipt#. Is there anyone who applied later and got the receipt or receipt#.
    we ( 5+6 dependents) applied on 5/31. Reached NSC on 6/1 but not yet received our notices.Hoping we will get them this week.




    Jerrome
    08-15 11:55 AM
    Documents Mailed : July 17th 2008
    Documents Received : July 18th 2008.

    EAD Approved on August 14th 2008 for me, For my spouse still pending. My EB2 PD is current.

    it means no luck this time for GC, i guess




    arunkotte
    10-24 05:17 PM
    Lame duck session is conducted with the current members, so the result of elections does not effect lame duck session but The next congress will.



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  • hoolahoous
    08-20 10:44 PM
    Okay guys.. now the journey is over for me. I finally got my physical cards in mail. for some reason I never got CPO email/text. All I got decision and post decision emails. Since it had been couple of weeks since decision I was getting uneasy (because of no CPO).. but I got physical cards in mail today !

    best of luck to everyone waiting.




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  • vandanaverdia
    11-21 03:36 PM
    I agree with people who say that "Miracles happen"....
    We had a really close friend who was diagnosed with the fatal disease. His will power alone made him survive for over 2 years more than his doctors told him he would...
    Miracles DO happen...
    And remember... you will be in all our thoughts & prayers....




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  • GC08
    07-08 11:51 AM
    People have been thinking that all along and have been lying motionless like a crocodile doing sunbath. USCIS have been retrogressing the Visas and at the same time consistently wasting Visa numbers every years. Shouldn't they have already been sued for that. We'll not do anything today just because it take 2-3 years. But what if they screw us again after 2-3 years. Dodn't you think we should keep fighting for injustice even if the benifit may not come to our generation but should pass to coming generation. If every body will become so much short sighted nobody would care for global warming, alternative eneryg options etc...

    The suit is long over due. If we do not do it, they will never learn the lesson and they will continue screw not only us, but the future generation again and again. I wish the previous generation had done that for them as well as for us, and we would not have been in such a pathetic situation. :mad:




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  • jnraajan
    02-08 06:58 PM
    Pappu

    The link on your message to donate seems to be broken. can you check into it, or can I just donate to IV through Paypal.



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  • neverbefore
    08-25 12:37 PM
    Folks

    Can anyone advise on what docs to take along for an Infopass appointment?

    The result of my SR was a recommendation by them to set up an Infopass. Going there this Friday.

    Thanks for any advise and guidance.




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  • justAnotherFile
    07-20 12:07 PM
    As far as ideas for mode of Re-imbursement,
    it is quite simple and straightforward I think.

    1. Publish Aman's address,
    2. Instruct all pledgers to send cheques to his address made Payable to "Aman Kapoor".
    3. Publish a letter template, which states something to the effect "I am hereby sending a cheque for $xx to re-imburse Aman Kapoor for his expenses incurred while fighting for the rights of legal high-skilled immigrants. I am fully aware that this contribution is not intended to be used towards the Immigration Voice Non-Profit Fund and that it is specifically for re-imbursement of past expense incurred by Aman. I am fully aware that I am sending this amount of my own will out of gratitude towards him for fighting for my rights. I hereby also waive all my rights to request him to refund this amount or to file any litigation in this matter."
    4. All pledgers have to send this signed letter along with their cheque.

    Note:
    - i have not thought about tax consequences and we should not discuss that here as it is a personal matter, rather you can chat with Aman and fine tune this method.
    - it may be easier to set up a Administrative expense account within IV for this purpose as this may be ongoing affair, expenses incurred by core team is bound to keep going up in future.



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  • zeta7
    07-21 11:54 PM
    Hey guys

    My PR card in Canada was not issued; they rejected the photos I submitted with the original application. Now they're asking I submit new ones in PERSON!

    I will need to get a Canadian Travel document now to re-enter Canada now. Does anyone know how long it takes to get that issued?

    Plus, Since I'm using AP as well the whole re-entering the US with the Canadian Visas in my passport is once again an issue. I'm considering giving up on the PR card, since I've technically already completed my landing; I can re-apply for the PR card if and when I decide to move to Canada permanently. Can you guys advise?

    -thanks.




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  • atlfp
    05-02 06:59 PM
    If they can work out a deal with Bill Frist then the bill can pass Senate as a byproduct of CIR. The bill is so short that they can basically pass it within 10 minutes as long as Bill Frist bring it onto the table.



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  • SunnySurya
    08-18 01:41 PM
    Any volunteer for the letter. We will need to move fast ! God knows what Oct bulletin has in store for us.

    My biggest worry is that the bulletin may show retrogressed dates and the dates will stay there as it is till last quarter when visa flow will take place.




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  • apahilaj
    02-18 10:57 AM
    I am assuming you guys saw this:

    http://www.uscis.gov/files/pressrelease/USCISUpdate(biometricchanges)(17Feb08).pdf

    USCIS will consolidate FPs for 485 and EADs. So if we don't receive biometrics for 485, hopefully we will get one for EAD renewal which will also serve the purpose for 485 processing.

    Note: This only applies to concurrent filers of 485 and EAD.



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  • ksach
    03-08 05:27 PM
    We are actually like the Gandhi's of our modern times. Much before MLK and much much before Gandhi fought for the Indian independence from the British, he fought for the rights of Indian labourers in South Africa. His slogan for that fight (bloodless ofcourse) was "One King, One Law". Maybe ours should be, "One land, One Law" . One should watch the movie "Gandhi", made by Richard Attenborough in 1983. Pretty Impressive. And Pretty Ironic too. It took a Britisher to make a good movie about a person who fought the British.

    Guys,

    We are like MLK of our modern times. Just observe that it may take a long time to change this. Actual outcome of our efforts may come to fruition in 10-20 years from now. It is the reality folks.

    The only problem is that MLK was a US citizen. We are not. We have a very bad mood against us. Like it or not, to our disadvantage we have all sentiment against illegal immigration spilling over us as well. Let me tell you, I no longer discuss, comment or let Americans, not even close people know about my situation. Do you know why? People actually may not tell you, but the vast majority of Americans actually are delighted when we say we and our wives live with such restrictions.

    My conclusion is this:
    If you are able to fire resumes back to home country or Australia and you can get good opportunities elsewhere, do not waste your time here anymore. Our golden professional years are the ones between 25-40. If you achieve your freedom only after 40 you may find yourself in a bad shape. At 40 I must be well established professionally already.

    One more thing:
    We have been very lucky so far. God Forbidden, if there is one major terrorist attack in this country, you will see this Congress AND the American people with enough ammo to turn their big guns against us big time. Do you really think people will waste time with us? I am not saying that is going to happen, but I am saying if we spend our lives here and we do not take the opportunities back home, that may be a risky move indeed.




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  • psk79
    09-11 09:41 PM
    No mine did not say that for myself or my husband. It just said approval notice sent. It still says the same thing it has never changed or been updated. It could be there system- who knows! I hope you get yours soon! Keep me updated.

    It says approval notice sent? Do they send an approval for 765/EAD? I thought they would just send the card directly? Anyway, my spouse's ead says card in production and you should get it in 30days. Mine still says case recevied on Aug 31 and notice mailed out... But LUD on both applications is today...Will keep you posted...



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  • gcnirvana
    06-26 04:07 PM
    Thanks elaiyam! I got it after I submitted my post. Actually, my attorney sent me only the 4 pages of I-485 for me to fill :(

    http://www.uscis.gov/files/form/i-485.pdf

    see page 5




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  • diptam
    06-27 10:11 AM
    I know - some companies are like that. My company is a chutia, harami desi body shop ... They does it with everyone i believe ...

    Sorry for the words !!

    The VP signed the letter and asked me to let him know when I get green card. He will throw a party to celebrate!



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  • EADplease
    09-21 11:56 AM
    For me, since my 140 was approved in TSC, my attorney sent 485 to TSC.

    Hi
    I have also files on the same day, how do you guys make out that your file have been trabsfered to texas and CSC, because my 140 was approved in texas and my attorney has sent the 485 to NSC , Thanks for you reply.




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  • mqualique
    05-01 03:49 PM
    FOIA may be. Btw can you add a poll to this thread to see forum support?

    Is suing the only option? USCIS could be making unintended mistake. We want to get clarification in a smoother and faster process before the flood gates open in October.

    There should be some other legal-process to get written clarifications/interpretation etc on the law (like some kind of AILA discussion with CIS).



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  • SDdesi
    08-14 12:56 AM
    Oh..and the 485 was filed in Nebraska




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  • bluesky1
    10-04 11:23 AM
    This is really good news! I hope we all get cashed and receipted soon!

    Hi,
    I 485 reached Nebraska on 3rd July, received by F.Heinauer 11.14 AM. I140 approved by Nebraska. Checks encashed today by Nebraska. I think, atlast, they started digging the 2nd and 3rd july filers applications. Hang on guys we should be getting the reciepts soon.




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  • vbhup2
    11-17 04:12 PM
    Done plus 5 friends plus status with link on fb.




    mqualique
    05-01 02:22 PM
    My good faith best understanding is FB2 is not far behind. please refer VB.

    Even though right now FB2 is not far behind the gap will progressively increase due to post given below. Consider 2 glasses half full. If you pour 50% water from 1 glass to another 1 glass will be 75% full(EB) and other glass will be 25%full(FB).

    Even if FB 2 almost has same priority date as EB 2 or 3 once the EB dependents quota gets counted against FB quota almost half of the EB backlog would move to FB which will cause progression in EB dates and retrogression in FB dates. Anyway I think simple1 point is definitely a good point and worthy of further discussion and clarification from attorneys.




    bebar
    06-15 11:52 AM
    Filed June1st. But still waiting for receipt notification.