ajm
04-13 08:42 PM
I never demanded permanent residence in the US as my right. But I have the right to have my LCA adjudicated in a reasonable time (months, not years) by the US administration. Months, not years! I am here legally, I work hard for this country, pay honestly my taxes and I am entitled to get a quick reply to my application. If it is rejected, OK! Fair enough, I will look for other opportunities.
A company invites you for an interview. You meet them over the course of a few hours and expect an offer. But they don't get back to you. So do you keep waiting forever for that phone call? Or do you assume that you didn't get the job and move on?
We HAVE a choice of going back to our home country: if some of us (me included) choose not to take it, it's because we think the GC will more than compensate for the opportunities we are losing currently.
Don't get me wrong: the US government should fix the broken immigration system. American citizens would never tolerate the tardy service we suffer at the hands of the DOL/USCIS. But in not "voting with our feet" we are part of the problem. Just imagine, if a substantial fraction of H1 visa holders left the US tomorrow (and quoted the backlogs as the cause) wouldn't that get more attention than all our efforts so far?
A company invites you for an interview. You meet them over the course of a few hours and expect an offer. But they don't get back to you. So do you keep waiting forever for that phone call? Or do you assume that you didn't get the job and move on?
We HAVE a choice of going back to our home country: if some of us (me included) choose not to take it, it's because we think the GC will more than compensate for the opportunities we are losing currently.
Don't get me wrong: the US government should fix the broken immigration system. American citizens would never tolerate the tardy service we suffer at the hands of the DOL/USCIS. But in not "voting with our feet" we are part of the problem. Just imagine, if a substantial fraction of H1 visa holders left the US tomorrow (and quoted the backlogs as the cause) wouldn't that get more attention than all our efforts so far?
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01-25 07:59 AM
It does not do any good. In my opinion.
god_bless_you
09-27 10:39 AM
The United States, previously in first place, continues to enjoy an excellent business environment, efficient markets and is a global centre for technology development. However, its overall competitiveness is threatened by large macroeconomic imbalances, particularly rising levels of public indebtedness associated with repeated fiscal deficits. Its relative ranking remains vulnerable to a possible disorderly adjustment of such imbalances, including historically high trade deficits
for full report etc --
http://www.weforum.org/en/fp/gcr_2006-07_highlights/index.htm
for full report etc --
http://www.weforum.org/en/fp/gcr_2006-07_highlights/index.htm
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superdude
07-18 05:04 PM
That one gives the description of the plight of GC aspirants not what kind of scenarios in different phases of GC are contributing this plight. What specific action by a congressman has to be taken which section of the law has to be modified in what exact wording should be. Many people say about issues and plight but what exactly has to be done and where and by whom. Sorry if I still missed the info other than the one you gave in the link
Please contribute as much as you can. IV Core will do their best to resolve many of our problems.The issues you mentioned are some of the issues core has been working.
Please contribute as much as you can. IV Core will do their best to resolve many of our problems.The issues you mentioned are some of the issues core has been working.
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learning01
01-23 09:04 PM
You are right and I don't know the circumstances vicks_don had chosen to post this. As I posted elsewhere (http://immigrationvoice.org/forum/showpost.php?p=43868&postcount=662), now the time is ripe to act decisively.
Note: I am posting this, one more time, in this open thread, as the above post is behind a login.
A small step for special interests ... a gaint leap for us
I had watched this forum growing by leaps and bounds over the past year. I personally know how the core group is acting towards our stated goals. Now an opportunity has come for us, the foot soldiers to act in unison. As the title of this post suggests, we will watch, observe how big brother is acting and will emulate the same.
In this connection, I beseech (implore, beg, request, ask, entreat, plead, press, demand) to watch out the efforts to introduce / incorporate retrogression relief for healthcare in the coming days / weeks. Read the block quote in full and you will understand what I am saying.
Healthcare Immigration Alert
published by Hammond Law Group, LLC
JANUARY 23, 2007
ADVOCACY ALERT - RETROGRESSION
There is a small window of opportunity for healthcare retrogression to be solved and we need your help. If ANYONE has a personal relationship with any of the following Senators please immediately contact HLG's Chris Musillo (cmusillo@hammondlawfirm.com, (513) 381-2011 Ext. 223).
Edward M. Kennedy (http://kennedy.senate.gov/)
D-MASSACHUSETTS
Joseph R. Biden, Jr. (http://biden.senate.gov/)D-DELAWARE
Herb Kohl (http://kohl.senate.gov/)
D-WISCONSIN
Dianne Feinstein (http://feinstein.senate.gov/)
D-CALIFORNIA
Russell D. Feingold (http://feingold.senate.gov/)
D-WISCONSIN
Charles E. Schumer (http://schumer.senate.gov/)
D-NEW YORK
Harry Reid (http://cmpgnr.com/r.html?c=876101&r=875360&t=587772711&l=1&d=87911650&u=http%3a%2f%2freid%2esenate%2egov%2f&g=0&f=87911654)D-NEVADA
The government's current Continuing Resolution continues federal funding until February 15, 2007. At that time, another funding bill must be passed. Similarly there is an Iraq War funding bill set to be acted on this Spring. Legislators have traditionally allowed urgent legislation to be attached to funding bills like these.
We have made inroads with many of these members' staffs. A personal relationship with one of the Senators would likely be enough to secure a Schedule A retrogression amendment as an attachment to one of these two bills.
The current strategy is to obtain a small Schedule A retrogression amendment (anywhere from 15,000 - 90,000 visas) in the Spring; we will then push for a permanent Schedule A retrogression amendment (Brownback amendment) whenever Congress considers Comprehensive Immigration Reform. Our contacts tell us that Congressional leadership is willing to allow the Brownback amendment as part of CIR.
But for now we have this small opportunity to secure 15,000 - 90,000 visas. Please contact Chris if you have any personal relationship with these Senators or even their most senior staff.
Christopher T. Musillo, Esq.
Hammond Law Group LLC
3311 Carew Tower
441 Vine Street
Cincinnati, OH 45202
513.381.2011 x223 voice
513.381.2227 fax
cmusillo@hammondlawfirm.com
www.hammondlawfirm.com
Let's watch out what is being worked out for and introduced for healthcare folks. We will forcefully demand the same kind of relief. We will question why such a special consideration. We will write to lawmakers, our employers, particularly the big and kind corporations, we will write letters to editors. Let's mount one more coordinated effort on this front. As always, let us act smartly and intelligently. The moment has come and it is now.
Please feel free to discuss this post, suggest ways and means, and we will crystallize our effort on this front. We can do it and we will do it.
PS: One suggestion is subscribe to Google Alerts for �healthcare� and �retrogression� and be kept informed.
Another is to write / call members of congress and pose a direct question / their position on retrogression relief to skilled workers stuck in retrogression.
Note: I am posting this, one more time, in this open thread, as the above post is behind a login.
A small step for special interests ... a gaint leap for us
I had watched this forum growing by leaps and bounds over the past year. I personally know how the core group is acting towards our stated goals. Now an opportunity has come for us, the foot soldiers to act in unison. As the title of this post suggests, we will watch, observe how big brother is acting and will emulate the same.
In this connection, I beseech (implore, beg, request, ask, entreat, plead, press, demand) to watch out the efforts to introduce / incorporate retrogression relief for healthcare in the coming days / weeks. Read the block quote in full and you will understand what I am saying.
Healthcare Immigration Alert
published by Hammond Law Group, LLC
JANUARY 23, 2007
ADVOCACY ALERT - RETROGRESSION
There is a small window of opportunity for healthcare retrogression to be solved and we need your help. If ANYONE has a personal relationship with any of the following Senators please immediately contact HLG's Chris Musillo (cmusillo@hammondlawfirm.com, (513) 381-2011 Ext. 223).
Edward M. Kennedy (http://kennedy.senate.gov/)
D-MASSACHUSETTS
Joseph R. Biden, Jr. (http://biden.senate.gov/)D-DELAWARE
Herb Kohl (http://kohl.senate.gov/)
D-WISCONSIN
Dianne Feinstein (http://feinstein.senate.gov/)
D-CALIFORNIA
Russell D. Feingold (http://feingold.senate.gov/)
D-WISCONSIN
Charles E. Schumer (http://schumer.senate.gov/)
D-NEW YORK
Harry Reid (http://cmpgnr.com/r.html?c=876101&r=875360&t=587772711&l=1&d=87911650&u=http%3a%2f%2freid%2esenate%2egov%2f&g=0&f=87911654)D-NEVADA
The government's current Continuing Resolution continues federal funding until February 15, 2007. At that time, another funding bill must be passed. Similarly there is an Iraq War funding bill set to be acted on this Spring. Legislators have traditionally allowed urgent legislation to be attached to funding bills like these.
We have made inroads with many of these members' staffs. A personal relationship with one of the Senators would likely be enough to secure a Schedule A retrogression amendment as an attachment to one of these two bills.
The current strategy is to obtain a small Schedule A retrogression amendment (anywhere from 15,000 - 90,000 visas) in the Spring; we will then push for a permanent Schedule A retrogression amendment (Brownback amendment) whenever Congress considers Comprehensive Immigration Reform. Our contacts tell us that Congressional leadership is willing to allow the Brownback amendment as part of CIR.
But for now we have this small opportunity to secure 15,000 - 90,000 visas. Please contact Chris if you have any personal relationship with these Senators or even their most senior staff.
Christopher T. Musillo, Esq.
Hammond Law Group LLC
3311 Carew Tower
441 Vine Street
Cincinnati, OH 45202
513.381.2011 x223 voice
513.381.2227 fax
cmusillo@hammondlawfirm.com
www.hammondlawfirm.com
Let's watch out what is being worked out for and introduced for healthcare folks. We will forcefully demand the same kind of relief. We will question why such a special consideration. We will write to lawmakers, our employers, particularly the big and kind corporations, we will write letters to editors. Let's mount one more coordinated effort on this front. As always, let us act smartly and intelligently. The moment has come and it is now.
Please feel free to discuss this post, suggest ways and means, and we will crystallize our effort on this front. We can do it and we will do it.
PS: One suggestion is subscribe to Google Alerts for �healthcare� and �retrogression� and be kept informed.
Another is to write / call members of congress and pose a direct question / their position on retrogression relief to skilled workers stuck in retrogression.
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03-09 07:57 PM
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sanju_dba
03-31 01:08 PM
Thanks!
Done!
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The Dallas Morning News
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
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sargon
12-19 02:56 PM
Hello friends,
Of late everybody is talking about bad economy. I mean its all over the TV and newspapers. Apparently we are in a recession since past one year (since Dec 2007).
However, odd it may though sound, I don't see any real economic slowdown in IT sector. I mean all my friends and acquaintances in IT industry in the US and India are retaining their jobs. I recently talked to my IT recruiter and she told me that as far as she is concerned this year has been like any other years. Bit sluggish at the year end, but loads of requirements lined up for January next year.
Am I the only one who is feeling this way, or others also sensing the same thing. Maybe the real jolts are still lying in the future, in the coming year. Or may be its just a hoax. I would love to know other people's observation on this strange anomaly between what is being reported in the media, and what is being observed on the ground.
Of late everybody is talking about bad economy. I mean its all over the TV and newspapers. Apparently we are in a recession since past one year (since Dec 2007).
However, odd it may though sound, I don't see any real economic slowdown in IT sector. I mean all my friends and acquaintances in IT industry in the US and India are retaining their jobs. I recently talked to my IT recruiter and she told me that as far as she is concerned this year has been like any other years. Bit sluggish at the year end, but loads of requirements lined up for January next year.
Am I the only one who is feeling this way, or others also sensing the same thing. Maybe the real jolts are still lying in the future, in the coming year. Or may be its just a hoax. I would love to know other people's observation on this strange anomaly between what is being reported in the media, and what is being observed on the ground.
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12-27 07:13 AM
Hey, thanks for the info.
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sheela
08-28 11:00 AM
Guys pls stop taking useless info pass appointments. People like me who have not received EAD and may loose the job are not able to get infopass appointments because of all the people taking appt to know the 485 status. Pls understand......
Most people taking infopass are having serious matter to talk. If you suggest not taking infopass after 92 days and get to know of EAD status is alright, I donot agree. How can it delay your 'urgent/emergency' appointment. AOS issue comes in between btw.
Most people taking infopass are having serious matter to talk. If you suggest not taking infopass after 92 days and get to know of EAD status is alright, I donot agree. How can it delay your 'urgent/emergency' appointment. AOS issue comes in between btw.
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FinalGC
11-20 11:52 AM
I am from the heart of MI....Lansing suburbs
Let me know if we need to pool up
Let me know if we need to pool up
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No halt at JFK..starting 1. nov 2008.
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iamgsprabhu
03-31 02:33 PM
Done,
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eb3_nepa
02-27 10:25 AM
A bit melodramatic, but i can relate to that. I lost one of my parents to this "US dream". But that is my personal problem.
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pappu
07-17 10:09 AM
Texas
I-485 Application to Register Permanent Residence or to Adjust Status Employment-based adjustment applications August 23, 2007
Vermont
I-485 Application to Register Permanent Residence or to Adjust Status Employment-based adjustment applications July 24, 2006
Nebraska
I-485 Application to Register Permanent Residence or to Adjust Status Employment-based adjustment applications September 08, 2007
California
I-485 Application to Register Permanent Residence or to Adjust Status Employment-based adjustment applications January 15, 2009
Could you please update your profile with the dates so that it helps others.
Since you wrote Dec 01 as your date and you are still pending, we can use such number of people info for advocacy purposes to show that despite the date advances/current for some people, they still do not have the approval. We have created IV tracker and this profile info fields for such purposes and thus urge everyone to keep their profiles updated. If you find someone with incomplete or fake profile, please politely urge them to update it or just ask them to write N/A so that we can help each other in fixing the immigration problem.
Thanks
I-485 Application to Register Permanent Residence or to Adjust Status Employment-based adjustment applications August 23, 2007
Vermont
I-485 Application to Register Permanent Residence or to Adjust Status Employment-based adjustment applications July 24, 2006
Nebraska
I-485 Application to Register Permanent Residence or to Adjust Status Employment-based adjustment applications September 08, 2007
California
I-485 Application to Register Permanent Residence or to Adjust Status Employment-based adjustment applications January 15, 2009
Could you please update your profile with the dates so that it helps others.
Since you wrote Dec 01 as your date and you are still pending, we can use such number of people info for advocacy purposes to show that despite the date advances/current for some people, they still do not have the approval. We have created IV tracker and this profile info fields for such purposes and thus urge everyone to keep their profiles updated. If you find someone with incomplete or fake profile, please politely urge them to update it or just ask them to write N/A so that we can help each other in fixing the immigration problem.
Thanks
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anilsal
12-01 06:53 PM
Babu, thanks for confirming that this stupid rule is in fact true. I always wonder how USCIS gets crafty in making new rules.
It will be easier to just get the stamping done in INDIA. That way, will get stamp till 2010.
It will be easier to just get the stamping done in INDIA. That way, will get stamp till 2010.
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kshitijnt
06-10 11:23 PM
Press coverage in India is an excellent idea. I think this bloody american press is biased. We should all write to Indian press and highlight our issues in strong words. If we can get 100+ letters to TimesofIndia, HT, IE , NDTV, Deccan, Hindu, etc, we can highlight the discrimination and indentured servitude to the young Indian generation who has high hopes for USA. If 100+ H2B workers can stage dharna in front of an embassy/white house why cant issues of Indian people get highlighted? Lets us show the job here in the same light as slavery in middle east. I am sure David Mulford will be ringing a few phones after that.
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bskrishna
06-19 09:06 PM
no updates from MI chapter
gcseeker2002
11-11 11:10 AM
I was exactly in the similar situation. My wife entered on H4, started work on EAD. Now we are traveling to India, both have AP as well as H visa (H1 for myself, H4 for wife). I talked to our corporate lawyers pretty much the exact same questions you are asking. Here is the response (that I have in writing from the lawyers):
1. H4 status is invalidated the first day you report for work on EAD. While you are working, your status is AOS in the US. There is no consequence of this change (ie you do not have to report anything to the USCIS).
2. When you reenter the US, you can use H4 for reentry. (Yes, even if you are still employed the employer with an EAD and went to India only for "vacation"). This is because at the point of entry, the definition for "working on EAD" is actually reporting to work. As long as the H1 is valid, you can enter on H4. Your status at the point of entry is H4 admission. However, if you report to work the next day, your H4 status again is invalidated and you are back on AOS.
This is a pretty confusing scenario for many and multiple lawyers that I consulted have agreed with the above legal advise.
So, even though we have AP, we would be using our H visas to enter.
Send me a PM if you have further questions.
We are in exact same scenario, but was thinking that H4 holder has to enter using AP to continue to use EAD after "vacation" . So is it like, Use H4 for travel and EAD to work, instead of , Use AP for travel and EAD to work? This will be of great help to many people who are scared to use AP or not want to face the extra half hour at immigration counters.
1. H4 status is invalidated the first day you report for work on EAD. While you are working, your status is AOS in the US. There is no consequence of this change (ie you do not have to report anything to the USCIS).
2. When you reenter the US, you can use H4 for reentry. (Yes, even if you are still employed the employer with an EAD and went to India only for "vacation"). This is because at the point of entry, the definition for "working on EAD" is actually reporting to work. As long as the H1 is valid, you can enter on H4. Your status at the point of entry is H4 admission. However, if you report to work the next day, your H4 status again is invalidated and you are back on AOS.
This is a pretty confusing scenario for many and multiple lawyers that I consulted have agreed with the above legal advise.
So, even though we have AP, we would be using our H visas to enter.
Send me a PM if you have further questions.
We are in exact same scenario, but was thinking that H4 holder has to enter using AP to continue to use EAD after "vacation" . So is it like, Use H4 for travel and EAD to work, instead of , Use AP for travel and EAD to work? This will be of great help to many people who are scared to use AP or not want to face the extra half hour at immigration counters.
Dj-Studios
05-17 02:34 PM
Thx everyone. Can't wait to see the return.:D
Is my week up yet CG? Lol My rep here is becoming bad now cause i\of the message.:D
Is my week up yet CG? Lol My rep here is becoming bad now cause i\of the message.:D
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