swede
09-21 09:22 AM
I did not feel like signing along for two reasons: we are not US citizen yet, and I consider myself citizen of the world and will always be. I do not aspire to become citizen of the United States of America.
Even when Americans sang their national anthem in a church, I felt not right. Churches are not supposed to be linked to states. There should be no country boundary within the Christian world.
There should be no country boundary within the world we want to build either.
By the way, if the United States go to war with your country of birth, who will you side with? Will the United States trust you?
Newsflash: USA is a country (with a boundary). USA has a national anthem. They like to sing it, everywhere. If it makes them happy when I sing it, I will sing it too. It is like visiting someone's home and you are asked to take off your shoes at the entrance. Maybe you don't agree with it, but out of respect to the host it is a nice thing to do.
Relax and be more generous! I think you have more boundaries in you than this country has.
(If USA goes to war with my home country, I think they will trust me less if I come here and live and refuse to sing the national anthem...)
Even when Americans sang their national anthem in a church, I felt not right. Churches are not supposed to be linked to states. There should be no country boundary within the Christian world.
There should be no country boundary within the world we want to build either.
By the way, if the United States go to war with your country of birth, who will you side with? Will the United States trust you?
Newsflash: USA is a country (with a boundary). USA has a national anthem. They like to sing it, everywhere. If it makes them happy when I sing it, I will sing it too. It is like visiting someone's home and you are asked to take off your shoes at the entrance. Maybe you don't agree with it, but out of respect to the host it is a nice thing to do.
Relax and be more generous! I think you have more boundaries in you than this country has.
(If USA goes to war with my home country, I think they will trust me less if I come here and live and refuse to sing the national anthem...)
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addsf345
11-04 02:11 PM
I found a very detailed discussion thread (http://immigrationvoice.org/forum/showthread.php?t=5890) about good/bad experiences with different immigration lawywers. This was back in July Last Year when most ppl were filling for 485.
Now many of them are invoking AC21, can some one share experience with AC21 attorney representation?
I know we do not need an attorney for AC21, but I am inclined to go with one just for the peace of mind.
After carefully reading thru' every post on above thread, calling some friends and my own online research, I am thinking of either Rajiv Khanna or Ron Gotcher. I have a close friend who is with Rajiv Khanna for a long time and has good words for him. But I personally do not know anyone who is currently a client with Gotcher Law firm. If there is anyone who has specific experience or recommandation with Gotcher Law Firm or any other, please share.
On a side note, my current company's corporate attorney is very rude, not-apporachable and very costly. Never replied to emails or phone calls. Also by contract, I can not have him represent my case, once I resign from my current position.
Now many of them are invoking AC21, can some one share experience with AC21 attorney representation?
I know we do not need an attorney for AC21, but I am inclined to go with one just for the peace of mind.
After carefully reading thru' every post on above thread, calling some friends and my own online research, I am thinking of either Rajiv Khanna or Ron Gotcher. I have a close friend who is with Rajiv Khanna for a long time and has good words for him. But I personally do not know anyone who is currently a client with Gotcher Law firm. If there is anyone who has specific experience or recommandation with Gotcher Law Firm or any other, please share.
On a side note, my current company's corporate attorney is very rude, not-apporachable and very costly. Never replied to emails or phone calls. Also by contract, I can not have him represent my case, once I resign from my current position.
ksiddaba
07-05 12:11 AM
Reversal Frustrates
Green-Card Applicants
By MIRIAM JORDAN
July 5, 2007; Page A2
The government's surprise offer, then abrupt reversal, of an opportunity for thousands of skilled foreign workers to obtain permanent residency in the U.S. highlights the problems of the overtaxed immigration system and the frenzy that results from a chance to apply for a green card.
The scramble has put tens of thousands of workers and their families in limbo after many of them and their employers spent thousands of dollars in hopes of securing permanent residency. It may result in a class-action lawsuit against the government by frustrated applicants.
The problem began on June 12 when the government seemed to open the door for thousands of foreign workers and their families to end the long wait to apply for a green card. That is when the State Department published a Visa Bulletin, which is a monthly notice closely watched by immigration attorneys and their clients because it determines who is eligible to file a green-card application the next month. The June bulletin announced that practically all skilled foreign workers who had been previously deemed eligible for an employer-sponsored visa could now take the final step of applying for a green card.
By law, the U.S. can issue about 140,000 employment-based green cards each year. Last year, the government fell short by about 10,000, despite the long waiting list; leftover visas cannot be rolled over to the next year. The June announcement aimed to prevent the visa slot from going to waste, according to a State Department spokeswoman.
[Green-Card Limbo]
The announcement was greeted with a mix of jubilation and panic by thousands of engineers, lab scientists and other high-skilled foreigners who had waited years for their place in line. Working ahead of a July 2 date for filing the application, intending immigrants rushed to gather documents, complete paperwork and obtain medical exams. Many of their dependents boarded planes for the U.S. to meet a requirement that all family members be present at the time of filing.
"The bulletin created a land rush among legal immigrants desperate to finalize their green-card applications," said Steve Miller, a Seattle-based immigration attorney.
Then, on July 2, the State Department issued an "update" that reversed the previous bulletin. It stated, effective immediately, there would be no further authorizations for employment-based cases. The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, which processes the applications, said it would instead simply process existing applications to meet this year's quota. "We already had sufficient applications pending without new applicants...," a spokesman said.
Mike Aytes, head of domestic operations for the USCIS, said all 147,141 employment-based green cards have now been issued for the year.
Write to Miriam Jordan at miriam.jordan@wsj.com
Green-Card Applicants
By MIRIAM JORDAN
July 5, 2007; Page A2
The government's surprise offer, then abrupt reversal, of an opportunity for thousands of skilled foreign workers to obtain permanent residency in the U.S. highlights the problems of the overtaxed immigration system and the frenzy that results from a chance to apply for a green card.
The scramble has put tens of thousands of workers and their families in limbo after many of them and their employers spent thousands of dollars in hopes of securing permanent residency. It may result in a class-action lawsuit against the government by frustrated applicants.
The problem began on June 12 when the government seemed to open the door for thousands of foreign workers and their families to end the long wait to apply for a green card. That is when the State Department published a Visa Bulletin, which is a monthly notice closely watched by immigration attorneys and their clients because it determines who is eligible to file a green-card application the next month. The June bulletin announced that practically all skilled foreign workers who had been previously deemed eligible for an employer-sponsored visa could now take the final step of applying for a green card.
By law, the U.S. can issue about 140,000 employment-based green cards each year. Last year, the government fell short by about 10,000, despite the long waiting list; leftover visas cannot be rolled over to the next year. The June announcement aimed to prevent the visa slot from going to waste, according to a State Department spokeswoman.
[Green-Card Limbo]
The announcement was greeted with a mix of jubilation and panic by thousands of engineers, lab scientists and other high-skilled foreigners who had waited years for their place in line. Working ahead of a July 2 date for filing the application, intending immigrants rushed to gather documents, complete paperwork and obtain medical exams. Many of their dependents boarded planes for the U.S. to meet a requirement that all family members be present at the time of filing.
"The bulletin created a land rush among legal immigrants desperate to finalize their green-card applications," said Steve Miller, a Seattle-based immigration attorney.
Then, on July 2, the State Department issued an "update" that reversed the previous bulletin. It stated, effective immediately, there would be no further authorizations for employment-based cases. The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, which processes the applications, said it would instead simply process existing applications to meet this year's quota. "We already had sufficient applications pending without new applicants...," a spokesman said.
Mike Aytes, head of domestic operations for the USCIS, said all 147,141 employment-based green cards have now been issued for the year.
Write to Miriam Jordan at miriam.jordan@wsj.com
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gcfrustoo
07-20 08:20 PM
Hi,
USCIS gives RFE for birth certificate related issues.
Regards,
IK
Thanks Krish:-)
USCIS gives RFE for birth certificate related issues.
Regards,
IK
Thanks Krish:-)
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chanduv23
09-19 11:10 AM
I was very impressed by the guy who sang the national anthem...who was he?? He was too good!!
He is a physician and flew all the way from WA state
He is a physician and flew all the way from WA state
Ramba
08-05 01:31 PM
Got the status update email from USCIS stating a card has been issued for my 485 application.
I am not married yet. What are the implications if I get married to a citizen of india residing in India.
Kindly refer me to appropriate material if you know of any.
Thanks,
Akshay
Then, your spouse should comes in family catagory. You should sponser I-130for a spose of LPR. But FB catagory backlogged very bad now the PD is 2003. It takes many years.
Other option is wait for 5 more years. You will become US citizen after 5 years. Then apply 130 for your spouse (spose of citizen). As there is no numatical limt, your spouse can come immediatly.
Other option is she/he can come in H1,L1 and any othe non-immigrant catagories. However, they wont give certain non-immigrant visa like student, for your spouse if they kow she/he is a spose of LPR. Consult a lawyer.
Other easy optin is marry a person in US.
I am not married yet. What are the implications if I get married to a citizen of india residing in India.
Kindly refer me to appropriate material if you know of any.
Thanks,
Akshay
Then, your spouse should comes in family catagory. You should sponser I-130for a spose of LPR. But FB catagory backlogged very bad now the PD is 2003. It takes many years.
Other option is wait for 5 more years. You will become US citizen after 5 years. Then apply 130 for your spouse (spose of citizen). As there is no numatical limt, your spouse can come immediatly.
Other option is she/he can come in H1,L1 and any othe non-immigrant catagories. However, they wont give certain non-immigrant visa like student, for your spouse if they kow she/he is a spose of LPR. Consult a lawyer.
Other easy optin is marry a person in US.
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kriskris
10-05 12:42 PM
Call 304-625-5590, option 3 to get status of your fingerprints only. No namecheck status on this number.
Also you need to have your A#.
This way you will atleast know if FBI sent the results back to USCIS.
FYI, LUD changed twice, the day we gave fingerprint and the day after.
Also you need to have your A#.
This way you will atleast know if FBI sent the results back to USCIS.
FYI, LUD changed twice, the day we gave fingerprint and the day after.
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sunny1000
11-12 02:11 PM
How about Mexico? I saw some notes on tavle.state.gov (Mexico (http://travel.state.gov/travel/cis_pa_tw/cis/cis_970.html)), which says -
"As of May 1, 2010, non-U.S. citizens with valid U.S. visas may enter Mexico with the U.S. visa, and do not have to obtain a Mexican visa. "
No visa required with GC. But, since I only had my AP, they asked me to get a Mexican visa ($36). The above rule must be new (no visas needed with non-immigrant US visas).
"As of May 1, 2010, non-U.S. citizens with valid U.S. visas may enter Mexico with the U.S. visa, and do not have to obtain a Mexican visa. "
No visa required with GC. But, since I only had my AP, they asked me to get a Mexican visa ($36). The above rule must be new (no visas needed with non-immigrant US visas).
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HV000
11-19 12:06 PM
Maybe I am missing something here but the green card for this beneficiary was started in 2005. The PD of 2000 is due to a labor-substitution. Aren't those the facts here?
I was referring to the whole inefficient, time consuming immigration process. One does not know how long folks who missed the AUG 17 date have to wait!!
I was referring to the whole inefficient, time consuming immigration process. One does not know how long folks who missed the AUG 17 date have to wait!!
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piyu7444
04-05 06:15 PM
My I485 is pending, recently I have changed my address online. I also recieved confirmation letters for this address change.
After 2 weeks of address change, USCIS issued an RFE. I have not yet received it, but I just want to prepare for this.
What could be the reason for this RFE? Is it common?
People here have related change of address to RFE but I personally do not blv. it happens as I changed address 3 times and nuthing adverse happened.
Wait for the RFE. It could be something minor. Since you are eb1 they might need something related to your job/experience. Each RFE is different and no one can predict what it could be. I have seen that 80-90% RFE can be replied easily so dont worry. Post again when you have information on what USCIS is asking for and I am sure that somone out here will be able to help you out.
Good Luck.
After 2 weeks of address change, USCIS issued an RFE. I have not yet received it, but I just want to prepare for this.
What could be the reason for this RFE? Is it common?
People here have related change of address to RFE but I personally do not blv. it happens as I changed address 3 times and nuthing adverse happened.
Wait for the RFE. It could be something minor. Since you are eb1 they might need something related to your job/experience. Each RFE is different and no one can predict what it could be. I have seen that 80-90% RFE can be replied easily so dont worry. Post again when you have information on what USCIS is asking for and I am sure that somone out here will be able to help you out.
Good Luck.
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ashshef
05-26 09:10 PM
Maybe he had it confused with the Indian Parliament. :)
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nozerd
08-07 03:28 PM
Not sure of schools since I dont have any kids of school going age yet. However dont expect that much disp[arity in educational standards from Toronto.
Yes employment opp from spouse may be limited. However there is atleast a chance compared to staying in the US. Windsor real estate is also much cheaper than Toronto (you can buy a decent home in Windsor for 200 K. You will need 300 K in Toronto for same house).
Plus if you come to the point there is no way your GC will ever come, you can always move from Windsor to Toronto.
I am EB3 INDIA with PD of August 2001.
Yes employment opp from spouse may be limited. However there is atleast a chance compared to staying in the US. Windsor real estate is also much cheaper than Toronto (you can buy a decent home in Windsor for 200 K. You will need 300 K in Toronto for same house).
Plus if you come to the point there is no way your GC will ever come, you can always move from Windsor to Toronto.
I am EB3 INDIA with PD of August 2001.
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GCBy3000
11-19 11:07 AM
If you consider waiting from Feb 2005 is too long, then what you would say for those guys stuck still in BEC from 1999
Congrats!!! dude..You are waiting from long and deserve it...
Congrats!!! dude..You are waiting from long and deserve it...
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boreal
03-22 12:21 PM
But doesn't Pagal PD is Feb '05. Then how could he go for " GREEN " ? EB2 right now is current for Feb 15, 2004.
just a guess, they must be pre-adjudicating - pending a visa number. So, looks like (again a guess), if they pre-adjudicate before the FP expiry date, then you are good, otherwise, they will ask you to go to FP again...
just a guess, they must be pre-adjudicating - pending a visa number. So, looks like (again a guess), if they pre-adjudicate before the FP expiry date, then you are good, otherwise, they will ask you to go to FP again...
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qplearn
10-09 02:11 PM
I agree that having things work efficiently without bribes is of course the best way.
But faced with a choice between bureaucracy that cannot be solved, or bureacracy that can be solved by paying a few extra bucks, which is better?
About USCIS using PP fees to pay salaries, arent the fees for non-PP also used for the same purpose? the same amount of work goes into it, the same number of people do it, the only difference is that with PP it gets done faster. Tell me, isnt that the definition of a bribe?
Not trying to convince you, but seriously I would like to understand if there is a reason for the extra fee.
Incentives are often given to workers for extra work. In a back-logged situation, people working at USCIS are working more than they used to (when they started these jobs). They may also need extra recources to clear these backlogs. I am guessing the extra money is being used for these expenditures.
But faced with a choice between bureaucracy that cannot be solved, or bureacracy that can be solved by paying a few extra bucks, which is better?
About USCIS using PP fees to pay salaries, arent the fees for non-PP also used for the same purpose? the same amount of work goes into it, the same number of people do it, the only difference is that with PP it gets done faster. Tell me, isnt that the definition of a bribe?
Not trying to convince you, but seriously I would like to understand if there is a reason for the extra fee.
Incentives are often given to workers for extra work. In a back-logged situation, people working at USCIS are working more than they used to (when they started these jobs). They may also need extra recources to clear these backlogs. I am guessing the extra money is being used for these expenditures.
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sc3
10-07 02:37 PM
You've ever heard of kamikaze missions help by Japanese pilots during world war 2?
They were suicide missions to bomb American targets (like Pearl Harbor) knowing very well they will not come back alive. They would crash their planes into enemy targets laden with a lot of explosives.
Go figure!
Whatever side you are on, there is no way you can liken kamikaze mission to a suicide. Kamikaze mission was of bravery, people willing to die for their countries -- that is the ultimate sacrifice. People committing suicide are just cowards who aren't strong enough to face life problems thrown at them. I am sure a lot of us here have lost investments too, but we are going to pick ourselves up and continue to make our lives -- not end it.
They were suicide missions to bomb American targets (like Pearl Harbor) knowing very well they will not come back alive. They would crash their planes into enemy targets laden with a lot of explosives.
Go figure!
Whatever side you are on, there is no way you can liken kamikaze mission to a suicide. Kamikaze mission was of bravery, people willing to die for their countries -- that is the ultimate sacrifice. People committing suicide are just cowards who aren't strong enough to face life problems thrown at them. I am sure a lot of us here have lost investments too, but we are going to pick ourselves up and continue to make our lives -- not end it.
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Scythe
03-21 05:16 PM
Scythe - that is a great idea. I've edited the first post of the poll to point to your post :)
Thank you, sir. :blush:
Thank you, sir. :blush:
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gc_chahiye
12-04 12:59 AM
Optimist, thanks for the clarification. Do you get a 3 year extention if?
a) I140 is aproved
b) I140 filed but pending
Thx
To get a 3 year extension:
* I-140 needs to be approved, AND
* your PD in the current months VB needs to be retrogressed.
If I-140 is still pending, either it needs to be pending >365 days, or your LC itself should have been filed >365 days ago.
a) I140 is aproved
b) I140 filed but pending
Thx
To get a 3 year extension:
* I-140 needs to be approved, AND
* your PD in the current months VB needs to be retrogressed.
If I-140 is still pending, either it needs to be pending >365 days, or your LC itself should have been filed >365 days ago.
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vjone
04-09 05:35 PM
I just received the following email from TSC. case status is also updated with a hard LUD. It seems like TSC online system is working again!!!!!!!
receipt Number: SRC07******
Application Type: I485, APPLICATION TO REGISTER PERMANENT RESIDENCE OR TO ADJUST STATUS
Current Status: Card production ordered.
On April 9, 2009, we ordered production of your new card. Please allow 30 days for your card to be mailed to you. If we need something from you we will contact you. If you move before you receive the card, call customer service. You can also receive automatic e-mail updates as we process your case. Just follow the link below to register.
Congrats 007.
receipt Number: SRC07******
Application Type: I485, APPLICATION TO REGISTER PERMANENT RESIDENCE OR TO ADJUST STATUS
Current Status: Card production ordered.
On April 9, 2009, we ordered production of your new card. Please allow 30 days for your card to be mailed to you. If we need something from you we will contact you. If you move before you receive the card, call customer service. You can also receive automatic e-mail updates as we process your case. Just follow the link below to register.
Congrats 007.
payur
07-10 09:50 PM
Following intresting info is listed on the immigration-law, wish it is true :)
"There has been going around a rumor lately that the USCIS was internally discussing retreat from the 485 rejection decision. It appears that this rumor probably started from the USCIS HQ order over the Texas Service Center to hold all the July 2007 EB-485 applications abeyanbce and not to return the applications to applicants. Unconfirmed sources indicate that because of the order, the Texas Service Center is not returning the EB-485 applications which have been received since July 2, 2007. However, there is no evidence that the decision is necessarily related to its potential decision to withdraw the rejection decision. At this point, its reasons are completion unknown. Please stay tuned. "
IS THIS APPLICABLE ONLY TO JULY 2 FILERS? FOR OTHERS, IS IT ADVISABLE TO FILE I485 NOW?
"There has been going around a rumor lately that the USCIS was internally discussing retreat from the 485 rejection decision. It appears that this rumor probably started from the USCIS HQ order over the Texas Service Center to hold all the July 2007 EB-485 applications abeyanbce and not to return the applications to applicants. Unconfirmed sources indicate that because of the order, the Texas Service Center is not returning the EB-485 applications which have been received since July 2, 2007. However, there is no evidence that the decision is necessarily related to its potential decision to withdraw the rejection decision. At this point, its reasons are completion unknown. Please stay tuned. "
IS THIS APPLICABLE ONLY TO JULY 2 FILERS? FOR OTHERS, IS IT ADVISABLE TO FILE I485 NOW?
PD_Dec2002
08-07 08:10 PM
Curios, is your employer desi. Wait for sometime, tell him that you need to go to your home country and need receipt notice to use your AP in return. Catch is you have to use your EAD & AP after return.
There's no catch at all.....according to my lawyer. He said even if you come back on AP, you can still work on your H-1B so long as it's valid.
Thanks,
Jayant
There's no catch at all.....according to my lawyer. He said even if you come back on AP, you can still work on your H-1B so long as it's valid.
Thanks,
Jayant
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