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  • sapota
    10-08 12:51 PM
    I also want USCIS to count my legal presence in the US prior to obtaining permanent residency (GC) for naturalization purposes. (Canada does this - 50% credit for time spent legally before obtaining permanent residency).

    I want. I want. I want. :)




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  • TheOmbudsman
    10-18 10:11 AM
    That's why I said before;some people are pretty sure that if democrats win, we will be alright. In my view it may turn out to be the opposite. Democrats favor illegal immigration. I think they are less inclined to pass our SKULL bill alone. I strongly believe that that democrats would rather attach our bill to the CIR/illegal alien amnesty bill, which still will be controversial to pass. Even if Sen. Specter and his team manage to flood America with illegal aliens, then we may take a hit from the collateral effects caused by millions of applications at USCIS.

    If Republicans win, we are problably in a better shape.




    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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  • KiranKashi
    02-06 09:48 AM
    Contributed $50.

    Transaction ID for this payment is: 9HC60443VA201913V.



    Thanks GoodIntentions, guru76, Naitik for your contributions.

    Members please let friends and colleagues know about the event and contribute within their means, for their own cause.

    Total Contribution: $1100.00
    Amount to be raised: $48,900.00




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  • ajay
    11-17 03:15 PM
    Sent it.



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  • desi3933
    07-09 09:49 PM
    Supreet:

    ...... As I've noted below, the job need *not* be "permanent," unlike what others have mentioned on this forum. The EVL needs to only mention your job title, duties, and start date, not salary. You do *not* need to provide ant paystubs. ......

    Supreet -

    I strongly dispute that. I encourage you to consult an attorney before taking any action.

    AC-21 job must be "permanent and full-time" just like I-140. Simple. Infact, please put your question in attorney forum and get it confirmed right there.

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  • perm
    08-07 12:45 PM
    when you are able to view the back side of the checks, could you please let us know if they have SRC or LIN for the receipt numbers? That would help lots of users here answer their question about what service center is processing transfer cases...

    Its LIN. strangly it says 'we received the case on July 31st, 2007..' I hope the RD is July 2nd and the ND is July 31st.!!??



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  • HelloGC07
    08-07 11:52 AM
    Talked with IO today, No information about my application yet!
    Got new LUD dated 08/05/07 on already approved I-140
    I thought it meant something...I am so disappointed :(




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  • unitednations
    03-08 03:24 PM
    I am not sure, When I was coming from India I had person with L1 visa came to US without any problem.

    Extensions is currently the problem.



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  • kingnaga
    09-17 05:57 PM
    July 3rd, NSC. Waiting....




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  • tonyHK12
    02-27 11:54 AM
    Contributed $ 100/=

    Web Accept Payment Sent (Unique Transaction ID #356076680R804971P)


    thanks and good luck, updated #246



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  • pointlesswait
    04-21 09:27 AM
    File a BBB case..but make sure you are absolutely sure Company is at fault...if its just money..
    i guess u have to take a "hit".. but if they have violated ur rights in any way..u should pursue all possible options of getting justice.

    is that a desi consultant!
    I think we need to create a site of all desi consultants and rate them.. discretely.;-)




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  • sbabunle
    03-09 02:23 PM
    sorry msp1976. You are not alone. I've a slightly different story.

    I came in 1998. Was working with Indian startup. He screwed me
    up big time. ( I decided after that I will never work for Indian employers).
    He kept on telling me now, tomorrow..for starting GC process. Finlly
    he told me to go back to Indian office( In 2001). So I quit.

    I joined with new company. After 1 year they agreed to start
    GC for me. Another Desi in the company already started his GC.
    I had to go with that lawyer, since company doesn't want to deal
    with 2 lawyers. There was something going on between this lawyer
    and this Desi guy. Anyway this lawyer took all papers from me
    and told me everything filed. After one year I came to know that
    he did not do a thing. So in effect I miss the golden chance.

    I had to start again. In 2003 middle they filed again. And
    then the retrogression.....The story goes on....






    After two years in the US, I told my employer that I want to file for GC...
    Going to and fro he spent 8 months sayign that he is in the process of doing it...Then he gave me the papers to sign...After that he kept telling me that the lawyer had filed it for one and a half year...In April 04 employer changed lawyers...The new lawyer tried to find all cases at the DOL...My case and one of my friends case is 'missing'...They telling me that is old lawyers fault.....They told us to file a new cases...I am sitting around since July 04.....I am so sick of this whole thing.....
    July 04 was my chance to change job or go back...I decided to stick with the job...my bad...Now I am really stuck.....Am waiting for 8th year extension...Wife finishing MS in May and baby on way....I am stuck with dead end job...not well paid......



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  • anzerraja
    07-20 11:11 AM
    Thanks Velan for your contribution. What exactly is your question ? Could you rephrase it please.

    It is safe giving money to core through IV. If yes, I will pledge $100. Please let me know the details.




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  • tsnaresh
    11-18 12:03 PM
    Done, thank you for initiating this campaign.



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  • vin13
    03-06 03:38 PM
    They are not going to do what you tell them, 5 year is just an example, people are waiting for 9 years. I say 5 becaue even ROW is 2 year back, so asking 2 would be like take it off...

    Mirage,
    I completely agree with you. I was just trying to get a point across some of the members who just like to shoot down proposals.




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  • maximus777
    09-09 10:04 PM
    Are you saying illegals are smart? Or smart poeple are here illegally?

    Think its more along the lines of its smart to be illegal under current circumstances :cool:



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  • gc_eb2_waiter
    07-20 10:55 AM
    and upgrading from $20 to $50 in recurring donations.

    If we cant get enough money for Aman. Let me know. I can pledge more. Go Aman Go. Go IV Go.




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  • CADude
    08-23 12:56 PM
    I am not sure if TSC receiving/encashing 485 application all 5 days. We get few check encashment then lul for couple of day. then again few more...
    Mon - 485 (TSC filed)
    Tues - EAD
    Wed - AP
    Thur - 485 (NSC filed)
    Fri - EAD
    Sat, Sun - Holiday

    I was anticipating check encashment in masses. But it didn't happening. :)
    Yes If you are lucky one then getting 485/EAD/AP together..:D:D




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  • paragpujara
    08-18 09:46 AM
    We have received our cards without getting CPO email. I got email for welcome notice sent on 08/05 and then approval notice sent on 08/08..got cards on 08/11..hope this helps...

    My question is - has anobdy got their cards without getting the CPO e-mail - I have recd the approval notice on 11th in the mail - but I have yet to get the cards also I did not get the CPO e-mail:confused:




    unitednations
    08-25 03:31 AM
    Hello, one of my friend had recently filed for H1B and needs guidance

    Current Status : H1B expired, applied for renewal, converted to Premium processing to be able to renew drivers licence. He got an RFE asking tons of details about the company. The company responded, and was told by the lawyer that he is stuck in background check. He tried to contact a senators office to get the status and was informed by the senators office that USCIS intends to send him an denial notice and the case is with the clerical staff to send the denial, he would hear shortly from his lawyer.

    His I-94 has already expired, he has a 140 approved recently and has not yet filed 485.

    What are the immediate steps he needs to take to maintain his status in the country.

    Any guidance will be highly appreciated.

    Thanks,

    I have only seen one person get through background check in the last year. That was through senator intervention. Person got approved (it was a premium processing case). companies generally do not want to go throgh senator/congressmen intervention due to fear of tweaking uscis.

    Since his 140 is approved then he is not subject to the quota. However; he could just wait or file another h-1b with another comany. If he asks for I-94 card then uscis could ask for maintaining status. He is in what is considered a "bridge period". that is when I-94 card expires; you are legally here but if you fle an h-1b with another company then they shouldn't approve the second h-1b until the first one is approved (uscis doesn't always do this). Sometimes they approve the second one. However; if the first one gets denied then you wuld not be considered in "status" from date I-94 card expired until second companies h-1b got approved with I-94 card (would have greencard implications later).

    He could just file an h-1b with another company in premium (do not ask for I-94 card). If/when uscis approves it then he would have to go for visa stamping and get I-94 card at the border.




    cmugrad
    10-04 09:49 AM
    I found out the receipt numbers from check image. The details

    EB3- Nov 2004 (PD)
    Labor - Approved Feb 2007
    I-140 - March 31 2007(Pending)
    I -485 - August 15 2007 (Received at NSC)
    Receipt Date - September 28 2007
    Didn't apply for EAD/AP



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  • apahilaj
    09-10 02:31 PM
    Hello friends,

    I was wondering about the FP notice time frame. I had applied for 485/EAD/AP on July 2nd at NSC which later got transferred to TSC. Receipts indicate that notice date is 8/27.

    I was wondering how many days does it take to get FP notice from the 485 notice date? data indicates that some of the TSC guys who have notice dates of 8/29 have already got their FP notices scheduled for mid september.

    Thanks.




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  • mbawa2574
    08-20 08:16 PM
    No receipt/checks cashed. Called USCIS Friday and today , got the same crappy 90 days wait response :mad:

    Are we heading into another fiasco ?????? :confused:

    PD:Dec 05
    1140: TSC June 06
    I485/I765/I131 sent to NSC




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  • glus
    05-24 09:07 AM
    Please do so so they receive a variety of letters. I've done it. I e-mailed them and faxed them with my personal letter and with a letter based on Iv template. This is our time so please guys don't give up and fax your personal letter.

    Here are the fax numbers for you:
    Guys,
    E-mails are good, but if you can fax them too:

    Fax numbers to key senators in DC offices:

    Clinton: 202-228-2082
    Schumer: 202-228-3027
    Lott: 202-224-2262
    Reid: 202-224-7327
    Cornyn: 202-228-2856
    Hagel: 202-224-5213
    Martinez: 202-228-5171
    McConnell: 202-224-2499
    Obama: 202-228-4260
    Kennedy: 202-224-2417

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  • tonyHK12
    02-23 02:06 PM
    Just came across this forum for Advocacy days today.

    Donated $100
    Receipt No: 0508-4391-5011-8443

    Organizers, do you know how many people have confirmed attendance?
    Thanks
    Thanks, I'll defer that question to StarSun. She had previously mentioned she needs members from these states - IN, KY, TN, KS, NE, NV, AZ, NM, AR, OK



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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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  • ujjvalkoul
    06-23 05:38 PM
    Guys u can mark my words - there will be no relief for Hi Tech Workers, as the policy makers know, if not here we will find comparable jobs elsewhere, and wont make a noise.

    It will come down to making a noise in a big way if we have to achieve our immigration goals. When illegals can take to the streets, c'mon we r legal and following the process (which is broken) and we want that process fixed. Is taht asking too much!

    Gone are the days when immigrants were welcome in US, although everyone in US is an immigrant, we r the unlucky ones to have been caught in this wave of backlogs, anti-immigrationists and illegals.



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  • doshhar
    07-07 02:38 PM
    I have initiated the similar discussions on Murthy. Please take a look this thread and reply to that thread.

    http://murthyforum.atinfopop.com/4/OpenTopic?a=tpc&s=1024039761&f=1474093861&m=6341054251

    We should do something and this is the right way to show our unity.

    We can also gather students from different universities (as they will going to suffer the same pain as us).




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  • pcs
    06-25 10:44 PM
    Look at this ad...

    This guy is a bigtime white racist... he does not mind only Canadian TN VISA guys but not the Mexicans...

    Equal opportunity Emp will call for either do not sponsor ANY VISA catagory for people present in US or NO VISA at all... BUT this guys is OK with VISA for Canadian but No Mexican.... forget about H1-B etc... OPT

    PROCESS ENGINEER / CHEMICAL ENGINEER - Petrochemical / Refining / Oil and Gas job in Martinez, CA: Engineering and Engineering careers - Yahoo HotJobs (http://hotjobs.yahoo.com/jobseeker/jobsearch/job_detail.html?job_id=JL84XW2ILFG&source=jobalert)

    I do not need any job but I am going to write to the VP of this company and demand explanation to prove why he be not considered a racist or at least a NON Equal Opportunity Employer



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  • mrane1
    12-16 03:30 AM
    you will not get anything before it's time comes and if it is beyond your destiny/luck

    I was never a fatalist but the GC process made me one... to a certain extent... Came to US in 96 as a student... First PD 1999... layoff in 2001... 2nd PD 2002... company shut down... 3rd PD 2003... PD cleared 7 days after 2005 retro! That was the worst period and I was so frustrated at the time!June 1st 07 filer... Was waiting for FP, EAD forever. Finally on sept 13th I had my FP and sept 17th my GC... just like that... no LUD, EAD, AP nothing... directly GC in the mail... I guess it was just my time! Looking back I think I am glad I concentrated on the positives that were going on in my life... thats pretty much the only thing one can do to aviod frustration... IV is a great organization and hopefully their efforts will bring fruits! Meanwhile good luck to u!




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  • dingudi
    01-08 04:17 PM
    Thanks Parag, your post is helpful.

    One quick question - I do not have original 485 receipts with me but have scanned copies of them which my lawyer has emailed me. If I print them out and take them to the infopass, is that sufficient or do they ask for the original receipts?

    Thanks and good luck ahead!

    Apahilaj,

    Just sent you a PM. Please check your inbox.



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  • WeShallOvercome
    10-08 03:09 PM
    We are all missing a point here.

    Someone with a PD of 2006 who filed his/her AOS in 2006 should be far ahead in processing compared to someone with a PD of 2001(or who has been in the country for the last 20 years) but applied just a week ago.

    Should USCIS hold the first case and wait for the other case to reach that stage? They can certainly do that if we don't blame them for wasting visa numbers every year.

    It's not as simple as it sounds --Give GC to those old timers before the new comers!

    Having said that, It certainly makes more sense to have some system which would atleast honestly attempt to be fair to the old timers.

    BTW, I'm an old timer myself, 7th year in the country and a PD of 2003.

    I would rather have them approve ANY case instead of wasting a single visa number.




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  • ruby
    07-20 11:50 AM
    I have a suggestion regarding this (just a thought). Maybe some DC members can provide contact to core IV, so that when these guys go to DC, they can stay with IV members than staying in hotels. This will save some of their personal money. We should donate our airlines miles (I know this was discussed earlier also).



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  • DianaSteve
    03-10 12:27 AM
    I believe when you get a promotion a new H1B has to be filed and that is hurdle in many aspects. Or what if the company is small and there is nothing to aspire for... like me?




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  • snathan
    02-09 09:29 PM
    Dear IV Guys,

    I have been a passive observer of this forum.

    I have done one time contribution of 100$.

    Here are the details:
    Payment details
    Transaction ID: 57T11728MH365274A
    Item Price: $100.00 USD
    Total: $100.00 USD
    Order Description: Contributions
    Item/Product Number: Contributions
    Buyer: Shyam Kishore Kuppu Rao

    Regards,Shyam

    cool...thanks lot for your contribution



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  • husker
    07-20 10:37 AM
    I pledge $100.

    Can we set a target of $100,000. Lets not forget other IV core too. Even they might have spent money. We should set up an administrative account.

    Also can we send emails to everyone like the action alert, so that more people can join?




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  • dhesha
    08-13 04:57 PM
    Mine is 485 only my 140 was approved earlier, but mine is EB3 - PD 08/2006 what is your PD? Did you get the FP notice?

    No FP notice yet. You?



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  • humdesi
    12-16 06:56 PM
    ..Having said this, I think I am looking back to go to india after couple more years of stay...
    contributions $500
    Eveyone says that. Nobody actually goes back.




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  • bugmenot
    12-11 11:30 PM
    in one of the threads its said that all 90 senators had agreed to pass the SKIL as against one who did not (sen sessions) and since lame duck required unanimous voting it cud not, but when the demo's bring it up early next year, they would not need an unanimous vote on it but a majority vote? so statistically it sud get through? how far off am i on this?




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  • shantak
    05-25 07:25 PM
    Sent the email to 10+ 2 senators as mentioned
    Thanks




    SunnySurya
    08-18 01:57 PM
    My reaction would have been the same if you were in Eb1 category. The fact is that I am trying to mobilize some people to get few things done. Of course, motivated by my self interest.
    I am sorry SunnySurya but this issue DOES concern me. If everyone starts asking the IV core for their time just for their own issues, what about the rest of the community?

    If you expect the IV core to dedicate it's time JUST for a particular secction of people, then you need to justify that demand.

    In your opinion, EB3 is a LOWLY category as compared to EB2. So it is not enough that Nurses feed from it and just about EVERYONE else feeds from it. To top it off, overflow from eb1 goes FIRST to eb2 and then (and almost NEVER) to eb3. SO Eb2 gets a fair chunk of the greed cards, and over and above that you now want the IV core to further drop everything else and help JUST eb2 out? And who should make this demand? None other than someone who is trying to BREAK the community up into Eb2 vs Eb3.




    guyfromsg
    07-11 07:58 PM
    I posted this message in other thread. I think this is the right place.

    I uploaded in Youtube and put some description about the protest. If you feel it's not good I'm open for better suggestions. The still image is selected randomly I changed it, it may take up to 6 hours.

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MigvhFq8zhY



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  • gc28262
    07-20 11:35 AM
    It's more of a motivation to get up and do something. How much was collected? I know many ppl contributed but the contribution was very less...so u shut up ur hole or whatever language u prefer to use at ur home. My point was to do rather than posting. If u didn't get that, sorry.
    smuggymba,

    Do you have any numbers for advocacy effort participation in terms of EB2 vs EB3 ? You and some EB2 members on this forum seems to be suggesting that they are getting GCs faster because they did some outstanding effort in terms of IV advocacy effort. Would you mind sharing some evidence in case you have some ?

    I didn't see EB2 guys overcrowding that event. There were well meaning, sincere members from both EB2 as well EB3.

    Please stop lecturing EB3 guys. If pappu or someone from leadership want to lecture us, it is fine. Not every jack and jill on this forum should lecture us.




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  • vikasgarg24
    07-20 02:33 PM
    Freinds

    Do not fight we are EB2/EB3/EB1. This is law and instructed by politicians. Divide and rule.

    Same thing they did and now and you see the result in IV forum where people fight that create below category

    1.Based on educations (US masters/US bachlors/Non US masters/Non US bachleors etc etc)
    2. Based on experience - US experioence non us experience
    3. EB1/EB/2 EB3
    4. L1/H1/b1/b2
    5. Family based
    6 etc etc

    If you count the division you can say based on heights, color, marries and non marries status etc.

    So stop fighting based on politicians category and help IV to goahead and fight for all.

    I personally feel when you fight you have success for one group and no success for other group. So do not feel that EB2 are getting beenfits. I myself is EB3 and expecting GC by 2026




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  • gjoe
    10-08 04:24 PM
    If you want to play chess you got to play it by the rules. If you think you can win the game if we can change the rules, I would say it is not impossible but a long shot.
    In USA every citizen is supposed to follow the law that is the fundamental reason why this place has been attracting so many immigrants ( anybody can pursue their dreams if they follow the law). If you think govt officials are above that you are wrong, if you encourage that by accepting it, that will not make this place any better than other third world democracies. All govt officials in the USA are accountable for what they are entrusted with, if you didn't know about it until now there is something wrong with the system we are working with. I can say this with full authority on this matter because I work for the goverment.
    Let us give it a little though and see if fighting to make the dept follow the law is worth while. If we think it is not, getting a GC and living here is not any better than living back home.




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  • anzerraja
    07-19 08:27 PM
    Could you please help us doing that ? I asked GSC999 for the same thing. There is no reply yet.

    can you create an excel sheet in google and share it so that it is easy to track the contribution



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  • leoindiano
    12-16 08:06 PM
    I am from North Carolina as well. No FP yet...It could be something to do with NC local office.....

    texas-vermont-texas cycle...application date August 3rd.




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  • jchan
    05-01 10:30 AM
    Be careful what you ask for. If one day, the spouse is classified in family quota and has to wait 4 more years than you do. Is this something you really want?



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  • gk_2000
    02-17 11:16 AM
    thanks ub27, gc_on_demand


    Agreed. $5000 is about the same amount a single student paid to TVU, the diploma mill. This used to be the price 1 employee paid a fraud DCC for processing a Green card.
    What more can I say....
    .

    What is the difference between the two? IMO, two words "Effective Marketing". Come on, where are the MBA's among us who can offer strategy? Actually I feel we are so backward that we don't even need MBA's to improve from here, just any simple ideas




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  • ghost
    06-21 10:03 PM
    GCBy3000,

    You cannot quote a post which is day old and ask the question "what are the hearings for?". Apparently the post you are quoting is made before the news came out that the hearings will be held. Is this GC thing getting on your nerves:)

    Good if it happens. But when? What makes it to say it is dead for the lawmakers. If it is likely to be dead by the end of July, then what for the hearings in the month of august before the next recession? No hopes for anything, until something is signed by the president. Any new BILL, agian the same senate, congress, commitee process and KILL it at the end. Hmmm it is just my frustration and I am not blaming anyone. I am there to fight till the end(?? I dunno where the end is though).

    Now to the big question, as of today, what is the status of CIR Bill. The hearings will be held in the month of August (House Folks are planning to call in the Senate Members to testify in these hearings, which is impossible because the Senate will be in Recess in the Month of August).

    So the most optimistic guess would be that the hearings will be stretched into September. In October, the Senate (I'm assuming even the house) will go on recess again for the elections in November. Once the hearings end (September) and the elections end, depending on who will control the majority, the CIR bill will be brought into day light. The reason I say this is because CIR is the only way, as of now, they are dealing with the border problem. They have no choice but to address the border problem, for security reasons.

    So the CIR will be discussed again, optimistically, in december. The House will name the conference committee members and schedule the conference committee. The conference committee may meet and discuss the differences in December/January. I'm confident that both chambers of congress will be more comfortable to deal with CIR after the elections. As I have said earlier, they have no choice but come up with some kind of border security legislation out of the conference committee. Optimistically, CIR may become law by next summer and it would be helpful for us, if our provisions survive the storm.

    I agree with the "Passing under the radar" philosophy put forward by IV Core Team. Our best bet is CIR compared to other explicit bills like SKIL. Besides, if I understand SKIL correctly, it benifits only folks with Master's degree in US and 3 years of work experience in a related field (I do have this). So that is not a comprehensive solution for IV members.

    The anti-immigration and outsourcing sentiment is high in this country now. Also, the corporations are only lobbying for H-1B visas. They will never lobby for GC's. It's against their interests for us to get GC's. So we, the GC seekers, are on our own. IV membership is below 5000 and our contributions are around 130K. IMO, this is not enough to influence the president to sign an emergency relief bill (someone suggested this) or even lobby the Congress for explicit bills like SKIL.

    The best thing that we can do as of now is to get personally involved in recruiting more members for IV. I've pledged to myself that by the end of July, I'll ensure that I'll recruit 10 new members for IV. If we can get our membership atleast close to 50000 by the end of this year then we can make some significant noise.

    So our options are:
    1) To wait until next summer for CIR
    2) EB3 folks with PD's as 2003 or higher, try to find a new job and file as EB2
    3) EB2 folks with PD's 2004 or higher, try to find a new job that'll file for GC within 6 months
    4) People who are in 7/8/9 years extensions of H1-B, consult good immigration lawyers and weigh in your options. The worst case scenario for you is to stick with your current firm as long as it takes for your GC. But there is no harm in trying, you may end up finding other viable options.

    Long post, huh? This GC thing is getting on my nerves too:)

    Peace Out!



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  • stucklabor
    06-26 10:25 AM
    All,

    Let us focus on CIR and its aftermath. I understand everyone is frustrated because of the standstill on legal high skilled immigration reform. However, that does not excuse speculation on America's demographics 10 years from now, and gross pejorative generalizations about ethnic groups and nationalities. As Mpkmaster pointed out, no culture is free from deficiencies. I have never been to Mexico but I am sure corruption there can't be worse than corruption in India.

    Mpkmaster, there is a specific method to report offensive posts. Please follow it the next time round, as there is no guarantee that grossly offensive posts will be read by the moderators. Thanks for speaking up.

    And in response to Jaime, please do not let a few bad posts detract from the rest of the forums. There is a reason that people are frustrated. There is no progress on CIR and our cause is really a political football. We are not powerful enough or large enough in numbers yet for politicians to sit up and take notice of us.




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  • ss_79
    05-10 04:19 PM
    Below is my post from one of the other threads and think might help the discussion here...

    I sincerely think that the reason why various immigration agencies are getting away with 'doing nothing' for Legal immigrants is because media does not discuss the backlogs in the immigration system. If we can focus on some really shocking statistics....data...and request some reasonable media personnel to discuss and take up as a story...it would be more helpful than all flower campaigns...and other forms of protests. I wrote to Fareed Zakaria today and you can do so as well. We can try other famous personalities on CNN such as Soledad O�Brien. If you know anybody on the Fox News side who might sympathize and investigate the issue, try them as well. Every media and politicians bracket us in the same group as illegals or fraud H1Bs...that image needs to change before something can happen...its absolutely bizarre and immoral in my opinion when the head of DHS cannot go to congress and say that there is an unfair situation for Legal Immigrants from India/China in the immigration system and she needs temporary assistance in fixing the system. Sec of State and Head of DHS surely have the authority to refer an unfair situation in the congress for a temporary legislative solution until the CIR is addressed.



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  • mchundi
    05-03 04:02 PM
    :) sure you are otherwise you wouldn't be living here.

    I am not againist H4 guys but i can't help but laugh when H4 guys complain that they were being treated bad by not allowing them to work.

    One has to understand that US allows ppl on a certain basis and H4 is nothing but to join your spouse (or something like that for kids).

    One can request them to make a provision for H4 ppl to work but blaming that they haven't done that simply by fogetting on what basis they entered US.... hmmm i don't know.

    Questioning their speed of process and other irregular rules... yes i am with you but blaming them for above ... i don't think that is fair.
    I wonder how many who come here on H4 know what complexities lay ahead in the G.C processing. unfortunately it is not easy to undo their marriage and go back.
    They need a fair deal too just like the way those in EB-3 are waiting for a proposal that addresses their issues more directly rather than trickle down. I guess u r one of them.
    I dont know how much u know about G.C before u came here. I am yet to understand it clearly.
    --MC




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  • buddyinsd
    08-31 04:21 PM
    note to admins: Please track down the ip address of this person. I'm gonna sue this person and i am dead serious. Please pm me with this person's ip address and i'll make sure i'll take action against him/her.

    all you freaking south indians can do is sit on your ass and code all day long .... As soon as you fellows open your mouth we all get how intelligent you guys are .... As for drawing the line between north and south - can we just seperate the telugu, kanada, tamil and malayalam people from the north and the rest of us northeners will be just fine :)



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  • reddymjm
    06-12 06:00 AM
    All checks cashed June 8th. It was sent to Nebrasks. I hardy just could read the SRC letters in back of my check. Online image in not good. I guess it has gone to Texas sercice center.

    Do you know how long for receipt letter?

    Thanks.
    TIP: Print them you should be able to read.:) My checks cleared on the same day got the receipts yesterday. So you should be getting them today or tomorrow. I am not sure if attorney can chose whether to send it to you or not.




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  • oguinan
    07-09 01:04 AM
    For some postal destinations the USPS offers guaranteed 2 day service. I recently mailed a package where this service was offered. The postal worker explained that if the package was mailed on a Friday, it would be delivered on Sunday. San Francisco, CA is one of the destinations where this service is offered and the package in question was, indeed, delivered on a Sunday.

    You should check whether the postal service offers the 2-day service to the USCIS office.

    United states postal service. My lawyer sent it on june 29 and to this day it's a mestry to me how it was delivered at 10:10 pm at night. I did not think anybody would accept it. BUt if they were working on 25000 in 48 hours. The only reason i think they took it is to finish the number of visa available.
    still It does not mean anything ... they can reject it.



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  • Macaca
    03-09 08:05 PM
    Go Outback tonight.

    Don't forget Cheese Fries and a drink that rocks your boat!:cool:




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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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  • spicy_guy
    08-09 10:25 AM
    I agree with you 100%.

    If you or any one else is planning to move forward with some plans for helping EB3 folks, expect some serious opposition to your efforts. Many EB3 folks themselves do not see any need for EB3 only actions.

    A bunch of us talked to a lawyer regarding the INA and the initial reaction was not very encouraging. The lawyer was suggesting us to convert to EB2.

    Lawyers would always suggest you to port to EB2, even in case EB3 I is going to be current tomorrow. Simple truth, they need money! So don't listen to lawyers on THIS!




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  • beautifulMind
    10-08 04:33 PM
    It already does, if you have an approved I-140 based on your LC.

    Not really..before PERM LC tooks 4-5 years and a lot of people got laid off at the end of 4th 5th year and lost everything...Years of exp is best. based on Intial LC is good too....Ultimately anyone with a masters + 2-3 yrs exp or bachelors with 4-5 yrs exp should not have to wait in queue. Their priority dates should be current...I still support the whole Company GC and not just a points based system




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  • ikass
    02-23 06:48 PM
    Your transaction ID for this payment is: 8D378253JD920781B. Just donated $200 for the event. I `ll be participating in advocacy effort along with 2 or 3 more friends. Will try to help as much as possible. Thanks for your efforts!




    GumI485
    07-03 08:37 AM
    I m game for it!!IV CORE plz advice us which method wud be apt to send the flowers...I think,we need to start on this asap,without any delay.:)




    gcForV
    07-09 04:18 PM
    This website has links of most of the talk show hosts. Right click on the individual email links to get address.

    http://www.conservativeusa.org/megalink.htm

    E-Mail or Fax YOUR Message to Senators, Congressmen, Governors, and State Legislatures!
    http://www.conservativeusa.org/mega-cong.htm

    Subject: Flowers to Convey Hopes and Concerns of Skilled, Legal Immigrants
    Dear ****,
    I would like to get to your attention the peaceful campaign of Hundreds of legal, highly-skilled workers, who feel disappointed by the recent "flip-flop" enacted by the Department of State (DoS) and the United States Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS), with regards to eliminating the Green-Card processing delays, plan to send flowers to the USCIS Director, Emilio Gonzalez
    Please find below/attached the article related to this.
    Thanks,
    ******
    --copy of the article and attachment--

    modified some base content.How does this look?

    If we individually send to all the talk show hosts we are bound to get some attention.Core group what do U think:Should this mails be sent individually by each of us or are the administrator's going to mail the talkshow hosts?