pappu
05-27 11:39 AM
Dear Members,
We are working hard to assist our members coming to DC for the advocacy days. Many members have been helped by local DC members by providing accommodation in their homes.
We are trying very hard to manage the high expense of this event ranging from booking a conference room in a hotel near Capitol hill, printing and buying bulk media drives for each meeting, organizing a press event to Congressional reception expenses. Our budget is $50 thousand dollars for the entire event and we are struggling to meet this goal. Our minimum budget for these events is 50K budget. At this time we have received around $7,500 dollars as contribution from IV members, and we wholeheartedly Thank every who has contributed. But we need everyone to step up to the plate and do their fare share. We have a tough road ahead and we need every one to help for their ow cause. In the past IV Team had spent their personal resources to get the effort going and have our voices heard. We are all working hard to organize these events despite some of the core members already getting their Green card holders. It is now up to each member how valuable they view this effort and can stand up for themselves. Each one of us is participating this effort for own self rather than doing any favor to others or to IV. Please donate generously for this event so that we can make it a success..
http://immigrationvoice.org/forum/forum85-action-items-for-everyone/1534974-funding-drive-iv-needs-your-support-for-advocacy-events-in-dc.html
Travel:
Some members have approached us seeking help in their tickets. We are not in a position to pay for travel or arrange buses for anyone. We would like to help them by starting this thread and urging other members to donate their skymiles to others that are coming.
Please post on this thread if you are willing to donate your skymiles. An IV representative will keep a tab on all skymiles and connect both the donor and recipient after verifying that the recipient will be coming to Dc and using these skymiles only for the advocacy days for himself.
We have a member from a state where we do not have many members and needs American Airlines miles. He would need more than 1 lakh miles. There are a few more in our list.
Carpool:
If you are driving to DC, please post so that others can carpool with you.
Accommodation in DC
IV urges local DC members to volunteer and provide accommodation to guest members from other states in their homes. Please post on this thread if you would like to open your homes for other IV friends.
We are working hard to assist our members coming to DC for the advocacy days. Many members have been helped by local DC members by providing accommodation in their homes.
We are trying very hard to manage the high expense of this event ranging from booking a conference room in a hotel near Capitol hill, printing and buying bulk media drives for each meeting, organizing a press event to Congressional reception expenses. Our budget is $50 thousand dollars for the entire event and we are struggling to meet this goal. Our minimum budget for these events is 50K budget. At this time we have received around $7,500 dollars as contribution from IV members, and we wholeheartedly Thank every who has contributed. But we need everyone to step up to the plate and do their fare share. We have a tough road ahead and we need every one to help for their ow cause. In the past IV Team had spent their personal resources to get the effort going and have our voices heard. We are all working hard to organize these events despite some of the core members already getting their Green card holders. It is now up to each member how valuable they view this effort and can stand up for themselves. Each one of us is participating this effort for own self rather than doing any favor to others or to IV. Please donate generously for this event so that we can make it a success..
http://immigrationvoice.org/forum/forum85-action-items-for-everyone/1534974-funding-drive-iv-needs-your-support-for-advocacy-events-in-dc.html
Travel:
Some members have approached us seeking help in their tickets. We are not in a position to pay for travel or arrange buses for anyone. We would like to help them by starting this thread and urging other members to donate their skymiles to others that are coming.
Please post on this thread if you are willing to donate your skymiles. An IV representative will keep a tab on all skymiles and connect both the donor and recipient after verifying that the recipient will be coming to Dc and using these skymiles only for the advocacy days for himself.
We have a member from a state where we do not have many members and needs American Airlines miles. He would need more than 1 lakh miles. There are a few more in our list.
Carpool:
If you are driving to DC, please post so that others can carpool with you.
Accommodation in DC
IV urges local DC members to volunteer and provide accommodation to guest members from other states in their homes. Please post on this thread if you would like to open your homes for other IV friends.
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jatinr
08-07 11:13 PM
Even my Lawyer did not file for EAD/AP along with the 485. I have sent all my applications along with my 485 to the Attorney and they chose not to file the EAD/AP along with 485 during the fiasco. Later yesterdsy they filed my EAD and AP .They said if you have proof of delivery of 485 (Tracking number signature of FEDEX :PDF file) is enough as a proof of delivery.
I wud suggest that you ask them for Tracking number of your application and send it.
If they insist on not giving it to you , Then wait until u receive the 485 receipt and file it on your own. Do not disclose that you intent to file for EAD /AP . You can do it on your own.
When did you file your I-485?
When and where did you file your AP/EAD?
Were you able to use Fedex tracking number ?
I wud suggest that you ask them for Tracking number of your application and send it.
If they insist on not giving it to you , Then wait until u receive the 485 receipt and file it on your own. Do not disclose that you intent to file for EAD /AP . You can do it on your own.
When did you file your I-485?
When and where did you file your AP/EAD?
Were you able to use Fedex tracking number ?
immique
06-18 10:27 PM
thanks for the reply. can you tell me what are the main attractions that are worth visiting in Hawaii?
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kpchal2
07-25 05:03 PM
What is this CP thing. I thought it would be only regular AOS. Can some one please help me understand how this works.
thanks in advance
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gk_2000
04-22 02:19 PM
What I love about this thread is how that troll was driven away.... good work, everyone! Good work, Krishmunn!
ganguteli
05-18 03:57 PM
New GC quota for people who do not want quota. Any one ? :D
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Circus123
03-31 04:38 PM
Good luck to you and your family :)
What was your PD date ? ALso when was your labor approved? When was your 485 applied? Some details would help us guage the timelines involved.
Again really happy for this good news.
What was your PD date ? ALso when was your labor approved? When was your 485 applied? Some details would help us guage the timelines involved.
Again really happy for this good news.
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cloud 9
05-18 03:39 PM
What about a GC Quota for people who did not use a Quota in their Country of Birth? I did not use
What about a GC Quota for people who have lost 50% of their hair ((;)from Head)? I will qualify
What about a GC Quota for people who have lost 50% of their hair ((;)from Head)? I will qualify
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GCwaitforever
05-28 09:35 PM
Hi,
I am on H4 and my husband's company has files H1-B visa for me in 2007 quota. Will this file considered as H4 to H1 Change of Status case or fresh H1-B case?
And normally how long time its takes to get approval for H1-B? My company files H1-B for me in April so when (around) can I expect H1-B approval?
Because I am planning to visit Canada but somebody told me that if I am in US on H4 and H1-B is filed then I must not leave US till I get H1-B approval.
Please help me if you have answers of these questions.
Thanks
Talk to the attorney who applied for your H-1B.
My answers:
It will be a change of status case from H-4 to H-1B.
Approval might come around November 2006.
I do not see why you can not leave for Canada and come back. As long as you have a valid VISA, it should be fine.
I am on H4 and my husband's company has files H1-B visa for me in 2007 quota. Will this file considered as H4 to H1 Change of Status case or fresh H1-B case?
And normally how long time its takes to get approval for H1-B? My company files H1-B for me in April so when (around) can I expect H1-B approval?
Because I am planning to visit Canada but somebody told me that if I am in US on H4 and H1-B is filed then I must not leave US till I get H1-B approval.
Please help me if you have answers of these questions.
Thanks
Talk to the attorney who applied for your H-1B.
My answers:
It will be a change of status case from H-4 to H-1B.
Approval might come around November 2006.
I do not see why you can not leave for Canada and come back. As long as you have a valid VISA, it should be fine.
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ujjvalkoul
09-22 04:34 PM
Yes, we need to stand together in thsi cause and not falter or drift apart.
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meridiani.planum
04-18 05:50 PM
The law specifically states that AC-21 kicks in 180 days since I485 is FILED. You can not change jobs before that and count on approval.
not true. You can keep changing jobs, in fact you dont even ever have to work for your sponsoring employer. GC is all for future job.
Now, they are 2 options here. If the USCIS sends a query for a new employment offer letter, you are in trouble. At that time they will figure out you changed jobs before 180 days. The second option is that the USCIS does not send a query and then you I-485 can get approved. However, this is not legally permissible and they can figure out something was wrong when you apply for citizenship. The fact that your company did not cancel you I140 has NOTHING to do with it. Even if your company cancels 140 after 180days since I140 was filed, you are still entitled to your PD established on I140 stage. However, the 180 days after I485 is filed is hard written law and one should be Very careful when changing jobs.
Also, the fact that you changed using H1 does not make any difference.
Good luck.
the only thing he needs to worry about, is whether at that 180 day point past his 485 filing, the sponsoring employer had the INTENTION of employing him. Thats good enough. Its nice and clean if you are ALREADY employed, but even if you are not, you can argue this case in your favor since the I-140 was not revoked by the sponsoring employer. The only thing he needs to worry about is the possiblity that USCIS asks about the intention of the sponsorer to employ you and how you can convince them of that... the unrevoked I-140 is one thing. If old employer are good enough to issue you a letter to that effect (essentially an employment-offer letter) thats also good enough.
So hang on and wait to see what USCIS does. You might get through without anything. If they ask for EVL, then you can send from new employer and claim portability since now you are past 180 days.
not true. You can keep changing jobs, in fact you dont even ever have to work for your sponsoring employer. GC is all for future job.
Now, they are 2 options here. If the USCIS sends a query for a new employment offer letter, you are in trouble. At that time they will figure out you changed jobs before 180 days. The second option is that the USCIS does not send a query and then you I-485 can get approved. However, this is not legally permissible and they can figure out something was wrong when you apply for citizenship. The fact that your company did not cancel you I140 has NOTHING to do with it. Even if your company cancels 140 after 180days since I140 was filed, you are still entitled to your PD established on I140 stage. However, the 180 days after I485 is filed is hard written law and one should be Very careful when changing jobs.
Also, the fact that you changed using H1 does not make any difference.
Good luck.
the only thing he needs to worry about, is whether at that 180 day point past his 485 filing, the sponsoring employer had the INTENTION of employing him. Thats good enough. Its nice and clean if you are ALREADY employed, but even if you are not, you can argue this case in your favor since the I-140 was not revoked by the sponsoring employer. The only thing he needs to worry about is the possiblity that USCIS asks about the intention of the sponsorer to employ you and how you can convince them of that... the unrevoked I-140 is one thing. If old employer are good enough to issue you a letter to that effect (essentially an employment-offer letter) thats also good enough.
So hang on and wait to see what USCIS does. You might get through without anything. If they ask for EVL, then you can send from new employer and claim portability since now you are past 180 days.
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PBECVictim
10-21 02:28 PM
Alanita - Rip off and bad Travel Agent. Never book tickets through Alanita. Recently I have booked my tickets through Alanita Travels and cancelled my trip. Adult 2 tickets, Children 2 tickets. They charge huge cancel or date change charges, even though airlines or Sabre system offers it free of cost or less charge.
In general for cancellation or date change airlines charge max $200. So online portals like makemytrip.com or orbitz.com or <airlines>.com charge extra $50 in addition to airlines cancellation fee. But Alanita travels charge $375 for cancellation or date change.
If you argue with Alanita travel agent regarding these ridiculous charges, they will threaten you like go and get it done with airlines (because they know you have to go through travel agent).
I have chosen Alanita, because they have offered $17 less then makemytrip.com. Beware of this Rip off Travel Agent - Alanita Travels. It is very common for us cancelling tickets or postponement due to immigration, job or health reasons. Consider cancellation or date change charges seriously.
Couple of years ago i used to buy from ALANITA TRAVEL - FLY WITH US TO INDIA (http://www.alanitatravel.com/) who are based in Boston, MA. I don't know about them right now. These days I go to all kinds of travel websites and try to compare the prices and try out different days and tweak the search to get the best price and buy online.
Last time I booked for my parents thru cheaptickets.com, got a good deal. However, it may not be the same for everybody.
If you are flying from a major city like New York or LA or Chicago etc where you have lot of international Airlines operating directly, you can try the airline website itself. But before that, check the price in websites like, travelocity.com, expedia.com, kayak.com...after finding a good price thru one of these websites or any other that you know, go to the airline website and check the price...usually they would be little less.
Good luck!!!
FYI...I have no affiliation with any of the websites I mentioned.
In general for cancellation or date change airlines charge max $200. So online portals like makemytrip.com or orbitz.com or <airlines>.com charge extra $50 in addition to airlines cancellation fee. But Alanita travels charge $375 for cancellation or date change.
If you argue with Alanita travel agent regarding these ridiculous charges, they will threaten you like go and get it done with airlines (because they know you have to go through travel agent).
I have chosen Alanita, because they have offered $17 less then makemytrip.com. Beware of this Rip off Travel Agent - Alanita Travels. It is very common for us cancelling tickets or postponement due to immigration, job or health reasons. Consider cancellation or date change charges seriously.
Couple of years ago i used to buy from ALANITA TRAVEL - FLY WITH US TO INDIA (http://www.alanitatravel.com/) who are based in Boston, MA. I don't know about them right now. These days I go to all kinds of travel websites and try to compare the prices and try out different days and tweak the search to get the best price and buy online.
Last time I booked for my parents thru cheaptickets.com, got a good deal. However, it may not be the same for everybody.
If you are flying from a major city like New York or LA or Chicago etc where you have lot of international Airlines operating directly, you can try the airline website itself. But before that, check the price in websites like, travelocity.com, expedia.com, kayak.com...after finding a good price thru one of these websites or any other that you know, go to the airline website and check the price...usually they would be little less.
Good luck!!!
FYI...I have no affiliation with any of the websites I mentioned.
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arrarrgee
07-17 10:13 AM
Its the same article from Businessweek....
http://biz.yahoo.com/bizwk/070717/jul2007db20070716514499.html?.v=1
http://biz.yahoo.com/bizwk/070717/jul2007db20070716514499.html?.v=1
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pappu
02-16 11:42 AM
--We have heard the news that "Power Lunch" today on CNBC at about 1:20 PM EST will discuss the need for skilled workers in America.
Could someone pls tune in to CNBC and let the forum know.
Could someone pls tune in to CNBC and let the forum know.
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sunnymit
05-07 10:23 AM
It is Cumulative Demand Prior To CY-2002. I.e. before Jan 1st 2002 and up till Dec 31 2001.
No it does not include 2002. For 2002 look for "Cumulative Demand Prior To CY-2003".
CY: Calendar Year
That's what I thought as well. Thanks for clarifying...
No it does not include 2002. For 2002 look for "Cumulative Demand Prior To CY-2003".
CY: Calendar Year
That's what I thought as well. Thanks for clarifying...
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GC08
06-15 06:29 PM
Did anyone notice that NSC is processing I140 with a receipt date of Jan.1, 2006? Wasn't that used to be Sept. 2006? This is just getting better and better... I140 retrogression! :mad:
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kshitijnt
05-05 08:02 PM
If you dont go for 3 yr extension, you just end up paying them more. What do you get?
Also dont count on your 2nd conclusion that PD is yours to keep forever. If your employer revokes I-140 then there are some situations where you can lose this PD.
Also dont count on your 2nd conclusion that PD is yours to keep forever. If your employer revokes I-140 then there are some situations where you can lose this PD.
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nmdial
05-06 12:04 PM
In my opinion, you'll need the renewed H1B stamped on your passport in order to get the new dates on your I-94 (also, check that your passport doesn't expire before your H1B does). I would recommend an appointment at any of the consulate to get the stamping done.
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howzatt
08-15 02:24 PM
Thank you all for your thoughts and input I appreciate your help! Just one more question- what would happen if uscis did cash the checks from the original application? Would they reject it down the road when they realized that it was approved prior to my PD?
Are you the same Lisa that appeared on the Sean Hannity show towards the end?
Are you the same Lisa that appeared on the Sean Hannity show towards the end?
PundaSmith
12-24 01:43 PM
Thanks very much ... does it matter whether you get the I-140 by LC or EB. My appointment letter and contract stated that I will have to be responsible for all immigration costs entailed in adjusting my status.
But if the immigration law (that requires that employers pay the cost of I-140) says otherwise, then that could be a useful course to pursue...I thought that stipulation was only limited to labor certification.
Thanks and have a happy holiday ... rgds, Punda
But if the immigration law (that requires that employers pay the cost of I-140) says otherwise, then that could be a useful course to pursue...I thought that stipulation was only limited to labor certification.
Thanks and have a happy holiday ... rgds, Punda
snarla
06-15 06:54 PM
I think u guys can make a quick trip to Canada/ Mexico and on your return, u will recieve a new I94.
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