mjdup
01-18 02:35 PM
Here are the minutes and action items ---
1. Congressman/woman are to be focussed but Sen. Kennedy 's office is the most important to focus on.
2. AI: Call Sen.Kennedy's office and try to seek an appointment to explain our issues and make presentation. Aim for last week in January.
3. AI: Find out stance of congressman/woman from MA on immigration committee. If any of them are in immigration sub committee. Identify the counties which these lawmakers represent. This will be a good way to filter out the ones we do not have to concentrate on.
4. AI: Make a list of groceries and places frequently visited by immigrants who could become potential IV members.
5. AI: Refine the presentatioin on IV resources section and provide the first draft to rest of team for feedback - 2 weeks.
6. AI: To enquire about the cost involved in posting ad in India New England paper/media.(Cost can be shared among local state chapter members)
7. AI: To enquire about posting ad (one frame) in Belmont theatre where Indian movies are shown. (Cost can be shared among local state chapter members)
8. AI: All members: Publicity of IV using posters and flyers available in IV resource section. Also publicise on sites like immigrationportal.com etc.
Though action items are assigned to certain members, if there's a feeling that you can pitch in please do so.
Important updates from core member: CIR is on top of the list with Sen.Kennedy but the illegal issue is also going to catch up so we should initially push for CIR or Plan B would be to ask for our provisions to be included in a separate bill if CIR gets complicated and is time consuming.
Thanks to everyone who was able to make it. T
1. Congressman/woman are to be focussed but Sen. Kennedy 's office is the most important to focus on.
2. AI: Call Sen.Kennedy's office and try to seek an appointment to explain our issues and make presentation. Aim for last week in January.
3. AI: Find out stance of congressman/woman from MA on immigration committee. If any of them are in immigration sub committee. Identify the counties which these lawmakers represent. This will be a good way to filter out the ones we do not have to concentrate on.
4. AI: Make a list of groceries and places frequently visited by immigrants who could become potential IV members.
5. AI: Refine the presentatioin on IV resources section and provide the first draft to rest of team for feedback - 2 weeks.
6. AI: To enquire about the cost involved in posting ad in India New England paper/media.(Cost can be shared among local state chapter members)
7. AI: To enquire about posting ad (one frame) in Belmont theatre where Indian movies are shown. (Cost can be shared among local state chapter members)
8. AI: All members: Publicity of IV using posters and flyers available in IV resource section. Also publicise on sites like immigrationportal.com etc.
Though action items are assigned to certain members, if there's a feeling that you can pitch in please do so.
Important updates from core member: CIR is on top of the list with Sen.Kennedy but the illegal issue is also going to catch up so we should initially push for CIR or Plan B would be to ask for our provisions to be included in a separate bill if CIR gets complicated and is time consuming.
Thanks to everyone who was able to make it. T
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english_august
07-11 10:45 PM
It is stating the obvious to say that blogs have been playing an ever important role in creating awareness of issues and shaping public opinion; yet we've not had a good representation of our issues in the blogosphere.
The flower campaign got a lot of attention in mainstream media but we did not have a good co-ordinated effort going on in the blogging community.
As we go forward, I think we should have a communication medium so that all the bloggers interested in these issues can discuss and execute strategies.
So if you are a blogger or are interested in becoming one, please join this Google group. Hopefully for future campaigns like rallies etc. we will be able to create more awareness in the blogging community.
http://groups.google.com/group/immigrant-bloggers/subscribe
The flower campaign got a lot of attention in mainstream media but we did not have a good co-ordinated effort going on in the blogging community.
As we go forward, I think we should have a communication medium so that all the bloggers interested in these issues can discuss and execute strategies.
So if you are a blogger or are interested in becoming one, please join this Google group. Hopefully for future campaigns like rallies etc. we will be able to create more awareness in the blogging community.
http://groups.google.com/group/immigrant-bloggers/subscribe
BumbleBee
03-31 10:05 AM
From over an year, I have been working on EAD. Recently I resigned from my job, however I am still looking for a new job. I have a few questions related with EAD:
Thanks.
Yes, please fill out your profile to help IV.
1. Even after leaving the company, is it legal for me to stay in the country and for how long?
As long as I-485 is pending or approved.
2. Can I look for any kind of job on EAD or there is any restrictions?
Technically, Yes. But keep a job offer(in similar occupation as GC labor) in hand
3. Is it possible that my former employer can cancel my EAD?
No, employer has no say on EAD/AP/I-485. But the original employer can cancel I140 and that in turn would trigger I485/EAD/AP cancellation. Use AC21 to avoid getting denial.
4. If I find a new job, do I have to use immigration lawyers of my former employer to help renew my EAD, travel document etc. from time to time or I can hire another immigration lawyer?
You can use any immigration lawyer, or you can do it yourself. I have renewed my EAD/AP myself last 5 years.
Hope that helps.
Thanks.
Yes, please fill out your profile to help IV.
1. Even after leaving the company, is it legal for me to stay in the country and for how long?
As long as I-485 is pending or approved.
2. Can I look for any kind of job on EAD or there is any restrictions?
Technically, Yes. But keep a job offer(in similar occupation as GC labor) in hand
3. Is it possible that my former employer can cancel my EAD?
No, employer has no say on EAD/AP/I-485. But the original employer can cancel I140 and that in turn would trigger I485/EAD/AP cancellation. Use AC21 to avoid getting denial.
4. If I find a new job, do I have to use immigration lawyers of my former employer to help renew my EAD, travel document etc. from time to time or I can hire another immigration lawyer?
You can use any immigration lawyer, or you can do it yourself. I have renewed my EAD/AP myself last 5 years.
Hope that helps.
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loku
09-30 08:38 PM
Hello,
I am working on H1-B for sometime. My project ended 2 months ago and I had been on unpaid leave since then. My H1-B expires on Sep 30, 2009. My company applied for H1-B extension in June but got a RFE due to lack of evidence. My company replied to the RFE on Aug 28. and status has been pending since then. On Sep 19, I got an offer from another company. The new company filed for premium processing for H1-B transfer and her transfer application got approved with starting date of September 24. I joined the new company on Sep 29 but haven't notified her old employer yet.
My immigration is underway and has got an approved I-140 from previous employer. That is the reason I didn't notify them as I don't want to stop that process. It is my intention to move back to her old employer if the visa extension is approved and the current project is finished so that I doesn't have to refile her Green card.
Now the question is what will happen in these scenario and purportedly 'Last Action rule' of USCIS:
1) If my Visa extension gets accepted, which VISA will hold good, the H1 ext with original employer or H1-B transferred visa with new employer ? Where should I report for work and is there anything legally I need to do before I reports to any of them ?
2) If my Visa extension gets rejected, will my transferred VISA still hold good ? Will I need to do anything in that scenario i.e. need to go out of country and get her Visa stamped ?
Thanks for your help and time. Please advice!!
I am working on H1-B for sometime. My project ended 2 months ago and I had been on unpaid leave since then. My H1-B expires on Sep 30, 2009. My company applied for H1-B extension in June but got a RFE due to lack of evidence. My company replied to the RFE on Aug 28. and status has been pending since then. On Sep 19, I got an offer from another company. The new company filed for premium processing for H1-B transfer and her transfer application got approved with starting date of September 24. I joined the new company on Sep 29 but haven't notified her old employer yet.
My immigration is underway and has got an approved I-140 from previous employer. That is the reason I didn't notify them as I don't want to stop that process. It is my intention to move back to her old employer if the visa extension is approved and the current project is finished so that I doesn't have to refile her Green card.
Now the question is what will happen in these scenario and purportedly 'Last Action rule' of USCIS:
1) If my Visa extension gets accepted, which VISA will hold good, the H1 ext with original employer or H1-B transferred visa with new employer ? Where should I report for work and is there anything legally I need to do before I reports to any of them ?
2) If my Visa extension gets rejected, will my transferred VISA still hold good ? Will I need to do anything in that scenario i.e. need to go out of country and get her Visa stamped ?
Thanks for your help and time. Please advice!!
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July 21st, 2004, 12:35 PM
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krishna_brc
03-19 05:00 PM
My labor was filed with job title from the employer as IT Lead (O*Net Code - 11-3021.00, O*Net title - Computer and Information Systems Managers). I am having an opportunity to convert to full-time on EAD (I-140 approved, EAD received 18months back). The new job title is Software Engineer(possible O*Net codes - 15-1032.00/15-1021.00/15-1031.00, possible O*Net title - Computer Software Engineer/Computer Programmer). Is it possible to file AC21 in this scenario. The salary and the job descriptions for both the Labor filing and the new opportunity are similar. I am worried if the title might cause a problem. I have to make a decision very soon. Please help.
as far i have learnt from the discussions in forms "Title" should not be a problem.
But the O*Net Code should be the same.
Meaning new job should fall under the same job code.
Thanks,
Krishna
as far i have learnt from the discussions in forms "Title" should not be a problem.
But the O*Net Code should be the same.
Meaning new job should fall under the same job code.
Thanks,
Krishna
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redder20
08-21 11:31 PM
My PERM for EB3 has been approved on July 2008. My I-140 is pending. 485 has not been submitted yet. I don't have EAD card either. For some reason, I have to change job.
My question is, if my current employer will not revoke my current I-140 sponsorship, even I have left company, and in case my current I-140 will be approved, can my priority date be carried over?
Bunch of thanks!!
My question is, if my current employer will not revoke my current I-140 sponsorship, even I have left company, and in case my current I-140 will be approved, can my priority date be carried over?
Bunch of thanks!!
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Jipjap74
04-15 10:59 AM
Hi
I concurrently filed both my I-140 and I-485 back in Oct 09. My I-140 was approved on March 18th and then nothing since. I read that by concurrent filing the process is quicker. I am on an EB1-C. My question is has anyone had any experience in the time frame for concurrent filing under the category i am under? I have checked the tracker and cannot see anyone in similar position. Time line is what i am looking for or is it a "wait and see" situation?
Thanks
I concurrently filed both my I-140 and I-485 back in Oct 09. My I-140 was approved on March 18th and then nothing since. I read that by concurrent filing the process is quicker. I am on an EB1-C. My question is has anyone had any experience in the time frame for concurrent filing under the category i am under? I have checked the tracker and cannot see anyone in similar position. Time line is what i am looking for or is it a "wait and see" situation?
Thanks
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raysaikat
12-06 08:00 AM
Is it possible to get F1 status adjusted to H1 without going for a H1 stamping?
Yes. If you have your H1-B approval notice with a start date, say Feb 1, 2008, and I-94 cards with it, then you will automatically be on H1-B from Feb 1, 2008 (assuming that you have valid F-1 status still Jan 31, in this example. OPT is F-1 status).
If your H1-B approval came without I-94 cards, then you need to go out of the country to adjust status.
Yes. If you have your H1-B approval notice with a start date, say Feb 1, 2008, and I-94 cards with it, then you will automatically be on H1-B from Feb 1, 2008 (assuming that you have valid F-1 status still Jan 31, in this example. OPT is F-1 status).
If your H1-B approval came without I-94 cards, then you need to go out of the country to adjust status.
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sw33t
07-28 10:32 AM
Join the texas state chapter at
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singhsa3
10-26 08:53 AM
This has been arranged by Chandu...
He deserves the applaud...
tri state members should take advantage of this
thanks to you guys for all this effort!
He deserves the applaud...
tri state members should take advantage of this
thanks to you guys for all this effort!
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studentvisa
12-26 08:53 AM
This means "big brother" watching.....
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Norristown
03-01 09:39 AM
I am also looking for form I-131.
The current form expired on 02/282009, so they might be working on revision.
The current form expired on 02/282009, so they might be working on revision.
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wandmaker
04-28 08:55 AM
Hello
I am on H1 and 3 months back i came to US.After one month i applied for SSN,but still didnt get that.
when i went to SS office for enquiry 1 week back, they told me that my immigration verification was not done yet. so i had to wait.
can anyone help me with this.
how many days will it took to complete the process??
is there any other way around........
please answer me ASAP.
It usually takes 8 weeks tops to complete (after all dig deeeeeeeep checks). Does your first & last name match on passport, 797 and I-94? - this is one of reasons for delay in issuing a SSN. My 2C
I am on H1 and 3 months back i came to US.After one month i applied for SSN,but still didnt get that.
when i went to SS office for enquiry 1 week back, they told me that my immigration verification was not done yet. so i had to wait.
can anyone help me with this.
how many days will it took to complete the process??
is there any other way around........
please answer me ASAP.
It usually takes 8 weeks tops to complete (after all dig deeeeeeeep checks). Does your first & last name match on passport, 797 and I-94? - this is one of reasons for delay in issuing a SSN. My 2C
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akbar
04-03 04:02 PM
No update on FBI name check meeting ? Ever Held ?
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krishna_brc
03-19 05:00 PM
My labor was filed with job title from the employer as IT Lead (O*Net Code - 11-3021.00, O*Net title - Computer and Information Systems Managers). I am having an opportunity to convert to full-time on EAD (I-140 approved, EAD received 18months back). The new job title is Software Engineer(possible O*Net codes - 15-1032.00/15-1021.00/15-1031.00, possible O*Net title - Computer Software Engineer/Computer Programmer). Is it possible to file AC21 in this scenario. The salary and the job descriptions for both the Labor filing and the new opportunity are similar. I am worried if the title might cause a problem. I have to make a decision very soon. Please help.
as far i have learnt from the discussions in forms "Title" should not be a problem.
But the O*Net Code should be the same.
Meaning new job should fall under the same job code.
Thanks,
Krishna
as far i have learnt from the discussions in forms "Title" should not be a problem.
But the O*Net Code should be the same.
Meaning new job should fall under the same job code.
Thanks,
Krishna
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baldev.thakur
12-12 08:45 PM
Hi Wish you all a V V HAPPY XMAS !!!
One of my friends gave me this suggestion - go find some voice over IV. Till Now I was least bothered but because the new anti- H1 B laws are being proposed ( Sen Grassy et all ) , I have to look at this angle. Because without GC , with those new laws in effect, it might be imposs to work here..
Ok , I filed under E B 2 category way back in Ending of 05 and my Labor and 140 got approved.Filed AOS in 2008 ending and since then on the GC wait List.
There are some questions I have which makes me think - is it worth the wait ? IF NOT then lets look at other possibilities including starting some business in Bangalore or going to Canada. I dont know- PL Help me out here friends.
When my employer filed for labor the the promised amt of some $90K in immigrant labor applocation. I could not make that much but I was around $72K Then I had to leave him and go work in UK for the same client ( since that was a UK based company ) and my employer got paid hiring fees. He was not aversive .
So for entire 2007 my income was 0 becos I was in UK working for this MNC and paying UK taxes.
1) Then in 2008 the same client called me back to US but it took some 2 months before they could finally begin my work there and only then my pay started .
So 2008 - I was only close to some $60K PA ( annualized but I was not there entire 2008 . I came back from UK to US around mid 08).
Then on there had been no problem 08 and 09 all gone well.
2 )I read the GC terms and it said - bcos GC is prospective thing, it has nothing to do with your current salary. But in realistic terms - is there chance of problem here ? looking at this ..?
3) If I am in Bangalore after Feb 10, permanently would that be problem in case the lines moves up and I am not in USA ? Will they think that because you are not in US ...and are not working for same employer , cant give GC ..?
Which one can be hurdle in final step 1 , 2 or 3 ? Or God only know
ok bye
Baldevsingh
One of my friends gave me this suggestion - go find some voice over IV. Till Now I was least bothered but because the new anti- H1 B laws are being proposed ( Sen Grassy et all ) , I have to look at this angle. Because without GC , with those new laws in effect, it might be imposs to work here..
Ok , I filed under E B 2 category way back in Ending of 05 and my Labor and 140 got approved.Filed AOS in 2008 ending and since then on the GC wait List.
There are some questions I have which makes me think - is it worth the wait ? IF NOT then lets look at other possibilities including starting some business in Bangalore or going to Canada. I dont know- PL Help me out here friends.
When my employer filed for labor the the promised amt of some $90K in immigrant labor applocation. I could not make that much but I was around $72K Then I had to leave him and go work in UK for the same client ( since that was a UK based company ) and my employer got paid hiring fees. He was not aversive .
So for entire 2007 my income was 0 becos I was in UK working for this MNC and paying UK taxes.
1) Then in 2008 the same client called me back to US but it took some 2 months before they could finally begin my work there and only then my pay started .
So 2008 - I was only close to some $60K PA ( annualized but I was not there entire 2008 . I came back from UK to US around mid 08).
Then on there had been no problem 08 and 09 all gone well.
2 )I read the GC terms and it said - bcos GC is prospective thing, it has nothing to do with your current salary. But in realistic terms - is there chance of problem here ? looking at this ..?
3) If I am in Bangalore after Feb 10, permanently would that be problem in case the lines moves up and I am not in USA ? Will they think that because you are not in US ...and are not working for same employer , cant give GC ..?
Which one can be hurdle in final step 1 , 2 or 3 ? Or God only know
ok bye
Baldevsingh
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dvb123
09-07 11:58 AM
Other gurus can answer in a detailed manner. I am going to very short. Chinese Eb3 have filed for an injunction stating that they need to be allocated visa numbers because in 2008 and 2009 they were overlooked because DOS could not count the inventory of EB3 properly.
DOS replied that this kind of injunction would harm other countries ppl. DOS is allowed by law to make reasonable estimates in progressing and degressing priority dates. If some ppl are left behind they cannot do anything.
Here is the part of the law which states that DOS has the authority to do reasonable estimates of priority dates and this is what was stated in the DOS response to the injunction
Congress has expressly
provided that in allocating visa numbers, the Department of State may “make reasonable
estimates.” 8 U.S.C. � 1153(g). In relevant part, Section 1153(g) states:
For purposes of carrying out the Secretary’s responsibilities in the orderly administration
of this section, the Secretary may make reasonable estimates of the anticipated number of
visas to be issued during any quarter of any fiscal year . . . and to rely upon such estimates
in authorizing the issuances of visas.
DOS replied that this kind of injunction would harm other countries ppl. DOS is allowed by law to make reasonable estimates in progressing and degressing priority dates. If some ppl are left behind they cannot do anything.
Here is the part of the law which states that DOS has the authority to do reasonable estimates of priority dates and this is what was stated in the DOS response to the injunction
Congress has expressly
provided that in allocating visa numbers, the Department of State may “make reasonable
estimates.” 8 U.S.C. � 1153(g). In relevant part, Section 1153(g) states:
For purposes of carrying out the Secretary’s responsibilities in the orderly administration
of this section, the Secretary may make reasonable estimates of the anticipated number of
visas to be issued during any quarter of any fiscal year . . . and to rely upon such estimates
in authorizing the issuances of visas.
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ilikekilo
07-19 05:49 PM
i cant speak for IV Core but ithink there is only so much IV can fight for...so I believe its a no....i can be wrong...however good luck my freind
vicks_don
05-19 03:12 PM
You should just provide a valid reason for your case for the senator to help. All senators have direct lines to immigration offices. They can expedite your case and the results are astonishing.
My cousin left to india for an emergency and his AP was pending. Contacted senator and got it approved immediately in a day.
I also heard that one person got his 140 approved in a week. Not sure what reason he provided.
But senators are certainly helpful unlike Indian politicians.
My cousin left to india for an emergency and his AP was pending. Contacted senator and got it approved immediately in a day.
I also heard that one person got his 140 approved in a week. Not sure what reason he provided.
But senators are certainly helpful unlike Indian politicians.
cdeneo
10-24 01:11 PM
Are you kidding me - why are there no stop gap measures/short term fixes asked for all the high skilled folks stuck in retrogression for the very reasons outlined in this letter. This is politics at its best -
