tonyHK12
09-29 11:03 AM
You are talking about bringing a bill:
How many congressman and Senators have you met till now ?
You want to bring a bill without lobbying. So tell your plans. Let us all see.
You created your new ID, started a thread and you think that is a good start. I need to see something real in an idea than believing in your idea.
Well I had called a NY congresswoman when I was stuck in a H1 name check. I found them open and willing to help. She even contacted the FBI.
Well I am just an ordinary person, and the same as everyone here, and not saying I will do everything myself. There are persons who are better skilled at this and know the immigration law better.
Also don't rule out lobbying, I just said we also need something else that should justify our case without a lobby. I'm asking for suggestions or ideas.
I may be new here, If you see my post on the other forum, I'm asking for the creation of an organization with skilled people who will create a new campaign among legal immigrants. Kind of like Grass roots movement.
How many congressman and Senators have you met till now ?
You want to bring a bill without lobbying. So tell your plans. Let us all see.
You created your new ID, started a thread and you think that is a good start. I need to see something real in an idea than believing in your idea.
Well I had called a NY congresswoman when I was stuck in a H1 name check. I found them open and willing to help. She even contacted the FBI.
Well I am just an ordinary person, and the same as everyone here, and not saying I will do everything myself. There are persons who are better skilled at this and know the immigration law better.
Also don't rule out lobbying, I just said we also need something else that should justify our case without a lobby. I'm asking for suggestions or ideas.
I may be new here, If you see my post on the other forum, I'm asking for the creation of an organization with skilled people who will create a new campaign among legal immigrants. Kind of like Grass roots movement.
wallpaper Entourage Season 6 premieres
vivek_ut
05-04 12:17 AM
After 13 years in the U.S. and three applications over 9 years :)
Status: Card Production ordered from NSC
PD: EB2-India, 8-Jun-2006
Approval time: 8:45pm for my wife, 10:00pm for me
Good luck to everyone!
Status: Card Production ordered from NSC
PD: EB2-India, 8-Jun-2006
Approval time: 8:45pm for my wife, 10:00pm for me
Good luck to everyone!
justin150377
06-29 09:52 AM
i wonder if china/phil and india have used up close to 7% of their quota over the last 9 months?
2011 Entourage Season 7 Episode 7
gc_dream2009
01-12 10:36 PM
Going back to the original subject of discussion - before the thread got hijacked by plainspeak and some really divisive and dangerous viewpoints - I just wanted to say I completely agree with Goodintentions and the post below. Thanks for the observations - certainly helps newer members who are getting used to the idea of meeting congressional offices. This bill helps all EB and we should be all for it and any other piecemeal bills coming up in the new Congress
I agree with the contents of the post. Personally, I have been writing letters regularly to the Congressman, the Senators of my State and also to the President. In most cases I have received responses.
Many of you may not find my observations interesting or you have also come across something similar. This is however for those of our friends who are yet to write to law makers!
Following are some of the obesravtions which I would like to share:
1. Letters posted (not emails) seem to be read and replied. (Ofcourse, most of us are now so much used to email that it is difficult to print and post, but I still think it is worth the effort)
2. Unless the subject line refers to a "specific bill no." the answers are very generic. In fact many such responses are not relevant at all
3. Whenever the letters have been to the point and within ONE PAGE, they seem to draw attention.
4. I have tried to meet my Congressman for about 2 years, but in vain. However, over a period of time I have been able to develop some friendship with his immigration assistant. They are the people who prepare notes and present it to the Congressman
5. Recently I got a response from one of the Senators on the S1085 bill. He is a Democrat and has stated that he is supportive of the bill and that it is currentlyundergoing "judicial review by the Senate". I really do not know what it means, though!
5. Regarding CIR I got a clear letter from Mr McCain stating that unless the "borders are secure and sealed" CIR does not make any sense. I have once again written to Sen McCain that we are legal immigrants and would like to seek his support as well as thatof all Senators and Congressmen, from both parties. I am yet to get a response. Once I get a response I will share it with all of you
6. I am no writing a 2 separate letters (one about the new bill about passing on Lottery Visas to EB) and also another about the fate of of HR 5882. I would also be writing the Congressman who has sponsored this "Lottery Visa" about the HR5882.
The task is uphill and very difficult. We have no option but to try the beaten track. Many of us are here for more than a decade and the end is never so near. Time does not wait and we cannot board a time machine to get back in time! I am one such person who left UK and came here! Had I continued there I would have become a citizen 2 years back!
Perhaps we can try the Gandian method of "mass satyagraha" which is a very peaceful means, to highlight our situation. We can do it in summer, may be in June / July and start working in this direction. Not sure how many will scoff at me, but perhaps it is worth the try.
GOD BLESS all our friends who have been patiently waiting for ages!
Best wishes!
I agree with the contents of the post. Personally, I have been writing letters regularly to the Congressman, the Senators of my State and also to the President. In most cases I have received responses.
Many of you may not find my observations interesting or you have also come across something similar. This is however for those of our friends who are yet to write to law makers!
Following are some of the obesravtions which I would like to share:
1. Letters posted (not emails) seem to be read and replied. (Ofcourse, most of us are now so much used to email that it is difficult to print and post, but I still think it is worth the effort)
2. Unless the subject line refers to a "specific bill no." the answers are very generic. In fact many such responses are not relevant at all
3. Whenever the letters have been to the point and within ONE PAGE, they seem to draw attention.
4. I have tried to meet my Congressman for about 2 years, but in vain. However, over a period of time I have been able to develop some friendship with his immigration assistant. They are the people who prepare notes and present it to the Congressman
5. Recently I got a response from one of the Senators on the S1085 bill. He is a Democrat and has stated that he is supportive of the bill and that it is currentlyundergoing "judicial review by the Senate". I really do not know what it means, though!
5. Regarding CIR I got a clear letter from Mr McCain stating that unless the "borders are secure and sealed" CIR does not make any sense. I have once again written to Sen McCain that we are legal immigrants and would like to seek his support as well as thatof all Senators and Congressmen, from both parties. I am yet to get a response. Once I get a response I will share it with all of you
6. I am no writing a 2 separate letters (one about the new bill about passing on Lottery Visas to EB) and also another about the fate of of HR 5882. I would also be writing the Congressman who has sponsored this "Lottery Visa" about the HR5882.
The task is uphill and very difficult. We have no option but to try the beaten track. Many of us are here for more than a decade and the end is never so near. Time does not wait and we cannot board a time machine to get back in time! I am one such person who left UK and came here! Had I continued there I would have become a citizen 2 years back!
Perhaps we can try the Gandian method of "mass satyagraha" which is a very peaceful means, to highlight our situation. We can do it in summer, may be in June / July and start working in this direction. Not sure how many will scoff at me, but perhaps it is worth the try.
GOD BLESS all our friends who have been patiently waiting for ages!
Best wishes!
more...
gk_2000
02-16 04:53 PM
An idea:
Is it possible to recite the oath of citizenship in front of the senate en-masse? And maybe get some reporters to report the event..
Another, letter campaign, in which people will sign on the oath and snail mail to WH and also local senators
These might bring attention to us.. but feel free to knock it down (or ignore) if sounds absurd
Is it possible to recite the oath of citizenship in front of the senate en-masse? And maybe get some reporters to report the event..
Another, letter campaign, in which people will sign on the oath and snail mail to WH and also local senators
These might bring attention to us.. but feel free to knock it down (or ignore) if sounds absurd
doxa
03-27 02:55 PM
We are from Germany and living in Canada since a couple of years. And you ?
We are from Hungary and we waiting here.
We are from Hungary and we waiting here.
more...
yvjoshi100
08-01 05:37 PM
It is good to see the combined Immigration community efforts are bringing results. However, it appears that no attention is being paid to raise the issue of children ageing out because of visa retrogression and delay in labor clearance. The Child Status Protection Act(CSPA) passed in the year 2002 hardly provides any relief to I-140 based immigration petitions. While for I-130 (for US Citizens) applicants the date of child is frozen on the date of submission of I-130 form it-self, but for employment based immigrant applicants this Act provides a complicated way to calculate the child�s age and it just provides relief for any processing delays in 1-140 clearance only. It just ignores the fact that we have years of retrogression for employment-based category. At the time when this act was passed there was no retrogression in employment-based category and lawmakers perhaps never thought of hardship, which children and families may face because of the retrogression.
We need to raise our voice on this issue too. My son is going to miss out the chance of getting his green card just because his age works out as per formula given in CSPA Act to be 21 years and 12 days � because of 12 days my family may be penalized to be separated from our child whereas no one is going to consider 3 years delay in labor case in my case and then another 13 months we have to wait for filing 1485 after approval of I-140. Mine case was the most unfortunate in the sense that I got my I-140 approval in just 29 days whereas in all cases the normal time is 3-6 months. Had it taken 2 months, my son would have got the benefit under CSPA.
I hope some one from Immigration Voice leadership team will take a lead to highlight such issues also before the law makers.
We need to raise our voice on this issue too. My son is going to miss out the chance of getting his green card just because his age works out as per formula given in CSPA Act to be 21 years and 12 days � because of 12 days my family may be penalized to be separated from our child whereas no one is going to consider 3 years delay in labor case in my case and then another 13 months we have to wait for filing 1485 after approval of I-140. Mine case was the most unfortunate in the sense that I got my I-140 approval in just 29 days whereas in all cases the normal time is 3-6 months. Had it taken 2 months, my son would have got the benefit under CSPA.
I hope some one from Immigration Voice leadership team will take a lead to highlight such issues also before the law makers.
2010 HBO#39;s #39;Entourage#39; Season 6 Los
a_matha
08-03 02:55 PM
Congrats. Did you do anything special - SR, Senator office, Infopass?
No I was planning on taking Infopass after the 15th(per my attorney) if there were no LUD'S. Thanks
No I was planning on taking Infopass after the 15th(per my attorney) if there were no LUD'S. Thanks
more...
khukubindu
05-12 12:23 PM
PD App in FY 05 App in 06 Total
3/28/05-4/30/05 12 12
5/1/05 - 5/31/05 89 85
6/1/05 - 6/30/05 110 239
7/1/05 -7/31/05 175 334 509
8/1/05 - 8/30/05 421 402 823
9/1/05 - 9/30/05 694 79 773
10/1/05- 10/31/05 944 944
11/1/05 - 11/30/05 906 906
12/1/05 - 12/31/05 1022 1022
1/1/06 - 1/31/06 1007 1007
2/1/06 -- 2/28/06 952 952
3/1/06- 3/31/06 1140 1140
4/1/06- 4/30/06 896 896
5/1/06 - 5/31/06 980 980
6/1/06 - 6/30/06 916 916
7/1/06 - 7/31/06 775 775
3/28/05-4/30/05 12 12
5/1/05 - 5/31/05 89 85
6/1/05 - 6/30/05 110 239
7/1/05 -7/31/05 175 334 509
8/1/05 - 8/30/05 421 402 823
9/1/05 - 9/30/05 694 79 773
10/1/05- 10/31/05 944 944
11/1/05 - 11/30/05 906 906
12/1/05 - 12/31/05 1022 1022
1/1/06 - 1/31/06 1007 1007
2/1/06 -- 2/28/06 952 952
3/1/06- 3/31/06 1140 1140
4/1/06- 4/30/06 896 896
5/1/06 - 5/31/06 980 980
6/1/06 - 6/30/06 916 916
7/1/06 - 7/31/06 775 775
hair HBO#39;s #39;Entourage#39; Season 6 Los
bigboy007
04-09 12:07 AM
Even though its anticipated that EB3-I is screwed up for ever , I expected at least a snail movement instead its U for the whole of year. More of these days... I think we are all spending more time debating options.. We will go no where with waiting...
I think last year they did around 3000 odd applications for even at this rate it takes 30+ years and there is no relief in sight...
We have spent enough time already in thinking about ways... ONLY one way that works is some kind of legislative relief.. IV Core knows about it... These days every time i meet a friend or relative I have only one Message please join IV and contribute and if you dont want to contribute atleast please participate in any initiatives that IV Core might recommend.
I am in for the best i could do as we did in CIR 2007.
I think last year they did around 3000 odd applications for even at this rate it takes 30+ years and there is no relief in sight...
We have spent enough time already in thinking about ways... ONLY one way that works is some kind of legislative relief.. IV Core knows about it... These days every time i meet a friend or relative I have only one Message please join IV and contribute and if you dont want to contribute atleast please participate in any initiatives that IV Core might recommend.
I am in for the best i could do as we did in CIR 2007.
more...
RNGC
04-14 04:43 PM
I was wondering if any one in the core or other members think about the next step towards getting citizenship after passing the hurdles of getting the green card. If a person is here for 10 years and then get his green card (average period), then he need to wait for another 5 years to get the citizenship. 15 years for this process in a person's life is too much.
IV Core can push or lobby for a law which can make the person a US citizen, if he is living in US for 10 years legally without any issues and paying taxes for the entire period. It is just my idea.
10 years wait for GC and another 5 years for citizenship! That too much time in one's life.
IV Core can push or lobby for a law which can make the person a US citizen, if he is living in US for 10 years legally without any issues and paying taxes for the entire period. It is just my idea.
10 years wait for GC and another 5 years for citizenship! That too much time in one's life.
hot First Look: Entourage Season 6
gcjones
05-07 03:35 PM
Labor Filing Date : 10/18/2007
Audit Replied Date : 12/28/2007
Category : EB2
Industry: IT
Country of Origin : India
NPC: Atlanta
Audit Replied Date : 12/28/2007
Category : EB2
Industry: IT
Country of Origin : India
NPC: Atlanta
more...
house Entourage Season 6 Episode 10
pop
01-19 10:48 AM
They are not related.
tattoo HBO#39;s #39;Entourage#39; Season 6 Los
kevin08
04-12 06:07 PM
You envy the ones who got the GC and pity the once who got shipped.
That is unnecessary comment & I forgive you for that. Hope you get it right the next time.
That is unnecessary comment & I forgive you for that. Hope you get it right the next time.
more...
pictures wallpaper Entourage Season 6
akgind
08-21 01:12 AM
Labor filed in Aug 2002, approved after 6 years in June 2007. Meanwhile, our son aged out in June 2004. Daughter turned 21 today, and her I-485 adjustment application is in the July 2 logjam.
The DREAM Act can be a solution for our son, but some of the versions were made applicable to only illegal immigrants. We have to be careful to read the details whenever the next version makes its headway in the Congress.
The DREAM Act can be a solution for our son, but some of the versions were made applicable to only illegal immigrants. We have to be careful to read the details whenever the next version makes its headway in the Congress.
dresses Entourage Season 6
wolfsappi
06-14 12:50 PM
My status online said LC completed as early as May 1. The lawyers still havent received the papers and so cant apply for my 140/485. Very very frustrated. :mad:
more...
makeup Entourage Season 6
chintu25
01-23 09:50 PM
A very informative article from Chicago mercantile exchange about Options trading ...
girlfriend out the Entourage Season 6
istrategist
04-25 08:53 AM
Update to my case (below): got a text message on 4/23 saying that VSC now sent it back to TSC (where I had sent it in the first place a month ago). Have to wait for the paper notice to see what silly reason they give for doing this, and delaying the app by another month.
my EAD app was delivered to tx on 3/29, and I got a text on 4/6 saying it was accepted and routed to VSC. A few days later, I got the notice in the mail.
my EAD app was delivered to tx on 3/29, and I got a text on 4/6 saying it was accepted and routed to VSC. A few days later, I got the notice in the mail.
hairstyles of Entourage premieres,
minimalist
04-08 04:02 PM
Sorry for ignorance. How is this list usefull? We will know who are the lucky ones to be greend. But how does it help?
That list is not going to get any of us GC. That will help provide visibility into what the numbers actually are. So far people kept thinking , once EB3 is past September 2001(big hump due to clinton amnesty), it should race forard because of not many filing ins 2001 down turn. Once the list is available we can atleast have some idea on how many are infact waiting and that would probably help most people have realistic estimate on when they may get their turn.
There were enough people who wanted that clarity and they contributed to get that. Still the FOIA request, if it goes through the regualr channel, it will be 2 years before USCIS even addresses it. CORE is trying an alternate approach to see if that data can be obtained ASAP.
It will help the same way the traffic alerts on radio help you get out of the jam.
That list is not going to get any of us GC. That will help provide visibility into what the numbers actually are. So far people kept thinking , once EB3 is past September 2001(big hump due to clinton amnesty), it should race forard because of not many filing ins 2001 down turn. Once the list is available we can atleast have some idea on how many are infact waiting and that would probably help most people have realistic estimate on when they may get their turn.
There were enough people who wanted that clarity and they contributed to get that. Still the FOIA request, if it goes through the regualr channel, it will be 2 years before USCIS even addresses it. CORE is trying an alternate approach to see if that data can be obtained ASAP.
It will help the same way the traffic alerts on radio help you get out of the jam.
sparklinks
05-13 01:53 PM
I Live in Norther VA and sent my EAD application to texas lock box
( PO Box 660867, Dallas TX 75266) through USPS.
today I see the status -
"We attempted to deliver your item at 9:51 AM on May 13, 2010 in DALLAS, TX 75222 and a notice was left"
did I send this to a wrong address?
It's just usual message for p o box, don't worry much
( PO Box 660867, Dallas TX 75266) through USPS.
today I see the status -
"We attempted to deliver your item at 9:51 AM on May 13, 2010 in DALLAS, TX 75222 and a notice was left"
did I send this to a wrong address?
It's just usual message for p o box, don't worry much
vasa
09-20 07:24 AM
you guys must have seen me with my 3 kids in a stroller and my wife handing out flowers and holding a placard...
it was an experience in itself, a good one
with lasting memories
cheers
vasa
it was an experience in itself, a good one
with lasting memories
cheers
vasa
No comments:
Post a Comment