SunnySurya
08-06 08:04 PM
THIS ISSUE IS CLOSED NOW. MISSION ACCOMPLISHED. WITH SOME REGRETS
See the final results http://immigrationvoice.org/forum/showthread.php?p=300225#post300225
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Original Message:
There is a difference between laws and regulations. Laws are what in INA (Immigration and Naturalization Act) and Regulations are what in CFR.
It takes congress and senate to change laws where as it takes discretion to change regulations. And the good news is that discretion can be challenged.
There is another thread on the issue and some of us think that we do have a case. Initial response from a certain lawyer has been positive.
http://immigrationvoice.org/forum/showthread.php?t=20669
The affected parties (i.e. us) need to show damage in certain way and I do have some points that can be used. Our primary point is that the spirit of law has not been upheld.
Following are the steps in making this a reality:
a) Gather around 50 people
b) Develop and finalize draft of the case. Rolling_Flood has a initial draft.
c) Hold initial consultation with a lawyer.
d) Decide as a team if we want to continue.
e) File a class action suit or next course of action
(as of 08-29-08 , we have dropped the idea of lawsuit and are pursuing other avenues)
Not sure what is the total cost but given the years of wait and uncertainty $500 per person should be reasonable. I will also create a yahoo group to start these discussions.
Notes:
If you already have applied in EB2 you won't be affected.
If you have a Masters you won't be affected.
See the final results http://immigrationvoice.org/forum/showthread.php?p=300225#post300225
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Original Message:
There is a difference between laws and regulations. Laws are what in INA (Immigration and Naturalization Act) and Regulations are what in CFR.
It takes congress and senate to change laws where as it takes discretion to change regulations. And the good news is that discretion can be challenged.
There is another thread on the issue and some of us think that we do have a case. Initial response from a certain lawyer has been positive.
http://immigrationvoice.org/forum/showthread.php?t=20669
The affected parties (i.e. us) need to show damage in certain way and I do have some points that can be used. Our primary point is that the spirit of law has not been upheld.
Following are the steps in making this a reality:
a) Gather around 50 people
b) Develop and finalize draft of the case. Rolling_Flood has a initial draft.
c) Hold initial consultation with a lawyer.
d) Decide as a team if we want to continue.
e) File a class action suit or next course of action
(as of 08-29-08 , we have dropped the idea of lawsuit and are pursuing other avenues)
Not sure what is the total cost but given the years of wait and uncertainty $500 per person should be reasonable. I will also create a yahoo group to start these discussions.
Notes:
If you already have applied in EB2 you won't be affected.
If you have a Masters you won't be affected.
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vicsthedude
09-24 06:18 PM
Here is my chart
EB1 EB2 EB3 EB4 EB5 EBOther
India 718 47728 62607 123 13 107
China 607 19333 6343 384 13 30
Mexixo 174 211 7878 62 0 90
Phil 74 510 11563 70 0 264
ROW 2477 7150 62840 1378 40 1029
__________________________________________________ ______________
Total 4050 74932 151231 2017 66 1520
================================================== ===
Total EB1+EB4+EB5 + Ebother = 7653
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EB2- MEX+PHIL+ROW = 7871
________________________________________
Assuming new cases in ROW Category = 4476 (Random number makes total visa number
being used to round 20,000)
__________________________________________________ ___________
TOT Visa that would surely be used = EB1ALL+ EB4ALL+EB5ALL+EBothersALL+EB2ROW+Eb2M+Eb2P=
7653+7871+4476 = 20000
__________________________________________________ _____________________
Visa Numbers Available for both AOS & CP after using sure shot cases (140,000-20,000) = 120,000
Additional Visa numbers will be available for categories (EB2 I/C + EB3 I/C/M/P/ROW) all other categories will be current.
Because there are 62,840 EB3 pending for the rest of the world I doubt any additional numbers(spill) would
be given to EB3I/C/P/M spill would be used by EB3 ROW ???? Correct me if I am wrong
Of the additional visa numbers available after EB3 ROW uses it, max how many can be allocated to India and China EB2 is the question.......? Can someone answer this based on the max limit per country and per category???
EB1 EB2 EB3 EB4 EB5 EBOther
India 718 47728 62607 123 13 107
China 607 19333 6343 384 13 30
Mexixo 174 211 7878 62 0 90
Phil 74 510 11563 70 0 264
ROW 2477 7150 62840 1378 40 1029
__________________________________________________ ______________
Total 4050 74932 151231 2017 66 1520
================================================== ===
Total EB1+EB4+EB5 + Ebother = 7653
_______________________________________
EB2- MEX+PHIL+ROW = 7871
________________________________________
Assuming new cases in ROW Category = 4476 (Random number makes total visa number
being used to round 20,000)
__________________________________________________ ___________
TOT Visa that would surely be used = EB1ALL+ EB4ALL+EB5ALL+EBothersALL+EB2ROW+Eb2M+Eb2P=
7653+7871+4476 = 20000
__________________________________________________ _____________________
Visa Numbers Available for both AOS & CP after using sure shot cases (140,000-20,000) = 120,000
Additional Visa numbers will be available for categories (EB2 I/C + EB3 I/C/M/P/ROW) all other categories will be current.
Because there are 62,840 EB3 pending for the rest of the world I doubt any additional numbers(spill) would
be given to EB3I/C/P/M spill would be used by EB3 ROW ???? Correct me if I am wrong
Of the additional visa numbers available after EB3 ROW uses it, max how many can be allocated to India and China EB2 is the question.......? Can someone answer this based on the max limit per country and per category???
nitinba
06-29 05:19 PM
Yes attorneys are all going for long weekends upto July 4th and why not they already made hell lot of money, dammit man it sucks bigtime
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anotherone
02-01 06:53 PM
These people might be able to help, provided
a) You have EAD
b) The employer refused you a job based on the fact that you have EAD.
Needless to say if they reject your for the position based on anything else, all bets are off. So I guess one needs to be able to prove that they were refusing you because of your EAD. I am not a lawyer, so please take all this with a grain of salt.
Immigration-Related Unfair
Employment Practices (OSC)
1-800-255-7688
a) You have EAD
b) The employer refused you a job based on the fact that you have EAD.
Needless to say if they reject your for the position based on anything else, all bets are off. So I guess one needs to be able to prove that they were refusing you because of your EAD. I am not a lawyer, so please take all this with a grain of salt.
Immigration-Related Unfair
Employment Practices (OSC)
1-800-255-7688
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jungalee43
09-14 08:39 PM
Sri,
You are putting in great efforts. Thank you very much for the same. Highly appreciated.
Unless the baby cries and asks for food, mother does not feed the baby. Similarly congress will provide relief only if we ask for it.
Can somebody please send me the addresses for sending regular mail. I have 30 posters almost ready,. I am checking. I have those 6-7 addresses (Zoe, Director, John, department, etc) but I need many more.
I want to do this 1st thing MOnday morning. ..
Thanks,
Sri.
You are putting in great efforts. Thank you very much for the same. Highly appreciated.
Unless the baby cries and asks for food, mother does not feed the baby. Similarly congress will provide relief only if we ask for it.
Can somebody please send me the addresses for sending regular mail. I have 30 posters almost ready,. I am checking. I have those 6-7 addresses (Zoe, Director, John, department, etc) but I need many more.
I want to do this 1st thing MOnday morning. ..
Thanks,
Sri.
lazycis
01-24 01:18 PM
I have send emails to my credit card company and the people who processed the payment and none of them have been able to help me.
You should just fill a dispute form and send it to your credit card issuer. It's probably not too late. The bank can and should refund you the overpay.
You should just fill a dispute form and send it to your credit card issuer. It's probably not too late. The bank can and should refund you the overpay.
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Meghna
05-16 02:11 PM
I came here on F1 and i was on F1 when we applied for 485.
after i got my masters i did not apply for opt and used the EAD card i got through 485 for working.
I changed my status from F1 to H4 once i graduated.I never traveled after i came here.
Will i face any problems in future when our pd becomes current.
Our lawyer says there should not be any problem but i don't know if he is correct.:(
after i got my masters i did not apply for opt and used the EAD card i got through 485 for working.
I changed my status from F1 to H4 once i graduated.I never traveled after i came here.
Will i face any problems in future when our pd becomes current.
Our lawyer says there should not be any problem but i don't know if he is correct.:(
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django.stone
09-26 07:03 PM
I agree with 485Mbe4001 and many other folks on this thread that have talked about the results of Obama victory - USA would face socialist policies and personally our GCs could be affected by protectionist agenda. I have never understood why Indians (even 2nd generation) by default support Democrats, when all the values and rational reasons point us towards Republicans. I am libertarian in my views and a staunch supporter of republicans.
Reasons for Immigrants to support Democrats -
1. Generally religion neutral and not influenced by christian right wing
2. Generally tolerant of people from other cultures rather than being a party of white folks run by white men
3. Tendency to help human/environment suffering
4. Afraid of military draft that could recruit our kids
Immigration
Now coming to the issue on hand, overall roughly 60% to 80% of americans do not want any kind of immigration (check wikipedia). That is the unfortunate truth! We should all be lucky to be here due to generally business friendly laws that allows for H1B visas and EB GCs for skilled labor. If left to public, immigration would be banned. Hence, I believe both parties use this as a posturing issue during elections to their favor. khodalmd in the previous thread explained the breakdown of republicans/democrats accurately. Logically speaking, republicans can be convinced about its need to sustain economy and generate taxes as more baby boomers retire, but this logic is these days trumped by mix up with illegals.
If Obama wins, economy/stock market would tank, more jobs would be outsourced. My fear is that during those times, any kind of immigration law would not pass. If god forbid, layoffs start to roll, then many of us may have to start from scratch, hence I call it perfect storm.
Reasons for Immigrants to support Democrats -
1. Generally religion neutral and not influenced by christian right wing
2. Generally tolerant of people from other cultures rather than being a party of white folks run by white men
3. Tendency to help human/environment suffering
4. Afraid of military draft that could recruit our kids
Immigration
Now coming to the issue on hand, overall roughly 60% to 80% of americans do not want any kind of immigration (check wikipedia). That is the unfortunate truth! We should all be lucky to be here due to generally business friendly laws that allows for H1B visas and EB GCs for skilled labor. If left to public, immigration would be banned. Hence, I believe both parties use this as a posturing issue during elections to their favor. khodalmd in the previous thread explained the breakdown of republicans/democrats accurately. Logically speaking, republicans can be convinced about its need to sustain economy and generate taxes as more baby boomers retire, but this logic is these days trumped by mix up with illegals.
If Obama wins, economy/stock market would tank, more jobs would be outsourced. My fear is that during those times, any kind of immigration law would not pass. If god forbid, layoffs start to roll, then many of us may have to start from scratch, hence I call it perfect storm.
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asethura
08-16 11:35 PM
Hi All,
I got the I-485 approval/welcome notice from USCIS for myself and my spouse today. But the wierd thing is that my NSC online status still shows RFE response received and case pending (from 2008)...the welcome notice says I should expect to receive the card in 3 weeks...guess I am greened.
Anyone else face a similar situation?
Thanks.
PD: Feb 16th, 2006
EB2-India
NSC
I got the I-485 approval/welcome notice from USCIS for myself and my spouse today. But the wierd thing is that my NSC online status still shows RFE response received and case pending (from 2008)...the welcome notice says I should expect to receive the card in 3 weeks...guess I am greened.
Anyone else face a similar situation?
Thanks.
PD: Feb 16th, 2006
EB2-India
NSC
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letstalklc
08-20 12:32 PM
Is there any contract obligations for this?
Yes, there is one year agreement.
Yes, there is one year agreement.
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addsf345
08-27 04:00 PM
Final price for vonage would be $33.
still going for VONAGE makes sense as I can call india without "minutes counter" ticking over my head. I may wait for Lingo offer as it is even cheaper and offers flexibility to call india from cell phone too.
still going for VONAGE makes sense as I can call india without "minutes counter" ticking over my head. I may wait for Lingo offer as it is even cheaper and offers flexibility to call india from cell phone too.
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brb2
09-12 09:28 AM
It is not that simple. The soundex algorithm will change the spelling of each name (F, M, L) and do multiple combinations during the name check process. So a Sita can be become Seeta or Satyendra may become Satinder and so on. So don't count your chickens as yet:)
well this is great news there were no hits for my husbands name and only 1 hit for my name! Hopefully we will be ok and not get stuck in name checks then! Thank you for your response!
well this is great news there were no hits for my husbands name and only 1 hit for my name! Hopefully we will be ok and not get stuck in name checks then! Thank you for your response!
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vpadman
02-15 11:09 PM
I am planning to get H1 stamped in Chennai in April.
(I also have AP, but would prefer to use the H1B1 )
In case the process takes too long, due to PIMS, can I cancel this process, get my passport back and enter the United States using AP?
(I also have AP, but would prefer to use the H1B1 )
In case the process takes too long, due to PIMS, can I cancel this process, get my passport back and enter the United States using AP?
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meghanap2000
10-20 03:05 PM
Its good to hear from ppl that they got an Yellow form from Infopass etc... I have been to San Jose USCIS office multiple times asking for status.... I just don't receive any concrete information from them...Infact, they are even hesitant to create an SR to request an update...
Any one else visited San Jose USCIS office? Similar experience, please share it with us...
and What do u mean by stating that 485 is at local USCIS office? All 485 applications will b at either NSC or TSC, rite?
I had an SR open for which i got the response as wait for 60-90 days and case is in the process of review.
I went to Infopass (San Jose) twice and both times they said, i need to wait as your case just needs to get picked up for processing and every thing else looks ok...
Called the NCSC and they also tell me to wait for 30-60 days....
What other things can we do to actually get our case picked up?
hI,
My case was at local office for interview and transferred from TSC. If your case is at TSC..Please dont waste time by taking infopass. Only way for you to raise SR is to call i-800 number and request them to create SR. Infopass officers usually does not creates SRs.
Thanks
Any one else visited San Jose USCIS office? Similar experience, please share it with us...
and What do u mean by stating that 485 is at local USCIS office? All 485 applications will b at either NSC or TSC, rite?
I had an SR open for which i got the response as wait for 60-90 days and case is in the process of review.
I went to Infopass (San Jose) twice and both times they said, i need to wait as your case just needs to get picked up for processing and every thing else looks ok...
Called the NCSC and they also tell me to wait for 30-60 days....
What other things can we do to actually get our case picked up?
hI,
My case was at local office for interview and transferred from TSC. If your case is at TSC..Please dont waste time by taking infopass. Only way for you to raise SR is to call i-800 number and request them to create SR. Infopass officers usually does not creates SRs.
Thanks
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jungalee43
09-15 11:39 AM
How can this thread go down today?
Why can't the members understand that nothing else is more important for us today than H.R. 5882 support calls.
Nothing else matters today, not your tax questions, not your political views, no RFEs... nothing.... NOT EVEN LEHMAN BORTHERS.
So Call Call and Call
Why can't the members understand that nothing else is more important for us today than H.R. 5882 support calls.
Nothing else matters today, not your tax questions, not your political views, no RFEs... nothing.... NOT EVEN LEHMAN BORTHERS.
So Call Call and Call
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123456mg
10-05 03:08 AM
Today I called USCIS and finally got my wife's and mine I-485 receipt numbers. My attorney has not received anything. I am looking forward to seeing some action for others pretty soon. Guys, I wish you very best luck!!
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pakrish
08-17 11:17 AM
It's tough to tell. According to processing times on usics.gov, I-90 takes 3.5 months in Nebraska service center. But the form is supposed to be mailed to Phoenix and I could not find any times for the Phoenix office. Since it's a simple correction, I'm hoping a 2-3 week turnaround time but be prepared for a 3+ month wait. If you need to travel, it's better to get an I-551 stamp in your passport so you can travel regardless.
Thanks Rams75 so I guess I need to get an INFOPASS to get the I-155 stamp on passport?
Thanks Rams75 so I guess I need to get an INFOPASS to get the I-155 stamp on passport?
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sandy_anand
04-07 10:55 AM
People are not contributing for Advocacy day and they will contribute to hire the octopus ?? :rolleyes:
:D Why am I not surprised??? :rolleyes:
:D Why am I not surprised??? :rolleyes:
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asharda
07-11 01:42 PM
I know it is hard to believe, but according to the tracking number below, Mr. Gonzalez signed for delivery of my flowers today.
See below:(click on view package progress)
http://wwwapps.ups.com/WebTracking/processInputRequest?HTMLVersion=5.0&sort_by=status&tracknums_displayed=5&TypeOfInquiryNumber=T&loc=en_US&AgreeToTermsAndConditions=yes&InquiryNumber1=1ZE19A16P204195432
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LOL :D :D :D
See below:(click on view package progress)
http://wwwapps.ups.com/WebTracking/processInputRequest?HTMLVersion=5.0&sort_by=status&tracknums_displayed=5&TypeOfInquiryNumber=T&loc=en_US&AgreeToTermsAndConditions=yes&InquiryNumber1=1ZE19A16P204195432
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LOL :D :D :D
kiwi
09-26 10:33 AM
OK,
July 2nd filer and hear nothing.
Faxed congressman�s office yesterday (Tuesday) morning. The immigration staff called back right for more information. She said she would make an inquiry through her channel.
She called me just now (Wednesday morning): my application is lost � meaning USCIS can�t locate me in their system. This is not new. She probably just called the USCIS customer service line but they can�t say crap like call back after 90 to 120 days. The staff was told that USCIS asked to give them a week to do some inquiry into their system and she will call me back next Wednesday.
On Monday, my attorney has sent an inquiry to the local Senator�s office on the 4 pending cases he has filed. Not heard anything back yet.
Given all the crap I have heard from USCIS customer service, I have NOT made a single call. That would have not made any difference on the fact I am not on the system anyway.
Will post back if there is development.
July 2nd filer and hear nothing.
Faxed congressman�s office yesterday (Tuesday) morning. The immigration staff called back right for more information. She said she would make an inquiry through her channel.
She called me just now (Wednesday morning): my application is lost � meaning USCIS can�t locate me in their system. This is not new. She probably just called the USCIS customer service line but they can�t say crap like call back after 90 to 120 days. The staff was told that USCIS asked to give them a week to do some inquiry into their system and she will call me back next Wednesday.
On Monday, my attorney has sent an inquiry to the local Senator�s office on the 4 pending cases he has filed. Not heard anything back yet.
Given all the crap I have heard from USCIS customer service, I have NOT made a single call. That would have not made any difference on the fact I am not on the system anyway.
Will post back if there is development.
apnair2002
01-19 06:14 PM
James Rogers was on the Bill O'Rielly show. They oppose HR 4437
http://www.jesuit.org/sections/sub.asp?SECTION_ID=193&SUBSECTION_ID=633&PARENT_ID=
http://www.nytimes.com/2006/01/19/politics/19immig.html
http://www.jesuit.org/sections/sub.asp?SECTION_ID=193&SUBSECTION_ID=633&PARENT_ID=
http://www.nytimes.com/2006/01/19/politics/19immig.html
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