miguy
12-19 10:41 AM
..We cannot say things like exploitation or make the employers feel ...This is feed for the anti immigratin lobby..You put up stuff like this and they start painting you as their poster boy to show why the whole H1B program should be abolished......If we do conduct a strike ..it would cause no disruption at all..Frankly nobody is indispensible...Striking is equivalent of biting the had that feeds us...
Well, one or two of us are dispensible but if unite in our effort, then we definitely become indespensible....did we really make an impact by making those thousands of phone calls for the lame duck?.....the fact is that an average american doesn't give a ***** about whether we get our green cards or not because they don't even know our pains.....and the government has too many other trivial and not so trivial issues to deal with than worry about us......lobbying is a good idea but we are still not getting the attention we should be getting......do you think they can really abolish the h1b program?.......foreign workers have become the veins and arteries of these companies and unless until you stop the blood supply, no body is going to even notice.......the dependency on foreign workers is more today that it was a decade ago just because of the sheer volume.
Well, one or two of us are dispensible but if unite in our effort, then we definitely become indespensible....did we really make an impact by making those thousands of phone calls for the lame duck?.....the fact is that an average american doesn't give a ***** about whether we get our green cards or not because they don't even know our pains.....and the government has too many other trivial and not so trivial issues to deal with than worry about us......lobbying is a good idea but we are still not getting the attention we should be getting......do you think they can really abolish the h1b program?.......foreign workers have become the veins and arteries of these companies and unless until you stop the blood supply, no body is going to even notice.......the dependency on foreign workers is more today that it was a decade ago just because of the sheer volume.
laborchic
09-25 09:55 AM
great info vparam and others.. ;) I am as well thinking on same grounds..
Has anyone done and research on what are the benefits of being LLC- S(single self employed) or to work for your wife's company (after she gets EAD) as compared to being on a regular payroll in a company..
I know you can show up your car/ cellphone/ homephone/ and some misc food expenses as for your business.
Has anyone done any detailed research on what is better?
Has anyone done and research on what are the benefits of being LLC- S(single self employed) or to work for your wife's company (after she gets EAD) as compared to being on a regular payroll in a company..
I know you can show up your car/ cellphone/ homephone/ and some misc food expenses as for your business.
Has anyone done any detailed research on what is better?
reddymjm
03-12 10:59 AM
It is very easy to contradict or find errors.
No body is getting paid here to have a tester test it.
Yes I like the idea of donor for paid members. There are 31000 members not even 2500 members are contributing. This is one way of making them pay for the services or the info you get from the forum.
No body is getting paid here to have a tester test it.
Yes I like the idea of donor for paid members. There are 31000 members not even 2500 members are contributing. This is one way of making them pay for the services or the info you get from the forum.
priderock
06-01 03:31 PM
I may be wrong but this is just an omission in the language of the bill. The effective date was stated as the date the bill is introduced, I guess it will change to some thin like when it is signed in to law or sixty days or 180 days from that date. As I said I could be wrong, but it seemed unfair and not right to make it effective retroactively.
Note : this is for 140s only and not for AOS.
Note : this is for 140s only and not for AOS.
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new2gc
03-04 12:45 PM
My I-140 approved at TSC on 02/23 and my attorney received the approval notice.
But the online status is still showing the case as pending. I thik TSC is offline on the status now.
But the online status is still showing the case as pending. I thik TSC is offline on the status now.
srhari
07-14 04:01 PM
Simply send the check of $5 to Immigration Voice at the address listed in the first post as if you were paying a utility bill. That way your bank will send IV a check of $5.00 (or whatever amount you want it to) and IV gets the WHOLE $5 and no fees are deducted.
Thanks for the information. Just paid $20 using online Bill Pay from BOA (Confirmation #: 7YBC0-Y1MRW).
Thanks for the information. Just paid $20 using online Bill Pay from BOA (Confirmation #: 7YBC0-Y1MRW).
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tampa2006
07-18 09:14 PM
I have contributed my bit by signing in for $50 montly contribution. I hope that we will make IV a grassroot movement.
manderson
03-11 11:12 AM
Napoleon, thanks for those great finds. I always suspected Self-Porting is possible but with too many caveats.
Please see IV user unitednation's experience while skirting around self-employment / AC21 issues and dealing with "financial viability/ tax returns" type interview questions. He finally succeeded in getting his GC, which still gives me reason to believe that it's possible to be independent after EAD (if you can navigate the loopholes):
http://immigrationvoice.org/forum/showpost.php?p=142698&postcount=212
Sorry if this is a repeat post/link.
Please see IV user unitednation's experience while skirting around self-employment / AC21 issues and dealing with "financial viability/ tax returns" type interview questions. He finally succeeded in getting his GC, which still gives me reason to believe that it's possible to be independent after EAD (if you can navigate the loopholes):
http://immigrationvoice.org/forum/showpost.php?p=142698&postcount=212
Sorry if this is a repeat post/link.
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Macaca
09-15 10:18 AM
Caught in a bureaucratic black hole Applicants seeking U.S. citizenship languish for years as the FBI conducts cumbersome records checks (http://immigrationvoice.org/forum/showpost.php?p=162416&postcount=1062) Lawsuits are a result By Anna Gorman (anna.gorman@latimes.com) | Los Angeles Times Staff Writer, September 10, 2007
A Solution Seen to �Brain Drain� (http://immigrationvoice.org/forum/showpost.php?p=154885&postcount=995) By STEVE LOHR (slohr@nytimes.com) | New York Times, August 27, 2007
"Reverse brain drain" threatens U.S. competitiveness, study says (http://immigrationvoice.org/forum/showpost.php?p=151661&postcount=960) By RACHEL KONRAD (rkonrad@ap.org) | AP Business Writer, 08/21/2007
Land of the Less-Free (http://www.latimes.com/news/opinion/web/la-oew-welch21aug21,1,291082.story) New passport and child-support laws are making the country less free for law abiding citizens By Matt Welch (matt.welch@latimes.com) | LA Times, August 21, 2007
Immigration Activists March in L.A. (http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/I/IMMIGRATION_ACTIVIST?SITE=PASTR&SECTION=HOME&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT) By CHRISTOPHER WEBER (cweber@ap.org) | Associated Press Writer, Aug 25 2007
Lofgren battles steep rise in fees immigrants pay (http://immigrationvoice.org/forum/showpost.php?p=137273&postcount=869) By Tyche Hendricks (thendricks@sfchronicle.com), Chronicle Staff Writer, August 1, 2007
Immigrant rights protesters rally at Capitol (http://immigrationvoice.org/forum/showpost.php?p=75396&postcount=38) By Molly Hennessy-Fiske (molly.hennessy-fiske@latimes.com), Times Staff Writer, June 2, 2007
Tech industry to keep pressing visa needs IMMIGRATION REFORM'S COLLAPSE GETS FIRMS LOOKING ABROAD (http://immigrationvoice.org/forum/showpost.php?p=104996&postcount=664) By Frank Davies (fdavies@mercurynews.com or (202) 662-8921), MediaNews Washington Bureau, 07/09/2007
Microsoft moves north Unable to meet its hiring needs because of U.S. immigration policy, the software company is opening an office in Vancouver (http://immigrationvoice.org/forum/showpost.php?p=105200&postcount=666) LA Times Editorial (letters@latimes.com), July 10, 2007
A Solution Seen to �Brain Drain� (http://immigrationvoice.org/forum/showpost.php?p=154885&postcount=995) By STEVE LOHR (slohr@nytimes.com) | New York Times, August 27, 2007
"Reverse brain drain" threatens U.S. competitiveness, study says (http://immigrationvoice.org/forum/showpost.php?p=151661&postcount=960) By RACHEL KONRAD (rkonrad@ap.org) | AP Business Writer, 08/21/2007
Land of the Less-Free (http://www.latimes.com/news/opinion/web/la-oew-welch21aug21,1,291082.story) New passport and child-support laws are making the country less free for law abiding citizens By Matt Welch (matt.welch@latimes.com) | LA Times, August 21, 2007
Immigration Activists March in L.A. (http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/I/IMMIGRATION_ACTIVIST?SITE=PASTR&SECTION=HOME&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT) By CHRISTOPHER WEBER (cweber@ap.org) | Associated Press Writer, Aug 25 2007
Lofgren battles steep rise in fees immigrants pay (http://immigrationvoice.org/forum/showpost.php?p=137273&postcount=869) By Tyche Hendricks (thendricks@sfchronicle.com), Chronicle Staff Writer, August 1, 2007
Immigrant rights protesters rally at Capitol (http://immigrationvoice.org/forum/showpost.php?p=75396&postcount=38) By Molly Hennessy-Fiske (molly.hennessy-fiske@latimes.com), Times Staff Writer, June 2, 2007
Tech industry to keep pressing visa needs IMMIGRATION REFORM'S COLLAPSE GETS FIRMS LOOKING ABROAD (http://immigrationvoice.org/forum/showpost.php?p=104996&postcount=664) By Frank Davies (fdavies@mercurynews.com or (202) 662-8921), MediaNews Washington Bureau, 07/09/2007
Microsoft moves north Unable to meet its hiring needs because of U.S. immigration policy, the software company is opening an office in Vancouver (http://immigrationvoice.org/forum/showpost.php?p=105200&postcount=666) LA Times Editorial (letters@latimes.com), July 10, 2007
ilwaiting
04-25 10:52 AM
Well, It might make the PD's retrogress bit further. but atleast it would give people fair treatment.
It may not help at all.
Chances are once you make the arrival date as the priority date, USCIS/DOS would set the cut-off dates to reflect the earlier PD's. For example if it is now May 2001, it could retrogress to May 1995. I don't see any gains there.
It may not help at all.
Chances are once you make the arrival date as the priority date, USCIS/DOS would set the cut-off dates to reflect the earlier PD's. For example if it is now May 2001, it could retrogress to May 1995. I don't see any gains there.
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willwin
04-01 08:55 AM
Oh yeah...I've read that report. Dude just walk out if u dont like the process. Nobody is stopping u. Do u think things are faster in the country u came from? But when u come to another country u want things to happen like that. Yes 7 years is slow. But if millions keep coming into this country what can the USCIS do? Its clearly an overflow which they cant handle. Before u give a red think twice. Read clearly what one is trying to say. I agree with IV's fight for speedening of the process. But to blame the USCIS and to ask for a change in management is too much. We have NO RIGHTS WHATSOEVER to ask for that.
Somebody said that you don't deserve a second but I dont mind spending few just to make few things straight here.
1. We (the EB applicants) did not cross the border overnight. We were interviewed, shortlisted, H1B applicaion processed, approved and at the port of entry, we were welcomed by the officials. We did not sneak through.
2. Just because corruption prevails in India, it does not mean people can be treated badly here. Corruption in India is none of US business. We are here on business. US want our skills and we need the dollars. Period.
3. Beyond that, employers here (it could India or China based - but are established organizations here) see a requirement for our skills in future and US government is verifying that through LC and I140 and offering us GC. Now the fact that US immigration is broken is evident enough that this country is not error free. Every country has its own problems.
4. Let's talk about corruption. Where on earth is there no corruption? Whereever human beings are, there is corruption. 100%. It's here in the USA, its there in Japan, its there in Gulf. Everywhere. I am not saying corruption is good but is inevitable.
If you say, US thinks that because these guys are from India where corruption is to the core, and these guys have half the facilities (back home) that this country provide and hence deserve a broken immigration system that screws up their life, then my friend, this country is no better than any other country on this earth for being so mean. And, for that reason, if you ask me to get out of this country, I would like to say, humbly, that is none of your problem. If yes, ask every US organization that is trying to exploit the business potential in India to get out from India. When the last US business leaves India, I will leave this country.
Somebody said that you don't deserve a second but I dont mind spending few just to make few things straight here.
1. We (the EB applicants) did not cross the border overnight. We were interviewed, shortlisted, H1B applicaion processed, approved and at the port of entry, we were welcomed by the officials. We did not sneak through.
2. Just because corruption prevails in India, it does not mean people can be treated badly here. Corruption in India is none of US business. We are here on business. US want our skills and we need the dollars. Period.
3. Beyond that, employers here (it could India or China based - but are established organizations here) see a requirement for our skills in future and US government is verifying that through LC and I140 and offering us GC. Now the fact that US immigration is broken is evident enough that this country is not error free. Every country has its own problems.
4. Let's talk about corruption. Where on earth is there no corruption? Whereever human beings are, there is corruption. 100%. It's here in the USA, its there in Japan, its there in Gulf. Everywhere. I am not saying corruption is good but is inevitable.
If you say, US thinks that because these guys are from India where corruption is to the core, and these guys have half the facilities (back home) that this country provide and hence deserve a broken immigration system that screws up their life, then my friend, this country is no better than any other country on this earth for being so mean. And, for that reason, if you ask me to get out of this country, I would like to say, humbly, that is none of your problem. If yes, ask every US organization that is trying to exploit the business potential in India to get out from India. When the last US business leaves India, I will leave this country.
gctoget
07-31 10:27 AM
There will be a conference call for SoCal IV members on August 7th,2007 at 8:00 P.M.
Please join SoCal IV yahoogroup for more info.
Send blank e-mail to
SC_Immigration_Voice-subscribe@yahoogroups.com
Please join SoCal IV yahoogroup for more info.
Send blank e-mail to
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Sakthisagar
02-24 11:41 AM
The Congressional Hispanic Caucus has successfully blocked consideration of all immigration legislation until amnesty is brought up for a vote. Unless and until the issue of amnesty is resolved, we aren't going to see anything. On the other hand, if amnesty is voted down, then expect to see just about everything else passed.
The good news is that the jobs bill is ready to pass the Senate within the next day or two. On Thursday, they are going to have the health care summit. At that point, they will either decide to push the health care bill through via reconciliation, or go into extended negotiations with the Republicans. Either way, it definitely looks like a window might open up for CIR in the next couple of weeks.
The above is what Ron Gotcher (imminfo.com) says rather gives hope for the future!
The good news is that the jobs bill is ready to pass the Senate within the next day or two. On Thursday, they are going to have the health care summit. At that point, they will either decide to push the health care bill through via reconciliation, or go into extended negotiations with the Republicans. Either way, it definitely looks like a window might open up for CIR in the next couple of weeks.
The above is what Ron Gotcher (imminfo.com) says rather gives hope for the future!
mpadapa
09-09 03:12 PM
contributed 1% towards the target ($300 Google Order #755634519056506). Feels good:D
Let us rock and roll in DC on Sep 18..
GO IV GO
Let us rock and roll in DC on Sep 18..
GO IV GO
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Keeme
08-14 03:10 PM
This is the third place where I am posting this ..well why not ..In my view this is worth a shot since greenspan is also talking about it.
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http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20080813/bs_nm/usa_economy_greenspan_dc
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Former Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan predicts U.S. house prices will begin to stabilize in the first half of next year, the Wall Street Journal reported on Wednesday.
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Greenspan also offered a novel suggestion to bolster the housing market -- increase the number of potential home buyers by admitting more skilled immigrants
This is what will help us to clear backlog ! Wanted to post it few days back when news came from UK they wanted to bring more immigrants as one of solution to get their economy back on track.
Guys, IF any thing may come as 'rescuer' this year and help us to come out from this backlog and move the dates forward in next year visa bulletins, that would be 'current economy and housing market situation'. IF any thing can convinced Congress to clear visa recapture bill this year, it would be only 'current housing market situation'. To get the economy back on track next year, housing market has to be improved and its not happening !
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http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20080813/bs_nm/usa_economy_greenspan_dc
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Former Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan predicts U.S. house prices will begin to stabilize in the first half of next year, the Wall Street Journal reported on Wednesday.
ADVERTISEMENT
Greenspan also offered a novel suggestion to bolster the housing market -- increase the number of potential home buyers by admitting more skilled immigrants
This is what will help us to clear backlog ! Wanted to post it few days back when news came from UK they wanted to bring more immigrants as one of solution to get their economy back on track.
Guys, IF any thing may come as 'rescuer' this year and help us to come out from this backlog and move the dates forward in next year visa bulletins, that would be 'current economy and housing market situation'. IF any thing can convinced Congress to clear visa recapture bill this year, it would be only 'current housing market situation'. To get the economy back on track next year, housing market has to be improved and its not happening !
JAWAD
05-03 09:33 AM
Mine has a priority date of October 2002.
Got the 45-day letter last January (2005) and responded - It's been 15 months since......and NOTHING.
Got the 45-day letter last January (2005) and responded - It's been 15 months since......and NOTHING.
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santb1975
05-25 04:17 PM
with your contributions.
axp817
03-12 02:57 PM
I'm all for the donors only area.
nuff said,
nuff said,
ngaheer
09-09 04:52 PM
Here is a small contribution of $100.00 towards the rally. Go IV.
Transaction ID: 3C843613FY738681B
Transaction ID: 3C843613FY738681B
buddyinus
08-11 05:11 PM
SriKondoji & I both being from the NE area we communicated through this thread possibility of car polling for DC and I received a call from him last thursday(Aug 9th) regarding this from some Ohio area code. So buddyinus I can at least assure you he was travelling at that time.
Receiving a call from Ohio Area Code dozn't mean that hez in Ohio. Wake up. Anyway, my point is...We've seen a lot of this guy...Dont trust him. He mislead ppl on the other thread and ppl started booing him. But he was goin on and on and on...I just realised he was the one to start this thread too...Its already 6 days since Monday and this thread is still alive. Doz he even have any decency to acknowledge his mistakes. Admins...When somebody reads something like "June end and July 2nd filers receipts by monday" on ur homepage they get excited. Bottom line is, its misleading. The "Monday" is already gone and nobody knows when USCIS will process July 2nd receipts. Pls delete this thread. SriKondoji is notorious for spreading false rumours.
Receiving a call from Ohio Area Code dozn't mean that hez in Ohio. Wake up. Anyway, my point is...We've seen a lot of this guy...Dont trust him. He mislead ppl on the other thread and ppl started booing him. But he was goin on and on and on...I just realised he was the one to start this thread too...Its already 6 days since Monday and this thread is still alive. Doz he even have any decency to acknowledge his mistakes. Admins...When somebody reads something like "June end and July 2nd filers receipts by monday" on ur homepage they get excited. Bottom line is, its misleading. The "Monday" is already gone and nobody knows when USCIS will process July 2nd receipts. Pls delete this thread. SriKondoji is notorious for spreading false rumours.
Jimi_Hendrix
11-27 11:18 AM
Hi All,
Thank you to all those who attended the first meeting! I am attaching the excel file for you to complete. I have included instructions in the file itself but let me know if you have questions. Please fill all the columns against your name.
Our next meeting will be on Thursday at 7pm PST. The tasks for our next meeting are as follows:
1) Complete the excel sheet (instructions are included).
2) Brainstorm about possible locations where we can put up a booth to register new members � someone had proposed contacting student body at UCI, we can discuss this.
3) Take a look at the IV power point presentation and propose how we can tailor it to our needs. We need a presentation to show to our house reps when we visit them (This will be found on the resources page)
4) Go through the IV template for business cards along with instructions to modify the template and to print the business cards. (this will be found on resources page)
Please let me know if you have any other questions. The conference call information is the same as last time:
Conference Dial-In: (712) 432-3000
Conference Bridge: 227974
Cheers,
Amit
Thank you to all those who attended the first meeting! I am attaching the excel file for you to complete. I have included instructions in the file itself but let me know if you have questions. Please fill all the columns against your name.
Our next meeting will be on Thursday at 7pm PST. The tasks for our next meeting are as follows:
1) Complete the excel sheet (instructions are included).
2) Brainstorm about possible locations where we can put up a booth to register new members � someone had proposed contacting student body at UCI, we can discuss this.
3) Take a look at the IV power point presentation and propose how we can tailor it to our needs. We need a presentation to show to our house reps when we visit them (This will be found on the resources page)
4) Go through the IV template for business cards along with instructions to modify the template and to print the business cards. (this will be found on resources page)
Please let me know if you have any other questions. The conference call information is the same as last time:
Conference Dial-In: (712) 432-3000
Conference Bridge: 227974
Cheers,
Amit
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