Sunx_2004
09-12 08:18 PM
but, Once I was stopped at the airport by a security agent while travelling within US and he asked me abouit my status. When I mentioned I am on Work Visa he asked me to show the passport and Visa, I was not carrying one. I showed him my DL, He was on call with someone for 20-30min and come back returned my DL and istructed to carry the passport whenever travelling.
Per law, all H1B papers (atleast LCA) should be kept where non-immigrants work. There is no clear law for non-immigrants to hold passport/visa/EAD always with them. They recommend always to keep with you. Further, consulates( when they issue visa), won't give any specific instruction to non-immigrants to carry passport/visa always with them. However, for immigrants (LPR) it is very clear that one MUST hold orginal GC always with them. It is rule/law. The welcome notice clearly shows. Although, many dont practice, it is still a rule. I heared a story when a guy pulled off he got big trouble, when he claimed he is a LPR; and does not carry the GC.
Per law, all H1B papers (atleast LCA) should be kept where non-immigrants work. There is no clear law for non-immigrants to hold passport/visa/EAD always with them. They recommend always to keep with you. Further, consulates( when they issue visa), won't give any specific instruction to non-immigrants to carry passport/visa always with them. However, for immigrants (LPR) it is very clear that one MUST hold orginal GC always with them. It is rule/law. The welcome notice clearly shows. Although, many dont practice, it is still a rule. I heared a story when a guy pulled off he got big trouble, when he claimed he is a LPR; and does not carry the GC.
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MerciesOfInjustices
06-14 11:40 AM
I signed contract on my house and now looking for a mortgage. I�m looking at eLoan, LendingTree, credit union and a few banks/lenders listed in Bankrate.com.
I would appreciate if you can share any information regarding any of the lenders, your experience dealing with them or any other useful information which will help me make a informed decision.
I�m at Houston, TX.
If you are one of them who would like to remind me it�s not an immigration related question�.I�m an immigrant and I have a question�.so would it make it a immigration related? :)
Thanks for your time.
Bank of America has a great program called No-Fee Mortgage Plus (http://http://www.bankofamerica.com/loansandhomes/index.cfm?template=lc_mortgage). It does not charge some of the fees - like the appraisal fees, etc + reasonable, competitive rates. They also guarantee to get all of the closing done within a certain period of time, which they usually beat by at least a couple of days! We have our mortgage with them presently. There is also Sallie Mae Home Loans (http://https://www.smhl.com/index.html)! We had our first home loan with them, but then they sold it to AmTrust Bank (http://https://www.amtrust.com/Personal/Pages/home.aspx) formerly known as Ohio Savings Bank. Our rates or anything else did not change. We live in AZ.
You should window-shop around as much as you can, but remember to initiate all of your inquiries within a 2-week period - so it is counted as a single hit on your credit history!
Discussing all aspects of mortgage - there is an excellent resource, The Mortgage Professor (http://http://www.mtgprofessor.com/) ! As immigrants, we have to share all info we can, the kind of info that is usually shared between family/ friends if you stay where you were born!
Good Luck with your mortgage-search and with your immigration, too!
I would appreciate if you can share any information regarding any of the lenders, your experience dealing with them or any other useful information which will help me make a informed decision.
I�m at Houston, TX.
If you are one of them who would like to remind me it�s not an immigration related question�.I�m an immigrant and I have a question�.so would it make it a immigration related? :)
Thanks for your time.
Bank of America has a great program called No-Fee Mortgage Plus (http://http://www.bankofamerica.com/loansandhomes/index.cfm?template=lc_mortgage). It does not charge some of the fees - like the appraisal fees, etc + reasonable, competitive rates. They also guarantee to get all of the closing done within a certain period of time, which they usually beat by at least a couple of days! We have our mortgage with them presently. There is also Sallie Mae Home Loans (http://https://www.smhl.com/index.html)! We had our first home loan with them, but then they sold it to AmTrust Bank (http://https://www.amtrust.com/Personal/Pages/home.aspx) formerly known as Ohio Savings Bank. Our rates or anything else did not change. We live in AZ.
You should window-shop around as much as you can, but remember to initiate all of your inquiries within a 2-week period - so it is counted as a single hit on your credit history!
Discussing all aspects of mortgage - there is an excellent resource, The Mortgage Professor (http://http://www.mtgprofessor.com/) ! As immigrants, we have to share all info we can, the kind of info that is usually shared between family/ friends if you stay where you were born!
Good Luck with your mortgage-search and with your immigration, too!
sanagani
06-11 11:38 AM
Wanted to see if there is a provision to call the lockbox facility or uscis to enquire on the status of the application.
i am worried since i have not seen any activity on this for about a 4 weeks now.
please advise.
Do not worry, yesterday my application was sent back saying asking for i-485 receipt as i had initially sent them I-485 transfer notice ,my application was mailed to phoenix mailbox on 5/7/10 so yes they are taking longer time ...but you should see some kind of activity for sure..do not worry
i am worried since i have not seen any activity on this for about a 4 weeks now.
please advise.
Do not worry, yesterday my application was sent back saying asking for i-485 receipt as i had initially sent them I-485 transfer notice ,my application was mailed to phoenix mailbox on 5/7/10 so yes they are taking longer time ...but you should see some kind of activity for sure..do not worry
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jsb
04-16 12:09 PM
Why do you need a new lawyer? You don't need any lawyer now for that matter, but the lawyer who filed your I-485 should not have any problem in continuing to represent you even if your last employer paid your GC processing fees. If you signed G-28, which most likely you did, your lawyer established relationship with you to represent you.
Infact today is my 2nd day at my new job. I have decided not to inform USCIS. And I am in process of hiring a new lawyer , since my previous company paid for my GC , the company lawyer asked me to go with different lawyer for all my future needs.
I will hire a lawyer and plan to file G28 form in this month.
Infact today is my 2nd day at my new job. I have decided not to inform USCIS. And I am in process of hiring a new lawyer , since my previous company paid for my GC , the company lawyer asked me to go with different lawyer for all my future needs.
I will hire a lawyer and plan to file G28 form in this month.
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carbon
05-30 03:48 PM
I think the reason is little bit of everything.
1. We are a very small group.
2. We are doing white collar jobs which they are affraid we are stealing
from their sons and daughters (compare that with the toilet cleaners)
3. We get No sympathy from any side. Reason: we earn lot of money (at least
thats what they think)
4. Our issues are complex. Not many people understand retrogression
or H1B restrictions (compare that with "Hiding in the shadows" argument)
1. We are a very small group.
2. We are doing white collar jobs which they are affraid we are stealing
from their sons and daughters (compare that with the toilet cleaners)
3. We get No sympathy from any side. Reason: we earn lot of money (at least
thats what they think)
4. Our issues are complex. Not many people understand retrogression
or H1B restrictions (compare that with "Hiding in the shadows" argument)
vik123
02-05 04:32 PM
Sometimes I think that rather than writing to these politicians ,we should write to USCIS.This retrogression is caused by them.They didn't wait for any bill to be passed for this retrogression.There is no use of talking to politicians,they don't care.
I know that USCIS will not care either but USCIS did it out of nowhere ,till sep2005,everything was fine for them and suddenly in oct 2005,they put us in backward direction.Now after a year and a half ,we are at the same spot,waiting for the visa bulletin and staying depressed for a day or two after seeing it.
I don't know .I am so mad at everybody.
Sorry for the ranting.
Btw,i have already sent emails to USCIS and chicago tribune regarding this .
I know that USCIS will not care either but USCIS did it out of nowhere ,till sep2005,everything was fine for them and suddenly in oct 2005,they put us in backward direction.Now after a year and a half ,we are at the same spot,waiting for the visa bulletin and staying depressed for a day or two after seeing it.
I don't know .I am so mad at everybody.
Sorry for the ranting.
Btw,i have already sent emails to USCIS and chicago tribune regarding this .
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doubleyou
03-01 12:55 PM
I am also in similar situation although no RFE yet. I have submitted a non-availability of birth certificate letter and affadivit of parents. I have the following questions
(1) Do we get the letter from the muncipal office from the place of birth or we can get from the muncipal office that we are presently residing. (birth was in UP , residing in TN)
(2)What is the letter for , is it for birth certificate or for non availability of birth certificate.
(3) Is there any body who has gotten a letter post a copy. (after removing personal details.)
(1) Do we get the letter from the muncipal office from the place of birth or we can get from the muncipal office that we are presently residing. (birth was in UP , residing in TN)
(2)What is the letter for , is it for birth certificate or for non availability of birth certificate.
(3) Is there any body who has gotten a letter post a copy. (after removing personal details.)
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spicy_guy
09-23 05:52 PM
I agree with Ronhira. He is not campaigning for dems.
What he says is right. There is more to saying "he is doing a lip service, didn't fix this, didn't do this", etc.. Yes, he would have said that. But there is a lot more to think about than simply saying "he didn't do xyz". He deals tons of things day in and day out, and with a lot more force.
We need to completely come out of our frustration mode and think about that. Its not a one man job to get a bill passed. It take A LOT!
He inherited the worst economy when he assumed office and he took it to thus far. He got the healthcare reform passed, which is as sensitive and as complex as Immigration.
Don't say I am campaigning or pro-dem. I don't care a dime about politics. :D
What he says is right. There is more to saying "he is doing a lip service, didn't fix this, didn't do this", etc.. Yes, he would have said that. But there is a lot more to think about than simply saying "he didn't do xyz". He deals tons of things day in and day out, and with a lot more force.
We need to completely come out of our frustration mode and think about that. Its not a one man job to get a bill passed. It take A LOT!
He inherited the worst economy when he assumed office and he took it to thus far. He got the healthcare reform passed, which is as sensitive and as complex as Immigration.
Don't say I am campaigning or pro-dem. I don't care a dime about politics. :D
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pdakwala
02-28 02:24 PM
IV have given enough information to everyone. IV have proved that they can do it if they get our support.
What else do we want, when we have people willing and taking efforts to go to DC sacrificing their personel time, family and spending their own money. Time has come for everyone to come forward and contribute money. They along with QGA are meeting the senators.
For those who have contributed more than once, thanks a lot to you guys. For those who have not contributed so far, please come forward and please contribute money. Contributing money to IV is not going to make you rich or poor. By contributing money to IV you are doing a favor to yourself.
Cheers
What else do we want, when we have people willing and taking efforts to go to DC sacrificing their personel time, family and spending their own money. Time has come for everyone to come forward and contribute money. They along with QGA are meeting the senators.
For those who have contributed more than once, thanks a lot to you guys. For those who have not contributed so far, please come forward and please contribute money. Contributing money to IV is not going to make you rich or poor. By contributing money to IV you are doing a favor to yourself.
Cheers
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desi3933
07-28 04:12 PM
You are incorrect. I suggest, you talk to attorney.
It also depends on the state where contract/agreement was executed.
____________________
Not a legal advice.
It appears that most of the one sided agreements mentioned above are not legal. For eg if in ur offer letter u have 2 weeks of notice period from your side and company says they can termniate you without any notice period then its not legal.
I think only 2 side agreements are legal and all other agreements even if you sign are not legal.
(pls confirm with ur lawyer ...)
It also depends on the state where contract/agreement was executed.
____________________
Not a legal advice.
It appears that most of the one sided agreements mentioned above are not legal. For eg if in ur offer letter u have 2 weeks of notice period from your side and company says they can termniate you without any notice period then its not legal.
I think only 2 side agreements are legal and all other agreements even if you sign are not legal.
(pls confirm with ur lawyer ...)
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slns
04-11 09:12 PM
Do you have a question for IV?
post it here...i'll compile a list once i have a good number of them
if you know the answer to a question...please reply
I would very much appreciate it if we can keep it civil and avoid hijacking this thread :)
Q. What is Immigration Voice's agenda and purpose?
A. The agenda is to lobby US Lawmakers for legislation to help clear the backlog for Employment Based green cards
2)How long I485 will take to process after becoming current priority date
Pls post your answers below
TEXAS---
NEBRASAKA----
Thanks
slns
post it here...i'll compile a list once i have a good number of them
if you know the answer to a question...please reply
I would very much appreciate it if we can keep it civil and avoid hijacking this thread :)
Q. What is Immigration Voice's agenda and purpose?
A. The agenda is to lobby US Lawmakers for legislation to help clear the backlog for Employment Based green cards
2)How long I485 will take to process after becoming current priority date
Pls post your answers below
TEXAS---
NEBRASAKA----
Thanks
slns
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Makaveli
01-05 03:55 AM
Originally Posted by Guig0
Let me warn thee, Becareful! That name is not to be used lightly, nor even spoken aloud. Unless thy crave is to awaken the horror of the Kirupalvania. For behold! That evil not even thou can put a stop to it. So a change in the subject must be made, whilst the doom come to us.
ooooooooh, Guuig0 is a poet and shakespeare lover!!! .....but, you are seriously scaring me Guig0 with that shakespeare stuff...i failed many essays and tests on that dude and his stories
Originally Posted by Soul
My computer has been hacked the hell out of today thats why I havent been able to get on! I got their IP addresses though
it was probaby some "l33t script" 13 year old hacker...while we are on the topic of computers getting f'ed...i got that annoying Yaha virus ........i had to reformat and install everything again...
oh and Castle is an excellent theme!! i'm sure people will go nuts with the idea...who knows some of the advanced people might even put a dragon and knights/kings/queens
Let me warn thee, Becareful! That name is not to be used lightly, nor even spoken aloud. Unless thy crave is to awaken the horror of the Kirupalvania. For behold! That evil not even thou can put a stop to it. So a change in the subject must be made, whilst the doom come to us.
ooooooooh, Guuig0 is a poet and shakespeare lover!!! .....but, you are seriously scaring me Guig0 with that shakespeare stuff...i failed many essays and tests on that dude and his stories
Originally Posted by Soul
My computer has been hacked the hell out of today thats why I havent been able to get on! I got their IP addresses though
it was probaby some "l33t script" 13 year old hacker...while we are on the topic of computers getting f'ed...i got that annoying Yaha virus ........i had to reformat and install everything again...
oh and Castle is an excellent theme!! i'm sure people will go nuts with the idea...who knows some of the advanced people might even put a dragon and knights/kings/queens
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va_labor2002
06-22 04:07 PM
:)), oh well, Indian government spent money on our education and we left India we may never won't back to India,
why the hell he cares for our issues
he will be glad to know that we can't stay here, becausre there is huge demand in India for most of our skill set.
we are like Dhobi Ka Kutha Na Gar ka Na Ghat Ka,
I don't agree with 'eb3india'. Don't be on negative attitudes. Negative thinking will not gain anything. Think positive !
India Government will listen to us because;
1) If you stay here in USA, you will send money to your parents and relatives.
They will spend money and improve indian economy.
2) If you stay here and become rich, you may start a busness in india and employ indians and indian economy will grow.
3) You may invest in houses and properties in india.
So, If you continue to work in US and make money, Indian economy will grow
indirectly. Did you get my point ? Mr Vayalar Ravi knows this very well. He knows the earning potential on NRIs in US.
why the hell he cares for our issues
he will be glad to know that we can't stay here, becausre there is huge demand in India for most of our skill set.
we are like Dhobi Ka Kutha Na Gar ka Na Ghat Ka,
I don't agree with 'eb3india'. Don't be on negative attitudes. Negative thinking will not gain anything. Think positive !
India Government will listen to us because;
1) If you stay here in USA, you will send money to your parents and relatives.
They will spend money and improve indian economy.
2) If you stay here and become rich, you may start a busness in india and employ indians and indian economy will grow.
3) You may invest in houses and properties in india.
So, If you continue to work in US and make money, Indian economy will grow
indirectly. Did you get my point ? Mr Vayalar Ravi knows this very well. He knows the earning potential on NRIs in US.
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new_horizon
08-20 10:35 AM
Does anyone in the IV core have any comment on this? Pls do express. Thanks.
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sagar_nyc
01-25 12:08 PM
I have contributed $50.00 so far. I think good way is to create spreadsheet showing member names and contributions, make link to it. Whoever wants to see, they can always look it. But I think we should not make it mandatory to contribute for becoming a member. Any advice / opinion is valuable for IV.
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WeShallOvercome
07-12 04:36 PM
Sorry if I sound offensive man but with this kind of English you need serious help before you need EB category green card.
What pleasure do you get by humiliating someone who hasn't hurt you in any way?
What pleasure do you get by humiliating someone who hasn't hurt you in any way?
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addsf345
11-11 06:23 PM
Some ppl prefer to have local attorney in case they want the attorney to accompany them if & when CIS calls for personal interview.
any other person who has dealt with or heard of this lawfirm?
any other person who has dealt with or heard of this lawfirm?
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corba
05-09 10:52 AM
I am already actively participating in all the event for "Filing 485 when PD is not current" in immigarationvoice ...
I sent my contribution amount for IV's April month washington campaign also ...
I understand 221g is an action to prevent fraud. But at the same time consular officer should give a chance to prove visa applicant's point at the time of interview. In my case I had most of the docs at the time of interview, Why don't they accept those docs and start processing immediately, then I would have saved some 3 weeks ...
Moreover, Not all ther employer will hold your position, If your case is taken long period for approval. They have to run their business ...
So I would expect DOS should change the way of handling 221g cases. Right now It's too lenghty and more confused ...
I sent my contribution amount for IV's April month washington campaign also ...
I understand 221g is an action to prevent fraud. But at the same time consular officer should give a chance to prove visa applicant's point at the time of interview. In my case I had most of the docs at the time of interview, Why don't they accept those docs and start processing immediately, then I would have saved some 3 weeks ...
Moreover, Not all ther employer will hold your position, If your case is taken long period for approval. They have to run their business ...
So I would expect DOS should change the way of handling 221g cases. Right now It's too lenghty and more confused ...
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eyeopeners05@yahoo.com
06-19 04:58 PM
Someone referred this creditunion in this post and when i checked the rates, they seem to be better than dcu.org.
When i checked the eligibility criteria to join penfed, its vague and it seems that if i join military officers assn of america for 13dollar annual membership(which i dont need to retain) , i can get their membership. Is this correct?
If i get membership with this moaa, would that hurt my greencard process as the greencard assumes no affiliation with any military associations etc... (i remember some questions like that). Can someone please advise ?
Thanks
When i checked the eligibility criteria to join penfed, its vague and it seems that if i join military officers assn of america for 13dollar annual membership(which i dont need to retain) , i can get their membership. Is this correct?
If i get membership with this moaa, would that hurt my greencard process as the greencard assumes no affiliation with any military associations etc... (i remember some questions like that). Can someone please advise ?
Thanks
Macaca
01-27 09:49 AM
I hope IV does push for the 485 measure but if for whatever reason they change there mind and dont push for 485, I would be disappointed but that will in no way affect my attitude towards IV. Over the past year or so I have seen enough of core tem to say they take a decision in the best intrest of IV.
I have not filed for I-485 and neither am I close. I feel I-485 is much more controversial interim relief then most members think. This is explained in a post (from a law firm) in another forum. Another reason for my feeling is that AILA is not supporting I-485 filing for health care: they are supporting a temporary 25K-75K increase in GCs. It is possible that health care GC does not have I-485.
You have to choose an issue that has a chance of getting through rather then an issue that most persons want or is logical. I will be surprised if I-485 filing as interim interim relief reaches the bill state and/or the bill gets approved in Senate + Congress.
I do not consider this to be a reason to move away from IV. I agree with some requests that require IV to explain their finances and dis-agree with some IV decisions. In particular, I very strongly dis-agree with some topics + language + tone allowed in the forums. As we are seeing, it is turning people away from IV.
However, based on the big picture and the attitude of core, I will roll with them on any issue they decide to pursue.
I have not filed for I-485 and neither am I close. I feel I-485 is much more controversial interim relief then most members think. This is explained in a post (from a law firm) in another forum. Another reason for my feeling is that AILA is not supporting I-485 filing for health care: they are supporting a temporary 25K-75K increase in GCs. It is possible that health care GC does not have I-485.
You have to choose an issue that has a chance of getting through rather then an issue that most persons want or is logical. I will be surprised if I-485 filing as interim interim relief reaches the bill state and/or the bill gets approved in Senate + Congress.
I do not consider this to be a reason to move away from IV. I agree with some requests that require IV to explain their finances and dis-agree with some IV decisions. In particular, I very strongly dis-agree with some topics + language + tone allowed in the forums. As we are seeing, it is turning people away from IV.
However, based on the big picture and the attitude of core, I will roll with them on any issue they decide to pursue.
Gravitation
08-18 05:32 PM
You have an approved I-140, so the PD belongs to you.
Find a job that requires either an MS degree or BS+5 years experience (this could very well be your current job). File a new perm. When it's approved file for a new I-140 in EB2 attaching the copy of the old approved I-140 asking to capture that date.
Then attach your new I-140 with EB2 to your existing I-485 application.
Find a job that requires either an MS degree or BS+5 years experience (this could very well be your current job). File a new perm. When it's approved file for a new I-140 in EB2 attaching the copy of the old approved I-140 asking to capture that date.
Then attach your new I-140 with EB2 to your existing I-485 application.
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