dontcareaboutGC
04-13 12:12 PM
Along with Individual donations what are people's thoughts on advocating for and asking assistance from companies to donate to our cause. I keep reading many articles where many companies have been advocating and lobbying for this? I mean would it be too terrible if all us can try and pursuade our current employers to donate atleast 50-100$ for this. I dont know if it can be a recurring donation but even 1 time will make a huge impact on money collected.
I can start with my own organization and see if this will have any traction.
I can start with my own organization and see if this will have any traction.
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venkygct
08-29 11:05 AM
^^^^^
suavesandeep
01-05 11:53 AM
Dear friends:
As the Past President of a PMI Chapter (PMP for the past 10 years and working in the field of Project management for the past 15 years) let me shed some light to this query.
Reasons why you should do PMP
1) If you believe you need a promotion, new job or rise the corporate ladder within the field of IT or management, take PMP.....Billing rate of PM's is $90-150/hr for consulting, full time could be from $100K-$250K. The next generation CIO's will be highly qualified PM's.
2) Job security for PMP's. The only job that will not be outsourced to India or China is that of a project manager.
3) PMP will help you get the project manager job, if you do not have one. However, become a Project Manager only if you like working with people. Trust me, if you hate politics and hate managing people, it is better for you to stay a techie. Your life will be miserable if you do not like managing people. Do something that you enjoy, rather than what you may hate. It is all about people and people management, rather than project management in the world of PMP's
4) PMP has become mandatory for all large gigs or projects. Small projects do not need PMP's and small projects do not pay well too.
5) PMP does not make you a better project manager. But PMP is needed by the industry. It is the experience that one gets from being on the field from different industries that makes one a good project manager.
I hope this should help some of you to make a decision to be a PMP or not.
Could not agree with this post more..In my case i manage a small team but also intentionally contribute in the development too just to keep my technical skills and not to mention i still get a kick out of coding :).. I find the development part easier. People management and the politics you need to deal with your peers and higher up is the tougher part. It can get really frustrating/stressful some times because you got to deliver stuff and maximise your team output with not many things you can actually control. Me too debating to whether to give PMI certification or not. Found the discussion very useful. Made me think what is it that i really enjoy more :)
As the Past President of a PMI Chapter (PMP for the past 10 years and working in the field of Project management for the past 15 years) let me shed some light to this query.
Reasons why you should do PMP
1) If you believe you need a promotion, new job or rise the corporate ladder within the field of IT or management, take PMP.....Billing rate of PM's is $90-150/hr for consulting, full time could be from $100K-$250K. The next generation CIO's will be highly qualified PM's.
2) Job security for PMP's. The only job that will not be outsourced to India or China is that of a project manager.
3) PMP will help you get the project manager job, if you do not have one. However, become a Project Manager only if you like working with people. Trust me, if you hate politics and hate managing people, it is better for you to stay a techie. Your life will be miserable if you do not like managing people. Do something that you enjoy, rather than what you may hate. It is all about people and people management, rather than project management in the world of PMP's
4) PMP has become mandatory for all large gigs or projects. Small projects do not need PMP's and small projects do not pay well too.
5) PMP does not make you a better project manager. But PMP is needed by the industry. It is the experience that one gets from being on the field from different industries that makes one a good project manager.
I hope this should help some of you to make a decision to be a PMP or not.
Could not agree with this post more..In my case i manage a small team but also intentionally contribute in the development too just to keep my technical skills and not to mention i still get a kick out of coding :).. I find the development part easier. People management and the politics you need to deal with your peers and higher up is the tougher part. It can get really frustrating/stressful some times because you got to deliver stuff and maximise your team output with not many things you can actually control. Me too debating to whether to give PMI certification or not. Found the discussion very useful. Made me think what is it that i really enjoy more :)
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reachag
04-03 08:50 AM
Requested all my friends to fax..
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shana04
02-12 06:32 PM
USCIS TEXAS SERVICE CENTER
RE: AC21 UNIT � CHANGE OF EMPLOYER
4141 N. ST. AUGUSTINE RD.
DALLAS, TX 75227
RE: AC21 USAGE FOR CHANGE OF EMPLOYMENT (I-140
APPROVED, I-485 PENDING MORE THAN 180 DAYS, SAME/SIMILAR JOB
TITLE/DUTIES)
Name: xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
A#:
Labor Certification #:
I-140 Receipt #:
I-485 Receipt #:
DOB:
Spouse:
A#:
DOB:
Dear Sir/Madam
In regards to this request to utilize �The American
Competitiveness in the Twenty-First Century Act of 2000 (AC21)� which allows for a change of employer on any approved I-140 and I-485 Adjustment of Status Application that has been pending for 180 days or more, without the need to file a new I-140 petition.
(Attached for your reference are relevant portions of AC21.)
The memo lists two preconditions for eligibility to change jobs- I485 is pending
UN adjudicated for 180 days or more and the new job is in the similar occupational classification as the job for which the certification was initially made in section 106(c).
In the present case, my client has had an H-1B transfer filed for him, and is utilizing
AC21 provisions for a new job with the same title and duties as the former. Please find attached a letter from the current employer regarding the job title, duties and salary. I therefore respectfully request that your office should adjudicate my client�s I-485 accordingly under AC21 provisions. Should you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.
I have attached the following requisite documentation including:
Attach all the copies (Receipts - I-129, I-140, I-485, I-765, I-131) that you have
Employment offer letters, EAD copies, Labor Certification Approval copy (first page)
All other documents that you can support for AC21
Please do not hesitate to contact me should you require any additional documentation.
Regards,
Xxxxxxxxxxxx
RE: AC21 UNIT � CHANGE OF EMPLOYER
4141 N. ST. AUGUSTINE RD.
DALLAS, TX 75227
RE: AC21 USAGE FOR CHANGE OF EMPLOYMENT (I-140
APPROVED, I-485 PENDING MORE THAN 180 DAYS, SAME/SIMILAR JOB
TITLE/DUTIES)
Name: xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
A#:
Labor Certification #:
I-140 Receipt #:
I-485 Receipt #:
DOB:
Spouse:
A#:
DOB:
Dear Sir/Madam
In regards to this request to utilize �The American
Competitiveness in the Twenty-First Century Act of 2000 (AC21)� which allows for a change of employer on any approved I-140 and I-485 Adjustment of Status Application that has been pending for 180 days or more, without the need to file a new I-140 petition.
(Attached for your reference are relevant portions of AC21.)
The memo lists two preconditions for eligibility to change jobs- I485 is pending
UN adjudicated for 180 days or more and the new job is in the similar occupational classification as the job for which the certification was initially made in section 106(c).
In the present case, my client has had an H-1B transfer filed for him, and is utilizing
AC21 provisions for a new job with the same title and duties as the former. Please find attached a letter from the current employer regarding the job title, duties and salary. I therefore respectfully request that your office should adjudicate my client�s I-485 accordingly under AC21 provisions. Should you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.
I have attached the following requisite documentation including:
Attach all the copies (Receipts - I-129, I-140, I-485, I-765, I-131) that you have
Employment offer letters, EAD copies, Labor Certification Approval copy (first page)
All other documents that you can support for AC21
Please do not hesitate to contact me should you require any additional documentation.
Regards,
Xxxxxxxxxxxx
mhtanim
09-19 10:41 PM
Filed for I-485, EAD & AP - July 9, 2007 - Everything Reached NSC
Got transferred to CSC (don't know when)
CSC Receipt Date - for 485, EAD and AP - 9/6/07 (Receipt notices indicate original received date: 7/9/07)
Checks cashed by CSC 9/7/07
AP & EAD both approved by CSC on 9/12/07
Received both EAD and AP by mail on 9/19/07
Got transferred to CSC (don't know when)
CSC Receipt Date - for 485, EAD and AP - 9/6/07 (Receipt notices indicate original received date: 7/9/07)
Checks cashed by CSC 9/7/07
AP & EAD both approved by CSC on 9/12/07
Received both EAD and AP by mail on 9/19/07
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jsb
01-05 03:00 PM
So jsb if congressman and Ombudsman doesnt work either is there anything which will work ? Can one actually go physically to the Service Center and ask to speak to the PRO (Public relations officer) or something ?
I have heard on this forum someone doing that, i.e. flying to Texas and asking to meet those who matter. Initially they did not entertain him, but eventually he succeeded. It costs nothing trying via the Ombudsman route, may be a bit if a hassle via the Congressman route. You should try both. Mention your situation, clearly bringing out the anomally. Ask if you are cleared on all fronts and your PD is current what is holding up. It might work....Best of luck.
I have heard on this forum someone doing that, i.e. flying to Texas and asking to meet those who matter. Initially they did not entertain him, but eventually he succeeded. It costs nothing trying via the Ombudsman route, may be a bit if a hassle via the Congressman route. You should try both. Mention your situation, clearly bringing out the anomally. Ask if you are cleared on all fronts and your PD is current what is holding up. It might work....Best of luck.
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waitnwatch
01-09 12:52 PM
If you look carefully health insurance payments are deducted in advance from the paycheck. So if say you join the new company in February the old company's paycheck at the end of January should be deducting health insurance for February. Therefore if the new company provides health insurance from March you should still be covered without requiring COBRA.
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bujjigadu123
02-21 01:29 AM
Thanks for the reply...
Initially I too got the same doubt that it could be a prank from my friend. But the name of the person who called me matches with the name of the person who visited my employer's office around 2 months back. After I got a call from ICE officer, I notified the same to my employer and explained about the call.
Really donno what to do.... Even though the ICE officer took prior appointment for visiting me, should I still contact attorney?
Initially I too got the same doubt that it could be a prank from my friend. But the name of the person who called me matches with the name of the person who visited my employer's office around 2 months back. After I got a call from ICE officer, I notified the same to my employer and explained about the call.
Really donno what to do.... Even though the ICE officer took prior appointment for visiting me, should I still contact attorney?
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sats123
06-19 02:12 PM
I guess most of the folks here are busy preparing to apply for 485. I have different problem here.
My employer's attorney is charging me outrageous fees of around $5000 to
apply for 485, AP and EAD for me and my spouse. This excludes USCIS fees. I work on hourly basis, so I should be taking care of immigration fees. My employer is not allowing me to file through another law firm.
Do I have any other options. How much do they charge usually.
My employer's attorney is charging me outrageous fees of around $5000 to
apply for 485, AP and EAD for me and my spouse. This excludes USCIS fees. I work on hourly basis, so I should be taking care of immigration fees. My employer is not allowing me to file through another law firm.
Do I have any other options. How much do they charge usually.
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kicca
02-07 12:06 PM
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sunny1000
05-15 01:07 PM
I believe Mbhai did a dis-service by negating good advice. What is the guarantee that the 2nd women that this guy marries will not ask for divorce? The best thing he can do is find a way to reconcile, unless there is marital infidility.
I
I disagree with the first part of your statement. There are no guarantees in life. But, giving unsolicited advice especially without knowing what happened in their marital life is no good. Only he and his spouse would know what happened and it is completely up to them to decide what is good for them. He has clearly told in his post that he has given his best and it is at a point of no return. Only people who go thru this grueling experience can understand how hard it is.
140jibjab was merely asking for help with his 485 application and if you can, please advise him on that . If not, please leave him alone.
I am sure I am going to get a lot of red dots for this and so be it.
I
I disagree with the first part of your statement. There are no guarantees in life. But, giving unsolicited advice especially without knowing what happened in their marital life is no good. Only he and his spouse would know what happened and it is completely up to them to decide what is good for them. He has clearly told in his post that he has given his best and it is at a point of no return. Only people who go thru this grueling experience can understand how hard it is.
140jibjab was merely asking for help with his 485 application and if you can, please advise him on that . If not, please leave him alone.
I am sure I am going to get a lot of red dots for this and so be it.
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krishjack
07-10 08:27 AM
As one of the contents in our rally in DC and SAN JOSE we can mention something like
CNN/LOU DOBBS LISTEN TO US - DON'T SPREAD FALSE NEWS
CNN/LOU DOBBS LISTEN TO US - DON'T SPREAD FALSE NEWS
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PingMe
07-02 05:09 PM
My spouse and I filed 2 AOS applications, with each being primary and dependent to each other.
Total cost for Medicals -> $610
Attorney fees for the spouse thru husband's company -> $800
Attorney fees for the spouse through my company -> $3500
Photographs/Travel/Photocopies -> $300
Application fees thru husband's company-> $1450
Application fees thru my company-> $790
Total -> $7450 :-(
Total cost for Medicals -> $610
Attorney fees for the spouse thru husband's company -> $800
Attorney fees for the spouse through my company -> $3500
Photographs/Travel/Photocopies -> $300
Application fees thru husband's company-> $1450
Application fees thru my company-> $790
Total -> $7450 :-(
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keshtwo
08-23 02:26 PM
Just Thought
There is 200k application without 140 approval, this is including july filers.
there is lot of chnace for those who got their I-140 approved, even their PD '2006.
you can see people getting approved PD'2005 EB2 cases, even then VB says now 2004'apr for EB2.They are not processing based on PD now and in future also i gues.Since we have already filed.PD will restrict only to File I-485 in future.
I think EB2-jan2007 and EB3-Aprl2005 in October VB
- satish
Is that a guess or a wild hope? Why set up oneself for a massive disappointment just 3 weeks down the line? Mostly What AILA says will be true. However we shouldn't rule out regression for EB2ers anytime after November. It can happen. No one really understands the logic used by uscis and dos.
There is 200k application without 140 approval, this is including july filers.
there is lot of chnace for those who got their I-140 approved, even their PD '2006.
you can see people getting approved PD'2005 EB2 cases, even then VB says now 2004'apr for EB2.They are not processing based on PD now and in future also i gues.Since we have already filed.PD will restrict only to File I-485 in future.
I think EB2-jan2007 and EB3-Aprl2005 in October VB
- satish
Is that a guess or a wild hope? Why set up oneself for a massive disappointment just 3 weeks down the line? Mostly What AILA says will be true. However we shouldn't rule out regression for EB2ers anytime after November. It can happen. No one really understands the logic used by uscis and dos.
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LostInGCProcess
10-29 09:40 AM
So much for so called "highly skilled". Young guys out there, in their 20s....think twice about making America your permanent home. Right now, it is very discouraging.
It is sad. When you call USCIS to get some information, its almost like we are hitting against an Iron wall. They dont give out any information except read from a standard text. They could as well have some automated machine to read those out.
I just want to know if there is an official explanation for the delay in EAD renewal from USCIS. Wonder why it takes that long when they already have all our 'janamkundli' with them.
It is sad. When you call USCIS to get some information, its almost like we are hitting against an Iron wall. They dont give out any information except read from a standard text. They could as well have some automated machine to read those out.
I just want to know if there is an official explanation for the delay in EAD renewal from USCIS. Wonder why it takes that long when they already have all our 'janamkundli' with them.
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purgan
01-31 10:14 AM
If they're asking for 150% more money, is the service going to be 150% better too??? Are we going to get our forms processed 150% faster too??
Since USCIS calls itself a "customer-focussed" organization, I certainly hope so...
Since USCIS calls itself a "customer-focussed" organization, I certainly hope so...
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unitednations
03-11 04:52 PM
No sir, I remember they provided them with lot of information, it's just that these 2 Senators want to kill H1B program, they had replied to him or not is immaterial..
Find the pdf with the questions he asked and compare to the answers they gave.
compare that with what happened with visa bulletin fiasco.
I think it was Zoe lofgren who sent a letter with very pointed questions to USCIS. I don't believe they made public their answer or if they answered it at all; and instead of fighting with Senator they reversed course and opened up the visa dates again. (A big part of me thinks that it was pure financial decision. USCIS was going to have fee increase and they realized that they would lose a lot of money but after they did their analysis; they realized their breakeven point was each candidate renewing ead/ap once and they would break even. They would even come out further ahead by allowing the applications because people would be renewing at least three times whereas in old fee structure it was only built in for one renewal).
Find the pdf with the questions he asked and compare to the answers they gave.
compare that with what happened with visa bulletin fiasco.
I think it was Zoe lofgren who sent a letter with very pointed questions to USCIS. I don't believe they made public their answer or if they answered it at all; and instead of fighting with Senator they reversed course and opened up the visa dates again. (A big part of me thinks that it was pure financial decision. USCIS was going to have fee increase and they realized that they would lose a lot of money but after they did their analysis; they realized their breakeven point was each candidate renewing ead/ap once and they would break even. They would even come out further ahead by allowing the applications because people would be renewing at least three times whereas in old fee structure it was only built in for one renewal).
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rajeshalex
08-17 11:01 AM
Where is it mentioned that LC sub has been rejected ? I looked at the link and
I couldnt find any thing.
Rajesh
I couldnt find any thing.
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insbaby
08-07 06:59 PM
Even if I back date my marriage (as advised) , How can I get my future wife to USA?. I cannot get her on depend status as my H1-B (I believe) got canceled on approval of GC.
Never think of such practice.
You have two good news at hand, but you are unable to enjoy it.
Follow what is legal and enjoy your life.
Its very disappointing to see a "Highly Skilled Professional" suggesting to doctor a record that contains an important event in ones life to get a piece of plastic card.
Never think of such practice.
You have two good news at hand, but you are unable to enjoy it.
Follow what is legal and enjoy your life.
Its very disappointing to see a "Highly Skilled Professional" suggesting to doctor a record that contains an important event in ones life to get a piece of plastic card.
InTheMoment
07-17 10:36 AM
Simply press ctrl-R instead of the refresh button, that has always worked for me in clearing the cache.
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