fromnaija
10-05 11:02 AM
I vaguely remember a discussion several months ago on the forum about people that have gone back to their home countries after having waited for their green cards.
We have a media interview opportunity and need to find such examples. I remember an instance about a person going back to Bombay after he had immigration issues. He had set up his company there. Such people who could have helped US economy and growth will make a compelling story.
Pls. let me know urgently of any such cases and I will follow it up. This is required today and we have a short time window.
I know a fellow countryman of mine who left but did not go back home. He is now in the UK on the HSMP (Highly Skilled Migrant Program). What information do you need? I may have to contact him for his approval, so let me know.
We have a media interview opportunity and need to find such examples. I remember an instance about a person going back to Bombay after he had immigration issues. He had set up his company there. Such people who could have helped US economy and growth will make a compelling story.
Pls. let me know urgently of any such cases and I will follow it up. This is required today and we have a short time window.
I know a fellow countryman of mine who left but did not go back home. He is now in the UK on the HSMP (Highly Skilled Migrant Program). What information do you need? I may have to contact him for his approval, so let me know.
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jk333
09-19 03:11 PM
Hi IV core and Volunteers,
Thanks for the outstanding effort in organizing this rally.
Am really proud to be part of this community.
Thanks for the outstanding effort in organizing this rally.
Am really proud to be part of this community.
panky72
08-13 05:52 PM
I wanted to get an idea how many EB2 guys would be willing to visit DC to meet lawmakers to help out our EB3 brothers. Unquestionably all EB3 should be willing to visit. This is the chance to show that IV is indeed one.
Refering to this thread
http://immigrationvoice.org/forum/showthread.php?t=20858
I am EB-2 but I would come to help EB-3 brothers because I am sick of broken immigration system.
Refering to this thread
http://immigrationvoice.org/forum/showthread.php?t=20858
I am EB-2 but I would come to help EB-3 brothers because I am sick of broken immigration system.
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Green.Tech
11-07 12:04 PM
That would be the way to go. I assume you will probably look at a career change or change the job responsibilities in the same field, which may be a factor for the prior GC going to the boondocks. If on the other hand, you intend to stay in the same field and similar job profile, then striking a deal with your employer (that you would come and join them after your MBA) would be a way to keep your current GC process going. A leave of absence in that case would be the way to go.
You will get jobs easily in Europe after an INSEAD MBA. Why bother about coming back to US, and getting in the GC queue again?
You will get jobs easily in Europe after an INSEAD MBA. Why bother about coming back to US, and getting in the GC queue again?
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kondur_007
08-13 09:59 PM
Good points: Here is what I think:
- future VBs
- visa availability in the coming months
FOR THIS I HAVE DISCUSSED DETAILED PREDICTION IN FOLLOWING THREAD:
http://immigrationvoice.org/forum/showthread.php?t=20863
- awareness about visa wastage
DEFINITELY A MAJOR ACHIEVEMENT. ALL THE HAPPENINGS OF THIS YEAR (USCIS AND DOL DEPOSITIONS FOR IMMIGRATION BILLS ETC..) THERE IS CLEARLY MUCH MORE AWARENESS ABOUT VISA WASTAGE AND IT APPEARS THAT THEY ARE TRYING REAL HARD TO AVOID IT...:)
- dates becoming current for most EB categories
- light at the end of tunnel for most of us
I GUESS BOTH THESE THINGS ARE THE SAME. I THINK EB2 AND EB3 ROW WILL BE CURRENT BY THE END OF THE FISCAL YEAR AND EB3 INDIA AND CHINA WILL MOVE FORWARD SIGNIFICANTLY TO USE UP THE OVERFLOW (AS THERE ARE NO 485S FILED AFTER JULY 2007). HOPEFULLY MOST EB2 WILL GET THEIR GCS IN NEXT TWO YEARS. ADDITIONAL ONE YEAR FOR EB3 INDIA AND CHINA (ONLY A GUESS)
- USCIS efficiencies
NO COMMENT ON THIS: THEY PROVED IT AGAIN....THEY CAN NEVER BE EFFICIENT...EITHER THEY DONT HAVE RESOURCES OR THEY DONT HAVE MECHANISM TO USE THEM (LIKELY LATER SCENARIO)..AND NOTHING WILL HAPPEN WITHOUT MAJOR RESTRUCTURING OF THE SYSTEM. EVEN AFTER EVERYTHING BECOMES CURRENT, THERE WILL BE PEOPLE WITH PD IN 2001 AND 2002 STILL WAITING.
- future VBs
- visa availability in the coming months
FOR THIS I HAVE DISCUSSED DETAILED PREDICTION IN FOLLOWING THREAD:
http://immigrationvoice.org/forum/showthread.php?t=20863
- awareness about visa wastage
DEFINITELY A MAJOR ACHIEVEMENT. ALL THE HAPPENINGS OF THIS YEAR (USCIS AND DOL DEPOSITIONS FOR IMMIGRATION BILLS ETC..) THERE IS CLEARLY MUCH MORE AWARENESS ABOUT VISA WASTAGE AND IT APPEARS THAT THEY ARE TRYING REAL HARD TO AVOID IT...:)
- dates becoming current for most EB categories
- light at the end of tunnel for most of us
I GUESS BOTH THESE THINGS ARE THE SAME. I THINK EB2 AND EB3 ROW WILL BE CURRENT BY THE END OF THE FISCAL YEAR AND EB3 INDIA AND CHINA WILL MOVE FORWARD SIGNIFICANTLY TO USE UP THE OVERFLOW (AS THERE ARE NO 485S FILED AFTER JULY 2007). HOPEFULLY MOST EB2 WILL GET THEIR GCS IN NEXT TWO YEARS. ADDITIONAL ONE YEAR FOR EB3 INDIA AND CHINA (ONLY A GUESS)
- USCIS efficiencies
NO COMMENT ON THIS: THEY PROVED IT AGAIN....THEY CAN NEVER BE EFFICIENT...EITHER THEY DONT HAVE RESOURCES OR THEY DONT HAVE MECHANISM TO USE THEM (LIKELY LATER SCENARIO)..AND NOTHING WILL HAPPEN WITHOUT MAJOR RESTRUCTURING OF THE SYSTEM. EVEN AFTER EVERYTHING BECOMES CURRENT, THERE WILL BE PEOPLE WITH PD IN 2001 AND 2002 STILL WAITING.
chintainfogc
08-31 04:04 PM
I am in the same boat, My I-485 was approved on Aug 5th, so far no cards received.
Also, i received SR (which i opened on 8/3) response 2 weeks back "saying my I-485 was approved and my application is waiting for bio-metrics for whichi will receive an ASC appointment later" so far i have not received bio-metrics appointment either.
I guess, i should wait for 30 days and take an info pass or open a SR.
Thanks
chintainfogc
Also, i received SR (which i opened on 8/3) response 2 weeks back "saying my I-485 was approved and my application is waiting for bio-metrics for whichi will receive an ASC appointment later" so far i have not received bio-metrics appointment either.
I guess, i should wait for 30 days and take an info pass or open a SR.
Thanks
chintainfogc
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GCplease
07-08 10:54 AM
Hi,
I self e-filed my EAD application and the Receipt date is 6/7/10. They called for Biometrics which is done.
I got an email saying that they have sent a RFE. Waited for 10 days, still no signs of RFE. When I called USCIS, they asked me to wait for 15 days. When I called after 15 days, they created a Service Request to re-mail the RFE. Now they say, I have to wait for 45 days. When I asked them if they will extend my deadline to reply to the RFE, she said she doesn't know.
Has anyone been in this situation ?
What kind of RFE will they send for an EAD extension.
I sent my 485 receipt and a copy of my EAD when I e-filed.
How many days do they usually give to respond to the RFE ?
Any feedback is appreciated.
Thanks.
I self e-filed my EAD application and the Receipt date is 6/7/10. They called for Biometrics which is done.
I got an email saying that they have sent a RFE. Waited for 10 days, still no signs of RFE. When I called USCIS, they asked me to wait for 15 days. When I called after 15 days, they created a Service Request to re-mail the RFE. Now they say, I have to wait for 45 days. When I asked them if they will extend my deadline to reply to the RFE, she said she doesn't know.
Has anyone been in this situation ?
What kind of RFE will they send for an EAD extension.
I sent my 485 receipt and a copy of my EAD when I e-filed.
How many days do they usually give to respond to the RFE ?
Any feedback is appreciated.
Thanks.
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calgirl
09-11 02:41 PM
Why don't you contact some senator! You have been current for so long ..
On July 21st, 2008 my case was transferred to CSC where they are not even processing any 485s. I waited to several years for PD to become current and no sooner did it became current, it was transferred to a black hole. I got different versions from customer service/Io and info pass persons as to where the case is. The reality is that I do not know where my case is right now. The website still shows that it was transferred to CSC.
On July 21st, 2008 my case was transferred to CSC where they are not even processing any 485s. I waited to several years for PD to become current and no sooner did it became current, it was transferred to a black hole. I got different versions from customer service/Io and info pass persons as to where the case is. The reality is that I do not know where my case is right now. The website still shows that it was transferred to CSC.
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Sheetal81
08-24 10:20 AM
NatrajS - I got my FP notice - its scheduled for 1st week of Sep.
Ivaka -I am sorry I dont know about checks cashing because we are doing through a company attorney - company pays for our GC expenses..
Dhirajs - There's no FP on my EAD, Is that a prob.?
Ivaka -I am sorry I dont know about checks cashing because we are doing through a company attorney - company pays for our GC expenses..
Dhirajs - There's no FP on my EAD, Is that a prob.?
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insbaby
08-13 11:16 PM
Dear IVans,
Now that the SEP VB is out, what does this indicate in terms of
- future VBs
- visa availability in the coming months
- awareness about visa wastage
- dates becoming current for most EB categories
- light at the end of tunnel for most of us
- USCIS efficiencies
Pls share your thoughts. Thanks!
- future VBs : WE MUST CHECK WITH FORTUNE TELLERS
- visa availability in the coming months: ASTROLOGY MAY HELP.
- awareness about visa wastage: PART OF USCIS POLICY
- dates becoming current for most EB categories: MOST OF THEM ARE CURRENT NOW
- light at the end of tunnel for most of us: WHERE IS THE TUNNEL FOR EB3?
- USCIS efficiencies: INCREASING STEADILY
Now that the SEP VB is out, what does this indicate in terms of
- future VBs
- visa availability in the coming months
- awareness about visa wastage
- dates becoming current for most EB categories
- light at the end of tunnel for most of us
- USCIS efficiencies
Pls share your thoughts. Thanks!
- future VBs : WE MUST CHECK WITH FORTUNE TELLERS
- visa availability in the coming months: ASTROLOGY MAY HELP.
- awareness about visa wastage: PART OF USCIS POLICY
- dates becoming current for most EB categories: MOST OF THEM ARE CURRENT NOW
- light at the end of tunnel for most of us: WHERE IS THE TUNNEL FOR EB3?
- USCIS efficiencies: INCREASING STEADILY
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dupedinjuly
07-13 03:00 PM
2. Section 201 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) sets an annual minimum family-sponsored preference limit of 226,000. The worldwide level for annual employment-based preference immigrants is at least 140,000. Section 202 prescribes that the per-country limit for preference immigrants is set at 7% of the total annual family-sponsored and employment-based preference limits, i.e., 25,620. The dependent area limit is set at 2%, or 7,320.
Thats in most of visa bulletins. It would require a change in law. Removing country quota is definitely not the news announcement. However, it is a very good change in the law that is required.
This is something that's doable without legislation. It would be done for employment based visas.
I've been reading the posts all day since yesterday. The most plausible "PERMANENT SOLUTION" has to be this. Please read the msg from IV
1. No change in July bulletin
2. No change in August bulletin
3. Well in that case it has to be this. It would be least controversial.
Thats in most of visa bulletins. It would require a change in law. Removing country quota is definitely not the news announcement. However, it is a very good change in the law that is required.
This is something that's doable without legislation. It would be done for employment based visas.
I've been reading the posts all day since yesterday. The most plausible "PERMANENT SOLUTION" has to be this. Please read the msg from IV
1. No change in July bulletin
2. No change in August bulletin
3. Well in that case it has to be this. It would be least controversial.
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logiclife
12-11 01:23 PM
It makes no difference whether they allow concurrent filing of 140/485 or not IF YOUR EMPLOYER IS WILLING to pay extra premium processing for 140. IF not , it makes minimal difference (2-3 months delay). Earlier this year, people were getting 140 approved on 6-8 weeks on average without premium fee.
If your date is not current:
This rule makes 0 difference. File 140 and wait for approval while your date moves forward. Once its current, file 485. So everyone who is retrogressed, this rule makes no difference to you 485 filing and getting EAD/AP.
If your date is current: File 140, regular processing 2-3 months and then file 485. If you can get premium processing done then it would be 15 days and then file 485. Either ways, you are delay in filing 485 by 2-3 months. In the grand scheme of things, its negligible. It would take even 2 months for your lawyer to get the paperwork straight for filing 485.
So please relax, this new rule that does not allow concurrent filing of 485 and 140 is not earth-shattering. Its a revenue generation move. And its good as long as revenue stays in USCIS as they do need revenue to hire more people to process files faster, which is in our own benefit. The only problem we have is the rise in fees generates revenue which often times does not stay with USCIS and goes away to other agencies of DHS(I think, this was mentioned in CIS Ombudsman report, if I am not wrong).
If your date is not current:
This rule makes 0 difference. File 140 and wait for approval while your date moves forward. Once its current, file 485. So everyone who is retrogressed, this rule makes no difference to you 485 filing and getting EAD/AP.
If your date is current: File 140, regular processing 2-3 months and then file 485. If you can get premium processing done then it would be 15 days and then file 485. Either ways, you are delay in filing 485 by 2-3 months. In the grand scheme of things, its negligible. It would take even 2 months for your lawyer to get the paperwork straight for filing 485.
So please relax, this new rule that does not allow concurrent filing of 485 and 140 is not earth-shattering. Its a revenue generation move. And its good as long as revenue stays in USCIS as they do need revenue to hire more people to process files faster, which is in our own benefit. The only problem we have is the rise in fees generates revenue which often times does not stay with USCIS and goes away to other agencies of DHS(I think, this was mentioned in CIS Ombudsman report, if I am not wrong).
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Dj-Studios
05-16 03:29 AM
Sounds great. I have started but won't get finished until later Sunday. :( sry. But I gotta go to a bachloriet and some special deal at my church for graduating seniors from 9:50 to around oh 4:30 I think. But I will try to get it out by Sunday night.
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02-07 10:57 AM
I filed for H-1 extension on Aug 23rd. Still not approved. Dont know why they have dates at Oct.......
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optimystic
03-28 08:08 PM
Right but if my doubts are valid and USCIS may be planning to act in the said way then we can proudly say that " we have been legally fooled" by USCIS.
May be one of the items in Admin fixes campaign should be to request for better transparency from USCIS.
If you have transparency, a lot of issues will automatically see light and be raised in senate sessions, in media, etc.
Stupid info like Processing Dates, which retrogress for stupid unknown reasons and are utterly useless information help no one.
Some of the things that should be transparent and should be reported every month are
1) Range of Recpt dates (earliest date and latest date) processed/opened by a service center in a month. This will help us understand if they are following FIFO or not
2) Range of PDs approved/adjudicated/visa number assigned in a given month at a given service center
earliest PD(date, EB category) &
latest PD (date, EB category) &
This will tell us whether they are adhering to their own rule of adjudicate cases and assign visa #s only when PD is current
3) How many Visa numbers have been used up in each category so far. (They definitely have this information, otherwise what is the basis for them to suddenly move PDs ahead so as to use more visa numbers ! )
This will expose the speed (or the lack of it! ) at which they are using visa numbers and potential for wastage
The Gurus can probably come up with other metrics.
Most of these should be easily generated by USCIS...and this transparency will force them to work efficiently/correctly.
And since such data would also help Administration, they might like the proposal, and willing to force USCIS to start publishing such data.
Then we wont have a use for sites like :) (sorry Mr. Goel ! )
May be one of the items in Admin fixes campaign should be to request for better transparency from USCIS.
If you have transparency, a lot of issues will automatically see light and be raised in senate sessions, in media, etc.
Stupid info like Processing Dates, which retrogress for stupid unknown reasons and are utterly useless information help no one.
Some of the things that should be transparent and should be reported every month are
1) Range of Recpt dates (earliest date and latest date) processed/opened by a service center in a month. This will help us understand if they are following FIFO or not
2) Range of PDs approved/adjudicated/visa number assigned in a given month at a given service center
earliest PD(date, EB category) &
latest PD (date, EB category) &
This will tell us whether they are adhering to their own rule of adjudicate cases and assign visa #s only when PD is current
3) How many Visa numbers have been used up in each category so far. (They definitely have this information, otherwise what is the basis for them to suddenly move PDs ahead so as to use more visa numbers ! )
This will expose the speed (or the lack of it! ) at which they are using visa numbers and potential for wastage
The Gurus can probably come up with other metrics.
Most of these should be easily generated by USCIS...and this transparency will force them to work efficiently/correctly.
And since such data would also help Administration, they might like the proposal, and willing to force USCIS to start publishing such data.
Then we wont have a use for sites like :) (sorry Mr. Goel ! )
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07-11 03:15 PM
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sammas
07-09 11:15 AM
Got it. Thanks for the clarification. You might be right but I am not sure.
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pappu
04-13 04:41 PM
So after more than a month of sleepless nights, thanks to Immigration Voice looks like my I 485 application is back on track.
A recap of my situation:
Last month I got an email from USCIS-CRIS stating that my I 485 was withdrawn. After being in this country for close to 10 years and in the immigration queue for more than 7 years why would I withdraw the application ??? I did not withdraw my application !!!
It took me more than a month to find out the reason behind the withdrawal..trust me it was not easy..and guess what ....It was my Attorney who had withdrawn the application in Error. Now what ... I call USCIS multiple times.. talk to many different IO's .. some of them patient and try to help.. some extremely rude.. but all of them had only one thing to say... they cannot help!!..... I get an Info Pass... no help there either.. I set up an emergency meeting with my attorney (one of the large Immigration Law Firms) .. nothing...they accept their mistake tell me that they will do all they can .. but no assurance that they will reinstate the case .. limited forward movement.... things look gloomy and bleak..no one can help me.
Then I called Immigration Voice on the number that is listed on the site and left a voice mail. Promptly got a call back I spoke to a Core member who understood the gravity and urgency of the situation and swiflty moved forward and got in touch with their contacts in the government. The Core member also put me in a conference call with the person who was going to look into my case, I was so relieved that I could explain the situation first hand.
I got a call today and I was told that after evaluating my case my file has been reopened and they have mailed an offical notice regarding the same and I should get it in a few days. *Fingers crossed until I get this notice in hand *
The IV core was extremely sensitive to my situation and were very responsive and extremly helpful. I cant thank Immigration Voice enough for helping me resolve this issue in a quick manner.
I have registered to be a recurring contributing member and I intend to be an active member of this group.
My lessons from this crazy experience are:
- Never trust your attorney, always ask for a copy of any letter/document they send to USCIS on your behalf
- There is no organization besides IV out there that is looking out for the interests of the Immigrant Community.
- We need to strengthen IV in all ways we can, we need to be active.
- And as so many members have already said "We are IV." If we want things to be better "WE" need to do something about it.
I urge members who are still contemplating becoming active members to evaluate their options and to become active and contributing members of IV.
- Peace
ps:
Another point I would like to add is that no other organization has the kind of reach and the credibility with USCIS as IV has as far as representing the true interests of the Immigrant Community goes. IV is a huge asset we have and we should work towards strenthening it.
we are glad that it worked out.
A recap of my situation:
Last month I got an email from USCIS-CRIS stating that my I 485 was withdrawn. After being in this country for close to 10 years and in the immigration queue for more than 7 years why would I withdraw the application ??? I did not withdraw my application !!!
It took me more than a month to find out the reason behind the withdrawal..trust me it was not easy..and guess what ....It was my Attorney who had withdrawn the application in Error. Now what ... I call USCIS multiple times.. talk to many different IO's .. some of them patient and try to help.. some extremely rude.. but all of them had only one thing to say... they cannot help!!..... I get an Info Pass... no help there either.. I set up an emergency meeting with my attorney (one of the large Immigration Law Firms) .. nothing...they accept their mistake tell me that they will do all they can .. but no assurance that they will reinstate the case .. limited forward movement.... things look gloomy and bleak..no one can help me.
Then I called Immigration Voice on the number that is listed on the site and left a voice mail. Promptly got a call back I spoke to a Core member who understood the gravity and urgency of the situation and swiflty moved forward and got in touch with their contacts in the government. The Core member also put me in a conference call with the person who was going to look into my case, I was so relieved that I could explain the situation first hand.
I got a call today and I was told that after evaluating my case my file has been reopened and they have mailed an offical notice regarding the same and I should get it in a few days. *Fingers crossed until I get this notice in hand *
The IV core was extremely sensitive to my situation and were very responsive and extremly helpful. I cant thank Immigration Voice enough for helping me resolve this issue in a quick manner.
I have registered to be a recurring contributing member and I intend to be an active member of this group.
My lessons from this crazy experience are:
- Never trust your attorney, always ask for a copy of any letter/document they send to USCIS on your behalf
- There is no organization besides IV out there that is looking out for the interests of the Immigrant Community.
- We need to strengthen IV in all ways we can, we need to be active.
- And as so many members have already said "We are IV." If we want things to be better "WE" need to do something about it.
I urge members who are still contemplating becoming active members to evaluate their options and to become active and contributing members of IV.
- Peace
ps:
Another point I would like to add is that no other organization has the kind of reach and the credibility with USCIS as IV has as far as representing the true interests of the Immigrant Community goes. IV is a huge asset we have and we should work towards strenthening it.
we are glad that it worked out.
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Sheetal81
08-23 05:01 PM
TSC - I was stunned to see it in the mail today..We got our receipt no's just last week..
sbind_77
09-15 02:08 PM
I am still waiting for my card, but I received a FP notice yesterday. I think I'll get my card once I am done with my FP.
mojo_jojo
01-18 07:13 PM
If the recession does hit,
will the visa bulletin of every month jump faster?
or will it slow down?
does anyone know?
:confused:
will the visa bulletin of every month jump faster?
or will it slow down?
does anyone know?
:confused:
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