indianabacklog
06-20 09:44 AM
What if your state does not have a state chapter?
If you wish the entire immigrationvoice community to assist then some sharing of updates will be necessary outside of these.
If you wish the entire immigrationvoice community to assist then some sharing of updates will be necessary outside of these.
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alpha_centauri
02-24 11:06 PM
I agree with you all. Thank you helpful_leo for starting this thread. It is very important to suggest amendments to the language of PACE act so that the following groups are included:
i) People who have already received a Ph.D. from an accredited US university.
ii) People who will be graduating with a Ph.D. from an accredited US university after the passage of this bill.
As helpful_leo pointed out in the 'PACE amendment suggestions' thread, we should suggest that the language in the bill be amended so that the proposed adjustment of status benefits will apply to any individual who can provide the following two pieces of evidence :
i) Received a doctoral degree from an accredited US university and,
ii) Has been subsequently employed in the US for at least one year.
- Do you know when the PACE act will be up for discussion in the senate?
- Does the current language suggest that doctoral students who qualify will be able to directly file I-485 without even the need for filing I-140?
i) People who have already received a Ph.D. from an accredited US university.
ii) People who will be graduating with a Ph.D. from an accredited US university after the passage of this bill.
As helpful_leo pointed out in the 'PACE amendment suggestions' thread, we should suggest that the language in the bill be amended so that the proposed adjustment of status benefits will apply to any individual who can provide the following two pieces of evidence :
i) Received a doctoral degree from an accredited US university and,
ii) Has been subsequently employed in the US for at least one year.
- Do you know when the PACE act will be up for discussion in the senate?
- Does the current language suggest that doctoral students who qualify will be able to directly file I-485 without even the need for filing I-140?
LONGGCQUE
06-18 09:24 AM
Gurus/Experts,
First of all, thanks for your time and any suggestions you can provide for me to handle my case.
Here are the details:
- I am employed with a mid-size consulting/services company.
- Perm approved in EB2 and I140 filed 11/2009. I have a BE degree and 9 yrs of progressive experience before perm filing.
- Earlier this month I received an RFE asking for '60 months of exp before labor filing in form of document from current or previous employer'
- All my EB2 qualifying experience is with previous employer(a top 10 Indian IT company) as labor was filed by my current employer the same month i joined them. I was with them for 5.5 yrs
Problem:
- I was on an onsite deputation from Indian company. Before leaving for US they make you sign a bond of approx $10k and the condition is for you to return back and resign. I know that as per US laws this is not enforceable but in India this very much stands true and if you wish to fight it out you need to go thru legal systems, may not be worth the time and energy dealing with a big corporation.
- Considering the heavy amount being asked i had decided not to close my case with them as there was no impact working here in US.
- Now I need an experience letter and they are taking there own time to process my case. I doubt I can get exp. letter from them before due date of my RFE.
Possible solutions based on my knowledge:
- Get a letter on previous company letterhead from some known manager. Contacted some managers but no one seems to willing to do this.
- Get affidavits from co-workers who worked with me during the time. Already have them and had submitted to company lawyer alongwith previous co. offer letter, yearly appraisal letters and last few pay stubs. Basically, everything to prove my 5.5 yrs of work exp. was provided with the only exception of an exp. letter from previous company on its letter head.
Has anyone of you came across this scenario? How did you handle this and what papers did you provide ? Please share your experience and suggestions.
Thanks again for your time.
First of all, thanks for your time and any suggestions you can provide for me to handle my case.
Here are the details:
- I am employed with a mid-size consulting/services company.
- Perm approved in EB2 and I140 filed 11/2009. I have a BE degree and 9 yrs of progressive experience before perm filing.
- Earlier this month I received an RFE asking for '60 months of exp before labor filing in form of document from current or previous employer'
- All my EB2 qualifying experience is with previous employer(a top 10 Indian IT company) as labor was filed by my current employer the same month i joined them. I was with them for 5.5 yrs
Problem:
- I was on an onsite deputation from Indian company. Before leaving for US they make you sign a bond of approx $10k and the condition is for you to return back and resign. I know that as per US laws this is not enforceable but in India this very much stands true and if you wish to fight it out you need to go thru legal systems, may not be worth the time and energy dealing with a big corporation.
- Considering the heavy amount being asked i had decided not to close my case with them as there was no impact working here in US.
- Now I need an experience letter and they are taking there own time to process my case. I doubt I can get exp. letter from them before due date of my RFE.
Possible solutions based on my knowledge:
- Get a letter on previous company letterhead from some known manager. Contacted some managers but no one seems to willing to do this.
- Get affidavits from co-workers who worked with me during the time. Already have them and had submitted to company lawyer alongwith previous co. offer letter, yearly appraisal letters and last few pay stubs. Basically, everything to prove my 5.5 yrs of work exp. was provided with the only exception of an exp. letter from previous company on its letter head.
Has anyone of you came across this scenario? How did you handle this and what papers did you provide ? Please share your experience and suggestions.
Thanks again for your time.
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ebizash
07-31 09:51 AM
Yesterday evening even my case got transferred to local USCIS office . I have LUD on my I140 for today.My daughter's case is still with old LUD.
This is definitely a good news for you. Hopefully it is an interview and your wait may be over soon!!
This is definitely a good news for you. Hopefully it is an interview and your wait may be over soon!!
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GCOP
08-14 03:06 PM
I am ready for Visit to DC.
angelfire76
12-04 12:11 PM
We all know this EB3-EB2 game is total non-sense and unjust.
So many extra-ordinary people who could/should have been in EB2 are in EB3 simply because : corporate lawyer filed in wrong category, they did not want to work for a desi employer who would file in EB2 in exchange for a lot of things, they did not want to buy an approved labor and create fake experience certs/affidavits, or for various other family/job realated reasons which have nothing to do with his/her education/skills/experience.
At the same time, a lot of street smart people got their EB2 labor/I140 approved while they worked at gas stations.
In my opinion all IT professionals, MBA's, Lawyers, Doctors and all other BE/Btech/ME/MTech engg. should be in SAME category (EB2 or EB3). The only people who should be in a preferred category are the scientists who are actually working as research scientists for a govt or non-profit organization (not just anyone who bought a PhD from Dhanabad University for Rs 15000).
If there must be EB2 vs. EB3 then it should be based on a well-defined, measurable and well followed criteria, for example a aptitude/IQ test, interview/GD, there are many other ways to cover all types of talents.
There is already a preferred category for research scientists worth their salt: EB1 with NIW. What's there to say that an IQ test / aptitude test cannot be gamed?
EB2 vs EB3 already has a well defined criteria: job requirements. You could be a Ph.d from a hot-shot university, but may not be able to perform or may not be as valuable to a company as somebody with BS/MS with x yrs of work related experience.
Also if you are truly extraordinary, then it should be a cinch to scale up the corporate ladder and apply for a green card when you've reached a position that can qualify as EB2. No: you want to have your cake and eat it too: i.e. get an early PD and also apply in a faster (is it really now?) category. Can't sympathize with that.
So many extra-ordinary people who could/should have been in EB2 are in EB3 simply because : corporate lawyer filed in wrong category, they did not want to work for a desi employer who would file in EB2 in exchange for a lot of things, they did not want to buy an approved labor and create fake experience certs/affidavits, or for various other family/job realated reasons which have nothing to do with his/her education/skills/experience.
At the same time, a lot of street smart people got their EB2 labor/I140 approved while they worked at gas stations.
In my opinion all IT professionals, MBA's, Lawyers, Doctors and all other BE/Btech/ME/MTech engg. should be in SAME category (EB2 or EB3). The only people who should be in a preferred category are the scientists who are actually working as research scientists for a govt or non-profit organization (not just anyone who bought a PhD from Dhanabad University for Rs 15000).
If there must be EB2 vs. EB3 then it should be based on a well-defined, measurable and well followed criteria, for example a aptitude/IQ test, interview/GD, there are many other ways to cover all types of talents.
There is already a preferred category for research scientists worth their salt: EB1 with NIW. What's there to say that an IQ test / aptitude test cannot be gamed?
EB2 vs EB3 already has a well defined criteria: job requirements. You could be a Ph.d from a hot-shot university, but may not be able to perform or may not be as valuable to a company as somebody with BS/MS with x yrs of work related experience.
Also if you are truly extraordinary, then it should be a cinch to scale up the corporate ladder and apply for a green card when you've reached a position that can qualify as EB2. No: you want to have your cake and eat it too: i.e. get an early PD and also apply in a faster (is it really now?) category. Can't sympathize with that.
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watzgc
04-02 02:32 PM
Hi zCool,
I got RFE and summary of text is as below.
Asking for
1. Contract from the client in charlotte, nc
(but after applying h1b extn, i moved to CA)
2. W-2 for 2006,2007
I got #2.
for #1, we are planning to send old contract for charlotte,nc client and new contract in CA client.
Do we need to send end client 'project verification letter' or something like that ?.
Thanks a lot.
I got RFE and summary of text is as below.
Asking for
1. Contract from the client in charlotte, nc
(but after applying h1b extn, i moved to CA)
2. W-2 for 2006,2007
I got #2.
for #1, we are planning to send old contract for charlotte,nc client and new contract in CA client.
Do we need to send end client 'project verification letter' or something like that ?.
Thanks a lot.
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lskreddy
05-22 05:16 PM
I have some good news and some bad news!
The bad news is that. You will get your green card in 5 years and after other five years you will get your citizenship. So in 10 years will be in position to get married.
Now , you will be wondering what is the good news.
Well!, I just saved a bunch of money on my car insurance by switiching to GEICO.:D
Funny..
The bad news is that. You will get your green card in 5 years and after other five years you will get your citizenship. So in 10 years will be in position to get married.
Now , you will be wondering what is the good news.
Well!, I just saved a bunch of money on my car insurance by switiching to GEICO.:D
Funny..
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rb_248
02-14 05:06 PM
Guys have any clue as to when the CIR will be taken up by the senate..do they have any kind of a calendar??.
If I knew the answer I would sell it for 1 million bucks.
If I knew the answer I would sell it for 1 million bucks.
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caliguy
09-17 04:31 PM
kpchal2 & seekerofpeace - I have run out of ideas now.
While we wait for October 1st (assuming visa numbers are over), what can be done in the next 13 days?
I am checking with different attorneys, and might change from my current attorney as he is totally useless. He opened a SR for me, and everytime I call him, he tells me to wait for 30 days.
I have taken Infopass, met the local senator, opened SR and nothing worked. Any ideas on what can be done next?
While we wait for October 1st (assuming visa numbers are over), what can be done in the next 13 days?
I am checking with different attorneys, and might change from my current attorney as he is totally useless. He opened a SR for me, and everytime I call him, he tells me to wait for 30 days.
I have taken Infopass, met the local senator, opened SR and nothing worked. Any ideas on what can be done next?
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eeezzz
10-19 02:58 PM
I was just thinking, the wastage of visa numbers we see, is that basically due to the per country quota. The rule that no country can have more than X% of GC's in a year, would mean that even though there are visa's available, they cannot be alloted due to that per country limit.
-AD
That is not true, otherwise ROW EB-3 should be current always.
-AD
That is not true, otherwise ROW EB-3 should be current always.
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gc4me
02-11 01:48 PM
Guys/Gals,
Please predict about eb3 ROW movement as well.
When do you think it will move to 2004 APR?
Please predict about eb3 ROW movement as well.
When do you think it will move to 2004 APR?
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sundeep14
04-03 10:31 AM
This is a very good PDF on USCIS website..AILA has many rights to demand explaination from USCIS...they do ask questions about EAD extension etc...
We should figure out a way by which AILA demands answers from USCIS regarding using the 140K wasted visas because of slow processing...
IV Seniors/Organizers....any inputs on this?
We should figure out a way by which AILA demands answers from USCIS regarding using the 140K wasted visas because of slow processing...
IV Seniors/Organizers....any inputs on this?
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ras
03-16 02:19 PM
Employees should be particularly wary of having their adjustment applications handled by the employer�s attorneys. If there is a dispute between the employer and employee, as when the employee terminates employment and moves on, there is an inherent conflict of interest. The attorney may continue to represent both side, but only if the conflict is disclosed and explained, and both sides explicitly consent to waive the conflict.
Similarly, the employer�s attorney must provide the employee with complete copies of everything filed in connection with the employee�s application for adjustment of status. This application is personal to the employee and has nothing to do with the employer. If the employer�s attorney files the employee�s adjustment application, he or she is acting on behalf of the employee and owes the employee a fiduciary duty of loyalty. If the CIS issues a request for evidence (RFE) or notice of intent to deny (NOID), the attorney must act in the best interests of the employee if he or she undertakes to respond.
Unfortunately, many employer attorneys see their first loyalty to the employer and not to the employee. If you are uncomfortable having your employer�s attorney represent you, you have the right to change lawyers and retain someone on your own.
Similarly, the employer�s attorney must provide the employee with complete copies of everything filed in connection with the employee�s application for adjustment of status. This application is personal to the employee and has nothing to do with the employer. If the employer�s attorney files the employee�s adjustment application, he or she is acting on behalf of the employee and owes the employee a fiduciary duty of loyalty. If the CIS issues a request for evidence (RFE) or notice of intent to deny (NOID), the attorney must act in the best interests of the employee if he or she undertakes to respond.
Unfortunately, many employer attorneys see their first loyalty to the employer and not to the employee. If you are uncomfortable having your employer�s attorney represent you, you have the right to change lawyers and retain someone on your own.
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imm_pro
11-13 02:01 PM
bump..
Anybody out there who fits this profile..pl come forward.This looks like a great opportunity to get some publicity..
Anybody out there who fits this profile..pl come forward.This looks like a great opportunity to get some publicity..
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gc_maine2
05-12 01:20 PM
apahilaj
From your post it looks like you have recently appiled for renewal of EAD.
Do you know what should we write (for #15 Immigration status ) if the spouse has used EAD??
Thanks.
I applied myself - so why do I need a G-28 from my lawyer?
From your post it looks like you have recently appiled for renewal of EAD.
Do you know what should we write (for #15 Immigration status ) if the spouse has used EAD??
Thanks.
I applied myself - so why do I need a G-28 from my lawyer?
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sku
12-26 10:38 AM
So you mean I should not even think of invoking AC21 EVEN after 180 days ?
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willwin
09-22 12:29 PM
there remains a sliver of hope- its called the lame duck session when a lot of such measures are passed. post election, everyone feels "safer".
a marked up bill, ready for the house, could sneak through in the post election season. we have to keep trying!
Thanks Paskal!
This is exactly the kind of communication we need from the core.
a marked up bill, ready for the house, could sneak through in the post election season. we have to keep trying!
Thanks Paskal!
This is exactly the kind of communication we need from the core.
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fromnaija
06-21 01:49 PM
As posted above, once you have the receipt call USCIS and expedite your EAD application.
Munna Bhai
06-10 03:20 PM
I know this topic has been discussed in other threads as well and those threads got buried over the Period of time but this is getting beyond limit now - let me know if anyone has any good idea or if we can do anything together......
My PD is EB3 Mar 2005 and my 140 is applied in EB3 May 2007. at NSC (Nebraska) Its been 13 months and no signs of movement and no one is helping . Here what I did on a personal level and here is what i heard.
a) Contacted USCIS - they said contact employer/lawyer because they are the beneficiary.
b) Contacted Lawyer - they said 'Pls wait for some more time' & then ask employer.
c) Contacted Employer - they said that we can't push lawyers unless your case is passed 2 months from Processing Date update.
d) Contacted Local Congressman - Told them that the Processing Date update is a farce and USCIS (NSC) moves them back n forth just to save their Face. This is really unfair for a certain category of peoples. They took my case no. and inquired and then said that since you have a parallel H1B and a job - we would wait. If your existence in US comes on the Line then we will Jump in and help you. We are sorry but we can't really expedite unless a emergency comes.
Now tell me folks what other options we all have - NSC is just messing with EB3 140. Whatever is the workload this can not happen. Do we still have some options to work on (apart from sitting idle and pray) ?
My PD is EB3 Nov 2004 and my 140 is applied in EB3 1st May 2007 and still now no updates..just waiting..waiting waiting..
My PD is EB3 Mar 2005 and my 140 is applied in EB3 May 2007. at NSC (Nebraska) Its been 13 months and no signs of movement and no one is helping . Here what I did on a personal level and here is what i heard.
a) Contacted USCIS - they said contact employer/lawyer because they are the beneficiary.
b) Contacted Lawyer - they said 'Pls wait for some more time' & then ask employer.
c) Contacted Employer - they said that we can't push lawyers unless your case is passed 2 months from Processing Date update.
d) Contacted Local Congressman - Told them that the Processing Date update is a farce and USCIS (NSC) moves them back n forth just to save their Face. This is really unfair for a certain category of peoples. They took my case no. and inquired and then said that since you have a parallel H1B and a job - we would wait. If your existence in US comes on the Line then we will Jump in and help you. We are sorry but we can't really expedite unless a emergency comes.
Now tell me folks what other options we all have - NSC is just messing with EB3 140. Whatever is the workload this can not happen. Do we still have some options to work on (apart from sitting idle and pray) ?
My PD is EB3 Nov 2004 and my 140 is applied in EB3 1st May 2007 and still now no updates..just waiting..waiting waiting..
at0474
12-11 11:14 AM
you guys missed the train that only moves backwards.
--LOL!!! Good one. And with no light at the end of the tunnel. It's another train!!!
--LOL!!! Good one. And with no light at the end of the tunnel. It's another train!!!
