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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gimme_GC2006
07-19 02:24 PM
Do they have a signature authorization from you? If not , they can not send a G-28 that is not signed by YOU !
Cool...I didnt give any sign. autho..I just sent docs yesterday...
so keeping my fingers crossed until they file (without asking me to sign G-28 in between) :D
Cool...I didnt give any sign. autho..I just sent docs yesterday...
so keeping my fingers crossed until they file (without asking me to sign G-28 in between) :D
sgorla
05-24 06:39 PM
I wish good luck to him. There is nothing for us in this bill, and I will be very happy if he succeeds in killing this bill.
Go Savage......
Michael Savage is actively fighting against this bill. He is the one who initiated the collapse of the Dubai ports deal. He is confident about this I-Bomb too..
Go Savage......
Michael Savage is actively fighting against this bill. He is the one who initiated the collapse of the Dubai ports deal. He is confident about this I-Bomb too..
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bugsbunny
04-11 04:01 PM
Can we see a list of all the positive outcomes of the various advocacy events, lobbying etc done by IV for the EB immigrant community please?
And, if any of those good outcomes are being implemented by USCIS to ease the EB backlogs?
I am sure there are other achievements since this was compiled but here is list till 2009
This list is also available in the "about us" section under the "Home" menu button
Immigration Voice Achievements
September 2009. Streamlining of Security Screening Process for Foreign Scientists: DHS reduced the wait times for Visa stamping in foreign consulates to 2 weeks. A successful campaign was run by IV members. http://immigrationvoice.org/forum/forum16-iv-agenda-and-legislative-updates/654080-iv-update-good-news-for-people-stuck-due-to-security-checks-while-waiting-for-visas.html
September, 2009. Successful completion of FOIA campaign: After filing hundreds of FOIA requests USCIS released the data of pending applications on their website. http://immigrationvoice.org/forum/forum16-iv-agenda-and-legislative-updates/630599-iv-update-on-visa-numbers-and-foia-data.html
2008: Admin Fix campaign. 2 Year EAD announced by USCIS for all that have filed AOS.
2008. Successful introduction of 3 bills in the House by Rep Zoe. Lofgren. This included elimination of per country limits Bill on which no other organization or business interest had ever advocated until that time. Immigration Voice successfully advocated these bills, brought in co-sponsors and received support from other interests for these bills.
H.R.5882
Title: To recapture employment-based immigrant visas lost to bureaucratic delays and to prevent losses of family- and employment-based immigrant visas in the future.
Sponsor: Rep Lofgren, Zoe [CA-16] (introduced 4/23/2008) Cosponsors (31)
H.R.5921
Title: To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to eliminate the per country level for employment-based immigrants and to end the spill-over of unused immigrant visa numbers between employment-based and family-sponsored categories.
Sponsor: Rep Lofgren, Zoe [CA-16] (introduced 4/29/2008) Cosponsors (24)
H.R.6039
Title: To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to authorize certain aliens who have earned a master's or higher degree from a United States institution of higher education in a field of science, technology, engineering, or mathematics to be admitted for permanent residence.
Sponsor: Rep Lofgren, Zoe [CA-16] (introduced 5/13/2008) Cosponsors (34)
September 18, 2007
DC Rally: Thousands of high-skilled immigrants march in the US Capital!
Lobby day: IV volunteers attend close to 125 meetings with lawmakers� offices to lobby for congressional intervention
Paid Advertisement in the Roll Call- the newspaper that covers the Capitol Hill
Media coverage: New York Times, Washington Post, Yahoo, BBC, OC Register, Business Week
July 2007 Visa bulletin reversal
IV breaks the good news!
Flower campaign
i. USCIS takes note of the flower campaign
ii. Media coverage: Business Week, Reuters, Washington Post, New York Times, NPR, Others, Video coverage
San Jose Rally
i. Media coverage: Business Week
CIR 2006: Manager's amendment
IV lobbies to ensure that this amendment contains favorable provisions for high-skilled immigrants
The amendment was PASSED, although the bill itself did not survive
Access to lawmakers
IV is in close contact with Hon. Rep. Zoe Lofgren�s office on several issues related to Employment Based Immigration
IV closely worked with Hon. Rep. Zoe Lofgren who played an instrumental role in bringing about reversal of July Visa Bulletin
Contact with USCIS. IV was the first one to bring news of the July 2007 Visa Bulletin reversal
IV Spokesperson invited to conference at top US University
Only organization FOR high-skilled immigrants BY high skilled immigrants
Most visited site by high-skilled immigrants in the
Number of registered members has risen from 50 to 25000 in less than 2 years! The following are approximate figures:
i. 1/2006: 60
ii. 2/2006: 600
iii. 7/2006: 4500
iv. 1/2007: 7500
v. 7/2007: 15000
vi. 8/2007: 20000
vii. 11/2007: 25000
viii. 07/2008: 30000
IX. 09/2009: 36,810
And, if any of those good outcomes are being implemented by USCIS to ease the EB backlogs?
I am sure there are other achievements since this was compiled but here is list till 2009
This list is also available in the "about us" section under the "Home" menu button
Immigration Voice Achievements
September 2009. Streamlining of Security Screening Process for Foreign Scientists: DHS reduced the wait times for Visa stamping in foreign consulates to 2 weeks. A successful campaign was run by IV members. http://immigrationvoice.org/forum/forum16-iv-agenda-and-legislative-updates/654080-iv-update-good-news-for-people-stuck-due-to-security-checks-while-waiting-for-visas.html
September, 2009. Successful completion of FOIA campaign: After filing hundreds of FOIA requests USCIS released the data of pending applications on their website. http://immigrationvoice.org/forum/forum16-iv-agenda-and-legislative-updates/630599-iv-update-on-visa-numbers-and-foia-data.html
2008: Admin Fix campaign. 2 Year EAD announced by USCIS for all that have filed AOS.
2008. Successful introduction of 3 bills in the House by Rep Zoe. Lofgren. This included elimination of per country limits Bill on which no other organization or business interest had ever advocated until that time. Immigration Voice successfully advocated these bills, brought in co-sponsors and received support from other interests for these bills.
H.R.5882
Title: To recapture employment-based immigrant visas lost to bureaucratic delays and to prevent losses of family- and employment-based immigrant visas in the future.
Sponsor: Rep Lofgren, Zoe [CA-16] (introduced 4/23/2008) Cosponsors (31)
H.R.5921
Title: To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to eliminate the per country level for employment-based immigrants and to end the spill-over of unused immigrant visa numbers between employment-based and family-sponsored categories.
Sponsor: Rep Lofgren, Zoe [CA-16] (introduced 4/29/2008) Cosponsors (24)
H.R.6039
Title: To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to authorize certain aliens who have earned a master's or higher degree from a United States institution of higher education in a field of science, technology, engineering, or mathematics to be admitted for permanent residence.
Sponsor: Rep Lofgren, Zoe [CA-16] (introduced 5/13/2008) Cosponsors (34)
September 18, 2007
DC Rally: Thousands of high-skilled immigrants march in the US Capital!
Lobby day: IV volunteers attend close to 125 meetings with lawmakers� offices to lobby for congressional intervention
Paid Advertisement in the Roll Call- the newspaper that covers the Capitol Hill
Media coverage: New York Times, Washington Post, Yahoo, BBC, OC Register, Business Week
July 2007 Visa bulletin reversal
IV breaks the good news!
Flower campaign
i. USCIS takes note of the flower campaign
ii. Media coverage: Business Week, Reuters, Washington Post, New York Times, NPR, Others, Video coverage
San Jose Rally
i. Media coverage: Business Week
CIR 2006: Manager's amendment
IV lobbies to ensure that this amendment contains favorable provisions for high-skilled immigrants
The amendment was PASSED, although the bill itself did not survive
Access to lawmakers
IV is in close contact with Hon. Rep. Zoe Lofgren�s office on several issues related to Employment Based Immigration
IV closely worked with Hon. Rep. Zoe Lofgren who played an instrumental role in bringing about reversal of July Visa Bulletin
Contact with USCIS. IV was the first one to bring news of the July 2007 Visa Bulletin reversal
IV Spokesperson invited to conference at top US University
Only organization FOR high-skilled immigrants BY high skilled immigrants
Most visited site by high-skilled immigrants in the
Number of registered members has risen from 50 to 25000 in less than 2 years! The following are approximate figures:
i. 1/2006: 60
ii. 2/2006: 600
iii. 7/2006: 4500
iv. 1/2007: 7500
v. 7/2007: 15000
vi. 8/2007: 20000
vii. 11/2007: 25000
viii. 07/2008: 30000
IX. 09/2009: 36,810
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unitednations
04-23 04:44 PM
I think we are confusing multiple issues here. Once the 6 month period is over where the I-140 is approved and the I-485 is pending for 180 days it does NOT matter if the employer revokes the I-140 or not. You are good to go! (Unless ur a classified terrorist or a criminal).
The only question is, Can you still get a 3 year extention based on a I-140 that is revoked? I am thinking that may be an issue. In that scenario, you would be forced to play the EAD card.
Refer to my previous posting: if employer revokes even after 180 days; eventually everyone has been ok. However there are has been many straight denials by uscis even if person invoked ac21. Then person has problems renewing ead/ap, etc. Eventually person should be ok but in between there are some problems one needs to face. One needs to be ready to face these problems/issues.
The only question is, Can you still get a 3 year extention based on a I-140 that is revoked? I am thinking that may be an issue. In that scenario, you would be forced to play the EAD card.
Refer to my previous posting: if employer revokes even after 180 days; eventually everyone has been ok. However there are has been many straight denials by uscis even if person invoked ac21. Then person has problems renewing ead/ap, etc. Eventually person should be ok but in between there are some problems one needs to face. One needs to be ready to face these problems/issues.
bkarnik
01-16 01:40 PM
July 23rd filer. NSC>CSC>NSC. Did not get FP notice and will be travelling to India this friday for 2 months. So called up Customer service and opened SR for both me and wife on December 20. Got appointment for me for Jan. 16th but nothing for my wife in the first week of Jan. Then a week ago got a second set of appointments both for me and wife but now on Jan. 18th.
Anyways, reported to USCIS office in Des Moines today (Jan. 16th) per original letter. Wife accompanied me and I had all the appointment letters with me. Explained to the security guy (a very nice old gentleman) about the situation with upcoming travel, etc. He went and soke with the USCIS manager and she was gracious enough to allow my wife to get her fps done with me. Was out of the place in about an hour. They had a new machine installed and the person from the machine manufacturer was demonstrating how to use to the local staff, so we were all guinea pigs. Scanned four fingers from left hand followed by thumb, then four fingers from right hand followed by thumb, this was followed by each finger individually rolled across the scanner, then took FP of right index finger and asked me to sign (similar to a credit card digital sign box). Took a photo and that was it.
One piece of interest to people who for some reason missed theit appointments and forgot to reschedule. I was informed by the security guy that there is a grace period of 87 business days after your initial appointment date for you to walk-in and get your fps done. However, you need to call the center to find out what day of the week is alloted for walk-ins. (It is Wednesday for Des Moines office).
If you have multiple appointments for different days (like I had), go to the earliest one if possible and get both the notices stamped with the stamp indicating that biometrics were taken on that date.
Cheers!
BKarnik
Anyways, reported to USCIS office in Des Moines today (Jan. 16th) per original letter. Wife accompanied me and I had all the appointment letters with me. Explained to the security guy (a very nice old gentleman) about the situation with upcoming travel, etc. He went and soke with the USCIS manager and she was gracious enough to allow my wife to get her fps done with me. Was out of the place in about an hour. They had a new machine installed and the person from the machine manufacturer was demonstrating how to use to the local staff, so we were all guinea pigs. Scanned four fingers from left hand followed by thumb, then four fingers from right hand followed by thumb, this was followed by each finger individually rolled across the scanner, then took FP of right index finger and asked me to sign (similar to a credit card digital sign box). Took a photo and that was it.
One piece of interest to people who for some reason missed theit appointments and forgot to reschedule. I was informed by the security guy that there is a grace period of 87 business days after your initial appointment date for you to walk-in and get your fps done. However, you need to call the center to find out what day of the week is alloted for walk-ins. (It is Wednesday for Des Moines office).
If you have multiple appointments for different days (like I had), go to the earliest one if possible and get both the notices stamped with the stamp indicating that biometrics were taken on that date.
Cheers!
BKarnik
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HV000
04-03 09:10 PM
again from the same Murthy article:
http://www.murthy.com/news/n_porret.html
When explaining the risk of potentially stricter AC21 regulations to I-485 applicants, we are frequently asked, "If I change jobs under AC21 and the regulations are released after that, they won't apply to me, right?" Unfortunately, this is not correct. While it is not possible to predict the content or effective date of any future regulations, they will likely apply at the time of adjudicating the I-485 application, and not just when the job change occurs. In a hypothetical example, if new regulations were to limit the percentage of acceptable salary difference, or prevent multiple portings, the officer adjudicating the I-485 could decide that the job change violates the regulations, even if the change occurred months or years before the new regulations were issued.
Got it. I hope this stupidity doesn't happen!! Can this country's immigration laws get more convoluted???
http://www.murthy.com/news/n_porret.html
When explaining the risk of potentially stricter AC21 regulations to I-485 applicants, we are frequently asked, "If I change jobs under AC21 and the regulations are released after that, they won't apply to me, right?" Unfortunately, this is not correct. While it is not possible to predict the content or effective date of any future regulations, they will likely apply at the time of adjudicating the I-485 application, and not just when the job change occurs. In a hypothetical example, if new regulations were to limit the percentage of acceptable salary difference, or prevent multiple portings, the officer adjudicating the I-485 could decide that the job change violates the regulations, even if the change occurred months or years before the new regulations were issued.
Got it. I hope this stupidity doesn't happen!! Can this country's immigration laws get more convoluted???
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felix31
05-03 11:59 AM
I'm not concerned about he being anti-latino but he is anti-immigrant he feels immigration is destroying the American Culture.
well,
I think everyone should be concerned, because today he is anti-latino, tomorrow he is anti-Indian or anti-European...I mean, I really dont see the difference. I am not Hispanic, but I am very very concerned.
At my Grad school, we did a research on the gentleman in question and had a debate about different types of discrimination.
One is for certain. Today, undocumented people are very much in the spotlight, but make no mistake, all immigrants weather legal or illegal have been accused of stealing American jobs away.
The way I see it, we are all in the same boat...
Many people I know have expressed their frustration with the state od Education here "why dont we fix our education so that we can produce our own people so that we have our place in the global economy and we dont have to depend on foreign scientists"?.
Dont get me wrong! I am all pro-immigration, and you may call me an idealist, but I want fair treatment for ALL.
Lets refrain from any statements like 'am not concerned with XYZ being 'anti-latino....
these are public forums and our group cannot afford to be labeled as nonsensitive to others who are not highly skilled legal immigrants..
just my 2 cents
well,
I think everyone should be concerned, because today he is anti-latino, tomorrow he is anti-Indian or anti-European...I mean, I really dont see the difference. I am not Hispanic, but I am very very concerned.
At my Grad school, we did a research on the gentleman in question and had a debate about different types of discrimination.
One is for certain. Today, undocumented people are very much in the spotlight, but make no mistake, all immigrants weather legal or illegal have been accused of stealing American jobs away.
The way I see it, we are all in the same boat...
Many people I know have expressed their frustration with the state od Education here "why dont we fix our education so that we can produce our own people so that we have our place in the global economy and we dont have to depend on foreign scientists"?.
Dont get me wrong! I am all pro-immigration, and you may call me an idealist, but I want fair treatment for ALL.
Lets refrain from any statements like 'am not concerned with XYZ being 'anti-latino....
these are public forums and our group cannot afford to be labeled as nonsensitive to others who are not highly skilled legal immigrants..
just my 2 cents
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senthil1
11-30 09:51 PM
Actually CIR was started by President Bush to regain hs popularity. Other than that it is complicated and tough to pass thru. Really lawmakers have to work hard f they want to pass because it is tough to satisfy all. So most of them must be cautious unless it comes up for discusson. Moderate people may try to maintain status quo. If CIR is pendng then all the immigration related items including EB relief will be attached to it(People will try to attach so that it can be delayed as much possible). If Congress starts discussion on Jan 2007 possiblity of becoming law is on May if they introduce CIR. But immigration may not be that much national importance issue for US congress. It does not matter whether an illegal immigrant will become citzen on now or 2009. Economy will not have an impact. Similarly a H1 person gets gc now or 2009 or 2011 the impact will be mnimal for US but impact will be heavy for that immigrant. Also Economy may slow down n 2007 and job demand may go down then it is tough to justify increase of H1 when joblessness starts increase.
I think EB2 will improve much better in coming months and EB3 also PD will move at least a few weeks to few months. Atleast people could extend H1 after 6 years. In 1999 and 2000 people did not have that option and some people left USA and came back after year. So to get gc was challenging atleast for 50% of people for past 10 years. Some people got this easily some time in past.
I think EB2 will improve much better in coming months and EB3 also PD will move at least a few weeks to few months. Atleast people could extend H1 after 6 years. In 1999 and 2000 people did not have that option and some people left USA and came back after year. So to get gc was challenging atleast for 50% of people for past 10 years. Some people got this easily some time in past.
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vin
09-17 02:32 PM
techbuyer... If you don't mind, What's your nationality? You're a citizen of which country?
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dallasmbs
05-22 02:41 PM
But you can bring your spouse by sponsering family based greencard. You dont need to be single forever !
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ps57002
07-20 09:08 AM
Are the sample affadavits floating around the ones to be used (that my parents can fill in and sign) and would that be sufficient. Does it have to be notariazed or parents filling/signing it is sufficient.
Also do consulates of India etc provide such affadavits/birth certificates?
confused...
it has to be 2 affadavits....right...one by parents (both parents on one i'm assuming) and the other say an uncle (is there a format for that one)...
Also do consulates of India etc provide such affadavits/birth certificates?
confused...
it has to be 2 affadavits....right...one by parents (both parents on one i'm assuming) and the other say an uncle (is there a format for that one)...
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bkam
04-13 07:47 PM
I have roots in two countries in different part of the world and I will make sure that the mess with the US legal immigration is well explained and "advertised" there. Young people in these countries should know what is going on here and should thing before deciding to go the US. Even if they still decide to come here, they would be better informed and prepared. At least they should know that their social status as "legals" would be lover that the one of the illegal Mexican illiterate lettuce pickers (the latter would have more rights in terms of obtaining permanent residency)
I never demanded permanent residence in the US as my right. But I have the right to have my LCA adjudicated in a reasonable time (months, not years) by the US administration. Months, not years! I am here legally, I work hard for this country, pay honestly my taxes and I am entitled to get a quick reply to my application. If it is rejected, OK! Fair enough, I will look for other opportunities.
I believe that the IV as a face of the "legals" have to put this issue before the lawmakers and the media and to demand for its resolution. Yes, to demand - this is not too much to ask. And if the US administration is still unwilling or incapable to resolve at least this problem, than I would ask myself what I am doing in such "great" country :-)
By the way, creating of these "BEC"s is not a resolution of the backlog problem, just another cover up of the DOL's impotency.
I never demanded permanent residence in the US as my right. But I have the right to have my LCA adjudicated in a reasonable time (months, not years) by the US administration. Months, not years! I am here legally, I work hard for this country, pay honestly my taxes and I am entitled to get a quick reply to my application. If it is rejected, OK! Fair enough, I will look for other opportunities.
I believe that the IV as a face of the "legals" have to put this issue before the lawmakers and the media and to demand for its resolution. Yes, to demand - this is not too much to ask. And if the US administration is still unwilling or incapable to resolve at least this problem, than I would ask myself what I am doing in such "great" country :-)
By the way, creating of these "BEC"s is not a resolution of the backlog problem, just another cover up of the DOL's impotency.
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sreeraghu
07-13 03:26 PM
one GC for each family (3 or 4) members, instead of treating as multiple GC's.
say for a family of 4 uscis is treating it as 4 GC instead they can treat this as a single GC. which will make many people eligible for GC
say for a family of 4 uscis is treating it as 4 GC instead they can treat this as a single GC. which will make many people eligible for GC
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JunRN
09-21 04:45 PM
Yes! If there's nothing wrong in your EAD application (which should be none because USCIS received it), expect to receive your EAD approval on the third to last week of October.
NSC is already approving July 2 EAD applications as of the moment; therefore, your case is very near.
NSC is already approving July 2 EAD applications as of the moment; therefore, your case is very near.
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sam_hoosier
01-25 11:29 AM
Don't u think that if X has contributed $1,000 and I have contributed $20/$0 I might be temped to rethink that I need to contribute more. It is not comparing $100 vs $200.
Think about it, any donation made by philanthropists are made public, i am not saying we are philanthropists here since we have a cause in mind. The reason is to prompt people to contribute. If this is not a key agenda IV then please ignore this post.
Your logic does not really make sense to me. If I contribute X amount, I do so because I believe in IV's cause (which is my cause too) and not because someone else has contributed Y amount.
I think we are all mature adults and not school kids, and do not require such kind of policing.
Think about it, any donation made by philanthropists are made public, i am not saying we are philanthropists here since we have a cause in mind. The reason is to prompt people to contribute. If this is not a key agenda IV then please ignore this post.
Your logic does not really make sense to me. If I contribute X amount, I do so because I believe in IV's cause (which is my cause too) and not because someone else has contributed Y amount.
I think we are all mature adults and not school kids, and do not require such kind of policing.
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gsc999
09-20 07:17 PM
http://picasaweb.google.com/kannansm/ImmigartionVoiceDCRally18Sep07/photo#5111764333601260802
The guy in black shirt/pant is he a IV member? Next to him is definitely an american Kid. If they indeed are american citizens that listened to our cause and joined the rally, hats off to them.
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Yes, thats them. Thanks for the find.
IVers do you see my point, Americans are very understanding people. If you can explain your case then they will join you and make you stronger.
Cheers!
The guy in black shirt/pant is he a IV member? Next to him is definitely an american Kid. If they indeed are american citizens that listened to our cause and joined the rally, hats off to them.
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Yes, thats them. Thanks for the find.
IVers do you see my point, Americans are very understanding people. If you can explain your case then they will join you and make you stronger.
Cheers!
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05-24 12:55 PM
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vactorboy29
06-30 04:06 PM
I have applied for I -140 (EB2) but I am with 10+Diploma(3 years) +Bachelors of Electronics from Mumbai Univerisity(3 years).
Is it considered 4 year degree and good for EB2 along with prior 5 years of experience?
Thanks
I have same credential in Mechanical engineering. I got 140 approved last year. don�t worry .You will be fine.
Is it considered 4 year degree and good for EB2 along with prior 5 years of experience?
Thanks
I have same credential in Mechanical engineering. I got 140 approved last year. don�t worry .You will be fine.
GCBy3000
11-19 11:07 AM
If you consider waiting from Feb 2005 is too long, then what you would say for those guys stuck still in BEC from 1999
Congrats!!! dude..You are waiting from long and deserve it...
Congrats!!! dude..You are waiting from long and deserve it...
