vinicola78
11-04 02:17 PM
I am also trying to stay afloat through the very debatable AC21 process. Currently, my case is being handled by Ron Gotcher and I have been very happy with all the help and support so far. Not to mention, they are really reasonable.
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ashwin_27
04-28 12:43 PM
There are several studies but this recent one I found was interesting and I recently posted about this as well.
This is from the 2010 Annual Report of the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas.
Check out page 12/13 -
An interesting 2000 study showed that a selective immigration policy that admitted 1.6 million high-skilled immigrants age 40�44 years old annually into a hypothetical U.S.-style economy with a 50 percent debt-to-GDP ratio would have balanced the budget within five years and eventually eliminated the national debt.
This is from the 2010 Annual Report of the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas.
Check out page 12/13 -
An interesting 2000 study showed that a selective immigration policy that admitted 1.6 million high-skilled immigrants age 40�44 years old annually into a hypothetical U.S.-style economy with a 50 percent debt-to-GDP ratio would have balanced the budget within five years and eventually eliminated the national debt.
absaarkhan
01-18 10:26 AM
Yes Years 2001-2002 Were Worst years i have seen.
From 2003 Market is picked up very well.
Lets see what is in store for us in 2008.
According to OH Law:
In the election year, pro-immigration political platform constitutes a political liability as witnessed in the current national presidential debates, which turns the country into a strong anti-immigration environment. Consequently, the immigrants will continuously suffer from the seriously broken immigration system. Under the circumstances, people seek the administrative solutions and relief by the immigration-related agencies. However, the hostile political environment tends to work against such decisions for the government agencies as any pro-immigration administration policy may be considered a political liability for the ruling party. It is indeed a difficult time for immigrants. The USCIS has announced that it was working on issuing a multi-year single document for employment authorization and advance parole, but it is considered not necessarily for the immigrants, but as we discussed earlier, it was a calculated decision for the government finance. The current leadership of the immigration-related government agencies are lame-ducks and immigrants may not be able to expect too much any pro-immigrant moves at the administration-level because of the political pressure from the ruling party.
What is coming ahead? Economic recession and potential massive layoffs and lack of job opportunities for foreign workers. The changing landscape for the employment cannot come in any worse time when the immigrant visa numbers are heavily oversubscribed and clogged, forcing the foreign workers to take a long journey in the hostile employment environment. As the situation moves into steeper economic recession, the foreign workers tend to face not only a risk of layoff but also abuse by some employers who attemp to take advantage of the harsh environment against the foreign worker job markets. These foreign workers should prepare themselves for a difficult time ahead.
For those who are in 485 track, management of AC 21 portability will turn out to be a saviror and constitute an important task. Less fortunate are those who suffer from the visa number rectrogress and are unable to even file I-485 applications. For these immigrant workers, loss of jobs will practically wipe out the immigration opportunity. The longer the visa retrogression period lasts, the harshier their journeys will be. What about those new foreign workers who have yet to look for a job and start the immigration journey from the scratch?
Under the circumstances, all one can hope for is a short-lived economic recession and a turn-around of the country's political landscape in favor of immigration.
Year 2008 may be recorded one of the harshiest years for foreign workers. Immigrant workers, be prepared!
From 2003 Market is picked up very well.
Lets see what is in store for us in 2008.
According to OH Law:
In the election year, pro-immigration political platform constitutes a political liability as witnessed in the current national presidential debates, which turns the country into a strong anti-immigration environment. Consequently, the immigrants will continuously suffer from the seriously broken immigration system. Under the circumstances, people seek the administrative solutions and relief by the immigration-related agencies. However, the hostile political environment tends to work against such decisions for the government agencies as any pro-immigration administration policy may be considered a political liability for the ruling party. It is indeed a difficult time for immigrants. The USCIS has announced that it was working on issuing a multi-year single document for employment authorization and advance parole, but it is considered not necessarily for the immigrants, but as we discussed earlier, it was a calculated decision for the government finance. The current leadership of the immigration-related government agencies are lame-ducks and immigrants may not be able to expect too much any pro-immigrant moves at the administration-level because of the political pressure from the ruling party.
What is coming ahead? Economic recession and potential massive layoffs and lack of job opportunities for foreign workers. The changing landscape for the employment cannot come in any worse time when the immigrant visa numbers are heavily oversubscribed and clogged, forcing the foreign workers to take a long journey in the hostile employment environment. As the situation moves into steeper economic recession, the foreign workers tend to face not only a risk of layoff but also abuse by some employers who attemp to take advantage of the harsh environment against the foreign worker job markets. These foreign workers should prepare themselves for a difficult time ahead.
For those who are in 485 track, management of AC 21 portability will turn out to be a saviror and constitute an important task. Less fortunate are those who suffer from the visa number rectrogress and are unable to even file I-485 applications. For these immigrant workers, loss of jobs will practically wipe out the immigration opportunity. The longer the visa retrogression period lasts, the harshier their journeys will be. What about those new foreign workers who have yet to look for a job and start the immigration journey from the scratch?
Under the circumstances, all one can hope for is a short-lived economic recession and a turn-around of the country's political landscape in favor of immigration.
Year 2008 may be recorded one of the harshiest years for foreign workers. Immigrant workers, be prepared!
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ameryki
07-25 02:33 PM
I heard that's the way it should be from Aug 1st... :confused:
Someone advise...
heard what?
Someone advise...
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gcsucks
05-02 05:35 PM
Please call him @ 800 449 8255. He is conservative talk show host. Very nice guy. He likes asians. Talk to him about legal immigration. Use the talking points of IV. Be very careful in what you talk. very infuential guy but very hot headed !!
doknek
06-20 11:41 AM
as usual no email from GA chapter.
Same here. GA chapter google groups member
Same here. GA chapter google groups member
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karanp25
06-13 10:05 PM
I didn't file a dependent 485...
By the way, how do you tell a soft LUD from a "hard" LUD?
Soft LUD: only last Update Date changes w/o a change in status
Hard LUD: last Update Date + case status, both change
By the way, how do you tell a soft LUD from a "hard" LUD?
Soft LUD: only last Update Date changes w/o a change in status
Hard LUD: last Update Date + case status, both change
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sam_hoosier
12-15 09:40 PM
Hi to all,
MY I 485 RD is August 14, 2007, 180 days rule will end on 10 Feb 2008.
I am planning to use AC21 on Jan 20th itself with three weeks vacation notice to current GC filing employer to go for Contract to Hire job.
Is it safe to do?
I do maintain good relationship with current employer.
But not sure, what will be his reaction after three vacation notice ends and he comes to know I have switched job.
Also my LC as Programmer Analyst, but the new job would be Database Administrator.
Is this will be issue?
Could you advise on these questions?
Thanks to all.
Mani
** Sponsor of two IV members to attend DC rally.
Keep in mind that employer can revoke I-140 before your 180 days are up. If its just a question of a few weeks, why are you taking a chance ?
MY I 485 RD is August 14, 2007, 180 days rule will end on 10 Feb 2008.
I am planning to use AC21 on Jan 20th itself with three weeks vacation notice to current GC filing employer to go for Contract to Hire job.
Is it safe to do?
I do maintain good relationship with current employer.
But not sure, what will be his reaction after three vacation notice ends and he comes to know I have switched job.
Also my LC as Programmer Analyst, but the new job would be Database Administrator.
Is this will be issue?
Could you advise on these questions?
Thanks to all.
Mani
** Sponsor of two IV members to attend DC rally.
Keep in mind that employer can revoke I-140 before your 180 days are up. If its just a question of a few weeks, why are you taking a chance ?
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maxy
04-17 02:59 PM
Feb 23 ... first 3 yr extension...waiting....
anyone here knows...can DL be renewed based in H1 receipt Or EAD ?
we are talking about NJ here....
Thanks
anyone here knows...can DL be renewed based in H1 receipt Or EAD ?
we are talking about NJ here....
Thanks
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chi_shark
07-07 06:00 PM
i sent something like you have desribed in option 1 for my evl rfe. my lawyer drafter it and the only legalese reference was : [please continue his process] "as per section" yada yada yada "of the American Competitivenes in the 21st century Act".
Hi,
My attorney received an EVL RFE for my I-485 case. My PD is 2007 EB3 so I don't have any hope of getting GC but I guess they are just pre-adjucating my case.
Here is my situation - I filed my !-485 in Aug 2007 and changed job (without filing any AC-21 paperwork with USCIS) in April 2008. My attorney had looked at new job description and given green signal for change. My entire immigration history of 10 years in US is totally clean with no gaps and with all work autorizations.
Now, my concern is that the letter that my attorney has prepared for my current employer to sign has lot of legal lingo (AC-21 language, lot of CFRs, info related to my LCA and I-140) and has some language to the effect of supporting my LCA and I-140 till my GC is approved. It also states that my current employer was able to afford to pay my salary since the LCA date. My employer is fortune 5 company so money wise there is no problem but my concern is that they may not want to sign such a lengthy (wordy) legal doc without consulting their Immi attorney. I don't have much time to respond (only 8 more days). So if my employer takes long time or tells me that they can not sign it, I want to be ready with Plan B. Can someone suggest what should I do?
1 - should I prepare a simple document with job duties, responsibilities, start date, salary etc that my employer will be willing to sign. So at last moment I can atleast get that signed. Something will be better than nothing.
2 - Should I / (bigger question is can I) ask USCIS to give me more time to respond to RFE?
3. Provide simple letter from employer with an affedavit or something stating that the new job is same / similar as the old job.
Sorry for a long post and thanks for any suggestions.
Hi,
My attorney received an EVL RFE for my I-485 case. My PD is 2007 EB3 so I don't have any hope of getting GC but I guess they are just pre-adjucating my case.
Here is my situation - I filed my !-485 in Aug 2007 and changed job (without filing any AC-21 paperwork with USCIS) in April 2008. My attorney had looked at new job description and given green signal for change. My entire immigration history of 10 years in US is totally clean with no gaps and with all work autorizations.
Now, my concern is that the letter that my attorney has prepared for my current employer to sign has lot of legal lingo (AC-21 language, lot of CFRs, info related to my LCA and I-140) and has some language to the effect of supporting my LCA and I-140 till my GC is approved. It also states that my current employer was able to afford to pay my salary since the LCA date. My employer is fortune 5 company so money wise there is no problem but my concern is that they may not want to sign such a lengthy (wordy) legal doc without consulting their Immi attorney. I don't have much time to respond (only 8 more days). So if my employer takes long time or tells me that they can not sign it, I want to be ready with Plan B. Can someone suggest what should I do?
1 - should I prepare a simple document with job duties, responsibilities, start date, salary etc that my employer will be willing to sign. So at last moment I can atleast get that signed. Something will be better than nothing.
2 - Should I / (bigger question is can I) ask USCIS to give me more time to respond to RFE?
3. Provide simple letter from employer with an affedavit or something stating that the new job is same / similar as the old job.
Sorry for a long post and thanks for any suggestions.
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June 10th, 2005, 03:35 PM
I'm glad I found this post. I own a D70 as of last September and I too was wondering if perhaps I was (a) going completely crazy or (b) just plain sucked and should give up. Don't get me wrong, I still classify myself as a newbie but I DO know what focus is, how to get it and what it should look like and I've thought on numerous occasions while veiwing a soft image "what the hell, I was dead on with this one".
I have to yet to upgrade my firmware, does this fix the problem (providing it isn't me) or do I still have to take the camera in for repair?
Thanks everyone for the info.
I have to yet to upgrade my firmware, does this fix the problem (providing it isn't me) or do I still have to take the camera in for repair?
Thanks everyone for the info.
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simple1
10-18 04:08 PM
troll Alert.
posting controversial or provocative messages in a deliberate attempt to provoke flames.
Is it too much to ask Google to put a Diwali logo like it does for Hanukkah or Christmas .. at least if not in google.com but in google.co.in?
Also is it too much to expect American mainstream media to totally NOT ignore Diwali which has significance for the second largest population in the world and instead publish significantly less significant story of the balloon boy?
Is it too much to ask for to include Diwali in the spell check for this editor? (Not wailing or Gwalior ...)
It is this mentality of deliberately ignoring the feeling of majority of the world population that is getting the western civilization more and more isolated and retracted.
Well it doesn't really matter. And I am visiting India now and I can see that this country and China will definitely kick ass of Western civilization .. as it is already doing. The people here are hungry for more and in spite of seemingly unsurmountable problems it will succeed and once again India will be the "Sone Ke Chiriya".
With this thoughts and wishing peace .. happy and prosperous diwali to everyone.
May Lord Rama bless the world.
posting controversial or provocative messages in a deliberate attempt to provoke flames.
Is it too much to ask Google to put a Diwali logo like it does for Hanukkah or Christmas .. at least if not in google.com but in google.co.in?
Also is it too much to expect American mainstream media to totally NOT ignore Diwali which has significance for the second largest population in the world and instead publish significantly less significant story of the balloon boy?
Is it too much to ask for to include Diwali in the spell check for this editor? (Not wailing or Gwalior ...)
It is this mentality of deliberately ignoring the feeling of majority of the world population that is getting the western civilization more and more isolated and retracted.
Well it doesn't really matter. And I am visiting India now and I can see that this country and China will definitely kick ass of Western civilization .. as it is already doing. The people here are hungry for more and in spite of seemingly unsurmountable problems it will succeed and once again India will be the "Sone Ke Chiriya".
With this thoughts and wishing peace .. happy and prosperous diwali to everyone.
May Lord Rama bless the world.
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shirish
01-04 12:20 PM
If IV is successful with this 485 filing ability by 2/15 deadline thing... when does it become law and more importantly how soon can we file for 485 (before or after the CIR wars in Mach-September)?
I guess it becomes law on or before 2/15, as Pres must sign these bills in to law on or before 2/15. Not sure when we can file for 485. :(
I guess it becomes law on or before 2/15, as Pres must sign these bills in to law on or before 2/15. Not sure when we can file for 485. :(
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01-22 02:33 PM
nixstor;
In this link How Do I Use the Premium Processing Service?
(http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/menuitem.5af9bb95919f35e66f614176543f6d1a/?vgnextoid=ebaf0c594dafd010VgnVCM1000000ecd190aRCR D&vgnextchannel=54519c7755cb9010VgnVCM10000045f3d6a1 RCRD) there is the following information:
In addition and at no additional cost, USCIS will strive to provide faster processing of Form I-539 applications filed by or on behalf of dependents of the principal beneficiary of a petition for which Premium Processing Service has been requested if the Form I-539 is filed at the same time. USCIS provides this service as a courtesy. Consequently, it cannot guarantee faster processing of the Form I-539.
In this link How Do I Use the Premium Processing Service?
(http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/menuitem.5af9bb95919f35e66f614176543f6d1a/?vgnextoid=ebaf0c594dafd010VgnVCM1000000ecd190aRCR D&vgnextchannel=54519c7755cb9010VgnVCM10000045f3d6a1 RCRD) there is the following information:
In addition and at no additional cost, USCIS will strive to provide faster processing of Form I-539 applications filed by or on behalf of dependents of the principal beneficiary of a petition for which Premium Processing Service has been requested if the Form I-539 is filed at the same time. USCIS provides this service as a courtesy. Consequently, it cannot guarantee faster processing of the Form I-539.
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thomachan72
06-16 12:54 PM
Great topic. wating one more year would mean 12 more months of rent. so even if the house depreciates it would break even considering the lost rent. This is just my opinion assuming that the depreciation would be less than 5-10% till next summer. Experts please list out the hidden costs involved in mortgage for new home buyers to be careful about.
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optimystic
02-15 09:01 PM
Ok, so my PD got current (EB3 India). What next?
1) I dont think I can expect that my PD remains current in the next Visa bulletin as well. The dates might retrogress again...right?
2) When will they open my case for adjudication? Will it happen within the month of March? Will ALL cases eligble to be opened in a particular Visa bulletin month are GURANTEED to be opened atleast to determine the next step (like sending it to namecheck, FP etc ) for that case?
(Dont tell me nothing is GUARANTEED with USCIS :) . I mean to a reasonable levels of the word 'GUARANTEE' ! )
3) What further factors/queues/backlogs determine when a case will be opened for adjudication when the PD is current and I-140 is also already approved & FP done.
4) Namecheck - The new rule of auto-approval/clearance past 180 days.....when does the 180 day count start from?
--- Receipt date of I-485 application OR
--- Date when the application is opened for adjudication following the PD becoming current for that person OR
--- How can one find out what their namecheck status is? If we are past 180 days, is it safe to assume that we are cleared on Namecheck?
5) Will anything at all happen in my case during the remaining of this month Feb? Like pre-adjudication of my case etc in anticipation of my PD becoming current in March (as you can see by my IV handle name....hihgly optimistic :) ) ....
6)Should I be watching out for any LUDs this month or don't even bother until March
I hope the other IV brethren who might have already got their GCs and other Gurus/experts on the forum can probably shed some light on these questions, the time lines/milestones involved etc
Thanks in advance.
1) I dont think I can expect that my PD remains current in the next Visa bulletin as well. The dates might retrogress again...right?
2) When will they open my case for adjudication? Will it happen within the month of March? Will ALL cases eligble to be opened in a particular Visa bulletin month are GURANTEED to be opened atleast to determine the next step (like sending it to namecheck, FP etc ) for that case?
(Dont tell me nothing is GUARANTEED with USCIS :) . I mean to a reasonable levels of the word 'GUARANTEE' ! )
3) What further factors/queues/backlogs determine when a case will be opened for adjudication when the PD is current and I-140 is also already approved & FP done.
4) Namecheck - The new rule of auto-approval/clearance past 180 days.....when does the 180 day count start from?
--- Receipt date of I-485 application OR
--- Date when the application is opened for adjudication following the PD becoming current for that person OR
--- How can one find out what their namecheck status is? If we are past 180 days, is it safe to assume that we are cleared on Namecheck?
5) Will anything at all happen in my case during the remaining of this month Feb? Like pre-adjudication of my case etc in anticipation of my PD becoming current in March (as you can see by my IV handle name....hihgly optimistic :) ) ....
6)Should I be watching out for any LUDs this month or don't even bother until March
I hope the other IV brethren who might have already got their GCs and other Gurus/experts on the forum can probably shed some light on these questions, the time lines/milestones involved etc
Thanks in advance.
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akred
09-20 02:31 PM
One simple and effective way to increase membership is to get your spouse informed and registered.
I know my wife has just as large a network as I do, so that is one more avenue to get the word out.
I know my wife has just as large a network as I do, so that is one more avenue to get the word out.
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alinaturkova
01-15 11:50 AM
Thank you so much for your responses! I did not mean to lie to the consulate when I answered "no" on the form the previous time. I think the thing that we've actually came back in time proves it. The new DS-160 form doesn't have this questions because I've heard that many people were confused by it. The consulate officer did not ask us if we were planning to immigrate to the US. I know of quite a few people who were issued a non-immigrant visa while replying "yes" to that question. Does it mean the law was broken on that case?
Does it matter if the "I-130" was not approved yet? Does it count "immigration intent" from the date they've received documents from my brother? Please comment. Thank you.
Does it matter if the "I-130" was not approved yet? Does it count "immigration intent" from the date they've received documents from my brother? Please comment. Thank you.
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chanduv23
12-10 02:48 PM
Why should a drivers license be used as an ID ?
Even if it is an ID, it should NOT be linked to immigration status.
An ID says this photo and details are of the person holding the ID. It is meant to "identify" a person NOT for checking the immigration status.
If someone needs to check the immigration status, they should ask for immigration documents rather than a general purpose id.
Summary:
All american nonsense ! :rolleyes:
The idea here could be to give tough time for people who do not have valid visas. If they cannot get drivers license because they are on expired visa they cannot drive.
Even if it is an ID, it should NOT be linked to immigration status.
An ID says this photo and details are of the person holding the ID. It is meant to "identify" a person NOT for checking the immigration status.
If someone needs to check the immigration status, they should ask for immigration documents rather than a general purpose id.
Summary:
All american nonsense ! :rolleyes:
The idea here could be to give tough time for people who do not have valid visas. If they cannot get drivers license because they are on expired visa they cannot drive.
glus
10-03 12:32 PM
Hi,
I had my FP taken at 9:30AM today. I just checked, and my I485 has a LUD today; immediately after FP were taken. So they did update my case almost immediately after taking FPs.
Regards,
I had my FP taken at 9:30AM today. I just checked, and my I485 has a LUD today; immediately after FP were taken. So they did update my case almost immediately after taking FPs.
Regards,
Axilleus
09-25 11:44 AM
Date filed: August 27/07
Receipt Date: August 29/07
Notice Date: September 17/07
Service center: NBC (former MSC)
If EAD received, date which you received: Not received
If still waiting, Last Update Date: Sep 19/07 received Notice of action regarding FP
Receipt Date: August 29/07
Notice Date: September 17/07
Service center: NBC (former MSC)
If EAD received, date which you received: Not received
If still waiting, Last Update Date: Sep 19/07 received Notice of action regarding FP
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