Sandeep
02-17 04:00 PM
Trying to get the data from New York Immigration Coalition (http://www.thenyic.org/content.asp?sid=4)which is one of the sponsors. They say they are closed for the holidays. The Aila action alert says that it is New York City Town Hall but it is not listed as an event in the NYC Town Hall.
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xyz2005
10-19 01:59 PM
What you say holds good only if USCIS is informed on the job change with AC21 before GC approval.
If you have never informed USCIS about AC21 and your GC got approved, then how are you going to prove to USCIS that you were holding a similar or same position with the new employer during naturalization? Do they accept AC21 papers during naturalization or what?
I 1 million % agree with Munna Bhai and his statements. American desi, AC21 is meaningless if you get GC from new employer and informing USCIS about switch is OPTIONAL. For later Citizenship purposes, just stay with new employer for another 6 months. Munna Bhai is cent percent correct in his recommendations/statements....That is very well documented and discussed in immigration forums etc.
Take care
Best Regards,
If you have never informed USCIS about AC21 and your GC got approved, then how are you going to prove to USCIS that you were holding a similar or same position with the new employer during naturalization? Do they accept AC21 papers during naturalization or what?
I 1 million % agree with Munna Bhai and his statements. American desi, AC21 is meaningless if you get GC from new employer and informing USCIS about switch is OPTIONAL. For later Citizenship purposes, just stay with new employer for another 6 months. Munna Bhai is cent percent correct in his recommendations/statements....That is very well documented and discussed in immigration forums etc.
Take care
Best Regards,
singhsa3
12-12 11:04 AM
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chanduv23
07-27 12:19 PM
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willwin
07-30 12:15 PM
Ok well this discussion is not going anywhere. The whole point of the flowers campaign is to make the CHC realize that they can help the illegals without damaging provisions for legal immigrants right now. The illegals issue will take a LOT more thought than the issues faced by the legals. THAT is the point we are trying to drive home via the flowers campaign.
However if the IV core thinks this is a bad idea, then there is no point in doing this now.
If the flower campaign is getting old, let us do a "Fruits of our Labour" campaign on Labour Day.
On a lighter note:
Now I had suggested the IV DC Rally back in March of 2006 and it was termed by the Core/Legal counsel as a bad idea. Guess what happend after a year and half? The DC rally in Sep 2007. Let's hope the same thing doesnt happen for this flower campaign.
Or we can send a card thay says "Please help the legals too" or something that does not provoke them but makes them help us .... Like a "Thank you Card" will be very sarcastic and may drive them nuts.
Insane idea? Sorry!!
However if the IV core thinks this is a bad idea, then there is no point in doing this now.
If the flower campaign is getting old, let us do a "Fruits of our Labour" campaign on Labour Day.
On a lighter note:
Now I had suggested the IV DC Rally back in March of 2006 and it was termed by the Core/Legal counsel as a bad idea. Guess what happend after a year and half? The DC rally in Sep 2007. Let's hope the same thing doesnt happen for this flower campaign.
Or we can send a card thay says "Please help the legals too" or something that does not provoke them but makes them help us .... Like a "Thank you Card" will be very sarcastic and may drive them nuts.
Insane idea? Sorry!!
sukhwinderd
10-08 04:21 PM
i was trying to read the law governing allocation of visas.
here is what i found.
source:
http://www.uscis.gov/ilink/docView/SLB/HTML/SLB/0-0-0-1/0-0-0-290-0-0-1016.html
the above link is for INA 202 .. you can click previous document link to go to INA 201 and click next document link to go to INA 203.
INA 202 (a) (5) 2/ RULES FOR EMPLOYMENT-BASED IMMIGRANTS-
(A) EMPLOYMENT-BASED IMMIGRANTS NOT SUBJECT TO PER COUNTRY LIMITATION IF ADDITIONAL VISAS AVAILABLE- If the total number of visas available under paragraph (1), (2), (3), (4), or (5) of section 203(b) for a calendar quarter exceeds the number of qualified immigrants who may otherwise be issued such visas, the visas made available under that paragraph shall be issued without regard to the numerical limitation under paragraph (2) of this subsection during the remainder of the calendar quarter.
granted some of us might have read this before, and it may not be as simple as it reads. just wanted to see if there are any merits to discuss this further. or hire an attorney to get his/her opinion on this.
here is what i found.
source:
http://www.uscis.gov/ilink/docView/SLB/HTML/SLB/0-0-0-1/0-0-0-290-0-0-1016.html
the above link is for INA 202 .. you can click previous document link to go to INA 201 and click next document link to go to INA 203.
INA 202 (a) (5) 2/ RULES FOR EMPLOYMENT-BASED IMMIGRANTS-
(A) EMPLOYMENT-BASED IMMIGRANTS NOT SUBJECT TO PER COUNTRY LIMITATION IF ADDITIONAL VISAS AVAILABLE- If the total number of visas available under paragraph (1), (2), (3), (4), or (5) of section 203(b) for a calendar quarter exceeds the number of qualified immigrants who may otherwise be issued such visas, the visas made available under that paragraph shall be issued without regard to the numerical limitation under paragraph (2) of this subsection during the remainder of the calendar quarter.
granted some of us might have read this before, and it may not be as simple as it reads. just wanted to see if there are any merits to discuss this further. or hire an attorney to get his/her opinion on this.
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01-07 04:45 PM
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ivar
07-21 10:53 AM
This is a novice question related to I-485 and i didn't file 485 yet, there are few terms that still confuses me, can someone help me understand following terms,
1. CPO mail
2. SLUD
3. HLUD
4. SR
5. InfoPass
6. 2nd IO Level Officer
Thanks for the reply Kondur.. Hopefully going to file I-485 next month.
1. CPO mail
2. SLUD
3. HLUD
4. SR
5. InfoPass
6. 2nd IO Level Officer
Thanks for the reply Kondur.. Hopefully going to file I-485 next month.
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mangal
09-28 07:31 AM
I got my AP approved 3 days ago.and EAD was approved 15 days ago.
My receipt date is 07/21.My priority date is dec/2004.eb2.
it was very quick from TSC.
My receipt date is 07/21.My priority date is dec/2004.eb2.
it was very quick from TSC.
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pappu
11-24 06:16 PM
Thanks for the advice pappu. Since I-140 process doesn't require signature or any form from employee(they are asking me to just email some demographic information and send a copy of I-94), how can I make sure the attorney is not missing any required document(s). What are all the required docs for I-140. Can I have the right to ask attorney to provide me the list of docs, just before submission ? So that I can cross check and verify ?
Thanks again.
kk
If the attorney is yours and not your employer's, you have all the right to ask him to run all documents by you. If the attorney has been hired by your employer and the employer is paying for the attorney then it is not easy to ask. it depends on your relationship with your HR. I advice my friends in such case to always hire own attorney as a consultant and then ask HR and company lawyer to send you the documents so that you can show to your own attorney for approval. this will also make your company attorney do a better job since his reputation is at stake with another collegue who might pinpoint his mistakes. a company attorney will always work in the interest of the company and your attorney will work in your interest. It is an extra expenditure for you to hire a consultant lawyer, but I think it is worrth it.
Thanks again.
kk
If the attorney is yours and not your employer's, you have all the right to ask him to run all documents by you. If the attorney has been hired by your employer and the employer is paying for the attorney then it is not easy to ask. it depends on your relationship with your HR. I advice my friends in such case to always hire own attorney as a consultant and then ask HR and company lawyer to send you the documents so that you can show to your own attorney for approval. this will also make your company attorney do a better job since his reputation is at stake with another collegue who might pinpoint his mistakes. a company attorney will always work in the interest of the company and your attorney will work in your interest. It is an extra expenditure for you to hire a consultant lawyer, but I think it is worrth it.
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gc_wow
09-28 12:59 PM
It will be hard to push some thing like this in this economy.
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Kitiara
10-01 04:45 AM
I can't help but think that I'm missing out on something here. I seem not to possess 3DS Max.
Rats.
Rats.
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Dakota Newfie
04-21 10:59 PM
Hi Dakota,
Are you talking about 485 or 765?? As you can see in one post above yours, I am enquiring about 765.
-Thanks,
I was talking about I-485; my bad!
Are you talking about 485 or 765?? As you can see in one post above yours, I am enquiring about 765.
-Thanks,
I was talking about I-485; my bad!
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mallu
04-15 01:57 AM
From data it seems like Nebraska is firing at all cylinders and Texas is stuck in 1st gear for EB2 cases. I read Googler's post, while it makes sense it still does not explain why there are so few cases being approved from TSC as compared to NSC.
Any insights into this anomaly?
No insight. It is another nightmare. I have PD 2002 and RD 2006. Similarly there are old timers at TSC waiting, while PD 2003 and RD 2007 'pass out' from NSC with flying colors. The thing is that by the time TSC wakes up the India EB2 numbers might be gone ! I hope i get it within this year.
Any insights into this anomaly?
No insight. It is another nightmare. I have PD 2002 and RD 2006. Similarly there are old timers at TSC waiting, while PD 2003 and RD 2007 'pass out' from NSC with flying colors. The thing is that by the time TSC wakes up the India EB2 numbers might be gone ! I hope i get it within this year.
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singhsa3
01-03 03:05 PM
It feels great to check the box that says.
"I don't need any type of sponsorship to work for X"
I was one depressed man for last few years and now I can at least be depression free for next few days till I start worrying about something else :D
Yes, that is correct math. What a wonderful feeling to be FREEEEEEEEEE.
Enjoy.
"I don't need any type of sponsorship to work for X"
I was one depressed man for last few years and now I can at least be depression free for next few days till I start worrying about something else :D
Yes, that is correct math. What a wonderful feeling to be FREEEEEEEEEE.
Enjoy.
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GCkiTaisi
04-30 01:29 PM
I am from mumbai and new york and used to the fast pace of life and used to seeing a lot of people. I would feel depressed if I dont get to see people. And OK is practically in the middle of nowhere. My cousin used to study there and it was very difficult to plan and make a trip to OKC from anywhere in the US. Secondly there arent many places you can go to around there. The nearest attractions are in Missouri or texas which are atleast 4- 6 hours away. Besides my other experience is with how people are with you over there. Once you have lived in the north east long enough you get used to everyone being neutral to your brown color. Not so in the midwest. I have'nt had blatant discrimination but you do get to see that people dont really like you and dont think you belong here. This played a lot on my mind and am put off by the entire mid west area in general (saw the same thing happen in knoxville, nashville, missouri etc)
Good luck on the move. My advice to you would be to make a weekend trip it might cost you 300 odd dollars but you would get a real feel for the place.
Guess we posted at the same time. I have lived in both the coasts and have never come across any discrimination, although there are places even in North East where you feel segregated. For example, my wife and I did the mistake of getting into an Italian restaurant in Boston suburb, and we were started at like martians, it was truely a horrible experience. I have no idea about mid-western attitude, from what I heard they are supposed to be damn nice people, but again -- as you say a brown apple always stands out.
Good luck on the move. My advice to you would be to make a weekend trip it might cost you 300 odd dollars but you would get a real feel for the place.
Guess we posted at the same time. I have lived in both the coasts and have never come across any discrimination, although there are places even in North East where you feel segregated. For example, my wife and I did the mistake of getting into an Italian restaurant in Boston suburb, and we were started at like martians, it was truely a horrible experience. I have no idea about mid-western attitude, from what I heard they are supposed to be damn nice people, but again -- as you say a brown apple always stands out.
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GCkiTaisi
04-30 01:29 PM
I am from mumbai and new york and used to the fast pace of life and used to seeing a lot of people. I would feel depressed if I dont get to see people. And OK is practically in the middle of nowhere. My cousin used to study there and it was very difficult to plan and make a trip to OKC from anywhere in the US. Secondly there arent many places you can go to around there. The nearest attractions are in Missouri or texas which are atleast 4- 6 hours away. Besides my other experience is with how people are with you over there. Once you have lived in the north east long enough you get used to everyone being neutral to your brown color. Not so in the midwest. I have'nt had blatant discrimination but you do get to see that people dont really like you and dont think you belong here. This played a lot on my mind and am put off by the entire mid west area in general (saw the same thing happen in knoxville, nashville, missouri etc)
Good luck on the move. My advice to you would be to make a weekend trip it might cost you 300 odd dollars but you would get a real feel for the place.
Guess we posted at the same time. I have lived in both the coasts and have never come across any discrimination, although there are places even in North East where you feel segregated. For example, my wife and I did the mistake of getting into an Italian restaurant in Boston suburb, and we were started at like martians, it was truely a horrible experience. I have no idea about mid-western attitude, from what I heard they are supposed to be damn nice people, but again -- as you say a brown apple always stands out.
Good luck on the move. My advice to you would be to make a weekend trip it might cost you 300 odd dollars but you would get a real feel for the place.
Guess we posted at the same time. I have lived in both the coasts and have never come across any discrimination, although there are places even in North East where you feel segregated. For example, my wife and I did the mistake of getting into an Italian restaurant in Boston suburb, and we were started at like martians, it was truely a horrible experience. I have no idea about mid-western attitude, from what I heard they are supposed to be damn nice people, but again -- as you say a brown apple always stands out.
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girishvar
04-07 10:20 AM
I am an ICWA from India with B.com. Degree. When I moved to US in 2001, my immigration attorney told me ICWA at best will be viewed as certification like CPA, CIA and CMA of America and will not be considered as equivalent of Degree. When I applied for H1-B, the evaluation came in as B.Com+AICWa together as equivalent of Bachelors Degree.
However for Green card puposes each qualification individually shooul qualify as a bachelors or Masters Degree.
WHen I processed my green card, we took EB-2 second option, which allows any certificate holder with 10 years experience in his profession with top salaries, membership and well acclaimed status in the profession qualifies for EB-2.
Mt attorney processed my case under EB-2 second category which deals with certifications and my labor and I-140 cleared without any hassle.
I finally got my green card in 2008.
The bottom line is if you have 10 years experience and command high salary you have an option of using certification route.
Hello,
All potential and current applicants of I-140 with ICWAI - please read and reply to this posting.
This is my first post on this forum with a purpose of resolving 4-year degree issues of ICWAI (The Institute of Cost and Works Accountants of India).
The ICWAI website (www.icwai.org (http://www.icwai.org/)) states that completion of final examination is at least equivalent to Masters degree in India. Both Association of Indian Universities (AIU) and AICTE also confirm this. However, both USCIS and AAO often requires good documentation to prove this point conclusively.
I have contacted the Institute of Cost and Works Accountants to provide me documentation that ICWAI is an accredited institution which can issue Masters equivalent degree in India. This, in my opinion, help proving that ICWAI is equivalent to a 4-year US Bachelors or 3 year + 2 year Masters degree in India, which seems to be generally accepted by USCIS for the purposes of both EB 3 and EB 2. Of course, each case is different, and requires to provide specific supporting documentation to USCIS.
But my purpose is to get a resolution on basic equivalency issues related to ICWAI qualification and establish a baseline for all members of the Institute working USA.
I have recently contacted the institute with all relevant information, and I got good response from the President and Council members of the ICWAI, who are seriously looking into this matter to come up with better documentation to resolve accreditation issues once for all. The ICWAI is eager to resolve issues members are facing in US with educational equivalency.
Please contact me or to the Institute directly (Email President / Membership department) for further information. Please reply to this post and let us work together.
Thanks to IV for providing a solid forum for sharing experiences.
Regards,
ICWA
However for Green card puposes each qualification individually shooul qualify as a bachelors or Masters Degree.
WHen I processed my green card, we took EB-2 second option, which allows any certificate holder with 10 years experience in his profession with top salaries, membership and well acclaimed status in the profession qualifies for EB-2.
Mt attorney processed my case under EB-2 second category which deals with certifications and my labor and I-140 cleared without any hassle.
I finally got my green card in 2008.
The bottom line is if you have 10 years experience and command high salary you have an option of using certification route.
Hello,
All potential and current applicants of I-140 with ICWAI - please read and reply to this posting.
This is my first post on this forum with a purpose of resolving 4-year degree issues of ICWAI (The Institute of Cost and Works Accountants of India).
The ICWAI website (www.icwai.org (http://www.icwai.org/)) states that completion of final examination is at least equivalent to Masters degree in India. Both Association of Indian Universities (AIU) and AICTE also confirm this. However, both USCIS and AAO often requires good documentation to prove this point conclusively.
I have contacted the Institute of Cost and Works Accountants to provide me documentation that ICWAI is an accredited institution which can issue Masters equivalent degree in India. This, in my opinion, help proving that ICWAI is equivalent to a 4-year US Bachelors or 3 year + 2 year Masters degree in India, which seems to be generally accepted by USCIS for the purposes of both EB 3 and EB 2. Of course, each case is different, and requires to provide specific supporting documentation to USCIS.
But my purpose is to get a resolution on basic equivalency issues related to ICWAI qualification and establish a baseline for all members of the Institute working USA.
I have recently contacted the institute with all relevant information, and I got good response from the President and Council members of the ICWAI, who are seriously looking into this matter to come up with better documentation to resolve accreditation issues once for all. The ICWAI is eager to resolve issues members are facing in US with educational equivalency.
Please contact me or to the Institute directly (Email President / Membership department) for further information. Please reply to this post and let us work together.
Thanks to IV for providing a solid forum for sharing experiences.
Regards,
ICWA
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ns007
03-26 01:00 PM
And, that is what I wanted to know...if their success is due to investment etc.
If spouse is working, you may double the saving from 250K to 500K. In my calcuation I've been very generous. I know people will have more expenses than what I listed ..like trip to back home, car, home furniture etc.
I am not a millionaire I am in 50K to 100K but I can tell you what happens...
Husband/Wife both working...So increase the savings by corresponding amount...A few well placed investments....buy home ...Home appreciation..
That is how many got there...
If spouse is working, you may double the saving from 250K to 500K. In my calcuation I've been very generous. I know people will have more expenses than what I listed ..like trip to back home, car, home furniture etc.
I am not a millionaire I am in 50K to 100K but I can tell you what happens...
Husband/Wife both working...So increase the savings by corresponding amount...A few well placed investments....buy home ...Home appreciation..
That is how many got there...
jsb
06-03 09:03 AM
Your PD has to be current twice, once when you file your I-485, and then again when USCIS wants to adjudicate. This does not make any sense. It should be brought out with the help of lawyers that requiring PD to be Current at filing time does not make any sense, as USCIS are not going to decide on it for months (or years) anyway. I think advancing this argument may not be a big job, and just needs some initiative by lawyers.
On the other hand, although it is told that I-485 filed when your PD is not current, are returned, one can try sending anyway (what you risk is the money sent along). When I-485 is sent it is simply entered in the system with your A#, name, date received date, and placed in the waiting que. Chargeable country is not entered in the system at application receiving time (it remains only on paper). What matters is when your turn comes (based on your filing date), and it is the decision time, your PD should be Current.
On the other hand, although it is told that I-485 filed when your PD is not current, are returned, one can try sending anyway (what you risk is the money sent along). When I-485 is sent it is simply entered in the system with your A#, name, date received date, and placed in the waiting que. Chargeable country is not entered in the system at application receiving time (it remains only on paper). What matters is when your turn comes (based on your filing date), and it is the decision time, your PD should be Current.
sundarpn
03-24 06:59 PM
Can H4 to F-1 COS be applied anytime?
i.e. Can one start MS (or MBA) on H4 and then at anytime apply for COS to F-1? OR can this be applied only when one semester end and another starts?
H-4 does not need full time course load, while F-1 does... hence wonder if one can apply for H-4 to F-1 in the middle of a semester...(when one is taking less than full time course load on H4)
I am thinking about using the H4 to F-1 COS in case of layoff risks for the H1 primary holder. (Have the EAD option, but can't keep H4 in status).
i.e. Can one start MS (or MBA) on H4 and then at anytime apply for COS to F-1? OR can this be applied only when one semester end and another starts?
H-4 does not need full time course load, while F-1 does... hence wonder if one can apply for H-4 to F-1 in the middle of a semester...(when one is taking less than full time course load on H4)
I am thinking about using the H4 to F-1 COS in case of layoff risks for the H1 primary holder. (Have the EAD option, but can't keep H4 in status).
