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  • centaur
    02-09 10:51 AM
    Good points

    In light of recent efforts to find out how each and every one of us can help our cause, I'm starting this thread to find specific things we can do to help.

    Place trust in your core team. They are working on things that we can not know about.

    But what can we do? Other than just contributing? Each of us needs to take inititive in our own way. If 2 members in NJ can distribute flyers for a few hours - can't EVERYONE active here do something with a similar impact?

    * Remain positive and focused.
    Focus your efforts on contacting someone in the media, a friend, a fellow green card chaser. For every post that you make on this forum, write and email to send to someone. If you make a negative post about how things are hopeless, you write 2 emails to spread the word.

    Pick someone on these lists, and send an email. http://immigrationvoice.org/forum/showthread.php?t=2499 Pappu has another post somewhere with a huge list of media outlet emails. I can't find it right now for the life of me


    * Thinking outside the box
    Been frustrated by main media coverage of our issues? Want to scream when Lou Dobbs comes on? Have you thought of different mediums that could work in a different way? Distribute those flyers at a local commute stop, write to www.moveon.org, or one of the NPR stations.



    * Response
    Every time someone posts a new article on this board, make the effort to respond to the reporter involved in the article. Even with 200 active members, if ever reporter gets even 100 emails all about the same issue soon after their article is released.

    The general public don't know about our problem, we all know that polititcans are notoriously out of touch. Let's leave the sensitive influence to the core team, and we can help tackle the general public. When public opinion is loud enough, I can guarantee that people will start to listen.

    You know what blew away the politians in the last presidential election? The power of small, grassroots organizations - using the web to spread the word.

    Lets pull together on this.

    FWIW
    I'm EB3 - ROW





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  • tuhin
    05-14 06:38 PM
    RFE issued on May, 11th.

    My lawyer has not received a letter yet, but I have kept him in the loop.

    I am definitely worried.... fear of the unknown :mad:

    Any ideas on what should I expect in the RFE?
    ....
    EB3-I, Labor filed in Aug'2005.
    I-485 filed in 2007.





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  • raysaikat
    05-30 10:40 PM
    Thanks a lot for the information.
    I am just concerned about the fact that I do not have a job and have been unemployed for more than the 90 day OPT period. I'm not sure what my status is,given such a scenario.
    Thanks!

    You are allowed a maximum of 90 days of unemployment during the 12 month OPT period. After that, you are accumulating out of status days. I do not know what is the penalty for out of status days --- typically more than 180 days of out of status days are bad.

    http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2008/E8-7427.htm
    2. Periods of Unemployment During OPT
    DHS regulations currently define the period of an F-1 student's
    status as the time the student is pursuing a full course of study at an
    SEVP-certified school or engaging in authorized post-completion OPT. 8
    CFR 214.2(f)(5). They do not specify how much time the student may be
    unemployed, making it difficult to determine when an unemployed student
    on post-completion OPT violates the requirements for remaining in F-1
    status. As status during OPT is based on the premise that the F-1
    student is working, there must be a limit on unemployment, just as the
    F-1 student's period in school is based on the premise that he is
    actually pursuing a full-time course of study, and there are limits on
    how often the student can reduce his course load. An F-1 student who
    drops out of school or does not pursue a full-time course of study
    loses status; an F-1 student with OPT who is unemployed for a
    significant period should similarly put his status in jeopardy.
    Therefore, this rule specifies an aggregate maximum allowed period of
    unemployment of 90 days for students on 12-month OPT. This maximum
    period increases by 30 days for F-1 students who have an approved 17-
    month OPT period. In addition to clarifying the student's status, this
    measure allows time for job searches or a break when switching
    employers.

    http://www.ice.gov/sevis/updates_postcompletion_opt.htm#_Toc174419546
    4.9. Unemployment time

    The time spent without a qualifying job during post-completion OPT. Except as noted in the section on what counts as time unemployed, each day that the student is not employed in a qualifying job, is counted toward the limit on unemployment time. The limit is 90 days for students on post-completion OPT including those with a cap gap extension, except that students with a STEM OPT extension are given an additional 30 days of unemployment time for a maximum of 120 days.





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  • Rb_newsletter
    05-03 09:15 PM
    Hi All,

    Should I go ahead and send my passport to India and get it stamped and have it sent back to USA through a friend.



    As far as I know you cannot mail passports out of country. So same rule might apply for sending the passport through friends. Check the rules thoroughly.



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  • sodh
    07-27 04:08 PM
    You really do not need your labor certificate. You do not need the A# as it is optional. Leave it blank.

    You however need to have the 140 petition number. Ask your employer for the number. Tel him you would like to have it for tracking purposes.
    Do not leave them blank write none in the Allien#





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  • Nil
    07-03 11:40 AM
    Can we have a conservative idea of the net worth of all folks in the queue.
    It can be a compelling arguement on how much folks have built from SCRATCH in this country.



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  • matreen
    12-17 02:21 AM
    Team,

    Here is my situation: I was working for a company A as a systems analyst and filed my GC on July, 2004 in RIR. Got the Labor approved in December 2006.

    But I have transfered my H1B to company B in November, 2005 as a systems analyst and filed my GC in Jan, 2007 in PERM. Got my LC and 140 approved in April, 2007 + filed AOS in July, 2007. Still I am continuing my services with company B on H1B (H1b expires on Sep, 2008).

    I am having difficulties with Company B, they are creating problems and planning to lay me off soon. I am very much concerned and worried about it since I live with two little kids.

    My previous employer (company A) willing to take me back but I have the folloiwng questions and would really appreciate and thank you for your answers.

    1. If I want to keep my status with H1B only and transfer my H1 to company A, will that cause any issues to my AOS of company B?

    2. As I mentioned company A has my LC approved, if I transfer my H1B to comapny A, can file my 140 with company A again? If Yes, will that impact my AOS of company B?

    3. If I transfer H1B and continue my services with company A, how does we port ACT21 to my status? Is it must to use EAD to use ACT 21?

    4. If I jump on ACT 21 using my EAD from company B to company A, can I file my 140 with company A? if Yes, will that impact my AOS of company B?

    5. If I change the employer after 180 days, current employer (company B) will have any authority to create any problems with AOS or with approved 140?

    6. If I filed my 140 with company A and got denied, what happens with AOS from comapny B?

    Guys once again I really appreciate your time and please give me some suggestions as I am very badly in need of your help.

    Thanks,

    M





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  • johnwright03
    02-13 11:33 AM
    H1B - LCA Related Issues - How can we save ourselves ???
    I guess everybody know by now that ICE arrested 11 H1 workers(Yes , it is 11 H1 employees) mainly due to mail fraud/wire fraud, and these frauds are resulted due to the fact that these H1 employees are not working at LCA mentioned location.


    Are these folks Employees or the Employers...??? I guess they are the employers..!!! but sure this is going to fall on EMPLOYEES too soon..!!! So, Make sure you have proper paper work from your employer, if not fight for the right paper work..!!!



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  • pra945
    12-09 11:56 PM
    i got 221(g) on DEC 1st 2009





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  • lacrossegc
    12-08 05:28 PM
    A thought came to mind for those still not convinced on this
    Think of this IV drive as an opportunity to SAVE on future payments to USCIS.

    All those "enjoying" Interim benefits will likely be shelling out atleast $350 every yr for renewals of EAD, AP (if you apply yourself) considerable more if you go through a lawyer... for those still on H1 ... you'll be spending on H1 renewals, travel to counsulates, Visa reciporocal fees etc etc

    The wait time for the final Green card approval for those with more recent Priority dates with no changes could be anywhere from 3-4 yrs....

    So conservatively you would be spending 4* 350 = $1400

    Think about it.... what if IV's drive for changes is successful in lobbying for better provisions which reduce OUR wait times even if by a little bit ... lets say ... by one yr .... YOU would INSTANTLY SAVE $350 ... and it multiplies for every year you save waiting for the final approval.

    Lets say you contributed $100 today and you saved 1 yr in wait time ...
    YOUR Profit is $250 on a $100 contribution in 3 yrs
    atleast 250% returns in 3 yrs .... Can any stock market/bond or CDs match that rate of return

    Contribute now so that IV can make that profit for YOU



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  • vandanaverdia
    09-10 12:44 PM
    Calling all WASHINGTONIANS!!! Rise & shine....





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  • rolrblade
    04-03 07:45 AM
    I have the RFE, it doesn't state the exact instead mentions 12 weeks from the date of this letter. And the date of the letter is Jan 8, 2008

    I do not see any harm in replying to an RFE even if it is late. You should really be pushing your employer and attorney to respond to this RFE at the EARLIEST.

    It might also help to give a reason as to why you were late in responding.



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  • ujjvalkoul
    06-30 05:10 PM
    IT is a shady practice, if you file for a completely different person, file a new application. How come you can jump the line.?





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  • rahulpatel
    08-14 03:03 PM
    I am on H1


    Are you on H1? OR are you a PR or USC??



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  • DSLStart
    09-16 02:33 PM
    I had bad experience entering recently on AP. Not for AC 21. But the secondary inspection officer gave me hard time over showing proof for emergency of travel. So just to be on safe side, be prepared for it.

    Hello Gurus,

    I am July 2nd filer like so many others. I have changed employer after 9 month of filing I-485. I-140 was approved in Jun 2007. I have AP approved.

    My question : Is it advisable to travel to India and come back on AP? the reason I am asking is I have changed the employer? Will that affect my entry back to USA in any way at immigration check? Please advise.

    Thanks in advance.

    --Srinivas





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  • chanduv23
    02-05 03:39 PM
    I know the residency application process. I needed help in finding out any hospitals or institutions offering the observership programs.

    Thanks

    go to usmleforum.org , you will get excellent help there, it is most happening for FMGs , from what I hear, getting an observership needs recomendation, so start using your network to find any doctors. Observerships are generally not given to people without recomendation because of the HIPAA rules. You may be better off seeking a research position too, stick to New York City where you have a lot of community hospitals and are h1b friendly and you will definitely find some of your alumni, seniors etc... So start off now and try to get some leads.

    Good Luck

    One more piece of advice: Though u may find a lot of Indians/South Asians on h1b doing residencies, things are changing now, hospitals are now very choosy on h1bs and it is a challenge to secure a residency on h1b. A lot of H1bs are given to people with exceptional scores with experience and most of them go to people who have UK clinical experience (people worked 5 to 10 years in UK) as they seem to be a natural fit. So do your homework and work towards your target.



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  • Templarian
    08-27 09:25 AM
    Calvin, feel free to make calvin better or make hobbes as he requires more detail.
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  • optimystic
    04-23 03:46 PM
    What about EB1s? Were they also Unavailable in the interim July 2- July 17 blackout period?

    I believe so. As per the archived bulletins, (and also per my memory) , everything was 'U' in Employment based category.





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  • IneedAllGreen
    03-09 04:58 PM
    My I-140 is stuck at NSC from more than 750 days. I had 2 RFE's and last one was answered 4+ months ago. Last Friday my attorney had raised SR for my case after we answered our RFE. Can anyone share how long it takes for USCIS to answer on SR in case of I-140 application? :confused:

    Your input is appreciated.

    Thansk

    Any enquiry on 140 can only be done by the company or the lawyer. You have no other option except being nice with them:mad:





    gcwait2007
    12-06 06:43 PM
    My brother chose to leave USA on his own, after working for 6 years, without applying GC. He was getting 120K here in USA. In India, he joined Oracle Corp and his salary is almost same (about Rs.55Lacs). Indian salaries are becoming excellent these days.





    sundeep14
    11-14 11:07 AM
    Good Replies / Discussions ...



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