ras
11-16 10:37 AM
This appears to be more relavant given the need for rejuvenating the state chapters. Why not we have this as simple links on the main page itself and make it damn easy to join the chapter. The most important thing to do is to have the members join the chapters and have the contact numbers. Once these are there the IV state chapters could follow up and get the activities rolling with these members.
Bottom line: Have the state chapter joining links on the main page and have it simplified for the members to join very easily ( kind of taking the name, contact number and email and nothing more) later the chapter core could get in touch with them and get the complete profile. A kind of marketing gimmick.
Bottom line: Have the state chapter joining links on the main page and have it simplified for the members to join very easily ( kind of taking the name, contact number and email and nothing more) later the chapter core could get in touch with them and get the complete profile. A kind of marketing gimmick.
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qasleuth
05-15 11:48 PM
Can someone shed light on this topic?
I know Writ of mandamus cases are common for FBI name check delays.
What about AC 21?
When USCIS ignored AC 21 and denied I-485, did anyone file for Writ of Mandamus?
What are the costs involved?
How much time does it take to get a ruling from the court?
Per Wikipedia "The applicant pleading for the writ of mandamus to be enforced should be able to show that he has a legal right to compel the respondent to do or refrain from doing the specific act. The duty sought to be enforced must have two qualities:[3]It must be a duty of public nature and the duty must be imperative and should not be discretionary."
The last sentence is key. AC21 is the law but USCIS issued multiple 'Memos' clarifying, making rules, giving 'recommendations' etc etc. These memos are not cast in law but sound like "discretionary". It also perhaps depends on the exact reasons for denial. Did the person get an RFE before a denial, the applicant move to same or similar job, was the I140 approved or was it merely 'approvable'. Many moving parts.
I know Writ of mandamus cases are common for FBI name check delays.
What about AC 21?
When USCIS ignored AC 21 and denied I-485, did anyone file for Writ of Mandamus?
What are the costs involved?
How much time does it take to get a ruling from the court?
Per Wikipedia "The applicant pleading for the writ of mandamus to be enforced should be able to show that he has a legal right to compel the respondent to do or refrain from doing the specific act. The duty sought to be enforced must have two qualities:[3]It must be a duty of public nature and the duty must be imperative and should not be discretionary."
The last sentence is key. AC21 is the law but USCIS issued multiple 'Memos' clarifying, making rules, giving 'recommendations' etc etc. These memos are not cast in law but sound like "discretionary". It also perhaps depends on the exact reasons for denial. Did the person get an RFE before a denial, the applicant move to same or similar job, was the I140 approved or was it merely 'approvable'. Many moving parts.
luvschocolates
06-29 11:16 PM
The first I -797 notice that I got, states that they received my I-485 application on July 16, 2007. On the website for USCIS status update, it states that they received my application on September 8, 2007.
According to my understanding, one does not have to submit the $340 application fee for a work permit if they received the notice AFTER July 30, 2007. This is where it gets confusing.
Here's the problem...if they say on my paper notice that they received the application on July 16, 2007, then I would have to pay the $340.00 - correct?
But if the website states that they received it on September 8, 2007, then I would not have to pay the fee.
I need a job, plain and simple. I have been in this country for 6 years and have not had a single paycheck. I get room and board for taking care of an elderly disabled person and that's it. Any money I do get is from the kindness of friends and family or maybe babysitting for a friend etc.
I cannot afford the fee, but I don't want to take the time to fill out and submit the application if I have to pay.
How do I determine which notice to follow? Should I assume I have to pay the $340 and try to do so by borrowing the money from someone and if it wasn't necessary will they give it back? Or do I just go ahead and submit the application without the money and hope it gets approved? Does a work permit usually get approved or am I wasting my time?
If it is approved, do I get a social security number or what? I can't open a bank account nor change my driver's license without a social security number so I'm feeling really stuck.
Any suggestions?
According to my understanding, one does not have to submit the $340 application fee for a work permit if they received the notice AFTER July 30, 2007. This is where it gets confusing.
Here's the problem...if they say on my paper notice that they received the application on July 16, 2007, then I would have to pay the $340.00 - correct?
But if the website states that they received it on September 8, 2007, then I would not have to pay the fee.
I need a job, plain and simple. I have been in this country for 6 years and have not had a single paycheck. I get room and board for taking care of an elderly disabled person and that's it. Any money I do get is from the kindness of friends and family or maybe babysitting for a friend etc.
I cannot afford the fee, but I don't want to take the time to fill out and submit the application if I have to pay.
How do I determine which notice to follow? Should I assume I have to pay the $340 and try to do so by borrowing the money from someone and if it wasn't necessary will they give it back? Or do I just go ahead and submit the application without the money and hope it gets approved? Does a work permit usually get approved or am I wasting my time?
If it is approved, do I get a social security number or what? I can't open a bank account nor change my driver's license without a social security number so I'm feeling really stuck.
Any suggestions?
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frost_oni
04-08 05:43 PM
nice and neat, i like it! :thumb:
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Craz
03-08 09:38 PM
I just finished my website, you can check it out here (http://www.allourstuff.com/crazdesigns).
saiku
03-10 02:54 PM
Hi all,
I have contributed to this site and wanted to raise our profile a little more among the techies of the world. I've submitted a story on www.digg.com (which , like slashdot, is read by hundreds and thousands of techies). Please "digg" the story so it rises up in rank and appears on the front page. This could lead to interested people contributing.
Here is the link : (search for "legal immigration" or "green card" to see my story post . The story will be posted by "saiko")
http://www.digg.com/diggall
Thanks
Sai Ramani
I have contributed to this site and wanted to raise our profile a little more among the techies of the world. I've submitted a story on www.digg.com (which , like slashdot, is read by hundreds and thousands of techies). Please "digg" the story so it rises up in rank and appears on the front page. This could lead to interested people contributing.
Here is the link : (search for "legal immigration" or "green card" to see my story post . The story will be posted by "saiko")
http://www.digg.com/diggall
Thanks
Sai Ramani
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problem2010
01-05 12:27 PM
I am currently on H1-B, however, I was not staffed on any project and hence was not paid for the past one year and two months. Now I want to apply for a change of status to H4 and found that I may need to provide recent pay stubs for 2-3 months. I was not aware of the rule that in such case one should file a COS within 180 days of H1-B activation. I spoke to my employer about this and he asked me to file for a COS without submitting any pay stubs. In case a RFE comes asking for pay stubs etc, he said we would provide a letter stating that due to personal family problems and relocation problems I was not able to join any project.
In fact my employer informed me that there were 5 other employees who had the same case recently. All of them had applied for a change of status without any pay stubs and only one of them got an RFE and the above stated letter was sufficient for the RFE response and the COS was subsequently successful.
I wanted to get advice for the best course of action for filing my Change of Status.
In fact my employer informed me that there were 5 other employees who had the same case recently. All of them had applied for a change of status without any pay stubs and only one of them got an RFE and the above stated letter was sufficient for the RFE response and the COS was subsequently successful.
I wanted to get advice for the best course of action for filing my Change of Status.
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drirshad
09-12 06:30 PM
US Consulate in Belgrade posted dates for Oct 06
http://belgrade.usembassy.gov/consular/iv.html
This is specific to Belgrade, dunno about India/China
Says:
EB1/EB2: Current
EB3: 01MAY02
Edit/Delete Message
http://belgrade.usembassy.gov/consular/iv.html
This is specific to Belgrade, dunno about India/China
Says:
EB1/EB2: Current
EB3: 01MAY02
Edit/Delete Message
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sertasheep
03-25 11:30 AM
If the exec is laid off, the dependent cannot continue working.
All beneficiaries of the petition must leave the US immediately.
I don't think there is any regulation that the employer needs to pay for relocation, but usually, they will provide you a one-way ticket back to your homecountry, but that will be the least of your worries.
Avoid working on L2 if you think the L1 sponsoring company is not trust-worthy or stable.
An L-1 work visa is issued to an executive of a company that has worked with his/her company outside of the USA for at least one year. Dependents receive L-2 visas and a spouse can apply for an EAD. Trouble is, if the exec is laid off, all of the dependant visas immediately expire and both the exec and his/her spouse must leave the USA!
Any ideas how to alleviate this issue? Getting a H1B visa is impractical since they are so scarce.
Also in this case, is the exec's employer liable for relocation expenses?
All beneficiaries of the petition must leave the US immediately.
I don't think there is any regulation that the employer needs to pay for relocation, but usually, they will provide you a one-way ticket back to your homecountry, but that will be the least of your worries.
Avoid working on L2 if you think the L1 sponsoring company is not trust-worthy or stable.
An L-1 work visa is issued to an executive of a company that has worked with his/her company outside of the USA for at least one year. Dependents receive L-2 visas and a spouse can apply for an EAD. Trouble is, if the exec is laid off, all of the dependant visas immediately expire and both the exec and his/her spouse must leave the USA!
Any ideas how to alleviate this issue? Getting a H1B visa is impractical since they are so scarce.
Also in this case, is the exec's employer liable for relocation expenses?
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billvor
05-06 04:04 PM
How to check my DV_2011 result?
Electronic Diversity Visa Lottery (http://dvlottery.state.gov/) after July 1st.
If you won - you will get mail notification
Electronic Diversity Visa Lottery (http://dvlottery.state.gov/) after July 1st.
If you won - you will get mail notification
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WeShallOvercome
01-10 06:43 PM
Gurus,
I got my GC on the 30th of Nov. My current project ended on 31st Dec. My employer is not responding to my calls and emails asking him if I'll get paid on bench. He is not giving any clear answers and just dodging the direct questions.
I have a few very good offers in my hand as of now which I can take but those might put me in violation of some non-compete agreements that I signed. I also signed a 1 year 'bond' at the time of my I-485 filing in May.
I'm without work for the last 7 days and I won't know if he will pay me on bench before I get my paycheck end of january...
Some of the offers that I have can wait for a few more weeks...
What do you guys think I should do in this case..
Mainly worried about these aspects:
1. Non-compete agreements
2. Bond signed at the time of agreement
3. Leaving employer soon after getting my GC.
Please don't blast me for being a chicken even after getting my GC... I'm just trying to get the opinion of my fellow IVians...
Thanks
I got my GC on the 30th of Nov. My current project ended on 31st Dec. My employer is not responding to my calls and emails asking him if I'll get paid on bench. He is not giving any clear answers and just dodging the direct questions.
I have a few very good offers in my hand as of now which I can take but those might put me in violation of some non-compete agreements that I signed. I also signed a 1 year 'bond' at the time of my I-485 filing in May.
I'm without work for the last 7 days and I won't know if he will pay me on bench before I get my paycheck end of january...
Some of the offers that I have can wait for a few more weeks...
What do you guys think I should do in this case..
Mainly worried about these aspects:
1. Non-compete agreements
2. Bond signed at the time of agreement
3. Leaving employer soon after getting my GC.
Please don't blast me for being a chicken even after getting my GC... I'm just trying to get the opinion of my fellow IVians...
Thanks
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gc_eb2_waiter
03-17 02:42 PM
I have returned from India on AP three days ago. Immigration officer just asked questions on my employment, but he did not ask for proof. If you have multiple APs you should submit all of them for stamping. Thats it!
I got AP..and H1B till 09..I am hoping to reenter using AP while comming back from india..Apart from AP do I require anything else. like employement letter to reenter the contry??..
:)
thx
I got AP..and H1B till 09..I am hoping to reenter using AP while comming back from india..Apart from AP do I require anything else. like employement letter to reenter the contry??..
:)
thx
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hlangmo
April 10th, 2005, 08:38 AM
Thank you. I kind of like the one with the mountains myself.
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paulinasmith
09-12 02:55 AM
My employer did it himself, he did not use the lawyer.
You need a professional advise as employer haven't paid proper professional attention while filling PERM.
You need a professional advise as employer haven't paid proper professional attention while filling PERM.
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10-09 08:02 AM
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04-01 12:31 AM
lol knew it!
last year's was wayyyyyyyyyy better........
last year's was wayyyyyyyyyy better........
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paulinasmith
08-11 07:06 PM
Hi All,
What is the priority date?There is an employer who filled PERM for me in October 2008 and the PERM was approved.I-140 was not filled.
The employer laid me off due to bad economy. Can I still claim October 2008 as my priority date?
Thanks,
What is the priority date?There is an employer who filled PERM for me in October 2008 and the PERM was approved.I-140 was not filled.
The employer laid me off due to bad economy. Can I still claim October 2008 as my priority date?
Thanks,
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prince40
03-15 07:40 PM
hi all
I plan to probably file under the EB2 category soon- I know EB1 and EB2 can be filed separately, however can a EB2 regular and a EB2 with NIW application both be filed separately as well?
Need to know this asap, so would appreciate a reply, Thank You!
I plan to probably file under the EB2 category soon- I know EB1 and EB2 can be filed separately, however can a EB2 regular and a EB2 with NIW application both be filed separately as well?
Need to know this asap, so would appreciate a reply, Thank You!
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sdouglas
06-29 02:44 PM
That did the trick. Thanks. I reinstalled the program and was good to go...
Roo
10-30 06:34 PM
Hi all,
I have a simple problem but can't get an anwer at the consulate because the person who's name is on the website to call is unbelievably rude even when I was very polite in asking 2 questions and calling him 'sir' all the time :(
I got my renewed passport yesterday and it doesn't contain my husband's name in the spousal name areal. So the problem is this:
1. I have applied for an H4 visa and I sent a copy of that application along as they requested.
2. All my proofs of residence were based on my marriage as the utility bill is in his name so there could be no confusion about the fact that I am married and the name of my spouse.
3. My address in India has been stated as my husband's address already but his name is not on the passport - is this really a problem?
4. I don't want to face any trouble when traveling as I'll be on an H4 with a passport that doesn't have hubby's name on it.
My question is:
1. Do I need to send anything else to them other than my new passport, an attested copy of my marriage certificate, and a $20 check for the return express mail?
2. Does the Washington DC consulate have an email address where I can submit a query as the two people listed on the website to call for passport problems do not seem to want to talk to anyone?
3. Can I possibly call the Chicago or SFO consulates to ask my questions as they seem to be better people (my hubby and brother got theirs renewed in these places)?
Please help!
Thanks.
I have a simple problem but can't get an anwer at the consulate because the person who's name is on the website to call is unbelievably rude even when I was very polite in asking 2 questions and calling him 'sir' all the time :(
I got my renewed passport yesterday and it doesn't contain my husband's name in the spousal name areal. So the problem is this:
1. I have applied for an H4 visa and I sent a copy of that application along as they requested.
2. All my proofs of residence were based on my marriage as the utility bill is in his name so there could be no confusion about the fact that I am married and the name of my spouse.
3. My address in India has been stated as my husband's address already but his name is not on the passport - is this really a problem?
4. I don't want to face any trouble when traveling as I'll be on an H4 with a passport that doesn't have hubby's name on it.
My question is:
1. Do I need to send anything else to them other than my new passport, an attested copy of my marriage certificate, and a $20 check for the return express mail?
2. Does the Washington DC consulate have an email address where I can submit a query as the two people listed on the website to call for passport problems do not seem to want to talk to anyone?
3. Can I possibly call the Chicago or SFO consulates to ask my questions as they seem to be better people (my hubby and brother got theirs renewed in these places)?
Please help!
Thanks.
gc_hanged
01-05 06:22 AM
After The Fall: Making Sense Out Of Sensenbrenner by Gary Endelman (http://www.ilw.com/articles/2006,0104-endelman.shtm#bio)
Now we know how Tom Paine felt at Valley Forge. It has been a cold December for those who think immigration is good for America. On December 16th, the House of Representatives approved the Border Protection, Antiterrorism and Illegal Immigration Control Act of 2005(H.R.4437), perhaps the most draconian bill of recent memory, and, a mere three days later, the House approved an agreement with the Senate on a comprehensive budget reconciliation package stripped bare of any pro-immigration provisions. While there is some satisfaction in the fact that the House did not get the higher L fees that it sought, this is cold comfort. Truth be told, it was a tough week, the worst in a long time, and the shock among pro-immigration circles, both on Capitol Hill and beyond, is palpable.
Removal of Section 8001 from the Budget Reconciliation Conference Report can be a temporary setback if we play our cards right. Congressman Sensenbrenner has long and loudly proclaimed that he is not against all immigration, just the illegal variety. Fine. Let�s take him at his word. He is, after all, the architect of the new E-3 visa that enables 10,500 Australians to get around the H-1B cap. Congressman Sensenbrenner has his enforcement-only bill now so he should be prepared to support us when we seek to attach Section 8001 to broadly bipartisan legislation in the upcoming session of Congress. If Congressman Sensenbrenner means what he says, and he usually does, this might be a golden opportunity to bring Section 8001 back to life.
Source: www.ilw.com (http://www.ilw.com)
Now we know how Tom Paine felt at Valley Forge. It has been a cold December for those who think immigration is good for America. On December 16th, the House of Representatives approved the Border Protection, Antiterrorism and Illegal Immigration Control Act of 2005(H.R.4437), perhaps the most draconian bill of recent memory, and, a mere three days later, the House approved an agreement with the Senate on a comprehensive budget reconciliation package stripped bare of any pro-immigration provisions. While there is some satisfaction in the fact that the House did not get the higher L fees that it sought, this is cold comfort. Truth be told, it was a tough week, the worst in a long time, and the shock among pro-immigration circles, both on Capitol Hill and beyond, is palpable.
Removal of Section 8001 from the Budget Reconciliation Conference Report can be a temporary setback if we play our cards right. Congressman Sensenbrenner has long and loudly proclaimed that he is not against all immigration, just the illegal variety. Fine. Let�s take him at his word. He is, after all, the architect of the new E-3 visa that enables 10,500 Australians to get around the H-1B cap. Congressman Sensenbrenner has his enforcement-only bill now so he should be prepared to support us when we seek to attach Section 8001 to broadly bipartisan legislation in the upcoming session of Congress. If Congressman Sensenbrenner means what he says, and he usually does, this might be a golden opportunity to bring Section 8001 back to life.
Source: www.ilw.com (http://www.ilw.com)
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