gnrajagopal
05-03 10:08 AM
i do agree with gcsucks that he is pro indian, i have heard him defend migration from india when a caller called him to complain about the H1B program. but he sure is moody, cause if we catch him on the wrong day then the responce can be unpredictable.
once he did a show on why indian kids end up winning spelling bee, and it was an interesting analysis of our culture and our dedication towards education. but his primary concern was that someday it will sure happen that indians will start dominating the american lifestyle and policy.
once he did a show on why indian kids end up winning spelling bee, and it was an interesting analysis of our culture and our dedication towards education. but his primary concern was that someday it will sure happen that indians will start dominating the american lifestyle and policy.
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indianindian2006
07-09 01:22 PM
After listening to both the shows, this week as well as last week, I am wondering if it was worth the effort for IV to participate in Debo Kotun's show. Here is my personal comments about the participants and the shows.
Debo Kutan: He did a pathetic job in moderating the shows. He not only spent about 25 minutes talking about his future shows(prior to beginning of today's show), but also repeating the same information from last week and pretty much asking the same questions. He was more interested in talking about his immigration decades ago and how he got his GC in one day, blah blah blah...Also, he mentioned that he was going to get Sen Kennedy & Sen Brownback to participate in today's show..but that was probably some publicity talk to draw more listener's to his show.He repeatedly questioned us to go back to our countries and solve our own problems and as well as theirs rather than trying to understand the root cause of the current situation. He turned out to be very ignorant of the immigration woes and did not seem like he had done any research prior to conducting his shows.
Swadha: She did a good job of explaining her situation and the difficulties she was facing due to the retrogression despite her excellent credentials and qualifications. Thanks to Swadha for her efforts in explaining her current situation due to retrogression.
Carl Shusterman: As popular,qualified and expert he is in the field of immigration, he just turned out to be very ignorant of the ground reality. I was as surprised as Swadha, when he mentioned that people with advanced degrees can get their GC's in a year. Despite having 2 advanced degree's I am still waiting for more than 3 years to be able to apply for I-485. The people most affected by this retrogression are citizens of India and China, not someone from Monaco or Namibia. He was more interested in promoting his Immigration firm and his website. Wish he had been more vocal in explaining the broken immigration system, rather than gaining some publicity for his firm.
Stuart Anderson: He did an excellent job explaining his research studies and how the current immigration laws are affecting the economy and its long term impact, if the immigration system is not rectified soon. Thanks to Stuart for his expert comments and explaining our situation in a wonderful manner.
Rajeev Khanna: He did a good job in the last weeks show, explaining our situation and the broken immigration system. Unfortunately, due to Mr. Kutan's terrible job of moderating, he did not provide much opportunity for Rajeev to speak this week. Thanks to Rajeev for fighting for our cause.
Aman Kapoor: He did a commendable job last week, explaining about IV and its efforts. But due to lack of Mr. Kutans moderating skills, he did not get much time to talk today. Thanks to Aman for organizing and providing an opportunity for IV to discuss about the legal angle of immigration reforms and the difficulties faced by people like us.
Jay Pradhan: Due to technical difficulties, Mr. Kutan could not include him in last week's program, but he did provide him an opportunity this week and explain his case. Jay did an excellent work explaining his situation, current backlogs and also answering some of Mr. Kutan's questions in a very logical manner, like the way only he can do. I wish Mr. Kutan had given more opportunity for Jay to talk and explain the broken immigration system. Excellent job Jay. Hope you get more opportunities like these to discuss about our situation and shed more light to the general public.
Overall, it was some decent publicity for the problems faced by legal immigrant community, though I wonder if it was worth the efforts due to the pathetic job of Mr. Debo Kutan. Hope we can get to participate on more knowledgable/popular talk shows and showcase our problems.
Carl Shusterman was misleading when he said that Indian with Masters could get a green card in 1 year and then he corrected that to 2 years.He should see the plight of so many people here.
Debo Kutan: He did a pathetic job in moderating the shows. He not only spent about 25 minutes talking about his future shows(prior to beginning of today's show), but also repeating the same information from last week and pretty much asking the same questions. He was more interested in talking about his immigration decades ago and how he got his GC in one day, blah blah blah...Also, he mentioned that he was going to get Sen Kennedy & Sen Brownback to participate in today's show..but that was probably some publicity talk to draw more listener's to his show.He repeatedly questioned us to go back to our countries and solve our own problems and as well as theirs rather than trying to understand the root cause of the current situation. He turned out to be very ignorant of the immigration woes and did not seem like he had done any research prior to conducting his shows.
Swadha: She did a good job of explaining her situation and the difficulties she was facing due to the retrogression despite her excellent credentials and qualifications. Thanks to Swadha for her efforts in explaining her current situation due to retrogression.
Carl Shusterman: As popular,qualified and expert he is in the field of immigration, he just turned out to be very ignorant of the ground reality. I was as surprised as Swadha, when he mentioned that people with advanced degrees can get their GC's in a year. Despite having 2 advanced degree's I am still waiting for more than 3 years to be able to apply for I-485. The people most affected by this retrogression are citizens of India and China, not someone from Monaco or Namibia. He was more interested in promoting his Immigration firm and his website. Wish he had been more vocal in explaining the broken immigration system, rather than gaining some publicity for his firm.
Stuart Anderson: He did an excellent job explaining his research studies and how the current immigration laws are affecting the economy and its long term impact, if the immigration system is not rectified soon. Thanks to Stuart for his expert comments and explaining our situation in a wonderful manner.
Rajeev Khanna: He did a good job in the last weeks show, explaining our situation and the broken immigration system. Unfortunately, due to Mr. Kutan's terrible job of moderating, he did not provide much opportunity for Rajeev to speak this week. Thanks to Rajeev for fighting for our cause.
Aman Kapoor: He did a commendable job last week, explaining about IV and its efforts. But due to lack of Mr. Kutans moderating skills, he did not get much time to talk today. Thanks to Aman for organizing and providing an opportunity for IV to discuss about the legal angle of immigration reforms and the difficulties faced by people like us.
Jay Pradhan: Due to technical difficulties, Mr. Kutan could not include him in last week's program, but he did provide him an opportunity this week and explain his case. Jay did an excellent work explaining his situation, current backlogs and also answering some of Mr. Kutan's questions in a very logical manner, like the way only he can do. I wish Mr. Kutan had given more opportunity for Jay to talk and explain the broken immigration system. Excellent job Jay. Hope you get more opportunities like these to discuss about our situation and shed more light to the general public.
Overall, it was some decent publicity for the problems faced by legal immigrant community, though I wonder if it was worth the efforts due to the pathetic job of Mr. Debo Kutan. Hope we can get to participate on more knowledgable/popular talk shows and showcase our problems.
Carl Shusterman was misleading when he said that Indian with Masters could get a green card in 1 year and then he corrected that to 2 years.He should see the plight of so many people here.
piyu7444
04-30 07:19 PM
appealing/motion to reopen doesn't allow you to stay in USA.
If employer revokes 140 then no basis for getting h-1b extensions.
Agreed........but if you will have to go to appeals if your case is legit to be reopened/reconsidered and be approved...........for any other reason if at all its not goona be approved........you cant get any visa for USA.........hence this low probablity case will be for those who are in good standing in terms of immigration else - go back to the home country..........
If employer revokes 140 you have to show USCIS that the new job which you took is indeed same/similar and you qualify for an approved 140. I can get you more information on this but you might just want to check Ron Gotchers website for detailed information.........there are so many different situations where nuthing would happen or you just get in trouble if 140 is revoked so we cant really generalize this....
If employer revokes 140 then no basis for getting h-1b extensions.
Agreed........but if you will have to go to appeals if your case is legit to be reopened/reconsidered and be approved...........for any other reason if at all its not goona be approved........you cant get any visa for USA.........hence this low probablity case will be for those who are in good standing in terms of immigration else - go back to the home country..........
If employer revokes 140 you have to show USCIS that the new job which you took is indeed same/similar and you qualify for an approved 140. I can get you more information on this but you might just want to check Ron Gotchers website for detailed information.........there are so many different situations where nuthing would happen or you just get in trouble if 140 is revoked so we cant really generalize this....
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Pagal
02-24 08:48 PM
Hello,
In all the stories of INS, USCIS, DHS that I've read here, the lack of visibility, customer service and accountability seem to be the common theme.
However, I was pleasantly surprized by a call from IO a few weeks back in local office asking me for extra documents (Current employment letter as the original one was from 2007, 2007 tax returns and 2007/08 W-2).
He told me that though he had sent a letter, the letter would take a few days to reach and hence he wanted to call me up. He also told me that as my original fingerprints are expiring on 26th Feb, I should send the response as soon as possible to enable him to process the application.
Though I still don't have any extra hope that the application will be processed soon, it was nice to see a change in USCIS approach.
Hope this was not an exception to rule and we see more such behavior from USCIS that helps in clearing us from this awkward limbo situation.
In all the stories of INS, USCIS, DHS that I've read here, the lack of visibility, customer service and accountability seem to be the common theme.
However, I was pleasantly surprized by a call from IO a few weeks back in local office asking me for extra documents (Current employment letter as the original one was from 2007, 2007 tax returns and 2007/08 W-2).
He told me that though he had sent a letter, the letter would take a few days to reach and hence he wanted to call me up. He also told me that as my original fingerprints are expiring on 26th Feb, I should send the response as soon as possible to enable him to process the application.
Though I still don't have any extra hope that the application will be processed soon, it was nice to see a change in USCIS approach.
Hope this was not an exception to rule and we see more such behavior from USCIS that helps in clearing us from this awkward limbo situation.
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HV000
03-06 07:01 PM
PTO is a new one for me. Paid Time Off??
You can work with the new employer while H1B is pending, for 240 days as far as I know. There is premium processing if H1B doesn't come on time.
3 days without pay is not a gap in employment if the employer-employee relationship is maintained. Don't worry too much. Even in normal circumstances, it takes a few days to relocate.
Yep. Paid Time Off (PTO) - This will allow me to get regular checks until PTO is exhausted.
Actually, my question is it LEGAL to work for the New employer (After filing H1B Transfer and getting the receipt) when on PTO (Paid Time Off) with current employer?
You can work with the new employer while H1B is pending, for 240 days as far as I know. There is premium processing if H1B doesn't come on time.
3 days without pay is not a gap in employment if the employer-employee relationship is maintained. Don't worry too much. Even in normal circumstances, it takes a few days to relocate.
Yep. Paid Time Off (PTO) - This will allow me to get regular checks until PTO is exhausted.
Actually, my question is it LEGAL to work for the New employer (After filing H1B Transfer and getting the receipt) when on PTO (Paid Time Off) with current employer?
smsthss
11-29 10:08 AM
any body on this !!
no answers on this !! Does a RFE notice go to both employer as well as attorney???
no answers on this !! Does a RFE notice go to both employer as well as attorney???
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jsb
07-23 01:54 PM
Are the processing times according to the notice date or the received date ? Mine are 4 months apart.
It is clearly the Notice Date. USCIS website mentions on the processing times page:
"If your receipt notice date is earlier then the processing date shown, we suggest you call our USCIS Customer Service Office...."
This makes sense (from their procedural point of view, though not good for clients). ND is very close to date when a case is opened the first time (although stamped RD may be several months earlier). That's the date a service center consider as their receive date, and also shows online as "...your case was received on...". Data for published dates is provided by processing centers. Therefore, they use only dates when they received/opened the case. They don't care if files were in boxes or shuffled for months between centers.
If your ND is within published processing dates, most likely your case has been opened, reviewed, and perhaps pre-adjudicated. That's all. It does not mean anything more until your PD becomes current. At that point, if they have pre-adjudicated cases, as per procedure described in link mentioned above, they clear them in order of PD.
It is clearly the Notice Date. USCIS website mentions on the processing times page:
"If your receipt notice date is earlier then the processing date shown, we suggest you call our USCIS Customer Service Office...."
This makes sense (from their procedural point of view, though not good for clients). ND is very close to date when a case is opened the first time (although stamped RD may be several months earlier). That's the date a service center consider as their receive date, and also shows online as "...your case was received on...". Data for published dates is provided by processing centers. Therefore, they use only dates when they received/opened the case. They don't care if files were in boxes or shuffled for months between centers.
If your ND is within published processing dates, most likely your case has been opened, reviewed, and perhaps pre-adjudicated. That's all. It does not mean anything more until your PD becomes current. At that point, if they have pre-adjudicated cases, as per procedure described in link mentioned above, they clear them in order of PD.
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beautifulMind
08-19 07:54 PM
Due to the economic downturn there aren't many companies sponsoring GCs for employees. I doubt it would be more than 20 to 30k per year from now. This leaves 100-110k visas available every year for retrogressed countries like india and china
if there 300-400k pending GC applications in all categories then shouldn't all of us get our GC in next 3-4 years?
if there 300-400k pending GC applications in all categories then shouldn't all of us get our GC in next 3-4 years?
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crystal
10-05 02:23 PM
are sure it is 7 years? i thought .. it is 3 years.
You can expect it anytime. The retention period is 7 years, so keep all your tax filing papers and all related docs for at least 7 years.
You can expect it anytime. The retention period is 7 years, so keep all your tax filing papers and all related docs for at least 7 years.
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vidyas_m
03-31 01:07 PM
Very well written letter. However If you agree here is something I feel should be updated.
old:
"These immigrants are waiting to showcase their innovation leadership with their U.S. work experience American education. Immigration Voice will insist that Congress focus on the Green Card backlog rather than on H-1B visas,� concluded Kapoor."
New:
"These immigrants are desperately waiting to showcase their innovation and leadership with their U.S. work experience and an American education. Immigration Voice would like to insist that Congress focus on resolving the Green Card backlog as an endeavor in itself, rather than confusing the issue with H-1B visas,� concluded Kapoor."
Thanks.
Done!
However, I agree with vdesai_8's corrections and I believe that it would be good to make those corrections in the letter. Thank you!
old:
"These immigrants are waiting to showcase their innovation leadership with their U.S. work experience American education. Immigration Voice will insist that Congress focus on the Green Card backlog rather than on H-1B visas,� concluded Kapoor."
New:
"These immigrants are desperately waiting to showcase their innovation and leadership with their U.S. work experience and an American education. Immigration Voice would like to insist that Congress focus on resolving the Green Card backlog as an endeavor in itself, rather than confusing the issue with H-1B visas,� concluded Kapoor."
Thanks.
Done!
However, I agree with vdesai_8's corrections and I believe that it would be good to make those corrections in the letter. Thank you!
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tabletpc
09-22 12:58 PM
I am disappointed too....... I think a lot of people are losing hope.........:(
I am one amoung them. Especially after knwoing hourse bill has higher priority than tax payer's immigration issue...!!!
I am one amoung them. Especially after knwoing hourse bill has higher priority than tax payer's immigration issue...!!!
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ras
03-16 02:19 PM
Employees should be particularly wary of having their adjustment applications handled by the employer�s attorneys. If there is a dispute between the employer and employee, as when the employee terminates employment and moves on, there is an inherent conflict of interest. The attorney may continue to represent both side, but only if the conflict is disclosed and explained, and both sides explicitly consent to waive the conflict.
Similarly, the employer�s attorney must provide the employee with complete copies of everything filed in connection with the employee�s application for adjustment of status. This application is personal to the employee and has nothing to do with the employer. If the employer�s attorney files the employee�s adjustment application, he or she is acting on behalf of the employee and owes the employee a fiduciary duty of loyalty. If the CIS issues a request for evidence (RFE) or notice of intent to deny (NOID), the attorney must act in the best interests of the employee if he or she undertakes to respond.
Unfortunately, many employer attorneys see their first loyalty to the employer and not to the employee. If you are uncomfortable having your employer�s attorney represent you, you have the right to change lawyers and retain someone on your own.
Similarly, the employer�s attorney must provide the employee with complete copies of everything filed in connection with the employee�s application for adjustment of status. This application is personal to the employee and has nothing to do with the employer. If the employer�s attorney files the employee�s adjustment application, he or she is acting on behalf of the employee and owes the employee a fiduciary duty of loyalty. If the CIS issues a request for evidence (RFE) or notice of intent to deny (NOID), the attorney must act in the best interests of the employee if he or she undertakes to respond.
Unfortunately, many employer attorneys see their first loyalty to the employer and not to the employee. If you are uncomfortable having your employer�s attorney represent you, you have the right to change lawyers and retain someone on your own.
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vactorboy29
08-11 02:17 PM
Please help me with USCIS Phone Key Pad Entry Sequence to talk to USCIS. I need to know why my case was transferred to Local Office.
Try this
Call 1-800-375-5283
Press 1
Press 2
Press 2
Press 6
Press 1
Now enter your receipt number
press 1
press 1 (now listen to the case update info)
press 3
press 4
(now if you listen a male voice prompting you to hold the call that means the call is going to IOs desk, if it says no IO is available, it will redirect it to NSC, you can hang up and try the next morning)
Try this
Call 1-800-375-5283
Press 1
Press 2
Press 2
Press 6
Press 1
Now enter your receipt number
press 1
press 1 (now listen to the case update info)
press 3
press 4
(now if you listen a male voice prompting you to hold the call that means the call is going to IOs desk, if it says no IO is available, it will redirect it to NSC, you can hang up and try the next morning)
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Sri_
09-26 01:11 PM
Just FYI, the online status of my cases show that the receipts were sent on 08/31 and I haven't received them till now. Its almost 26 days now.
Thanks
Thanks
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arrarrgee
07-13 11:49 AM
Its actually Friday the 13th...if the news that we are all expecting does come through today wow...its gonna be the greatest day:o
It seems DOS postponed to publish Visa Bulletin...due to BLACK Friday :cool:
It seems DOS postponed to publish Visa Bulletin...due to BLACK Friday :cool:
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zCool
01-04 11:56 AM
A lot of times.. companies use this bugaboo of job desc etc.. Those that want to promote you badly enough will find a way.. First of all.. What your job title is v/s what labor is filed under is not directly related.. Secondly you can have matrix responsibilities that span across 2 bands etc.. So lot of times it's an excuse to not have to let you down hard way.. always easier to blame on that "damn immigration queue"
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gagbag
06-14 08:57 PM
CIR IS BACCCCKKKKKK
http://www.nytimes.com/2007/06/14/washington/15cnd-immig.html?_r=1&hp=&adxnnl=1&oref=slogin&adxnnlx=1181870488-fLWfDHMc/OwYBsuYjs7bdw
http://www.nytimes.com/2007/06/14/washington/15cnd-immig.html?_r=1&hp=&adxnnl=1&oref=slogin&adxnnlx=1181870488-fLWfDHMc/OwYBsuYjs7bdw
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MerciesOfInjustices
04-08 10:50 PM
Are we doing anything to get the support of orgs that are not community based ? I don't see how getting the support of an org based on an ethnic community "broadens the base".
Well, the actual goal is advancing our cause. This endorsement will actually raise awareness about our organization - I guess, that does not qualify as broadening the base for you! But, whether it broadens the base or not - it definitely advances our cause!
And, while somebody is actually doing something,what are you doing about advancing the cause?
This particular support actually helped advance our cause a lot, much more than can actually be revealed on Forums. So pipe down, and do something creative! Why don't you try to get the support of the non-ethnic organizations - call the IV core group to offer your services, and get cracking on it!
Well, the actual goal is advancing our cause. This endorsement will actually raise awareness about our organization - I guess, that does not qualify as broadening the base for you! But, whether it broadens the base or not - it definitely advances our cause!
And, while somebody is actually doing something,what are you doing about advancing the cause?
This particular support actually helped advance our cause a lot, much more than can actually be revealed on Forums. So pipe down, and do something creative! Why don't you try to get the support of the non-ethnic organizations - call the IV core group to offer your services, and get cracking on it!
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vsoni
04-07 12:58 PM
Let's make IV good to great.
I am with IV...I am in NH and I am ready for any action
I am with IV...I am in NH and I am ready for any action
RandyK
07-18 05:19 PM
Amitjoey,
Don't you think it's a good idea to post:
Total Contributions Received:
Total Expenses:
Balance:
Efforts Undertaken:
On a weekly or monthly basis by the IV Core?
I think that would motivate fellow members to contribute more (or less in some cases).
Gumnam
This will expose on what IV core is working on.
Don't you think it's a good idea to post:
Total Contributions Received:
Total Expenses:
Balance:
Efforts Undertaken:
On a weekly or monthly basis by the IV Core?
I think that would motivate fellow members to contribute more (or less in some cases).
Gumnam
This will expose on what IV core is working on.
GooblyWoobly
09-10 02:26 PM
Just talked to an IO. My case was filed between July 3rd and 15th at Nebraska. I didn't get the receipt # , but the IO gave it to me over phone. Surprise surprise!! The case was transferred to california service center and my rcpt is a WAC number instead of a LIN number!!
For example, check: wac0725850164
That's why NSC is compliant, but people haven't received notices.
I hope this reduces some FUD. If you do not find this info useful, move on!!
I propose a scheme where people, when posting some information that's not speculative, prefix the subject with [NS] (Non-speculation). That will help in figuring out which threads to ignore.
For example, check: wac0725850164
That's why NSC is compliant, but people haven't received notices.
I hope this reduces some FUD. If you do not find this info useful, move on!!
I propose a scheme where people, when posting some information that's not speculative, prefix the subject with [NS] (Non-speculation). That will help in figuring out which threads to ignore.
