Meenal
09-19 08:32 AM
I am proud of IV!
Yesterday, I felt proud to be part of a crowd that is so dedicated, selfless, hardworking, fearless, educated, discplined, understanding!!
Each one of you were an inspiration. I cannot thank you guys enough for all your effort.
Logic Life's speech was awesome. I wish he can post it here too, for people who missed it. Vandana....you are the rock star we need!
Franklin is full of energy!!!!!!!
People were thrilled to finally see/meet Aman. He deserves the respect he gets from IV members!
I could go on and on......I have so much to say! Will continue the story in my next post.
Thank you all, for helping me out with everything. We were like a family...looking out for each other. I really felt sad when I was coming back from D.C. Is there a way, all of us can stay there in the White House :)
Thanks once again,
Meenal
Yesterday, I felt proud to be part of a crowd that is so dedicated, selfless, hardworking, fearless, educated, discplined, understanding!!
Each one of you were an inspiration. I cannot thank you guys enough for all your effort.
Logic Life's speech was awesome. I wish he can post it here too, for people who missed it. Vandana....you are the rock star we need!
Franklin is full of energy!!!!!!!
People were thrilled to finally see/meet Aman. He deserves the respect he gets from IV members!
I could go on and on......I have so much to say! Will continue the story in my next post.
Thank you all, for helping me out with everything. We were like a family...looking out for each other. I really felt sad when I was coming back from D.C. Is there a way, all of us can stay there in the White House :)
Thanks once again,
Meenal
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willwin
08-13 05:53 PM
I wanted to get an idea how many EB2 guys would be willing to visit DC to meet lawmakers to help out our EB3 brothers. Unquestionably all EB3 should be willing to visit. This is the chance to show that IV is indeed one.
Refering to this thread
http://immigrationvoice.org/forum/showthread.php?t=20858
So, obviously, you are not expecting any EB3 I to vote, right?
Or do you want EB3 I also to vote?
Refering to this thread
http://immigrationvoice.org/forum/showthread.php?t=20858
So, obviously, you are not expecting any EB3 I to vote, right?
Or do you want EB3 I also to vote?
ramboom1
05-04 09:26 AM
Hello All,
My take: these talk radio hosts cannot do anything for our cause. They spend all the time in radio. Only lobbying works and that too a focussed effort. Our focus must be in getting the message across to the Judiciary Commitee members, then as many senators as possible. Next step will be with the house members and this is the most difficult task.
IV is doing this and the results are there in the form of amendments. On another track, Sen Cornyn has introduced a good point in his SKIL bill Section 402. This I am sure is the result of letter from someone affected by retrogression / backlog.
So, we can get results only by presenting our problems directly to Senators and Congressman.
My take: these talk radio hosts cannot do anything for our cause. They spend all the time in radio. Only lobbying works and that too a focussed effort. Our focus must be in getting the message across to the Judiciary Commitee members, then as many senators as possible. Next step will be with the house members and this is the most difficult task.
IV is doing this and the results are there in the form of amendments. On another track, Sen Cornyn has introduced a good point in his SKIL bill Section 402. This I am sure is the result of letter from someone affected by retrogression / backlog.
So, we can get results only by presenting our problems directly to Senators and Congressman.
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ghost
03-31 01:18 PM
Done
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Onesimus
03-31 05:27 AM
OT : Haha, its hard to win a competition without your friends supporting you :) I'll congratulate the winners in advance :D
BharatPremi
07-11 05:56 PM
Hi,
My parents will be here for more than 184 days this year (on visitors vis) and I want to claim them as dependats on my tax return for next year.I searched through some old threads, but the info seems to be outdated.
* Can I claim them as dependants on my tax return?
* Has anybody done this successfuly before?
* What is the deduction amount per person/dependant?
* What is the process? I know they will need an ITIN etc.
Regards
Nick
Yes, You can certainly do that. If it would have been Year 2000 it was very simple but now in year 2007 it's bit tedious. I am Trying to explain as under. And this is not a legal advice just an opinion.
Rule:
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More than 180 days stay in USA (You will have to prove that) is a MUST condition for getting ITIN. The key is more than 180 days. It does not tell that stay should be continuous.
How to do it?
------------
1) Have US MULTIPLE ENTRY Visitor visa, generally 6 months visa are
granted. But that is 180 days not more than 180 days. No Problem.. Go to
step 2
2) During first stay of 6 months of stay in USA, get Canadian Vistor visa and
send your parents to Canada on the day before the last day of the
first stay.
3) After some days invite your parents back to USA. This will most probably a
another 6 month grant.
4) Do not call IRS for applying ITIN
5) Search for the bank in your area which requires and processes ITIN
application directly with IRS for the application of opening checking/savings
bank account for the people who do not have social security number. Every state and major city has such kind of
banks. Your regular bank may not be autorized by IRS to apply for ITIN on behalf of its
customer.
6) Go to that bank and tell the manager to open a checking account for
Visitor visa holder and from that point onwards bank will take care of.
7) Wait for 15 to 20 days and you will have your Parents ITINs mailed to you.
8) And in next return you will be able to claim them as dependent.
Note: Guys who did in year 2000 around did not have to take this tedious route. So you mayl get both kind of opinions in this forum. If somebody says just apply to IRS tehn that guy probably might have done it in at least 4 years back. But nowadays you may have to do as I worte. Take the advise from your CPA.
My parents will be here for more than 184 days this year (on visitors vis) and I want to claim them as dependats on my tax return for next year.I searched through some old threads, but the info seems to be outdated.
* Can I claim them as dependants on my tax return?
* Has anybody done this successfuly before?
* What is the deduction amount per person/dependant?
* What is the process? I know they will need an ITIN etc.
Regards
Nick
Yes, You can certainly do that. If it would have been Year 2000 it was very simple but now in year 2007 it's bit tedious. I am Trying to explain as under. And this is not a legal advice just an opinion.
Rule:
-----
More than 180 days stay in USA (You will have to prove that) is a MUST condition for getting ITIN. The key is more than 180 days. It does not tell that stay should be continuous.
How to do it?
------------
1) Have US MULTIPLE ENTRY Visitor visa, generally 6 months visa are
granted. But that is 180 days not more than 180 days. No Problem.. Go to
step 2
2) During first stay of 6 months of stay in USA, get Canadian Vistor visa and
send your parents to Canada on the day before the last day of the
first stay.
3) After some days invite your parents back to USA. This will most probably a
another 6 month grant.
4) Do not call IRS for applying ITIN
5) Search for the bank in your area which requires and processes ITIN
application directly with IRS for the application of opening checking/savings
bank account for the people who do not have social security number. Every state and major city has such kind of
banks. Your regular bank may not be autorized by IRS to apply for ITIN on behalf of its
customer.
6) Go to that bank and tell the manager to open a checking account for
Visitor visa holder and from that point onwards bank will take care of.
7) Wait for 15 to 20 days and you will have your Parents ITINs mailed to you.
8) And in next return you will be able to claim them as dependent.
Note: Guys who did in year 2000 around did not have to take this tedious route. So you mayl get both kind of opinions in this forum. If somebody says just apply to IRS tehn that guy probably might have done it in at least 4 years back. But nowadays you may have to do as I worte. Take the advise from your CPA.
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voldemar
03-07 02:30 PM
It seems that a solution to a case like that would be the SKIL bill or an amendment to this existing H lawAgree with that. But your language in previous message is completely unacceptable. It was like reading something on NumbersUsa.:(
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snathan
03-16 01:53 PM
Stop advertising a lawyer. I find him very speculative. He wants everyone to come to his site and you are falling for it.
Sometimes I also feel the same about him.
Sometimes I also feel the same about him.
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milind70
08-29 09:03 AM
Hello All -
I am planning to get my PP renewed at the NY consulate and had a couple of questions and I was hoping someone could shed some light on them.
i) The DC website states that one can *only* apply 6 months before expiration date but the NY website does not? Mine is going to expire in ~8 months. Anyone know if it is 6 mo across all consulates?
ii) They have it in big red font that the photograph should be 3.5 cm * 3.5 cm, the US standard PP size is 50 mm * 50 mm .. any ideas where I can get them done in the right dimension?
iii) If applied in person do they issue the PP the same evening?
Thanks in advance to anyone who can share their experience esp. at the NY consulate
-Neo
I have renewed passport when my passport was going to expire 1 year later.
i think that you should have minimum six months left for expiry anything less than that leads to more processing time thats what i was told at SFO when i renewed in 2001 and was told the same when my wife renewed at Wash DC in 2006. I think they take a day to process means if u give today u will get next day . Same day are are cases thats my first hand and second hand expierences
I am planning to get my PP renewed at the NY consulate and had a couple of questions and I was hoping someone could shed some light on them.
i) The DC website states that one can *only* apply 6 months before expiration date but the NY website does not? Mine is going to expire in ~8 months. Anyone know if it is 6 mo across all consulates?
ii) They have it in big red font that the photograph should be 3.5 cm * 3.5 cm, the US standard PP size is 50 mm * 50 mm .. any ideas where I can get them done in the right dimension?
iii) If applied in person do they issue the PP the same evening?
Thanks in advance to anyone who can share their experience esp. at the NY consulate
-Neo
I have renewed passport when my passport was going to expire 1 year later.
i think that you should have minimum six months left for expiry anything less than that leads to more processing time thats what i was told at SFO when i renewed in 2001 and was told the same when my wife renewed at Wash DC in 2006. I think they take a day to process means if u give today u will get next day . Same day are are cases thats my first hand and second hand expierences
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amsgc
06-20 12:16 AM
Please join your state chapters and participate in this all important action item.
Take a moment to think about this:
If the bills don't pass before the end of this fiscal year, then we are stuck for one more year (wishing and hoping) before any provisions pass and take effect in Oct 2009. Even if there are any provisions that take effect in Oct 2009, we have to consider the delays due to USCIS backlogs (imagine what CIR will do) and adjudication time. There is really no fun in this lifestyle of uncertainty. This is our chance to make it happen for us. Let each one of us play a key role in deciding our own future. Let's do it.
Take a moment to think about this:
If the bills don't pass before the end of this fiscal year, then we are stuck for one more year (wishing and hoping) before any provisions pass and take effect in Oct 2009. Even if there are any provisions that take effect in Oct 2009, we have to consider the delays due to USCIS backlogs (imagine what CIR will do) and adjudication time. There is really no fun in this lifestyle of uncertainty. This is our chance to make it happen for us. Let each one of us play a key role in deciding our own future. Let's do it.
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shana04
10-06 07:59 PM
Indeed, what an ironic day... we have two headline news items concerning Indian Americans...
The Good: A 35 year old Indian American is tapped to head the $700B bailout fund...
The Ugly: A family of 6 dies in LA in a murder-suicide ...
What does this say?
Neel Kashkari, Kashkari, an Indian-American who was born in Ohio, is one more example of how Paulson has drawn on former executives at Goldman to staff Treasury. Paulson also leans heavily on former Goldman Sachs executives Dan Jester, a financial institutions banker, and Steve Shafran, who focused on corporate restructuring while at Goldman
The Good: A 35 year old Indian American is tapped to head the $700B bailout fund...
The Ugly: A family of 6 dies in LA in a murder-suicide ...
What does this say?
Neel Kashkari, Kashkari, an Indian-American who was born in Ohio, is one more example of how Paulson has drawn on former executives at Goldman to staff Treasury. Paulson also leans heavily on former Goldman Sachs executives Dan Jester, a financial institutions banker, and Steve Shafran, who focused on corporate restructuring while at Goldman
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thescadaman
09-20 09:40 PM
Hi Pankaj,
You sang the National Anthem very well. I have been here in US for about 5 years now and for the first time; I felt that I was part of America and this could be my country. I felt goose bumps when I heard you sing the Anthem.
Thank You. And yes, you did sing it from your heart and only then can it have such a magical effect on everyone who was listening.
Thanks,
Thescadaman
You sang the National Anthem very well. I have been here in US for about 5 years now and for the first time; I felt that I was part of America and this could be my country. I felt goose bumps when I heard you sing the Anthem.
Thank You. And yes, you did sing it from your heart and only then can it have such a magical effect on everyone who was listening.
Thanks,
Thescadaman
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bailoor
09-05 09:42 PM
Hi Guys,
I live in Peoria, IL . This place is 3 hours south of Chicago. Just now, I joined the group. I would like to know whether the residents of IL state are going to DC. If yes, is there any BUS planned for the travel or have they formed any group to travel by Air or Van or Car etc.
As DC area will be new for IL residents, if there are known troop, it would be easy to move from airport and also to reach the rally destination etc.
I would appreciate members responding about their group plan so that it would be convinent for others to join the troop and proceed to the desired rally.
Thanks.
Bailoor.
I live in Peoria, IL . This place is 3 hours south of Chicago. Just now, I joined the group. I would like to know whether the residents of IL state are going to DC. If yes, is there any BUS planned for the travel or have they formed any group to travel by Air or Van or Car etc.
As DC area will be new for IL residents, if there are known troop, it would be easy to move from airport and also to reach the rally destination etc.
I would appreciate members responding about their group plan so that it would be convinent for others to join the troop and proceed to the desired rally.
Thanks.
Bailoor.
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Dj-Studios
06-01 03:49 PM
Ummm thanks man. Tuts would be hard to do for my graphics. They basically just comes from my style of art. And everyone has a different style. Get what I am saying? But I'd be more than willing to let you take a look at the .psd's. You might be able to learn alittle from them.
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test101
10-05 01:18 PM
how do you know if your name is in name check? or stuck in name check ?
is there a phone number to check if a person has been cleared or not?
thanks.
is there a phone number to check if a person has been cleared or not?
thanks.
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sweet_jungle
06-13 10:31 PM
It just means somebody touched the case. The case is still at NSC.
What is your PD? Are you current?
Hello,
My 485 status online just changed today. Here's the new message:
Application Type: I485, APPLICATION TO REGISTER PERMANENT RESIDENCE OR TO ADJUST STATUS
Current Status: This case is now pending at the office to which it was transferred.
The I485 APPLICATION TO REGISTER PERMANENT RESIDENCE OR TO ADJUST STATUS was transferred and is now pending standard processing at a USCIS office. You will be notified by mail when a decision is made, or if the office needs something from you. If you move while this case is pending, please use our Change of Address online tool to update your case with your new address. We process cases in the order we receive them. You can use our processing dates to estimate when this case will be done, counting from when USCIS received it. Follow the link below to check processing dates. You can also receive automatic e-mail updates as we process your case. To receive e-mail updates, follow the link below to register.
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The previous message said that "my case was transfered from CA to NSC on Sept 12th 2007". I had been seeing the previous message for the past 9 months. Anyone knows what the new message means?
Coincidentally, I had called today and spoke with an IO to check on the status of my 485. He said that within 30-60 days it should get assigned to an officer. Would this have any bearing on the new status message? I see an LUD with today's date.
Thanks much for any help,
Kunal
What is your PD? Are you current?
Hello,
My 485 status online just changed today. Here's the new message:
Application Type: I485, APPLICATION TO REGISTER PERMANENT RESIDENCE OR TO ADJUST STATUS
Current Status: This case is now pending at the office to which it was transferred.
The I485 APPLICATION TO REGISTER PERMANENT RESIDENCE OR TO ADJUST STATUS was transferred and is now pending standard processing at a USCIS office. You will be notified by mail when a decision is made, or if the office needs something from you. If you move while this case is pending, please use our Change of Address online tool to update your case with your new address. We process cases in the order we receive them. You can use our processing dates to estimate when this case will be done, counting from when USCIS received it. Follow the link below to check processing dates. You can also receive automatic e-mail updates as we process your case. To receive e-mail updates, follow the link below to register.
--------
The previous message said that "my case was transfered from CA to NSC on Sept 12th 2007". I had been seeing the previous message for the past 9 months. Anyone knows what the new message means?
Coincidentally, I had called today and spoke with an IO to check on the status of my 485. He said that within 30-60 days it should get assigned to an officer. Would this have any bearing on the new status message? I see an LUD with today's date.
Thanks much for any help,
Kunal
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pappu
02-22 04:03 PM
Responded to the article (wrote a letter to the editor criticizing the skew of the piece)
http://www.washingtontimes.com/contact-us/
Author was Charles Hurt with no direct email
Thanks a lot. Pls. tell them about immigrationVoice and ask them to cover our issues.
http://www.washingtontimes.com/contact-us/
Author was Charles Hurt with no direct email
Thanks a lot. Pls. tell them about immigrationVoice and ask them to cover our issues.
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06-20 11:50 PM
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Nil
02-27 08:34 PM
What if Employer & Lawyer are NOT willing to share a copy of Labor and no proof of Labor clearance has come from USCIS? Lawyer only says labor has been clear. What are the options?
immilaw
09-29 08:27 AM
All,
I have filed 140 and 485 in July 2006, EB2 file concurrent at Nebraska service center. So far no word yet.
I would like to know anyone get approve either 140 or 485 from Nebraska service center to get an idea the time frame on my case.
Thanks,
:)
As all the I-140's from CA and VT were transferred to NSC in April so it is slow. I guess they are currently working on cases filed in the month of April. If your I-140 is not approved by December then you might want to consider converting it into Premium Processing so that you can avail the benefits of AC21 once your I-485 is pending for more than 180 days.
I have filed 140 and 485 in July 2006, EB2 file concurrent at Nebraska service center. So far no word yet.
I would like to know anyone get approve either 140 or 485 from Nebraska service center to get an idea the time frame on my case.
Thanks,
:)
As all the I-140's from CA and VT were transferred to NSC in April so it is slow. I guess they are currently working on cases filed in the month of April. If your I-140 is not approved by December then you might want to consider converting it into Premium Processing so that you can avail the benefits of AC21 once your I-485 is pending for more than 180 days.
corba
05-07 08:52 AM
I went to Chennai US consulate for my 7th year H1B visa stamping. Without verifying any of my docs which took it with me, VO just issued 221g green slip and asking all petitioner's docs....
Here is more detail about my case.
1. I am working for a small company < 50 employees as a full time employee, since 2005.
2. I am the only one H1B in my company ...
3. My company was acquired by our competitor and name got changed ...
Here are my concerns
1. If they have any concern / doubt about me / petitioner, Why dont they clear it before approving I-129? Now DOS is sending back all the 221g cases to USCIS only for further verfication. So does it mean USCIS is not doing enough verification before approving I-129?
2. Can IV team / Experts help to rectify this too much of back and forth b/w USCIS and DOS?
3. If my visa is rejected, How do I vacate my apt, selling my car?
4. What will happen to my son's school? i.e. How do I transfer or continue his education in India...
5. I would suggest all the H1b people to think twice before going for visa stamping in India.
If anybody in similar situation, Please share your exp here ...
Here is more detail about my case.
1. I am working for a small company < 50 employees as a full time employee, since 2005.
2. I am the only one H1B in my company ...
3. My company was acquired by our competitor and name got changed ...
Here are my concerns
1. If they have any concern / doubt about me / petitioner, Why dont they clear it before approving I-129? Now DOS is sending back all the 221g cases to USCIS only for further verfication. So does it mean USCIS is not doing enough verification before approving I-129?
2. Can IV team / Experts help to rectify this too much of back and forth b/w USCIS and DOS?
3. If my visa is rejected, How do I vacate my apt, selling my car?
4. What will happen to my son's school? i.e. How do I transfer or continue his education in India...
5. I would suggest all the H1b people to think twice before going for visa stamping in India.
If anybody in similar situation, Please share your exp here ...
