lostinbeta
09-05 10:13 PM
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wandmaker
08-17 02:14 AM
Thanks for the valuable inputs.
Applying for premium processing with Company C seems to be best option. However sometimes premium processing takes more than 15 days to get a result. Since Company B has indicated that they will terminate my employment by the end of this month (less than 15 days from now), I may not have the option of resigning from Company B, before getting Company C's approval.
If B terminates my employment, and my transfer to C is still Pending, what will happen in such a case ?
You can start working for Employer C as and when you have the receipt notice for C's transfer. Just make sure, you file for transfer before termination. You have all the documents that is required for H1 transfer, dont worry about it.
Applying for premium processing with Company C seems to be best option. However sometimes premium processing takes more than 15 days to get a result. Since Company B has indicated that they will terminate my employment by the end of this month (less than 15 days from now), I may not have the option of resigning from Company B, before getting Company C's approval.
If B terminates my employment, and my transfer to C is still Pending, what will happen in such a case ?
You can start working for Employer C as and when you have the receipt notice for C's transfer. Just make sure, you file for transfer before termination. You have all the documents that is required for H1 transfer, dont worry about it.
ravindrajadeja
04-28 08:02 PM
Hi Folks!
I know this is a known topic. I was engaged to a GIRL in INDIA and i got my gc. I know there are limited options of bringing her here once i get married. Can you please let me know the options i have and the best option.
Thanks a lot in advance
Ravi
I know this is a known topic. I was engaged to a GIRL in INDIA and i got my gc. I know there are limited options of bringing her here once i get married. Can you please let me know the options i have and the best option.
Thanks a lot in advance
Ravi
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bibhudc
08-21 02:40 PM
From http://immigrationvoice.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=56&Itemid=25
"The annual limit for EB visa numbers is 140,000. This number also includes the dependents of an EB applicant. In addition there is a per-country limit set at 7% of the total."
By these numbers, it looks like there are 7%x140K = 9,800 GC approvals for India in each year. If we factor in 1 dependent for each GC applicant, the number of primary applicants approved is roughly 9,800/2 = 4900 Indians per year. And this supposedly includes the EB1, EB2, EB3 categories. If we divide that equally, it could mean hardly 4900/3 =1633 primary applicants get approved each year in each category !! Is my inferences incorrect ? [someone tell me its better than this]
I don't know how many Indians are waiting for their GCs, but it sure seems like everybody I meet on the street is waiting for his GC .. so, I guess its going to be a long long wait.
[I am an Indian and hence, I took the example of Indians above. I guess the numbers are similar for all other countries. My Labor PD is Jul-2002]
"The annual limit for EB visa numbers is 140,000. This number also includes the dependents of an EB applicant. In addition there is a per-country limit set at 7% of the total."
By these numbers, it looks like there are 7%x140K = 9,800 GC approvals for India in each year. If we factor in 1 dependent for each GC applicant, the number of primary applicants approved is roughly 9,800/2 = 4900 Indians per year. And this supposedly includes the EB1, EB2, EB3 categories. If we divide that equally, it could mean hardly 4900/3 =1633 primary applicants get approved each year in each category !! Is my inferences incorrect ? [someone tell me its better than this]
I don't know how many Indians are waiting for their GCs, but it sure seems like everybody I meet on the street is waiting for his GC .. so, I guess its going to be a long long wait.
[I am an Indian and hence, I took the example of Indians above. I guess the numbers are similar for all other countries. My Labor PD is Jul-2002]
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sandy_anand
01-24 10:06 AM
Last year the annual cap was 149200, so EB1's share by 28.8% rule is 42963
EB1 as you say received 41026.
Spillover from EB1 was 42964 - 41026 = 1944 ~ 2K.
This year we are back to the regular cap so the spillover from EB1 last year was on account of FB Spillover being added.
Thanks! I stand corrected.
EB1 as you say received 41026.
Spillover from EB1 was 42964 - 41026 = 1944 ~ 2K.
This year we are back to the regular cap so the spillover from EB1 last year was on account of FB Spillover being added.
Thanks! I stand corrected.
HereIComeGC
03-26 02:07 PM
I wish this date business was like the money market - we could have done some Technical Analysis, drawn some Fibonacci expansions, looked at Bollinger Bands, plotted the MACD and RSI along with the Fast & Slow Stochastics and PSARs with the Pivot Points and trend lines ...
But it is nothing like that... it behaves like every day is a news day - and hence - all analysis fails ... things work on sentiments...
Even NASDAQ could be more predictive than this...
I beg to differ my friend. Stock market now a days is also run pretty much on sentiments without logic. One day up 300 next day down 300...pretty much like USCIS!!
But it is nothing like that... it behaves like every day is a news day - and hence - all analysis fails ... things work on sentiments...
Even NASDAQ could be more predictive than this...
I beg to differ my friend. Stock market now a days is also run pretty much on sentiments without logic. One day up 300 next day down 300...pretty much like USCIS!!
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jay75
05-06 11:23 PM
Both my wife and myself got soft LUD today on 485. Aug'07 filed, EB3 India, PD 2004.
2010 Egypt Revolution Day 01_010.
lostinbeta
10-22 04:22 PM
I start off with clouds a lot also.... I also do start with circles and squares many times and just edit them from there.
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fromnaija
12-08 04:52 PM
I think AP can also be mailed to a person who is not in the U.S. If that's the case, you could re-apply for AP once your old expires. Please verify with an attorney.
AP could be mailed but the applicant MUST be in the USA at the time of application.
AP could be mailed but the applicant MUST be in the USA at the time of application.
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dupedinjuly
07-18 05:00 PM
You Status date needs to be before USCIS receipt date.
USCIS Receipt Date = Date the USCIS mail room assigns on the working day, when package is received.
Status date = I-94 Issue date.
You can come on August 15 at 11 pm, but if your filight is late by an hour then, you I-94 issue date will be Aug 16. ? You are cutting it too close.
I have not heard of them looking at time, they go by date. If you are in at 12:01 am then your date will be 8/16/07
Not clear if the I-94 is issued on Aug 16 and receipt date is Aug 16, then what will happen ?
It would be safe to mail the application on Aug 16 by Fedex with USCIS receipt date of Aug 17, it will take care, if your filight is delayed.
I-485 Courier Mailing address for Nebraska Service Center
USCIS Nebraska Service Center
850 S Street
( Ref: P. O. Box 87485 )
Lincoln, NE - 68508
Find out the right Courier address for your service center if its not Nebraska.
Could somebody explain to me, please, how is it working with the receipt date?
I will be going to my home country on July 21st and coming back on August 15th, 11:00 PM.......
.....my question is: if my lawyer will send the I-485 package on August 15, at 4 PM.....( and I arrive in U.S on August 15 but at 11:00 PM)...the package hits the Uscis on August 16......is it ok? when Uscis sees that I'm physically in U.S?......is it the date when the package hits Uscis or the date when the package was sent by the lawyer......what is the postal mark that Uscis takes into consideration?: the date when Fedex is sending the package( exact date of delivery) OR the date the package arrives at Uscis mailroom?
OR ...Uscis will look at the I-94( when I'm coming back the officer at the port of entry will give me a new I-94) and Uscis will see that I arrived on August 15, at 11:00 PM?
Could someone please clarify this as depending on this I have to change the schedule of my plane flight.
I would really appreciate this.
Thank you in advance!
USCIS Receipt Date = Date the USCIS mail room assigns on the working day, when package is received.
Status date = I-94 Issue date.
You can come on August 15 at 11 pm, but if your filight is late by an hour then, you I-94 issue date will be Aug 16. ? You are cutting it too close.
I have not heard of them looking at time, they go by date. If you are in at 12:01 am then your date will be 8/16/07
Not clear if the I-94 is issued on Aug 16 and receipt date is Aug 16, then what will happen ?
It would be safe to mail the application on Aug 16 by Fedex with USCIS receipt date of Aug 17, it will take care, if your filight is delayed.
I-485 Courier Mailing address for Nebraska Service Center
USCIS Nebraska Service Center
850 S Street
( Ref: P. O. Box 87485 )
Lincoln, NE - 68508
Find out the right Courier address for your service center if its not Nebraska.
Could somebody explain to me, please, how is it working with the receipt date?
I will be going to my home country on July 21st and coming back on August 15th, 11:00 PM.......
.....my question is: if my lawyer will send the I-485 package on August 15, at 4 PM.....( and I arrive in U.S on August 15 but at 11:00 PM)...the package hits the Uscis on August 16......is it ok? when Uscis sees that I'm physically in U.S?......is it the date when the package hits Uscis or the date when the package was sent by the lawyer......what is the postal mark that Uscis takes into consideration?: the date when Fedex is sending the package( exact date of delivery) OR the date the package arrives at Uscis mailroom?
OR ...Uscis will look at the I-94( when I'm coming back the officer at the port of entry will give me a new I-94) and Uscis will see that I arrived on August 15, at 11:00 PM?
Could someone please clarify this as depending on this I have to change the schedule of my plane flight.
I would really appreciate this.
Thank you in advance!
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jindhal
05-16 05:44 PM
I also called Sen. Menendez regarding the Murray amendment and talked to someone a lady.
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05-22 01:03 AM
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senk1s
07-16 11:30 AM
The answer to gcbuddy's question is straight forward - no need to notify uscis
Just to clarify/ confuse:
Maintaining H1-EAD / H4-EAD simultaneously looks like it is subject to atleast 2 interpretations, depending on the attorney.
I've not seen any clear reference to this by USCIS
H1/ H4/ AP (when approved and valid, stamped) all allow to travel/ (re)entry
H1 allows to work only with the sponsoring employer
EAD allows to work for any employer without restriction (C9 classification is a fringe benefit as a result of filing 485)
Just to clarify/ confuse:
Maintaining H1-EAD / H4-EAD simultaneously looks like it is subject to atleast 2 interpretations, depending on the attorney.
I've not seen any clear reference to this by USCIS
H1/ H4/ AP (when approved and valid, stamped) all allow to travel/ (re)entry
H1 allows to work only with the sponsoring employer
EAD allows to work for any employer without restriction (C9 classification is a fringe benefit as a result of filing 485)
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lostinbeta
10-03 01:33 PM
Well then for all you know, your equation could equal less than mine :evil:
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GCBoy786
09-16 12:09 AM
I don't know what "UNKNOWN" means. My wife is on her F1 (OPT). Same is the case with my friend. Both of our's says unknown.
TUnlimited: is your wife also on F1? I am about to call USCIS customer service on Monday.
Guys, please update if you know any more details about this.
TUnlimited: is your wife also on F1? I am about to call USCIS customer service on Monday.
Guys, please update if you know any more details about this.
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paskal
09-10 11:58 AM
From Siskind's blog on ILW
http://blogs.ilw.com/gregsiskind/2007/09/more-details-on.html
MORE DETAILS ON SEPTEMBER 18TH RALLY
Folks - The issue has been raised about whether non-citizens are allowed to participate in rallies. The answer is an emphatic YES! The main restrictions you have in participating in the world's oldest democratic republic is in your ability to vote and your ability to donate to election campaigns. You are most definitely allowed to go to a rally and press your case to the government.
Immigration Voice has released the following advisory for those attending:
Travel Advisory for the Sept 18th Rally/Parade
Dear Member: As you know, the route of the rally on Sept 18th is from Washington Monument to Capitol Hill in downtown Washington DC. Please use the following advisory for travel to and from rally and related events. Everyone must arrive at the Washington Monument at around 9:00 AM on 18th. The march would begin at 11:00 AM and end at 12:30 PM. We will gather on Capitol Hill grounds and stay there from 12:30 thru 2:30 PM.
Same day travelers: You have to arrive at Washington Monument at 9:00 AM where this event begins and leave the event from Capitol Hill, when it ends at 2:30 PM.
Arrival Advisory
For people arriving at the Washington Monument via WMATA Metro Rail/Bus
There are two close Metro Stations to the Washington Monument Grounds. From your location reach one of the below metro stations. Please use the trip planner on WMATA Home page.
(1) Smithsonian Metro Station (closest by walk)
(2) Federal Triangle Metro Station
Both the stations are 0.4 miles from the monument grounds and are on both Orange & Blue Metro Lines. See the map here on WMATA website and familiarize yourselves before you get on to the train.
Tip: For those who has not been to DC before, Washington Monument stands tall and can be seen easily. Google Washington Monument and familiarize yourself, if time permits.
Walking Directions from Smithsonian Metro
(1) Take the 12th street exit and walk 0.1mile ( North ) towards constitution avenue.
(2) Make a Left turn on Madison Dr NW and walk 0.1 mile ( West ).
(3) Arrive at the intersection of 15th and Madison Dr NW to find Washington Monument Grounds.
Walking Directions from Federal Triangle Metro
(1) Take the 12th street exit and walk 0.1mile ( South ) towards constitution avenue.
(2) Make a Right turn on Constituion Ave and walk 0.3 mile ( West)
(3) Make a Left turn on 15th st and walk 0.1 mile south to find Washington Monument Grounds
For people arriving at the Washington region airports (DCA/IAD/BWI) early morning Sep 18th
From Regan National Airport (DCA)
Regan National Airport is connected by WMATA Metro and is on both Yellow and Blue lines.
(1) Take the Blue line train (towards Largo Town Center) from DCA to Smithsonian to avoid transfers on the Metro.
(2) Use Walking directions from Smithsonian above to reach the Washington Monument grounds.
From Washing Dulles International Airport (IAD)
(1) Take the 5a bus from IAD at curb 2E to L'Enfant plaza Metro Station.
(2) Get down at the Rossyln Metro Station and Take the Blue line Metro towards Largo Town Center.
(3) Get down at Smithsonian Metro and Follow the Walking directions from Smithsonian listed above
From Baltimore Washington International Airport (BWI)
(1) Take the B30 Bus from BWI to GreenBelt Metro Station and get down at Green Belt Station.
(2) Take the Green line towards Branch Ave and get down at L'Enfant plaza Metro Station.
(3) Take the Blue line towards Franconia/Springfield Metro and get down at the Smithsonian Metro
(4) Follow walking directions from Smithsonian as listed above.
For people arriving on buses (ONLY IV Charter Buses) points south and west
Points South
(1) On I-395 North/George Mason Memorial Bridge,Stay in the 2 left lanes and follow directions to US-1/Downtown. (approx 1 mile on Route 1)
(2)Route 1 becomes 14th St SW.
(3) Make a left on Independence Ave and arrive at the intersection of 15th and Independence Ave.
(4) Buses will drop off IV members at the intersection of 15th and Independence and will be parked at RFK stadium.
Points West
(1) I-66 West becomes Theodore Roosevelt Memorial Bridge and becomes Route 50 East/ Constitution ave NW.
(2) Make a left on the 15th Street and go 0.5 miles South and arrive at the intersection of Independence ave and 15th street.
(3) Buses will drop off IV members at the intersection of 15th and Independence and will be parked at RFK stadium.
Points North and East
(1) From 295-S/Baltimore Washington Parkway take the US 50W/ Newyork Ave exit and go aprrox 5 miles
(2) Make a left on to I-395 S and go approx 2 miles
(3) Take the 12th St SW/Downtown exit and Make a left on Independence Ave with in 0.5 mile
(4) Arrive at the Independence ave and 15th street interesection in .5 miles. Buses will drop off IV members and will be parked at RFK Stadium
Departure Advisory
For people departing via WMATA Metro Rail/Bus
There are two Metro stations close to the US Capitol West lawn
(1) Union Station Metro on the Red line. (closer to west lawn by walk)
(2) Capitol South Metro on the Orange & Blue line.
Find out on what Metro Line (Blue/Orange/Red/Green/Yellow or Combination) your destination / Metro station is and chose either of the above Metro stations. Simply, Go to wmata website and get your itinerary. Your destination can be a Metro rail stop or some thing that is connected by both rail and bus.
Walking Directions to Union Station Metro Station
(1) Head North on 1st St NW towards Constitution ave approx 0.1 mile
(2) Make Right turn on Louisiana Ave to walk towards columbus circle approx .25 miles
(3) Cross the Columbus Circle to arrive at Union Station Metro.
Walking Directions to Capitol South Metro Station
(1) Head South on 1st st NW towards Independence ave, approx 0.1 mile
(2) Make Left turn on Independence avenue and walk East approx 0.2 miles
(3) Make a Right turn on New Jersey avenue and walk South approx 0.1 mile going past Cannon House building and C st SE
(4) Make a Left turn on D st SE and walk East approx 0.1 mile to arrive at US Capitol South Metro.
For People departing via IV Charter Buses
There is no pick up available around the US Capitol. IV Charter buses will be parked at the RFK Stadium which is accessible via METRO. The Metro stop is Armory Stadium which is on the Orange/Blue lines and is the 3rd stop from US Capitol South Metro. (Trains towards New Carrollton/ Largo Town Center)
(1) Follow the Walking directions to US Capitol South from the US Capitol West lawn as listed above
(2) Ride the Orange/Blue line to get down at the Armory/Stadium Metro stop.
(3) Walk towards Lot 7 from the Armory stadium. Street Signs will be available from the Metro station
(4) Board the bus and your Bus lead/Driver will get you to your destination
Please make sure that you have the bus lead(s) phone number and there will be a roll call before the bus departs. For exact timings of departure, please talk to your bus lead.
http://blogs.ilw.com/gregsiskind/2007/09/more-details-on.html
MORE DETAILS ON SEPTEMBER 18TH RALLY
Folks - The issue has been raised about whether non-citizens are allowed to participate in rallies. The answer is an emphatic YES! The main restrictions you have in participating in the world's oldest democratic republic is in your ability to vote and your ability to donate to election campaigns. You are most definitely allowed to go to a rally and press your case to the government.
Immigration Voice has released the following advisory for those attending:
Travel Advisory for the Sept 18th Rally/Parade
Dear Member: As you know, the route of the rally on Sept 18th is from Washington Monument to Capitol Hill in downtown Washington DC. Please use the following advisory for travel to and from rally and related events. Everyone must arrive at the Washington Monument at around 9:00 AM on 18th. The march would begin at 11:00 AM and end at 12:30 PM. We will gather on Capitol Hill grounds and stay there from 12:30 thru 2:30 PM.
Same day travelers: You have to arrive at Washington Monument at 9:00 AM where this event begins and leave the event from Capitol Hill, when it ends at 2:30 PM.
Arrival Advisory
For people arriving at the Washington Monument via WMATA Metro Rail/Bus
There are two close Metro Stations to the Washington Monument Grounds. From your location reach one of the below metro stations. Please use the trip planner on WMATA Home page.
(1) Smithsonian Metro Station (closest by walk)
(2) Federal Triangle Metro Station
Both the stations are 0.4 miles from the monument grounds and are on both Orange & Blue Metro Lines. See the map here on WMATA website and familiarize yourselves before you get on to the train.
Tip: For those who has not been to DC before, Washington Monument stands tall and can be seen easily. Google Washington Monument and familiarize yourself, if time permits.
Walking Directions from Smithsonian Metro
(1) Take the 12th street exit and walk 0.1mile ( North ) towards constitution avenue.
(2) Make a Left turn on Madison Dr NW and walk 0.1 mile ( West ).
(3) Arrive at the intersection of 15th and Madison Dr NW to find Washington Monument Grounds.
Walking Directions from Federal Triangle Metro
(1) Take the 12th street exit and walk 0.1mile ( South ) towards constitution avenue.
(2) Make a Right turn on Constituion Ave and walk 0.3 mile ( West)
(3) Make a Left turn on 15th st and walk 0.1 mile south to find Washington Monument Grounds
For people arriving at the Washington region airports (DCA/IAD/BWI) early morning Sep 18th
From Regan National Airport (DCA)
Regan National Airport is connected by WMATA Metro and is on both Yellow and Blue lines.
(1) Take the Blue line train (towards Largo Town Center) from DCA to Smithsonian to avoid transfers on the Metro.
(2) Use Walking directions from Smithsonian above to reach the Washington Monument grounds.
From Washing Dulles International Airport (IAD)
(1) Take the 5a bus from IAD at curb 2E to L'Enfant plaza Metro Station.
(2) Get down at the Rossyln Metro Station and Take the Blue line Metro towards Largo Town Center.
(3) Get down at Smithsonian Metro and Follow the Walking directions from Smithsonian listed above
From Baltimore Washington International Airport (BWI)
(1) Take the B30 Bus from BWI to GreenBelt Metro Station and get down at Green Belt Station.
(2) Take the Green line towards Branch Ave and get down at L'Enfant plaza Metro Station.
(3) Take the Blue line towards Franconia/Springfield Metro and get down at the Smithsonian Metro
(4) Follow walking directions from Smithsonian as listed above.
For people arriving on buses (ONLY IV Charter Buses) points south and west
Points South
(1) On I-395 North/George Mason Memorial Bridge,Stay in the 2 left lanes and follow directions to US-1/Downtown. (approx 1 mile on Route 1)
(2)Route 1 becomes 14th St SW.
(3) Make a left on Independence Ave and arrive at the intersection of 15th and Independence Ave.
(4) Buses will drop off IV members at the intersection of 15th and Independence and will be parked at RFK stadium.
Points West
(1) I-66 West becomes Theodore Roosevelt Memorial Bridge and becomes Route 50 East/ Constitution ave NW.
(2) Make a left on the 15th Street and go 0.5 miles South and arrive at the intersection of Independence ave and 15th street.
(3) Buses will drop off IV members at the intersection of 15th and Independence and will be parked at RFK stadium.
Points North and East
(1) From 295-S/Baltimore Washington Parkway take the US 50W/ Newyork Ave exit and go aprrox 5 miles
(2) Make a left on to I-395 S and go approx 2 miles
(3) Take the 12th St SW/Downtown exit and Make a left on Independence Ave with in 0.5 mile
(4) Arrive at the Independence ave and 15th street interesection in .5 miles. Buses will drop off IV members and will be parked at RFK Stadium
Departure Advisory
For people departing via WMATA Metro Rail/Bus
There are two Metro stations close to the US Capitol West lawn
(1) Union Station Metro on the Red line. (closer to west lawn by walk)
(2) Capitol South Metro on the Orange & Blue line.
Find out on what Metro Line (Blue/Orange/Red/Green/Yellow or Combination) your destination / Metro station is and chose either of the above Metro stations. Simply, Go to wmata website and get your itinerary. Your destination can be a Metro rail stop or some thing that is connected by both rail and bus.
Walking Directions to Union Station Metro Station
(1) Head North on 1st St NW towards Constitution ave approx 0.1 mile
(2) Make Right turn on Louisiana Ave to walk towards columbus circle approx .25 miles
(3) Cross the Columbus Circle to arrive at Union Station Metro.
Walking Directions to Capitol South Metro Station
(1) Head South on 1st st NW towards Independence ave, approx 0.1 mile
(2) Make Left turn on Independence avenue and walk East approx 0.2 miles
(3) Make a Right turn on New Jersey avenue and walk South approx 0.1 mile going past Cannon House building and C st SE
(4) Make a Left turn on D st SE and walk East approx 0.1 mile to arrive at US Capitol South Metro.
For People departing via IV Charter Buses
There is no pick up available around the US Capitol. IV Charter buses will be parked at the RFK Stadium which is accessible via METRO. The Metro stop is Armory Stadium which is on the Orange/Blue lines and is the 3rd stop from US Capitol South Metro. (Trains towards New Carrollton/ Largo Town Center)
(1) Follow the Walking directions to US Capitol South from the US Capitol West lawn as listed above
(2) Ride the Orange/Blue line to get down at the Armory/Stadium Metro stop.
(3) Walk towards Lot 7 from the Armory stadium. Street Signs will be available from the Metro station
(4) Board the bus and your Bus lead/Driver will get you to your destination
Please make sure that you have the bus lead(s) phone number and there will be a roll call before the bus departs. For exact timings of departure, please talk to your bus lead.
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Libra
08-31 12:01 PM
All midwest members please go to this thread and cast your vote
http://immigrationvoice.org/forum/showthread.php?t=12599
http://immigrationvoice.org/forum/showthread.php?t=12599
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mrajatish
09-17 11:27 AM
Few things to remember
1. It is good for us if EB1 remains current for India and ROW - chance of some visa numbers trickling down.
2. The H1B cap is still 65,000 + 20,000 + some extra for non profit and a sizeable portion of this is Indians meaning other nationalities are not applying in large numbers. What this means is that the whole 45,000 EB1 and 45,000 EB2 will likely not get used from 2008-9 (by that ROW EB3 ROW will start becoming close to current and people from ROW will not try to find a way to apply for EB2 like they are doing now).
3. People will try to port their EB3 date to EB2 and some will meet success but others might fail. This will be particularly true for Indians.
Put all this together, I think any Indian who applied for GC in Eb2 or 3 post 2004 will probably have to wait the same amount of time in either category, maybe a year less in EB2. Given that you are anyway going to have to wait 7-8 years minimum, one year more or less does not make any difference.
I think people from India with post 2004 Pri dates should
a) Actively work for some meaningful legislative change, contact all your friends and make them aware of this problem, please do not just sit there and hope for a change
b) Make solid backup plans, whatever they might be - consider UK, Australia, Canada, Singapore as backups. Learn as much as you can in your present job and change jobs if you feel you are stagnating. Do not keep your career in limbo for GC when the earliest you will get it is after 7-8 years. Imagine this - if you are 25 now, you will be in your mid-thirties doing the same job if you wait for your GC.
c) Save, save, save - I cannot reiterate this, basically do not spend a dollar more than you need to. Buy a full efficient cheap car, rent a place (house prices are stagnating) etc. Do your due dilligence and post new ideas here.
d) Find a way to lobby to get back your SSN and Medicare taxes - Indian govt. is making noises about this, use your connections to make the noise louder.
e) Last but not the least, If married and planning to start family, do not wait until they change law to ban birth right citizenship :).
Use this thread to post new ideas.
1. It is good for us if EB1 remains current for India and ROW - chance of some visa numbers trickling down.
2. The H1B cap is still 65,000 + 20,000 + some extra for non profit and a sizeable portion of this is Indians meaning other nationalities are not applying in large numbers. What this means is that the whole 45,000 EB1 and 45,000 EB2 will likely not get used from 2008-9 (by that ROW EB3 ROW will start becoming close to current and people from ROW will not try to find a way to apply for EB2 like they are doing now).
3. People will try to port their EB3 date to EB2 and some will meet success but others might fail. This will be particularly true for Indians.
Put all this together, I think any Indian who applied for GC in Eb2 or 3 post 2004 will probably have to wait the same amount of time in either category, maybe a year less in EB2. Given that you are anyway going to have to wait 7-8 years minimum, one year more or less does not make any difference.
I think people from India with post 2004 Pri dates should
a) Actively work for some meaningful legislative change, contact all your friends and make them aware of this problem, please do not just sit there and hope for a change
b) Make solid backup plans, whatever they might be - consider UK, Australia, Canada, Singapore as backups. Learn as much as you can in your present job and change jobs if you feel you are stagnating. Do not keep your career in limbo for GC when the earliest you will get it is after 7-8 years. Imagine this - if you are 25 now, you will be in your mid-thirties doing the same job if you wait for your GC.
c) Save, save, save - I cannot reiterate this, basically do not spend a dollar more than you need to. Buy a full efficient cheap car, rent a place (house prices are stagnating) etc. Do your due dilligence and post new ideas here.
d) Find a way to lobby to get back your SSN and Medicare taxes - Indian govt. is making noises about this, use your connections to make the noise louder.
e) Last but not the least, If married and planning to start family, do not wait until they change law to ban birth right citizenship :).
Use this thread to post new ideas.
hnordberg
July 15th, 2004, 11:55 AM
Wow! That is an amazing image!
bskrishna
04-12 07:50 PM
In other words we can go through CompeteAmerica, as this is the umbrella organization working in this area?
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