amitjoey
09-29 03:58 PM
We do not get any attention, because we do not raise our issues and we are not vocal about the problems we face. Now granted, we are a small minority compared to the huge lobby and muscle power the undocumented have. But we need to educate the lawmakers about us. We face real issues and our lives have been held in limbo. We have done everything right, played by the rules, stood in the line, pay taxes, contribute to the society. To get this message across, we need to visit lawmakers offices,and educate them.
This advocacy and raising awareness is an ongoing effort, it cannot be a one day or one month thing. We will not get anywhere overnight, perceptions have to change, there is a whole lot of dynamics at play. The timing, legislative calender and politics in general. But we as a group need to stand up, talk about the issues we face and have our voices heard.
This advocacy and raising awareness is an ongoing effort, it cannot be a one day or one month thing. We will not get anywhere overnight, perceptions have to change, there is a whole lot of dynamics at play. The timing, legislative calender and politics in general. But we as a group need to stand up, talk about the issues we face and have our voices heard.
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sravani
05-15 09:46 AM
Convince your employer and file 485 as soon as possible. With the huge volume of the applications who knows what will happen, they might move the date back again.
gsc999
09-20 01:55 AM
There are just too many fond memories to share in one post... but I do want to specially thank leo2606 who drove 70 miles to pick up myself, venkygct, vsraja and punjabi at the Dulles airport and then took us out for breakfast, then to the rally venue, then for lunch, finally to a hotel room we had booked for a quick shower, basically... like a shadow he was with us wherever we wanted to go! And... whenever we thanked him (and gdhiren who co-ordinated pickups/dropoffs for many others like the 4 of us) these guys, instead of saying something like "You are welcome", would profusely thank us for flying in!
Its people... like leo2606 and gdhiren.. and many others are the true strength of IV!
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Abhijit, great idea you brought your guitar along. It was good to hear some nice music at the rally. Thanks to you and Arun for driving & coordinating the sponsorships. Some good volunteers came out of that effort.
Its people... like leo2606 and gdhiren.. and many others are the true strength of IV!
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Abhijit, great idea you brought your guitar along. It was good to hear some nice music at the rally. Thanks to you and Arun for driving & coordinating the sponsorships. Some good volunteers came out of that effort.
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feedfront
09-01 01:36 PM
Congrats 'Nola' , Thanks for your contribution to IV community, Best Wishes for everything and Enjoy your trip to India!!!
All the best to everyone who is waiting.. A request to everyone who gets GC, please donate to IV, if possible.
All the best to everyone who is waiting.. A request to everyone who gets GC, please donate to IV, if possible.
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Saralayar
04-11 08:42 AM
isn't the effect of reservation the same as the effect of affirmative action?
If your kid gets high scores in SAT but does not get into an ivy league college because your ethnicity is over-represented - but some other kid with much lower scores gets in (and its not a hypothetical scenario - happens every admission season and i sincerely hope does not happen to your loved ones).....where does that leave your logic??
i see your point that people do have their own reasons for desiring US citizenships - but sometimes its also important to take a step back and see what one is giving up!
^^^BUMP^^^^^
If your kid gets high scores in SAT but does not get into an ivy league college because your ethnicity is over-represented - but some other kid with much lower scores gets in (and its not a hypothetical scenario - happens every admission season and i sincerely hope does not happen to your loved ones).....where does that leave your logic??
i see your point that people do have their own reasons for desiring US citizenships - but sometimes its also important to take a step back and see what one is giving up!
^^^BUMP^^^^^
pdakwala
09-20 04:20 PM
Everyone please three cheers for these girls.
Kanika: She was working with her one year old or may be less than a year kid in one hand. By the way her kid was helping her to to hold the phone and her another hand was holding the apointment document and pen.
Niloufer: She came to IV situation room for the first time. Her daughter was with her husband. We were running short of people and had lot of things to do. I was the one who did not even ask whether she is ok to do some work on that day. Sorry for that Niloufer but you are wonderful person.
Meenal: After working for three whole days, she was without even thinking about herself kept looking for my laptop. My company would have fired me if they would have found that I have some company data in the laptop which is lost. But fortunately I found my laptop. You were on the top of it and were very determined to find my laptop. Thanks for all your help
Sumita: Oh man, she speaks a lot. But let me tell you one thing. Without her help we would not have the successfull "Meet the Lawmaker day". We had 100+ meetings arranged on Monday. She made sure that our members attend each of these meetings.
Nili: She had a broken ankle but was on her feet from day one. She took care of each of the CA members and made sure that they meet each of the CA lawmakers in DC.
Tamsen: I think she have never said "NO" in her life. I think in her dictationary there is the word "NO" is not listed. We kept assigning lot of the task to her and she kept doing it.
Your dedication to IV is the real strength of IV.
Kanika: She was working with her one year old or may be less than a year kid in one hand. By the way her kid was helping her to to hold the phone and her another hand was holding the apointment document and pen.
Niloufer: She came to IV situation room for the first time. Her daughter was with her husband. We were running short of people and had lot of things to do. I was the one who did not even ask whether she is ok to do some work on that day. Sorry for that Niloufer but you are wonderful person.
Meenal: After working for three whole days, she was without even thinking about herself kept looking for my laptop. My company would have fired me if they would have found that I have some company data in the laptop which is lost. But fortunately I found my laptop. You were on the top of it and were very determined to find my laptop. Thanks for all your help
Sumita: Oh man, she speaks a lot. But let me tell you one thing. Without her help we would not have the successfull "Meet the Lawmaker day". We had 100+ meetings arranged on Monday. She made sure that our members attend each of these meetings.
Nili: She had a broken ankle but was on her feet from day one. She took care of each of the CA members and made sure that they meet each of the CA lawmakers in DC.
Tamsen: I think she have never said "NO" in her life. I think in her dictationary there is the word "NO" is not listed. We kept assigning lot of the task to her and she kept doing it.
Your dedication to IV is the real strength of IV.
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indian111
08-11 02:26 PM
Has anyone tried expedite requests .
1)If so , did the expedite requests via fax help?
2)The NCSC do not give us any fax number?
3)What would be the reason we can specify for expedite requests?
1)If so , did the expedite requests via fax help?
2)The NCSC do not give us any fax number?
3)What would be the reason we can specify for expedite requests?
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Saralayar
04-09 10:16 AM
Thank you for having the sense to see that thread AND idea is a total waste of every one's time.
Thats what I told you friend. Don't waste your golden time on this thread. Keep away and think to improve your knowledge in understanding other's thoughts and ideas properly.:p
Thats what I told you friend. Don't waste your golden time on this thread. Keep away and think to improve your knowledge in understanding other's thoughts and ideas properly.:p
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indianabacklog
06-23 08:49 PM
Hello Susie,
My daughter accompanied me on H4 visa. My labor was approved in June 2006 and she turned 21 in July 2006. My I 140 was approved in Dec 2006. I have received valuable inputs from IV members and understand that she has aged out. I believe that things can be simplified if unmarried children under 21 who come as dependants of workers with dual intent visas or similar catagories are exempt from ageing out rules. This may avoid lengthy rules, computations, complex interpretations and possibly lawsuits.
I would be most interested to see the evidence supporting your statement and the information you have received from IV members. Since in one breath you are saying your daughter has aged out and in the next you are suggesting she is exempt from aging out rules???
My daughter accompanied me on H4 visa. My labor was approved in June 2006 and she turned 21 in July 2006. My I 140 was approved in Dec 2006. I have received valuable inputs from IV members and understand that she has aged out. I believe that things can be simplified if unmarried children under 21 who come as dependants of workers with dual intent visas or similar catagories are exempt from ageing out rules. This may avoid lengthy rules, computations, complex interpretations and possibly lawsuits.
I would be most interested to see the evidence supporting your statement and the information you have received from IV members. Since in one breath you are saying your daughter has aged out and in the next you are suggesting she is exempt from aging out rules???
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Deepika
05-15 12:37 PM
If the certificate doesn't have your name, how will they know it's your birth certificate? :confused:
I don't think birth certificate without your name is acceptable by USCIS
Usually they give saying baby girl was born to the following parents on this date at this place. because at the time of birth the baby may not be named.
I don't think birth certificate without your name is acceptable by USCIS
Usually they give saying baby girl was born to the following parents on this date at this place. because at the time of birth the baby may not be named.
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vdlrao
07-17 11:47 PM
Hi,
Who ever have applied to Atlanta center and waiting for perm labor, can you please join here.
Who ever have applied to Atlanta center and waiting for perm labor, can you please join here.
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we_r_d_world
09-25 11:11 AM
what it means
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Document production or Oath Ceremony
On July 29, 2009 we mailed the document to the address we have on file. You should receive the new document within 30 days. If you do not, or if you move before you get it, call customer service at 1-800-375-5283.
This step applies to applications that result in an applicant receiving a card (such as a green card) or other document (such as a naturalization certificate, refugee travel documents or advance parole). Applications will be in this step from the time the order to produce the card/document is given until the card/document is produced and mailed to the applicant. You can expect to receive your card/document within 30 days of the approval of your application.
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Document production or Oath Ceremony
On July 29, 2009 we mailed the document to the address we have on file. You should receive the new document within 30 days. If you do not, or if you move before you get it, call customer service at 1-800-375-5283.
This step applies to applications that result in an applicant receiving a card (such as a green card) or other document (such as a naturalization certificate, refugee travel documents or advance parole). Applications will be in this step from the time the order to produce the card/document is given until the card/document is produced and mailed to the applicant. You can expect to receive your card/document within 30 days of the approval of your application.[/QUOTE]
did you apply for AP recently?
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Document production or Oath Ceremony
On July 29, 2009 we mailed the document to the address we have on file. You should receive the new document within 30 days. If you do not, or if you move before you get it, call customer service at 1-800-375-5283.
This step applies to applications that result in an applicant receiving a card (such as a green card) or other document (such as a naturalization certificate, refugee travel documents or advance parole). Applications will be in this step from the time the order to produce the card/document is given until the card/document is produced and mailed to the applicant. You can expect to receive your card/document within 30 days of the approval of your application.
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Document production or Oath Ceremony
On July 29, 2009 we mailed the document to the address we have on file. You should receive the new document within 30 days. If you do not, or if you move before you get it, call customer service at 1-800-375-5283.
This step applies to applications that result in an applicant receiving a card (such as a green card) or other document (such as a naturalization certificate, refugee travel documents or advance parole). Applications will be in this step from the time the order to produce the card/document is given until the card/document is produced and mailed to the applicant. You can expect to receive your card/document within 30 days of the approval of your application.[/QUOTE]
did you apply for AP recently?
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sushilup
05-28 07:31 PM
Did anyone receive EAD by mail, who had CPO 5/14?
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akhilmahajan
08-04 08:43 AM
Please act on the following Action Items.
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trramesh
09-02 02:27 PM
Friends,
Yesterday, it was our turn too to get the approval notice. It was a long wait like many of you. Checking into IV forums has helped me cope up with the delay. It is more than 8 years since entering US, 6 years since signing up with employer for GC, and five years since filing for labor. BEC and 485 were the biggest unpredictables in the journey. There were times when I thought if it was all that worth. Anyway, now we have completed this arduous journey (being an Indian).
As a token of appreciation for IV and good will for my fellow countrymen continuing the journey, I am also making a contribution of $100/-. I saw someone already made such comment here. Needless to say, my contribution is along the way.
Good luck to all in waiting.
Ramesh
PD - Oct 29, 04
I485 - RD - July 26, 07
I485 - AD - Sep 01, 09
Yesterday, it was our turn too to get the approval notice. It was a long wait like many of you. Checking into IV forums has helped me cope up with the delay. It is more than 8 years since entering US, 6 years since signing up with employer for GC, and five years since filing for labor. BEC and 485 were the biggest unpredictables in the journey. There were times when I thought if it was all that worth. Anyway, now we have completed this arduous journey (being an Indian).
As a token of appreciation for IV and good will for my fellow countrymen continuing the journey, I am also making a contribution of $100/-. I saw someone already made such comment here. Needless to say, my contribution is along the way.
Good luck to all in waiting.
Ramesh
PD - Oct 29, 04
I485 - RD - July 26, 07
I485 - AD - Sep 01, 09
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illinois_alum
08-06 10:12 AM
...my online status changed with message..
On August 5, 2010, we mailed you a notice that we had registered this customer's new permanent resident status. Please follow any instructions on the notice. Your new permanent resident card should be mailed within 60 days following this registration or after you complete any ADIT processing referred to in the welcome notice, whichever is later. If you move before receiving your card, please call our customer service center at 1-800-375-5283.
During this step the formal decision (approved/denied) is written and the decision notice is mailed and/or emailed to the applicant/petitioner. You can use our current processing time to gauge when you can expect to receive a final decision
but no welcome email yet...
SR on Aug 4....
Guys....there are multiple different messages on the USCIS Online Case Status portal...but they all mean the same. Not everyone gets all the messages: -
Card Production Ordered / CPO
Mailed Notice Registering Status as New Permanent Resident Status
Welcome Email
All 3 emails/notices/updates mean the same - that YOU ARE GREENED and they have APPROVED YOUR GC/485.
For whatever reason, not everyone gets all the 3 notices/emails. Some only get one and others get any 2.
We only got the CPO update - but yesterday we also received the physical I-797 Notice of Registration as a New Permanent Resident. We never got any "Welcome E-mail"
These are the ways of USCIS...folks are unduly getting about this
On August 5, 2010, we mailed you a notice that we had registered this customer's new permanent resident status. Please follow any instructions on the notice. Your new permanent resident card should be mailed within 60 days following this registration or after you complete any ADIT processing referred to in the welcome notice, whichever is later. If you move before receiving your card, please call our customer service center at 1-800-375-5283.
During this step the formal decision (approved/denied) is written and the decision notice is mailed and/or emailed to the applicant/petitioner. You can use our current processing time to gauge when you can expect to receive a final decision
but no welcome email yet...
SR on Aug 4....
Guys....there are multiple different messages on the USCIS Online Case Status portal...but they all mean the same. Not everyone gets all the messages: -
Card Production Ordered / CPO
Mailed Notice Registering Status as New Permanent Resident Status
Welcome Email
All 3 emails/notices/updates mean the same - that YOU ARE GREENED and they have APPROVED YOUR GC/485.
For whatever reason, not everyone gets all the 3 notices/emails. Some only get one and others get any 2.
We only got the CPO update - but yesterday we also received the physical I-797 Notice of Registration as a New Permanent Resident. We never got any "Welcome E-mail"
These are the ways of USCIS...folks are unduly getting about this
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apb
07-19 01:19 PM
Also please refer to one more forum/person who has helped you with your BEC
If you anybody other than IV who has taken up your issue voluntarily, let me know.
If you anybody other than IV who has taken up your issue voluntarily, let me know.
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worriedsoul
05-21 11:30 AM
Have you guys read an article from NY times that someone has posted at :
http://immigrationvoice.org/forum/showthread.php?t=19092
The lesson learned is media attention works. They wrote to NY times and the action was taken. (either good or bad, something happens). May be if we could also do something along the same line for PERM cases which has been pending for months and months. Just a thought....
I was also thinking how can we get as many people as we can have to sign a letter which hopefully the attorney will draft for us. There are many cases on but how could we have them all to sign the letter. We can post on forums but do all those people read the forums there ? I personally many times just hit the site to see had there been any updates and left without even logging in or check the forum. What could be done to let the people know about our movement so that when the draft is ready, we will get as many signatures as possible.
http://immigrationvoice.org/forum/showthread.php?t=19092
The lesson learned is media attention works. They wrote to NY times and the action was taken. (either good or bad, something happens). May be if we could also do something along the same line for PERM cases which has been pending for months and months. Just a thought....
I was also thinking how can we get as many people as we can have to sign a letter which hopefully the attorney will draft for us. There are many cases on but how could we have them all to sign the letter. We can post on forums but do all those people read the forums there ? I personally many times just hit the site to see had there been any updates and left without even logging in or check the forum. What could be done to let the people know about our movement so that when the draft is ready, we will get as many signatures as possible.
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snathan
03-25 10:51 AM
Those whose PDs are getting close to the spillover time have time to waste on the forum on useless discussions. Others are busy in advocacy day and contributing. I would not be surprised that these antiIV folks will turn anti-immigrants once they get their greencards. They will not want more people to get greencards after them and compete with them and their children in job market.
Very well said...these people are anti-immigrants in the making.
Very well said...these people are anti-immigrants in the making.
zico123
06-28 01:31 PM
I have H1-b petition approval but i dont have h1-I-94 card.
Is it legal to work without h1-I-94 Card?
Do i need to travel out side of country ?
Read the approval letter. It states that you would need to travel outside the US and apply for H1 visa at US Consulate abroad. If your visa is granted then you can re-enter US with new I-94 card. Stay inside US without a valid I-94 is considered Out-Of-Status.
Is it legal to work without h1-I-94 Card?
Do i need to travel out side of country ?
Read the approval letter. It states that you would need to travel outside the US and apply for H1 visa at US Consulate abroad. If your visa is granted then you can re-enter US with new I-94 card. Stay inside US without a valid I-94 is considered Out-Of-Status.
ingegarcia
05-07 02:12 PM
Labor Filing Date : 10/25/2007
Audit Replied Date : 1/30/2008
Category : EB3
EXP : BS + 9yrs of exp
Position : Sr. Software Engineer
Country of Origin : Colombia
NPC: Atlanta
No hope my H1b expires in July...
Audit Replied Date : 1/30/2008
Category : EB3
EXP : BS + 9yrs of exp
Position : Sr. Software Engineer
Country of Origin : Colombia
NPC: Atlanta
No hope my H1b expires in July...