svn
03-31 07:08 PM
There are tens of thousands from retrogressed countries who have been stuck for more than 8 years (PD 01 and 02). Most of us were either stuck in namecheck or BEC blackhole through no fault or ours. Still there are others who were screwed by employers and had to reapply labor and restart the GC process. When i talk to my congressman, all they say is that the PD is not current and they cannot help.
Great point! When I reach out to the Congressman's office, none of them are aware of the inefficiencies of the last few years that has resulted in the current backlog of AOS for folks from India, China etc. For example, my case was stuck in the BEC blackhole (transferred over just when it was about to be processed by State office) for well over 3 years when there were a significant number of Green cards available. However being in EB-3 India category, the dates today are not current even for my PD of Dec 02. Unfortunately, the Congressman's aides are only aware of current status and claim helplessness to do anything until the dates progress. Given this, we really need to talk to senior officials/ Congressional Sub-Committe members who are a little more aware of the details and understand the significant waste in the past that has led to current status.
Totoro, any suggestions to overcome this issue would be welcome. Great job btw - keep it up!
Great point! When I reach out to the Congressman's office, none of them are aware of the inefficiencies of the last few years that has resulted in the current backlog of AOS for folks from India, China etc. For example, my case was stuck in the BEC blackhole (transferred over just when it was about to be processed by State office) for well over 3 years when there were a significant number of Green cards available. However being in EB-3 India category, the dates today are not current even for my PD of Dec 02. Unfortunately, the Congressman's aides are only aware of current status and claim helplessness to do anything until the dates progress. Given this, we really need to talk to senior officials/ Congressional Sub-Committe members who are a little more aware of the details and understand the significant waste in the past that has led to current status.
Totoro, any suggestions to overcome this issue would be welcome. Great job btw - keep it up!
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Humhongekamyab
08-03 02:56 PM
Any idea what is the process for pre-approved cases once the priority dates is current? Specially I am wondering if a US CIS office again looks at the file upon PD being current or do these pre-approved cases are approved automatically.
theMan
03-31 10:00 PM
Folks, as a FYI, don't get too bogged down with all the details. Here is my status.
Applied on 3rd march for name correction/reissue of fresh passport.
1) Got a money order for $60
2) Filled out the online form
3) Took copies of relevant pages from passport, license, utility bill.
4) Signed each copy attesting that it is a true copy
5) Took a photo from my digital camera, cropped it on epassport.com and got 8 copies for 20 c. It is true that their scanner blurs the quality of picture, so better have a white background.
6) A couple of email exchanges. This is the best form of communication and I recommend being courteous. Be prepared for vague and sometimes obvious answers.
7) Received new passport on 30th March, although their website says 7 working days.
Applied on 3rd march for name correction/reissue of fresh passport.
1) Got a money order for $60
2) Filled out the online form
3) Took copies of relevant pages from passport, license, utility bill.
4) Signed each copy attesting that it is a true copy
5) Took a photo from my digital camera, cropped it on epassport.com and got 8 copies for 20 c. It is true that their scanner blurs the quality of picture, so better have a white background.
6) A couple of email exchanges. This is the best form of communication and I recommend being courteous. Be prepared for vague and sometimes obvious answers.
7) Received new passport on 30th March, although their website says 7 working days.
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needhelp!
09-20 12:24 PM
The driver of the cab talked to me and said there was a man in a suit who forgot his blackberry in my car. And after having heard the hilarious (but obviously stressful to him) stories about him losing his bags and what not, I had no doubt in my mind who it was, so I pointed out to Aman and sure enough thats who it was. :D
Three unbelivable things had happen in DC.
1. Aman forgot his cell phone in the Cab. This phone had all the important contact information. One passenger using the cab found it and he decided to return it to the owner of the cell phone. The passenger did not want to give his cell phone to the cab driver since there is no guarantee that the cab driver will return the cell phone to Aman. He therefore decided to find the passenger (Aman). The passenger asked the cab driver who was sitting in this cab before he took this cab. Where did he dropped the passenger (Aman).
The driver brought that passenger at the Washington Monument. The passenger asked the driver to find Aman. The driver found Aman and the cell phone was returned.
Three unbelivable things had happen in DC.
1. Aman forgot his cell phone in the Cab. This phone had all the important contact information. One passenger using the cab found it and he decided to return it to the owner of the cell phone. The passenger did not want to give his cell phone to the cab driver since there is no guarantee that the cab driver will return the cell phone to Aman. He therefore decided to find the passenger (Aman). The passenger asked the cab driver who was sitting in this cab before he took this cab. Where did he dropped the passenger (Aman).
The driver brought that passenger at the Washington Monument. The passenger asked the driver to find Aman. The driver found Aman and the cell phone was returned.
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snathan
05-15 04:53 PM
Hi All,
I just got mail from my employer and atorney stating my perm got approved and they received the approval notice. There was no aduit and it was EB2 filed on 02/07/2008.
Still I would take steps as planned for others. I understand the pain of waiting without reason. I will update you guys about discussion with Mr.Gotcher tomorrow.
Thanks a lot for all your supports in this.
I just got mail from my employer and atorney stating my perm got approved and they received the approval notice. There was no aduit and it was EB2 filed on 02/07/2008.
Still I would take steps as planned for others. I understand the pain of waiting without reason. I will update you guys about discussion with Mr.Gotcher tomorrow.
Thanks a lot for all your supports in this.
mjdup
01-18 05:27 PM
Thanks mjdup. the count is 883.
that's awesome, 83 more to go..I know there are some of you are just hitting the right buttons on paypal..
that's awesome, 83 more to go..I know there are some of you are just hitting the right buttons on paypal..
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needhelp!
04-11 03:53 PM
So this $300/$500 collection target is something to work towards, but once I am in the team, I get to run/walk even if I am unable to raise the full amount, right?
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vedicman
04-20 08:10 AM
I am in PA, and am filing EAD for the first time.
How long does it take to get approval?
which center do I send the application to?
e filing or paper filing is better?
Thank you for helping.
How long does it take to get approval?
which center do I send the application to?
e filing or paper filing is better?
Thank you for helping.
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vdlrao
07-15 09:15 AM
People who are in the EB3 India que waiting for the Visa numbers availablity for a decade, by default fall into EB2 category with out any argument. If they working for any indian service based companies like CTS, Infosys, TCS then they easily would be qualified for EB1 with the project manager designation. The law makers at the time of writing/passing the current EB immigration rules might not have been expected this kind of backlogs/ scenarios for few countries.
On top of it, EB3 India and China together got only 4k visas during 2008-2009. They together still supposed to get 2.5k visas during 2008-2009. Its been found out by vbkris77 and . Vbkris77 has already put this point in his questions to the concerned administration.
http://immigrationvoice.org/forum/1969439-post2204.html
On top of it, EB3 India and China together got only 4k visas during 2008-2009. They together still supposed to get 2.5k visas during 2008-2009. Its been found out by vbkris77 and . Vbkris77 has already put this point in his questions to the concerned administration.
http://immigrationvoice.org/forum/1969439-post2204.html
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barsha
06-29 12:27 PM
Is there any last date of doing medical if one needs to file by July31st?
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shantak
08-11 02:20 PM
We had our fp done on June 11th and there was a soft LUD on 07/22.
efiled on 05/21
EAD expires on 09/11
Hope we get our EAD approval soon.
I think they had a system glitch for some time. All the people who got an LUD on 7/22 essentially means that TSC had received the FP on that date.
I have an infopass on 14th I will see what information they will provide.
I will keep you all posted
efiled on 05/21
EAD expires on 09/11
Hope we get our EAD approval soon.
I think they had a system glitch for some time. All the people who got an LUD on 7/22 essentially means that TSC had received the FP on that date.
I have an infopass on 14th I will see what information they will provide.
I will keep you all posted
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tonyHK12
02-05 12:02 PM
This is being tracked on another thread - Action item: Advocacy day contributions (http://immigrationvoice.org/forum/forum85-action-items-for-everyone/1904554-action-item-advocacy-day-contributions-2.html)
Total Contribution: $950
Amount left to be raised: $49,050.00
Please add a tracker bar to track the Advocacy day contribution amounts.
My flight has been booked. Two folks confirmed from WA, working on more.
Great job!
Total Contribution: $950
Amount left to be raised: $49,050.00
Please add a tracker bar to track the Advocacy day contribution amounts.
My flight has been booked. Two folks confirmed from WA, working on more.
Great job!
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gc_wannabe
08-04 01:45 PM
congrats..
Which center ??
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Which center ??
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xyzgc
01-23 07:05 AM
Alright buddy, The only loan I've is few hundred dollars on my credit card which I pay every month though! Car is paid and no home! Sorry, no money from me to you! You have to find another person! I can buy you a cup of coffee though so that you can relax a bit!
Dude, now again you are taking it personal.:) Just because I replied to your post, you think everything was directed at you. Do you seriously think I have anything against you? That other guy masternyc is mentally retarded, not you.
But I do respect if any non GC holder go and buy a home.
I agree with your point about defaulters. But take your argument elsewhere.
In California, a musician who claimed 100K income/year was asked to stand in front of his home with his musical instrument and photographed. That photograph went into Washington Mutual's file as income proof.
I have heard this argument zillion times. So you are saying the musician should be bailed out, right? Dude, such musicians need to do 10 years of time! Instead, they are just declaring bankruptcy and walking away with a spoiled credit. And you seriously think they won't get loans in future? Sure they will. Loan interest is basically what a consumer bank profits on.
If you think, the housing crisis is because of defaulters, you are partially wrong! Prices went very high and people couldnt buy and that is the reason home prices went down. Since it went down, loans backed up by those very assets lost value. And people defaulted because what they owe was higher than the value of home!
You are really delusional if you think non GC home-owners are to be blamed for this mess!
No, you are partially wrong! Prices didn't come down because people couldn't buy. They crashed because of the huge number of foreclosures. Otherwise, you would have seen them stagnated for a while and then starting climbing down.
Did I ever say non-GC home owners are responsible for this mess? Now, you are drawing your own conclusions and attributing something to me which I never said :D.
All I am saying is folks who are forced to return to their home country should clear off their dues. That's all. Nothing more, nothing less. I have seen a friend who wanted to run away leaving his car behind in the mall in 2001. I advised him against it despite he saying I'm not coming back, not coming back. Finally he did the right thing, returned with $0.0 and he did come back in a year. People always come back, especially when they are forced to return against their wishes.Not clearing off your dues is absolutely criminal. And there is huge, huge difference between $20k car and $700-800k house in SF Bay area.
Finally, I think you are also partially right - even today the banks don't have proper checks for mortgages. The rate is down upto to 4.5% and there is not much change in the policy. All that 20% down thing will never happen in anytime in near future! There are just no takers!!
You really need a good tax refund from the government! File your taxes soon!
Another assumption. I always underpay my taxes and give thousands and thousands back to the govt at the year end. California tax board is bankrupt and most likely going to issue promissary notes, if you haven't heard. I don't trust this bankrupt governments.
Dude, now again you are taking it personal.:) Just because I replied to your post, you think everything was directed at you. Do you seriously think I have anything against you? That other guy masternyc is mentally retarded, not you.
But I do respect if any non GC holder go and buy a home.
I agree with your point about defaulters. But take your argument elsewhere.
In California, a musician who claimed 100K income/year was asked to stand in front of his home with his musical instrument and photographed. That photograph went into Washington Mutual's file as income proof.
I have heard this argument zillion times. So you are saying the musician should be bailed out, right? Dude, such musicians need to do 10 years of time! Instead, they are just declaring bankruptcy and walking away with a spoiled credit. And you seriously think they won't get loans in future? Sure they will. Loan interest is basically what a consumer bank profits on.
If you think, the housing crisis is because of defaulters, you are partially wrong! Prices went very high and people couldnt buy and that is the reason home prices went down. Since it went down, loans backed up by those very assets lost value. And people defaulted because what they owe was higher than the value of home!
You are really delusional if you think non GC home-owners are to be blamed for this mess!
No, you are partially wrong! Prices didn't come down because people couldn't buy. They crashed because of the huge number of foreclosures. Otherwise, you would have seen them stagnated for a while and then starting climbing down.
Did I ever say non-GC home owners are responsible for this mess? Now, you are drawing your own conclusions and attributing something to me which I never said :D.
All I am saying is folks who are forced to return to their home country should clear off their dues. That's all. Nothing more, nothing less. I have seen a friend who wanted to run away leaving his car behind in the mall in 2001. I advised him against it despite he saying I'm not coming back, not coming back. Finally he did the right thing, returned with $0.0 and he did come back in a year. People always come back, especially when they are forced to return against their wishes.Not clearing off your dues is absolutely criminal. And there is huge, huge difference between $20k car and $700-800k house in SF Bay area.
Finally, I think you are also partially right - even today the banks don't have proper checks for mortgages. The rate is down upto to 4.5% and there is not much change in the policy. All that 20% down thing will never happen in anytime in near future! There are just no takers!!
You really need a good tax refund from the government! File your taxes soon!
Another assumption. I always underpay my taxes and give thousands and thousands back to the govt at the year end. California tax board is bankrupt and most likely going to issue promissary notes, if you haven't heard. I don't trust this bankrupt governments.
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waitnwatch
02-01 07:46 PM
My apologies to everyone:
SA180 contains the interesting provision but I donot know its status. On the other hand SA 187 which has nothing to do with us passed.
If any of you can please try to find out what happened to SA180.
SA180 contains the interesting provision but I donot know its status. On the other hand SA 187 which has nothing to do with us passed.
If any of you can please try to find out what happened to SA180.
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amitjoey
01-17 03:59 PM
Can we get a count of people who sign up for Recurring payments....The rising numbers may encourage others to follow suit.
great idea!
great idea!
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hellomms
05-15 08:41 AM
I will reach out to the admins and see if they can provide some templates. By the way, we could use one of the other (issues) templates that were floating around a couple months back. Not sure if they are still there.
I think that we all should send the letter individually. Why? Because the if each one of us will send, it will look genuine and will remind the DoL each time/day they get a letter. We have 50 some people, 50 letters will make them look into it.
P.S: good job in finding the plan, its about time that we do something, I dont think any more people are going to come.
I think that we all should send the letter individually. Why? Because the if each one of us will send, it will look genuine and will remind the DoL each time/day they get a letter. We have 50 some people, 50 letters will make them look into it.
P.S: good job in finding the plan, its about time that we do something, I dont think any more people are going to come.
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r2i2009
04-09 11:41 PM
Guys,
What is IV step towards L1A misuse?
I am hearing that too many people are using up this category.
Hmmm....what a Pity?
Does the Gov know....I am sure not.
Cooked up Resumes, small companies are misusing this kind of Visas...
This is not acceptable. Please contact you local Senators.
What is IV step towards L1A misuse?
I am hearing that too many people are using up this category.
Hmmm....what a Pity?
Does the Gov know....I am sure not.
Cooked up Resumes, small companies are misusing this kind of Visas...
This is not acceptable. Please contact you local Senators.
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lelica32
05-09 04:22 AM
Can someone please explain how it`s work with this PD. My Lawyer hase apply for PERM at 04/30/2007. It`s meens that my PD is this date?
lelica32
lelica32
ps57002
05-16 07:26 PM
I left messages for all... I will try calling again during office hours on Monday to get a live person...
waitingmygc
04-19 05:00 PM
waitingmygc
Received EAD Receipt Notice
Application Posted (Mail) : March 30th
Application Received (As mentioned in Notice): April 1st
EAD Receipt Notice : April 13th
EAD Receipt Received in Mail: April 17th
Hope others will get it soon.
Hi
Can you plz share what date was your checks cashed? I sent my AP on 4/8/2010 and EAD on 4/15/2010 to Phoenix lock box, no checks have been cashed as yet.
Thnks
Bank transaction shows same as Receipt Date : April 13th
Received EAD Receipt Notice
Application Posted (Mail) : March 30th
Application Received (As mentioned in Notice): April 1st
EAD Receipt Notice : April 13th
EAD Receipt Received in Mail: April 17th
Hope others will get it soon.
Hi
Can you plz share what date was your checks cashed? I sent my AP on 4/8/2010 and EAD on 4/15/2010 to Phoenix lock box, no checks have been cashed as yet.
Thnks
Bank transaction shows same as Receipt Date : April 13th
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