kumsoft
07-19 01:15 PM
EB2/ Delivered July 2nd @ 8:02AM to NSC
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h1b_forever
04-15 12:40 PM
Many in this community have endured and suffered at the hands of rogue employers at one time or the other.
It is time we came together and shut them down. It is better for the community and the world in general.
It is time we came together and shut them down. It is better for the community and the world in general.
gveerab
09-14 12:14 AM
I don't think EAD/H1b should matter for the loan application, but all these depends on loan agent and bank policy. I took loan from Bankofamerica without any problem.
PMI Vs 20% down payment, this is tough decision. If you want to play safe game till you get GC 5% down paymnet is better. In case if you have enough savings and planning to stay in that house for long time not it's not a wise decision to pay PMI.
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I heard that if one is on H-1/EAD, it is tough to secure a loan with 5% down. Any truth to that? Also, what are people's thoughts on paying PMI? Is it better to avoid PMI with a 20% down payment?
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PMI Vs 20% down payment, this is tough decision. If you want to play safe game till you get GC 5% down paymnet is better. In case if you have enough savings and planning to stay in that house for long time not it's not a wise decision to pay PMI.
:)
I heard that if one is on H-1/EAD, it is tough to secure a loan with 5% down. Any truth to that? Also, what are people's thoughts on paying PMI? Is it better to avoid PMI with a 20% down payment?
GT
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aviko21
06-21 09:16 PM
there is no employment allowed on H4. Please check with your lawyer as you might have problems with canada stamping
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mariner5555
05-13 02:21 PM
What are you talking about? There are a limited number of green cards each year. The US wants the best of the best to get these green cards. Therefore, more preference is given to those with a higher degree or more experience. What's unjust or unfair about that? The trick is to look at things from the American perspective and not from the immigrant perspective.
And for the record, I am an EB3. well ..the problem is by the time EB3 - person gets his chance --he may become more qualified than a EB2 candidate ..esp in IT. for eg -- tell me who is more qualified.
say a person does MS (maybe from timbuktu) has 1-2 years experience (EB2) ..and there is another EB3 person with 4 year college - 3 yr experience when he applied in 2001 .(so now he has 10 yr experience and along the way he got certifications etc) ..so now who is more valuable ??
the problem is there are (some have been rectified) lot of loopholes, problems, inefficiencies (and I care rat's a__ attitude at USCIS) ..how else can you justify the wastage of visas every year ..when the US needs immigrants just as immigrants need US.
now since we cannot do much for the above ..people should have this attitude (esp EB3 - I) ..don't get stuck in a hole and at the back of mind ..be prepared that one day (maybe 10 years from now in u apply today) u may get a letter (485 denied or asking you for a paystub from the last century) i.e. be mobile (don't get stuck with immovable assets)
And for the record, I am an EB3. well ..the problem is by the time EB3 - person gets his chance --he may become more qualified than a EB2 candidate ..esp in IT. for eg -- tell me who is more qualified.
say a person does MS (maybe from timbuktu) has 1-2 years experience (EB2) ..and there is another EB3 person with 4 year college - 3 yr experience when he applied in 2001 .(so now he has 10 yr experience and along the way he got certifications etc) ..so now who is more valuable ??
the problem is there are (some have been rectified) lot of loopholes, problems, inefficiencies (and I care rat's a__ attitude at USCIS) ..how else can you justify the wastage of visas every year ..when the US needs immigrants just as immigrants need US.
now since we cannot do much for the above ..people should have this attitude (esp EB3 - I) ..don't get stuck in a hole and at the back of mind ..be prepared that one day (maybe 10 years from now in u apply today) u may get a letter (485 denied or asking you for a paystub from the last century) i.e. be mobile (don't get stuck with immovable assets)
thomachan72
04-06 04:23 PM
If I could hire IV by paying some money and then forget about it, i would do that. However, as far as I know, IV core is composed of regular folks who are also on visas and therefore can only work during their spare time/vaccation time. I know every one of us is impatient with this EB process, but the reality is our movment is not big/strong enough. Most of us once we get hold of the Green card (is it really green color??) completely forget that we were once part of an everlasting que with so many desperate people.
This is the main difference between EB community and the ilegals. Ilegals are united by a lot of factors and even their legal relatives dont think twice before struggling/fighting for them. How many of our dear Indian/chinese friends (who are citizens of this nation) will stand up for us??? Even though many came here and strugled to obtain the EB green card, now we are alien to them!!!
Consider the ilegal people:-
theoratically, they are not supposed to have any voice in this nation simply because they are ilegals and hiding from the law. How come then that they are able to have such a huge protest march?? because most of the people who protested for them and stand up for them are legals
We will be 100 times more successful if the major indian associations/chinese associations or other country associations raise the voice for us. They should "BECOME HUMAN BEINGS ONCE AGAIN" and feel for us. We should remind them once again of the strange and long path many of them went through to get the GC.
HOW COME THEY IGNORE US???? IF THEY IGNORE US, WHO WILL CONSIDER US???
IV??? my friends IV core member is a person of leadership quality for sure, but he/she is just in the same unstable boat as me and you.
WE DESPERATELY NEED FOLKS IN THE MAIN LAND TO REACH OUT TO US.
This is the main difference between EB community and the ilegals. Ilegals are united by a lot of factors and even their legal relatives dont think twice before struggling/fighting for them. How many of our dear Indian/chinese friends (who are citizens of this nation) will stand up for us??? Even though many came here and strugled to obtain the EB green card, now we are alien to them!!!
Consider the ilegal people:-
theoratically, they are not supposed to have any voice in this nation simply because they are ilegals and hiding from the law. How come then that they are able to have such a huge protest march?? because most of the people who protested for them and stand up for them are legals
We will be 100 times more successful if the major indian associations/chinese associations or other country associations raise the voice for us. They should "BECOME HUMAN BEINGS ONCE AGAIN" and feel for us. We should remind them once again of the strange and long path many of them went through to get the GC.
HOW COME THEY IGNORE US???? IF THEY IGNORE US, WHO WILL CONSIDER US???
IV??? my friends IV core member is a person of leadership quality for sure, but he/she is just in the same unstable boat as me and you.
WE DESPERATELY NEED FOLKS IN THE MAIN LAND TO REACH OUT TO US.
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guru76
09-06 01:22 PM
One of the reasons is that the hiring company is relying on the fact that the consulting company will provide a steady supply of consultants as soon as possible when needed. From the hiring company's point of view, the reputation of the consultant is as good as the reputation of the consulting company.
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India_USA
05-07 10:32 AM
Will be joining in this year! Will contact my state chapter leader for further coordination.
Thanks Pappu
Thanks Pappu
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bhasky25
02-15 06:00 PM
Labor is done via perm process and they are now centrally processed (only prevailing wage is state dependent). Your company can apply for it online and you should get a result in 3-4 wks if the case is not audited. Good Luck to you.
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ragz4u
04-03 10:47 AM
We are working really hard to get our amendments in. Please understand, we are not doing this for fun. We are into this just like you for our green cards. It would really help if we get support instead of having to answer the same questions over and over
To emphasize again
We are trying to get our amendments in the bill. It is not an easy task considering that the senators have achieved a fine balance behind the doors and are unwilling to be the ones to break it. But again, we are going full steam with this as it means as much to us as to you. And remember, we are a voluntary non-profit organization. Before you start doubting anyone here, remember, there is no gain for us doing this.
To emphasize again
We are trying to get our amendments in the bill. It is not an easy task considering that the senators have achieved a fine balance behind the doors and are unwilling to be the ones to break it. But again, we are going full steam with this as it means as much to us as to you. And remember, we are a voluntary non-profit organization. Before you start doubting anyone here, remember, there is no gain for us doing this.
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inskrish
05-21 04:27 PM
I have copied below the May 15th processing dates. Sorry, it is too cluttered.
Service Center Processing Dates for Texas Service Center Posted May 15, 2008
I-90 Application to Replace Permanent Resident Card Initial issuance or replacement January 16, 2008
I-102 Application for Replacement/Initial Nonimmigrant Arrival/Departure Record Initial issuance or replacement of a Form I-94 February 15, 2008
I-129 Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker H-1B - Specialty occupation - Visa to be issued abroad December 26, 2007
I-129 Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker H-1B - Specialty occupation - Change of status in the U.S. December 26, 2007
I-129 Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker H-1B - Specialty occupation - Extension of stay in the U.S. December 26, 2007
I-129 Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker H-2A - Temporary workers April 15, 2008
I-129 Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker H-2B - Other temporary workers April 15, 2008
I-129 Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker H-3 - Temporary trainees December 26, 2007
I-129 Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker E - Treaty traders and investors December 26, 2007
I-129 Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker L - Intracompany transfers March 16, 2008
I-129 Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker Blanket L December 26, 2007
I-129 Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker O - Extraordinary ability December 26, 2007
I-129 Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker P - Athletes, artists, and entertainers December 26, 2007
I-129 Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker Q - Cultural exchange visitors and exchange visitors participating in the Irish Peace process December 26, 2007
I-129 Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker R - Religious occupation December 26, 2007
I-129 Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker TN - North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) professional December 26, 2007
I-131 Application for Travel Document All other applicants for advance parole February 15, 2008
I-140 Immigrant Petition for Alien Worker Extraordinary ability August 26, 2007
I-140 Immigrant Petition for Alien Worker Outstanding professor or researcher August 26, 2007
I-140 Immigrant Petition for Alien Worker Multinational executive or manager August 26, 2007
I-140 Immigrant Petition for Alien Worker Schedule A Nurses August 26, 2007
I-140 Immigrant Petition for Alien Worker Advanced degree or exceptional ability August 26, 2007
I-140 Immigrant Petition for Alien Worker Advanced degree or exceptional ability requesting a National Interest Waiver August 26, 2007
I-140 Immigrant Petition for Alien Worker Skilled worker or professional August 26, 2007
I-140 Immigrant Petition for Alien Worker Unskilled worker August 26, 2007
I-360 Petition for Amerasian, Widow(er), or Special Immigrant All other special immigrants December 07, 2006
I-485 Application to Register Permanent Residence or to Adjust Status Employment-based adjustment applications June 21, 2007
I-485 Application to Register Permanent Residence or to Adjust Status Based on grant of asylum more than 1 year ago June 28, 2007
I-526 Immigrant Petition By Alien Entrepreneur For use by an entrepreneur who wishes to immigrate to the United States October 16, 2007
I-539 Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status Change of status to H or L dependents June 13, 2007
I-539 Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status Change status to the F or M academic or vocational student categories June 13, 2007
I-539 Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status Change Status to the J exchange visitor category June 13, 2007
I-539 Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status All other change of status applications June 13, 2007
I-539 Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status Extension of stay for H and L dependents June 13, 2007
I-539 Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status Extension of Stay for F or M academic or vocational students June 13, 2007
I-539 Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status Extension of Stay for J exchange visitors June 13, 2007
I-539 Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status All other extension applications June 13, 2007
I-612 Application for Waiver of the Foreign Residence Requirement Application for a waiver of the 2-year foreign residence requirement based on exceptional hardship or persecution March 06, 2007
I-730 Refugee/Asylee Relative Petition Petition for accompanying family members of a refugee or an asylee April 06, 2007
I-751 Petition to Remove the Conditions on Residence Removal of lawful permanent resident conditions (spouses of U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents July 03, 2007
I-765 Application for Employment Authorization Based on a request by a qualified F-1 academic student. [(c)(3)] February 15, 2008
I-765 Application for Employment Authorization Based on a pending asylum application [(c)(8)] March 10, 2008
I-765 Application for Employment Authorization Based on a pending I-485 adjustment application [(c)(9)] February 15, 2008
I-765 Application for Employment Authorization Based on TPS for Honduras/Nicaragua [(c)(19), (a)(12)] February 15, 2008
I-765 Application for Employment Authorization Based on TPS for El Salvador [(c)(19)(a)(12)] February 15, 2008
I-765 Application for Employment Authorization All other applications for employment authorization February 15, 2008
I-817 Application for Family Unity Benefits Voluntary departure under the family unity program November 07, 2007
I-824 Application for Action on an Approved Application or Petition To request further action on an approved application or petition November 17, 2007
I-829 Petition by Entrepreneur to Remove Conditions Removal of lawful permanent resident conditions (immigrant investors) July 05, 2007
I-829 Petition by Entrepreneur to Remove Conditions Removal of lawful permanent resident conditions (immigrant investors) based on PL107-273 May 31, 2007
Service Center Processing Dates for Texas Service Center Posted May 15, 2008
I-90 Application to Replace Permanent Resident Card Initial issuance or replacement January 16, 2008
I-102 Application for Replacement/Initial Nonimmigrant Arrival/Departure Record Initial issuance or replacement of a Form I-94 February 15, 2008
I-129 Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker H-1B - Specialty occupation - Visa to be issued abroad December 26, 2007
I-129 Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker H-1B - Specialty occupation - Change of status in the U.S. December 26, 2007
I-129 Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker H-1B - Specialty occupation - Extension of stay in the U.S. December 26, 2007
I-129 Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker H-2A - Temporary workers April 15, 2008
I-129 Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker H-2B - Other temporary workers April 15, 2008
I-129 Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker H-3 - Temporary trainees December 26, 2007
I-129 Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker E - Treaty traders and investors December 26, 2007
I-129 Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker L - Intracompany transfers March 16, 2008
I-129 Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker Blanket L December 26, 2007
I-129 Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker O - Extraordinary ability December 26, 2007
I-129 Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker P - Athletes, artists, and entertainers December 26, 2007
I-129 Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker Q - Cultural exchange visitors and exchange visitors participating in the Irish Peace process December 26, 2007
I-129 Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker R - Religious occupation December 26, 2007
I-129 Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker TN - North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) professional December 26, 2007
I-131 Application for Travel Document All other applicants for advance parole February 15, 2008
I-140 Immigrant Petition for Alien Worker Extraordinary ability August 26, 2007
I-140 Immigrant Petition for Alien Worker Outstanding professor or researcher August 26, 2007
I-140 Immigrant Petition for Alien Worker Multinational executive or manager August 26, 2007
I-140 Immigrant Petition for Alien Worker Schedule A Nurses August 26, 2007
I-140 Immigrant Petition for Alien Worker Advanced degree or exceptional ability August 26, 2007
I-140 Immigrant Petition for Alien Worker Advanced degree or exceptional ability requesting a National Interest Waiver August 26, 2007
I-140 Immigrant Petition for Alien Worker Skilled worker or professional August 26, 2007
I-140 Immigrant Petition for Alien Worker Unskilled worker August 26, 2007
I-360 Petition for Amerasian, Widow(er), or Special Immigrant All other special immigrants December 07, 2006
I-485 Application to Register Permanent Residence or to Adjust Status Employment-based adjustment applications June 21, 2007
I-485 Application to Register Permanent Residence or to Adjust Status Based on grant of asylum more than 1 year ago June 28, 2007
I-526 Immigrant Petition By Alien Entrepreneur For use by an entrepreneur who wishes to immigrate to the United States October 16, 2007
I-539 Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status Change of status to H or L dependents June 13, 2007
I-539 Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status Change status to the F or M academic or vocational student categories June 13, 2007
I-539 Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status Change Status to the J exchange visitor category June 13, 2007
I-539 Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status All other change of status applications June 13, 2007
I-539 Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status Extension of stay for H and L dependents June 13, 2007
I-539 Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status Extension of Stay for F or M academic or vocational students June 13, 2007
I-539 Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status Extension of Stay for J exchange visitors June 13, 2007
I-539 Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status All other extension applications June 13, 2007
I-612 Application for Waiver of the Foreign Residence Requirement Application for a waiver of the 2-year foreign residence requirement based on exceptional hardship or persecution March 06, 2007
I-730 Refugee/Asylee Relative Petition Petition for accompanying family members of a refugee or an asylee April 06, 2007
I-751 Petition to Remove the Conditions on Residence Removal of lawful permanent resident conditions (spouses of U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents July 03, 2007
I-765 Application for Employment Authorization Based on a request by a qualified F-1 academic student. [(c)(3)] February 15, 2008
I-765 Application for Employment Authorization Based on a pending asylum application [(c)(8)] March 10, 2008
I-765 Application for Employment Authorization Based on a pending I-485 adjustment application [(c)(9)] February 15, 2008
I-765 Application for Employment Authorization Based on TPS for Honduras/Nicaragua [(c)(19), (a)(12)] February 15, 2008
I-765 Application for Employment Authorization Based on TPS for El Salvador [(c)(19)(a)(12)] February 15, 2008
I-765 Application for Employment Authorization All other applications for employment authorization February 15, 2008
I-817 Application for Family Unity Benefits Voluntary departure under the family unity program November 07, 2007
I-824 Application for Action on an Approved Application or Petition To request further action on an approved application or petition November 17, 2007
I-829 Petition by Entrepreneur to Remove Conditions Removal of lawful permanent resident conditions (immigrant investors) July 05, 2007
I-829 Petition by Entrepreneur to Remove Conditions Removal of lawful permanent resident conditions (immigrant investors) based on PL107-273 May 31, 2007
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franklin
06-13 10:11 PM
Hey bkarnik,
As the report said that there is a possibility that there will be a loss of 40k visas. My question to you is What will be the I485 processing date in the Visa Bulletin if we assume that 40k visas are not loss by the agency. You guess estimate is also fine.
I don't think it will make a huge amount of difference. The visa loss is due to lack of manpower in processing applications. Now there will be even more applications and presumably no extra hands to approve them.
As the report said that there is a possibility that there will be a loss of 40k visas. My question to you is What will be the I485 processing date in the Visa Bulletin if we assume that 40k visas are not loss by the agency. You guess estimate is also fine.
I don't think it will make a huge amount of difference. The visa loss is due to lack of manpower in processing applications. Now there will be even more applications and presumably no extra hands to approve them.
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gc_mania_03
08-16 12:40 AM
links from "adekhne" of immigration portal regarding this case.
http://boards.immigration.com/showthread.php?t=154533
http://www.murthy.com/Chatdb.asp?Search=&Type=citizenship&page=3
I think 1 year or 6 months is anyone's guess. One can always argue why it should be just 6 months and not one year.
I think if anyone knows of any precedence where citizenship was rejected due to this very reason, that would be a good example to base the discussion on.
http://boards.immigration.com/showthread.php?t=154533
http://www.murthy.com/Chatdb.asp?Search=&Type=citizenship&page=3
I think 1 year or 6 months is anyone's guess. One can always argue why it should be just 6 months and not one year.
I think if anyone knows of any precedence where citizenship was rejected due to this very reason, that would be a good example to base the discussion on.
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royus77
06-28 03:38 PM
Assuming that I got my EAD, and then my I-140 got denied for whatever reason.
What happen next? Will i be out of status? do i have to leave the country? if i'm F-1 student will i be back on F-1?
thanks
Yes.You will be out of status unless you moved into a different visa like H1B /H4 (if you time left on them and able to get in the quota) .
What happen next? Will i be out of status? do i have to leave the country? if i'm F-1 student will i be back on F-1?
thanks
Yes.You will be out of status unless you moved into a different visa like H1B /H4 (if you time left on them and able to get in the quota) .
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01-14 12:21 PM
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villamonte6100
11-02 05:36 PM
This proceed will change. Sorry for my incorrect line.
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chanduv23
10-04 07:20 PM
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pappu
01-13 03:19 PM
Hey Pappu,
What happened to your cool Avatar?
Isn't the new one cool enough. :D
What happened to your cool Avatar?
Isn't the new one cool enough. :D
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vparam
09-20 02:02 AM
I wonder why the bulletine prediction has not started....it used to be fun...
coopheal
10-02 07:46 AM
Thanks for the info.
I think so
Link:
http://www.regulations.gov/fdmspublic/component/main?main=DocumentDetail&o=090000648072c5eb
I think so
Link:
http://www.regulations.gov/fdmspublic/component/main?main=DocumentDetail&o=090000648072c5eb
punjabi
04-08 12:13 PM
I didn't do any mathematical calculations, but my guess is:
EB2 I:
Practically speaking: EB2 I moves to 01 APR 2004
Optimistically speaking: EB2 I moves to 01 JUNE 2004
Frantically speaking: EB2 I moves to 01 JAN 2005
EB3 I:
EB3 I move forward by at least a quarter.
Just plain guess, my friends.
EB2 I:
Practically speaking: EB2 I moves to 01 APR 2004
Optimistically speaking: EB2 I moves to 01 JUNE 2004
Frantically speaking: EB2 I moves to 01 JAN 2005
EB3 I:
EB3 I move forward by at least a quarter.
Just plain guess, my friends.