vjkypally
09-14 11:52 AM
Unless core 1V knows something we don't......What happened last 2 months was another fiasco but unlike last year there is no effort to highlight these issues.
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Gravitation
07-06 08:56 PM
Hey Gravitation, according to the poll "How many sent the flowers" you have not sent the flowers. Please either send the flowers or update the poll. Just keeping track :)
I had initially polled No. Then I changed my mind about sending flowers. Order number: FEJ345413
I just tried to change my vote, it wouldn't let me.
I had initially polled No. Then I changed my mind about sending flowers. Order number: FEJ345413
I just tried to change my vote, it wouldn't let me.
little_willy
08-21 04:07 PM
So, what should we now complain about and who should we write the letters to? that's all I need to know.
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anurakt
12-19 07:17 PM
This forum doesn't even know how to play like a team...cannot make one guy even shell out $500 dollars yet...
Come on IVians ....show some spirit this year.... I was so positive 5 hours back and now I don't think if you guys will let me even shell out $500 ....
ha ha...I will win this challenge 1 vs 7000.... and I win....
Come on IVians ....show some spirit this year.... I was so positive 5 hours back and now I don't think if you guys will let me even shell out $500 ....
ha ha...I will win this challenge 1 vs 7000.... and I win....
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kondur_007
04-13 04:07 PM
As I posted on another thread, I do not believe that all those old approvals are due to sub labor.
A large part is related to FBI name check; remember, they just cleared a lot of name check cases...Not necessarily a bad thing, but we always feared as to how big is that number and it is still early to see the full impact of "clearing of that backlog>"
A large part is related to FBI name check; remember, they just cleared a lot of name check cases...Not necessarily a bad thing, but we always feared as to how big is that number and it is still early to see the full impact of "clearing of that backlog>"
pappu
06-04 09:57 AM
Live updates of the advocacy day event will be posted on this thread as well as
Advocacy Days (http://advocacydays.blogspot.com/)
Updates will start pouring in from Sunday morning 10:30 AM and continue till Tuesday night.
Please stay tuned
Advocacy Days (http://advocacydays.blogspot.com/)
Updates will start pouring in from Sunday morning 10:30 AM and continue till Tuesday night.
Please stay tuned
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amitjoey
12-19 01:55 PM
Lets contribute
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reedandbamboo
09-11 12:40 AM
Sweet_jungle and Bawa,
Thank you for your initiative. After the raised and dashed hopes over the past 2-3 months (August, Sept & Oct 2008 visa bulletins) I am BLOODY angry about this RIDICULOUSLY fecked up system!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Why the hell am I subjecting myself to this indignity!!
Here is a letter I drafted that I'd like to send to the Ombudsman .. could you'll help me edit/revise the content and also, please provide me with the contact info for the ombudsman?
we could also write letters to highlight this to Congresswoman Lofgren as well as publish it in media outlets?
Thanks!
Sir/Madam,
On behalf of the Indian legal immigrant community in the United States of America, I am
writing to highlight the ongoing egregious inefficiencies in the immigration �services�
provided by the USCIS and the DOS. There have been numerous times when there have been erratic movements in the published visa bulletin dates. As a result the DOS either under- or over-estimates the number of applicants available for adjustment of status. When the date moves forward by too large a window, USCIS tends to approve the more recent applications as opposed to the ones that were filed earlier. Let me explain with an example: in the July 2008 visa bulletin, the cut-off date for the India EB2 category was 01 April 2004. A month later, the cut-off date for Indian EB2 applicants abruptly moved forward two years and was set at 01 June 2006. Instead of approving applicants who applied in 2004 and 2005, USCIS approved applicants from 2006. Where is the justice in that???
Indian employment-based immigrants are tax-paying, law-abiding, educated individuals contributing to America�s knowledge economy - yet we have been subjected to the worst aspects of the US employment-based immigration system. These include:
1) Extended wait times at each step of the immigration process.
2) Lack of transparency on the part of USCIS.
3) Lost opportunities owing to the lack of job portability during the process (a time period spanning an average of five years, whereas an applicant from any country besides India gets his/her PR card in under two years).
While we are grateful for the opportunity to partake in the American dream, it is ironic that we arrive in America and find that our freedom is shackled � we are bound to our sponsoring employer from the start to the end of this extremely lengthy process. Although legal immigration reform is our ongoing aim, for now, we sincerely request you to investigate the process whereby the monthly visa bulletin is set and to ensure FIFO (first in, first out) adjustment so that those of us who have been waiting longer receive attention prior to those who have applied later.
Thanking you,
Thank you for your initiative. After the raised and dashed hopes over the past 2-3 months (August, Sept & Oct 2008 visa bulletins) I am BLOODY angry about this RIDICULOUSLY fecked up system!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Why the hell am I subjecting myself to this indignity!!
Here is a letter I drafted that I'd like to send to the Ombudsman .. could you'll help me edit/revise the content and also, please provide me with the contact info for the ombudsman?
we could also write letters to highlight this to Congresswoman Lofgren as well as publish it in media outlets?
Thanks!
Sir/Madam,
On behalf of the Indian legal immigrant community in the United States of America, I am
writing to highlight the ongoing egregious inefficiencies in the immigration �services�
provided by the USCIS and the DOS. There have been numerous times when there have been erratic movements in the published visa bulletin dates. As a result the DOS either under- or over-estimates the number of applicants available for adjustment of status. When the date moves forward by too large a window, USCIS tends to approve the more recent applications as opposed to the ones that were filed earlier. Let me explain with an example: in the July 2008 visa bulletin, the cut-off date for the India EB2 category was 01 April 2004. A month later, the cut-off date for Indian EB2 applicants abruptly moved forward two years and was set at 01 June 2006. Instead of approving applicants who applied in 2004 and 2005, USCIS approved applicants from 2006. Where is the justice in that???
Indian employment-based immigrants are tax-paying, law-abiding, educated individuals contributing to America�s knowledge economy - yet we have been subjected to the worst aspects of the US employment-based immigration system. These include:
1) Extended wait times at each step of the immigration process.
2) Lack of transparency on the part of USCIS.
3) Lost opportunities owing to the lack of job portability during the process (a time period spanning an average of five years, whereas an applicant from any country besides India gets his/her PR card in under two years).
While we are grateful for the opportunity to partake in the American dream, it is ironic that we arrive in America and find that our freedom is shackled � we are bound to our sponsoring employer from the start to the end of this extremely lengthy process. Although legal immigration reform is our ongoing aim, for now, we sincerely request you to investigate the process whereby the monthly visa bulletin is set and to ensure FIFO (first in, first out) adjustment so that those of us who have been waiting longer receive attention prior to those who have applied later.
Thanking you,
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anurakt
12-19 07:52 PM
AS per my pledge today, I just contributed $100. Thanks to five first time contributors,
Paypal ID : 4759 4086 7869 7244
Originally Posted by khodalmd
Originally Posted by khodalmd
Friends,
Since inception of IV, I contributed four time total $400. To encourage members who have not contributed so far, I have following deal.
Five members who are first time contributing more than $50 each should post here. After I will have information about five new members' contribution, I will contribute $100 more
Time : 12/19/06 11.43 ET
I hope these guys can make me fulfil my pledge .....
Paypal ID : 4759 4086 7869 7244
Originally Posted by khodalmd
Originally Posted by khodalmd
Friends,
Since inception of IV, I contributed four time total $400. To encourage members who have not contributed so far, I have following deal.
Five members who are first time contributing more than $50 each should post here. After I will have information about five new members' contribution, I will contribute $100 more
Time : 12/19/06 11.43 ET
I hope these guys can make me fulfil my pledge .....
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insbaby
11-11 05:36 PM
I wonder where does people come up with such detailed info from. federal felony, lose your property , wow!!!! Even big corps hiring illegals getting away with just fines. Law Enforcement do not worry about the immigration status of the person. I know 2 incidents where my friends got in to car accidents with illegals . the other parties had no license, No id and No insurance. In both cases the cops weren't even bothered about their immigration status even though it was clear that they are illegals. cops gave ticket in some pseudo name they gave and they got away with no trace left.
Yes. Thats a little strong vocabulary. But he is not completely incorrect.
When cops caught illegals, what you have mentioned is correct. The situation is very different when they see a legal, non-immigrant commiting a very small violation. You will see a more strong vocabulary from them which you could not get meaning in any dictionary. Of course, you can get out of this, but not by yourself, but after paying a lot to a lawyer.
Yes. Thats a little strong vocabulary. But he is not completely incorrect.
When cops caught illegals, what you have mentioned is correct. The situation is very different when they see a legal, non-immigrant commiting a very small violation. You will see a more strong vocabulary from them which you could not get meaning in any dictionary. Of course, you can get out of this, but not by yourself, but after paying a lot to a lawyer.
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ganguteli
04-14 01:10 PM
Where were all you guys 2 years ago or before?
Why did you not oppose then?
I guess you yourself were busy finding a sub-labor. Now that you could not get one, you are saying sour grapes.
BTW I do not have a sub labor
Why did you not oppose then?
I guess you yourself were busy finding a sub-labor. Now that you could not get one, you are saying sour grapes.
BTW I do not have a sub labor
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needhelp!
06-17 02:58 PM
Very Well Written. It was a pleasure meeting and working with you. ;)
Cheers,
Rayoflight
Ditto.. Advocacy lectures by logiclife are an experience you CANNOT miss. And those who got LIVE training in lawmaker offices because they were too new and didn't make it on Sunday.. absolutely not fair..:cool:
Cheers,
Rayoflight
Ditto.. Advocacy lectures by logiclife are an experience you CANNOT miss. And those who got LIVE training in lawmaker offices because they were too new and didn't make it on Sunday.. absolutely not fair..:cool:
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americandesi
11-11 06:05 PM
Let’s not assume things here. This person didn't even mention that his I-485 is pending.
Now let’s get rational rather than getting emotional. Here's the "Handbook for Employers" published by USCIS
http://www.uscis.gov/files/nativedocuments/m-274.pdf
Refer the following from Page (3) on I-9 requirements
These requirements apply to all employers, including:
1. Agricultural associations, agricultural employers or farm labor contractors who employ, recruit or refer people for a fee; and
2. Those who employ anyone for domestic work in their private home on a regular basis (such as every week).
Refer the following from Page (17) and (18) on Criminal Penalties
2. Criminal Penalties
a. Engaging in a pattern or practice of knowingly hiring or continuing to employ unauthorized aliens
Persons or entities who are convicted of having engaged in a pattern or practice of knowingly hiring unauthorized aliens (or continuing to employ aliens knowing that they are or have become unauthorized to work in the United States) after
November 6, 1986, may face fines of up to $3,000 per employee and/or six months imprisonment.
So the worst that could happen is that our friend ends up paying $3,000. Also note that I-485 will be in trouble if and only if the prison term in more than 1 year (or) if the beneficiary had failed to include his arrest record on his I-485 application. Besides that, there are many waivers available for first time convictions.
When USCIS is protecting illegal aliens through "U Visas", wouldn't they be considerate on a case involving the baby of a legal alien?
Going by the above, it makes sense for "thunderbolt" to take help from a qualified attorney and report this case to cops. Posting the video in youtube or bashing the Nanny is Sulekha/citysearch is all fine. But when you child grows up and asks what you did when he was abused as by the nanny, you don't wanna answer "Dear child! I took the video footage of the abuse, showed it to my friends and posted it on you tube and then I bashed her with my comments on sulekha/citysearch."
Hence if there's any justice to be done for the poor soul who couldn't even express himself, then take the evil nanny to cops. Or else you're just letting everyone to walk all over you like a doormat.
Now let’s get rational rather than getting emotional. Here's the "Handbook for Employers" published by USCIS
http://www.uscis.gov/files/nativedocuments/m-274.pdf
Refer the following from Page (3) on I-9 requirements
These requirements apply to all employers, including:
1. Agricultural associations, agricultural employers or farm labor contractors who employ, recruit or refer people for a fee; and
2. Those who employ anyone for domestic work in their private home on a regular basis (such as every week).
Refer the following from Page (17) and (18) on Criminal Penalties
2. Criminal Penalties
a. Engaging in a pattern or practice of knowingly hiring or continuing to employ unauthorized aliens
Persons or entities who are convicted of having engaged in a pattern or practice of knowingly hiring unauthorized aliens (or continuing to employ aliens knowing that they are or have become unauthorized to work in the United States) after
November 6, 1986, may face fines of up to $3,000 per employee and/or six months imprisonment.
So the worst that could happen is that our friend ends up paying $3,000. Also note that I-485 will be in trouble if and only if the prison term in more than 1 year (or) if the beneficiary had failed to include his arrest record on his I-485 application. Besides that, there are many waivers available for first time convictions.
When USCIS is protecting illegal aliens through "U Visas", wouldn't they be considerate on a case involving the baby of a legal alien?
Going by the above, it makes sense for "thunderbolt" to take help from a qualified attorney and report this case to cops. Posting the video in youtube or bashing the Nanny is Sulekha/citysearch is all fine. But when you child grows up and asks what you did when he was abused as by the nanny, you don't wanna answer "Dear child! I took the video footage of the abuse, showed it to my friends and posted it on you tube and then I bashed her with my comments on sulekha/citysearch."
Hence if there's any justice to be done for the poor soul who couldn't even express himself, then take the evil nanny to cops. Or else you're just letting everyone to walk all over you like a doormat.
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greenleaf81
08-13 02:26 AM
Guys I am strained with being my employer and making own food!
Please send all your excess farm Produce to me :D
Please send all your excess farm Produce to me :D
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rameshk75
02-25 09:02 AM
It is really cool and very excellent idea. Hope we push this one forward with IV core support.
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neo_ny
06-28 11:03 AM
Hey ppl - Question for anyone who applied for a passport recently in NY embassy. The website states that they need 35mm * 35mm photographs. Are they strict about it or you can use the standard PP size photograph here in the US 50mm * 50 mm?
Appreciate any responses! Thanks
Appreciate any responses! Thanks
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greatguy
12-20 11:01 AM
Not all members are loging in around this time. Admins, think of sending out emails requesting for funds.
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amitjoey
12-19 04:33 PM
Common folks, we are so close to the half mark of $60K, let's wrap up by tonight and then set ourselves to next target, by the time new year starts up we need all available cycles to work on calling lawmakers to bring out agenda to forefront...
so, $30K by tonight, I see anurakt pulling his check book out or probably verifying the 3 digit number in his cc....
let's do it...team !
Yes, we can do it
so, $30K by tonight, I see anurakt pulling his check book out or probably verifying the 3 digit number in his cc....
let's do it...team !
Yes, we can do it
gsc999
07-06 01:00 PM
Guys, any reason why we have a whopping 70% of the members not interested in contributing to this idea??
I will give you a couple of reasons, why I am not supporting this idea, at the same time I won't discourage you from doing it:
Last year when CIR was being discussed in Senate, anti-immigrants sent thousands of bricks to Senator's offices. Bricks build walls, their message was clear, focus on border security first. This was a -ve campaign. It was popular in the right wing media but since CIR passed in Senate. I am presuming this campaign didn't work. The reason it failed was because the idea was to grab headlines but no thought on what after that. No strategy. Lets correlate this with flowers. An officer at USCIS will get these or maybe a dozen people. They will feel good. End of story. They don't have the ability to change the USCIS policy or the July bulletin, which is IV's aim. So basically sending flower is a gushy gesture and may sound fancy but USCIS doesn't work on emotion. If it did, why would they loose thousands of visas each year even though there is rampant backlog and retrogression?
Some members say well, flowers will attract media attention and hence help our cause. Well, unless Paris Hilton is sending those flowers you won't get much media's attention. Indirect, subtle and passive communication doesn't work in America. That is a cultural issue that these members need to come to grips with fast.
Our goal is to make USCIS accept July applications for AOS for GC. Since USCIS won't do that whats the best way to do it, well to exert external pressure. How is that done. Contact Media, Senators, Congress members and the Judicial system.
Too much babbling on my part, now, I am going to write a journalist requesting more media coverage on our issue.
Best of luck
I will give you a couple of reasons, why I am not supporting this idea, at the same time I won't discourage you from doing it:
Last year when CIR was being discussed in Senate, anti-immigrants sent thousands of bricks to Senator's offices. Bricks build walls, their message was clear, focus on border security first. This was a -ve campaign. It was popular in the right wing media but since CIR passed in Senate. I am presuming this campaign didn't work. The reason it failed was because the idea was to grab headlines but no thought on what after that. No strategy. Lets correlate this with flowers. An officer at USCIS will get these or maybe a dozen people. They will feel good. End of story. They don't have the ability to change the USCIS policy or the July bulletin, which is IV's aim. So basically sending flower is a gushy gesture and may sound fancy but USCIS doesn't work on emotion. If it did, why would they loose thousands of visas each year even though there is rampant backlog and retrogression?
Some members say well, flowers will attract media attention and hence help our cause. Well, unless Paris Hilton is sending those flowers you won't get much media's attention. Indirect, subtle and passive communication doesn't work in America. That is a cultural issue that these members need to come to grips with fast.
Our goal is to make USCIS accept July applications for AOS for GC. Since USCIS won't do that whats the best way to do it, well to exert external pressure. How is that done. Contact Media, Senators, Congress members and the Judicial system.
Too much babbling on my part, now, I am going to write a journalist requesting more media coverage on our issue.
Best of luck
hebbar77
04-12 12:31 PM
I read that he is here since 2007 and card production has been ordered, we are here since 2000 on H1B with no end in sight. Really painful
If anyone gets year 1800's labour legally through their employer I would not find it problamatic. If someone gets it illegally by paying money or something I would call it wrong.
Most people who escaped the common class were smart to identify the undefined territories of the law. So legal fine, ILLEGAL wrong.
If I did not get the benefits I would be jealous, obviously.
If anyone gets year 1800's labour legally through their employer I would not find it problamatic. If someone gets it illegally by paying money or something I would call it wrong.
Most people who escaped the common class were smart to identify the undefined territories of the law. So legal fine, ILLEGAL wrong.
If I did not get the benefits I would be jealous, obviously.
