kode
02-07 11:49 AM
hey soul .. i finally voted this morning
i voted for yours too !! =)
i really like it .. actually i wanted to do something like that but i have no patience .. :sleep:
i voted for yours too !! =)
i really like it .. actually i wanted to do something like that but i have no patience .. :sleep:
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maximus777
07-13 04:19 PM
Definite. My journey was worth it, even considering all the diffiulties. In India, I had a flourshing practice and when I was planning to go to US, my friends will call be a "fool".
However, looking back, I think I made a wise decision. I have a very good academic job, for which I am proud of. My wife has a very respectable job, which she could not have done there. My kids are much more independent and mature and have more opportunities in terms of education, jobs, travel etc. My health is far better here (I was allergic to dust and had athma). I have more time to enjoy sports and travel. Most of my immediate family is in US.
In nutshell, YES, I did the right thing.
Excellent!! Congrats and glad that it all worked out for you.
However, looking back, I think I made a wise decision. I have a very good academic job, for which I am proud of. My wife has a very respectable job, which she could not have done there. My kids are much more independent and mature and have more opportunities in terms of education, jobs, travel etc. My health is far better here (I was allergic to dust and had athma). I have more time to enjoy sports and travel. Most of my immediate family is in US.
In nutshell, YES, I did the right thing.
Excellent!! Congrats and glad that it all worked out for you.
amitjoey
11-01 10:03 AM
Talk to your local congressman/woman's office or Senator's office. Their office can get it expedited
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thakurrajiv
07-02 03:10 PM
My company paid for attorney fees. I dont know the amount for that.
My pocket expense
$380 - medical tests
$60 - photographs
$50 - mailing fees.
Obviously, no money can account for the mental torture I and my family have been going through once we learned about visa bulletion revision rumors.
My pocket expense
$380 - medical tests
$60 - photographs
$50 - mailing fees.
Obviously, no money can account for the mental torture I and my family have been going through once we learned about visa bulletion revision rumors.
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eb3_nepa
02-19 12:30 PM
Guys as someone else has posted earlier, there is NO basis for asking for this.
CP was created for getting your GC if you are OUTSIDE the US. It is now being conveniently used by people within the US to circumvent certain issues and to get the process approved earlier. EAD and AP are for people WITHIN the US.
So please talk to a lawyer about finding out how to convert a CP to an AOS and you can apply for your EAD and AP. IV cannot keep adding to the list of things to ask for. This point has been stated by the core members over and over again. Currently you cannot have it both ways ie get ur GC quicker through CP AND in the meantime enjoy the interim benefits of the EAD/AP.
Whether you have contributed or not is besides the point. The contribution is to speed up the GC process not for what each individual or smaller set of individuals want for their custom needs.
BOTTOM LINES:
1) IV is fighting for the ENTIRE GC process to be faster.
2) IV Cannot keep changing its goals and what it stands for.
Sorry if this sounds harsh, but that is the way things are and have always been.
CP was created for getting your GC if you are OUTSIDE the US. It is now being conveniently used by people within the US to circumvent certain issues and to get the process approved earlier. EAD and AP are for people WITHIN the US.
So please talk to a lawyer about finding out how to convert a CP to an AOS and you can apply for your EAD and AP. IV cannot keep adding to the list of things to ask for. This point has been stated by the core members over and over again. Currently you cannot have it both ways ie get ur GC quicker through CP AND in the meantime enjoy the interim benefits of the EAD/AP.
Whether you have contributed or not is besides the point. The contribution is to speed up the GC process not for what each individual or smaller set of individuals want for their custom needs.
BOTTOM LINES:
1) IV is fighting for the ENTIRE GC process to be faster.
2) IV Cannot keep changing its goals and what it stands for.
Sorry if this sounds harsh, but that is the way things are and have always been.
trishanku
02-13 03:46 PM
mpadapa,
You are right that spill over of 23020 visas from family based category contributed to movements in EB2 categories, however that was not the only spill over that happened. There were 12144 unused visas in EB-4 and EB-5 category which also spilled over. You could argue that those visas spill over to EB-1, however EB-1 had usage of 36591 visas last year compared to maximum allocation of 40040 visas which meeans that EB-1 also had 3449 unused visas. This means that there was a spill over of 15593 visas just from EB-4,EB-5 and EB-1 category.
So there will definately be some spill over this year if you assume same usage level as last year. How much? I am not sure yet.
I have my analysis in an excel file, i tried to upload it here as zip file, but it seems to be failing.
You are right that spill over of 23020 visas from family based category contributed to movements in EB2 categories, however that was not the only spill over that happened. There were 12144 unused visas in EB-4 and EB-5 category which also spilled over. You could argue that those visas spill over to EB-1, however EB-1 had usage of 36591 visas last year compared to maximum allocation of 40040 visas which meeans that EB-1 also had 3449 unused visas. This means that there was a spill over of 15593 visas just from EB-4,EB-5 and EB-1 category.
So there will definately be some spill over this year if you assume same usage level as last year. How much? I am not sure yet.
I have my analysis in an excel file, i tried to upload it here as zip file, but it seems to be failing.
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asdcrajnet
07-17 10:57 AM
Here is for some one who cannot see. I deleted the content saved by IE addons...then I got the new dates
TEXAS
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I-90 Application to Replace Permanent Resident Card Initial issuance or replacement January 13, 2007
I-102 Application for Replacement/Initial Nonimmigrant Arrival/Departure Record Initial issuance or replacement of a Form I-94 April 14, 2007
I-129 Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker H-1B - Specialty occupation - Visa to be issued abroad May 15, 2007
I-129 Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker H-1B - Specialty occupation - Change of status in the U.S. May 15, 2007
I-129 Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker H-1B - Specialty occupation - Extension of stay in the U.S. May 15, 2007
I-129 Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker H-2A - Temporary workers June 30, 2007
I-129 Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker H-2B - Other temporary workers June 15, 2007
I-129 Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker H-3 - Temporary trainees May 15, 2007
I-129 Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker E - Treaty traders and investors May 15, 2007
I-129 Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker L - Intracompany transfers June 15, 2007
I-129 Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker Blanket L May 15, 2007
I-129 Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker O - Extraordinary ability May 15, 2007
I-129 Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker P - Athletes, artists, and entertainers May 15, 2007
I-129 Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker Q - Cultural exchange visitors and exchange visitors participating in the Irish Peace process May 15, 2007
I-129 Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker R - Religious occupation May 15, 2007
I-129 Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker TN - North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) professional May 15, 2007
I-131 Application for Travel Document All other applicants for advance parole April 14, 2007
I-140 Immigrant Petition for Alien Worker Extraordinary ability January 13, 2007
I-140 Immigrant Petition for Alien Worker Outstanding professor or researcher January 13, 2007
I-140 Immigrant Petition for Alien Worker Multinational executive or manager January 13, 2007
I-140 Immigrant Petition for Alien Worker Schedule A Nurses January 13, 2007
I-140 Immigrant Petition for Alien Worker Advanced degree or exceptional ability January 13, 2007
I-140 Immigrant Petition for Alien Worker Advanced degree or exceptional ability requesting a National Interest Waiver January 13, 2007
I-140 Immigrant Petition for Alien Worker Skilled worker or professional January 13, 2007
I-140 Immigrant Petition for Alien Worker Unskilled worker January 13, 2007
I-360 Petition for Amerasian, Widow(er), or Special Immigrant All other special immigrants October 04, 2006
I-485 Application to Register Permanent Residence or to Adjust Status Employment-based adjustment applications August 07, 2006
I-485 Application to Register Permanent Residence or to Adjust Status Based on grant of asylum more than 1 year ago August 01, 2004
I-526 Immigrant Petition By Alien Entrepreneur For use by an entrepreneur who wishes to immigrate to the United States January 13, 2007
I-539 Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status Change of status to H or L dependents April 14, 2007
I-539 Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status Change status to the F or M academic or vocational student categories April 14, 2007
I-539 Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status Change Status to the J exchange visitor category April 14, 2007
I-539 Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status All other change of status applications April 14, 2007
I-539 Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status Extension of stay for H and L dependents April 14, 2007
I-539 Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status Extension of Stay for F or M academic or vocational students April 14, 2007
I-539 Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status Extension of Stay for J exchange visitors April 14, 2007
I-539 Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status All other extension applications April 14, 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 August 19, 2006
I-751 Petition to Remove the Conditions on Residence Removal of lawful permanent resident conditions (spouses of U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents January 13, 2007
I-765 Application for Employment Authorization Based on a request by a qualified F-1 academic student. [(c)(3)] April 28, 2007
I-765 Application for Employment Authorization Based on a pending asylum application [(c)(8)] June 16, 2007
I-765 Application for Employment Authorization Based on a pending I-485 adjustment application [(c)(9)] April 28, 2007
I-765 Application for Employment Authorization Based on TPS for Honduras/Nicaragua [(c)(19), (a)(12)] April 28, 2007
I-765 Application for Employment Authorization Based on TPS for El Salvador [(c)(19)(a)(12)] April 28, 2007
I-765 Application for Employment Authorization All other applications for employment authorization April 28, 2007
I-817 Application for Family Unity Benefits Voluntary departure under the family unity program January 13, 2007
I-824 Application for Action on an Approved Application or Petition To request further action on an approved application or petition January 13, 2007
I-829 Petition by Entrepreneur to Remove Conditions Removal of lawful permanent resident conditions (immigrant investors) January 13, 2007
I-829 Petition by Entrepreneur to Remove Conditions Removal of lawful permanent resident conditions (immigrant investors) based on PL107-273 January 13, 2007
TEXAS
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I-90 Application to Replace Permanent Resident Card Initial issuance or replacement January 13, 2007
I-102 Application for Replacement/Initial Nonimmigrant Arrival/Departure Record Initial issuance or replacement of a Form I-94 April 14, 2007
I-129 Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker H-1B - Specialty occupation - Visa to be issued abroad May 15, 2007
I-129 Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker H-1B - Specialty occupation - Change of status in the U.S. May 15, 2007
I-129 Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker H-1B - Specialty occupation - Extension of stay in the U.S. May 15, 2007
I-129 Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker H-2A - Temporary workers June 30, 2007
I-129 Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker H-2B - Other temporary workers June 15, 2007
I-129 Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker H-3 - Temporary trainees May 15, 2007
I-129 Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker E - Treaty traders and investors May 15, 2007
I-129 Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker L - Intracompany transfers June 15, 2007
I-129 Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker Blanket L May 15, 2007
I-129 Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker O - Extraordinary ability May 15, 2007
I-129 Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker P - Athletes, artists, and entertainers May 15, 2007
I-129 Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker Q - Cultural exchange visitors and exchange visitors participating in the Irish Peace process May 15, 2007
I-129 Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker R - Religious occupation May 15, 2007
I-129 Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker TN - North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) professional May 15, 2007
I-131 Application for Travel Document All other applicants for advance parole April 14, 2007
I-140 Immigrant Petition for Alien Worker Extraordinary ability January 13, 2007
I-140 Immigrant Petition for Alien Worker Outstanding professor or researcher January 13, 2007
I-140 Immigrant Petition for Alien Worker Multinational executive or manager January 13, 2007
I-140 Immigrant Petition for Alien Worker Schedule A Nurses January 13, 2007
I-140 Immigrant Petition for Alien Worker Advanced degree or exceptional ability January 13, 2007
I-140 Immigrant Petition for Alien Worker Advanced degree or exceptional ability requesting a National Interest Waiver January 13, 2007
I-140 Immigrant Petition for Alien Worker Skilled worker or professional January 13, 2007
I-140 Immigrant Petition for Alien Worker Unskilled worker January 13, 2007
I-360 Petition for Amerasian, Widow(er), or Special Immigrant All other special immigrants October 04, 2006
I-485 Application to Register Permanent Residence or to Adjust Status Employment-based adjustment applications August 07, 2006
I-485 Application to Register Permanent Residence or to Adjust Status Based on grant of asylum more than 1 year ago August 01, 2004
I-526 Immigrant Petition By Alien Entrepreneur For use by an entrepreneur who wishes to immigrate to the United States January 13, 2007
I-539 Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status Change of status to H or L dependents April 14, 2007
I-539 Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status Change status to the F or M academic or vocational student categories April 14, 2007
I-539 Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status Change Status to the J exchange visitor category April 14, 2007
I-539 Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status All other change of status applications April 14, 2007
I-539 Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status Extension of stay for H and L dependents April 14, 2007
I-539 Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status Extension of Stay for F or M academic or vocational students April 14, 2007
I-539 Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status Extension of Stay for J exchange visitors April 14, 2007
I-539 Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status All other extension applications April 14, 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 August 19, 2006
I-751 Petition to Remove the Conditions on Residence Removal of lawful permanent resident conditions (spouses of U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents January 13, 2007
I-765 Application for Employment Authorization Based on a request by a qualified F-1 academic student. [(c)(3)] April 28, 2007
I-765 Application for Employment Authorization Based on a pending asylum application [(c)(8)] June 16, 2007
I-765 Application for Employment Authorization Based on a pending I-485 adjustment application [(c)(9)] April 28, 2007
I-765 Application for Employment Authorization Based on TPS for Honduras/Nicaragua [(c)(19), (a)(12)] April 28, 2007
I-765 Application for Employment Authorization Based on TPS for El Salvador [(c)(19)(a)(12)] April 28, 2007
I-765 Application for Employment Authorization All other applications for employment authorization April 28, 2007
I-817 Application for Family Unity Benefits Voluntary departure under the family unity program January 13, 2007
I-824 Application for Action on an Approved Application or Petition To request further action on an approved application or petition January 13, 2007
I-829 Petition by Entrepreneur to Remove Conditions Removal of lawful permanent resident conditions (immigrant investors) January 13, 2007
I-829 Petition by Entrepreneur to Remove Conditions Removal of lawful permanent resident conditions (immigrant investors) based on PL107-273 January 13, 2007
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sanju
10-21 04:30 PM
Here is one more complaining about red dots.... gosh.
Hey bozzo,
More than anything else, it all depends on your perspective. You simply want to focus on the things that appear to be wrong to you, like mere focus on the -ve comments. You did not list any +ve comments. Maybe you did not see them. Now you can continue to harp and complain about the -ve around you, or you can have a +ve approach and look at things that are good, maybe the comments there are commending and admiring you. Its your choice. Instead of asking others to change something, did you look at the mirror when you got up in the morning. Maybe a change is required in that guy you saw in the mirror.
Stop complaining that the boys are picking on you. Behave like a grown up and don't act as if you are melting because of crticism or -ve comments.
Hope this is the last complain about red/green dots.
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Hey bozzo,
More than anything else, it all depends on your perspective. You simply want to focus on the things that appear to be wrong to you, like mere focus on the -ve comments. You did not list any +ve comments. Maybe you did not see them. Now you can continue to harp and complain about the -ve around you, or you can have a +ve approach and look at things that are good, maybe the comments there are commending and admiring you. Its your choice. Instead of asking others to change something, did you look at the mirror when you got up in the morning. Maybe a change is required in that guy you saw in the mirror.
Stop complaining that the boys are picking on you. Behave like a grown up and don't act as if you are melting because of crticism or -ve comments.
Hope this is the last complain about red/green dots.
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rameshvaid
06-02 02:12 PM
Two from our family.
Called up the 202... .... number. Got fwded to Senator Boxter's office. Although she isn't a supporter yet, but talked to her office and left a message for the Senator asking for her support.
thx
Pls. forward the link to your family and friends..
Excue me for misspelling your name.."MICOFROST"
RV
Called up the 202... .... number. Got fwded to Senator Boxter's office. Although she isn't a supporter yet, but talked to her office and left a message for the Senator asking for her support.
thx
Pls. forward the link to your family and friends..
Excue me for misspelling your name.."MICOFROST"
RV
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India_USA
07-08 09:08 AM
Not a fan of AZ law, but I'm delighted that it has pushed immigration issue to the forefront, forced federal govt's hand and jolted it out of its inaction. Many a battles will be won/lost over immigration in Nov 2010 elections.
agree with you..........
need a few more things to go wrong before the fed really wakes up and does something right this time around!!
agree with you..........
need a few more things to go wrong before the fed really wakes up and does something right this time around!!
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GKBest
07-16 11:50 PM
Plus if the news is what we expect (ie july applications will be accepted), think about what that will do to the people who cant file in time by the end of July. There application will FOREVER be Unavailable.
I am not saying the announcement tomorrow is a bad thing. I am just not very excited
The story of my life the last 6 years has been one delay/backlog/retrogression after the other.
jasquil
Be happy that you were able to file considering that you only spent 6 years of waiting. Think of the others who are waiting for more than 10 years.
I am not saying the announcement tomorrow is a bad thing. I am just not very excited
The story of my life the last 6 years has been one delay/backlog/retrogression after the other.
jasquil
Be happy that you were able to file considering that you only spent 6 years of waiting. Think of the others who are waiting for more than 10 years.
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abhijitp
07-07 08:50 PM
If you are in the West, Nightly News is on right now and this news is coming up shortly.
It was for about 2 minutes. The first time this issue got TV coverage I guess.
Anyone captured it on video?
It was for about 2 minutes. The first time this issue got TV coverage I guess.
Anyone captured it on video?
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dixie
12-13 01:14 AM
Is that so hard to predict ? ;)
What's goin to happen in coming months???
What's goin to happen in coming months???
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anura
04-29 03:34 PM
Then my apologies to Tony.
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abqguy
06-18 02:43 PM
Let me know when you have the action item for us. Thanks snathan.
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08-29 12:40 PM
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mpadapa
06-05 04:23 PM
Yes there is an action item - Phone campaign to gain support for HR 5882, 5921 and 6039.
HR 5921 (removing country quota) more specifically will provide EB3-I more relief.
HR 5882 (recapture of unused visa's) will make ROW EB3 current and the additional visa's will rollover to EB3-I
Participate in the phone campaign and also call U'r own lawmaker to seek support from them.
http://immigrationvoice.org/forum/showthread.php?t=19387
http://immigrationvoice.org/forum/showthread.php?t=19113
Guys! is there any action item for IV regarding in this "Worst Effected Category EB3-India"?
Let us make some effort here, how we can help this category? Yeah! we all know fund drive first thing.
HR 5921 (removing country quota) more specifically will provide EB3-I more relief.
HR 5882 (recapture of unused visa's) will make ROW EB3 current and the additional visa's will rollover to EB3-I
Participate in the phone campaign and also call U'r own lawmaker to seek support from them.
http://immigrationvoice.org/forum/showthread.php?t=19387
http://immigrationvoice.org/forum/showthread.php?t=19113
Guys! is there any action item for IV regarding in this "Worst Effected Category EB3-India"?
Let us make some effort here, how we can help this category? Yeah! we all know fund drive first thing.
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perm2gc
05-15 01:44 PM
The Bill has gone too far from what it means.Why didn't the congressman ask the American employers the same questions they asked other big companies.The H1 and L1 classifications allows them for gouging but the bill is not the answer for it.They are trying to show the stats that supports their insane bill.
pd_recapturing
01-26 03:51 PM
1. Your old employer can revoke your I-140, however they cannot do anything to your I-485 application. Technically this should not matter since you are eligible for AC-21 (greater than 180 days, same or similar job).
2. Unfortunately, for one reason or another USCIS has been mistakenly issuing immediate denials (no NOID or RFE - just straight denial) for people with revoked I-140s.
3. After the I-485 denial, the process involves filing an MTR to explain to the USCIS that your case should be portable based on the AC 21 law, Yates memo etc.
4. If you do not have H1b, and are solely dependent on EAD, then you should technically not work when I-485 gets denied. However, there are 2 schools of thought out there: one school believes not to work since the 485 is denied, and another school believes to work since EAD was not explicitly revoked, and since you believe USCIS wrongly denied your I-485. Also, the latter school argues that since your MTR would be opened withing 2-3 months, you can accrue less than 180 days presence, and use 245k to seek pardon for that. Its all about the risk appetite of the new company and their lawyers.
5. Based on my research, it looks like MTR is taking anywhere from 2 weeks to 3 months, with the latter being more likely due to the increase in MTRs lately. My advice here will be to discuss all these options with your new employee, to see what their thought is. Obviously, if you feel they will tell you to go home, and won't keep the job open for 2-3 months, then it might make sense to either find another employer who will be willing to file H1b, or stay put.
6. I invoked AC 21, moved on EAD, and got denied last week. I had done all my research, and got guarantee from prior company that they would not revoke I-140. I called them after i got the CRIS email and they said they had not revoked I-140. So i am still waiting for Denial Notice to see reason why.
Bottom line, AC 21 comes with risk, and you have to be ready to ride the wave, if things are to get delayed or you are to be out of work for some time. If there was anything I could have done differently, I would have REALLY forced new employer to file H1b on my behalf. I feel i laid down too easily on this request after my previous company said they would not revoke I-140. I did ask the legal team of the new company, and they said no. I should have discussed with my bosses, since they really wanted me, and would have probably overriden the legal team.
But life goes on...
Very accurate and to-the-point answers. Awesome post !!
Can you please keep us informed about the reason as to why did the deny your I-485?
2. Unfortunately, for one reason or another USCIS has been mistakenly issuing immediate denials (no NOID or RFE - just straight denial) for people with revoked I-140s.
3. After the I-485 denial, the process involves filing an MTR to explain to the USCIS that your case should be portable based on the AC 21 law, Yates memo etc.
4. If you do not have H1b, and are solely dependent on EAD, then you should technically not work when I-485 gets denied. However, there are 2 schools of thought out there: one school believes not to work since the 485 is denied, and another school believes to work since EAD was not explicitly revoked, and since you believe USCIS wrongly denied your I-485. Also, the latter school argues that since your MTR would be opened withing 2-3 months, you can accrue less than 180 days presence, and use 245k to seek pardon for that. Its all about the risk appetite of the new company and their lawyers.
5. Based on my research, it looks like MTR is taking anywhere from 2 weeks to 3 months, with the latter being more likely due to the increase in MTRs lately. My advice here will be to discuss all these options with your new employee, to see what their thought is. Obviously, if you feel they will tell you to go home, and won't keep the job open for 2-3 months, then it might make sense to either find another employer who will be willing to file H1b, or stay put.
6. I invoked AC 21, moved on EAD, and got denied last week. I had done all my research, and got guarantee from prior company that they would not revoke I-140. I called them after i got the CRIS email and they said they had not revoked I-140. So i am still waiting for Denial Notice to see reason why.
Bottom line, AC 21 comes with risk, and you have to be ready to ride the wave, if things are to get delayed or you are to be out of work for some time. If there was anything I could have done differently, I would have REALLY forced new employer to file H1b on my behalf. I feel i laid down too easily on this request after my previous company said they would not revoke I-140. I did ask the legal team of the new company, and they said no. I should have discussed with my bosses, since they really wanted me, and would have probably overriden the legal team.
But life goes on...
Very accurate and to-the-point answers. Awesome post !!
Can you please keep us informed about the reason as to why did the deny your I-485?
satishku_2000
05-31 01:35 AM
I am on a non immigrant visa and am fairly close to getting my green card through EB-1 under current system - so am basically screwed if the new law passes. I have sent my share of web faxes and have made my wife/ friends at work do the same. I view green card as a logistical convenience and not a do or die thing. If GC does not work out and my work visa upper limit expires - my company would move me elsewhere (or I can get another job somewhere else)....I dont consider myself beholden to any country except India (my country of birth) and would happily move around till I can afford to settle down comfortably in India
However, if I think rationally without being condescending, here is my take:
Legislators in a democratic country are answerable to the people who vote (that excludes all of us). If the Indian MPs start listening to the thousands of neighboring country (no offence intended - just illustration of a point) immigrants while making up their mind on any legislation - I would be damn pissed off - regardless of whether they pay taxes or not.
When we all came to US on work visas - US Govt did not make any promises about green card nor did they extend an express invitation to most of us (there may be some exceptional scientists/ educators etc here and I beg their apology)......the contract was between us and sponsoring employers..not with the US Govt...US Govt may choose to legislate the way they deem fit without asking us or listening to us- regardless of what 1 million folks have to say
The opposition to the new law from skilled, legal non-immigrants is not united....nor are the demands uniform....a divided front can never be a strong front.
No matter what IV or any other organization does (not to take anything away from the great work being done here)......the senators/ congressmen would listen only to those who have voting rights....I dont think anything is being done here to change public opinion of the common US citizen.....and I am not even sure how to do that....common US citizens think that Indians (and other work visa holders) are here to take away the nice white collar jobs which they took for granted.......
Senators/ congressment do not (and they should not in a real democracy) have any opinion - they are supposed to mirror the opinion of the voting majority...the reason they care about the illegal immigrants is because the ethnic segment from which an overwhelming number of illegals come from - their legal US citizen brethren have put their electoral weight behind this.....since many families are like 50% legal and 50% illegal......
with all due respect to you sir, Can you please explain us what to do? If someone want to pack bags and leave they can always do that and my humble advice to those people is dont waste your time on these forums.
However, if I think rationally without being condescending, here is my take:
Legislators in a democratic country are answerable to the people who vote (that excludes all of us). If the Indian MPs start listening to the thousands of neighboring country (no offence intended - just illustration of a point) immigrants while making up their mind on any legislation - I would be damn pissed off - regardless of whether they pay taxes or not.
When we all came to US on work visas - US Govt did not make any promises about green card nor did they extend an express invitation to most of us (there may be some exceptional scientists/ educators etc here and I beg their apology)......the contract was between us and sponsoring employers..not with the US Govt...US Govt may choose to legislate the way they deem fit without asking us or listening to us- regardless of what 1 million folks have to say
The opposition to the new law from skilled, legal non-immigrants is not united....nor are the demands uniform....a divided front can never be a strong front.
No matter what IV or any other organization does (not to take anything away from the great work being done here)......the senators/ congressmen would listen only to those who have voting rights....I dont think anything is being done here to change public opinion of the common US citizen.....and I am not even sure how to do that....common US citizens think that Indians (and other work visa holders) are here to take away the nice white collar jobs which they took for granted.......
Senators/ congressment do not (and they should not in a real democracy) have any opinion - they are supposed to mirror the opinion of the voting majority...the reason they care about the illegal immigrants is because the ethnic segment from which an overwhelming number of illegals come from - their legal US citizen brethren have put their electoral weight behind this.....since many families are like 50% legal and 50% illegal......
with all due respect to you sir, Can you please explain us what to do? If someone want to pack bags and leave they can always do that and my humble advice to those people is dont waste your time on these forums.
