immigration07
04-19 10:19 AM
Bunnyboy is a member of IV's forum and he had a magic sequence number to call USCIS, that will hit the USCIS IO not the CS dept.
Fdbl another name of fragomen. I wanted to say that fragomen lawers are well respected within USCIS. The IO was very polite after hearing my case was filed though fragomen.
Till now i or my wife does not have any RFE throughout our L1/L2 to GC. Now GC is in hand.
I know they are little slow, but you have to followup to make it fast. One thing is they donot take shortcut in process. Thats the reason many are frustrated. Desi lawers and companies can go to any extent and we should not compare that with a professional law firm.
I am wondering your logic for using "desi lawyers". They graduated through the same system as any other "book smart" attorney in the "smart" fragomen system. I think it is always a negative to go through a large law firm. An association with a large firm must not be confused with efficiency. Who knows...might be freebies which they provide to HR grp of the large firms keeps them in the picture.......................
Fdbl another name of fragomen. I wanted to say that fragomen lawers are well respected within USCIS. The IO was very polite after hearing my case was filed though fragomen.
Till now i or my wife does not have any RFE throughout our L1/L2 to GC. Now GC is in hand.
I know they are little slow, but you have to followup to make it fast. One thing is they donot take shortcut in process. Thats the reason many are frustrated. Desi lawers and companies can go to any extent and we should not compare that with a professional law firm.
I am wondering your logic for using "desi lawyers". They graduated through the same system as any other "book smart" attorney in the "smart" fragomen system. I think it is always a negative to go through a large law firm. An association with a large firm must not be confused with efficiency. Who knows...might be freebies which they provide to HR grp of the large firms keeps them in the picture.......................
swaroopmukka
07-19 02:52 PM
SVAM77,
I'm planning to file my 140 and 485 concurrently on the same exact day. Will there be any problem with USCIS accepting my 485 because I'm filing 140 also on the same day ??
Thanks
I'm planning to file my 140 and 485 concurrently on the same exact day. Will there be any problem with USCIS accepting my 485 because I'm filing 140 also on the same day ??
Thanks
puddonhead
05-30 07:58 PM
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GCBy3000
07-19 09:54 AM
Still your end in mind is US. Ok when I have a job in US and waiting in retrogression, what is the adavantage of having canadian PR and moving there unless otherwise you get a jump in career.
Just becos it is retrogressed and you have canadina PR, there is no advantage in moving to Canada.
I have an EB3 app from Oct 02. One more PERM filed 2 months back. My wife has an approved EB3 140 waiting to file 485.
We have canadian PR cards. We have decided to move to Canada in Oct. We may come back here once numbers are available to file for 485 or im thinking of becoming a canadian citizen. who knows t'row some bright guy in Congress may create a rule saying Canadian citizens are exempt from visa numbers :)
Just becos it is retrogressed and you have canadina PR, there is no advantage in moving to Canada.
I have an EB3 app from Oct 02. One more PERM filed 2 months back. My wife has an approved EB3 140 waiting to file 485.
We have canadian PR cards. We have decided to move to Canada in Oct. We may come back here once numbers are available to file for 485 or im thinking of becoming a canadian citizen. who knows t'row some bright guy in Congress may create a rule saying Canadian citizens are exempt from visa numbers :)
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thepaew
05-29 04:16 PM
I'll take that Air France ordeal anyday w/o compensation over an Air India first class ticket.
European carriers are not that friendly to indian flyers. if you have a choice, try to avoid them.
European carriers are not that friendly to indian flyers. if you have a choice, try to avoid them.
NKR
07-07 01:13 PM
That is the least or at least work with them for 6 months since that is what the law would require you after getting GC.
Can you please tell me where it is mentioned like that?.
Can you please tell me where it is mentioned like that?.
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map_boiler
09-15 10:11 AM
Check out this case on Murthy forum:
http://murthyforum.atinfopop.com/4/OpenTopic?a=tpc&s=1024039761&f=4654000912&m=3531099941&r=9561086251#9561086251
Hope this helps! Hang in there, and good luck!
http://murthyforum.atinfopop.com/4/OpenTopic?a=tpc&s=1024039761&f=4654000912&m=3531099941&r=9561086251#9561086251
Hope this helps! Hang in there, and good luck!
GotGC??
07-05 01:15 PM
Yeah, and you automatically get a PR after 3 years of continous employment on a Work Permit. I've been there, done that.
So, how come so many people, including British Nationals, leave UK to come & work in US?
In Great Britain actually it is not only that the spouse of employee is allowed to work, but also a spouse of a STUDENT!!!!
Better not to compare that system with American - it's too depressing!
So, how come so many people, including British Nationals, leave UK to come & work in US?
In Great Britain actually it is not only that the spouse of employee is allowed to work, but also a spouse of a STUDENT!!!!
Better not to compare that system with American - it's too depressing!
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gauravster
02-25 10:11 AM
No immigrant Visa is available until the thing is current. From my understanding, Adavnce Parole is not a visa. Quoting from the net.
"Advance Parole is permission for certain foreign nationals, who do not have a valid immigrant visa, to reenter the U.S. after traveling abroad"
"Advance Parole is permission for certain foreign nationals, who do not have a valid immigrant visa, to reenter the U.S. after traveling abroad"
GCwaitforever
02-22 03:53 PM
Thanks. I do have my EAD. Just fearful that since I wont be at the 6 month period, I wont get to portability.
Does US immigration check up on this stuff? If so, how? I'm thinking that the Texas processing center (where my info is being processed) is too busy working on my papers (and other folks' papers) rather than inquiring about everyone's employment status. Is this wishful thinking?
It does not matter. According to the law, you can invoke AC21 after six months of I-485. Also GC is for future employment. So if the company does not withdraw I-140 petition, you can always go back to them when the GC is approved finally.
Make sure your employer does not withdraw I-140. Ask your attorney to send you the approved I-140 petition. And switch jobs after six months of I-485 and notify USCIS of the job change. You should be set. Thank AC21 for that.
Also you should prepare for the eventuality that I-140 gets an RFE. I do not know what your recourse would be then. Better to consult an immigration attorney. May be you can start second PERM, I-140 with your new employer. Good luck.
Does US immigration check up on this stuff? If so, how? I'm thinking that the Texas processing center (where my info is being processed) is too busy working on my papers (and other folks' papers) rather than inquiring about everyone's employment status. Is this wishful thinking?
It does not matter. According to the law, you can invoke AC21 after six months of I-485. Also GC is for future employment. So if the company does not withdraw I-140 petition, you can always go back to them when the GC is approved finally.
Make sure your employer does not withdraw I-140. Ask your attorney to send you the approved I-140 petition. And switch jobs after six months of I-485 and notify USCIS of the job change. You should be set. Thank AC21 for that.
Also you should prepare for the eventuality that I-140 gets an RFE. I do not know what your recourse would be then. Better to consult an immigration attorney. May be you can start second PERM, I-140 with your new employer. Good luck.
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walking_dude
10-14 10:18 AM
There was a Telecon held yesterday night ( 9:00 pm - 10:30 pm) on establishment of new state chapters. Some core members as well as some veteran State Chapter leaders participated along with us greenhorns (newbies). Me, Chintu25 and CagedCactus participated from Michigan. Regretfully since it was a last moment decision , more members couldn't be invited to participate.
I was active in the Telecon almost to the last (I hope). It was highly educative and informational to listen to the IV Core perspective on State Chapters. Veterans also pitched in with their experience in organizing their chapters (some super secret recipes were revealed :)). Some chapter leaders for new chapters also introduced some really great ideas. To the end, I started bombarding the core with lots of questions, and they were patient in answering all of those ( b/n 10-10:30 pm!).
Unfortunately these matters cannot be discussed in the public forum, here, as we are monitored by Anti-Immigrants. Ditto for E-mails and PMs, as we have no way of verifying the authenticity of the other person. So please don't feel offended if your PMs and E-mail inquiries remain unanswered!
ONLY way to get acquainted with the 'inside news' is to participate in the 10/20 meeting, details of which are published below. Be there if you wish to remain in the know.
I was active in the Telecon almost to the last (I hope). It was highly educative and informational to listen to the IV Core perspective on State Chapters. Veterans also pitched in with their experience in organizing their chapters (some super secret recipes were revealed :)). Some chapter leaders for new chapters also introduced some really great ideas. To the end, I started bombarding the core with lots of questions, and they were patient in answering all of those ( b/n 10-10:30 pm!).
Unfortunately these matters cannot be discussed in the public forum, here, as we are monitored by Anti-Immigrants. Ditto for E-mails and PMs, as we have no way of verifying the authenticity of the other person. So please don't feel offended if your PMs and E-mail inquiries remain unanswered!
ONLY way to get acquainted with the 'inside news' is to participate in the 10/20 meeting, details of which are published below. Be there if you wish to remain in the know.
billu
07-22 01:28 PM
i am sure even then they will still argue whether writing on paper is better or sign language using hands is better.
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skdsm
07-08 04:07 PM
They are worse.. they do not respond quickly, never let you talk to attorneys directly.. have to go through the secretaries and to top all this they mess up the applications.. in short they suck!
anilsal
12-11 04:20 PM
please close the thread.
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H1B2GC
09-21 06:34 PM
This time let's do it different. Ideas?
Shall we offer a prayer in the major church for all congress men to do the needful so that people will come to know the problems we are facing and we'll have to attend the prayer in IV shirts.
Put adds on major news even if it cost's us urging all legal high skill workers to attend the prayer.
Shall we offer a prayer in the major church for all congress men to do the needful so that people will come to know the problems we are facing and we'll have to attend the prayer in IV shirts.
Put adds on major news even if it cost's us urging all legal high skill workers to attend the prayer.
factoryman
02-12 03:43 PM
I am still hoping we register our protest via IV before some congressman sneaks this provision into a must pass bil.
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mbartosik
09-25 12:36 PM
Mark, point taken but I do believe if we can raise some stink then we should. The Law firms need to realise that the country club memebership is coming at the cost of some poor sap stuck in the immigration rut and all he/ she needs is kind words and sound advice. I shall stop my ranting about Fragomen after this post.
On your other point about law firms participating. What makes you think they already do not have a member in the forums. If they read this good then the messeage has been sent across.
If approached in the right way there is a chance that big law firms will be helpful to us. The way to do this is politely, not raising a stink, with a credible number of their clients supporting us. The big law firms could act as a "force multiplier" to use a military term, only a small fraction of the community currently know about us, the big law firms and USCIS are the common connection for EB GC process, and USCIS is not about to email all their customers about us. With the right encouragement law firms might just help.
If they have members reading forums great. However, please do be civil.
I do understand the need to vent and rant sometimes. My personal guide is not to post anything that I do not want to be publicly (or legally) held to. Also a balanced constructive post is useful for all. So I place my full name in my signature.
On your other point about law firms participating. What makes you think they already do not have a member in the forums. If they read this good then the messeage has been sent across.
If approached in the right way there is a chance that big law firms will be helpful to us. The way to do this is politely, not raising a stink, with a credible number of their clients supporting us. The big law firms could act as a "force multiplier" to use a military term, only a small fraction of the community currently know about us, the big law firms and USCIS are the common connection for EB GC process, and USCIS is not about to email all their customers about us. With the right encouragement law firms might just help.
If they have members reading forums great. However, please do be civil.
I do understand the need to vent and rant sometimes. My personal guide is not to post anything that I do not want to be publicly (or legally) held to. Also a balanced constructive post is useful for all. So I place my full name in my signature.
santb1975
04-27 03:28 PM
Checks are being accepted at this time.
Can we mail checks to the address:
Immigration Voice
P O Box 1372
Arcadia, CA 91077-1372
now?
There was a time when we stopped accepting checks then we started to accept them again, so not sure what state we are in currently.
Can we mail checks to the address:
Immigration Voice
P O Box 1372
Arcadia, CA 91077-1372
now?
There was a time when we stopped accepting checks then we started to accept them again, so not sure what state we are in currently.
gauravster
02-25 10:11 AM
No immigrant Visa is available until the thing is current. From my understanding, Adavnce Parole is not a visa. Quoting from the net.
"Advance Parole is permission for certain foreign nationals, who do not have a valid immigrant visa, to reenter the U.S. after traveling abroad"
"Advance Parole is permission for certain foreign nationals, who do not have a valid immigrant visa, to reenter the U.S. after traveling abroad"
Rb_newsletter
08-05 07:59 PM
I have suffered, and I would like to help others avoid this suffering, if possible.
Sorry to hear that you had some bad experience. May I know what kind of bad experience you faced.
Sorry to hear that you had some bad experience. May I know what kind of bad experience you faced.
gccovet
06-26 09:35 AM
I know IV is doing its best and there are other groups fighting for HR 5882.
But honestly, what are the chances for this bill to succeed this year (before election)?
100% or 75% or 50% or 25% or 0%
Ron Gotcher predicts that none of the individual bills may pass this year.
And also that EB3 I may not move forward even next year!
I am not sure how many EB3 (I) volunteers are there in IV (who are really focussed). Are they getting nothing? The prediction is that EB3 I may go back to Nov 2001 and stay there for a while (or may be for the rest of next year).
Is the efforts of EB3 (I) volunteers being exploited (indirectly, ofcourse)? What are they fighting for?
If a mountain looks high, you just don't give up if you really want to summit.
Hence, my friend, we all have to try...remember that old saying ...Try and Try .... Till You Succeed.
There is nothing to loose, but if this clicks, everybody is a winner.
EB3-I will benefit (not all) but those who get the GC will move OUT of the line, clearing the way for others.
If you have any other suggestion for things we could do besides sitting idle and doing nothing, you are most welcome to express it.
In my opinion, if you don�t try then you don�t get anything.
GCCovet
But honestly, what are the chances for this bill to succeed this year (before election)?
100% or 75% or 50% or 25% or 0%
Ron Gotcher predicts that none of the individual bills may pass this year.
And also that EB3 I may not move forward even next year!
I am not sure how many EB3 (I) volunteers are there in IV (who are really focussed). Are they getting nothing? The prediction is that EB3 I may go back to Nov 2001 and stay there for a while (or may be for the rest of next year).
Is the efforts of EB3 (I) volunteers being exploited (indirectly, ofcourse)? What are they fighting for?
If a mountain looks high, you just don't give up if you really want to summit.
Hence, my friend, we all have to try...remember that old saying ...Try and Try .... Till You Succeed.
There is nothing to loose, but if this clicks, everybody is a winner.
EB3-I will benefit (not all) but those who get the GC will move OUT of the line, clearing the way for others.
If you have any other suggestion for things we could do besides sitting idle and doing nothing, you are most welcome to express it.
In my opinion, if you don�t try then you don�t get anything.
GCCovet
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