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bach007

07-26 06:17 PM

My PD is Nov 2004 (EB3 India). My 140 has not been approved yet. Also, I do not plan to use EAD so issues thereby are out of question. My only worry is can I keep renewing H1B while my 485 has not been approved. My attorney says NO. He says that you can apply for H1B extensions after 6 years only if you have not been able to apply for 485.

However based on your responses, it looks like I will have to validate this with some other lawyer to make sure if I can keep extending my H1B so I can maintain my wife's H4 status.

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gcformeornot

07-02 08:45 AM

reasons...

I have seen many of my friends doing H1 for their spouses..... while their spouces have no experience what so ever..... employers help them cook their resumes..... in these cases employee has something to hide.... so they pay
H1 fees, stay on bench for few months......and never complain...

Now a days many companies send people on L1 visa. On L1 you have no choice. If you can't get H1 in April you are slave to the employer.... also with L1 there is no stipulated salary like H1.... so employers pay whatever they feel like and not market rate.....but since many employees have desire to stick around in US and save some Green... pay of their debts in home country.... they stay with same employer without complaining......

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DesiGuy

09-17 11:43 AM

Rep Smith is speaking...still seems 6020.

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uma001

05-25 02:35 PM

This si for Akp

What's up buddy. This si your first post. What have u been doing all this time?
We are paying taxes along with SSN taxes. We have rt to ask or to bash this system.

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va_labor2002

07-21 09:24 AM

gimmi green - Don't you see green around you. Let me tell you how to get green

1) Use your credit history to purchase additional home in Florida. House purchase in 150000 will be 250000 in year. The market was like that a year back. It takes 8 months to get a house. There is a big line.

2) Open your own e-business. File E visa. 1/4 million should be easy money if you have stayed here for 10 years.

3) House listing in only done by realtor. Give option to customer. For fun open a site for people to list their house for sale. Give them free service then charge. Live American way.

4) Make school in Village. I have made one. I enjoy supporting the school. Grow India.

5) Don't worry about GC. Do something. Registering a site takes some $35 or 40. Built you site. Use American brain.

Am I doing it? Yes.. Did I make money? Yes.

Ensoy.

I agree with your suggestions. You have excellent ideas. Can you please explain little more about #2 Open your own e-business and File E visa. What type of e-business? How to file E-VISA ? Have you filed yet ?

I appreciate your comments.

Thanks

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caliguy

09-16 07:56 PM

I am going to submit an issue with CIS Ombudsman @ DHS | CIS Ombudsman - Case Problems (http://www.dhs.gov/files/programs/editorial_0497.shtm)

I have also asked the attorney to send an email @ Texas Service Introduces Streamline Procedure for I-485s and I-140s
Labor Immigration Law � Texas Service Introduces Streamline Procedure for I-485s and I-140s (http://www.laborimmigration.com/2008/11/texas-service-introduces-streamline-procedure-for-i-485s-and-i-140s/)

Attorney got back to me and said we will have to wait until 1st October, as he opened a SR on 1st September and TSC asked him to wait for 30 days.

At this point, I am running out of options....maybe a letter to the first lady??

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psaxena

03-03 07:13 PM

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kumarc123

01-11 08:07 AM

IV core team is very active and working hard. Just because we do not see their posts on the forum does not mean they are not active. Aman Kapoor or Waldenpond- IV founder is very much active and working hard on this mission despite having his greencard. We have regular daily discussions as a team and he is one person I have seen who sleeps, drinks and live this effort all the time. He has spent his personal money to travel to DC and still takes time off from work to travel to DC on regular basis. Likewise there are others who are committed to this effort and are working hard on the tasks assigned to them. You see me most of the time writing on the forum because in the core team, this is the task assigned to me. I communicate with members. If we have everyone posting on the forum, it will not be a good use of our limited time off work on daily basis. Also know that IV is not forums. Just by writing on the forums, nothing ever gets done on the hill. There are several tasks that we have to do in this advocacy effort to get something done. You can see more regular updates on the donor forum on what we do behind the scenes. It takes lot of effort, commitment and patience to be active in this effort because results are not immediate or guaranteed. But with our efforts we have have had our successes and we are positive about the future successes. The key is to be consistent, persistent and passionate about this advocacy work. We need to understand that we as an organization represent hundreds of thousands of people suffering due to the broken immigration system despite following all the rules and being legal in this country. This long wait has caused lot of pain and suffereing in people's lives and careers. Everyday we feel the pressure of hopes of thousands of our members who look upto us with some ray of light. As leaders of this organization we carry this responsibility bravely every day on our shoulders and feel motivated from the support of our members and the passion we have for this cause.


We do admire IV's motivation and Aman's hard work. What we asking is, you to hold a rally in DC, or do something big, we are tired of

1. Sending letters
2. Faxing to senators
3. Being asked for contributions, when we want too, but we want something big.
4. For past 3 years, a lot has been discussed, done but nothing big.

we would like to be galvanized for a cause, IV should plan something fast, before the summers.

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vine93

09-17 11:59 AM

Which Link you guys following

CSPAN Mr. Hoyer speaking

CSPAN2 Idle

CSPAN3 Mrs. Bair speaking

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aristotle

02-06 02:38 PM

Thanks for all the replies! I already contribute to IV, so all the mails about contributing to IV can stop :) You dont need to sell me IV.

I am considering an opportunity, but if I leave I might lose my PD as my current employer does withdraw the I140.

Without any reform, my guess is it is going to be 5+ years for my date to be current. Just wanted to hear a few other opinions.

Also, if there is any impending relief (like 485 filing by 2/15 thats being discussed), I would be interested in hearing about it. It would be terrible for me if I move and then a relief is passed immediately in the congress.

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glus

07-10 01:46 PM

I guess USCIS is getting pretty smart. To be a plaintiff in the lawsuit, your application has to get rejected. By holding your application, it is probably preventing you to be a plaintiff. Smart F***ing A**es

It does NOT need to be rejected. It can be rejected, or, there is a reasonable expectation it will get rejected. This is established by USCIS press release that they will reject all applications. Thus, the applications can sit there and the lawsuit will move forward.

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desi485

11-09 11:25 PM

Thanks for the additional information. In case 1 - can the applicant still retain the priority date if s/he wants to start a new GC process? In other words, does 6 year expiration have any effect on retaining PD?

From what I have gathered so far, it appears that it's a misconception that a lot of people have who feel it's safer to stay on H1. It doesn't sound like EAD is as bad as I had once initially thought..

As far as I know, one retains the PD for life once I-140 is approved; unless CIS revokes I-140 due to fraud or min-interpretation. Otherwise PD is yours forever, across the category (eb-1, 2 or 3).

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nk2006

12-11 11:02 AM

Thanks for the effort.

I posted my comments and my story (with links to couple articles that were published sometime back about my case in a newspaper).

Lets add more stories. As someone already suggested lets concentrate on how our GC can contribute to the economy - buying a house/establishing a company/etc. I also quoted some of the recent studies that showed how immigrant entrepreneurs positively contributed to the economy (couple links from IV).

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gc28262

04-27 10:01 AM

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leoindiano

01-30 04:31 PM

done. Bump ^^^

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canleo98

04-20 01:08 AM

Hi sledge_hammer,
I have sent you a PM, can you take a look.

Thanks


I work for a small growing company that is reporting losses for the last 2-3 years, but I still got my PERM and I-140 approved based on the fact that the company's asset value is way more than my salary.

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Aah_GC

05-21 08:53 PM

Could anyone recommend medical insurance for parents over 80?

Unfortunately you are in with little luck for parents over 80. In most American Travel insurance quotes you will see that for 70+ the maximum coverage is $100K and then for 80+ it is just $15K. This is total sham - the purpose of all insurance companies is just this - make the most money by insuring themselves against risk, even at the cost of insurer.

My suggestion to all of you would be to go for comprehensive coverage with a good network. I found http://www.nriol.com/insurance/insurance-worldmed-long-term.asp this site to be useful - don't mean to advertise.

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gc4me

11-16 08:42 AM

http://www.nytimes.com/2006/11/15/business/15visa.html?n=Top%2fReference%2fTimes%20Topics%2fS ubjects%2fI%2fImmigration%20and%20Refugees

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gc_kaavaali

12-12 09:10 PM

I don't think people will get attracted by summarizing what we are doing...people should realize what we are doing...there is a difference...


The web site should be sufficient in providing information of a general nature.

More specific information and details should be available to members.

That's how many organizations operate, including AILA.

It's not just about the forums, this could come with a lot more benefits.

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Robert Kumar

04-03 10:41 AM

whats your point?? He could be from anywhere!! How does that matter with his difficult situation??

Am I the only one who thinks like this.. correct me folks.

The guy who initiated this conversation came here nearly more than 3 months back, has just 5 posts but a ton of energy to fight with US employers. Starts a topic, and we are all getting diverted in posting in this thread.

I definitely support complaining against anyone who breaks the lawy, be it employer, or employee.

In this case the guys as he "claims" appears to have come here without employer calling him. And is trying to complain against. Who will be screwed up. The employer can easily say he anticipated, but no project no, so didnt get the guy to US, as its legally allowed not to get.
Again, I STRONGLY feel this thread, and the similar, are all in an effort to divert our attention. Just stop these by not bumping them, with our comments. Let mine be the last.

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satishku_2000

07-27 02:41 PM

If the current wage is consitently higher than proferred for past 2 or 3 years, is that good enough to prove the ability to pay?

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