indigokiwi
03-24 11:43 AM
Hundreds of members visit this website every day. I am just really surprised that we are having trouble getting people to participate in Advocacy Days and raising $50,000. It seems like a no-brainer to me to participate in whatever way possible.
There have been around 250 contributions so far. Some members have contributed a few hundred dollars each, with a couple of members contributing $500+ each, and some have pledged $100 for every $2500 or $5000 raised, just to help try and reach the target. They wouldn't have had to put in so much if everyone else chipped in.
I am really curious to know why you are not getting more involved and at least contributing financially to this effort if you cannot attend the Advocacy days. You are the beneficiary. What is holding you back from trying to do something tangible to help yourself, your family and your friends? Are you seriously going to tell me that it's not even worth $50 to you?
This is the best shot we are going to have in the next two years.
I am not doing this for IV. I'm doing this for myself, my brother and my friends stuck in the green card mess.
There have been around 250 contributions so far. Some members have contributed a few hundred dollars each, with a couple of members contributing $500+ each, and some have pledged $100 for every $2500 or $5000 raised, just to help try and reach the target. They wouldn't have had to put in so much if everyone else chipped in.
I am really curious to know why you are not getting more involved and at least contributing financially to this effort if you cannot attend the Advocacy days. You are the beneficiary. What is holding you back from trying to do something tangible to help yourself, your family and your friends? Are you seriously going to tell me that it's not even worth $50 to you?
This is the best shot we are going to have in the next two years.
I am not doing this for IV. I'm doing this for myself, my brother and my friends stuck in the green card mess.
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karl65
04-04 09:24 PM
Most of the approvals in in April are from TSC. Hope NSC will catch up soon. good luck everyone
I HAVE GOT MY APPROVAL TODAY (30 MINUTES AGO) WITH MY WHOLE FAMILY.......I HOPE MORE EB3 APPROVAL WILL BE COMING AFTER MINE......
I HAVE GOT MY APPROVAL TODAY (30 MINUTES AGO) WITH MY WHOLE FAMILY.......I HOPE MORE EB3 APPROVAL WILL BE COMING AFTER MINE......
jchan
05-21 09:21 AM
It would be great if all those messages were from IV. But how do we know that our opponents are not doing the same thing ? Let's be optimistic though. Good job, IV members. Let's keep those phone calls going.
So I read that the amendment for recapture has been removed from the funding bill. Guess we are back to the start again? This really makes me to start hate the fact that we are held as the hostage of illegals
So I read that the amendment for recapture has been removed from the funding bill. Guess we are back to the start again? This really makes me to start hate the fact that we are held as the hostage of illegals
2011 Amy Madigan, Rick Rossovich
gcny2006
06-07 09:03 PM
http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=5457433
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ujjwal_p
05-17 12:06 AM
i assume this is for everyone, including citizens. you may want to make the legal part bold in the phrase "legal immigration". immigration automatically raises everyone's eyebrow but you need to emphasize that the fight here is for "legal" immigration. that is a key differentiator especially when nobody knows what the heck EB, priority date etc is.
Use the following as a template to send all your contacts via email!!!!
*not a chain mail. a genuine request to be part of a democratic US bill-making movement* call YOUR Senator and at least one from the list below *
i am writing to you with a rather 'unusual request'. thousands of high skilled legal immigrants (especially from India and China) are stuck for between 5 to 10 years in the 'Green Card' queue with no 'end in sight' due to a broken system. previous attempts by groups like Compete America (www.competeamerica.org (http://www.competeamerica.org)) and Immigration Voice (www.immigrationvoice.org (http://www.immigrationvoice.org)) have been rebuffed by powerful lobbies and special interests.
if you are able to help, know that thousands will thank you. if you are uncomfortable, i will fully understand and seek your forgiveness for this intrusion.
if you know someone that will benefit from legal immigration reform (e.g. graduate students, etc.), do pass this message along. again, this is NOT a fake chain mail. check out www.immigrationvoice.org (http://www.immigrationvoice.org) to see how those forgotten in the immigration queue are trying their best to make their voices heard.
at a minimum, take a few minutes to see these colorful posters that highlight the issues at stake!
http://immigrationvoice.org/forum/showpost.php?p=161040&postcount=100
http://immigrationvoice.org/forum/showpost.php?p=161041&postcount=101
more on the issues
http://www.competeamerica.org/resource/eb_visas/index.html
if you can do more, please call your Senator and at least one from the list below with the scripted message:
currently, Rep. Zoe Lofgren from California, has introduced a couple of bills that can provide temporary relief to thousands of tax paying high skilled workers.
HR 5921 Introduced to eliminate per country limits
H.R. 5882 introduced to restore approximately 218,000 unused EB visa numbers.
HR 6039 introduced to exempt STEM degree applicants from numerical limits
In addition, the Murray amendment was accepted in Senate Appropriations Committee by voice vote today.
"OK, enough of that mumbo jumbo" I hear you say :), "what can I do?"
Tell them that you would like to talk to some one who handles immigration/legal matters, If forwarded to voice mail, leave a VM. If the VM is full, you can get back to the main line by pressing 0 and then leave a message with them.
The message you have to deliver when calling these offices is
I would like Representative "Representative Name" to co sponsor bills HR 5882, HR 5921 & HR 6039 sponsored by Zoe Lofgren. All three bills have wide bipartisan support in the house and will help reduce the back logs associated with USCIS. These bills are a great first step towards immigration reform.
DO NOT GET INTO THE LEGAL/ILLEGAL DISCUSSION WITH STAFF MEMBERS
Only if the staff member bring up the issue of CIR, in that case say that -
In the past we have been supporting Comprehensive approach and still continue to support comprehensive approach and we look for our our main issues to be addressed whenever comprehensive bill is passed. However, this is is just an interim fix to begin or start the immigration reform process.
Senator Robert Menendez
202 224 4744
Ruben Hinojosa
phone: 202-225-2531
Charles Gonzalez
Phone: (202)225-3236
Hilda Solis
202 225 5464
Ciro Rodriguez
202 225 4511
Lucille Roybal-Allard
202 225 1766
Raul Grijalva
ph (202) 225-2435
Dennis Cardoza
(202) 225-6131
Jim Costa
(202)225-3341
SIMPLY PUT -- please consider taking a few minutes to call at least one of the above lawmakers' offices with the above 'scripted' message. I am not a script-driven person, but the dynamics of law making dictates that simple messages about support for a Bill go a long way towards helping lawmakers form their opinion. This is DEMOCRACY and CIVICS in action :).
Will you take a few moments to do your bit to help thousands of hard working professionals and their families? In 1 day, Rep Cueller from Texas has signed on as a co-sponsor after receiving numerous calls.
Steve Ballmer, Safra Catz, Craig Barrett, Carly Fiorina, Scott McNealy, Charles Vest and others all came together for... what?http://www.competeamerica.org/hill/letter_congress/index.html
we get tons of spam a day. lets take a few moments to help those that join us in contributing to the US economy through their hard work, taxes and social security contribution. of course, they spend hard earned $$$'s on wall st and main st. lets help them help us all.
Use the following as a template to send all your contacts via email!!!!
*not a chain mail. a genuine request to be part of a democratic US bill-making movement* call YOUR Senator and at least one from the list below *
i am writing to you with a rather 'unusual request'. thousands of high skilled legal immigrants (especially from India and China) are stuck for between 5 to 10 years in the 'Green Card' queue with no 'end in sight' due to a broken system. previous attempts by groups like Compete America (www.competeamerica.org (http://www.competeamerica.org)) and Immigration Voice (www.immigrationvoice.org (http://www.immigrationvoice.org)) have been rebuffed by powerful lobbies and special interests.
if you are able to help, know that thousands will thank you. if you are uncomfortable, i will fully understand and seek your forgiveness for this intrusion.
if you know someone that will benefit from legal immigration reform (e.g. graduate students, etc.), do pass this message along. again, this is NOT a fake chain mail. check out www.immigrationvoice.org (http://www.immigrationvoice.org) to see how those forgotten in the immigration queue are trying their best to make their voices heard.
at a minimum, take a few minutes to see these colorful posters that highlight the issues at stake!
http://immigrationvoice.org/forum/showpost.php?p=161040&postcount=100
http://immigrationvoice.org/forum/showpost.php?p=161041&postcount=101
more on the issues
http://www.competeamerica.org/resource/eb_visas/index.html
if you can do more, please call your Senator and at least one from the list below with the scripted message:
currently, Rep. Zoe Lofgren from California, has introduced a couple of bills that can provide temporary relief to thousands of tax paying high skilled workers.
HR 5921 Introduced to eliminate per country limits
H.R. 5882 introduced to restore approximately 218,000 unused EB visa numbers.
HR 6039 introduced to exempt STEM degree applicants from numerical limits
In addition, the Murray amendment was accepted in Senate Appropriations Committee by voice vote today.
"OK, enough of that mumbo jumbo" I hear you say :), "what can I do?"
Tell them that you would like to talk to some one who handles immigration/legal matters, If forwarded to voice mail, leave a VM. If the VM is full, you can get back to the main line by pressing 0 and then leave a message with them.
The message you have to deliver when calling these offices is
I would like Representative "Representative Name" to co sponsor bills HR 5882, HR 5921 & HR 6039 sponsored by Zoe Lofgren. All three bills have wide bipartisan support in the house and will help reduce the back logs associated with USCIS. These bills are a great first step towards immigration reform.
DO NOT GET INTO THE LEGAL/ILLEGAL DISCUSSION WITH STAFF MEMBERS
Only if the staff member bring up the issue of CIR, in that case say that -
In the past we have been supporting Comprehensive approach and still continue to support comprehensive approach and we look for our our main issues to be addressed whenever comprehensive bill is passed. However, this is is just an interim fix to begin or start the immigration reform process.
Senator Robert Menendez
202 224 4744
Ruben Hinojosa
phone: 202-225-2531
Charles Gonzalez
Phone: (202)225-3236
Hilda Solis
202 225 5464
Ciro Rodriguez
202 225 4511
Lucille Roybal-Allard
202 225 1766
Raul Grijalva
ph (202) 225-2435
Dennis Cardoza
(202) 225-6131
Jim Costa
(202)225-3341
SIMPLY PUT -- please consider taking a few minutes to call at least one of the above lawmakers' offices with the above 'scripted' message. I am not a script-driven person, but the dynamics of law making dictates that simple messages about support for a Bill go a long way towards helping lawmakers form their opinion. This is DEMOCRACY and CIVICS in action :).
Will you take a few moments to do your bit to help thousands of hard working professionals and their families? In 1 day, Rep Cueller from Texas has signed on as a co-sponsor after receiving numerous calls.
Steve Ballmer, Safra Catz, Craig Barrett, Carly Fiorina, Scott McNealy, Charles Vest and others all came together for... what?http://www.competeamerica.org/hill/letter_congress/index.html
we get tons of spam a day. lets take a few moments to help those that join us in contributing to the US economy through their hard work, taxes and social security contribution. of course, they spend hard earned $$$'s on wall st and main st. lets help them help us all.
santb1975
04-10 12:41 AM
All - You do not have to be a runner to participate. you can walk. Please do not get intimated with all this talk about running. You can help us raise funds and organize professional Networking events as well. We need participation. Please join us.
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reddysn
05-23 07:55 PM
Yes . Employers/lawers can check status.
Does anybody know any link that gives online status of PERM labor ? I heard that there is one for employers but not for employee.
Does anybody know any link that gives online status of PERM labor ? I heard that there is one for employers but not for employee.
2010 Earl Boen, Rick Rossovich, Dick Miller, Bill Paxton, Brian Thompson.
sandiboy
10-05 03:54 PM
D. EMPLOYMENT VISA AVAILABILITY IN THE COMING MONTHS
There has been no forward movement of the Employment cut-off dates for November. The reason for this is that it is still too early to see what impact the movement of the cut-off dates toward the end of FY-2007 may have on demand. Depending on the rate of demand being received from Citizenship and Immigration Services offices for adjustment of status cases, some forward movement of dates may be possible for December.
There has been no forward movement of the Employment cut-off dates for November. The reason for this is that it is still too early to see what impact the movement of the cut-off dates toward the end of FY-2007 may have on demand. Depending on the rate of demand being received from Citizenship and Immigration Services offices for adjustment of status cases, some forward movement of dates may be possible for December.
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speedo
05-01 12:32 PM
What is the number to use to call and check status of I-485 application or open sr?
This is what I have tried:
Dial (800) 375 � 5283
Select 1
Select 2
Select 2
Select 6
Select 1
Enter the number xxxxxxxxx
Select 1
Select 3
Select 4
The lady answered the phone and explained that she is not allowed to say or do anything on my case.
EB-3 ROW
Priority Date: 09-25-2005
I-140 Approved 12-12-2006
I-485 Received 7-2-2007
Fingerprint completed
This is what I have tried:
Dial (800) 375 � 5283
Select 1
Select 2
Select 2
Select 6
Select 1
Enter the number xxxxxxxxx
Select 1
Select 3
Select 4
The lady answered the phone and explained that she is not allowed to say or do anything on my case.
EB-3 ROW
Priority Date: 09-25-2005
I-140 Approved 12-12-2006
I-485 Received 7-2-2007
Fingerprint completed
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akshayhere
04-01 01:16 PM
Hi,
I don't understand why this event is on week day. I am sure if it will be on Saturday or Sunday then you will see thousands of people participated in this event.
Thanks,
I don't understand why this event is on week day. I am sure if it will be on Saturday or Sunday then you will see thousands of people participated in this event.
Thanks,
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pappu
07-18 08:11 AM
House and Senate Hearings on Immigration Reform—Attend If You Can! (Updated 7/13/06)
Rather than proceed directly with a conference committee to reconcile the differences between the House and Senate immigration bills, House Republicans have opted to hold a two-month series of hearings that are intended to whip up their conservative base and focus attacks on the Senate approach. In response, the Senate Judiciary Committee is also holding hearings. Chairman Specter plans to promote the temporary worker program and earned legalization provisions in S. 2611.
City: Washington, DC
Date: July 18
Time: 10:00 AM
Location: 2237 Rayburn House Office Building
Committee: House Judiciary Committee, Subcommittee on Immigration, Border Security, and Claims
Additional information: Title of hearing is “Do the Reid-Kennedy bill’s amnesty provisions repeat the mistakes of the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986?”
Scheduled witnesses:
* Rep. Silvestre Reyes, D-Texas
* Phyllis Schlafly, President, Eagle Forum, Alton, Ill.
* Steven Camarota, Director of Research, Center for Immigration Studies
* James R. Edwards Jr., Adjunct Fellow, Hudson Institute
City: Washington, DC
Date: July 19
Time: 10:30 AM
Location: 2175 Rayburn House Office Building
Committee: House Education and the Workforce Committee
Additional information: Title of hearing is “What is the impact of the Reid-Kennedy bill on American workers and their workplaces?”
City: Washington, DC
Date: July 20
Time: TBA
Location: TBA
Committee: House Homeland Security Committee
Additional information: Title of hearing is “How does the Reid-Kennedy bill compare to the House Border Security bill when it comes to enhancing border infrastructure?”
City: Washington, DC
Date: July 26
Time: TBA
Location: TBA
Committee: House Education and the Workforce Committee
Additional information: Title of hearing is “What is the role of English in American education and society, and does the Reid-Kennedy bill undermine, rather that encourage, this role?”
City: Washington, DC
Date: July 27
Time: TBAv Location: TBA
Committee: House Homeland Security Committee
Additional information: Title of hearing is “Does the Reid-Kennedy bill make it more difficult for law enforcement to expedite the removal of illegal aliens from the United States?”
City: Washington, DC
Date: July 27
Time: TBAv Location: 2237 Rayburn House Office Building
Committee: House Judiciary Committee
Additional information: Title of hearing is “Will the Reid-Kennedy bill’s amnesty provisions overwhelm the already overburdened U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services? Will 10-20 million new applicants for citizenship make it easier for criminals and terrorists to evade background checks?”
City: Washington, DC
Date: July 27
Time: TBAv Location: 2172 Rayburn House Office Building
Committee: House International Relations Committee
Additional information: Title of hearing is “To what degree is illegal immigration an issue for countries in the Western Hemisphere, and does the Reid-Kennedy bill undercut American diplomatic efforts aimed at curbing illegal immigration?”
City: Yuma, AZ
Date: Week of August 14
Time: TBD
Location: TBD
Committee: House Government Reform Committee
Additional information: Subject of hearing is "Costs to federal, state, and local governments of an unsecured border"
City: TBD, Washington, DC, and locations outside Washington
Date: TBD, July and August
Location: TBD
Committee: House Education and the Workforce Committee
Additional information: The House Education and the Workforce Committee will hold a series of hearings on the following subjects:
* English as the official language
* DREAM Act
* The impact of current and potential changes to immigration laws on employers
* An overview of the enforcement of current immigration laws and their impact on the workforce
Rather than proceed directly with a conference committee to reconcile the differences between the House and Senate immigration bills, House Republicans have opted to hold a two-month series of hearings that are intended to whip up their conservative base and focus attacks on the Senate approach. In response, the Senate Judiciary Committee is also holding hearings. Chairman Specter plans to promote the temporary worker program and earned legalization provisions in S. 2611.
City: Washington, DC
Date: July 18
Time: 10:00 AM
Location: 2237 Rayburn House Office Building
Committee: House Judiciary Committee, Subcommittee on Immigration, Border Security, and Claims
Additional information: Title of hearing is “Do the Reid-Kennedy bill’s amnesty provisions repeat the mistakes of the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986?”
Scheduled witnesses:
* Rep. Silvestre Reyes, D-Texas
* Phyllis Schlafly, President, Eagle Forum, Alton, Ill.
* Steven Camarota, Director of Research, Center for Immigration Studies
* James R. Edwards Jr., Adjunct Fellow, Hudson Institute
City: Washington, DC
Date: July 19
Time: 10:30 AM
Location: 2175 Rayburn House Office Building
Committee: House Education and the Workforce Committee
Additional information: Title of hearing is “What is the impact of the Reid-Kennedy bill on American workers and their workplaces?”
City: Washington, DC
Date: July 20
Time: TBA
Location: TBA
Committee: House Homeland Security Committee
Additional information: Title of hearing is “How does the Reid-Kennedy bill compare to the House Border Security bill when it comes to enhancing border infrastructure?”
City: Washington, DC
Date: July 26
Time: TBA
Location: TBA
Committee: House Education and the Workforce Committee
Additional information: Title of hearing is “What is the role of English in American education and society, and does the Reid-Kennedy bill undermine, rather that encourage, this role?”
City: Washington, DC
Date: July 27
Time: TBAv Location: TBA
Committee: House Homeland Security Committee
Additional information: Title of hearing is “Does the Reid-Kennedy bill make it more difficult for law enforcement to expedite the removal of illegal aliens from the United States?”
City: Washington, DC
Date: July 27
Time: TBAv Location: 2237 Rayburn House Office Building
Committee: House Judiciary Committee
Additional information: Title of hearing is “Will the Reid-Kennedy bill’s amnesty provisions overwhelm the already overburdened U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services? Will 10-20 million new applicants for citizenship make it easier for criminals and terrorists to evade background checks?”
City: Washington, DC
Date: July 27
Time: TBAv Location: 2172 Rayburn House Office Building
Committee: House International Relations Committee
Additional information: Title of hearing is “To what degree is illegal immigration an issue for countries in the Western Hemisphere, and does the Reid-Kennedy bill undercut American diplomatic efforts aimed at curbing illegal immigration?”
City: Yuma, AZ
Date: Week of August 14
Time: TBD
Location: TBD
Committee: House Government Reform Committee
Additional information: Subject of hearing is "Costs to federal, state, and local governments of an unsecured border"
City: TBD, Washington, DC, and locations outside Washington
Date: TBD, July and August
Location: TBD
Committee: House Education and the Workforce Committee
Additional information: The House Education and the Workforce Committee will hold a series of hearings on the following subjects:
* English as the official language
* DREAM Act
* The impact of current and potential changes to immigration laws on employers
* An overview of the enforcement of current immigration laws and their impact on the workforce
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santb1975
04-07 05:14 PM
Thanks for signing up. The good part about these events is they are both Walking and running events so newbies should not hesitate to Join. We picked an event in Houston because Texas had the second highest number of letters for the Admin Fix campaign :)
I am in - along with my husband (and he is going to kill me for signing him up ...he he) for the Houston 5K run - lets start with that and see if I can finish..I'll take on more if I have success with this!
BTW, there is also a kids run for children ages 5 to 15 (K - 8) - my kids won't qualify for it, but those that have kids in this age group can truly train as a family.
I am in - along with my husband (and he is going to kill me for signing him up ...he he) for the Houston 5K run - lets start with that and see if I can finish..I'll take on more if I have success with this!
BTW, there is also a kids run for children ages 5 to 15 (K - 8) - my kids won't qualify for it, but those that have kids in this age group can truly train as a family.
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heywhat
05-08 03:54 PM
PERM Filed : March 03, 2008
Audit date : No Audit
Reply Date : NA
Category: EB2
Status: Appoved on May 07,2008
Field: IT (Software)
Country : India
But still i will participate if you come up with any action item... Do not want any one to go thru pain of uncertinity...
Audit date : No Audit
Reply Date : NA
Category: EB2
Status: Appoved on May 07,2008
Field: IT (Software)
Country : India
But still i will participate if you come up with any action item... Do not want any one to go thru pain of uncertinity...
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H1BLegal95
06-14 04:55 PM
I don't think it's an end of fight for IV or for that matter for us. Ability to file for I485 is just like getting out from one queue and standing in another big one. Once the folks who are stuck in backlog gets their labor will be in front of this big line as you know the priority date counts. Only advantage for the people filing 485 is an EAD, which I know is a big one. With thousands of people filing I485 in July, I believe EAD itself is going to be retrogressed.
Pls.....
Applicant1 with PD Jan 2007 PERM he files I485 gets EAD 6 months waits for GC
Applicant2 with PD Jan 2004 BEC cannot file for I485 gets his LC DEC 2007
in Sep PD will retrogress say to 2003. Applicant2 will not be able to file. Priority dates will not move again until everyone who has filed for 485 incl. applicant2 have been given a GC.
But u are right..pls everybody who getz a chance to file for 485 pls keep up the fight for those who are in BEC
Pls.....
Applicant1 with PD Jan 2007 PERM he files I485 gets EAD 6 months waits for GC
Applicant2 with PD Jan 2004 BEC cannot file for I485 gets his LC DEC 2007
in Sep PD will retrogress say to 2003. Applicant2 will not be able to file. Priority dates will not move again until everyone who has filed for 485 incl. applicant2 have been given a GC.
But u are right..pls everybody who getz a chance to file for 485 pls keep up the fight for those who are in BEC
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MeraNaamJoker
08-04 10:46 AM
Well I responded in Oct 2008 and it had RFE status. It didnt change for the past 2 years and it changed to "RFE Review" yesterday. Is this just a coincidence or something to extract out of it ?
For RFE rebuttal, it will remain in the same status until it is approved. You should have contacted them after 60 days of your rebuttal. But as of now, it is fine I guess.
My friend had very similar situation. His status remained as REVIEW until it was finally approved. So no need to worry.
For RFE rebuttal, it will remain in the same status until it is approved. You should have contacted them after 60 days of your rebuttal. But as of now, it is fine I guess.
My friend had very similar situation. His status remained as REVIEW until it was finally approved. So no need to worry.
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gk_2000
07-12 01:33 PM
I'm all for this. This is very close to my heart. I probably care more about this than I do, my 485 approval.(can't have one without the other, I know I know. But still.).
I don't know when I'll get my 485 approved, hopefully within the next year. But I'm willing to work on this, whatever it takes - contributions, lawmaker meetings, DC.
I'm in.
This has got to be simple too. When the citizenship law was first drafted, immigrants got their green cards within months of entering the country. Start to End of the greencard process took under a year, if not less.
The intention of the law was to have them learn the language, the ways of the country, and assimilate, which was expected to take about 5 years, before applying for citizenship.
These days the green card process itself take over 5 years for a lot of people. Most Indians and Chinese in the EB2 category, and pretty much the entire EB3 category have lived here longer than 5 years. In those 5 years they have gone to school here, paid income taxes, bought homes, and learned the language (well they had to, in order to qualify for an employment based green card!). What more "assimilation" do they need to do?
I definitely think that the following should be the criteria for eligibility to apply for citizenship,
- An approved green card
- 5 years of continuous U.S. residence starting from the date the 485 application was received.
Let's do this.
Excuse me, but what's 485 got to do with assimilation? It would be perfectly legitimate for people who are waiting for their dates to be current, following the exact same logic as above
People sometimes draw the line just where they themselves have just crossed it
I don't know when I'll get my 485 approved, hopefully within the next year. But I'm willing to work on this, whatever it takes - contributions, lawmaker meetings, DC.
I'm in.
This has got to be simple too. When the citizenship law was first drafted, immigrants got their green cards within months of entering the country. Start to End of the greencard process took under a year, if not less.
The intention of the law was to have them learn the language, the ways of the country, and assimilate, which was expected to take about 5 years, before applying for citizenship.
These days the green card process itself take over 5 years for a lot of people. Most Indians and Chinese in the EB2 category, and pretty much the entire EB3 category have lived here longer than 5 years. In those 5 years they have gone to school here, paid income taxes, bought homes, and learned the language (well they had to, in order to qualify for an employment based green card!). What more "assimilation" do they need to do?
I definitely think that the following should be the criteria for eligibility to apply for citizenship,
- An approved green card
- 5 years of continuous U.S. residence starting from the date the 485 application was received.
Let's do this.
Excuse me, but what's 485 got to do with assimilation? It would be perfectly legitimate for people who are waiting for their dates to be current, following the exact same logic as above
People sometimes draw the line just where they themselves have just crossed it
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kbsyed61
09-02 04:52 PM
Congrats to all the lucky ones. Enjoy the green freedom. Wish you all the best for your bright future and long life
Best Wishes to all the hopefuls.
I am in waiting game. Hoping against hope to go green.
BTW, today I treid calling USCIS. First the 1st level representative spoke and she straightway created a SR for me and my daughter. Once she finished that part Politely I asked her to transfer to an IO. Luckily without any wait call got connected to an IO. Had very brief conversation with him. He was fixated on my EAD being valid till August 2010, so according to him I don't have to worry about. But I persisted with my line of questions like current status, whether it is pre-adjudicated?, whether all clearances are done etc. Only thing he replied was "Your Case is in REVIEW". I asked him what does review means. His answer was review means review. Our conversation stopped there.
What do you guys think on "Your case is under review"?
Best Wishes to all the hopefuls.
I am in waiting game. Hoping against hope to go green.
BTW, today I treid calling USCIS. First the 1st level representative spoke and she straightway created a SR for me and my daughter. Once she finished that part Politely I asked her to transfer to an IO. Luckily without any wait call got connected to an IO. Had very brief conversation with him. He was fixated on my EAD being valid till August 2010, so according to him I don't have to worry about. But I persisted with my line of questions like current status, whether it is pre-adjudicated?, whether all clearances are done etc. Only thing he replied was "Your Case is in REVIEW". I asked him what does review means. His answer was review means review. Our conversation stopped there.
What do you guys think on "Your case is under review"?
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jsb
04-09 11:14 AM
Can you please let us know the procedure? I'm very much interested in filing a formal complaint with the CIS and Ombudsman. I'm not against genuine candidates getting their GC through MNC executive category, but would like to stop this malpractice.
You can email to Ombudsman at CISOmbudsman.Publicaffairs@dhs.gov providing all the detaisl. As a routine they ask to fill a form with your case particulars, explaining why something investigation should be done. Those forms are then sent to USCIS, who routinely give some absurd explanation.
In other words, it could help if there are lot of emails, or letters to Ombudsman (address and fax # can be found on their website - google for it). Emphasis should be on USCIS inefficiency, not following the sequence, PD's etc., if several example cases (via filling forms as they need those for privacy reasons). Give simple examples, such as in May 07, EB2-India cutoff was April 04, now in May 09, it is Feb 04, whereas in the meantime many with PD's in 2005 and 2006 have been granted visas. Why?
Note that PD's, a very important critieria for retrogressed country cases, are not anywhere other than the paper applications. Therefore, USCIS/DOS have no way to know who should or should not be processed next. They claim that they process cases in order they receive (paper filings). By processing, they mean they check all docs (birth certificates, medicals, photos) AND Priority Date currency. If at the moment your file is being looked at, your PD is not current, it is put aside. This completes their processing of your case, and they move to the next one. What happens to cases put aside in this way, is not defined or clear. In last quarter, they ask permission to work on larger number of cases (which they get via widened PD cutoffs). unfairness is evident with this process.
You can email to Ombudsman at CISOmbudsman.Publicaffairs@dhs.gov providing all the detaisl. As a routine they ask to fill a form with your case particulars, explaining why something investigation should be done. Those forms are then sent to USCIS, who routinely give some absurd explanation.
In other words, it could help if there are lot of emails, or letters to Ombudsman (address and fax # can be found on their website - google for it). Emphasis should be on USCIS inefficiency, not following the sequence, PD's etc., if several example cases (via filling forms as they need those for privacy reasons). Give simple examples, such as in May 07, EB2-India cutoff was April 04, now in May 09, it is Feb 04, whereas in the meantime many with PD's in 2005 and 2006 have been granted visas. Why?
Note that PD's, a very important critieria for retrogressed country cases, are not anywhere other than the paper applications. Therefore, USCIS/DOS have no way to know who should or should not be processed next. They claim that they process cases in order they receive (paper filings). By processing, they mean they check all docs (birth certificates, medicals, photos) AND Priority Date currency. If at the moment your file is being looked at, your PD is not current, it is put aside. This completes their processing of your case, and they move to the next one. What happens to cases put aside in this way, is not defined or clear. In last quarter, they ask permission to work on larger number of cases (which they get via widened PD cutoffs). unfairness is evident with this process.
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485Mbe4001
06-07 05:52 PM
I heard the following on the southern california talk radio. They mention that there are some blogs that speculate on how and what the conference will compromise. I am searching for the blogs they mentioned, i will post the link if i find them or if it is relevant to work related immigration.
"The current compromise being negotiated (or idea being floated) is based on a phased induction of the 'amnesty' program. based on certain verifiable checks and balances on the border and employment verification issues that will satisfy the conservatives. They also mention that it will take 3-4 yeas to set up the infrastructure to handle the increased workload. The undocumented workers will be able to apply by 2009 or so" nothing was mentioned about H1 and EB related issues.
"The current compromise being negotiated (or idea being floated) is based on a phased induction of the 'amnesty' program. based on certain verifiable checks and balances on the border and employment verification issues that will satisfy the conservatives. They also mention that it will take 3-4 yeas to set up the infrastructure to handle the increased workload. The undocumented workers will be able to apply by 2009 or so" nothing was mentioned about H1 and EB related issues.
AirWaterandGC
05-01 10:29 AM
I have not heard from anyone. Please respond if you have any idea about the above.
gantilk
08-02 05:23 PM
Finally after the third "card production" email (June 23rd, July 15th, July 29th) i got the card today valid for one year. I efiled on April 27th. My PD is April 2006 EB2. So i guess thats why got only for one year.
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