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05-21 09:25 AM
Senate Floor to Start Debating the Emergency Iraq War Supplemental Spending Bill This Morning
As reported earlier, the immigrant community has a huge stake at this bill because of the immigration bill amendments attached to this bill by the Senate Appropriations Committee. The Democratic leadership intends to push this legislative bill and pass it before they go into a Memorial holiday break. There are two challenges ahead for this legislation. One is the right wing Republican Senators who declared their plan to engage in a cat-and-dog fight against this bill, particularly AgJOBS bill of Senator Feinstein which they consider an amnesty bill. The drama of confrontation between the Democratic majority and the Republican minority will unfold in the form of cloture motion to be pushed by the Democrats and the Repulicans attempt to block the motion and to introduce amendments to kill the controvertial amendments. We do not know how Sen. Ted Kennedy's hospitalization will affect in the drama. As people know it, Sen. Kennedy is diagnosed with a brain tumor and his availability in the Senate floor activities remains open at this point. Aside from this challenge, there is another challenge ahead on the other side in the Beltway. It is the White House. Reportedly, President Bush has expressed his intention to veto this bill because of the conditions attached to this bill on the Iraq War. We should hold breath for the next 10 days to watch how all of the drama will unfold and in what way, the curtain will pull down.
http://www.immigration-law.com/Canada.html
As reported earlier, the immigrant community has a huge stake at this bill because of the immigration bill amendments attached to this bill by the Senate Appropriations Committee. The Democratic leadership intends to push this legislative bill and pass it before they go into a Memorial holiday break. There are two challenges ahead for this legislation. One is the right wing Republican Senators who declared their plan to engage in a cat-and-dog fight against this bill, particularly AgJOBS bill of Senator Feinstein which they consider an amnesty bill. The drama of confrontation between the Democratic majority and the Republican minority will unfold in the form of cloture motion to be pushed by the Democrats and the Repulicans attempt to block the motion and to introduce amendments to kill the controvertial amendments. We do not know how Sen. Ted Kennedy's hospitalization will affect in the drama. As people know it, Sen. Kennedy is diagnosed with a brain tumor and his availability in the Senate floor activities remains open at this point. Aside from this challenge, there is another challenge ahead on the other side in the Beltway. It is the White House. Reportedly, President Bush has expressed his intention to veto this bill because of the conditions attached to this bill on the Iraq War. We should hold breath for the next 10 days to watch how all of the drama will unfold and in what way, the curtain will pull down.
http://www.immigration-law.com/Canada.html
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mars
09-25 10:52 PM
Hi,
Thanks for your response..
So what if DOL doesn't respond before the H1 expires..Can the Employer file for H1 Extension without an approved LCA ??
And if the LCA is denied because the DOL doesn't recognize the FEIN what options have we got..Can the employer reapply for LCA or just submit the Info and wait for info from DOL ??
Thanks
mars..
Thanks for your response..
So what if DOL doesn't respond before the H1 expires..Can the Employer file for H1 Extension without an approved LCA ??
And if the LCA is denied because the DOL doesn't recognize the FEIN what options have we got..Can the employer reapply for LCA or just submit the Info and wait for info from DOL ??
Thanks
mars..
shirish
02-14 11:03 AM
I think he applied for 485 long back in those golden days, when every one was current.
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meridiani.planum
03-02 11:58 PM
Hello, I am on H1B with an employer with dates from sep 2005 to sep 2008. I am amending my petition (with a new lca) as well as extending it for the same company. The amendment date will be from April 1st.
Now my question is shd my extension (with amendment) be from April 2008 to April 2011 or can it be for the remainder of 6 years that is April 2011 to Sep 2011. Please let me know. Thanks
upto april 2011. This is a bit like transferring your H1 after you complete 2.5 years with some employer: you get 3 more years, not 3.5. H1 extensions/filings/transfers are always <= 3 years.
Now my question is shd my extension (with amendment) be from April 2008 to April 2011 or can it be for the remainder of 6 years that is April 2011 to Sep 2011. Please let me know. Thanks
upto april 2011. This is a bit like transferring your H1 after you complete 2.5 years with some employer: you get 3 more years, not 3.5. H1 extensions/filings/transfers are always <= 3 years.
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KKtexas
02-07 03:09 PM
Here are steps to call USCIS
Call 1-800-375-5283
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Now enter your receipt number
press 1 (now listen to the case update info)
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Call 1-800-375-5283
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Now enter your receipt number
press 1 (now listen to the case update info)
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jthomas
05-04 02:35 AM
Maybe USCIS would earn more income by telling the illegal immigrants to file EAD/I-485/Biometics every year etc.. Immigration attroneys would earn good money by replying to RFEs for 12 million immigrants. Getting this 12 million illegal immigrants legalized will surely improve the economy.
Everybody would be kept in the same backlog as we are. Illegal immigrants will stand in a que behind the legal immigrants. so you got the point
Everybody would be kept in the same backlog as we are. Illegal immigrants will stand in a que behind the legal immigrants. so you got the point
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gchopes
04-13 12:52 PM
Thanks roseball. For the ITIN, I am sending copies of my wife's US Visa and Learner's Permit as supporting documents. Have I got that right?
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gc_check
11-19 12:39 PM
Does anyone know if there would be some kind of record about
when and how many times we have spoken to the IIO.
Like will a IIO be able to look at one's receipt# and say if they have spoken to an IIO earlier that day or whenever that is?
Thank you.
Well, Not sure on this, I'm just guessing there should definitely be a process for the IIO to logs the converse/update somewhere for a cases he is attending too and it will be available for other IO's too, if you have any followup's and call again.
when and how many times we have spoken to the IIO.
Like will a IIO be able to look at one's receipt# and say if they have spoken to an IIO earlier that day or whenever that is?
Thank you.
Well, Not sure on this, I'm just guessing there should definitely be a process for the IIO to logs the converse/update somewhere for a cases he is attending too and it will be available for other IO's too, if you have any followup's and call again.
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frostrated
10-26 02:16 PM
your wife's application should be tied to your PD. If you got it in EB1, then she too should be in EB1. The pearson memo will help. Get an infopass and clarify the issue.
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LegallyWise
09-20 08:57 PM
I would appreciate a response to my immigration questions as discussed below from anyone knowledgeable on the nuances.
I immigrated here at the age of 5 (in 1988) with my parents. We overstayed our visitor visas.
In 2004, I married my high-school sweetheart, he petitioned for me and in 11/2005 we interviewed and I obtained my conditional permanent residence.
In 9/2007, we signed the documents to convert my conditional to legal permanent residence. I became a legal permanent resident in 8/2008.
After the signing by both parties but prior to receiving permanent residence, in 10/2007, he filed for divorce claiming constructive abandonment for 10 months. This was not what happened, and I was legally unwise, so I did nothing and signed the papers. I consulted my immigration counsel (in 8/2008 after receiving legal permanent residency) and the paralegal gave me the roundabout about having to see the divorce papers and he said that I may be penalized for the divorce at the time I apply for citizenship because of the 10-month constructive abandonment provision.
I consulted with another immigration lawyer who said this would not be a problem at all.
I have left the situation alone until now. I am looking to leave the my current immigration counsel due to their incompetence.
1. When can I become a citizen (do I have to wait 5 years from 11/2005 due to the divorce)?
2. What are the foreseeable problems when I apply for citizenship?
3. Do I have to take any other steps?
I look forward to any responses on this and appreciate the help in advance.
Thank you.
I immigrated here at the age of 5 (in 1988) with my parents. We overstayed our visitor visas.
In 2004, I married my high-school sweetheart, he petitioned for me and in 11/2005 we interviewed and I obtained my conditional permanent residence.
In 9/2007, we signed the documents to convert my conditional to legal permanent residence. I became a legal permanent resident in 8/2008.
After the signing by both parties but prior to receiving permanent residence, in 10/2007, he filed for divorce claiming constructive abandonment for 10 months. This was not what happened, and I was legally unwise, so I did nothing and signed the papers. I consulted my immigration counsel (in 8/2008 after receiving legal permanent residency) and the paralegal gave me the roundabout about having to see the divorce papers and he said that I may be penalized for the divorce at the time I apply for citizenship because of the 10-month constructive abandonment provision.
I consulted with another immigration lawyer who said this would not be a problem at all.
I have left the situation alone until now. I am looking to leave the my current immigration counsel due to their incompetence.
1. When can I become a citizen (do I have to wait 5 years from 11/2005 due to the divorce)?
2. What are the foreseeable problems when I apply for citizenship?
3. Do I have to take any other steps?
I look forward to any responses on this and appreciate the help in advance.
Thank you.
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bombay707
11-16 08:34 AM
Hi,
I lost my job on 7th Nov 2008. On the same day I received the offer letter & my H1 transfer was applied by the new company. This new company goes by rules, so they are waiting for the H1 receipt. They have not applied H1 trasnfer in premium processing.
My questions are,
1.) What time is it taking to get a receipt by USICS? (NON Premium Processing - I�m in NY City - so probably Vermont Center)
2.) Do we have any rule in written (Official), that as soon u apply for transfer, without getting the receipt; you can work for the new employer?
(So I can show it to my new employer)
3.) Can I follow with USICS? Have they received my application for transfer? How to contact them? What reference should I give them, to find my application? (I don�t have tracking number - FedEx receipt)
4.) What is the time taken for the H1 Paper, to be delivered after receipt, by USICS?
Trust me this is so frustrating, U can�t join because of all this paper work.
Please respond ASAP.
NOTE: Also please let me know , when u had applied the same.
I lost my job on 7th Nov 2008. On the same day I received the offer letter & my H1 transfer was applied by the new company. This new company goes by rules, so they are waiting for the H1 receipt. They have not applied H1 trasnfer in premium processing.
My questions are,
1.) What time is it taking to get a receipt by USICS? (NON Premium Processing - I�m in NY City - so probably Vermont Center)
2.) Do we have any rule in written (Official), that as soon u apply for transfer, without getting the receipt; you can work for the new employer?
(So I can show it to my new employer)
3.) Can I follow with USICS? Have they received my application for transfer? How to contact them? What reference should I give them, to find my application? (I don�t have tracking number - FedEx receipt)
4.) What is the time taken for the H1 Paper, to be delivered after receipt, by USICS?
Trust me this is so frustrating, U can�t join because of all this paper work.
Please respond ASAP.
NOTE: Also please let me know , when u had applied the same.
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yadav
10-19 12:59 PM
Make sure you do not travel out of USA before you get your approved AP, since as per the law if the person who filled I485 leaves the country without AP then it is considered that he abandoned his I485, with the exception given to H1B/H4 and L1/L2 (and youdont have any of these)
If you leave USA without AP then you need to restart the process, if you have AP then that is all you need to travel.
If you leave USA without AP then you need to restart the process, if you have AP then that is all you need to travel.
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apatel_17
03-28 08:37 AM
Since Senate passed the CIR bill last year, is it necessary for the Senate to pass a bill again this year?
If the House manages to pass CIR this year, wouldn't a committee (Senate & House members) meet and chalk of the difference and come to a common ground?
Pending legislation from last year were part of a different congress (house+senate), and all bills from last congress, that failed to become law, expired at the beginning of this year when a new Congress took charge. That's why CIR is being re-introduced in both the house and senate.
If the House manages to pass CIR this year, wouldn't a committee (Senate & House members) meet and chalk of the difference and come to a common ground?
Pending legislation from last year were part of a different congress (house+senate), and all bills from last congress, that failed to become law, expired at the beginning of this year when a new Congress took charge. That's why CIR is being re-introduced in both the house and senate.
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pansworld
07-15 02:06 PM
There is already a discussion happening on this thread.
http://immigrationvoice.org/forum/showthread.php?t=10180
http://immigrationvoice.org/forum/showthread.php?t=10180
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Roo
10-30 06:34 PM
Hi all,
I have a simple problem but can't get an anwer at the consulate because the person who's name is on the website to call is unbelievably rude even when I was very polite in asking 2 questions and calling him 'sir' all the time :(
I got my renewed passport yesterday and it doesn't contain my husband's name in the spousal name areal. So the problem is this:
1. I have applied for an H4 visa and I sent a copy of that application along as they requested.
2. All my proofs of residence were based on my marriage as the utility bill is in his name so there could be no confusion about the fact that I am married and the name of my spouse.
3. My address in India has been stated as my husband's address already but his name is not on the passport - is this really a problem?
4. I don't want to face any trouble when traveling as I'll be on an H4 with a passport that doesn't have hubby's name on it.
My question is:
1. Do I need to send anything else to them other than my new passport, an attested copy of my marriage certificate, and a $20 check for the return express mail?
2. Does the Washington DC consulate have an email address where I can submit a query as the two people listed on the website to call for passport problems do not seem to want to talk to anyone?
3. Can I possibly call the Chicago or SFO consulates to ask my questions as they seem to be better people (my hubby and brother got theirs renewed in these places)?
Please help!
Thanks.
I have a simple problem but can't get an anwer at the consulate because the person who's name is on the website to call is unbelievably rude even when I was very polite in asking 2 questions and calling him 'sir' all the time :(
I got my renewed passport yesterday and it doesn't contain my husband's name in the spousal name areal. So the problem is this:
1. I have applied for an H4 visa and I sent a copy of that application along as they requested.
2. All my proofs of residence were based on my marriage as the utility bill is in his name so there could be no confusion about the fact that I am married and the name of my spouse.
3. My address in India has been stated as my husband's address already but his name is not on the passport - is this really a problem?
4. I don't want to face any trouble when traveling as I'll be on an H4 with a passport that doesn't have hubby's name on it.
My question is:
1. Do I need to send anything else to them other than my new passport, an attested copy of my marriage certificate, and a $20 check for the return express mail?
2. Does the Washington DC consulate have an email address where I can submit a query as the two people listed on the website to call for passport problems do not seem to want to talk to anyone?
3. Can I possibly call the Chicago or SFO consulates to ask my questions as they seem to be better people (my hubby and brother got theirs renewed in these places)?
Please help!
Thanks.
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goodluck1976
08-15 07:17 AM
I am currently employed by a company A on H1B. I applied for a I-140 substitution and I-485 concurrently through company B and my I-140 is not approved yet. Now the company B is forcing me to leave my current job with company A and join them.
Is there a legal binding to join the company ? Can I join the company after my I-140 gets approved ? Please help.
Is there a legal binding to join the company ? Can I join the company after my I-140 gets approved ? Please help.
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11-14 12:59 PM
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kirupa
03-09 05:37 PM
C# is a .NET language! C++, though, can either be .NET (managed) or unmanaged. You should clarify that with whatever job you are hoping to work on :)
The thing about .NET is that its main language is MSIL (Microsoft Intermediate Language). All of the .NET languages such as C#, VB, C++, etc. get squashed into MSIL.
I am utterly confused here. I see different jobs and stuff for .NET or c# or c++, etc. I thought they were all a part of .NET? Why for example, are the forums c# separated from c++, when they are both part of the same framework? I seriously can not wrap my head around this. If somebody says "I need some .NET work", are they referring to any language within .NET, like c# and c++? Please help me!
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The thing about .NET is that its main language is MSIL (Microsoft Intermediate Language). All of the .NET languages such as C#, VB, C++, etc. get squashed into MSIL.
I am utterly confused here. I see different jobs and stuff for .NET or c# or c++, etc. I thought they were all a part of .NET? Why for example, are the forums c# separated from c++, when they are both part of the same framework? I seriously can not wrap my head around this. If somebody says "I need some .NET work", are they referring to any language within .NET, like c# and c++? Please help me!
Ty :angel:
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scorion
05-20 11:43 AM
Sure; any attorney will do as long as it is good one; like some one used the service and have good review.
dan19
09-12 12:31 PM
It was archived from friday
http://travel.state.gov/visa/frvi/bulletin/bulletin_1360.html
http://travel.state.gov/visa/frvi/bulletin/bulletin_1360.html
frost_oni
04-08 05:43 PM
nice and neat, i like it! :thumb: