l1fraud
06-09 08:14 PM
Talked to ICE field intelligence they have provided required details, please let us know if anyone in this forum needs further information on how to complain against L1 violations. Please send a private message to this id. Please let us know if you have any other agency which would be interested in L1 violations.
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pyrosleepy
06-21 02:53 PM
I got fired last April. I had my I-140 approved. Employer HR told me will not withdraw I-140 but cannot give me employer letter. How should I proceed with filing I-485? Please help.
Thanks
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skynet2500
06-28 10:02 PM
My lawyer said he will mail it tomorrow. He told me that it would reach on 2'nd. He is using FedEx
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kewlchap
10-12 03:11 PM
@ fatjoe:
"Assigned to an IO" is misleading. Do you know if it has been picked up by an IO or is it just waiting in the holding area (both of these are called assigned to IO)? If it has been picked up, I am confident of the 30 day range, based on my discussions with NSC people. If it is waiting to be picked up, then it can vary a lot.
You can email cisombudsman@dhs.gov, but they will ask you to send 7001. If you have already done that, wait. I know how difficult it is, 'coz I was in the same position last week, but have faith and wait. The fact that Nov. VB has not retrogressed indicates to me that they really do want to clear the backlog as much as possible.
"Assigned to an IO" is misleading. Do you know if it has been picked up by an IO or is it just waiting in the holding area (both of these are called assigned to IO)? If it has been picked up, I am confident of the 30 day range, based on my discussions with NSC people. If it is waiting to be picked up, then it can vary a lot.
You can email cisombudsman@dhs.gov, but they will ask you to send 7001. If you have already done that, wait. I know how difficult it is, 'coz I was in the same position last week, but have faith and wait. The fact that Nov. VB has not retrogressed indicates to me that they really do want to clear the backlog as much as possible.
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eb_retrogession
01-31 03:51 PM
Bush expected to steer speech away from migrant reform
By Louie Gilot
El Paso Times, January 31, 2006
http://www.elpasotimes.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20060131/NEWS/601310338/1001
By Louie Gilot
El Paso Times, January 31, 2006
http://www.elpasotimes.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20060131/NEWS/601310338/1001
nosightofgc
09-11 05:23 PM
I am just curious. If a person has an arrest record, will name check triggers a hit or the FP check? I suspect FP check, but not sure.
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DesiGuy
09-10 08:02 AM
all, the list of co-sponsors is now up to 28 (plus main sponsor - Rep Lofgren).
the chances are improving but as some great person has said - It aint over until it's over...
http://www.govtrack.us/congress/bill.xpd?bill=h110-5882
HR 5882
Sponsor:
Rep. Zoe Lofgren [D-CA]hide cosponsors
Cosponsors [as of 2008-09-09]
Rep. Neil Abercrombie [D-HI]
Rep. Michael Capuano [D-MA]
Rep. John Carter [R-TX]
Rep. Henry Cuellar [D-TX]
Rep. Artur Davis [D-AL]
Rep. Thomas Davis [R-VA]
Rep. Lloyd Doggett [D-TX]
Rep. Anna Eshoo [D-CA]
Rep. Gabrielle Giffords [D-AZ]
Rep. Wayne Gilchrest [R-MD]
Rep. Raul Grijalva [D-AZ]
Rep. Michael Honda [D-CA]
Rep. Sheila Jackson-Lee [D-TX]
Rep. Doris Matsui [D-CA]
Rep. Michael McCaul [R-TX]
Rep. James Moran [D-VA]
Rep. Sue Myrick [R-NC]
Rep. Jerrold Nadler [D-NY]
Rep. Grace Napolitano [D-CA]
Rep. Edward Pastor [D-AZ]
Rep. Lucille Roybal-Allard [D-CA]
Rep. Linda S�nchez [D-CA]
Rep. Loretta Sanchez [D-CA]
Rep. James Sensenbrenner [R-WI]
Rep. Peter Sessions [R-TX]
Rep. John Shadegg [R-AZ]
Rep. Jackie Speier [D-CA]
Rep. Melvin Watt [D-NC]
the chances are improving but as some great person has said - It aint over until it's over...
http://www.govtrack.us/congress/bill.xpd?bill=h110-5882
HR 5882
Sponsor:
Rep. Zoe Lofgren [D-CA]hide cosponsors
Cosponsors [as of 2008-09-09]
Rep. Neil Abercrombie [D-HI]
Rep. Michael Capuano [D-MA]
Rep. John Carter [R-TX]
Rep. Henry Cuellar [D-TX]
Rep. Artur Davis [D-AL]
Rep. Thomas Davis [R-VA]
Rep. Lloyd Doggett [D-TX]
Rep. Anna Eshoo [D-CA]
Rep. Gabrielle Giffords [D-AZ]
Rep. Wayne Gilchrest [R-MD]
Rep. Raul Grijalva [D-AZ]
Rep. Michael Honda [D-CA]
Rep. Sheila Jackson-Lee [D-TX]
Rep. Doris Matsui [D-CA]
Rep. Michael McCaul [R-TX]
Rep. James Moran [D-VA]
Rep. Sue Myrick [R-NC]
Rep. Jerrold Nadler [D-NY]
Rep. Grace Napolitano [D-CA]
Rep. Edward Pastor [D-AZ]
Rep. Lucille Roybal-Allard [D-CA]
Rep. Linda S�nchez [D-CA]
Rep. Loretta Sanchez [D-CA]
Rep. James Sensenbrenner [R-WI]
Rep. Peter Sessions [R-TX]
Rep. John Shadegg [R-AZ]
Rep. Jackie Speier [D-CA]
Rep. Melvin Watt [D-NC]
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vgayalu
10-05 08:35 AM
we got approval on our I-485 (PD Jan,2006).
I take this opportunity to THANK IV ans its Core Group for doing this wonderful service to EB Immigrants community.
Thanks and best wishes for those who are in the sprocess.
Ram.
Let me say congrats first.
Why it took upto October in your case?
Mine is April 06- EB2 india. Got RFE. and answered on 29 sep( Received by uscis - 30 Sep) .
When we can I expect approval?
Do you can suggest any thing?
I take this opportunity to THANK IV ans its Core Group for doing this wonderful service to EB Immigrants community.
Thanks and best wishes for those who are in the sprocess.
Ram.
Let me say congrats first.
Why it took upto October in your case?
Mine is April 06- EB2 india. Got RFE. and answered on 29 sep( Received by uscis - 30 Sep) .
When we can I expect approval?
Do you can suggest any thing?
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Alabaman
04-24 05:10 PM
"Provide safeguards for visa holders so they know their rights under the law. This would include wage rates and access to benefits."
What benefits are they talking about here?? As far as I am concerned, H1B visa holders have to no benefits... we pay SS taxes, federal taxes, Medicaid, state etc. As soon as we loose our jobs we are told we have a couple of days to leave the country - even when we have been here for years. What an inhumane way to treat a tax payer.
What benefits are they talking about here?? As far as I am concerned, H1B visa holders have to no benefits... we pay SS taxes, federal taxes, Medicaid, state etc. As soon as we loose our jobs we are told we have a couple of days to leave the country - even when we have been here for years. What an inhumane way to treat a tax payer.
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anilkumar0902
08-13 02:52 PM
I noticed a soft LUD today on my wife's case but no update on mine. Does this mean anything...
PD - Oct 2005 - still waitin.........
That may be good news..not sure though..
3 questions..
Who is the primary applicant ?
Did you create an SR ?
Did you have an Infopass ?
PD - Oct 2005 - still waitin.........
That may be good news..not sure though..
3 questions..
Who is the primary applicant ?
Did you create an SR ?
Did you have an Infopass ?
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sankap
09-11 09:42 AM
Today (9/11), I got the I485 approval emails for me and my wife:
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The last processing action taken on your case
Receipt Number: xxxxxxxx
Application Type: I485 , APPLICATION TO REGISTER PERMANENT RESIDENCE OR TO ADJUST STATUS
Your Case Status: Post Decision Activity
On September 10, 2010, we mailed you a notice that we have approved this I485 APPLICATION TO REGISTER PERMANENT RESIDENCE OR TO ADJUST STATUS. Please follow any instructions on the notice. If you move before you receive the notice, call customer service at 1-800-375-5283.
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The status online shows as: "Post Decision Activity."
I had opened an SR last week and also had my lawyer send an email to the TSC Streamline address--not sure whether they helped. Also, there was a SLUD 9/10.
It's been a long journey--came to the US in 2000. Thanks to IV and everyone on this forum, and wish you all get greened soon!
***
The last processing action taken on your case
Receipt Number: xxxxxxxx
Application Type: I485 , APPLICATION TO REGISTER PERMANENT RESIDENCE OR TO ADJUST STATUS
Your Case Status: Post Decision Activity
On September 10, 2010, we mailed you a notice that we have approved this I485 APPLICATION TO REGISTER PERMANENT RESIDENCE OR TO ADJUST STATUS. Please follow any instructions on the notice. If you move before you receive the notice, call customer service at 1-800-375-5283.
***
The status online shows as: "Post Decision Activity."
I had opened an SR last week and also had my lawyer send an email to the TSC Streamline address--not sure whether they helped. Also, there was a SLUD 9/10.
It's been a long journey--came to the US in 2000. Thanks to IV and everyone on this forum, and wish you all get greened soon!
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desi3933
06-18 01:05 PM
.....It's a pretty nuanced position. I hope I have been able to explain it properly.
Thanks for putting your point of view. No more discussion from my side.
Good Luck for your green card.
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Thanks for putting your point of view. No more discussion from my side.
Good Luck for your green card.
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mpadapa
08-07 11:54 AM
U are saying - The person's GC category should be same all through out the GC process, irrespective of the technical advancements the person make during the course of the GC process. A person is porting only because he is qualified for the category, U folks are talking as if there is an open slot and everyone is clamoring for it.
U'r logic should be similar to the below scenario..
A person joins a company as a Jr. Engineer, then based on U'r logic he/she cannot become a Manager (which requires an MBA / equivalent) because he entered the workforce as a Jr. Engg. Even though the fellow would've acquired necessary skills and even MBA (going part-time to school), still he/she cannot become a Manager. U are vouching that an MBA who joined few months earlier can become the Manager but not the home groomed fellow. Wow, U'r logic seems to a ground breaking thought process, please extrapolate U'r lawsuit for the case mentioned above. If you win, this might be the most ground breaking decision in US.
Personally I've reported to folks who joined company as high-school grads and worked their way up to Managerial position ofcoz acquiring the necessary college education while working. They have shown up those experience to move ahead of other folks who joined later with higher degrees.
sunnysurya and rollingflood,
Rather than focusing on divisive efforts why can't you focus on real problem - retrogression. Why don't you work towards IV's goals? You folks joined the forum few months back and have already made great impact. Hope you would channel U'r energy into something positive for the entire community.
U'r logic should be similar to the below scenario..
A person joins a company as a Jr. Engineer, then based on U'r logic he/she cannot become a Manager (which requires an MBA / equivalent) because he entered the workforce as a Jr. Engg. Even though the fellow would've acquired necessary skills and even MBA (going part-time to school), still he/she cannot become a Manager. U are vouching that an MBA who joined few months earlier can become the Manager but not the home groomed fellow. Wow, U'r logic seems to a ground breaking thought process, please extrapolate U'r lawsuit for the case mentioned above. If you win, this might be the most ground breaking decision in US.
Personally I've reported to folks who joined company as high-school grads and worked their way up to Managerial position ofcoz acquiring the necessary college education while working. They have shown up those experience to move ahead of other folks who joined later with higher degrees.
sunnysurya and rollingflood,
Rather than focusing on divisive efforts why can't you focus on real problem - retrogression. Why don't you work towards IV's goals? You folks joined the forum few months back and have already made great impact. Hope you would channel U'r energy into something positive for the entire community.
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sundarpn
01-20 09:44 PM
I have A number ...I think that signifies AOS number or something...
What is your point?
Right, but that A# I found on my H1b approval (approved Oct 10 '07) is different from the A # in my 458 receipts.
Just trying to figure out if folks who had an A# in the H1b approval notice are also facing the PIMS delay. (just a wild guess).
What is your point?
Right, but that A# I found on my H1b approval (approved Oct 10 '07) is different from the A # in my 458 receipts.
Just trying to figure out if folks who had an A# in the H1b approval notice are also facing the PIMS delay. (just a wild guess).
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newtoearth
06-16 02:38 PM
I thought IV works and fights for whole immigrant family..
But most often I see Hatred on L1, (And Indian Consultants, and Substitution Labors EB1)...
Are we jealous on every body else except "ME"????
One lost job because of the company's new outsource policy, and economy...not because of L1...Please realize that
We will never win this kind of game...For sure every body will loose..
UNITE
But most often I see Hatred on L1, (And Indian Consultants, and Substitution Labors EB1)...
Are we jealous on every body else except "ME"????
One lost job because of the company's new outsource policy, and economy...not because of L1...Please realize that
We will never win this kind of game...For sure every body will loose..
UNITE
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TNMan
05-09 10:49 PM
Maybe we can use the H-1 B reform bill, to recapture unused visas during the last many years. Make H-1 B tough but at the same time, release those green card numbers. Carrot and Stick approach.
You are correct.
Reform H1-B
1)Make H1-B independent of employer. THis way all these PIMPS (desi consulting companies) don't exploit us.
2)Make Green card independent of employer. Give green card if your period of employement in US is > some years (UK style)
3)Make H1-B processing times to mere days and make it stricter where in genunire companies apply (not desi dalals or shitholes like infosys,tcs,wipro, satyam)
3)THe above thing is most improtant since it gives H1-B to genuinine companies or not some fake expeirence guy sitting in a famous city in India
4)Please really scrutinise L1s. They are the one who are responsible for lower salaries and taking the jobs away from USA to India.
You are correct.
Reform H1-B
1)Make H1-B independent of employer. THis way all these PIMPS (desi consulting companies) don't exploit us.
2)Make Green card independent of employer. Give green card if your period of employement in US is > some years (UK style)
3)Make H1-B processing times to mere days and make it stricter where in genunire companies apply (not desi dalals or shitholes like infosys,tcs,wipro, satyam)
3)THe above thing is most improtant since it gives H1-B to genuinine companies or not some fake expeirence guy sitting in a famous city in India
4)Please really scrutinise L1s. They are the one who are responsible for lower salaries and taking the jobs away from USA to India.
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BharatPremi
09-24 02:16 PM
Analysis by BharatPremi is wrong.
If there are 140K visas then EB3 category will get 140,000%28.7 = 40180
and of these 40180 EB3 India will get just 40180%7= 2812
Folks, only 2812 Visas for EB3 India and EB3 is not going to get any spillover this year!!
You are wrongly mixing "country limit 7 %" into a "category limit 28.6%". Please read visa bulletin content.
If there are 140K visas then EB3 category will get 140,000%28.7 = 40180
and of these 40180 EB3 India will get just 40180%7= 2812
Folks, only 2812 Visas for EB3 India and EB3 is not going to get any spillover this year!!
You are wrongly mixing "country limit 7 %" into a "category limit 28.6%". Please read visa bulletin content.
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singhv_1980
02-12 10:52 AM
I am also stuck in PIMS.. here are my details
H1 renewal and change of employer
H1 approved in March 2007
Service center: WAC
Visa appointment on Feb 11 at mumbai
Documents submitted to VFS on Jan 28
On feb 11 I went to consulate and it was a long wait.. overall it took 3 hours to finish everything. When I went inside they handed over my application to me and I noticed that "Not in" was written on my DS156 form on top right corner box. here is the communication with IO
IO: so you are working for xyz company.
me: yes
IO: what are you doing for them
me: explained my role and skills
IO: are you working inhouse or at client place
me: gave client name and details
IO: till which date you are going to work for this client
me: gave details
IO: everything looks fine in your case but similar to what I have told everyone else due to the new system we need to verify your data and it will take about a week for that. (and then he wrote PIMS on my form)
me: I have a return ticket on so and so date...... can I expect before that.
IO: your case is pending only for the online verification unlike other administrative processing so it should take about a week so you should be fine.
he then gave passport back with some envelop and also one yellow paper by selecting following option in that paper
"when administrative processing is completed on your case, you will be contacted and requested to submit your passport, this letter and the accompanying envelope to the nearest VFS office."
though he selected this option, he specifically wrote PIMS on my form.
Note that PIMS problem was there for lot of cases on that day as he explicitly told me that he had to do this for lot of cases.
Thanks for sharing your experience. Hope you will get your PP soon.
Good Luck!
H1 renewal and change of employer
H1 approved in March 2007
Service center: WAC
Visa appointment on Feb 11 at mumbai
Documents submitted to VFS on Jan 28
On feb 11 I went to consulate and it was a long wait.. overall it took 3 hours to finish everything. When I went inside they handed over my application to me and I noticed that "Not in" was written on my DS156 form on top right corner box. here is the communication with IO
IO: so you are working for xyz company.
me: yes
IO: what are you doing for them
me: explained my role and skills
IO: are you working inhouse or at client place
me: gave client name and details
IO: till which date you are going to work for this client
me: gave details
IO: everything looks fine in your case but similar to what I have told everyone else due to the new system we need to verify your data and it will take about a week for that. (and then he wrote PIMS on my form)
me: I have a return ticket on so and so date...... can I expect before that.
IO: your case is pending only for the online verification unlike other administrative processing so it should take about a week so you should be fine.
he then gave passport back with some envelop and also one yellow paper by selecting following option in that paper
"when administrative processing is completed on your case, you will be contacted and requested to submit your passport, this letter and the accompanying envelope to the nearest VFS office."
though he selected this option, he specifically wrote PIMS on my form.
Note that PIMS problem was there for lot of cases on that day as he explicitly told me that he had to do this for lot of cases.
Thanks for sharing your experience. Hope you will get your PP soon.
Good Luck!
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mail2me_Ds
08-12 12:57 PM
Is USCIS following any pattern while approving I485 cases when the dates are current?.
PD_Dec2002
06-21 08:20 AM
I cannot name any lawyers in my post, so I leave it up to you whether to treat this as serious advice or not...
My lawyer says USCIS does not allow one person to be represented in more than one 485 applications....whether the person is primary or beneficiary.
My wife's lawyer (I won't name this lawyer either) says there is no prohibition on filing multiple 485s.....however, it's just a waste of money (her opinion).
Thanks,
Jayant
My lawyer says USCIS does not allow one person to be represented in more than one 485 applications....whether the person is primary or beneficiary.
My wife's lawyer (I won't name this lawyer either) says there is no prohibition on filing multiple 485s.....however, it's just a waste of money (her opinion).
Thanks,
Jayant
mamit
02-26 05:52 AM
Have there been reasons other than Pims for delays? I see a lot of 221g cases in the forums. Are these due to PIMS?
I had my interview for H1-B (first stamping) at N. Delhi consulate on 5th December. I was given a pink 221(g) form, and it's been almost THREE MONTHS and I'm still waiting for my visa stamp. My lawyer contacted DOS and they said it was awaiting a "security clearance" and were not able to say anything about how much time it would take. Hope it helps.
I had my interview for H1-B (first stamping) at N. Delhi consulate on 5th December. I was given a pink 221(g) form, and it's been almost THREE MONTHS and I'm still waiting for my visa stamp. My lawyer contacted DOS and they said it was awaiting a "security clearance" and were not able to say anything about how much time it would take. Hope it helps.
