CADude
05-30 06:01 PM
Big companies will fight tooth & nail for H1B (and will get what they want -legal bonded slave for min 6+ years :D ) but GC is different ball game. ;) There you are your own :eek:
The Legal Visa Crunch
May 30, 2007; Page A18
The Senate immigration bill continues to take lumps from all political sides, with some criticisms more deserving than others. The vote last week to halve the size of a guest-worker program for low-skilled workers is a big step in the wrong direction; skimping on visas will only lead to more illicit border crossings. But the bill's handling of high-skilled immigration is even more troubling: The proposed changes are worse than current law.
Ostensibly, the goal here is to move immigration policy away from a system based on family connections and toward one based on skills. The Senate measure calls for a "merit" system that awards points to would-be immigrants based on their education and work experience. But employers who recruit foreign professionals -- and aren't too keen on Uncle Sam taking over those duties -- are balking at the proposal on grounds that it will introduce all sorts of inefficiencies to their hiring.
U.S. businesses aren't looking for skilled workers in general; they're looking for people with specific skills. And in the high-tech industry especially, where the demand for new products and services is constantly changing, employers need the flexibility to fill critical positions as quickly as possible. The last thing Hewlett-Packard or Texas Instruments need is uncertainty about whether the workers they want to hire will pass some bureaucratic point test. If the Senate wants the U.S. to keep attracting the world's best and brightest, this bill is an odd way of showing it.
Last month the supply of H-1B temporary visas for foreign professionals not only ran out in one day, but did so six months before the October start of the 2008 fiscal year. It's the fourth straight year that companies have exhausted the supply before the start of the year, which is a clear market signal that the cap should be raised, if not removed.
The Senate bill would increase the supply of H-1B's by 50,000 to 115,000 and put in place a market-based escalator that couldn't exceed 180,000. That's an improvement, but it will still leave too many firms in the lurch. The Bureau of Labor Statistics projects growth of about 100,000 jobs per year in computer and math science occupations between 2004 and 2014.
Worse, the visa increase is combined with other provisions that seem designed to make employing foreign professionals both costly and cumbersome. Larger companies can probably live with the proposed increase in the fee for each H-1B visa hire (and renewal) to $5,000 from $1,500. But companies would also be forced to prove for the year surrounding the hiring of a foreigner -- six months before and six months after -- that a U.S. worker has not been displaced. This requirement is so burdensome that under current law it's used to punish companies that have been caught violating program rules. The Senate bill would needlessly apply it to everyone.
"The H-1B program is already costly, and all things being equal there's already a heavy incentive to hire Americans," says Robert Hoffman, Oracle's vice president of government and public affairs. "But there comes a point where the program is so costly that we have to decide if it's better to move this work offshore. And that's something that can't be in our overall national interests."
It's obvious that the immigration bill was written with the fate of 12 million illegal aliens foremost in mind. But we hope Congress is mindful that foreign professionals also fill important niches in the U.S. labor market that help keep American companies competitive and jobs stateside.
Immigration policies should acknowledge that the U.S. is not producing enough home-grown computer scientists, mathematicians and engineers to fill our labor needs. Last year, U.S. universities awarded more than half of their master's degrees and 71% of their Ph.D.s in electrical engineering to foreign nationals. It's foolhardy to educate these individuals and then effectively expel them so that they can put their human capital to work for U.S. competitors. There's no shortage of countries that would be thrilled to benefit from a U.S. brain drain.
The best way to keep that from happening is by raising the quotas for employment-based visas and green cards to realistic levels consistent with market demand, and by allowing U.S. firms to make their own decisions about which workers are best suited to fill their labor needs.
The Legal Visa Crunch
May 30, 2007; Page A18
The Senate immigration bill continues to take lumps from all political sides, with some criticisms more deserving than others. The vote last week to halve the size of a guest-worker program for low-skilled workers is a big step in the wrong direction; skimping on visas will only lead to more illicit border crossings. But the bill's handling of high-skilled immigration is even more troubling: The proposed changes are worse than current law.
Ostensibly, the goal here is to move immigration policy away from a system based on family connections and toward one based on skills. The Senate measure calls for a "merit" system that awards points to would-be immigrants based on their education and work experience. But employers who recruit foreign professionals -- and aren't too keen on Uncle Sam taking over those duties -- are balking at the proposal on grounds that it will introduce all sorts of inefficiencies to their hiring.
U.S. businesses aren't looking for skilled workers in general; they're looking for people with specific skills. And in the high-tech industry especially, where the demand for new products and services is constantly changing, employers need the flexibility to fill critical positions as quickly as possible. The last thing Hewlett-Packard or Texas Instruments need is uncertainty about whether the workers they want to hire will pass some bureaucratic point test. If the Senate wants the U.S. to keep attracting the world's best and brightest, this bill is an odd way of showing it.
Last month the supply of H-1B temporary visas for foreign professionals not only ran out in one day, but did so six months before the October start of the 2008 fiscal year. It's the fourth straight year that companies have exhausted the supply before the start of the year, which is a clear market signal that the cap should be raised, if not removed.
The Senate bill would increase the supply of H-1B's by 50,000 to 115,000 and put in place a market-based escalator that couldn't exceed 180,000. That's an improvement, but it will still leave too many firms in the lurch. The Bureau of Labor Statistics projects growth of about 100,000 jobs per year in computer and math science occupations between 2004 and 2014.
Worse, the visa increase is combined with other provisions that seem designed to make employing foreign professionals both costly and cumbersome. Larger companies can probably live with the proposed increase in the fee for each H-1B visa hire (and renewal) to $5,000 from $1,500. But companies would also be forced to prove for the year surrounding the hiring of a foreigner -- six months before and six months after -- that a U.S. worker has not been displaced. This requirement is so burdensome that under current law it's used to punish companies that have been caught violating program rules. The Senate bill would needlessly apply it to everyone.
"The H-1B program is already costly, and all things being equal there's already a heavy incentive to hire Americans," says Robert Hoffman, Oracle's vice president of government and public affairs. "But there comes a point where the program is so costly that we have to decide if it's better to move this work offshore. And that's something that can't be in our overall national interests."
It's obvious that the immigration bill was written with the fate of 12 million illegal aliens foremost in mind. But we hope Congress is mindful that foreign professionals also fill important niches in the U.S. labor market that help keep American companies competitive and jobs stateside.
Immigration policies should acknowledge that the U.S. is not producing enough home-grown computer scientists, mathematicians and engineers to fill our labor needs. Last year, U.S. universities awarded more than half of their master's degrees and 71% of their Ph.D.s in electrical engineering to foreign nationals. It's foolhardy to educate these individuals and then effectively expel them so that they can put their human capital to work for U.S. competitors. There's no shortage of countries that would be thrilled to benefit from a U.S. brain drain.
The best way to keep that from happening is by raising the quotas for employment-based visas and green cards to realistic levels consistent with market demand, and by allowing U.S. firms to make their own decisions about which workers are best suited to fill their labor needs.
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jamesbond007
05-18 05:11 PM
I completely agree with the seccond one, but would add, Lost 50% of their hair "while maintaining legal status in the US". Ilegal / out of status people who lost hair wont qualify :D
RFE from CIS: Provide documentary evidence of hair count when you started your LC/140.
And the current hair count.
Also please provide an independent, notarized verification of the hair count.
After you respond by having someone count your hair, next RFE from CIS: Prove that you did not deliberately pull out your hair.
RFE from CIS: Provide documentary evidence of hair count when you started your LC/140.
And the current hair count.
Also please provide an independent, notarized verification of the hair count.
After you respond by having someone count your hair, next RFE from CIS: Prove that you did not deliberately pull out your hair.
noone2day78
07-19 08:48 AM
I have this question though...could someone help me out here...
If dependant is originally on h1b (applied 485 through spouse as primary) and switches to ead, can the dependant get back to h1b incase primary applicants 485 is rejected / held up for a long time?
If dependant is originally on h1b (applied 485 through spouse as primary) and switches to ead, can the dependant get back to h1b incase primary applicants 485 is rejected / held up for a long time?
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anilsal
08-18 01:13 AM
I am sure that it's because my lack of knowledge but I get so stress receiving messages like I am so far from the end.... I know that my stress won't change anything so I will like to participate with the IL Chapter while IN wakes up.
I have sent you a PM. IL state chapter has an active member from IN. You are welcome too. I do hope you respond to my PM before Sunday.
I have sent you a PM. IL state chapter has an active member from IN. You are welcome too. I do hope you respond to my PM before Sunday.
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AabTuAgaGC
03-24 04:05 AM
Hi guys,
First the good news. I made a trip back to Pakistan and got married on 11th March:p. My 1-485 is still pending. I want to know what are my options now to bring my wife to U.S.
My priority date is Dec 2003, so if everything goes according to plan, i might get my actual card in couple of months (hopefully). Can anyone guide me what i need to do now since I got married before i-485 approval. Should I go for Follow to join option or bring my spouse on h4. Any input will be much appreciated. :D:D
First the good news. I made a trip back to Pakistan and got married on 11th March:p. My 1-485 is still pending. I want to know what are my options now to bring my wife to U.S.
My priority date is Dec 2003, so if everything goes according to plan, i might get my actual card in couple of months (hopefully). Can anyone guide me what i need to do now since I got married before i-485 approval. Should I go for Follow to join option or bring my spouse on h4. Any input will be much appreciated. :D:D
eager_immi
07-18 10:19 AM
Ya they need to outsource their customer service desk to india.that was rude of them
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Dhundhun
08-03 10:48 PM
Can you please point to that USCIS memo?
Refer to URL http://travel.state.gov/visa/frvi/bulletin/bulletin_4310.html, following quote: "Allocations were made, to the extent possible under the numerical limitations, for the demand received by July 8th in the chronological order of the reported priority dates."
As I understand, keyword is demand. I think demand means demand of Visa Numbers by pre-sdjucated cases (FP, NC, Papers are in perfect order). Based on EB2 cases, which demanded Visa Numbers by July 8, EB2 priority date was set to Jun 01, 2006 by USCIS, so that they does not lose Visa Numbers this year.
The EB2 cases (India/China) which demanded Visa Numbers by Jul 08, 2008 with PD by Jan 01, 2006 are likely to be approved. Consular Processing are not bounded by Jul 08, 2008; and they can ask Visa Numbers for cases with PD by Jan 01, 2006.
Refer to URL http://travel.state.gov/visa/frvi/bulletin/bulletin_4310.html, following quote: "Allocations were made, to the extent possible under the numerical limitations, for the demand received by July 8th in the chronological order of the reported priority dates."
As I understand, keyword is demand. I think demand means demand of Visa Numbers by pre-sdjucated cases (FP, NC, Papers are in perfect order). Based on EB2 cases, which demanded Visa Numbers by July 8, EB2 priority date was set to Jun 01, 2006 by USCIS, so that they does not lose Visa Numbers this year.
The EB2 cases (India/China) which demanded Visa Numbers by Jul 08, 2008 with PD by Jan 01, 2006 are likely to be approved. Consular Processing are not bounded by Jul 08, 2008; and they can ask Visa Numbers for cases with PD by Jan 01, 2006.
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leoindiano
08-25 11:45 AM
All you guys who have had infopass appointments....I have a questions....do they ask you any questions on your case or is it just supplying information on what you want to ask...
I used AC21 earlier in the year and have not informed USCIS about it....I m afraid that they may ask me whether I was with the same employer and then I might have to submit AC21 papers.....and may delay my case....any thoughts?
my philosopy is to not inform them unless they ask as an RFE...
I am in same boat. I switched employers in May. have not notified. I will just wait for RFE.
I used AC21 earlier in the year and have not informed USCIS about it....I m afraid that they may ask me whether I was with the same employer and then I might have to submit AC21 papers.....and may delay my case....any thoughts?
my philosopy is to not inform them unless they ask as an RFE...
I am in same boat. I switched employers in May. have not notified. I will just wait for RFE.
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nixstor
07-18 12:55 AM
May your greed not complicate your application. Let it stay there.
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rick_rajvanshi
12-14 12:44 PM
NEW DELHI: The United States will increase the fee for non-immigrant Machine Readable Visa (MRV) from $100 to $131 from January.
The applicants who possess the $100 receipt but failed in scheduling appointment before the prescribed date will be required to deposit a non refundable demand draft of $31 to match the difference, the embassy said in a release.
The fee adjustment is the first since 2002 and reflects some of the additional costs of administering non immigrant visas services. The hike also correlates with domestic inflation in India since the last revision.
http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/News_by_Industry/US_to_increase_visa_fee/articleshow/2623279.cms
The applicants who possess the $100 receipt but failed in scheduling appointment before the prescribed date will be required to deposit a non refundable demand draft of $31 to match the difference, the embassy said in a release.
The fee adjustment is the first since 2002 and reflects some of the additional costs of administering non immigrant visas services. The hike also correlates with domestic inflation in India since the last revision.
http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/News_by_Industry/US_to_increase_visa_fee/articleshow/2623279.cms
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rbharol
03-12 03:05 AM
Please refer to the following related thread:
http://immigrationvoice.org/forum/showthread.php?t=17660
I just spoke to Mike Swift of mercury news and he wants to talk to the people who fits the following profile from "Bay Area"
a) Having an advance degree
b) Going through green card process for sometime
c) Postponing major investment decisions (like buying new car, house etc) due to the uncertainity in the green card process.
Please send me a private message or contact me at singhsa3@yahoo.com ASAP. Please come forward as this may be the big break we were waiting for.
Count me in.
http://immigrationvoice.org/forum/showthread.php?t=17660
I just spoke to Mike Swift of mercury news and he wants to talk to the people who fits the following profile from "Bay Area"
a) Having an advance degree
b) Going through green card process for sometime
c) Postponing major investment decisions (like buying new car, house etc) due to the uncertainity in the green card process.
Please send me a private message or contact me at singhsa3@yahoo.com ASAP. Please come forward as this may be the big break we were waiting for.
Count me in.
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kpchal2
02-09 06:26 PM
i totally agree with senthil. also senthil this is pure speculation and i do not know what ever the exact situation is. i am only concerned about these idiotic consulting companies that are makingme lose respect for the software profession itself. i am surprised that if the govt isnot doing ebnough to stop these idiots. a pure passport check will clearly prove beyond doubt tthat the guy is not presnet in teh US for that long. also a check of the degree certificates will clearly prove that the resume is fake. a clear comparison of the resume submitted for H1 and the resume submitted to clients will prove beyond doubt that
the employer is doing all sorts of tricks.
i understand the audit cost. but if the govt is polling certain companies on a constant basis these idiots will be worried to do such stupid acts and risk their life. just some thoughts. makes me wonder what kind of people are runningthe country when they cannot understand the problem and work in resolving this problem in the first place.
if the person is completely in trouble there is no reason in not making the employer pay for it.
the employer is doing all sorts of tricks.
i understand the audit cost. but if the govt is polling certain companies on a constant basis these idiots will be worried to do such stupid acts and risk their life. just some thoughts. makes me wonder what kind of people are runningthe country when they cannot understand the problem and work in resolving this problem in the first place.
if the person is completely in trouble there is no reason in not making the employer pay for it.
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anilvt
09-16 01:16 AM
what do mean by check my lud?
i got my ead and fp notice ?
only thing i didnt get is AP yet?
did i answer ur question
i got my ead and fp notice ?
only thing i didnt get is AP yet?
did i answer ur question
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dontcareanymore
08-03 04:44 PM
I just got a copy of RFE. My company had offices in 2 locations one in South Dakota and other in New Jersy. But they have closed South Dakota office 2 years back. The RFE says that.
"The petition and LC indicates that alian's proposd worksite is petitioner's office in South Dakota. Please submit copies of Employers Qty federal tax return and State unemployment Compensation Report form for all quarters in 2008 and 2009."
But my company had closed South Dakota office 2 years back. I am reporting in New Jersy office. How can we deal with this?. Any inputs?.
The labor substitution cases are being heavily scrutinized now. If I have to guess, your PD is prior to 2005 , right ?
Most desi consulting companies opened skeletal shops in SD (prior to perm) to get faster labor clearance. Closed the shops after introduction of perm and when INS started asking for details about the employees at each location etc... (I am not sure whether your company is a desi bodyshop).
If that is the case, your case may be in trouble. The labor market may have been tested in SD market. If your company can't substantiate that claim your case may be in jeopardy. I am not saying this to scare you. You may be prepared to address the outcome. What was RFE for ?
"The petition and LC indicates that alian's proposd worksite is petitioner's office in South Dakota. Please submit copies of Employers Qty federal tax return and State unemployment Compensation Report form for all quarters in 2008 and 2009."
But my company had closed South Dakota office 2 years back. I am reporting in New Jersy office. How can we deal with this?. Any inputs?.
The labor substitution cases are being heavily scrutinized now. If I have to guess, your PD is prior to 2005 , right ?
Most desi consulting companies opened skeletal shops in SD (prior to perm) to get faster labor clearance. Closed the shops after introduction of perm and when INS started asking for details about the employees at each location etc... (I am not sure whether your company is a desi bodyshop).
If that is the case, your case may be in trouble. The labor market may have been tested in SD market. If your company can't substantiate that claim your case may be in jeopardy. I am not saying this to scare you. You may be prepared to address the outcome. What was RFE for ?
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sattar419
07-26 10:17 PM
I sent my 485 package via UPS to P.O.Box 87485, lincoln,NE. When asked for delivery confirmation, the UPS guy gave me USPS deliver confirmation. When I checked online at usps website it said package was delivered at 11:40 PM.
Is it possible that they deliver at midnight ?
How to make sure USCIS received my package ?
Is it possible that they deliver at midnight ?
How to make sure USCIS received my package ?
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akred
05-30 04:05 PM
Even with 40 credits it is not possible to get ss benefits if you are in India. You can send an email to ssa and confirm.
Are you sure? This contradicts what they have put up on their website. After 40 credits, you will meet the last exemption for citizens of countries without an agreement with the US.
http://www.socialsecurity.gov/pubs/10137.html
Of course, these laws are subject to revision, so the only foolproof way to be assured of getting benefits is to become a citizen.
Are you sure? This contradicts what they have put up on their website. After 40 credits, you will meet the last exemption for citizens of countries without an agreement with the US.
http://www.socialsecurity.gov/pubs/10137.html
Of course, these laws are subject to revision, so the only foolproof way to be assured of getting benefits is to become a citizen.
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iheartindia79
11-25 04:41 PM
Is staying in a hotel or a rented apartment counted towards stay in canada ?
Are you asked to show proof of the stay like rent rceipt or hotel bill ?
Thanks.
Are you asked to show proof of the stay like rent rceipt or hotel bill ?
Thanks.
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07-15 10:02 PM
Wow, it really hurts to read these comments !!!!
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antihero
04-22 12:46 PM
guys,
none of you are already dead. So please dont be depressed.
And if you are dead, then you can't be depressed.
Isn't this a win-win deal for you. :)
none of you are already dead. So please dont be depressed.
And if you are dead, then you can't be depressed.
Isn't this a win-win deal for you. :)
mp2007
12-30 11:57 AM
Thanks everyone for your prompt responses.
kumarc123
04-01 02:31 PM
Not true. These people will not change because they are paid to do this. kumarc123 says the same thing over and over again. He has nothing to add but he visits IV everyday and says the same thing. I see him posting only in negative threads. Why do you think that is?
Few months back I spoke with a core member. I have emailed them several times asking them to make IV paid only site. There is no other way. But they have not responded. First of all a group of people are sticking out their neck for us. But this group of bad people are creating fake ids to trash the only organization working for me. No one stands up against these bad people creating fake ids. I am losing hope.
Thank you for your input, first you need to provide your details, which are not listed. About my contribution to IV, that's between IV administration and me. I have contributed, time and efforts with IV over a prolonged period of time. I agree at times I have been upset but amidst of that tried to motivate people and IV to make more noise.
And before forming accusations of negative comments, please read over my 100+ posts,
Thank you,
Few months back I spoke with a core member. I have emailed them several times asking them to make IV paid only site. There is no other way. But they have not responded. First of all a group of people are sticking out their neck for us. But this group of bad people are creating fake ids to trash the only organization working for me. No one stands up against these bad people creating fake ids. I am losing hope.
Thank you for your input, first you need to provide your details, which are not listed. About my contribution to IV, that's between IV administration and me. I have contributed, time and efforts with IV over a prolonged period of time. I agree at times I have been upset but amidst of that tried to motivate people and IV to make more noise.
And before forming accusations of negative comments, please read over my 100+ posts,
Thank you,
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