Tuesday, July 5, 2011

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  • injrav
    03-12 11:06 AM
    I support this.

    I think its good idea





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  • dixie
    12-28 08:26 AM
    Just transited through hong kong on Cathay Pacific. No transit visa required -Whats more they even gave me a 2 weeks visitor visa to take a tour of HK - my layover time was more than 6 hours.
    God Bless Asian countries :

    Singapore - Never heard of transit visa
    Bangkok - Never heard of transit visa
    Seoul - Never heard of transit visa
    Tokyo - They may introduce it soon as they think they are western country





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  • gimme_GC2006
    05-15 09:58 AM
    I am doing Kelley Direct and would definitely recommend it. The Professors are great and course work feels like your regular full-time load with assignments, quizzes, mid-terms and finals, project works, case discussions and some weekly classes. Most of the professors are very interactive and you can always call them. The teaching faculty is top-quality with some of them having Ph.d's from MIT's and Stanford's. Marketing is considered top-notch at Kelley. Curriculum allows some flexibility and course load can be completed in 2 to 4 year period requiring 1week compulsory on-campus presence in 1st and 2nd year. If you have time, you can also participate in 3 to 4 week clinics for 1.5 credit hours in summers. It is now costing me around $975/credit hour with 48 credits required to graduate. Add to this cost of books at other administration/technology fee which might add upto $5k to $8k.

    I have couple of friends who graduated from Thunderbird too. It is top-notch for International Business but doesnot allow the flexibility to complete at your own pace. My friends were totally tied up with work and course-load for 2 years. It requires somewhere between 51 to 54 credit hours to graduate. It has two compulsory International workshop clinics each in 1st and 2nd year for a period of 3 to 4 weeks. This is partly paid from the fee, while you need to pay for flight tickets and meals. I think the books are included in the $57k+ tuition for this program.

    Kelley full-time is ranked between 18 and 23 depending on which source you would like to use. Its Marketing Discipline is in top10. Thunderbird is not ranked in TOP50 but it's INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS discipline is ranked number one.

    Thanks Phani!!.

    This is great information. I will do some research. How much GMAT score is required?
    Probably I will check on the site.

    Are you married and kids? You are doing online one right?





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  • frostrated
    09-09 04:20 PM
    I have read so many posts in the past where senior members have clearly said that their is nothing possible for EB3 alone and if something is possible it would be for EB.
    (as per calculator, I am going to get my GC in 2030) Would contribution of all EB3 help them in any way?

    Contributing money will not help, but contributing time and effort will go a long way in alleviating the pain that IV members are going through.
    Make it a point to talk to the senators and representatives. They will have meet and greets every now and then. Go to those meetings. Set up appointments with them. Educate them.
    If not, there is not going to be any CIR, and all the money that you send to IV will be a donation to IV, and that is all it is to it.



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  • Googler
    02-20 02:54 PM
    I'd posted elsewhere about my Feb 13, 2008 conversation with the DOS official who sets cutoff dates:

    And then there this piece of info from Ron Gotcher posted on Feb 14, 2008
    http://immigration-information.com/forums/showthread.php?t=4285
    "Last night, at a meeting of the American Immigration Lawyer's Assocation Southern California chapter, Charles Oppenheim spoke. Mr. Oppenheim is the officer within the Visa Office tasked with calculating visa bulletin cutoff dates each month. He offered the following thoughts as to cutoff date movement in the upcoming months:

    In April, India and China EB2 will be set at 12/01/2003
    EB3 for India and China will slow down for the rest of the fiscal year."

    I am riveted by this because I spoke to Oppenheim just the day before this meeting (he referred to it). This was the conversation in which he told me that at present EB-2 India would only get numbers leftover from EB-1 India -- the problem is he doesn't know either exactly how many EB-2 India adjudicated applications there are in any specific PD range -- so every month he makes wild guesses, with the intent of using up visas. So I guess at least as of 2/14/08 he thought moving the date to 12/1/03 would more than mop up whatever was leftover from EB-1 India. Given the end of the FBI boondoggle (the effects of which have not been quantified by Oppenheim or USCIS) I'd predict that even a date in early 2002 would be good enough to mop up. Let us see if he changes his mind by mid March.

    But his statement at the AILA meeting has been bothering me so I talked to him again today. Here is what he said -- that he is considering not only the EB-1 India excess, but the entire EB-1 worldwide excess being given to oversubscribed EB-2! I asked him about his earlier statement and he said that he had had a chance to look at the numbers and determine that unlike recent years EB-1 worldwide is not using numbers up at a rate that would max out EB-1 usage. BUT. He is waiting for USCIS to give him an estimate of the number of EB-2 India applications that would become eligible if he moves the cutoff dates up to 12/1/03, he will set the date ONLY after he gets that data and determines that there won't be too many within that cutoff date.

    I also asked him to confirm that he was relying on his interpretation of Section 202(a)(5) (http://www.uscis.gov/propub/ProPubVAP.jsp?dockey=cb90c19a50729fb47fb0686648558 dbe) of the INA in order to proceed with this spillover. This is his current interpretation of that section -- spillover from EB-1 to EB-2 IF there appears to be a worldwide excess in EB-1, when there is no worldwide excess in EB-1 then country specific spillover for example, from EB-1 India to EB-2 India only etc. In past years like FY06, EB-1 ROW was looking maxed out, so barely any spillover from EB-1 to oversubscribed EB-2.





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  • sands_14
    09-27 09:56 AM
    I got I485 receipt and FP notice last month.
    I got my fingerprinting done in september .
    After talking to my lawyer,I finally applied for my EAD and AP online.
    I got the EAD receipt 2 days back (very quick I guess) and now I have received another FP notice based on EAD notice.
    Is there some error?Do I have to go again for Fingerprinting???Anyone knows something?

    sands_14,
    This is quite common. I had the same thing happened. Even I have E-filed my EAD/AP last week. The way how it works is, since it is a post box USPS leaves the notice in there for all the deliveries. Once in a day, someone from USCIS picks those notices from the post box, goes to USPS and collects all the packages. Check your status back on Monday evening, it will say delivered.



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  • feedfront
    10-12 01:33 PM
    feedfront

    I got an RFE on my 485 on Oct 6th. But I haven't received the letter yet. But, since my TB test turned positive and I had to take an X-ray, I'm wondering if I would get the same RFE on my 485 too. I haven't changed employers nor had any H1B breaks in my 12 year stint here. So, I'm wondering if it would be the same RFE as yours.
    In case of an X-Ray missing, couldn't we contact the doctor's office where we did our tests and ask them to mail it again? Or should we do it once again now? I did my tests in 2004, so I'm not even sure if they have copies of my X-rays with them.

    Please let me know.

    Thanks,

    Hi 'akilhere',

    You should go for new medical report as last one is too old. For vaccinations, you can use your last report but for TB and other blood test, you should go for recent.

    I'm not sure whether RFE would be for medical report. In my case, my civil surgeon was not in USCIS's current list of authorised civil surgeons and somehow, my x-ray report was missing from report also.

    It may be EVL. In either case, it is easy work as you have not changed your employer (no AC-21 issue).





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  • Macaca
    04-04 10:49 AM
    We already have a campaign to call legislators. Please call the legisltaors and inform them about these issues. Thanks!



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  • tushar123
    02-13 05:26 PM
    Its funny to see that people call this ethinic cleansing.... it is the right of America to punish people who disobey the law. reservation now in india is a better example which deprives people from certain community to persue higher education or employment in govt jobs.





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  • vin13
    02-22 06:44 PM
    I am keeping track of the air miles donors and those requesting tickets. I may not get the time to acknowledge receiving the messages.

    I will reach out to individuals as i get to coordinate the available miles with those who are in need.

    Thanks



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  • ghost
    08-12 07:26 AM
    If there is a non-controversial immi. law change attempt I will donate $500. I will also bring my friends and the total may exceed $2000. We all willing to donate but only if we know that there is good chance of passing.

    If there is an attempt to push ideas like recapture, forget it. It will not pass in this economy. I do not want to waste my money and time on those kind of ideas.

    IMHO. Not to find fault with anyone. Please do not mistake me.

    Hey Buddy,
    recapture is not controversial and has nothing to do with economy...not sure where you got that from, recapture of EB numbers is what we are proposing - this will not take away any american jobs but only alleviate the wait times for folks like you and me. Also, we've to accept the fact that anything related to immigration will be controversial - there is no denying of it, unfortunately.

    Coming to the donations, please don't donate in huge sums because you'll have huge expectations...I'd say start off in small steps - 6 USD per week for 6 months...I signed up for it and it took me 5 minutes and 150 USD for the next 6 months, not too bad right!

    Thanks!





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  • pappu
    07-01 10:23 PM
    QUESTIONNAIRE FOR POTENTIAL PLAINTIFFS
    USCIS VISA BULLETIN/VISA AVAILABILITY LITIGATION
    This document is a form, which means that you can only type in the areas within each box. Click in the boxes and start typing. If your answers are longer than the box provided, please use a separate sheet of paper. For the check boxes, click in the correct box to mark it. Thank you!
    Please be sure to include a copy of the following with this questionnaire:
    • Completed I-485 as submitted to USCIS, and any cover letter sent with it;
    • Evidence of method and date of mailing (USPS, Fed Ex, etc)
    • A list or index of attachments sent with the I-485 (if the cover letter provides the list or index, no need to send us a separate one)
    • USCIS letter rejecting the adjustment application and / or any related correspondence, if received.
    Date questionnaire is completed:
    Completed by:
    Attorney Contact Information:
    Name
    Email
    Firm
    Address
    Telephone
    Fax
    Adjustment Applicant Information:
    Name
    Address
    Phone
    Email
    Nationality or citizenship
    Adjustment Application Filing Information:
    Date adjustment application was submitted to USCIS and method of submission:
    Where was the adjustment sent? (Please note the specific DHS(USCIS) office)
    What was the employment-based immigrant category under which the adjustment application applied?
    USCIS rejection of the adjustment application:
    Did DHS (USCIS) expressly inform the applicant or attorney, orally or in writing, why it was rejecting or returning the adjustment application?
    If yes, please explain in detail:
    Please send us a copy of any written notice or other correspondence from USCIS rejecting or returning the adjustment application.
    2
    Harm to adjustment applicant:
    Please describe any harm that the adjustment applicant has suffered or is continuing to suffer due to the rejection of the adjustment application.
    Please return this form and documents by email or fax to:
    visabulletin@ailf.org
    or fax (202) 742-5619 attn. AILF LAC



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  • psam
    06-11 12:15 AM
    This amendment treats foreign workers like slaves.

    When we need you, we take you in. But when there are layoffs, you are supposed to pack your bags and leave? Even if you are the best performer in your group?
    Layoffs happen at respectable companies like Microsoft as well. And Microsoft indeed has hired some of the brightest brains from all over the world. Why should families of these people take all the heat of layoff?

    I wish that next Microsoft, Apple, Google happens outside of U.S.





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  • meridiani.planum
    03-16 04:32 PM
    what i am saying is how and why is it that inspite of the PD having been current as I detailed in my original post for so long during 2000-2005 for EB 2 India, why are there applicants from way back in 2002 and 2003 still waiting?

    Honestly, I thought they should have been already processed and gotten their Green cards by now.

    All I am trying to figure out is how many applicants from 2004-2005 are still in the proverbial 'PIPELINE' waiting. Unless they are done, the PD is not gonna move.

    If we can have it move conclusively to 2005-2006 regions relatively quickly, most problems are solved.



    most people who filed LC in 2004/2005 before PERM got approvals in 2006 and 2007 and have only got a chance to apply for 485 in July VB. There are 10s of thousands of such people with that LC and EB2-India. When was the opportunity to get approval?


    BTW, what are the chances that the PD may become "Current" again for EB2/EB3 India over the next 40 months?


    without an administrative fix, and with the current levels of demand and supply I would say its NIL. It needs to be a mistake...

    Also, with H1 quota possibly going up this year or next, expect even more demand, and the dates will probably not be current for atleast a decade. The demand is going to go up (more H1s filing for greencards) and supply remaining the same (140k + country-limits etc)



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  • sugaur
    01-17 10:27 AM
    Key to happiness and peace of mind is to determine weather the things bothering you are under your control or not. The exact date when you will get your GC is not under your control, so worrying about it is useless. On the other hand making sure your applications are filed properly and in a timely manner is under your control. Similarly, getting laid off is not under your control. On the other hand it is under your control to constatntly try and acquire new skills that will make you more appealing to employers.
    For things which are beyond our control, there is no point worrying. For things which are under our control, no point worrying either BECAUSE THEY ARE UNDER OUR CONTROL!!!
    I found this little pearl of philosophy in a little book about the Roman Slave Epictecus who went on to become one of the leading Stoic philosophers.





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  • neelu
    12-11 05:09 PM
    USCIS cannot do anything on the matter. INA is clear on the AOS conditions, one of which is "An immigrant visa is IMMEDIATELY available at time of filing for adjustment of status" (INA 245, 8 USC 1225)

    INA should be changed which should be done through a legislative process, not through any rule making.


    As I understand the above, the law only says when you can file for AOS (to change which a legislative process is required).

    The above still does not throw any more light on the technicality which disallows concurrent filing. Does it?

    Was concurrent processing facility removed through a congressional action (legislation)? If not, why is it required to reinstate it?

    Is this a valid argument? If it is, then this particular request should be directed towards a body such as USCIS, etc and not the congress.

    Any comments?



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  • Legal_In_A_Limbo
    03-07 11:27 AM
    In my husband's case we dont have that much time.

    Here what our plan is:-
    1. Self file G-28.
    2. Follow up with an infopass appt. with in a month.

    Rest god willing. What ever is going to happen will happen. No one can stop it from happening.





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  • gcseeker2002
    03-20 07:56 PM
    How do you know that the labour process has slowed down from Mar 01 2011 ? Any source for this info? Please share.
    Yes I would also like to know where it says that Labor process is stalled from Mar 1st,as it is impacting my current decision.





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  • plassey
    07-23 07:00 AM
    You are one of the biggest "CROOK" I have seen in recent times. Just by writting rubbish does not makes u a real senior member. Most of the advise you have been giving to people are simply WRONG. For example in this case two visas?
    If you had even slightest knowledge of immigration law, you should have known that you cannot have two active visas in you passport, unless you are a diplomat.


    Do you have an i-94 for the H1B visa? Do you have 2 visas in your passport - L1 and H1? Or so you have an a receipt issued by the USCIS for the H1B

    Please clarify





    boldm28
    04-05 09:14 AM
    in my opinon its a supply demand market ..if some companies are exploting people who are consulting .. it has it shares of good things

    1) no big company will generate a pay stub (just by payin u paying the taxes and being on bench)... which by the way is required to do things like renting or getting a credit card

    2) not every big company does your GC .. this is from First hand exp .. a friend of mine worked for CISCO for 5 yrs at a very good sal but cause cisco was not able to file his labor he swtiched and now is making half of what he used to make at cisco . but again that is his call

    3) Nobody put a gun to your head and asked you to come with an H1 body shop

    i am just playing a devils advocate ....





    askreddy
    06-25 05:43 AM
    pls send samples to askrindia@yahoo.com



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