walking_dude
03-18 10:56 AM
The, few, motivated members like me who do take time off to visit Congressmen offices - do make all the points written down by you and some more. Our issue isn't that we are short of ideas or points. We have them in plenty. I assure you that I have raised these issues and made these points in every meeting that I have had so far.
Our issue is shortage of volunteers ready to visit Congressmen offices and making these points. It's highly critical that IV members keep visiting these lawmaker offices in small groups on a continuing basis (one group after another) to keep up the pressure and convince them of the genuineness and the breadth of our problem.
It would help our cause immensely if members did actually meet the lawmakers and made these points themselves, instead of expecting the few motivated members to act like a postman between them and the lawmakers. If lawmakers saw a larger number of members approaching them with the same points, it will make a better impact than a group of three which approaches them one in a while. It would help your cause as well as ours, if members did take initiative, set up meetings, and participated in these activities organized by state chapters in greater numbers
o.k. I agree. This was my suggestion - whenever core or senior or motivated members meet congressmen or other important people - he/she can just add this comment(in addition to whatever else they want to say) -
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Sir/Madam,
we represent the legal immigrant community. we believe that around 300K legal immigrants would contribute more to the US if something was done to take care of the inefficiencies and the long delays at USCIS. many of us have put on hold important decisions like buying houses, cars etc because of the uncertainities in the legal immigration process ..if something steps were taken to give the legal community ( like multiple year EAD's, less wastage of visa / visa recapture etc etc etc) ...then we can communicate the same to our members and this would help everyone etc etc etc. and maybe add the point that due to excessive delays and uncertainities (and the uncaring attitude of USCIS ..driver license issues etc) many skilled immi end up migrating to other countries which are more welcoming like canada, australia etc
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I dont see how the above can hurt ?? maybe we need to write the above in a better way ...BTW even greenspan earlier had said that the problem in housing was an excess inventory of about 200 to 300 k house..ofcourse we cannot solve the present problems which is beyond everyone ..our aim is just to get more stability with multiple year EAD or faster GC's
Our issue is shortage of volunteers ready to visit Congressmen offices and making these points. It's highly critical that IV members keep visiting these lawmaker offices in small groups on a continuing basis (one group after another) to keep up the pressure and convince them of the genuineness and the breadth of our problem.
It would help our cause immensely if members did actually meet the lawmakers and made these points themselves, instead of expecting the few motivated members to act like a postman between them and the lawmakers. If lawmakers saw a larger number of members approaching them with the same points, it will make a better impact than a group of three which approaches them one in a while. It would help your cause as well as ours, if members did take initiative, set up meetings, and participated in these activities organized by state chapters in greater numbers
o.k. I agree. This was my suggestion - whenever core or senior or motivated members meet congressmen or other important people - he/she can just add this comment(in addition to whatever else they want to say) -
---------
Sir/Madam,
we represent the legal immigrant community. we believe that around 300K legal immigrants would contribute more to the US if something was done to take care of the inefficiencies and the long delays at USCIS. many of us have put on hold important decisions like buying houses, cars etc because of the uncertainities in the legal immigration process ..if something steps were taken to give the legal community ( like multiple year EAD's, less wastage of visa / visa recapture etc etc etc) ...then we can communicate the same to our members and this would help everyone etc etc etc. and maybe add the point that due to excessive delays and uncertainities (and the uncaring attitude of USCIS ..driver license issues etc) many skilled immi end up migrating to other countries which are more welcoming like canada, australia etc
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I dont see how the above can hurt ?? maybe we need to write the above in a better way ...BTW even greenspan earlier had said that the problem in housing was an excess inventory of about 200 to 300 k house..ofcourse we cannot solve the present problems which is beyond everyone ..our aim is just to get more stability with multiple year EAD or faster GC's
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somegchuh
11-18 02:41 AM
I just wanted to get this discussion back on track of ppl wanting to be able rise up a little, let their wives work and feel the freedom to make a decision to go back.
Let me restart the discussion. I know we are all frustrated to the extent that we want to pack up and leave but we have invested too much time to do that. But let's assume things start moving and we get our GC's in a year or so. Having spent so many years waiting to "settle" would you be willing to unsettle your life again and start over in a country that you left more than a decade ago.
Note that I am not doubting anyone's intention or disrespecting any entry. Just wondering if its the frustation talking or there are ppl who would actually leave?
Let me restart the discussion. I know we are all frustrated to the extent that we want to pack up and leave but we have invested too much time to do that. But let's assume things start moving and we get our GC's in a year or so. Having spent so many years waiting to "settle" would you be willing to unsettle your life again and start over in a country that you left more than a decade ago.
Note that I am not doubting anyone's intention or disrespecting any entry. Just wondering if its the frustation talking or there are ppl who would actually leave?
sdudeja
02-06 07:03 AM
Sorry to hear that. I am just making a point that my attorney told me that if you are on EAD with AC 21 and your 485 is denied for some reason then you are out of status that made me change my mind from using AC21.
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chanduv23
10-11 09:44 AM
So many "I will try and keep you posted". So what is the story here? R u all making it or not?
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raysaikat
07-08 07:39 PM
I do have a copy of I-140 approval notice and also I do have a copy of the labor petition, but do not have the job code.
Attorney said that they have represented Employer also along with the employee and hence they need an authorization from Employer in order to answer any questions or to do any thing with my pending I-485.
Either this is not an honest statement (or an excuse for not working on the case if you already paid him/her), or the lawyer is not competent. You are better off with a new lawyer. Simply contact another good lawyer. S/he will file a G-28 form.
Attorney said that they have represented Employer also along with the employee and hence they need an authorization from Employer in order to answer any questions or to do any thing with my pending I-485.
Either this is not an honest statement (or an excuse for not working on the case if you already paid him/her), or the lawyer is not competent. You are better off with a new lawyer. Simply contact another good lawyer. S/he will file a G-28 form.
NNReddy
09-15 03:03 PM
I am trying to say something about my financial success instead of lifestyle.
But I have a good lifestyle too. I socialize, have parties all the time, have 2 nice kids and a nice house and a nice family. What else you want in life.
but after some time, you get bored by these things, you want to go up in your career(I am just maintaining status quo), want to do some other things, for which I need GC.
But I have a good lifestyle too. I socialize, have parties all the time, have 2 nice kids and a nice house and a nice family. What else you want in life.
but after some time, you get bored by these things, you want to go up in your career(I am just maintaining status quo), want to do some other things, for which I need GC.
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inskrish
05-21 04:27 PM
I have copied below the May 15th processing dates. Sorry, it is too cluttered.
Service Center Processing Dates for Texas Service Center Posted May 15, 2008
I-90 Application to Replace Permanent Resident Card Initial issuance or replacement January 16, 2008
I-102 Application for Replacement/Initial Nonimmigrant Arrival/Departure Record Initial issuance or replacement of a Form I-94 February 15, 2008
I-129 Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker H-1B - Specialty occupation - Visa to be issued abroad December 26, 2007
I-129 Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker H-1B - Specialty occupation - Change of status in the U.S. December 26, 2007
I-129 Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker H-1B - Specialty occupation - Extension of stay in the U.S. December 26, 2007
I-129 Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker H-2A - Temporary workers April 15, 2008
I-129 Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker H-2B - Other temporary workers April 15, 2008
I-129 Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker H-3 - Temporary trainees December 26, 2007
I-129 Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker E - Treaty traders and investors December 26, 2007
I-129 Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker L - Intracompany transfers March 16, 2008
I-129 Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker Blanket L December 26, 2007
I-129 Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker O - Extraordinary ability December 26, 2007
I-129 Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker P - Athletes, artists, and entertainers December 26, 2007
I-129 Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker Q - Cultural exchange visitors and exchange visitors participating in the Irish Peace process December 26, 2007
I-129 Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker R - Religious occupation December 26, 2007
I-129 Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker TN - North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) professional December 26, 2007
I-131 Application for Travel Document All other applicants for advance parole February 15, 2008
I-140 Immigrant Petition for Alien Worker Extraordinary ability August 26, 2007
I-140 Immigrant Petition for Alien Worker Outstanding professor or researcher August 26, 2007
I-140 Immigrant Petition for Alien Worker Multinational executive or manager August 26, 2007
I-140 Immigrant Petition for Alien Worker Schedule A Nurses August 26, 2007
I-140 Immigrant Petition for Alien Worker Advanced degree or exceptional ability August 26, 2007
I-140 Immigrant Petition for Alien Worker Advanced degree or exceptional ability requesting a National Interest Waiver August 26, 2007
I-140 Immigrant Petition for Alien Worker Skilled worker or professional August 26, 2007
I-140 Immigrant Petition for Alien Worker Unskilled worker August 26, 2007
I-360 Petition for Amerasian, Widow(er), or Special Immigrant All other special immigrants December 07, 2006
I-485 Application to Register Permanent Residence or to Adjust Status Employment-based adjustment applications June 21, 2007
I-485 Application to Register Permanent Residence or to Adjust Status Based on grant of asylum more than 1 year ago June 28, 2007
I-526 Immigrant Petition By Alien Entrepreneur For use by an entrepreneur who wishes to immigrate to the United States October 16, 2007
I-539 Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status Change of status to H or L dependents June 13, 2007
I-539 Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status Change status to the F or M academic or vocational student categories June 13, 2007
I-539 Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status Change Status to the J exchange visitor category June 13, 2007
I-539 Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status All other change of status applications June 13, 2007
I-539 Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status Extension of stay for H and L dependents June 13, 2007
I-539 Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status Extension of Stay for F or M academic or vocational students June 13, 2007
I-539 Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status Extension of Stay for J exchange visitors June 13, 2007
I-539 Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status All other extension applications June 13, 2007
I-612 Application for Waiver of the Foreign Residence Requirement Application for a waiver of the 2-year foreign residence requirement based on exceptional hardship or persecution March 06, 2007
I-730 Refugee/Asylee Relative Petition Petition for accompanying family members of a refugee or an asylee April 06, 2007
I-751 Petition to Remove the Conditions on Residence Removal of lawful permanent resident conditions (spouses of U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents July 03, 2007
I-765 Application for Employment Authorization Based on a request by a qualified F-1 academic student. [(c)(3)] February 15, 2008
I-765 Application for Employment Authorization Based on a pending asylum application [(c)(8)] March 10, 2008
I-765 Application for Employment Authorization Based on a pending I-485 adjustment application [(c)(9)] February 15, 2008
I-765 Application for Employment Authorization Based on TPS for Honduras/Nicaragua [(c)(19), (a)(12)] February 15, 2008
I-765 Application for Employment Authorization Based on TPS for El Salvador [(c)(19)(a)(12)] February 15, 2008
I-765 Application for Employment Authorization All other applications for employment authorization February 15, 2008
I-817 Application for Family Unity Benefits Voluntary departure under the family unity program November 07, 2007
I-824 Application for Action on an Approved Application or Petition To request further action on an approved application or petition November 17, 2007
I-829 Petition by Entrepreneur to Remove Conditions Removal of lawful permanent resident conditions (immigrant investors) July 05, 2007
I-829 Petition by Entrepreneur to Remove Conditions Removal of lawful permanent resident conditions (immigrant investors) based on PL107-273 May 31, 2007
Service Center Processing Dates for Texas Service Center Posted May 15, 2008
I-90 Application to Replace Permanent Resident Card Initial issuance or replacement January 16, 2008
I-102 Application for Replacement/Initial Nonimmigrant Arrival/Departure Record Initial issuance or replacement of a Form I-94 February 15, 2008
I-129 Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker H-1B - Specialty occupation - Visa to be issued abroad December 26, 2007
I-129 Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker H-1B - Specialty occupation - Change of status in the U.S. December 26, 2007
I-129 Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker H-1B - Specialty occupation - Extension of stay in the U.S. December 26, 2007
I-129 Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker H-2A - Temporary workers April 15, 2008
I-129 Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker H-2B - Other temporary workers April 15, 2008
I-129 Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker H-3 - Temporary trainees December 26, 2007
I-129 Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker E - Treaty traders and investors December 26, 2007
I-129 Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker L - Intracompany transfers March 16, 2008
I-129 Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker Blanket L December 26, 2007
I-129 Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker O - Extraordinary ability December 26, 2007
I-129 Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker P - Athletes, artists, and entertainers December 26, 2007
I-129 Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker Q - Cultural exchange visitors and exchange visitors participating in the Irish Peace process December 26, 2007
I-129 Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker R - Religious occupation December 26, 2007
I-129 Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker TN - North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) professional December 26, 2007
I-131 Application for Travel Document All other applicants for advance parole February 15, 2008
I-140 Immigrant Petition for Alien Worker Extraordinary ability August 26, 2007
I-140 Immigrant Petition for Alien Worker Outstanding professor or researcher August 26, 2007
I-140 Immigrant Petition for Alien Worker Multinational executive or manager August 26, 2007
I-140 Immigrant Petition for Alien Worker Schedule A Nurses August 26, 2007
I-140 Immigrant Petition for Alien Worker Advanced degree or exceptional ability August 26, 2007
I-140 Immigrant Petition for Alien Worker Advanced degree or exceptional ability requesting a National Interest Waiver August 26, 2007
I-140 Immigrant Petition for Alien Worker Skilled worker or professional August 26, 2007
I-140 Immigrant Petition for Alien Worker Unskilled worker August 26, 2007
I-360 Petition for Amerasian, Widow(er), or Special Immigrant All other special immigrants December 07, 2006
I-485 Application to Register Permanent Residence or to Adjust Status Employment-based adjustment applications June 21, 2007
I-485 Application to Register Permanent Residence or to Adjust Status Based on grant of asylum more than 1 year ago June 28, 2007
I-526 Immigrant Petition By Alien Entrepreneur For use by an entrepreneur who wishes to immigrate to the United States October 16, 2007
I-539 Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status Change of status to H or L dependents June 13, 2007
I-539 Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status Change status to the F or M academic or vocational student categories June 13, 2007
I-539 Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status Change Status to the J exchange visitor category June 13, 2007
I-539 Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status All other change of status applications June 13, 2007
I-539 Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status Extension of stay for H and L dependents June 13, 2007
I-539 Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status Extension of Stay for F or M academic or vocational students June 13, 2007
I-539 Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status Extension of Stay for J exchange visitors June 13, 2007
I-539 Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status All other extension applications June 13, 2007
I-612 Application for Waiver of the Foreign Residence Requirement Application for a waiver of the 2-year foreign residence requirement based on exceptional hardship or persecution March 06, 2007
I-730 Refugee/Asylee Relative Petition Petition for accompanying family members of a refugee or an asylee April 06, 2007
I-751 Petition to Remove the Conditions on Residence Removal of lawful permanent resident conditions (spouses of U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents July 03, 2007
I-765 Application for Employment Authorization Based on a request by a qualified F-1 academic student. [(c)(3)] February 15, 2008
I-765 Application for Employment Authorization Based on a pending asylum application [(c)(8)] March 10, 2008
I-765 Application for Employment Authorization Based on a pending I-485 adjustment application [(c)(9)] February 15, 2008
I-765 Application for Employment Authorization Based on TPS for Honduras/Nicaragua [(c)(19), (a)(12)] February 15, 2008
I-765 Application for Employment Authorization Based on TPS for El Salvador [(c)(19)(a)(12)] February 15, 2008
I-765 Application for Employment Authorization All other applications for employment authorization February 15, 2008
I-817 Application for Family Unity Benefits Voluntary departure under the family unity program November 07, 2007
I-824 Application for Action on an Approved Application or Petition To request further action on an approved application or petition November 17, 2007
I-829 Petition by Entrepreneur to Remove Conditions Removal of lawful permanent resident conditions (immigrant investors) July 05, 2007
I-829 Petition by Entrepreneur to Remove Conditions Removal of lawful permanent resident conditions (immigrant investors) based on PL107-273 May 31, 2007
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yetanotherguyinline
05-17 02:26 PM
Cannot make it, have to be home baby on the way.
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lazycis
12-06 12:18 PM
I was at USCIS this morning, followed every thing you suggested. My IO officer was actually a desi guy.
1) They completely refused to look at the received date, I had my EAD (765) receipt, but the IO said he only cares about the receipt date. I even has the print out from USCIS.gov in which they have mentioned that they will honor the date on which applications were received in the mail room but he did not budge. His argument was " That update is in the over all scheme of things, but for EAD they have specific instruction to follow only the date they entered the data in the system"
2) I was not allowed to see a supervisor, the IO did talk to the supervisor but did not let me see her.
So they refused to acknowledge that it is pending more than 90 days?
They are technically right, the regulations say "within 90 days from the date of receipt of the application".
Talk about broken promises. Write to the USCIS ombudsman.
1) They completely refused to look at the received date, I had my EAD (765) receipt, but the IO said he only cares about the receipt date. I even has the print out from USCIS.gov in which they have mentioned that they will honor the date on which applications were received in the mail room but he did not budge. His argument was " That update is in the over all scheme of things, but for EAD they have specific instruction to follow only the date they entered the data in the system"
2) I was not allowed to see a supervisor, the IO did talk to the supervisor but did not let me see her.
So they refused to acknowledge that it is pending more than 90 days?
They are technically right, the regulations say "within 90 days from the date of receipt of the application".
Talk about broken promises. Write to the USCIS ombudsman.
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laborchic
10-05 04:29 PM
You dont need to take a cab to come over to the place..
Beleive me friend .. Its a nice walk from Time Square to Maya Lounge... Probably 15 minutes..
Just go to google maps and you will be fine..
Beleive me friend .. Its a nice walk from Time Square to Maya Lounge... Probably 15 minutes..
Just go to google maps and you will be fine..
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sammyb
10-12 04:56 PM
are you joining us?!
won't be able to join today ... lets update the thread about how it goes ...
won't be able to join today ... lets update the thread about how it goes ...
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kshitijnt
06-12 03:25 PM
DA knows that for them to win the case, they need your wife's statement on their side. And for you to win the case your wife will have to testify under oath. The attorneys are prepared on both sides to argue this case and examine and cross examine the case. Make sure you have a really really good attorney.
I hope you are telling the truth. If not why she didnt tell the police or you didnt tell police the real reason. Now the onus is on your wife to contact the police and DA and let them know the truth.
I hope you are telling the truth. If not why she didnt tell the police or you didnt tell police the real reason. Now the onus is on your wife to contact the police and DA and let them know the truth.
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pitha
04-25 06:55 PM
A good delaying tactic. In reality to implement such a proposal they might takes years to come up with a methadology and then to implement it. In the mean while all EB immigration bills can be kept on hold while the points system is being "evaluated"
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Onlytruthnobs
01-17 11:33 AM
I contributed my bit. I would contribute more as we move forward. This is a cause that I believe in and this is a cause that I would love to fight for.
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08-24 03:10 PM
Hi all,
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bestia
08-16 08:50 PM
Talk to a lawyer and get the answers.
I do, but I don't get all the answers.
But if you're on travel and questioned by immigration upon entrance if you're still working for sponsoring employer, depending on the circumstances, they can take your GC away. So that's another scenario separate from an audit or citrizenship interview that GC jeopardy may arise.
Didn't think about that. but... why would officer ask "do you work for the sponsoring employer"? Isn't your GC same as family based, asylum, etc. green cards? Does officer even have that information right away? What do they ask usually?
If circumstances change, like you getting laid off or fired, that's a different story. If the sponsor's intent changes, and that does happen, then obviously, you're free to move on. But you should be able to prove that, with say a termination letter, for example.
I don't see the difference between being laid off and leaving yourself. In case of being laid off, your employer has to show intent of employing you forever. If any document will surface, that he had plans to lay you off before applying for I-140 or without you invoking AC21 at moment of AOS, then you are in the same trouble.
All the way one keeps thinking that you are free to start a business, look for more exciting opportunities, go work in starbacuks...( yeah all that )...once you get a GC..
But, now everyone is talking about again sticking to the sponsoring employer, a green card being revoked while entry...and umpteen scenarios...
So, where does it end..when can one really feel you can flex yourself and do something without worrying about my employment history...
These issues are raised not to start freaking out, but just to know them and not to do some silly things.
In general... take this philosophically - it never ends. If not immigration, then something else will always be. Just know the law, keep your paperwork in order, don't talk to government employees without a lawyer, flex your mind, and do your thing.
I do, but I don't get all the answers.
But if you're on travel and questioned by immigration upon entrance if you're still working for sponsoring employer, depending on the circumstances, they can take your GC away. So that's another scenario separate from an audit or citrizenship interview that GC jeopardy may arise.
Didn't think about that. but... why would officer ask "do you work for the sponsoring employer"? Isn't your GC same as family based, asylum, etc. green cards? Does officer even have that information right away? What do they ask usually?
If circumstances change, like you getting laid off or fired, that's a different story. If the sponsor's intent changes, and that does happen, then obviously, you're free to move on. But you should be able to prove that, with say a termination letter, for example.
I don't see the difference between being laid off and leaving yourself. In case of being laid off, your employer has to show intent of employing you forever. If any document will surface, that he had plans to lay you off before applying for I-140 or without you invoking AC21 at moment of AOS, then you are in the same trouble.
All the way one keeps thinking that you are free to start a business, look for more exciting opportunities, go work in starbacuks...( yeah all that )...once you get a GC..
But, now everyone is talking about again sticking to the sponsoring employer, a green card being revoked while entry...and umpteen scenarios...
So, where does it end..when can one really feel you can flex yourself and do something without worrying about my employment history...
These issues are raised not to start freaking out, but just to know them and not to do some silly things.
In general... take this philosophically - it never ends. If not immigration, then something else will always be. Just know the law, keep your paperwork in order, don't talk to government employees without a lawyer, flex your mind, and do your thing.
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ashwaghoshk
04-19 03:54 PM
And everybody knows that nothing is going to happen. he will say "our immigration system is broken.... we need to fix it.... borders need to be secured.... blah blah blah.. "
Somebody knew already....
Obama to hold meeting on immigration reform | AP Texas News | Chron.com - Houston Chronicle (http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/ap/tx/7527577.html)
Somebody knew already....
Obama to hold meeting on immigration reform | AP Texas News | Chron.com - Houston Chronicle (http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/ap/tx/7527577.html)
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vin13
01-14 12:37 PM
`Sec. 245B. (a) In General- The Secretary of Homeland Security may adjust the status of an alien to that of an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence if the alien--
`(1) was physically present in the United States for a continuous period of not less than 5 years immediately preceding the date on which this provision was enacted and has maintained continuous physical presence since then.
This if i am reading and understanding right may not be too bad. Let me kow if i am missing anything......
`(1) was physically present in the United States for a continuous period of not less than 5 years immediately preceding the date on which this provision was enacted and has maintained continuous physical presence since then.
This if i am reading and understanding right may not be too bad. Let me kow if i am missing anything......
nashorn
12-17 01:59 PM
buddy...iv core are not magicians, they have lives too. so please stop asking for more. when you say "iv has the luxury" hopefully you mean all 25,000 who make up iv. the core is not iv. they are just volunteers already breaking their backs...
there are good reasons for the temporary stops to the checks. everything need not be publicly anounced. please leave it at that.
and while we are at it...we need help with the leg work...please complete your profile so we can get you involved with some of it...it would be great to have you as a volunteer!
With all due respect, the probelem I have with volunteers is that I don't think amtures can pull a job this big, you've got to have profesionals, somethng like a compain maneger.
I admire the courage of your guys, and think the goal is fantastic. But the way it goes, I don't see how it can be achieved.
I've learned a great deal about immigration from the forum here. I very much appreciate it. I try to give back by answering questions others may have. I think IV has been doing a great job serving as that capacity.
But you guys want do something bigger. Well, you have faith in it, I don't, at least not now, neither many others. Maybe that is why you are still asking for money and volunteers.
there are good reasons for the temporary stops to the checks. everything need not be publicly anounced. please leave it at that.
and while we are at it...we need help with the leg work...please complete your profile so we can get you involved with some of it...it would be great to have you as a volunteer!
With all due respect, the probelem I have with volunteers is that I don't think amtures can pull a job this big, you've got to have profesionals, somethng like a compain maneger.
I admire the courage of your guys, and think the goal is fantastic. But the way it goes, I don't see how it can be achieved.
I've learned a great deal about immigration from the forum here. I very much appreciate it. I try to give back by answering questions others may have. I think IV has been doing a great job serving as that capacity.
But you guys want do something bigger. Well, you have faith in it, I don't, at least not now, neither many others. Maybe that is why you are still asking for money and volunteers.
walking_dude
09-22 02:10 PM
Let me be objective, as much I can be, here.
....there would have been more than 2,000 in DC.........but clearly they did not.......i was willing to give it a shot - but unfortunately could not and did not want to specifically postpone something else to make it to DC.......
Dear Sir, you didn't attend ,thinking that it was unworthy of postphoning a meeting. And yet you lament not more than 2,000 attended.
I don't know whether to laugh or cry at such statements.
.........those were different times and different issues.........colonialism, racial discrimination etc........who would employ us in the future...in Gandhi's days - they did not have electronic background checks......!!
The core issue is the same, back then and today - fight against Injustice, ill-treatment of human beings by Government.
Here's why Gandhi inspires people like me in our struggle.
"BE the change you'd like to see in the World" ( Gandhi's polite way of saying - cribbing doesn't help. Do it yourself, or ....)
He also said - " It's a bigger sin to suffer injustice than committing it" . [ He wasn't appreciative about Do-Nothings. Not at all. He called them the "greater sinners", as their silence encourages even more injustice]
I agree with you on one thing though. Gandhis struggle was bigger than ours. Ours is nothing compared to it - You talk of no "background checks" in Gandhis time... when people used to be beaten on their head for marching peacefully. Many of them would bleed to death. Our struggle may be inspired by Gandhiji, but we will never be able to match the sacrifices made by othose martyrs. We may be inspired by Gandhis principles, but we can never be the Gandhi.
But the least we can do to respect that great man, is to follow some of his principles (like those stated above) in to our daily lives. Is that too much to ask?
Another take - if US can have an endless source of temporary workers coming in, paying into income tax and social security taxes and medicare taxes for a few years......and going back without claiming a single dime of social benefits......its the best possible situation for US....a forever young, qualified, minimum wages (i.e prevailing wages) earning tax paying transient population supporting/ subsidizing an archaic and otherwise struggling social security and healthcare system.
Another of those arm-chair conspiracy theories. Knowledge retention is critical to companys success. A guy fresh out of college is never equivalent a guy with several years of experience in the same field. Dollar value is dropping, Rupee is rising, salaries in India are rising. If people cannot get GC in a short period of time, there would very little incentive in coming and working here. As you must be aware most H1s these days are used to outsource work to India (by Infy and others), and not to get people to work permanently here. I suggest you read the Kauffman report thoroughly to understand the situation.
.....to create a nice "politically correct shield" for people's own private agendas (and the collective agenda of all of us) - to get a GC. Are we here to improve america's competitiveness (if that was the primary purpose of our coming here - shame on us for not staying back and improving our respective motherlands' competitiveness) or our own future - if the latter - lets call a spade a spade.........
I admire your gall in dismissing us as shameless, self-serving, unpatriotic liars,in polite words of course , while doing absolutely nothing to help our cause.
Let me put this politely. "Don't do unto others, what you don't want others do unto you". Don't cast aspersions others, if you don't others to cast aspersions on you.
so - whats the "so what" from my post? is it to critique what IV is doing - no! The "so what" is - unless there are drastic and dramatic measures - concrete changes are not possible........small procedural victories - maybe........drastic change.....no way!
Dear Sir, what do YOU suggest that we do? You think peaceful rallies won't work. On the one hand, you suggest only disobedience movement will work. On the other, you scare us ,saying if we do that we are in deep-six.
In other words, you'd have us 'Do Nothing At All', and hope that our issues will vanish miraculously by the magic of Harry Potter.
Dear Sir, you deserve a Noble prize for your theories
....there would have been more than 2,000 in DC.........but clearly they did not.......i was willing to give it a shot - but unfortunately could not and did not want to specifically postpone something else to make it to DC.......
Dear Sir, you didn't attend ,thinking that it was unworthy of postphoning a meeting. And yet you lament not more than 2,000 attended.
I don't know whether to laugh or cry at such statements.
.........those were different times and different issues.........colonialism, racial discrimination etc........who would employ us in the future...in Gandhi's days - they did not have electronic background checks......!!
The core issue is the same, back then and today - fight against Injustice, ill-treatment of human beings by Government.
Here's why Gandhi inspires people like me in our struggle.
"BE the change you'd like to see in the World" ( Gandhi's polite way of saying - cribbing doesn't help. Do it yourself, or ....)
He also said - " It's a bigger sin to suffer injustice than committing it" . [ He wasn't appreciative about Do-Nothings. Not at all. He called them the "greater sinners", as their silence encourages even more injustice]
I agree with you on one thing though. Gandhis struggle was bigger than ours. Ours is nothing compared to it - You talk of no "background checks" in Gandhis time... when people used to be beaten on their head for marching peacefully. Many of them would bleed to death. Our struggle may be inspired by Gandhiji, but we will never be able to match the sacrifices made by othose martyrs. We may be inspired by Gandhis principles, but we can never be the Gandhi.
But the least we can do to respect that great man, is to follow some of his principles (like those stated above) in to our daily lives. Is that too much to ask?
Another take - if US can have an endless source of temporary workers coming in, paying into income tax and social security taxes and medicare taxes for a few years......and going back without claiming a single dime of social benefits......its the best possible situation for US....a forever young, qualified, minimum wages (i.e prevailing wages) earning tax paying transient population supporting/ subsidizing an archaic and otherwise struggling social security and healthcare system.
Another of those arm-chair conspiracy theories. Knowledge retention is critical to companys success. A guy fresh out of college is never equivalent a guy with several years of experience in the same field. Dollar value is dropping, Rupee is rising, salaries in India are rising. If people cannot get GC in a short period of time, there would very little incentive in coming and working here. As you must be aware most H1s these days are used to outsource work to India (by Infy and others), and not to get people to work permanently here. I suggest you read the Kauffman report thoroughly to understand the situation.
.....to create a nice "politically correct shield" for people's own private agendas (and the collective agenda of all of us) - to get a GC. Are we here to improve america's competitiveness (if that was the primary purpose of our coming here - shame on us for not staying back and improving our respective motherlands' competitiveness) or our own future - if the latter - lets call a spade a spade.........
I admire your gall in dismissing us as shameless, self-serving, unpatriotic liars,in polite words of course , while doing absolutely nothing to help our cause.
Let me put this politely. "Don't do unto others, what you don't want others do unto you". Don't cast aspersions others, if you don't others to cast aspersions on you.
so - whats the "so what" from my post? is it to critique what IV is doing - no! The "so what" is - unless there are drastic and dramatic measures - concrete changes are not possible........small procedural victories - maybe........drastic change.....no way!
Dear Sir, what do YOU suggest that we do? You think peaceful rallies won't work. On the one hand, you suggest only disobedience movement will work. On the other, you scare us ,saying if we do that we are in deep-six.
In other words, you'd have us 'Do Nothing At All', and hope that our issues will vanish miraculously by the magic of Harry Potter.
Dear Sir, you deserve a Noble prize for your theories
