sathishav
03-11 09:02 AM
NOTE: It is mandatory for all attending advocacy day event to attend training sessions on Saturday/Sunday.
Dude, I was under the impression that coming on Sunday is enough. Are we going to have a call (at least at a state chapter level) before the event?
Dude, I was under the impression that coming on Sunday is enough. Are we going to have a call (at least at a state chapter level) before the event?
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GMKrishna
05-04 09:12 PM
I wanted to share my success story of getting I-485s re-opened with the help of IV last week. Let me start with the end result first and those interested in details could read further!
Synopsis
After 4 months wait since the wrongful denial of our 485s, I contacted Immigration Voice (IV) core team for help on April 25, 2011 as a last resort. On the next day morning (April 26th), I received a phone call from USCIS Headquarters in D.C. and the officer informed that Service Center approved my MTR and reopened 485s, and I should receive system updates in a day. At the end of the day, I got email updates confirming re-opening of 485s. It was an incredible moment in my life to receive a call from USCIS about my case. I am very grateful to the IV leadership and its deep relationships within USCIS and DHS. Prior to contacting IV, I filed an expedite request with USCIS, contacted Ombudsman, and contacted my Senator as well. I received standard responses but no positive result. Adding fuel to the fire, my EAD was due to expire in July 2011.
At the end, even though I never anticipated issues with my 485, I was very happy to see that my active participation with IV�s advocacy efforts over the last few years opened up several options for me to seek help.
Prologue
During the middle of last year my attorney moved their offices and we filed a new G-28 for address change. After couple of months of this address change, during early Nov�2010 USCIS apparently sent a NOID asking for AC21 employment letter to the old address of the attorney. USCIS did not send text or email even though both me and my attorney subscribed to the notifications. USCIS did not even send a copy of this notice to me. After 30 days of original notice, USCIS updated their system that their mail was returned. This was the first time we came to know about the outstanding notice from USCIS. We immediately contacted USCIS and requested for a copy of NOID. In the meantime, 33 days elapsed, and USCIS promptly denied I-485s of me and my family. I have been working on EAD and it was due to expire in July 2011.
Life after denials
I requested my company for AC21 letter and after receiving the employment letter, my attorney filed I-290B MTR around the end of Dec�2011. I continued to work as usual using my EAD. After couple of months of waiting, I requested USCIS to expedite. Their response was to wait 30 days. Nothing happened. Then, I simultaneously contacted my Senator�s office and Ombudsman. I promptly received responses that they would look into this and I should expect a response from USCIS within 15 days. Based on these responses, I should have received approval by the first week of April. Again, nothing happened until the 3rd week of April. I was becoming wary of my EAD expiry and applying for renewal within 90 days of expiry.
IV�s Advocacy Days in D.C.
I have been a donor for the last few years and actively participated in advocacy days of 2010 and 2011. During this year�s advocacy event, I met IV core team and explained my case. Based on their advice, I waited to see if USCIS responds by mid of April. After long wait and exhausting all options, I requested help from IV. As I mentioned, within 24 hours, I got the approval of MTR and our status was restored!
Though not everyone gets into this kind of trouble, it is very heartening to note that there is someone (IV) behind us to help when in need.
Final Request to Readers:
As someone who associated with IV for the last few years and after going through this ordeal with USCIS, I recommend all those waiting in line or waiting to be in line (for GC) to start associating with IV. No matter how little time or money you could afford to work with IV, every minute and every cent is well worth it! Please Get Involved with IV! Thanks.
Synopsis
After 4 months wait since the wrongful denial of our 485s, I contacted Immigration Voice (IV) core team for help on April 25, 2011 as a last resort. On the next day morning (April 26th), I received a phone call from USCIS Headquarters in D.C. and the officer informed that Service Center approved my MTR and reopened 485s, and I should receive system updates in a day. At the end of the day, I got email updates confirming re-opening of 485s. It was an incredible moment in my life to receive a call from USCIS about my case. I am very grateful to the IV leadership and its deep relationships within USCIS and DHS. Prior to contacting IV, I filed an expedite request with USCIS, contacted Ombudsman, and contacted my Senator as well. I received standard responses but no positive result. Adding fuel to the fire, my EAD was due to expire in July 2011.
At the end, even though I never anticipated issues with my 485, I was very happy to see that my active participation with IV�s advocacy efforts over the last few years opened up several options for me to seek help.
Prologue
During the middle of last year my attorney moved their offices and we filed a new G-28 for address change. After couple of months of this address change, during early Nov�2010 USCIS apparently sent a NOID asking for AC21 employment letter to the old address of the attorney. USCIS did not send text or email even though both me and my attorney subscribed to the notifications. USCIS did not even send a copy of this notice to me. After 30 days of original notice, USCIS updated their system that their mail was returned. This was the first time we came to know about the outstanding notice from USCIS. We immediately contacted USCIS and requested for a copy of NOID. In the meantime, 33 days elapsed, and USCIS promptly denied I-485s of me and my family. I have been working on EAD and it was due to expire in July 2011.
Life after denials
I requested my company for AC21 letter and after receiving the employment letter, my attorney filed I-290B MTR around the end of Dec�2011. I continued to work as usual using my EAD. After couple of months of waiting, I requested USCIS to expedite. Their response was to wait 30 days. Nothing happened. Then, I simultaneously contacted my Senator�s office and Ombudsman. I promptly received responses that they would look into this and I should expect a response from USCIS within 15 days. Based on these responses, I should have received approval by the first week of April. Again, nothing happened until the 3rd week of April. I was becoming wary of my EAD expiry and applying for renewal within 90 days of expiry.
IV�s Advocacy Days in D.C.
I have been a donor for the last few years and actively participated in advocacy days of 2010 and 2011. During this year�s advocacy event, I met IV core team and explained my case. Based on their advice, I waited to see if USCIS responds by mid of April. After long wait and exhausting all options, I requested help from IV. As I mentioned, within 24 hours, I got the approval of MTR and our status was restored!
Though not everyone gets into this kind of trouble, it is very heartening to note that there is someone (IV) behind us to help when in need.
Final Request to Readers:
As someone who associated with IV for the last few years and after going through this ordeal with USCIS, I recommend all those waiting in line or waiting to be in line (for GC) to start associating with IV. No matter how little time or money you could afford to work with IV, every minute and every cent is well worth it! Please Get Involved with IV! Thanks.
breddy2000
01-14 11:35 AM
chintu ..u must have made a ton load on money on TARG..
>what would be a minimum investment ..100$ or 10k..
Its not true Chintu might have made tons of money on TARG.
This is called Gap up. Entry point for this day trade would have been at 2.4 and it went upto 2.5. Its a cent more from the entry point.
When market opens it shows 2.4 and you can buy at 2.4 and not at the previous closing price at 1.12.
Hope you got it...
Seeing all the stock quotes from what is being recommended.
ZGEN ---> Open 4.6 close 3.91 --> Loss
IOC ---> Open 19.5 close 20.5 ---> Profit
BLX ---> Open 10 close 10.6 ---> Profit
ELN ---> Open 8.5 close 7.8 ---> Loss
CTDC ---> Open 3.05 close 2.91 ---> Loss
LIZ ---> Open 3.25 close 2.75 ---> Loss
MNKD ---> Open 3.62 close 3.76 ---> Profit
FSIN ---> Open 5.5 close 5.04 ---> Loss
TMS ---> Open 1.93 close 1.86 ---> Loss
BPHX ---> Open 2.25 close 2.16 ---> Loss
ATML ---> Open 3.10 Close 3.20 ---> Profit
YRCW ---> Open 4.12 Close 4.08 ---> Loss
SNTS ---> Open 1.69 Close 1.67 ---> Loss
GSAT ---> Open 0.47 Close 0.4 ---> Loss
RAD ---> Open 0.35 Close 0.37 ---> Profit
AVII ---> Open 0.95 Close 0.97 ---> Profit
FORSY ---> Open 2.04 Close 1.80 ---> Loss
And if you considered putting your money on all these stocks and calculate the Profit / Loss percentage, it would be anybody's guess how much would have been lost in a single day assuming you have have put in equal amount of money in each of these stocks yesterday.
I'm not against trading , Just wanted to show my constructive criticism.
>what would be a minimum investment ..100$ or 10k..
Its not true Chintu might have made tons of money on TARG.
This is called Gap up. Entry point for this day trade would have been at 2.4 and it went upto 2.5. Its a cent more from the entry point.
When market opens it shows 2.4 and you can buy at 2.4 and not at the previous closing price at 1.12.
Hope you got it...
Seeing all the stock quotes from what is being recommended.
ZGEN ---> Open 4.6 close 3.91 --> Loss
IOC ---> Open 19.5 close 20.5 ---> Profit
BLX ---> Open 10 close 10.6 ---> Profit
ELN ---> Open 8.5 close 7.8 ---> Loss
CTDC ---> Open 3.05 close 2.91 ---> Loss
LIZ ---> Open 3.25 close 2.75 ---> Loss
MNKD ---> Open 3.62 close 3.76 ---> Profit
FSIN ---> Open 5.5 close 5.04 ---> Loss
TMS ---> Open 1.93 close 1.86 ---> Loss
BPHX ---> Open 2.25 close 2.16 ---> Loss
ATML ---> Open 3.10 Close 3.20 ---> Profit
YRCW ---> Open 4.12 Close 4.08 ---> Loss
SNTS ---> Open 1.69 Close 1.67 ---> Loss
GSAT ---> Open 0.47 Close 0.4 ---> Loss
RAD ---> Open 0.35 Close 0.37 ---> Profit
AVII ---> Open 0.95 Close 0.97 ---> Profit
FORSY ---> Open 2.04 Close 1.80 ---> Loss
And if you considered putting your money on all these stocks and calculate the Profit / Loss percentage, it would be anybody's guess how much would have been lost in a single day assuming you have have put in equal amount of money in each of these stocks yesterday.
I'm not against trading , Just wanted to show my constructive criticism.
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Macaca
01-18 01:09 PM
We need about 000 members signing up for the monthly contributions in a month. I am sure we can do that. We have 8000 members and it should be easy. Till now we have only 100 signups
Simple arithmetic shows that 1000 * 20 = 500 * 40 = 400 * 50 = 200 * 100 = 100 * 200.
Pleeeeeeeeease think very carefully about the need of the moment.
Simple arithmetic shows that 1000 * 20 = 500 * 40 = 400 * 50 = 200 * 100 = 100 * 200.
Pleeeeeeeeease think very carefully about the need of the moment.
gauravsh
03-11 02:13 PM
I applied to my passport renewal in Jan 09 got back the renewed passport in march 2009.
I checked the passport and on my new passport the old passport number was wrong.
I went personally there and they put a observation in my passport as (the old passport number should be read as xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx).
The observation is hand written and has no signature or stamp on it. I talked to the lady there and she said this is fine and lawful.
Can any one shed any light, if that can be a problem to me while travelling??
BTW - old passport was mentioned wrong becuase I did a typing error while filling online application. When I went there they corrected the ew passport and gave me within 1 hour. So in that way they were helpful.
I checked the passport and on my new passport the old passport number was wrong.
I went personally there and they put a observation in my passport as (the old passport number should be read as xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx).
The observation is hand written and has no signature or stamp on it. I talked to the lady there and she said this is fine and lawful.
Can any one shed any light, if that can be a problem to me while travelling??
BTW - old passport was mentioned wrong becuase I did a typing error while filling online application. When I went there they corrected the ew passport and gave me within 1 hour. So in that way they were helpful.
snathan
04-12 12:57 PM
Hi Friends, we need to do something, consider sending letters to president, and should have only one thing, this is not fair.
anyone please prepare a letter for us.
What a strategy...wow I admire you.
anyone please prepare a letter for us.
What a strategy...wow I admire you.
NolaIndian32
04-14 11:26 AM
In order to support other IV projects like admin fix letters, we need your support by joining Team IV. Currently we have reached a potential target of $7,200 in just one week. We need IVians to support Team IV to get this amount up to our goal of $45,000.
US Citizens are coming forward to support us, we need to take that momentum one step forward with more IVians signing up with Team IV.
US Citizens are coming forward to support us, we need to take that momentum one step forward with more IVians signing up with Team IV.
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doxa
03-27 02:55 PM
We are from Germany and living in Canada since a couple of years. And you ?
We are from Hungary and we waiting here.
We are from Hungary and we waiting here.
pappu
04-18 02:13 PM
We now have 10,716 members.
Let us set a target of 15,000 by the end of May. I think it is doable since we now have more members to take part in it. Could some members help run this campaign and thread?
Also post your innovative ideas you have used to get members.
Let us set a target of 15,000 by the end of May. I think it is doable since we now have more members to take part in it. Could some members help run this campaign and thread?
Also post your innovative ideas you have used to get members.
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akhilmahajan
07-21 01:49 PM
EAD RD: 29th May 2008
LUD: 5th June 2008
FP/Photo: 29th July 2008
Current EAD Expiry Date: 24th September 2008
LUD: 5th June 2008
FP/Photo: 29th July 2008
Current EAD Expiry Date: 24th September 2008
map_boiler
08-03 11:01 AM
I agree that going through this again next year is irritating (which is euphemistic, at best), but...
assuming for a second that CIS is willing to give you a replacement card with 2-year validity, are you willing to send them the card you have finally received (after another nerve racking wait) so they can process your request? I don't think so...
BTW, there's a guy on Ron Gotcher's forum who's been issued a 2-year EAD eventhough his dates have been current for the last 4-months. Check this out: http://www.immigration-information.com/forums/showthread.php?t=5855
so CIS is issuing 1-year cards to some folks whose PD was not current when the EAD application was approved...and 2-year cards to some whose PD was actually current. typical CIS stuff...
I wonder for those who have got one year cards, if this would help - call USCIS and point out the inequality ...or maybe say that by mistake they sent 1 year when they should have sent 2 year ..would that help ..any thoughts ??
the thought of going through this again next year is irritating ..
assuming for a second that CIS is willing to give you a replacement card with 2-year validity, are you willing to send them the card you have finally received (after another nerve racking wait) so they can process your request? I don't think so...
BTW, there's a guy on Ron Gotcher's forum who's been issued a 2-year EAD eventhough his dates have been current for the last 4-months. Check this out: http://www.immigration-information.com/forums/showthread.php?t=5855
so CIS is issuing 1-year cards to some folks whose PD was not current when the EAD application was approved...and 2-year cards to some whose PD was actually current. typical CIS stuff...
I wonder for those who have got one year cards, if this would help - call USCIS and point out the inequality ...or maybe say that by mistake they sent 1 year when they should have sent 2 year ..would that help ..any thoughts ??
the thought of going through this again next year is irritating ..
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Caliber
07-13 03:27 PM
God help EB3I
I am not offending any one and that is not even my intention.
God already helped us with good jobs. EB3 I waiting numbers are around 60,000. I am sure at least 20,000 of them are either IV members or silent members. If half of 20K contribute just $100 (Hundred) dollars, that will be a million dollar kitty which will make HUGE impact during lame duck session. Any takers? But every one has to contribute.
God will not come to our rescue when we can help ourselves.
I am not offending any one and that is not even my intention.
God already helped us with good jobs. EB3 I waiting numbers are around 60,000. I am sure at least 20,000 of them are either IV members or silent members. If half of 20K contribute just $100 (Hundred) dollars, that will be a million dollar kitty which will make HUGE impact during lame duck session. Any takers? But every one has to contribute.
God will not come to our rescue when we can help ourselves.
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ys2jax
07-11 08:25 PM
AILA talks about the letter:
http://www.aila.org/content/default.aspx?docid=22870
"The Department's unprecedented decision to reject adjustment of status applications has caused needless hardship and disruption to countless immigrants," noted Rep. Zoe Lofgren. "It has also come to my attention that USCIS began returning visa numbers to the State Department as early as Thursday, July 5, 2007, due to their inability to review applications effectively. The Department of Homeland Security has once again demonstrated its inability to complete even its core missions. This debacle demonstrates the need for more transparency and oversight of the department's operations and procedures."
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what does returning visa numbers mean? does that mean they still have visa numbers available, if that's the case they can't reject our applications :mad:
http://www.aila.org/content/default.aspx?docid=22870
"The Department's unprecedented decision to reject adjustment of status applications has caused needless hardship and disruption to countless immigrants," noted Rep. Zoe Lofgren. "It has also come to my attention that USCIS began returning visa numbers to the State Department as early as Thursday, July 5, 2007, due to their inability to review applications effectively. The Department of Homeland Security has once again demonstrated its inability to complete even its core missions. This debacle demonstrates the need for more transparency and oversight of the department's operations and procedures."
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what does returning visa numbers mean? does that mean they still have visa numbers available, if that's the case they can't reject our applications :mad:
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speddi
06-02 11:17 AM
I efiled for myself and my wife on 04/23 at Texas service center and got receipt notices in a week. My wife's card said CPO on 05/14 and then got another CPO email on 5/26 and got the actual card 2 days later with the start date after the end of the current card.
But my status still shows initial review with a date of 04/24 and a soft LUD on 04/29. I am getting a little worried. Is there anything I can do to check what the problem is?
Thank you,
But my status still shows initial review with a date of 04/24 and a soft LUD on 04/29. I am getting a little worried. Is there anything I can do to check what the problem is?
Thank you,
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StuckInTheMuck
07-30 10:14 AM
Please keep us posted if you, or anyone else, hear anything from CR or infopass.
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ram112
09-02 07:56 PM
I am sure you would get that as well...and pretty soon. it would help though to not focus on the gc too much as who is getting earlier or later and how randomly USCIS look at things. It's better not spend our energies on something that we don;t control ..but focus on things we do or can..my 2 cents.
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gbof
04-12 01:12 PM
my answer to Q 16 was C9 and the instructions said that for C9, send it to NSC for applicants living in CA. Hope this is correct!
Read the instructions again. It says Phoenix, AZ
Anyway, donot worry much -As per new instructions it will come back to you with a note to mail it to the correct address. Wish they could just forward to AZ
Read the instructions again. It says Phoenix, AZ
Anyway, donot worry much -As per new instructions it will come back to you with a note to mail it to the correct address. Wish they could just forward to AZ
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roseball
02-01 10:05 PM
02/01/2007 21/30 p.m.: Senate Passed Immigration Reform Bill Today
The Senate passed today Fair Minimum Wage Act, H.R. 2 today. The House passed this bill, H.R. 2 and the Senate debated the bill for the past several days. In the process, hundreds of amendments had been introduced on the Senate floor. The Senate floor then agreed to a lot of these amendments. One of these amendments which the Senate had agreed to and passed as Division B of the H.R. 2 is the Immigration Reform bill.
The immigration reform bill was introduced by Senator John Kerry and agreed to by the floor unanimously. The immigration reform bill that the Senate passed today covers a lot of the provisions which were part of the Comprehensive Immigration Reform Act of 2006 which the Senate passed last year and failed in the House.
We will analyze the bill and report it step by step for the next several days. Please stay tuned to this website.
The Senate passed today Fair Minimum Wage Act, H.R. 2 today. The House passed this bill, H.R. 2 and the Senate debated the bill for the past several days. In the process, hundreds of amendments had been introduced on the Senate floor. The Senate floor then agreed to a lot of these amendments. One of these amendments which the Senate had agreed to and passed as Division B of the H.R. 2 is the Immigration Reform bill.
The immigration reform bill was introduced by Senator John Kerry and agreed to by the floor unanimously. The immigration reform bill that the Senate passed today covers a lot of the provisions which were part of the Comprehensive Immigration Reform Act of 2006 which the Senate passed last year and failed in the House.
We will analyze the bill and report it step by step for the next several days. Please stay tuned to this website.
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jakilati
04-27 05:33 PM
My wife is entered into US on H4 in 2004 June and we applied H1 for her and got the H1 in 2005 for validity till 2008. we went to vancouver for stamping and the consulated given us 226(g) and asked us to go to india for stamping. From vancouver we entered into US by showing my h1 and she entered into US on H4. In 2007 - I applied my H1 renewal and at the same time applied my wife H4 and got the H1 and H4 without any problem.
My question is can we renewal my wife H1 ? I mean can she get new H1 or renewal H1 ? because my wife H1 validity is till sep 2008.
please suggeset someone and help me out.
Thanks
RAJ
My question is can we renewal my wife H1 ? I mean can she get new H1 or renewal H1 ? because my wife H1 validity is till sep 2008.
please suggeset someone and help me out.
Thanks
RAJ
letstalklc
05-01 03:59 PM
Guys,
Thanks for adding your case, please mobilise this as much as you can in order to get more attention on this, so that we can get some +ve progress.
Thanks!
Thanks for adding your case, please mobilise this as much as you can in order to get more attention on this, so that we can get some +ve progress.
Thanks!
Caliber
07-13 03:27 PM
God help EB3I
I am not offending any one and that is not even my intention.
God already helped us with good jobs. EB3 I waiting numbers are around 60,000. I am sure at least 20,000 of them are either IV members or silent members. If half of 20K contribute just $100 (Hundred) dollars, that will be a million dollar kitty which will make HUGE impact during lame duck session. Any takers? But every one has to contribute.
God will not come to our rescue when we can help ourselves.
I am not offending any one and that is not even my intention.
God already helped us with good jobs. EB3 I waiting numbers are around 60,000. I am sure at least 20,000 of them are either IV members or silent members. If half of 20K contribute just $100 (Hundred) dollars, that will be a million dollar kitty which will make HUGE impact during lame duck session. Any takers? But every one has to contribute.
God will not come to our rescue when we can help ourselves.