chanduv23
11-12 02:24 PM
This is encouraging. chandu, I read somewhere (mostly on murhty) that CIS will be publishing new AC21 soon and it is expected to be more stricter. Is this just the speculation or any other indications are received?? any idea? I am afraid that what will happen to people who already have used AC21 by following what currently exists???????
Please post any link where it says it is stricter or any new stuff USCIS wants to implement
Please post any link where it says it is stricter or any new stuff USCIS wants to implement
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Silvermanto
05-29 10:43 AM
See that's what I worry about what Sam_hoiser said regarding to a bench warrant
optimystic
04-01 06:44 PM
Before Nebraska service center retrogressed their processing dates I was able to speak with an IO. I asked her a few questions relevant to this.
There maybe a public USCIS rule / procedures that would confirm what she told me.
Q) When is the name check typically initiated
A> Soon after receipt
Q> Is my name check cleared.
A> wait a moment..... yes
I've also explained why Nebraska processing dates moved back...
1) Transfers from Texas
2) VB moving forward coupled with no pre-adjudication. Therefore they have to go back to older receipt dates.
3) 180 day name check rule taking effect -- clean up old cases.
4) Public processing date was internally known to be too far ahead of reality (and therefore causing service requests).
Now could USCIS hide behind name check now?
Probably not for more than 180 days, because you could file a WOM and win.
Can they stagnate processing dates --- yes, and there is a risk that they will around 2nd July 2007 date (last year's fiasco -- if I need remind anyone). That would make me barking mad since my receipt date is about 59 days before that.
A WOM will likely succeed when an individual is arbitrarily processed more slowly, and now name check is not an excuse. However, a WOM is much less likely to succeed when a whole group is processed slowly, since USCIS can always claim resource constraints. The happened with labor cert and BECs, the case(s) that I read the judge basically said to speed up one application would slow down another. So you need to show that you are behind the reasonable processing times with respect to others, then you can force USCIS's hand.
Looks like you may have gotten lucky with the IO that you encountered over the phone. I just tried reaching a level 2 officer. Unfortunately Nebraska center is closed at this time, so I got transferred to the national service center and possibly to a level 1 case handler. She seemed very polite and even sounded quite young ( intern !? ) . Here's transcript
She ran me thru several questions, default status update thats already on the online case status and finally I steered towards more specific questions
1) I wanted to check the status of my case, the online status has shown no updates since 7 or 8 months. Specifically was a namecheck initiated in my case?
A) Sorry sir, you have to make an Infopass appt for that, I have no access to that info.
2) Usually it should be initiated soon after receipt date, and completed within 180 days, right?
A) Yes sir, as per the new 180 day rule (seems to be aware of the new rule :) ), it should be done, but I can't tell you whether it has been initiated yet or not, or if it has been cleared. But if you doubt that it has been initiated and its been more than 180 days, then there's the new provision in law that your cards should be ordered immdtly, if everything else checks out (like PD etc). You have to make an InfoPass appt to get this info.
3) Can I place a Service request over the phone instead?
A) Your case is outside of our current processing date limits. You have to be atleast 30 days older than the current processing date at your case service center to initiate a service request.
4) When do you think the Processing dates will catch up with my receipt date?
A) The computer shows me that it will currently take 53 days (w.t.f !!) to get to your case !
I will probably give another try tomorrow during normal working times of NSC. Hopefully get to an IO who can tell the namecheck status.
But if its been cleared, then what next?? Just wait to see the PRD get stuck at July 2, 2007 eternally ???
I mean what cases are they processing ??? My PD is EB3 May 2001 !! Probably very near to front of queue. How many potential approvable *current* cases could there be that need to be processed before mine? How to get this information? Will an Infopass help to get such information?
If not then, whats the point of taking an InfoPass?
There maybe a public USCIS rule / procedures that would confirm what she told me.
Q) When is the name check typically initiated
A> Soon after receipt
Q> Is my name check cleared.
A> wait a moment..... yes
I've also explained why Nebraska processing dates moved back...
1) Transfers from Texas
2) VB moving forward coupled with no pre-adjudication. Therefore they have to go back to older receipt dates.
3) 180 day name check rule taking effect -- clean up old cases.
4) Public processing date was internally known to be too far ahead of reality (and therefore causing service requests).
Now could USCIS hide behind name check now?
Probably not for more than 180 days, because you could file a WOM and win.
Can they stagnate processing dates --- yes, and there is a risk that they will around 2nd July 2007 date (last year's fiasco -- if I need remind anyone). That would make me barking mad since my receipt date is about 59 days before that.
A WOM will likely succeed when an individual is arbitrarily processed more slowly, and now name check is not an excuse. However, a WOM is much less likely to succeed when a whole group is processed slowly, since USCIS can always claim resource constraints. The happened with labor cert and BECs, the case(s) that I read the judge basically said to speed up one application would slow down another. So you need to show that you are behind the reasonable processing times with respect to others, then you can force USCIS's hand.
Looks like you may have gotten lucky with the IO that you encountered over the phone. I just tried reaching a level 2 officer. Unfortunately Nebraska center is closed at this time, so I got transferred to the national service center and possibly to a level 1 case handler. She seemed very polite and even sounded quite young ( intern !? ) . Here's transcript
She ran me thru several questions, default status update thats already on the online case status and finally I steered towards more specific questions
1) I wanted to check the status of my case, the online status has shown no updates since 7 or 8 months. Specifically was a namecheck initiated in my case?
A) Sorry sir, you have to make an Infopass appt for that, I have no access to that info.
2) Usually it should be initiated soon after receipt date, and completed within 180 days, right?
A) Yes sir, as per the new 180 day rule (seems to be aware of the new rule :) ), it should be done, but I can't tell you whether it has been initiated yet or not, or if it has been cleared. But if you doubt that it has been initiated and its been more than 180 days, then there's the new provision in law that your cards should be ordered immdtly, if everything else checks out (like PD etc). You have to make an InfoPass appt to get this info.
3) Can I place a Service request over the phone instead?
A) Your case is outside of our current processing date limits. You have to be atleast 30 days older than the current processing date at your case service center to initiate a service request.
4) When do you think the Processing dates will catch up with my receipt date?
A) The computer shows me that it will currently take 53 days (w.t.f !!) to get to your case !
I will probably give another try tomorrow during normal working times of NSC. Hopefully get to an IO who can tell the namecheck status.
But if its been cleared, then what next?? Just wait to see the PRD get stuck at July 2, 2007 eternally ???
I mean what cases are they processing ??? My PD is EB3 May 2001 !! Probably very near to front of queue. How many potential approvable *current* cases could there be that need to be processed before mine? How to get this information? Will an Infopass help to get such information?
If not then, whats the point of taking an InfoPass?
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coopheal
03-24 05:38 PM
I have recently moved out of state and started on a different job. I updated my address with USCIS online last week. I just got a email from CRIS for RFE. I have I-140 has been approved since 2004 and applied for I-485 in July 07. My lawyer is from Frogman firm. This was the firm used by my GC sponsor employer. My new position is slight different from Software Developer to Lead System Analyst. I think this should be covered with same or similar clause.
If you have prior experience please let me what to expect and do any preparation now itself.
If you have prior experience please let me what to expect and do any preparation now itself.
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Krilnon
03-19 02:09 AM
I voted for code though. Has the same colors I like.
And I'm sure being promised a cut of the winnings didn't hurt either. :P
And I'm sure being promised a cut of the winnings didn't hurt either. :P
snathan
01-26 04:17 PM
If your kids have SSN then you will probably get around 1200, from my guess. I am sure you will not get for your spouse, for lack of SSN.
Every one needs to have SSN to get the stimulas. Otherwise its going to Gandhi's Account.
Every one needs to have SSN to get the stimulas. Otherwise its going to Gandhi's Account.
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mhathi
05-13 06:08 PM
Thanks, But how would I know the case number? Because it was filed by my company and I dont have any clue.
Hmmm that makes it a little difficult. All you have to go by is the employer name then. Hopefully not too many people applied at the same time as you with the same employer. In my case, My company had provided me the case number to track the case soon after applying (before approval) but in any case, mine was the only LC they had applied for (they are a small medical device research company), so I did not have trouble.
Also do you think there is any value in at least getting total number of LCs certified, by date and then basing our assumptions by proportioning how much each category is retrogressed? If we can actually get the real number and then making certain assumptions might still be more realistic than now when we dont know anything about how many LCs are in the queue. We might as well assume that those whose prority date is on or earlier than the certified date are approved (even if they are not) because they should be getting approved in a few months time. Especially EB3-I as I dont see rampant jumps in the priority date, you know what I mean?
That is certainly doable. I am not a programmer per se myself, but have diddled enough in databases to try and take a crack at it. I will see if I can find the time to do this.
Hmmm that makes it a little difficult. All you have to go by is the employer name then. Hopefully not too many people applied at the same time as you with the same employer. In my case, My company had provided me the case number to track the case soon after applying (before approval) but in any case, mine was the only LC they had applied for (they are a small medical device research company), so I did not have trouble.
Also do you think there is any value in at least getting total number of LCs certified, by date and then basing our assumptions by proportioning how much each category is retrogressed? If we can actually get the real number and then making certain assumptions might still be more realistic than now when we dont know anything about how many LCs are in the queue. We might as well assume that those whose prority date is on or earlier than the certified date are approved (even if they are not) because they should be getting approved in a few months time. Especially EB3-I as I dont see rampant jumps in the priority date, you know what I mean?
That is certainly doable. I am not a programmer per se myself, but have diddled enough in databases to try and take a crack at it. I will see if I can find the time to do this.
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gc03
01-25 07:59 AM
It does not do any good. In my opinion.
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kumar_77
06-19 08:05 PM
Still no update from MI chapter ....:rolleyes:
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cygent
02-11 05:22 PM
About the process control (one of my fav. subjects :p)
But seriously folks, let us not waste energy on this thread. There are tasks at hand which more need our attention.
It i svery hard to make predictions because of the possible distortion in the trend due to the new NC>180 day rule.
If you know Process Control, we need to wait for it to settle down for at least 2 more months (by June) before the trend starts to normalize.
But seriously folks, let us not waste energy on this thread. There are tasks at hand which more need our attention.
It i svery hard to make predictions because of the possible distortion in the trend due to the new NC>180 day rule.
If you know Process Control, we need to wait for it to settle down for at least 2 more months (by June) before the trend starts to normalize.
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ras
03-16 02:19 PM
Employees should be particularly wary of having their adjustment applications handled by the employer�s attorneys. If there is a dispute between the employer and employee, as when the employee terminates employment and moves on, there is an inherent conflict of interest. The attorney may continue to represent both side, but only if the conflict is disclosed and explained, and both sides explicitly consent to waive the conflict.
Similarly, the employer�s attorney must provide the employee with complete copies of everything filed in connection with the employee�s application for adjustment of status. This application is personal to the employee and has nothing to do with the employer. If the employer�s attorney files the employee�s adjustment application, he or she is acting on behalf of the employee and owes the employee a fiduciary duty of loyalty. If the CIS issues a request for evidence (RFE) or notice of intent to deny (NOID), the attorney must act in the best interests of the employee if he or she undertakes to respond.
Unfortunately, many employer attorneys see their first loyalty to the employer and not to the employee. If you are uncomfortable having your employer�s attorney represent you, you have the right to change lawyers and retain someone on your own.
Similarly, the employer�s attorney must provide the employee with complete copies of everything filed in connection with the employee�s application for adjustment of status. This application is personal to the employee and has nothing to do with the employer. If the employer�s attorney files the employee�s adjustment application, he or she is acting on behalf of the employee and owes the employee a fiduciary duty of loyalty. If the CIS issues a request for evidence (RFE) or notice of intent to deny (NOID), the attorney must act in the best interests of the employee if he or she undertakes to respond.
Unfortunately, many employer attorneys see their first loyalty to the employer and not to the employee. If you are uncomfortable having your employer�s attorney represent you, you have the right to change lawyers and retain someone on your own.
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forever_waiting
05-09 01:31 AM
If Applicants receive a 221(g) notice with a questionnaire asking about job experience/edcuation backgrond, that is usually "additional administrative processing" associated with TAL (Technology alert check). thsi takes around 30-45 days in most cases. Other 221(g) reasons could be just for employer/document verification (which is what it seems in your case).
Timelines are varied but in most cases peopel get approval in a month or so. But the wait is nerve-wracking. Just stay positive and be aware that these checks are happening frequently nowadays.
Once you get your visa and travel back, please join in IV's push to get I485 (3rd stage of green card) filing without current PD. spread the message among your friends/colleagues.
these kind of issues while visa stamping and also while h1b extensions are the main reason why our situation is so fragile when on H1B. all the more reason to get any admin fixes that will help people stuck without being able to file I485.
Timelines are varied but in most cases peopel get approval in a month or so. But the wait is nerve-wracking. Just stay positive and be aware that these checks are happening frequently nowadays.
Once you get your visa and travel back, please join in IV's push to get I485 (3rd stage of green card) filing without current PD. spread the message among your friends/colleagues.
these kind of issues while visa stamping and also while h1b extensions are the main reason why our situation is so fragile when on H1B. all the more reason to get any admin fixes that will help people stuck without being able to file I485.
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h12gc
10-16 02:51 PM
Hi Guys,
My LCA has Computer Software Engineer as job title.I have 5 years of Experience as Oracle functional consultant.Currently I'm working as Oracle consultant.My 140 is approved and got my EAD card.In jan 2008 it will be 180 days of filing 485.I want to change my career towards IT Sales.
I have an offer from an American Staffing company as a Technical Recruiter.The job responsibilities include hiring Software Engineers.But the job title is different from my LCA.I want to join this company using EAD in jan 2008 and apply AC 21.Today I have checked with my Lawyer this is what she says"
In instances such as this, when we send the letter to the USCIS regarding AC21, we include the following details with reference to the job title. � Although the job title differs, the job duties are substantially the same. The title used by the company is their internal designation for this position."
She says that i will be able to work as Technical Recruiter using EAD.Any one can suggest me on this?I have very little knowledge about AC 21 and how it works
Thanks in advance
h12gc
My LCA has Computer Software Engineer as job title.I have 5 years of Experience as Oracle functional consultant.Currently I'm working as Oracle consultant.My 140 is approved and got my EAD card.In jan 2008 it will be 180 days of filing 485.I want to change my career towards IT Sales.
I have an offer from an American Staffing company as a Technical Recruiter.The job responsibilities include hiring Software Engineers.But the job title is different from my LCA.I want to join this company using EAD in jan 2008 and apply AC 21.Today I have checked with my Lawyer this is what she says"
In instances such as this, when we send the letter to the USCIS regarding AC21, we include the following details with reference to the job title. � Although the job title differs, the job duties are substantially the same. The title used by the company is their internal designation for this position."
She says that i will be able to work as Technical Recruiter using EAD.Any one can suggest me on this?I have very little knowledge about AC 21 and how it works
Thanks in advance
h12gc
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texcan
08-23 04:39 PM
I got my AOS receipts on Aug 17 th. Would all applicants get fingerprinting notice or only those whose priority date is current?
Any experts comment please.
Friend,
Please Add case details to your signature, it helps others
to track time and get idea on timeline for their own case.
Any experts comment please.
Friend,
Please Add case details to your signature, it helps others
to track time and get idea on timeline for their own case.
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thepaew
02-19 06:11 PM
The Swiss do not break down the source of the Indian money and it could all be EU accounts of Indian companies that have operations in Europe. We just do not know. As Switzerland has the lowest tax in Europe, a lot of companies with operations in Europe have accounts there.
If India had sensible policies it could generate Trillions of $s and this 1.4T would not matter.
I am trying to start a Pvt Ltd in India and it takes about 40 days and $3000 to get started. In MA, it takes a few hours and less money despite the much higher lawyer fees here. No wonder the country is poor. It is not the corrupt people but the honest (but incompetent) people who do more damage by slowing the pace of business.
The path to hell is paved with good intentions.
In case you are interested to see how difficult it just to start a company there, here is a link
http://hkhurana.wordpress.com/2008/11/09/incorporating-a-private-limited-company-in-india/
Dude this huge money can change India's future .Consider that National River linking project, all high-way and Railway projects
http://nrlp.iwmi.org/main/maps.asp
Imagine if this happens in real time we won’t be fighting for GC here these westerns at our door step.
If India had sensible policies it could generate Trillions of $s and this 1.4T would not matter.
I am trying to start a Pvt Ltd in India and it takes about 40 days and $3000 to get started. In MA, it takes a few hours and less money despite the much higher lawyer fees here. No wonder the country is poor. It is not the corrupt people but the honest (but incompetent) people who do more damage by slowing the pace of business.
The path to hell is paved with good intentions.
In case you are interested to see how difficult it just to start a company there, here is a link
http://hkhurana.wordpress.com/2008/11/09/incorporating-a-private-limited-company-in-india/
Dude this huge money can change India's future .Consider that National River linking project, all high-way and Railway projects
http://nrlp.iwmi.org/main/maps.asp
Imagine if this happens in real time we won’t be fighting for GC here these westerns at our door step.
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pappu
06-18 08:21 AM
Such companies thrive because immigrants are not complaining about them enough.
If you find any company breaking the law, abusing the system or 'exploiting' immigrants as anti-immigrants allege, you must take action.
DOL USCIS must be informed. Search the forum and you will find resources how to do it. Unless we all take steps, there will be few bad apples that will give a bad name to the entire system.
I think it was Mahatma Gandhi who said that a person who accepts a bad deed and does not take action is also equally responsible as the person doing it.
IV strongly condemns anyone breaking the law. People must report it to the authorities. IV community must work on protecting the rights of the immigrants and support anyone who is willing to go against companies that break the law or 'exploit' immigrants.
If you find any company breaking the law, abusing the system or 'exploiting' immigrants as anti-immigrants allege, you must take action.
DOL USCIS must be informed. Search the forum and you will find resources how to do it. Unless we all take steps, there will be few bad apples that will give a bad name to the entire system.
I think it was Mahatma Gandhi who said that a person who accepts a bad deed and does not take action is also equally responsible as the person doing it.
IV strongly condemns anyone breaking the law. People must report it to the authorities. IV community must work on protecting the rights of the immigrants and support anyone who is willing to go against companies that break the law or 'exploit' immigrants.
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jayleno
09-19 10:38 AM
Not yet. I'm planning to. :D. Can you please eloborate "we", apart from you who else is interested in knowing?
We would like to know the count of GC waiting applicants with US citizen children.
We would like to know the count of GC waiting applicants with US citizen children.
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addsf345
11-07 04:16 PM
My Friend your thoughts are very good.
The AC21 Letter that one sends after changing a job is not a gaurantee that it is attached to your file(I-485). how do you expect to explain all that you are saying to CIS when they can't do there own work properly.
I agree this is not easy, but in past IV CORE was successful when they convinced CIS to come out with revised visa bulletin in July 2007. Other successes include 2 year EAD and 29 months OPT etc. If we all support, this may also be possible. Atleast having an official procedure and forms for AC21 will be really good.
The AC21 Letter that one sends after changing a job is not a gaurantee that it is attached to your file(I-485). how do you expect to explain all that you are saying to CIS when they can't do there own work properly.
I agree this is not easy, but in past IV CORE was successful when they convinced CIS to come out with revised visa bulletin in July 2007. Other successes include 2 year EAD and 29 months OPT etc. If we all support, this may also be possible. Atleast having an official procedure and forms for AC21 will be really good.
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tonyHK12
11-12 03:14 PM
Why every discussion has to end with donate - why donate? What IV has done so far? Where the money goes? EB2 vs EB3... etc. Stop hijacking threads.
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I wonder if this is one of the rogue users from another forum. this is tiring to post everyday, but here are IVs acheivements:
http://immigrationvoice.org/forum/forum2-retrogression-priority-dates-and-visa-bulletins/1707445-dec-visa-bulletin.html#post2100101
well the so called hijacking - The very fact this website is even up is because of donors.
Also I contribute $100 a month and don't get any money from IV. We are all volunteers.
We are all immigrants working on a campaign.
I see that the ones who don't want to do any work start complaining and blame every one else who is contributing. And you want to attack IV and donors!
Also see the yahoo video posted above.
Of course no one is forcing you to donate, you can just go around complaining, accusing and attacking everyone for the next 10 years instead.
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I wonder if this is one of the rogue users from another forum. this is tiring to post everyday, but here are IVs acheivements:
http://immigrationvoice.org/forum/forum2-retrogression-priority-dates-and-visa-bulletins/1707445-dec-visa-bulletin.html#post2100101
well the so called hijacking - The very fact this website is even up is because of donors.
Also I contribute $100 a month and don't get any money from IV. We are all volunteers.
We are all immigrants working on a campaign.
I see that the ones who don't want to do any work start complaining and blame every one else who is contributing. And you want to attack IV and donors!
Also see the yahoo video posted above.
Of course no one is forcing you to donate, you can just go around complaining, accusing and attacking everyone for the next 10 years instead.
BoonDock
03-24 12:32 PM
no love for seven deadly sins ... sadface.
Haha - fun competition all the same. Good job everyone.
Haha - fun competition all the same. Good job everyone.
apatel_17
07-11 05:03 PM
My mother was here last year for almost 9 months (I got her visa extended). I thought one can only claim a person on visitor visa as dependent if he/she is a US or Canadian permanent resident. Is this not true? If not, how can I claim exemtions for her if she is back in India.
The key is to get IRS to issue her an ITIN. Not sure if you will be able to get her ITIN unless she is physically in the US. Please check with your local IRS office. They are quite helpful. You can amend your 2006 taxes in 2007, 2008, or even in 2009, I believe.
The key is to get IRS to issue her an ITIN. Not sure if you will be able to get her ITIN unless she is physically in the US. Please check with your local IRS office. They are quite helpful. You can amend your 2006 taxes in 2007, 2008, or even in 2009, I believe.
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