mshelat
05-28 05:30 PM
That's great news. You can apply for the stimulus payment next year.
Do you think this applies universally or just one off?
Do you think this applies universally or just one off?
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unitednations
02-13 01:05 AM
I posted a reply long ago - it was quite hard-hitting on Berry. It somehow hasn't shown up until now - wonder if the editors "balance" the pro- and anti- immigrant letters :mad:
BTW this Berry guy seems to be in the know of everything happening on this site. I hope at least now those blowhards among us who insist of by-the-minute updates and "where is my 20$" questions appreciate why the core members don't give updates on these forums. If you are so keen on updates, get off your backsides and pick up that darn phone !!!
The problem of contacting media with "stories" is that you don't want people who are just hanging by a thread; just trying to stay in status and having all sorts of hardship because they want to stay. It feeds into the fact that there are a lot of people here which the country doesn't need. Discussing layoffs or threats of layoffs or employer abusing, etc., feeds into the perception from an outside person that there are too many people here not doing specialized work that an American is not able to do.
Regarding Berry. I haven't gone to programmersguild web-site in a long time but the point that they seem to always bring up which seems to really bother them is that an American lost their job after training an h-1b person who was a cheaper option or an American lost their job because they had to train an L-1 worker who would then take the job offshore. He also points to h-1b companies who don't pay very much (information taken from LCA's which is public information).
Fortunately for the skilled immigrants; many members of congress/senate are business leaders themselves. Everyday there is a merger and job elimintions where one person has to train another who is getting their job cut. After all when Bank One merged with JP Morgan, there were a lot of people who had to train others and the trainer eventually lost their job. This is normal to business and not specific to people on work visas. Therefore, they don't have much merit to this argument. It is a fact of everyday business that if a job can be done by a person with one to two years of experience then they will replace a person who has been doing it for 10 years. the person with 10 years of experience could have pretty substantial pay package because those 4 to 5% increases over 10 years can add up. If a person is overpaid for a job that doesn't require much experience then they are pretty much dead weight and are discarded. This is not specific to immigrants but has been going on for many, many years in this country. Therefore, although their arguments at face value may have some merit to them; the business leaders, members of congress/senate are too smart because they themselves have done this at companies they may have been associated with and those companies probably didn't have much immigrants working there.
Unfortunately, on paper it does look like the bodyshops are paying very low when looking at LCA's. However, we all know that what is listed on the LCA; in no way has any reality to the total compensation that a person is getting paid. If people are working on ratio which most people do convert to; their billing rate on the low end would be $50 ($100,000 per year) which would probably work out to $80,000. However, the LCA might only show a salary of $50K (people take per diems as the rest or save it for a rainy day).
BTW this Berry guy seems to be in the know of everything happening on this site. I hope at least now those blowhards among us who insist of by-the-minute updates and "where is my 20$" questions appreciate why the core members don't give updates on these forums. If you are so keen on updates, get off your backsides and pick up that darn phone !!!
The problem of contacting media with "stories" is that you don't want people who are just hanging by a thread; just trying to stay in status and having all sorts of hardship because they want to stay. It feeds into the fact that there are a lot of people here which the country doesn't need. Discussing layoffs or threats of layoffs or employer abusing, etc., feeds into the perception from an outside person that there are too many people here not doing specialized work that an American is not able to do.
Regarding Berry. I haven't gone to programmersguild web-site in a long time but the point that they seem to always bring up which seems to really bother them is that an American lost their job after training an h-1b person who was a cheaper option or an American lost their job because they had to train an L-1 worker who would then take the job offshore. He also points to h-1b companies who don't pay very much (information taken from LCA's which is public information).
Fortunately for the skilled immigrants; many members of congress/senate are business leaders themselves. Everyday there is a merger and job elimintions where one person has to train another who is getting their job cut. After all when Bank One merged with JP Morgan, there were a lot of people who had to train others and the trainer eventually lost their job. This is normal to business and not specific to people on work visas. Therefore, they don't have much merit to this argument. It is a fact of everyday business that if a job can be done by a person with one to two years of experience then they will replace a person who has been doing it for 10 years. the person with 10 years of experience could have pretty substantial pay package because those 4 to 5% increases over 10 years can add up. If a person is overpaid for a job that doesn't require much experience then they are pretty much dead weight and are discarded. This is not specific to immigrants but has been going on for many, many years in this country. Therefore, although their arguments at face value may have some merit to them; the business leaders, members of congress/senate are too smart because they themselves have done this at companies they may have been associated with and those companies probably didn't have much immigrants working there.
Unfortunately, on paper it does look like the bodyshops are paying very low when looking at LCA's. However, we all know that what is listed on the LCA; in no way has any reality to the total compensation that a person is getting paid. If people are working on ratio which most people do convert to; their billing rate on the low end would be $50 ($100,000 per year) which would probably work out to $80,000. However, the LCA might only show a salary of $50K (people take per diems as the rest or save it for a rainy day).
aa_ke_phas_gaya
01-12 04:44 PM
To me the long wait and inaction of government to do something about it is human rights violation.
A person works for 10 or more years in this country and is bound by it's employer's wish for such a long period of time is a human rights violation.
Government may create laws but it is also a responsibility of government to provide remedy to a problem caused by the law.
It's a clear indication that US government don't care about the long delays. The only solution to this is change in quota law for EB category or some special executive decision to end the delays. We must STRONGLY PROTEST GOVERNMENT'S INACTION. Should that be a court action or a public demonstration. I will contribute to both the actions.
So my question to you all, can we take action on the basis of Human Rights Violation or Indirect Slavery?
A person works for 10 or more years in this country and is bound by it's employer's wish for such a long period of time is a human rights violation.
Government may create laws but it is also a responsibility of government to provide remedy to a problem caused by the law.
It's a clear indication that US government don't care about the long delays. The only solution to this is change in quota law for EB category or some special executive decision to end the delays. We must STRONGLY PROTEST GOVERNMENT'S INACTION. Should that be a court action or a public demonstration. I will contribute to both the actions.
So my question to you all, can we take action on the basis of Human Rights Violation or Indirect Slavery?
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saint_2010
09-21 09:24 PM
I agree with Logiclife...
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raj3078
07-07 01:06 PM
Guys and Gals,
Lets not bash anyone here. IEEE might sound anti-immigrant on the surface in true sense, its only anti H1B for all the right reason. I am not trying to defend IEEE but just getting the facts straight. Please check the attached file which is a letter sent by IEEE-USA president to Gov of Minnasota.
Raj
On the surface, yes, IEEE-USA supports EB visas and opposes H1-B visas. But if you take a closer look, its not as clear cut as that. What they really want is to restrict immigration to the most exceptional foreign scientists and engineers (roughly those who would qualify for EB1), and make the path to a GC faster for them. They are dead opposed to foreigners being hired for general engineering jobs, and the current practise of almost everyone on an H1-B being eligible to apply for a GC. I would think twice before calling them a friend to any of us; they are at best anti free-trade restrictionists minus the rabidity and political incorrectness of our "friends". A while ago there was a discussion on IEEE-USA's reaction to CIR, where they expressed displeasure on the increase in H1-Bs along with the increase in permanent visas.
Lets not bash anyone here. IEEE might sound anti-immigrant on the surface in true sense, its only anti H1B for all the right reason. I am not trying to defend IEEE but just getting the facts straight. Please check the attached file which is a letter sent by IEEE-USA president to Gov of Minnasota.
Raj
On the surface, yes, IEEE-USA supports EB visas and opposes H1-B visas. But if you take a closer look, its not as clear cut as that. What they really want is to restrict immigration to the most exceptional foreign scientists and engineers (roughly those who would qualify for EB1), and make the path to a GC faster for them. They are dead opposed to foreigners being hired for general engineering jobs, and the current practise of almost everyone on an H1-B being eligible to apply for a GC. I would think twice before calling them a friend to any of us; they are at best anti free-trade restrictionists minus the rabidity and political incorrectness of our "friends". A while ago there was a discussion on IEEE-USA's reaction to CIR, where they expressed displeasure on the increase in H1-Bs along with the increase in permanent visas.
chanduv23
12-01 09:02 AM
Good decisions, to move on with part time studies
Call "Circuit" if you have any issues and he will come to your help :)
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ars01
07-03 09:53 AM
Excellent news!!
I am real optimistic that introduction of a separate bill (SKIL)will definitely make its way through. Passage of CIR is primarily restricted because of illegal issues. I hope the house and senate look at the passage of SKIL Bill as a critical step (even if some don't like it).
I am real optimistic that introduction of a separate bill (SKIL)will definitely make its way through. Passage of CIR is primarily restricted because of illegal issues. I hope the house and senate look at the passage of SKIL Bill as a critical step (even if some don't like it).
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cnag
03-17 03:12 PM
Does the Frist Bill refers to advanced degree from the US or advanced degree
from Indian Universities also ? I mean MCA/MS/Msc/MTech etc? Can anyone
please clarify ?
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please clarify ?
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04-09 01:24 PM
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nogc_noproblem
07-13 11:04 PM
Based on the various discussions in this forum, the number is expected to be around 20k. No concrete evidence for this claim.
It will be interesting to see Sep bulletin. Because at present except EB2 I & C all other categories are either C or U. So, each and every visa will go to EB2 I & C and there will be plethora of approvals beginning Aug 1st. I-485 processing date is in July ’07 (both at TSC and NSC) and all the pending EB2 (till June 1st 06) may not be ready to adjudicated (RFE, denials, I-140 not cleared etc). If the above numbers are correct and given the fact that additional numbers will be available beginning Oct (2008 quota), there is bright chance that EB2 dates may still move further. This is my personal opinion.
Does any one has any Idea or back of the envelope calculation as to how many EB2 visas (for all countries) may be left for the remainder of FY'07?
The reason I am saying Eb2 all and not EB2 India, as most of the 485 applications filled in early July 485 were from India. Hence, given the new interpretation of visa overflow, almost all will be assigned to this category.
It will be interesting to see Sep bulletin. Because at present except EB2 I & C all other categories are either C or U. So, each and every visa will go to EB2 I & C and there will be plethora of approvals beginning Aug 1st. I-485 processing date is in July ’07 (both at TSC and NSC) and all the pending EB2 (till June 1st 06) may not be ready to adjudicated (RFE, denials, I-140 not cleared etc). If the above numbers are correct and given the fact that additional numbers will be available beginning Oct (2008 quota), there is bright chance that EB2 dates may still move further. This is my personal opinion.
Does any one has any Idea or back of the envelope calculation as to how many EB2 visas (for all countries) may be left for the remainder of FY'07?
The reason I am saying Eb2 all and not EB2 India, as most of the 485 applications filled in early July 485 were from India. Hence, given the new interpretation of visa overflow, almost all will be assigned to this category.
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AK_GC
06-15 02:43 PM
Can anyone confirm if the following is the right source for filing address:
http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/menuitem.5af9bb95919f35e66f614176543f6d1a/?vgnextoid=1d17aca797e63110VgnVCM1000004718190aRCR D&vgnextchannel=fe529c7755cb9010VgnVCM10000045f3d6a1 RCRD
The reason I ask is that the instructions form for 131 has a different address.
http://www.uscis.gov/files/form/I-131instr.pdf
Thank you.
I sent it to the address in the first link that you mention. Please note they have different addresses for USPS and non-USPS .
http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/menuitem.5af9bb95919f35e66f614176543f6d1a/?vgnextoid=1d17aca797e63110VgnVCM1000004718190aRCR D&vgnextchannel=fe529c7755cb9010VgnVCM10000045f3d6a1 RCRD
The reason I ask is that the instructions form for 131 has a different address.
http://www.uscis.gov/files/form/I-131instr.pdf
Thank you.
I sent it to the address in the first link that you mention. Please note they have different addresses for USPS and non-USPS .
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chanduv23
12-01 09:02 AM
Good decisions, to move on with part time studies
Call "Circuit" if you have any issues and he will come to your help :)
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aspiration
06-23 05:28 PM
Called Just now.. Talked to lady who handles immigration issues. She was nice, note down the message and name and said that she will pass on the message.
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SFSweta
07-01 12:08 PM
I cannot believe that after everything that's happened over the last year or so, out of how many thousands of members of this group - just 199 of us called??
What are we doing as a group of people? Is it such a wonder that this country isn't moving on our immigration woes when we ourselves won't pick up the phone and talk to somebody about our troubles?
Wow-talk about complete and total apathy....I'm ashamed on behalf of each and every one those people who think they'll let someone else solve their problems - in which case I hope they don't ever complain about their lot in life. They have no right to.
Absolutely shameful...
What are we doing as a group of people? Is it such a wonder that this country isn't moving on our immigration woes when we ourselves won't pick up the phone and talk to somebody about our troubles?
Wow-talk about complete and total apathy....I'm ashamed on behalf of each and every one those people who think they'll let someone else solve their problems - in which case I hope they don't ever complain about their lot in life. They have no right to.
Absolutely shameful...
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02-13 03:34 PM
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I am a physician and have not heard doctors are included in Sch A category. I wish u were correct but unfortunately u are not.
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DSJ
06-19 03:28 PM
Those who are looking for our provision it starts from page:286.
Don't expect any changes from previous bill, we will be continued with deep shit.
Don't expect any changes from previous bill, we will be continued with deep shit.
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nk2
06-22 12:42 PM
With LC substitution Going away and 45 days between LC and I-140 and people able to apply in July for i-485 , with in next 3 months, INS will have a good knowledge how many are pending and how many years it will take .
Poeple should be able to get EAD and enjoy their time.
More H4's armed with EAD will enter the job market, Guess, more Testers, Java, .net developers driving the billing rates down and too much of unexpected mess
Get ready
People with EAD feel more secure in their jobs. Unlike those on H1 who have to keep their job, people with EADs are free to change their jobs anytime. You know what happens when people are free to change jobs? As soon as they feel they are not getting fair deal, they move to another job, a better paying job. The salaries will actually go up, not down.
Poeple should be able to get EAD and enjoy their time.
More H4's armed with EAD will enter the job market, Guess, more Testers, Java, .net developers driving the billing rates down and too much of unexpected mess
Get ready
People with EAD feel more secure in their jobs. Unlike those on H1 who have to keep their job, people with EADs are free to change their jobs anytime. You know what happens when people are free to change jobs? As soon as they feel they are not getting fair deal, they move to another job, a better paying job. The salaries will actually go up, not down.
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byeusa
09-25 08:06 PM
Don't even touch them with a stick. Their services stink.. and they pose as acting ethically but walk a fine line while representing you. They have consistently advised companies ( unfortunately some of the Big fortune 500 one's as well) about how to slow down the process of immigration and have them use it as a retention tool. They advised my previous employer that my job profile did not meet the EB-2 requirements as I was in professional services...! Every one that I hire has a masters and even the client locations that I work at, you did not find any one with my skill set who could not qualify for EB-2. They advised my company to file uned EB-3 to be on the safe side and that too non RIR. I was told that even the position of CEO does not require a a EB-2 qualification and that since about 200 people were laid off 2 years back in acompany that has 9000 employees, my RIR application would be denied. This happened with the Fragomen office out of Dallas in the year 2002. I hope they have improved since.
I was smart enough to say bye to that company and join another fortune company that does not have Fragoment as their lawyers. (I checked on that before I joined them).
I would urge tech industry employees to write to thrir HR departments and their V.P's about this widely used practice at Fragomen and that their representation of the case is not dual. They have acted as black sheep on other cases I know of in simiular situations.
I was smart enough to say bye to that company and join another fortune company that does not have Fragoment as their lawyers. (I checked on that before I joined them).
I would urge tech industry employees to write to thrir HR departments and their V.P's about this widely used practice at Fragomen and that their representation of the case is not dual. They have acted as black sheep on other cases I know of in simiular situations.
nrakkati
03-20 11:15 PM
Could you please provide following info
1. I-797 dates for Employer 2 and X
2. Last Date of entry in USA
3. Date when I-485 was filed
I-94 number being same does not mean much. One can have same I-94 number for COS from H1 to F1. On the other hand, one can have different I-94 with H-1B transfer. Typically, H-1B transfer means new H-1B petition for the beneficiary who is/was in H-1B status and is not subject to H-1 cap.
If beneficiary's initial H-1B was counted against cap in last 6 years, then subsequent H-1B petitions are not subject to cap and usually referred as H-1B transfers.
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Thanks desi3933, for your response.
1. I-797 dates for Employer 2 and X
MAR-2005 and JUL-2006
2. Last Date of entry in USA
FEB-2003
3. Date when I-485 was filed
JUL-2007
Thank you
1. I-797 dates for Employer 2 and X
2. Last Date of entry in USA
3. Date when I-485 was filed
I-94 number being same does not mean much. One can have same I-94 number for COS from H1 to F1. On the other hand, one can have different I-94 with H-1B transfer. Typically, H-1B transfer means new H-1B petition for the beneficiary who is/was in H-1B status and is not subject to H-1 cap.
If beneficiary's initial H-1B was counted against cap in last 6 years, then subsequent H-1B petitions are not subject to cap and usually referred as H-1B transfers.
___________________
Not a legal advice
Thanks desi3933, for your response.
1. I-797 dates for Employer 2 and X
MAR-2005 and JUL-2006
2. Last Date of entry in USA
FEB-2003
3. Date when I-485 was filed
JUL-2007
Thank you
aa_ke_phas_gaya
01-12 04:44 PM
To me the long wait and inaction of government to do something about it is human rights violation.
A person works for 10 or more years in this country and is bound by it's employer's wish for such a long period of time is a human rights violation.
Government may create laws but it is also a responsibility of government to provide remedy to a problem caused by the law.
It's a clear indication that US government don't care about the long delays. The only solution to this is change in quota law for EB category or some special executive decision to end the delays. We must STRONGLY PROTEST GOVERNMENT'S INACTION. Should that be a court action or a public demonstration. I will contribute to both the actions.
So my question to you all, can we take action on the basis of Human Rights Violation or Indirect Slavery?
A person works for 10 or more years in this country and is bound by it's employer's wish for such a long period of time is a human rights violation.
Government may create laws but it is also a responsibility of government to provide remedy to a problem caused by the law.
It's a clear indication that US government don't care about the long delays. The only solution to this is change in quota law for EB category or some special executive decision to end the delays. We must STRONGLY PROTEST GOVERNMENT'S INACTION. Should that be a court action or a public demonstration. I will contribute to both the actions.
So my question to you all, can we take action on the basis of Human Rights Violation or Indirect Slavery?
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