FUNTIMES
09-24 09:15 PM
I am in a unique situation. I had concurrently filed I-140 and 485(EAD and AP as well) on July 2nd. I received my 485 recripts and EAD Cards but no trace of my concurrently filed 140. 140 check also is not cached. All my applications (140 and 485 were sent in the same packet). Called USCIS and received the routine answer that 140 is not in the system yet and have to wait. Any one else in the same situation
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javadeveloper
11-10 11:25 PM
we didn't know then that we have to file a I-539 extension for H4 extension (even couple of my friends had the same idea). We knew that as long as I am on H1, she would maintain H4. I came to know in Jan 2004 and then we applied for I-539. I know this is stupid but that what happened. Anybody has any experience please reply..please please. We are really sleepless this time.
It's your company's responsibility to make you aware about your dependent's status too.I worked for a small desi company for sometime and they lied that My wife doesn't need H4 extension because she is dependent on me.Fortunately I came out of that company.
It's your company's responsibility to make you aware about your dependent's status too.I worked for a small desi company for sometime and they lied that My wife doesn't need H4 extension because she is dependent on me.Fortunately I came out of that company.
desi485
11-18 04:14 PM
Hi guys,
I sent in the four letters 2 weeks ago and this week I got a mail from TEXAS Service Center. They returned my letter in original and they also wrote a big one page letter.
I don't have it with me right now but in it, it was mentioned that "Please call us at our inquiry center if you have any inquires or you can check your status online as well as the recent processing times.
Don't know if others are also receiving the same returned mail but I wanted to let you guys know this as an FYI.
It does not seem like the letter reached the person to whom it was directed to.
did you emailed to ombudsman also? any replies from him?
I sent in the four letters 2 weeks ago and this week I got a mail from TEXAS Service Center. They returned my letter in original and they also wrote a big one page letter.
I don't have it with me right now but in it, it was mentioned that "Please call us at our inquiry center if you have any inquires or you can check your status online as well as the recent processing times.
Don't know if others are also receiving the same returned mail but I wanted to let you guys know this as an FYI.
It does not seem like the letter reached the person to whom it was directed to.
did you emailed to ombudsman also? any replies from him?
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cbpds
08-27 08:31 PM
I think Vonage will offer this free International calling for few months till it meets its target of new subscribers and then start charging per minute later on or in an indirect manner.
Once the new charges come into force the happy subscribers will not be able to cancel the service immediately due to cancellation charges and moreover since all other providers will be more of the same, Vonage wud then retain most of the customers
what say thou?
Remember you are talking about INDIA which is not US. you need broadband connection and Electricity for VOIP and you know the availability and reliability of both in INDIA.
Once the new charges come into force the happy subscribers will not be able to cancel the service immediately due to cancellation charges and moreover since all other providers will be more of the same, Vonage wud then retain most of the customers
what say thou?
Remember you are talking about INDIA which is not US. you need broadband connection and Electricity for VOIP and you know the availability and reliability of both in INDIA.
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imv116
06-12 11:14 AM
U.S. Department of Labor can be a good place to start with the first complaint.
Link: http://www.dol.gov/esa/whd/america2.htm
Link: http://www.dol.gov/esa/whd/america2.htm
delhiguy79
03-05 09:31 AM
Hi guys,
I am about to leave my employer and I want to withdraw my set (with wife derivative). Can you please help me with the procedure? And is it safe to leave the employer without effecting the other set where my wife is primary applicant and me as derivative.
Thanks in advance.
I am about to leave my employer and I want to withdraw my set (with wife derivative). Can you please help me with the procedure? And is it safe to leave the employer without effecting the other set where my wife is primary applicant and me as derivative.
Thanks in advance.
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priderock
06-18 10:21 AM
I-94s are submitted at the airport when you leave the country. In many cases there are no I-94s coz they have been submitted and no one thought of making copies of them before travelling out of country. I am sure I dont have all the I-94s that I ever used. I submitted them at the airport when I went out and didnt make copies.
I think it must be ok if you dont have all of them. Can anyone advise if that's the case?
My lawyer only asked for copy of latest I94.
She may have copies of some of my I94s in my file from previous H1 filings , but I am sure she does not have all my I94 copies. I guess only the latest I94 is required.
I think it must be ok if you dont have all of them. Can anyone advise if that's the case?
My lawyer only asked for copy of latest I94.
She may have copies of some of my I94s in my file from previous H1 filings , but I am sure she does not have all my I94 copies. I guess only the latest I94 is required.
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makemygc
01-25 12:11 AM
Actually, this is a new rule it seems. We also faced it this time. Airlines have to verify the visa. When I was flying through Air India via jfk and also when I was returning from India, both times my visa on my passport was scanned by airlines official. You will see some guy carrying a laptop kind of device and he/she will scan your visa before even you go for boarding pass. In our case, since visa was expired they asked for Advanced Parole.
It was on Dec 2005 . Luftansa . Chennai - Frankfurt- Dallas . I was waiting for my boarding pass . I handed over my e ticket to the lady at the counter. Instead of issuing the boarding pass , she asked me about my H1B papers. I got confused . Why should I show my papers to this lady ? . Since it was my very first trip to US , I meekly showed her my papers.After that she had issued the boarding pass.
Friends, you may think I am very meek.This was not my first overseas trip. I had visited Japan previously. I didn't want to have fight with her and start my journey in bitter taste from the beginning.
Don't think only Non-Indians treat Indians shabbily. Our enemy is within.
If I happened to see that lady once again in Chennai -------
It was on Dec 2005 . Luftansa . Chennai - Frankfurt- Dallas . I was waiting for my boarding pass . I handed over my e ticket to the lady at the counter. Instead of issuing the boarding pass , she asked me about my H1B papers. I got confused . Why should I show my papers to this lady ? . Since it was my very first trip to US , I meekly showed her my papers.After that she had issued the boarding pass.
Friends, you may think I am very meek.This was not my first overseas trip. I had visited Japan previously. I didn't want to have fight with her and start my journey in bitter taste from the beginning.
Don't think only Non-Indians treat Indians shabbily. Our enemy is within.
If I happened to see that lady once again in Chennai -------
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reno_john
05-26 06:58 PM
the number in red on your visa, it will be on the right side of the visa page,
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ilikekilo
06-29 05:43 PM
This is like playing with people's minds. I really dont care at this point if I get my GC or not. I hope people who create this kind of havoc die a rotten death.:mad:
http://www.aila.com/RecentPosting/RecentPostingList.aspx
chk this out above link
http://www.aila.com/RecentPosting/RecentPostingList.aspx
chk this out above link
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gc_on_demand
09-16 12:15 PM
There are some positive news regarding this bills.
(1) As some one mentioned despite tight dead line and pressure for Energy bill House committe is attempting to Markup bill which tells lot. They must have seen light at end of tunnel so they are taking risk. They will not touch if chances are less than 99 % becasue there are lots of bills pending needs action.
(2) As per NumberUSA Senate leader is doing some thing in back door. Means there must be deal going on between dems and some reps to pass Everify- recapture bill before end of sep.
(3) Last time when (9/10 ) when bill was about to discuss NumberUSA has big RED bar for action iteam . This time it is coming back and with no of co-sponser / favor increase , number USA is missing that red bar. Means they have accepted that bill will pass.
See first post by papau.. No of favor / cosponser are more now. So our calling is working.. There are some lawmakers that we need to focus. Spe. reps . Please call to them and once you think you are done and have little time call Those 3 anti lawmakers. I think we will see some light tomorrow.
(1) As some one mentioned despite tight dead line and pressure for Energy bill House committe is attempting to Markup bill which tells lot. They must have seen light at end of tunnel so they are taking risk. They will not touch if chances are less than 99 % becasue there are lots of bills pending needs action.
(2) As per NumberUSA Senate leader is doing some thing in back door. Means there must be deal going on between dems and some reps to pass Everify- recapture bill before end of sep.
(3) Last time when (9/10 ) when bill was about to discuss NumberUSA has big RED bar for action iteam . This time it is coming back and with no of co-sponser / favor increase , number USA is missing that red bar. Means they have accepted that bill will pass.
See first post by papau.. No of favor / cosponser are more now. So our calling is working.. There are some lawmakers that we need to focus. Spe. reps . Please call to them and once you think you are done and have little time call Those 3 anti lawmakers. I think we will see some light tomorrow.
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mrsr
06-21 11:25 PM
In form G325A and 765 there is a question which ask all other name used , what should we write as our name is same as we have written in first and last name ( my maiden name and name after marriage is same )
also if there is no middle name should we leave the space blank or write N/A
in 485 in the Address C/O what should we write
please reply
also if there is no middle name should we leave the space blank or write N/A
in 485 in the Address C/O what should we write
please reply
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vicks_don
05-24 12:01 PM
Getting affidavits that you do not have a birth certificate is the easiest way then using the current one.
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alterego
06-15 02:32 PM
Hi,
My wife and kid are outside india. Can i file for 485 and include them...Do they have to be in india for that. Also can i file for my wife's ead
NO They have to be in the US for AOS filing.
My wife and kid are outside india. Can i file for 485 and include them...Do they have to be in india for that. Also can i file for my wife's ead
NO They have to be in the US for AOS filing.
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go_guy123
05-09 08:33 PM
Let us talk about the "skills" introduced by H1/L1/offshore companies
a) One guy takes the phone interview for 15 other guys with "skills" they preted to have
b) Lying on the resume with "skills" that you don't have, so that you can learn the "skill" at the expense of the client
c) "Skill" in Violating B1 visa laws and sending people on B1 to do actual work to client
d) "Skill" in violating L1 law which is used to drive down the wages by 20-30%
e) "Skill" demonstrated by indian offshorers to enter into a contract with a large corporation where they will provide warm bodies in exchange for a very low billing rate. Client wouldn't have any ability to interview the incoming cosultant, which means the offshorer employee is learning at the expense of the foolish client. Then that will be touted as "savings".
f) "Skill" of fly-by-night operators to shave off 70% of the billing rate through a 6-level pyramid of contracting companies
Should I add to this list of "skills" further?
Yes they are very true. Except in f) Generally 6 level pyramid of contracting is financially unviable. Max I have seen is around 4. Beyond that there is nothing left.
Regarding a) , b) and e) from the client standpoint say a financial company all that they care for is the job being done at lower cost. IT departments are cost centers and management dont care much about cost centers.
To some extent Obama administration is cracking down on H1B employers abuse.
Well thats natural when democratic party has control over whitehouse.
a) One guy takes the phone interview for 15 other guys with "skills" they preted to have
b) Lying on the resume with "skills" that you don't have, so that you can learn the "skill" at the expense of the client
c) "Skill" in Violating B1 visa laws and sending people on B1 to do actual work to client
d) "Skill" in violating L1 law which is used to drive down the wages by 20-30%
e) "Skill" demonstrated by indian offshorers to enter into a contract with a large corporation where they will provide warm bodies in exchange for a very low billing rate. Client wouldn't have any ability to interview the incoming cosultant, which means the offshorer employee is learning at the expense of the foolish client. Then that will be touted as "savings".
f) "Skill" of fly-by-night operators to shave off 70% of the billing rate through a 6-level pyramid of contracting companies
Should I add to this list of "skills" further?
Yes they are very true. Except in f) Generally 6 level pyramid of contracting is financially unviable. Max I have seen is around 4. Beyond that there is nothing left.
Regarding a) , b) and e) from the client standpoint say a financial company all that they care for is the job being done at lower cost. IT departments are cost centers and management dont care much about cost centers.
To some extent Obama administration is cracking down on H1B employers abuse.
Well thats natural when democratic party has control over whitehouse.
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desi485
11-14 04:21 PM
Bump ^^^^
I did send letters by USPS, but email to CIS Ombudsman is not yet sent. Can you provide link or redirect, how to do this? (template etc.) will do this ASAP. Also ask my co-workers to do this. Thanks! You are doing a great great Job for our community.
I did send letters by USPS, but email to CIS Ombudsman is not yet sent. Can you provide link or redirect, how to do this? (template etc.) will do this ASAP. Also ask my co-workers to do this. Thanks! You are doing a great great Job for our community.
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mallu
09-15 01:09 AM
Why they need name check when they have finger print? Name can be change any time where as finger print cant be.
It is easier to obtain names than finger prints.
It is easier to obtain names than finger prints.
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sayantan76
01-24 04:21 PM
it would be nice to see indian corps. to start flights from all major US cities...just bypass UK and the gang.
I live in Boston area and cant use the flights which u just mentioned..and by the way if it wasn't for the poor response of the Indian govt. we would have a had a thriving international airline industry.. have u seen the airport, the service of indian airlines..i'd more than happy to use indian flights if they only improved in world class sense..
one reason why countries like UK can exploit us is becoz they know we don't have a better choice..
Agreed - not everyone lives in Newark - but if you are willing to change planes in London and undergo humiliation - why not at Newark or JFK?
last i checked - there are plenty of flights between JFK/Newark and all major cities including Boston.
also - all airlines work on a hub and spoke arrangement.......Air France hub is Paris, Continental hubs are houston, newark and cleveland and so on.......so would be difficult to find a direct continental flight from say boston to atlanta - you have to fly via one of the hubs.......similarly - for most Indian airlines - their hubs are in India.......not in US - so unlikely that economics would work out in favor of direct flights except say from Houston, NYC area, Chicago and Bay Area.......folks living in other cities would have to make connections in any case....
speaking of service- am not sure how you can consider Air India (given that Jet is world class in any case) any worse than any major European or American carrier (with the exception of perhaps Virgin) in terms of food and service?
Indian Airports - completely agree with you........with the new airports under construction in all major indian cities - hopefully - we will have world class airports soon!
here is a sample itinerary from Boston
1 Adults (age 18 to 64) $1,230.00
Additional Taxes/Fees $75.00
Total Price $1,305.00
Flight Details:
Depart:
5:20 p.m.
Tue., Mar. 11, 2008
Boston, MA (BOS) Arrive:
7:12 p.m.
Tue., Mar. 11, 2008
New York/Newark, NJ (EWR - Liberty) Flight Time:
1 hr 52 mn OnePass Miles/
Elite Qualification:
500 /100% Flight: CO1197
Aircraft: Boeing 737-500
Fare Class: Economy (S)
Change Planes. Connect time in New York/Newark, NJ (EWR - Liberty) is 1 hour 38 minutes .
Depart:
8:50 p.m.
Tue., Mar. 11, 2008
New York/Newark, NJ (EWR - Liberty) Arrive:
8:30 p.m. +1 Day
Wed., Mar. 12, 2008
Delhi, India (DEL) Flight Time:
14 hr 10 mn
Travel Time:
17 hr 40 mn OnePass Miles/
Elite Qualification:
7,323 /100%
Total Miles:
7,823 Flight: CO82
Aircraft: Boeing 777-200ER
Fare Class: Economy (S)
Meal: Dinner
Depart:
10:50 p.m.
Wed., Apr. 2, 2008
Delhi, India (DEL) Arrive:
4:35 a.m. +1 Day
Thu., Apr. 3, 2008
New York/Newark, NJ (EWR - Liberty) Flight Time:
15 hr 15 mn OnePass Miles/
Elite Qualification:
7,323 /100% Flight: CO83
Aircraft: Boeing 777-200ER
Fare Class: Economy (S)
Meal: Dinner
Change Planes. Connect time in New York/Newark, NJ (EWR - Liberty) is 1 hour 55 minutes .
Depart:
6:30 a.m.
Thu., Apr. 3, 2008
New York/Newark, NJ (EWR - Liberty) Arrive:
7:40 a.m.
Thu., Apr. 3, 2008
Boston, MA (BOS) Flight Time:
1 hr 10 mn
Travel Time:
18 hr 20 mn OnePass Miles/
Elite Qualification:
500 /100%
Total Miles:
7,823
I live in Boston area and cant use the flights which u just mentioned..and by the way if it wasn't for the poor response of the Indian govt. we would have a had a thriving international airline industry.. have u seen the airport, the service of indian airlines..i'd more than happy to use indian flights if they only improved in world class sense..
one reason why countries like UK can exploit us is becoz they know we don't have a better choice..
Agreed - not everyone lives in Newark - but if you are willing to change planes in London and undergo humiliation - why not at Newark or JFK?
last i checked - there are plenty of flights between JFK/Newark and all major cities including Boston.
also - all airlines work on a hub and spoke arrangement.......Air France hub is Paris, Continental hubs are houston, newark and cleveland and so on.......so would be difficult to find a direct continental flight from say boston to atlanta - you have to fly via one of the hubs.......similarly - for most Indian airlines - their hubs are in India.......not in US - so unlikely that economics would work out in favor of direct flights except say from Houston, NYC area, Chicago and Bay Area.......folks living in other cities would have to make connections in any case....
speaking of service- am not sure how you can consider Air India (given that Jet is world class in any case) any worse than any major European or American carrier (with the exception of perhaps Virgin) in terms of food and service?
Indian Airports - completely agree with you........with the new airports under construction in all major indian cities - hopefully - we will have world class airports soon!
here is a sample itinerary from Boston
1 Adults (age 18 to 64) $1,230.00
Additional Taxes/Fees $75.00
Total Price $1,305.00
Flight Details:
Depart:
5:20 p.m.
Tue., Mar. 11, 2008
Boston, MA (BOS) Arrive:
7:12 p.m.
Tue., Mar. 11, 2008
New York/Newark, NJ (EWR - Liberty) Flight Time:
1 hr 52 mn OnePass Miles/
Elite Qualification:
500 /100% Flight: CO1197
Aircraft: Boeing 737-500
Fare Class: Economy (S)
Change Planes. Connect time in New York/Newark, NJ (EWR - Liberty) is 1 hour 38 minutes .
Depart:
8:50 p.m.
Tue., Mar. 11, 2008
New York/Newark, NJ (EWR - Liberty) Arrive:
8:30 p.m. +1 Day
Wed., Mar. 12, 2008
Delhi, India (DEL) Flight Time:
14 hr 10 mn
Travel Time:
17 hr 40 mn OnePass Miles/
Elite Qualification:
7,323 /100%
Total Miles:
7,823 Flight: CO82
Aircraft: Boeing 777-200ER
Fare Class: Economy (S)
Meal: Dinner
Depart:
10:50 p.m.
Wed., Apr. 2, 2008
Delhi, India (DEL) Arrive:
4:35 a.m. +1 Day
Thu., Apr. 3, 2008
New York/Newark, NJ (EWR - Liberty) Flight Time:
15 hr 15 mn OnePass Miles/
Elite Qualification:
7,323 /100% Flight: CO83
Aircraft: Boeing 777-200ER
Fare Class: Economy (S)
Meal: Dinner
Change Planes. Connect time in New York/Newark, NJ (EWR - Liberty) is 1 hour 55 minutes .
Depart:
6:30 a.m.
Thu., Apr. 3, 2008
New York/Newark, NJ (EWR - Liberty) Arrive:
7:40 a.m.
Thu., Apr. 3, 2008
Boston, MA (BOS) Flight Time:
1 hr 10 mn
Travel Time:
18 hr 20 mn OnePass Miles/
Elite Qualification:
500 /100%
Total Miles:
7,823
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dontcareanymore
08-07 04:17 PM
Let's file a lawsuit against whoever started this system..LOL
On a more serious note, Can I port my red dots to green ones after i have been in reds for like a month? I won't be surprised if someone actually starts a thread with this kinda issue here.
:D:D:D
Yes you can port it using AC21. IV will need to issue a new memo for it though. But your designation should be same. If you are a junior member, you need to post only as a junior member on IV forums.
Its your choice.
No, no ... Not a chance. We don't allow you you to port from red dots to green dots. If you want green dots, you can always start a new application (new Handle) with green dot (s). :) :)
On a more serious note, Can I port my red dots to green ones after i have been in reds for like a month? I won't be surprised if someone actually starts a thread with this kinda issue here.
:D:D:D
Yes you can port it using AC21. IV will need to issue a new memo for it though. But your designation should be same. If you are a junior member, you need to post only as a junior member on IV forums.
Its your choice.
No, no ... Not a chance. We don't allow you you to port from red dots to green dots. If you want green dots, you can always start a new application (new Handle) with green dot (s). :) :)
nkavjs
09-17 12:01 PM
It is told that most of the July 2 filings are waiting, but July 17 filings have received RN. Perhaps it all depends where USCIS folks put bundles of applications initially meant for rejection/return. I am also one of the July 2 filers still waiting
OR MAY be... (just an another option).. that our application (jinxed stack of application recd. on 2nd july 2007) are still lying in the janitorial dept or may be quarantine dept. .. you never know..
I hate to even think about this entire wait.. stress and agony I have to go thru every day
OR MAY be... (just an another option).. that our application (jinxed stack of application recd. on 2nd july 2007) are still lying in the janitorial dept or may be quarantine dept. .. you never know..
I hate to even think about this entire wait.. stress and agony I have to go thru every day
desi3933
08-07 01:57 PM
I thought I will give you a green but this handful of people couldn�t stomach what I said and spoilt my reputation so much that I cannot give you a green until my reputation goes up�
Check your PM.
Thanks for your support.
Check your PM.
Thanks for your support.
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