chanduv23
09-19 12:32 PM
We had our fun while driving - we had a new IV member, Naveen's friend a doctor who just came from India a month back and trying for residency. His name is Arun.
Now Mr Arun missed Indian food as he does not get it where he lives and was kinda home sick. We stopped over in the Edison area and packed some junk food.
Our friend Arun was delighted by eating Egg Bajji, Samosa, Jilebi - ONE MUST SEE HOW HIS FACE LIT UP - HE BECAME PROUD OF IV JUST AT THAT INSTANCE AND WAS ONE OF THE MOST ENERGETIC RALLIER
Now Mr Arun missed Indian food as he does not get it where he lives and was kinda home sick. We stopped over in the Edison area and packed some junk food.
Our friend Arun was delighted by eating Egg Bajji, Samosa, Jilebi - ONE MUST SEE HOW HIS FACE LIT UP - HE BECAME PROUD OF IV JUST AT THAT INSTANCE AND WAS ONE OF THE MOST ENERGETIC RALLIER
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chanduv23
04-08 10:49 AM
I actually agree with logiclife. Your worth = how you perform. I have a Ph.D. and I am a post-doc in a lab, but my salary depends on how I perform. If someone with 6 months of NIIT can do what the job needs great. But, and this is a big but, whether you like it or not, US immigration policy is going to favor those who got degrees from the US . So Ron Hiras will have their way, and something will be worked out for those with US degrees. IEEE has tons of "well-respected" studies which prove that graduate studies improve the person's worth for an organization. Brb2 is also perfectly correct in that they fit in better in the US work culture, and hence have what the US industry needs. It is also true that if the need arises, those with US degrees can find employment with non-consulting firms; most non-US educated people however need these desi consultants.
It is false. US employers need good skilled workers. The only way they used to get people in earlier days was through students who come and graduate. But after the body shopping infracture was built, they started getting people through body shops.
Body shops are like feeder agents that feed foreign skilled workers in the system.
As per super specialization in US degrees, and Phds etc...It is true that some jobs need these skills and these kind of jobs are always available to people with those skills.
But most IT jobs at an entry level or a junior or a mid level programmer does not require that you have a US degree or a Masters or a Phd, and these are the kind of jobs that get filled by H1bs without US Master's.
In fact if a job requires a Phd and if they did not find a qualified US worker for that job, the job will be open for a PhD as long as the degree from a foreign univ gets evaluated and candidate is good.
In the days where there was no body shopping infrastructure was not there, businesses were forced to take MS grads from US univs just because they were accessible and tghere was no concept of outsourcing.
But these days, every company is having a outsourcing or offshoring model so these jobs that can be outsourced will always be outsourced. If the outsourcable jobs are to be kept in US, then skills must be insourced.
So, if you think US educated or MS people have more advantage - you are just fooling yourself.
The issue here is the distribution of visas and quota restrictions and not US educated or non US educated.
It is false. US employers need good skilled workers. The only way they used to get people in earlier days was through students who come and graduate. But after the body shopping infracture was built, they started getting people through body shops.
Body shops are like feeder agents that feed foreign skilled workers in the system.
As per super specialization in US degrees, and Phds etc...It is true that some jobs need these skills and these kind of jobs are always available to people with those skills.
But most IT jobs at an entry level or a junior or a mid level programmer does not require that you have a US degree or a Masters or a Phd, and these are the kind of jobs that get filled by H1bs without US Master's.
In fact if a job requires a Phd and if they did not find a qualified US worker for that job, the job will be open for a PhD as long as the degree from a foreign univ gets evaluated and candidate is good.
In the days where there was no body shopping infrastructure was not there, businesses were forced to take MS grads from US univs just because they were accessible and tghere was no concept of outsourcing.
But these days, every company is having a outsourcing or offshoring model so these jobs that can be outsourced will always be outsourced. If the outsourcable jobs are to be kept in US, then skills must be insourced.
So, if you think US educated or MS people have more advantage - you are just fooling yourself.
The issue here is the distribution of visas and quota restrictions and not US educated or non US educated.
pappu
03-30 09:25 AM
Members: 10,003
2011 The 26/11 Mumbai Attacks!
ivarz
03-08 01:15 PM
Donated $50 today in addition to $50 in February
Transaction ID: #6FL96828KG990805B
Appreciate IV efforts and will do my part in spreading the message!
Transaction ID: #6FL96828KG990805B
Appreciate IV efforts and will do my part in spreading the message!
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abhisam
04-20 02:17 PM
Below is the fax number for NSC and sample format. I dont know if this number is still good as all applications are being sent to lockbox. you may need to research the right fax number.
Fax # for NSC : 402-219-6171
Sep 05, 2008
Subject: REQUEST TO PLEASE EXPEDITE EAD APPLICATION PROCESSING DUE TO RISK OF EMPLOYMENT TERMINATION BY Sep 09th 2008
From
XXXXXXXX
To,
USCIS Nebraska Service Center
EAD Department
P.O. BOX 87373
Lincoln, NE 68501- 7373
This is in regards to my EAD renewal application was filed on June 4th, 2008 and has been pending adjudication ever since. My current EAD expires on Sep 08th 2008. I have been notified by my employer XXXX HR that if I fail to provide EAD card on or before Sep 8th then I will be taken off the payroll and my employment might be terminated. This is put me in highest financial risk and I can�t even pay my mortgage and take care of my kid�s school fees. I kindly request you to PLEASE EXPEDITE processing of my EAD and ensure that I receive it before Sep 8th. I really appreciate the understanding the co-operation in this matter. I admit that I did not plan to apply for EAD well in advance before my current EAD expiration. I will ensure that I do so in the future. Thanks again for your understanding in this matter.
I-765 RECEIPT #: XXXXX
Alien #: XXXXXX
If there are any questions or concerns, I can be reached at
E-mail:
Phone:
Yours Truly,
Fax # for NSC : 402-219-6171
Sep 05, 2008
Subject: REQUEST TO PLEASE EXPEDITE EAD APPLICATION PROCESSING DUE TO RISK OF EMPLOYMENT TERMINATION BY Sep 09th 2008
From
XXXXXXXX
To,
USCIS Nebraska Service Center
EAD Department
P.O. BOX 87373
Lincoln, NE 68501- 7373
This is in regards to my EAD renewal application was filed on June 4th, 2008 and has been pending adjudication ever since. My current EAD expires on Sep 08th 2008. I have been notified by my employer XXXX HR that if I fail to provide EAD card on or before Sep 8th then I will be taken off the payroll and my employment might be terminated. This is put me in highest financial risk and I can�t even pay my mortgage and take care of my kid�s school fees. I kindly request you to PLEASE EXPEDITE processing of my EAD and ensure that I receive it before Sep 8th. I really appreciate the understanding the co-operation in this matter. I admit that I did not plan to apply for EAD well in advance before my current EAD expiration. I will ensure that I do so in the future. Thanks again for your understanding in this matter.
I-765 RECEIPT #: XXXXX
Alien #: XXXXXX
If there are any questions or concerns, I can be reached at
E-mail:
Phone:
Yours Truly,
gupta432
05-10 11:24 AM
BTW, my case was with NSC if anybody cares..
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indyyy
07-19 10:30 AM
First of all...Hats off to IV for doing an incredible job !!!
My labor has been collecting dust in the Dallas BEC since 2001, my PD is Nov 2001, non-RIR. The online system still states that my case is in process. I am equally frustrated like all my fellow BEC victims, but I think there is no reason to feel left out or unhappy just because some people could jump the queue and get in front of us. The best we can do is congratulate them on their good fortune and hope that the DOL sticks to their deadline and clear all BEC cases by sep. If they miss the sep deadline (i wont be surprised if they do), I guess IV can help us in organising another flower campaign or a rally based on the recent success.
Lets keep the faith and stay the course !!!
My labor has been collecting dust in the Dallas BEC since 2001, my PD is Nov 2001, non-RIR. The online system still states that my case is in process. I am equally frustrated like all my fellow BEC victims, but I think there is no reason to feel left out or unhappy just because some people could jump the queue and get in front of us. The best we can do is congratulate them on their good fortune and hope that the DOL sticks to their deadline and clear all BEC cases by sep. If they miss the sep deadline (i wont be surprised if they do), I guess IV can help us in organising another flower campaign or a rally based on the recent success.
Lets keep the faith and stay the course !!!
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easygoer
05-06 09:47 AM
Dhundun,
You should have filed in July'07 for your son and he was eligible that time even he might have completed 21 years as your I-140 was pending for enough time.
Now you have to wait for date to become current and calculate:
1) Total processing time period for your I-140
2) Your PD become current
3) Completion of your son's 21 years must not have surpassed the processing time for I-140 before you can file his I-485
You should have filed in July'07 for your son and he was eligible that time even he might have completed 21 years as your I-140 was pending for enough time.
Now you have to wait for date to become current and calculate:
1) Total processing time period for your I-140
2) Your PD become current
3) Completion of your son's 21 years must not have surpassed the processing time for I-140 before you can file his I-485
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PlainSpeak
01-12 06:22 PM
Dude, two words for you - sue IV.
If you are so sure that IV is taking your monies and screwing you, feel free to sue IV.
In this country, anybody can sue anybody over anything!
Now why would i sue IV. It is the organization which is making an effort. Sadly that effort is hurting EB3 folks. The whole idea is that we are a community and as a community we need to discuss all issues. Now when i talk about EB3 issues a EB2 volunteer (I commend you for doing what you are doing w.r.t. advocacy) asks me how many law makers did i meet. Now why would i meet a lawmaker as a representative of IV if i believe what IV articulates impacts EB3 adversly
If you are so sure that IV is taking your monies and screwing you, feel free to sue IV.
In this country, anybody can sue anybody over anything!
Now why would i sue IV. It is the organization which is making an effort. Sadly that effort is hurting EB3 folks. The whole idea is that we are a community and as a community we need to discuss all issues. Now when i talk about EB3 issues a EB2 volunteer (I commend you for doing what you are doing w.r.t. advocacy) asks me how many law makers did i meet. Now why would i meet a lawmaker as a representative of IV if i believe what IV articulates impacts EB3 adversly
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santb1975
04-16 06:49 PM
but not with a new member :confused:
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irock
09-03 01:47 PM
I just called today (this is the first time I called USCIS after filing my I-485). It was connected to NSC. The lady who took the call was very nice.
She told my case is pre adjudicated and my case is with an officer since today morning. And also said I should hear something pretty soon.
I really hope I (and all of you) get magic emails soon!
PD Aug 2004, NSC.
RD: 25th Jul 2007.
She told my case is pre adjudicated and my case is with an officer since today morning. And also said I should hear something pretty soon.
I really hope I (and all of you) get magic emails soon!
PD Aug 2004, NSC.
RD: 25th Jul 2007.
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lvinaykumar
05-20 12:56 PM
called couple of congressman but one were asking if i contacted my local congressman ???
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doxa
06-27 05:48 PM
The bottomline is that for every 10 immigrants, there will be 5 or more from India and China.
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supplychainwalla
04-07 09:56 AM
I was wondering if any one in the core or other members think about the next step towards getting citizenship after passing the hurdles of getting the green card. If a person is here for 10 years and then get his green card (average period), then he need to wait for another 5 years to get the citizenship. 15 years for this process in a person's life is too much.
IV Core can push or lobby for a law which can make the person a US citizen, if he is living in US for 10 years legally without any issues and paying taxes for the entire period. It is just my idea.
I am surprised, but are you really a member of the "high skilled" community or are you just faking it to be on this forum?
I don't think you should embarrass your self or your profession, though we do not know your identity.
IV Core can push or lobby for a law which can make the person a US citizen, if he is living in US for 10 years legally without any issues and paying taxes for the entire period. It is just my idea.
I am surprised, but are you really a member of the "high skilled" community or are you just faking it to be on this forum?
I don't think you should embarrass your self or your profession, though we do not know your identity.
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franklin
09-19 11:11 PM
Hmmm... humorous stories...
Well there was gsc999 and jazz trying to pull a "room service" gag on Drona and myself, but they went to the wrong room...
... I've heard some pretty hilarious tales about a comedic cab journey with a driver that wouldn't obey, and got some impromptu driving instruction by Logiclife...
... but a lot of the others must stay in DC :)
Well there was gsc999 and jazz trying to pull a "room service" gag on Drona and myself, but they went to the wrong room...
... I've heard some pretty hilarious tales about a comedic cab journey with a driver that wouldn't obey, and got some impromptu driving instruction by Logiclife...
... but a lot of the others must stay in DC :)
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bkam
06-12 10:51 AM
The worst injustice USCIS committed was setting up Backlog Elimination Centers and letting an incompetent contractor handle the cases slowly. Elaine Chao must be fired for incompetence and indifference just like Brown was fired for Katrina bungling.
Brown (and Bush administration) don't care about AMERICANS (well, mostly poor blacks but Americans anyway...), while Elaine Chao and her great team don't care for immigrants. Who gives a damn?! She may even get a promotion for this screw up, forcing some immigrants to give up and pack back.
Brown (and Bush administration) don't care about AMERICANS (well, mostly poor blacks but Americans anyway...), while Elaine Chao and her great team don't care for immigrants. Who gives a damn?! She may even get a promotion for this screw up, forcing some immigrants to give up and pack back.
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NolaIndian32
04-16 09:10 PM
Rest assured............I have checked out the blog and freaked out after I saw your timing :)
:eek: :eek: :eek:
Hey Girijas,
Thanks for your confidence in me, but it is all relative, I think I am a slow, average runner, slower than most of my running friends.
When I started running 10 years ago, my goal on the indoor track was to go around the track 2 times without having to stop and walk. Those 2 rounds made up a small distance of less than a quarter of a mile! So you see, small goals can one day lead you to a 26.2 mile goal as well :)
:eek: :eek: :eek:
Hey Girijas,
Thanks for your confidence in me, but it is all relative, I think I am a slow, average runner, slower than most of my running friends.
When I started running 10 years ago, my goal on the indoor track was to go around the track 2 times without having to stop and walk. Those 2 rounds made up a small distance of less than a quarter of a mile! So you see, small goals can one day lead you to a 26.2 mile goal as well :)
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matrixneo
08-06 02:07 AM
...my online status changed with message..
On August 5, 2010, we mailed you a notice that we had registered this customer's new permanent resident status. Please follow any instructions on the notice. Your new permanent resident card should be mailed within 60 days following this registration or after you complete any ADIT processing referred to in the welcome notice, whichever is later. If you move before receiving your card, please call our customer service center at 1-800-375-5283.
During this step the formal decision (approved/denied) is written and the decision notice is mailed and/or emailed to the applicant/petitioner. You can use our current processing time to gauge when you can expect to receive a final decision
but no welcome email yet...
SR on Aug 4....
On August 5, 2010, we mailed you a notice that we had registered this customer's new permanent resident status. Please follow any instructions on the notice. Your new permanent resident card should be mailed within 60 days following this registration or after you complete any ADIT processing referred to in the welcome notice, whichever is later. If you move before receiving your card, please call our customer service center at 1-800-375-5283.
During this step the formal decision (approved/denied) is written and the decision notice is mailed and/or emailed to the applicant/petitioner. You can use our current processing time to gauge when you can expect to receive a final decision
but no welcome email yet...
SR on Aug 4....
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anzerraja
11-14 03:24 PM
Thanks Somma !
Looks like the requirements has recently changed at SFO.
Four colored Passport size (3.5cm x 3.5cm) photographs showing frontal view of full face against a light background including one photograph to be pasted on the space provided on the first page of the application form;
More information @ http://www.cgisf.org/
Looks like the requirements has recently changed at SFO.
Four colored Passport size (3.5cm x 3.5cm) photographs showing frontal view of full face against a light background including one photograph to be pasted on the space provided on the first page of the application form;
More information @ http://www.cgisf.org/
enthu999
04-13 12:40 AM
EAD renewal paper filed :
Mailed USPS : March-11
Received and signed by USCIS on March-12
Nebraska Service center
No reciept
Check not cashed yet
When I called last week, they wanted me to call back after 30 days, so I called today, it got escalated, the first lady was rude and bluntly said you have to 45 days for reciept and then 90 days after that for EAD so, it could take 4.5 months for renewal.
I called back and it got escalated to a different officer this time, the lady was helpful and mentioned that there are too many delays at Nebraska that are related to EAD, however she took my telephone #, address, A# checked my file and said it is not in the system yet,
she passed a message to the mail room to contact me regd the filing, she told they might get back in 30 days with information.
Mailed USPS : March-11
Received and signed by USCIS on March-12
Nebraska Service center
No reciept
Check not cashed yet
When I called last week, they wanted me to call back after 30 days, so I called today, it got escalated, the first lady was rude and bluntly said you have to 45 days for reciept and then 90 days after that for EAD so, it could take 4.5 months for renewal.
I called back and it got escalated to a different officer this time, the lady was helpful and mentioned that there are too many delays at Nebraska that are related to EAD, however she took my telephone #, address, A# checked my file and said it is not in the system yet,
she passed a message to the mail room to contact me regd the filing, she told they might get back in 30 days with information.
narrowgate
06-28 02:39 AM
I just don't see why you jumped all over the guy. The lawyer told him something that he thought was horrible - and rightly so, based on the info provided to him by the lawyer. So he posted that, in hopes to inform his fellow members about this situation, and probably he was hoping someone would confirm or disprove that. Instead everybody jumped all over the guy. We may all be stressed out with all this CIR / July bulletin roller coaster, but let's not too crazy and devour one of our own. He ain't the one who caused you the pain in the first place.
Peace.
Peace.