PlainSpeak
02-24 08:58 AM
If you are stuck in this limbo and read this and still don't contribute in anyway, be proud. You belong to the elite group of idiots who think the world will come around to give you what you want, without you ever putting in any effort or asking for it.
Thank you for insulting people out here as elite group of idiots . Nothing comes for free in america except for insults.
That is the recipe for success. Keep at it and teach it to your kids.
I would teach any kid not to be suckered into anything
After all, suckers are not just born. It is a talent you learn and acquire. You have it. Cherish it and pass it on to your kids.
Wow ..............!!!
Thank you cleopatra for making things clear. Now after reading this post all will come forward and start contributing
Thank you for insulting people out here as elite group of idiots . Nothing comes for free in america except for insults.
That is the recipe for success. Keep at it and teach it to your kids.
I would teach any kid not to be suckered into anything
After all, suckers are not just born. It is a talent you learn and acquire. You have it. Cherish it and pass it on to your kids.
Wow ..............!!!
Thank you cleopatra for making things clear. Now after reading this post all will come forward and start contributing
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waitnwatch
12-13 10:54 AM
Do any of you remember Dan Siciliano of Stanford, Friedman of Harvard (I may be wrong about the affiliation) and another professor from Iowa talk at a Senate hearing. These are people with much better credentials than Matloff. The question here is how important is Matloff. Who listens to him. Has he ever been called for a hearing? I doubt it. He is just an obscure computer science professor at UC Davis. What are his credentials and why would somebody listen to him in exclusion to the economics and law professors who have much better credentials and expertise on the issue than him. Wouldn't it be a better idea to talk to the professors who were at the hearing and see if we can get them to write for us. Could we not use our media contacts and ask them to talk to one of the acknowledged experts. Can we not align ourselves with them. Are we not giving too much importance to Matloff. Also why does Matloff stand alone by himself. Why is there no other professor who is quoted by numbersusa. Isn't it obvious that Matloff is a nobody and talking to him gives him way more importance than is due?
willgetgc2005
03-20 11:36 AM
Thanks for your comments too, they are invaluable. Iinformative post by you, catch22, stucklabor, berkeleybee etc makes everyone understand the legal jargon that does not come to everyone easily.
Guys,
One suggestion. There has been a lot of very good analysis
and debate. I am sure the core members have thought about this
already. But just wanted to mention.
With the help of Q&A, can we meet the immigration
heads of both senators FRIST and SPECTER, explain
to them about the problem. On their part it may be a
conscious decision or it may even be a mistake. We dont know
untill we can meet them.
Just my 2 cents....
Guys,
One suggestion. There has been a lot of very good analysis
and debate. I am sure the core members have thought about this
already. But just wanted to mention.
With the help of Q&A, can we meet the immigration
heads of both senators FRIST and SPECTER, explain
to them about the problem. On their part it may be a
conscious decision or it may even be a mistake. We dont know
untill we can meet them.
Just my 2 cents....
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sevenm
11-16 11:35 PM
http://www.visalaw.com/blog.html
Monday, November 13, 2006
AHA PUSHES FOR PASSAGE OF SKIL ACT DURING LAME DUCK SESSION
The American Hospital Association, a group not normally thought of as one involved with immigration advocacy, is pushing for passage of the SKIL Act, a bill which would open up more H-1B visas for physicians and more green card numbers for nurses and doctors. In the AHA's daily email news alert, the organization issued the following statement:
The AHA today joined a coalition of health care, education and business groups in calling on Congress to act during the lame duck session to pass the Securing Knowledge Innovation and Leadership bill (S. 2691/H.R. 5741), which would address shortages in H-1B visas and backlogs in the employment-based green card visa system. In a letter to all members of Congress, the coalition said
that the nation�s �outdated and counterproductive� visa policy is forcing �thousands of valued foreign-born professionals - including scientists, teachers, engineers and medical professionals - into legal and professional limbo for years. If we are serious about remaining the world�s innovation leader, we must fix our broken visa system and we urgently request your support for reform.� The AHA backs the SKIL bill because it would remove nurses and physical therapists from the annual worldwide caps for skilled workers by designating them as �shortage occupations,� making it easier for them to enter the U.S.
# posted by Greg Siskind @ 9:05 PM
Monday, November 13, 2006
AHA PUSHES FOR PASSAGE OF SKIL ACT DURING LAME DUCK SESSION
The American Hospital Association, a group not normally thought of as one involved with immigration advocacy, is pushing for passage of the SKIL Act, a bill which would open up more H-1B visas for physicians and more green card numbers for nurses and doctors. In the AHA's daily email news alert, the organization issued the following statement:
The AHA today joined a coalition of health care, education and business groups in calling on Congress to act during the lame duck session to pass the Securing Knowledge Innovation and Leadership bill (S. 2691/H.R. 5741), which would address shortages in H-1B visas and backlogs in the employment-based green card visa system. In a letter to all members of Congress, the coalition said
that the nation�s �outdated and counterproductive� visa policy is forcing �thousands of valued foreign-born professionals - including scientists, teachers, engineers and medical professionals - into legal and professional limbo for years. If we are serious about remaining the world�s innovation leader, we must fix our broken visa system and we urgently request your support for reform.� The AHA backs the SKIL bill because it would remove nurses and physical therapists from the annual worldwide caps for skilled workers by designating them as �shortage occupations,� making it easier for them to enter the U.S.
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nixstor
02-17 01:58 AM
Q. Will the payment I receive in 2008 reduce my 2008 refund or increase the amount I owe for 2008?
A. No, the stimulus payment will not reduce or increase your refund when you file your 2008 return.
Q. Is my stimulus payment taxable?
A. No. You will not owe tax on your payment when you file your 2008 federal income tax return. But you should keep a copy of the IRS letter you receive later this year listing the amount of your payment. You will need to know this amount next year when you fill out your 2008 return.
Why should a tax payer know the stimulus amount he/she received if it does not increase/reduce the refund amount for the tax year 2008 as stated in the first Q?
From Turbotax (http://turbotax.intuit.com/support/kb/tax-content/tax-tips/5462.html)
Will I have to give the rebate back at some point? Or will it be taxed next year and reduce my refund?
No.
However, you might have to report it on your 2008 tax return.
While most people refer to it as a rebate, the IRS is calling it a "stimulus payment."
It’s money the government wants Americans to spend to boost the economy. The money will be borrowed by the government and added to the federal deficit.
Hasn't the government issued tax rebates before?
Yes, but not often. The last time was in 2001. The rebates, ranging from $300 to $600, were mailed to two-thirds of U.S. households.
While they were called rebates, the checks were in fact advances or "prebates" on tax-rate reductions for the tax year 2001, which taxpayers would have otherwise enjoyed when filing their taxes in 2002.
A. No, the stimulus payment will not reduce or increase your refund when you file your 2008 return.
Q. Is my stimulus payment taxable?
A. No. You will not owe tax on your payment when you file your 2008 federal income tax return. But you should keep a copy of the IRS letter you receive later this year listing the amount of your payment. You will need to know this amount next year when you fill out your 2008 return.
Why should a tax payer know the stimulus amount he/she received if it does not increase/reduce the refund amount for the tax year 2008 as stated in the first Q?
From Turbotax (http://turbotax.intuit.com/support/kb/tax-content/tax-tips/5462.html)
Will I have to give the rebate back at some point? Or will it be taxed next year and reduce my refund?
No.
However, you might have to report it on your 2008 tax return.
While most people refer to it as a rebate, the IRS is calling it a "stimulus payment."
It’s money the government wants Americans to spend to boost the economy. The money will be borrowed by the government and added to the federal deficit.
Hasn't the government issued tax rebates before?
Yes, but not often. The last time was in 2001. The rebates, ranging from $300 to $600, were mailed to two-thirds of U.S. households.
While they were called rebates, the checks were in fact advances or "prebates" on tax-rate reductions for the tax year 2001, which taxpayers would have otherwise enjoyed when filing their taxes in 2002.
RNGC
04-07 08:26 PM
http://immigrationvoice.org/forum/showthread.php?t=18408
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06-30 04:18 PM
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One has to file this if cumulative sum of all deposits (outside USA) was at least $10,000 at any time in the calendar year 2008.
http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/f90221.pdf
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I already filed last month Form known as FBAR and send it to dept of treasury at Detroit. Also, it is suggested that one should keep the proof of filling (I stored the USPS receipt and tracking information, copy of FBAR) in case some one asks for it later. Also, earlier deadline was June 30th, 2009 to file this form. It seems that it is extended from above posts.
This is very important and there is criminal penalty for failing to do so. I suggest everyone to do this ASAP.
One has to file this if cumulative sum of all deposits (outside USA) was at least $10,000 at any time in the calendar year 2008.
http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/f90221.pdf
.
I already filed last month Form known as FBAR and send it to dept of treasury at Detroit. Also, it is suggested that one should keep the proof of filling (I stored the USPS receipt and tracking information, copy of FBAR) in case some one asks for it later. Also, earlier deadline was June 30th, 2009 to file this form. It seems that it is extended from above posts.
This is very important and there is criminal penalty for failing to do so. I suggest everyone to do this ASAP.
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Rb_newsletter
04-29 09:40 PM
Why "Excluding dependent visa from 140k" is missing from the CIR? Should this be included? In case antis force any provision out this kind of additions will help to balance out.
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lunar
05-17 08:13 AM
Hello ntpatil, smaram1, Can you guys check your PMs and forward me the email you guys got saying that aiport transit visa is not required. I sent emails to the embassy's but havent received any replies. I appreciate your help
Thanks
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dilber
08-01 04:13 PM
there has been 3 approvals yes but these are 3 being reported on IV this is just a sample and the population must be much much larger. even if we go very very conservative on this the population should be at least 30~40 times (and I am talking more conservative than an evangelical from the bible belt) so 3 approvals which would be 3*2.2 (GC per primary)* 35 (Population estimate based on the sample) gives us 231 GC's today. now it doesn't seem so bad does it. :)
Actually I just saw the poll it says 5 and if you actually look through the forums there are about 10 approvals so the number from above calculation bumps up to 770 pretty close to 1000 approvals that are needed to reach the 20,000 Visa mark in August. :cool:
Actually I just saw the poll it says 5 and if you actually look through the forums there are about 10 approvals so the number from above calculation bumps up to 770 pretty close to 1000 approvals that are needed to reach the 20,000 Visa mark in August. :cool:
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conchshell
07-07 06:52 PM
When we started this flower campaign three days back, there was hardly any support, people were skeptical about this approach, and participants were divided on this issue.
Three days later we have coverage in Time of India, IV core suprting the campaign, and a great momentum among people to send flowers. This is a classic example of the fact that if we unite and act at once, it would be difficult for USCIS to ignore us.
Please digg, talk to your friends, encourage them to protest in this noble way, and remind them that sitting back and venting their anger on various forums alone will not help the cause. At some point we need to act and let the other side realize that if they hurt us, we know the human and peaceful ways to cause massive emberrasement to them. However we need to give up the tendency of "let others go in forefront, and I stay back" to reap the benefits of a struggle but avoid the potential inconvenience.
Couple of days back I was reading a web site about Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi. Its a website hosted by Sarvodaya society which was established by the father of the nation. It was impressive to read about the man who left his own self far behind to serve a nation. I have heard many of my countrymen delivering a great talk, but then their own actions do not follow their speech. Probably that's why Albert Instine said "Generations to come will scarce believe that such a one as this ever in flesh and blood walked upon this earth.", so I though that it would be appropriate to quote Gandhi's own formula about how to leave selfishness behind, and join a peaceful protest against opression :
"I will give you a talisman. Whenever you are in doubt, or when the self becomes too much with you, apply the following test. Recall the face of the weakest man whom you may have seen, and ask yourself, if the step you contemplate is going to be of any use to him. Will he gain anything by it? Will it restore him to a control over his own life and destiny? In other words, will it lead to swaraj [freedom] for the millions? Then you will find your doubts and your self melt away."
Three days later we have coverage in Time of India, IV core suprting the campaign, and a great momentum among people to send flowers. This is a classic example of the fact that if we unite and act at once, it would be difficult for USCIS to ignore us.
Please digg, talk to your friends, encourage them to protest in this noble way, and remind them that sitting back and venting their anger on various forums alone will not help the cause. At some point we need to act and let the other side realize that if they hurt us, we know the human and peaceful ways to cause massive emberrasement to them. However we need to give up the tendency of "let others go in forefront, and I stay back" to reap the benefits of a struggle but avoid the potential inconvenience.
Couple of days back I was reading a web site about Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi. Its a website hosted by Sarvodaya society which was established by the father of the nation. It was impressive to read about the man who left his own self far behind to serve a nation. I have heard many of my countrymen delivering a great talk, but then their own actions do not follow their speech. Probably that's why Albert Instine said "Generations to come will scarce believe that such a one as this ever in flesh and blood walked upon this earth.", so I though that it would be appropriate to quote Gandhi's own formula about how to leave selfishness behind, and join a peaceful protest against opression :
"I will give you a talisman. Whenever you are in doubt, or when the self becomes too much with you, apply the following test. Recall the face of the weakest man whom you may have seen, and ask yourself, if the step you contemplate is going to be of any use to him. Will he gain anything by it? Will it restore him to a control over his own life and destiny? In other words, will it lead to swaraj [freedom] for the millions? Then you will find your doubts and your self melt away."
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Canadian_Dream
05-23 09:13 PM
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There's nothing that prevents a law from being retroactive. This has happened in past. Congress decides that, not us. You may find it outrageous, but law is not always intuitive, especially to sb not in the legal profession.
Give me a precedence, preferably Immigration Law.
In this case, the law doesn't even have to active retrogressively to screw us! Why? It's simple, this act says that after it's enacted, it'll force all who didn't file for I-140 to follow new procedure. You follow the new procedure AFTER the law is enacted... so it's not even have to be retroactive! It merely mentions a past cut-off date. Mentioning past cut-off dates is nothing new in law-making.
Retrogression was always a law. We only got caught in it. Retrogression has happened in the past (1997-98). Its affects are severe and noticeable this time because of large number of H1B filers from India past year 2000.
There's nothing that prevents a law from being retroactive. This has happened in past. Congress decides that, not us. You may find it outrageous, but law is not always intuitive, especially to sb not in the legal profession.
Give me a precedence, preferably Immigration Law.
In this case, the law doesn't even have to active retrogressively to screw us! Why? It's simple, this act says that after it's enacted, it'll force all who didn't file for I-140 to follow new procedure. You follow the new procedure AFTER the law is enacted... so it's not even have to be retroactive! It merely mentions a past cut-off date. Mentioning past cut-off dates is nothing new in law-making.
Retrogression was always a law. We only got caught in it. Retrogression has happened in the past (1997-98). Its affects are severe and noticeable this time because of large number of H1B filers from India past year 2000.
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sparky_jones
01-23 01:53 PM
I am a MA resident, but I have written to the MI secretary of state voicing my protest against the decision. I have also written to Ruben Navarrette (ruben.navarrette@uniontrib.com), a promiment immigrants-rights advocate and journalist.
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shishya
06-13 06:36 PM
If your marraige is after your 485 approval (not filing date), your spuose can apply only in FB catagory. Once your 485 is approved (not filed) your future wife cannot enjoy the EB benefit.
Thanks for the answer Ramba .. so:
(i) If I understand correctly, if my wife (future!) is to take advantage of a joint application with me we should be married before the approval notice is in place, right?
(ii) How long does 485 approval take usually from the filing date?
I agree with somebody who posted in another thread, there should now be a HUGE flux of people wanting to getting married ASAP :D :D
Thanks for the reply again!
Thanks for the answer Ramba .. so:
(i) If I understand correctly, if my wife (future!) is to take advantage of a joint application with me we should be married before the approval notice is in place, right?
(ii) How long does 485 approval take usually from the filing date?
I agree with somebody who posted in another thread, there should now be a HUGE flux of people wanting to getting married ASAP :D :D
Thanks for the reply again!
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3YEnggDegree
05-08 07:48 PM
Hi shaq - I think your case was fine because you have US Master's degree but I did my Matser's in India.
Hi priderock,
I appriciate your response, first the reason I have posted here as mine is also a 3 years Engg Degree issue and I thought my case will fit into this thread, please let me know if not. Even I have Master's, my attroney is saying that it can not be equated to US Master's unless I have 4 years Bachelor's degree.
My LCA has not been filed yet, before that I am not able to convince the attroney that my Bachelor's is equal to 4 years bachelor's degree.
I am not sure if this adds any value but AICTE did mention in their web site about "LATERAL ENTRY TO DEGREE ENGINEERING ", if any body is interested you can get it at the below link.
http://www.aicte.ernet.in/download/aic_regulation.pdf
Hi priderock,
I appriciate your response, first the reason I have posted here as mine is also a 3 years Engg Degree issue and I thought my case will fit into this thread, please let me know if not. Even I have Master's, my attroney is saying that it can not be equated to US Master's unless I have 4 years Bachelor's degree.
My LCA has not been filed yet, before that I am not able to convince the attroney that my Bachelor's is equal to 4 years bachelor's degree.
I am not sure if this adds any value but AICTE did mention in their web site about "LATERAL ENTRY TO DEGREE ENGINEERING ", if any body is interested you can get it at the below link.
http://www.aicte.ernet.in/download/aic_regulation.pdf
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dilber
08-01 04:10 PM
Its been just 3 approvals all day...
there has been 3 approvals yes but these are 3 being reported on IV this is just a sample and the population must be much much larger. even if we go very very conservative on this the population should be at least 30~40 times (and I am talking more conservative than an evangelical from the bible belt) so 3 approvals which would be 3*2.2 (GC per primary)* 35 (Population estimate based on the sample) gives us 231 GC's today. now it doesn't seem so bad does it. :)
there has been 3 approvals yes but these are 3 being reported on IV this is just a sample and the population must be much much larger. even if we go very very conservative on this the population should be at least 30~40 times (and I am talking more conservative than an evangelical from the bible belt) so 3 approvals which would be 3*2.2 (GC per primary)* 35 (Population estimate based on the sample) gives us 231 GC's today. now it doesn't seem so bad does it. :)
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greencard_fever
08-01 09:48 PM
I keep hearing about TSC and NSC. What I do not hear about California Service Center where they transferred my case last week.
Is 485 at all processed there at all ? I do not see 485 in the processing times even in CSC ? I was wondering ?
PD April 22, 2004
I485 Receipt date is July 25th
They do process 485 Employment based...as per the processing dates they are processing the May 03-2006 files.
Is 485 at all processed there at all ? I do not see 485 in the processing times even in CSC ? I was wondering ?
PD April 22, 2004
I485 Receipt date is July 25th
They do process 485 Employment based...as per the processing dates they are processing the May 03-2006 files.
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TeddyKoochu
04-29 12:37 PM
If everyone can get their Greencard within a year and there is hardly any backlog, then why worry about filing of EAD? Backlog can be a thing of the past if a couple of big provisions can pass through. Those big provisions are the focus if the aim is to clear the backlog. BTW the filing of I485 provision is already part of our list and key offices are aware of it.
Many thanks for your update and response.
Many thanks for your update and response.
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chnaveen
08-02 08:41 AM
Do you have an old AP that is valid till Sept 19,2010. If then you are good. The IO has done it right. If you apply for renewal, then they will extend from the expiry of the old one. This was the case for me last 3 times, but this time, the approved on July 11 and made it valid one year from approval date and I lost couple months due to this.
No, the OLD AP ws valid until 07/23/2010 only.
No, the OLD AP ws valid until 07/23/2010 only.
krishnam70
06-20 04:01 PM
Can anybody confirm the following
1. If 325 is required for 485 filing for infant baby ( parents already haved filed 485)
2. Is Affidavit of support needed for the baby? If so is it I-134 or 864?
3. Ours is employment based AOS so assuming baby will also qualify for same? or will it come under Family based?
thanks
krishnam
Ok i will update this the information i found out
1. 325 is not required for people below 14 and above 79 ( so 14-79 its required all other are exempted)
2. I-134 needs to be used for Employment based petitions and not 864
if anybody hears/knows contrary information please correct me
1. If 325 is required for 485 filing for infant baby ( parents already haved filed 485)
2. Is Affidavit of support needed for the baby? If so is it I-134 or 864?
3. Ours is employment based AOS so assuming baby will also qualify for same? or will it come under Family based?
thanks
krishnam
Ok i will update this the information i found out
1. 325 is not required for people below 14 and above 79 ( so 14-79 its required all other are exempted)
2. I-134 needs to be used for Employment based petitions and not 864
if anybody hears/knows contrary information please correct me
GCard_Dream
05-23 03:25 PM
Since your I-140 filing date is before the cut off date of May 21st, 2007, you should be okay with continuing with old system. If you change the employer and your 140 gets revoked then you may be in trouble.
PD PERM Labor - Apr-2006
I-140 Approved Oct 2006
Planning to change employer and try to retain PD. Will I be screwed? Should I just not change employer now?
PD PERM Labor - Apr-2006
I-140 Approved Oct 2006
Planning to change employer and try to retain PD. Will I be screwed? Should I just not change employer now?
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