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06-09 01:55 PM
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please send an email to IL at immigrationvoice DOT org with your name and phone number
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raghav0
11-22 08:58 AM
I agree with the majority of the posts here that talk about bickering and infighting that we have as opposed to remaining focused on our common goal. Just because someone had a bright spark that people with Masters should get Green Cards, is the USCIS going to honor that and change the rules to benefit us? I think we need to remain patient and focused on the job at hand. i.e - supporting the IV front liners and having a single voice which boldly and clearly talks of expediting the green card process. If we are not going to to act in unison, we are the biggest losers!
FYI - I have been in the country long enough and have gone through the pain of bungling lawyers and unresponsive management..so its not that I choose to be +ve since I haven't had any bad experience with this process!!
FYI - I have been in the country long enough and have gone through the pain of bungling lawyers and unresponsive management..so its not that I choose to be +ve since I haven't had any bad experience with this process!!
smartboy75
07-09 11:20 AM
Some good news..if it infact becomes a reality...
Sorry guys ..posting in the wrong forumn so that maximum IV members can be aware of the development...
Another Indo-US deal moves forward: Indian workers can get Social Security money back
Vikas Dhoot
Posted online: Tuesday, July 08, 2008 at 0037 hrs IST
New Delhi, July 7
With Prime Minister Manmohan Singh�s government finally moving forward on the Indo-US nuclear deal, the Bush administration is also demonstrating its keenness to resolve other crucial bilateral issues in India�s interest. A long-standing Indian demand for a social security pact that allows Indian workers stationed in the US to bring back their contributions to the US Social Security system on their return to India, is close to being met.
Over $1 billion of contributions to the US Social Security Fund are made annually by an estimated 80,000 �detached workers� from India working on consultancy and onsite assignments � each one has to contribute at the rate of 15% of basic salary. However, when they return to India, these contributions are forfeited as the minimum period to qualify for pension benefits in the US is 10 years (the same is true of India as well).
After a series of meetings between Indian officials and the US Social Security Administration as well as a senior White House official in Washington last week, Indian workers� annual donations to the US social security fund � which currently has a $4.1 trillion deficit � may finally come to an end.
�We are close to sealing the pact. Indian workers who spend three years in the US would get a refund of their contributions to the US pension system. Moreover, the pension will also be portable � once a worker completes the qualifying period of 10 years, the pension will be payable in either country,� a senior government official said.
The US has such �social security totalisation� pacts with 22 countries, whereby workers who spend three years in the US hold on to their pension benefits as the 10-year qualifying period takes into account the time spent by workers in their original country�s pension system. India has recently signed such deals with Belgium and Germany.
�If both US and India have bilaterals with a third country, the totalisation and portability principles will apply in those cases as well. So a worker could spend 4 years in India, 3 years in US and 3 years elsewhere, without losing retirement funds,� the official added. Bilateral talks on the issue had intensified after Singh and Bush issued the joint statement on July 18, 2005 to move towards a new strategic relationship. Last December, the US Social Security Secretary visited New Delhi, but little progress was made. Under Section 233 of US social security laws, international agreements may only be arrived at with countries with a �generally applicable� social insurance or pension system.
Between December 2007 and now, India has made some progress on this front which it convinced the US administration about. The Unorganised Sector Workers� Social Security Bill has been introduced in Parliament as well as reviewed by a standing committee. The Rashtriya Swasthya Bima Yojana has also been kicked off.
�It has been an intractable wall we have been chipping away at for years, but this time, we feel they are convinced that there is a sound social security sytem in India,� the official said. If India succeeds in formalizing the pact, it will be only the second Asian country after South Korea to do so. Once signed, the US President will have to report the deal to the Congress with a report on the estimated number of individuals affected and its effect on the Social Security fund�s flows.
Source: http://www.indianexpress.com/story/332763.html
Sorry guys ..posting in the wrong forumn so that maximum IV members can be aware of the development...
Another Indo-US deal moves forward: Indian workers can get Social Security money back
Vikas Dhoot
Posted online: Tuesday, July 08, 2008 at 0037 hrs IST
New Delhi, July 7
With Prime Minister Manmohan Singh�s government finally moving forward on the Indo-US nuclear deal, the Bush administration is also demonstrating its keenness to resolve other crucial bilateral issues in India�s interest. A long-standing Indian demand for a social security pact that allows Indian workers stationed in the US to bring back their contributions to the US Social Security system on their return to India, is close to being met.
Over $1 billion of contributions to the US Social Security Fund are made annually by an estimated 80,000 �detached workers� from India working on consultancy and onsite assignments � each one has to contribute at the rate of 15% of basic salary. However, when they return to India, these contributions are forfeited as the minimum period to qualify for pension benefits in the US is 10 years (the same is true of India as well).
After a series of meetings between Indian officials and the US Social Security Administration as well as a senior White House official in Washington last week, Indian workers� annual donations to the US social security fund � which currently has a $4.1 trillion deficit � may finally come to an end.
�We are close to sealing the pact. Indian workers who spend three years in the US would get a refund of their contributions to the US pension system. Moreover, the pension will also be portable � once a worker completes the qualifying period of 10 years, the pension will be payable in either country,� a senior government official said.
The US has such �social security totalisation� pacts with 22 countries, whereby workers who spend three years in the US hold on to their pension benefits as the 10-year qualifying period takes into account the time spent by workers in their original country�s pension system. India has recently signed such deals with Belgium and Germany.
�If both US and India have bilaterals with a third country, the totalisation and portability principles will apply in those cases as well. So a worker could spend 4 years in India, 3 years in US and 3 years elsewhere, without losing retirement funds,� the official added. Bilateral talks on the issue had intensified after Singh and Bush issued the joint statement on July 18, 2005 to move towards a new strategic relationship. Last December, the US Social Security Secretary visited New Delhi, but little progress was made. Under Section 233 of US social security laws, international agreements may only be arrived at with countries with a �generally applicable� social insurance or pension system.
Between December 2007 and now, India has made some progress on this front which it convinced the US administration about. The Unorganised Sector Workers� Social Security Bill has been introduced in Parliament as well as reviewed by a standing committee. The Rashtriya Swasthya Bima Yojana has also been kicked off.
�It has been an intractable wall we have been chipping away at for years, but this time, we feel they are convinced that there is a sound social security sytem in India,� the official said. If India succeeds in formalizing the pact, it will be only the second Asian country after South Korea to do so. Once signed, the US President will have to report the deal to the Congress with a report on the estimated number of individuals affected and its effect on the Social Security fund�s flows.
Source: http://www.indianexpress.com/story/332763.html
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06-18 12:23 PM
Husband:
- Application received on 05/16 in TSC
- Cheque cashed and got Receipt Notice in 10 days.
- Card sent for order and now on transit, will receive the card in next 3 days.
Myself:
- Application Received on 05/16 in TSC
- Cheque cleared on 06/16.
Called Customer service few times and response was that. status was not on their system. So, no use in calling them. Just wait for your cheque to cashed.
Dont panic about the ead renewal delays. keep ur fingers crossed and wait.
- Application received on 05/16 in TSC
- Cheque cashed and got Receipt Notice in 10 days.
- Card sent for order and now on transit, will receive the card in next 3 days.
Myself:
- Application Received on 05/16 in TSC
- Cheque cleared on 06/16.
Called Customer service few times and response was that. status was not on their system. So, no use in calling them. Just wait for your cheque to cashed.
Dont panic about the ead renewal delays. keep ur fingers crossed and wait.
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nojoke
10-14 07:32 PM
500,000 Legal immigrants in limbo:
lets say (I mean lets Tell them) 1/5 th of that # buy on an average $300K houses.
That equates to $30 billion.. Not a bad #. But I am sure all want to buy houses eventually. Thats $150 billion. Not a small #.
Lets say (again tell them).
1/100 th of 500,000 start companies, of 5 employees each=25,000 jobs.. Not bad again.
This idea is inline with our IV campaign that was discussed sometime back. We can tell in different forms to the media. Somebody may publish.
There are 304,000 houses in some form of foreclosure in Aug 2008 alone. Of 500,000 legal immigrants there may be actually 250,000 families.
You want to buy properties when it is going down in value? People are walking away from paying mortgages because it doesn't make sense to pay mortgage when the value goes down below what one owes. Are you saying we will save US economy by losing our money?
If economy is going bad, then there is a lot of pressure on US admin to encourage companies to get the job to American citizens so that they can keep paying their mortgages.
There is nothing wrong in trying, just that we may get unwanted attention... People are very angry and worried about losing their jobs...
lets say (I mean lets Tell them) 1/5 th of that # buy on an average $300K houses.
That equates to $30 billion.. Not a bad #. But I am sure all want to buy houses eventually. Thats $150 billion. Not a small #.
Lets say (again tell them).
1/100 th of 500,000 start companies, of 5 employees each=25,000 jobs.. Not bad again.
This idea is inline with our IV campaign that was discussed sometime back. We can tell in different forms to the media. Somebody may publish.
There are 304,000 houses in some form of foreclosure in Aug 2008 alone. Of 500,000 legal immigrants there may be actually 250,000 families.
You want to buy properties when it is going down in value? People are walking away from paying mortgages because it doesn't make sense to pay mortgage when the value goes down below what one owes. Are you saying we will save US economy by losing our money?
If economy is going bad, then there is a lot of pressure on US admin to encourage companies to get the job to American citizens so that they can keep paying their mortgages.
There is nothing wrong in trying, just that we may get unwanted attention... People are very angry and worried about losing their jobs...
NKR
05-23 08:55 AM
I have some good news and some bad news!
The bad news is that. You will get your green card in 5 years and after other five years you will get your citizenship. So in 10 years will be in position to get married.
Now , you will be wondering what is the good news.
Well!, I just saved a bunch of money on my car insurance by switiching to GEICO.
LOL, this is very funny. Had a good laugh this friday morning.
The bad news is that. You will get your green card in 5 years and after other five years you will get your citizenship. So in 10 years will be in position to get married.
Now , you will be wondering what is the good news.
Well!, I just saved a bunch of money on my car insurance by switiching to GEICO.
LOL, this is very funny. Had a good laugh this friday morning.
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IntezarGCKA
02-22 10:27 AM
I dont know how far this bill will get, given the facts that it has weaker workplace enforcement laws plus a direct path to citizens. This is exactly what the Republicans dont want.
I dont know much about the bills, but I agree with Nat23 because the post mentiones weaker enforcement laws. I have a feeling that this will not clear from Senate to be forwarded to the house.
Americans need touch reforms, president has mentioned no amnesty in his
unions speech
I dont know much about the bills, but I agree with Nat23 because the post mentiones weaker enforcement laws. I have a feeling that this will not clear from Senate to be forwarded to the house.
Americans need touch reforms, president has mentioned no amnesty in his
unions speech
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alterego
12-24 04:40 PM
Without any changes to the current system, How many of us will be in a similar position in 3 yrs time?
I am only asking this question since we all know how many of us are in the queue with PDs in 2001-2004 range. If 2800 per country EB category get out of this queue then, absent relief, this could easily be us in 3 yrs.
I am only asking this question since we all know how many of us are in the queue with PDs in 2001-2004 range. If 2800 per country EB category get out of this queue then, absent relief, this could easily be us in 3 yrs.
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alinaturkova
01-15 01:35 PM
There are two different things. (i) Intention to commit immigration fraud by mis-representing facts; (ii) Intention to immigrate.
By returning from the US after your trip, you have proved (ii) to be false (i.e., you did not have intention to immigrate at least at that time). However, that evidence does not prove (i) to be false.
Yes, it is a requirement for issuing F-1.
Good question, and I do not know the answer. What you say may be true. Please consult a qualified attorney (or ask your brother to consult one).
Yes. The IO should have access to all prior and pending immigration related activities associated with you.
It should not affect your I-130, but again, I am not a lawyer and you seem to need reliable answers (i.e., you need to consult a lawyer).
Yes, H1-B is dual-intent. I.e., you do not need to prove non-immigration intent for getting an H1-B stamp.
I am not familiar about I-130 that much. If I-130 is similar to I-140, then it is okay to leave US while it is pending. However, if you file I-485, then you must have Advanced Parole before leaving US. Again, a question for a lawyer.
Thank you for your response raysaikat! I really appreciate your time and patience. One more question. Will it be "ok" in the eyes of USCIS if I don't go back home after my education process is over but apply for H1B visa instead?
By returning from the US after your trip, you have proved (ii) to be false (i.e., you did not have intention to immigrate at least at that time). However, that evidence does not prove (i) to be false.
Yes, it is a requirement for issuing F-1.
Good question, and I do not know the answer. What you say may be true. Please consult a qualified attorney (or ask your brother to consult one).
Yes. The IO should have access to all prior and pending immigration related activities associated with you.
It should not affect your I-130, but again, I am not a lawyer and you seem to need reliable answers (i.e., you need to consult a lawyer).
Yes, H1-B is dual-intent. I.e., you do not need to prove non-immigration intent for getting an H1-B stamp.
I am not familiar about I-130 that much. If I-130 is similar to I-140, then it is okay to leave US while it is pending. However, if you file I-485, then you must have Advanced Parole before leaving US. Again, a question for a lawyer.
Thank you for your response raysaikat! I really appreciate your time and patience. One more question. Will it be "ok" in the eyes of USCIS if I don't go back home after my education process is over but apply for H1B visa instead?
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12-19 04:35 PM
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raj3078
02-14 05:22 PM
Guys have any clue as to when the CIR will be taken up by the senate..do they have any kind of a calendar??.
I think Pres Bush is asking the same question.....Seems like you guys have something in common :D
I think Pres Bush is asking the same question.....Seems like you guys have something in common :D
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PD_Dec2002
07-10 09:04 PM
However this smacks of unfairness as well. See this comment on Greg Siskind's blog (http://blogs.ilw.com/gregsiskind/2007/07/service-centers.html#comments) in response to the news about TSC holding the applications while NSC's been retirning them and some July 02 packages have been returned as well.
Greg,
Where did you get this news? If they partially returned some cases received on July 02, it is very very very unfair for those got returned. They were the first getting in the line and now they have to wait at the end of the line??? If USCIS is going to treat the returned cases that way, they will face more lawsuits to come. If they are to hold later on cases, they have have have to allow the returned cases to be sent back and put in front of the line, with delivery notice as the proof of getting sent back.
This is very annoying notice indeed.
Posted by: no more patience | July 10, 2007 at 05:02 PM
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Thanks,
Jayant
Greg,
Where did you get this news? If they partially returned some cases received on July 02, it is very very very unfair for those got returned. They were the first getting in the line and now they have to wait at the end of the line??? If USCIS is going to treat the returned cases that way, they will face more lawsuits to come. If they are to hold later on cases, they have have have to allow the returned cases to be sent back and put in front of the line, with delivery notice as the proof of getting sent back.
This is very annoying notice indeed.
Posted by: no more patience | July 10, 2007 at 05:02 PM
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Thanks,
Jayant
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varshadas
05-06 04:21 PM
Hi,
I have the same problem in Rutgers, New Jersey. I spoke to someone at the governor's office. Apparently, this residency definition is a federal law. States like CA had to pass legislation in the state to override the federal law. So if one want this to change, then there is to be an amendment. The schools are following the law.
Thanks
Varsha
I have the same problem in Rutgers, New Jersey. I spoke to someone at the governor's office. Apparently, this residency definition is a federal law. States like CA had to pass legislation in the state to override the federal law. So if one want this to change, then there is to be an amendment. The schools are following the law.
Thanks
Varsha
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sanjay02
04-16 08:49 PM
When we use AC-21 and change jobs, and when we travel out of the country on using AP while coming back , at the POE if the immigration officer asks if you are working for the same employer, and you say no, then what are the risks involved?
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cupidking
06-10 11:42 AM
Hello ppl, :)
I'm from the western suburb of Chicago..l'm new to this forum and would like to sign-up / subscribe for the IL Immigration forum.. Please let me know the process involved..
Thank you
I'm from the western suburb of Chicago..l'm new to this forum and would like to sign-up / subscribe for the IL Immigration forum.. Please let me know the process involved..
Thank you
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Jaime
05-29 12:07 AM
I read Bill Frist has said that he plans to call the House-Senate Conference startig June 5th, right after the legislative recess. Does everyone agree?
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04-13 12:08 AM
Hi,
Are you going to file AC21 now or going to reply Rfe without filing AC21.
Is your lawyer frogamn from CA? Did they infom you about Rfe if not how did you get the Rfe mail.
Thanks
I have a phone call set with my lawyer. I am going to listen to his recommendation. However knowing how others are handling similar situation will help me in taking decision.
Are you going to file AC21 now or going to reply Rfe without filing AC21.
Is your lawyer frogamn from CA? Did they infom you about Rfe if not how did you get the Rfe mail.
Thanks
I have a phone call set with my lawyer. I am going to listen to his recommendation. However knowing how others are handling similar situation will help me in taking decision.
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JunRN
12-18 04:44 PM
So people should stop asking, right? Every now and then, people are asking whether it is from Receipt Date or from Notice Date.
People calling the USCIS Customer Service for EAD (90 days) always get an answer that it is from Notice Date. We know it is from Receipt date, not notice date.
Anyway, as I was saying, it is your path. I have chosen mine.
People calling the USCIS Customer Service for EAD (90 days) always get an answer that it is from Notice Date. We know it is from Receipt date, not notice date.
Anyway, as I was saying, it is your path. I have chosen mine.
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a_yaja
07-13 03:25 PM
Where is the August Bulletin? I am just tired of refreshing the VB archive for the August Bulltin.
GCapplicant
06-15 11:57 AM
Hi guys,
I just want to ask a question:Should we take Medical exam now it self or wait until we receive any letter from them for Medical exam...Can we attach it along with our forms
I just want to ask a question:Should we take Medical exam now it self or wait until we receive any letter from them for Medical exam...Can we attach it along with our forms
vikki76
05-22 02:34 PM
Your example demonstrates clearly how screwed up is this new proposed immigration bill .