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05-24 12:56 PM
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abigel
08-07 10:23 PM
Noone is forcing them to be ehre - you are saying. And I am saying: nobody should be forcing them out, either. They are ehre because they want to be here and because they want to discuss something with other people who are here - administrative problems or philosohpical issues.
'You should trust the organization in what they do' - you are saying. The organization should not be perceived as an abstract, 'know-it-all' deity that we, tiny humans have to blidnly follow. The organization is us collectively and we should not be following it, but leading it or at least taking it somewhere. Sometimes the road is straight and goes forward, sometimes there seem to be multiple roads that need exploring which may or may not coverge again. Sometimes the journey is not continuous and you need to stop, consult a map or a compass and realing yourself. There is nothing wrong with that. There should never be blind trust because that will sooner or later drive us all down the cliffs.
'If you have ideas talk to the core and discuss with them in person' - that is exactly what we are doing. Throwing around ideas and discussing them amongst ourselves. Sometimes the discussion is easy and disciplined and constructive and sometimes it is hard and confrontational and destructive. I think that if it is too confrontational or too destrcutive that indicates that not all is well within the group - I would refrain from calling it an organization just yet - and the ideas are not mature or ready yet and/or the group is not really cohesive and it is really not one group. Both of which are problems that need to be addressed and dealt with. By stifling discussion and censoring out ideas that you do not like, you are doing a disservice to the entire group because the group has to discover what is the cause of the destructive confrontation otherwise it cannot successfully function and fulfill its objectives.
For those who dont agree with what IV is doing, no one's forcing them to follow what IV does and certainly no ones forcing them to be here, but if you are here then you should at least trust the organization in what they do.
If you have ideas talk to the core and discuss with them in person or call them... i m sure they will be glad to take it up if the idea benefits everyone and not just me or you... breaking off driving folks in different direction is not the solution, it will snow ball into a big problem.
'You should trust the organization in what they do' - you are saying. The organization should not be perceived as an abstract, 'know-it-all' deity that we, tiny humans have to blidnly follow. The organization is us collectively and we should not be following it, but leading it or at least taking it somewhere. Sometimes the road is straight and goes forward, sometimes there seem to be multiple roads that need exploring which may or may not coverge again. Sometimes the journey is not continuous and you need to stop, consult a map or a compass and realing yourself. There is nothing wrong with that. There should never be blind trust because that will sooner or later drive us all down the cliffs.
'If you have ideas talk to the core and discuss with them in person' - that is exactly what we are doing. Throwing around ideas and discussing them amongst ourselves. Sometimes the discussion is easy and disciplined and constructive and sometimes it is hard and confrontational and destructive. I think that if it is too confrontational or too destrcutive that indicates that not all is well within the group - I would refrain from calling it an organization just yet - and the ideas are not mature or ready yet and/or the group is not really cohesive and it is really not one group. Both of which are problems that need to be addressed and dealt with. By stifling discussion and censoring out ideas that you do not like, you are doing a disservice to the entire group because the group has to discover what is the cause of the destructive confrontation otherwise it cannot successfully function and fulfill its objectives.
For those who dont agree with what IV is doing, no one's forcing them to follow what IV does and certainly no ones forcing them to be here, but if you are here then you should at least trust the organization in what they do.
If you have ideas talk to the core and discuss with them in person or call them... i m sure they will be glad to take it up if the idea benefits everyone and not just me or you... breaking off driving folks in different direction is not the solution, it will snow ball into a big problem.
vicks_don
05-12 04:28 PM
This is the address I got when I submitted my application online.
U.S. Mail:
USCIS Texas Service Center
Attn: E-Filed I-765
P.O. Box 852401
Mesquite, TX 75185-2401
Guys,
I live in NJ and I had sent my EAD renewal package to the following address via USPS certified mail:
USCIS
Texas Service Center
P.O. Box 851041
Mesquite, TX 75185-1041
When I tracked my receipt today (for both mine and my wife's package), I got the following status:
Status: Notice Left
We attempted to deliver your item at 1:47 PM on May 9, 2008 in MESQUITE, TX 75185 and a notice was left. It can be redelivered or picked up at the Post Office. If the item is unclaimed, it will be returned to the sender. Information, if available, is updated every evening. Please check again later.
Can any one tell me if I have used incorrect mailing address or is this status normal? Do I need to do anything about it?
Thanks a bunch. Your replies will be appreciated.
U.S. Mail:
USCIS Texas Service Center
Attn: E-Filed I-765
P.O. Box 852401
Mesquite, TX 75185-2401
Guys,
I live in NJ and I had sent my EAD renewal package to the following address via USPS certified mail:
USCIS
Texas Service Center
P.O. Box 851041
Mesquite, TX 75185-1041
When I tracked my receipt today (for both mine and my wife's package), I got the following status:
Status: Notice Left
We attempted to deliver your item at 1:47 PM on May 9, 2008 in MESQUITE, TX 75185 and a notice was left. It can be redelivered or picked up at the Post Office. If the item is unclaimed, it will be returned to the sender. Information, if available, is updated every evening. Please check again later.
Can any one tell me if I have used incorrect mailing address or is this status normal? Do I need to do anything about it?
Thanks a bunch. Your replies will be appreciated.
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rjgleason
June 10th, 2004, 09:22 PM
It's not the "IMHO" or anything... we certainly all are entitled to opinions - "Canon is better than Nikon" "Nikon is better than Canon" "Contax/Carl Zeiss is better than either" "What are you thinking, Minolta has fine glass too" etc. But it is just the "far superior" thing that got me going, because it simply isn't true, while the other statements certainly do have parts of truth to them. I guess some people do treat camera manufactureres with the same kind of "fanboy-ishness" that geeks do to Intel or AMD. ;)
If you are referring to me, as being one of "some people" treating camera manufacturers etc etc as geeks do with Intel or AMD, I reiterate that this was only my opinion as I have had BOTH mfgrs equipment and IN MY HUMBLE OPINION ........and only mine, and for my reasons, Canon is far superior. (as I indicated about the lenses.......Far more...........meaning more in quantity...........and....Superior.........seems this has been proven, at least from my readings. I did not say far superior lenses.
I'm not going to get into some sort of contest and I am not looking for an argument, nor will I return with derogatory retorts.
Hell, I ought to just delete the thread............I don't enjoy misinterpreations or surmising and that's what seems to be here.
If you are referring to me, as being one of "some people" treating camera manufacturers etc etc as geeks do with Intel or AMD, I reiterate that this was only my opinion as I have had BOTH mfgrs equipment and IN MY HUMBLE OPINION ........and only mine, and for my reasons, Canon is far superior. (as I indicated about the lenses.......Far more...........meaning more in quantity...........and....Superior.........seems this has been proven, at least from my readings. I did not say far superior lenses.
I'm not going to get into some sort of contest and I am not looking for an argument, nor will I return with derogatory retorts.
Hell, I ought to just delete the thread............I don't enjoy misinterpreations or surmising and that's what seems to be here.
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dixie
09-27 03:11 PM
I think its just a stereotype that Switzerland is known only for tourism. As new_Phd pointed out, it does have very good universities conducting leading edge research. And they do have substantial immigration, although it is primarily for eastern europe.
The likes of Finland and Denmark do surprise me though.
I wonder the reasons for Switzerland to be #1. Its a small country with minimal immigration and not much resources. Key revenue might be from Tourism. They are not known for scientific work etc.
... Maybe swiss bank accounts are key to it ! ;)
The likes of Finland and Denmark do surprise me though.
I wonder the reasons for Switzerland to be #1. Its a small country with minimal immigration and not much resources. Key revenue might be from Tourism. They are not known for scientific work etc.
... Maybe swiss bank accounts are key to it ! ;)
vgayalu
01-03 03:26 PM
Thursday, Jan 4, 2007.
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sledge_hammer
03-02 04:00 PM
If you guys don't mind I am opening this thread.
I am just trying to find out the average Lawyer Fee and Cost of GC (including Labor, I-140, 485, AP, EAD etc)
So far I have paid 8K to Lawyer and USCIS.
PERM: $1400 (case approved)
I-140: $1200 (case approved)
I-485: $1200 for primary applicant, $750 spouse, $500 per child
My company paid for H-1B and GC
I am just trying to find out the average Lawyer Fee and Cost of GC (including Labor, I-140, 485, AP, EAD etc)
So far I have paid 8K to Lawyer and USCIS.
PERM: $1400 (case approved)
I-140: $1200 (case approved)
I-485: $1200 for primary applicant, $750 spouse, $500 per child
My company paid for H-1B and GC
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anai
10-14 11:09 PM
This is not typical, this guy sounds like a scam, ignore..................This is not a family court.According to Mislim crap,you can marry as many as you wanted, you can divorce some saying talak over the phone.This is not some thing rational, stupid muslim crap, i dont understand why every one is eager to help him.
Such hatred has no place on IV.
Such hatred has no place on IV.
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Saralayar
06-04 02:18 PM
Only God knows how CIS functions.
:confused:
Yes true, if you do not update your GC details in IV. Please update your priority date, category etc., first. :)
:confused:
Yes true, if you do not update your GC details in IV. Please update your priority date, category etc., first. :)
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axp817
03-17 05:44 PM
Thanks for the reply.
- A person is on his 5th Year of H1 and his I-485 gets rejected - he can go back to H1 (Since he has 1 year left).
- A person has exhausted his 6 years (May be in his 7th year). Now his I-485 gets rejected - he cannot go back to H1 (Since he has exhausted his 6 years on H1).
Not sure if my understanding is right here
That is correct, scenario 1, atleast to me, seems like a smarter choice, and that is what I have chosen to do.
You can go back on the H-1B if your 485 were to get denied and your appeals (assuming you made any) were to fail, although I am not sure if you need to leave the country and re-enter or if you can adjust status to H-1B without leaving the country.
- A person is on his 5th Year of H1 and his I-485 gets rejected - he can go back to H1 (Since he has 1 year left).
- A person has exhausted his 6 years (May be in his 7th year). Now his I-485 gets rejected - he cannot go back to H1 (Since he has exhausted his 6 years on H1).
Not sure if my understanding is right here
That is correct, scenario 1, atleast to me, seems like a smarter choice, and that is what I have chosen to do.
You can go back on the H-1B if your 485 were to get denied and your appeals (assuming you made any) were to fail, although I am not sure if you need to leave the country and re-enter or if you can adjust status to H-1B without leaving the country.
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eb3_nepa
06-16 10:59 AM
Hello everyone. I was following the "IV in the News" Thread and I saw something that may be the reason why the layman thinks IV is an "Indian Organization".
DISCLAIMER:
1) Now b4 everyone jumps down my throat, i want to mention that i KNOW how hard IV core and supporting members have worked to get these articles into the media and I MORE MORE than appreciate that fact.
2) I am not trying to play "seperatist" here (as in Indians v/s Non Indians).
Now for the facts. I was going through the articles one by one and I compiled a list of articles matched up with a list of names. I have posted first names only.
NBC Nightly News: Thurs March 30 -> Shiva
Philadelphia Inquirer, Apr 8, 2006 -> Nozer, Kartik, Shreyas, Srikanth
News & Observer, Apr 12, 2006 -> Sarath
Washington Post -> Aman & Shilpa
Fox News Wkend Live 1:15 EST -> Aman
Austin American Statesman front page, May 8, 2006 -> Nilesh, Ashwini, Pratik
Diversity Inc, May 13 2006 -> Aman, Jitendra
Tulsa World, May 23 2006 -> Salil
MSNBC, May 22 2006 -> Aman
World Journal News, May 27 2006 -> Chinese News article but also mentions the IV is started by Indians.
Baltimore Sun Headlines, May 30 2006 -> Raj, Bharati, Shilpa
This list includes my name as well. If we observe carefully, almost all these articles have only Indians speaking out in the media. I know that these articles come up on the spot and the media team sometimes has only a few hours to report a candidate to the reporter. Also i know that a lot of these interviews were done by the core memebers themselves on the spot.
All I am saying is that if more such articles are done in future, can we have the Non-Indian members also step up and contact the IV core/media team coz this would truly lend a "multi-cultural" look to IV. The lay-person american does not know what IV is comprised of. With them What u see is what u get. They see Indians in the media and on the news speaking out about the Immigration wait times and they think IV is an Indian organization.
This is a request to both the core team and the non-indian active IV members to please step up and co-ordinate future (such) events so that multi-cultural faces can be seen in the media as well as when we go to meet the Congressmen.
Once again, no disrespect meant to either the core/media team or to the non-indians on this forum. I hope people can see my point. (I am an Indian citizen myself). If efforts in this direction are already being taken, i apologise in advance.
One point of mention. I read the article "Valley News, May 21 2006" & I saw people of a lot of nationalities speaking out about the Green Card process. That was really good to see.
DISCLAIMER:
1) Now b4 everyone jumps down my throat, i want to mention that i KNOW how hard IV core and supporting members have worked to get these articles into the media and I MORE MORE than appreciate that fact.
2) I am not trying to play "seperatist" here (as in Indians v/s Non Indians).
Now for the facts. I was going through the articles one by one and I compiled a list of articles matched up with a list of names. I have posted first names only.
NBC Nightly News: Thurs March 30 -> Shiva
Philadelphia Inquirer, Apr 8, 2006 -> Nozer, Kartik, Shreyas, Srikanth
News & Observer, Apr 12, 2006 -> Sarath
Washington Post -> Aman & Shilpa
Fox News Wkend Live 1:15 EST -> Aman
Austin American Statesman front page, May 8, 2006 -> Nilesh, Ashwini, Pratik
Diversity Inc, May 13 2006 -> Aman, Jitendra
Tulsa World, May 23 2006 -> Salil
MSNBC, May 22 2006 -> Aman
World Journal News, May 27 2006 -> Chinese News article but also mentions the IV is started by Indians.
Baltimore Sun Headlines, May 30 2006 -> Raj, Bharati, Shilpa
This list includes my name as well. If we observe carefully, almost all these articles have only Indians speaking out in the media. I know that these articles come up on the spot and the media team sometimes has only a few hours to report a candidate to the reporter. Also i know that a lot of these interviews were done by the core memebers themselves on the spot.
All I am saying is that if more such articles are done in future, can we have the Non-Indian members also step up and contact the IV core/media team coz this would truly lend a "multi-cultural" look to IV. The lay-person american does not know what IV is comprised of. With them What u see is what u get. They see Indians in the media and on the news speaking out about the Immigration wait times and they think IV is an Indian organization.
This is a request to both the core team and the non-indian active IV members to please step up and co-ordinate future (such) events so that multi-cultural faces can be seen in the media as well as when we go to meet the Congressmen.
Once again, no disrespect meant to either the core/media team or to the non-indians on this forum. I hope people can see my point. (I am an Indian citizen myself). If efforts in this direction are already being taken, i apologise in advance.
One point of mention. I read the article "Valley News, May 21 2006" & I saw people of a lot of nationalities speaking out about the Green Card process. That was really good to see.
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vc_gc
09-18 05:34 PM
I have EAD for couple of years & when I moved to Ohio, I was issued 4 years DL. They did look at I-94 (I travelled on AP having one year validaty on I-94), also they DID NOT looked at my EAD expiry date..They asked very simple question - Do you have your SSN? Thats it..!
C'mon...Guys, come to Ohio..you will get DL for 4 years..
My Ohio license will expire soon along with H1B. As far as my attorney says, when the original H1B application receipt presented, BMV issues one-year renewal. With the H1B approval, they renew the license for three years.
C'mon...Guys, come to Ohio..you will get DL for 4 years..
My Ohio license will expire soon along with H1B. As far as my attorney says, when the original H1B application receipt presented, BMV issues one-year renewal. With the H1B approval, they renew the license for three years.
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willwin
04-13 02:12 PM
IV community is noting but you and me. IV is a friend. IV is there to help people.
Folks - one must also realize that talking to administration and getting things dione costs a lot of money through advocacy and IV needs a lot of money.
So please be generous enough to contribute to IV - we need a lot of funds in these times when we really needs help
I am not sure how many are there in a similar situation like me. I am pursuing CP and with CP one does not get EAD/AP. In today's economy, it is a nightmare not to have the protection of EAD.
Is there anyway IV can help people in CP queue? Issuing EAD for those CP filers who are already in the US on work VISA - is that even a possibility? I know it is not possible today. The underlying H1B can even be revoked upon issuing EAD. I am not sure about the number of beneficiaries should something like this happen.
Any thoughts?
Folks - one must also realize that talking to administration and getting things dione costs a lot of money through advocacy and IV needs a lot of money.
So please be generous enough to contribute to IV - we need a lot of funds in these times when we really needs help
I am not sure how many are there in a similar situation like me. I am pursuing CP and with CP one does not get EAD/AP. In today's economy, it is a nightmare not to have the protection of EAD.
Is there anyway IV can help people in CP queue? Issuing EAD for those CP filers who are already in the US on work VISA - is that even a possibility? I know it is not possible today. The underlying H1B can even be revoked upon issuing EAD. I am not sure about the number of beneficiaries should something like this happen.
Any thoughts?
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amitjoey
04-19 01:31 PM
When I met the staff at my congresswoman's office. They were taken aback when I mentioned that I have been in the country "LEGALLY" for the last 12 years and have not recieved my green card. They had no clue that there was a huge backlog. So YES! technically they are aware of the employment based immigration process. What they are unaware of is that there are so many of us stuck in limbo
Now, Yes we are not voters. So they have no incentive to take up our cause. But when the bill does come up for discussion, we want them to be sympathetic to our provisions and know there are people in their constituencies that will benefit. In the past they just yanked out our provisions.
That is why we need to show up at their offices and educate them (Meaning show them we live in their constituency and are affected).
Now, Yes we are not voters. So they have no incentive to take up our cause. But when the bill does come up for discussion, we want them to be sympathetic to our provisions and know there are people in their constituencies that will benefit. In the past they just yanked out our provisions.
That is why we need to show up at their offices and educate them (Meaning show them we live in their constituency and are affected).
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tonyHK12
11-12 03:14 PM
Why every discussion has to end with donate - why donate? What IV has done so far? Where the money goes? EB2 vs EB3... etc. Stop hijacking threads.
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I wonder if this is one of the rogue users from another forum. this is tiring to post everyday, but here are IVs acheivements:
http://immigrationvoice.org/forum/forum2-retrogression-priority-dates-and-visa-bulletins/1707445-dec-visa-bulletin.html#post2100101
well the so called hijacking - The very fact this website is even up is because of donors.
Also I contribute $100 a month and don't get any money from IV. We are all volunteers.
We are all immigrants working on a campaign.
I see that the ones who don't want to do any work start complaining and blame every one else who is contributing. And you want to attack IV and donors!
Also see the yahoo video posted above.
Of course no one is forcing you to donate, you can just go around complaining, accusing and attacking everyone for the next 10 years instead.
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I wonder if this is one of the rogue users from another forum. this is tiring to post everyday, but here are IVs acheivements:
http://immigrationvoice.org/forum/forum2-retrogression-priority-dates-and-visa-bulletins/1707445-dec-visa-bulletin.html#post2100101
well the so called hijacking - The very fact this website is even up is because of donors.
Also I contribute $100 a month and don't get any money from IV. We are all volunteers.
We are all immigrants working on a campaign.
I see that the ones who don't want to do any work start complaining and blame every one else who is contributing. And you want to attack IV and donors!
Also see the yahoo video posted above.
Of course no one is forcing you to donate, you can just go around complaining, accusing and attacking everyone for the next 10 years instead.
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Kitiara
12-30 10:21 AM
Sorry about anyone not being able to view Lost's entry - I've updated the link now so you should all be able to have a look at it. :)
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rajeshalex
09-19 10:44 AM
I have a baby (10 months) US citizen. I can campaign on behalf of him ...
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vivache
02-17 12:47 AM
Well this is a 'nice to know' thread .. :)
not useful for me .. but still nice to know.
not useful for me .. but still nice to know.
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garybanz
11-12 01:47 PM
From what i know, if you have an Indian Passport and a US Green card, the only countries you can travel to without any visitor/tourist visa requirements are India, USA, Canada, Bahamas, Dominican Republic and Mexico (Thanks to Sunny1000 for confirmation of Mexico and Dominican Republic)
Are there any other countries I can go to which don't require a Visa or will grant a visa on arrival?
Thanks.
Are there any other countries I can go to which don't require a Visa or will grant a visa on arrival?
Thanks.
UNFLUX
05-21 06:11 PM
good stuff DJ :thumb:
I think once your battle-plate is cleared off a bit more, you and I should tangle. whattaya say?
I think once your battle-plate is cleared off a bit more, you and I should tangle. whattaya say?
pitha
01-26 06:18 PM
An overwhelming majority support 485 so going by your own reasoning IV might lose more members by not supporting 485. Dont try to act too smart. Lets just support whatever decision IV core takes and go with it.
I made a one time contribution myself but I have a feeling that IV is going away from the goal of increasing EB visas and just focusing on the 485 filing.Many people that have contributed earlier feel that by prioritizing the 485 filing over increase of EB visas, IV has gone away from atleast some of stakeholders .The stakeholders were promised initially that increase of EB visas would be a top priority or atleast on a even keel with any other objectives, but now we are in phased approach.I have talked to lot of people and the feeling is same.
I made a one time contribution myself but I have a feeling that IV is going away from the goal of increasing EB visas and just focusing on the 485 filing.Many people that have contributed earlier feel that by prioritizing the 485 filing over increase of EB visas, IV has gone away from atleast some of stakeholders .The stakeholders were promised initially that increase of EB visas would be a top priority or atleast on a even keel with any other objectives, but now we are in phased approach.I have talked to lot of people and the feeling is same.