gg_ny
09-18 03:16 PM
http://felcom.nih.gov/
The above suggested url is to NIH fellows committee, mainly consisting of postdocs. Most of the members should be working in Bethesda, and Frederick areas of Maryland and DC. It would help, for the Wpost article, to contact someone in this group and target some foreign researchers...as it falls right in the area.
FYI: many post graduate employees of NIH, immigrants / non-immgrants (J1) work as consultants to staffing companies contracted by NIH for the purpose.
They are not exempted from H1B cap and I believe cannot even process regular EB2 labor, but only EB2 NIW.
Immigration Voice would like to request members of its community stuck in the green card process that are scientists, researchers, professors and working in the area of national importance. Basically anything that will benefit this country in any way (economically, health related, sciences etc)
We would like make a strong case via media through such interviews and if we are successful in getting such interviews published, these media interviews would be used when presentations are made to lawmakers.
If you know of any such people please pass on this message.
Please respond with a brief detail about yourself and your contact information to jap219001 at yahoo.com and himanshu at immigrationvoice.org
The above suggested url is to NIH fellows committee, mainly consisting of postdocs. Most of the members should be working in Bethesda, and Frederick areas of Maryland and DC. It would help, for the Wpost article, to contact someone in this group and target some foreign researchers...as it falls right in the area.
FYI: many post graduate employees of NIH, immigrants / non-immgrants (J1) work as consultants to staffing companies contracted by NIH for the purpose.
They are not exempted from H1B cap and I believe cannot even process regular EB2 labor, but only EB2 NIW.
Immigration Voice would like to request members of its community stuck in the green card process that are scientists, researchers, professors and working in the area of national importance. Basically anything that will benefit this country in any way (economically, health related, sciences etc)
We would like make a strong case via media through such interviews and if we are successful in getting such interviews published, these media interviews would be used when presentations are made to lawmakers.
If you know of any such people please pass on this message.
Please respond with a brief detail about yourself and your contact information to jap219001 at yahoo.com and himanshu at immigrationvoice.org
GCHope2011
07-02 12:14 AM
Folks,
How are the taxi charges from Chennia airport to the town or station ? Do the drivers charge whatever they feel like or is it controlled?
My parents are leaving back from the US and will be landing in Chennai, they are not from Chennai....so not sure if I should try to book a taxi before hand...or the charges are controlled ? Also, do they have something like pre-paid taxi ?
The flight (emirates) lands at 3 or 4 am.
Also, any recomendations for Hotels ? Ideally near the railway station.
Thanks in Advance !!
Regards,
You should book the hotel on Yatra.com or Makemytrip.com. I have used them in the past, and if you book 3 star or more, then you get pretty decent hotels.
Also, about the taxi, you should ask them to go straight to the pre-paid counter and pay as per the fare board charge. It will look a bit expensive, as it is the airport, but it is usually hassle free and safe.
How are the taxi charges from Chennia airport to the town or station ? Do the drivers charge whatever they feel like or is it controlled?
My parents are leaving back from the US and will be landing in Chennai, they are not from Chennai....so not sure if I should try to book a taxi before hand...or the charges are controlled ? Also, do they have something like pre-paid taxi ?
The flight (emirates) lands at 3 or 4 am.
Also, any recomendations for Hotels ? Ideally near the railway station.
Thanks in Advance !!
Regards,
You should book the hotel on Yatra.com or Makemytrip.com. I have used them in the past, and if you book 3 star or more, then you get pretty decent hotels.
Also, about the taxi, you should ask them to go straight to the pre-paid counter and pay as per the fare board charge. It will look a bit expensive, as it is the airport, but it is usually hassle free and safe.
desi3933
06-21 05:37 PM
I am a dentist in state of CA,and filed for EB2 green card.In April 2006 applied for my PERM from MD Dental, a dental group with 5 offices and about 30 employs and owned by 2 partners.Also in April 2006 they applied for my H1b visa.Further PERM and H1b both were approved and in may 2006 I filed for I-140 from the same company.I-140 had a RFE but was approved in Feb 2007.Meanwhile in Oct 2006 both partners had a is understanding and they split the company into 2 companies with one partner getting 2 offices and the other partner getting 3 offices.Originally my perm was filed from the MD dental Van-Nuys office, which was given to partner A who then told me to file for a new H1b as tax ID number for the employer has changed but my job location would not change. I filed for a new H1 visa from partner A which was also approved and started to work for him till Feb 2007.
In feb 2007 I found a new job again as a dentist with a different company and moved to that company.I am still in good contact with both partner A and partner B of the old company.
My question is if I could file for I485 from MD dental which is already split with
approved I140, or I could file it from partner A or partner B`s new company showing either of them as succesor of interest.Also can I invoke AC21 in 6 months and move to my current employer.
Please advice.
May be you need to amend I-140. Please consult a good attorney/lawyer.
Not a legal advice.
In feb 2007 I found a new job again as a dentist with a different company and moved to that company.I am still in good contact with both partner A and partner B of the old company.
My question is if I could file for I485 from MD dental which is already split with
approved I140, or I could file it from partner A or partner B`s new company showing either of them as succesor of interest.Also can I invoke AC21 in 6 months and move to my current employer.
Please advice.
May be you need to amend I-140. Please consult a good attorney/lawyer.
Not a legal advice.
santa123
09-10 08:12 AM
My apologies for re-posting...
but looks like we are all late... in the GC waiting game:rolleyes:
Hard to remain hopeful
but looks like we are all late... in the GC waiting game:rolleyes:
Hard to remain hopeful
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veni001
11-04 07:25 PM
Hi Experts,
Need inputs on following scenarios.
I have approved I-140 with Company A. I am on H1 currently, 7th year. My extension is due on April 2011.
Scenario 1: If H1 extension gets denied, can I move to H4 (my wife is on h1) and then search for a job and convert from H4 to H1 using approved I-140 from company A?
Ans: Only if approved I-140 is not revoked by sponsoring employer.
Scenario 2: If I move to Company B, and do not start GC there, after 3 years, can I get 3 years extension based on approved I-140 from company A?
Ans: Only if approved I-140 is not revoked by sponsoring employer.
Scenario 3: If I move to Company B, after some time, can I move to company C using I-140 from company A?
Ans: Only if approved I-140 is not revoked by sponsoring employer.
Given the uncertainty of h1 approvals these days, please suggest favorable scenarios in the cases above.
Thanks
The way current administration scrutinizing immigrant/non-immigrant case i doubt any employer dare not to revoke I-140 once employee leaves:o
Need inputs on following scenarios.
I have approved I-140 with Company A. I am on H1 currently, 7th year. My extension is due on April 2011.
Scenario 1: If H1 extension gets denied, can I move to H4 (my wife is on h1) and then search for a job and convert from H4 to H1 using approved I-140 from company A?
Ans: Only if approved I-140 is not revoked by sponsoring employer.
Scenario 2: If I move to Company B, and do not start GC there, after 3 years, can I get 3 years extension based on approved I-140 from company A?
Ans: Only if approved I-140 is not revoked by sponsoring employer.
Scenario 3: If I move to Company B, after some time, can I move to company C using I-140 from company A?
Ans: Only if approved I-140 is not revoked by sponsoring employer.
Given the uncertainty of h1 approvals these days, please suggest favorable scenarios in the cases above.
Thanks
The way current administration scrutinizing immigrant/non-immigrant case i doubt any employer dare not to revoke I-140 once employee leaves:o
chanduv23
11-07 02:21 PM
Well, as a matter of fact "employer is employer" - there is nothing called good or bad. Any employer can be bad during crunch times. Times have changed now and there is more scrutiny over consulting companies these days because they have lot of immigrants on payroll. Look for urself, your family, ur need etcc.. before changing jobs, be it consulting or fulltime. Sometimes FT jobs can be worse as you never know what kinda shit u may get into.
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vikramy
06-05 03:12 PM
Some of the answers i know. I did a H1 transfer in 2004 and travelled to india.
I have to leave for India on Saturday for my wedding next weekend.
My possible scenarios :-
1, Case status online changes to Approved, I can travel to India before receiving the approval notice ?
Yes. Make arrangements for your company to send you these approval notice to India
2, Case status is still pending, they need more RFE. In that case, can I ask my new company to provide the RFE when I am in India ?
For h1 transfer i think yes. Alway your company responds. You need to just provide the info. confirm with others, i am not completely confident
3, Case status approved, I wait for a couple of days before I get my I-797 approval notice, that means I will have to change my travel plans. I really can't put it off, since I am traveling for my wedding next weekend.
You can travel and your company can send you the approval. I did it in 2004
Can someone advise ?
My travel to India is definitely happening, but can I go and get my visa renewed along with my wife, and come back ?
yes, but your visa has to be renewed on new approval. Old approval may not be valid. If you already have a valid visa you don't need a new visa. (This was what i was told that time. Things may have changed) Always better to get a new stamping
Thanks, and keep up all the good work.
I have to leave for India on Saturday for my wedding next weekend.
My possible scenarios :-
1, Case status online changes to Approved, I can travel to India before receiving the approval notice ?
Yes. Make arrangements for your company to send you these approval notice to India
2, Case status is still pending, they need more RFE. In that case, can I ask my new company to provide the RFE when I am in India ?
For h1 transfer i think yes. Alway your company responds. You need to just provide the info. confirm with others, i am not completely confident
3, Case status approved, I wait for a couple of days before I get my I-797 approval notice, that means I will have to change my travel plans. I really can't put it off, since I am traveling for my wedding next weekend.
You can travel and your company can send you the approval. I did it in 2004
Can someone advise ?
My travel to India is definitely happening, but can I go and get my visa renewed along with my wife, and come back ?
yes, but your visa has to be renewed on new approval. Old approval may not be valid. If you already have a valid visa you don't need a new visa. (This was what i was told that time. Things may have changed) Always better to get a new stamping
Thanks, and keep up all the good work.
sathishav
02-21 02:11 PM
The timing also depends on which country you belong to. Fill out he profile as much as possible. That helps a bit.
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needhelp!
12-05 04:07 PM
at Saturday's Meet and Greet in Texas..
Please bring a farewell poetry to share..
Please bring a farewell poetry to share..
raydhan
03-19 04:21 PM
I guess OKies are lazy guys. Please post your details so we can help do some more than just benefit from the efforts of others assuming Lady Luck would eventually smile anyway so why bother her now!
Email me at raydhan@hotmail.com
Thanks.
Email me at raydhan@hotmail.com
Thanks.
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sprash
03-09 12:16 AM
Thanks everyone.
Many people asked me how I managed SR because the POJ has changed. Unfortunately, I myself don't know as I was trying desperately for various options. I did follow this generic template I had found while searching the forum, but I'm sure this didn't work right of the bat:
1-800-375-5283
press 1 for english
then 2
then 1 than 1
then 3
Many people asked me how I managed SR because the POJ has changed. Unfortunately, I myself don't know as I was trying desperately for various options. I did follow this generic template I had found while searching the forum, but I'm sure this didn't work right of the bat:
1-800-375-5283
press 1 for english
then 2
then 1 than 1
then 3
MannyD
09-07 07:34 PM
This poll should also collect the year of PD and whether they have any dependents.
OK, sorry I missed that critical data! Depending upon response to this, I will create one with "year" later. Thanks
OK, sorry I missed that critical data! Depending upon response to this, I will create one with "year" later. Thanks
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coolpal
02-09 10:02 AM
****SPAM ALERT!!!*****
Block the posts from the new spammer member "iamlove649". He/It is posting messages with some advertising at the end to all the threads...
pal :)
Block the posts from the new spammer member "iamlove649". He/It is posting messages with some advertising at the end to all the threads...
pal :)
gcdreamer05
11-19 12:55 PM
The vermont service center says 2 months for h1b extensions, mine has been pending for 75 days, so i called the uscis today and guess what they told me, the processing times have been updated on teh web site but it is very difficult for us to follow them, i would suggest you wait for 90 days and see if there is any change in your online status if not call me back.
Then why do these people keep updating monthly processing dates if they cannot stick to their words.
I believe the processing times are just a gimmick to show progress to press....:mad:
Then why do these people keep updating monthly processing dates if they cannot stick to their words.
I believe the processing times are just a gimmick to show progress to press....:mad:
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GC_1000Watt
10-12 04:38 PM
You can take upto 6 months of paystubs with you for the stamping. Since you are carrying yiour W2's as well, they very well reflect your past earnings.
6 months? Boss only 2 recent paystubs are required.
@itsmesabby : Its because of people like you, USCIS is asking for unneccesary XYZ documents for the extension or 485 processes nowadays. Because you are providing more than required documentation.
Think before you suggest something.
6 months? Boss only 2 recent paystubs are required.
@itsmesabby : Its because of people like you, USCIS is asking for unneccesary XYZ documents for the extension or 485 processes nowadays. Because you are providing more than required documentation.
Think before you suggest something.
desi3933
02-26 01:20 PM
http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/menuitem.5af9bb95919f35e66f614176543f6d1a/?vgnextoid=84096138f898d010VgnVCM10000048f3d6a1RCR D&vgnextchannel=2f719c7755cb9010VgnVCM10000045f3d6a1 ____
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Anders �stberg
April 10th, 2004, 10:34 AM
We at "Bird-on-a-Stick" appologize for this and have taken the appropriate quality control measures to insure this does not happen again.
The price of your meal will be fully refunded.
Thanks for your patronage...
(poor bird :( )
On another note...I can't help but notice how much more attractive the seaguls are in Sweden then here in California
:D
Hows the traffic? :D
Maddening! :p
The price of your meal will be fully refunded.
Thanks for your patronage...
(poor bird :( )
On another note...I can't help but notice how much more attractive the seaguls are in Sweden then here in California
:D
Hows the traffic? :D
Maddening! :p
chanduv23
04-28 05:12 PM
A good employer and a good law firm will not have the dirty deals of trying to screw an employee.
It is true that Law firm is not obligated to answer employee on 140 because it is an employer petition and they may not act against wishes of employer, BUT if they are good people and have some ethics they will send a photocopy to the employee for his/her records.
FOIA takes time, but one will eventually get it through that channel also.
It is true that Law firm is not obligated to answer employee on 140 because it is an employer petition and they may not act against wishes of employer, BUT if they are good people and have some ethics they will send a photocopy to the employee for his/her records.
FOIA takes time, but one will eventually get it through that channel also.
logiclife
07-21 02:57 PM
The name of the lawyer we have talked to before is Joe Hohenstein.
See more details here: http://immigrationvoice.org/forum/showthread.php?t=1088
See more details here: http://immigrationvoice.org/forum/showthread.php?t=1088
bluekayal
11-02 01:57 PM
Try Mathew Chacko at the office of Rajiv Khanna. He's great at strategizing. I've had several conversations with him. I still email him occasionally..lets say we are country-cousins!
gmail
12-21 12:31 PM
Hi,
In another thread, IV is proposing only pushing filing 485 before priority date. I try to understand what the benefits are by filing it. For one thing, you can switch jobs after 6 months? How about setting up your own consulting company?
Regards,
In another thread, IV is proposing only pushing filing 485 before priority date. I try to understand what the benefits are by filing it. For one thing, you can switch jobs after 6 months? How about setting up your own consulting company?
Regards,
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