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Please help with the search feature - http://immigrationvoice.org/forum/search.php?do=process

in FireFox, there is a nothing next to the "Image Verification" field.
in IE, a "X" appears next to the "Image Verification" field, indicating the image cannot be displayed.

Anybody got this to work? Should I change any settings?

Sorry, I didn't know where else to post this.

I had started my anual subscribtion this Friday (4/10/09). How long does it take to be admitted into the donors forum? I have sent the email with details that same day itself. I have not yet recieved a reciept or any RFEs. Hope there is no backlog:D:D:D

I think it takes a few days to confirm the sub....thnks

good find. thanks.

Intresting to see skilled, legal, employment-based immigrants comprise only 15-20% of the total. Actual number of immigrants is probably less than half of this, as this figure includes dependents.

Need urgent reform!

Hi,

I would like to have an expert advice on the matter below:

I am working on AC21 under a company that is going to be bought over completely by another company at the end of March next year. The corporate attorney mentioned that effective 04/01/2010, my company will stop existing as a separate entity and all AC21 guys will need to re-file their AC21 with USCIS (of course, submitting AC21 is optional).

We are planning to visit India for a month or so (my wife might stay there for longer) in the beginning of March next year. We have a valid Advance Parole until 08/31/2010 to re-enter USA. We obtained this Advance Parole when I was still working with the employer who sponsored my I-140.

Some questions
-- Is it safe for us to come back to USA after March 2010?
-Or shall I first file AC21 with the new company and then, leave USA?

I am the primary applicant of our 485 application and my wife's 485 is dependent upon me.

Please let us know so we can plan our trip accordingly.

Many Thanks.

Just came across GAO's( General Accountability Office) recommendations to make changes in H-1B program. Eventhough they talk mainly about Staffing Companies and increased employer accountability, there seems to be a mention regarding the H1B extensions beyond 6 years with simultaneous application to green card. Eventhough not stating in exact words, it seems to hint to the congress to seriously relook at H-1B extensions beyond 6years and also regarding cap exempt Visas and supposedly how easy it is to get them. Looks like with the economy being how it is, Congress might use this report to jump in and bring some unfavourable changes. Any thoughts on this...?

Here is the link to the report:

http://www.gao.gov/highlights/d1126high.pdf

I wasn't sure weather to post this one or just hold it back for myself. I might as well...

Well, it's not aesthetically pleasing, but hopefully it's funny or at least a little witty.

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anyone please?

We have to have a seperate thread for new members right in the home page section along with other important links.

Also if the new members find some time to go through the website mosf of their doubts will get cleared.

Can some one file for H1 transfer when his/her H1 extension is pending?

Also there is a RFE on H1 extension which the company is responding.
Original H1 expired 2 months back but have a valid I-94 till december.
Used AP to re-enter so I-94 has Parolee status.


please advise.

Suggestions, anyone?

We contacted the USCIS and they are not willing to disclose any information about the notice. They simply say they will resend it. That might take a long time.

is this a visa renewal??

01/25/2011


Article by Frank Aquila of Bloomberg BusinessWeek who underscores several reasons why lifting the cap on H-1B petitions is essential for US Tech growth including the fact that "The U.S. Labor Dept. estimates that by 2014, 2 million high-tech jobs will go unfilled simply because the cap on H-1B visas has not been raised."


Read Article (http://www.businessweek.com/investor/content/jan2011/pi20110118_876603.htm)


More... (http://ashwinsharma.com/2011/01/25/bloomberg-businessweek-article---h-1b-visas-a-modest-proposal-for-immigration-reform.aspx?ref=rss)

May 2010 promises to be a very good month for persons born in the Philippines who wish to immigrate to the U.S. through their relatives. Of course, when you are born in a country with some of the longest waiting times in the world for family-based immigration, "good" is a relative term. Want to immigrate through your parents who are U.S. citizens? The waiting times range from 15 to over 17 years depending on whether you are single or married. How about through your U.S. citizen brother or sister? The wait is a staggering 22 years! If you were born...

More... (http://blogs.ilw.com/carlshusterman/2010/04/good-news-for-filipinos.html)

tried to delete this thread but cldn't do it ,,,

mods , can you delete this thread as I already opened anotehr thread in nonimmigrant visa section?

thanx

My background:
1. Got Ph.D three years ago
2. worked in a hospital as a PI and postdoc training for three years
3. worked as research associate at University of Houston last year
4. working as research assistant professor(Faculty) at UH
5. Four foreign grants including national grant
6. several awards including the First Prize awards in foreign provincial health field
7. Published more than 20 papers, only two are SCI (one is PNAS published this year without citation so far), others are foreign language papers have more than 40 citations.

Now I am preparing files and will apply as EB-1b.
can you tell me the best points to claim?
I will tell you any progress in the coming days. Thanks forum friends.

folks, with a lot of effort I got to know the case number of my AEC filed during mid 2001 ( P2002-XXXXX ) (EB3 RIR)
my company did not respond to the NOF due to lack of hiring and layoff's in the company... and then their policy is not to share the case number with the employee...

a standard answer that 'the application will be denied and has been denied' is being given by the HR.

what all can I try to get the status of this application... I have tried to email info@dallas BEC address and they wanted more info and currently awaiting their reply..

what would be the result of such an application? when NOF has not been responded to...

if a case has been denied..will there not be any paperwork from the SWA that it has been denied? or can this case get remanded and go as a TR case (non RIR)?

if anybody has faced something similar let me know... thanks!

Hello Everyone,
If primary applicant of I-485 uses AC21 and Spouse of primary applicant not planning to work for at least 3 years because of infant kids. Could we please share what are advantages and disadvantages you can think of for not applying an EAD for secondary applicant until ready to find a job?

Following are list I can think of.
Disadvantages
- Secondary will not get SSN and tax rebate
- Would have to renew for 3 years even though not going to use

Advantages
-If get lucky get a Green card without using EAD ever

I have heard issues with Driving license but that's with having EAD.

Is it having any advantage towards applying I-485 if getting married in US (H1B and other is on F1).

I have been a silent user of IV for a very long time. When the Action item came for FOIA, I was wondering why such important information is buried in several threads. Then I started looking around in the IV site and found Action Alert button in home page. I saw this button for the first time after using IV for months and months. I just jump into the forum and start reading. I believe this button is not so obvious and it doesn't grab attention.

I think Action Alert is the first thing that users should see, so that they can know what IV is doing and how they can contribute.

IV core team / pappu - Could you please consider renaming this button and moving it so that it is very obvious to all users.

I have 3yrs degree(Microbiology) and one year postgraduation diploma in computer science and 9years of work experience, Can I apply on EB2, some peolple saying at I-140 stage it gets problemetic with your degree, my employer says you can eligible to apply on EB2, Iam in real dilama, can any one please help me... thanks

I tend to think that your I140 in EB2 will be a problem. Specially so if your filing center is Nebraska. They have a reputation to be very very strict. Ask your employer if he has previously approved cases for people with your background.

We just need to sit and wait,if required CIS will send notice/intimate us to do it again..don't worry for now!!