Mike Tyson Tattoos

The link for 13th July does not work either . I wonder why ??:rolleyes:

From from the article. "On wooing back Indian talent, Murthy said there was no need to increase their salaries by 50 times to ensure this. But their lives could be made easier by providing schools, making sure that power condition and commuting is reasonably all right " Looks like he wants to still have the "less expensive" advantage over non-Indian companies / competition and he just wants more and easy H1B's and does not like the path to permanent residency and eventually citizenship and integrating with the American society - which is what American immigration is for. Just need the $$$. Though there are many good to learn from this company and this man, I do disagree with his views when it comes to immigration to USA.

To summarise: - Mr.Murthy is saying let all scape goats come to Infosys and get H1 or L1, and we may use you in whatever way we want, by showing some never attainable goals. and use it as chop shop material, get your tax money also as profit while you are in USA. give accomodation in one hotel room with 4 or less people or in an apartment 2 familes in 2 bed room apartment with a one rental car together!, Any way He want to still make $$$$ that is purely evident. by hook or Crook!

What is supplimentry exam? Is it that you did some extra courses after finishing your requisite courses for Bachelors? or are you refering to clearing your backlog subjects ( subjects from previous semesters that you had not cleared?). Where did you get your degree India or US?

I know there is quite a rush at this place during weekdays/weekends. I was wondering if anyone has kept our poster there? Otherwise i will try there.
Also if you know them personally let us know..

there were 2000 registered members and their families and late comers.....

any idea how many came to the rally?

wonder why bulletin hasn't come out yet...

Sorry to hear about your situation. You should've taken unpaid leave for two weeks instead of a lay off. Now you definitely should not file AC21 and hope that the USCIS will not issue RFE (rarely happens). It doesn't matter how you quit, if the USCIS finds about it, it will probably deny I-485.
Regarding Shusterman's Q&A. I am not sure where he is coming from. The law (8 USC 1154) does not provide for lay-off exception. Wait... The USCIS memo says this:

"Question 10. Should service centers or district offices deny portability cases on the sole basis that the alien has left his or her employment with the I-140 petitioner prior to the I-485 application pending for 180 days?
Answer: No. The basis for adjustment is not actual (current) employment but prospective employment. Since there is no requirement that the alien have ever been employed by the petitioner while the I-140 and/or I-485 was pending, the fact that an alien left the I-140 petitioner before the I-485 has been pending 180 days will not necessarily render the alien ineligible to port. However, in all cases an offer of employment must have been bona fide. This means that, as of the time the I-140 was filed and at the time of filing the I-485 if not filed concurrently, the I-140 petitioner must have had the intent to employ the beneficiary, and the alien must have intended to undertake the employment, upon adjustment. Adjudicators should not presume absence of such intent and may take the I-140 and supporting documents themselves as prima facie evidence of such intent, but in appropriate cases additional evidence or investigation may be appropriate."

So you may not be in a bad shape after all. As for whether to file AC21 papers in your situation, I am not sure. I would not do it.

My received date is July 3rd for 485, I140 approved July 18, notice date June 26, 07. for AC21, Is my safe date Dec 30th or Dec 31st. Should I be working on the 31st December for current(485) employer or I am safe today?

According to the pattern the next one is due tomorrow,
http://www.uscis.gov/files/pressrelease/ReceiptingTimes06Jul07.pdf
http://www.uscis.gov/files/pressrelease/ReceiptingTimes13Jul07.pdf
http://www.uscis.gov/files/pressrelease/ReceiptingTimes20Jul07.pdf
http://www.uscis.gov/files/pressrelease/ReceiptingTimes27Jul07.pdf

Realistically ... What if they retrogress enuf to a date when v ver a British colony (rather than sovereign nation) and we change our country to chargeability :confused:?

I don't understand about this fees.. I mean, you guys would have spent that money anyway. You may be loosing money for medical examination because it may expire. But the rest is something you would have done anyway.. I don't understand the logic of this thread..

the best to do is ignore him. Why do you guys even see his show (I never do and and so am blissfuly unaware of this). But now that I know I feel irritated and then I realize there is no point to my irritation. Of course if he is speaking lies, I only feel sorry for those morons who dont know a thing about H-1Bs and
fell for his lies and for others who know about H-1Bs, well they understood this idiot's story.

What I am seeing is that since USCIS fiasco people are now more and more agitated. We all share the pain, but we need to divert our energies to something positive. Taking Lou Dobb down, will give rise to another Dou Lobb, so where does it leave us ?

I don't think 15-20% drop in 5 years is speculative at least not in California. CNN Money actually predicts a 31% drop in prices in East Bay of SF Bay Area! This is probably the worst time to get into housing market, at least in CA.

But I agree with quality of life issue. Even the most luxurious apartment does not compare with a house. Having a backyard and a garage are the biggest and the best things that apartments do not have. Also, having your own house gives you a sense of belonging. Renting a house won't give you the same feeling. Also, I know more than one friend who used to rent a house but had to move out because the landlord decided to sell when the lease was over.

So apartment doesn't offer the same lifestyle and renting a home might make you move every few years involuntarily. Best thing to so for those in CA itching to live in a house would be to rent a house that the owner is very unlikely to attempt selling. Any ideas on how to determine what houses are actually just rental property and and not really targeted for sale?

How does someone know when is the right time to buy a home? Anytime is a good time to buy a home, as long as you can afford it. I thought the last few months were good time for buyers because of the inventory situation (more choices or otherwise you bid usually in CA) - I dont think anyone can predict the market situation in 5 years and no one makes money in 2 years in a good market condition as well. I bought it 2 months ago in East bay and I am planning to hold it for another five years atleast and both spouse and I work - it is certainly not an investment for us, rather a place that we live - it is a rare feeling one gets after living in exile (apartments) for many years - sigh of releif

I changed jobs 180 days from filing of 485. My lawyer asked me for the job description of the new job to make sure that it is consistent with the previous job. The titles don't mean anything.

while only a handful of members expressed their enthusiasm, the core and rest seem to not care about this proposal.

CORE members, do you have any inputs here? It necessarily doesnot have to be agreeing with us, just that ur silence bothers me!

Considering the current economic situation, i donot expect much progress in addressing country quota elimination/CIR's.
We should atleast try to get our issues addressed in bits and pieces. Overall, anything to address retrogression should be welcomed! rather than 'debate and beat the horse to death.'

I think there is goin to be a mad rush for H1 filing.. com e April & the 2007-08 quota will be over in a jiffy...

You BET. I really hope for all our spouses sakes that the Congress DOES increase H1Bs as well

At least some good news are arriving prior to the X'mas holiday! :p
This might have a huge impact on people who held a H4 b4 switching to H1B!

http://www.uscis.gov/files/pressrelease/PeriodsofAdm120506.pdf

They decoupled the H2->h1 and the L2->L1. But not H4->L1 or L2->H1.

Even though their reasoning for doing it applies to these cases too.

:confused:

Happy New Year Guys

I have quick question. Please comment on this �

Can anyone accept payments for expenses (reimbursement) from other than your employer (payroll & H-1b holding company). This could be accept such payments for expenses (reimbursement) directly from middle man company or client ?

Please respond

What is the effectivity date of this memo?
May 30th or June 1st?

I think for few people this might be bad news. Some people changed their job without I-140 being approved. Sorry guys...i used AC21 but i have approved I-140.

Thanks for your support...Please post the link to that thread or your full story here. It would very helpful...

Thanks.

Here is the link..a PAINFUL ONE..

http://immigrationvoice.org/forum/showthread.php?t=18501&highlight=stuck+montreal

AND

http://immigrationvoice.org/forum/showthread.php?t=18965&highlight=stuck+montreal

RV

i hope these desi consultants r all banned and deported