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This is a very good, logical, sensible analysis.

I live in the US but I have been to canada a number of times on extended business visits, and my impression was that quality of life is very good over there. Granted, you dont earn as much money (or possess as much in material wealth, as someone put it) as in the US .. but that is compensated for by much safer neighborhoods, good social security and far more immigrant-friendly policies. The immigrants are much more integrated into society there than the US. I realize this may not be true for all regions for canada, but at least in BC and Ontario its very true. So it depends what you are after .. opportunity and earning potential are both better in the US .. but overall quality of life is as good or better over there. The quick turnaround time for permanent residency makes it very attractive for young people like me who havent already invested in settling down in the US .. I would rather live with "limited" opportunity there than remain in the US and be at the mercy of a single employer for 10 years.

...if you are willing to see things with open mind, they are very well glorified in US markets too....that's the reason they were able to convince & win the confidence of almost all of the fortune companies....I don't think just by media hype, one could win the markets so consistently and see a continuous growth in a capitalistic market like USA.

If you are talking about US Media, they are glorified there too. One of the recent NewYork times best seller - "The World is Flat" is actually inspired by the words of Infosys Ex CEO - Nandan.....There are numorous articles about Indian offshore companies & thier success in all the top magazines - NY Times, Washington Times, Fortune, Forbs, Business Week, Forbes....you name it, there were plenty of artcles in each and every of these.

Coming to the attrition of employees - Top Indian offshore comany's average attrition rates are around 12-15%, which is still on par with World-wide IT companies (including IT Bigwigs in US). Even great US companies like INTEL got so many frustrated employees (& ex emps) that they started a special website (www.faceintel.com) expressing all their bitterness.

At the end, you can still say - they are just glorified bodyshoppers...that's fine. Everyone has the right to live in thier own paradise :)

I rest my case!!

there is only one action item right now and it is on the forum.
the update and action needed prior to this was handled by state chapters, however everyone is now up to date with what needs to be done.
state chapters are voluntary but very effective in initiating grassroots approaches to our problems, they have also proved very effective with focussed actions recently. a state chapter is simply a local community that networks and offers support. so it really has many other advantages than just a question of updates.

anyway there is no fresh update currently.

I learned that the full committee meeting was scheduled for June 23rd (yesterday). Was it dropped or rescheduled?? Can you give that piece of information?

No one knocked your door and and asked your personal opinion ....and no one cares for what you care ...

Its all these desi companies who misused LC ...... Thereare otherbig companie who just follow rules and do according to it. Being a senior member here, this is not expected of you .....

knocked on my door and asked me but they asked on open forum, where I can say my opinion. Since you are not OP. Are you one of the LS?

Hi,

MY company wants to know the list of Employers who have sent the letters. Is there any such info available.

Thanks,
MC4GC

Hi everyone,
Last week one of my friend(Mexican) from mexico was sent back from the airport and her visa was revoked (B1/B2).The officer claimed that since she lived in the US for almost 5-6 months (no overstays) for the last 2 years,she must have worked here.Is there any possibility that she could apply for another visa (either after waiting for a few months and what are the Odds?).Can the immigrant lawyer do anything to help her get her any other visa (student or something).

Please help!!


Thanks in advance!!!

We need to talk in a single voice...can you prepare state chapters's talking points..plz..other materials that people use to effectively utilize the limited time with the senators..

Great Effort!

You dont need to prep talking points etc. we have everything ready for you.

If you would like to meet with your lawmakers during this recess, then please email Varsha and Sanjay at varsha@immigrationvoice.org and sanjay@immigrationvoice.org respectively and simply put �Need Meeting Info� in the subject line of Email. They will send you all the information that you need on seeking the appointment, taking the right material with you, making a good case for reform and doing the follow-ups if necessary.

it is an acceptable proof, they said they have a rule that if the document has no expiration date, they can only give you a driver license with validity 6 months beyond the receipt date of your document (with the wild assumption that any I-485 application is approved or denied within 6 months)


In some of States they accept EAD also which can be valid upto two years. But any way it is pain.

a tie ?? :stunned: that's not funny :sleep:

anyway .. i guess it only proves that you both are great at this ;)

I think, there is no harm in calling the cops and let them know what has happened to be on safer side. Especially when you provide them your address, Did you by any chance?

Let them investigate it and find out what is going on. If you want, you can also file a complaint with FTC for phone fraud.

here's the link. http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/edu/pubs/consumer/telemarketing/tel19.shtm

Let them investigate and find out the truth about the visit.

H1B's are taking jobs

Employment rate is constantly low
Extending ths GC process duration does not mean GC applicant loses job (and hence someone else gets job)

H1B lowers salary

H1B's salary can not be significantly raised during GC process
Employer pays for GC applicants immigration fees

Hey, give PKAK a break after all dreaming is what brought us all here!

Keep dreaming buddy, I do that too.

Hi Sanbaj,

You are very helpful and thanks once again for sharing your experiences and knowlege on interfiling.

Regards
GC_wait2002
Thanks for your appreciation. Glad that I could help.

best of luck to you too

Zoozee,
Even I'm flying from San Jose airport on Monday evening.My flight is at 6:30 pm (AA airlines). Can you tell me about your flight schedule?

Me and my my spouse are attending DC rally flying from San Jose.We did even attend San Jose rally.

PLEASE CONTRIBUTE IF YOU HAVE NOT DONE SO ALREADY!
IV NEEDS FUNDS FOR LOBBYING EFFORTS

thank you

I have 2 questions. Why you think only I485 not greencard. Fight and get Greencard? Start protest self. Others join when one start. Why not you?

A beggar only thinks of bread and never cake.

Do you think it will have any impact if I do it alone and no one covers it? It will be noticed only if a group does it, and it is covered in local media at least

Why dont you also volunteer?

There is a conference call for people living in CA on Thursday 03/02/3006 at 9.00 p.m. The comprehensive immigration reform bill will be given first look that day by the Senate Judiciary committee.

We need lot of help so please join the conference call. If you don't have the details please send me a PM with your phone number, email address.

Before I approach Ombudsman is it wise to get any sort of clearence or green signal from your lawyer ? Can you approach them directly without a lawyer ?
Thanks


I think the DHS-7001 form needs to be signed by the HR of your company.So I guess your company/lawyer will need to be involved.

Venky ,

good to hear your positive approach toward future . But realistically , i wonder how long does it take for a new innovation to get outsourced . AS Narayana murthy said , there would not be anything which does not need human contact in coming future that cannot be out sourced ...(not exact words but with same intent :o



Your are thinking under two assumptions:

1. There is nothing left for innovation in the tech field. so no new job creation is expected in the future.

2. There will be more supply of tech workers which will surpass the job creation rate (if in any amount) thereby depressing the wages.

who is to know that your assumptions are correct? :confused:

Whereas the reality is the job creation has been exponentially growing because of emerging technologies and the will to immigrate to US is surely on decrease and add reverse brain drain to it.
but there is increasing work force on the other side world who is dreaming to come here ...so i feel the rate of reverse brain drain will be less that influx as long as the demand exist.

So for next 5-10 years it will become increasingly difficult to find talented people as they will be evaporated from the market because of 65K H1B cap for last 3 years and a huge outflux of talented professionals.

I said this before in my previous posts and i will say it again. I you are worth your salt and know what you are doing, you will be worth your weight in gold in coming years. Stick to the fight and get your GC. :cool:

--- i should stop going to GYM so can i weigh more :o


(BTW, for these opinions, i am inspired by a recent book i read on globalization- The world is Flat by Thomas Friedman. I think it shall be a must read for every H1B to GC applicant)

Voted yes on the link