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what he said.

awesome links dan, you'll be getting some messages from me on AIM, heh

We were successful in getting good media coverage with flower campaign. Our San Jose rally is getting good regional coverage. Yes, we haven't had the expected success with national media yet but we are gaining traction at an amazing pace.

This is not a big corporation with some PR dept. that is working with hundred of employees writing press releases et al. Volunteers like you and me have to take on that action item if you want to see results otherwise please continue on with your discussion

That is absolutely right, it is our job to write to reporters and call them, if we want good publicity. Please digg, write to reporters, do not just wait on the sidelines and see if we have gotten any coverage. We wont get any by just being on the forums discussing.

On a second note, gsc999 worked very hard organising the San Jose rally, and personally I saw a lot of dedication on his part and some other members. People came upto him and asked him to arrange another rally next week. He answered it very well. Why dont people take ownership and organise things on their own, rather than just giving out suggestions and expecting other people to do the tough work.

augustus, you are right when you ask "why are the bigwigs media outlets not reporting this event?", inspite of us sending so many emails. The anwer is, it is just a few like you, who have sent emails. Most of the people have not sent any emails, or talked to any reporters.

jlt007us, all the best.

Thanks. I will ask my employer if they can provide me one.

my advice to you is try to do it in person. i did it a few months ago in houston. i know a lot of people are not lucky enough to be close to a consulate. but when you apply in person, and you say that you will pick up your passport in person, then you take most of the problems away involving postal delivery and receipt of the passport.
so even if it may hurt to drive for a few hours, it may be well worth the drive. afterall passport with a visa stamp is probably the most important document you will ever have in your possession while you are on H1-B.

the way it works in houston is - you submit all the paperwork etc. during morning hours. they will tell you to come and pick up your passport after 3-4 weeks. you go there say a couple of days after they told you to come, pick up your passport...go home...effortless.:cool:

Some loser gave me red with the following message.
Don't keep posting same message.

Let me tell you A**H***, when ppl like you do not call I have to post same message again & again & again....
So do your part & call.

Ignore them. Someone gave me red with following comment:
"not funny but silly "

These people don't do anything and they even can't see someone doing something. Keep Calling again and again and again and again.

"Service Center Processing Dates for Texas Service Center as of: August 31, 2008 " :confused::mad:

This is an excellent move by the Indian govt and clearly takes aim at Indian people's contributions to US social security system. I like such bold steps and reciprocal measures.

Anyways going by the current economic trend it seems, Indian PF is much more reliable than US SSA or 401K where you could become bankrupt with your retirement anyday.

Here's our situation:

Both of our GC applications were filed in EB3 categories, by our individual employers, independent of each other.

My priority date is Apr 2002. My 140 is approved and 485 was filed in 2007 and is currently pending.

My husband's 140 is also approved and 485 was filed back in 2005. His priority date is Sep 2003.

Is there any way now to link both our applications, so he can take advantage of my earlier priority date without him having to withdraw his 485 application?

Here is what I understand, but make sure you seek professional opinion before making any move.

He can simply submit another I-485 as the derivative of your application. Of course that can only happen when your PD becomes current. He does not have to withdraw his own application. If he gets GC as your derivative, his other I-485 will automatically become invalid.

Can someone shed some light as to what exactly are the things checked and the steps in 140 processing? Is it one's education credentials or employer history and/or ability to employ/pay etc?

This is a fine image... Love the grainy B&W look... gives it age...

Rob

see \/\/\/

No the colors and all where made in photoshop, what I started with in 3dsmax was just a blob...


well, just search for photoshop tutorials on altavista, that's how i started out...

UPS says Delivered at 7.30am on 7/2/07 signed for by Hindera..

Although I dont know what the point of this thread is... as someone said, please keep all tracking to one thread or ..

I am trying to figure out the same and after rigorous communication with my lawyer and a few companies, I came to an estimate that it may take anywhere between, atleast 12-18 mnths on a thumb rule. Again, I understand its on a case by case basis.

@KabAyegaMeraGc - question for you: if you were qualified for EB-2, why did you in first place filed for EB-3? Looking at your profile, you may would have been just about to get your GC if you would have been in EB-2 bucket. Just curious. Also, what is your lawyer's take on this whole porting thing?

Congrats :)

Thank you very much for the Information...

We need like you people who help others...

i will do this once coming back from india.

Thank you again

Hello Friends,

My current passport is expiring in Jun 07. I have applied for passport renewal at Indian Embassy (Washington D.C.) in 3rd week of Jan 07 via courier. I may have to travel urgently to India by end of this month. Just wondering if anyone recently got their passport renewed at DC and what was the duration. It will help me to take the decision about departure date. Unfortunately DC is 5 hours drive from where I live. I am not sure even if take a day off and drive to DC to collect the passport they will even give it to me on the same day. Multiple attempts to contact DC office via phone/email were not helpful. No one picks the phone and their voice mail system is always full. Any advise on what I should to do know status of my passport renewal would be appreciated.

Thank you,

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P.S : Yes, I have contributed to IV :)


You should use Tatkal scheme. I paid extra 90$ and got the passport within 2 days. Its worth.

Thanks.

To reeneter you need approved I-797 of the employer that you will be working for as well as unexpired H1 stamp. Stamp can be for the other employer as long as it is not expired.

You cannot eneter using the receipt, you need approval. So if it seems to be taking a long time to get approval go ahead and upgrade your petition to premium

The only way to go for Premium processing of 140, is to extend H1 beyond 6 yrs..as of current regulations. So in your case, if you are still around 5 yrs of H1. that would be the solid case, to opt for PP of 140 and h1 ext. So that, your case can have few updates.

This is only my understanding.. I am not a lawyer. I know the pain of Backlog center delays, as my case was there since 09/03 till 05/07. I respect your concern and hopefully u guys are taken care.

Thanks




My husband's GC priority date is EB2 Dec 2003, but I-140 is still pending. We applied for I-140 and I-485 in Nov 2007 after labor was stuck in backlog centers for 4 years.

We are done with finger prints few months ago. No updates on I-140 or I-485s after that.

Is it useful if we take Info pass appintment in this case and enquire about our case status?

Why not USCIS offer I-140 premium processing for older priority dates?

Can I-485 be pre-adjudicated even if I-140 is pending?.

Appreciate any information. Thanks.

Sent on July 6th. Reached on July 9