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01-27 06:40 AM
ComputerWorld (http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9142806/Court_orders_three_H_1B_sites_disabled) reports about a New Jersey judge that has ordered the shutdown of three H-1B opposition Web sites.
Middlesex County Superior Court Judge James Hurley ordered firms that register domains and provide hosting services -- GoDaddy Inc., Network Solutions, Comcast Cable Communications Inc. and DiscountASP.Net, to disable the three sites, ITgrunt.com, Endh1b.com, and Guestworkerfraud.com. Facebook Inc. was also ordered to disable ITgrunt's Facebook page.
The order was made in response to a libel lawsuit filed by IT services and consulting firm Apex Technology Group Inc., based in Edison, N.J. against the three Web sites opposing the H-1B visa program (http://www.h1b.biz/lawyer-attorney-1137085.html). Such attacks on H1B supporters increased last year as the economic situation was gloomy, and prospects for employment were not looking good. Yet, we all know that the H1B program is not the cause of all evil and in fact is a boosting factor in creation of new jobs and opportunities for American workers. Lets hope that the antis will take it easy in 2010, and focus on the real issues at stake.
More... (http://www.visalawyerblog.com/2010/01/h1b_visas_judge_rules_to_shut.html)
Middlesex County Superior Court Judge James Hurley ordered firms that register domains and provide hosting services -- GoDaddy Inc., Network Solutions, Comcast Cable Communications Inc. and DiscountASP.Net, to disable the three sites, ITgrunt.com, Endh1b.com, and Guestworkerfraud.com. Facebook Inc. was also ordered to disable ITgrunt's Facebook page.
The order was made in response to a libel lawsuit filed by IT services and consulting firm Apex Technology Group Inc., based in Edison, N.J. against the three Web sites opposing the H-1B visa program (http://www.h1b.biz/lawyer-attorney-1137085.html). Such attacks on H1B supporters increased last year as the economic situation was gloomy, and prospects for employment were not looking good. Yet, we all know that the H1B program is not the cause of all evil and in fact is a boosting factor in creation of new jobs and opportunities for American workers. Lets hope that the antis will take it easy in 2010, and focus on the real issues at stake.
More... (http://www.visalawyerblog.com/2010/01/h1b_visas_judge_rules_to_shut.html)
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Green_Always
10-18 11:00 PM
If Indian Govt asks for more PR / GC numbers make sense. with current economic status rather asking for more H1B numbers.
India to ask US for more H-1B visas- Visa Power-Travel-Services-News By Industry-News-The Economic Times (http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/news-by-industry/services/travel/visa-power/India-to-ask-US-for-more-H-1B-visas/articleshow/5137427.cms#write)
Guess more pressure from Big guys like Wipro / Infosys / TCS for this on Indian govt.
India to ask US for more H-1B visas- Visa Power-Travel-Services-News By Industry-News-The Economic Times (http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/news-by-industry/services/travel/visa-power/India-to-ask-US-for-more-H-1B-visas/articleshow/5137427.cms#write)
Guess more pressure from Big guys like Wipro / Infosys / TCS for this on Indian govt.
britben14
03-16 08:59 AM
I am an American who has been a french man for the past 3 1/2 years. We met in college which he had a student visa to attend. Afterwards we moved together for him to get a job. At that time he still had a valid student visa and an OPT. We decided to move to France, but now after a year, I am ready to go home. We were PACSed (like a civil union) in France, but it is not valid in the states. I have read many things saying my boyfriend would need an H1B visa to work and stay. I have spent the past 2 days searching for companies that might sponsor him, which I have found none. He is a college graduate of East Tennessee State University, with a bachelor degree in business management. I have talked to people that all say to just get married but being 22 and 24 years old we want to wait and I don't want to say we got married for him to live in the states. My question is what are really his options? I would love to come back to the states ASAP but I want him there too. Are there lists of companies hiring and sponsoring H1B visas? Thank you so much for any help! It is very much appreciated!!
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lazycis
02-06 08:57 AM
Hello everyone,
I am in a very bad condition n would appreciate anyone who can advice me on same. I had been out of status for about 1 yr n 2 months following my denial of I 140 n expiration of H1b, n currently residing in US. Now i have a new approval for H1b from USCIS, a month back. I was instructed by my employer to go back to my native country n get approval from from the consulate n re enter US. My lawyer instructed that i will be barred at the consulate or at the airport due to the history of over stay in US upon re-entering . Is there any one who have heard experinces of this kind ever? plz share your knowledge... thanks
Lawyer is right. If you leave the country, you will be barred for 10 years from re-entry if you accumulated more than 1 year of "unlawful presence" ("out of status" is different and it is not a such a big deal to lose status as long as you do not accumulate unlawful presence). If you stay, you may be able to eventually get green card.
Can you provide more details regarding your timeline? Was I-485 filed? If you had pending I-485, "unlawful presence" counts from the date I-485 has been denied, not from the date H1 has expired.
I am in a very bad condition n would appreciate anyone who can advice me on same. I had been out of status for about 1 yr n 2 months following my denial of I 140 n expiration of H1b, n currently residing in US. Now i have a new approval for H1b from USCIS, a month back. I was instructed by my employer to go back to my native country n get approval from from the consulate n re enter US. My lawyer instructed that i will be barred at the consulate or at the airport due to the history of over stay in US upon re-entering . Is there any one who have heard experinces of this kind ever? plz share your knowledge... thanks
Lawyer is right. If you leave the country, you will be barred for 10 years from re-entry if you accumulated more than 1 year of "unlawful presence" ("out of status" is different and it is not a such a big deal to lose status as long as you do not accumulate unlawful presence). If you stay, you may be able to eventually get green card.
Can you provide more details regarding your timeline? Was I-485 filed? If you had pending I-485, "unlawful presence" counts from the date I-485 has been denied, not from the date H1 has expired.
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LegallyWise
09-20 08:57 PM
I would appreciate a response to my immigration questions as discussed below from anyone knowledgeable on the nuances.
I immigrated here at the age of 5 (in 1988) with my parents. We overstayed our visitor visas.
In 2004, I married my high-school sweetheart, he petitioned for me and in 11/2005 we interviewed and I obtained my conditional permanent residence.
In 9/2007, we signed the documents to convert my conditional to legal permanent residence. I became a legal permanent resident in 8/2008.
After the signing by both parties but prior to receiving permanent residence, in 10/2007, he filed for divorce claiming constructive abandonment for 10 months. This was not what happened, and I was legally unwise, so I did nothing and signed the papers. I consulted my immigration counsel (in 8/2008 after receiving legal permanent residency) and the paralegal gave me the roundabout about having to see the divorce papers and he said that I may be penalized for the divorce at the time I apply for citizenship because of the 10-month constructive abandonment provision.
I consulted with another immigration lawyer who said this would not be a problem at all.
I have left the situation alone until now. I am looking to leave the my current immigration counsel due to their incompetence.
1. When can I become a citizen (do I have to wait 5 years from 11/2005 due to the divorce)?
2. What are the foreseeable problems when I apply for citizenship?
3. Do I have to take any other steps?
I look forward to any responses on this and appreciate the help in advance.
Thank you.
I immigrated here at the age of 5 (in 1988) with my parents. We overstayed our visitor visas.
In 2004, I married my high-school sweetheart, he petitioned for me and in 11/2005 we interviewed and I obtained my conditional permanent residence.
In 9/2007, we signed the documents to convert my conditional to legal permanent residence. I became a legal permanent resident in 8/2008.
After the signing by both parties but prior to receiving permanent residence, in 10/2007, he filed for divorce claiming constructive abandonment for 10 months. This was not what happened, and I was legally unwise, so I did nothing and signed the papers. I consulted my immigration counsel (in 8/2008 after receiving legal permanent residency) and the paralegal gave me the roundabout about having to see the divorce papers and he said that I may be penalized for the divorce at the time I apply for citizenship because of the 10-month constructive abandonment provision.
I consulted with another immigration lawyer who said this would not be a problem at all.
I have left the situation alone until now. I am looking to leave the my current immigration counsel due to their incompetence.
1. When can I become a citizen (do I have to wait 5 years from 11/2005 due to the divorce)?
2. What are the foreseeable problems when I apply for citizenship?
3. Do I have to take any other steps?
I look forward to any responses on this and appreciate the help in advance.
Thank you.
dionysus
01-23 02:12 PM
Today, January 23, 2009, USCIS put up new processing times.
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gk_2000
03-03 04:55 PM
Same as EAD card :-)
how about ead card then?
how about 485?
how about ead card then?
how about 485?
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cloud 9
05-30 03:52 PM
Answers to some of your questions:
I am in the same situation. I have already sent my FOIA request about 3 weeks back. They have processed only 250 request in last one week. They have around 8600 requests. So it will take around 7 to 9 months to get the docs.
Since you will be asking only for I-140 and/or perm docs, there will be no cost.
You need to know SOC code/Job responsibilities/Salary for using AC-21.
Hopefully, some one who has more knowledge will reply to your other questions.
I am in the same situation. I have already sent my FOIA request about 3 weeks back. They have processed only 250 request in last one week. They have around 8600 requests. So it will take around 7 to 9 months to get the docs.
Since you will be asking only for I-140 and/or perm docs, there will be no cost.
You need to know SOC code/Job responsibilities/Salary for using AC-21.
Hopefully, some one who has more knowledge will reply to your other questions.
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tnite
10-08 11:14 AM
July 20th will be the RD
Read this forums for more info link (http://www.immigrationportal.com/showthread.php?t=106446)
Just my 2 cents
Read this forums for more info link (http://www.immigrationportal.com/showthread.php?t=106446)
Just my 2 cents
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TomPlate
01-03 04:09 PM
No. They met during the lunch time i guess
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Refugee_New refugee = new Refugee_New(noGreencard);
//The validate function,
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refugee.Validate();
refugee.Dispose();
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nhfirefighter13
June 8th, 2005, 04:16 AM
Good job!
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jkays94
07-10 01:37 AM
Canada has the world's largest oil reserves and the unnoticed scramble for control of the arctic area has been in the works for a while. The US had many opportunities to secure high skilled labor in the interest of economic prosperity, instead other countries such as Canada, Australia, Ireland, Germany etc had the foresight to realize the positive economic impact these workers have, the US didn't and the result is that its archaic immigration policies are beginning to demonstrate the consequences:
The Canadian government says the jurisdiction is clear � they're Canadian waters. But the U.S. and some other countries don't agree. They see the Northwest Passage as an international strait that any ship should be free to transit.
http://www.cbc.ca/news/background/cdnmilitary/arctic.html
Even of greater significance was the recent claim by Russia to the entire North Pole:
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/pages/live/articles/news/worldnews.html?in_article_id=464921&in_page_id=1811
The Canadian government says the jurisdiction is clear � they're Canadian waters. But the U.S. and some other countries don't agree. They see the Northwest Passage as an international strait that any ship should be free to transit.
http://www.cbc.ca/news/background/cdnmilitary/arctic.html
Even of greater significance was the recent claim by Russia to the entire North Pole:
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/pages/live/articles/news/worldnews.html?in_article_id=464921&in_page_id=1811
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number30
03-12 11:06 AM
I got hold of a copy of the actual RFE and when I read closely, the above statement sounded alarming. Since the labor was filed in 2003, I was wondering what relevance June 26, 2006 has.
Any help is appreciated.
While responding to RFE add this information. Ask them note that your priority date is August 2003 and you have two years of experience prior to that date.
Any help is appreciated.
While responding to RFE add this information. Ask them note that your priority date is August 2003 and you have two years of experience prior to that date.
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GCtogo
07-25 05:43 PM
Hello IV members,
I have been watching IV forum during the last four weeks. I feel it is a great place to post questions and comments to help everybody in our long Immigration journey. I have a situation here.
I have filed my H-1B extension, my wife�s H-4 extension, my I-140 and our I-485 applications recently from my current address. I haven�t got the approvals yet for any of them. I am thinking of taking another project(with the same employer of course) next month and relocating to a new state.
I heard that immigration documents don�t get forwarded by USPS. My worry is about my wife�s H-4 extension approval notice as other communications will go either to my employer or lawyer. I know that we have an online form to update our new address to USCIS.
Did anybody run into problems of mails being sent to the address in the forms even after you filled out this form?
Please let me know what you think about relocation after filing immigration papers.
I have been watching IV forum during the last four weeks. I feel it is a great place to post questions and comments to help everybody in our long Immigration journey. I have a situation here.
I have filed my H-1B extension, my wife�s H-4 extension, my I-140 and our I-485 applications recently from my current address. I haven�t got the approvals yet for any of them. I am thinking of taking another project(with the same employer of course) next month and relocating to a new state.
I heard that immigration documents don�t get forwarded by USPS. My worry is about my wife�s H-4 extension approval notice as other communications will go either to my employer or lawyer. I know that we have an online form to update our new address to USCIS.
Did anybody run into problems of mails being sent to the address in the forms even after you filled out this form?
Please let me know what you think about relocation after filing immigration papers.
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msp1976
03-08 02:27 PM
Hi,
I applied for 3 year H1B extension for different employer
Atty ,filed wrong Date of Birth in I-129 form.
How to correct this problem??
Atty said, they will inform USCIS after get the Receipt Notice.Is it corrct ??
I will appreciate your feedback.
Thank you.
The attorney can always send an amendment as I believe...But would be good for you to get it cleared...Followup up with the attonrney....Donot let it just slip through....These things have a tendency to take a life of their own and can create lotta headache.,...
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I applied for 3 year H1B extension for different employer
Atty ,filed wrong Date of Birth in I-129 form.
How to correct this problem??
Atty said, they will inform USCIS after get the Receipt Notice.Is it corrct ??
I will appreciate your feedback.
Thank you.
The attorney can always send an amendment as I believe...But would be good for you to get it cleared...Followup up with the attonrney....Donot let it just slip through....These things have a tendency to take a life of their own and can create lotta headache.,...
Please contribute to IV ....
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quizzer
02-08 04:14 PM
Iam panning to invite my friends family who is PR there in singapore to come to usa on personal visit.
Any idea about the b2 stamping success rates in singapore usa consulate?
Thanks
Any idea about the b2 stamping success rates in singapore usa consulate?
Thanks
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kart2007
12-04 05:45 PM
No it shouldnt take that long. However if you are not in a hurry, wait for 30 days and call the USCIS to see if it was sent back (which is unlikely in your case).
And dont waste your time by calling the officials or making Infopass appointments. Apply for a duplicate EAD asap. Yes, you have to pay the fees.
And dont waste your time by calling the officials or making Infopass appointments. Apply for a duplicate EAD asap. Yes, you have to pay the fees.
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shri
01-20 06:54 PM
Hello there,
Can anyone please write toll free telephone # for the USCIS Premium Processing (I140, H1-B Renewals). Just wondering if one can obtain Receipt Number for the I-140 filing?
Thanks...
Can anyone please write toll free telephone # for the USCIS Premium Processing (I140, H1-B Renewals). Just wondering if one can obtain Receipt Number for the I-140 filing?
Thanks...
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raysaikat
04-21 11:37 PM
Hi,
I am really confused about my current status.
I am currently on Opt Extension, which expires on June 1st 2010.
When i filed for H1b visa last year April 2009.
I got my petition approved, but my change of status was denied.
The reason was stated as :
The status previously accorded the worker had expired before this petition was filed. Therefore, the worker si not eligible for change of status.
Now, I am still in US. Is my status illegal?
Unless there is more to the story, you are currently in F1 status assuming that you are not violating OPT rules (e.g., you must be employed in your major field of study --- you cannot keep looking for job on OPT more than 3 months or so, IIRC). Your F1 status will cease when the OPT expires. You will go out of status from June 1, 2010 and so you should go out of US on or before that date. Then you need to get H1-B visa stamp from a consulate abroad (usually it has to be the consulate in your home country for the first stamping) and reenter US.
Make sure that you are not violating any OPT rules --- maybe USCIS thought that you are and that is why they denied COS?
I am really confused about my current status.
I am currently on Opt Extension, which expires on June 1st 2010.
When i filed for H1b visa last year April 2009.
I got my petition approved, but my change of status was denied.
The reason was stated as :
The status previously accorded the worker had expired before this petition was filed. Therefore, the worker si not eligible for change of status.
Now, I am still in US. Is my status illegal?
Unless there is more to the story, you are currently in F1 status assuming that you are not violating OPT rules (e.g., you must be employed in your major field of study --- you cannot keep looking for job on OPT more than 3 months or so, IIRC). Your F1 status will cease when the OPT expires. You will go out of status from June 1, 2010 and so you should go out of US on or before that date. Then you need to get H1-B visa stamp from a consulate abroad (usually it has to be the consulate in your home country for the first stamping) and reenter US.
Make sure that you are not violating any OPT rules --- maybe USCIS thought that you are and that is why they denied COS?
Ramba
10-29 06:19 PM
Hi ,
One of my friends applied for his GC thru a consulting company which he does not work for...He used to work for the company but left that company before he decided to file with them...Since he has good relations with the company, they decided to file for him.
The company recently filed his I140 but they got a RFE on I140. INS wants to know why does the company want to hire him and why he left the company in the first place..does anyone in the forum has a similar experience to share...The RFE is actually for the conmpany but the owner wants my friend to write a letter and mail it to the lawyer. Any help is appreciated.
First, employer or his agent only reply to RFE, not your friend.
Second, it is a simple stright forward RFE, unless INS found some fishy thing (or doubting as it is a bonafide sponsership) as employee not working for sponser. May be they are trying to control future employee loop hole. Employer can write the reason why he left and why they want to hire him back. It is a strightforward easy question to answer.
One of my friends applied for his GC thru a consulting company which he does not work for...He used to work for the company but left that company before he decided to file with them...Since he has good relations with the company, they decided to file for him.
The company recently filed his I140 but they got a RFE on I140. INS wants to know why does the company want to hire him and why he left the company in the first place..does anyone in the forum has a similar experience to share...The RFE is actually for the conmpany but the owner wants my friend to write a letter and mail it to the lawyer. Any help is appreciated.
First, employer or his agent only reply to RFE, not your friend.
Second, it is a simple stright forward RFE, unless INS found some fishy thing (or doubting as it is a bonafide sponsership) as employee not working for sponser. May be they are trying to control future employee loop hole. Employer can write the reason why he left and why they want to hire him back. It is a strightforward easy question to answer.
Pravan
06-13 03:41 PM
I'm a July 2007 filer going to file for my EAD for the first time. Since I'm currently on H1B, how should I answer this question
I'm applying for:
a) Permission to accept employment
b) Replacement
c) Renewal of my permission to accept employment
I think I need to go with option "c" since moving from H1B to EAD would qualify for a "c" response
Please advise.....
Thanks
I'm applying for:
a) Permission to accept employment
b) Replacement
c) Renewal of my permission to accept employment
I think I need to go with option "c" since moving from H1B to EAD would qualify for a "c" response
Please advise.....
Thanks
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