needhelp!
09-23 05:59 PM
Here is one of the comments below that article that makes sense too (claims to be from a congressional staffer):
As a congressional staffer, I'd say you should just call. Even if you address the letter to the LA, it will likely be passed off to an intern or an LC (legislative correspondent). Writing to constituents is not fun, and most offices have people that do it all day long.
More than likely, an intern will pick up. DO NOT just start rambling about whatever issue you want to gripe about. This signals the person who answered that you are crazy, and should not be speaking to a staff member. They are very busy, and no one is going to pass a crazy person off to their boss. The intern will know to either say "We'll pass that on for you" (which he will not), or say "I've made a note and I'll deliver it to the congressman" (again, he will not). Interns don't know anything, nor do they have the power to do anything.
Instead, simply say your full name and ask whoever is on the phone to speak with the LA who handles the issue about which you are concerned. Be calm, be stern. If you speak to the LA, don't just start off with "I have some opinions I'd like you to know; here they are!" Instead, ask questions! Ask what the congressman's positions are on the issues. Ask why. Explain your own position. Finally, ask if there is any other information the staffer might need.
You might be passed off to voice mail. Do NOT give your opinions here. Simply say that you have some concerns about a certain issue, and that you would like a call back.
Most offices have daily callers and letter writers who leave incoherent notes and messages about anything from UFOs to mexican truck drivers. Your goal should be to separate yourself from this crowd.
Do this, and be rational, and you just might make a difference.
As a congressional staffer, I'd say you should just call. Even if you address the letter to the LA, it will likely be passed off to an intern or an LC (legislative correspondent). Writing to constituents is not fun, and most offices have people that do it all day long.
More than likely, an intern will pick up. DO NOT just start rambling about whatever issue you want to gripe about. This signals the person who answered that you are crazy, and should not be speaking to a staff member. They are very busy, and no one is going to pass a crazy person off to their boss. The intern will know to either say "We'll pass that on for you" (which he will not), or say "I've made a note and I'll deliver it to the congressman" (again, he will not). Interns don't know anything, nor do they have the power to do anything.
Instead, simply say your full name and ask whoever is on the phone to speak with the LA who handles the issue about which you are concerned. Be calm, be stern. If you speak to the LA, don't just start off with "I have some opinions I'd like you to know; here they are!" Instead, ask questions! Ask what the congressman's positions are on the issues. Ask why. Explain your own position. Finally, ask if there is any other information the staffer might need.
You might be passed off to voice mail. Do NOT give your opinions here. Simply say that you have some concerns about a certain issue, and that you would like a call back.
Most offices have daily callers and letter writers who leave incoherent notes and messages about anything from UFOs to mexican truck drivers. Your goal should be to separate yourself from this crowd.
Do this, and be rational, and you just might make a difference.
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aranya
06-02 05:11 PM
AFAIK
One may enjoy only one status (either H4 or H1) at any point of time. So if your wife is on H4 there is no "still valid H1". That said,
1] The COS from H4 to H1 will not be counted against the annual cap in this case - see Dec 2005 (or 2006) memo.
2] I am not sure what your trying to ask but COS from H4 to H1 will not be counted against for next year's annual cap.
3] See Processing Center dates
One may enjoy only one status (either H4 or H1) at any point of time. So if your wife is on H4 there is no "still valid H1". That said,
1] The COS from H4 to H1 will not be counted against the annual cap in this case - see Dec 2005 (or 2006) memo.
2] I am not sure what your trying to ask but COS from H4 to H1 will not be counted against for next year's annual cap.
3] See Processing Center dates
NANO3
04-30 04:26 PM
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desi_doc
09-25 09:46 PM
How did you apply for I485 with PD of Nov 07 ? I dont think Nov 07 was ever current.
I have similar PD Nov 07 EB2
I have similar PD Nov 07 EB2
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IN2US
02-23 01:03 PM
I'm a july filer and planning on using AC21 to change employers,in this process I'm transfering H1-B,My passport will expire in a month however my
I-94 is valid till 2010. My question is do I need to have a new passport in hand before I transfer my H1??
PS: I've already applied for my new passport and expecting it any time.
Thanks in advance
I-94 is valid till 2010. My question is do I need to have a new passport in hand before I transfer my H1??
PS: I've already applied for my new passport and expecting it any time.
Thanks in advance
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04-04 02:53 PM
Hello people,
When you contribute money keep in mind that when you get GC you are not the only one to get GC but your whole family will get the benefit. So please consider that also when you are contributing money and please contribute generously.
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When you contribute money keep in mind that when you get GC you are not the only one to get GC but your whole family will get the benefit. So please consider that also when you are contributing money and please contribute generously.
Cheers
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srini1976
07-09 01:21 PM
What is your PD & EB Category please?
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regacct
05-17 09:30 AM
Took the survey, but what is the purpose of this?
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pbuckeye
10-13 11:14 AM
I am sponsoring to My In-laws next month for visiting next month. I am preparing documents for them. My questions is... What are documents required from my wife side? she is not working.
What should I send from her?
A letter from her (& you) inviting her parents addressed to them and to the consulate.
If she isnt working, all the other sponsorship documents have to come from you.
If you google this, you will get a ton of information on the specifics (forms and supporting documents).
Good luck :rolleyes:
What should I send from her?
A letter from her (& you) inviting her parents addressed to them and to the consulate.
If she isnt working, all the other sponsorship documents have to come from you.
If you google this, you will get a ton of information on the specifics (forms and supporting documents).
Good luck :rolleyes:
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iman.karta
12-27 04:02 PM
Hi all,
I do have a worry about I140 processing and I hope somebody can help me.
I finally got my LC approved and now in the concurrent I140 and I485 filling process.
However, I noticed that there is a minor mistake in filling on my ETA9089.
My OPT expired on August 14th, 2006 and my H1-B was approved Dec 12th2006. However in the job experience part, there is a booboo. Instead of putting the start date as January 15th, 2007 (which was the date I started working in the company), they put August 14th, 2006. So from USCIS standing point of view, it could mean that I work during the gap between my OPT and H1-B! :(
Now I am worried sick that they will deny my I-140.
Any inputs anybody?
I do have a worry about I140 processing and I hope somebody can help me.
I finally got my LC approved and now in the concurrent I140 and I485 filling process.
However, I noticed that there is a minor mistake in filling on my ETA9089.
My OPT expired on August 14th, 2006 and my H1-B was approved Dec 12th2006. However in the job experience part, there is a booboo. Instead of putting the start date as January 15th, 2007 (which was the date I started working in the company), they put August 14th, 2006. So from USCIS standing point of view, it could mean that I work during the gap between my OPT and H1-B! :(
Now I am worried sick that they will deny my I-140.
Any inputs anybody?
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rockstart
01-18 08:19 AM
I have my I 140 approved in 2006 and it has priority date. Filed my I 485 in August 2007. The priority date in the receipt is blank, guess looks to be normal.
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mannubhai
05-19 11:14 PM
Hi,
I came to the USA on F-1 student visa which is expired on 2005. Currently I have H1B status (I-797 form) (and NOT a stamped visa) and I-94 attached to the I-797 form.
My question is that. Can I visit Canada for less than 30 days and coming back without the need to get a visa (automatic visa re-validation) OR I have to get a visa?
I am worried because I never have a stamped H1B visa on my passoprt. Only H1B status + I94 which are not attached to the passoprt?
I need your help and how can I make sure as I do not want to lose my job.
Thank you,
John
I think you will need a Visa.
I remember a bulletin from Murthy.com a few months back mentioning a rule where people going for first time H1 B stamping (from F1, H4) cannot get their H1 stamped in Mexico and the rule was soon to be followed in Canada as well. Please search the Murthy.com site for more information on this but i would advice going to home country.
Other members - please let us know if you are better informed.
I came to the USA on F-1 student visa which is expired on 2005. Currently I have H1B status (I-797 form) (and NOT a stamped visa) and I-94 attached to the I-797 form.
My question is that. Can I visit Canada for less than 30 days and coming back without the need to get a visa (automatic visa re-validation) OR I have to get a visa?
I am worried because I never have a stamped H1B visa on my passoprt. Only H1B status + I94 which are not attached to the passoprt?
I need your help and how can I make sure as I do not want to lose my job.
Thank you,
John
I think you will need a Visa.
I remember a bulletin from Murthy.com a few months back mentioning a rule where people going for first time H1 B stamping (from F1, H4) cannot get their H1 stamped in Mexico and the rule was soon to be followed in Canada as well. Please search the Murthy.com site for more information on this but i would advice going to home country.
Other members - please let us know if you are better informed.
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rameshvaid
04-23 12:24 PM
Go to the web site http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/index.asp and review your different options.
You can immigrate base dupon family sponsorship, employment or just the point system without employment.
I qualified by point system without employment offer. You can take the test on line for free to see if you qualify by the point system.
Best of Luck
Just go on their website down load form and send it to them. Do not need any attorney. Point sytem should be the best option for you. Filling up the forms are pretty simple.
Ramesh
You can immigrate base dupon family sponsorship, employment or just the point system without employment.
I qualified by point system without employment offer. You can take the test on line for free to see if you qualify by the point system.
Best of Luck
Just go on their website down load form and send it to them. Do not need any attorney. Point sytem should be the best option for you. Filling up the forms are pretty simple.
Ramesh
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cinqsit
10-12 10:32 PM
Hello I am in H4 in usa.
I have applied for change of status to H1b this year, but still now I haven't received the decision form USCIS.
In the mean time, my H4 status along with I-94 is getting experied by the end of this month Oct. I am not able to file H4 extension as this would overlay my probable H1b status.
Now, If I dont get any decision on my H1b and I don't file H4 extention by the end of this month, what would be status after that? Would I become Out Of Status? What should I do under this situation?
You have 2 options
1. Convert your h1 to premium processing and hopefully get it approved before
your current h4 expires
2. apply for h4 extension - and wait for your h1 application to get through
To be really conservative - its best to file for H4 extension anyway irrespective
of whether you convert your h1 to premium
Dont let your h4 expire cause you wont have any valid status - if for some reason your h1 gets denied
Good luck!
I have applied for change of status to H1b this year, but still now I haven't received the decision form USCIS.
In the mean time, my H4 status along with I-94 is getting experied by the end of this month Oct. I am not able to file H4 extension as this would overlay my probable H1b status.
Now, If I dont get any decision on my H1b and I don't file H4 extention by the end of this month, what would be status after that? Would I become Out Of Status? What should I do under this situation?
You have 2 options
1. Convert your h1 to premium processing and hopefully get it approved before
your current h4 expires
2. apply for h4 extension - and wait for your h1 application to get through
To be really conservative - its best to file for H4 extension anyway irrespective
of whether you convert your h1 to premium
Dont let your h4 expire cause you wont have any valid status - if for some reason your h1 gets denied
Good luck!
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copsmart
08-18 07:50 PM
I am hoping someone can shed some light on this situation:
I filed 140 and 485 concurrently (July, 2007). Today I received an email update saying that a RFE has been sent about my 485 petition. There's a LUD update for my 485 but my 140 seems untouched. What kind of issues with the case would prompt an RFE for the 485 before the 140 is processed? Is this for a second set of fingerprints or could this be something more serious? Thanks in advance for your responses.
Any issue with Birth Certificate, Marriage Certificate (if you are a dependent), Medical report & etc could trigger an RFE.
May be your 140 is approvable & 485 will be approved as soon as you reply to the RFE.
I have seen other posts in this forum where people have reported that they received both 485 and 140 approvals together.
Whatever the RFE is, reply to it ASAP and you should be lucky enough to get your GC before the dates change.
Good luck.
I filed 140 and 485 concurrently (July, 2007). Today I received an email update saying that a RFE has been sent about my 485 petition. There's a LUD update for my 485 but my 140 seems untouched. What kind of issues with the case would prompt an RFE for the 485 before the 140 is processed? Is this for a second set of fingerprints or could this be something more serious? Thanks in advance for your responses.
Any issue with Birth Certificate, Marriage Certificate (if you are a dependent), Medical report & etc could trigger an RFE.
May be your 140 is approvable & 485 will be approved as soon as you reply to the RFE.
I have seen other posts in this forum where people have reported that they received both 485 and 140 approvals together.
Whatever the RFE is, reply to it ASAP and you should be lucky enough to get your GC before the dates change.
Good luck.
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eaglesvr
11-11 05:06 PM
Child Protection Act is based on I-140 timing. If by the time of applying for I-140 your son got 21 then no-chance, it's not applicable. If not then some calculation is needed.
When did they apply for I-140. How old was your son at that time? When was it approved?
When did they apply for I-140. How old was your son at that time? When was it approved?
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krishnam70
05-06 06:03 PM
Folks:
Need advice on my birth certificate matter.
I have my birth certificate. My DOB is correct on it along with Date of its registration (DOB+5 days).
My father's name and mother's name is not spelt exactly the same as in my passport.
Example:
my father's name has an extra "bhai" in the name. xxxxbhai yyyyy zzzzz
my mother's name has only her first name and not her full name. aaaaa
My passport has thier correct full names.
What kind of document(s) would i need to submit in order for me to use thier names listed on the passport? Could this cause an issue?
OR am I preparing for no reason?
Thanks for all your help,
Silverfishy
You never know with USCIS
1. Try and see if you can get a corrected Birth certificate with the correct names issued.
2. Try to get affidavit's from your parents that they are also known by the name's present in the passport and birth certificate
3. Try and get any/all kind of supporting documentation to support this fact including any affidavits from other relatives ( elder people than your parents)
5. Official documents that establish you to be related to them and also any other documents that show that both the people are same.
6. In case of your mother's last name not appearing the certificate try and contact the municipal admn and see if they issue a new certificate which contains the correct name and with that an explanation letter that the records stand corrected or whatever
7. Secondary evidence like - your educational transcripts that contain your father's name
8. Official identity cards( voter registration etc) that prove the same
basically any document that establishes the link
good luck
-cheers
kris
Need advice on my birth certificate matter.
I have my birth certificate. My DOB is correct on it along with Date of its registration (DOB+5 days).
My father's name and mother's name is not spelt exactly the same as in my passport.
Example:
my father's name has an extra "bhai" in the name. xxxxbhai yyyyy zzzzz
my mother's name has only her first name and not her full name. aaaaa
My passport has thier correct full names.
What kind of document(s) would i need to submit in order for me to use thier names listed on the passport? Could this cause an issue?
OR am I preparing for no reason?
Thanks for all your help,
Silverfishy
You never know with USCIS
1. Try and see if you can get a corrected Birth certificate with the correct names issued.
2. Try to get affidavit's from your parents that they are also known by the name's present in the passport and birth certificate
3. Try and get any/all kind of supporting documentation to support this fact including any affidavits from other relatives ( elder people than your parents)
5. Official documents that establish you to be related to them and also any other documents that show that both the people are same.
6. In case of your mother's last name not appearing the certificate try and contact the municipal admn and see if they issue a new certificate which contains the correct name and with that an explanation letter that the records stand corrected or whatever
7. Secondary evidence like - your educational transcripts that contain your father's name
8. Official identity cards( voter registration etc) that prove the same
basically any document that establishes the link
good luck
-cheers
kris
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bluekayal
12-14 05:20 PM
Our AP saga got its final miracle today. (at least I think it�s the final one�) Though my spouse�s and daughter's AP were finally got approved yesterday, the miracle is that TSC has decided to expedite and overnight them, based on a fax from my father-in-law�s doctor.
The very nice lady IO at SF INS office this morning asked for our telephone numbers, and then followed up and called us on our cell phone to confirm that TSC is expediting the APS�..�and overnight-ing them!
Prior to this last miracle the journey was choppy.
We are to leave for India on Dec 26th... ..the APs were e-filed on July 12 to give TSC enough time.
Because nothing seemed to be happening I faxed TSC director (no use), another fax at TSC (not much use), made friends with a TSC rep...(great) got in touch with my Congressman George MIller's office..(fantastic), leading to the approval yesterday and then today comes the icing on the cake� the overnight-ing�.
After a season of dryness, it doesn't just rain, it pours!
The very nice lady IO at SF INS office this morning asked for our telephone numbers, and then followed up and called us on our cell phone to confirm that TSC is expediting the APS�..�and overnight-ing them!
Prior to this last miracle the journey was choppy.
We are to leave for India on Dec 26th... ..the APs were e-filed on July 12 to give TSC enough time.
Because nothing seemed to be happening I faxed TSC director (no use), another fax at TSC (not much use), made friends with a TSC rep...(great) got in touch with my Congressman George MIller's office..(fantastic), leading to the approval yesterday and then today comes the icing on the cake� the overnight-ing�.
After a season of dryness, it doesn't just rain, it pours!
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achu
08-06 03:12 PM
Hi,
I don't have any intention to change job after I pass 180 days of my I485 receipt date. But these are my concerns
If I get the green card, Is it mandatory to work for the original sponsor company for 6 months? or AC21 Portability will work in this case.
What if the following happens when I get the green card
1. Layoff from the sponsor company
2. Sponsor is out of business or compony does not exists
3. Refuse to give employment
Thanks
achu :rolleyes:
I don't have any intention to change job after I pass 180 days of my I485 receipt date. But these are my concerns
If I get the green card, Is it mandatory to work for the original sponsor company for 6 months? or AC21 Portability will work in this case.
What if the following happens when I get the green card
1. Layoff from the sponsor company
2. Sponsor is out of business or compony does not exists
3. Refuse to give employment
Thanks
achu :rolleyes:
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va_labor2002
08-23 10:16 AM
Actions speak louder than words. If they are deeply concerned then they should be taking steps forward to make something happen.
I agree with you. They talk a lot ,but no action !! It is disappointing.
We have to do something to get the SKILL Bill on the table. What IV is doing to push this BILL ? any comments from Core Team ?
How can we give more pressure to the congress ?
I agree with you. They talk a lot ,but no action !! It is disappointing.
We have to do something to get the SKILL Bill on the table. What IV is doing to push this BILL ? any comments from Core Team ?
How can we give more pressure to the congress ?
