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11-08 03:30 PM
Silicon Valley Immigration Lawyer Blog Has Just Posted the Following:
Former Secretary of State and advisor to two presidents, Condoleezza Rice, addressed the San Jose Silicon Valley Chamber of Commerce earlier this week at their annual fundraiser. She warned about the need for immigration reform (http://www.mercurynews.com/breaking-news/ci_13717697), explaining "The United States of America had better reform its immigration policy to make sure that the most ambitious people in the world still want to be a part of us. We are a society of immigrants, and if we ever think that we can close our doors, we will suffer the same fate of those in Europe and other places."
As an immigration lawyer, I have posted before about the need for our immigration laws (http://www.siliconvalleyimmigrationlawyer.com/2009/10/immigration-laws-must-allow-th.html)to encourage the world's best and brightest to come and stay in the U.S. As for Europe, many European countries have far stricter immigration laws than the U.S. While I don't know what the sorry "fate" is that Former Secretary of State Rice was alluding to in her address, stricter immigration laws are not the answer to raising the U.S. out of its current economic downturn and high unemployment.
More... (http://www.siliconvalleyimmigrationlawyer.com/2009/11/condoleezza-rice-advises-silic.html)
Former Secretary of State and advisor to two presidents, Condoleezza Rice, addressed the San Jose Silicon Valley Chamber of Commerce earlier this week at their annual fundraiser. She warned about the need for immigration reform (http://www.mercurynews.com/breaking-news/ci_13717697), explaining "The United States of America had better reform its immigration policy to make sure that the most ambitious people in the world still want to be a part of us. We are a society of immigrants, and if we ever think that we can close our doors, we will suffer the same fate of those in Europe and other places."
As an immigration lawyer, I have posted before about the need for our immigration laws (http://www.siliconvalleyimmigrationlawyer.com/2009/10/immigration-laws-must-allow-th.html)to encourage the world's best and brightest to come and stay in the U.S. As for Europe, many European countries have far stricter immigration laws than the U.S. While I don't know what the sorry "fate" is that Former Secretary of State Rice was alluding to in her address, stricter immigration laws are not the answer to raising the U.S. out of its current economic downturn and high unemployment.
More... (http://www.siliconvalleyimmigrationlawyer.com/2009/11/condoleezza-rice-advises-silic.html)
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carlosCA
02-05 06:20 PM
Hi all,
I am currently working on an L1 visa. Have been in the US for 1.5 years.
A few weeks ago I wanted to change my job. Now I have an offer and the new employer is trying to sort out the visa.
Unfortunately, the H1B visas are gone for this year, and the employer can't wait until October to get me working in their team, so waiting for the new H1 visas is not an option.
After checking with their immigration attorneys, they now say the only option I have is to request an 'O' visa (they will support me).
'O' visas are available for top sportsmen, actors or scientists. The attorneys say I have a good-enough resume to apply for one (masters degree, published some articles and experience in top companies) but I still think the opportunities are not many, since I think my resume is really good but not outstanding enough for this type of visa.
My question is, how careful do I have to be when letting the company attorney to apply for a 'O' on my behalf? And specially, if the visa is denied is that going to impact my current L1 visa? I don't wanna end up with no visa at all! And also, is that going to be a 'bad record' next time I apply for a visa (probably H1)?
What about the positive case? Can I have the 'O' visa during the 2 weeks I will still work in my current company under an L1 (I have to give my company 2 weeks notice before leaving) before moving jobs?
I can't stop thinking the attorneys want the best for the company, that doesn't mean they want the best for me, so I am worried about the possibility they are applying for the visa on my behalf but not minding possible bad consequences for me if the visa is refused.
Thanks so much for your help.
Carlos
I am currently working on an L1 visa. Have been in the US for 1.5 years.
A few weeks ago I wanted to change my job. Now I have an offer and the new employer is trying to sort out the visa.
Unfortunately, the H1B visas are gone for this year, and the employer can't wait until October to get me working in their team, so waiting for the new H1 visas is not an option.
After checking with their immigration attorneys, they now say the only option I have is to request an 'O' visa (they will support me).
'O' visas are available for top sportsmen, actors or scientists. The attorneys say I have a good-enough resume to apply for one (masters degree, published some articles and experience in top companies) but I still think the opportunities are not many, since I think my resume is really good but not outstanding enough for this type of visa.
My question is, how careful do I have to be when letting the company attorney to apply for a 'O' on my behalf? And specially, if the visa is denied is that going to impact my current L1 visa? I don't wanna end up with no visa at all! And also, is that going to be a 'bad record' next time I apply for a visa (probably H1)?
What about the positive case? Can I have the 'O' visa during the 2 weeks I will still work in my current company under an L1 (I have to give my company 2 weeks notice before leaving) before moving jobs?
I can't stop thinking the attorneys want the best for the company, that doesn't mean they want the best for me, so I am worried about the possibility they are applying for the visa on my behalf but not minding possible bad consequences for me if the visa is refused.
Thanks so much for your help.
Carlos
cilantro
11-28 08:39 AM
My wife has H4 stamped and valid till Nov 2008 but from Oct 2007 she changed her status to H1B. She has I797. My question is when she goes to India does she need to stamp H1 B or she can reenter on already stamped H4 ?
Please Let me know this information.
Please Let me know this information.
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grinch
05-09 05:30 PM
Meh I see what you mean, but thats what I was going for... Hrmm, hold on.
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ajaysri
11-22 01:59 AM
Hi,
Need advice from an attorney:
My I-94 expires in december 2010. I have an approved Advance parole till Dec 2011(I485 is pending). Is it required to travel outside the country and get a new I-94 ?
2. Is there a source on the Net that I can refer to that explains this?
Thanks,
AjaySri
Need advice from an attorney:
My I-94 expires in december 2010. I have an approved Advance parole till Dec 2011(I485 is pending). Is it required to travel outside the country and get a new I-94 ?
2. Is there a source on the Net that I can refer to that explains this?
Thanks,
AjaySri
benbear
10-03 08:18 PM
http://www.lewslaw.com/US_Immigration_Updates.htm#10022007a
At a recent AILA Conference, Michael Ayetes (USCIS Associate Director, Operations) announced, that during the months of July - August 2007, USCIS had received approximately 800,000 employment based adjustment applications (I-485s): 40,000 concurrently filed with I-140 petitions, 320,000 stand alone applications, and 400,000 dependent applications.
Of the 140,000 annual employment-based immigrant visas available, second and third preference categories are allocated 57.2%. If most of the employment based cases filed in July-August 2007 were second and third preferences, it could take approximately ten years of allocation to complete all these cases.
Although USCIS has posted on its website that I-485 cases received on or before August 9, 2007 have been entered into the system, a number of attorneys have not yet received receipt notices for cases filed at the end of June and July 2007. Moreover, some cases initially filed in Nebraska and transferred to Texas have now been forwarded to the Vermont or California Service Centers for faster processing of receipts.
USCIS is making every effort to process EAD applications within 90 days of receipt. The processing of Advance Parole applications may be delayed due to the number of cases filed.
A Biometrics notice will be issued even if a visa number is not available at the time.
At a recent AILA Conference, Michael Ayetes (USCIS Associate Director, Operations) announced, that during the months of July - August 2007, USCIS had received approximately 800,000 employment based adjustment applications (I-485s): 40,000 concurrently filed with I-140 petitions, 320,000 stand alone applications, and 400,000 dependent applications.
Of the 140,000 annual employment-based immigrant visas available, second and third preference categories are allocated 57.2%. If most of the employment based cases filed in July-August 2007 were second and third preferences, it could take approximately ten years of allocation to complete all these cases.
Although USCIS has posted on its website that I-485 cases received on or before August 9, 2007 have been entered into the system, a number of attorneys have not yet received receipt notices for cases filed at the end of June and July 2007. Moreover, some cases initially filed in Nebraska and transferred to Texas have now been forwarded to the Vermont or California Service Centers for faster processing of receipts.
USCIS is making every effort to process EAD applications within 90 days of receipt. The processing of Advance Parole applications may be delayed due to the number of cases filed.
A Biometrics notice will be issued even if a visa number is not available at the time.
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11-01 12:36 PM
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03-25 12:33 PM
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aspire_sam
12-04 09:13 PM
As per the new regulation, you can apply for VISA in any consulate in INDIA. This removes the ambiguity of choosing/justify the choice of a different consulate other than the one in your consular district. Refer to the link below. Hope this helps!!!
MurthyDotCom : Visa Applications in India - Flexible Choice of Consulate (http://www.murthy.com/news/n_visflx.html)
MurthyDotCom : Visa Applications in India - Flexible Choice of Consulate (http://www.murthy.com/news/n_visflx.html)
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05-18 05:43 PM
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insbaby
08-06 02:21 PM
Its illegal by law.
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OK. Assume that you decided to take the "better offer" by throwing the previous "better offer" and they trasnfer your H1, before joining them you will surely get another "better offer" in few months, because you are always searching for that, what will you do?
"Career growth is important and you have to catch the opportunities on your way." - I guess you misunderstood this.
I will not encourage this practice at all.
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OK. Assume that you decided to take the "better offer" by throwing the previous "better offer" and they trasnfer your H1, before joining them you will surely get another "better offer" in few months, because you are always searching for that, what will you do?
"Career growth is important and you have to catch the opportunities on your way." - I guess you misunderstood this.
I will not encourage this practice at all.
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ektha123
12-07 01:48 PM
Hi
we appplied ap in october at nsc and we got receipt date on octoer 24 th do you have any idea how many days we can get ap as we are planning out of country in january first week.
we appplied ap in october at nsc and we got receipt date on octoer 24 th do you have any idea how many days we can get ap as we are planning out of country in january first week.
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dickens
09-10 08:54 AM
Hello,
Here is my situation - I have filed my I140 and I485 through company A and still waiting on a receipt number for the I485 (filed on July 2007). I have gotten a new job offer with company B. My questions -
1) If I were to transfer my H1B to company B, what would happen to the GC process that I initiated with company A?
2) Also, is it possible to revoke the GC application? If yes, are the filing fees refunded?
Thanks for any advise.
Here is my situation - I have filed my I140 and I485 through company A and still waiting on a receipt number for the I485 (filed on July 2007). I have gotten a new job offer with company B. My questions -
1) If I were to transfer my H1B to company B, what would happen to the GC process that I initiated with company A?
2) Also, is it possible to revoke the GC application? If yes, are the filing fees refunded?
Thanks for any advise.
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akilaakka
06-01 10:02 AM
Due to Iceland's volcanic ash my MIL trip has to be postponed. She was on visitor visa. We filed an extension with USCIS and paid $300. She left US as soon as flights started to resume.
USCIS approved her extension 30 days after she left US.
a) Can we seek a refund because this extension has to be filled due to reasons beyond our control
b) In the future how to seek a fee waiver (any tips or advice please).
c) Can we seek fee waiver when we e-file a petition.
Thanks for your help
Ram
USCIS approved her extension 30 days after she left US.
a) Can we seek a refund because this extension has to be filled due to reasons beyond our control
b) In the future how to seek a fee waiver (any tips or advice please).
c) Can we seek fee waiver when we e-file a petition.
Thanks for your help
Ram
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pappu
06-02 11:25 AM
This is interesting that he works in Tancredo's office . Its good that law is working to catch such racists.
Another point to note is that this guy said the N word and all this happened. Lou Dobbs will lose his job the next day if he starts making comments against the African American community. These guys do not even dare go in that territory. We all know what happened to Don Imus. Now If you just replace 'Indians'/immigrants/H1B with the N word, all these anti-immigrant organizations, websites and anti-immigrants will find themselves in a very difficult situation with the law. Civil rights activists will also not let them continue their hatred.
It is high time Indian Americans and immigrants start raising this issue actively and end such racism.
Another point to note is that this guy said the N word and all this happened. Lou Dobbs will lose his job the next day if he starts making comments against the African American community. These guys do not even dare go in that territory. We all know what happened to Don Imus. Now If you just replace 'Indians'/immigrants/H1B with the N word, all these anti-immigrant organizations, websites and anti-immigrants will find themselves in a very difficult situation with the law. Civil rights activists will also not let them continue their hatred.
It is high time Indian Americans and immigrants start raising this issue actively and end such racism.
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LostInGCProcess
10-31 11:28 AM
My employer will not withdraw my I-140. Should I still go ahead with AC21 or should I just do change of address with USCIS?
I will be starting my new job pretty soon. Any useful suggestions appreciated.
Thanks!
Samcam
Its not necessary. however if you ever get a RFE, you have to be ready to respond with your AC21 docs. For the Address change, you can submit online by filling the AR-11 form.
I will be starting my new job pretty soon. Any useful suggestions appreciated.
Thanks!
Samcam
Its not necessary. however if you ever get a RFE, you have to be ready to respond with your AC21 docs. For the Address change, you can submit online by filling the AR-11 form.
anurakt
01-03 12:15 PM
:D :D I agree , it just scares me...to start it again.
ragz4u
04-07 10:27 PM
Think again ! :)
We are extremely excited to announce that some other senators we were in touch with, have introduced amendments in favor of legal skilled immigrants. We will reveal details pretty soon.
Before anyone thinks about posting that the bill is dead, we have some news for you! It is not. There is too much noise right now and the undocumented folks doing rallies with 100K people at one time, this will not be pushed under the rug. Also, we have heard whispers in DC that the immigration bill will be taken up pretty soon after the recess :)
Thanks to all the folks who believe in us :) Together we will achieve what he have set to achieve ......
We are extremely excited to announce that some other senators we were in touch with, have introduced amendments in favor of legal skilled immigrants. We will reveal details pretty soon.
Before anyone thinks about posting that the bill is dead, we have some news for you! It is not. There is too much noise right now and the undocumented folks doing rallies with 100K people at one time, this will not be pushed under the rug. Also, we have heard whispers in DC that the immigration bill will be taken up pretty soon after the recess :)
Thanks to all the folks who believe in us :) Together we will achieve what he have set to achieve ......
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