abuddyz
02-12 05:01 AM
I am also stuck in PIMS.. here are my details
H1 renewal and change of employer
H1 approved in March 2007
Service center: WAC
Visa appointment on Feb 11 at mumbai
Documents submitted to VFS on Jan 28
On feb 11 I went to consulate and it was a long wait.. overall it took 3 hours to finish everything. When I went inside they handed over my application to me and I noticed that "Not in" was written on my DS156 form on top right corner box. here is the communication with IO
IO: so you are working for xyz company.
me: yes
IO: what are you doing for them
me: explained my role and skills
IO: are you working inhouse or at client place
me: gave client name and details
IO: till which date you are going to work for this client
me: gave details
IO: everything looks fine in your case but similar to what I have told everyone else due to the new system we need to verify your data and it will take about a week for that. (and then he wrote PIMS on my form)
me: I have a return ticket on so and so date...... can I expect before that.
IO: your case is pending only for the online verification unlike other administrative processing so it should take about a week so you should be fine.
he then gave passport back with some envelop and also one yellow paper by selecting following option in that paper
"when administrative processing is completed on your case, you will be contacted and requested to submit your passport, this letter and the accompanying envelope to the nearest VFS office."
though he selected this option, he specifically wrote PIMS on my form.
Note that PIMS problem was there for lot of cases on that day as he explicitly told me that he had to do this for lot of cases.
H1 renewal and change of employer
H1 approved in March 2007
Service center: WAC
Visa appointment on Feb 11 at mumbai
Documents submitted to VFS on Jan 28
On feb 11 I went to consulate and it was a long wait.. overall it took 3 hours to finish everything. When I went inside they handed over my application to me and I noticed that "Not in" was written on my DS156 form on top right corner box. here is the communication with IO
IO: so you are working for xyz company.
me: yes
IO: what are you doing for them
me: explained my role and skills
IO: are you working inhouse or at client place
me: gave client name and details
IO: till which date you are going to work for this client
me: gave details
IO: everything looks fine in your case but similar to what I have told everyone else due to the new system we need to verify your data and it will take about a week for that. (and then he wrote PIMS on my form)
me: I have a return ticket on so and so date...... can I expect before that.
IO: your case is pending only for the online verification unlike other administrative processing so it should take about a week so you should be fine.
he then gave passport back with some envelop and also one yellow paper by selecting following option in that paper
"when administrative processing is completed on your case, you will be contacted and requested to submit your passport, this letter and the accompanying envelope to the nearest VFS office."
though he selected this option, he specifically wrote PIMS on my form.
Note that PIMS problem was there for lot of cases on that day as he explicitly told me that he had to do this for lot of cases.
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needhelp!
09-09 06:10 PM
NumbersUSA is SICK
Several baseless allegations and an attempt to stop HR 5882 bill by NumberUSA: http://www.numbersusa.com/content/news/september-8-2008/vote-expected-wednesday-recapturing-unus.html :mad:
This is time for us to work together, leaving all differences aside.
Several baseless allegations and an attempt to stop HR 5882 bill by NumberUSA: http://www.numbersusa.com/content/news/september-8-2008/vote-expected-wednesday-recapturing-unus.html :mad:
This is time for us to work together, leaving all differences aside.
jonty_11
06-29 05:27 PM
If AILA is telling that means there is 50% chance of rumors becoming true. If the rumors are true then State Dept and USCIS mismanaged visa numbers. Anyhow wait and see couple of days
what stats do u have to support the 50% number??
what stats do u have to support the 50% number??
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appas123
08-12 05:55 PM
Hi
I saw some posts from user appas123, I need some help filling out 7001 form. If you do not mind please call me on my cell 2482275390. It would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks in advance.
Let me know if you still want me to call you.
I saw some posts from user appas123, I need some help filling out 7001 form. If you do not mind please call me on my cell 2482275390. It would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks in advance.
Let me know if you still want me to call you.
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sameer2730
09-24 11:11 AM
So per your theory 8008 people who filed in Eb3 should get approved which should bring it to 2003? for EB3-I by end of year? :rolleyes:
EB3 india gets only 2803 per year with350 of those going to OW. How did you arrive at the figure.
EB3 india gets only 2803 per year with350 of those going to OW. How did you arrive at the figure.
Bpositive
02-10 01:33 PM
Bpositive, thanks very much for the verification. At first, I thought my friend was just scaring me by suggesting the senator/congressman route, but seeing your case now I feel foolish as I should've been doing this in early January. I will check my status tomorrow (monday) with the Delhi consulate once more, and then, if need be (fingers crossed), will talk to my boss in Houston about your suggestions regarding congressman's letter. By the way, what if I call DOS tomorrow and they say the I've been cleared, would it still make sense to have congressman approach them? Too many questions, I know, but I guess you know this feeling. Thanks again.
the first contact for the congressman's office is the relevant consulate. so it doesn't hurt. it is a simple process. your boss has to sign a confidentiality release document for you and attach a cover letter. to help your boss, identify the congressman, go to the congressman's website and find out where the forms are, write a draft cover letter etc . you can do this yourself i.e enquire as a constituent just in case you don't want to involve your boss. i think it may be better that it goes through your boss
the first contact for the congressman's office is the relevant consulate. so it doesn't hurt. it is a simple process. your boss has to sign a confidentiality release document for you and attach a cover letter. to help your boss, identify the congressman, go to the congressman's website and find out where the forms are, write a draft cover letter etc . you can do this yourself i.e enquire as a constituent just in case you don't want to involve your boss. i think it may be better that it goes through your boss
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ganguteli
06-18 04:02 PM
Natives blame Naturalized citizens/GC Holders/H1s/L1s for taking their job
Naturalized Citizens/GC Holders blame H1s/L1s for taking their job
H1 holders blame L1s for taking their job
L1s blame ImmigrationVoice members for taking their job:D
Good one.
... and H1Bs are fools that they are becoming puppets on this thread. Has anyone even spoken to L1fraud guy to see who he is? He is simply inciting IV members against their own?
You guys do not have time to fight for your own greencards and courage to meet your congressman, but have time to fight against L1s just because L1s are getting greencards before you. Grow up and see the evil designs of anti-immigrants. They also want you H1bs and EAD holders out of this country because you people are also all frauds according to them. Arn't you faking your resumes, doing consulting and taking away jobs according to them? H1bs are spreading disease according to them and overstaying illegally and what not. Go read anti immigrant websites.
Shame on all of you supporting OP.
Naturalized Citizens/GC Holders blame H1s/L1s for taking their job
H1 holders blame L1s for taking their job
L1s blame ImmigrationVoice members for taking their job:D
Good one.
... and H1Bs are fools that they are becoming puppets on this thread. Has anyone even spoken to L1fraud guy to see who he is? He is simply inciting IV members against their own?
You guys do not have time to fight for your own greencards and courage to meet your congressman, but have time to fight against L1s just because L1s are getting greencards before you. Grow up and see the evil designs of anti-immigrants. They also want you H1bs and EAD holders out of this country because you people are also all frauds according to them. Arn't you faking your resumes, doing consulting and taking away jobs according to them? H1bs are spreading disease according to them and overstaying illegally and what not. Go read anti immigrant websites.
Shame on all of you supporting OP.
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puddonhead
06-18 11:24 AM
Are you suggesting the fraud should not be reported?
Its like saying that do not report burglary in your home, as thief may do something bad to the family. Typical scare the victim approach.
No - I am not suggesting that!!
What I am suggesting is that the right time to take this up is when a recession is not in full swing. Between 2004 (when this law was enacted) and 2007 was a great time to pick this battle. Maybe another year down the line would also be a great time to pick it. Picking up this particular battle right now would probably make YOUR and MY lives much more difficult in the medium term.
Like you and the OP - I am a selfish individual. I will pick up only those fights which are in my interest. I believe that this particular fight is a lose-lose proposition in the current climate. I am disputing your (and OPs) belief that this will be beneficial for you/me/rest of us.
Lets take the example of the same Goldman Sachs manager. Tomorrow ICE comes to him and says you need to get rid of these 50 guys under you. What will he do? He cant increase the budget in the current environment. So he probably will hire a couple of GC holders/Citizens and replaces the whole division (with 50 GC/Citizens besides the 50 'violators') with an offshore team.
Think about it!!
Now is the time when everybody is thinking in terms of cost cutting. If you create costly disruptions now - then either the company becomes GM and lose out to overseas competitors or migrates the eitire division out.
Its like saying that do not report burglary in your home, as thief may do something bad to the family. Typical scare the victim approach.
No - I am not suggesting that!!
What I am suggesting is that the right time to take this up is when a recession is not in full swing. Between 2004 (when this law was enacted) and 2007 was a great time to pick this battle. Maybe another year down the line would also be a great time to pick it. Picking up this particular battle right now would probably make YOUR and MY lives much more difficult in the medium term.
Like you and the OP - I am a selfish individual. I will pick up only those fights which are in my interest. I believe that this particular fight is a lose-lose proposition in the current climate. I am disputing your (and OPs) belief that this will be beneficial for you/me/rest of us.
Lets take the example of the same Goldman Sachs manager. Tomorrow ICE comes to him and says you need to get rid of these 50 guys under you. What will he do? He cant increase the budget in the current environment. So he probably will hire a couple of GC holders/Citizens and replaces the whole division (with 50 GC/Citizens besides the 50 'violators') with an offshore team.
Think about it!!
Now is the time when everybody is thinking in terms of cost cutting. If you create costly disruptions now - then either the company becomes GM and lose out to overseas competitors or migrates the eitire division out.
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ardnahc
08-24 12:09 PM
We have been using Vonage for 4.5 yrs now and never had problems with call quality.
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mrsr
06-25 12:42 AM
Any issues if we sign the papers with date of june in I485 ,I 131 and I765 for AP and EAD filing.
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like_watching_paint_dry
06-19 02:27 AM
Again dumb idiot check your comprehension skills. You are making an assumption I am on L1.
And before you invoke my family members, check what yours have taught you. Did I ever mention your mother eventhough I could? What did your mother teach you, too call others hijras? :)) sounds very cultured family.
No. My mom taught me how to mess with morons like you so they sulk like a little girl and respond to my pushing their buttons with a deluge of posts on this forum :D
So teri maiiya kaunse jungle me chudwake aaye jo tu paida ho gaya? Condom phat gaya tha kya? :)
And before you invoke my family members, check what yours have taught you. Did I ever mention your mother eventhough I could? What did your mother teach you, too call others hijras? :)) sounds very cultured family.
No. My mom taught me how to mess with morons like you so they sulk like a little girl and respond to my pushing their buttons with a deluge of posts on this forum :D
So teri maiiya kaunse jungle me chudwake aaye jo tu paida ho gaya? Condom phat gaya tha kya? :)
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chmur
01-09 10:14 PM
Nebraska members , join the state chapter
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MerciesOfInjustices
02-12 01:31 PM
sobers has posted an article published in the WSJ, on his thread Wall Street Journal on Skilled Immigation .
Part of the article says
Plans touted by Justice and Home Affairs Commissioner Franco Frattini, the man charged with developing common immigration policies for the European Union, range from a new EU-wide "green card" that would allow skilled workers already in the 25-nation bloc to change countries without extra paperwork, to special temporary permits for seasonal workers.
"The U.S. and Australia have stricter rules, but they get the right people to immigrate, and once they're in, they integrate them, and give them benefits, education and citizenship" much faster than in the EU, Mr. Frattini said in an interview.
We should try to educate Mr Miller on the US process.
Write to John W. Miller at john.miller@dowjones.com
Part of the article says
Plans touted by Justice and Home Affairs Commissioner Franco Frattini, the man charged with developing common immigration policies for the European Union, range from a new EU-wide "green card" that would allow skilled workers already in the 25-nation bloc to change countries without extra paperwork, to special temporary permits for seasonal workers.
"The U.S. and Australia have stricter rules, but they get the right people to immigrate, and once they're in, they integrate them, and give them benefits, education and citizenship" much faster than in the EU, Mr. Frattini said in an interview.
We should try to educate Mr Miller on the US process.
Write to John W. Miller at john.miller@dowjones.com
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makemygc
06-15 01:41 PM
Filed for EAD for my husband along with the I 485's and have had all receipts, also had fingerprints done already, exactly one month after the receipt date. Sent both entire packets of forms with checks to Nebraska. We did not file advanced parole since I still have a valid H1B and plan to stay in my current job until I get my card. Husband will work on EAD and will not travel until gets his card, no family left in England.
Don't you have to file Advanced Parole for your husband or can he travel just on EAD?
Don't you have to file Advanced Parole for your husband or can he travel just on EAD?
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smisachu
07-11 11:04 AM
I agree with immi2006. We set ourselves apart by the Flower campaign indicating that we are law abiding and peaceful.
If some one can come up with a format which shows the tax dollars we have paid so far and the social security we have contributed and we can extrapolate it to encompass the total estimated number of EB immigrants. That would be a sizable number and will wake everyone up. If we distribute this to all the Senators/Congressmen and media it could have a huge impact.
Maybe all IV members can send the two figures:
Lifetime tax paid- One figure
Contribution to SS- One figure
We can put this in a presentable format with a write up and publish it. More ideas and thoughts please.
Guys,
This should not boomrang on us, let us do it with caution. Food Delivery etc can look mean.
What we can think of is Sending your tax statements for 5 years to tell them how honest we have been and how much we contributed to economy..
Sending it to local senators ?.
What dou think ?
If some one can come up with a format which shows the tax dollars we have paid so far and the social security we have contributed and we can extrapolate it to encompass the total estimated number of EB immigrants. That would be a sizable number and will wake everyone up. If we distribute this to all the Senators/Congressmen and media it could have a huge impact.
Maybe all IV members can send the two figures:
Lifetime tax paid- One figure
Contribution to SS- One figure
We can put this in a presentable format with a write up and publish it. More ideas and thoughts please.
Guys,
This should not boomrang on us, let us do it with caution. Food Delivery etc can look mean.
What we can think of is Sending your tax statements for 5 years to tell them how honest we have been and how much we contributed to economy..
Sending it to local senators ?.
What dou think ?
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indyanguy
09-09 03:23 PM
Called most of them..
Bumping so that others can call as well
Bumping so that others can call as well
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hpandey
01-24 02:17 PM
Flying through Asian Countires is not an option for people residing in East Coast. I am travelling to India in the next week Via Amsterdam. I am told by the consulate that we do not need Transit Visas. My H1B Visa is expired and I am travelling on AP. Did any one hear differently?
Thanks
then you do not need a transit visa at Amsterdam.
Thanks
then you do not need a transit visa at Amsterdam.
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BharatPremi
09-24 10:51 PM
Eb3. I have only applied for PERM in eb2 still waitng for perm to get approved
I am really confused. You have EB3 based 485. Are you working on EAD or on H1?
I am really confused. You have EB3 based 485. Are you working on EAD or on H1?
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quizzer
09-09 05:36 PM
Called everybody. left detailed VM's to most of them.
Some of the office people asked a few questions and I answered them briefly.
Thanks
Some of the office people asked a few questions and I answered them briefly.
Thanks
shahuja
02-04 05:02 PM
Please keep on updating this thread. If you have got your passport or are still waiting. The information will help others.
Thank You.
Today 23rd day..and still waiting for PP..
H1B renewal at New Delhi embassy..
singhv, are you also waiting for your pp ?? what is your case and status ?
Thank You.
Today 23rd day..and still waiting for PP..
H1B renewal at New Delhi embassy..
singhv, are you also waiting for your pp ?? what is your case and status ?
rameshvaid
03-12 09:37 PM
Great effort Saralayar. I just voted. Vote for this, everyone. This is the least we can do get on the radar. There are so many voices crying for attention --- please vote so that we may be heard.
It is very easy:
1. Go to http://citizensbriefingbook.change.gov/home
2. Register, by clicking on "sign in to get started now" (very quick --- no email verification steps, etc.)
3. Search for "Citizenship if you have lived legally in this Country for 10 years continuously" (without quotes), in the "find an issue you care about" search box
4. Vote by clicking on the up arrow.
Post a quick comment as well. This way we will draw more attention to it.
Could not find the link..Which page do I need to go on to vote.. I have searched about 500 pages.. Pls. advise..
RV
It is very easy:
1. Go to http://citizensbriefingbook.change.gov/home
2. Register, by clicking on "sign in to get started now" (very quick --- no email verification steps, etc.)
3. Search for "Citizenship if you have lived legally in this Country for 10 years continuously" (without quotes), in the "find an issue you care about" search box
4. Vote by clicking on the up arrow.
Post a quick comment as well. This way we will draw more attention to it.
Could not find the link..Which page do I need to go on to vote.. I have searched about 500 pages.. Pls. advise..
RV
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