leoindiano
07-12 08:25 PM
Article from Rediff...
Think India, Think Gandhi, Says Senator Harry Reid
Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, Nevada Democrat, who played a hand in the first ever instance when a Hindu prayer opened the US Senate, has said "if people have any misunderstanding about Indians and Hindus, all they have to do is think of Gandhi."
Reid facilitated Hindu chaplain Rajan Zed of the Indian Association of Northern Nevada, to deliver the first-ever Hindu prayer to open the US Senate on Thursday.
Reid, taking to the Senate floor, immediately after Zed delivered the opening prayer as a guest chaplain, which was disrupted as he was about to begin by some Christian fundamentalists who were ejected soon after they screamed, 'Lord Jesus, protect us from this abomination,' said, "Here's a man (Gandhi) who changed the world, a man who believed in peace."
The Senator said that Zed had ended his prayer with the words, peace, peace, peace. "That was the prayer. If there were ever a time with this international war on terror that we're fighting now where people have to understand how important peace is, think of Gandhi, a man who gave his life for peace."
"A tiny, little man in physical stature, but a giant in morality," he said, and pointed out that "Gandhi is the man (the late civil rights leader) Martin Luther King followed."
Reid said that Rev King's "nonviolence was based on the teachings of Gandhi. We had the civil rights movement led by this man small in stature. But he was a giant of a man morally just as Gandhi was."
He said, "I think it speaks well of our country that someone representing the faith of about a billion people comes here and can speak in communication with our heavenly father regarding peace. I am grateful that he's here. I'm thankful that he was able to offer this prayer of peace in the United States Capitol."
"And I say to everyone concerned, think of Gandhi. If you have a problem in the world, think of what this great man has done to bring about peace and nonviolence to this troubled world."
Earlier, in his remarks, after introducing Zed and spelling out his credentials, Reid reminisced about his "long standing association with the Indian community."
"I went to college in Logan, Utah, Utah State University," he said, and described it as "a cold, cold place. Brigham Young, when he sent the people to colonise the West, had people come back from Cache County to tell him it couldn't be settled because it froze there every month of the year."
Reid said, "The first two years, I lived off campus. I was married and I would drive up that hill to the campus, and there walking every day were students. They were Indians. Coming to the United States to study from India. Utah State specialised in engineering and agriculture, and these young men came from India to study at Utah State University, and I would give them rides."
"I did that for two years. Put as many in the car as would fit and when it came time to graduate, one of them came to me and said, 'Would you and Mrs Reid stay over for a day, and we'd like to do a traditional Indian feast for you.'"
Reid, who's originally from a small Nevada city called Searchlight, said, "I didn't know what they were talking about. But we had that traditional Indian feast, and many of them were dressed similar to Mr Zed here, and that was an eye-opener for me. And, they had all this Indian food. I'm a guy from Searchlight who ate beans and rice, potatoes, and when we were lucky some steak my mother used to pound so it would be tender and we could eat it."
The lawmaker said Indian food to him at the time "was unusual," but spoke of how much "we enjoyed it. It was a lot of fun. They gave us gifts when it was over. It was all a feast. It was traditional Indian food."
Reid said that although he could not remember all the gifts he was given that evening, "I do remember one thing they gave me. It is here in my office in the Capitol. That was many, many years ago, we've had had children since then and lots of grandchildren. But this is a little statue of Gandhi, hand carved. It is done so well. His staff, you can pull it out of his hand-- it's done really well."
"And, I've protected and saved that all these years, and it's in my office and I've always had it there," he said, and then went on to say that the reason he mentioned this was that if people had any misperceptions of Indians and Hindus, all they had to do was think of Gandhi -- a man who has changed the world.
Think India, Think Gandhi, Says Senator Harry Reid
Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, Nevada Democrat, who played a hand in the first ever instance when a Hindu prayer opened the US Senate, has said "if people have any misunderstanding about Indians and Hindus, all they have to do is think of Gandhi."
Reid facilitated Hindu chaplain Rajan Zed of the Indian Association of Northern Nevada, to deliver the first-ever Hindu prayer to open the US Senate on Thursday.
Reid, taking to the Senate floor, immediately after Zed delivered the opening prayer as a guest chaplain, which was disrupted as he was about to begin by some Christian fundamentalists who were ejected soon after they screamed, 'Lord Jesus, protect us from this abomination,' said, "Here's a man (Gandhi) who changed the world, a man who believed in peace."
The Senator said that Zed had ended his prayer with the words, peace, peace, peace. "That was the prayer. If there were ever a time with this international war on terror that we're fighting now where people have to understand how important peace is, think of Gandhi, a man who gave his life for peace."
"A tiny, little man in physical stature, but a giant in morality," he said, and pointed out that "Gandhi is the man (the late civil rights leader) Martin Luther King followed."
Reid said that Rev King's "nonviolence was based on the teachings of Gandhi. We had the civil rights movement led by this man small in stature. But he was a giant of a man morally just as Gandhi was."
He said, "I think it speaks well of our country that someone representing the faith of about a billion people comes here and can speak in communication with our heavenly father regarding peace. I am grateful that he's here. I'm thankful that he was able to offer this prayer of peace in the United States Capitol."
"And I say to everyone concerned, think of Gandhi. If you have a problem in the world, think of what this great man has done to bring about peace and nonviolence to this troubled world."
Earlier, in his remarks, after introducing Zed and spelling out his credentials, Reid reminisced about his "long standing association with the Indian community."
"I went to college in Logan, Utah, Utah State University," he said, and described it as "a cold, cold place. Brigham Young, when he sent the people to colonise the West, had people come back from Cache County to tell him it couldn't be settled because it froze there every month of the year."
Reid said, "The first two years, I lived off campus. I was married and I would drive up that hill to the campus, and there walking every day were students. They were Indians. Coming to the United States to study from India. Utah State specialised in engineering and agriculture, and these young men came from India to study at Utah State University, and I would give them rides."
"I did that for two years. Put as many in the car as would fit and when it came time to graduate, one of them came to me and said, 'Would you and Mrs Reid stay over for a day, and we'd like to do a traditional Indian feast for you.'"
Reid, who's originally from a small Nevada city called Searchlight, said, "I didn't know what they were talking about. But we had that traditional Indian feast, and many of them were dressed similar to Mr Zed here, and that was an eye-opener for me. And, they had all this Indian food. I'm a guy from Searchlight who ate beans and rice, potatoes, and when we were lucky some steak my mother used to pound so it would be tender and we could eat it."
The lawmaker said Indian food to him at the time "was unusual," but spoke of how much "we enjoyed it. It was a lot of fun. They gave us gifts when it was over. It was all a feast. It was traditional Indian food."
Reid said that although he could not remember all the gifts he was given that evening, "I do remember one thing they gave me. It is here in my office in the Capitol. That was many, many years ago, we've had had children since then and lots of grandchildren. But this is a little statue of Gandhi, hand carved. It is done so well. His staff, you can pull it out of his hand-- it's done really well."
"And, I've protected and saved that all these years, and it's in my office and I've always had it there," he said, and then went on to say that the reason he mentioned this was that if people had any misperceptions of Indians and Hindus, all they had to do was think of Gandhi -- a man who has changed the world.
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nashim
11-04 05:07 PM
I had talk with one of Murthy�s office attorney on similar topic last month; Attorney said employee should report for work to GC sponsor employer or AC21 employer after GC approval. If the job for which I-140 was approved is no more available and employer turns down the employee request to join the project then employee is free to work with any other employer and there should not be any problem in naturalization�
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andy garcia
07-25 11:19 AM
I have been trying to find information about this topic also, specially because I have to travel outside of US in about two weeks. My application was sent via private currier on Jun-28th/07 and received by USCIS at TX on Jun-29th/2007 so I'm expecting my "Received date" to be Jun-29th/2007 regardless of the "Notice date". I then should be safe to travel not having my receipt notice yet but using my H1-B current visa without risking my AOS process.. Am I rigth?
I mean.. USCIS cannot just expect everybody changing long planned trips just because they decided to rush the dates and get flooded with applications rigth? ;-)
Any comments very appreciated,
Carlos.
You are correct. No problem, as long as the Visa stamp is valid you can come back on H1 status.
I mean.. USCIS cannot just expect everybody changing long planned trips just because they decided to rush the dates and get flooded with applications rigth? ;-)
Any comments very appreciated,
Carlos.
You are correct. No problem, as long as the Visa stamp is valid you can come back on H1 status.
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Becks
02-10 07:22 PM
Yes, you can re-open the case with MTR with new employer/lawyer. So its very important to maintain H1 status in situations like this.
Yes you are right - that is why I hate to use EAD if possible.
But assuming I used H1-B transfer to work for a new company under AC21, if the pending I-485 was denied, I could re-file/re-open it again with the new employer, correct?
Yes you are right - that is why I hate to use EAD if possible.
But assuming I used H1-B transfer to work for a new company under AC21, if the pending I-485 was denied, I could re-file/re-open it again with the new employer, correct?
cgeek4u
09-25 01:47 PM
I am also in the same boat. My attorney sent application on July 18th and reached NSC on July 19th. No clue on the application status yet. Do you know who received your application? Mine was received by BESCH.
we are in the same boat as you
Filed on July 18th , reached NSC on July 19th
Not a clue ... whats going on so far!!
But looks like many of us will have some ray of hope before this weekend.
As there are many JUly2nd filers and they have no yet received receipts, but they would complete the 90 days looong wait as of oct 2nd and USCIS need to reply to their unending calls !!! AND USCIS is aware of it..!
So, hopefully they will clear a major chunk of it so that they are sure no july 2nd filers are left.. !
Hope this comes out true..for all!
we are in the same boat as you
Filed on July 18th , reached NSC on July 19th
Not a clue ... whats going on so far!!
But looks like many of us will have some ray of hope before this weekend.
As there are many JUly2nd filers and they have no yet received receipts, but they would complete the 90 days looong wait as of oct 2nd and USCIS need to reply to their unending calls !!! AND USCIS is aware of it..!
So, hopefully they will clear a major chunk of it so that they are sure no july 2nd filers are left.. !
Hope this comes out true..for all!
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desitechie
05-26 03:34 PM
Please see my response:
Gurus,
Please help with these questions on EAD/AP/H1. I have heard so many different versions that I am confused.
We are planning to travel to India in June/July and both of us have valid H1 extension (I-797) until Dec 2009. H1 visa stamp in PP expired two years ago.
We also have EAD, AP, all valid until next april.
a) is it necessary to go in for a visa stamping at the US consulate ?
Depends on your wish.
b) if we use AP to re-enter what will happen to our H1 status ?
You can continue to work on h1 if the employer is the same as the one who sponsored the H1.
c) if we use AP to re-enter should we necessarily use EAD to revalidate I-9 ?
Not necessary.
d) Assuming we use the AP to re-enter and get a "parolee" I-94 until Apr 2010, what will happen to our H1 approval which expires in Dec 2009 ?
You need to extend your H1 which will put you back in H1 status from parolee status or you can use EAD if you dont want to extend H1.
e) if we get a new H1 stamp and use the H1 to re-enter what will happen to our AP, EAD and AOS filing ?
Nothing.
f) what will happen if priority dates becomes current (I know, I know, that sounds silly, but I still gotta ask) when we are out of the country ?
AP can take care of this.
f) transit visa problems with either AP or H1 at London, Frankfurt, Dubai ?
I'm sure Asia pacific route will not have any issues.
Thanks.
Gurus,
Please help with these questions on EAD/AP/H1. I have heard so many different versions that I am confused.
We are planning to travel to India in June/July and both of us have valid H1 extension (I-797) until Dec 2009. H1 visa stamp in PP expired two years ago.
We also have EAD, AP, all valid until next april.
a) is it necessary to go in for a visa stamping at the US consulate ?
Depends on your wish.
b) if we use AP to re-enter what will happen to our H1 status ?
You can continue to work on h1 if the employer is the same as the one who sponsored the H1.
c) if we use AP to re-enter should we necessarily use EAD to revalidate I-9 ?
Not necessary.
d) Assuming we use the AP to re-enter and get a "parolee" I-94 until Apr 2010, what will happen to our H1 approval which expires in Dec 2009 ?
You need to extend your H1 which will put you back in H1 status from parolee status or you can use EAD if you dont want to extend H1.
e) if we get a new H1 stamp and use the H1 to re-enter what will happen to our AP, EAD and AOS filing ?
Nothing.
f) what will happen if priority dates becomes current (I know, I know, that sounds silly, but I still gotta ask) when we are out of the country ?
AP can take care of this.
f) transit visa problems with either AP or H1 at London, Frankfurt, Dubai ?
I'm sure Asia pacific route will not have any issues.
Thanks.
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gconmymind
03-11 04:49 PM
I read in the previous post that Mark Bartosik intend to defer tax filing to October.
What kind of paper work should be filed out to do this? Is there any fees associated with this?
My understanding is that even if your wife gets the SSN in 2008 and you have already filed the taxes jointly, you can claim the rebate later. Not sure where I read it. I am in a similar situation like yours...
What kind of paper work should be filed out to do this? Is there any fees associated with this?
My understanding is that even if your wife gets the SSN in 2008 and you have already filed the taxes jointly, you can claim the rebate later. Not sure where I read it. I am in a similar situation like yours...
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07-23 06:38 PM
Question? Did you send a combined check for all the amounts together with one check? (325+170+180+70) 745? If you did, I guess as per the filing instructions on each application, they require applicants to cut seperate check for each application. could you please confirm with an attorney.
My lawyer also made me send combined money orders.He insisted on postal money orders.
My lawyer also made me send combined money orders.He insisted on postal money orders.
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lazycis
11-28 07:17 PM
Thank you
I also maintain a spreadsheet of favorable cases (you can refer to those in your opposition). Check it (you'll need google account) and look for cases from your district.
http://spreadsheets1.google.com/ccc?key=pBQx8tqZHHU2A6Q-Pv9sULw&hl=en
I also maintain a spreadsheet of favorable cases (you can refer to those in your opposition). Check it (you'll need google account) and look for cases from your district.
http://spreadsheets1.google.com/ccc?key=pBQx8tqZHHU2A6Q-Pv9sULw&hl=en
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JazzByTheBay
09-13 03:19 PM
That's great.. ! A URL for folks to sign a petition, take polls (look at MajikWidgets.com for such free widgets that can easily be added to the web site).
http://morejazzbythebay.files.wordpress.com/2007/09/sanjoserallybnr4-2.jpg
SAN JOSE WAS THE BEGINNING, DC WILL BE A HUGE MILESTONE!
(San Jose rally pictures and videos, and Aman's messages from Milpitas, CA meeting can be found at http://morejazzbythebay.wordpress.com (http://morejazzbythebay.wordpress.com/))
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cheers, and see ya'll in DC!
jazz
How about following the AIDA model. It stands for
A - Attention
I - Interest
D - Desire
A - Action
Read more at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AIDA
I think we are going to do a good job of getting attention and generating the Interest with this rally.
In order to create 'Desire' among the general population when they see pictures of this rally, we need to streamline our message (same message delivered many times) and also generalize it more than our own plight. Our message should be around how much USA is losing in terms of innovation and competitive edge by stifling the EB GC.
We also need to give them a way to 'Act'. In order to give them a chance to support us, we need to provide them a website address that they can go to sign a petition in our favor. It should be provided in all banners etc.
Guys, it's not that difficult to get help from native US citizens. I have many friends here who are 'Americans' and fully understand the GC issue but they don't have a way to support us.
This way we(immigrants) are not alone in this struggle..We have support from a larger portion of the society..
What do you think? If you like the idea and the core team approves it then I can design a message that covers all 4 elements of AIDA...
http://morejazzbythebay.files.wordpress.com/2007/09/sanjoserallybnr4-2.jpg
SAN JOSE WAS THE BEGINNING, DC WILL BE A HUGE MILESTONE!
(San Jose rally pictures and videos, and Aman's messages from Milpitas, CA meeting can be found at http://morejazzbythebay.wordpress.com (http://morejazzbythebay.wordpress.com/))
http://images.jupiterimages.com/common/detail/20/99/22609920.jpg
cheers, and see ya'll in DC!
jazz
How about following the AIDA model. It stands for
A - Attention
I - Interest
D - Desire
A - Action
Read more at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AIDA
I think we are going to do a good job of getting attention and generating the Interest with this rally.
In order to create 'Desire' among the general population when they see pictures of this rally, we need to streamline our message (same message delivered many times) and also generalize it more than our own plight. Our message should be around how much USA is losing in terms of innovation and competitive edge by stifling the EB GC.
We also need to give them a way to 'Act'. In order to give them a chance to support us, we need to provide them a website address that they can go to sign a petition in our favor. It should be provided in all banners etc.
Guys, it's not that difficult to get help from native US citizens. I have many friends here who are 'Americans' and fully understand the GC issue but they don't have a way to support us.
This way we(immigrants) are not alone in this struggle..We have support from a larger portion of the society..
What do you think? If you like the idea and the core team approves it then I can design a message that covers all 4 elements of AIDA...
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jasonalbany
06-19 06:20 PM
My lawyer filed I-140 for me and receipt date is Janunuary 30, 2006. It is approved Last week from NSC. Don't worry about your I-140, if you apply for EB-3 immigration visa. My lawyer told me things are going to be worse now. We have to very patient to wait for when the I-485 will be available.
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royus77
08-12 09:07 PM
This means you have to get another medical report, photos, etc. Is your lawyer charging you for second filing?
No Medical report as you can submit later and now that is not part of Initial evidence ...only 485 application for you ( No EAD and APO also ) ...worth spending few hundread bucks ...
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No Medical report as you can submit later and now that is not part of Initial evidence ...only 485 application for you ( No EAD and APO also ) ...worth spending few hundread bucks ...
i am also moving towards sending another application latest by If i didnt hear any thing by Wednesday
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rajimmigration
06-14 05:19 PM
I'm in the similar situation, but in my case my wife and son are already in India and they were supposed to return on july 28th. Is it possible to add them later to my I-485 after they returned? or, pre-pone their reurn schedule a week ahead will solve the issue, please advise!
Hi ,
My wife and I are currently on H1 visas working for different companies. She is supposed to travel to India this sunday(Jun 17th) for a 7 week trip where she had a consulate appointment for stamping etc and is scheduled to return on Aug 5th 2007.
We are in a dilemma from yesterday when we came to know that I485 has become current. We are looking at two options but am not getting any lawyers to confirm as they are all at the immigration conference till Monday and I need an immediate solution. The two options are
1) She cancels her trip and we file and wait for the EAD etc before both of us go. However it is 80% essential she goes now.
2) She goes on Sunday, and I get all my 485 docs/health certificates in order and file and file in July. When she comes back in Aug I can add her on to my 485. Is this feasible and will this affect my 485 application?
3) SHe travels a week later and we can complete all documentation within a week? Is this feasible?
Any and all responses are appreciated and any other option we can consider.
One attorney got back to me saying if she adds on to my 485 in aug, there might be problems if it is not current and your application may also be pulled out of the quese. Is this right.
Long post, But I am in a big dilemma here and the trip is very important to my wife but the GC is on top of our priorities as well. Looking forward to getting a solution from the learned members in this group.
Regards
Ashok
Hi ,
My wife and I are currently on H1 visas working for different companies. She is supposed to travel to India this sunday(Jun 17th) for a 7 week trip where she had a consulate appointment for stamping etc and is scheduled to return on Aug 5th 2007.
We are in a dilemma from yesterday when we came to know that I485 has become current. We are looking at two options but am not getting any lawyers to confirm as they are all at the immigration conference till Monday and I need an immediate solution. The two options are
1) She cancels her trip and we file and wait for the EAD etc before both of us go. However it is 80% essential she goes now.
2) She goes on Sunday, and I get all my 485 docs/health certificates in order and file and file in July. When she comes back in Aug I can add her on to my 485. Is this feasible and will this affect my 485 application?
3) SHe travels a week later and we can complete all documentation within a week? Is this feasible?
Any and all responses are appreciated and any other option we can consider.
One attorney got back to me saying if she adds on to my 485 in aug, there might be problems if it is not current and your application may also be pulled out of the quese. Is this right.
Long post, But I am in a big dilemma here and the trip is very important to my wife but the GC is on top of our priorities as well. Looking forward to getting a solution from the learned members in this group.
Regards
Ashok
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niklshah
11-06 06:43 PM
this is a new website launch by Barak Obama where we can put our views and our problems...might help........
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jelo
03-05 11:22 PM
There is a big rumor going around about sending back the people with valid visas at the port of entry. Can the IO just send the people saying,there aren't enough jobs? I definitely think it is not that simple. But would like to know what are the guide lines given to them. Like what could be the standards that should be met. How this is different for the people entering with H1b status and using AP. What are the options if somebody is denied the entry but is genuine. Please through your opinions as someone could be more prepared while they travel.
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siddar
07-01 11:49 AM
Yes, AC21 is applied to safeguard H1 journey beyod 6yr as long as you have an approved/pending 140 and Labor.
Once I-140 is cancelled the above won't work.
Please let us know if you find otherwise from the Immigration Attorney.
An approved I-140 cannot be revoked, Only when it passes 180 days mark of I-485 pending state as per AC21 memo.
And H1b extension is tied to the I-140 approval, whether I-485 is applied or not.
Once I-140 is cancelled the above won't work.
Please let us know if you find otherwise from the Immigration Attorney.
An approved I-140 cannot be revoked, Only when it passes 180 days mark of I-485 pending state as per AC21 memo.
And H1b extension is tied to the I-140 approval, whether I-485 is applied or not.
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krupa
05-09 01:55 PM
I do not expect any forwrad movement for EB2 and EB3 in JULY or AUGUST. I believe they will approve the pre-adjudicated applications irrespective of PD is current or not.
sraj
12-06 12:54 PM
Thank you..
The previous lawyer was representing your employer. All the paperwork that the lawyer did, belongs to your employer (assuming that he got paid for his legal work). Legally, he should be liable to give everything back to your employer. What is surprising to me is that, the new lawyer is not stepping in and trying to collect the paperwork from the previous lawyer.
I am not sure what is really going on with this. Even the employer is not keen on getting the documents from the previous legal.
I do not want to jump into any conclusion without knowing detail, but your new lawyer should be aware that there is a time line within when you can file a I-140 after you get your labor certification. If that time line has already been passed, you will have to start from the scratch and go through the whole process of labor certification again. I am surprised that the new lawyer is telling you "Just file another I-140". This makes me think how much this new lawyer really knows about immigration laws.
The labor certification has already expired, but they are suggesting to apply for I140 transfer, so this seems like a possiblity. I am going to talk to the employer about this again. Hopefully, the employer will step in and ask the lawyer to contact USCIS to get the details of of the existing application.
The previous lawyer was representing your employer. All the paperwork that the lawyer did, belongs to your employer (assuming that he got paid for his legal work). Legally, he should be liable to give everything back to your employer. What is surprising to me is that, the new lawyer is not stepping in and trying to collect the paperwork from the previous lawyer.
I am not sure what is really going on with this. Even the employer is not keen on getting the documents from the previous legal.
I do not want to jump into any conclusion without knowing detail, but your new lawyer should be aware that there is a time line within when you can file a I-140 after you get your labor certification. If that time line has already been passed, you will have to start from the scratch and go through the whole process of labor certification again. I am surprised that the new lawyer is telling you "Just file another I-140". This makes me think how much this new lawyer really knows about immigration laws.
The labor certification has already expired, but they are suggesting to apply for I140 transfer, so this seems like a possiblity. I am going to talk to the employer about this again. Hopefully, the employer will step in and ask the lawyer to contact USCIS to get the details of of the existing application.
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03-21 09:30 AM
Senators Charles E. Schumer and Lindsey O. Graham may have the answer. In a great article published by the Washington Post, they outline their idea and hope to work closely with President Obama to get it done.
The answer is simple: Americans overwhelmingly oppose illegal immigration and support legal immigration. Throughout our history, immigrants have contributed to making this country more vibrant and economically dynamic. Once it is clear that in 20 years our nation will not again confront the specter of another 11 million people coming here illegally, Americans will embrace more welcoming immigration policies.Our plan has four pillars: requiring biometric Social Security cards to ensure that illegal workers cannot get jobs; fulfilling and strengthening our commitments on border security and interior enforcement; creating a process for admitting temporary workers; and implementing a tough but fair path to legalization for those already here.
Besides border security, ending illegal immigration will also require an effective employment verification system that holds employers accountable for hiring illegal workers. A tamper-proof ID system would dramatically decrease illegal immigration, experts have said, and would reduce the government revenue lost when employers and workers here illegally fail to pay taxes.
We would require all U.S. citizens and legal immigrants who want jobs to obtain a high-tech, fraud-proof Social Security card. Each card's unique biometric identifier would be stored only on the card; no government database would house everyone's information. The cards would not contain any private information, medical information or tracking devices. The card would be a high-tech version of the Social Security card that citizens already have.
Prospective employers would be responsible for swiping the cards through a machine to confirm a person's identity and immigration status. Employers who refused to swipe the card or who otherwise knowingly hired unauthorized workers would face stiff fines and, for repeat offenses, prison sentences.
We propose a zero-tolerance policy for gang members, smugglers, terrorists and those who commit other felonies after coming here illegally. We would bolster recent efforts to secure our borders by increasing the Border Patrol's staffing and funding for infrastructure and technology. More personnel would be deployed to the border immediately to fill gaps in apprehension capabilities.
Other steps include expanding domestic enforcement to better apprehend and deport those who commit crimes and completing an entry-exit system that tracks people who enter the United States on legal visas and reports those who overstay their visas to law enforcement databases.
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The answer is simple: Americans overwhelmingly oppose illegal immigration and support legal immigration. Throughout our history, immigrants have contributed to making this country more vibrant and economically dynamic. Once it is clear that in 20 years our nation will not again confront the specter of another 11 million people coming here illegally, Americans will embrace more welcoming immigration policies.Our plan has four pillars: requiring biometric Social Security cards to ensure that illegal workers cannot get jobs; fulfilling and strengthening our commitments on border security and interior enforcement; creating a process for admitting temporary workers; and implementing a tough but fair path to legalization for those already here.
Besides border security, ending illegal immigration will also require an effective employment verification system that holds employers accountable for hiring illegal workers. A tamper-proof ID system would dramatically decrease illegal immigration, experts have said, and would reduce the government revenue lost when employers and workers here illegally fail to pay taxes.
We would require all U.S. citizens and legal immigrants who want jobs to obtain a high-tech, fraud-proof Social Security card. Each card's unique biometric identifier would be stored only on the card; no government database would house everyone's information. The cards would not contain any private information, medical information or tracking devices. The card would be a high-tech version of the Social Security card that citizens already have.
Prospective employers would be responsible for swiping the cards through a machine to confirm a person's identity and immigration status. Employers who refused to swipe the card or who otherwise knowingly hired unauthorized workers would face stiff fines and, for repeat offenses, prison sentences.
We propose a zero-tolerance policy for gang members, smugglers, terrorists and those who commit other felonies after coming here illegally. We would bolster recent efforts to secure our borders by increasing the Border Patrol's staffing and funding for infrastructure and technology. More personnel would be deployed to the border immediately to fill gaps in apprehension capabilities.
Other steps include expanding domestic enforcement to better apprehend and deport those who commit crimes and completing an entry-exit system that tracks people who enter the United States on legal visas and reports those who overstay their visas to law enforcement databases.
Read the entire article here (http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/03/17/AR2010031703115.html)
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