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H1 application for 2008 starts from April 1, 2007. I believe-before that date, HR of big companies should have recruiting policy for the year already. So it might be diffult for them to adjust if the bill is passed after April 1.
I think when the time closes to April 1, the petition for changing the current H1 blackout will be pressurized. From the industry point of view, the bill for H1 will be settled luckily in Jan or Feb.

I simply don't get it, first everyone blamed 245i cases and April 2001 deadline, we now passed this stage, I really don't see that many people from India are waiting for GC with PD 2001, so who are consuming these visas, there are only few guys from this year, most of my friends how applied during this year got their greencards

it just does'nt make sense, yes ofcourse reforms is dire necessity

This is truly a great idea. We must show the 'family' face of our struggle. This country is built on compassion (at least that's what they claim in the mainstream media). Each one of us must send one family picture to the President of United States and urge him to take a closer look at the current USCIS process and make it better.

I also urge to send a good family picture with kids. Definitely it must impact someone who would look at the pictures.

Good Idea!!

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Thanks for the link.

Apparently you can file a service request after 75 days. I guess that's good news give the overall situation.

#1. Usually duration, designation and salary to be provided by company.

#2. The role or work related description can be provided by co-worker.

If RFE is related to #1, and company is closed, then lawyer (or yourself) has to present your case with whatever evidences are there (e.g. company is closed, follow up with ex-management to get certificates, etc).

Consult a good lawyer.

Is your spouse a US citizen? Do you want to use I-130 based greencard option?

After getting I-485 and parole etc., you are legally protected but still it is better to avoid international travel, until it is absolutely essential (deatth etc. but certainly not pleasure trips..).

As you had J1 before, it may be possible to non-cap H1 if that helps with your current job. Your status on J1 was good upto Oct 01, 2007. Current law could pardon up to 180 days of out-of-status days. Beyond that it will be 3 year bar.

Your priority should be:

1. How to avoid this 180 day situation

2. How to maintain status

-by EAD only
-or by H1 (cap or non-cap)

3. How to attain GC

-By I-130 only or

are there other options

If your spouse is a citizen, usually GC will be done in 1 or 2 years.

You need to map out prudent course of actions. Consult lawyer, ask questions, take charge of your unique situation and avoid the mistakes (unwarranted international travel, problem with law enforcement etc.).

Again, a good lawyer will be your best advisor.

Hi
directly spoke with the staff of Sen. larry craig....

I wouldn't be ....I think hez adding more value to the country then i do...i dont see any reason why he shouldnt get his green before mine:confused:

Damn I am going to be pissed off if he gets a green card before I do.

Is your PD is current ? Goodluck any how.
I have a loooonnnngg wait...my PD is Dec'2003 EB3-I. What is ur PD?

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More... (http://layoffblog.com/2009/01/25/us-senator-asks-microsoft-about-job-cuts-h1b-visas/)

Thank you, guys! It is not clear whether Statistics is a STEM major, but I think it is reasonable that it is, since Statistics is a branh of Math. Some universities have Statistics departments and others have Statistics as a concentration in a Math graduate program.

Good to know someone at least thought about our poor souls

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All you get is CSS change ? new theme and color...

One of my personal case is approved long back and still showing as Initial Receipt.

Congratulations and Enjoy.

Here is more info on the bill HR 1268 and the ammendment 379

more info on
http://thomas.loc.gov/cgi-bin/bdquery/L?d109:./temp/~bdaWv9h:1[1-257](Amendments_For_H.R.1268)&./temp/~bd2OAS

This ammendmet allowed them to capture unused visa numbers to allocate them to nurses catagory.

I suggest you talk to a good lawyer! This kind of question is too sensitive to rely on people's opinion.

I am in the same boat. lets us wait and watch .

We should continue this thread and lets see what people has to say.

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Thank you very much for your prompt reply. Greatly appreciate.
I paid the money to my company who has applied for my H1B. I am not too sure whom they will address the check to. They only sent me the Fedex tracking no. which tells that the application is received by USCIS, Vermont on April 7th.
I am fine if it is taking time but my only concern is whether this company has really sent my H1B petition. Is there any way to find it out?

Regds,
Vani

Thanks for a very good analysis. I was hoping someone will do it and my heartfelt gratitude to you for stepping up.

Thanks coolngood4u80 and Shanmugnathan ....these are great ideas..can you also please post the Facebook link to 485 filing campaign on this thread??

Here is the Facebook link (http://www.facebook.com/home.php#!/pages/Immigration-Voice-Grass-roots-Campaigns/150562351660693?v=info)
(Or search for "Immigration Voice Grassroots Campaigns and the community
will show up on the search list).

the notice says:

based on the document you have submitted to us and the information elicited in your interview with an american consuller officer we are not able to issue
you an h-4 temporary visa because :

the petetioner does not appear to be either able or willing to provide qualifying employemnt for the principle applicant in the united states in accordance with
a appropriate laws and regulations


I have provided all the documents including client letter.please advise.. also does it revoke my husband's H1B visa ?