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wow.... interesting post.
thanks.

i used ac21 to port and mailed uscis the info regarding the port. I wonder if i shud be resending that info using this new process.

Got to send this to my attorney and get her input.

The link on USCIS page sends only the user id thru email. It does not send password.

Thanks for your replies guys.

Keep up the good job guys ....

I wonder when illegal can demonstrate, why can't we unite and organize some demonstartions to explain our frustrations and demands.

A lot of discussion happened on this topic in the past and the general consensus was that it will boomerang on us. We should not be demonstrating/protesting/demanding.

Welcome to the world of white collar politics.:)

I have read many threads that discusses the pros and cons of using EAD over H1 and the common benefit that everyone mentions is that the salary is usually better for a person on an EAD. I spoke to several people who've started using their EAD and realized that even though it opened up opportunities with companies that do not have a policy of sponsoring H1, it DID NOT give them a boost in the salary.

My question is how do people intend to leverage on having an EAD for a higher salary?

Thanks!


It could be possible to get more money on EAD because you have more choice. I cant expect more salary just because I have an EAD. There are so many people with EADS in USA ... What counts is your experience. If you are already gettting paid according to the market conditions you may expect a boost in salary just because you have an EAD.

Yes it is possible, since until I find a job that I really like it will take some time, problably I can even negotiate to start after the 181th day.

Also, what would be the process? Does the new employer needs to notify INS that I am changing jobs? Os this can be done without advising anybody but the former employer?

Even though we have a very honest agenda at heart which at its very core aims to help America be more competitive in the global scene, apparently, we need to have the financial clout to be able to turn heads and thus have our voices heard.

Here is an idea: say we have roughly 500 members out of this vast array of 35000+ members who have the heart and the will to contribute. we get $2000 from each and place it in an escrow trust account that does not release money for expenditure unless we reach $1 mln

why? because the first 10 or 50 contributers are the most elemental in getting such a campaign off the ground and we need to give them a guarantee that its an ALL or NOTHING DEAL. If for some reason we stop at $10k because only 5 members contributed and no more are ready to contribute (unlikely), those 5 members can get their money back.

now is $2000 a huge amount?.. absolutely... but maybe we could tweak this amount or do some payback if we have more people stepping forward in excess of 500. and the amount of payback depends on how early your contributed to the campaign. The first 50 guys could even get a substantial part of their contribution back.


People, we gotta swing for the fences, the next time we go to play.
It has taken us some time to understand how the lobbying game is played.. but this time "Lets play to win"
As evident from current campaigns (http://immigrationvoice.org/forum/showthread.php?p=210276#post210276), we need to be a big fish.. a million $+ whale to be taken seriously.

Lastly, i'm just presenting an idea .. its not endorsed by IV core.. and I maybe overlooking some finer points of non-profit corporate taxation and finance.

We already have two threads running on top for this . So more ppl can be informed... Its not spamming.. ;)

Does she have a 485 pending as well?

The country quota extends to all the nations and is not specific to few countries (India, China....) UK, Germany, France have country limits too, its just that their countries are not oversubscribed like India, China...

Country quota has no place in employment based green card system. The skill set that I have and that my employer seeks has nothing to do with the country that I was born in!

Congress got country limits into immigration b'se they want to limit # of people immigrate from single country, but the AC1 gave spillover provisions.
:o

Thanks to everyone who replied.

I have got sufficient replies so it looks like it is OK to do both H1 Stamping and landing together.

Do you have any suggestions for the canadian places. I heard Vancouver is popular.
Is one place better than another one..

Any info will be really helpful

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Hi
I was thinking of askign my lawyer to change my case from non rir to rir ?
i was wonderign if anyoenhas done it? and what are the risk factors in changing from non rir to rir?
My pd is oct2002? nothign heard after teh 45 day letter....
thanks waiting for eager response ..any oen has idea about a good lawyer please pass on the info about the lawyer too
thanks


There is no -ve impact on coverting to RIR. If RIR is denied, you will still be processed as TR. You wont loose your PD

OK, there is still one important thing missing. Did you file for I485? You could have filed in July 07.

I guess people are willing to shell out few extra hundreds as long as it expedites the process. Anyway thousands are being spent on attorney's instead if all this money goes to USCIS, atelast things gets done faster. Ofcourse the string attached to this is that the money should be spent for improving process rather than fattening the pockets of few. I am also told that most of the fee money goes towards the Border security ( May be taking money from legal applicants to curb illegals)

Bravo!

That is exactly what we want the house members to know. Our lives are on hold; my wife cannot work, and I cannot move!

Also, a BIG THANK YOU for distancing ourselves from the H1B quota issue that the industry is after. That will get us nowhere in the house that struck it down last time from their bill.

Keep up the good work!

qplearn

Have anyone heard any updates from AILA about this issue? if one knows this for sure, atleast in these days, people can start working a second (may be non-technical) job on EAD...that way you should be able to save some money for the rainy days...

Saurin,

Technically, your H-1B status terminates once you are no longer working for and being paid by your H-1 employer. Being on a LOA does not protect you from this unless the LOA is for reasons that are both personal and out of your control, such as serious illness.

A new employer can file an H-1 petition for you even if your current H-1 has not been cancelled. You will be required to submit recent pay stubs with that application.

You mention AC-21 and having an EAD, but your profile does not indicate that you have a pending I-485. Can you clarify?

Ann

This is not a PD transfer case rather it is AC21 case.


One says, I can only remove my Future employer "X", who has filed for my GC, and carry my Priority Date , AFTER I get new PERM and new I140 from the new company.

Other one says, don't worry just move to new Employer and I don't need to refile PERM and I140.

Both lawyers are mentioned over 10 times on this web-site and both are VERY reputed.

I have NEVER worked for employer X, It was a future position and I may still join them.
I have approved 140 and 485 is pending for about 9 months.
EAD is approved and so is AP.


Please help guys!

EADchallenged, please check your PM.