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05-14 04:00 PM
The American Immigration Policy Center issued an excellent Fact Sheet about H2A farm orkers and the need for reform.
The Agricultural Job Opportunities, Benefits, and Security (AgJOBS) Act has long served as a blueprint for comprehensive immigration reform. AgJOBS, which combines an earned legalization program for farmworkers with a reform of the H-2A temporary foreign agricultural worker program demonstrates a successful model for compromise where workers and employers have come together to resolve their differences. The dysfunctional U.S. immigration system is currently standing in the way of addressing deeper structural problems that impact U.S. workers and U.S. competitiveness in a globalized market. As Congress proceeds, here are a few facts about the current challenges at the intersection of immigration policy and agriculture, and why addressing these issues is critical to the nation�s economy.
Here is an interesting fact :Most farmworkers are not authorized to work legally in the U.S.
According to the National Agricultural Workers Survey (NAWS), conducted biannually by the Department of Labor, the share of seasonal agricultural workers who reported that they were unauthorized has increased dramatically in the last two decades, rising from 7% in Fiscal Year (FY) 1989, to 16% in FY 1990-91, to 28% in FY 1992-93. In the most recently published NAWS survey from FY 2001-02, 53% of all seasonal agricultural workers admitted they were not authorized to work in the U.S. However, many experts suggest that the number may actually be closer to 75%.
Read the Fact-sheet here (http://www.immigrationpolicy.org/images/File/factcheck/Farmworkers%20Fact%20Sheet.pdf)
More... (http://www.visalawyerblog.com/2009/05/h2a_visas_facts_about_farmwork.html)
The Agricultural Job Opportunities, Benefits, and Security (AgJOBS) Act has long served as a blueprint for comprehensive immigration reform. AgJOBS, which combines an earned legalization program for farmworkers with a reform of the H-2A temporary foreign agricultural worker program demonstrates a successful model for compromise where workers and employers have come together to resolve their differences. The dysfunctional U.S. immigration system is currently standing in the way of addressing deeper structural problems that impact U.S. workers and U.S. competitiveness in a globalized market. As Congress proceeds, here are a few facts about the current challenges at the intersection of immigration policy and agriculture, and why addressing these issues is critical to the nation�s economy.
Here is an interesting fact :Most farmworkers are not authorized to work legally in the U.S.
According to the National Agricultural Workers Survey (NAWS), conducted biannually by the Department of Labor, the share of seasonal agricultural workers who reported that they were unauthorized has increased dramatically in the last two decades, rising from 7% in Fiscal Year (FY) 1989, to 16% in FY 1990-91, to 28% in FY 1992-93. In the most recently published NAWS survey from FY 2001-02, 53% of all seasonal agricultural workers admitted they were not authorized to work in the U.S. However, many experts suggest that the number may actually be closer to 75%.
Read the Fact-sheet here (http://www.immigrationpolicy.org/images/File/factcheck/Farmworkers%20Fact%20Sheet.pdf)
More... (http://www.visalawyerblog.com/2009/05/h2a_visas_facts_about_farmwork.html)
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vivienne77
03-17 06:00 AM
Hello everyone,
Can anyone define who (what) are the nonprofit organization that would be the exempts for the regular H1-B Cap?
USIS's website says they are the "institutions of higher education or a related or affiliated nonprofit entity" or "a nonprofit research organization or a governmental research organization."
I understand colleges and governmental organization are included, but what else qualifies for this category? I mean there are millions of nonprofit orgs...from the one that does important research for a state to the one that helps promoting the US. film industry to the one that cleans up streets for free....I'm just so confused.
Any little help would be most appreciated.
Thanks!!
Can anyone define who (what) are the nonprofit organization that would be the exempts for the regular H1-B Cap?
USIS's website says they are the "institutions of higher education or a related or affiliated nonprofit entity" or "a nonprofit research organization or a governmental research organization."
I understand colleges and governmental organization are included, but what else qualifies for this category? I mean there are millions of nonprofit orgs...from the one that does important research for a state to the one that helps promoting the US. film industry to the one that cleans up streets for free....I'm just so confused.
Any little help would be most appreciated.
Thanks!!
Robert Kumar
11-11 11:49 AM
F1 requires a intent of non-immigration. By filing I-140 you already showed intent to immigrate (labor approval alone will not be considered intent to immigrate). You will not be able to get COS to F1 from H1B. Even if USCIS grants your COS by mistake you will have hard-time getting a VISA at an American Embassy.
So in this case if somebody wants to study for an MBA full time, and at the same time not loose H1 (more importantly GC status), what are the options. Sometimes it is possible due to bad economy, getting a job may be hard, which is an opportunity to get some degree.
So in this case if somebody wants to study for an MBA full time, and at the same time not loose H1 (more importantly GC status), what are the options. Sometimes it is possible due to bad economy, getting a job may be hard, which is an opportunity to get some degree.
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rayoflight
06-01 05:00 PM
^^ Bump ^^
Thank You homers and desixp. Yes I also look forward seeing you at the event. We need to encourage our fellow chapter members who have not yet registered for the event.
Would either of you can help make some calls to our chapter members? Let me know.
Thank You homers and desixp. Yes I also look forward seeing you at the event. We need to encourage our fellow chapter members who have not yet registered for the event.
Would either of you can help make some calls to our chapter members? Let me know.
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tnite
09-13 02:10 PM
Is it possible to change to Consular processing while I-140 and I-485 is in pending.
I filed 485 in Aug and do not have the receipt either.
Kindly advice.
If you search murthy forums ,there is a Q&A about this.Its easy to switch from CP to AOS but difficult the other way around.
check q2. in this pdf (http://www.jackson-hertogs.com/jh/faq/5051.pdf) document
Consult a lawyer
I filed 485 in Aug and do not have the receipt either.
Kindly advice.
If you search murthy forums ,there is a Q&A about this.Its easy to switch from CP to AOS but difficult the other way around.
check q2. in this pdf (http://www.jackson-hertogs.com/jh/faq/5051.pdf) document
Consult a lawyer
GCard_Dream
06-07 10:55 AM
One of my family member came to US on visitor visa a year ago. She was granted 6 months visa at the port of entry. After 6 month, she filed for another B1/B2 extension with USCIS and was granted another 6 month of stay. The 6 month extension is about to expire.
She had booked her tickets and got ready to leave but unfortunately she became seriously ill and currently is not in a condition to travel. She is going through medical treatment but because of the seriousness of the illness, it might take another couple of months before she is healthy enough to travel.
Now the question is can she apply for 2nd extension of visa based on medical ground. By law, can she even file for a 2nd extension given that she has already been in the country for about 12 months. I talked to an attorney and he said that she can file but likelihood of getting another extension is very low.
If another B1/B2 extension is not possible, is there any other kind of visa available for her to stay here while she is going through the medical treatment?
Thanks for the help in advance.
She had booked her tickets and got ready to leave but unfortunately she became seriously ill and currently is not in a condition to travel. She is going through medical treatment but because of the seriousness of the illness, it might take another couple of months before she is healthy enough to travel.
Now the question is can she apply for 2nd extension of visa based on medical ground. By law, can she even file for a 2nd extension given that she has already been in the country for about 12 months. I talked to an attorney and he said that she can file but likelihood of getting another extension is very low.
If another B1/B2 extension is not possible, is there any other kind of visa available for her to stay here while she is going through the medical treatment?
Thanks for the help in advance.
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surabhi
09-05 10:54 AM
Did you try to expedite?
I think you qualify for expedite criteria since not getting EAD will force you to stop working and cause severe financial hardship.
I think you qualify for expedite criteria since not getting EAD will force you to stop working and cause severe financial hardship.
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akela
08-14 01:14 PM
Can forum members help me with the following query. If you see the same question has been asked by other members as well.
Can you look at the LUD and say that your Name Check is clear or not?
This is what is goig on. Withing 1-2 days of your Biometrics the LUD changes. This is I guess that your biometrics were recieved by USCIS or sent for Name check or whatever. Then there is a LUD change in a week. Is this the reply from FBI saying that no record found? I mean everything is ok?
I ahve seen people who are stuck did not get the email after a week. Is this the right assesment?
http://www.fbi.gov/page2/nationalnamecheck.htm
The majority of name checks submitted on a data tape are electronically checked and returned to the submitting agency as having "No Record" within 48-72 hours. A "No Record" indicates that the FBI's UNI database contains no identifiable information regarding a particular individual. Duplicate submissions (i.e., identically spelled names with identical dates of birth submitted within the last 120 days) are not checked, and the duplicate findings are returned immediately to the submitting agency
Thanks in advance,
akela
Can you look at the LUD and say that your Name Check is clear or not?
This is what is goig on. Withing 1-2 days of your Biometrics the LUD changes. This is I guess that your biometrics were recieved by USCIS or sent for Name check or whatever. Then there is a LUD change in a week. Is this the reply from FBI saying that no record found? I mean everything is ok?
I ahve seen people who are stuck did not get the email after a week. Is this the right assesment?
http://www.fbi.gov/page2/nationalnamecheck.htm
The majority of name checks submitted on a data tape are electronically checked and returned to the submitting agency as having "No Record" within 48-72 hours. A "No Record" indicates that the FBI's UNI database contains no identifiable information regarding a particular individual. Duplicate submissions (i.e., identically spelled names with identical dates of birth submitted within the last 120 days) are not checked, and the duplicate findings are returned immediately to the submitting agency
Thanks in advance,
akela
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meraNumberKabAayega
08-27 02:20 PM
I have read on this forum and an immigration lawyer also confirmed to me that knowing the I40 receipt number itself is enough. She said that I can print out the case status of I140 approval from USCIS website and use it. Though I did not take the job offer for which I needed this information so I have not used it.
FOIA should not take 8 months.. I applied for it at end of Jun and my number was around 3900 and it is now around 800 so I expect to get it in next 1 month so FOIA should give you copy of I140 in approximately 3-4 months.
FOIA should not take 8 months.. I applied for it at end of Jun and my number was around 3900 and it is now around 800 so I expect to get it in next 1 month so FOIA should give you copy of I140 in approximately 3-4 months.
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kirupa
11-09 08:39 PM
Are you submitting all 11 of them? :)
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looivy
01-02 09:48 AM
Gurus,
I have my I-140 approved and have a 2 year EAD. I work as a project manager for a financial firm. I am in EB3 India quota. I currently work on H1B.
In case of a job loss what are my options? By that I mean what kind of jobs should I look for on AC21. Also, can you switch multiple employers on AC21.
Pl advise.
Can I have a hiatus between losing job and getting a new one on AC21 or I need to have an offer in hand before using AC21.
Only serious feedback please.
Thanks in advance.
I have my I-140 approved and have a 2 year EAD. I work as a project manager for a financial firm. I am in EB3 India quota. I currently work on H1B.
In case of a job loss what are my options? By that I mean what kind of jobs should I look for on AC21. Also, can you switch multiple employers on AC21.
Pl advise.
Can I have a hiatus between losing job and getting a new one on AC21 or I need to have an offer in hand before using AC21.
Only serious feedback please.
Thanks in advance.
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vaguely
12-04 05:46 PM
Hi,
I was on H1 status but got laid off. I have my EAD and my AP has been approved but I have not yet received it in the mail. Once I do, is it safe to travel outside the US and re-enter using AP if i don't have job yet?
Thanks.
I was on H1 status but got laid off. I have my EAD and my AP has been approved but I have not yet received it in the mail. Once I do, is it safe to travel outside the US and re-enter using AP if i don't have job yet?
Thanks.
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07-22 12:37 PM
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nlalchandani
09-25 01:50 PM
Search for a thread on immigration.com by united nations.. he has a very detailed analysis presented..
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Euinox
05-20 01:10 PM
I came to US in 2009 March (on H4 Visa) ,
I filed my H1B in September 2009 with Company A and got approved October 2009. I search for projects 2 months; my employer was unable to place me. So he said he will revoke the H1B petition. After that due to family emergency I gone back to India and while re-entering I entered as H4. (As per I-94 Copy). That H1B never got used and I never got any pay stub from Company A.
Now I am on H4 till date.
I have found the project and the new employer (who is client say Company B) is ready to file my H1B application. Now as per the Company B�s Legal Team, they can�t get the approval before 1st October 2011 (or start date of H1B visa) and they have to fill this position by this month End. (Which is May or Mid June)
Now I have inquired some other place and gone through different forums to get answer.
Here is the query,
If Company B files my H1B petition with attachment of existing I-797, will my petition get approved from the quota of 2009 (since I got visa with validity date as 1st Oct 2009 year)??
What kind of H1B petition I need to file and when it will get approved?
Will this be a fresh H1B petition or something different?
Can I get approval immediately ( if I filed in Premium processing) so I can start working. Or does the petition will say as start date 1st October 2011?
Please help me in this issue. I will really appreciate your help.
Any document/ link which shares light to similar issue is really helpful for me.
I filed my H1B in September 2009 with Company A and got approved October 2009. I search for projects 2 months; my employer was unable to place me. So he said he will revoke the H1B petition. After that due to family emergency I gone back to India and while re-entering I entered as H4. (As per I-94 Copy). That H1B never got used and I never got any pay stub from Company A.
Now I am on H4 till date.
I have found the project and the new employer (who is client say Company B) is ready to file my H1B application. Now as per the Company B�s Legal Team, they can�t get the approval before 1st October 2011 (or start date of H1B visa) and they have to fill this position by this month End. (Which is May or Mid June)
Now I have inquired some other place and gone through different forums to get answer.
Here is the query,
If Company B files my H1B petition with attachment of existing I-797, will my petition get approved from the quota of 2009 (since I got visa with validity date as 1st Oct 2009 year)??
What kind of H1B petition I need to file and when it will get approved?
Will this be a fresh H1B petition or something different?
Can I get approval immediately ( if I filed in Premium processing) so I can start working. Or does the petition will say as start date 1st October 2011?
Please help me in this issue. I will really appreciate your help.
Any document/ link which shares light to similar issue is really helpful for me.
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BKY
09-27 08:46 AM
thanks a lot for your reply. It gives me great comfort knowing that I am not risking it all for an EB2 on which the attorney is only 50% hopeful
Why do you think that your EB2 I-140 will not be approved ?
What is your qualifications and experience ?
Why do you think that your EB2 I-140 will not be approved ?
What is your qualifications and experience ?
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krishgreen
02-09 05:42 PM
If I were you, I would go ahead and file H1B Extension with pending LCA and submit the approved labor later instead of dealing with consequences of going out of status.
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09-05 06:37 AM
it is $300 (150 for you and 150 for your wife)
I paid the same in Mumbai last week.
I paid the same in Mumbai last week.
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chris
10-17 11:11 AM
Thanks eilsoe,
I was following a tutorial that was for photoshop 7 and all was going well untill it said to drag the "grid channel" onto the "load channel as a section"...!!!
But any way I tried it your way and it worked fine so thanks a lot I've been trying to figure it out all day.:bandit:
I was following a tutorial that was for photoshop 7 and all was going well untill it said to drag the "grid channel" onto the "load channel as a section"...!!!
But any way I tried it your way and it worked fine so thanks a lot I've been trying to figure it out all day.:bandit:
psam
09-13 07:30 PM
Sorry for posting on this thread. But I do not know how to open a new thread. How does one do that?
I am trying to get an appointment with US consulate in Vancouver with no luck for past 2 weeks. Checking multiple times a day doesnt help. Is there any particular time, I should look out for?
Thanks for your response.
I am trying to get an appointment with US consulate in Vancouver with no luck for past 2 weeks. Checking multiple times a day doesnt help. Is there any particular time, I should look out for?
Thanks for your response.
RNGC
10-01 09:04 PM
Applied for AP/EAD/485 in July 07.....I know that I can invoke AC21 after 180 days and change jobs.....My question is ,
1. If I travel to India before the 180 days and use the AP when I return, is it like invoking AC21 before 180 days ?
2. what are the consequences of using AP within 180 days after filing for 485 ?
3. Is AP and AC21 related ? [brother, sister , cousin :) ]
Thanks.
1. If I travel to India before the 180 days and use the AP when I return, is it like invoking AC21 before 180 days ?
2. what are the consequences of using AP within 180 days after filing for 485 ?
3. Is AP and AC21 related ? [brother, sister , cousin :) ]
Thanks.
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