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05-24 06:00 PM
On May 18, 2009, the Texas Senate passed a bill requiring Sheriffs or any other officers in charge of a correctional facility, to determine the “citizenship status” of all convicted felons. The bill, S.B 2584, amends Chapter 2, Code of Criminal Procedure, by adding Article 2.245. If a defendant has been convicted of a felony under Title 5 (Offenses Against the Person), Penal Code, Title 6 (Offenses Against the Family), Penal Code, Title 7 (Offenses Against Property), Penal Code, Chapter 43 (Public Indecency), Title 9 (Offenses Against Public Order and Decency), Penal Code, Chapter 45 (Weapons), Title 10 (Offenses Against Public Health, Safety, and Morals), Penal Code, and Chapter 481 (Texas Controlled Substances Act), Health and Safety Code, the sheriff or officer will make a reasonable effort to determine the defendant’s “citizenship status”. If the sheriff has reason to believe the defendant is a foreign national, within 48 hours after the defendant is received at the correctional facility, the sheriff or officer will contact the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to verify the defendant’s immigration status. The bill becomes effective September 1, 2009.
The bill places “sheriffs or other officers in charge of a correctional facility” in the role of immigration agents. The sheriff or officer now has another duty, to determine whether defendants have lawful status. The bill is available at Texas Legislature Online (http://www.legis.state.tx.us/BillLookup/Text.aspx?LegSess=81R&Bill=SB2584).
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The bill places “sheriffs or other officers in charge of a correctional facility” in the role of immigration agents. The sheriff or officer now has another duty, to determine whether defendants have lawful status. The bill is available at Texas Legislature Online (http://www.legis.state.tx.us/BillLookup/Text.aspx?LegSess=81R&Bill=SB2584).
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raysaikat
07-30 07:16 PM
I have applied concurrently for green card under EB2 in August 2007.Received I140 approval and I485 is in process. Have applied for H1b extension and is pending. I am working for a consulting firm at present. I got job offer for a permanent position with the client that has same job duties and title. But the salary is about $20, 000 lower than what my consulting firm is paying now. My labor was applied with a higher salary. Can this lower salary and the difference create problems with the green card processing? Did anyone have any of this experience? Please help!!!
Yes, lower salary by that much will be a basis of denial of your I-485. Your new position must have at least the salary mentioned in the LC.
Yes, lower salary by that much will be a basis of denial of your I-485. Your new position must have at least the salary mentioned in the LC.
akhilmahajan
09-19 10:39 AM
I will take this oppurtunity to thank everyone who showed the courage by joining us at Washington DC.
It was a great pleasure meeting all the people from the New England area. I finally got a chance to put a face to all the names with whom i have talked on conference calls. This was just an amazing experience and i am hoping we will get a chance to have more such experiences and we will keep on continuing our efforts till the time we get the system fixed.
Folks, the rally was a huge success. The situation room (15th, 16th, 17th) was an example of all the positive energy which was builing up for the rally.
The reception(17th) was a showcase of IV. The rally(18th) was the final bang.
But inspite of having so many people affected from the GREEN CARD delays from the New England area, we just had a few folks show up at the rally. This was really disappointing.
I am sure there must be a very good reason for that. But if you have any doubts, we will really like to talk to you and clarify your doubts.
As i always say.
GO IV GO
It was a great pleasure meeting all the people from the New England area. I finally got a chance to put a face to all the names with whom i have talked on conference calls. This was just an amazing experience and i am hoping we will get a chance to have more such experiences and we will keep on continuing our efforts till the time we get the system fixed.
Folks, the rally was a huge success. The situation room (15th, 16th, 17th) was an example of all the positive energy which was builing up for the rally.
The reception(17th) was a showcase of IV. The rally(18th) was the final bang.
But inspite of having so many people affected from the GREEN CARD delays from the New England area, we just had a few folks show up at the rally. This was really disappointing.
I am sure there must be a very good reason for that. But if you have any doubts, we will really like to talk to you and clarify your doubts.
As i always say.
GO IV GO
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uma001
07-09 10:58 AM
Hi,
My wife got her H1B in Oct 2008. But could not work until date.
We want to get her H1B transferred back to H4. There are NO pay stubs for her.
I am on H1B with job. And I have my pay stubs.
Will there be any problem in her H1B to H4 transfer without her pay stubs ?
Thank you.
Dont worry pokiri, just apply for trasnfer thru lawyer. My friend recently did it for his wife. She got H1 to H4 in 2 months without any RFEs. She did not work after she got her H1 in 2007 April and she don't have pay stubs.
My wife got her H1B in Oct 2008. But could not work until date.
We want to get her H1B transferred back to H4. There are NO pay stubs for her.
I am on H1B with job. And I have my pay stubs.
Will there be any problem in her H1B to H4 transfer without her pay stubs ?
Thank you.
Dont worry pokiri, just apply for trasnfer thru lawyer. My friend recently did it for his wife. She got H1 to H4 in 2 months without any RFEs. She did not work after she got her H1 in 2007 April and she don't have pay stubs.
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user1205
08-20 06:00 PM
There were different bills the took on CIR. A new one will be introduced in the Senate in September it seems. I think the article is talking about CIR in general.
vvicky72
12-10 07:53 PM
Does anyone know if we need any special visa for working in Canada if you have a US GC?
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06-29 12:20 PM
As of June 19, 2009, approximately 44,500 H-1B (http://www.h1b.biz/lawyer-attorney-1137085) cap-subject petitions and approximately 20,000 petitions qualifying for the advanced degree cap exemption had been filed. USCIS will continue to accept both cap-subject petitions and advanced degree petitions until a sufficient number of H-1B petitions have been received to reach the statutory limits, taking into account the fact that some of these petitions may be denied, revoked, or withdrawn.
Employers thinking of hiring visa workers have more flexibility this year to interview and choose the best candidates as visas will be open for at least 2 more months.
More... (http://www.visalawyerblog.com/2009/06/h1b_cap_update.html)
Employers thinking of hiring visa workers have more flexibility this year to interview and choose the best candidates as visas will be open for at least 2 more months.
More... (http://www.visalawyerblog.com/2009/06/h1b_cap_update.html)
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same_old_guy
07-20 07:34 PM
This is for June filers and NOT for July filers.
When this was releases July was not current, ie, released after July 2 and before July 17.
When this was releases July was not current, ie, released after July 2 and before July 17.
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redgreen
06-06 02:26 PM
huge number of eb3 -eb2 porting is what one can see in this latest data!
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newbie2020
04-29 03:14 PM
I see only USCIS officials and State dept officials in the panel committee...
Isn't it ironic ....??
They would put their argument why increasing the visa numbers will not really improve their efficiency in processing like July fiasco
I am sure we can see the transcripts of this hearing. Not sure if it is going to be on C-span as well.
Isn't it ironic ....??
They would put their argument why increasing the visa numbers will not really improve their efficiency in processing like July fiasco
I am sure we can see the transcripts of this hearing. Not sure if it is going to be on C-span as well.
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pointlesswait
02-12 11:53 AM
to start my GC process.;-)
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yumyum20
10-19 10:39 AM
Yes the bottom line is you have to withdraw one. In my case, I have to write in letter to USCIS in Nebraska becase I did self-filing. I've spoken to an agent a while ago. She said withdrawal will not affect my other I-485. Consult with your attorney. I already have a finger printing appointment next week so I'm goin to withdraw the I-485 receipt from Nebraska.
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kingpin60
07-16 04:08 PM
Hi everyone,
Here is my situation and I need URGENT help.
I am currently on L1-A for past 7 years (Visa expires Nov 07). During this span my company's attorney has unsuccessfully filed my I140 (twice was rejected at NSC and later TSC - due to 3 year degree and also my job description prior to transfer to US did not showed I have managerial/management function of a department). He refiled again this time with proper documentation and additional support letters from senior exec from my company.
I suspect he has been making mistakes in my filing and my time is running out. I am thinking of using my own money and hire another lawyer to file a fresh I140/485. Is this possible since I have already 2 pending I140; one at NSC under EB-1C and another at TSC under EB-3?
Please reply urgently if anyone has the answer to my question as I am running out of time.
Thanks in advance.
Here is my situation and I need URGENT help.
I am currently on L1-A for past 7 years (Visa expires Nov 07). During this span my company's attorney has unsuccessfully filed my I140 (twice was rejected at NSC and later TSC - due to 3 year degree and also my job description prior to transfer to US did not showed I have managerial/management function of a department). He refiled again this time with proper documentation and additional support letters from senior exec from my company.
I suspect he has been making mistakes in my filing and my time is running out. I am thinking of using my own money and hire another lawyer to file a fresh I140/485. Is this possible since I have already 2 pending I140; one at NSC under EB-1C and another at TSC under EB-3?
Please reply urgently if anyone has the answer to my question as I am running out of time.
Thanks in advance.
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Digitalosophy
06-21 05:51 PM
Thank you man, it's a shame the client had to front.
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mbartosik
04-03 05:15 PM
The time available to a congress person to speak with residents in small.
Be prepared to speak with the congress person's aids.
An aid can put in hours of time with/for you, whereas the actually congress person will have little time to spare.
Be prepared to speak with the congress person's aids.
An aid can put in hours of time with/for you, whereas the actually congress person will have little time to spare.
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veni001
05-12 06:46 AM
I think you are talking about labor certification, but how about I-140
I-140 is specific to PERM labor to the location. If the employer do not apply I-140 within 180 of PERM labor approval that PERM labor will expire.
I-140 is specific to PERM labor to the location. If the employer do not apply I-140 within 180 of PERM labor approval that PERM labor will expire.
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vamsi_poondla
02-04 08:41 PM
You can convert GC process to Consular Processing. AFAIK, that is the most lgal way of working outside the country in your situation.
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August 9th, 2005, 02:59 PM
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chanduv23
09-17 10:14 AM
IV wants you to help yourself and coming to the rally
kisana
02-27 10:28 AM
I have permanant opprtunity with one organization which wants me to work on EAD. My situation is like this
my EAD is expiring on XX/XX/2010. The new compnay wants me to join on YY/YY/2010. My questions are
1. IF 15 after joining new Compnay, I apply for EAD renewal and before filing for AC21,Will it create a problem. Since I can only file EAD renewal 4 month before expiration date I need to do it some where in april.
2. In case my Old employer revoke 140 before I file EAD renewl and AC21 will it create a problem?
my EAD is expiring on XX/XX/2010. The new compnay wants me to join on YY/YY/2010. My questions are
1. IF 15 after joining new Compnay, I apply for EAD renewal and before filing for AC21,Will it create a problem. Since I can only file EAD renewal 4 month before expiration date I need to do it some where in april.
2. In case my Old employer revoke 140 before I file EAD renewl and AC21 will it create a problem?
gc750
01-02 06:37 PM
Hello Freinds,
I came to India on a vacation and went for a H1 stamping on 29th Dec at the Chennai consulate. I ended up getting the famous Pink 221G (Additional Admin Processing - AAP). I believe it is because of my muslim name (I am not a consultant or working for any consulting firm, full time employee with my comp's IT department, work for a reputed manufacturing company and done MS here in USA, been in USA for 9 years now, had previous F1, and H1 stampings).
The VO asked very basic questions (who is the employer, what they do, where did you go to school, what majors) and didn't take any of my documents except the D156, D157 & Employee letter. She said my visa is approved, however I will have to go through AAP and will have to wait for 4 to 12 weeks.
I am planning to wait till the end of January and if nothing moves ahead in my case, then go back to USA on Advance Parole (Based on the experience from other members who were stuck in 221G and who travelled back on AP), and come back to India once the 221G is cleared, and the consulate requests to send Passport.
One of my personal concerns about this approach, does the consulate consider my visa applicaton abondoned if they find out that I have already entered US (using AP)? and will it have any issues in the future with my pending AOS?
Has anyone gone through this similar situation (that they travelled on AP while H1 is in 221G status) and got successful stamping after the consulate has requested to send the Passport.
Anyone please share your experience in the above situation........
Also if am returning to USA on AP, do I have to show the I797, so the Immigration officer puts the expiration date on the I94 as the date on the I797
Any suggestions will be greatly appreciated.
I came to India on a vacation and went for a H1 stamping on 29th Dec at the Chennai consulate. I ended up getting the famous Pink 221G (Additional Admin Processing - AAP). I believe it is because of my muslim name (I am not a consultant or working for any consulting firm, full time employee with my comp's IT department, work for a reputed manufacturing company and done MS here in USA, been in USA for 9 years now, had previous F1, and H1 stampings).
The VO asked very basic questions (who is the employer, what they do, where did you go to school, what majors) and didn't take any of my documents except the D156, D157 & Employee letter. She said my visa is approved, however I will have to go through AAP and will have to wait for 4 to 12 weeks.
I am planning to wait till the end of January and if nothing moves ahead in my case, then go back to USA on Advance Parole (Based on the experience from other members who were stuck in 221G and who travelled back on AP), and come back to India once the 221G is cleared, and the consulate requests to send Passport.
One of my personal concerns about this approach, does the consulate consider my visa applicaton abondoned if they find out that I have already entered US (using AP)? and will it have any issues in the future with my pending AOS?
Has anyone gone through this similar situation (that they travelled on AP while H1 is in 221G status) and got successful stamping after the consulate has requested to send the Passport.
Anyone please share your experience in the above situation........
Also if am returning to USA on AP, do I have to show the I797, so the Immigration officer puts the expiration date on the I94 as the date on the I797
Any suggestions will be greatly appreciated.
