murali3000
10-01 04:02 PM
Does any one filed saying why you need AP.
Where do you find the information where to mail you application and documents ?
I filed my I485 nebraska , do i need to send there ?
Where do you find the information where to mail you application and documents ?
I filed my I485 nebraska , do i need to send there ?
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logiclife
05-30 07:35 PM
Text of almost all filed amendments is available in congressional record on Thomas. This one has been available since Friday.
S.A. 1249. Sponsored by Maria Cantwell and co-sponsored by Cornyn, Leahy and Hatch
It creates a parallel merit-based employer sponsored category without touching the existing merit-based self-sponsored category.
The merit based self-sponsored category is the crappy points system. This is in parallel to that, without touching anything in points system. They have created an exact parallel replica of today's EB1, EB2 and EB3 system with labor certification and the whole enchilada where you need employer sponsor and there is not points or anything.
EB1 = 33.3%, EB2 = 33.3% and EB3 = 33.3%. Definiation of EB1, EB2 and EB3 would be the same as it is today.
Total quota of 140,000 with automatic recapture of previous years unused GCs.
Exemptions for US masters and non-US STEM masters with have 3 years experience in that STEM field.The risk factor:
Now, the bad part ... the achilles heel of every high-skills amendment is the tethered H1B quota tricks. They are exempting everyone who has US masters or a non-US master in STEM from H1 quota, effectively making H1 quota = A LOT MORE.
The exact same radioactive provision for H1 quota is also in Lieberman-Hagel amendment 1242.
This will sink both of them unless either there is some inside deal going on that we dont know, or they strike out the H1 issue from this on the floor of the senate at the last minute and be content with H1 quota of 180,000.
S.A. 1249. Sponsored by Maria Cantwell and co-sponsored by Cornyn, Leahy and Hatch
It creates a parallel merit-based employer sponsored category without touching the existing merit-based self-sponsored category.
The merit based self-sponsored category is the crappy points system. This is in parallel to that, without touching anything in points system. They have created an exact parallel replica of today's EB1, EB2 and EB3 system with labor certification and the whole enchilada where you need employer sponsor and there is not points or anything.
EB1 = 33.3%, EB2 = 33.3% and EB3 = 33.3%. Definiation of EB1, EB2 and EB3 would be the same as it is today.
Total quota of 140,000 with automatic recapture of previous years unused GCs.
Exemptions for US masters and non-US STEM masters with have 3 years experience in that STEM field.The risk factor:
Now, the bad part ... the achilles heel of every high-skills amendment is the tethered H1B quota tricks. They are exempting everyone who has US masters or a non-US master in STEM from H1 quota, effectively making H1 quota = A LOT MORE.
The exact same radioactive provision for H1 quota is also in Lieberman-Hagel amendment 1242.
This will sink both of them unless either there is some inside deal going on that we dont know, or they strike out the H1 issue from this on the floor of the senate at the last minute and be content with H1 quota of 180,000.
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SDdesi
06-04 07:10 PM
Heres an interesting reading on ILW's comments on the recent announcement for the audits.
http://www.ilw.com/immigdaily/digest/2008,0605.shtm
http://www.ilw.com/immigdaily/digest/2008,0605.shtm
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tonyHK12
03-28 08:37 PM
Go on, you ass. And expect more people to donate.
Like I said before, you still need to learn how to use your head first. I never learnt how to argue with the stupid and no one can.
No one is donating for me.
Why are you so worried about the donations? Are you an anti?
Like I said before, you still need to learn how to use your head first. I never learnt how to argue with the stupid and no one can.
No one is donating for me.
Why are you so worried about the donations? Are you an anti?
coldcloud
05-23 06:20 AM
After all of that if your pay is greater than 75K and if you file separately you will not be getting stimulus package. This was the news i got confirmed from IRS over phone.
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greencard_fever
07-07 12:23 PM
As I promised earlier I would keep you guys updated on the process of this case.
On saturday I received the welcome as a permanent resident to USA letter. After trying to get a hold of my attorney I got in touch with him.
Heres the story. (this guy is a genius)
I asked him how it was possible when my PD wasn't current I got GC approval.
His answer was funny and pleasant. Magic :D
He said after the approval of my PERM during filing I-140 under EB2 he also filed a petition under "person with extraordinary ability interest to US" on my behalf. So in other words both the petitions were being processed together at USCIS. Me not aware of USCIS rules wasn't aware of all the lingo so didn't know.
Now the Extraordinary ability petition quota is always current. So when my extraordinary petition was approved the attorney informed the USCIS that to adjucate my adjustment based on this approval. Since the PD was current for this category. USCIS processed and approved the GC based on that. I love this guy I don't have to work for my current employer anymore hence he will get a big surprise when I turn in 2 day resignation. HA...
Hello,
Can you please post your skill set,i am wondering if i am also eligible for "person with extraordinary ability interest to US".:D:D
On saturday I received the welcome as a permanent resident to USA letter. After trying to get a hold of my attorney I got in touch with him.
Heres the story. (this guy is a genius)
I asked him how it was possible when my PD wasn't current I got GC approval.
His answer was funny and pleasant. Magic :D
He said after the approval of my PERM during filing I-140 under EB2 he also filed a petition under "person with extraordinary ability interest to US" on my behalf. So in other words both the petitions were being processed together at USCIS. Me not aware of USCIS rules wasn't aware of all the lingo so didn't know.
Now the Extraordinary ability petition quota is always current. So when my extraordinary petition was approved the attorney informed the USCIS that to adjucate my adjustment based on this approval. Since the PD was current for this category. USCIS processed and approved the GC based on that. I love this guy I don't have to work for my current employer anymore hence he will get a big surprise when I turn in 2 day resignation. HA...
Hello,
Can you please post your skill set,i am wondering if i am also eligible for "person with extraordinary ability interest to US".:D:D
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file485
07-19 07:05 AM
We all know its not an easy 1-2-3 to happen in a jiffy for something to be debated in the Capitol hill...signed by the President..and becoming a law, against all odds of gas hikes,natural disasters,anti immigration...Immigration stands on a scale of 1 to 10,maybe number 9 or 10.
Something has to happen which may run into years, here we are already worn-out with exploitation from our employers being on H1B.
If one is below 30-35 he can go right away to India where it is booming,others beyond 40 are confused to go back, trust me..
1)it will be a whole new struggle there with all the youngsters in the job market back home
2)kids r already sort of grownup here..they need to be adjusted to the schools/curriculum there...
might sound the most silliest... 3) I simply cant drive in the traffic there..no matter what..??!! I feel highly handicapped there without commuting.
Something has to happen which may run into years, here we are already worn-out with exploitation from our employers being on H1B.
If one is below 30-35 he can go right away to India where it is booming,others beyond 40 are confused to go back, trust me..
1)it will be a whole new struggle there with all the youngsters in the job market back home
2)kids r already sort of grownup here..they need to be adjusted to the schools/curriculum there...
might sound the most silliest... 3) I simply cant drive in the traffic there..no matter what..??!! I feel highly handicapped there without commuting.
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walking_dude
10-03 06:11 PM
I'm in.
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Milind123
06-14 11:48 PM
Vinn,
Here are just a few that I can think of rightaway.
1. Once shifted to EAD you loose opportunity to renew or apply for a new H1B if you have not completed six years though.
2. You have to apply for EAD renewal every year and much in advance. H1Bs are issues for 3 year periods.
3. Suppose there is a delay in getting the renewal, you are NOT allowed to work until the renewal comes through. Renewal duration depends on the work load.
4. Fee of EAD is being hiked to $340 per year.
5. Couple of my EAD starting date was the approval date even though the current EAD had not exipred effectively loosing couple of months validity each time.
6. Due to some issues if I-485 gets revoked the EAD/AP are invalidated the very next moment and you accumulate illegal stay and would not have time to get the process going.
On the other hand having a H1B you can apply for EAD any time or not even apply if you have sufficient validity on it. Suppose the I-485 gets rejected you can reapply for a new one or from an another employer and still work/live legally in the US.
EAD allows you to work any type/number of jobs that is the big PLUS though!
TIA
Great points. Is it possible for the primary applicant to continue on H1 and the secondary/dependant applicant apply for EAD?
Here are just a few that I can think of rightaway.
1. Once shifted to EAD you loose opportunity to renew or apply for a new H1B if you have not completed six years though.
2. You have to apply for EAD renewal every year and much in advance. H1Bs are issues for 3 year periods.
3. Suppose there is a delay in getting the renewal, you are NOT allowed to work until the renewal comes through. Renewal duration depends on the work load.
4. Fee of EAD is being hiked to $340 per year.
5. Couple of my EAD starting date was the approval date even though the current EAD had not exipred effectively loosing couple of months validity each time.
6. Due to some issues if I-485 gets revoked the EAD/AP are invalidated the very next moment and you accumulate illegal stay and would not have time to get the process going.
On the other hand having a H1B you can apply for EAD any time or not even apply if you have sufficient validity on it. Suppose the I-485 gets rejected you can reapply for a new one or from an another employer and still work/live legally in the US.
EAD allows you to work any type/number of jobs that is the big PLUS though!
TIA
Great points. Is it possible for the primary applicant to continue on H1 and the secondary/dependant applicant apply for EAD?
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krishmunn
05-23 09:38 AM
I have been successfull to motivate a co-worker (EB3-ROW) to contribute to this cause.
Guys, remember not only India/China are suffering, EB3-ROW is also impacted . Forward this to anyone from EB3-ROW that you know
Guys, remember not only India/China are suffering, EB3-ROW is also impacted . Forward this to anyone from EB3-ROW that you know
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ameryki
10-20 11:01 PM
I was in Indian consulate for renewing the passport. I went there on time and there was a pathetic guy at the entrance who refuse to speak other than hindi. Though I told him that I do not understand hindi, he never listen to that and started his conversation with hindi.
Then comes the worst part. A cab driver went to him and handed over some dollar note and got the token. Then the driver handed over the token to the passenger and left. That guy got into the line well before me and got his work done. @#$K those people.
if you are a desi no reason for you to not know hindi mate....hamara bharat mahan
Then comes the worst part. A cab driver went to him and handed over some dollar note and got the token. Then the driver handed over the token to the passenger and left. That guy got into the line well before me and got his work done. @#$K those people.
if you are a desi no reason for you to not know hindi mate....hamara bharat mahan
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god_bless_you
06-30 12:01 PM
Shadegg Introduces ‘Skil Bill’ To Keep American Workforce Competitive
Rep. Shadegg – “We stand to potentially lose the next technological giants like Yahoo! or Google if we do not keep America’s workforce competitive.”
Washington, Jun 30 - As the United States works to maintain its economic competitive edge, U.S. Representative John Shadegg (R-AZ) introduced legislation yesterday to help retain the innovative minds of foreign-born nationals here in the United States.
“We have benefited greatly from the many foreign-born scientists, engineers, health care professionals, and teachers that help keep America moving forward,” said Shadegg, a member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee. “To our detriment, current policy mandates that we educate and train these brilliant individuals and then send them away to other countries to compete against us.”
H.R. 5744, The Securing Knowledge, Innovation, and Leadership (SKIL) Act, addresses this growing problem by increasing the allotment of H-1B visas, returning to the prior, higher level of 115,000, with potential for future increases. The bill would also allow foreign nationals who graduate from U.S. universities to stay in America and contribute to our economy by joining the American workforce.
“Unfortunately, we are not graduating the number of Americans with advanced degrees in math and sciences that our high tech and medical industries need to compete. Until we can fix the problem of not having enough highly skilled American graduates, we need to pass the SKIL Bill.”
Shadegg went on to say, “We stand to potentially lose the next technological giants like Yahoo! or Google if we do not keep America’s workforce competitive. We must maintain our edge by providing opportunities to highly educated and skilled individuals interested in staying here in the U.S.”
In 2005, foreign nationals earned more than 40 percent of the master’s degrees and 60 percent of the doctorate degrees in engineering awarded by U.S. universities.
http://johnshadegg.house.gov/News/DocumentSingle.aspx?DocumentID=46437
Rep. Shadegg – “We stand to potentially lose the next technological giants like Yahoo! or Google if we do not keep America’s workforce competitive.”
Washington, Jun 30 - As the United States works to maintain its economic competitive edge, U.S. Representative John Shadegg (R-AZ) introduced legislation yesterday to help retain the innovative minds of foreign-born nationals here in the United States.
“We have benefited greatly from the many foreign-born scientists, engineers, health care professionals, and teachers that help keep America moving forward,” said Shadegg, a member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee. “To our detriment, current policy mandates that we educate and train these brilliant individuals and then send them away to other countries to compete against us.”
H.R. 5744, The Securing Knowledge, Innovation, and Leadership (SKIL) Act, addresses this growing problem by increasing the allotment of H-1B visas, returning to the prior, higher level of 115,000, with potential for future increases. The bill would also allow foreign nationals who graduate from U.S. universities to stay in America and contribute to our economy by joining the American workforce.
“Unfortunately, we are not graduating the number of Americans with advanced degrees in math and sciences that our high tech and medical industries need to compete. Until we can fix the problem of not having enough highly skilled American graduates, we need to pass the SKIL Bill.”
Shadegg went on to say, “We stand to potentially lose the next technological giants like Yahoo! or Google if we do not keep America’s workforce competitive. We must maintain our edge by providing opportunities to highly educated and skilled individuals interested in staying here in the U.S.”
In 2005, foreign nationals earned more than 40 percent of the master’s degrees and 60 percent of the doctorate degrees in engineering awarded by U.S. universities.
http://johnshadegg.house.gov/News/DocumentSingle.aspx?DocumentID=46437
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walking_dude
09-20 03:47 PM
No need to jump the gun. I didn't ask it at a personal level, in case you didn't understand it! Instead of nitpicking on a single statement, read the whole paragraph! I am a member of a state chapter and keep posting on the Yahoogroups, though it's been a month since anyone else posted there ( and I don't get any replies).
I'm not getting into personal level/ad hominem discussion as it's pointless. I don't need to prove anything to anybody.
What's the incentive for IV having you as a member?
I'm not getting into personal level/ad hominem discussion as it's pointless. I don't need to prove anything to anybody.
What's the incentive for IV having you as a member?
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kandhu
06-01 10:52 AM
I have contributed $50 for DC advocacy thru PayPal.
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senthil1
06-20 09:34 AM
You will be surprised that even with the restrictions H1b cap will be reached but not in one day or one month but within an year as demand will be there. These restrictions will impact only Indian bodyshoppers who are running just by H1b. Though H1b will be costly if CIR in the same form is passed but Most of good companies will overcome. So if you want to relative number of gc then you need to increase Gc by atleast 50 to 100% from current level.
Well..if thats the case they seem to have gotten a bad deal cause even togh the H1B visas will increase - there is still the $5000 inc in fee with other restrictions on consulting, removal of dual intent plus the Sanders amendment that deals with layoffs - these conditions nullify whatever the inc in numbers is
Well..if thats the case they seem to have gotten a bad deal cause even togh the H1B visas will increase - there is still the $5000 inc in fee with other restrictions on consulting, removal of dual intent plus the Sanders amendment that deals with layoffs - these conditions nullify whatever the inc in numbers is
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Legal
06-30 07:36 PM
>>>>>It will also affect many starry eyed new H1-Bs chasing their ever elusive GC dream. Haven�t we all had enough<<<<<
Not really. Some/ many will have it easy especially if they were not foolish enough to be born in India.:mad:
Pls read the following advice from Siskind to some new potential H1B applicants.
http://www.ilw.com/articles/2006,0705-siskind.shtm
An option available to many this year will be filing for permanent residency. There are many work-related green card applications that can be filed without a labor certification. And the new PERM labor certification program means that employment authorization can be obtained much earlier. Now that concurrent filing of I-140 and adjustment of status applications area available, it may be possible to secure an employment authorization document in a matter of a couple of months after the green card process is started.
Not really. Some/ many will have it easy especially if they were not foolish enough to be born in India.:mad:
Pls read the following advice from Siskind to some new potential H1B applicants.
http://www.ilw.com/articles/2006,0705-siskind.shtm
An option available to many this year will be filing for permanent residency. There are many work-related green card applications that can be filed without a labor certification. And the new PERM labor certification program means that employment authorization can be obtained much earlier. Now that concurrent filing of I-140 and adjustment of status applications area available, it may be possible to secure an employment authorization document in a matter of a couple of months after the green card process is started.
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BornConfused
07-03 03:15 PM
Thanks BornConfused. Does this mean that we might get our GC approved between now and September 30, 2007 because the visa numbers have been allotted to us?
I will wait for your update. Thanks again.
According to the first guy I talked to, one has already been assigned upon the start of processing of the case.
I just called again and the lady was completely clueless about the whole July 2 fiasco. I will try again in another hour and hopefully I won't get the village idiot again.
For anyone interested in calling themselves here is the info: 1-800-375-5283 options 1, 2, 3 (and possibly 6 after that-I can't remember).
I will wait for your update. Thanks again.
According to the first guy I talked to, one has already been assigned upon the start of processing of the case.
I just called again and the lady was completely clueless about the whole July 2 fiasco. I will try again in another hour and hopefully I won't get the village idiot again.
For anyone interested in calling themselves here is the info: 1-800-375-5283 options 1, 2, 3 (and possibly 6 after that-I can't remember).
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authrd
09-22 10:41 AM
Irrespective of whether or not cheapass desi sw consulting companies have spoilt it for the rest of us, the point here is that making us wait for an unreasonably long time is something we ought to question..which is what I believe IV is doing
I dont mind if the congress passes a bill and says it's going to take 6 yrs for a person to get his GC..its the uncertainty around retrogression thats bugging me. If I know it's going to take 6 or 8 or 10 yrs, i'd gladly look elsewhere..perhaps even go back to my home country.
I dont mind if the congress passes a bill and says it's going to take 6 yrs for a person to get his GC..its the uncertainty around retrogression thats bugging me. If I know it's going to take 6 or 8 or 10 yrs, i'd gladly look elsewhere..perhaps even go back to my home country.
bluekayal
03-17 10:54 AM
SEC. 405. STUDENT VISAS.
(a) In General- Section 101(a)(15)(F) (8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(15)(F)) is amended--
(1) in clause (i)--
(A) by striking `he has no intention of abandoning, who is' and inserting the following: `except in the case of an alien described in clause (iv), the alien has no intention of abandoning, who is--
`(I)';
(B) by striking `consistent with section 214(l)' and inserting `(except for a graduate program described in clause (iv)) consistent with section 214(m)';
(C) by striking the comma at the end and inserting the following: `; or
`(II) engaged in temporary employment for optional practical training related to the alien's area of study, which practical training shall be authorized for a period or periods of up to 24 months;';
(2) in clause (ii)--
(A) by inserting `or (iv)' after `clause (i)'; and
(B) by striking `, and' and inserting a semicolon;
(3) in clause (iii), by adding `and' at the end; and
(4) by adding at the end the following:
`(iv) an alien described in clause (i) who has been accepted and plans to attend an accredited graduate program in mathematics, engineering, technology, or the sciences in the United States for the purpose of obtaining an advanced degree.'.
(b) Admission of Nonimmigrants- Section 214(b) (8 U.S.C. 1184(b)) is amended by striking `subparagraph (L) or (V)' and inserting `subparagraph (F)(iv), (L), or (V)'.
(c) Requirements for F-4 Visa- Section 214(m) (8 U.S.C. 1184(m)) is amended--
(1) by inserting before paragraph (1) the following:
`(m) Nonimmigrant Elementary, Secondary, and Post-Secondary School Students- '; and
(2) by adding at the end the following:
`(3) A visa issued to an alien under section 101(a)(15)(F)(iv) shall be valid--
`(A) during the intended period of study in a graduate program described in such section;
`(B) for an additional period, not to exceed 1 year after the completion of the graduate program, if the alien is actively pursuing an offer of employment related to the knowledge and skills obtained through the graduate program; and
`(C) for the additional period necessary for the adjudication of any application for labor certification, employment-based immigrant petition, and application under section 245(a)(2) to adjust such alien's status to that of an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence, if such application for labor certification or employment-based immigrant petition has been filed not later than 1 year after the completion of the graduate program.'.
(d) Off Campus Work Authorization for Foreign Students-
(1) IN GENERAL- Aliens admitted as nonimmigrant students described in section 101(a)(15)(F) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(15)(F)) may be employed in an off-campus position unrelated to the alien's field of study if--
(A) the alien has enrolled full time at the educational institution and is maintaining good academic standing;
(B) the employer provides the educational institution and the Secretary of Labor with an attestation that the employer--
(i) has spent at least 21 days recruiting United States citizens to fill the position; and
(ii) will pay the alien and other similarly situated workers at a rate equal to not less than the greater of--
(I) the actual wage level for the occupation at the place of employment; or
(II) the prevailing wage level for the occupation in the area of employment; and
(C) the alien will not be employed more than--
(i) 20 hours per week during the academic term; or
(ii) 40 hours per week during vacation periods and between academic terms.
(2) DISQUALIFICATION- If the Secretary of Labor determines that an employer has provided an attestation under paragraph (1)(B) that is materially false or has failed to pay wages in accordance with the attestation, the employer, after notice and opportunity for a hearing, shall be disqualified from employing an alien student under paragraph (1).
(e) Adjustment of Status- Section 245(a) (8 U.S.C. 1255(a)) is amended to read as follows:
`(a) Authorization-
`(1) IN GENERAL- The status of an alien, who was inspected and admitted or paroled into the United States, or who has an approved petition for classification under subparagraph (A)(iii), (A)(iv), (B)(ii), or (B)(iii) of section 204(a)(1), may be adjusted by the Secretary of Homeland Security or the Attorney General, under such regulations as the Secretary or the Attorney General may prescribe, to that of an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence if--
`(A) the alien makes an application for such adjustment;
`(B) the alien is eligible to receive an immigrant visa;
`(C) the alien is admissible to the United States for permanent residence; and
`(D) an immigrant visa is immediately available to the alien at the time the application is filed.
`(2) STUDENT VISAS- Notwithstanding the requirement under paragraph (1)(C), an alien may file an application for adjustment of status under this section if--
`(A) the alien has been issued a visa or otherwise provided nonimmigrant status under section 101(a)(15)(F)(iv), or would have qualified for such nonimmigrant status if section 101(a)(15)(F)(iv) had been enacted before such alien's graduation;
`(B) the alien has earned an advanced degree in the sciences, technology, engineering, or mathematics;
`(C) the alien is the beneficiary of a petition filed under subparagraph (E) or (F) of section 204(a)(1); and
`(D) a fee of $1,000 is remitted to the Secretary on behalf of the alien.
`(3) LIMITATION- An application for adjustment of status filed under this section may not be approved until an immigrant visa number becomes available.'.
(f) Use of Fees-
(1) JOB TRAINING; SCHOLARSHIPS- Section 286(s)(1) (8 U.S.C. 1356(s)(1)) is amended by inserting `and 80 percent of the fees collected under section 245(a)(2)(D)' before the period at the end.
(2) FRAUD PREVENTION AND DETECTION- Section 286(v)(1) (8 U.S.C.
1356(v)(1)) is amended by inserting `and 20 percent of the fees collected under section 245(a)(2)(D)' before the period at the end.
(a) In General- Section 101(a)(15)(F) (8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(15)(F)) is amended--
(1) in clause (i)--
(A) by striking `he has no intention of abandoning, who is' and inserting the following: `except in the case of an alien described in clause (iv), the alien has no intention of abandoning, who is--
`(I)';
(B) by striking `consistent with section 214(l)' and inserting `(except for a graduate program described in clause (iv)) consistent with section 214(m)';
(C) by striking the comma at the end and inserting the following: `; or
`(II) engaged in temporary employment for optional practical training related to the alien's area of study, which practical training shall be authorized for a period or periods of up to 24 months;';
(2) in clause (ii)--
(A) by inserting `or (iv)' after `clause (i)'; and
(B) by striking `, and' and inserting a semicolon;
(3) in clause (iii), by adding `and' at the end; and
(4) by adding at the end the following:
`(iv) an alien described in clause (i) who has been accepted and plans to attend an accredited graduate program in mathematics, engineering, technology, or the sciences in the United States for the purpose of obtaining an advanced degree.'.
(b) Admission of Nonimmigrants- Section 214(b) (8 U.S.C. 1184(b)) is amended by striking `subparagraph (L) or (V)' and inserting `subparagraph (F)(iv), (L), or (V)'.
(c) Requirements for F-4 Visa- Section 214(m) (8 U.S.C. 1184(m)) is amended--
(1) by inserting before paragraph (1) the following:
`(m) Nonimmigrant Elementary, Secondary, and Post-Secondary School Students- '; and
(2) by adding at the end the following:
`(3) A visa issued to an alien under section 101(a)(15)(F)(iv) shall be valid--
`(A) during the intended period of study in a graduate program described in such section;
`(B) for an additional period, not to exceed 1 year after the completion of the graduate program, if the alien is actively pursuing an offer of employment related to the knowledge and skills obtained through the graduate program; and
`(C) for the additional period necessary for the adjudication of any application for labor certification, employment-based immigrant petition, and application under section 245(a)(2) to adjust such alien's status to that of an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence, if such application for labor certification or employment-based immigrant petition has been filed not later than 1 year after the completion of the graduate program.'.
(d) Off Campus Work Authorization for Foreign Students-
(1) IN GENERAL- Aliens admitted as nonimmigrant students described in section 101(a)(15)(F) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(15)(F)) may be employed in an off-campus position unrelated to the alien's field of study if--
(A) the alien has enrolled full time at the educational institution and is maintaining good academic standing;
(B) the employer provides the educational institution and the Secretary of Labor with an attestation that the employer--
(i) has spent at least 21 days recruiting United States citizens to fill the position; and
(ii) will pay the alien and other similarly situated workers at a rate equal to not less than the greater of--
(I) the actual wage level for the occupation at the place of employment; or
(II) the prevailing wage level for the occupation in the area of employment; and
(C) the alien will not be employed more than--
(i) 20 hours per week during the academic term; or
(ii) 40 hours per week during vacation periods and between academic terms.
(2) DISQUALIFICATION- If the Secretary of Labor determines that an employer has provided an attestation under paragraph (1)(B) that is materially false or has failed to pay wages in accordance with the attestation, the employer, after notice and opportunity for a hearing, shall be disqualified from employing an alien student under paragraph (1).
(e) Adjustment of Status- Section 245(a) (8 U.S.C. 1255(a)) is amended to read as follows:
`(a) Authorization-
`(1) IN GENERAL- The status of an alien, who was inspected and admitted or paroled into the United States, or who has an approved petition for classification under subparagraph (A)(iii), (A)(iv), (B)(ii), or (B)(iii) of section 204(a)(1), may be adjusted by the Secretary of Homeland Security or the Attorney General, under such regulations as the Secretary or the Attorney General may prescribe, to that of an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence if--
`(A) the alien makes an application for such adjustment;
`(B) the alien is eligible to receive an immigrant visa;
`(C) the alien is admissible to the United States for permanent residence; and
`(D) an immigrant visa is immediately available to the alien at the time the application is filed.
`(2) STUDENT VISAS- Notwithstanding the requirement under paragraph (1)(C), an alien may file an application for adjustment of status under this section if--
`(A) the alien has been issued a visa or otherwise provided nonimmigrant status under section 101(a)(15)(F)(iv), or would have qualified for such nonimmigrant status if section 101(a)(15)(F)(iv) had been enacted before such alien's graduation;
`(B) the alien has earned an advanced degree in the sciences, technology, engineering, or mathematics;
`(C) the alien is the beneficiary of a petition filed under subparagraph (E) or (F) of section 204(a)(1); and
`(D) a fee of $1,000 is remitted to the Secretary on behalf of the alien.
`(3) LIMITATION- An application for adjustment of status filed under this section may not be approved until an immigrant visa number becomes available.'.
(f) Use of Fees-
(1) JOB TRAINING; SCHOLARSHIPS- Section 286(s)(1) (8 U.S.C. 1356(s)(1)) is amended by inserting `and 80 percent of the fees collected under section 245(a)(2)(D)' before the period at the end.
(2) FRAUD PREVENTION AND DETECTION- Section 286(v)(1) (8 U.S.C.
1356(v)(1)) is amended by inserting `and 20 percent of the fees collected under section 245(a)(2)(D)' before the period at the end.
gsc999
09-19 11:01 PM
First of all I think logiclife will go in the history of immigration books as the movers that existed in this generation. I am amazed at how motivated the IV core team is and how smoothly they have organized the whole show so far.
I salute you. Hats off to you guys.
I read a lot of newspaper articles after the rally and they always seemed to mention that Indian and Chinese legal aliens protesting backlogs. I think there should be some effort to also include people from other nationalities such as Russians, Englishmen, Philipinos, Chinese and other nationalities. Now I know they are not hit as hard as us but they go thru some serious backlog as well if they are in the EB3 category.
Question is I am thinking how?
Any ideas guys?
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Were you at the rally? Two most visible people were Franklin and Mark. Both are non-Indians.
But your point is well taken, let us know if you have any specific strategies to do this?f
I salute you. Hats off to you guys.
I read a lot of newspaper articles after the rally and they always seemed to mention that Indian and Chinese legal aliens protesting backlogs. I think there should be some effort to also include people from other nationalities such as Russians, Englishmen, Philipinos, Chinese and other nationalities. Now I know they are not hit as hard as us but they go thru some serious backlog as well if they are in the EB3 category.
Question is I am thinking how?
Any ideas guys?
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Were you at the rally? Two most visible people were Franklin and Mark. Both are non-Indians.
But your point is well taken, let us know if you have any specific strategies to do this?f
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