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Some indicated fear that EB2/I would be unavailable shortly. But I don't think, EB2-I will be unavailable in FY 2009. At least there would be a 10,000 spill over visa from EB1 category. As per, Charles's (DOS) testimony to Congress last year, EB1 spill over will go to EB2 and this will not have...

You can read Bill Gates written testimony http://www.immigrationportal.com/showthread.php?t=275811

Here is the Bill Gates' written testimony delivered today (3/12/080 10.00 am EST) Part of testimony "The current system caps employment-based visas − or “green cards” − at 140,000 per fiscal year. Because that number includes spouses and children of applicants, the actual number of visas...

Very good discussion is going on at IV. Some members are thinking to file lawsuit against USCIS for wasting the visas over last 10 years. Some one nicely pointed out that there were no provision that prevent USCIS not to recapture unused visa to next year (Only clear provision in DV lottery)...

After GC, shall we have higher pay than the Prevailing wage mentioned in the LC? Shall we accept promotion within six months of GC? I have little higher pay than LC and expecting rise in next month. One of my friend has $ 70408 Prevailing wage in LC and his current pay is $70,200 and got GC...

After GC, shall we have higher pay than the Prevailing wage mentioned in the LC? Shall we accept promotion in six months of GC? One of my friend has $ 70408 Prevailing wage in LC and his current pay is $70,200 and got GC recently. Is it necessary to match $70,408?

Hi All, Finally with God grace, I am approved with my wife (waiting for approval of my son)!! Last June 13, after a dinner, I was online and got news that July VB has every thing current. I was jumped with joy and asked my son to pinch on my hand to make sure I am not in dream!! Today, just...

I posted my doubt on June 30, 2007, when we heard the possible reversal of July VB. Today www.immigration-law.com reported as follow: I am sure there is big scandal behind this July VB episode. One unconfirmed news is that they are returning visa to DOS (I hope this is the visa which was...

I just spoke with an Immigration Representative of my Senator. She knows me as I met her last year with my employer for my other issue. She just informed me that we are (Not only we but whole Congress) shocked with un-precedent action of DOS/USCIS for July VB. Senator's Washington DC office is...

Good morning on first working day of July 2007 !! Lucky guys, please post your EB2/India approvals. Once again good luck to all who are waiting for approvals.

Please post your I 485 details at http://www.trackitt.com/usa-immigration-trackers/i485-tracker1/ This is very useful tracking site Thanks

USA TODAY published a letter of my son, Brijesh (19). I urge every one to post comment on this article. http://blogs.usatoday.com/oped/2007/06/green_card_back.html?csp=34 Green card backlog hurts legal immigrants who have earned a better way of life Brijesh Patel - Baltimore I am the...

National Foundation for American policy published excellent report on Employment based green card backlog. We can give this reference to lawmakers while our communication. http://www.competeamerica.org/resource/bibliography/0507_greencard_backlog.pdf

Excellent sets of reports, papers, and books compiled by Compete America for the contribution of high skilled immigrants. http://www.competeamerica.org/resource/bibliography/index.html#links I think we should email a letter with this link to all the members of Congress. Thanks

Sen Harry Reid introduced S 761 Title: "A bill to invest in innovation and education to improve the competitiveness of the United States in the global economy" with 55 co-cosponsors. This is most likely that this bill will be move fast. http://www.thomas.gov/cgi-bin/bdquery/z?d110:s.00761...

Please post your comment and vote for S 1092 bill (High Tech Worker Relief act) at www.Washingtonwatch.com http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_SN_1092.html#comments Thanks

We all know that one of the big culprit for retrogression is 7% per-country cap and count of dependent family members in the alloted 140K quota. The new proposed bill/s have provision not to counts family members and increased the pre-country cap to 10%. STRIVE act 2007 and new White House...

With a pray to Almighty God, I am starting this new thread. Please post update and related discussion here. I hope very soon it will find a signature of the President. Competeamerica has given indication that EB provisions are included in the new House bill. Thanks to Competeamerica for...

If you come across any interesting story about talent is draining out of USA due to GC backlog frustration, please post here. I came across one story posted at http://blog.washingtonpost.com/posttech/2007/03/gates_us_shutting_out_generati.html I came to USA, with 2 years of work...

Bill Gates written wonderful article in Washington post. This will make big difference. Please write comments on this article as lot of people will read this article. It is golden opportunity to convey our issue to many many people. Please post your comments like we post on washingtonwatch.com...