Eb3 Unavailable For July And The Remainder Of Fy-2005
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TheRealCanadian
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fast_gc_seeker said:
Wrong, wrong, wrong.
Priority Dates apply to EVERYONE who is not an Immediate Relative. In EB cases, the dependents share the category and priority date of the primary applicant. That means that if an EB3 dependent is not approved by June 30th, the I-485 cannot be approved until October 1st.
TheRealCanadian's interpretation seems to be consistent with a lawyer's in www.immigration-law.com.
srinireddydgl said:
First of all, it's wrong to think that all the people come to this forum are desi. By labeling like that you inadvertently excluding many people who are affected by visa numbers. Many helpful forum members are not desi. Secondly, it's wrong to think all the desis are selfish. Many of them don't know how to deal with this situation. I remember there is was forum member named "kashmir" (fyi, he is not a desi) who started a campaign to reduce backlog about two years back. Many joined the campaign later and were successful to draw attention from local senators, congressmen. Not to mention, it wasn't easy. Many spend lots of time to frame template letters, getting information about congressman/senators (who is helpful, who is not). Rajiv Khanna was also helpful. So instead of re-inventing wheels again and again I would recommand to follow the same path.
Here, the link for "Project Ocean". You may get many useful information.
http://boards.immigration.com/showthread.php?t=99973
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srinireddydgl
Registered Users (C)
yup
PRALAY IS RIGHT
INSTEAD OF FIGHTING, LET'S PUT EFFORTS WE ALL WILL BE BETTER
AND YES MANY DONT KNOW WHERE TO START
LETS BRING TOGETHER IDEAS
MOST OF US ARE HAVING PROBLEM WITH WRITING LETTER
AFTER THAT EVERYONE ARE EXPERTS I GUESSS
PRALAY IS RIGHT
INSTEAD OF FIGHTING, LET'S PUT EFFORTS WE ALL WILL BE BETTER
AND YES MANY DONT KNOW WHERE TO START
LETS BRING TOGETHER IDEAS
MOST OF US ARE HAVING PROBLEM WITH WRITING LETTER
AFTER THAT EVERYONE ARE EXPERTS I GUESSS
pralay said:
Re: To VHD999
According to USCIS visa numbers will be unavailable for all EB3 applicants from July 2005. The cases affected by retrogression but filed before the cut-off dates were introduced, are referred to as "pipeline" cases.
See the following article.
http://www.murthy.com/news/n_retcon.html
Pipeline Applicants May File EADs and APs
The Retrogression and Concurrent Filing Memo defines "pipeline applicants" as those whose I-485 applications were physically received by the USCIS on or before December 30, 2004, so they are affected by retrogression. The Memo confirms that these I-485 cases will not be processed until the visa numbers become current for such cases, but that applicants will be permitted to file for Employment Authorization Documents (EADs) and Advance Paroles (APs). As explained above, the I-140s in these cases will be separately processed, notwithstanding the fact that the retrogression prevents adjudication of the I-485.
On the other hand I have seen instances where NSC or CSC (not sure which one) has cleared few cases affected by retrogression. They obviously did that by mistake, or maybe they are not on the same page with USCIS. Whatever might be the case, it's still a blessing for those lucky folks who got approved. I would say, cross your fingers and pray that the officer who looks at your case also thinks the same. “Ignorance is a bliss”, I guess that holds true here.
According to USCIS visa numbers will be unavailable for all EB3 applicants from July 2005. The cases affected by retrogression but filed before the cut-off dates were introduced, are referred to as "pipeline" cases.
See the following article.
http://www.murthy.com/news/n_retcon.html
Pipeline Applicants May File EADs and APs
The Retrogression and Concurrent Filing Memo defines "pipeline applicants" as those whose I-485 applications were physically received by the USCIS on or before December 30, 2004, so they are affected by retrogression. The Memo confirms that these I-485 cases will not be processed until the visa numbers become current for such cases, but that applicants will be permitted to file for Employment Authorization Documents (EADs) and Advance Paroles (APs). As explained above, the I-140s in these cases will be separately processed, notwithstanding the fact that the retrogression prevents adjudication of the I-485.
On the other hand I have seen instances where NSC or CSC (not sure which one) has cleared few cases affected by retrogression. They obviously did that by mistake, or maybe they are not on the same page with USCIS. Whatever might be the case, it's still a blessing for those lucky folks who got approved. I would say, cross your fingers and pray that the officer who looks at your case also thinks the same. “Ignorance is a bliss”, I guess that holds true here.
VHD999 said:
This is very confusing, How is USCIS processing the case. By Receipt Date Or Priority dates.
Isn't it first come first serve bassis?
My PD is May 2002 but sent my I-485 application on 4th May 2005 and got my EAD/FP/AP approved. How do you guys think the case will processed since Nebraska is procssing July 2003 cases. That mean I have wait for 2 more years before I get the approval
Isn't it first come first serve bassis?
My PD is May 2002 but sent my I-485 application on 4th May 2005 and got my EAD/FP/AP approved. How do you guys think the case will processed since Nebraska is procssing July 2003 cases. That mean I have wait for 2 more years before I get the approval
PrinceofJungle
New Member
If my presence here in that thread is not source of making uncomfortable to anyone, then I would like to share some info posted on state.gov.
Senior citizens.. who stayed in Holiday-inn exp last night, oops sorry .. senior members 'who stayed Holiday-inn....' and others 'Pyary pyary' (sweet sweet) members may put some candle light on it in 'Attorney-style-language'. as ppl sharing their concerns on dependant and EB3 'U' .
Remember All I am sharing info posted on state.gov
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Current/noncurrent: There are numerical limits on the number of immigrant visas that can be granted to aliens form any one foreign country. The limit is based on place of birth, not citizenship. Because of the numerical limits, this means there is a waiting time before the immigrant visa can be granted. The terms current/noncurrent refer to the priority date of a petition in preference immigrant visa cases in relationship to the immigrant cut-off date. If your priority date is before/earlier than the cut-off date according to the monthly Visa Bulletin, your case is current. This means your immigrant visa case can now be processed. However, if your priority date is later/comes after the cut-off date, you will need to wait longer, until your priority date is reached (becomes current). To find out whether a preference case is current, see the Visa Bulletin or telephone (202) 663 1541.
Immediate relative immigrant visa cases do not have country numerical limits, with waiting times as a result of the country limits. The terms priority date, cut-off date and current/noncurrent does not apply for immediate relative cases.
The link u can read (find sub heading current/noncurrent paragraph)
http://travel.state.gov/visa/frvi/glossary/glossary_1363.html
Good Luck
Senior citizens.. who stayed in Holiday-inn exp last night, oops sorry .. senior members 'who stayed Holiday-inn....' and others 'Pyary pyary' (sweet sweet) members may put some candle light on it in 'Attorney-style-language'.
as ppl sharing their concerns on dependant and EB3 'U' .Remember All I am sharing info posted on state.gov
-----------------------------------------------
Current/noncurrent: There are numerical limits on the number of immigrant visas that can be granted to aliens form any one foreign country. The limit is based on place of birth, not citizenship. Because of the numerical limits, this means there is a waiting time before the immigrant visa can be granted. The terms current/noncurrent refer to the priority date of a petition in preference immigrant visa cases in relationship to the immigrant cut-off date. If your priority date is before/earlier than the cut-off date according to the monthly Visa Bulletin, your case is current. This means your immigrant visa case can now be processed. However, if your priority date is later/comes after the cut-off date, you will need to wait longer, until your priority date is reached (becomes current). To find out whether a preference case is current, see the Visa Bulletin or telephone (202) 663 1541.
Immediate relative immigrant visa cases do not have country numerical limits, with waiting times as a result of the country limits. The terms priority date, cut-off date and current/noncurrent does not apply for immediate relative cases.
The link u can read (find sub heading current/noncurrent paragraph)
http://travel.state.gov/visa/frvi/glossary/glossary_1363.html
Good Luck
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yh_mltr2004
Registered Users (C)
Totally Confused - pl help
I've a question regarding this EB3 game...
The bullettin says all EB3 is unavailable irrespective of the PD. But when you look at the bulletin of June 2005 , the cut off date is 01 June 02, so as per the 'theory' people with PD earlier that June 2002 should get approved, which contradicts that all EB3 is unavailable. For people who submitted 485 applications before Dec 2004, and whose PD is prior to the cut off date 01 June 02, (as per June 2005 bulletin), will they get approved (get adjudicated), if not what is the meaning of cut off date published in June.
Anyone any idea
I've a question regarding this EB3 game...
The bullettin says all EB3 is unavailable irrespective of the PD. But when you look at the bulletin of June 2005 , the cut off date is 01 June 02, so as per the 'theory' people with PD earlier that June 2002 should get approved, which contradicts that all EB3 is unavailable. For people who submitted 485 applications before Dec 2004, and whose PD is prior to the cut off date 01 June 02, (as per June 2005 bulletin), will they get approved (get adjudicated), if not what is the meaning of cut off date published in June.
Anyone any idea
PrinceofJungle said:If my presence here in that thread is not source of making uncomfortable to anyone, then I would like to share some info posted on state.gov.
Senior citizens.. who stayed in Holiday-inn exp last night, oops sorry .. senior members 'who stayed Holiday-inn....' and others 'Pyary pyary' (sweet sweet) members may put some candle light on it in 'Attorney-style-language'.
Remember All I am sharing info posted on state.gov
-----------------------------------------------
Current/noncurrent: There are numerical limits on the number of immigrant visas that can be granted to aliens form any one foreign country. The limit is based on place of birth, not citizenship. Because of the numerical limits, this means there is a waiting time before the immigrant visa can be granted. The terms current/noncurrent refer to the priority date of a petition in preference immigrant visa cases in relationship to the immigrant cut-off date. If your priority date is before/earlier than the cut-off date according to the monthly Visa Bulletin, your case is current. This means your immigrant visa case can now be processed. However, if your priority date is later/comes after the cut-off date, you will need to wait longer, until your priority date is reached (becomes current). To find out whether a preference case is current, see the Visa Bulletin or telephone (202) 663 1541.
Immediate relative immigrant visa cases do not have country numerical limits, with waiting times as a result of the country limits. The terms priority date, cut-off date and current/noncurrent does not apply for immediate relative cases.
The link u can read (find sub heading current/noncurrent paragraph)
http://travel.state.gov/visa/frvi/glossary/glossary_1363.html
Good Luck
End of Retro.. if both we and EMPLOYERS try
Friends,
We all know that we are (Tech Guys) in big trouble. So let us STOP predicting what could happen by just sitting. We have to give our best shot and we will win.
Oneside we have to try ourself and otherside we have to get support from our EMPLOYERS. In present situation without EMPLYERS support it is very difficult ot win.
Please talk to your EMPLOYERS and ask them to send letters/email to Congress.
Guys what you think..
Friends,
We all know that we are (Tech Guys) in big trouble. So let us STOP predicting what could happen by just sitting. We have to give our best shot and we will win.
Oneside we have to try ourself and otherside we have to get support from our EMPLOYERS. In present situation without EMPLYERS support it is very difficult ot win.
Please talk to your EMPLOYERS and ask them to send letters/email to Congress.
Guys what you think..
srinireddydgl
Registered Users (C)
Not Quite
BABY_MDE
I AGREE WITH YOU
AND WE ALL NEED TO ACT
ALSO EVERYONE SAYS WE NEED TO ACT INCLUDING MYSELF AND YOURSELF BUT NO PROGRESS IS BEING MADE HERE
WE HAVE TO DO SOMETHING
EMPLOYERS WILL NEVER DO ANYTHING,
HAVING EMPLOYER WORK HARD TO SEND LETTERS IS AS GOOD AS
"LALU PRASAD SENDING LETTER TO CBI OF HIMSELF BEING GUILTY"
BABY_MDE
I AGREE WITH YOU
AND WE ALL NEED TO ACT
ALSO EVERYONE SAYS WE NEED TO ACT INCLUDING MYSELF AND YOURSELF BUT NO PROGRESS IS BEING MADE HERE
WE HAVE TO DO SOMETHING
EMPLOYERS WILL NEVER DO ANYTHING,
HAVING EMPLOYER WORK HARD TO SEND LETTERS IS AS GOOD AS
"LALU PRASAD SENDING LETTER TO CBI OF HIMSELF BEING GUILTY"
baby_mde said: