Just find out how much it costs to place a half page ad on washington post, philadelphia enquirer or new york post, new york times or la times. We do not have to do all of them, just one or two depending on the cost would be enough. Part of the deal would be to launch a story too (possibly the following week). Yes, newspapers do these things (not just because you placed a half page ad, anyone can do that. You just negotiate the price with the story). Then announce the cost. People would donate money (I am willing to donate $100) through paypal or any other means. Then if we can raise the money, we do it. If not, we just hope that the person who would lead would be honorable enough to send the money back.
The emphasis should be on both LC and Retrogression. That way, it interests more people, which would increase the possibility that we can raise the money. Also, it would be more appealing for the newspaper too. Besides, retrogression is the next step we all have to deal with even if we get the LC. The following should be the focus:
1) Clear lack of FIFO
2) Huge discrepancy between Philly and Dallas
3) Lack of feedback on status
4) Lack of estimates for processing
The following should be the demands:
1) Follow FIFO, explain why it has not been followed so far and tell us when it will be followed
3) Explain why Dallas is so faster than Philly
3) Move some cases to Dallas from Philly
4) Immediately establish a web site to provide feedback on status and estimated time frames.
5) Allow filing for I-485 even if PD is not current (you still would not get the GC but you would enjoy portability and EAD and Advanced Parole and not have to renew H1 every year)
6) Do not count dependents against the quota
7) Increase the quota
8) Allow H4 dependents to work (everyone else can J2's, etc., why not H4's. What's wrong with them?)
These are my 2 cents. Like I said, I am ready to donate if anyone comes up with a plan.
