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05-12 05:20 PM
The H-2B visa program is vital to America�s small businesses and thus to America�s economic recovery. The H-2B program is capped at 66,000 visas per year. This is the same arbitrary number set by Congress in 1990. The visa allotment is split equally between the winter and summer seasons. Small business owners rely on the H-2B program because it is the only way they can legally hire workers for temporary and seasonal positions when they cannot find Americans to hire.
Small and seasonal businesses hire American workers and they do hire every qualified
American who applies for a seasonal or temporary short-term position. Nevertheless, even in this economy, positions remain unfilled, leaving these businesses desperately in need of workers. This is not surprising since these jobs typically involve low-skilled and semi-skilled labor, involve work at remote locations, and are only short-term in duration.
Unlike the hiring of American workers, small business owners must go through a tough application process to hire foreign workers through the H-2B program. Employers must prove to the U.S. Department of Labor that there are no available U.S. workers to fill vacant short-term positions. H-2B workers go home at the end of the season. They cannot, and do not, stay in the U.S. permanently through this program.
Without access to more temporary H-2B workers, many small businesses will be extremely short-staffed this year and could be forced to close. For small businesses, relief must come now so that America�s employers can get the seasonal temporary workers they need to help in America�s economic recovery.
RELIEF NEEDED:
� An H-2B visa returning worker extension will go a long way in helping small and
seasonal businesses survive in the short term. The extension would provide
emergency relief by exempting from the cap H-2B returning workers who already
have successfully participated in the program in one of the previous 3 years.
� Without Congressional relief soon, many U.S. businesses will be forced to limit their
services or close their doors permanently rather than be a part of the economic
recovery.
CURRENT LEGISLATION:
� H-2B relief has been introduced in the House by Rep. Stupak (D-MI), and in the
Senate by Sen. Mikulski (D-MD), as the Save Our Small and Seasonal Businesses
Act of 2009 (H.R. 1136/S. 388).
More... (http://www.visalawyerblog.com/2009/05/h2b_visas_why_reform_is_badly.html)
Small and seasonal businesses hire American workers and they do hire every qualified
American who applies for a seasonal or temporary short-term position. Nevertheless, even in this economy, positions remain unfilled, leaving these businesses desperately in need of workers. This is not surprising since these jobs typically involve low-skilled and semi-skilled labor, involve work at remote locations, and are only short-term in duration.
Unlike the hiring of American workers, small business owners must go through a tough application process to hire foreign workers through the H-2B program. Employers must prove to the U.S. Department of Labor that there are no available U.S. workers to fill vacant short-term positions. H-2B workers go home at the end of the season. They cannot, and do not, stay in the U.S. permanently through this program.
Without access to more temporary H-2B workers, many small businesses will be extremely short-staffed this year and could be forced to close. For small businesses, relief must come now so that America�s employers can get the seasonal temporary workers they need to help in America�s economic recovery.
RELIEF NEEDED:
� An H-2B visa returning worker extension will go a long way in helping small and
seasonal businesses survive in the short term. The extension would provide
emergency relief by exempting from the cap H-2B returning workers who already
have successfully participated in the program in one of the previous 3 years.
� Without Congressional relief soon, many U.S. businesses will be forced to limit their
services or close their doors permanently rather than be a part of the economic
recovery.
CURRENT LEGISLATION:
� H-2B relief has been introduced in the House by Rep. Stupak (D-MI), and in the
Senate by Sen. Mikulski (D-MD), as the Save Our Small and Seasonal Businesses
Act of 2009 (H.R. 1136/S. 388).
More... (http://www.visalawyerblog.com/2009/05/h2b_visas_why_reform_is_badly.html)
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jase21
01-12 04:06 AM
Ok. Thanks.
LondonTown
05-23 12:31 PM
My friend, do not call Sir to any one here. We all are on the same boat and trying to share our experiences and learn from each other.
Were you given a 221g? possibly green or some other color?
It appears from your email that you have submitted the requested documents and got the email from the embassy to submit the passport. If this is the case you may want to follow up with the embassy.
Sir,
I have extended my H1b visa in Sept. 2010. I appeared for interview in New Delhi and submitted my Passport on 20th of April 2011 and today is 23rd of May 2011. What do you think that how much more time can they take?
Regards
Were you given a 221g? possibly green or some other color?
It appears from your email that you have submitted the requested documents and got the email from the embassy to submit the passport. If this is the case you may want to follow up with the embassy.
Sir,
I have extended my H1b visa in Sept. 2010. I appeared for interview in New Delhi and submitted my Passport on 20th of April 2011 and today is 23rd of May 2011. What do you think that how much more time can they take?
Regards
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payal_nag
11-27 03:28 PM
thanks for your response!
So were there any questions at the interview as to why you used Emergency?
So were there any questions at the interview as to why you used Emergency?
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pinganand
07-04 10:35 PM
Hi,
My spouse (Indian citizen) has received an RFE for her derivative I485 application.
Her birth certificate has a different first name than her passport. We had filed the birth certificate and an affidavit from her parents attesting to the change. But that doesn't seem to be sufficient.
The RFE states:
"Your birth certificate indicates that your first name is XXX and not YYY. Please explain and submit additional documentation in support of your claim".
...
"Copies of the personal pages in your passport OR affidavits are not sufficient to establish a legal name change. Court documents submitted as evidence of name change must have been registered with the proper civil authority".
We now plan to submit the following:
1. Court Affidavit filed by my spouse's father at that time of legal name change, at age 3. This affidavit was before a Sessions Judge in India. This was the legal process of changing her name at that time.
Will this be sufficient? We don't understand what it means for a court document to be registered with the proper civil authority. Can you please advice?
2. My spouse has a Certificate of Age, Domicile and Nationality issued by the State Goverment of Maharashtra that refers to the new first name and also refers to the birth certificate as well, as proof.
Will that count as sufficient "registration with civil authority"?
I would appreciate if someone who has go through this issue would comment on the proper ways of addressing this.
thanks!
Anand
My spouse (Indian citizen) has received an RFE for her derivative I485 application.
Her birth certificate has a different first name than her passport. We had filed the birth certificate and an affidavit from her parents attesting to the change. But that doesn't seem to be sufficient.
The RFE states:
"Your birth certificate indicates that your first name is XXX and not YYY. Please explain and submit additional documentation in support of your claim".
...
"Copies of the personal pages in your passport OR affidavits are not sufficient to establish a legal name change. Court documents submitted as evidence of name change must have been registered with the proper civil authority".
We now plan to submit the following:
1. Court Affidavit filed by my spouse's father at that time of legal name change, at age 3. This affidavit was before a Sessions Judge in India. This was the legal process of changing her name at that time.
Will this be sufficient? We don't understand what it means for a court document to be registered with the proper civil authority. Can you please advice?
2. My spouse has a Certificate of Age, Domicile and Nationality issued by the State Goverment of Maharashtra that refers to the new first name and also refers to the birth certificate as well, as proof.
Will that count as sufficient "registration with civil authority"?
I would appreciate if someone who has go through this issue would comment on the proper ways of addressing this.
thanks!
Anand
omahaguy
01-16 11:13 AM
Thank you all for your replies.
My mother-in-law also has plans to apply visitor visa. She is also a widower.
Is it risk if both my mother-in-law and grand mother (widower) go togethor for visa interview?
My mother-in-law also has plans to apply visitor visa. She is also a widower.
Is it risk if both my mother-in-law and grand mother (widower) go togethor for visa interview?
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crystal
09-01 06:00 PM
They will go to ur michigan address i guess.
Online u can change the address for each receipt number of ead ,485 and ap using ar-11 form online link. or u can also call custom rep also to make sure it is reflected.FP notice they will send a copy to ur lawyer .So ask him to let you know once he gets it. sending ar-11 form itself does not change the address against the recipt numbers.
Online u can change the address for each receipt number of ead ,485 and ap using ar-11 form online link. or u can also call custom rep also to make sure it is reflected.FP notice they will send a copy to ur lawyer .So ask him to let you know once he gets it. sending ar-11 form itself does not change the address against the recipt numbers.
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voldemar
02-28 11:26 PM
I missed my original I-485. Could any one suggest me how to get the duplicate copy of it from uscis.
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whitecollarslave
01-17 10:30 PM
I received a copy of I 485 Receipt Notice from my lawyer today. The priority date is empty in the receipt notice. Is this normal?
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eb3_nepa
06-14 02:48 PM
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ramaonline
12-27 05:13 PM
TR - RIR has been documented in the DOL FAQ
http://www.foreignlaborcert.doleta.gov/pdf/backlog_faqs_12-22-06.pdf
Public Disclosure System
http://pds.pbls.doleta.gov
If you do not have the case number for the pending RIR LC you can contact your local senator for help in getting the current status on the case.
http://www.foreignlaborcert.doleta.gov/pdf/backlog_faqs_12-22-06.pdf
Public Disclosure System
http://pds.pbls.doleta.gov
If you do not have the case number for the pending RIR LC you can contact your local senator for help in getting the current status on the case.
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eb3_nepa
06-14 02:48 PM
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jangolouis
03-19 10:43 AM
I had to go through the same process last year. The day i went for the interview, there were 3 other PhDs with me to get their H1B stamped. It took me 7 weeks to get the passport back and for others it took longer. Calling embassy will not expedite the process. Call Department of State and ask for the update. I know its frustrating.
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05-19 05:45 PM
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pd052009
01-07 09:43 AM
The bill can only be in news and considering current political situation, it won't be passed.
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veni001
07-20 05:57 PM
Since the current job requirement is bachelor, your employer can not file GC in EB2.:o
Hi All,
First off, thank you for taking the time read this.
Now I did see a lot of discussions around this topic but could not get a real answer to my situation, Can someone please help me understand this better.
Currently working for the same employer who started my GC process, Labour applied and approved in Sep 06, I-40 approved in 2007, 485 pending. I'm with the employer for 6 years now. I have a masters degree (MCA) but the job does not require a masters when I joined. I have my bachelors (both 3yr degrees from India). I have close to 10 years of professional experience.
Do I qualify for the port, assuming my job does not require masters degree. Thank you all in advance.
Hi All,
First off, thank you for taking the time read this.
Now I did see a lot of discussions around this topic but could not get a real answer to my situation, Can someone please help me understand this better.
Currently working for the same employer who started my GC process, Labour applied and approved in Sep 06, I-40 approved in 2007, 485 pending. I'm with the employer for 6 years now. I have a masters degree (MCA) but the job does not require a masters when I joined. I have my bachelors (both 3yr degrees from India). I have close to 10 years of professional experience.
Do I qualify for the port, assuming my job does not require masters degree. Thank you all in advance.
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10-12 03:38 AM
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bkshres
10-07 03:59 PM
Any suggestion whether to switch attorney after using AC21 and moving to new company?
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DDash
02-12 12:26 PM
Thanks for the link GC_ASP.
Health insurance is a daunting concern, esp. in times like this. One suggestion is to think about High deductible HSA plan. This plan will work best for People who are healthy and have no health issues, but want to cover for the unexpected emergencies.
For example, I opted for 0/1500 plan through Kaiser Permenante. This plan will allow you to roll over the extra $s into next year and from next year to the next, etc. You will build an account (and I think can invest the money to grow it further). You can use the funds from the account that you built over the years to pay for future expenses. But the catch is, they will pay for your claims only after you spend the first 1500/Yr. Basically, this is an option to control how you want to spend for your medical expense.
Like I said its good for healthy adults. For children this may not work, because they might need more medical care than healthy adults.
Cheers!
Go to www.ehealthinsurance.com ,
Health insurance is a daunting concern, esp. in times like this. One suggestion is to think about High deductible HSA plan. This plan will work best for People who are healthy and have no health issues, but want to cover for the unexpected emergencies.
For example, I opted for 0/1500 plan through Kaiser Permenante. This plan will allow you to roll over the extra $s into next year and from next year to the next, etc. You will build an account (and I think can invest the money to grow it further). You can use the funds from the account that you built over the years to pay for future expenses. But the catch is, they will pay for your claims only after you spend the first 1500/Yr. Basically, this is an option to control how you want to spend for your medical expense.
Like I said its good for healthy adults. For children this may not work, because they might need more medical care than healthy adults.
Cheers!
Go to www.ehealthinsurance.com ,
Dhundhun
07-21 09:32 PM
A quick question for all you experts out there
My wife is on H4 right now and I am on H1, though we got our EAD last year, but I am still using my H1 and not used my EAD yet, So is it possible to apply for Social Security for my wife, will applying for Social Security Number, considered as using EAD and H1 becomes void.
Use of EAD to get SSN is OK. Don't use EAD for work.
My wife is on H4 right now and I am on H1, though we got our EAD last year, but I am still using my H1 and not used my EAD yet, So is it possible to apply for Social Security for my wife, will applying for Social Security Number, considered as using EAD and H1 becomes void.
Use of EAD to get SSN is OK. Don't use EAD for work.
rafraf
07-27 08:24 PM
Sorry for this long post. I just have to let it out...
I had my H1B visa approved and I talked to my employer on the phone this afternoon. I admit I did not do well in the interview I had with him last April 18, my visa was filed on March 31..... meaning he hired me first and interviewed me when my visa was already filed. I also have to fly from NJ to LA to meet him at my expense. It was then that I learned that the company doesn't have any permanent employee and no official office. There are only 2people who are doing everthing, he as the president and his partner. All those working for them are all subcontractors. The last time we had our conversation after that interview, he said that he was willing to offer me another position but with a lower salary which he repeated in his email yesterday when I told him about the news that my visa was approved. He suggested we talk on the phone to discuss.
So when I called him today, he said that I was not able to clearly understand what he said in the email that I am not capable of handling the job and that he has no job to offer me because he knows that I will not succeed. He even asked me if I am willing to work and be fired after.
We had an argument over the phone and I asked him what I will do with my visa. I admitted to him that the job that he is offering me is not really my forte and if only I was provided with my job description before I signed the attorney's retainer's contract, I have turned off the job offer since there is still another company who is willing to sponsor me. He have not given me any clear description of what the job will be. He also told me that I misrepresented myself.. That I included in my resume things that I didn't really do that I did not even do any programming at all --- something that really hurts me --- being an analyst/programmer back in my country since I graduated college. Then he keep on telling me that I have wasted my time already and if he would hire me, I will surely lost more because I would eventually get fired.
I said to him, how did he know that I will not be successful if he would not give me a chance. He said he just know. (what is he GOD?). I said to him its unfair.
The job position is Electronic Security Engineer. I am in Systems analysis and Application development.
I shouldered all my expenses in my Visa processing -- which is more or less $4,000 including my air ticket back and forth at the same day from NJ to LA which is approximately 10 hours flight (5 hours each way).
Can you give me an advice. I just couldn't let it just pass away. I felt I was humiliated and was treated unfairly.
Thanks for your advice.
I had my H1B visa approved and I talked to my employer on the phone this afternoon. I admit I did not do well in the interview I had with him last April 18, my visa was filed on March 31..... meaning he hired me first and interviewed me when my visa was already filed. I also have to fly from NJ to LA to meet him at my expense. It was then that I learned that the company doesn't have any permanent employee and no official office. There are only 2people who are doing everthing, he as the president and his partner. All those working for them are all subcontractors. The last time we had our conversation after that interview, he said that he was willing to offer me another position but with a lower salary which he repeated in his email yesterday when I told him about the news that my visa was approved. He suggested we talk on the phone to discuss.
So when I called him today, he said that I was not able to clearly understand what he said in the email that I am not capable of handling the job and that he has no job to offer me because he knows that I will not succeed. He even asked me if I am willing to work and be fired after.
We had an argument over the phone and I asked him what I will do with my visa. I admitted to him that the job that he is offering me is not really my forte and if only I was provided with my job description before I signed the attorney's retainer's contract, I have turned off the job offer since there is still another company who is willing to sponsor me. He have not given me any clear description of what the job will be. He also told me that I misrepresented myself.. That I included in my resume things that I didn't really do that I did not even do any programming at all --- something that really hurts me --- being an analyst/programmer back in my country since I graduated college. Then he keep on telling me that I have wasted my time already and if he would hire me, I will surely lost more because I would eventually get fired.
I said to him, how did he know that I will not be successful if he would not give me a chance. He said he just know. (what is he GOD?). I said to him its unfair.
The job position is Electronic Security Engineer. I am in Systems analysis and Application development.
I shouldered all my expenses in my Visa processing -- which is more or less $4,000 including my air ticket back and forth at the same day from NJ to LA which is approximately 10 hours flight (5 hours each way).
Can you give me an advice. I just couldn't let it just pass away. I felt I was humiliated and was treated unfairly.
Thanks for your advice.
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