Macaca
07-11 08:13 AM
Unpopular Congress enduring tough times (http://www.reuters.com/article/topNews/idUSN0923700020070710) By Steve Holland Reuters, Jul 10, 2007
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - These are tough times for the Democratic-led U.S. Congress, where partisan battles have led to little progress on big issues and have made lawmakers collectively less popular than President George W. Bush.
Congress, typically never all that popular to begin with, starts the second half of 2007 with an anemic job approval rating of about 25 percent, down from 43 percent in January, with one Gallup poll ranking lawmakers at 14 percent.
Experts attribute the woeful rankings to an inability to force a change in direction in Iraq, the priority Democrats campaigned on to gain power in both the House of Representatives and the Senate in last November's elections.
But that is not all. There has been little to show on other priorities, including a change in Social Security and other entitlement programs that will run out of money in the years ahead, in addition to overhauling a health care system that has left millions uninsured and a broken immigration policy.
"I think Americans were expecting a great deal from the new Congress, and Congress has always been held in low esteem, but Congress really hasn't delivered on what it promised, especially on Iraq," said Paul Light, a congressional expert who is a professor at New York University.
Democrats in charge of Congress insist they have made progress on several issues, like increasing the minimum hourly wage and getting money for victims of the 2005 Katrina hurricane. They blame the Republican minority for a failure on others such as immigration, greater energy independence, and on negotiation of lower-priced drugs for Medicare.
"I'm not really much for polls," said Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid of Nevada. "We're going to continue doing what we think is the right thing for the American public in spite of a White House and the Republicans who are stalling every step of the way."
IRAQ DEBATE
Democrats drew a line in the sand over Iraq in the spring, using a $100 billion war spending bill to try to force Bush to accept a troop withdrawal date.
The effort failed miserably, with Bush finally getting what he wanted with no strings attached, and the White House saw the fractious debate as taking time away from work on other priorities.
"They've proven that they're not capable of taking on big issues," an administration official said.
Democrats beg to differ, pointing out that under their stewardship the Congress has resumed its traditional watchdog role over an administration they feel got off scot-free under Republican leadership.
"I would say in the first six months, gauging how things operate here from the majority, that we had some important work to do," said House Speaker Nancy Pelosi of California. "We had to drain the swamp. We had to create the oversight."
With American patience running thin over the Iraq war and casualties rising, Democrats may eventually force a change in direction in the unpopular war, an effort being renewed this week on Capitol Hill.
The Iraq situation has so infuriated the Democratic left that Cindy Sheehan, the California liberal who began a long protest against Bush after her soldier son Casey was killed in Iraq, is talking about running against Pelosi in 2008.
"I think the decline in support (for Congress) since the Democrats took over reflects in part the unhappiness of the base in the inability of Democrats to immediately stop the war in Iraq," said Thomas Mann, a congressional expert at the Brookings Institution.
The analysts say Congress' low poll numbers also reflect an altogether negative mood among Americans who are tired of the war, fed up with rising gasoline prices and worried about their jobs in a changing economy.
But how all this plays out in the 2008 election is hard to say. Incumbent lawmakers, while collectively held in low esteem, rarely fail to win re-election.
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - These are tough times for the Democratic-led U.S. Congress, where partisan battles have led to little progress on big issues and have made lawmakers collectively less popular than President George W. Bush.
Congress, typically never all that popular to begin with, starts the second half of 2007 with an anemic job approval rating of about 25 percent, down from 43 percent in January, with one Gallup poll ranking lawmakers at 14 percent.
Experts attribute the woeful rankings to an inability to force a change in direction in Iraq, the priority Democrats campaigned on to gain power in both the House of Representatives and the Senate in last November's elections.
But that is not all. There has been little to show on other priorities, including a change in Social Security and other entitlement programs that will run out of money in the years ahead, in addition to overhauling a health care system that has left millions uninsured and a broken immigration policy.
"I think Americans were expecting a great deal from the new Congress, and Congress has always been held in low esteem, but Congress really hasn't delivered on what it promised, especially on Iraq," said Paul Light, a congressional expert who is a professor at New York University.
Democrats in charge of Congress insist they have made progress on several issues, like increasing the minimum hourly wage and getting money for victims of the 2005 Katrina hurricane. They blame the Republican minority for a failure on others such as immigration, greater energy independence, and on negotiation of lower-priced drugs for Medicare.
"I'm not really much for polls," said Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid of Nevada. "We're going to continue doing what we think is the right thing for the American public in spite of a White House and the Republicans who are stalling every step of the way."
IRAQ DEBATE
Democrats drew a line in the sand over Iraq in the spring, using a $100 billion war spending bill to try to force Bush to accept a troop withdrawal date.
The effort failed miserably, with Bush finally getting what he wanted with no strings attached, and the White House saw the fractious debate as taking time away from work on other priorities.
"They've proven that they're not capable of taking on big issues," an administration official said.
Democrats beg to differ, pointing out that under their stewardship the Congress has resumed its traditional watchdog role over an administration they feel got off scot-free under Republican leadership.
"I would say in the first six months, gauging how things operate here from the majority, that we had some important work to do," said House Speaker Nancy Pelosi of California. "We had to drain the swamp. We had to create the oversight."
With American patience running thin over the Iraq war and casualties rising, Democrats may eventually force a change in direction in the unpopular war, an effort being renewed this week on Capitol Hill.
The Iraq situation has so infuriated the Democratic left that Cindy Sheehan, the California liberal who began a long protest against Bush after her soldier son Casey was killed in Iraq, is talking about running against Pelosi in 2008.
"I think the decline in support (for Congress) since the Democrats took over reflects in part the unhappiness of the base in the inability of Democrats to immediately stop the war in Iraq," said Thomas Mann, a congressional expert at the Brookings Institution.
The analysts say Congress' low poll numbers also reflect an altogether negative mood among Americans who are tired of the war, fed up with rising gasoline prices and worried about their jobs in a changing economy.
But how all this plays out in the 2008 election is hard to say. Incumbent lawmakers, while collectively held in low esteem, rarely fail to win re-election.
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gsvisu
07-11 10:10 AM
I just spoke with Xiyun Yang from Washington Post and conveyed thanks for covering a detailed article. She expressed that there is attention being drawn by many quarters including political for "Skilled LEGAL Immigrants".
Also we need to emphasize & communicate is the "increased fees" (almost doubled in many cases) for all USCIS services effective end of this month (July 30). Is this the penalty to be legal ?
The rallys and campaigns should emphasize this important detail too. This is huge money and not fair to the amount of service that is being currently provided.
1) http://www.uscis.gov/files/pressrelease/FeeUpdate_07Jun29.pdf
2) http://www.uscis.gov/files/nativedocuments/FinalUSCISFeeSchedule052907.pdf
What are your comments guys ?
Also we need to emphasize & communicate is the "increased fees" (almost doubled in many cases) for all USCIS services effective end of this month (July 30). Is this the penalty to be legal ?
The rallys and campaigns should emphasize this important detail too. This is huge money and not fair to the amount of service that is being currently provided.
1) http://www.uscis.gov/files/pressrelease/FeeUpdate_07Jun29.pdf
2) http://www.uscis.gov/files/nativedocuments/FinalUSCISFeeSchedule052907.pdf
What are your comments guys ?
ursosweet
09-25 11:47 AM
can anyone, who has adequate knowledge, tell me how does 485 move about in the USCIS?
I mean what happens after FP?
Do they work with your application only when the PD is current?
or they work on the application regardless of PD?
FBI namecheck starts after PD is current?
and when does a visa no. assigned?
too many questions...any takers?
thanks
I mean what happens after FP?
Do they work with your application only when the PD is current?
or they work on the application regardless of PD?
FBI namecheck starts after PD is current?
and when does a visa no. assigned?
too many questions...any takers?
thanks
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shirish
08-04 03:27 PM
I need an advice.
I was in US since Apr 1999. FIled for GC in oct 2000. I got my I-140 approved.But then i had to go back to india as my company transferred me to india office in Oct 2001.
I left that company in jan 2004 and joined another company in india. Then in July 2004 i came back to US thru a consulting firm. An din jan 2005 my client offered a job. So since Jan 2005 i am working at the cients office as their employee. I filed for LC in Sep 2005, it got approved in oct 2005 (Just mised by 3 weeks)
My question is was was it possible to use the PD from my previous GC. which is Oct 2000.My atternoy told me it is not possible. But i saw similer posting on IV, hence i am curious. Also if possible is there any way i can get the old GC at this stage,my I-140 is approved this time too.,
-Shirish
I was in US since Apr 1999. FIled for GC in oct 2000. I got my I-140 approved.But then i had to go back to india as my company transferred me to india office in Oct 2001.
I left that company in jan 2004 and joined another company in india. Then in July 2004 i came back to US thru a consulting firm. An din jan 2005 my client offered a job. So since Jan 2005 i am working at the cients office as their employee. I filed for LC in Sep 2005, it got approved in oct 2005 (Just mised by 3 weeks)
My question is was was it possible to use the PD from my previous GC. which is Oct 2000.My atternoy told me it is not possible. But i saw similer posting on IV, hence i am curious. Also if possible is there any way i can get the old GC at this stage,my I-140 is approved this time too.,
-Shirish
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gc_bulgaria
09-28 11:09 PM
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ragz4u
01-27 01:55 PM
Keep it up :)
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pappu
07-01 10:19 AM
Please do not start a new thread when this topic is already being discussed in another thread. It will help members get information in one place.
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vphope
11-03 04:07 PM
Hi
Spouse currently on EAD travelling on AP.
Her H1 is expiring soon.
Will there be any issues while comming back to USA if the H1 gets expired?
(not interested in maintaining the H1 as she is not primary)
Pls give you opinion..
Thanks
Spouse currently on EAD travelling on AP.
Her H1 is expiring soon.
Will there be any issues while comming back to USA if the H1 gets expired?
(not interested in maintaining the H1 as she is not primary)
Pls give you opinion..
Thanks
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amitga
02-26 08:53 PM
No No No.
You are fine. You can continue to work in US on the approved I-797. In US visa is required only to enter into United States. Once you cross the customs and walk into US that VISA is nothing. There after everything is I-94. with I797 you got new I-94 and that reflects your status.
You are fine. You can continue to work in US on the approved I-797. In US visa is required only to enter into United States. Once you cross the customs and walk into US that VISA is nothing. There after everything is I-94. with I797 you got new I-94 and that reflects your status.
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obelix
08-27 07:16 PM
Those who were able to upgrade to premium processing before Jul 2, did you get a new receipt number for the upgrade? Or was the old receipt number valid?
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go_guy123
12-11 09:20 AM
This is my first post.
The green card backlog situation seems hopeless to me.
Is this organization working to get the
totalization agreement done so that at least we get some of the money that
we paid as taxes(but get no benefit in return).
Your thoughts would be greatly appreciated.
The green card backlog situation seems hopeless to me.
Is this organization working to get the
totalization agreement done so that at least we get some of the money that
we paid as taxes(but get no benefit in return).
Your thoughts would be greatly appreciated.
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days_go_by
08-01 02:53 PM
I am on 6th year and need to extend my h1b. My lawyer informs me that 45day letter from Backlog center is enough for 7th year extension.
I thought we need to get the screen-shot of pending labor as a proof for 7th year extension.
Does anyone got extension based on 45day letter for the 7th year or beyond....???
Thanks
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it should be enough,
I thought we need to get the screen-shot of pending labor as a proof for 7th year extension.
Does anyone got extension based on 45day letter for the 7th year or beyond....???
Thanks
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it should be enough,
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Iak123
06-02 11:18 PM
Hi All,
Now I have some questions regarding the process after getting Visa. I have read threads about airlines and medical insurance on this forum.
I was wondering if someone can shed light on finally what is a good medical insurance to buy, my father is 65 and mom is 60 and both have health issues.
Please let me know which insurance to buy which will cover their international travel plus stay in US
Also, please let me know which airlines are good for parents. I am east coast. My parents will definitely need assistance and I am also looking for someway I can have some travel companion for them. Please let me know if you have any suggestions. Thanks a ton.
Now I have some questions regarding the process after getting Visa. I have read threads about airlines and medical insurance on this forum.
I was wondering if someone can shed light on finally what is a good medical insurance to buy, my father is 65 and mom is 60 and both have health issues.
Please let me know which insurance to buy which will cover their international travel plus stay in US
Also, please let me know which airlines are good for parents. I am east coast. My parents will definitely need assistance and I am also looking for someway I can have some travel companion for them. Please let me know if you have any suggestions. Thanks a ton.
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Pandi
12-11 07:41 PM
I have a peculiar situation where my wife wants to apply for H1 and work after being on H4 for the last 3 years . My son who is currently on H4 wants to convert to F1 to pursue his studies . My doubt is whether I can still include them in my GC application at 485 stage whenever it happens although they were in H4 when the GC Process started.
Any suggestion / advice is highly appreciated.
Thanks,
Pandi
Any suggestion / advice is highly appreciated.
Thanks,
Pandi
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sw33t
07-27 03:29 PM
SENATOR CORNYN IS THE CHAIR OF THE INDIA CAUCUS IN THE U.S. SENATE
WHO: U.S. Senator John Cornyn of Texas
WHEN: Thursday,August 9,
Lunch: 11:30 a.m.
Speech: 12:30 p.m.
WHERE: Lakeway Inn, New Glass Ballroom
SPONSOR: Rotary Club/Lakeway
Lake Travis
COST: $250 per table of 10,
or $25 per individual
RESERVATIONS: MANDATORY!
10 Tables are being reserved
for Rotary & Guests
20 Table reservations will
be taken and must be paid for
by July 27, 2007!
WHO: U.S. Senator John Cornyn of Texas
WHEN: Thursday,August 9,
Lunch: 11:30 a.m.
Speech: 12:30 p.m.
WHERE: Lakeway Inn, New Glass Ballroom
SPONSOR: Rotary Club/Lakeway
Lake Travis
COST: $250 per table of 10,
or $25 per individual
RESERVATIONS: MANDATORY!
10 Tables are being reserved
for Rotary & Guests
20 Table reservations will
be taken and must be paid for
by July 27, 2007!
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pakrish
02-20 09:34 PM
My wife came to the US on a H4. She got her H1 approval in October 07 and started working for the consulting firm that sponsered the H1. She also got a consulting position in a company. But her SSN was not issued until Jan 08. So the consulting company cannot gerenate payroll for Oct, Nov and Dec of 2007. We are planning to goto India in May and also get our Visas stamped. Any ideas on whether we will run into problems when we go for stamping, since she will not have a W2 for 07. Also will the paystubs from 2008 suffice at the consulate? Do we have to tell the consulate that she started working in Oct 07 or can we just say she started in Jan 08 will this create a problem of why did she not strat working as soon as her petition was approved in 07.
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pappu
07-27 11:57 AM
http://immigrationvoice.org/wiki/index.php/AC21
Hope this helps
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crystal
09-17 03:35 PM
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Hello Friends,
Can anyone tell how long and how much does it take to
1. H1 Transfer (Premium Processing)
With in 15 days
2. H1 Transfer (Non - Premium Processing)
Your luck , ranging from month to 6 months or more...
Thanks in advance.
-rkdnc9
Hello Friends,
Can anyone tell how long and how much does it take to
1. H1 Transfer (Premium Processing)
With in 15 days
2. H1 Transfer (Non - Premium Processing)
Your luck , ranging from month to 6 months or more...
Thanks in advance.
-rkdnc9
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vikramark
01-12 10:35 AM
Hello,
I had E-Filed AP for me and my family on July 7th, 2008. Still it is showing as pending, On December 16th, 2008, I send a request to USCIS for expedite processing, December 26th I received a letter from USCIS that an officer is assigned to our case but after that there is no change in the status.
Can somebody pls suggest any steps that I should take to get my AP approved?
Thanks in advance
Vikram
I had E-Filed AP for me and my family on July 7th, 2008. Still it is showing as pending, On December 16th, 2008, I send a request to USCIS for expedite processing, December 26th I received a letter from USCIS that an officer is assigned to our case but after that there is no change in the status.
Can somebody pls suggest any steps that I should take to get my AP approved?
Thanks in advance
Vikram
DesiGuy
09-19 04:43 PM
hi gurus, a question.
I am currently out of US but working for same company in Europe
I have approved 140, but waiting for PD to be current - (Jan/03, EB3-I).
I am now a sr manager and seem to be eligible for EB1C (if company agrees).
Option 1)
- continue to stay in Europe and apply for 140 (eb1c)+CP
- while waiting for 140 approval, am i eligible for: EAD and AC21 (after 180 days)
Option 2)
-move to US on L1 visa and apply for 140 (eb1c) + 485
Option 3)
- wait for PD for eb3 application to be current
Hope the above makes sense.
Can you pls suggest the best option & approx 'how much time' it will take for option 1 & 2. (understand option 3 is unpredictable).
Thanks
I am currently out of US but working for same company in Europe
I have approved 140, but waiting for PD to be current - (Jan/03, EB3-I).
I am now a sr manager and seem to be eligible for EB1C (if company agrees).
Option 1)
- continue to stay in Europe and apply for 140 (eb1c)+CP
- while waiting for 140 approval, am i eligible for: EAD and AC21 (after 180 days)
Option 2)
-move to US on L1 visa and apply for 140 (eb1c) + 485
Option 3)
- wait for PD for eb3 application to be current
Hope the above makes sense.
Can you pls suggest the best option & approx 'how much time' it will take for option 1 & 2. (understand option 3 is unpredictable).
Thanks
raju123
06-22 07:18 AM
I think, most of our members are busy with filing I 485.
Recently, we had a wonderful article in Business Week. Please take a minute and join me to thank Deepa Singh, Wadhawa, Jay Pradhan (logiclife), and Vineet Agrawal for exclusive article for EB category. Hats off for the hard work of this team !!
http://www.businessweek.com/bwdaily/dnflash/content/jun2007/db20070620_915353.htm
Recently, we had a wonderful article in Business Week. Please take a minute and join me to thank Deepa Singh, Wadhawa, Jay Pradhan (logiclife), and Vineet Agrawal for exclusive article for EB category. Hats off for the hard work of this team !!
http://www.businessweek.com/bwdaily/dnflash/content/jun2007/db20070620_915353.htm
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