on first year 85% of 130k visas minus (-) 5k visas, goes to the backlogged countries and subsequent years its 90% of 130k - 5k visas. so roughly 110k visas per year are available for backlogged countries.Quote:
Originally Posted by idliman
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on first year 85% of 130k visas minus (-) 5k visas, goes to the backlogged countries and subsequent years its 90% of 130k - 5k visas. so roughly 110k visas per year are available for backlogged countries.Quote:
Originally Posted by idliman
where did you got this info, I haven't find any where this in the news.
If you speak with him or his staff ... just ask him how it is ok in 21st century that the system discriminates people based on the country of their origin?Quote:
Originally Posted by NJMavarick
Will do. Apparently, the staffer is getting so many calls that he is just asking if you are in favor Yes or No and then hangs upQuote:
Originally Posted by qesehmk
I am a big fan of Bernie ... a good guy like him doesn't quite understand the pain of backlogged community.Quote:
Originally Posted by NJMavarick
This just goes to show the need to educate senators congressmen and public in general how much injustice is inflicted based on country of origin.
I just called Bernie's DC office. The operator who picked up didn't even say Hello and directly asked if I'm calling in support or opposition of S386. I said in support. She said I'll note down your comment. I asked why Senator Sanders is opposed to it. She said he is not voting on it at the moment. I asked if he intends to put a hold on it. She didn't have an answer. I added that I hope Sen. Sanders understands that all the bill does is move from an un-American discriminatory national origin quota to a first come, first serve system. I didn't get a clear answer to what Sanders' view is on the subject. I don't think they were taking any notes and frankly I think they are deluged by the calls they are getting.
Sen.Perdue has objected to UC
Yup, live on C-Span right now. Mike Lee responding - stumbling a little bit, sounds like he didn't expect the objection, but I don't know how the Senate works.Quote:
Originally Posted by gs1968
Sen David Purdue GA objected to UC.
he has a prepared speech, seems he knew earlier in the day
now in that case what happens next, anyone has any idea?Quote:
Originally Posted by idliman
Anyone know what his objection is?
He said that he was supportive of the concept but was concerned about the impact it would have on certain industries and felt that the language needs to be clarified further. I am assuming this means another carve out from Eb-3 as the cat is already out of the bag when Sen.Paul was given his nurses' quota. Sen. Lee said he would be back next week after working on these issues over the weekend
FYI. Sanders wants to decrease legal immigration and reduce H1Bs. This was his position in 2016 and that is his position now.Quote:
Originally Posted by qesehmk
So what happens now?
HR 1044 FAILED. The likelihood of an immigration bill passing the senate is inversely proportional to the excitement among folks from India.
appears to be a new hold by another senator.
After Rand Paul got his way, cat is out of the hat. More holds, more dilution and baba ji ka thullu business as usual in the end :-)
Mike Lee and Harris will need to negotiate with Purdue. Purdue is looking for a carve-out (based on his comments accompanying his objection). Without his hold removed there cannot be a unanimous consent. My guess is that it'll be brought up for UC once more. Mike Lee said that he hopes to work through the issues over the weekend to bring the resolution back for UC next week. But this is the Senate. I wouldn't put much stock on the hopes of seeing this up for UC anytime soon.Quote:
Originally Posted by jackbrown_890
latest - it will be tabled again in Senate next week. Senator Lee's team is working overtime on addressing every single objection. The mood in their camp is very positive and they believe next week is likely the culmination of all their efforts.
*don't ask me for my source and assume I have none*
Indeed the mood seems very positive! I wonder if Mike Lee knew about the objection before it came up for UC. I read in one of the groups that there are total 3 objections. If Lee reaches a compromise with Purdue, will there be another objection? If not now, I do not think this will ever get passes. <sigh>Quote:
Originally Posted by Blue_fairy
How about Bernie? Did he decide to not object knowing full well that Purdue was going to? Do we know anything about that? Else, we'll just see another "surprise" objection next time...Quote:
Originally Posted by Blue_fairy
Even though it failed today, kudos to IV for bringing it thus far. It takes a lot of effort to bring it in the Senate second/third time despite so much opposition.Quote:
Originally Posted by Blue_fairy
Let's see what happens next week. Faint chance is still good rather than no chance.
Reduce H1B is something that is consistent with his political base and his stance over the years. "Reduce Legal Immigration" is something new. I am hearing it for the first time.Quote:
Originally Posted by iatiam
I is an uphill task as there is virtually nobody in backlogged people's camp. Left / Right / Corporations you name it.
However IV and whoever else contributed need congratulations for at least trying.
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Originally Posted by Blue_fairy