Bills, Rules & Politics

[sandykolu]

Thanks Q. I like this idea and I am going to do my part. All those people who have been pre-adjudicated and just waiting for numbers should unite. We have been waiting since 2009/2010, only to find that CO is willing to waste the visa's based on false pretext. In fact, I believe this is an opportunity for CO to make more money if they process the existing backlog and open up for the people beyond April 2010 for eb2 and others in eb1 and eb3 with their respective FAD's. We have to see beyond our individual categories because this impacts all of us. I feel for the folks beyond 2010 who have been waiting since 2012 just to get an EAD. This is indirectly impacting them too.
I believe there are 10-12k eb2 visas who are in eb2 preadjucated status. If you can help me with some estimates for people waiting in eb1, eb2 and eb3 who could be probably be pre-adjucated that will help me immensely to make the case stronger.

[GC-Immigrant]

I think CO is clearly saying that he thinks visas will be wasted because USCIS has less processing capability and he will not move dates because he sees no point.

What he is not saying is there is a pre processed demand beyond current dates and all they need is a visa. So the ball is in his court not USCIS' court - especially if CO thinks he will have visas and tehy will be wasted.

Can we call house homeland committee members DC office?

[GC-Immigrant]

Thanks Q. I like this idea and I am going to do my part. All those people who have been pre-adjudicated and just waiting for numbers should unite. We have been waiting since 2009/2010, only to find that CO is willing to waste the visa's based on false pretext. In fact, I believe this is an opportunity for CO to make more money if they process the existing backlog and open up for the people beyond April 2010 for eb2 and others in eb1 and eb3 with their respective FAD's. We have to see beyond our individual categories because this impacts all of us. I feel for the folks beyond 2010 who have been waiting since 2012 just to get an EAD. This is indirectly impacting them too.
I believe there are 10-12k eb2 visas who are in eb2 preadjucated status. If you can help me with some estimates for people waiting in eb1, eb2 and eb3 who could be probably be pre-adjucated that will help me immensely to make the case stronger.

People who have already filed 485 (Eb2-2010 April) should call congress members and reach out to DHS

[need4speed]

Thanks Q. I like this idea and I am going to do my part. All those people who have been pre-adjudicated and just waiting for numbers should unite. We have been waiting since 2009/2010, only to find that CO is willing to waste the visa's based on false pretext. In fact, I believe this is an opportunity for CO to make more money if they process the existing backlog and open up for the people beyond April 2010 for eb2 and others in eb1 and eb3 with their respective FAD's. We have to see beyond our individual categories because this impacts all of us. I feel for the folks beyond 2010 who have been waiting since 2012 just to get an EAD. This is indirectly impacting them too.
I believe there are 10-12k eb2 visas who are in eb2 preadjucated status. If you can help me with some estimates for people waiting in eb1, eb2 and eb3 who could be probably be pre-adjucated that will help me immensely to make the case stronger.

Agreed, we shouldn't remain as uninitiated outsider here. I am willing to contribute to get some expert opinion on our options. Do something when there is a glimmer of hope or an insidious tragedy awaits.

[qesehmk]

Can we call house homeland committee members DC office?

You can of course.

I personally think waves of EB-I immigrants showing up in DC in person week after week will make a much bigger impact. Instead of making this a one time 1000 people deal, I would rather have them space out over 10 weeks - 100 people each time. Makes people take notice. In american politics - 100 people gathering together is a big deal. It's not like in India where we have to have 500,000 people rally to make an impact.

[GC-Immigrant]

You can of course.

I personally think waves of EB-I immigrants showing up in DC in person week after week will make a much bigger impact. Instead of making this a one time 1000 people deal, I would rather have them space out over 10 weeks - 100 people each time. Makes people take notice. In american politics - 100 people gathering together is a big deal. It's not like in India where we have to have 500,000 people rally to make an impact.

Yes. My PD is 2012, but willing to show up in DHS, people who have PD until 2010 April should step up and approach DHS to reserve visa for already filed 485 applications.

[GC14Jan2010]

I am willing to be part of any action to oppose the Visa wastage too.

[qesehmk]

Trump administration now targeting students.

https://www.cnn.com/2020/07/06/polit...ing/index.html

[getsaby]

This is really bad, I feel bad for the student who came to study genuinely in the US, it is not their fault!

[getsaby]

Lots of chatter regarding USCIS Spring 2020 agenda in Indian media:

https://www.reginfo.gov/public/do/eA...&agencyCd=1600


H4-EAD
https://www.reginfo.gov/public/do/eA...&RIN=1615-AC15

[qesehmk]

Trump is now blocking most of the legal paths to immigrate to the US



https://www.cnn.com/2020/07/09/politics/trump-legal-immigration-coronavirus/index.html

Sadly I had predicted this long time back when EB folks were in speaking against illegal immigration. I had told you then that the goal is to stop not just illegal but all kinds of immigration.

[vsivarama]

Trump is now blocking most of the legal paths to immigrate to the US



https://www.cnn.com/2020/07/09/politics/trump-legal-immigration-coronavirus/index.html

Sadly I had predicted this long time back when EB folks were in speaking against illegal immigration. I had told you then that the goal is to stop not just illegal but all kinds of immigration.

For those who are still speaking against illegal immigration, do not get sucked into the rhetoric, because there are plenty of bad faith actors trying to divide immigrants. A famous quote from history below states this perfectly.

First they came for the socialists, and I did not speak out—because I was not a socialist.

Then they came for the trade unionists, and I did not speak out— because I was not a trade unionist.

Then they came for the Jews, and I did not speak out—because I was not a Jew.

Then they came for me—and there was no one left to speak for me.

A quote by Martin Niemöller a pastor and theologian

[Zenzone]

Trump is now blocking most of the legal paths to immigrate to the US



https://www.cnn.com/2020/07/09/politics/trump-legal-immigration-coronavirus/index.html

Sadly I had predicted this long time back when EB folks were in speaking against illegal immigration. I had told you then that the goal is to stop not just illegal but all kinds of immigration.

Q - Is this anything incremental other than the fact that it summarizes everything that has already happened until now?

[qesehmk]

Q - Is this anything incremental other than the fact that it summarizes everything that has already happened until now?

Not incremental ... but the graphics and the numbers are stunning.

[jimmys]

Trump is now blocking most of the legal paths to immigrate to the US



https://www.cnn.com/2020/07/09/politics/trump-legal-immigration-coronavirus/index.html

Sadly I had predicted this long time back when EB folks were in speaking against illegal immigration. I had told you then that the goal is to stop not just illegal but all kinds of immigration.

What did democrats do to legal immigrants? They always bundle us with illegals and make sure we don't get anything in the name of comprehensive immigration. Even the H-4 EAD happened because illegals were rewarded with DACA. Other than that, I haven't seen anything substantial done by democrats for legal immigrants in the last decade. FYI, even the S386 in the senate was blocked by a democrat right now. And, the Neufeld memo was done by Obama administration in 2010.

As far as legals are concerned neither GOP nor dems are hopefuls.

[jimmys]

Trump is now blocking most of the legal paths to immigrate to the US



https://www.cnn.com/2020/07/09/politics/trump-legal-immigration-coronavirus/index.html

Sadly I had predicted this long time back when EB folks were in speaking against illegal immigration. I had told you then that the goal is to stop not just illegal but all kinds of immigration.

Even democrats winning Presidency and Congress won't change a thing in legal immigrants' kids aging out.

https://www.ndtv.com/offbeat/at-2-sh...-lateststories

[qesehmk]

What did democrats do to legal immigrants? They always bundle us with illegals and make sure we don't get anything in the name of comprehensive immigration. Even the H-4 EAD happened because illegals were rewarded with DACA. Other than that, I haven't seen anything substantial done by democrats for legal immigrants in the last decade. FYI, even the S386 in the senate was blocked by a democrat right now. And, the Neufeld memo was done by Obama administration in 2010.

As far as legals are concerned neither GOP nor dems are hopefuls.

Both dems and reps actually are pro immigration for different reasons. Dems for votes and republicans for business.
Trump is an outlier who is hell bent on bringing the entire immigration to a screeching halt.

[alpha0]

Any guess on what Trump's so called EO to establish merit based immigration will/can be? We know he can not change Immigration and Naturalizatoin Act thru EO. So i am sure he will try to screw up EB/FB even further using EO to charge up his base.

[qesehmk]

Any guess on what Trump's so called EO to establish merit based immigration will/can be? We know he can not change Immigration and Naturalizatoin Act thru EO. So i am sure he will try to screw up EB/FB even further using EO to charge up his base.

Frankly I was surprised by his announcement of path to citizenship for DACA kids. That is the right thing to do as these kids know no other place on earth as their country. This would be 180 degree turn from Trump's earlier stance on this issue.

I doubt he will actually do it though. He is desperate and is going to float a lot of balloons to see what sticks. I do not know if President can grant citizenship but I believe a president being head of the executive branch could simply ask the agency to grant citizenship as per the INA. There is no upper bar on how many persons can obtain green cards. And then they can of course apply for citizenship after 5 years or so.

Please take my opinion with a pinch of salt as I am not quite well read on law or constitution.

[alpha0]

Let's keep DACA aside for a moment. He needs latino support without enraging his base, so he will do some gimmick, not sure.

What can he do for so called merit based immigration thru EO? Definitely he can not change Eb1/2/3 criteria or number of GCs or allocations. Can he ask agencies to focus processing applications with certain wage levels on priority and push others under the carpet for time being and call it merit based?

[vedu]

Frankly I was totally surprised by his announcement of path to citizenship to DACA kids. That is the right thing to do as these kids know other place on earth as their country. This would be 180 degree turn from his earlier stance on this issue.

I doubt if he will actually do it because I think he is desperate and is going to float a lot of balloons to see what sticks. I do not know if President can grant citizenship but honestly I actually don't think he can't. Because the law lays out what can be done. But IMHO I don't think the law or teh constitution says this is the only way it can be done. So granting of citizenship or GCs - I believe a president can simply ask the agency to grant them.

Please take my opinion with a pinch of salt as I am well read on law or constitution.

It is not fair to say that this is a 180 degree turn for him. He was always willing to give citizenship pathway to DACA kids as part of his merit-based comprehensive immigration plan based on four important pillars: $25 billion fund for Border Security, DACA kids legalization, elimination of diversity lottery, limiting family sponsorship green cards to spouses and minor children only. Those were all fair points. He floated his plan early in his term and tried to work with both the parties. But unfortunately, democrats and republicans couldn't come to an acceptable agreement around these ideas.

[qesehmk]

It is not fair to say that this is a 180 degree turn for him. He was always willing to give citizenship pathway to DACA kids as part of his merit-based comprehensive immigration plan based on four important pillars: $25 billion fund for Border Security, DACA kids legalization, elimination of diversity lottery, limiting family sponsorship green cards to spouses and minor children only. Those were all fair points. He floated his plan early in his term and tried to work with both the parties. But unfortunately, democrats and republicans couldn't come to an acceptable agreement around these ideas.

Thanks Vedu. I meant to say at one point of time he requested supreme court to overturn DACA and thus the kids would have been subject to deportation. And now he is talking about EO on citizenship pathway. That's quite a change of heart!

[nbk1976]

We are talking about Trump here: the most corrupt, inept, unread president, who is totally uninterested in any public policy for the general good. He will talk big about plans only to later find a scapegoat. Not a single act by this administration to date was carried out competently or even in good faith. His cabinet and advisors are corrupt, racist, and just low-life grifters. Do we seriously think Trump is going to deliver an immigration reform to give respite to millions of brown people from "shithole" countries?

[vedu]

Thanks Vedu. I meant to say at one point of time he requested supreme court to overturn DACA and thus the kids would have been subject to deportation. And now he is talking about EO on citizenship pathway. That's quite a change of heart!

Yes, the logic behind that was with supreme court's overturn, he could create a "Do or Die" situation, and force the congress to come together and act. But nothing worked, neither did it work in eight years of previous administration. Garnering enough votes to pass something meaningful remains a distant dream! Also, many people have vested interests in maintaining the status quo because their business model thrives on the status quo continuation, and unfortunately they have powerful lobbies.

[jimmys]

We are talking about Trump here: the most corrupt, inept, unread president, who is totally uninterested in any public policy for the general good. He will talk big about plans only to later find a scapegoat. Not a single act by this administration to date was carried out competently or even in good faith. His cabinet and advisors are corrupt, racist, and just low-life grifters. Do we seriously think Trump is going to deliver an immigration reform to give respite to millions of brown people from "shithole" countries?

You meant to say Hilary Clinton would have been an incorruptible, honest, clean, and virtuous President who would have worked on delivering an immigration reform that gives respite to millions of brown legal immigrants from shithole countries? If you think so, I got a bridge to sell you!