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03-08 07:40 AM
We are a few hours away from the biggest Awards ceremony in Hollywood and the world. So what part do Immigrants play in the biggest show on earth? Talent is the one universal passport, and Hollywood has always had a place for immigrants � from German maestro Fritz Lang, who headed west when Hitler's minister of propaganda pressured him to take over Germany's top studio, to Polish Roman Polanski, who directed Los Angeles' definitive film noir, "Chinatown," and Taiwan-born Ang Lee, who became the first nonwhite to win an Academy Award for directing for "Brokeback Mountain," his reinvention of the western.
As Hollywood tries to stave off commercial stasis, the industry has been undergoing another chapter in its love affair with foreign writers and directors, particularly those from the Far East and Latin America. The international box office now accounts for more than 60% of a film's box office gross.
Of course, in this age of globalization, it's unclear what it even means to be a Hollywood immigrant anymore. "It doesn't matter where you live," says Paramount Classics chief John Lesher. "We all talk on the phone. We see each other at film festivals. You can edit a movie in Brazil, and your editor can be in London, and you can put it together seamlessly in perfect time."
So for Oscars 2010 we will not able to determine again who is an immigrant and who is not, an honestly who cares. What we want to know is who will win tonight.
For as lacking in suspense as the acting races are, the contest for the biggest prize couldn't be any closer. It's David vs. Goliath here, with 'Hurt Locker' and 'Avatar' seemingly trading "favorite" status every other day.
Unless they somehow split the votes and the Weinstein-backed 'Basterds' revises more history with an upset, the Oscar will go to either the highest-grossing Best Picture winner ever, or the lowest (in half a century, anyway). Be warned: This one is flip-a-coin close. Enjoy the Oscars tonight!!!!
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As Hollywood tries to stave off commercial stasis, the industry has been undergoing another chapter in its love affair with foreign writers and directors, particularly those from the Far East and Latin America. The international box office now accounts for more than 60% of a film's box office gross.
Of course, in this age of globalization, it's unclear what it even means to be a Hollywood immigrant anymore. "It doesn't matter where you live," says Paramount Classics chief John Lesher. "We all talk on the phone. We see each other at film festivals. You can edit a movie in Brazil, and your editor can be in London, and you can put it together seamlessly in perfect time."
So for Oscars 2010 we will not able to determine again who is an immigrant and who is not, an honestly who cares. What we want to know is who will win tonight.
For as lacking in suspense as the acting races are, the contest for the biggest prize couldn't be any closer. It's David vs. Goliath here, with 'Hurt Locker' and 'Avatar' seemingly trading "favorite" status every other day.
Unless they somehow split the votes and the Weinstein-backed 'Basterds' revises more history with an upset, the Oscar will go to either the highest-grossing Best Picture winner ever, or the lowest (in half a century, anyway). Be warned: This one is flip-a-coin close. Enjoy the Oscars tonight!!!!
More... (http://www.visalawyerblog.com/2010/03/hollywood_immigrants_oscars_20.html)
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cooldudesfo
12-22 12:20 AM
Hi,
Need quick suggestion:
Company A filed for GC. Labor and I-140 was approved. I-485 was filed during July 2007.
I changed employer in June 2009; replied to RFE and filed AC21 in July 2009.
I came to know that my GC sponsring company is going to close the company soon. My current immigration attorney is suggesting that if that happens; and if INS came to know that GC sponsring company is closing down, they will revoke my I-140.
Is it true? I thought after AC21 is invoked; whatever happens to GC sponsring company, it will not impact my GC application in any way.
Please advice.
V
Need quick suggestion:
Company A filed for GC. Labor and I-140 was approved. I-485 was filed during July 2007.
I changed employer in June 2009; replied to RFE and filed AC21 in July 2009.
I came to know that my GC sponsring company is going to close the company soon. My current immigration attorney is suggesting that if that happens; and if INS came to know that GC sponsring company is closing down, they will revoke my I-140.
Is it true? I thought after AC21 is invoked; whatever happens to GC sponsring company, it will not impact my GC application in any way.
Please advice.
V
gauravster
04-17 04:12 PM
Hello,
I am here on a H1B visa and my wife is on a H4 Visa. She has recently been admitted to a masters program and would start going to school soon.
1. We want to get a F1 visa for her, so that she can get paid for some work in the campus. Would it be possible to get the F1 visa in Canada. Does anyone have any recent experience on getting this done ?
2. Say we not apply for a visa but only apply for a change of status and do not even go to India or anywhere else before the completion of her program. After that she would go on an OPT. If we go to India then, would it not be a problem in getting a F-1 visa, as her education would already be complete. Does it mean that she should get her visa stamped before she completes her education.
Thanks,
Gaurav
I am here on a H1B visa and my wife is on a H4 Visa. She has recently been admitted to a masters program and would start going to school soon.
1. We want to get a F1 visa for her, so that she can get paid for some work in the campus. Would it be possible to get the F1 visa in Canada. Does anyone have any recent experience on getting this done ?
2. Say we not apply for a visa but only apply for a change of status and do not even go to India or anywhere else before the completion of her program. After that she would go on an OPT. If we go to India then, would it not be a problem in getting a F-1 visa, as her education would already be complete. Does it mean that she should get her visa stamped before she completes her education.
Thanks,
Gaurav
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dan19
10-04 11:19 PM
You can do it anywhere. I got my F1-H1 change of status stamping from Canada.
For first time H1B stamping, do we have to get it done in our Home country (India in my case)? Or can we get it done in Canada or Mexico?
I am currently on my OPT and have applied for my H1B visa. Your input will be appreciated!
Thanks
Roshni
For first time H1B stamping, do we have to get it done in our Home country (India in my case)? Or can we get it done in Canada or Mexico?
I am currently on my OPT and have applied for my H1B visa. Your input will be appreciated!
Thanks
Roshni
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10-06 01:07 AM
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04-05 09:19 AM
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this issue has been discussed in-depth before and sorted out.
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this issue has been discussed in-depth before and sorted out.
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avantika.nandamuri
04-08 09:23 PM
As soon I got the receipt number, I started working for Company B. Now I have paystubs for almost 8 months. With those pay stubs, can i transfer to company C? If Company C files for a H1 transfer, with which H1B receipt will he file for transfer-H1B approval copy of employer A or H1B receipt of employer B? My attorney feels that my H1 transfer petition with Company B has got stuck in a security/background check, since USCIS has not responded to 2 SR's placed by my attorney and added that PP will not help if my petition got stuck in security check.
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SH2009
06-11 05:42 PM
Thank you, Elaine.
What if I extend my current H1B beyond Oct 1st, and at the same time file a new petition for new employer B?
Other than EAD, what is the option for me to start to work on 7/22/2009 for empolyer B?
What if I extend my current H1B beyond Oct 1st, and at the same time file a new petition for new employer B?
Other than EAD, what is the option for me to start to work on 7/22/2009 for empolyer B?
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senthilnathank
10-07 04:54 PM
No. But the employer can file for 1 Year extension if there was a Labour or PERM was filed and it's pending. If I140 is approved and waiting for I485, employer can file for 3 year extension.
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bijualex29
06-19 04:22 PM
How much time we need to wait before we start campaigning for a separate bill like SKIL bill.
I would like IV core team to Initiate some work, the work which volunteer like me can take forward. I am not good at lobbying, but I am sure with you folks help, I can do something.
Can super moderators can come up with a master plan, which we can implement at each state. Once one of the moderators commanded that � I like the Idea, but why don�t you volunteer for it, since it is run by a volunteer organization�.
I appreciate your command, but some one can lead it and let us take care of the rest. Initiation is the most difficult.
I too am busy with my work, but for the noble cause and to release the frustration which I had for this EB-system, I can take any trouble.
As I mentioned before, I can contact Sen.Mike DeWine, I met there staff before for some personal reason and they were too nice.
John Boegher ( Forgive my spelling) Majority leader is in my constituency. I can easily talk to him too.
But as an individual, it is practically impossible to make any impact, but as a group, at least 50 people with a several sign petition from each state, if we approach it can make some difference. I have some influence to get it published in Dayton daily news too.
Also if I do it at only Ohio, there may not be an impact, but if we all try to coordinate in different state, at the same time, the massive force can make lot of difference.
We can also include the University student at least can sigh the petition.
Any thought is appreciated, every time in the forum, people says � it s good idea� and leaves at that point, please it is the time, we need to act.
If we agree to my above point, we can start collecting the names and phone No with the state wise. It may take some time but surely we will keep it as backup.
Loosing the battle and telling that we will pack up and go back to India is not the solution, that is coward. I am sure, people who commended, will live for next several years complaining about the system.
I would like IV core team to Initiate some work, the work which volunteer like me can take forward. I am not good at lobbying, but I am sure with you folks help, I can do something.
Can super moderators can come up with a master plan, which we can implement at each state. Once one of the moderators commanded that � I like the Idea, but why don�t you volunteer for it, since it is run by a volunteer organization�.
I appreciate your command, but some one can lead it and let us take care of the rest. Initiation is the most difficult.
I too am busy with my work, but for the noble cause and to release the frustration which I had for this EB-system, I can take any trouble.
As I mentioned before, I can contact Sen.Mike DeWine, I met there staff before for some personal reason and they were too nice.
John Boegher ( Forgive my spelling) Majority leader is in my constituency. I can easily talk to him too.
But as an individual, it is practically impossible to make any impact, but as a group, at least 50 people with a several sign petition from each state, if we approach it can make some difference. I have some influence to get it published in Dayton daily news too.
Also if I do it at only Ohio, there may not be an impact, but if we all try to coordinate in different state, at the same time, the massive force can make lot of difference.
We can also include the University student at least can sigh the petition.
Any thought is appreciated, every time in the forum, people says � it s good idea� and leaves at that point, please it is the time, we need to act.
If we agree to my above point, we can start collecting the names and phone No with the state wise. It may take some time but surely we will keep it as backup.
Loosing the battle and telling that we will pack up and go back to India is not the solution, that is coward. I am sure, people who commended, will live for next several years complaining about the system.
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parablergh
09-06 05:19 AM
it is fine to have both I-485s filed and pending - generally speaking, if one gets approved, USCIS should deny the other (as a LPR you will no longer be eligible to adjust your status to lpr).
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vjw2
01-16 04:21 PM
hello all,
Has anyone in Charlotte, NC got a extension on the Driver's license on the basis on the H1-B renewal application receipt.
My spouse's driver's license expires this month end. I have applied for h1-b/h4 renewal, yet to receive the application receipt.But wanted to know if anyone here in Charlotte,NC got a extension/grace (30days or 90days) on the basis of the receipt.
thanks.
I have a similar situation. My NC license is expiring and I am not sure if i will get the H1 renewal in time. Were you able to get it extened with the application receipt?
Thanks for your help.
Has anyone in Charlotte, NC got a extension on the Driver's license on the basis on the H1-B renewal application receipt.
My spouse's driver's license expires this month end. I have applied for h1-b/h4 renewal, yet to receive the application receipt.But wanted to know if anyone here in Charlotte,NC got a extension/grace (30days or 90days) on the basis of the receipt.
thanks.
I have a similar situation. My NC license is expiring and I am not sure if i will get the H1 renewal in time. Were you able to get it extened with the application receipt?
Thanks for your help.
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abhaykul
06-19 02:35 PM
I applaud IV's core member's achievement so far. I have been participating from Sunjoshi's S1932 thread to ISNAmerica.org and finally was happy when I saw IV progressing.As busy professionals what IV's core member's have achieved is commendable.
Looking back @ S1932 and this comprehensive Immigration reform bill. I strongly feel that we should concentrate on backing a bill meant only for legal Immigration. Anti Illegal immigration forces, make no mistake are all anti legal Immigration too. So these folks make lot of noice and have found means like budget reconciliation and amnesty to block our reforms. Majority of Americans and the lawmakers are pro-Legal Immigration (We have seen this when Senator Byrd amendment was voted out when the senate was discussing S1932).It does not mean we should not take any part in Comprehensive Immigration reform or similar bills. In fact we should all still send faxes call lawmakers and be vocal as much as we can but the main
aim has to be a bill dealing with legal Immigration only. One Other point I would like to put forth is we should Initiate a "for Legal Immigration only" bill in the house first so will not be jubilant when it passes in senate and then go in depression when it fails in committee or the house. If Dem's come to power in the house the scenario is going to be very different after the November elections but for now this is all we can do for the few days remaining before the election.
Looking back @ S1932 and this comprehensive Immigration reform bill. I strongly feel that we should concentrate on backing a bill meant only for legal Immigration. Anti Illegal immigration forces, make no mistake are all anti legal Immigration too. So these folks make lot of noice and have found means like budget reconciliation and amnesty to block our reforms. Majority of Americans and the lawmakers are pro-Legal Immigration (We have seen this when Senator Byrd amendment was voted out when the senate was discussing S1932).It does not mean we should not take any part in Comprehensive Immigration reform or similar bills. In fact we should all still send faxes call lawmakers and be vocal as much as we can but the main
aim has to be a bill dealing with legal Immigration only. One Other point I would like to put forth is we should Initiate a "for Legal Immigration only" bill in the house first so will not be jubilant when it passes in senate and then go in depression when it fails in committee or the house. If Dem's come to power in the house the scenario is going to be very different after the November elections but for now this is all we can do for the few days remaining before the election.
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shivapb80
12-27 06:59 PM
they will not straightforward deny it...they will send you an RFE requesting proof that you were in legal status during that time. at that time - i am not sure how - but your employer will have to prove that your start date is in fact in january 2007.
i am pretty sure that is the course of action as i recall reading a couple of cases like that and i think atleast one of those cases was a similar case and the other was related to 245(i) - i hope i get that right.
i am pretty sure that is the course of action as i recall reading a couple of cases like that and i think atleast one of those cases was a similar case and the other was related to 245(i) - i hope i get that right.
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alterego
12-04 07:23 PM
Indeed. 140s are getting a lot of RFEs nowadays and are once again taking nearly a year. It is a brave soul that will avail themselves of the AC21 180 portability provision without an approved 140 petition.
The main points are the following, if you get an RFE and it has anything to do with your employer eg. ability to pay etc, can you count on them to send in that paperwork. If your employer withdraws the 140 application then you are left without a plank to stand on for your 485 as well.
Basically you are on very thin ice if you invoke AC21 absent an approved 140. If you are contemplating such a move, you should atleast consider doing it on a H1b visa as back up.
These are my views, please consult an attorney.
The main points are the following, if you get an RFE and it has anything to do with your employer eg. ability to pay etc, can you count on them to send in that paperwork. If your employer withdraws the 140 application then you are left without a plank to stand on for your 485 as well.
Basically you are on very thin ice if you invoke AC21 absent an approved 140. If you are contemplating such a move, you should atleast consider doing it on a H1b visa as back up.
These are my views, please consult an attorney.
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08-10 10:06 PM
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mudigondag
05-19 04:04 PM
Thank you;
I am also renewing the EADs but the concern is more on what if the renewals are not approved by 9/2010. Looks like your answer is they are still legal (AOS)
I am also renewing the EADs but the concern is more on what if the renewals are not approved by 9/2010. Looks like your answer is they are still legal (AOS)
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beautifulMind
06-15 12:49 PM
Yesterday I e-filed my EAD and AP renewal for me and my wife but I think I may have messed up a little.
1) I forgot to save the confirmation receipt( pdf) for me and now I cannot get it anywhere. I did save it for my wife. I belive I need this along with the supporting documents. How Can I request the confirmation receipt from USCIS
2) I did not find any instructions come up for the list of supporting documents that need to be sent. Should I send the supporting documents (based on what I saw on this site) anyways?
1) I forgot to save the confirmation receipt( pdf) for me and now I cannot get it anywhere. I did save it for my wife. I belive I need this along with the supporting documents. How Can I request the confirmation receipt from USCIS
2) I did not find any instructions come up for the list of supporting documents that need to be sent. Should I send the supporting documents (based on what I saw on this site) anyways?
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shreekhand
02-22 09:33 AM
:) Only if your GC is based on marriage to a US Citizen. Otherwise all Family Based GC's also need 5 years.
imconfused
09-19 04:25 PM
if i use EAD for a part time job, does the H1B visa status become invalid?
rajeevkaza
04-09 12:40 PM
If your 140 is approved and you are applying for extension you will get 3yrs extension for your H1B if not you get only 1yr extension. So wait for one more month from now to see if you get ur 140 cleared. Pls provide more details when n where did u apply ur 140 for us to give u better suggestion, but yes you can apply H1B extension based on ur pending 140 petetion.
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