http://www.happyschoolsblog.com/forum/ http://www.happyschoolsblog.com/ en-US Sat, 21 Nov 2009 05:30:12 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.1 q http://www.happyschoolsblog.com/forum/search.php http://www.happyschoolsblog.com/forum/topic/filling-up-personal-information-for-visa-interview-question#post-1446 Tue, 17 Nov 2009 14:04:28 +0000 fast.forward 1446@http://www.happyschoolsblog.com/forum/ <p>I am trying to schedule an interview for my VISA stamping online. There is a personal information form that I need to fill up. My problem is I am not exactly sure what to put in for Company name and Present occupation.</p> <p>My situation is like this. I am currently employed in a different company in my home country. I have not resigned yet since there's no guarantee that I will get a VISA stamp but I am hoping so much that I will get it!</p> <p>So can you guys give me some advice on what to put in for present Company name? Do I put in my present local employer here in the Philippines or my US employer who applied for my H1B?</p> <p>Please respond guys! I really need guidance here.</p> <p>Thanks </p> http://www.happyschoolsblog.com/forum/topic/communication-gap-in-the-us-immigration-system-need-your-input-2#post-1445 Fri, 13 Nov 2009 22:12:41 +0000 shampabh 1445@http://www.happyschoolsblog.com/forum/ <p>Hi All, </p> <p>I 'm putting together a project for my class at Michigan State University on how USCIS web site do not document or answer all immigration information (for example, search function on uscis.gov cannot retrieve specific answers to questions on new updates, change of status issues, visa expiration, getting a stamping from Canada/Mexico, visa extension, etc.) and as a result, we waste time, get insufficient information… While in the US we often rely on word of mouth, forums, lawyers, friends for answers on immigration questions, even USCIS support centre is not effective. </p> <p>The FOCUS of my project is to highlight the communication gap in the system and how it affects the qualities of our lives during our stay in the country (please share your thought here). I think right documentation would've somewhat helped and prepared us to make right plans and let us do things we like to do. I think if USCIS site had case specific information, functional help lines, forums it would have made some difference. Any Suggestions???<br /> The present system is similar to jumping into a pool and then learn swimming to find your way out. </p> <p>I request you'll to share your stories with me, your experiences in terms of how in efficient communication makes life harder in the US.<br /> Please share your stories: E-mail, videos, audios, image/picture, podcasts, anything at <a href="mailto:shampa.chatterjee@gmail.com">shampa.chatterjee@gmail.com</a> and help me reach out to people. </p> http://www.happyschoolsblog.com/forum/topic/communication-gap-in-the-us-immigration-system-need-your-input-1#post-1444 Fri, 13 Nov 2009 22:11:39 +0000 shampabh 1444@http://www.happyschoolsblog.com/forum/ <p>Hi All, </p> <p>I 'm putting together a project for my class at Michigan State University on how USCIS web site do not document or answer all immigration information (for example, search function on uscis.gov cannot retrieve specific answers to questions on new updates, change of status issues, visa expiration, getting a stamping from Canada/Mexico, visa extension, etc.) and as a result, we waste time, get insufficient information… While in the US we often rely on word of mouth, forums, lawyers, friends for answers on immigration questions, even USCIS support centre is not effective. </p> <p>The FOCUS of my project is to highlight the communication gap in the system and how it affects the qualities of our lives during our stay in the country (please share your thought here). I think right documentation would've somewhat helped and prepared us to make right plans and let us do things we like to do. I think if USCIS site had case specific information, functional help lines, forums it would have made some difference. Any Suggestions???<br /> The present system is similar to jumping into a pool and then learn swimming to find your way out. </p> <p>I request you'll to share your stories with me, your experiences in terms of how in efficient communication makes life harder in the US.<br /> Please share your stories: E-mail, videos, audios, image/picture, podcasts, anything at <a href="mailto:shampa.chatterjee@gmail.com">shampa.chatterjee@gmail.com</a> and help me reach out to people. </p> http://www.happyschoolsblog.com/forum/topic/communication-gap-in-the-us-immigration-system-need-your-input#post-1443 Fri, 13 Nov 2009 22:10:02 +0000 shampabh 1443@http://www.happyschoolsblog.com/forum/ <p>Hi All, </p> <p>I 'm putting together a project for my class at Michigan State University on how USCIS web site do not document or answer all immigration information (for example, search function on uscis.gov cannot retrieve specific answers to questions on new updates, change of status issues, visa expiration, getting a stamping from Canada/Mexico, visa extension, etc.) and as a result, we waste time, get insufficient information… While in the US we often rely on word of mouth, forums, lawyers, friends for answers on immigration questions, even USCIS support centre is not effective. </p> <p>The FOCUS of my project is to highlight the communication gap in the system and how it affects the qualities of our lives during our stay in the country (please share your thought here). I think right documentation would've somewhat helped and prepared us to make right plans and let us do things we like to do. I think if USCIS site had case specific information, functional help lines, forums it would have made some difference. Any Suggestions???<br /> The present system is similar to jumping into a pool and then learn swimming to find your way out. </p> <p>I request you'll to share your stories with me, your experiences in terms of how in efficient communication makes life harder in the US.<br /> Please share your stories: E-mail, videos, audios, image/picture, podcasts, anything at <a href="mailto:shampa.chatterjee@gmail.com">shampa.chatterjee@gmail.com</a> and help me reach out to people. </p> http://www.happyschoolsblog.com/forum/topic/h1b-2010-tracker/page/120#post-1442 Mon, 09 Nov 2009 22:35:23 +0000 chill18 1442@http://www.happyschoolsblog.com/forum/ <p>it depends on the reason of the denial if you can file for an appeal or a motion to reconsider. i believe though that the processing takes a while. another is to find a another employer to sponsor you. </p> http://www.happyschoolsblog.com/forum/topic/h1b-visa-stamping-required-documents#post-1441 Mon, 09 Nov 2009 13:19:42 +0000 rags 1441@http://www.happyschoolsblog.com/forum/ <p>Hi HSB,</p> <p>I am planning to go for H1 stamping at chennai. This is my fresh H1B and travelling first time to US and there joining a small consultant/ staffing agency. I got my H1 approved.</p> <p>Now in the list that you have provided above, should I ask for Group1 (RFE and Response)Group 2 full, Group 4( others) and Group 5 from my employer. I think these ar related to my employer and I am afraid he would not provide them.</p> <p>Please suggest What should I do ? are they very important for a smooth stamping ?</p> <p>Thanks,<br /> Ragha. </p> http://www.happyschoolsblog.com/forum/topic/h1b-2010-tracker/page/120#post-1440 Sun, 08 Nov 2009 20:44:57 +0000 DummyBoy80 1440@http://www.happyschoolsblog.com/forum/ <p>Hi Chauhan03, Chill 18</p> <p>What will you do now? What are the options if someone get stuck like this? Do you have Plan B?</p> <p>Thanks </p> http://www.happyschoolsblog.com/forum/topic/h1b-2010-tracker/page/120#post-1439 Thu, 05 Nov 2009 23:00:16 +0000 chill18 1439@http://www.happyschoolsblog.com/forum/ <p>i got the notice of denial as well after frequent LUD changes. if i am to appeal, I think it will take months and even years. </p> http://www.happyschoolsblog.com/forum/topic/software-experts-groups/page/13#post-1438 Thu, 05 Nov 2009 18:09:12 +0000 nemu12345 1438@http://www.happyschoolsblog.com/forum/ <p>Guys,<br /> There's no use waiting to get your money back. We spoke to the so called Manager "<strong>Sam</strong>" and he bluntly told us that <strong>SEG is not going to refund any money and they are not going to contact us any more</strong>. These bastards should not be allowed to cheat anybody else in the future. We will be reporting this to the Department of Homeland Security. </p> http://www.happyschoolsblog.com/forum/topic/h1b-2010-tracker/page/120#post-1437 Thu, 05 Nov 2009 17:27:44 +0000 Chauhan03 1437@http://www.happyschoolsblog.com/forum/ <p>I got an USCIS denial decision today.<br /> Can anybody check with their employer if they are interested in filing more H1B. I am a C/C++, Embedded developer, working in Telecom domain currently.</p> <p>Thanks... </p> http://www.happyschoolsblog.com/forum/topic/h1b-2010-tracker/page/120#post-1436 Wed, 04 Nov 2009 14:30:25 +0000 harry 1436@http://www.happyschoolsblog.com/forum/ <p>@ Chauhan03</p> <p>yes my LUD were remained same, usually they update their site on thursday </p> http://www.happyschoolsblog.com/forum/topic/h1b-2010-tracker/page/119#post-1435 Tue, 03 Nov 2009 18:54:12 +0000 Chauhan03 1435@http://www.happyschoolsblog.com/forum/ <p>@harry<br /> So they just changed the status without changing the LUD? </p> http://www.happyschoolsblog.com/forum/topic/h1b-2010-tracker/page/119#post-1434 Tue, 03 Nov 2009 18:12:02 +0000 harry 1434@http://www.happyschoolsblog.com/forum/ <p>Thank you Chauhan03<br /> No , date was the same when they received RFE response </p> http://www.happyschoolsblog.com/forum/topic/h1b-2010-tracker/page/119#post-1433 Tue, 03 Nov 2009 14:06:06 +0000 Chauhan03 1433@http://www.happyschoolsblog.com/forum/ <p>Congratulations Harry...<br /> Was the last update date changed before you received the approval?<br /> My last update date was changed for a week when they received REF no after two months it is changed today but no status change. </p> http://www.happyschoolsblog.com/forum/topic/h1b-2010-tracker/page/119#post-1432 Mon, 02 Nov 2009 13:23:45 +0000 harry 1432@http://www.happyschoolsblog.com/forum/ <p>Hi All,<br /> I am happy to inform you all that i finally got my approval. Please find the details below.<br /> Visa Category : H1B- General<br /> Petition filed: 01 April 09<br /> Reciept recived: 29 Apirl 09<br /> RFE sent date : 17 August 09<br /> RFE answered : 02 Sep 09<br /> Approval notice sent: 27 oct 09 (the status changed online)</p> <p>After getting the Receipt number in Apirl, the status didn't change till 17 Aug and RFE was requested. It was really frustrating but at the end i recieved the approval.<br /> So man don't worry you people will get approval </p> http://www.happyschoolsblog.com/forum/topic/software-experts-groups/page/13#post-1431 Sun, 01 Nov 2009 17:20:00 +0000 harry_2009 1431@http://www.happyschoolsblog.com/forum/ <p>Guys.. Did anyone contact them or got his/her money back? </p> http://www.happyschoolsblog.com/forum/topic/h1b-2010-tracker/page/119#post-1430 Sun, 01 Nov 2009 15:23:16 +0000 Chauhan03 1430@http://www.happyschoolsblog.com/forum/ <p>Is there anyone who applied H1B on 1st April and still waiting for the result?</p> <p>I applied on 1st april, replied for ref on 7th Sep but didn't get any result till now.<br /> Anyone please suggest... </p> http://www.happyschoolsblog.com/forum/topic/ms-in-fall-2010-in-computer-science-or-electrical-and-computer-engineering#post-1429 Tue, 27 Oct 2009 09:46:13 +0000 shivendookumar 1429@http://www.happyschoolsblog.com/forum/ <p>HI,<br /> Please anyone suggest me 5 Universities for CS and 5 Universities for ECE for GRE score 1070(V-370,Q-700) </p> http://www.happyschoolsblog.com/forum/topic/ms-in-fall-2010-in-computer-science-or-electrical-and-computer-engineering#post-1428 Tue, 27 Oct 2009 09:31:42 +0000 shivendookumar 1428@http://www.happyschoolsblog.com/forum/ <p>Hi.<br /> I'm Shivendoo and Below are the details for consideration :</p> <p>Aggregate : 75.00% in EEE<br /> GRE : 1070 ( verbs - 380 &amp; Quant - 700 and AWA is 2.5 )<br /> Toefl: writing next Month</p> <p>Looking to apply for MS in the field of Computer engineering in database subject. I have 2+ working experience in Data warehousing in software field and I have done OCA, Informatica, MSBI certifications. I had done my BE final year project in Java and mysql.</p> <p>Will i get advantage of my Softeware Experience in getting admission in MS? Can someone please suggest what universities I'm eligible to apply and i can get good scholarship?</p> <p>If further information is required I will be happy to provide it. </p> http://www.happyschoolsblog.com/forum/topic/how-will-my-h1-visa-process-go#post-1427 Sat, 24 Oct 2009 18:09:36 +0000 nikhil 1427@http://www.happyschoolsblog.com/forum/ <p>I am on f1 visa. I am pursuing BS in CS and I am in my senior year.<br /> I have not worried 4 visas so far but I just received a rude wakeup call from some friends that I should start applying for jobs.<br /> However, I don't have a degree at the moment but I will complete my graduation by next spring.<br /> Someone was telling me that for me to work next year my h1 visa should be filed this year.<br /> I don't know abt all this paper and I need someone to guide me abt this.</p> <p>If I get a job after spring 2010, how long will my visa take to process?</p> <p>This October is already almost over. So have I lost the chance to work next year??</p> <p>I am completely new to all this. So plz help. </p> http://www.happyschoolsblog.com/forum/topic/software-experts-groups/page/13#post-1426 Thu, 22 Oct 2009 04:34:57 +0000 Vinod 1426@http://www.happyschoolsblog.com/forum/ <p>Any update from those crooks(SEGI)...I tried calling them no of times but no use.....asusual they are not picking up any calls or responding to any mails...... </p> http://www.happyschoolsblog.com/forum/topic/h1b-2010-tracker/page/119#post-1425 Wed, 21 Oct 2009 18:29:46 +0000 chill18 1425@http://www.happyschoolsblog.com/forum/ <p>to koraysenaydin: CONgratulations on your approval!</p> <p>i'm still waiting for my approval,and everyday i get a little more anxious. my LuD keeps on changing. here are the details:</p> <p>Received Date: August 20, 2009<br /> Notice Date: August 24, 2009<br /> Processing Center: CA<br /> Regular or Premium Processing: Regular<br /> Masters or General Quota: Bachelors<br /> Online Case status: Case Received and Pending<br /> RFE Receive: October 9, 2009<br /> LUD: October 9, 12, 20</p> <p>how do i know if ever i get 2nd rfe? my lawyer doesnt update me much. please help. </p> http://www.happyschoolsblog.com/forum/topic/software-experts-groups/page/13#post-1424 Sat, 17 Oct 2009 19:42:55 +0000 rams 1424@http://www.happyschoolsblog.com/forum/ <p>Monasulo</p> <p> I too dint get receipt yet..so i said them..i wanna withdraw my case...daily iam calling for this...they r not at all responding as usual.. </p> http://www.happyschoolsblog.com/forum/topic/software-experts-groups/page/12#post-1423 Sat, 17 Oct 2009 17:04:13 +0000 monasulo 1423@http://www.happyschoolsblog.com/forum/ <p>Did u get the receipt number or any update abt the refund? </p> http://www.happyschoolsblog.com/forum/topic/software-experts-groups/page/12#post-1422 Sat, 17 Oct 2009 16:57:07 +0000 monasulo 1422@http://www.happyschoolsblog.com/forum/ <p>Rams</p> <p>yeah i got this mail.. I have been asking them the money for long time.. but they didnt respond.. and i threatened about filing a legal complaint against their company and the next day I received this mail. i dont know wat to do.. they havent even given my receipt number yet.. if ask about the money they aren't responding to that too.. </p> http://www.happyschoolsblog.com/forum/topic/software-experts-groups/page/12#post-1421 Sat, 17 Oct 2009 03:38:54 +0000 rams 1421@http://www.happyschoolsblog.com/forum/ <p>Hi all,</p> <p>Did any one get mail like this from "segicorp"....I applied from segicorp and yesterday i got this mail...please share if you recieved any mails like this from them..</p> <p>Dear Candidate,</p> <p>Thank you for filing H1b petition through us. We are committed to progress your petition with USCIS and provide you feedback as and when necessitated.</p> <p>It has come to our notice that unscrupulous elements such as anti immigration and anti H1b groups with fake/pseudo identity started propaganda campaign against companies such as ours who help immigrants and H1b applicants. A few applicants fell prey into the propaganda.</p> <p>We would appreciate be patient and cooperative with us to bring to our notice if you come across/hear anything unusual in this regard. We would be glad to answer any query relating to your petition at the same time request you to avoid endorsing copies of your emails to other applicants/persons.</p> <p>Additionally, please note that your petition documents are held at our legal office and we are in a better position to answer USCIS queries than any body else. Please remember, processing times vary from case to case and please refrain from endorsing copies of your emails to those who pose pseudo identities and working against the interests of H1b applicants. If you still choose to bypass this office, it would be assumed that you are working at your own and not interested to work with SEGI and also construed that you consent to withdraw your H1b petition.</p> <p>Should you have any queries please feel free to speak or email us</p> <p>Thank you.</p> <p>Software Experts Group </p> http://www.happyschoolsblog.com/forum/topic/software-experts-groups/page/12#post-1420 Fri, 16 Oct 2009 22:18:10 +0000 rams 1420@http://www.happyschoolsblog.com/forum/ <p>Hi vinod..when did they applied for H1 through SEGI and when they got approval.. </p> http://www.happyschoolsblog.com/forum/topic/gre-score-help#post-1419 Fri, 16 Oct 2009 17:04:10 +0000 rrahul49 1419@http://www.happyschoolsblog.com/forum/ <p>sir,<br /> i have a gre score of 1280...but just 670 in quants...i want to do my ms in mechanical engineering...do i have a chance of getting a decent univ....???<br /> if so pl tell me which univs do i stand a good chance in?? </p> http://www.happyschoolsblog.com/forum/topic/h1b-h4-visa-stamping-experience-221-issued-for-more-docs-need-help/page/6#post-1418 Fri, 16 Oct 2009 04:31:36 +0000 Erum 1418@http://www.happyschoolsblog.com/forum/ <p>Hello...i applied for H-4 visa in November 2008,had my interview on November 11th 08,she asked me a few general questions about my marriage and my husband's employer,my interview i guess last for 5-7 minutes and then issued me the visa and i got my passport back after a week mashallah :) </p> http://www.happyschoolsblog.com/forum/topic/no-receipt-from-segi-corp-yet#post-1417 Fri, 16 Oct 2009 00:19:40 +0000 tinku05 1417@http://www.happyschoolsblog.com/forum/ <p>hi all,</p> <p>Did any1 get mail like this from "segicorp"....one of my friend who applied from segicorp received mail 2day...please share if you received any mails from them..</p> <p>Dear Candidate,</p> <p>Thank you for filing H1b petition through us. We are committed to progress your petition with USCIS and provide you feedback as and when necessitated. </p> <p>It has come to our notice that unscrupulous elements such as anti immigration and anti H1b groups with fake/pseudo identity started propaganda campaign against companies such as ours who help immigrants and H1b applicants. A few applicants fell prey into the propaganda.</p> <p>We would appreciate be patient and cooperative with us to bring to our notice if you come across/hear anything unusual in this regard. We would be glad to answer any query relating to your petition at the same time request you to avoid endorsing copies of your emails to other applicants/persons.</p> <p>Additionally, please note that your petition documents are held at our legal office and we are in a better position to answer USCIS queries than any body else. Please remember, processing times vary from case to case and please refrain from endorsing copies of your emails to those who pose pseudo identities and working against the interests of H1b applicants. If you still choose to bypass this office, it would be assumed that you are working at your own and not interested to work with SEGI and also construed that you consent to withdraw your H1b petition.</p> <p>Should you have any queries please feel free to speak or email us</p> <p>Thank you.</p> <p>Software Experts Group </p> http://www.happyschoolsblog.com/forum/topic/software-experts-groups/page/12#post-1416 Thu, 15 Oct 2009 14:54:38 +0000 harry_2009 1416@http://www.happyschoolsblog.com/forum/ <p>hi Vinod, when did they get their Approval? Do you have any idea? </p> http://www.happyschoolsblog.com/forum/topic/how-to-write-a-commendable-gcse-coursework#post-1415 Thu, 15 Oct 2009 06:43:12 +0000 rebeccanash86 1415@http://www.happyschoolsblog.com/forum/ <p>Coursework writing is really not a peanut as I took it in the beginning when I was assigned a college coursework. It was really tough to find coursework help, even online coursework help. But you know internet is a magical world, sooner or later you come to the right place. So did I when I started searching online coursework help. But it took a lot of time of mine to find the exact material for writing my college coursework. </p> <p>For more detail visit site <a href="http://www.educationalwriting.net/course_work.htm" rel="nofollow">http://www.educationalwriting.net/course_work.htm</a></p> <p>It is very essential to have the correct guidelines for writing GCSE coursework. And you have landed on this page since you are also looking for online coursework help. So here I present what I learnt to write my college coursework.<br /> 1. It is a good way to write an introduction. You should describe the GCSE coursework’s problem you in detail and show your perspective of its understanding. It makes you’re your examiner believe that you got your GCSE coursework’s question well enough.<br /> 2. In introduction of your college coursework, you can also explain how you plan to handle the problem.<br /> 3. Acquire the information and results in a logical and clear way. You should also explain how you get your results by giving precise and detailed examples.<br /> 4. Avoid using one repetitive method to show results and findings in your GCSE coursework writing. Use different ways like graphs, tables, charts, complex graphs, etc.<br /> 5. If there is an unusual result explain clearly why this could be, again using clear examples. If you notice a pattern explains it clearly with examples, try testing the pattern on other results as well.<br /> 6. When you make predictions always, include how you made your prediction and what gave you the ideas.<br /> 7. If you have finished the college coursework fully try to extend it by changing the question to some extent and comparing results with the original problem.</p> <p>For more detail visit site <a href="http://www.educationalwriting.net/course_work.htm" rel="nofollow">http://www.educationalwriting.net/course_work.htm</a></p> <p>This is what I have for you to give some college coursework help so next time when you will write your GCSE coursework, you can follow these guidelines to do your coursework writing well. </p> <p>May you have the best GCSE coursework writing next time.</p> <p>For more detail visit site <a href="http://www.educationalwriting.net/course_work.htm" rel="nofollow">http://www.educationalwriting.net/course_work.htm</a> </p> http://www.happyschoolsblog.com/forum/topic/f1-to-h1-change-of-status-but-not-in-us-currently#post-1414 Thu, 15 Oct 2009 04:52:03 +0000 selvishah 1414@http://www.happyschoolsblog.com/forum/ <p>Hello,<br /> I am not in the US currently and got a job offer from a company on 17th September.They filed for a change of status H1B on 14th Oct 2009.I have a OPT which started on 13th July.I just wanted to know if I am still eligible for the change of status as I am in India right now and because of the 90 day unemployment clause.</p> <p>Thanks </p> http://www.happyschoolsblog.com/forum/topic/software-experts-groups/page/12#post-1413 Thu, 15 Oct 2009 04:03:58 +0000 Vinod 1413@http://www.happyschoolsblog.com/forum/ <p>Folks two ppl applied thru Segi got their H1 approved....Any cases like that..... </p> http://www.happyschoolsblog.com/forum/topic/h1b-2010-tracker/page/119#post-1412 Thu, 15 Oct 2009 03:02:16 +0000 hemil_sheth 1412@http://www.happyschoolsblog.com/forum/ <p>I got denial notice today. MY status updated after 9 days of RFE response.....I dont know wat i can do now.... </p>