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Happy Schools Community: Recent Topics http://www.happyschoolsblog.com/forum/ http://www.happyschoolsblog.com/ en-US Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:01:51 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.1 <![CDATA[Search]]> q http://www.happyschoolsblog.com/forum/search.php fast.forward on "Filling up Personal Information for VISA interview Question?" 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/ 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. 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! 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? Please respond guys! I really need guidance here. Thanks shampabh on "Communication Gap in the US immigration system: Need your input!!!" 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/ Hi All, 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. 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??? The present system is similar to jumping into a pool and then learn swimming to find your way out. 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. 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. shampabh on "Communication Gap in the US immigration system: Need your input!!!" 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/ Hi All, 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. 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??? The present system is similar to jumping into a pool and then learn swimming to find your way out. 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. 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. shampabh on "Communication Gap in the US immigration system: Need your input" 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/ Hi All, 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. 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??? The present system is similar to jumping into a pool and then learn swimming to find your way out. 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. 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. HSB on "H1B Visa 2010 - Processing Time Tracker" http://www.happyschoolsblog.com/forum/topic/h1b-2010-tracker#post-3 Mon, 27 Apr 2009 14:47:58 +0000 HSB 3@http://www.happyschoolsblog.com/forum/ If you have applied for H1B Visa FY 2010 on April, 2009, it will be easy to track your H1B petition status if you can post the following details here Date H-1B Visa Applied: Receipt Number Date: Regular or Premium Processing: Masters or General Quota: Current Status: Date H1B Visa Approved: * EAC - H1B petition processed at the Vermont Service Center * WAC - Petition processed at the California Service Center * LIN - Petition processed at the Nebraska Service Center * SRC - Petition processed at the Texas Service Center Example - Date Applied: April 1, 2009 Receipt Number Date: April 7, 2009 Regular or Premium Processing: Regular Current Status: Waiting for receipt number ( or Case Received and Pending) Date H1B Approved: Not Yet HSB on "H1B Visa Stamping - Required Documents" http://www.happyschoolsblog.com/forum/topic/h1b-visa-stamping-required-documents#post-1094 Mon, 10 Aug 2009 03:19:23 +0000 HSB 1094@http://www.happyschoolsblog.com/forum/ Group 1 : Primary papers 1. DS-156 application form 2. DS-157 3. 3 to 4 2" x 2" photo as per specification 4. Passport (Old/New - all passports - Should have the I-94 cards on it) 5. I – 797 Approval Notice 6. Complete original H-1B Application that your employer filed. 7. Original RFE Notice (if applicable) 8. Copy of response from employer to USCIS (Some of these documents are covered in "Others" section below) Group 2: Employment Support papers (IF APPLICABLE) 1. Latest Pay stubs ( as much as possible – At least 2) 2. Tax Documents - W2 Forms 3. Copy of LCA 4. Complete copy of I - 129 petition that you will receive from your lawyer Group 3 : Proof of Residence papers ( if already in the US) 1. Latest Bank Statement –Showing deposit of salary to your account. Printouts are acceptable 2. Any utility Bill 3. House lease document Group 4 : Employment Documents Important 1. Employment verification letter 2.Current Employer Offer letter 3.Current Employer Experience Letter ( is already working with them , not required for new employees joining fresh) 4.Previous Employer Experience letter 5.Employer Photos 6. Letter from Employer to the Consulate for visa support ( Employer details that they have filed for h1b petition and its approved and they request the consulate to approve your visa) Others 1.Employer Lease Document 2. Employer Corporate tax returns for last two years certified by IRS 3. 8 quarters of stage wage reports for petitioner/employer certified by IRS Notarized 4. List of All Employees of the Employer with names, salaries, job title and Immigration Status Group 5: Client/ Project Docs (if applicable) 1. Project Report with timelines 2. Client Photos 3. Project verification letter from Client (if possible) 4. Client Badge (if available) 5. Vendor to Client contract 6. Consultant Company to Vendor contract Group 6: Education Qualification 1. Latest Resume 2. Masters Transcripts 3. Masters Degree certificate 4. Bachelors transcripts 5. Bachelors degree certificate 6. Other certifications or documents to support proof of education towards your job title Note - Always consult an immigration attorney to get help with your questions. Use the contents here for information purpose only. Vinod on "Software Experts Groups" http://www.happyschoolsblog.com/forum/topic/software-experts-groups#post-617 Tue, 23 Jun 2009 06:55:22 +0000 Vinod 617@http://www.happyschoolsblog.com/forum/ Guys..Those applied through this consultant pls join and share ur thoughts. Havent heard anything from them. Anybody got the approval/RFE/Denial/Reciepts pending.. shivendookumar on "MS in Fall 2010 in Computer science Or Electrical and Computer Engineering" 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/ Hi. I'm Shivendoo and Below are the details for consideration : Aggregate : 75.00% in EEE GRE : 1070 ( verbs - 380 & Quant - 700 and AWA is 2.5 ) Toefl: writing next Month 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. 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? If further information is required I will be happy to provide it.