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  2. Information on increased greencard & citizenship apps.

    in AOS & Immigration Challenges

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    ¡°As a fee-based agency, we must be able to recover the costs necessary to administer an efficient and secure immigration system that ultimately improves service delivery, prevents future backlogs, closes security gaps, and furthers our modernization efforts,¡± said USCIS Director Emilio Gonzalez. ¡°We¡¯re confident that this fee adjustment will enable the type of exceptional immigration service our nation expects and deserves.¡±

     

     

    Bologna

     

    The revenue from a new fee structure will, if implemented in full this summer, enable a 20 percent reduction in average application processing times by the end of fiscal year 2009, and it will cut processing times by the end of fiscal year 2008 for four key application types that represent a third of all applications filed.

     

     

     

    Bologna

  3. Information on increased greencard & citizenship apps.

    in AOS & Immigration Challenges

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    those of us in the immigration PROCESS line already, should not have to suffer the fee increases. I can't see any logical reason that this could not be put into effect 1) a lower fee rate increase.....2) when, and if passed, those *in* the pipeline are exempt from the increase, and those applying after the passing date, would pay the SMALLER fee rate. 3) Those in the damned amnisty program pay the higher upgraded fee right from the get go. No excuses.

     

    Oh Oh I said the bad word!!!!!!!!!!!!! LOGIC,,,,,,, Sorry guys! I fell off the sensible wagon again.

  8. They need help

    in GZ Info

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    I'm in America but I do have a Z visa that don't expire till June 2007... I came back early is my reason....

     

    Hey if the job paid me $2500 USD a month I'd do it BUT I'm betting the salary would be closer to $500 USD a month.

     

     

    NOTE:All applicants who are not the family members of United States Government employees assigned to China and under Chief of Mission Authority must be residing in country and have the required work and residency permits to be eligible for consideration

     

     

     

    If you currently live in the USA you get this payment scale. Not the foriegn pay.

     

    Do we have a possible trojan horse here? ;)

  9. They need help

    in GZ Info

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    I see where in addition to an awesome TWO years of college and ONE year of work experience they also require knowledge of immigration regulations, etc. That means, according to the posted material, that probably nearly all CFL members would qualify on that regard as to knowledge. But, the real mystery for us has always been what is the actual set of regulations they are supposed to be regulating themselves by at GZ? It seems like their guidelines quite often must come from some inexplicable region where normal logic does not apply.

     

    NOTE:All applicants who are not the family members of United States Government employees assigned to China and under Chief of Mission Authority must be residing in country and have the required work and residency permits to be eligible for consideration

     

    The U.S. Consulate in Guangzhou is seeking an individual for the position of Visa Assistant in the Consular Section.

     

    You need to be residing in China and with residency permit already to be eligible for consideration. I saw this a while back and was tempted until I saw this requirement.

     

     

     

    Didn't know you had the other qualifications.

     

    You must be cold, calculating, uncareing, don't have anything else to do, and don't care about anyone, or anything else in this world, except your lunch break.

  10. They need help

    in GZ Info

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    But, the real mystery for us has always been what is the actual set of regulations they are supposed to be regulating themselves by at GZ? It seems like their guidelines quite often must come from some inexplicable region where normal logic does not apply.

     

     

     

    The real qualifications must given at the personal interview. You must be cold, calculating, uncareing, don't have anything else to do, and don't care about anyone, or anything else in this world, except your lunch break.

     

    Now to be fair to the people already working there. I guess it's better than going hungry.

  13. Well this REALLY sucks

    in AOS & Immigration Challenges

    Posted · Edited by rlheim (see edit history)

    Toni I worked for the City here for years. The same applies to the Feds. If it were a privatly help company they would be bankrupt in less than a year. Also they would have the government all over them for violations right and left. But since they have an endless flow of money, they can operate like this. And,,,, well,,,,, they ARE the government so they don't worry about brakeing their own rules, and getting fined. And did I say they have all the money?

  14. Well this REALLY sucks

    in AOS & Immigration Challenges

    Posted

    Today is me and Lin's Info pass meeting at the Federal Building in NY. Not sure whats going to happen because there is some strange gas smell in NY and NJ and they are closing stuff down. Called another office in the Federal Building and they said so far they are not shutting down but I am guessing it is going to be HUGE pain in the butt trying to get into NY today.

     

    Just a pre-thought. Just incase we cannot get into the Federal building today, I scheduled another info pass but it isn't until 1/27/07. Our denial letter was sent on 12/12/06. I am thinking if I can't get into today that I better file the appeal just incase I can't resolve this at the info pass. I don't want to miss my appeal period.

     

    Any thoughts?

     

     

     

    That's funny ,Austin Texas is having some kind of air problem that has killed a lot of birds, made several people and police sick too.

  16. GZ K-1, two blue slips, any options?

    in General Visa Discussion & First Steps

    Posted · Edited by rlheim (see edit history)

    . My questions are: (1) Do we have any options other than waiting until the next consulate contact hopefully, within three months? (2) Does it have any impact to email the GZ consulate with regards to this case? (3) What the hell should I do now?

     

    Thanks all,

    Gary ~ Ohio

    Xiaorong ~ Guangzhou

     

     

     

    Well, as one that has received several blue slips, I can tell you. WAIT. Short of stalking the VO there is nothing you can do. Any other Government agency will bow to them. Everyone will tell you what you want to hear, but there is nothing anyone can do for you at this point. You can go to the Guz website and email using the form email. Ask them questions and get generic answers. Depending on what person looks at the email, you may or may not get a reasonable answer. Follow their directions, and wait. Sorry I can not give you better information but that is my experience.

     

    Don't expect it to be within 3 months either. mine took 9 months. And still on hold with the 3rd blue slip.

     

    Maybe someone else has had better experiences but that is mine.

     

    Good luck.

  19. Our current and 3rd blue slip

    in General Visa Discussion & First Steps

    Posted

    I have very much equity in my home. Way more than enough to sponsor 5 or 6 people. Other assets in personal property is more than enough to sponsor 3 people plus me alone. All of this which could be turned into liquid assets within one year as stated in the rules.

    So I am confused as to why this is happening. Very confused. Should say sick. Very tired.

    Ihave given my sister an option on the house a collateral if she cosponsors. She has not answered.

    My brain hurts now.

  23. Our current and 3rd blue slip

    in General Visa Discussion & First Steps

    Posted

    Time to put your pride aside and REALLY look for sponsor. I am sure one of your family or friends will sign . Someone out there must have a big heart. I would go and talk FACE TO FACE with each one of my family and friends and ask (Even neighbors). I am sure someone will sign. Go for it NOW!

     

    At least you'll know you tried your best and, I think you'll be surprised at the results...

     

     

     

    I wish I could feel as optmistic as you about this. What few friends I do have, I know for a fact will not do this. My sister is the only one in the family that I can turn to since I only have one sister. She is the one saying drop her. Her son lost his job. Her daughter is being supported by her boyfriend. My dad is dead. My mom is on disability, and 78 years old, and says drop her. My son only makes 20k a year at best buy supporting his girlfriend.

     

    This one is going to be a very, very tough row to hoe.

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