Cbp officers targeting indian h-1b entrants

[Blog Feeds]

My friend Cyrus Mehta reports on a disturbing incident that occurred last week at Newark's international airport. Apparently CBP officers got hold of the new Neufeld memorandum on H-1B workers at third party work sites and decided to start applying it on their own. Aside from being contrary to established procedures for revoking visas, CBP officers made inappropriate comments and issued threats that cry out for some form of disciplinary action by DHS: It is then no surprise that the outrageous singling out of Indians since the New Year waiting in the line at Newark and other airports by CBP...

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[Pagal]

Hello,

There is an official way to file a complaint against CBP individuals, see this link: https://help.cbp.gov/cgi-bin/customs...i=&p_topview=1

I request all affected to file the complaints here and request the revocation/reconsideration of their visas (especially if they have been subjected to deportation).

[gc28262]

Originally Posted by Pagal

Hello,

There is an official way to file a complaint against CBP individuals, see this link: https://help.cbp.gov/cgi-bin/customs.cfg/php/enduser/std_adp.php?p_faqid=1160&p_created=1257459854&p_si d=uJzYJiSj&p_accessibility=0&p_redirect=&p_srch=1& p_lva=&p_sp=cF9zcmNoPTEmcF9zb3J0X2J5PSZwX2dyaWRzb3 J0PSZwX3Jvd19jbnQ9MTQ3LDE0NyZwX3Byb2RzPSZwX2NhdHM9 JnBfcHY9JnBfY3Y9JnBfcGFnZT0xJnBfc2VhcmNoX3RleHQ9Y2 9tcGxhaW50IGFnYWluc3QgQ0JQIG9mZmljZXI!&p_li=&p_top view=1

I request all affected to file the complaints here and request the revocation/reconsideration of their visas (especially if they have been subjected to deportation).

We should have this link in IV wiki.

[alterego]

This is the sort of thing that should make folks wake up and smell the coffee. Advocate for yourself or lose the dream. Those of you hoping to wait it out, whether it be 5 yrs or 10 yrs, let this be the warning shot. When times get tough, you see all sorts of crazy things crop up, whether intended by the gov't or through vigilante enforcement like in this case.
What makes EAD holders immune to these sorts of things? Nothing is certain in this environment.
Physicians recently faced a scare(last year) when the USCIS TSC unilaterally started deeming MBBS degrees undergraduate baccalaureate degrees and declining EB2 petitions for them in spite of nearly half a century of precedent to the contrary. This in spite of the ECFMG, ACGME, State Medical boards(vested with the task of determining qualification to practice) etc all recognizing such foreign degrees for Medical/Surgical Residency training and subsequent practice.
It was only after months of lobbying and various letters of support from medical organisations, and meetings with the USCIS by some prominent lawyers like Greg, that they relented.
If that can happen out of the blue to International physicians typically working in underserved areas. Then those of you who feel an EAD card makes you immune are living in a fantasy. Take a stand, organize better and advocate for yourself. There will likely be a narrow window later this year for us, there must be a better effort.

BTW. It took a friend of mine 7 months recently to get his EAD card. No explanation, no nothing. He did not push the issue because he was on a H1b visa, however those are the sort of things that can happen.

[whiteStallion]

Things are getting worse in 2010... I hoped it would get better...

[snram4]

Useful info from Murthy.com

If anyone faces similar situation they should try to withdraw to avoid 5 year ban
The Murthy Law Firm has received several reports and learned of instances in which H1B employees were sent back home to India after the Christmas / New Year holiday from various airports, particularly Newark, NJ, and JFK in New York, NY. We at the Murthy Law Firm will be contacting both AILA national and the CBP office in Newark and New York. Our effort is to gain clarification and determine the basis for sending H1B employees back to India (or other home countries), and, if this is due to an error of judgment or law, we will seek a reversal of this recent, alarming trend. In addition, a related January 8, 2010 memorandum from the USCIS analyzes the definition of "employer" and "employee" particularly for H1B employees working at third-party client sites. While these two actions may not be related, both demonstrate the current level of government scrutiny of the H1B program. Hence, each employer and employee should operate by strictly following the H1B program requirements.
©MurthyDotCom
We will need to review the events and the USCIS's evolving definitions of relevant laws to determine short, intermediate, as well as long-term lawful solutions to deal with this issue. If an H1B employee accepts expedited removal / deportation (with the government paying the cost of the airline ticket) from the CBP officer, removal may result in a minimum 5-year bar on reentering the United States. If an H1B employee indicates to the CBP officer at the airport that s/he is requesting a withdrawal to enter the United States (and return home on the next flight at one's own expense), s/he is able to apply for a new H1B visa stamp either with the same or a new H1B employer and reenter the U.S. within a few days / weeks.
©MurthyDotCom
We at the Murthy Law Firm will continue to share useful information that we believe will help you to plan your travel or when you change H1B employers.

Originally Posted by whiteStallion

Things are getting worse in 2010... I hoped it would get better...

[bank_king2003]

This is the supervisor's information at newark airport and he is very keen to note that nobody is treated in an unprofessional manner. basically he is the manager of all CBP officer at newark

Newark International Airport Domenico Calise (973) 368-6000

please bring this incident of rude CBP officer at newark by calling above number so that they can take appropriate action against all the ill-treatment.

Thanks,

[Ennada]

Originally Posted by bank_king2003

This is the supervisor's information at newark airport and he is very keen to note that nobody is treated in an unprofessional manner. basically he is the manager of all CBP officer at newark

Newark International Airport Domenico Calise (973) 368-6000

please bring this incident of rude CBP officer at newark by calling above number so that they can take appropriate action against all the ill-treatment.

Thanks,

CBP Passenger Service Manager Listing

(11/03/2009)

Port of Entry Name Phone
Atlanta Hartsfield - Jackson International Airport Linda Fuller (404) 765-7175
Washington - Dulles International Airport Richard Hall (703) 661-2865
Philadelphia International Airport Dale Markowitz (215) 863-4204
Boston Logan International Airport Domenic DeSantis (617) 568 1810 Ext. 2318
Chicago - O'Hare International Airport Patrick Salgado (773) 894-2900 Ext. 2872
Detroit Metropolitan Airport Donald Vaughn (734) 941-6180 Ext. 438
Dallas - Ft. Worth International Airport Michael Morrow (972) 973-9873
Houston International Airport Courtney Green (281) 230-4730
Las Vegas International Airport William Jones (702) 736-2253 Ext. 224
Los Angeles International Airport Kris Rueda (310) 665-4545
Miami International Airport Daniel Lopez (305) 874-4300
Fort Lauderdale - Hollywood International Airport Roxanne J. Rodriguez (954) 761-2012
JFK International Airport Miguel Mercado (718) 553-5470
Newark International Airport Domenico Calise (973) 368-6000
Honolulu International Airport James Myers (808) 237-4608
San Francisco International Airport David Sanchez (650) 821-8663
San Juan International Airport Andres Vargas (787) 253-4511
Seattle - Tacoma International Airport Frank Rohrig (206) 851-9690
Orlando International Airport Enrique Archibold (407) 825-4356
Sanford International Airport Larry Sherman (407) 322-6019 Ext. 203

[la6470]

Originally Posted by Ennada

CBP Passenger Service Manager Listing

(11/03/2009)

Port of Entry Name Phone
Atlanta Hartsfield - Jackson International Airport Linda Fuller (404) 765-7175
Washington - Dulles International Airport Richard Hall (703) 661-2865
Philadelphia International Airport Dale Markowitz (215) 863-4204
Boston Logan International Airport Domenic DeSantis (617) 568 1810 Ext. 2318
Chicago - O'Hare International Airport Patrick Salgado (773) 894-2900 Ext. 2872
Detroit Metropolitan Airport Donald Vaughn (734) 941-6180 Ext. 438
Dallas - Ft. Worth International Airport Michael Morrow (972) 973-9873
Houston International Airport Courtney Green (281) 230-4730
Las Vegas International Airport William Jones (702) 736-2253 Ext. 224
Los Angeles International Airport Kris Rueda (310) 665-4545
Miami International Airport Daniel Lopez (305) 874-4300
Fort Lauderdale - Hollywood International Airport Roxanne J. Rodriguez (954) 761-2012
JFK International Airport Miguel Mercado (718) 553-5470
Newark International Airport Domenico Calise (973) 368-6000
Honolulu International Airport James Myers (808) 237-4608
San Francisco International Airport David Sanchez (650) 821-8663
San Juan International Airport Andres Vargas (787) 253-4511
Seattle - Tacoma International Airport Frank Rohrig (206) 851-9690
Orlando International Airport Enrique Archibold (407) 825-4356
Sanford International Airport Larry Sherman (407) 322-6019 Ext. 203

And may I know what is the modus operandi ? Tell the IO at POE - "wait Sir let me call your manager first.. can I please borrow your cell phone?" .... this is the time where our precious "Employers" need to come together and do something if they want us here. So please talk to your employer and ask them to talk to their lawyers and do something.

Of course if some one is already in and have faced discrimination please go ahead and report it to the manager, AILA and immigrationvoice. Also report it to your lawyer and employer with as much details as you can.

[peacocklover]

I'm on H1, I decided recently to buy a house after I stayed more than 5 years in this country and gave an offer to purchase it . I will drop now as I'm feeling unsecured in this country of immigrants and with it's protectionist policy against Indian Talents in this 21st century. It will also influence all of my friends who are also potentially looking to buy houses . I will not buy any stuff and influence all of my friends which costs every H1 holder to lead uncertain state of living in this country.

Originally Posted by Blog Feeds

My friend Cyrus Mehta reports on a disturbing incident that occurred last week at Newark's international airport. Apparently CBP officers got hold of the new Neufeld memorandum on H-1B workers at third party work sites and decided to start applying it on their own. Aside from being contrary to established procedures for revoking visas, CBP officers made inappropriate comments and issued threats that cry out for some form of disciplinary action by DHS: It is then no surprise that the outrageous singling out of Indians since the New Year waiting in the line at Newark and other airports by CBP...

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[u.misc]

Why do you think that you are doing a favor to the country as a whole by buying a house.

[psaxena]

Thought morons like you never existed..after reading your post I believe definitely they do exists. Do everyone a favor by just keeping your hands off the keyboard or this website.

Originally Posted by u.misc

Why do you think that you are doing a favor to the country as a whole by buying a house. The fact is that you are really scared to get a mortgage and put money into a asset that may continue to its value in future. The reason you are not buying the house is weak heartiness to invest money and not the immigration scare, you were just looking around a excuse to let go the idea of not buying the house.

[u.misc]

Thanks

[snathan]

Originally Posted by u.misc

This website is not the property of your mother's lover. There is no relation between buying the house and immigration status you genius pinhead. If you loose your immigration status, you can always sell the house.

Really... Selling a house takes longer and in some places its six month - a year. When you are detained at the airport, you can not list your house and sit in the airport for a year. Think before what you post.

[u.misc]

Originally Posted by snathan

Really... Selling a house takes longer and in some places its six month - a year. When you are detained at the airport, you can not list your house and sit in the airport for a year. Think before what you post.

I have sold a house in US while being physically in India. All you need to do is give a notarized affidavit to your Realtor and you don't need to be on the closing table. There is always a solution to worst case scenarios. Dude do some googling and you'll know what I am talking about.