URGENT:No More EAD renewals, No More H1Bs for some: Employ America Act

[svr_76]

xactly. so the immi grps impacted are H1 and recent/new I-140 filers.

In the past pure H1B holder (no intension to adjust or working for firms that dont sponser GC) were not actively participating in IV's activities as they were never impacted and had the option to stay away.

This new rule-making definitely impact them..and should be an opportunity to join IV in more active way.

[eb3retro]

Originally Posted by eastindia

Incorrect. You have to submit proof of employment. Basically a letter from employer. If you are unemployed that that will raise a red flag and you cannot renew your EAD anyways. So current and future employment letter is a must for getting EAD. Sometimes they even ask you for salary slips if they suspect your employment. In this proposed amendment the employer also has an obligation to record layoffs and inform government. That makes it very tough for EAD guys to renew their EADs. Even if you are not working for the same company that filed your EAD, USCIS record can show there were layoffs and your applications will be in trouble. Expect lot of RFE and denials. Remember AC21 denials last year?

what the heck r u talking. i just renewed my EAD myself, no employment letter, no pay slip, no crap. Don't blabber if you dont know the details.

[vchip]

I am just wondering what are they going to do with this new act. Get rid of the immigrants.
It is bad for USA and US Economy.

Good Luck to us all.

Cheers,
VChip.

Calli Passion

Contributed $50

[alias]

Originally Posted by eastindia

Incorrect. You have to submit proof of employment. Basically a letter from employer. If you are unemployed that that will raise a red flag and you cannot renew your EAD anyways. So current and future employment letter is a must for getting EAD. Sometimes they even ask you for salary slips if they suspect your employment. In this proposed amendment the employer also has an obligation to record layoffs and inform government. That makes it very tough for EAD guys to renew their EADs. Even if you are not working for the same company that filed your EAD, USCIS record can show there were layoffs and your applications will be in trouble. Expect lot of RFE and denials. Remember AC21 denials last year?

all you need to file an EAD renewal is:

copy of your old EAD
2 Passport photos
copy of I-94
& the filing fee

[svr_76]

@eastindia: I doubt if that 's required - "Basically a letter from employer". You definitely include your I-485 notice that shows that a AOS in pending.

[snathan]

Originally Posted by svr_76

@eastindia: I doubt if that 's required - "Basically a letter from employer". You definitely include your I-485 notice that shows that a AOS in pending.

Remember the GC is for future employement. USCIS can anytime ask the letter to prove the job offer is still there. I know coupld of guys got RFE for the same.

If there is no job, the underlaying I-485 become invalid and so there is no AOS.

[ksvreg]

best bet is eb3 to eb2 conversion in addition to advocacy efforts?

[eb3retro]

may be they r special..

Originally Posted by eastindia

You did not submit because it was ok for you. I know people who got RFE asking for employment proof.

[Sachin_Stock]

Originally Posted by eastindia

You did not submit because it was ok for you. I know people who got RFE asking for employment proof.

It might be case that their case numbers were associated with firms who were sponsored initially by 'desi' consulting. Hence more rigorous checks for them. I didn't submit employment letter. I wasn't even ASKED for one. None of the questions in form asked for employer name. None of the mail-in items included employer letter either.

[PavanV]

If this law does pass, it will definitely will be bad for US economy, good for the world.

[WAIT_FOR_EVER_GC]

Why r we fighting over pity things like EAD needs employment letter, their political position
etc. Wait for pappu's update and try getting as many people as you can to support this issue. We need a good head count to win this.

[svr_76]

exactly..and our best approach would be to also reach other lobbying/groups that represents the employers impact by this to determine a directed/specific approach.

[greyhair]

There is no point in arguing with each other just to see this bill in a manner to exclude each one of us. EAD is work authorization even when it is not a visa. The intent of the bill will matter. The clear intent is to not allow hiring of non-citizens by companies engaged in mass layoff, which could include EADs. What's the point of arguing if someone gets an RFE for employment letter? It's not relevant.

What should/can we all do to prevent this from passing? What does IV core want us to do?

[sagar_nyc]

This is correct. EAD is based on pending 485 in most of our case. that's it.

Originally Posted by eb3retro

what the heck r u talking. i just renewed my EAD myself, no employment letter, no pay slip, no crap. Don't blabber if you dont know the details.

[alias]

Originally Posted by eastindia

Even with EAD there is a problem finding jobs today. Employers sometimes do not call you after you tell them you have EAD. If they are going to make Immigration difficult for legals do you really think having EAD or not having EAD will really count? Nobody will give job for fear of lot of legal paper work, lawyer cost and complicated rules associated with layoffs. After TARP it was tough to get jobs in financial sector even if there was no TARP restriction for that position.

Don't you guys get it?

why are you digressing from the topic in this thread? let's put aside the EAD discussion for some other time