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| Hello, I'm mikey
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I last logged in on 23 Aug 2007
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I have been a member since 20 Oct 2006
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41 posts in trackitt forums
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I added my last post on 23 Aug 2007
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mikey's Immigration Cases
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| I-140 case:
Approved in 256 days (6 comments) (View approval trend) |
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| User: |
mikey |
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| Service Center: |
Nebraska |
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premium |
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EB2 |
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concurrent |
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| Application Mailed: |
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USCIS Received Date: |
17 Sep 2006 |
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| USCIS Notice Date: |
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RFE: |
yes |
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| RFE Reply Date: |
29 May 2007 |
I-140 Status: |
approved |
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| Approval Date: |
31 May 2007 |
Nationality: |
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| Last Updated: |
23 Aug 2007 |
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Switched to premium in May '07 |
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*This is the average approval time in the last one year for cases with no RFE. (RFE = Request For Evidence)
| I-485 case:
Approved in 311 days (60 days less than average*) (6 comments) (View approval trend) |
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| User: |
mikey |
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Nebraska |
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EB2 |
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USCIS Received Date: |
17 Sep 2006 |
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Filing Type: |
concurrent |
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| I-140 Processing: |
premium |
I-140 Approval Date: |
31 May 2007 |
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| Fingerprinting Date 1: |
25 Oct 2006 |
Fingerprinting Date 2: |
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| RFE: |
yes |
RFE Reply Date: |
29 May 2007 |
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| Name Check Status: |
too early to say |
Name Check Approval/Denial Date: |
N/A |
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| I-485 Status: |
approved |
Approval Date: |
25 Jul 2007 |
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| Card Ordered Date: |
03 Aug 2007 |
Card Received Date: |
09 Aug 2007 |
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| EAD Applied: |
yes |
AP Applied: |
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26 Oct 2006 |
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23 Aug 2007 |
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Switched to premium in May '07 |
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*This is the average approval time in the last one year for cases with no RFE. (RFE = Request For Evidence) |
Topic: A quick thank you and words of encouragement
us2you,
You're actually 100%. But 3 points:
1) The choice of my words, no matter how poor you think they were, were only baited out of me by folks who descended this conversation into name-calling. I'm not inherently proud of my words, as I prefer to "discuss" in a civilized manner (and that's how I began these postings if you'll read the whole thread) rather than name-call, but asking me to take the "high road" in this, by not calling out those who have no business judging me as a person, when some people on this board can do "hit and run" type posts, besmirching my name, intelligence, character, background etc. just based on my expressing my point of view, is unrealistic. If someone drags me down into the mud, I have to slug it out with them... in the mud. Funny how you only step in NOW to talk about language and civility - where were you for several posts that were less than civil towards me, hmmm? Or are you writing to those people right now?
2) My words don't change the substance of the issue. It remains what it is. You either agree with it, or you don't. Nobody of substance can be moved from their point of view by somebody else's less-than-ideal choice of words about the topic - the facts stand and you make your mind up based on the facts, not on somebody else's rhetoric.
3) The "silent majority" who agree with me did not exactly speak up in numbers to support my point (that is how the silent majority behaves...though I did receive some private emails supporting my views), so I find it a bit late in the day to be talking about the possibility that I might be right, only in the context of now perhaps re-considering it. That makes no sense whatsoever, but that is what you are doing.
You do make a fine point about language, caveated by the above points. I wish you would have been a little more balanced in your approach as you watched this thread unfold, even if you only read the whole thing now, as you would have seen very clearly where the civility disappeared and where the language deteriorated...it was certainly not me. I am only guilty of continuing what somebody else began - sounds a but childish, I agree...
You seem like someone who is able to have a civil conversation, and I appreciate that. This is in contrast to some of the personal things others said about me in their responses to a topic that is clearly emotional, but in which instead of debating the facts, they targeted me as a person. I won't go down without a fight - sorry. And I am enjoying my GC and I am taking it easy :-) |
Topic: A quick thank you and words of encouragement
v7461558,
I don't look down on anyone who upholds the law. I do look down on those who don't. And if you don't see the difference between right and wrong, if you can't realize that every country has similar procedures, if you can't help those who waited for their GCs while playing by this horrible legal migration route (I wanted 7 years for mine...many have waited even more) ahead of those who have broken the law and then expected amnesty, then there is something terribly warped about your world view. Very warped. |
Topic: A quick thank you and words of encouragement
CarolVa,
Oh I see, so I'm a racist and bigot by wanting to uphold the law?? Very weak, very weak argument indeed. WHO THE HELL DO YOU THINK IS ON THIS BOARD, FOOL? AMERICANS? AM I AN AMERICAN? CLEARLY NOT! AND I WANT ALL OF THESE PEOPLE ON TRACKITT TO GET THEIR GREEN CARDS, REGARDLESS OF RACE, RELIGION OR CREED!!!
So who is the bigot? Me, who is pro everybody getting a green card if they go through the process, or you, who so lamely pulls the "racist/bigot" label when I want to uphold the law.
CarolVa, yes, don't put me in the same bucket as the illegals. Rather put YOURSELF there...and I hope they deport your ass. |
Topic: A quick thank you and words of encouragement
Ummm Crazybrazilian:
Your name says it all. You have no life. If you have to register on this site specifically to spout your vile (and hardly literate) venom, you really need to get a hobby. What a sad, pathetic....nay, tragic individual you must be. Get a life dear boy.
Besides the fact that you are an absolute mental case, who cannot engage in debate other than name-calling (and hereby requiring an equal response from me...it seems like name-calling might be the only type of "discussion" you understand), you pretend like you know me. For example, you say: "you are the biggest idiot I have ever seen". Oh boy...I am afraid I must be dealing with a 5-year old, or someone with the brain capacity of that age. I am ill-equipped to deal with sub-par IQs such as yours. Forgive me...you need professional help of the kind I am not trained to deal with. Perhaps they can treat you in the jungle you came from.
Idiotbrazilian, you make not one single point of substance in your posting, not a single one. You make statements like "You know nothing about life", "You were just luck buddy". What? Get your head read, buttwipe. You also seem to be racist: why are you referring to Mexicans? Why do you say they are cleaning restrooms? You are engaging in racial stereotypes, and you don't even realize it, you total moron. I happen to know plenty of Mexicans and am friends with quite a few: they are wonderful: smart, ambitious, and friendly. These are not adjectives I would use for you though, you scum.
Dude - why don't you save your so-called "brain" for what you so racistly claim Mexicans should be doing: go back and clean some toilets yourself. And while you're at it, why don't you flush your head in the bowl and drown in some illegal faecal matter.
Ate mais tarde, idiot. |
Topic: A quick thank you and words of encouragement
You know what? I partly agree with you. I think we should hit these employers through high fines etc...and hit them hard. They are just as much to blame as the individuals...as is the government for letting these corporations get away with this.
But there is one fundamental area where you are completely wrong. As I said, these people are NOT victims or slaves. That is, in fact, an insult to REAL slaves who were LEGALLY OWNED by other people and were not allowed to do anything of their own choosing. Illegal immigrant, by sharp contrast, are here VOLUNTARILY...nobody is holding a gun to their head saying "work for me or else". In fact, most of these people have made HUGE EFFORTS to get to the US and get those jobs...that is HARDLY SOMETHING A SLAVE WOULD DO!! It takes two to tango...and illegals are entering into a WILLING employment contract (even if verbally), and they are FREE TO GO anytime. Hello? Who is the victim?
My friend...what is happening here is not slavery or victimhood. It is the oldest law of ECONOMICS, supply and demand. It is the case of two sides of the equation EXPLOITING EACH OTHER: companies using illegals for cheap labor, and illegals using companies to let them live in the US and often make much more money than they would back in their home countries. There are no victims here...everyone's eyes are wide open as dance this dance. And they can walk away any time. THESE are the facts. |
Topic: A quick thank you and words of encouragement
As I suspected...more "science" from Dr Burkino. Apologies for having smashed your argument to pieces, but it was too easy...I didn't mean to stomp all over your over-inflated ego. Go back to sleep my friend...you clearly need some mental R&R. |
Topic: A quick thank you and words of encouragement
Hey GC,
Thanks! It is a big relief. I trust you will get your dream soon too - it looks like you are on track! Best of luck! |
Topic: A quick thank you and words of encouragement
Well, I started by saying I didn't want to get into a debate about this, but a couple of the usual liberal, law-breaking apologists such as you, are spouting their usual, stereotyped nonsense. Yours is the propaganda, not mine.
Buddy, your views of the world could not be LESS "scientific", so do yourself a favor and climb down from that pedestal you put yourself and your intellect on...for they are sorely lacking in both raw horse power and facts upon which to establish your arguments. I don't know what circles you move in, but you've found somebody that can smell the BS from a mile away...and you are full of it in your defense of breaking the law.
Your silly argument goes as follows: "defend the ILLEGALS, for if you dont, next it will be YOU!" Dude...you should see somebody about the state of your paranoia. This is not scientific thinking on your part...it is neurosis. You are saying that I should defend law-breakers because next they will come after law-abiders?? Huh? Perhaps you should apply your rationale to everything else too (though you probably do): "Defend the drunk drivers, because soon they will create a law banning the drinking of coffee and drinking and they'll come after YOU." "Defend the child rapists, because soon they will raise the legal age of consent to 25 and come after YOU." What nonsense! Your logic is so warped, I don't even know where to begin. You can quote renegade senators all you like, it makes no difference. There are crazies everywhere...including those who probably want coffee and driving banned - are you worried about that too??
In short, just like I don't bucket people who have consensual adult sex with child rapists, like I don't equate drunk drivers with those who drive after drinking a cup of coffee, I also don't equate myself and my millions of brothers and sisters bravely and patiently going through the LEGAL immigration process with any of those coming here ILLEGALLY. I HAVE NOTHING IN COMMON WITH THOSE WHO COME HERE TO BREAK THE LAW. If you do, hey, knock yourself out, but don't you dare put me in the same grouping as you, or as them. If YOU want to equate yourself with illegals, rather than your brethren going through the stresses that you read on this board every day...please do so. But don't presume that all of the rest of us, who have a truly logical view of the world would want to associate with any of you.
I am GRATEFUL that the US has finally let me in. Do I LIKE the process?? No, I hate it! As I said in my original post, it has cost me years of stress, time, money, uncertainty, job unpleasantness, etc. But I do understand what a WONDERFUL COUNTRY this is, and that we all WANT to be here for a reason, and that just because we choose to comply with the law DOES NOT mean (like some earlier person stereotyped) that we are all "rich hi-tech" employees or that we have it easy. Wake up and smell the coffee friend: there are plenty of poor, hungry, less fortunate people who choose to go through the LEGAL process...following the law does not mean you're rich just like breaking the law does not mean you're poor. I am comfortable having to EARN the right to live in this country (this is not the same as defending a bad system) - it is not automatic, the same as any other country (if you'd care to sharpen up those "scientific" views of yours, you would know the facts and you would keep quiet).
Good luck to all of you who have CHOSEN to go through this difficult but legal process. Hats of to YOU, not to those who have chosen to bypass us and then cry foul. I am NOT like those people who break the law, and as far as I'm concerned, if I and millions can go through this system, so should everyone. NO APOLOGIES. Now do me a favor, and take the real propaganda, that which you spout, and go join an illegal immigrant board and express your support there. It is an insult to those who are toiling through the legal mess of this system for you to defend those who CHOOSE to go around it. End of discussion.
Good luck to everyone else on these boards! |
Topic: A quick thank you and words of encouragement
I make no apology for my stance. I am a person who went through many years of the legal immigration process, as have many people on this list and not on this list, toiling away at staying legal and doing everything they can to stay upbeat despite getting beaten down by the very system that requires them to comply with all these rules and regulations, as well arbitrary decisions, invisible processes, humiliating procedures etc.
No apologies from me man. I take my hat off to all on this board who try to do the right thing. I am against illegal immigration. Do you understand? I said illegal immigration...meaning I am against those who break the law. Just like Mexico has immigration laws and turns people from Central America away, just like every African, European and Asian country has immigration laws, so too does the USA. Should no country have control over its borders? You must be joking. Amazing that I would get flak for standing up for the law which we all battle to comply with every day through this arduous process.
Instead of being sad about my stance, be sad for your own naivete, short-sightedness and political correctness. What is truly the sad part is your inability to see the difference between legal and illegal, right and wrong. You bucket all "us immigrants" together - and I call BS on that. I, like millions of others, stood in line for years, at much cost, stress and uncertainty to go through this process. I have little sympathy for those who take a look at us "suckers" who obey the law and decide to screw the system instead. They are playing your heartstrings...and you have fallen for their act hook, line and sinker. More than sad. |
Topic: Urgent help on a RFE
What about joint-name bank statements? This seems more important than credit card statements. Especially if they date back a while.
I agree on more pre and post marriage photos.
Also, maybe joint utility bills dating back some time? |
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