malvika

I, personally, was in the same situation.

If your friend is out of status, he cannot adjust status to that of a resident. He would have to leave and return to his home country for consular processing. The moment he leaves the US, he will trigger the 10-year bar.

Dream over.

Thanks for your input Just Bob, Boiler and all.

Just Bob, is there anyway to work around in order to lift that 10 year bar? Does the waiver help in that situation? If yes, who can file a waiver for him? Your feedback will be highly appreciated !

Sorry OR

You mean he has to have either his spouse or parents filling waiver for him? and they have to be US citizen? right?

He's doing great. Working and driving. how's the Mrs doing?

She's doing great too. Working and cooking

Thank goodness I don't have to cook now

BTW, where's LOTO man?

Suggest you PM Bob as he was in this situation but the answer is...he would have to leave the country for consular processing at which time he would incur a 10 year ban for which he does not qualify for a waiver.

OMG that's terrible. But thanks for your input.

I don't get why people apply for DV knowing they are out of status. Not only is waste of time but also waste of someone else's opportunity to be granted stay in the US.

I see what you exactly saying but everybody wants to take a chance regardless of what the outcome be.

Spouse of a Parent

They draw more than they award so it would just go on down the line.

Spouse of a parent?

His wife interview is scheduled for next month.

oh That's wonderful news Ladydare. BTW how's your hubby doing?

He would have to go though his Consulate.

Does he have a qualifying relative for the waiver?

Boiler, I appreciate your quick response.

What are his chance of getting approval if he goes through his consulate?

When you say qualifying relative for the waiver what are the requirements? Does anybody within his relative has to file for his waiver? or how does it work? Please suggest.

people who are out of status aren't elegible for the GC, he will be denied if he continues the process.

just like many immigration petitions and visas, the person has to have legal status to adjust in country.

the DV lottery is really for people waiting in their country and once they are granted a visa, to como to live to the US. if you file in the US, you must have legal status at all times.

if he leaves, he will trigger the 10 year ban.

it would be a waste of time and money and it could trigger a deportation order.

Thanks for the info aleful.

Hello Folks,

How are you all doing today?

Does anybody know anything about Miami_Boy? I hope his wife is already here by now.

Hello Folks,

One of my friend who is living in US out of status won the DV lottery this year. He came to US in B1/B2 visa 12 or some years ago and living here since then with an expired visa. Now what happens to his DV lottery?

1. Will his DV application be approved or denied?

2. Does he have to go back to his country to do consular processing or he can also do AOS from here?

Your feedback will be highly appreciated. Is there anyone who went through the similar/same situation in the past?

Thanks

Just wanted to say "Hello" to my dearest VJ friends

Have a great weekend

Happy Friday, Malvika

So far Friday is good with the job data

Put the sell order of BRCM Jun Call at $1, setting a return of 42%. Not yet executed, but coming closer. It was down yesterday

If this order gets executed overall portfolio return will be 15% in 8 days.

This is my plan, but plans are ALWAYS on paper Once portfolio approx. doubles, withdraw all initial investment and play with the gain ONLY (Even 100% loss will wipe out only the gain!). Please bless me

Loto

Congrats Loto for the gain you've made so far and wish you good luck for your doubles forecast Happy Trading

Happy Friday Folks

Wife passed Visa Interview. I will have more details later..........

Congrats Bob for successful interview of your wife. Wish you both a happy re-union.

I hope all other folks are doing great as usual.

Welcome back Bob G. Good Luck for the upcoming interview.

Welcome Back Loto. I hope you had a wonderful trip to FL.

Glad to know that MB is in BD and having great time with his beloved ones

How're my VJ friends doing today?

Oh, sorry to hear it Malvika

But, it was an excellent time (late 2009) when you entered into the stock market. I hope it would still continue. Good luck Malvika!

Yes, as you said, timing the market is highly impossible. Set the profit margin and dump it. Is it worthwhile to look into penny stock since risk is the highest? But return is phenominal if one clicks!

I have already an account with Scottrade, but they charge $7 for trading. When I google, I saw Optionshouse.com who charges only $3.95 per trade and free 100 trades in the first 60 days of a/c open. Anybody has any reviews of this online trader?

Tip - High dividend and yield stocks - http://seekingalpha....enius-portfolio

Loto

Loto,

Exactly, I should have set the profit margin and dump them before the price fell down. Penny stocks are very volatile these days, it's not worthwhile to load them unless you do extensive research and do day trading. BTW, I use zecco and it charges $4 for each trade. I don't have any idea about optionhouse.com though. I hope those stocks will be back in to shape again

Any other's opinion on stock investments?

Come on guys, there are NO bulls here

Loto

Loto,

I had bought some penny stock in 2009 and they are worthless now. I became greedy and did not sell them when they were 50% up off their face value. ooops my bad luck:(

GOod Morning Folks,

I hope everybody is doing well.

We also received my wife's SSN yesterday. Now we are all set with this immigration docs for now

Malvika,

India are the new world champions for the next 4 years It was a nail biting match when Sehwag and Sachin were out so cheaply! But, Gambir and Dhoni made it so easy! Congrats to India team and especially this WC is dedicated to retiring Sachin! What a final!

Loto

Loto,

Yeah ! Yeah !! Yeah !!!

They made it through

I was so disappointed when both Sehwag and Sachin were out so early, but Gambhir and Virat did really good job and same was followed by Dhoni the winning captain

It was nice to see team india carrying Sachin and walking in the field. Congrats to team Indea ! They made the history once again

Malvika,

India scrapped Pakistan and reached to the final against Sri Lanka in Mumbai Wankade stadium on this Saturday :dance: What a game? And what a hit from Sehwag!

Donuts are distributed to all the staff in my new office

Loto

Loto,

Congrats on Indian victory

I was hoping that Sachin will score 100, but it didn't happen. You saw how lucky he was that they dropped his catches multiple times. He has put so much for his team now and this will be the last worldcup of his life and people want him to grab the Cup for second time as well

Now lets see how they chase SL in the final

SSN update:-

We (my wife and I) visited SSA office this morning. I was shocked to know that they didn't have her in their system yet. The lady asked us to fill up the application form (SS-5) and we did so. She said we should be receiving her SS card within 7-10 business days now.

Malvika,

Are you watching the game? It is a tight match today. We have installed big screen in the office meeting room to watch live

Loto

yes, Loto ! I am watching it right now. Pakistan are already 6 down and needs 97 runs off 69 balls. The game is on India's hand now

A quick update on family front - our little princess is turing to one next week My FIL will be here with us for 4 days, after his medical conference in New Orleans for 3 days to celebrate it with us.

Loto

Loto your little pricess is so cute. My blessings to her on her 1st Birthday

BTW, are you following WC Cricket? India is playing with Pakistan tomorrow. That's gonna be really big match

I'm gonna have to wake up at 4:30 tomorow morning to watch the match. oh Lordie

Hey everyone, been hanging around MENA lately....just an update on hubby's interview. He was denied again. For anyone that doesn't know, this is our second time through immigration. She told my hubby she doesn't believe our relationship. Interview went well too, hubby thought almost 100 percent he would be approved, when after she was done asking questions, she asked to see photos, and told him to take a seat. Called him back, and it was denied.

That's so sad to hear Tany. I donno what to tell, but it's seriously frustrating. Didn't you have family photographs to show them to consular officers?

Hey, you guys are here! or should i say "y'all are here" (i m in texas)

How is everyone doing?

congrats to everyone for visas, and green card,etc...

I got here on the 1st of march, and just got my green card today (even though i was hoping to get my SSN cause i already had a few job interviews but i can t work yet without this stupid number).

It s been 3 weeks today, so i guess i ll go tomorrow to the local SS office, and follow indigo advice!

it s good to see you guys!

Hey DiscoTrash, Good to see you man. How've you been? Congrats on your Green Card too

Remember those days? We were so panic and desparately waiting for NVC to complete our case and give us a interview date. Now everything is over and finally we all (almost) are with our loved ones

I still have not been able to talk to anyone at DOS, to see if and Interview date is set.

I will try again tomorrow and try to call NVC. I leave for my trip thursday, 24th,

until 18 April. Was hoping for an Interview date. If it is after, or near April 18,

I can change my flight dates......... .

Bob, I suggest you to keep trying DOS line. Don't give up. Try in different day part. Good Luck

My tax return was rejected for two reasons. 1) My wife's name and social security doesn't match. 2) Her date of birth doesn't match. I called Social Security and everything is correct. I called IRS and they said they don't have any record of my wife yet. This is will be her first time being included in an American tax return.

Am I filling the tax return too soon after a brand new SSN? I think this is the case. I heart IRS gets a data dump from SSA once a week. So I might have to wait a week to file. Malvika, I understand your spouse got a brand new SSN card.

Guys, I appreciate your help. Help me out. Thanks.

Indigo, you might be right on the ground of rejection. As your wife's SS# is brand new and IRS wouldn't have record of it. BTW, I used my wife's last year ITIN to file 2010 tax. You know I filed mine on 02/22 and I still don't have my wife's SS#. Good Luck to you buddy.

Malvika,

You can track NY refund here - https://www8.nystax.gov/PRIS/prisStart

I think I got NY tax refund in 2 weeks time and Federal in 7 or 8 days time after e-filing. That's all history now

Loto

Thanks Loto, That was easy. I just checked it and it's saying :

Status

Your return has been processed. A direct deposit of your refund is scheduled to be issued on (MARCH 22, 2011). If your refund is not credited to your account within 15 days of this date, check with your bank to find out if it has been received.

I am have to check my bank a/c now Thanks again.