walking_dude
10-15 05:38 PM
I solemnly pledge on the Holy 'USCIS Field Officers Manual to Adjudicate Adjustment of Status Cases' that I shall actively support Immigration Voice ( IV for short) in all current and future Action Items.
Is it enough? :p
Is it enough? :p
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12-07 04:39 PM
You will get GC before 2020.
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rajuram
03-08 02:09 AM
Do people really care?
A reputed local channel is producing a documentary on the contributions of the immigrants to the economy and the difficulties they have to face and have to overcome to survive here and Highly Skilled Legal Immigrant group will be one of the three groups they will be focusing on. Pdakwala one of the co founders of IV has been working with the channel to make sure that there is coverage of the challenges we the Highly Skilled Legal Immigrants are facing due to the present outdated immigration process.
My wife and me both Highly Skilled Legal Immigrants will be a part of this documentary. What I intend to do is ....to send a detailed document to the producers mentioning three points so that they have a clear understanding of the contributions we make and the issues we are facing
1. The economic and cultural contributions the HSLI's make.
2. The Competitive advantage this country will lose if it does not make immediate amendments to the broken Immigration process.
3. Debunk some myths such as H1's dont pay tax, H1's take away jobs etc
I know I can find sufficient information if I browse through the various threads of IV but I am posting this for two reasons
1. I want input in terms of how to eloberate this specially point 2 and point 3
2. Constrain of time -- I need to send out the information like ...yesterday ;)
A reputed local channel is producing a documentary on the contributions of the immigrants to the economy and the difficulties they have to face and have to overcome to survive here and Highly Skilled Legal Immigrant group will be one of the three groups they will be focusing on. Pdakwala one of the co founders of IV has been working with the channel to make sure that there is coverage of the challenges we the Highly Skilled Legal Immigrants are facing due to the present outdated immigration process.
My wife and me both Highly Skilled Legal Immigrants will be a part of this documentary. What I intend to do is ....to send a detailed document to the producers mentioning three points so that they have a clear understanding of the contributions we make and the issues we are facing
1. The economic and cultural contributions the HSLI's make.
2. The Competitive advantage this country will lose if it does not make immediate amendments to the broken Immigration process.
3. Debunk some myths such as H1's dont pay tax, H1's take away jobs etc
I know I can find sufficient information if I browse through the various threads of IV but I am posting this for two reasons
1. I want input in terms of how to eloberate this specially point 2 and point 3
2. Constrain of time -- I need to send out the information like ...yesterday ;)
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Openarms
02-17 10:03 AM
I mailed on 01/28th, embassy received on 01/31. I don't see any update with my return package tracking number yet. Tried calling them with obvious number they provide on the web site, but always goes into voice mail box. no return call yet... no reply to email message.. I just want to know the status, what's going on with it... Is there any number or any persons number that we can reach out?
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fullerene
12-28 10:49 AM
As I mentioned previously, I would like to write a letter to our congressman/woman because we have more problems in Congress not Senate.
Two weeks ago, I wrote a letter to Marty Meehan (MA)
Days ago, I wrote a letter back to Rep. Smith who wrote me a 4-page letter insisting border security. I would like to urge him to consider separatinglegal skilled immigrants from illegal immigrants.
Here is my 3-page letter:
Dear Representative Smith,
I am writing you expressing my sincere appreciation for your time replying to my letter on the immigration issues.
I absolutely agree with your comment: �Border security is a fundamental and absolutely critical component of our national security�. I also truly appreciate your aggressive work on a package of bills to enhance the border security to prevent illegal aliens. However, the United States is a nation of immigrants, which is the foundation of the states. Its open policies to immigrants, which has been attracting the most talented and brightest people of the entire world and keeps the country strong, energetic and prosperous, should also be continued and reinforced.
I would like to urge you to support the provisions in �Securing Knowledge Innovation and Leadership Act�, known as �SKILL Bill� (S. 2691/H.R. 5744). This bill is targeted at increasing legal immigration of scientific, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) workers into the United States by increasing the quotas on the H-1B visa, eliminating green card caps for certain advanced degree holders, and streamlining the processing of employment-based green cards.
As you may know the FY 2007 numerical cap limiting the H-1B program for temporary professional workers was exhausted four full months before the start of the fiscal year. This means that U.S. companies are being denied access to topflight global talent for over sixteen months disrupting, if not destroying, crucial research and development projects in critical industries.
A similar crisis is occurring with EB green cards. Backlogs have resulted for individuals coming from high-demand countries, often the only source of individuals capable of filling high-skilled jobs American businesses need, are forced to spend up to seven years waiting, unable to become true stakeholders in our country. We believe this situation will not only affect an individual�s career growth, but also devastate American competitiveness and long-term economy of the U.S. Not surprisingly, these talented professionals often tire of waiting, and leave the U.S. to put their knowledge and skills to use in other countries eager to compete with, and surpass, the U.S.
�According to the U.S. Labor Department, employment in professional, scientific and technical services will grow by 28.4 percent and add 1.9 million new jobs by 2014. This growth has already severely outpaced our ability to fill these jobs�. February 2006 economic report of the President revealed, �In 2002, immigrants made up about 24 percent of scientists and engineers aged 25�44, an increase from 17 percent in 1996. The higher the education level, the larger the share of immigrants�among those aged 25�44 with professional or doctoral degrees and working in these fields, immigrants made up about half of workers�. A study released by the National Venture Capital Association also showed that a full 20 percent of venture-backed public companies were founded by one or more immigrants. Within the high-tech sector, that percentage rises to 40 percent.
It is obvious that in the high-tech sectors the highly educated international workers do not lower American worker�s wage, but they do fill the shortage within the workforce. They do not deprive Americans of job opportunities, but they do create job opportunities for Americans.
International professionals do not only benefit the United States, but are also giving New Jersey's highly educated workforce a new dimension and boosting the local economy. At a recent conference on the impact of high-skill labor flows from India and China organized by Princeton University, Carl E. Van Horne, director of the John J. Heldrich Center for Workforce Development at Rutgers University, said skilled workers from India and China are New Jersey's main attraction for companies weighing the pros and cons of whether to locate in the state or elsewhere. Another speaker, Rachel Friedberg, a Brown University economist, also mentioned that one in eight holders of doctorates in New Jersey are from India or China. Moreover, one in four medical scientists in the state come from either the two countries, as do just under one in four software engineers, she said.
The consensus at the conference was that skilled workers from India and China are so important that the state should take steps to ensure that the flow of arrivals continues, such as lobbying, increasing the number of temporary work visas.
SKILL Bill provides a solution addressing the problem. However in the passing year, it was largely overlooked because of the overwhelming debate on illegal immigrants after the House embedded it in a comprehensive immigration reform (CIR). I urge you, as a congressman of the United States and a representative of the State of New Jersey, to support the bill and separate it from the complicated illegal immigrant crisis.
I firmly believe that protecting Americans from threats must be the nation�s top priority. But in the global economy, attracting and welcoming international talent is important, too.
Because of tightening border security and a tedious visa application policy, the international student enrollment started declining since the academic year of 2002/2003, first time since the1950�s. In 2005 a study showed that in China the number of the applicants to the U.S. dropped over 30%, while applicants to Europe and Australia doubled, or more. In order to attract more students, the State Department introduced the �Secure borders, open doors� policy in 2005 and reinforced it in January 2006. The latest November 2006 report from the Institute of International Education reveals: �Overall foreign student numbers stabilize, ending two-year decline�
The international student enrollment crisis has provided an example demonstrating that with selected, thoughtful changes to U.S. visa policies, the United States can achieve both goals, making the homeland safer and the economy stronger.
Once again, thank you for your kindly response.
Two weeks ago, I wrote a letter to Marty Meehan (MA)
Days ago, I wrote a letter back to Rep. Smith who wrote me a 4-page letter insisting border security. I would like to urge him to consider separatinglegal skilled immigrants from illegal immigrants.
Here is my 3-page letter:
Dear Representative Smith,
I am writing you expressing my sincere appreciation for your time replying to my letter on the immigration issues.
I absolutely agree with your comment: �Border security is a fundamental and absolutely critical component of our national security�. I also truly appreciate your aggressive work on a package of bills to enhance the border security to prevent illegal aliens. However, the United States is a nation of immigrants, which is the foundation of the states. Its open policies to immigrants, which has been attracting the most talented and brightest people of the entire world and keeps the country strong, energetic and prosperous, should also be continued and reinforced.
I would like to urge you to support the provisions in �Securing Knowledge Innovation and Leadership Act�, known as �SKILL Bill� (S. 2691/H.R. 5744). This bill is targeted at increasing legal immigration of scientific, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) workers into the United States by increasing the quotas on the H-1B visa, eliminating green card caps for certain advanced degree holders, and streamlining the processing of employment-based green cards.
As you may know the FY 2007 numerical cap limiting the H-1B program for temporary professional workers was exhausted four full months before the start of the fiscal year. This means that U.S. companies are being denied access to topflight global talent for over sixteen months disrupting, if not destroying, crucial research and development projects in critical industries.
A similar crisis is occurring with EB green cards. Backlogs have resulted for individuals coming from high-demand countries, often the only source of individuals capable of filling high-skilled jobs American businesses need, are forced to spend up to seven years waiting, unable to become true stakeholders in our country. We believe this situation will not only affect an individual�s career growth, but also devastate American competitiveness and long-term economy of the U.S. Not surprisingly, these talented professionals often tire of waiting, and leave the U.S. to put their knowledge and skills to use in other countries eager to compete with, and surpass, the U.S.
�According to the U.S. Labor Department, employment in professional, scientific and technical services will grow by 28.4 percent and add 1.9 million new jobs by 2014. This growth has already severely outpaced our ability to fill these jobs�. February 2006 economic report of the President revealed, �In 2002, immigrants made up about 24 percent of scientists and engineers aged 25�44, an increase from 17 percent in 1996. The higher the education level, the larger the share of immigrants�among those aged 25�44 with professional or doctoral degrees and working in these fields, immigrants made up about half of workers�. A study released by the National Venture Capital Association also showed that a full 20 percent of venture-backed public companies were founded by one or more immigrants. Within the high-tech sector, that percentage rises to 40 percent.
It is obvious that in the high-tech sectors the highly educated international workers do not lower American worker�s wage, but they do fill the shortage within the workforce. They do not deprive Americans of job opportunities, but they do create job opportunities for Americans.
International professionals do not only benefit the United States, but are also giving New Jersey's highly educated workforce a new dimension and boosting the local economy. At a recent conference on the impact of high-skill labor flows from India and China organized by Princeton University, Carl E. Van Horne, director of the John J. Heldrich Center for Workforce Development at Rutgers University, said skilled workers from India and China are New Jersey's main attraction for companies weighing the pros and cons of whether to locate in the state or elsewhere. Another speaker, Rachel Friedberg, a Brown University economist, also mentioned that one in eight holders of doctorates in New Jersey are from India or China. Moreover, one in four medical scientists in the state come from either the two countries, as do just under one in four software engineers, she said.
The consensus at the conference was that skilled workers from India and China are so important that the state should take steps to ensure that the flow of arrivals continues, such as lobbying, increasing the number of temporary work visas.
SKILL Bill provides a solution addressing the problem. However in the passing year, it was largely overlooked because of the overwhelming debate on illegal immigrants after the House embedded it in a comprehensive immigration reform (CIR). I urge you, as a congressman of the United States and a representative of the State of New Jersey, to support the bill and separate it from the complicated illegal immigrant crisis.
I firmly believe that protecting Americans from threats must be the nation�s top priority. But in the global economy, attracting and welcoming international talent is important, too.
Because of tightening border security and a tedious visa application policy, the international student enrollment started declining since the academic year of 2002/2003, first time since the1950�s. In 2005 a study showed that in China the number of the applicants to the U.S. dropped over 30%, while applicants to Europe and Australia doubled, or more. In order to attract more students, the State Department introduced the �Secure borders, open doors� policy in 2005 and reinforced it in January 2006. The latest November 2006 report from the Institute of International Education reveals: �Overall foreign student numbers stabilize, ending two-year decline�
The international student enrollment crisis has provided an example demonstrating that with selected, thoughtful changes to U.S. visa policies, the United States can achieve both goals, making the homeland safer and the economy stronger.
Once again, thank you for your kindly response.
deer
11-04 08:13 PM
Any idea, when can premium processing restart again? My visa expires on 12th Jan '08. Can get 2 months extension for the time I spent in India for vacation. Should I apply for extension for 2 months and stay in USA OR leave USA and file extension from India to come back for 485 filing? Employer is very supportive. I am desperately waiting for the premium filing. Any suggestions?
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pbuckeye
01-19 09:52 AM
I renewed my passport at CGNY last month. Here's what needs to be done:
You fill out a portion of the form online. When done, it will generated a PDF with your application number on it. You have to then print it and complete the remaining pages by pen. You also need to complete a "Nationality Status Verification Form". Its on their website.
I mailed the forms along with the supporting documents and photos to the consulate address in NY via USPS (I chose the most secure option available). Here is a list of supporting docs:
1. I-797 copy (notarized), this could be I-485 in your case
2. Electric bill showing proof of residence
3. Driving license copy (notarized)
4. One combined money order for the application fee + express mail cost
Like reddy77, I got my new passport in 3 weeks.
Your source of confusion about the self addressed envelope is probably the PDF instructions on their website. I think they are outdated. Just go by the web page instructions @ RENEWAL OF PASSPORT OR NEW PASSPORT - www.indiacgny.org (http://www.indiacgny.org/php/showContent.php?linkid=225)
Also, I remember seeing a section in the application form about minor children. Good luck!
You fill out a portion of the form online. When done, it will generated a PDF with your application number on it. You have to then print it and complete the remaining pages by pen. You also need to complete a "Nationality Status Verification Form". Its on their website.
I mailed the forms along with the supporting documents and photos to the consulate address in NY via USPS (I chose the most secure option available). Here is a list of supporting docs:
1. I-797 copy (notarized), this could be I-485 in your case
2. Electric bill showing proof of residence
3. Driving license copy (notarized)
4. One combined money order for the application fee + express mail cost
Like reddy77, I got my new passport in 3 weeks.
Your source of confusion about the self addressed envelope is probably the PDF instructions on their website. I think they are outdated. Just go by the web page instructions @ RENEWAL OF PASSPORT OR NEW PASSPORT - www.indiacgny.org (http://www.indiacgny.org/php/showContent.php?linkid=225)
Also, I remember seeing a section in the application form about minor children. Good luck!
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snathan
04-23 09:22 AM
-------------------------------------EASIEST WAYS TO GET GC--------------------------------------
1. If you are still not married, marry a USC and I am saying marry a USC for genuine reasons not for GC.
That way both purposes will be solved. You may get a good spouse & bonus GC within no time.
2. Study till you get a PHD. Look for an employer who wants you. File under EB1.
3. Invest some $5-10 million in rural US & get GC in EB-5 (or EB-4 donno which one exactly)
4. Slightly longer but still better than current EB3/EB2-I, die early, pray to god that u be born as child of a USC or at least pray to be not born as Indian/Chinese/Mexican or a Fillipino.
Just kidding..Though 1st 2 options are genuine & valid. Do not waste your time & energy as to understanding why retrogression happened, why dates move back & forth etc etc.
So GC is more valuable than your life...? US is not the only country in the planet. There are 6 billion people living in this world and only 320 million in the US. According to you they all need to die early and born to USC. Though its a joke there is something wrong with your thought process. See a docotor before its too late.:D or you are still a baby to think like this.
1. If you are still not married, marry a USC and I am saying marry a USC for genuine reasons not for GC.
That way both purposes will be solved. You may get a good spouse & bonus GC within no time.
2. Study till you get a PHD. Look for an employer who wants you. File under EB1.
3. Invest some $5-10 million in rural US & get GC in EB-5 (or EB-4 donno which one exactly)
4. Slightly longer but still better than current EB3/EB2-I, die early, pray to god that u be born as child of a USC or at least pray to be not born as Indian/Chinese/Mexican or a Fillipino.
Just kidding..Though 1st 2 options are genuine & valid. Do not waste your time & energy as to understanding why retrogression happened, why dates move back & forth etc etc.
So GC is more valuable than your life...? US is not the only country in the planet. There are 6 billion people living in this world and only 320 million in the US. According to you they all need to die early and born to USC. Though its a joke there is something wrong with your thought process. See a docotor before its too late.:D or you are still a baby to think like this.
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piperwarrior
08-14 05:36 PM
Also, may I remind you to update your profile to indicate whether you will be attending the 9/18 rally in Washington, DC. Also, there is a lot of interesting IV merchandise for sale. Could you perhaps also get your colleagues R. Williams, R. Mickels and U. Hrmacher from the mailroom to join the forum?
HI Folks,
One of my friend told that my name is very popular in IV forums, and thought of checking how good/bad is my name here.
I'm able to read the forum which was in my name, but I couldn't post a reply as it is closed. So I just started a new thread (of course it took 3 hrs to find and understand this forums, coz I'm not a memebre of any forums)
Some one told that I scrwed their application....I don't think so..coz the stamps are all auto programmed and no body can do anything with that, If it happend to you..then you guys are responsable for this...thinking how?
Yes it is computer programmed. So the s/w might have some bugs...now I have to blame u guys.
I wish you all goodluck with your INS applications.
(The Myth, donot balme anyone until u confirms)
HI Folks,
One of my friend told that my name is very popular in IV forums, and thought of checking how good/bad is my name here.
I'm able to read the forum which was in my name, but I couldn't post a reply as it is closed. So I just started a new thread (of course it took 3 hrs to find and understand this forums, coz I'm not a memebre of any forums)
Some one told that I scrwed their application....I don't think so..coz the stamps are all auto programmed and no body can do anything with that, If it happend to you..then you guys are responsable for this...thinking how?
Yes it is computer programmed. So the s/w might have some bugs...now I have to blame u guys.
I wish you all goodluck with your INS applications.
(The Myth, donot balme anyone until u confirms)
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09-06 09:48 AM
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krishmunn
08-29 01:09 PM
Thank a lot for sharing your experience in detail. Couple of question: was your travel in recent past (in last six month)? Do you mean to suggest carry letter from client and other stuff for employee-employer relations? How about carry client letter submitted with H1b petition as it was filled in recent past. Getting another will be really difficult. Anyway share your thought.
Once again thanks a lot for quick response.
I travelled around 3 months back.
I think the client letter issued for getting the H1 and a letter from your employer confirming your employment should be OK. However, as I said, I am not in consulting industry so did not carry any of these
Once again thanks a lot for quick response.
I travelled around 3 months back.
I think the client letter issued for getting the H1 and a letter from your employer confirming your employment should be OK. However, as I said, I am not in consulting industry so did not carry any of these
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leo2606
01-14 09:04 PM
I disagree with belmontboy.
My understanding is, unless you use H1-B you are still on H4.
Can some one confirm?
Hi I am currently on H4 and I got the H1 approved effective from OCt-08. Since the market is bad I still did not get the job and hence I do not have any pay stubs.
what will be my current status h4 or h1?
Will there be any problem in future?
I already got the SSN. Can I use the SSN?
My understanding is, unless you use H1-B you are still on H4.
Can some one confirm?
Hi I am currently on H4 and I got the H1 approved effective from OCt-08. Since the market is bad I still did not get the job and hence I do not have any pay stubs.
what will be my current status h4 or h1?
Will there be any problem in future?
I already got the SSN. Can I use the SSN?
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oliTwist
05-15 02:56 PM
I hope this employment letter mentioning the
Client
Pay rate
Date of joining
Duration
should suffice while sending the AC21 letter to the INS. I am yet to get qualified advise from my lawyers. Does anyone have any idea, if this will suffice for the AC21?
Client
Pay rate
Date of joining
Duration
should suffice while sending the AC21 letter to the INS. I am yet to get qualified advise from my lawyers. Does anyone have any idea, if this will suffice for the AC21?
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ThinkTwice
07-12 02:08 PM
Does there exist an senate committee on Immigration .. If so should we not appraise them of this debacle and pressure them to investigate into this issue .. just as Representative Zoe Lofgren is doing?
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07-22 10:48 PM
let's learn to stand up for ourselves...
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mmk123
09-13 03:02 PM
BTW I have seen fox.. and they suck.. Afterall, In these kind of emotional issues anyone making dumb arguments wins as a charged group of people has lost mind to have a rational, balanced debate. At the first place, if they are not ready to accept constitutionally elected president as a president because of birthers conspiracy.. they will never support any decision he has taken as a president! No matter it is good or bad decision .. They had to support "cash for clunkers" and "stimulus package" because otherwise people would have shown them door in next elections.
I also support economical conservatism.. but that's not the issue here. We are talking about immigration issue strictly..
Even though conservative and liberalism are two balancing forces, no force can keep the entire country ransom for their radical thoughts... anyways, the country has a right to do what is in best interest for them.. we can watch and comment ONLY!!
Screaming a lie doesn't make it THE truth... may it is in townhalls or congress or radio talks...
I also support economical conservatism.. but that's not the issue here. We are talking about immigration issue strictly..
Even though conservative and liberalism are two balancing forces, no force can keep the entire country ransom for their radical thoughts... anyways, the country has a right to do what is in best interest for them.. we can watch and comment ONLY!!
Screaming a lie doesn't make it THE truth... may it is in townhalls or congress or radio talks...
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bfadlia
03-10 03:36 PM
thats good point ... anyone has claimed these expenses on their tax forms ??!
I did.
I was using Turbotax and it asked me to deduct attorney fees if related to employment, don't remember if at the end the program used that or found the standard deduction bigger.
It should be obvious that EB immigration is a basis for our employment, so that legal expense should be related
I did.
I was using Turbotax and it asked me to deduct attorney fees if related to employment, don't remember if at the end the program used that or found the standard deduction bigger.
It should be obvious that EB immigration is a basis for our employment, so that legal expense should be related
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wandmaker
12-24 12:48 PM
Thanks for the replies. Feels encouraging. So on/after Feb 1 the new company will apply for H1 transfer and I can start working with them as soon as they get the receipt?
You start working for your new employer after you receive the copy of H1B transfer receipt.
Also, I dont have any copies of the I140 or I485. Will the new company need any of these when they do the transfer? How will they know what my priority date was? All I have are receipt numbers for my 485/131/765 etc. And I know my 140 was approved. I just dont have any receipt num for that.
Try to collect the below documents from your current employer;
1. LCA Form 750 (pre-perm) or 9089 (perm) & approval page
2. 140 Approval Notice
3. Employment Verification Letter that was initially submitted with your 485 - at least a content.
4. You should have the copy of 485 form w/ you - as employer can not submit with out your signature.
5. 485 Receipt Notice
You start working for your new employer after you receive the copy of H1B transfer receipt.
Also, I dont have any copies of the I140 or I485. Will the new company need any of these when they do the transfer? How will they know what my priority date was? All I have are receipt numbers for my 485/131/765 etc. And I know my 140 was approved. I just dont have any receipt num for that.
Try to collect the below documents from your current employer;
1. LCA Form 750 (pre-perm) or 9089 (perm) & approval page
2. 140 Approval Notice
3. Employment Verification Letter that was initially submitted with your 485 - at least a content.
4. You should have the copy of 485 form w/ you - as employer can not submit with out your signature.
5. 485 Receipt Notice
h1techSlave
04-25 04:26 PM
This is a fantastic idea.
mchip
06-29 10:22 PM
thanks you all for the good replies....
does talking to customer service rep help? I have heard some stories in the past where they could expedite the card production if the customer service rep is convinced of the need...any one recently had this experience?
does talking to customer service rep help? I have heard some stories in the past where they could expedite the card production if the customer service rep is convinced of the need...any one recently had this experience?
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