camarasa
07-20 05:38 PM
Guys
Don't worry about this bill being rejected. I am pretty sure one way or the other they need to increase the EB visa number soon, else definetely USCIS will be in big trouble with thousands of applications sitting there for them, now having said that USCIS will find a way to get some bill which will have EB visa count increased passed in congress, so untill then cheer up and complete your filing.:) :) :)
Or they will find a way to make to make it more difficult to qualify...
Don't worry about this bill being rejected. I am pretty sure one way or the other they need to increase the EB visa number soon, else definetely USCIS will be in big trouble with thousands of applications sitting there for them, now having said that USCIS will find a way to get some bill which will have EB visa count increased passed in congress, so untill then cheer up and complete your filing.:) :) :)
Or they will find a way to make to make it more difficult to qualify...
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mallu
06-21 08:24 PM
Those of you who are now thinking that being able to file 485 will give you freedom - just read through the list to see how many 485 filers (mainly Indians and Chinese) are stuck in the name check russian roullette.
http://www.petitiononline.com/mod_perl/signed.cgi?nc082505
This is one of the biggest bottleneck to 485 and naturalization processing. Most would think it would catch moslems - in reality it catches anyone in "hi-tech" and more often than not Indians, Chinese and Russians. And ofcourse Koreans too. One of the person's stuck in name check commented on the above link - if the FBI knew that a fifth of the nation shares the last name Kim! I guess the same would go for Wu, Yu, Zhou, Singh, Kumar etc.
Different problems at different stages in the path to GC !
http://www.petitiononline.com/mod_perl/signed.cgi?nc082505
This is one of the biggest bottleneck to 485 and naturalization processing. Most would think it would catch moslems - in reality it catches anyone in "hi-tech" and more often than not Indians, Chinese and Russians. And ofcourse Koreans too. One of the person's stuck in name check commented on the above link - if the FBI knew that a fifth of the nation shares the last name Kim! I guess the same would go for Wu, Yu, Zhou, Singh, Kumar etc.
Different problems at different stages in the path to GC !
rkay
06-03 12:25 PM
Then why do you want to stay here. Just move out.
When did you start owning America ? Can I see the deed please ?
When did you start owning America ? Can I see the deed please ?
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Dhundhun
06-24 12:47 AM
While I Wrote The Check For Ead Renewal
I Wrote It To Department Of Homeland Security And Not
Us Deparment Of Homeland Security
Is It A Big Problem
Interesting. This problem is also there. I e-filed for my self and my wife, so the payment went through credit card.
For son, I filed paper based EAD and check was in favor of USCIS, so I am very much confused about the alternatives you have mentioned - both don't include USCIS.
--- Update
I went through detail below. You are OK.
On USCIS site: Fees should be made payable to Department of Homeland Security or U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. refer to first dotted instruction of http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/menuitem.eb1d4c2a3e5b9ac89243c6a7543f6d1a/?vgnextoid=db029c7755cb9010VgnVCM10000045f3d6a1RCR D&vgnextchannel=db029c7755cb9010VgnVCM10000045f3d6a1 RCRD
It does not talk about putting US in front of Department of Homeland Security.
I Wrote It To Department Of Homeland Security And Not
Us Deparment Of Homeland Security
Is It A Big Problem
Interesting. This problem is also there. I e-filed for my self and my wife, so the payment went through credit card.
For son, I filed paper based EAD and check was in favor of USCIS, so I am very much confused about the alternatives you have mentioned - both don't include USCIS.
--- Update
I went through detail below. You are OK.
On USCIS site: Fees should be made payable to Department of Homeland Security or U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. refer to first dotted instruction of http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/menuitem.eb1d4c2a3e5b9ac89243c6a7543f6d1a/?vgnextoid=db029c7755cb9010VgnVCM10000045f3d6a1RCR D&vgnextchannel=db029c7755cb9010VgnVCM10000045f3d6a1 RCRD
It does not talk about putting US in front of Department of Homeland Security.
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coolman
08-25 06:05 PM
I could not vote .My PD is Dec 2005
indio0617
04-03 10:40 AM
Guys:
We all are aware of the phenomenal progress that IV has achieved in just 3 months. Like any grassroots organization our success is dependent on the wholehearted support we get from our members.
The road is long and hard. I am sure all our hard work is going to pay off. This is not the time to get impatient or frustrated. Remember we are all in this together. Let's be patient and wait for things to unfold.
Thank You.
We all are aware of the phenomenal progress that IV has achieved in just 3 months. Like any grassroots organization our success is dependent on the wholehearted support we get from our members.
The road is long and hard. I am sure all our hard work is going to pay off. This is not the time to get impatient or frustrated. Remember we are all in this together. Let's be patient and wait for things to unfold.
Thank You.
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snathan
09-05 07:26 PM
It would make more sense to compare and brainstorm if you can post the skillset you have in mind and the rate you wish for?
I agree that being on EAD or having a GC puts a person in a better situation compared to H1B but the bottom line is the skillset in context, demand for that skillset and expertise that one has in that skillset.
it depends on the skill set and your experience. I accept the fact being on EAD or GC will give advantages. But I dont think GC only make the wonders. you might get 10-20% extra.
I agree that being on EAD or having a GC puts a person in a better situation compared to H1B but the bottom line is the skillset in context, demand for that skillset and expertise that one has in that skillset.
it depends on the skill set and your experience. I accept the fact being on EAD or GC will give advantages. But I dont think GC only make the wonders. you might get 10-20% extra.
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byeusa
07-11 11:15 AM
We need more friends, not less.
USINPAC has been NOT helpful so far. It doesn't mean we should protest to them angrily and antagonize them. We can continue to seek their assistance (if they would offer any)
they can only offer assistance in helping you learn how to do fraud if you are interested.
USINPAC has been NOT helpful so far. It doesn't mean we should protest to them angrily and antagonize them. We can continue to seek their assistance (if they would offer any)
they can only offer assistance in helping you learn how to do fraud if you are interested.
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crazyAbtUS
06-12 09:10 AM
tell me this is a joke..:D... if not..man join the que .life sucks in the GC lane
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perm2gc
08-22 09:58 AM
I am not able to find the form needs to be submitted for this purpose. Is there any format that I can type and submit them?
I found that I need to send my request to the following address :
United States Citizenship and Immigration Services
--------------------------------------------------
Magda S. Ortiz, Director
FOIA/PA Program
111 Massachusetts Avenue, N.W., 4th Floor
ULLICO Buiding
Washington, D.C. 20529
telephone number: (202) 272-8269
fax number: (202) 272-8331
Thanks in advance.
Are you sure that you can request the copy.. The Classified information may not come under this act.Call the USCIS and they will guide you.
I found that I need to send my request to the following address :
United States Citizenship and Immigration Services
--------------------------------------------------
Magda S. Ortiz, Director
FOIA/PA Program
111 Massachusetts Avenue, N.W., 4th Floor
ULLICO Buiding
Washington, D.C. 20529
telephone number: (202) 272-8269
fax number: (202) 272-8331
Thanks in advance.
Are you sure that you can request the copy.. The Classified information may not come under this act.Call the USCIS and they will guide you.
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ashishgour
05-28 06:02 PM
My humble disagreement here...
Even though the hearing has been scheduled for the bill S 424, the hearings are not tightly linked to a specific bill. Hearings are a means to collect the data related to the issue at hand. The hearing results can be used to a wide range of related bills. S 1085 is a very similar bill and the emphasis of this bill is also reuniting families. During markup of whichever bill they pickup, they can amend the new pieces of the other bill.
If it is a markup, then, it is tightly linked to the bill.
So, definitely the party remains in good standing :)
Thanks for the positive view dude..Cheers!!!:)
Even though the hearing has been scheduled for the bill S 424, the hearings are not tightly linked to a specific bill. Hearings are a means to collect the data related to the issue at hand. The hearing results can be used to a wide range of related bills. S 1085 is a very similar bill and the emphasis of this bill is also reuniting families. During markup of whichever bill they pickup, they can amend the new pieces of the other bill.
If it is a markup, then, it is tightly linked to the bill.
So, definitely the party remains in good standing :)
Thanks for the positive view dude..Cheers!!!:)
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gvenkat
09-05 01:55 PM
Recently I returned after a one month trip to India. At DC airport the CBP secondary inspection officer grilled us rough. First he called my wife and asked why did we leave US. She told that since my parents are old and not in good health we visited them. Then he started asking for documents proving it. And told us that without documents he won't let us enter. He went on to say that AP is only on humanitarian basis and unless CBP officer is satisfied with proof they cannot allow AP holder to enter. Finally after convincing him for another 30 min he let us in.
This was a really shocking experience. Are employment based GC's AP supposed to be treated like humanitarian AP? or was the CBP officer over reacting? Gurus please throw some light.
Tough Luck for you. I entered thro AP yesterday in chicago. Guess what the officer did not even talk a single word. He saw the document stamped and let me in. all it took was 5 minutes.
This was a really shocking experience. Are employment based GC's AP supposed to be treated like humanitarian AP? or was the CBP officer over reacting? Gurus please throw some light.
Tough Luck for you. I entered thro AP yesterday in chicago. Guess what the officer did not even talk a single word. He saw the document stamped and let me in. all it took was 5 minutes.
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john2255
07-20 02:43 PM
I am sorry to start a new thread but I feel the following thread is not getting the importance it should get. Everyone please dont miss the following thread. Its a big defeat during our celebrations.
http://immigrationvoice.org/forum/showthread.php?t=10751
Major loss to us Cornyn amendment rejected
http://immigrationvoice.org/forum/showthread.php?t=10751
Major loss to us Cornyn amendment rejected
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chanduv23
11-02 11:48 AM
Few months back, 2 DMV officers gave me a tough time in CT. I wrote strong complaint and got a reply that, it will be allright if I go again and I went for the 3rd time and got it without hasstles.
Here is what happened
Dear Mr. XXXXX,
This reply is in response to your email of 5/20/06 in which you
describe
the difficult time you have had in obtaining a CT license. Please be
advised that if the documents are not acceptable when you return you
may
ask the Sergeant or Supervisor to complete a form for 'Review of Non-US
Citizen Documents'. In this process copies of your documents are
forwarded to our Branch Operations Division for further review. You
will
be notified of the outcome by mail.
Thank you for taking the time to write and bringing this matter to our
attention.
Sincerely,
Elaine McDougal, Div. Chief
CT Dept of Motor Vehicles
Branch Operations Division
Sent: Saturday, May 20, 2006 5:05 PM
To: mail@dmvct.org
Cc: chanduv23@yahoo.com
Subject: Documentation for obtaining a CT drivers license
Respected Commissioner,
Ralph J. Carpenter
DMV, Connecticut State
Greetings,
I hope this email finds you in good health and best of spirits.
I am a new resident to the State of Connecticut. I am on a h1b visa
(Skilled worker visa) and have been in the United States for 6 years.
My
employer is based out of Irving, Texas and I am employed fulltime with
them. My company sends me on work assignments to various clients all
over the United States. I recently started on a work assignment at
Pitney Bowes located in Shelton, CT. All this while when I am in United
States, I have worked in the states of Georgia, New York and Washington
and have obtained drivers licenses from all these states. I have
maintained legal status and always carry my documents whenever I
interact with a govt agency like DMV.
From the time I have started my work assignment in CT, I have
approached the DMV twice. Both the times I was turned back saying that
my documentation is not acceptable.
First experience:
DMV, Bridgeport, CT:
Issuing officer wanted a document from my employer that says that I
am still employed with them and have not switched employers. I asked
the
officer polietly if there is anything she is expecting to see in the
document (in terms of information like kind of work, nature of work,
place of work etc...) and she was very kind in explaining to me that
all
she wanted to know was if I actually work for the employer who holds my
visa. I told her that I will come back again with the letter.
DMV, Hamden, CT:
After obtaining a employment letter from my employer I chose to go
to DMV, Hamden, CT because it is close to my home. The issuing officer
looked at all my documents and then told me the employer letter was
unacceptable because it is generated by a computer. I asked him what
document is he actually looking for. He said he cannot accept a
computer
generated document. I was confused. Then he showed me my employer
letter
and told me he cannot accept it because it is printed from a computer.
I
told him it is generated from the computer so whats wrong with
employment letter generated from a printer connected to a computer. I
understood what he was trying to say. He just had concerns with the
validity of my employment letter.
Nothing wrong in having concerns about validity of employment letters.
He was just not able to express that to me. As I have the habit of
carrying all my documents, I showed all my legal documents like LCA
(that I am working in Shelton, CT) , my h1b documents etc... to make
him
comfortable of the fact that my employment letter is indeed valid. But
at this point he just did not want to listen or see anything instead he
kept arguing that this is CT and rules here are different and he would
not see any documents or papers and he only wants an employer letter.
And I told him that is right in front of his eyes. He says he cannot
accept it because it is a computer generated document.
Then I asked him what he really wants? He argued that he wants an
employer letter that is not a computer generated document but a actual
document. Then his collegue came to his resque and told me that he is
actually looking for a document that explains clearly the reason I am
in
CT and details of my work location from my employer etc... I asked him
to write it down in a piece of paper what he actually wants. His
collegue wrote down in a piece of paper that an employment letter
stating my work location as Shelton, CT is what they are looking for
and
I can get my out of state license transfer once I have that document. I
wanted a official letter from the issuing officer stating what they
really want and they were not willing to give me that. So I asked him
again what he wants next time. He said he wants a letter from my
employer that I am working in Shelton, CT and work details etc....
Dear Sir,
There is a lot of confusion over the issue with actual
documentation required. The best thing to do to check validity of h1b
visa holders is to actually ask for recent paystubs and w2 forms. These
forms have employer names and if any H1b visa holder. If the issuing
officer has concerns with documentation validity of a h1b visa holder,
then the best thing would be to have a employment background check done
or look at paystubs and w2 etc... Or specify what kind of letter they
are looking from an employer so that they can be convinced that the
candidate is a valid visa holder.
Though I will be going back to the DMV sometime next week with letter
they requested for, I felt it is my duty to suggest to DMV a good
source
of validity for h1b visa holders.
Dear Sir, Connecticut is one of the most beautiful states I have ever
lived and I am enjoying my stay in Connecticut. H1b visa holders are
skilled workers and we assimilate into the society while we contribute
what we can and work hard to maintain our status and are on a tough
path
to obtaining permanant residency.
Please treat my suggestion as a welcome suggestion and make it fair to
both the employees of DMV and non citizens as to what they or we can
accept and what not.
Best regards,
Here is what happened
Dear Mr. XXXXX,
This reply is in response to your email of 5/20/06 in which you
describe
the difficult time you have had in obtaining a CT license. Please be
advised that if the documents are not acceptable when you return you
may
ask the Sergeant or Supervisor to complete a form for 'Review of Non-US
Citizen Documents'. In this process copies of your documents are
forwarded to our Branch Operations Division for further review. You
will
be notified of the outcome by mail.
Thank you for taking the time to write and bringing this matter to our
attention.
Sincerely,
Elaine McDougal, Div. Chief
CT Dept of Motor Vehicles
Branch Operations Division
Sent: Saturday, May 20, 2006 5:05 PM
To: mail@dmvct.org
Cc: chanduv23@yahoo.com
Subject: Documentation for obtaining a CT drivers license
Respected Commissioner,
Ralph J. Carpenter
DMV, Connecticut State
Greetings,
I hope this email finds you in good health and best of spirits.
I am a new resident to the State of Connecticut. I am on a h1b visa
(Skilled worker visa) and have been in the United States for 6 years.
My
employer is based out of Irving, Texas and I am employed fulltime with
them. My company sends me on work assignments to various clients all
over the United States. I recently started on a work assignment at
Pitney Bowes located in Shelton, CT. All this while when I am in United
States, I have worked in the states of Georgia, New York and Washington
and have obtained drivers licenses from all these states. I have
maintained legal status and always carry my documents whenever I
interact with a govt agency like DMV.
From the time I have started my work assignment in CT, I have
approached the DMV twice. Both the times I was turned back saying that
my documentation is not acceptable.
First experience:
DMV, Bridgeport, CT:
Issuing officer wanted a document from my employer that says that I
am still employed with them and have not switched employers. I asked
the
officer polietly if there is anything she is expecting to see in the
document (in terms of information like kind of work, nature of work,
place of work etc...) and she was very kind in explaining to me that
all
she wanted to know was if I actually work for the employer who holds my
visa. I told her that I will come back again with the letter.
DMV, Hamden, CT:
After obtaining a employment letter from my employer I chose to go
to DMV, Hamden, CT because it is close to my home. The issuing officer
looked at all my documents and then told me the employer letter was
unacceptable because it is generated by a computer. I asked him what
document is he actually looking for. He said he cannot accept a
computer
generated document. I was confused. Then he showed me my employer
letter
and told me he cannot accept it because it is printed from a computer.
I
told him it is generated from the computer so whats wrong with
employment letter generated from a printer connected to a computer. I
understood what he was trying to say. He just had concerns with the
validity of my employment letter.
Nothing wrong in having concerns about validity of employment letters.
He was just not able to express that to me. As I have the habit of
carrying all my documents, I showed all my legal documents like LCA
(that I am working in Shelton, CT) , my h1b documents etc... to make
him
comfortable of the fact that my employment letter is indeed valid. But
at this point he just did not want to listen or see anything instead he
kept arguing that this is CT and rules here are different and he would
not see any documents or papers and he only wants an employer letter.
And I told him that is right in front of his eyes. He says he cannot
accept it because it is a computer generated document.
Then I asked him what he really wants? He argued that he wants an
employer letter that is not a computer generated document but a actual
document. Then his collegue came to his resque and told me that he is
actually looking for a document that explains clearly the reason I am
in
CT and details of my work location from my employer etc... I asked him
to write it down in a piece of paper what he actually wants. His
collegue wrote down in a piece of paper that an employment letter
stating my work location as Shelton, CT is what they are looking for
and
I can get my out of state license transfer once I have that document. I
wanted a official letter from the issuing officer stating what they
really want and they were not willing to give me that. So I asked him
again what he wants next time. He said he wants a letter from my
employer that I am working in Shelton, CT and work details etc....
Dear Sir,
There is a lot of confusion over the issue with actual
documentation required. The best thing to do to check validity of h1b
visa holders is to actually ask for recent paystubs and w2 forms. These
forms have employer names and if any H1b visa holder. If the issuing
officer has concerns with documentation validity of a h1b visa holder,
then the best thing would be to have a employment background check done
or look at paystubs and w2 etc... Or specify what kind of letter they
are looking from an employer so that they can be convinced that the
candidate is a valid visa holder.
Though I will be going back to the DMV sometime next week with letter
they requested for, I felt it is my duty to suggest to DMV a good
source
of validity for h1b visa holders.
Dear Sir, Connecticut is one of the most beautiful states I have ever
lived and I am enjoying my stay in Connecticut. H1b visa holders are
skilled workers and we assimilate into the society while we contribute
what we can and work hard to maintain our status and are on a tough
path
to obtaining permanant residency.
Please treat my suggestion as a welcome suggestion and make it fair to
both the employees of DMV and non citizens as to what they or we can
accept and what not.
Best regards,
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jkays94
04-26 01:42 PM
BTW, I want to use this opportunity to thank IV members virtual55, jkays94, and cpolisetti for setting this whole ball in motion.
You're most welcome, a big thank you to the core team for having followed up and for doing what was necessary to turn this into reality. I have shared the article with some of my colleagues, and they all agree that the article hit the nail on the head in as many words in regards to the problems that we all undergo as GC and LC applicants, problems that the public at large does not know about and would not otherwise not have knowledge about were it not for IV. Lets keep up the team spirit, the momentum and steer IV to even greater heights! We can do it and we certainly will.
You're most welcome, a big thank you to the core team for having followed up and for doing what was necessary to turn this into reality. I have shared the article with some of my colleagues, and they all agree that the article hit the nail on the head in as many words in regards to the problems that we all undergo as GC and LC applicants, problems that the public at large does not know about and would not otherwise not have knowledge about were it not for IV. Lets keep up the team spirit, the momentum and steer IV to even greater heights! We can do it and we certainly will.
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zen
04-06 04:37 PM
what you say above is true. but the fact is that we are what we are ..and we are at cross roads ..and that is where we are.
the main question is how do we increase membership .. the answer to that has to be in meaningful and visible campaigns.
forcing people to pay money when their jobs are at risk will not increase membership.
the main question is how do we increase membership .. the answer to that has to be in meaningful and visible campaigns.
forcing people to pay money when their jobs are at risk will not increase membership.
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GC_Optimist
02-08 12:30 PM
did not mean to discourage, just be prepared because after the 140 is rejected, you have to start all over again and you lose time in the process. BTW, ask any lawyer, and you will hear the same about Nebraska.
also if you have an MS and are eb-3, by all means transfer to EB-2 with a high rate of success --- again accding to my lawyer.
Can you elobrate on start all over again . Does this mean for that priority date of EB3 is lost. ? :confused:
also if you have an MS and are eb-3, by all means transfer to EB-2 with a high rate of success --- again accding to my lawyer.
Can you elobrate on start all over again . Does this mean for that priority date of EB3 is lost. ? :confused:
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bitzbytz
06-24 06:29 PM
"problems if generating paystubs"..is this a pure speculation or do you have to anything to back this statement....
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gccovet
05-21 01:36 PM
I don't know about that...is it true that i can get interim EAD after 90 days???
Not sure if this rule still valid (some websites still has them , including murthy),
check this out
http://www.murthy.com/news/n_intead.html
GCCovet
Not sure if this rule still valid (some websites still has them , including murthy),
check this out
http://www.murthy.com/news/n_intead.html
GCCovet
valuablehurdle
09-06 11:26 AM
It was Hard-Hitting, Sanju !!!
Anyway, I feel there are bad apples......but not all take commissions.
Still, I am at a loss to understand the same company that pays $180 per hour to the American Consulting company will pay me only as much as $50/hr.
What would be their logic?
I would appreciate your replies...
Anyway, I feel there are bad apples......but not all take commissions.
Still, I am at a loss to understand the same company that pays $180 per hour to the American Consulting company will pay me only as much as $50/hr.
What would be their logic?
I would appreciate your replies...
add78
09-08 11:50 AM
Nothing is so simple.
Most clients have policies that require them to deal with only a preferred set of vendors. In some cases vendors are managed through a vendor management firm that classifies vendors into 3 categories. The highest level preferred vendors get the most billing rate per resource they provide. In addition, a vendor needs to satisfy a bunch of requirements like % of resources successfully placed vs the number sent for interview with the client, ability to have a certain $ amount of liability and workers comp insurance etc. Due to these factors, a client will not directly enter into a contract with an individual and that individual has to go through a preferred vendor. Now the individual (akak resource) could be tied to a lower level vendor who in turn sends him/her to the preferred vendor who then sends him/her to the client. One of the best ways to increase your hourly rate is to eliminate as many middle tiers as possible. Ideal situation is to work for the preferred vendor that places you onto the client. In most cases of preferred vendors this could only happen if you have a EAD/GC if they do not do H1s. A second best situation is to work for a Desi consultancy that works only with preferred vendors (aka only 1 level between Desi co. and Client). In these cases it might be possible to make almost as much hourly $ rate as you would make working for preferred vendor if say preferred vendor works 80-20 on Corp to Corp but works 70-30 on W2. e.g. Client pays vendor $100/hr, You work directly for Vendor on W-2 and Vendor pays you $70 (70-30 split on W-2). Now if you work for a decent Desi co. that works C2C with this Vendor and if the Vendor pays Desi co $80 (80-20 split on C2C) and Desi co takes out fixed $ (say $8-10) then you still get $70 in hand just like direct W-2 with Vendor. This is if you work on pure $ or % basis with a Big American Preferred Vendor like say Teksystems or TAC worldwide or Ciber or Keane or KForce or Sapphire vs salaried consulting with say Deloitte or Accenture or IBM consulting where the way it works is these big fish do not just provide resources (you) per position like a American Preferred Vendor does but usually take on a big project and then staff resources for completing those projects where they pay you peanuts (like $70-90k) but bill the client like an American Preferred Vendor.
In short, if you are someone who wants job security and doesn't want to look for new contracts on your own and like to travel, stick with Big American Salaried Consulting companies, but if you want to make more money and don't mind a little insecurity/tension/can interview often/ready to move then if on H1, stay with good Desi that works only with Preferred Vendors or if GC/EAD, work on W-2 (as pure $ or % split) with a Big American Vendor.
Most clients have policies that require them to deal with only a preferred set of vendors. In some cases vendors are managed through a vendor management firm that classifies vendors into 3 categories. The highest level preferred vendors get the most billing rate per resource they provide. In addition, a vendor needs to satisfy a bunch of requirements like % of resources successfully placed vs the number sent for interview with the client, ability to have a certain $ amount of liability and workers comp insurance etc. Due to these factors, a client will not directly enter into a contract with an individual and that individual has to go through a preferred vendor. Now the individual (akak resource) could be tied to a lower level vendor who in turn sends him/her to the preferred vendor who then sends him/her to the client. One of the best ways to increase your hourly rate is to eliminate as many middle tiers as possible. Ideal situation is to work for the preferred vendor that places you onto the client. In most cases of preferred vendors this could only happen if you have a EAD/GC if they do not do H1s. A second best situation is to work for a Desi consultancy that works only with preferred vendors (aka only 1 level between Desi co. and Client). In these cases it might be possible to make almost as much hourly $ rate as you would make working for preferred vendor if say preferred vendor works 80-20 on Corp to Corp but works 70-30 on W2. e.g. Client pays vendor $100/hr, You work directly for Vendor on W-2 and Vendor pays you $70 (70-30 split on W-2). Now if you work for a decent Desi co. that works C2C with this Vendor and if the Vendor pays Desi co $80 (80-20 split on C2C) and Desi co takes out fixed $ (say $8-10) then you still get $70 in hand just like direct W-2 with Vendor. This is if you work on pure $ or % basis with a Big American Preferred Vendor like say Teksystems or TAC worldwide or Ciber or Keane or KForce or Sapphire vs salaried consulting with say Deloitte or Accenture or IBM consulting where the way it works is these big fish do not just provide resources (you) per position like a American Preferred Vendor does but usually take on a big project and then staff resources for completing those projects where they pay you peanuts (like $70-90k) but bill the client like an American Preferred Vendor.
In short, if you are someone who wants job security and doesn't want to look for new contracts on your own and like to travel, stick with Big American Salaried Consulting companies, but if you want to make more money and don't mind a little insecurity/tension/can interview often/ready to move then if on H1, stay with good Desi that works only with Preferred Vendors or if GC/EAD, work on W-2 (as pure $ or % split) with a Big American Vendor.