GCBy3000
07-24 06:07 PM
This is good information to know. If this is the case, then at least once in a year they have to make all the categories current. May be for September every year so that they do not waste any VISA numbers.
Per country quota is not applicable based on AC21 rule when it is current for every one. This is what happened due to the July visa bulletin fiasco. As they are honouring that bulletin, they are also forced to approve across all country
Per country quota is not applicable based on AC21 rule when it is current for every one. This is what happened due to the July visa bulletin fiasco. As they are honouring that bulletin, they are also forced to approve across all country
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Jaime
09-12 05:15 PM
Bump
santb1975
06-19 01:10 PM
With the economy turning out the way it is I wonder when we will get our next opportunity to bring our issues to Lawmakers notice and ask them to work on our issues. We need to speak up now and we need $$ to fund our organization. I was talking to my mentor syesterday and he is on the board of directors of an organization. He was mentioning to me that if people are losing Jobs, not able to pay their mortgages and struggling to pay for gas and food all other issues will be put on the back burner and the focus on immigration related issues might go down. I am still trying to sink that into my head
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inskrish
08-10 02:51 PM
Sing it: "No checks no receipt...whatcha gonna do...whatcha gonna do when they come for you (Border control)"....Hey!! I'm legal!!!:D
5 weeks and nothing.....But i did get my H1/H4 8th yr receipts in a week.
But, it also says "Everyone is innocent until proven guilty by (USCIS)".:)
5 weeks and nothing.....But i did get my H1/H4 8th yr receipts in a week.
But, it also says "Everyone is innocent until proven guilty by (USCIS)".:)
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hebbar77
09-11 08:53 PM
I am in . What do we do. flowers with calculators or a simple math book seems a good idea.
javaconsultant
10-11 04:33 PM
vparam...
Thanks for your detailed anwers.
have you opened your own LLC currently while on EAD?
For all those who have sent PM.... Please note I am not an attorney or accountant... But then I had consulted my account and few attorney's ( paid the required fees to get them answered)... So please use your own judgement/caution.
1. Yes you can open a LLC singly or jointly with your wife/friend/anyone.
2. You can start the LLC even when you are on H1B but it is better that you wait till you get your EAD to get oprationalized. reason very very conservative view is that you cannot even write a check for your company or deposit a check... but this is a very conservative view....
3. To open a LLC you can use an accountant ( if you have one, it will be cheaper by a couple of hundred dollars) or use agencies like www.legalzoom.com/legalzip/LLCs/llc_procedure.html .... I have used both in the past....
4. Intially you can just form LLC as single or joint partnership and then elect as S corporations for taxing.... I forget within which period it is to be done, if I correctly remember when you file your first tax return or within 6 months you need to elect as filing as single person entity( then it becomes like your personal income) or you could elect as S corp....
5. You will a tax id for the LLC, business license and other documents when you form a LLC, You will need to maintain book and tax records for 3 years... best to have it managed by an accountant
6. You/ your spouse can work for your LLC.... Some of you if you want to after 180 days change employers can move into your LLC and maintain that you are employed in same occupational duties for your own LLC...
Hope I have been able to answer your questions....:cool:
Thanks for your detailed anwers.
have you opened your own LLC currently while on EAD?
For all those who have sent PM.... Please note I am not an attorney or accountant... But then I had consulted my account and few attorney's ( paid the required fees to get them answered)... So please use your own judgement/caution.
1. Yes you can open a LLC singly or jointly with your wife/friend/anyone.
2. You can start the LLC even when you are on H1B but it is better that you wait till you get your EAD to get oprationalized. reason very very conservative view is that you cannot even write a check for your company or deposit a check... but this is a very conservative view....
3. To open a LLC you can use an accountant ( if you have one, it will be cheaper by a couple of hundred dollars) or use agencies like www.legalzoom.com/legalzip/LLCs/llc_procedure.html .... I have used both in the past....
4. Intially you can just form LLC as single or joint partnership and then elect as S corporations for taxing.... I forget within which period it is to be done, if I correctly remember when you file your first tax return or within 6 months you need to elect as filing as single person entity( then it becomes like your personal income) or you could elect as S corp....
5. You will a tax id for the LLC, business license and other documents when you form a LLC, You will need to maintain book and tax records for 3 years... best to have it managed by an accountant
6. You/ your spouse can work for your LLC.... Some of you if you want to after 180 days change employers can move into your LLC and maintain that you are employed in same occupational duties for your own LLC...
Hope I have been able to answer your questions....:cool:
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06-18 07:09 PM
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Jimi_Hendrix
08-09 01:37 PM
Why you need to support legal immigration reforms?
I am a legal immigrant to United States and my permanent residency application is pending because of the backlogs in the current immigration system. There is a combination of factors leading to the current backlog in the legal immigration system. Periodic legalization of illegal aliens, lack of sufficient resources to process applications, procedural inefficiencies and poor understanding of legal immigration problems by congressional representatives are some of the contributory factors.
Current immigration reform is primarily focused on illegal immigration reform. Typically, legal immigration is folded into a bill/Act which primarily supports illegal immigration. It is crucial that the contributions of legal immigrants be appreciated. Highly skilled, legal immigration adds to scarce skills and training in the American workforce. They improve productivity and quality of work to keep America competitive. These immigrants also pay taxes at higher rates. Further they are not entitled to most of their social security benefits unless they have worked for a certain number of years in USA. Legal immigrants act as role models by respecting the law and playing the role of responsible citizens. They act as safe anchors to curb outsourcing by providing foreign talent locally. An average legal immigrant integrates easily into the American social cauldron, is law abiding and is favorable towards charity and social participation.
Now that you have a decent appreciation of legal immigrant contributions, let us take a look at the problems faced by them. It takes anywhere between 6-8 years on an average to process permanent residency applications of legal immigrants. During majority of this 6-8 year period,
1) Legal immigrants cannot change employers and/or job title
2) Spouses of legal immigrants cannot work unless they have separate work authorization
3) All major financial and career decisions are on a hold
4) Children of legal immigrants are unable to earn certain education benefits available to permanent residents/citizens
5) Immigrants are reluctant to visit their home countries because of increased scrutiny at the border due to the lack of permanent residency/citizenship privileges. There is no assurance that the immigrant will be able to re-enter USA
6) Work and Travel Permits need to be renewed every year i.e. new fees are charged by USCIS each year for renewal. This step not only involves financial cost but also induces fresh anxiety about whether the permits will be approved without problems and on time.
Due to lack of sufficient visa availability, legal immigrant applications are backed up solid. An important factor responsible for current backlogs is inefficient processing of applications. USCIS, FBI and Department of Labor are trying their best to cope with the huge immigration backlog work. However, some processes move faster while others take unreasonably long time. Efficiency in one process is compensated by complete lack of efficiency in some other processes. The cumulative effect of these factors is tremendous frustration among legal immigrants. Many of these immigrants are actively looking for work in other countries where immigration laws are favorable to legal immigration and advanced skills are in demand. Compared to USA, time taken for obtaining permanent residency in some countries is approximately 75-80 percent shorter.
Lately, an awareness campaign has been launched by Immigration Voice (a 5,500 member group representing highly skilled, legal immigrants). Immigration Voice represents more than 500,000 bright and innovative minds in the country. As a result of Immigration Voice’s campaign and the ongoing immigration debate, some politicians have a better understanding and appreciation of legal immigration issues. Accordingly, the SKIL bill was introduced by Senator Cornyn and Kyl in the Senate and recently this bill was also introduced in the House of Representatives. The SKIL bill supports reform in the legal immigration system. Due to the current deadlock in the senate and house over Comprehensive Immigration Reform, relief for legal immigrants is nowhere in sight. Will the average American citizen stand up and support this law abiding means of immigration? Or will the average legal immigrant fall victim to the vicious campaign of anti-immigrant extremism? The American public must take a stand and defend the American dream.
Best Regards,
JH
I am a legal immigrant to United States and my permanent residency application is pending because of the backlogs in the current immigration system. There is a combination of factors leading to the current backlog in the legal immigration system. Periodic legalization of illegal aliens, lack of sufficient resources to process applications, procedural inefficiencies and poor understanding of legal immigration problems by congressional representatives are some of the contributory factors.
Current immigration reform is primarily focused on illegal immigration reform. Typically, legal immigration is folded into a bill/Act which primarily supports illegal immigration. It is crucial that the contributions of legal immigrants be appreciated. Highly skilled, legal immigration adds to scarce skills and training in the American workforce. They improve productivity and quality of work to keep America competitive. These immigrants also pay taxes at higher rates. Further they are not entitled to most of their social security benefits unless they have worked for a certain number of years in USA. Legal immigrants act as role models by respecting the law and playing the role of responsible citizens. They act as safe anchors to curb outsourcing by providing foreign talent locally. An average legal immigrant integrates easily into the American social cauldron, is law abiding and is favorable towards charity and social participation.
Now that you have a decent appreciation of legal immigrant contributions, let us take a look at the problems faced by them. It takes anywhere between 6-8 years on an average to process permanent residency applications of legal immigrants. During majority of this 6-8 year period,
1) Legal immigrants cannot change employers and/or job title
2) Spouses of legal immigrants cannot work unless they have separate work authorization
3) All major financial and career decisions are on a hold
4) Children of legal immigrants are unable to earn certain education benefits available to permanent residents/citizens
5) Immigrants are reluctant to visit their home countries because of increased scrutiny at the border due to the lack of permanent residency/citizenship privileges. There is no assurance that the immigrant will be able to re-enter USA
6) Work and Travel Permits need to be renewed every year i.e. new fees are charged by USCIS each year for renewal. This step not only involves financial cost but also induces fresh anxiety about whether the permits will be approved without problems and on time.
Due to lack of sufficient visa availability, legal immigrant applications are backed up solid. An important factor responsible for current backlogs is inefficient processing of applications. USCIS, FBI and Department of Labor are trying their best to cope with the huge immigration backlog work. However, some processes move faster while others take unreasonably long time. Efficiency in one process is compensated by complete lack of efficiency in some other processes. The cumulative effect of these factors is tremendous frustration among legal immigrants. Many of these immigrants are actively looking for work in other countries where immigration laws are favorable to legal immigration and advanced skills are in demand. Compared to USA, time taken for obtaining permanent residency in some countries is approximately 75-80 percent shorter.
Lately, an awareness campaign has been launched by Immigration Voice (a 5,500 member group representing highly skilled, legal immigrants). Immigration Voice represents more than 500,000 bright and innovative minds in the country. As a result of Immigration Voice’s campaign and the ongoing immigration debate, some politicians have a better understanding and appreciation of legal immigration issues. Accordingly, the SKIL bill was introduced by Senator Cornyn and Kyl in the Senate and recently this bill was also introduced in the House of Representatives. The SKIL bill supports reform in the legal immigration system. Due to the current deadlock in the senate and house over Comprehensive Immigration Reform, relief for legal immigrants is nowhere in sight. Will the average American citizen stand up and support this law abiding means of immigration? Or will the average legal immigrant fall victim to the vicious campaign of anti-immigrant extremism? The American public must take a stand and defend the American dream.
Best Regards,
JH
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singhsa3
07-20 12:38 PM
Please look at the discussion topic and then post you comments. :mad: :mad:
What happens if I get my EAD after 180 days of concurrent filing i-140 & i-485, and my employer no longer has a vacancy for me. Can I start at another job or do I have to refile the i-140. (I'm not presently working for the company yet - Schedule A applicant)
What happens if I get my EAD after 180 days of concurrent filing i-140 & i-485, and my employer no longer has a vacancy for me. Can I start at another job or do I have to refile the i-140. (I'm not presently working for the company yet - Schedule A applicant)
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SFSweta
07-11 01:03 PM
I can't believe this is how it feels to be sooo close to achieving your dream - regardless of how hard we've had to fight.....
Congratulations to each and everyone of you in EB2-India and China that have been pushing and clawing your way (just like I have) to get your greencards. While my PD is a month away - I am so glad for you. Get ready to go on a loooooong break (mentally, emotionally, and physically if possible as well).
I have been saving up every penny of my disposable income (after the shopping and eating out and everything else!) to go do the things I've wanted:
Climb Mt. Kilimanjaro
Spend 3 months with my family in India and Dubai
Go back to Culinary School
Go to Bordeaux and learn about wine
Become an amazing photographer (just like one of the members on this forum...)
The list goes on and on....
But most of all - I can't believe that the moment is here for almost ALL of us to be free of the shackles and really really live our lives. I'm proud to have participated in everything and hopefully we ALL worked to make this huge of a difference and will see this effort through to help all our colleagues stuck in the EB3-India and China mess....
Congratulations to each and everyone of you in EB2-India and China that have been pushing and clawing your way (just like I have) to get your greencards. While my PD is a month away - I am so glad for you. Get ready to go on a loooooong break (mentally, emotionally, and physically if possible as well).
I have been saving up every penny of my disposable income (after the shopping and eating out and everything else!) to go do the things I've wanted:
Climb Mt. Kilimanjaro
Spend 3 months with my family in India and Dubai
Go back to Culinary School
Go to Bordeaux and learn about wine
Become an amazing photographer (just like one of the members on this forum...)
The list goes on and on....
But most of all - I can't believe that the moment is here for almost ALL of us to be free of the shackles and really really live our lives. I'm proud to have participated in everything and hopefully we ALL worked to make this huge of a difference and will see this effort through to help all our colleagues stuck in the EB3-India and China mess....
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Milind123
09-14 10:01 PM
This is a PM I got from ivvm, an earlier contributor in one of the 401K rounds.
I really think it is a nice gesture.
Originally Posted by ivvm
I think you have been championing the cause, and have done exemplary. In BTW..I am willing to sponsor someone's one way ticket via southwest all expense paid..or possibly a roundtrip preferably from west coast...!! Let me know if you know someone who would like to avail!
Thanks,
Vin
I really think it is a nice gesture.
Originally Posted by ivvm
I think you have been championing the cause, and have done exemplary. In BTW..I am willing to sponsor someone's one way ticket via southwest all expense paid..or possibly a roundtrip preferably from west coast...!! Let me know if you know someone who would like to avail!
Thanks,
Vin
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Suva
12-26 06:30 PM
Mine was approved on 22 december. Receipt date was 4th June, 2007.
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coolvigo
06-10 09:57 AM
Guys,
How about having another session of flowers campaign? Got to practice gandhigiri continuously. Should we select a date for that? I will say 23rd June'08? We need to draw media attention!!!
How about having another session of flowers campaign? Got to practice gandhigiri continuously. Should we select a date for that? I will say 23rd June'08? We need to draw media attention!!!
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psaxena
06-11 03:19 PM
seriously , I have seen a couple of people who day dream unrealistic thing and for some time
thinks thats true. This normally happens, when you normally facing a lot of negative things then your mind things of all the good things,( in your shit load of money on stocks and investments). This actually helps keeping one out of depression in the illusional state. but unfortunately fact is fact.
As far as I know, I am pretty aggressive in investment and I am getting @15% right now.. which too in a very unconventional ways.. by investing in forex and start ups with a risk of loosing nearly 80% of the investment in a day. when you 100K-200K and get returns like 100k.. dude that 100%-50% investment.. please let me know where can I do that.
I promise I gonna leave everything and go back with my money make investment in that and live the rest sipping feni by goa beach.
It is not a big deal dude...if not for this immigration system, we could be making even more..think about $80-$100/hr if you are an independent contractor. This a minimum for a decent contract with vendor directly.
And if you have ~100-200K for investments, with some experience and any luck..you could be making another 100K out of it from trading and active investing in other areas. That comes to ~250-300K minimum. There are no bounds when life is free and in this great country. Unfortunately, things have turned discriminative and our potentials are being restricted(atleast for non-EAD guys) and you have to be prepared for getting outright kicked out of this country.
thinks thats true. This normally happens, when you normally facing a lot of negative things then your mind things of all the good things,( in your shit load of money on stocks and investments). This actually helps keeping one out of depression in the illusional state. but unfortunately fact is fact.
As far as I know, I am pretty aggressive in investment and I am getting @15% right now.. which too in a very unconventional ways.. by investing in forex and start ups with a risk of loosing nearly 80% of the investment in a day. when you 100K-200K and get returns like 100k.. dude that 100%-50% investment.. please let me know where can I do that.
I promise I gonna leave everything and go back with my money make investment in that and live the rest sipping feni by goa beach.
It is not a big deal dude...if not for this immigration system, we could be making even more..think about $80-$100/hr if you are an independent contractor. This a minimum for a decent contract with vendor directly.
And if you have ~100-200K for investments, with some experience and any luck..you could be making another 100K out of it from trading and active investing in other areas. That comes to ~250-300K minimum. There are no bounds when life is free and in this great country. Unfortunately, things have turned discriminative and our potentials are being restricted(atleast for non-EAD guys) and you have to be prepared for getting outright kicked out of this country.
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johnnybhai
03-27 02:45 PM
State Virginia: No 45 Day Notice yet.
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wandmaker
05-22 12:23 PM
I just sent a check of $100 via online bill payment to IV. I've also set up recurring contribution checks of $25 every month beginning June. I strongly believe in IV's cause and hope that many folks will come forward. This is the time to act to help ourselves, otherwise we'll be left behind. Keep up the good work.
Thank you!
Go IVans Go!
Thank you!
Go IVans Go!
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karan2004m
01-08 05:43 PM
what is this "professor-ji" all about?
are you his student or relative? y r u getting personal about a conversation.
For all the bad things you people have been saying about Professor-ji, you should read this great article he wrote for Businessweek.
Business Week
http://www.businessweek.com/smallbiz/content/sep2006/sb20060913_157784.htm
SEPTEMBER 14, 2006
Viewpoint
By Vivek Wadhwa
Are Indians the Model Immigrants?
A BusinessWeek.com columnist and accomplished businessman, Wadhwa shares his views on why Indians are such a successful immigrant group
They have funny accents, occasionally dress in strange outfits, and some wear turbans and grow beards, yet Indians have been able to overcome stereotypes to become the U.S.'s most successful immigrant group. Not only are they leaving their mark in the field of technology, but also in real estate, journalism, literature, and entertainment. They run some of the most successful small businesses and lead a few of the largest corporations. Valuable lessons can be learned from their various successes.
According to the 2000 Census, the median household income of Indians was $70,708—far above the national median of $50,046. An Asian-American hospitality industry advocacy group says that Indians own 50% of all economy lodging and 37% of all hotels in the U.S. AnnaLee Saxenian, a dean and professor at University of California, Berkeley, estimates that in the late 1990s, close to 10% of technology startups in Silicon Valley were headed by Indians.
You'll find Indian physicians working in almost every hospital as well as running small-town practices. Indian journalists hold senior positions at major publications, and Indian faculty have gained senior appointments at most universities. Last month, Indra Nooyi, an Indian woman, was named CEO of PepsiCo (PEP ) (see BusinessWeek.com, 8/14/06, "PepsiCo Shakes It Up").
A MODEST EXPLANATION. Census data show that 81.8% of Indian immigrants arrived in the U.S. after 1980. They received no special treatment or support and faced the same discrimination and hardship that any immigrant group does. Yet, they learned to thrive in American society. Why are Indians such a model immigrant group?
In the absence of scientific research, I'll present my own reasons for why this group has achieved so much. As an Indian immigrant myself, I have had the chance to live the American dream. I started two successful technology companies and served on the boards of several others. To give back, I co-founded the Carolinas chapter of a networking group called The Indus Entrepreneurs and mentored dozens of entrepreneurs.
Last year, I joined Duke University as an executive-in-residence to share my business experience with students (see BusinessWeek.com, 9/14/05, "Degrees of Achievement") and research how the U.S. can maintain its global competitive advantage (see BusinessWeek.com, 7/10/06, "Engineering Gap? Fact and Fiction").
1. Education. The Census Bureau says that 63.9% of Indians over 25 hold at least a bachelor's degree, compared with the national average of 24.4%. Media reports routinely profile graduates from one Indian college—the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT). This is a great school, but most successful Indians I know aren't IIT graduates. Neither are the doctors, journalists, motel owners, or the majority of technology executives. Their education comes from a broad range of colleges in India and the U.S. They believe that education is the best way to rise above poverty and hardship.
2. Upbringing. For my generation, what was most socially acceptable was to become a doctor, engineer, or businessperson. Therefore, the emphasis was on either learning science or math or becoming an entrepreneur.
3. Hard work. With India's competitive and rote-based education system, children are forced to spend the majority of their time on their schooling. For better or for worse, it's work, work, and more work for anyone with access to education.
4. Determination to overcome obstacles. In a land of over a billion people with a corrupt government, weak infrastructure, and limited opportunities, it takes a lot to simply survive, let alone get ahead. Indians learn to be resilient, battle endless obstacles, and make the most of what they have. In India, you're on your own and learn to work around the problems that the state and society create for you.
5. Entrepreneurial spirit. As corporate strategist C.K. Prahalad notes in his interview with BusinessWeek's Pete Engardio (see BusinessWeek.com, 1/23/06, "Business Prophet"), amidst the poverty, hustle, and bustle of overcrowded India is a "beehive of entrepreneurialism and creativity." After observing street markets, Prahalad says that "every individual is engaged in a business of some kind—whether it is selling single cloves of garlic, squeezing sugar cane juice for pennies a glass, or hauling TVs." This entrepreneurial sprit is something that most Indians grow up with.
6. Recognizing diversity. Indians hold many ethnic, racial, gender, and caste biases. But to succeed, they learn to overlook or adapt these biases when necessary. There are six major religions in India, and the Indian constitution recognizes 22 regional languages. Every region in the country has its own customs and character.
7. Humility. Talk to almost any immigrant, regardless of origin, and he will share stories about leaving social status behind in his home country and working his way up from the bottom of the ladder in his adopted land. It's a humbling process, but humility is an asset in entrepreneurship. You learn many valuable lessons when you start from scratch and work your way to success.
8. Family support/values. In the absence of a social safety net, the family takes on a very important role in Indian culture. Family members provide all kinds of support and guidance to those in need.
9. Financial management. Indians generally pride themselves on being fiscally conservative. Their businesses usually watch every penny and spend within their means.
10. Forming and leveraging networks. Indians immigrants found that one of the secrets to success was to learn from those who had paved the trails (see BusinessWeek.com, 6/6/05, "Ask for Help and Offer It").
Some examples: Successful Indian technologists in Silicon Valley formed an organization called The Indus Entrepreneurs to mentor other entrepreneurs and provide a forum for networking. TiE is reputed to have helped launch hundreds of startups, some of which achieved billions in market capitalization. This was a group I turned to when I needed help.
Top Indian journalists and academics created the South Asian Journalists Association (SAJA) to provide networking and assistance to newcomers. SAJA runs journalism conferences and workshops, and provides scholarships to aspiring South-Asian student journalists.
In the entertainment industry, fledgling filmmakers formed the South Asian American Films and Arts Association (SAAFA). Their mission is the promotion of South Asian cinematic and artistic endeavors, and mentoring newcomers.
11. Giving back. The most successful entrepreneurs I know believe in giving back to the community and society that has given them so much opportunity. TiE founders invested great effort to ensure that their organization was open, inclusive, and integrated with mainstream American society. Their No. 1 rule was that their charter members would give without taking. SAJA officers work for top publications and universities, yet they volunteer their evenings and weekends to run an organization to assist newcomers.
12. Integration and acceptance. The Pew Global Attitudes Project, which conducts worldwide public opinion surveys, has shown that Indians predominantly hold favorable opinions of the U.S. When Indians immigrate to the U.S, they usually come to share the American dream and work hard to integrate.
Indians have achieved more overall business success in less time in the U.S. than any other recent immigrant group. They have shown what can be achieved by integrating themselves into U.S. society and taking advantage of all the opportunities the country offers.
Wadhwa, the founder of two software companies, is an Executive-in-Residence/Adjunct Professor at Duke University. He is also the co-founder of TiE Carolinas, a networking and mentoring group.
are you his student or relative? y r u getting personal about a conversation.
For all the bad things you people have been saying about Professor-ji, you should read this great article he wrote for Businessweek.
Business Week
http://www.businessweek.com/smallbiz/content/sep2006/sb20060913_157784.htm
SEPTEMBER 14, 2006
Viewpoint
By Vivek Wadhwa
Are Indians the Model Immigrants?
A BusinessWeek.com columnist and accomplished businessman, Wadhwa shares his views on why Indians are such a successful immigrant group
They have funny accents, occasionally dress in strange outfits, and some wear turbans and grow beards, yet Indians have been able to overcome stereotypes to become the U.S.'s most successful immigrant group. Not only are they leaving their mark in the field of technology, but also in real estate, journalism, literature, and entertainment. They run some of the most successful small businesses and lead a few of the largest corporations. Valuable lessons can be learned from their various successes.
According to the 2000 Census, the median household income of Indians was $70,708—far above the national median of $50,046. An Asian-American hospitality industry advocacy group says that Indians own 50% of all economy lodging and 37% of all hotels in the U.S. AnnaLee Saxenian, a dean and professor at University of California, Berkeley, estimates that in the late 1990s, close to 10% of technology startups in Silicon Valley were headed by Indians.
You'll find Indian physicians working in almost every hospital as well as running small-town practices. Indian journalists hold senior positions at major publications, and Indian faculty have gained senior appointments at most universities. Last month, Indra Nooyi, an Indian woman, was named CEO of PepsiCo (PEP ) (see BusinessWeek.com, 8/14/06, "PepsiCo Shakes It Up").
A MODEST EXPLANATION. Census data show that 81.8% of Indian immigrants arrived in the U.S. after 1980. They received no special treatment or support and faced the same discrimination and hardship that any immigrant group does. Yet, they learned to thrive in American society. Why are Indians such a model immigrant group?
In the absence of scientific research, I'll present my own reasons for why this group has achieved so much. As an Indian immigrant myself, I have had the chance to live the American dream. I started two successful technology companies and served on the boards of several others. To give back, I co-founded the Carolinas chapter of a networking group called The Indus Entrepreneurs and mentored dozens of entrepreneurs.
Last year, I joined Duke University as an executive-in-residence to share my business experience with students (see BusinessWeek.com, 9/14/05, "Degrees of Achievement") and research how the U.S. can maintain its global competitive advantage (see BusinessWeek.com, 7/10/06, "Engineering Gap? Fact and Fiction").
1. Education. The Census Bureau says that 63.9% of Indians over 25 hold at least a bachelor's degree, compared with the national average of 24.4%. Media reports routinely profile graduates from one Indian college—the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT). This is a great school, but most successful Indians I know aren't IIT graduates. Neither are the doctors, journalists, motel owners, or the majority of technology executives. Their education comes from a broad range of colleges in India and the U.S. They believe that education is the best way to rise above poverty and hardship.
2. Upbringing. For my generation, what was most socially acceptable was to become a doctor, engineer, or businessperson. Therefore, the emphasis was on either learning science or math or becoming an entrepreneur.
3. Hard work. With India's competitive and rote-based education system, children are forced to spend the majority of their time on their schooling. For better or for worse, it's work, work, and more work for anyone with access to education.
4. Determination to overcome obstacles. In a land of over a billion people with a corrupt government, weak infrastructure, and limited opportunities, it takes a lot to simply survive, let alone get ahead. Indians learn to be resilient, battle endless obstacles, and make the most of what they have. In India, you're on your own and learn to work around the problems that the state and society create for you.
5. Entrepreneurial spirit. As corporate strategist C.K. Prahalad notes in his interview with BusinessWeek's Pete Engardio (see BusinessWeek.com, 1/23/06, "Business Prophet"), amidst the poverty, hustle, and bustle of overcrowded India is a "beehive of entrepreneurialism and creativity." After observing street markets, Prahalad says that "every individual is engaged in a business of some kind—whether it is selling single cloves of garlic, squeezing sugar cane juice for pennies a glass, or hauling TVs." This entrepreneurial sprit is something that most Indians grow up with.
6. Recognizing diversity. Indians hold many ethnic, racial, gender, and caste biases. But to succeed, they learn to overlook or adapt these biases when necessary. There are six major religions in India, and the Indian constitution recognizes 22 regional languages. Every region in the country has its own customs and character.
7. Humility. Talk to almost any immigrant, regardless of origin, and he will share stories about leaving social status behind in his home country and working his way up from the bottom of the ladder in his adopted land. It's a humbling process, but humility is an asset in entrepreneurship. You learn many valuable lessons when you start from scratch and work your way to success.
8. Family support/values. In the absence of a social safety net, the family takes on a very important role in Indian culture. Family members provide all kinds of support and guidance to those in need.
9. Financial management. Indians generally pride themselves on being fiscally conservative. Their businesses usually watch every penny and spend within their means.
10. Forming and leveraging networks. Indians immigrants found that one of the secrets to success was to learn from those who had paved the trails (see BusinessWeek.com, 6/6/05, "Ask for Help and Offer It").
Some examples: Successful Indian technologists in Silicon Valley formed an organization called The Indus Entrepreneurs to mentor other entrepreneurs and provide a forum for networking. TiE is reputed to have helped launch hundreds of startups, some of which achieved billions in market capitalization. This was a group I turned to when I needed help.
Top Indian journalists and academics created the South Asian Journalists Association (SAJA) to provide networking and assistance to newcomers. SAJA runs journalism conferences and workshops, and provides scholarships to aspiring South-Asian student journalists.
In the entertainment industry, fledgling filmmakers formed the South Asian American Films and Arts Association (SAAFA). Their mission is the promotion of South Asian cinematic and artistic endeavors, and mentoring newcomers.
11. Giving back. The most successful entrepreneurs I know believe in giving back to the community and society that has given them so much opportunity. TiE founders invested great effort to ensure that their organization was open, inclusive, and integrated with mainstream American society. Their No. 1 rule was that their charter members would give without taking. SAJA officers work for top publications and universities, yet they volunteer their evenings and weekends to run an organization to assist newcomers.
12. Integration and acceptance. The Pew Global Attitudes Project, which conducts worldwide public opinion surveys, has shown that Indians predominantly hold favorable opinions of the U.S. When Indians immigrate to the U.S, they usually come to share the American dream and work hard to integrate.
Indians have achieved more overall business success in less time in the U.S. than any other recent immigrant group. They have shown what can be achieved by integrating themselves into U.S. society and taking advantage of all the opportunities the country offers.
Wadhwa, the founder of two software companies, is an Executive-in-Residence/Adjunct Professor at Duke University. He is also the co-founder of TiE Carolinas, a networking and mentoring group.
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pbojja
09-11 04:21 PM
We need to do some thing about it so that they dont repeat the same mistake again . Lets attach a message or real calculators along with flowers and start campign ..atleast we get the attention like we did in July 07
I know we are too scared of doing any thing because they have our applications to process ...I think this is the time to step up again ...
even though I m EB2 2006 applicant , I was so frustated to see 2006 approvals , how can they do that ? Why they move to 2006 in first place raise hopes and dash them in less than weeks ...
Come on lets do some thing..
I know we are too scared of doing any thing because they have our applications to process ...I think this is the time to step up again ...
even though I m EB2 2006 applicant , I was so frustated to see 2006 approvals , how can they do that ? Why they move to 2006 in first place raise hopes and dash them in less than weeks ...
Come on lets do some thing..
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bayarea07
03-17 10:04 PM
Well,If you think that it was a cheap attempt, then i belive you need tutoring in english first, i would have appreciated if you would have read the full documents first, if you are not in the same boat as others doesnot means that others are not, there are still many H1 holders whose spouse doesnot have a SSN and only ITIN, and i am not over or below quoting the statement made by IRS.
Please think twice before issuing any statements.
P.S- Thanks for Pointing that Title of a Thread is for writing autobiographies, I will keep that in mind,when you are around. :-)
A very cheap attempt at sensationalism, if that's what your intention was. But if you really are clueless about this issue, then here are the facts:
There are several thousands of H-1Bs and GC aspirants who have SSNs for themselves and their spouses. This stimulus package will give rebates to these thousands so long as their AGI allows for it. Also, all H-1Bs are eligible for their rebate since they would have SSNs. It is only when their non-working spouse (H-4) does not have a SSN that the H-1B holder becomes ineligible.
Thus, the title of your thread is misleading. Change the title to "No Stimulus Package to H-1Bs whose spouses do not have SSNs". And again, this is not targetting H-1Bs or GC aspirants. Any US resident without a SSN is ineligible for the stimulus package.
Regards,
Jayant
Please think twice before issuing any statements.
P.S- Thanks for Pointing that Title of a Thread is for writing autobiographies, I will keep that in mind,when you are around. :-)
A very cheap attempt at sensationalism, if that's what your intention was. But if you really are clueless about this issue, then here are the facts:
There are several thousands of H-1Bs and GC aspirants who have SSNs for themselves and their spouses. This stimulus package will give rebates to these thousands so long as their AGI allows for it. Also, all H-1Bs are eligible for their rebate since they would have SSNs. It is only when their non-working spouse (H-4) does not have a SSN that the H-1B holder becomes ineligible.
Thus, the title of your thread is misleading. Change the title to "No Stimulus Package to H-1Bs whose spouses do not have SSNs". And again, this is not targetting H-1Bs or GC aspirants. Any US resident without a SSN is ineligible for the stimulus package.
Regards,
Jayant
Milind123
09-14 07:56 PM
Lets have a quick penultimate round. New contributors have, so far, not let us down. They have stepped forward in each and every round and made it a success. They have taken the most difficult step; contribute for the first time. I know, I was there once. Kudos to them.
In this round could I have support from three existing contributors to quickly finish this round. May I have some pledges please? I would like to fire the third round. BTW this pistol has seven shots. Once we finish this round we will move to the last round and it has 14 shots. 21 shots in total.
These 2 rounds is specially dedicates to the core team members; without them there won�t be any shots fired here. Without them Sept18th would be just one ordinary day on the calendar. They have given us a chance to remember Sep18th forever, no matter what the results are after that day. For me personally, Sept 18th will be a defining moment. So lets give a deserving 21 Gun salute to the core team.
We just need three people who have never contributed before.
In this round could I have support from three existing contributors to quickly finish this round. May I have some pledges please? I would like to fire the third round. BTW this pistol has seven shots. Once we finish this round we will move to the last round and it has 14 shots. 21 shots in total.
These 2 rounds is specially dedicates to the core team members; without them there won�t be any shots fired here. Without them Sept18th would be just one ordinary day on the calendar. They have given us a chance to remember Sep18th forever, no matter what the results are after that day. For me personally, Sept 18th will be a defining moment. So lets give a deserving 21 Gun salute to the core team.
We just need three people who have never contributed before.
Jimi_Hendrix
11-08 07:04 PM
San Diego - District 49 100.0% of 318 precincts reporting
Candidate Party Vote Count % Votes Cast
Darrell Issa (I)
GOP 48,622 63.6%
Jeeni Criscenzo
Dem 25,478 33.3%
Lars Grossmith Lib 2,319 3.0%
Updated: 11/8/2006 7:43 PM ET
San Diego - District 50 100.0% of 578 precincts reporting
Candidate Party Vote Count % Votes Cast
Brian Bilbray (I)
GOP 91,990 53.3%
Francine Busby
Dem 74,932 43.4%
Paul King Lib 3,175 1.8%
Miriam Clark PFP 2,586 1.5%
Updated: 11/8/2006 7:43 PM ET
San Diego - District 51 100.0% of 299 precincts reporting
Candidate Party Vote Count % Votes Cast
Bob Filner (I)
Dem 46,455 67.0%
Blake Miles
GOP 21,284 30.7%
Dan Litwin Lib 1,638 2.4%
Updated: 11/8/2006 7:43 PM ET
San Diego - District 52 100.0% of 623 precincts reporting
Candidate Party Vote Count % Votes Cast
Duncan Hunter (I)
GOP 96,600 65.0%
John Rinaldi
Dem 46,996 31.6%
Michael Benoit Lib 5,105 3.4%
Updated: 11/8/2006 7:43 PM ET
San Diego - District 53 100.0% of 393 precincts reporting
Candidate Party Vote Count % Votes Cast
Susan Davis (I)
Dem 73,731 66.9%
Woody Woodrum
GOP 33,773 30.7%
Ernie Lippe Lib 2,680 2.4%
Updated: 11/8/2006 7:43 PM ET
San Francisco - District 8 100.0% of 473 precincts reporting
Candidate Party Vote Count % Votes Cast
Nancy Pelosi (I)
Dem 101,002 80.5%
Mike DeNunzio
GOP 13,043 10.4%
Krissy Keefer Grn 9,611 7.7%
Philip Berg Lib 1,880 1.5%
Updated: 11/8/2006 7:43 PM ET
San Francisco - District 12 100.0% of 107 precincts reporting
Candidate Party Vote Count % Votes Cast
Tom Lantos (I)
Dem 22,953 81.7%
Mike Moloney
GOP 5,137 18.3%
Updated: 11/8/2006 7:43 PM ET
San Joaquin - District 11 100.0% of 576 precincts reporting
Candidate Party Vote Count % Votes Cast
Richard Pombo (I)
GOP 44,965 50.7%
Jerry McNerney
Dem 43,721 49.3%
Updated: 11/8/2006 7:43 PM ET
San Joaquin - District 18 100.0% of 201 precincts reporting
Candidate Party Vote Count % Votes Cast
Dennis Cardoza (I)
Dem 15,615 74.2%
John Kanno
GOP 5,425 25.8%
Updated: 11/8/2006 7:43 PM ET
San Luis Obispo - District 22 100.0% of 86 precincts reporting
Candidate Party Vote Count % Votes Cast
Kevin McCarthy
GOP 23,695 62.4%
Sharon Beery
Dem 14,267 37.6%
Updated: 11/8/2006 7:43 PM ET
San Luis Obispo - District 23 100.0% of 78 precincts reporting
Candidate Party Vote Count % Votes Cast
Lois Capps (I)
Dem 24,314 60.5%
Victor Tognazzini
GOP 15,843 39.5%
Updated: 11/8/2006 7:43 PM ET
San Mateo - District 12 100.0% of 356 precincts reporting
Candidate Party Vote Count % Votes Cast
Tom Lantos (I)
Dem 80,382 73.8%
Mike Moloney
GOP 28,569 26.2%
Updated: 11/8/2006 7:43 PM ET
San Mateo - District 14 100.0% of 162 precincts reporting
Candidate Party Vote Count % Votes Cast
Anna Eshoo (I)
Dem 32,249 72.4%
Rob Smith
GOP 10,329 23.2%
Carol Brouillet Grn 1,070 2.4%
Brian Holtz Lib 889 2.0%
Updated: 11/8/2006 7:43 PM ET
Santa Barbara - District 23 100.0% of 220 precincts reporting
Candidate Party Vote Count % Votes Cast
Lois Capps (I)
Dem 43,244 65.2%
Victor Tognazzini
GOP 23,118 34.8%
Updated: 11/8/2006 7:43 PM ET
Santa Barbara - District 24 100.0% of 131 precincts reporting
Candidate Party Vote Count % Votes Cast
Elton Gallegly (I)
GOP 17,639 66.2%
Jill Martinez
Dem 9,000 33.8%
Updated: 11/8/2006 7:43 PM ET
Santa Clara - District 11 100.0% of 54 precincts reporting
Candidate Party Vote Count % Votes Cast
Jerry McNerney
Dem 6,067 60.9%
Richard Pombo (I)
GOP 3,897 39.1%
Updated: 11/8/2006 7:43 PM ET
Santa Clara - District 14 100.0% of 284 precincts reporting
Candidate Party Vote Count % Votes Cast
Anna Eshoo (I)
Dem 65,960 70.8%
Rob Smith
GOP 23,203 24.9%
Brian Holtz Lib 2,195 2.4%
Carol Brouillet Grn 1,858 2.0%
Updated: 11/8/2006 7:43 PM ET
Santa Clara - District 15 100.0% of 436 precincts reporting
Candidate Party Vote Count % Votes Cast
Mike Honda (I)
Dem 95,775 71.9%
Raymond Chukwu
GOP 37,358 28.1%
Updated: 11/8/2006 7:43 PM ET
Santa Clara - District 16 100.0% of 470 precincts reporting
Candidate Party Vote Count % Votes Cast
Zoe Lofgren (I)
Dem 81,796 72.5%
Charel Winston
GOP 31,003 27.5%
Updated: 11/8/2006 7:43 PM ET
Santa Cruz - District 14 100.0% of 140 precincts reporting
Candidate Party Vote Count % Votes Cast
Anna Eshoo (I)
Dem 14,388 66.7%
Rob Smith
GOP 5,713 26.5%
Carol Brouillet Grn 734 3.4%
Brian Holtz Lib 729 3.4%
Updated: 11/8/2006 7:43 PM ET
Santa Cruz - District 17 100.0% of 177 precincts reporting
Candidate Party Vote Count % Votes Cast
Sam Farr (I)
Dem 39,954 84.0%
Anthony De Maio
GOP 7,593 16.0%
Updated: 11/8/2006 7:43 PM ET
Shasta - District 2 100.0% of 138 precincts reporting
Candidate Party Vote Count % Votes Cast
Wally Herger (I)
GOP 30,989 67.2%
A. J. Sekhon
Dem 13,728 29.8%
E. Kent Hinesley Lib 1,388 3.0%
Updated: 11/8/2006 7:43 PM ET
Sierra - District 4 100.0% of 23 precincts reporting
Candidate Party Vote Count % Votes Cast
John Doolittle (I)
GOP 832 53.2%
Charlie Brown
Dem 604 38.6%
Dan Warren Lib 127 8.1%
Updated: 11/8/2006 7:43 PM ET
Siskiyou - District 2 100.0% of 87 precincts reporting
Candidate Party Vote Count % Votes Cast
Wally Herger (I)
GOP 8,352 63.2%
A. J. Sekhon
Dem 4,454 33.7%
E. Kent Hinesley Lib 408 3.1%
Updated: 11/8/2006 7:43 PM ET
Solano - District 3 100.0% of 17 precincts reporting
Candidate Party Vote Count % Votes Cast
Dan Lungren (I)
GOP 1,775 57.1%
Bill Durston
Dem 1,255 40.3%
Douglas Tuma Lib 47 1.5%
Michael Roskey PFP 34 1.1%
Updated: 11/8/2006 7:43 PM ET
Solano - District 7 100.0% of 133 precincts reporting
Candidate Party Vote Count % Votes Cast
George Miller (I)
Dem 29,457 80.2%
Camden McConnell Lib 7,282 19.8%
Updated: 11/8/2006 7:43 PM ET
Solano - District 10 100.0% of 83 precincts reporting
Candidate Party Vote Count % Votes Cast
Ellen Tauscher (I)
Dem 13,406 63.2%
Darcy Linn
GOP 7,793 36.8%
Updated: 11/8/2006 7:43 PM ET
Sonoma - District 1 100.0% of 81 precincts reporting
Candidate Party Vote Count % Votes Cast
Mike Thompson (I)
Dem 14,041 66.4%
John Jones
GOP 6,115 28.9%
Pamela Elizondo Grn 611 2.9%
Timothy Stock PFP 381 1.8%
Updated: 11/8/2006 7:43 PM ET
Sonoma - District 6 100.0% of 389 precincts reporting
Candidate Party Vote Count % Votes Cast
Lynn Woolsey (I)
Dem 75,560 68.0%
Todd Hooper
GOP 31,189 28.1%
Richard Friesen Lib 4,379 3.9%
Updated: 11/8/2006 7:43 PM ET
Stanislaus - District 18 100.0% of 191 precincts reporting
Candidate Party Vote Count % Votes Cast
Dennis Cardoza (I)
Dem 19,821 62.4%
John Kanno
GOP 11,923 37.6%
Updated: 11/8/2006 7:43 PM ET
Stanislaus - District 19 100.0% of 248 precincts reporting
Candidate Party Vote Count % Votes Cast
George Radanovich (I)
GOP 27,971 60.0%
TJ Cox
Dem 18,629 40.0%
Updated: 11/8/2006 7:43 PM ET
Sutter - District 2 100.0% of 68 precincts reporting
Candidate Party Vote Count % Votes Cast
Wally Herger (I)
GOP 11,968 67.6%
A. J. Sekhon
Dem 5,198 29.4%
E. Kent Hinesley Lib 534 3.0%
Updated: 11/8/2006 7:43 PM ET
Tehama - District 2 100.0% of 47 precincts reporting
Candidate Party Vote Count % Votes Cast
Wally Herger (I)
GOP 10,060 69.1%
A. J. Sekhon
Dem 4,046 27.8%
E. Kent Hinesley Lib 461 3.2%
Updated: 11/8/2006 7:43 PM ET
Trinity - District 2 100.0% of 23 precincts reporting
Candidate Party Vote Count % Votes Cast
Wally Herger (I)
GOP 3,104 58.8%
A. J. Sekhon
Dem 1,939 36.8%
E. Kent Hinesley Lib 233 4.4%
Updated: 11/8/2006 7:43 PM ET
Tulare - District 21 100.0% of 257 precincts reporting
Candidate Party Vote Count % Votes Cast
Devin Nunes (I)
GOP 34,318 66.2%
Steven Haze
Dem 15,967 30.8%
John Miller Grn 1,579 3.0%
Updated: 11/8/2006 7:43 PM ET
Tuolumne - District 19 100.0% of 76 precincts reporting
Candidate Party Vote Count % Votes Cast
George Radanovich (I)
GOP 10,713 59.3%
TJ Cox
Dem 7,355 40.7%
Updated: 11/8/2006 7:43 PM ET
Ventura - District 23 100.0% of 127 precincts reporting
Candidate Party Vote Count % Votes Cast
Lois Capps (I)
Dem 18,199 71.1%
Victor Tognazzini
GOP 7,405 28.9%
Updated: 11/8/2006 7:43 PM ET
Ventura - District 24 100.0% of 423 precincts reporting
Candidate Party Vote Count % Votes Cast
Elton Gallegly (I)
GOP 66,976 59.9%
Jill Martinez
Dem 44,921 40.1%
Updated: 11/8/2006 7:43 PM ET
Yolo - District 1 100.0% of 121 precincts reporting
Candidate Party Vote Count % Votes Cast
Mike Thompson (I)
Dem 25,597 65.9%
John Jones
GOP 11,348 29.2%
Pamela Elizondo Grn 1,409 3.6%
Timothy Stock PFP 507 1.3%
Updated: 11/8/2006 7:43 PM ET
Yolo - District 2 100.0% of 25 precincts reporting
Candidate Party Vote Count % Votes Cast
Wally Herger (I)
GOP 3,931 64.1%
A. J. Sekhon
Dem 2,050 33.5%
E. Kent Hinesley Lib 147 2.4%
Updated: 11/8/2006 7:43 PM ET
Yuba - District 2 100.0% of 46 precincts reporting
Candidate Party Vote Count % Votes Cast
Wally Herger (I)
GOP 6,895 66.3%
A. J. Sekhon
Dem 3,085 29.7%
E. Kent Hinesley Lib 414 4.0%
Updated: 11/8/2006 7:43 PM ET
Candidate Party Vote Count % Votes Cast
Darrell Issa (I)
GOP 48,622 63.6%
Jeeni Criscenzo
Dem 25,478 33.3%
Lars Grossmith Lib 2,319 3.0%
Updated: 11/8/2006 7:43 PM ET
San Diego - District 50 100.0% of 578 precincts reporting
Candidate Party Vote Count % Votes Cast
Brian Bilbray (I)
GOP 91,990 53.3%
Francine Busby
Dem 74,932 43.4%
Paul King Lib 3,175 1.8%
Miriam Clark PFP 2,586 1.5%
Updated: 11/8/2006 7:43 PM ET
San Diego - District 51 100.0% of 299 precincts reporting
Candidate Party Vote Count % Votes Cast
Bob Filner (I)
Dem 46,455 67.0%
Blake Miles
GOP 21,284 30.7%
Dan Litwin Lib 1,638 2.4%
Updated: 11/8/2006 7:43 PM ET
San Diego - District 52 100.0% of 623 precincts reporting
Candidate Party Vote Count % Votes Cast
Duncan Hunter (I)
GOP 96,600 65.0%
John Rinaldi
Dem 46,996 31.6%
Michael Benoit Lib 5,105 3.4%
Updated: 11/8/2006 7:43 PM ET
San Diego - District 53 100.0% of 393 precincts reporting
Candidate Party Vote Count % Votes Cast
Susan Davis (I)
Dem 73,731 66.9%
Woody Woodrum
GOP 33,773 30.7%
Ernie Lippe Lib 2,680 2.4%
Updated: 11/8/2006 7:43 PM ET
San Francisco - District 8 100.0% of 473 precincts reporting
Candidate Party Vote Count % Votes Cast
Nancy Pelosi (I)
Dem 101,002 80.5%
Mike DeNunzio
GOP 13,043 10.4%
Krissy Keefer Grn 9,611 7.7%
Philip Berg Lib 1,880 1.5%
Updated: 11/8/2006 7:43 PM ET
San Francisco - District 12 100.0% of 107 precincts reporting
Candidate Party Vote Count % Votes Cast
Tom Lantos (I)
Dem 22,953 81.7%
Mike Moloney
GOP 5,137 18.3%
Updated: 11/8/2006 7:43 PM ET
San Joaquin - District 11 100.0% of 576 precincts reporting
Candidate Party Vote Count % Votes Cast
Richard Pombo (I)
GOP 44,965 50.7%
Jerry McNerney
Dem 43,721 49.3%
Updated: 11/8/2006 7:43 PM ET
San Joaquin - District 18 100.0% of 201 precincts reporting
Candidate Party Vote Count % Votes Cast
Dennis Cardoza (I)
Dem 15,615 74.2%
John Kanno
GOP 5,425 25.8%
Updated: 11/8/2006 7:43 PM ET
San Luis Obispo - District 22 100.0% of 86 precincts reporting
Candidate Party Vote Count % Votes Cast
Kevin McCarthy
GOP 23,695 62.4%
Sharon Beery
Dem 14,267 37.6%
Updated: 11/8/2006 7:43 PM ET
San Luis Obispo - District 23 100.0% of 78 precincts reporting
Candidate Party Vote Count % Votes Cast
Lois Capps (I)
Dem 24,314 60.5%
Victor Tognazzini
GOP 15,843 39.5%
Updated: 11/8/2006 7:43 PM ET
San Mateo - District 12 100.0% of 356 precincts reporting
Candidate Party Vote Count % Votes Cast
Tom Lantos (I)
Dem 80,382 73.8%
Mike Moloney
GOP 28,569 26.2%
Updated: 11/8/2006 7:43 PM ET
San Mateo - District 14 100.0% of 162 precincts reporting
Candidate Party Vote Count % Votes Cast
Anna Eshoo (I)
Dem 32,249 72.4%
Rob Smith
GOP 10,329 23.2%
Carol Brouillet Grn 1,070 2.4%
Brian Holtz Lib 889 2.0%
Updated: 11/8/2006 7:43 PM ET
Santa Barbara - District 23 100.0% of 220 precincts reporting
Candidate Party Vote Count % Votes Cast
Lois Capps (I)
Dem 43,244 65.2%
Victor Tognazzini
GOP 23,118 34.8%
Updated: 11/8/2006 7:43 PM ET
Santa Barbara - District 24 100.0% of 131 precincts reporting
Candidate Party Vote Count % Votes Cast
Elton Gallegly (I)
GOP 17,639 66.2%
Jill Martinez
Dem 9,000 33.8%
Updated: 11/8/2006 7:43 PM ET
Santa Clara - District 11 100.0% of 54 precincts reporting
Candidate Party Vote Count % Votes Cast
Jerry McNerney
Dem 6,067 60.9%
Richard Pombo (I)
GOP 3,897 39.1%
Updated: 11/8/2006 7:43 PM ET
Santa Clara - District 14 100.0% of 284 precincts reporting
Candidate Party Vote Count % Votes Cast
Anna Eshoo (I)
Dem 65,960 70.8%
Rob Smith
GOP 23,203 24.9%
Brian Holtz Lib 2,195 2.4%
Carol Brouillet Grn 1,858 2.0%
Updated: 11/8/2006 7:43 PM ET
Santa Clara - District 15 100.0% of 436 precincts reporting
Candidate Party Vote Count % Votes Cast
Mike Honda (I)
Dem 95,775 71.9%
Raymond Chukwu
GOP 37,358 28.1%
Updated: 11/8/2006 7:43 PM ET
Santa Clara - District 16 100.0% of 470 precincts reporting
Candidate Party Vote Count % Votes Cast
Zoe Lofgren (I)
Dem 81,796 72.5%
Charel Winston
GOP 31,003 27.5%
Updated: 11/8/2006 7:43 PM ET
Santa Cruz - District 14 100.0% of 140 precincts reporting
Candidate Party Vote Count % Votes Cast
Anna Eshoo (I)
Dem 14,388 66.7%
Rob Smith
GOP 5,713 26.5%
Carol Brouillet Grn 734 3.4%
Brian Holtz Lib 729 3.4%
Updated: 11/8/2006 7:43 PM ET
Santa Cruz - District 17 100.0% of 177 precincts reporting
Candidate Party Vote Count % Votes Cast
Sam Farr (I)
Dem 39,954 84.0%
Anthony De Maio
GOP 7,593 16.0%
Updated: 11/8/2006 7:43 PM ET
Shasta - District 2 100.0% of 138 precincts reporting
Candidate Party Vote Count % Votes Cast
Wally Herger (I)
GOP 30,989 67.2%
A. J. Sekhon
Dem 13,728 29.8%
E. Kent Hinesley Lib 1,388 3.0%
Updated: 11/8/2006 7:43 PM ET
Sierra - District 4 100.0% of 23 precincts reporting
Candidate Party Vote Count % Votes Cast
John Doolittle (I)
GOP 832 53.2%
Charlie Brown
Dem 604 38.6%
Dan Warren Lib 127 8.1%
Updated: 11/8/2006 7:43 PM ET
Siskiyou - District 2 100.0% of 87 precincts reporting
Candidate Party Vote Count % Votes Cast
Wally Herger (I)
GOP 8,352 63.2%
A. J. Sekhon
Dem 4,454 33.7%
E. Kent Hinesley Lib 408 3.1%
Updated: 11/8/2006 7:43 PM ET
Solano - District 3 100.0% of 17 precincts reporting
Candidate Party Vote Count % Votes Cast
Dan Lungren (I)
GOP 1,775 57.1%
Bill Durston
Dem 1,255 40.3%
Douglas Tuma Lib 47 1.5%
Michael Roskey PFP 34 1.1%
Updated: 11/8/2006 7:43 PM ET
Solano - District 7 100.0% of 133 precincts reporting
Candidate Party Vote Count % Votes Cast
George Miller (I)
Dem 29,457 80.2%
Camden McConnell Lib 7,282 19.8%
Updated: 11/8/2006 7:43 PM ET
Solano - District 10 100.0% of 83 precincts reporting
Candidate Party Vote Count % Votes Cast
Ellen Tauscher (I)
Dem 13,406 63.2%
Darcy Linn
GOP 7,793 36.8%
Updated: 11/8/2006 7:43 PM ET
Sonoma - District 1 100.0% of 81 precincts reporting
Candidate Party Vote Count % Votes Cast
Mike Thompson (I)
Dem 14,041 66.4%
John Jones
GOP 6,115 28.9%
Pamela Elizondo Grn 611 2.9%
Timothy Stock PFP 381 1.8%
Updated: 11/8/2006 7:43 PM ET
Sonoma - District 6 100.0% of 389 precincts reporting
Candidate Party Vote Count % Votes Cast
Lynn Woolsey (I)
Dem 75,560 68.0%
Todd Hooper
GOP 31,189 28.1%
Richard Friesen Lib 4,379 3.9%
Updated: 11/8/2006 7:43 PM ET
Stanislaus - District 18 100.0% of 191 precincts reporting
Candidate Party Vote Count % Votes Cast
Dennis Cardoza (I)
Dem 19,821 62.4%
John Kanno
GOP 11,923 37.6%
Updated: 11/8/2006 7:43 PM ET
Stanislaus - District 19 100.0% of 248 precincts reporting
Candidate Party Vote Count % Votes Cast
George Radanovich (I)
GOP 27,971 60.0%
TJ Cox
Dem 18,629 40.0%
Updated: 11/8/2006 7:43 PM ET
Sutter - District 2 100.0% of 68 precincts reporting
Candidate Party Vote Count % Votes Cast
Wally Herger (I)
GOP 11,968 67.6%
A. J. Sekhon
Dem 5,198 29.4%
E. Kent Hinesley Lib 534 3.0%
Updated: 11/8/2006 7:43 PM ET
Tehama - District 2 100.0% of 47 precincts reporting
Candidate Party Vote Count % Votes Cast
Wally Herger (I)
GOP 10,060 69.1%
A. J. Sekhon
Dem 4,046 27.8%
E. Kent Hinesley Lib 461 3.2%
Updated: 11/8/2006 7:43 PM ET
Trinity - District 2 100.0% of 23 precincts reporting
Candidate Party Vote Count % Votes Cast
Wally Herger (I)
GOP 3,104 58.8%
A. J. Sekhon
Dem 1,939 36.8%
E. Kent Hinesley Lib 233 4.4%
Updated: 11/8/2006 7:43 PM ET
Tulare - District 21 100.0% of 257 precincts reporting
Candidate Party Vote Count % Votes Cast
Devin Nunes (I)
GOP 34,318 66.2%
Steven Haze
Dem 15,967 30.8%
John Miller Grn 1,579 3.0%
Updated: 11/8/2006 7:43 PM ET
Tuolumne - District 19 100.0% of 76 precincts reporting
Candidate Party Vote Count % Votes Cast
George Radanovich (I)
GOP 10,713 59.3%
TJ Cox
Dem 7,355 40.7%
Updated: 11/8/2006 7:43 PM ET
Ventura - District 23 100.0% of 127 precincts reporting
Candidate Party Vote Count % Votes Cast
Lois Capps (I)
Dem 18,199 71.1%
Victor Tognazzini
GOP 7,405 28.9%
Updated: 11/8/2006 7:43 PM ET
Ventura - District 24 100.0% of 423 precincts reporting
Candidate Party Vote Count % Votes Cast
Elton Gallegly (I)
GOP 66,976 59.9%
Jill Martinez
Dem 44,921 40.1%
Updated: 11/8/2006 7:43 PM ET
Yolo - District 1 100.0% of 121 precincts reporting
Candidate Party Vote Count % Votes Cast
Mike Thompson (I)
Dem 25,597 65.9%
John Jones
GOP 11,348 29.2%
Pamela Elizondo Grn 1,409 3.6%
Timothy Stock PFP 507 1.3%
Updated: 11/8/2006 7:43 PM ET
Yolo - District 2 100.0% of 25 precincts reporting
Candidate Party Vote Count % Votes Cast
Wally Herger (I)
GOP 3,931 64.1%
A. J. Sekhon
Dem 2,050 33.5%
E. Kent Hinesley Lib 147 2.4%
Updated: 11/8/2006 7:43 PM ET
Yuba - District 2 100.0% of 46 precincts reporting
Candidate Party Vote Count % Votes Cast
Wally Herger (I)
GOP 6,895 66.3%
A. J. Sekhon
Dem 3,085 29.7%
E. Kent Hinesley Lib 414 4.0%
Updated: 11/8/2006 7:43 PM ET
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