Celebrations & Thanks

[Zenzone]

I have good news to share.

My status just changed to "New Card is Being Produced".

I can barely believe it.

Congrats! God willing many more to come for many others!

[imdeng]

Great news imdeng. Congratulations and enjoy the moment while it lasts.

When did you get RFE, and what all did you do for the medical?

Thanks Sri. My last medical RFE was 2018 for Medical and Supp-J - submitted in Oct 2018 - so it was just about to expire. I also had an RFE for BC in 2019.

[mesan123]

I have good news to share.

My status just changed to "New Card is Being Produced".

I can barely believe it.

Congratulations buddy imdeng !!!! So happy for you...

[mesan123]

Thanks Q. I am probably one the oldest-tenure members here except for like you and Spec. You all have been such a pillar of strength for me and so many others. Thank You!

It has been some journey. Came to the country in June 2003, three graduate degrees between the two of us, filed PERM in 2009, EAD/AP in the glorious days of 2012, RFEs in 2014, 2016, 2018, major panic about BC in the middle, one job change and accompanying I-485J madness, three apartments, two houses, cutest boy-girl twins you will ever see! Finally, after 17 years in the country, we have the legal right to stay in the country - even if we lost our jobs.

Right now I am missing all the old timers in the forum who are no longer active here - folks like Kanmani, Veni, Teddy...


No doubt imdeng ... miss the oldfolks like Kanmani, nishanth, soggadu and many more... this forum has been helpful and specially few great folks who made good impact on our lifes..specially Q, Spec and many more

[srisri]

Once again congratulations imdeng!!!

[suninphx]

I have good news to share.

My status just changed to "New Card is Being Produced".

I can barely believe it.

Great news! Many congratulations!

[Spectator]

I have good news to share.

My status just changed to "New Card is Being Produced".

I can barely believe it.
imdeng,

I'm so pleased to hear this news!!

As Q said, let yourself revel in the moment, at least for a little bit.

Although some time a ago now, I still remember the feeling of hearing about the approval.

Thanks for all your contributions to the forum. I hope they continue.

[qesehmk]

imdeng,

I'm so pleased to hear this news!!

As Q said, let yourself revel in the moment, at least for a little bit.

Although some time a ago now, I still remember the feeling of hearing about the approval.

Thanks for all your contributions to the forum. I hope they continue.

Spec - you never told us about your own approval. Don't mean to intrude your privacy. But quite a belated congratulations are in the offing for you! Congrats. People often think you and I are the same people and I just want to say there is one and only Spectator! And it's not me.

[vedu]

I have good news to share.

My status just changed to "New Card is Being Produced".

I can barely believe it.

Imdeng,

Congratulations, friend! What a great news to share. And you got the whole weekend to celebrate!!

[abcx13]

Congrats to both imdeng and Spec!

[imdeng]

Thanks Vedu, Sun, abc, Mesan, Arjun, Sri!

We are having quite a reunion of old-timers here today - and I am glad to be the catalyst.

[srimurthy]

Thanks Vedu, Sun, abc, Mesan, Arjun, Sri!

We are having quite a reunion of old-timers here today - and I am glad to be the catalyst.

Congrats imdeng.

@Spec - you are an inspiration for others to contribute wherever and whenever they can. And as you said without details, numbers and transparency from USCIS it is all hope than play.
Miss Kanmani's legal brain.

[montyp80]

I have good news to share.

My status just changed to "New Card is Being Produced".

I can barely believe it.

Congratulations, buddy! I'm sure, the sense of relief and freedom from redendant immigration paperwork over these years has its on high...so cheers to that..

[imdeng]

Congrats imdeng.

@Spec - you are an inspiration for others to contribute wherever and whenever they can. And as you said without details, numbers and transparency from USCIS it is all hope than play.
Miss Kanmani's legal brain.

Thanks srimurthy

??? What am I missing?

[GCGCGCGC]

I have good news to share.

My status just changed to "New Card is Being Produced".

I can barely believe it.

Congratulations!!! all the best and enjoy the freedom.

[sportsfan33]

Imdeng!!!

Heartiest congratulations buddy :) (insert several dancing banana smileys here).

This has been long, long overdue...going way back in the memory lane here. Finally, the journey's over. I will pop a bottle of beer for you (means I will drink two ;)).

Congrats again!

[imdeng]

Imdeng!!!

Heartiest congratulations buddy :) (insert several dancing banana smileys here).

This has been long, long overdue...going way back in the memory lane here. Finally, the journey's over. I will pop a bottle of beer for you (means I will drink two ;)).

Congrats again!

Sportsfan!!! This is some reunion going on here! So glad to see you here again - and so glad to share this moment of happiness with old fellow travellers. Yup - have a beer in my name too.

[mesan123]

imdeng,

I'm so pleased to hear this news!!

As Q said, let yourself revel in the moment, at least for a little bit.

Although some time a ago now, I still remember the feeling of hearing about the approval.

Thanks for all your contributions to the forum. I hope they continue.

Congrats Spec :o .. such a good news :) i was too soon to reply to your message before reading your other messages..

You are great inspiration Specc& Q..

Though i miss your funny messages ( from intial days of forum, you were main reason for my profilename change if you remember from nnnnnn :o)

I agree i like this forum mainly bcoz you all guys make decorum is maintained. And people respect each other .. i wish forum stays that way going forward too :)

[qesehmk]

Thanks srimurthy

??? What am I missing?
Don't remember Kanmani? She is probably one of the best legal minds on this forum. She could find references and split meaning like nobody. Haven't see her in a while though.

[manubhai]

I have good news to share.

My status just changed to "New Card is Being Produced".

I can barely believe it.

Even I decided to login just to say Congrats to you deng!!! Long time indeed!!

Good to see sportsfan and the other old guys show up once in a while!!

Q and Spec... thanks as usual for the wonderful work you are both STILL doing!

[imdeng]

Even I decided to login just to say Congrats to you deng!!! Long time indeed!!

Good to see sportsfan and the other old guys show up once in a while!!

Q and Spec... thanks as usual for the wonderful work you are both STILL doing!

Oh Man! I so appreciate all the old timers stopping by. This is the best community! Thanks Manubhai.

[rabp77]

I have good news to share.

My status just changed to "New Card is Being Produced".

I can barely believe it.

Congratulations imdeng. Great to hear of this news.

[tomhagen]

Imdeng hearty Congratulations.. a well deserved one. I am silent observer here. I read this thread throughly and fan of couple of great minds. You are one among them. My PD is 2011 and two days back filed 485. Hopefully I will out of the woods in FY 21 😊

[4WatItsWorth]

Oh Man! I so appreciate all the old timers stopping by. This is the best community! Thanks Manubhai.Congratulations, Imdeng! Though, I don’t post much, I have been here long enough to recognize all the old timers. Folks like you have the PD in the vicinity that of mine and it feels really nice to see those folks get greened because it’s been.. a long time waiting. Really happy for you internet stranger!

[skpanda]

Thanks Q. I am probably one the oldest-tenure members here except for like you and Spec. You all have been such a pillar of strength for me and so many others. Thank You!

It has been some journey. Came to the country in June 2003, three graduate degrees between the two of us, filed PERM in 2009, EAD/AP in the glorious days of 2012, RFEs in 2014, 2016, 2018, major panic about BC in the middle, one job change and accompanying I-485J madness, three apartments, two houses, cutest boy-girl twins you will ever see! Finally, after 17 years in the country, we have the legal right to stay in the country - even if we lost our jobs.

Right now I am missing all the old timers in the forum who are no longer active here - folks like Kanmani, Veni, Teddy...

Congratulations buddy! So happy for you and your family! Cheers!

[moon80]

Congratulations imdeng. Hope you will experience meaningful change after this.

I am also old timer , more of silent reader on this forum.

@Spectator - Boss you are too good and your comments are like diamonds in coal mines.

[YTeleven]

I have good news to share.

My status just changed to "New Card is Being Produced".

I can barely believe it.
Congratulations!! I'm Happy for you.

[Kanmani]

Friends, finally my status is changed to Card mailed as below. Current on July1st - RFE sent out in mid of august - Replied back in September - Approval and card production back to back message from 7th, 8th, 9th October. TSC is damn slow.
1714

Hi Q,
I just wanted to let you know how much I appreciate the positivizes this forum has had showered on my life. This forum and its members were there for me and inspired me during those difficult days.
Thank you so much for hosting and running such an amazingly thorough and professional space

Hi Spectator,
You are still unbeatable in your expertise and continue to maintain the same pace of eager to share the knowledge you have. For me and other old timers you are the Guru.
Words cannot give my appreciation justice. You are a star.
Thank you, Spec.,

Hi fellow q forum members, I still cherish the moments we had in this forum throughout this immigration journey. Hope to see all of you getting greened one by one very soon.
Thank you, guys.

[suninphx]

Friends, finally my status is changed to Card mailed as below. Current on July1st - RFE sent out in mid of august - Replied back in September - Approval and card production back to back message from 7th, 8th, 9th October. TSC is damn slow.
1714

Hi Q,
I just wanted to let you know how much I appreciate the positivizes this forum has had showered on my life. This forum and its members were there for me and inspired me during those difficult days.
Thank you so much for hosting and running such an amazingly thorough and professional space

Hi Spectator,
You are still unbeatable in your expertise and continue to maintain the same pace of eager to share the knowledge you have. For me and other old timers you are the Guru.
Words cannot give my appreciation justice. You are a star.
Thank you, Spec.,

Hi fellow q forum members, I still cherish the moments we had in this forum throughout this immigration journey. Hope to see all of you getting greened one by one very soon.
Thank you, guys.

Have been waiting to hear this news ! Many congratulations!!

[qesehmk]

Friends, finally my status is changed to Card mailed as below. Current on July1st - RFE sent out in mid of august - Replied back in September - Approval and card production back to back message from 7th, 8th, 9th October. TSC is damn slow.
1714

Hi Q,
I just wanted to let you know how much I appreciate the positivizes this forum has had showered on my life. This forum and its members were there for me and inspired me during those difficult days.
Thank you so much for hosting and running such an amazingly thorough and professional space

Hi Spectator,
You are still unbeatable in your expertise and continue to maintain the same pace of eager to share the knowledge you have. For me and other old timers you are the Guru.
Words cannot give my appreciation justice. You are a star.
Thank you, Spec.,

Hi fellow q forum members, I still cherish the moments we had in this forum throughout this immigration journey. Hope to see all of you getting greened one by one very soon.
Thank you, guys.

Hi Kanmani - may you soar higher with freedom and achieve your dreams and beyond. We all have missed your wisdom lately. We all will miss you and imdeng and all other old timers who are slowly but surely moving towards their freedom!

Thank you for your contributions. The forum is what it is because of you and others who have helped others. And it will remain so as long as people genuinely want to help fellow immigrants (whichever country category or any other background they belong to.)

My best again to you. Cheers!

[Pundit Arjun]

Hi Kanmani - may you soar higher with freedom and achieve your dreams and beyond. We all have missed your wisdom lately. We all will miss you and imdeng and all other old timers who are slowly but surely moving towards their freedom!

Thank you for your contributions. The forum is what it is because of you and others who have helped others. And it will remain so as long as people genuinely want to help fellow immigrants (whichever country category or any other background they belong to.)

My best again to you. Cheers!

Hearty Congratulations, Kanmani 👍
Happy to hear the news 👏

[Spectator]

Friends, finally my status is changed to Card mailed as below. Current on July1st - RFE sent out in mid of august - Replied back in September - Approval and card production back to back message from 7th, 8th, 9th October. TSC is damn slow.
1714

Hi Q,
I just wanted to let you know how much I appreciate the positives this forum has had showered on my life. This forum and its members were there for me and inspired me during those difficult days.
Thank you so much for hosting and running such an amazingly thorough and professional space

Hi Spectator,
You are still unbeatable in your expertise and continue to maintain the same pace of eager to share the knowledge you have. For me and other old timers you are the Guru.
Words cannot give my appreciation justice. You are a star.
Thank you, Spec.,

Hi fellow q forum members, I still cherish the moments we had in this forum throughout this immigration journey. Hope to see all of you getting greened one by one very soon.
Thank you, guys.

Kanmani,

I'm so pleased to hear your news!!!

I know it will be such a relief.

I'd hoped you would resurface when imdeng told us about their approval.

I've missed your contributions to the forum.

All the best in what life throws at you. At least you now have one less item to worry about.

[imdeng]

Friends, finally my status is changed to Card mailed as below. Current on July1st - RFE sent out in mid of august - Replied back in September - Approval and card production back to back message from 7th, 8th, 9th October. TSC is damn slow.
1714

Hi Q,
I just wanted to let you know how much I appreciate the positivizes this forum has had showered on my life. This forum and its members were there for me and inspired me during those difficult days.
Thank you so much for hosting and running such an amazingly thorough and professional space

Hi Spectator,
You are still unbeatable in your expertise and continue to maintain the same pace of eager to share the knowledge you have. For me and other old timers you are the Guru.
Words cannot give my appreciation justice. You are a star.
Thank you, Spec.,

Hi fellow q forum members, I still cherish the moments we had in this forum throughout this immigration journey. Hope to see all of you getting greened one by one very soon.
Thank you, guys.

Kanmani!!! I am so delighted to hear your news! Congratulations and to you and your family!!

We have been having quite a get together of old-timers here in past couple days and we were all missing you and wondering about you - so glad to know that all is well. I am sure you know this - but for many (including me) - you are only second to Spec in your amazing contributions to this forum. Hope this new found freedom will let you reach further heights in personal and professional journey.

[vedu]

Friends, finally my status is changed to Card mailed as below. Current on July1st - RFE sent out in mid of august - Replied back in September - Approval and card production back to back message from 7th, 8th, 9th October. TSC is damn slow.
1714

Hi Q,
I just wanted to let you know how much I appreciate the positivizes this forum has had showered on my life. This forum and its members were there for me and inspired me during those difficult days.
Thank you so much for hosting and running such an amazingly thorough and professional space

Hi Spectator,
You are still unbeatable in your expertise and continue to maintain the same pace of eager to share the knowledge you have. For me and other old timers you are the Guru.
Words cannot give my appreciation justice. You are a star.
Thank you, Spec.,

Hi fellow q forum members, I still cherish the moments we had in this forum throughout this immigration journey. Hope to see all of you getting greened one by one very soon.
Thank you, guys.

Kanmani,

You have resurfaced with a bang!;) Congratulations!!!

[mesan123]

Friends, finally my status is changed to Card mailed as below. Current on July1st - RFE sent out in mid of august - Replied back in September - Approval and card production back to back message from 7th, 8th, 9th October. TSC is damn slow.
1714

Hi Q,
I just wanted to let you know how much I appreciate the positivizes this forum has had showered on my life. This forum and its members were there for me and inspired me during those difficult days.
Thank you so much for hosting and running such an amazingly thorough and professional space

Hi Spectator,
You are still unbeatable in your expertise and continue to maintain the same pace of eager to share the knowledge you have. For me and other old timers you are the Guru.
Words cannot give my appreciation justice. You are a star.
Thank you, Spec.,

Hi fellow q forum members, I still cherish the moments we had in this forum throughout this immigration journey. Hope to see all of you getting greened one by one very soon.
Thank you, guys. Dear congratulations... Awesome news .. enjoy Kanmani... மனமார்ந்த வாழ்த்துக்கள்... Enjoy

[Tandav]

Friends, finally my status is changed to Card mailed as below. Current on July1st - RFE sent out in mid of august - Replied back in September - Approval and card production back to back message from 7th, 8th, 9th October. TSC is damn slow.
1714

Hi Q,
I just wanted to let you know how much I appreciate the positivizes this forum has had showered on my life. This forum and its members were there for me and inspired me during those difficult days.
Thank you so much for hosting and running such an amazingly thorough and professional space

Hi Spectator,
You are still unbeatable in your expertise and continue to maintain the same pace of eager to share the knowledge you have. For me and other old timers you are the Guru.
Words cannot give my appreciation justice. You are a star.
Thank you, Spec.,

Hi fellow q forum members, I still cherish the moments we had in this forum throughout this immigration journey. Hope to see all of you getting greened one by one very soon.
Thank you, guys.

What a wonderful news.. 👍👌
Congratulations and enjoy your freedom.. Vaalga Valamudan..

[srisri]

Congratulations Kanmani!!!

First imdeng’s news and now yours gives hope to old timers like me.

[YTeleven]

Congratulations Kanmani!!!
We will see more and more old timers getting GCs this quarter.

[Umesh1209]

Kanmani!!! I am so delighted to hear your news! Congratulations and to you and your family!!

We have been having quite a get together of old-timers here in past couple days and we were all missing you and wondering about you - so glad to know that all is well. I am sure you know this - but for many (including me) - you are only second to Spec in your amazing contributions to this forum. Hope this new found freedom will let you reach further heights in personal and professional journey.

Congratulations Kanmani & imdeng !!!! Good to see old timers getting their GC. Enjoy the freedom

[mesan123]

So after a bit of drama with my lawyer not updating the G-28 when they moved a few years back, we finally got our approval and the Green card was delivered to us. It was a nail biting last stretch for us.

This forum has helped me immensely in preserving my sanity for the past several years. Special Thanks to Spec, Q and so many others.

I am very happy to see a lot of people being able to file their I-485 with the expected spillover. Hang in there.

Good luck to everyone ! I will still keep lurking here from time to time :) congratulations... Enjoy

[gcpursuit]

Congratulations Kanmani. I remember your PD was close to mine. Enjoy the freedom and hassle free travel.
I remember a time where we were asked "technical questions" (non-IT) by the officer. It was crazy. I couldn't tell if he was being sarcastic because the question was silly and was unrelated to what I do.I told him that thats not what I do and he still kept asking me the same question. Thank goodness I answered with some basic knowledge i had with the topic. I am not even sure if he understood my answer but didn't ask any more questions. Lol.

[Prabhas]

Congratulations Kanmani. I remember your PD was close to mine. Enjoy the freedom and hassle free travel.
I remember a time where we were asked "technical questions" (non-IT) by the officer. It was crazy. I couldn't tell if he was being sarcastic because the question was silly and was unrelated to what I do.I told him that thats not what I do and he still kept asking me the same question. Thank goodness I answered with some basic knowledge i had with the topic. I am not even sure if he understood my answer but didn't ask any more questions. Lol.

Congratulations Kanmani!! I echo with sentiments Q and others shared...So happy for you!!! Enjoy the freedom...

V

[goracer]

Congratulations to all who got green...below is some interesting analysis I found...

https://www.happyschools.com/eb3-to-eb2-downgrade-rapid-forward-movement/

[ashde1]

Congrats to all the long time contributors who have received their green cards. My first post, but I have been here since 2000 and finally able to file I-485. Over the years, I've been reading all your posts. Thank you for all the contribution as this content has helped many folks.

Thank you!

[rabp77]

Congratulations Kanmani. we rejoice in your freedom. You are famous in this forum.

[aGCHopefull]

Congratulations!!

[aGCHopefull]

Congratulations harpreetbhatti!!

[shivab55]

Thanks & Congratulations again!

[Turbulent_Dragonfly]

Received my I-485 approval notice yesterday without any RFE's :). Thank you for everyone's support on this forum.

Congratulations, mate! Great to hear some welcome good news on a dreary day.

[prabakarb]

Congrats, What is your priority date? EB2 or EB3? When was your last medicals done?

[redsox2009]

Received my I-485 approval notice yesterday without any RFE's :). Thank you for everyone's support on this forum.

Congrats!!!!!!!!!!!

[inspired_p]

Received my I-485 approval notice yesterday without any RFE's :). Thank you for everyone's support on this forum.

Congratulations! Awesome news ..

[LeoAugust]

Received my I-485 approval notice yesterday without any RFE's :). Thank you for everyone's support on this forum.

Congrats...

[gcconnect]

Question – Any instance of VB not released at all in the past for a month. What is Rule Book says?

[inspired_p]

Thank you for the update. looks like you filed on 23rd October. did you receive the receipt notice along with appointment letter?

I received the receipt notices sometime last week.

[rabp77]

Friends, happy to inform you all that we just received the approval notice. Extremely thankful to q and spec for the forum, comments, encouragement and advice. You guys rock. Hoping the queue keeps moving ahead fast, and we see lots of approvals in the next year.

[fishelusa]

Congratulations now end of maintaining h1

[vedu]

Friends, happy to inform you all that we just received the approval notice. Extremely thankful to q and spec for the forum, comments, encouragement and advice. You guys rock. Hoping the queue keeps moving ahead fast, and we see lots of approvals in the next year.

rabp77, congratulations! Did you downgrade from EB2 to EB3? And was your case at TSC?

[rabp77]

rabp77, congratulations! Did you downgrade from EB2 to EB3? And was your case at TSC?

Thats correct Vedu. I had downgraded around 2 years ago. My case was filed with TSC.

Thank you Spec and fishelusa

[qesehmk]

Friends, happy to inform you all that we just received the approval notice. Extremely thankful to q and spec for the forum, comments, encouragement and advice. You guys rock. Hoping the queue keeps moving ahead fast, and we see lots of approvals in the next year.

Very happy for you rabp77. What a way to celebrate Diwali!

[vedu]

Thats correct Vedu. I had downgraded around 2 years ago. My case was filed with TSC.

Thank you Spec and fishelusa

Good to know, rabp77. And good luck with all your future endeavors.

[maverickwild]

USCIS has surprised me few times before , i never saw the following coming, never.

1) I never expected my PD to become current in 2012 ,i could not file for EAD though , i changed job exactly a month before that.
2) They surprised again by moving dates (and pulling it back) in 2015 , i did my medicals and submitted all my documents, that one hurt real bad.I was so sure i got the EAD this time :).
3) Surprised again one morning in December 2018 , my dates were current for Jan bulletin (albeit in EB3) , mailed everyone in my company for options to downgrade.was able to get an EAD finally.
4) My dates are current in December VB ,I had all the research done to contact my congressman in Feb/March , i was so confident that USCIS wont move without a mail from them.wrong again, i got a card production email today.

When i connect the dots everything that happened , happened for good , every single milestone that i passed or missed opened another door.

This and other online forums have been of immense help , thanks to everyone.

PD : 03/10/2010 (Eb2)
Downgraded to EB3 01/2019

[Turbulent_Dragonfly]

USCIS has surprised me few times before , i never saw the following coming, never.

1) I never expected my PD to become current in 2012 ,i could not file for EAD though , i changed job exactly a month before that.
2) They surprised again by moving dates (and pulling it back) in 2015 , i did my medicals and submitted all my documents, that one hurt real bad.I was so sure i got the EAD this time :).
3) Surprised again one morning in December 2018 , my dates were current for Jan bulletin (albeit in EB3) , mailed everyone in my company for options to downgrade.was able to get an EAD finally.
4) My dates are current in December VB ,I had all the research done to contact my congressman in Feb/March , i was so confident that USCIS wont move without a mail from them.wrong again, i got a card production email today.

When i connect the dots everything that happened , happened for good , every single milestone that i passed or missed opened another door.

This and other online forums have been of immense help , thanks to everyone.

PD : 03/10/2010 (Eb2)
Downgraded to EB3 01/2019

Congrats! Awesome to see someone in early 2010 get greened!

[vedu]

USCIS has surprised me few times before , i never saw the following coming, never.

1) I never expected my PD to become current in 2012 ,i could not file for EAD though , i changed job exactly a month before that.
2) They surprised again by moving dates (and pulling it back) in 2015 , i did my medicals and submitted all my documents, that one hurt real bad.I was so sure i got the EAD this time :).
3) Surprised again one morning in December 2018 , my dates were current for Jan bulletin (albeit in EB3) , mailed everyone in my company for options to downgrade.was able to get an EAD finally.
4) My dates are current in December VB ,I had all the research done to contact my congressman in Feb/March , i was so confident that USCIS wont move without a mail from them.wrong again, i got a card production email today.

When i connect the dots everything that happened , happened for good , every single milestone that i passed or missed opened another door.

This and other online forums have been of immense help , thanks to everyone.

PD : 03/10/2010 (Eb2)
Downgraded to EB3 01/2019

Congratulations, maverickwild! Downgrading was a smart move and saved you a lot of time in the final phase.

[maverickwild]

Congrats! Awesome to see someone in early 2010 get greened!

Thank you.

[AceMan]

USCIS has surprised me few times before , i never saw the following coming, never.

1) I never expected my PD to become current in 2012 ,i could not file for EAD though , i changed job exactly a month before that.
2) They surprised again by moving dates (and pulling it back) in 2015 , i did my medicals and submitted all my documents, that one hurt real bad.I was so sure i got the EAD this time :).
3) Surprised again one morning in December 2018 , my dates were current for Jan bulletin (albeit in EB3) , mailed everyone in my company for options to downgrade.was able to get an EAD finally.
4) My dates are current in December VB ,I had all the research done to contact my congressman in Feb/March , i was so confident that USCIS wont move without a mail from them.wrong again, i got a card production email today.

When i connect the dots everything that happened , happened for good , every single milestone that i passed or missed opened another door.

This and other online forums have been of immense help , thanks to everyone.

PD : 03/10/2010 (Eb2)
Downgraded to EB3 01/2019

Congratulations on getting greened. I got my 485/131/765 receipts today.

[moon80]

maverickwild,
Congrats and enjoy this new freedom.

[rabp77]

USCIS has surprised me few times before , i never saw the following coming, never.

1) I never expected my PD to become current in 2012 ,i could not file for EAD though , i changed job exactly a month before that.
2) They surprised again by moving dates (and pulling it back) in 2015 , i did my medicals and submitted all my documents, that one hurt real bad.I was so sure i got the EAD this time :).
3) Surprised again one morning in December 2018 , my dates were current for Jan bulletin (albeit in EB3) , mailed everyone in my company for options to downgrade.was able to get an EAD finally.
4) My dates are current in December VB ,I had all the research done to contact my congressman in Feb/March , i was so confident that USCIS wont move without a mail from them.wrong again, i got a card production email today.

When i connect the dots everything that happened , happened for good , every single milestone that i passed or missed opened another door.

This and other online forums have been of immense help , thanks to everyone.

PD : 03/10/2010 (Eb2)
Downgraded to EB3 01/2019

Congratulations Maverickwild. Wishing you success in your future of freedom. From what I have seen with my friends, raising sr, contacting uscis etc makes no difference unless processing is delayed or stuck. Glad to see cases being processed and queue moving forward.

[idliman]

Thank you moon80,AceMan,Vedu.

And yes downgrading did help getting GC probably a year early.

had i got my EAD in 2012 I would have left that employer eventually, i would still be on EAD
I don't know what was better getting EAD 7 years early or GC 12 months early :).

Reminds me of the story of Chinese farmer

maverickwild, Congratulations on your ascension from Trishanku status. May this lead to many more opportunities for you and further success. Thanks for the great story of Chinese farmer.

[gcconnect]

Thank you moon80,AceMan,Vedu.

And yes downgrading did help getting GC probably a year early.

had i got my EAD in 2012 I would have left that employer eventually, i would still be on EAD
I don't know what was better getting EAD 7 years early or GC 12 months early :).

Reminds me of the story of Chinese farmer



Congratulations maverickwild and good story.

[incredible]

Thank you moon80,AceMan,Vedu.

And yes downgrading did help getting GC probably a year early.

had i got my EAD in 2012 I would have left that employer eventually, i would still be on EAD
I don't know what was better getting EAD 7 years early or GC 12 months early :).

Reminds me of the story of Chinese farmer


https://youtu.be/OX0OARBqBp0

Congratulations and a great story. Guess, at the end of the day, it is what it is. We will find out benefit/loss of a thing in unexpected ways.

[maverickwild]

What a beautiful story. All the best Maverick for life ahead.

Thank you sir :), for the greetings and maintaining a platform like this.

[qesehmk]

Thank you sir :), for the greetings and maintaining a platform like this.
Please call me Q. No sir here. This platform is a product of its users. I am just an accidental administrator :)

[inspired_p]

USCIS has surprised me few times before , i never saw the following coming, never.

1) I never expected my PD to become current in 2012 ,i could not file for EAD though , i changed job exactly a month before that.
2) They surprised again by moving dates (and pulling it back) in 2015 , i did my medicals and submitted all my documents, that one hurt real bad.I was so sure i got the EAD this time :).
3) Surprised again one morning in December 2018 , my dates were current for Jan bulletin (albeit in EB3) , mailed everyone in my company for options to downgrade.was able to get an EAD finally.
4) My dates are current in December VB ,I had all the research done to contact my congressman in Feb/March , i was so confident that USCIS wont move without a mail from them.wrong again, i got a card production email today.

When i connect the dots everything that happened , happened for good , every single milestone that i passed or missed opened another door.

This and other online forums have been of immense help , thanks to everyone.

PD : 03/10/2010 (Eb2)
Downgraded to EB3 01/2019

Congratulations !!! Awesome News..
Also the interview seem to have been waived for you?

[Moveon]

The wait ends . Status says “Card being Produced” .

PD : Dec 2009 , NSC
EAD : 2012
Biometrics : 2012
RFE responded : Jan 2021 with Supp-J and Medicals .
Interview : Did not have any interviews.
Been on EAD from 2012 . Did not renew HIB after 2012 .
Been on 3 jobs on EAD . Never an issue

Thanks everyone for all the help. Will try to answer any Qs that I can to help others .

My Advise - Don't lose hope, take calculated risks. EB category is the safest , USCIS will give you the benefit as we are the least risk category .

[qesehmk]

The wait ends . Status says ?Card being Produced? .

PD : Dec 2009 , NSC
EAD : 2012
Biometrics : 2012
RFE responded : Jan 2021 with Supp-J and Medicals .
Been on EAD from 2012 . Did not renew HIB after 2012 .
Been on 3 jobs on EAD . Never an issue

Thanks everyone for all the help. Will try to answer any Qs that I can to help others .

My Advise - Don't lose hope, take calculated risks. EB category is the safest , USCIS will give you the benefit as we are the least risk category .

Very happy for movon. What a friday it is going to be. 12 years of tapashcharya!

I wish you the best of life ahead. Keep seeing you around.

[AceMan]

Congrats my man!!!

[racharox]

The wait ends . Status says ?Card being Produced? .

PD : Dec 2009 , NSC
EAD : 2012
Biometrics : 2012
RFE responded : Jan 2021 with Supp-J and Medicals .
Been on EAD from 2012 . Did not renew HIB after 2012 .
Been on 3 jobs on EAD . Never an issue

Thanks everyone for all the help. Will try to answer any Qs that I can to help others .

My Advise - Don't lose hope, take calculated risks. EB category is the safest , USCIS will give you the benefit as we are the least risk category .

Congratulations Moveon, should be one of the best Friday's for you. I have a quick question - Did you had to attend interview?

[Moveon]

Congrats my man!!!

Thanks Q and Aceman. As the Queen Song goes -

Tonight I'm gonna have myself a real good time
I feel alive
And the world I'll turn it inside out, yeah
I'm floating around in ecstasy
So, (don't stop me now)
(Don't stop me)
'Cause I'm having a good time, having a good time


I sincerely hope that the dates move and immigration reform passes . No one deserves a 15 year . We do everything right and are treated the worst in the immigration categories .
Best of luck everyone. I will be there to answer any Qs I can .

[Moveon]

Congratulations Moveon, should be one of the best Friday's for you. I have a quick question - Did you had to attend interview?

No interview . Just responded to the RFE . We both got the email at the same time

[Turbulent_Dragonfly]

The wait ends . Status says “Card being Produced” .

PD : Dec 2009 , NSC
EAD : 2012
Biometrics : 2012
RFE responded : Jan 2021 with Supp-J and Medicals .
Interview : Did not have any interviews.
Been on EAD from 2012 . Did not renew HIB after 2012 .
Been on 3 jobs on EAD . Never an issue

Thanks everyone for all the help. Will try to answer any Qs that I can to help others .

My Advise - Don't lose hope, take calculated risks. EB category is the safest , USCIS will give you the benefit as we are the least risk category .

Awesome, Moveon! Congrats!!! You can truly move on now! ;)

[gcconnect]

The wait ends . Status says ?Card being Produced? .

PD : Dec 2009 , NSC
EAD : 2012
Biometrics : 2012
RFE responded : Jan 2021 with Supp-J and Medicals .
Been on EAD from 2012 . Did not renew HIB after 2012 .
Been on 3 jobs on EAD . Never an issue

Thanks everyone for all the help. Will try to answer any Qs that I can to help others .

My Advise - Don't lose hope, take calculated risks. EB category is the safest , USCIS will give you the benefit as we are the least risk category .

Congratulations Moveon.
All the seniors having lot of experience with EAD and switching jobs will be GC holders soon.
Happy Friday

[gs1968]

The wait ends . Status says ?Card being Produced? .

PD : Dec 2009 , NSC
EAD : 2012
Biometrics : 2012
RFE responded : Jan 2021 with Supp-J and Medicals .
Interview : Did not have any interviews.
Been on EAD from 2012 . Did not renew HIB after 2012 .
Been on 3 jobs on EAD . Never an issue

Thanks everyone for all the help. Will try to answer any Qs that I can to help others .

My Advise - Don't lose hope, take calculated risks. EB category is the safest , USCIS will give you the benefit as we are the least risk category .


Congratulations! The American Dream is finally come true!

[vedu]

The wait ends . Status says ?Card being Produced? .

PD : Dec 2009 , NSC
EAD : 2012
Biometrics : 2012
RFE responded : Jan 2021 with Supp-J and Medicals .
Interview : Did not have any interviews.
Been on EAD from 2012 . Did not renew HIB after 2012 .
Been on 3 jobs on EAD . Never an issue

Thanks everyone for all the help. Will try to answer any Qs that I can to help others .

My Advise - Don't lose hope, take calculated risks. EB category is the safest , USCIS will give you the benefit as we are the least risk category .

Congratulations, Buddy! So happy for you. Best wishes for the green life ahead!

[vsivarama]

The wait ends . Status says “Card being Produced” .

PD : Dec 2009 , NSC
EAD : 2012
Biometrics : 2012
RFE responded : Jan 2021 with Supp-J and Medicals .
Interview : Did not have any interviews.
Been on EAD from 2012 . Did not renew HIB after 2012 .
Been on 3 jobs on EAD . Never an issue

Thanks everyone for all the help. Will try to answer any Qs that I can to help others .

My Advise - Don't lose hope, take calculated risks. EB category is the safest , USCIS will give you the benefit as we are the least risk category .

Congrats Moveon!! It's high time!! Happy for you :)

[suninphx]

Moveon,

Many Congratulations!

[bikenlalan]

The wait ends . Status says ?Card being Produced? .

PD : Dec 2009 , NSC
EAD : 2012
Biometrics : 2012
RFE responded : Jan 2021 with Supp-J and Medicals .
Interview : Did not have any interviews.
Been on EAD from 2012 . Did not renew HIB after 2012 .
Been on 3 jobs on EAD . Never an issue

Thanks everyone for all the help. Will try to answer any Qs that I can to help others .

My Advise - Don't lose hope, take calculated risks. EB category is the safest , USCIS will give you the benefit as we are the least risk category .

Congratulations Moveon! Enjoy this weekend like never before!

[ak7419]

The wait ends . Status says “Card being Produced” .

PD : Dec 2009 , NSC
EAD : 2012
Biometrics : 2012
RFE responded : Jan 2021 with Supp-J and Medicals .
Interview : Did not have any interviews.
Been on EAD from 2012 . Did not renew HIB after 2012 .
Been on 3 jobs on EAD . Never an issue

Thanks everyone for all the help. Will try to answer any Qs that I can to help others .

My Advise - Don't lose hope, take calculated risks. EB category is the safest , USCIS will give you the benefit as we are the least risk category .

Congratulations Moveon!!!! Now please do something about TSC folks who are still waiting for RFE :-)

[Moveon]

Congratulations Moveon!!!! Now please do something about TSC folks who are still waiting for RFE :-)

Thanks everyone for the wishes and I hope everyone gets greened . The discriminatory country quota must go first , so unfair to discriminated on the place of birth for a GC category that is supposed to on the basis of merit .
For the TSC folks , I have been saying that you need to call your congresswoman/congressman. I will encourage you to join their weekly townhall meetings to understand the issues they resolve. Last week one person called to thank my congress woman because helped him with mail delivery . He had the USPS not deliver mail daily to his home and that they were rude when he went to the post office. The congressman(her office I guess) called the local office post office and the higher ups who then I believe personally apologized to the person and his mail is delivered daily . There were other minor cases which she seems to be happy to have solved . One thanked her for getting her husbands complex visa issue resolved (no details were discussed) . All through the congressman kept saying that it was her duty and to call her office directly if was urgent and not wait for the email. Some members of congress are more helpful that others, but then you need to try.
TSC issue is serious and if you all call the offices it will make an impact. You deserve your GC , you have earned it . 12-15 year waits are ridiculous just because you were born in India while others get it in a year.

[aGCHopefull]

The wait ends . Status says ?Card being Produced? .

Congratulations Moveon!

[bangaloreboy]

The wait ends . Status says “Card being Produced” .

PD : Dec 2009 , NSC
EAD : 2012
Biometrics : 2012
RFE responded : Jan 2021 with Supp-J and Medicals .
Interview : Did not have any interviews.
Been on EAD from 2012 . Did not renew HIB after 2012 .
Been on 3 jobs on EAD . Never an issue

Thanks everyone for all the help. Will try to answer any Qs that I can to help others .

My Advise - Don't lose hope, take calculated risks. EB category is the safest , USCIS will give you the benefit as we are the least risk category .
Congratulations Moveon!
Here's hoping for more approval announcements going forward!

[qesehmk]

Thanks Q and Aceman. As the Queen Song goes -

Tonight I'm gonna have myself a real good time
I feel alive
And the world I'll turn it inside out, yeah
I'm floating around in ecstasy
So, (don't stop me now)
(Don't stop me)
'Cause I'm having a good time, having a good time


I sincerely hope that the dates move and immigration reform passes . No one deserves a 15 year . We do everything right and are treated the worst in the immigration categories .
Best of luck everyone. I will be there to answer any Qs I can .

Did you know Freddie Mercury lived in Satara in maharashtra for a while and went to Panchgani school !!

[Pundit Arjun]

The wait ends . Status says ?Card being Produced? .

PD : Dec 2009 , NSC
EAD : 2012
Biometrics : 2012
RFE responded : Jan 2021 with Supp-J and Medicals .
Interview : Did not have any interviews.
Been on EAD from 2012 . Did not renew HIB after 2012 .
Been on 3 jobs on EAD . Never an issue

Thanks everyone for all the help. Will try to answer any Qs that I can to help others .

My Advise - Don't lose hope, take calculated risks. EB category is the safest , USCIS will give you the benefit as we are the least risk category .

Hearty Congratulations, Moveon :). Can you say the Officer# that was handling your RFE at NSC ?

[Blue_fairy]

After 11.5 yrs of standing in the queue, Blue fairy finally completed the transition to a Green Fairy today after receiving the coveted "card/document production" email. Although life didn't stop waiting in queue for a GC, this is still a much awaited milestone for the fairy family.

My PD was Oct 2009 and country of chargeability is India. I will not bore you with my journey through the process, but will tell you that jobs, promotions, house, kids all were prioritized way more than the GC. The same things will continue to be priority as I wait to hit the next milestone in about 5 or so years.

Good luck to all.

[Wizoz2]

After 11.5 yrs of standing in the queue, Blue fairy finally completed the transition to a Green Fairy today after receiving the coveted "card/document production" email. Although life didn't stop waiting in queue for a GC, this is still a much awaited milestone for the fairy family.

My PD was Oct 2009 and country of chargeability is India. I will not bore you with my journey through the process, but will tell you that jobs, promotions, house, kids all were prioritized way more than the GC. The same things will continue to be priority as I wait to hit the next milestone in about 5 or so years.

Good luck to all.

Congratulations! Always glad to see the wait end for people who have waited far too long. Is your service center NSC or TSC?

[AceMan]

After 11.5 yrs of standing in the queue, Blue fairy finally completed the transition to a Green Fairy today after receiving the coveted "card/document production" email. Although life didn't stop waiting in queue for a GC, this is still a much awaited milestone for the fairy family.

My PD was Oct 2009 and country of chargeability is India. I will not bore you with my journey through the process, but will tell you that jobs, promotions, house, kids all were prioritized way more than the GC. The same things will continue to be priority as I wait to hit the next milestone in about 5 or so years.

Good luck to all.

Congratulations !!

[Transformer]

Congratulations Blue_Fairy!!! What a relief after a long wait.

[Blue_fairy]

Congratulations! Always glad to see the wait end for people who have waited far too long. Is your service center NSC or TSC?

Thanks. My case was with NSC.

[Blue_fairy]

Congratulations !!
Thank you!

[Blue_fairy]

Congratulations Blue_Fairy!!! What a relief after a long wait.

Thank you!

[rabp77]

After 11.5 yrs of standing in the queue, Blue fairy finally completed the transition to a Green Fairy today after receiving the coveted "card/document production" email. Although life didn't stop waiting in queue for a GC, this is still a much awaited milestone for the fairy family.

My PD was Oct 2009 and country of chargeability is India. I will not bore you with my journey through the process, but will tell you that jobs, promotions, house, kids all were prioritized way more than the GC. The same things will continue to be priority as I wait to hit the next milestone in about 5 or so years.

Good luck to all.

Congratulataions Blue Fairy. Thats great news, and you have certainly done the right thing by prioritizing jobs, promotions, house, kids over this.

[gten20]

After 11.5 yrs of standing in the queue, Blue fairy finally completed the transition to a Green Fairy today after receiving the coveted "card/document production" email. Although life didn't stop waiting in queue for a GC, this is still a much awaited milestone for the fairy family.

My PD was Oct 2009 and country of chargeability is India. I will not bore you with my journey through the process, but will tell you that jobs, promotions, house, kids all were prioritized way more than the GC. The same things will continue to be priority as I wait to hit the next milestone in about 5 or so years.

Good luck to all.

Congratulations!

[bangaloreboy]

After 11.5 yrs of standing in the queue, Blue fairy finally completed the transition to a Green Fairy today after receiving the coveted "card/document production" email. Although life didn't stop waiting in queue for a GC, this is still a much awaited milestone for the fairy family.

My PD was Oct 2009 and country of chargeability is India. I will not bore you with my journey through the process, but will tell you that jobs, promotions, house, kids all were prioritized way more than the GC. The same things will continue to be priority as I wait to hit the next milestone in about 5 or so years.

Good luck to all.

Congratulations Blue_Fairy!

[Zenzone]

Congratulataions Blue Fairy. Thats great news, and you have certainly done the right thing by prioritizing jobs, promotions, house, kids over this.

Congratulations!

[idliman]

After 11.5 yrs of standing in the queue, Blue fairy finally completed the transition to a Green Fairy today after receiving the coveted "card/document production" email. Although life didn't stop waiting in queue for a GC, this is still a much awaited milestone for the fairy family.

My PD was Oct 2009 and country of chargeability is India. I will not bore you with my journey through the process, but will tell you that jobs, promotions, house, kids all were prioritized way more than the GC. The same things will continue to be priority as I wait to hit the next milestone in about 5 or so years.

Good luck to all.
Congratulations. Good luck. I am sure some of us will stay around for the N400 application. We want to hear your experiences on that.

[idliman]

The wait ends . Status says ?Card being Produced? .

PD : Dec 2009 , NSC
EAD : 2012
Biometrics : 2012
RFE responded : Jan 2021 with Supp-J and Medicals .
Interview : Did not have any interviews.
Been on EAD from 2012 . Did not renew HIB after 2012 .
Been on 3 jobs on EAD . Never an issue

Thanks everyone for all the help. Will try to answer any Qs that I can to help others .

My Advise - Don't lose hope, take calculated risks. EB category is the safest , USCIS will give you the benefit as we are the least risk category .
Congratulations. Definitely come back for N400 and give us your input. Glad to hear it.

[Moveon]

Congratulations. Definitely come back for N400 and give us your input. Glad to hear it.

Thanks a lot idliman. I sincerely hope TSC wakes up and starts processing the 2012 filed cases .

[incredible]

I so envy that status of yours @Aceman! :-)

Congratulations! You are half way there...

Great news guys. Just saw an update on the USCIS website. Didn't receive any email yet though.

April 13, 2021
New Card Is Being Produced
On April 13, 2021, we ordered your new card for Receipt Number XXXXXXX, and will mail it to the address you gave us. If you move, go to....

Hope all receive GC as soon as possible.

My details : PD 02/01/2010. EB2 NSC. RFE received from USCIS on 02/08/21. RFER to USCIS : 03/04/21

[Turbulent_Dragonfly]

Great news guys. Just saw an update on the USCIS website. Didn't receive any email yet though.

April 13, 2021
New Card Is Being Produced
On April 13, 2021, we ordered your new card for Receipt Number XXXXXXX, and will mail it to the address you gave us. If you move, go to....

Hope all receive GC as soon as possible.

My details : PD 02/01/2010. EB2 NSC. RFE received from USCIS on 02/08/21. RFER to USCIS : 03/04/21

That is GREAT news incredible!!! Congratulations on your GC after a long journey!!!

[Kesid23]

Great news guys. Just saw an update on the USCIS website. Didn't receive any email yet though.

April 13, 2021
New Card Is Being Produced
On April 13, 2021, we ordered your new card for Receipt Number XXXXXXX, and will mail it to the address you gave us. If you move, go to....

Hope all receive GC as soon as possible.

My details : PD 02/01/2010. EB2 NSC. RFE received from USCIS on 02/08/21. RFER to USCIS : 03/04/21

Congratulations!!!
Enjoy being greened!

[incredible]

Congratulations!!!
Enjoy being greened!

Thank you all. I am not going anywhere and will stick to this forum and provide any help for all. This has been one of the few forums that helped a lot throughout the journey.

[AceMan]

Great news guys. Just saw an update on the USCIS website. Didn't receive any email yet though.

April 13, 2021
New Card Is Being Produced
On April 13, 2021, we ordered your new card for Receipt Number XXXXXXX, and will mail it to the address you gave us. If you move, go to....

Hope all receive GC as soon as possible.

My details : PD 02/01/2010. EB2 NSC. RFE received from USCIS on 02/08/21. RFER to USCIS : 03/04/21

Congratulations on your GC.

[vsivarama]

Thank you all. I am not going anywhere and will stick to this forum and provide any help for all. This has been one of the few forums that helped a lot throughout the journey.

Congratulations!! The insights from the experts is what makes this forum great. We do appreciate you sticking around!!!

[incredible]

Congratulations!! The insights from the experts is what makes this forum great. We do appreciate you sticking around!!!

Thank you for your kind words. I am no expert, just that faced immigration officials across different airports multiple times on EAD/AP and answered a lot of questions to them through the secondary screening.

[qesehmk]

Great news guys. Just saw an update on the USCIS website. Didn't receive any email yet though.

April 13, 2021
New Card Is Being Produced
On April 13, 2021, we ordered your new card for Receipt Number XXXXXXX, and will mail it to the address you gave us. If you move, go to....

Hope all receive GC as soon as possible.

My details : PD 02/01/2010. EB2 NSC. RFE received from USCIS on 02/08/21. RFER to USCIS : 03/04/21

Simply incredible! Many congratulations. What a relief and I hope this is harbinger of what to come for a lot of people from 2010/2011 and onwards..

[Noesis]

Great news guys. Just saw an update on the USCIS website. Didn't receive any email yet though.

April 13, 2021
New Card Is Being Produced
On April 13, 2021, we ordered your new card for Receipt Number XXXXXXX, and will mail it to the address you gave us. If you move, go to....

Hope all receive GC as soon as possible.

My details : PD 02/01/2010. EB2 NSC. RFE received from USCIS on 02/08/21. RFER to USCIS : 03/04/21

Congratulations.!

[incredible]

Simply incredible! Many congratulations. What a relief and I hope this is harbinger of what to come for a lot of people from 2010/2011 and onwards..

Thank you Q. Both you, Spec, Kanmani and few others (Aceman, Idliman... So many others) have been my pillar of strength all those years. Hoping to have all those that files back in 2010/12 to get as soon as possible. My immediate reaction after seeing the status update was of 'Profound Silence". Not sure how to put it though. it was not relief or happiness, but just silence.

[incredible]

Thank you Q. Both you, Spec, Kanmani and few others (Aceman, Idliman... So many others) have been my pillar of strength all those years. Hoping to have all those that files back in 2010/12 to get as soon as possible. My immediate reaction after seeing the status update was of 'Profound Silence". Not sure how to put it though. it was not relief or happiness, but just silence.

Just to add it, purely based on Spec's predictions back in 2012 (late 2011 and early 2012) I made career choices so that I can get EAD/AP. I still remember Spec is the only one that predicted date movement at that time.

[incredible]

Congratulations.!

Thank you. Hoping for you to receive soon.

[Spectator]

Just to add it, purely based on Spec's predictions back in 2012 (late 2011 and early 2012) I made career choices so that I can get EAD/AP. I still remember Spec is the only one that predicted date movement at that time.

Incredible,

Hearty congratulations on your approval. it's been a long wait.

I'm mortified to hear that you used any predictions I made for your life decisions.

I can hardly remember 2011/2012 now - certainly not what I may have said back then. They seem different times.

Glad it all worked out eventually.

Spec

[vedu]

Great news guys. Just saw an update on the USCIS website. Didn't receive any email yet though.

April 13, 2021
New Card Is Being Produced
On April 13, 2021, we ordered your new card for Receipt Number XXXXXXX, and will mail it to the address you gave us. If you move, go to....

Hope all receive GC as soon as possible.

My details : PD 02/01/2010. EB2 NSC. RFE received from USCIS on 02/08/21. RFER to USCIS : 03/04/21

Incredible,

Congratulations, dude!

[incredible]

Incredible,

Congratulations, dude!

Thank you.

[incredible]

Incredible,

Hearty congratulations on your approval. it's been a long wait.

I'm mortified to hear that you used any predictions I made for your life decisions.

I can hardly remember 2011/2012 now - certainly not what I may have said back then. They seem different times.

Glad it all worked out eventually.

Spec

Thank you Spec. Indeed I used your predictions to switch around jobs since I wanted to file 485 before it retrogresses again back in 2012. (literally did a U turn to go back to primary company since dates were going to be current and new labor was nowhere close to getting approved). All is well that ends well.

[suninphx]

Dear Friends,

Over the weekend we got our green cards in hand.

Case Details:
----------------

PD: Nov 2009
I-485 filing date: 22 Feb 2012, NSC
RFEs: Jul 2018 and Jan 2021 ( Both Medical)
CPO: Apr 10, 2021
Cards Delivered: Apr 17, 2021
Officer: 0137


Credits and Acknowledgements
---------------------------------------

First of all Q - thanks for maintaining this wonderful forum. I know we have had disagreements on many topics but we agreed on one most important thing 'put our career in front immigration' . That has been guiding principle through out this journey.

Big shout out to lots of old timers - Kanmani, Venni, Teddy, Nishant, Sports, kd2008, yteleven, Ace, Idliman and countless many with whom I have interacted on personal level to seek and render help. Thank you. I apologize if I missed some names. Feeling a little bit emotional while I write this.

Finally Spec- what can I say about your number crunching abilities and way you present them. I was initially not happy to read your predictions (you know that :) ) but quickly realized the practical perspective it brought in. It helped a lot to take my mind off of this GC mirage and focus on career. I wish you only the best in whatever you do.

All the best to everyone who is waiting, specially ak7419 who is waiting for really long time.


Thank you! :)

[Pundit Arjun]

Dear Friends,

Over the weekend we got our green cards in hand.

Case Details:
----------------

PD: Nov 2009
I-485 filing date: 22 Feb 2012, NSC
RFEs: Jul 2018 and Jan 2021 ( Both Medical)
CPO: Apr 10, 2021
Cards Delivered: Apr 17, 2021
Officer: 0137


Hearty Congratulations to your family & You, SunInPhx :)

[incredible]

Dear Friends,

Over the weekend we got our green cards in hand.

Case Details:
----------------

PD: Nov 2009
I-485 filing date: 22 Feb 2012, NSC
RFEs: Jul 2018 and Jan 2021 ( Both Medical)
CPO: Apr 10, 2021
Cards Delivered: Apr 17, 2021
Officer: 0137


Credits and Acknowledgements
---------------------------------------

First of all Q - thanks for maintaining this wonderful forum. I know we have had disagreements on many topics but we agreed on one most important thing 'put our career in front immigration' . That has been guiding principle through out this journey.

Big shout out to lots of old timers - Kanmani, Venni, Teddy, Nishant, Sports, kd2008, yteleven, Ace, Idliman and countless many with whom I have interacted on personal level to seek and render help. Thank you. I apologize if I missed some names. Feeling a little bit emotional while I write this.

Finally Spec- what can I say about your number crunching abilities and way you present them. I was initially not happy to read your predictions (you know that :) ) but quickly realized the practical perspective it brought in. It helped a lot to take my mind off of this GC mirage and focus on career. I wish you only the best in whatever you do.

All the best to everyone who is waiting, specially ak7419 who is waiting for really long time.


Thank you! :)

Congratulations on a much deserved news.

[qesehmk]

Great news Sun! Genuinely happy for you.

Disagreements are not a big deal. Where there are people there will be disagreements. It's the journey that matters.

Take some time for yourself and have fun! My best to you and your family.


Dear Friends,

Over the weekend we got our green cards in hand.

Case Details:
----------------

PD: Nov 2009
I-485 filing date: 22 Feb 2012, NSC
RFEs: Jul 2018 and Jan 2021 ( Both Medical)
CPO: Apr 10, 2021
Cards Delivered: Apr 17, 2021
Officer: 0137


Credits and Acknowledgements
---------------------------------------

First of all Q - thanks for maintaining this wonderful forum. I know we have had disagreements on many topics but we agreed on one most important thing 'put our career in front immigration' . That has been guiding principle through out this journey.

Big shout out to lots of old timers - Kanmani, Venni, Teddy, Nishant, Sports, kd2008, yteleven, Ace, Idliman and countless many with whom I have interacted on personal level to seek and render help. Thank you. I apologize if I missed some names. Feeling a little bit emotional while I write this.

Finally Spec- what can I say about your number crunching abilities and way you present them. I was initially not happy to read your predictions (you know that :) ) but quickly realized the practical perspective it brought in. It helped a lot to take my mind off of this GC mirage and focus on career. I wish you only the best in whatever you do.

All the best to everyone who is waiting, specially ak7419 who is waiting for really long time.


Thank you! :)

[Prabhas]

Congratulations Sun!! So happy for you.... Grab a lagavulin toast on my name!!��

[vedu]

Dear Friends,

Over the weekend we got our green cards in hand.

Case Details:
----------------

PD: Nov 2009
I-485 filing date: 22 Feb 2012, NSC
RFEs: Jul 2018 and Jan 2021 ( Both Medical)
CPO: Apr 10, 2021
Cards Delivered: Apr 17, 2021
Officer: 0137


Credits and Acknowledgements
---------------------------------------

First of all Q - thanks for maintaining this wonderful forum. I know we have had disagreements on many topics but we agreed on one most important thing 'put our career in front immigration' . That has been guiding principle through out this journey.

Big shout out to lots of old timers - Kanmani, Venni, Teddy, Nishant, Sports, kd2008, yteleven, Ace, Idliman and countless many with whom I have interacted on personal level to seek and render help. Thank you. I apologize if I missed some names. Feeling a little bit emotional while I write this.

Finally Spec- what can I say about your number crunching abilities and way you present them. I was initially not happy to read your predictions (you know that :) ) but quickly realized the practical perspective it brought in. It helped a lot to take my mind off of this GC mirage and focus on career. I wish you only the best in whatever you do.

All the best to everyone who is waiting, specially ak7419 who is waiting for really long time.


Thank you! :)

Congratulations, Sun! So happy for you!!!

[Spectator]

Dear Friends,

Over the weekend we got our green cards in hand.

Case Details:
----------------

PD: Nov 2009
I-485 filing date: 22 Feb 2012, NSC
RFEs: Jul 2018 and Jan 2021 ( Both Medical)
CPO: Apr 10, 2021
Cards Delivered: Apr 17, 2021
Officer: 0137


Credits and Acknowledgements
---------------------------------------

First of all Q - thanks for maintaining this wonderful forum. I know we have had disagreements on many topics but we agreed on one most important thing 'put our career in front immigration' . That has been guiding principle through out this journey.

Big shout out to lots of old timers - Kanmani, Venni, Teddy, Nishant, Sports, kd2008, yteleven, Ace, Idliman and countless many with whom I have interacted on personal level to seek and render help. Thank you. I apologize if I missed some names. Feeling a little bit emotional while I write this.

Finally Spec- what can I say about your number crunching abilities and way you present them. I was initially not happy to read your predictions (you know that :) ) but quickly realized the practical perspective it brought in. It helped a lot to take my mind off of this GC mirage and focus on career. I wish you only the best in whatever you do.

All the best to everyone who is waiting, specially ak7419 who is waiting for really long time.


Thank you! :)
suninphx,

Many congratulations. It's been such a long wait.

Thanks for the kind words. It's a shame that USCIS have decided to deny us access to the level of information we had way back then.
Even I used to doubt what the underlying data said, because we had some years where quite unexpected things would happen and progress would be more rapid (remember Kazarian??).

All the best and glad to hear that the wait did not prevent you from progressing in your career.

[ak7419]

Dear Friends,

Over the weekend we got our green cards in hand.

Case Details:
----------------

PD: Nov 2009
I-485 filing date: 22 Feb 2012, NSC
RFEs: Jul 2018 and Jan 2021 ( Both Medical)
CPO: Apr 10, 2021
Cards Delivered: Apr 17, 2021
Officer: 0137


Credits and Acknowledgements
---------------------------------------

First of all Q - thanks for maintaining this wonderful forum. I know we have had disagreements on many topics but we agreed on one most important thing 'put our career in front immigration' . That has been guiding principle through out this journey.

Big shout out to lots of old timers - Kanmani, Venni, Teddy, Nishant, Sports, kd2008, yteleven, Ace, Idliman and countless many with whom I have interacted on personal level to seek and render help. Thank you. I apologize if I missed some names. Feeling a little bit emotional while I write this.

Finally Spec- what can I say about your number crunching abilities and way you present them. I was initially not happy to read your predictions (you know that :) ) but quickly realized the practical perspective it brought in. It helped a lot to take my mind off of this GC mirage and focus on career. I wish you only the best in whatever you do.

All the best to everyone who is waiting, specially ak7419 who is waiting for really long time.


Thank you! :)

Congratulations suninphx! Good luck with your future endeavors and thanks for the special mention!! :-)

[AceMan]

Dear Friends,

Over the weekend we got our green cards in hand.

Case Details:
----------------

PD: Nov 2009
I-485 filing date: 22 Feb 2012, NSC
RFEs: Jul 2018 and Jan 2021 ( Both Medical)
CPO: Apr 10, 2021
Cards Delivered: Apr 17, 2021
Officer: 0137


Credits and Acknowledgements
---------------------------------------

First of all Q - thanks for maintaining this wonderful forum. I know we have had disagreements on many topics but we agreed on one most important thing 'put our career in front immigration' . That has been guiding principle through out this journey.

Big shout out to lots of old timers - Kanmani, Venni, Teddy, Nishant, Sports, kd2008, yteleven, Ace, Idliman and countless many with whom I have interacted on personal level to seek and render help. Thank you. I apologize if I missed some names. Feeling a little bit emotional while I write this.

Finally Spec- what can I say about your number crunching abilities and way you present them. I was initially not happy to read your predictions (you know that :) ) but quickly realized the practical perspective it brought in. It helped a lot to take my mind off of this GC mirage and focus on career. I wish you only the best in whatever you do.

All the best to everyone who is waiting, specially ak7419 who is waiting for really long time.


Thank you! :)

Congratulations my dear friend. Wish you all the very best!!!

[mesan123]

Dear Friends,

Over the weekend we got our green cards in hand.

Case Details:
----------------

PD: Nov 2009
I-485 filing date: 22 Feb 2012, NSC
RFEs: Jul 2018 and Jan 2021 ( Both Medical)
CPO: Apr 10, 2021
Cards Delivered: Apr 17, 2021
Officer: 0137


Credits and Acknowledgements
---------------------------------------

First of all Q - thanks for maintaining this wonderful forum. I know we have had disagreements on many topics but we agreed on one most important thing 'put our career in front immigration' . That has been guiding principle through out this journey.

Big shout out to lots of old timers - Kanmani, Venni, Teddy, Nishant, Sports, kd2008, yteleven, Ace, Idliman and countless many with whom I have interacted on personal level to seek and render help. Thank you. I apologize if I missed some names. Feeling a little bit emotional while I write this.

Finally Spec- what can I say about your number crunching abilities and way you present them. I was initially not happy to read your predictions (you know that :) ) but quickly realized the practical perspective it brought in. It helped a lot to take my mind off of this GC mirage and focus on career. I wish you only the best in whatever you do.

All the best to everyone who is waiting, specially ak7419 who is waiting for really long time.


Thank you! :)
Congratulations Sun!!!! So happy to see you greened finally buddy...

[suninphx]

Thanks Pandit Arjun, incredible, Q, Prabhas, Vedu, Spec, ak7491, Ace, mesan !

[Noesis]

Dear Friends,

Over the weekend we got our green cards in hand.

Case Details:
----------------

PD: Nov 2009
I-485 filing date: 22 Feb 2012, NSC
RFEs: Jul 2018 and Jan 2021 ( Both Medical)
CPO: Apr 10, 2021
Cards Delivered: Apr 17, 2021
Officer: 0137


Credits and Acknowledgements
---------------------------------------

First of all Q - thanks for maintaining this wonderful forum. I know we have had disagreements on many topics but we agreed on one most important thing 'put our career in front immigration' . That has been guiding principle through out this journey.

Big shout out to lots of old timers - Kanmani, Venni, Teddy, Nishant, Sports, kd2008, yteleven, Ace, Idliman and countless many with whom I have interacted on personal level to seek and render help. Thank you. I apologize if I missed some names. Feeling a little bit emotional while I write this.

Finally Spec- what can I say about your number crunching abilities and way you present them. I was initially not happy to read your predictions (you know that :) ) but quickly realized the practical perspective it brought in. It helped a lot to take my mind off of this GC mirage and focus on career. I wish you only the best in whatever you do.

All the best to everyone who is waiting, specially ak7419 who is waiting for really long time.


Thank you! :)

Congratulations..

[bangaloreboy]

Dear Friends,

Over the weekend we got our green cards in hand.

Case Details:
----------------

PD: Nov 2009
I-485 filing date: 22 Feb 2012, NSC
RFEs: Jul 2018 and Jan 2021 ( Both Medical)
CPO: Apr 10, 2021
Cards Delivered: Apr 17, 2021
Officer: 0137


Credits and Acknowledgements
---------------------------------------

First of all Q - thanks for maintaining this wonderful forum. I know we have had disagreements on many topics but we agreed on one most important thing 'put our career in front immigration' . That has been guiding principle through out this journey.

Big shout out to lots of old timers - Kanmani, Venni, Teddy, Nishant, Sports, kd2008, yteleven, Ace, Idliman and countless many with whom I have interacted on personal level to seek and render help. Thank you. I apologize if I missed some names. Feeling a little bit emotional while I write this.

Finally Spec- what can I say about your number crunching abilities and way you present them. I was initially not happy to read your predictions (you know that :) ) but quickly realized the practical perspective it brought in. It helped a lot to take my mind off of this GC mirage and focus on career. I wish you only the best in whatever you do.

All the best to everyone who is waiting, specially ak7419 who is waiting for really long time.


Thank you! :)

Congratulations suninphx! So glad to see old timers getting greened!

[sportsfan33]

Dear Friends,

Over the weekend we got our green cards in hand.

Case Details:
----------------

PD: Nov 2009
I-485 filing date: 22 Feb 2012, NSC
RFEs: Jul 2018 and Jan 2021 ( Both Medical)
CPO: Apr 10, 2021
Cards Delivered: Apr 17, 2021
Officer: 0137


Credits and Acknowledgements
---------------------------------------

First of all Q - thanks for maintaining this wonderful forum. I know we have had disagreements on many topics but we agreed on one most important thing 'put our career in front immigration' . That has been guiding principle through out this journey.

Big shout out to lots of old timers - Kanmani, Venni, Teddy, Nishant, Sports, kd2008, yteleven, Ace, Idliman and countless many with whom I have interacted on personal level to seek and render help. Thank you. I apologize if I missed some names. Feeling a little bit emotional while I write this.

Finally Spec- what can I say about your number crunching abilities and way you present them. I was initially not happy to read your predictions (you know that :) ) but quickly realized the practical perspective it brought in. It helped a lot to take my mind off of this GC mirage and focus on career. I wish you only the best in whatever you do.

All the best to everyone who is waiting, specially ak7419 who is waiting for really long time.


Thank you! :)

Congratulations Sun! Enjoy and savor the moment.

[suninphx]

Thanks Noesis, bangaloreboy , Sports!

[Umesh1209]

Dear friends,

Earlier this week, we received our GC
PD: 21 Dec 2009
I-485 filing date: 06 Feb 2012, TSC
RFEs: Dec 2019 and Aug 2020 ( Both Medical, 485j)


This forum was a great medium to come to terms with immigration challenges in a supportive & collaborative environment. Q, appreciate you creating this environment that promotes this synergy. Other gurus continue to help the immigrant community. Thanks and I hope others waiting in line get the GC soon

[incredible]

Dear friends,

Earlier this week, we received our GC
PD: 21 Dec 2009
I-485 filing date: 06 Feb 2012, TSC
RFEs: Dec 2019 and Aug 2020 ( Both Medical, 485j)


This forum was a great medium to come to terms with immigration challenges in a supportive & collaborative environment. Q, appreciate you creating this environment that promotes this synergy. Other gurus continue to help the immigrant community. Thanks and I hope others waiting in line get the GC soon

Congratulations. Enjoy your green life.

[qesehmk]

Dear friends,

Earlier this week, we received our GC
PD: 21 Dec 2009
I-485 filing date: 06 Feb 2012, TSC
RFEs: Dec 2019 and Aug 2020 ( Both Medical, 485j)


This forum was a great medium to come to terms with immigration challenges in a supportive & collaborative environment. Q, appreciate you creating this environment that promotes this synergy. Other gurus continue to help the immigrant community. Thanks and I hope others waiting in line get the GC soon

Umesh - happy for your freedom. Wish you the very best in post GC life!

[vedu]

Dear friends,

Earlier this week, we received our GC
PD: 21 Dec 2009
I-485 filing date: 06 Feb 2012, TSC
RFEs: Dec 2019 and Aug 2020 ( Both Medical, 485j)


This forum was a great medium to come to terms with immigration challenges in a supportive & collaborative environment. Q, appreciate you creating this environment that promotes this synergy. Other gurus continue to help the immigrant community. Thanks and I hope others waiting in line get the GC soon

Congratulations, Umesh! Enjoy your first FREE weekend in US!

[AceMan]

Dear friends,

Earlier this week, we received our GC
PD: 21 Dec 2009
I-485 filing date: 06 Feb 2012, TSC
RFEs: Dec 2019 and Aug 2020 ( Both Medical, 485j)


This forum was a great medium to come to terms with immigration challenges in a supportive & collaborative environment. Q, appreciate you creating this environment that promotes this synergy. Other gurus continue to help the immigrant community. Thanks and I hope others waiting in line get the GC soon

Congratulations!!!

[suninphx]

Umesh1209 - Congratulations! So good to see an approval from TSC.

[bangaloreboy]

Dear friends,

Earlier this week, we received our GC
PD: 21 Dec 2009
I-485 filing date: 06 Feb 2012, TSC
RFEs: Dec 2019 and Aug 2020 ( Both Medical, 485j)


This forum was a great medium to come to terms with immigration challenges in a supportive & collaborative environment. Q, appreciate you creating this environment that promotes this synergy. Other gurus continue to help the immigrant community. Thanks and I hope others waiting in line get the GC soon

Congratulations Umesh! A TSC approval from late Dec is a good sign of things to come!

[ak7419]

Congratulations Umesh! A TSC approval from late Dec is a good sign of things to come! too early to get to that conclusion about TSC! :-)

[19YRSNOGC]

Finally received magic mail and saw my 485 is approved. Almost 20 years since landing in this country.

[Mgajsk]

Congratulations!! Happy for you and all the guys getting greened !

[MeraNumber09]

Finally received magic mail and saw my 485 is approved. Almost 20 years since landing in this country.

Congrats! Now you can change your handle name :)

[vedu]

Finally received magic mail and saw my 485 is approved. Almost 20 years since landing in this country.

Congratulations!!!

[Mgajsk]

Congratulations guys !! Are the interviews still mandatory before they approve the GCs ?

[VR_EB2_052010]

Hello friends,

I am silent follower of this forum for the last decade. Finally today my i-485 status changed to " Card is being produced".

PD : 05/26/2010
EB2 INDIA
AOS submit date : 10/21/2020 [ submitted medicals and i-485j with the application]
receipt date : 11/25/2020
Receipt No : MSC219035XXX
i485j receipt date: 02/26/2021
Bio date : 03/24/2021
For me and my wife 485- status changed to " Card is being produced" : 05/04/2021.
No interview/ No EAD/AP

Thank you very much for the wealth of information this forum provided. All the best to every one who are waiting to be greened.

Thanks,

[jackbrown_890]

Hi everyone. I have been a silent member of the forum. I used to be little more active before I had kids. But the news I want to share right now is that I just received the text I had been waiting for a long time. Card production is ordered. Thank you Q and spec and many others here on this forum for providing your support, sharing your knowledge and experiences to many of us waiting for a GC this long. And making this wait game manageable with hard data/number crunching. This was a long ride with so many ups and downs- Stressful times thru recessions, layoffs, firm closures and also Covid. I arrived here in the US in Aug. 2003. There are things I could have done differently for sure. There are things I didn't know when I started the process. But almost 18 years later I received a text saying my GC is approved. 10-12 years ago this news would been really exciting. Now I am just relieved for sure. I am also grateful. There is feeling of joy. I will celebrate.
Thank you and good luck to the ones who are still waiting.

[inspired_p]

Hi everyone. I have been a silent member of the forum. I used to be little more active before I had kids. But the news I want to share right now is that I just received the text I had been waiting for a long time. Card production is ordered. Thank you Q and spec and many others here on this forum for providing your support, sharing your knowledge and experiences to many of us waiting for a GC this long. And making this wait game manageable with hard data/number crunching. This was a long ride with so many ups and downs- Stressful times thru recessions, layoffs, firm closures and also Covid. I arrived here in the US in Aug. 2003. There are things I could have done differently for sure. There are things I didn't know when I started the process. But almost 18 years later I received a text saying my GC is approved. 10-12 years ago this news would been really exciting. Now I am just relieved for sure. I am also grateful. There is feeling of joy. I will celebrate.
Thank you and good luck to the ones who are still waiting.

Congratulations !! And try and celebrate it a little. ! I totally get the drain of enthusiasm of this whole process. I also end up muttering " About Time !" for every milestone.

[Pundit Arjun]

Dear Q, Spec, Kanmani, Soggudu & All,

FYI :
Just got the email indicating that the card /document is being produced. Doesnt feel any different other than relief....
Thanks for all the guidance and support over the years.
Ofcourse, i am not going anywhere and will be giving my 2 cents on questions when i can :)

[vedu]

Hi everyone. I have been a silent member of the forum. I used to be little more active before I had kids. But the news I want to share right now is that I just received the text I had been waiting for a long time. Card production is ordered. Thank you Q and spec and many others here on this forum for providing your support, sharing your knowledge and experiences to many of us waiting for a GC this long. And making this wait game manageable with hard data/number crunching. This was a long ride with so many ups and downs- Stressful times thru recessions, layoffs, firm closures and also Covid. I arrived here in the US in Aug. 2003. There are things I could have done differently for sure. There are things I didn't know when I started the process. But almost 18 years later I received a text saying my GC is approved. 10-12 years ago this news would been really exciting. Now I am just relieved for sure. I am also grateful. There is feeling of joy. I will celebrate.
Thank you and good luck to the ones who are still waiting.

Congratulations! Enjoy the green life!!

[vedu]

Dear Q, Spec, Kanmani, Soggudu & All,

FYI :
Just got the email indicating that the card /document is being produced. Doesnt feel any different other than relief....
Thanks for all the guidance and support over the years.
Ofcourse, i am not going anywhere and will be giving my 2 cents on questions when i can :)

Congratulations Pundit Arjun! Slowly, but surely, all old timers are getting in the green zone!

[jackbrown_890]

Thank you.

[qesehmk]

Dear Q, Spec, Kanmani, Soggudu & All,

FYI :
Just got the email indicating that the card /document is being produced. Doesnt feel any different other than relief....
Thanks for all the guidance and support over the years.
Ofcourse, i am not going anywhere and will be giving my 2 cents on questions when i can :)

Amazing. I know the feeling. It will Sink Pundit and I wish you a lifetime of happiness and growth.

p.s. - 99% people now may have forgotten Soggadu - but I haven't! He was one funny chap. Glad you remember him.

[qesehmk]

Hi everyone. I have been a silent member of the forum. I used to be little more active before I had kids. But the news I want to share right now is that I just received the text I had been waiting for a long time. Card production is ordered. Thank you Q and spec and many others here on this forum for providing your support, sharing your knowledge and experiences to many of us waiting for a GC this long. And making this wait game manageable with hard data/number crunching. This was a long ride with so many ups and downs- Stressful times thru recessions, layoffs, firm closures and also Covid. I arrived here in the US in Aug. 2003. There are things I could have done differently for sure. There are things I didn't know when I started the process. But almost 18 years later I received a text saying my GC is approved. 10-12 years ago this news would been really exciting. Now I am just relieved for sure. I am also grateful. There is feeling of joy. I will celebrate.
Thank you and good luck to the ones who are still waiting.
Jack - look at your registration date - 2011. Just make me numb thinking about the fact that we know each other virtually for 10 years! It also gives me pleasure that you feel like sharing the news with us. I just want you to know that there are many people on this forum who do genuinely care and feel happy along with you about this news.

Wish you the very best!


Hello friends,

I am silent follower of this forum for the last decade. Finally today my i-485 status changed to " Card is being produced".

PD : 05/26/2010
EB2 INDIA
AOS submit date : 10/21/2020 [ submitted medicals and i-485j with the application]
receipt date : 11/25/2020
Receipt No : MSC219035XXX
i485j receipt date: 02/26/2021
Bio date : 03/24/2021
For me and my wife 485- status changed to " Card is being produced" : 05/04/2021.
No interview/ No EAD/AP

Thank you very much for the wealth of information this forum provided. All the best to every one who are waiting to be greened.

Thanks,

Congratulations and this is the other extreme of JackBrown. The guy/gal silently reads and the forum and registers when GC is approved after 11 years! None the less as I said to Jack - we are all happy for you. Many congratulations.

[Turbulent_Dragonfly]

Hello friends,

I am silent follower of this forum for the last decade. Finally today my i-485 status changed to " Card is being produced".

PD : 05/26/2010
EB2 INDIA
AOS submit date : 10/21/2020 [ submitted medicals and i-485j with the application]
receipt date : 11/25/2020
Receipt No : MSC219035XXX
i485j receipt date: 02/26/2021
Bio date : 03/24/2021
For me and my wife 485- status changed to " Card is being produced" : 05/04/2021.
No interview/ No EAD/AP

Thank you very much for the wealth of information this forum provided. All the best to every one who are waiting to be greened.

Thanks,

Congrats! Awesome to see someone after May 1, 2010 get greened.

[suninphx]

Congratulations Pandit Arjun, jackbrown_890 and VR_EB2_052010 !

Very encouraging to see GCs getting approved without interview.

[vedu]

Hello friends,

I am silent follower of this forum for the last decade. Finally today my i-485 status changed to " Card is being produced".

PD : 05/26/2010
EB2 INDIA
AOS submit date : 10/21/2020 [ submitted medicals and i-485j with the application]
receipt date : 11/25/2020
Receipt No : MSC219035XXX
i485j receipt date: 02/26/2021
Bio date : 03/24/2021
For me and my wife 485- status changed to " Card is being produced" : 05/04/2021.
No interview/ No EAD/AP

Thank you very much for the wealth of information this forum provided. All the best to every one who are waiting to be greened.

Thanks,

LOL...you have appeared with a bang in your very first post! Congratulations!! I hope this is not the last post though!!

[AceMan]

Congratulations Pandit Arjun, jackbrown_890 and VR_EB2_052010 on getting greened!!!

[Noesis]

Congratulations VR_EB2_052010, Pandit Arjun and jackbrown_890.!

[bangaloreboy]

Finally received magic mail and saw my 485 is approved. Almost 20 years since landing in this country.

Congratulations 19yrsnogc! what was your service center may I ask?

[incredible]

Hello friends,

I am silent follower of this forum for the last decade. Finally today my i-485 status changed to " Card is being produced".

PD : 05/26/2010
EB2 INDIA
AOS submit date : 10/21/2020 [ submitted medicals and i-485j with the application]
receipt date : 11/25/2020
Receipt No : MSC219035XXX
i485j receipt date: 02/26/2021
Bio date : 03/24/2021
For me and my wife 485- status changed to " Card is being produced" : 05/04/2021.
No interview/ No EAD/AP

Thank you very much for the wealth of information this forum provided. All the best to every one who are waiting to be greened.

Thanks,

Congratulations. Do celebrate. We all are happy for you.

[incredible]

Dear Q, Spec, Kanmani, Soggudu & All,

FYI :
Just got the email indicating that the card /document is being produced. Doesnt feel any different other than relief....
Thanks for all the guidance and support over the years.
Ofcourse, i am not going anywhere and will be giving my 2 cents on questions when i can :)

Congratulations Pandit Arjun. Happy for you. The freedom tastes different.

[incredible]

Hi everyone. I have been a silent member of the forum. I used to be little more active before I had kids. But the news I want to share right now is that I just received the text I had been waiting for a long time. Card production is ordered. Thank you Q and spec and many others here on this forum for providing your support, sharing your knowledge and experiences to many of us waiting for a GC this long. And making this wait game manageable with hard data/number crunching. This was a long ride with so many ups and downs- Stressful times thru recessions, layoffs, firm closures and also Covid. I arrived here in the US in Aug. 2003. There are things I could have done differently for sure. There are things I didn't know when I started the process. But almost 18 years later I received a text saying my GC is approved. 10-12 years ago this news would been really exciting. Now I am just relieved for sure. I am also grateful. There is feeling of joy. I will celebrate.
Thank you and good luck to the ones who are still waiting.

Congratulations jackbrown_890. Celebrations are in order.

[incredible]

Hello friends,

I am silent follower of this forum for the last decade. Finally today my i-485 status changed to " Card is being produced".

PD : 05/26/2010
EB2 INDIA
AOS submit date : 10/21/2020 [ submitted medicals and i-485j with the application]
receipt date : 11/25/2020
Receipt No : MSC219035XXX
i485j receipt date: 02/26/2021
Bio date : 03/24/2021
For me and my wife 485- status changed to " Card is being produced" : 05/04/2021.
No interview/ No EAD/AP

Thank you very much for the wealth of information this forum provided. All the best to every one who are waiting to be greened.

Thanks,

Congratulations VR_EB2_0510. Glad to know that approvals of Oct 20 filers happening at quick rate.

[Transformer]

Congratulations Pandit Arjun, jackbrown_890 and VR_EB2_052010 on your GC.

I am seeing for the first time that a October 2020 filer is getting greened. A very positive sign.

[bangaloreboy]

Hello friends,

I am silent follower of this forum for the last decade. Finally today my i-485 status changed to " Card is being produced".

PD : 05/26/2010
EB2 INDIA
AOS submit date : 10/21/2020 [ submitted medicals and i-485j with the application]
receipt date : 11/25/2020
Receipt No : MSC219035XXX
i485j receipt date: 02/26/2021
Bio date : 03/24/2021
For me and my wife 485- status changed to " Card is being produced" : 05/04/2021.
No interview/ No EAD/AP

Thank you very much for the wealth of information this forum provided. All the best to every one who are waiting to be greened.

Thanks,


Congratulations VR_EB2_052010!
Thanks for breaking the May 2010 barrier for the group!

[bangaloreboy]

Dear Q, Spec, Kanmani, Soggudu & All,

FYI :
Just got the email indicating that the card /document is being produced. Doesnt feel any different other than relief....
Thanks for all the guidance and support over the years.
Ofcourse, i am not going anywhere and will be giving my 2 cents on questions when i can :)

Congratulations Pundit Arjun!
Glad to see approvals for 2012 filers coming in steadily now...

[idliman]

Friends, I am happy to report that I and my wife got our I-485 approval status today afternoon. CPO status showed up on 07MAY21 (late Friday evening). As I already had a false GC CPO in 2012, I wanted to be sure before I share it here. I did my I-485J (AC21) proactively in 2019 and delayed submitting I-693 till the last week of RFE deadline. So my medical forms are still valid. My EB3 PERM is still pending with DOL since December. There is no use for it now.

It has been quite a ride. I thank everyone who had helped me to put-up with the stress. I apologize if I had hurt someone's feelings. It was not my intent. I want to thank 'Q' for his openness and encouraging discussions in a civil manner and ofcourse for the effort he puts in to keep this blog running. I will try to stick around and help everyone to the best of my abilities. But eventually we will all lose interest in GC after some time. I want to share any info I collect on N-400 here as the next step. Good Luck all.

[phkb2020]

Friends, I am happy to report that I and my wife got our I-485 approval status today afternoon. CPO status showed up on 07MAY21 (late Friday evening). As I already had a false GC CPO in 2012, I wanted to be sure before I share it here. I did my I-485J (AC21) proactively in 2019 and delayed submitting I-693 till the last week of RFE deadline. So my medical forms are still valid. My EB3 PERM is still pending with DOL since December. There is no use for it now.

It has been quite a ride. I thank everyone who had helped me to put-up with the stress. I apologize if I had hurt someone's feelings. It was not my intent. I want to thank 'Q' for his openness and encouraging discussions in a civil manner and ofcourse for the effort he puts in to keep this blog running. I will try to stick around and help everyone to the best of my abilities. But eventually we will all lose interest in GC after some time. I want to share any info I collect on N-400 here as the next step. Good Luck all.

Congratulations! When did you get your RFE? I remember some discussions about lack of response on your SR.
My SR came back with standard response of with adjudicating officer and wait for 60 days last month, so was curious on how much time after SR did you get a RFR.

[vedu]

Friends, I am happy to report that I and my wife got our I-485 approval status today afternoon. CPO status showed up on 07MAY21 (late Friday evening). As I already had a false GC CPO in 2012, I wanted to be sure before I share it here. I did my I-485J (AC21) proactively in 2019 and delayed submitting I-693 till the last week of RFE deadline. So my medical forms are still valid. My EB3 PERM is still pending with DOL since December. There is no use for it now.

It has been quite a ride. I thank everyone who had helped me to put-up with the stress. I apologize if I had hurt someone's feelings. It was not my intent. I want to thank 'Q' for his openness and encouraging discussions in a civil manner and ofcourse for the effort he puts in to keep this blog running. I will try to stick around and help everyone to the best of my abilities. But eventually we will all lose interest in GC after some time. I want to share any info I collect on N-400 here as the next step. Good Luck all.

Phew! Congratulations, Idliman!!!

[idliman]

Congratulations! When did you get your RFE? I remember some discussions about lack of response on your SR.
My SR came back with standard response of with adjudicating officer and wait for 60 days last month, so was curious on how much time after SR did you get a RFR.
I did my I-485 J in 2019. Then the RFEs for G-325A and I-693 were submitted in Oct 2019. So my medicals are still valid. The AO did not send new RFE.

I think I summarized my actions earlier in a post. SR in first week of March. It was shot down immediately. Then Congressman query 1 in 2nd week of Mar. It came with PD not current. Then congressman query 2 around 20APR. That came with a 90 day clock. Congresman aide told me to trust him and not to call USCIS anymore.

[racharox]

Friends, I am happy to report that I and my wife got our I-485 approval status today afternoon. CPO status showed up on 07MAY21 (late Friday evening). As I already had a false GC CPO in 2012, I wanted to be sure before I share it here. I did my I-485J (AC21) proactively in 2019 and delayed submitting I-693 till the last week of RFE deadline. So my medical forms are still valid. My EB3 PERM is still pending with DOL since December. There is no use for it now.

It has been quite a ride. I thank everyone who had helped me to put-up with the stress. I apologize if I had hurt someone's feelings. It was not my intent. I want to thank 'Q' for his openness and encouraging discussions in a civil manner and ofcourse for the effort he puts in to keep this blog running. I will try to stick around and help everyone to the best of my abilities. But eventually we will all lose interest in GC after some time. I want to share any info I collect on N-400 here as the next step. Good Luck all.

Congratulations Idliman, good to see old timers getting through with the process. When you filed for 485J back in 2019, was it the first time you filed for 485J? Trying to find out if there will be a need to submit this form again due to long wait times in approving 485

[idliman]

Congratulations Idliman, good to see old timers getting through with the process. When you filed for 485J back in 2019, was it the first time you filed for 485J? Trying to find out if there will be a need to submit this form again due to long wait times in approving 485
Yes. It was the first I-485J and only move to a different job. Funny that I am doing the same job at the same desk on the same computer (monitor) eventhough technically on paper it is a AC21 move. I wrote the AC21 justification myself, manager signed it and sent to attorney.


I-485 J is on file and the applicant is working for the same employer on H1B.
H1B renewed recently. So my I-94 status is H1B.
I-693 is valid and unexpired.


I believe this is why another RFE was not issued for my case.

[ak7419]

Congrats idliman!!

[Wizoz2]

Yes. It was the first I-485J and only move to a different job. Funny that I am doing the same job at the same desk on the same computer (monitor) eventhough technically on paper it is a AC21 move. I wrote the AC21 justification myself, manager signed it and sent to attorney.


I-485 J is on file and the applicant is working for the same employer on H1B.
H1B renewed recently. So my I-94 status is H1B.
I-693 is valid and unexpired.


I believe this is why another RFE was not issued for my case.

Congratulations idliman..

[AceMan]

Friends, I am happy to report that I and my wife got our I-485 approval status today afternoon. CPO status showed up on 07MAY21 (late Friday evening). As I already had a false GC CPO in 2012, I wanted to be sure before I share it here. I did my I-485J (AC21) proactively in 2019 and delayed submitting I-693 till the last week of RFE deadline. So my medical forms are still valid. My EB3 PERM is still pending with DOL since December. There is no use for it now.

It has been quite a ride. I thank everyone who had helped me to put-up with the stress. I apologize if I had hurt someone's feelings. It was not my intent. I want to thank 'Q' for his openness and encouraging discussions in a civil manner and ofcourse for the effort he puts in to keep this blog running. I will try to stick around and help everyone to the best of my abilities. But eventually we will all lose interest in GC after some time. I want to share any info I collect on N-400 here as the next step. Good Luck all.

Fantastic news Idli, That calls for a great celebration.

You have always been an amazing, wow inspiring person in this forum. Looking forward to meet on your green side very soon.

[beagle]

Friends, I am happy to report that I and my wife got our I-485 approval status today afternoon. CPO status showed up on 07MAY21 (late Friday evening). As I already had a false GC CPO in 2012, I wanted to be sure before I share it here. I did my I-485J (AC21) proactively in 2019 and delayed submitting I-693 till the last week of RFE deadline. So my medical forms are still valid. My EB3 PERM is still pending with DOL since December. There is no use for it now.

It has been quite a ride. I thank everyone who had helped me to put-up with the stress. I apologize if I had hurt someone's feelings. It was not my intent. I want to thank 'Q' for his openness and encouraging discussions in a civil manner and ofcourse for the effort he puts in to keep this blog running. I will try to stick around and help everyone to the best of my abilities. But eventually we will all lose interest in GC after some time. I want to share any info I collect on N-400 here as the next step. Good Luck all.

Congrats. Going by your profile name, I hope its Idli with Beer tonight instead of the usual stuff.

[MeraNumber09]

Friends, I am happy to report that I and my wife got our I-485 approval status today afternoon. CPO status showed up on 07MAY21 (late Friday evening). As I already had a false GC CPO in 2012, I wanted to be sure before I share it here. I did my I-485J (AC21) proactively in 2019 and delayed submitting I-693 till the last week of RFE deadline. So my medical forms are still valid. My EB3 PERM is still pending with DOL since December. There is no use for it now.

It has been quite a ride. I thank everyone who had helped me to put-up with the stress. I apologize if I had hurt someone's feelings. It was not my intent. I want to thank 'Q' for his openness and encouraging discussions in a civil manner and ofcourse for the effort he puts in to keep this blog running. I will try to stick around and help everyone to the best of my abilities. But eventually we will all lose interest in GC after some time. I want to share any info I collect on N-400 here as the next step. Good Luck all.

Congrats Idliman! Enjoy your life. Thanks for your detailed analysis of the 180-day EAD rule. Much appreciated.

[gten20]

Congratulation to incredible, suninphx, Umesh1209, 19YRSNOGC, VR_EB2_052010, jackbrown_890, Pundit Arjun and idliman! It's so great to see a flurry of approvals.

[qesehmk]

Friends, I am happy to report that I and my wife got our I-485 approval status today afternoon. CPO status showed up on 07MAY21 (late Friday evening). As I already had a false GC CPO in 2012, I wanted to be sure before I share it here. I did my I-485J (AC21) proactively in 2019 and delayed submitting I-693 till the last week of RFE deadline. So my medical forms are still valid. My EB3 PERM is still pending with DOL since December. There is no use for it now.

It has been quite a ride. I thank everyone who had helped me to put-up with the stress. I apologize if I had hurt someone's feelings. It was not my intent. I want to thank 'Q' for his openness and encouraging discussions in a civil manner and ofcourse for the effort he puts in to keep this blog running. I will try to stick around and help everyone to the best of my abilities. But eventually we will all lose interest in GC after some time. I want to share any info I collect on N-400 here as the next step. Good Luck all.

Hi Idli -

I am very happy for you! All is well that ends well. Many congratulations!!

I sure hope to see you around - but only to the extent it makes you happy. If I run this forum - it's only because it gives me satisfaction to see people getting green and live worry-free until they get one. Have fun tonight!!

[mohan_jgd]

Friends, I am happy to report that I and my wife got our I-485 approval status today afternoon. CPO status showed up on 07MAY21 (late Friday evening). As I already had a false GC CPO in 2012, I wanted to be sure before I share it here. I did my I-485J (AC21) proactively in 2019 and delayed submitting I-693 till the last week of RFE deadline. So my medical forms are still valid. My EB3 PERM is still pending with DOL since December. There is no use for it now.

It has been quite a ride. I thank everyone who had helped me to put-up with the stress. I apologize if I had hurt someone's feelings. It was not my intent. I want to thank 'Q' for his openness and encouraging discussions in a civil manner and ofcourse for the effort he puts in to keep this blog running. I will try to stick around and help everyone to the best of my abilities. But eventually we will all lose interest in GC after some time. I want to share any info I collect on N-400 here as the next step. Good Luck all.

Congrats Idliman!

[incredible]

Friends, I am happy to report that I and my wife got our I-485 approval status today afternoon. CPO status showed up on 07MAY21 (late Friday evening). As I already had a false GC CPO in 2012, I wanted to be sure before I share it here. I did my I-485J (AC21) proactively in 2019 and delayed submitting I-693 till the last week of RFE deadline. So my medical forms are still valid. My EB3 PERM is still pending with DOL since December. There is no use for it now.

It has been quite a ride. I thank everyone who had helped me to put-up with the stress. I apologize if I had hurt someone's feelings. It was not my intent. I want to thank 'Q' for his openness and encouraging discussions in a civil manner and ofcourse for the effort he puts in to keep this blog running. I will try to stick around and help everyone to the best of my abilities. But eventually we will all lose interest in GC after some time. I want to share any info I collect on N-400 here as the next step. Good Luck all.

Congratulations Idliman. It is about time. I am very happy for you all. Do enjoy this feeling.

[bangaloreboy]

Friends, I am happy to report that I and my wife got our I-485 approval status today afternoon. CPO status showed up on 07MAY21 (late Friday evening). As I already had a false GC CPO in 2012, I wanted to be sure before I share it here. I did my I-485J (AC21) proactively in 2019 and delayed submitting I-693 till the last week of RFE deadline. So my medical forms are still valid. My EB3 PERM is still pending with DOL since December. There is no use for it now.

It has been quite a ride. I thank everyone who had helped me to put-up with the stress. I apologize if I had hurt someone's feelings. It was not my intent. I want to thank 'Q' for his openness and encouraging discussions in a civil manner and ofcourse for the effort he puts in to keep this blog running. I will try to stick around and help everyone to the best of my abilities. But eventually we will all lose interest in GC after some time. I want to share any info I collect on N-400 here as the next step. Good Luck all.

Congratulations idliman! I am guessing you are equal parts happy and relieved! and we are just as happy for you! Hope to see you continue to provide legal expertise on this forum...

[Mgajsk]

Friends, I am happy to report that I and my wife got our I-485 approval status today afternoon. CPO status showed up on 07MAY21 (late Friday evening). As I already had a false GC CPO in 2012, I wanted to be sure before I share it here. I did my I-485J (AC21) proactively in 2019 and delayed submitting I-693 till the last week of RFE deadline. So my medical forms are still valid. My EB3 PERM is still pending with DOL since December. There is no use for it now.

It has been quite a ride. I thank everyone who had helped me to put-up with the stress. I apologize if I had hurt someone's feelings. It was not my intent. I want to thank 'Q' for his openness and encouraging discussions in a civil manner and ofcourse for the effort he puts in to keep this blog running. I will try to stick around and help everyone to the best of my abilities. But eventually we will all lose interest in GC after some time. I want to share any info I collect on N-400 here as the next step. Good Luck all.

Congratulations Idliman !! Very happy for you!! wish We lived close by !! Would have celebrated starting with Idli n chutney and ending with a Single Malt :-)

[krnashvom8]

Friends, I am happy to report that I and my wife got our I-485 approval status today afternoon. CPO status showed up on 07MAY21 (late Friday evening). As I already had a false GC CPO in 2012, I wanted to be sure before I share it here. I did my I-485J (AC21) proactively in 2019 and delayed submitting I-693 till the last week of RFE deadline. So my medical forms are still valid. My EB3 PERM is still pending with DOL since December. There is no use for it now.

It has been quite a ride. I thank everyone who had helped me to put-up with the stress. I apologize if I had hurt someone's feelings. It was not my intent. I want to thank 'Q' for his openness and encouraging discussions in a civil manner and ofcourse for the effort he puts in to keep this blog running. I will try to stick around and help everyone to the best of my abilities. But eventually we will all lose interest in GC after some time. I want to share any info I collect on N-400 here as the next step. Good Luck all.

Congratulations Idliman! really happy for you..

[Noesis]

Friends, I am happy to report that I and my wife got our I-485 approval status today afternoon. CPO status showed up on 07MAY21 (late Friday evening). As I already had a false GC CPO in 2012, I wanted to be sure before I share it here. I did my I-485J (AC21) proactively in 2019 and delayed submitting I-693 till the last week of RFE deadline. So my medical forms are still valid. My EB3 PERM is still pending with DOL since December. There is no use for it now.

It has been quite a ride. I thank everyone who had helped me to put-up with the stress. I apologize if I had hurt someone's feelings. It was not my intent. I want to thank 'Q' for his openness and encouraging discussions in a civil manner and ofcourse for the effort he puts in to keep this blog running. I will try to stick around and help everyone to the best of my abilities. But eventually we will all lose interest in GC after some time. I want to share any info I collect on N-400 here as the next step. Good Luck all.

Many Congratulations Idliman.! The eternal wait finally came to an end for you. Enjoy your week, weekend, month, year and years.. Happy Idlying..

[mesan123]

Many Congratulations Idliman.! The eternal wait finally came to an end for you. Enjoy your week, weekend, month, year and years.. Happy Idlying..
Congratulations Idliman!!! Very happy for you & your family

[vedu]

Hi Friends,

I am happy to report that today we received our green cards in mail. When I looked at my GC, I couldn't believe that I waited for that small piece of plastic for more than a decade. As such, I was eligible for EB1, being a university professor. But once the university sponsored my GC in EB2 category, they didn't want to spend money again, and I also didn’t care much, since I already had the EAD/AP card, and never thought it would take so long in the first place. Well, it doesn't matter anymore.

The GC doesn't bring any new benefits to me in my professional career, as my livelihood doesn't depend on my job anymore. I also love my current job, plus it comes with the lifetime guarantee due to the "tenured" status. But the GC will definitely help in my personal endeavours. Since my job comes with three months summer holidays and one month winter holidays, I plan to spend 4 months in India with my mom and remaining eight months in the US annually from now on. This will be a great exposure to India for kids as well before they go to middle school.

I have been on Q's forum since its inception, and can't thank Q enough for creating this wonderful platform. Also a special thanks goes to "Spectator" for providing us accurate predictions over the years through his unique data crunching abilities. Finally, I also like to thank all kind souls on this forum who contribute to the forum by helping each other. More recently, idli is doing a great job.

I wish you all the best in your own green card journey! Next 1-2 years belong to us!

[incredible]

Hi Friends,

I am happy to report that today we received our green cards in mail. When I looked at my GC, I couldn?t believe that I waited for that small piece of plastic for more than a decade. As such, I was eligible for EB1, being a university professor. But once the university sponsored my GC in EB2 category, they didn?t want to spend money again, and I also didn?t care much, since I already had the EAD/AP card, and never thought it would take so long in the first place. Well, it doesn?t matter any more.

The GC doesn?t bring any new benefits to me in my professional career, as my livelihood doesn?t depend on my job anymore. I also love my current job, plus it comes with the lifetime guarantee due to the ?tenured? status. But the GC will definitely help in my persoan endeavours. Since my job comes with three months summer holidays and one month winter holidays, I plan to spend 4 months in India with my mom and remaining eight months in the US annually from now on. This will be a great exposure to India for kids as well before they go to middle school.

I have been on Q?s forum since its inception, and can?t thank Q enough for creating this wonderful platform. Also a special thanks goes to ?Spectator? for providing us accurate predictions over the years through his unique data crunching abilities. Finally, I also like to thank all kind souls on this forum who contribute to the forum by helping each other. More recently, idli is doing a great job.

I wish you all the best in your own green card journey! Next 1-2 years belong to us!

Congratulations Vedu. Happy for you.

[vsivarama]

@vedu and @idliman, congratulations on getting Greened!! Hope all the best for your future! It's been a long time coming and well deserved. I personally know a couple of friends who got greened recently and both had the same to say. "Yeah, we are happy but mostly relieved that the wait is done". It's a shame that us (the Indian nationals) do not get to experience the pure happiness ROW folks feel when they hear the same news. Do keep visiting this forum and imparting your words of wisdom for the newer members who happen to stumble upon this great platform.

[Mgajsk]

Hi Friends,

I am happy to report that today we received our green cards in mail. When I looked at my GC, I couldn't believe that I waited for that small piece of plastic for more than a decade. As such, I was eligible for EB1, being a university professor. But once the university sponsored my GC in EB2 category, they didn't want to spend money again, and I also didn’t care much, since I already had the EAD/AP card, and never thought it would take so long in the first place. Well, it doesn't matter anymore.

The GC doesn't bring any new benefits to me in my professional career, as my livelihood doesn't depend on my job anymore. I also love my current job, plus it comes with the lifetime guarantee due to the "tenured" status. But the GC will definitely help in my personal endeavours. Since my job comes with three months summer holidays and one month winter holidays, I plan to spend 4 months in India with my mom and remaining eight months in the US annually from now on. This will be a great exposure to India for kids as well before they go to middle school.

I have been on Q's forum since its inception, and can't thank Q enough for creating this wonderful platform. Also a special thanks goes to "Spectator" for providing us accurate predictions over the years through his unique data crunching abilities. Finally, I also like to thank all kind souls on this forum who contribute to the forum by helping each other. More recently, idli is doing a great job.

I wish you all the best in your own green card journey! Next 1-2 years belong to us!

Congratulations Vedu!! Lovely feeling when one of us gets greened.

[suninphx]

Hi Friends,

I am happy to report that today we received our green cards in mail. When I looked at my GC, I couldn't believe that I waited for that small piece of plastic for more than a decade. As such, I was eligible for EB1, being a university professor. But once the university sponsored my GC in EB2 category, they didn't want to spend money again, and I also didn?t care much, since I already had the EAD/AP card, and never thought it would take so long in the first place. Well, it doesn't matter anymore.

The GC doesn't bring any new benefits to me in my professional career, as my livelihood doesn't depend on my job anymore. I also love my current job, plus it comes with the lifetime guarantee due to the "tenured" status. But the GC will definitely help in my personal endeavours. Since my job comes with three months summer holidays and one month winter holidays, I plan to spend 4 months in India with my mom and remaining eight months in the US annually from now on. This will be a great exposure to India for kids as well before they go to middle school.

I have been on Q's forum since its inception, and can't thank Q enough for creating this wonderful platform. Also a special thanks goes to "Spectator" for providing us accurate predictions over the years through his unique data crunching abilities. Finally, I also like to thank all kind souls on this forum who contribute to the forum by helping each other. More recently, idli is doing a great job.

I wish you all the best in your own green card journey! Next 1-2 years belong to us!


Great news! Many Congratulations! Enjoy!

[Transformer]

Congratulations Vedu. Happy for you!!!

[AceMan]

Hi Friends,

I am happy to report that today we received our green cards in mail. When I looked at my GC, I couldn't believe that I waited for that small piece of plastic for more than a decade. As such, I was eligible for EB1, being a university professor. But once the university sponsored my GC in EB2 category, they didn't want to spend money again, and I also didn?t care much, since I already had the EAD/AP card, and never thought it would take so long in the first place. Well, it doesn't matter anymore.

The GC doesn't bring any new benefits to me in my professional career, as my livelihood doesn't depend on my job anymore. I also love my current job, plus it comes with the lifetime guarantee due to the "tenured" status. But the GC will definitely help in my personal endeavours. Since my job comes with three months summer holidays and one month winter holidays, I plan to spend 4 months in India with my mom and remaining eight months in the US annually from now on. This will be a great exposure to India for kids as well before they go to middle school.

I have been on Q's forum since its inception, and can't thank Q enough for creating this wonderful platform. Also a special thanks goes to "Spectator" for providing us accurate predictions over the years through his unique data crunching abilities. Finally, I also like to thank all kind souls on this forum who contribute to the forum by helping each other. More recently, idli is doing a great job.

I wish you all the best in your own green card journey! Next 1-2 years belong to us!

Congrats Vedu, wish you all success in your endeavors.

[idliman]

Hi Friends,

I am happy to report that today we received our green cards in mail. When I looked at my GC, I couldn't believe that I waited for that small piece of plastic for more than a decade. As such, I was eligible for EB1, being a university professor. But once the university sponsored my GC in EB2 category, they didn't want to spend money again, and I also didn?t care much, since I already had the EAD/AP card, and never thought it would take so long in the first place. Well, it doesn't matter anymore.

The GC doesn't bring any new benefits to me in my professional career, as my livelihood doesn't depend on my job anymore. I also love my current job, plus it comes with the lifetime guarantee due to the "tenured" status. But the GC will definitely help in my personal endeavours. Since my job comes with three months summer holidays and one month winter holidays, I plan to spend 4 months in India with my mom and remaining eight months in the US annually from now on. This will be a great exposure to India for kids as well before they go to middle school.

I have been on Q's forum since its inception, and can't thank Q enough for creating this wonderful platform. Also a special thanks goes to "Spectator" for providing us accurate predictions over the years through his unique data crunching abilities. Finally, I also like to thank all kind souls on this forum who contribute to the forum by helping each other. More recently, idli is doing a great job.

I wish you all the best in your own green card journey! Next 1-2 years belong to us!
Congratulations vedu. Glad that you are tenured. Having spent 13+ years in industry after graduating, I can't put up with 16 hour grad school work days anymore. That boat had sailed. I envy what you have achieved. Not many can proudly say that "T" word.

I would like to contribute somehow to increase knowledge in our field especially on the technology side. But will be a challenge to do it without getting into IP and being originally from a sensitve country in the DOE world.

[abcx13]

Hi Friends,

I am happy to report that today we received our green cards in mail. When I looked at my GC, I couldn't believe that I waited for that small piece of plastic for more than a decade. As such, I was eligible for EB1, being a university professor. But once the university sponsored my GC in EB2 category, they didn't want to spend money again, and I also didn?t care much, since I already had the EAD/AP card, and never thought it would take so long in the first place. Well, it doesn't matter anymore.

The GC doesn't bring any new benefits to me in my professional career, as my livelihood doesn't depend on my job anymore. I also love my current job, plus it comes with the lifetime guarantee due to the "tenured" status. But the GC will definitely help in my personal endeavours. Since my job comes with three months summer holidays and one month winter holidays, I plan to spend 4 months in India with my mom and remaining eight months in the US annually from now on. This will be a great exposure to India for kids as well before they go to middle school.

I have been on Q's forum since its inception, and can't thank Q enough for creating this wonderful platform. Also a special thanks goes to "Spectator" for providing us accurate predictions over the years through his unique data crunching abilities. Finally, I also like to thank all kind souls on this forum who contribute to the forum by helping each other. More recently, idli is doing a great job.

I wish you all the best in your own green card journey! Next 1-2 years belong to us!


Congrats vedu! It is so nice to see long time posters starting to get greened!

[qesehmk]

Congrats Vedu. Very happy for you. All the best for future life and career.

[tenyearsgone]

Congrats @idliman, @vedu!! Good to see some approvals trickling in.

[Noesis]

Hi Friends,

I am happy to report that today we received our green cards in mail. When I looked at my GC, I couldn't believe that I waited for that small piece of plastic for more than a decade. As such, I was eligible for EB1, being a university professor. But once the university sponsored my GC in EB2 category, they didn't want to spend money again, and I also didn?t care much, since I already had the EAD/AP card, and never thought it would take so long in the first place. Well, it doesn't matter anymore.

The GC doesn't bring any new benefits to me in my professional career, as my livelihood doesn't depend on my job anymore. I also love my current job, plus it comes with the lifetime guarantee due to the "tenured" status. But the GC will definitely help in my personal endeavours. Since my job comes with three months summer holidays and one month winter holidays, I plan to spend 4 months in India with my mom and remaining eight months in the US annually from now on. This will be a great exposure to India for kids as well before they go to middle school.

I have been on Q's forum since its inception, and can't thank Q enough for creating this wonderful platform. Also a special thanks goes to "Spectator" for providing us accurate predictions over the years through his unique data crunching abilities. Finally, I also like to thank all kind souls on this forum who contribute to the forum by helping each other. More recently, idli is doing a great job.

I wish you all the best in your own green card journey! Next 1-2 years belong to us!

Many Congratulations Vedu.!

[2011Feb]

Congratulation Idliman & Vedu.

[Spectator]

I've been a bit remiss in signing in and have missed many posts.

Congratulations to:

Umesh1209
19YSNOGC
jackbrown_890
Pundit Arjun
idliman
vedu

and anyone else I might have missed on your GC approvals.

I'm really happy for everyone, yet sad at the same time that you have had to wait so long.

Apologies this isn't a little more personal to those who have made wonderful contributions to the forum over the years.

I'll have to be a bit more attentive!!

Spec

[qesehmk]

I've been a bit remiss in signing in and have missed many posts.

Congratulations to:

Umesh1209
19YSNOGC
jackbrown_890
Pundit Arjun
idliman
vedu

and anyone else I might have missed on your GC approvals.

I'm really happy for everyone, yet sad at the same time that you have had to wait so long.

Apologies this isn't a little more personal to those who have made wonderful contributions to the forum over the years.

I'll have to be a bit more attentive!!

Spec

Looky looky who is a bit sentimental. I just want you (Spec) and everybody else to know I have exact same feelings. We don't even know each other personally. But it's the shared pain and experience that makes us bond with each other.

Spec - I just want you to know that I feel truly happy whenever I see your post - howsoever long gap goes in between.

[vedu]

Thank you incredible, vsivarama, Mgajsk, suninphx, Transformer, AceMan, idliman, abcx13, Q, tenyearsgone, Noesis, 2011Feb, and Spec!

Despite all our doubts, things are kicking in high gear at the USCIS offices. I have a strong feeling that this express train won't stop until all the pending inventory in at least 2010, 2011, and 2012 will be completely exhausted in the next year or so. In my case, got the RFE on the 14th day of PD becoming current and after submission of RFE response, it literally took more time for USPS to deliver the card than USCIS to approve it. The momentum is for real!

[vedu]

Congratulations vedu. Glad that you are tenured. Having spent 13+ years in industry after graduating, I can't put up with 16 hour grad school work days anymore. That boat had sailed. I envy what you have achieved. Not many can proudly say that "T" word.

I would like to contribute somehow to increase knowledge in our field especially on the technology side. But will be a challenge to do it without getting into IP and being originally from a sensitve country in the DOE world.

Thanks Idli, I hear you, my friend. Our profiles are similar in more ways than different. Industry vs. academic career, both have their pros and cons. Things are not always hunky dory in the ivory tower.

Our GC journey timeline is also pretty similar. It's time to revitalize the "Life after Green card" thread. I am looking forward to your posts on N-400, etc.

[vedu]

Looky looky who is a bit sentimental. I just want you (Spec) and everybody else to know I have exact same feelings. We don't even know each other personally. But it's the shared pain and experience that makes us bond with each other.

Spec - I just want you to know that I feel truly happy whenever I see your post - howsoever long gap goes in between.

Completely agree with you Q.

Now that the action has started once again, I see lots of new members creating accounts and posting on the forum. But they have no idea what a legend Spec was/is! There were times when we would rather listen to his predictions that Charlie Oppenheim himself. But as the data become less and less available, so is Spec. :( And you are no less! Your original thread on IV in 2009 had such a massive following! That was pretty much the only thing happening on IV those days. And when you started this new forum, I immediately followed you here. For the first time, I see the same enthusiasm on the forum as I have seen in the 2009-2010 time frame.

Many great people were here before, and many new great people will join in future. The show must go on!

[3nov10]

Completely agree with you Q.

Now that the action has started once again, I see lots of new members creating accounts and posting on the forum. But they have no idea what a legend Spec was/is! There were times when we would rather listen to his predictions that Charlie Oppenheim himself. But as the data become less and less available, so is Spec. :( And you are no less! Your original thread on IV in 2009 had such a massive following! That was pretty much the only thing happening on IV those days. And when you started this new forum, I immediately followed you here. For the first time, I see the same enthusiasm on the forum as I have seen in the 2009-2010 time frame.

Many great people were here before, and many new great people will join in future. The show must go on!

It was Q !!!! I always wondered that, if same person started this site because the thread was same. I used to follow that thread on IV.
Congratulations to all old timers. Hope to follow in your foot steps soon.

[bangaloreboy]

Hi Friends,

I am happy to report that today we received our green cards in mail. When I looked at my GC, I couldn't believe that I waited for that small piece of plastic for more than a decade. As such, I was eligible for EB1, being a university professor. But once the university sponsored my GC in EB2 category, they didn't want to spend money again, and I also didn?t care much, since I already had the EAD/AP card, and never thought it would take so long in the first place. Well, it doesn't matter anymore.

The GC doesn't bring any new benefits to me in my professional career, as my livelihood doesn't depend on my job anymore. I also love my current job, plus it comes with the lifetime guarantee due to the "tenured" status. But the GC will definitely help in my personal endeavours. Since my job comes with three months summer holidays and one month winter holidays, I plan to spend 4 months in India with my mom and remaining eight months in the US annually from now on. This will be a great exposure to India for kids as well before they go to middle school.

I have been on Q's forum since its inception, and can't thank Q enough for creating this wonderful platform. Also a special thanks goes to "Spectator" for providing us accurate predictions over the years through his unique data crunching abilities. Finally, I also like to thank all kind souls on this forum who contribute to the forum by helping each other. More recently, idli is doing a great job.

I wish you all the best in your own green card journey! Next 1-2 years belong to us!

Congratulations Vedu! Enjoy your new stage in life! This feeling is the same as college graduation! The only difference is, while graduation used to be tinged with a bit sadness that many of us might not see each other again, I dont get that on this forum, since I see long time greened folks continue to stay around to show the ways around immigration (and other stuff)...

[Wizoz2]

Hello Friends,
Happy to report my case status changed to New Card is Being Produced. Praying for everyone who is still current.

EB2 India, PD: 04/28/2010
RFE Received date: March 31st, 2021
RFE Response received date: May 6th, 2021
New Card is being produced: May 14th, 2021

[qesehmk]

Vedu - thanks for your kind words. Yes we started on IV and within 6 months I believe moved to this place. There are some sordid details around me and IV but it is wholly unnecessary to talk about them. What is important is that Indians are still being discriminated against based on country caps. And that's why this blog will continue to do its tiny bit of work to help people.

I never knew you are an academic. What do you teach if I may ask? Imdeng is an academic too.

Also not sure if Idli too is in the same line?

Completely agree with you Q.
.....
Your original thread on IV in 2009 had such a massive following! That was pretty much the only thing happening on IV those days. And when you started this new forum, I immediately followed you here.

[qesehmk]

Hello Friends,
Happy to report my case status changed to New Card is Being Produced. Praying for everyone who is still current.

EB2 India, PD: 04/28/2010
RFE Received date: March 31st, 2021
RFE Response received date: May 6th, 2021
New Card is being produced: May 14th, 2021

Many congratulations!

[vedu]

Hello Friends,
Happy to report my case status changed to New Card is Being Produced. Praying for everyone who is still current.

EB2 India, PD: 04/28/2010
RFE Received date: March 31st, 2021
RFE Response received date: May 6th, 2021
New Card is being produced: May 14th, 2021

Congratulations, Wizoz2!

[vedu]

Vedu - thanks for your kind words. Yes we started on IV and within 6 months I believe moved to this place. There are some sordid details around me and IV but it is wholly unnecessary to talk about them. What is important is that Indians are still being discriminated against based on country caps. And that's why this blog will continue to do its tiny bit of work to help people.

I never knew you are an academic. What do you teach if I may ask? Imdeng is an academic too.

Also not sure if Idli too is in the same line?

Q - I am familiar with your fall out with IV leadership at that time, but you should actually thank them. That fall out is the reason now we have this wonderful independent forum.

I was aware that Imdeng is also an academic. My field is Systems Engineering. I believe Idli has not one, but two PhDs. One is in his own field and other one is of course in immigration matters! :)

[qesehmk]

Q - I am familiar with your fall out with IV leadership at that time, but you should actually thank them. That fall out is the reason now we have this wonderful independent forum.

I was aware that Imdeng is also an academic. My field is Systems Engineering. I believe Idli has not one, but two PhDs. One is in his own field and other one is of course in immigration matters! :)
Vedu - IV should be thankful that my thread gave them a boost. I don't have anything to thank them frankly. I am thankful to many people on this forum whose wise posts have enriched my life (and hopefully others' too).

I always wanted to do a PHD but my interests kept changing :) I guess that is not quite conducive to going deep into anything.

[krnashvom8]

Congrats Vedu and Wiz, enjoy the green life..

[Noesis]

Hello Friends,
Happy to report my case status changed to New Card is Being Produced. Praying for everyone who is still current.

EB2 India, PD: 04/28/2010
RFE Received date: March 31st, 2021
RFE Response received date: May 6th, 2021
New Card is being produced: May 14th, 2021

Many Congratulations Wizoz2.!

[bangaloreboy]

Hello Friends,
Happy to report my case status changed to New Card is Being Produced. Praying for everyone who is still current.

EB2 India, PD: 04/28/2010
RFE Received date: March 31st, 2021
RFE Response received date: May 6th, 2021
New Card is being produced: May 14th, 2021

Congratulations wizoz02!!

[gten20]

Hi Friends,

I am happy to report that today we received our green cards in mail. When I looked at my GC, I couldn't believe that I waited for that small piece of plastic for more than a decade. As such, I was eligible for EB1, being a university professor. But once the university sponsored my GC in EB2 category, they didn't want to spend money again, and I also didn?t care much, since I already had the EAD/AP card, and never thought it would take so long in the first place. Well, it doesn't matter anymore.

The GC doesn't bring any new benefits to me in my professional career, as my livelihood doesn't depend on my job anymore. I also love my current job, plus it comes with the lifetime guarantee due to the "tenured" status. But the GC will definitely help in my personal endeavours. Since my job comes with three months summer holidays and one month winter holidays, I plan to spend 4 months in India with my mom and remaining eight months in the US annually from now on. This will be a great exposure to India for kids as well before they go to middle school.

I have been on Q's forum since its inception, and can't thank Q enough for creating this wonderful platform. Also a special thanks goes to "Spectator" for providing us accurate predictions over the years through his unique data crunching abilities. Finally, I also like to thank all kind souls on this forum who contribute to the forum by helping each other. More recently, idli is doing a great job.

I wish you all the best in your own green card journey! Next 1-2 years belong to us!

Congratulations Vedu! Spending time in India with kids will be an amazing experience.

[gten20]

Hello Friends,
Happy to report my case status changed to New Card is Being Produced. Praying for everyone who is still current.

EB2 India, PD: 04/28/2010
RFE Received date: March 31st, 2021
RFE Response received date: May 6th, 2021
New Card is being produced: May 14th, 2021

Congratulation Wizoz2! Very happy for you. Good luck with your post GC life.

[aGCHopefull]

I am happy to report that today we received our green cards in mail.

Congratulations Vedu!!

[waiting-forever]

Hello Everyone, I am an EB2, 2012 filler with Feb 2010 PD Texas Center and a long-time follower of this forum but a first-time poster. I got the RFE on the first week of April for Medical and supp-j. RFE response was received by USCIS on Monday, May 3rd, and the status also updated online. Anyone has any recent experience on that how long does it take to get the decision after USCIS has received the RFE response?

Replying to my own post so that it can be helpful for others, My case was updated to "New Card is being Produced" yesterday (May 17) and today it changed to "Case Was Approved".

[Mgajsk]

Replying to my own post so that it can be helpful for others, My case was updated to "New Card is being Produced" yesterday (May 17) and today it changed to "Case Was Approved".

Congrats on getting greened!! Thank you for sharing your information

[aGCHopefull]

Replying to my own post so that it can be helpful for others, My case was updated to "New Card is being Produced" yesterday (May 17) and today it changed to "Case Was Approved".

Many congratulations!! Good to see approvals happening in this group!

[vsivarama]

@wizoz2 congrats!!

[msbmsb]

Like many others, I have been a silent reader of this forum for a long time. I am happy to share that I have received the 'Case Approved' notification !

Thanks for all the discussion you have had on this forum. It's a great source of knowledge and one that is not easily found elsewhere. The discussions here are civil and everyone all around is ready to help. Keep up the good work !

Q - thanks for maintaining this forum ! Also its been a while you have posted poetry, do continue those when you get time ;)

For those who are still waiting, don't lose hope, things do seem to be moving along

[ak7419]

Like many others, I have been a silent reader of this forum for a long time. I am happy to share that I have received the 'Case Approved' notification !

Thanks for all the discussion you have had on this forum. It's a great source of knowledge and one that is not easily found elsewhere. The discussions here are civil and everyone all around is ready to help. Keep up the good work !

Q - thanks for maintaining this forum ! Also its been a while you have posted poetry, do continue those when you get time ;)

For those who are still waiting, don't lose hope, things do seem to be moving along

Congratulations! Please share as many details as possible like PD, RD, officer#, timelines etc so that it is helpful to the community.

[qesehmk]

Like many others, I have been a silent reader of this forum for a long time. I am happy to share that I have received the 'Case Approved' notification !

Thanks for all the discussion you have had on this forum. It's a great source of knowledge and one that is not easily found elsewhere. The discussions here are civil and everyone all around is ready to help. Keep up the good work !

Q - thanks for maintaining this forum ! Also its been a while you have posted poetry, do continue those when you get time ;)

For those who are still waiting, don't lose hope, things do seem to be moving along
Many congratulations! Here is a bit of poetry for you ....

Lyrics: Kaifi Azmi
Movie: Hanste Jakhm
Composer: Madan Mohan
Singer: Lata

आज सोचा तो आँसू भर आये
मुद्दते हो गयी मुस्कुराये

हर कदम पर उधर मुड़ के देखा
उनकी महफ़िल से हम उठ तो आये

रह गयी जिन्दगी दर्द बन के
दर्द दिल में छूपाये छूपाये

दिल की नाज़ुक रगें टूटती हैं
याद इतना भी कोई ना आये

Getting a GC is great. But the time lost, the opportunities lost, perhaps sometimes the costs are too much. But hey cheer up ... all is well that ends well.

[Noesis]

Like many others, I have been a silent reader of this forum for a long time. I am happy to share that I have received the 'Case Approved' notification !

Thanks for all the discussion you have had on this forum. It's a great source of knowledge and one that is not easily found elsewhere. The discussions here are civil and everyone all around is ready to help. Keep up the good work !

Q - thanks for maintaining this forum ! Also its been a while you have posted poetry, do continue those when you get time ;)

For those who are still waiting, don't lose hope, things do seem to be moving along

Many Congratulations.!

[msbmsb]

Many congratulations! Here is a bit of poetry for you ....

Lyrics: Kaifi Azmi
Movie: Hanste Jakhm
Composer: Madan Mohan
Singer: Lata

आज सोचा तो आँसू भर आये
मुद्दते हो गयी मुस्कुराये

हर कदम पर उधर मुड़ के देखा
उनकी महफ़िल से हम उठ तो आये

रह गयी जिन्दगी दर्द बन के
दर्द दिल में छूपाये छूपाये

दिल की नाज़ुक रगें टूटती हैं
याद इतना भी कोई ना आये

Getting a GC is great. But the time lost, the opportunities lost, perhaps sometimes the costs are too much. But hey cheer up ... all is well that ends well.

Thank you all !..
Q all I was expecting was some light reading :-)

[qesehmk]

Thank you all !..
Q all I was expecting was some light reading :-)
With you GC this "poetry" too shall pass. Have fun!!

[aGCHopefull]

I am happy to share that I have received the 'Case Approved' notification !
Congrats buddy!

[chhablsa]

Many congratulations! Here is a bit of poetry for you ....

Lyrics: Kaifi Azmi
Movie: Hanste Jakhm
Composer: Madan Mohan
Singer: Lata

आज सोचा तो आँसू भर आये
मुद्दते हो गयी मुस्कुराये

हर कदम पर उधर मुड़ के देखा
उनकी महफ़िल से हम उठ तो आये

रह गयी जिन्दगी दर्द बन के
दर्द दिल में छूपाये छूपाये

दिल की नाज़ुक रगें टूटती हैं
याद इतना भी कोई ना आये

Getting a GC is great. But the time lost, the opportunities lost, perhaps sometimes the costs are too much. But hey cheer up ... all is well that ends well.

Q- Just logged in to say, its deep poetry. I consider myself someone who have heard most of the songs new or old, but couldn't recognize when i read the poetry , immediately jumped on Youtube to listen then came the gottcha momemnt.."achha ye tha" :)

Many congratulations to :msbmsb" take a break let it sink in that you are greened.

[bangaloreboy]

PD: Feb 12, 2010
RD: Mar 15 2010
Eb2 - no changes (same employer)
RFE: March 2021
Ref Response Status: Apr 2021
Approval notice: 5/26
TSC

Congratulations MSBMSB!
You meant RD: Mar 15 2012 right?

[NeelVohra]

Hi Everyone,

I wanted to share that we received our approval email notifications today.
I have been a long time lurker and occasional poster in this forum. Its hard to say much when everything is said. I really want to extend my thanks and gratitude to everyone here. Q, Spec, and so many others continue to help everyone, for no selfish interest, just to help others. We are in this together.

Anyone I do meet who is more recent in this journey, the only thing I repeatedly say to them is to get their docs in order ( birth certificate etc especially ). When you need it, you dont have time for it, so get it done as soon as you can. We have been waiting for the boat to arrive for so long that you really don't want to miss it because of those pesky details.

Personal Story:
I have been in the US since Fall 2001 when I arrived for my MS. Till much much later, I didn't ever bother about green card, saying will apply for it when I move to my long term job, after marriage etc.. While others around who had more knowledge and foresight did what was necessary and have since long long back, settled and moved on with life, sponsored their parents etc. These things require decisiveness and we cannot let the what-ifs hold us back. Our PERM was only applied late in the 6th year of H-1B, We were literally counting days and packing up/selling off stuff to move back. Just 10 days before the 6 year expired did the PERM get approved. Subsequently the I-140 got approved in premium and we were able to apply for the H-1B extension exactly a day before our H-1B end date. Not to mention the countless Drivers license issues around that and other periods. The one right thing we did is have our Birth Certificates in order in late 2011. That helped us to file timely in 2012.

I really want thank everyone again. Hope our paths do cross in real life.

[peterpan]

Hi Everyone,

I wanted to share that we received our approval email notifications today.
I have been a long time lurker and occasional poster in this forum. Its hard to say much when everything is said. I really want to extend my thanks and gratitude to everyone here. Q, Spec, and so many others continue to help everyone, for no selfish interest, just to help others. We are in this together.

Anyone I do meet who is more recent in this journey, the only thing I repeatedly say to them is to get their docs in order ( birth certificate etc especially ). When you need it, you dont have time for it, so get it done as soon as you can. We have been waiting for the boat to arrive for so long that you really don't want to miss it because of those pesky details.

Personal Story:
I have been in the US since Fall 2001 when I arrived for my MS. Till much much later, I didn't ever bother about green card, saying will apply for it when I move to my long term job, after marriage etc.. While others around who had more knowledge and foresight did what was necessary and have since long long back, settled and moved on with life, sponsored their parents etc. These things require decisiveness and we cannot let the what-ifs hold us back. Our PERM was only applied late in the 6th year of H-1B, We were literally counting days and packing up/selling off stuff to move back. Just 10 days before the 6 year expired did the PERM get approved. Subsequently the I-140 got approved in premium and we were able to apply for the H-1B extension exactly a day before our H-1B end date. Not to mention the countless Drivers license issues around that and other periods. The one right thing we did is have our Birth Certificates in order in late 2011. That helped us to file timely in 2012.

I really want thank everyone again. Hope our paths do cross in real life.

:) Congrats!!

Don't worry. You are not alone with indecisiveness. I came in Fall' 1999 for my MS. Similar delay as yours. PERM was applied after by H1B expired and at end of 2009 (had to convert to F1 Visa and work on CPT attending in-person classes in evenings/weekends). Replied back to my RFE and still don't have the card in my hand. You are a step ahead of me.

[msbmsb]

Hi Everyone,

I wanted to share that we received our approval email notifications today.
I have been a long time lurker and occasional poster in this forum. Its hard to say much when everything is said. I really want to extend my thanks and gratitude to everyone here. Q, Spec, and so many others continue to help everyone, for no selfish interest, just to help others. We are in this together.

Anyone I do meet who is more recent in this journey, the only thing I repeatedly say to them is to get their docs in order ( birth certificate etc especially ). When you need it, you dont have time for it, so get it done as soon as you can. We have been waiting for the boat to arrive for so long that you really don't want to miss it because of those pesky details.

Personal Story:
I have been in the US since Fall 2001 when I arrived for my MS. Till much much later, I didn't ever bother about green card, saying will apply for it when I move to my long term job, after marriage etc.. While others around who had more knowledge and foresight did what was necessary and have since long long back, settled and moved on with life, sponsored their parents etc. These things require decisiveness and we cannot let the what-ifs hold us back. Our PERM was only applied late in the 6th year of H-1B, We were literally counting days and packing up/selling off stuff to move back. Just 10 days before the 6 year expired did the PERM get approved. Subsequently the I-140 got approved in premium and we were able to apply for the H-1B extension exactly a day before our H-1B end date. Not to mention the countless Drivers license issues around that and other periods. The one right thing we did is have our Birth Certificates in order in late 2011. That helped us to file timely in 2012.

I really want thank everyone again. Hope our paths do cross in real life.

Congratulations ! Hindsight is 20/20 but we all have to make a choice in the present. all is well that ends well !

[qesehmk]

Hi Everyone,

I wanted to share that we received our approval email notifications today.
I have been a long time lurker and occasional poster in this forum. Its hard to say much when everything is said. I really want to extend my thanks and gratitude to everyone here. Q, Spec, and so many others continue to help everyone, for no selfish interest, just to help others. We are in this together.

Anyone I do meet who is more recent in this journey, the only thing I repeatedly say to them is to get their docs in order ( birth certificate etc especially ). When you need it, you dont have time for it, so get it done as soon as you can. We have been waiting for the boat to arrive for so long that you really don't want to miss it because of those pesky details.

Personal Story:
I have been in the US since Fall 2001 when I arrived for my MS. Till much much later, I didn't ever bother about green card, saying will apply for it when I move to my long term job, after marriage etc.. While others around who had more knowledge and foresight did what was necessary and have since long long back, settled and moved on with life, sponsored their parents etc. These things require decisiveness and we cannot let the what-ifs hold us back. Our PERM was only applied late in the 6th year of H-1B, We were literally counting days and packing up/selling off stuff to move back. Just 10 days before the 6 year expired did the PERM get approved. Subsequently the I-140 got approved in premium and we were able to apply for the H-1B extension exactly a day before our H-1B end date. Not to mention the countless Drivers license issues around that and other periods. The one right thing we did is have our Birth Certificates in order in late 2011. That helped us to file timely in 2012.

I really want thank everyone again. Hope our paths do cross in real life.

I was just watching Boman Irani say on Kapil Sharma show that as we age we can easily tear up. My heart became heavy reading your story. If for nothing else for the reason that I came to US in 2000 and got my GC in 2011 and thought that was too late because some of my other friends were approved in 2003.

On some level - though life is fair and in unforeseen ways it makes up for the unfair part. I am really glad for you Neel. I wish you the very best in life ahead.

[vedu]

Hi Everyone,

I wanted to share that we received our approval email notifications today.
I have been a long time lurker and occasional poster in this forum. Its hard to say much when everything is said. I really want to extend my thanks and gratitude to everyone here. Q, Spec, and so many others continue to help everyone, for no selfish interest, just to help others. We are in this together.

Anyone I do meet who is more recent in this journey, the only thing I repeatedly say to them is to get their docs in order ( birth certificate etc especially ). When you need it, you dont have time for it, so get it done as soon as you can. We have been waiting for the boat to arrive for so long that you really don't want to miss it because of those pesky details.

Personal Story:
I have been in the US since Fall 2001 when I arrived for my MS. Till much much later, I didn't ever bother about green card, saying will apply for it when I move to my long term job, after marriage etc.. While others around who had more knowledge and foresight did what was necessary and have since long long back, settled and moved on with life, sponsored their parents etc. These things require decisiveness and we cannot let the what-ifs hold us back. Our PERM was only applied late in the 6th year of H-1B, We were literally counting days and packing up/selling off stuff to move back. Just 10 days before the 6 year expired did the PERM get approved. Subsequently the I-140 got approved in premium and we were able to apply for the H-1B extension exactly a day before our H-1B end date. Not to mention the countless Drivers license issues around that and other periods. The one right thing we did is have our Birth Certificates in order in late 2011. That helped us to file timely in 2012.

I really want thank everyone again. Hope our paths do cross in real life.

Congratulations NeelVohra! Your personal story is indeed a story of perseverance!!

We share two things in common. :) We both came to US as students in the same year (even the same month I believe), and we both got our GCs approved in the same month and year twenty years later! I, myself continued studying for the first six years and only cared about GC when I landed my dream job. Back in 2001, George Bush was in his first year of presidency. Last month, he released his wonderful book on America's immigrants titled, "Out of Many, One: Portraits of America's Immigrants (https://www.amazon.com/Out-Many-One-Portraits-Immigrants/dp/0593136969)". The books contains 40+ stories and portraits painted by President Bush himself. Each and every immigrant story in the book is unique and inspiring.

[AceMan]

Hi Everyone,

I wanted to share that we received our approval email notifications today.
I have been a long time lurker and occasional poster in this forum. Its hard to say much when everything is said. I really want to extend my thanks and gratitude to everyone here. Q, Spec, and so many others continue to help everyone, for no selfish interest, just to help others. We are in this together.

Anyone I do meet who is more recent in this journey, the only thing I repeatedly say to them is to get their docs in order ( birth certificate etc especially ). When you need it, you dont have time for it, so get it done as soon as you can. We have been waiting for the boat to arrive for so long that you really don't want to miss it because of those pesky details.

Personal Story:
I have been in the US since Fall 2001 when I arrived for my MS. Till much much later, I didn't ever bother about green card, saying will apply for it when I move to my long term job, after marriage etc.. While others around who had more knowledge and foresight did what was necessary and have since long long back, settled and moved on with life, sponsored their parents etc. These things require decisiveness and we cannot let the what-ifs hold us back. Our PERM was only applied late in the 6th year of H-1B, We were literally counting days and packing up/selling off stuff to move back. Just 10 days before the 6 year expired did the PERM get approved. Subsequently the I-140 got approved in premium and we were able to apply for the H-1B extension exactly a day before our H-1B end date. Not to mention the countless Drivers license issues around that and other periods. The one right thing we did is have our Birth Certificates in order in late 2011. That helped us to file timely in 2012.

I really want thank everyone again. Hope our paths do cross in real life.

Congrats on your GC. Wish you a very healthy and a pleasant future.

[incredible]

Hi Everyone,

I wanted to share that we received our approval email notifications today.
I have been a long time lurker and occasional poster in this forum. Its hard to say much when everything is said. I really want to extend my thanks and gratitude to everyone here. Q, Spec, and so many others continue to help everyone, for no selfish interest, just to help others. We are in this together.

Anyone I do meet who is more recent in this journey, the only thing I repeatedly say to them is to get their docs in order ( birth certificate etc especially ). When you need it, you dont have time for it, so get it done as soon as you can. We have been waiting for the boat to arrive for so long that you really don't want to miss it because of those pesky details.

Personal Story:
I have been in the US since Fall 2001 when I arrived for my MS. Till much much later, I didn't ever bother about green card, saying will apply for it when I move to my long term job, after marriage etc.. While others around who had more knowledge and foresight did what was necessary and have since long long back, settled and moved on with life, sponsored their parents etc. These things require decisiveness and we cannot let the what-ifs hold us back. Our PERM was only applied late in the 6th year of H-1B, We were literally counting days and packing up/selling off stuff to move back. Just 10 days before the 6 year expired did the PERM get approved. Subsequently the I-140 got approved in premium and we were able to apply for the H-1B extension exactly a day before our H-1B end date. Not to mention the countless Drivers license issues around that and other periods. The one right thing we did is have our Birth Certificates in order in late 2011. That helped us to file timely in 2012.

I really want thank everyone again. Hope our paths do cross in real life.

Congratulations !!

[asankaran]

Finally after 14 years, Green card journey has come to an end. My application status changed "New card is being produced"

Here is some of the information that could help others track.

PD: 3/18/2010
Category :EB2 India
RD: 03/05/2012
RFE: 04/14/2021
RFE Response:05/17/2021

06/09/2021: New card is being produced. I had no clue about immigration when I came here 14 years, couldn't understand any of the long emails people write regarding calculations 10 years back. This forum along with whereismygc has been extremely helpful in navigating through this maze and give readers some hope "Ek Din Apna number be Ayega".

Thanks and wish everyone best of luck!!

[aGCHopefull]

Finally after 14 years, Green card journey has come to an end. My application status changed "New card is being produced"


Congratulations, enjoy the freedom!

[qesehmk]

Finally after 14 years, Green card journey has come to an end. My application status changed "New card is being produced"

Here is some of the information that could help others track.

PD: 3/18/2010
Category :EB2 India
RD: 03/05/2012
RFE: 04/14/2021
RFE Response:05/17/2021

06/09/2021: New card is being produced. I had no clue about immigration when I came here 14 years, couldn't understand any of the long emails people write regarding calculations 10 years back. This forum along with whereismygc has been extremely helpful in navigating through this maze and give readers some hope "Ek Din Apna number be Ayega".

Thanks and wish everyone best of luck!!
Very happy for you asankaran. Congratulations and all the best for the next chapter in your life!

[incredible]

Finally after 14 years, Green card journey has come to an end. My application status changed "New card is being produced"

Here is some of the information that could help others track.

PD: 3/18/2010
Category :EB2 India
RD: 03/05/2012
RFE: 04/14/2021
RFE Response:05/17/2021

06/09/2021: New card is being produced. I had no clue about immigration when I came here 14 years, couldn't understand any of the long emails people write regarding calculations 10 years back. This forum along with whereismygc has been extremely helpful in navigating through this maze and give readers some hope "Ek Din Apna number be Ayega".

Thanks and wish everyone best of luck!!

Congratulations. Enjoy the green life.

[AceMan]

Finally after 14 years, Green card journey has come to an end. My application status changed "New card is being produced"

Here is some of the information that could help others track.

PD: 3/18/2010
Category :EB2 India
RD: 03/05/2012
RFE: 04/14/2021
RFE Response:05/17/2021

06/09/2021: New card is being produced. I had no clue about immigration when I came here 14 years, couldn't understand any of the long emails people write regarding calculations 10 years back. This forum along with whereismygc has been extremely helpful in navigating through this maze and give readers some hope "Ek Din Apna number be Ayega".

Thanks and wish everyone best of luck!!

Congrats and best wishes.