Post 485-Filing

[usernameisnotvalid]

Thanks Kanmani.


I received a combo card but still no online status available for AP . You will get a combo card for sure.

[self.coach]

RD: 2/10/2012
ND: 2/15/2012
FP: 3/14/2012
EAD/AP- Dependent: 3/16/2012, Combo card
EAD/AP- Primary (myself): No update yet, case not found.
i485: Cases not found.
RN: SRC1290146***

Isn't it weird that dependent's EAD/AP gets approved first and primary's later?

[makmohan]

I received a combo card but still no online status available for AP . You will get a combo card for sure.

I received combo card and can track both status. Spouse received a combo card and can only see EAD status and no AP status.

Online status thing is crazy. As long as card is received; that's what matters!

[PDNOV2007]

Gurus - I have a Quick Question. "Taking Infopass will delay the I-485 approval process?" More than one said that their attorneys told not to go for Infopass appt. and that is not advisable... Gurus - pls share your experience ...

BTW, i am the NSC - dec filer still waiting for the approval and thought of going for infopass this week ... Its already more than 108 days ....

[self.coach]

Just called USCIS to check for my reciept number. I told them my wife (dependent) got the EAD/AP approval and combo card last week and I am still pending.

She said she is not sure why that would happen - someone must have pulled the wrong file from the shelf..our normal processing times are 90 days and it is too soon that she got her EAD/AP considering that the applications were received on February 2nd.

What should I make of this?

[qesehmk]

It only means you need to wait. Ther is not way they will revoke wife's EAD. But I am a bit puzzled - even if wrong file was pulled .... I would';ve thought that primary and secondary are all together. Apparently not!!


Just called USCIS to check for my reciept number. I told them my wife (dependent) got the EAD/AP approval and combo card last week and I am still pending.

She said she is not sure why that would happen - someone must have pulled the wrong file from the shelf..our normal processing times are 90 days and it is too soon that she got her EAD/AP considering that the applications were received on February 2nd.

What should I make of this?

[longgcque]

RFE:

Got a text for an RFE on my case/primary. Text says additional evidence and no alerts on my dependents. Puzzled what it can be ... my company lawyer had submitted a letter from company mentioning mine and dependents 485's are being submitted but it was not an EVL ... could it be that. I am more tensed then before ... anxious to see actual text.
I live 45 miles from my service center ... hope i could go and collect the letter myself :-)

[vizcard]

RFE:

Got a text for an RFE on my case/primary. Text says additional evidence and no alerts on my dependents. Puzzled what it can be ... my company lawyer had submitted a letter from company mentioning mine and dependents 485's are being submitted but it was not an EVL ... could it be that. I am more tensed then before ... anxious to see actual text.
I live 45 miles from my service center ... hope i could go and collect the letter myself :-)

It's a blessing in disguise. You got a RFE but it means they are working your case. Usually it's pretty straightforward to address an EVL issue.

[soggadu]

It's a blessing in disguise. You got a RFE but it means they are working your case. Usually it's pretty straightforward to address an EVL issue.

viz is right.... now until may 01... people are lucky if they get an rfe... for sure their case would be worked on before they close the gates...

[vchirakala]

Hi Guru's

please let me know if anyone ever tried to call FBI to see if there background check is done.
If so can you please share the phone number with me. I see all dec 2008 filers from TSC getting approved.(My PD is in April 2008). :-(

-Venkat

[GCKnowHow]

Probably this could help you
http://immigrationroad.com/green-card/contact-uscis-fbi.php


Hi Guru's

please let me know if anyone ever tried to call FBI to see if there background check is done.
If so can you please share the phone number with me. I see all dec 2008 filers from TSC getting approved.(My PD is in April 2008). :-(

-Venkat

[vizcard]

Hi Guru's

please let me know if anyone ever tried to call FBI to see if there background check is done.
If so can you please share the phone number with me. I see all dec 2008 filers from TSC getting approved.(My PD is in April 2008). :-(

-Venkat

Background checks take 30-45 days to complete. I don't know when the clock starts ticking (and I asked this question before). If you are a Jan filer, its going to be touch and go before may 1.

[longgcque]

guys/gals with 485 RFE's ..... how many days it took you to receive a mail from the day you got soft LUD/alert ?

Teddy / drvalsad / tackle and other rfe veterans .. plz comment

[TeddyKoochu]

guys/gals with 485 RFE's ..... how many days it took you to receive a mail from the day you got soft LUD/alert ?

Teddy / drvalsad / tackle and other rfe veterans .. plz comment

It took 6 days for me to get the RFE details by physical mail. Received RFE alert on Sat Feb 11, RFE physical letter was received on Feb 17th.

[longgcque]

OK. Thanks Teddy.


It took 6 days for me to get the RFE details by physical mail. Received RFE alert on Sat Feb 11, RFE physical letter was received on Feb 17th.

[essenel]

guys/gals with 485 RFE's ..... how many days it took you to receive a mail from the day you got soft LUD/alert ?

Teddy / drvalsad / tackle and other rfe veterans .. plz comment

longgcque, it could take as short as few days to perhaps a week or so. Personally, I got an RFE alert on a Thursday and got the letter in the mail on Monday and my lawyer got it on Tuesday. Try to submit the docs asap after you get the letter. Are you NSC or TSC? NSC folks get faster responses...

[longgcque]

Mine is NSC. I am expecting to receive/see the letter on Saturday 3/17 .. as alert came on 3/21 .. so 3 business days from there should be good enough for me to receive a letter .. I hope it is not a tricky RFE for me and I will respond back asap.
I have 3 dependents on my case .. they had no updates as of now .. what does that mean? Are there cases OK? Have there files been touched and are OK ? I had not so perfect NABC submitted for my wife alongwith affdavits/school docs etc .. so just want some opinions on that ... I understand no one knows for sure when they can open a rfe for any case but just looking at the pattern so far.. is it ok to guesstimate that dependent files are ok if only primary gets rfe ...

comment please


longgcque, it could take as short as few days to perhaps a week or so. Personally, I got an RFE alert on a Thursday and got the letter in the mail on Monday and my lawyer got it on Tuesday. Try to submit the docs asap after you get the letter. Are you NSC or TSC? NSC folks get faster responses...

[self.coach]

It only means you need to wait. Ther is not way they will revoke wife's EAD. But I am a bit puzzled - even if wrong file was pulled .... I would';ve thought that primary and secondary are all together. Apparently not!!

Just saw this update on USCIS website.


Card/ Document Production
On March 21, 2012, we ordered production of your new card. Please allow 30 days for your card to be mailed to you. If we need something from you we will contact you. If you move before you receive the card, call customer service at 1-800-375-5283.

[vchirakala]

Probably this could help you
http://immigrationroad.com/green-card/contact-uscis-fbi.php

Thanks for the link. I called the FBI FP check at 304-625-5590. I had my FP done on 01/26/2012 and they said result was sent to USCIS the same day.However they gave me a different number to find out about Name Check and Background check which is 202-324-2399. But when I call this number it just tells me to check the website www.fbi.gov and frequently asked questions.So no luck there.
Is there anything else I can do to see if Name check and BG check is done??Please help.

[usernameisnotvalid]

Received EAD/AP combo cards today!

[drapnvalsad]

my one i got on fifth working day, check my signature.


guys/gals with 485 RFE's ..... how many days it took you to receive a mail from the day you got soft LUD/alert ?

Teddy / drvalsad / tackle and other rfe veterans .. plz comment

[ramchand]

Today, we can see my wife's EAD/AP status online and it says cards mailed. I still cannot check my EAD/AP status online. Any estimates about how much time it takes to approve a spouse's case? Or, are they treated as two seperate cases and approval of one has no bearing on the other?

[self.coach]

Today, we can see my wife's EAD/AP status online and it says cards mailed. I still cannot check my EAD/AP status online. Any estimates about how much time it takes to approve a spouse's case? Or, are they treated as two seperate cases and approval of one has no bearing on the other?

My wife's EAD arrived last week and my case's status was updated to "Card production" today stating that the card was mailed yesterday. Yesterday the case status was not searchable/found on USCIS website.

Going by my experience, I can say that the applications are probably not tied. Best of luck. Hope you get yours in a week's time like I did.

[vizcard]

I assume if you go overseas and return on AP, you still get an I-94. Is the I-94 even relevant?(If this is wrong then no need to read further :D )

In such a case, the I-94 would probably be valid till the expiration date of the EAD card. Now, when you renew the EAD/AP card, do you need to leave the country and return to get a new I-94 ?

With H1, you get the I-94 with the I-797 approval notice but with EAD, you don't.

How does this work?

[gaurim17]

My wife's EAD arrived last week and my case's status was updated to "Card production" today stating that the card was mailed yesterday. Yesterday the case status was not searchable/found on USCIS website.

Going by my experience, I can say that the applications are probably not tied. Best of luck. Hope you get yours in a week's time like I did.

I had the same experience, my spouse's EAD/AP were approved on 9th March and he got the physical cards on 15th March. I could finally see my case status online yesterday for EAD. So it was around 10 days after my spouse got approved. Looks like the cases are being processed randomly.

[self.coach]

I had the same experience, my spouse's EAD/AP were approved on 9th March and he got the physical cards on 15th March. I could finally see my case status online yesterday for EAD. So it was around 10 days after my spouse got approved. Looks like the cases are being processed randomly.

I wonder what would happen if the dependent's EAD is approved and the primary's EAD gets declined. Any takers?

[imdeng]

Finally some sign of life from NSC - I received my FP Notice today. Now only if they start issuing EADs to Feb filers soon...

[Kanmani]

I assume if you go overseas and return on AP, you still get an I-94. Is the I-94 even relevant?(If this is wrong then no need to read further :D )

In such a case, the I-94 would probably be valid till the expiration date of the EAD card. Now, when you renew the EAD/AP card, do you need to leave the country and return to get a new I-94 ?

With H1, you get the I-94 with the I-797 approval notice but with EAD, you don't.

How does this work?

I don't think the AP/I-94 has an expiry date when you are paroled inside the United States other than admitted under any visa category. In this case the I-94 marks only the arrival of the AOS beneficiary . So, in my opinion there shouldn't be any end date to the AP/I-94 as long as I-485 is pending.

[essenel]

Mine is NSC. I am expecting to receive/see the letter on Saturday 3/17 .. as alert came on 3/21 .. so 3 business days from there should be good enough for me to receive a letter .. I hope it is not a tricky RFE for me and I will respond back asap.
I have 3 dependents on my case .. they had no updates as of now .. what does that mean? Are there cases OK? Have there files been touched and are OK ? I had not so perfect NABC submitted for my wife alongwith affdavits/school docs etc .. so just want some opinions on that ... I understand no one knows for sure when they can open a rfe for any case but just looking at the pattern so far.. is it ok to guesstimate that dependent files are ok if only primary gets rfe ...

comment please

Unfortunately, I don't really know the answer to that... :( typically if dependents were to get RFE, it seems like they get it at the same time as primary. There are cases where primary is approved and dependent gets an RFE a few days later. If you don't see any update on their case for RFE in a few days, maybe they are ok??

[longgcque]

Thanks essenel. Will wait n watch.


Unfortunately, I don't really know the answer to that... :( typically if dependents were to get RFE, it seems like they get it at the same time as primary. There are cases where primary is approved and dependent gets an RFE a few days later. If you don't see any update on their case for RFE in a few days, maybe they are ok??

[Pundit Arjun]

Received the FP Notice today. :)

[Sirisha]

Hi
I got an RFE Email today...

Did anyone got an RFE for flu vaccine and what evidence have you provided?

After sending the evidence, is your case approved?

Thanks...

[ss2009]

great news imdeng and panditarjun :) will keep ya posted on ours once we receive it (hopefully soon)...

[imdeng]

Question for people who have received FP notices - I remember some folks talking that the FP Notices mentioned that they were for both I-485 as well as I-765 (EAD). The notice that I received today only mentions 485. Is this consistent with what other folks have received? Any cause of concern??

[Pundit Arjun]

My notice is similar to yours, imdeng. Our ASC is also the same. Goodluck and keep updating :).
ss2009, Goodluck. Should come soon, if not already.


Question for people who have received FP notices - I remember some folks talking that the FP Notices mentioned that they were for both I-485 as well as I-765 (EAD). The notice that I received today only mentions 485. Is this consistent with what other folks have received? Any cause of concern??

[kumar19]

What are the chances of my 485 approved before dates retrogressesd?
Hi,

EB2-TSC: PD: 07/31/2007, RD:11/30/2011 - no RFE/LUD/Update yet.

Got my EAD/AP but don't want to use it as long as I can afford to. Must fly to India before May 10th. Now I am fearing what if dates retrogress to the date prior to my PD 07/31/2007 by that time. Please share your predictions or thoughts.

This is my first post here and so please bear with me if and for any mistake. Apologies if someone answered similar question before. Always thankful to the people who are contributing here for the community.

[haripathhi]

What are the chances of my 485 approved before dates retrogressesd?
Hi,

EB2-TSC: PD: 07/31/2007, RD:11/30/2011 - no RFE/LUD/Update yet.

Got my EAD/AP but don't want to use it as long as I can afford to. Must fly to India before May 10th. Now I am fearing what if dates retrogress to the date prior to my PD 07/31/2007 by that time. Please share your predictions or thoughts.

This is my first post here and so please bear with me if and for any mistake. Apologies if someone answered similar question before. Always thankful to the people who are contributing here for the community.

Kumar,

IF the dates do retrogress prior to your PD (07/31/2007), u can still come back on EAD/AP (if you don't want to go for visa stamping). Also I strongly believe that the dates will not stay retrogressed (at least until your PD) before this FY is completed - pd's in 2007 will be history and that dates should move to somewhere in the 1st quarter 2008. This has been adequately discussed by the gurus in the past.

Good luck though, I sincerely hope you get your approval before your India visit.

[usernameisnotvalid]

On my notice it was 485 and 765. For my kid we did not apply for EAD and her notice had only 485. But interesting thing is we received our cards today (FP was on 3/8/12) and both cards did not have any finger printing - it has a small holographic image with 'FingerPrinting not available' marked on it.



Question for people who have received FP notices - I remember some folks talking that the FP Notices mentioned that they were for both I-485 as well as I-765 (EAD). The notice that I received today only mentions 485. Is this consistent with what other folks have received? Any cause of concern??

[vizcard]

Question for people who have received FP notices - I remember some folks talking that the FP Notices mentioned that they were for both I-485 as well as I-765 (EAD). The notice that I received today only mentions 485. Is this consistent with what other folks have received? Any cause of concern??

It doesn't matter. You don't need FP for EAD anyway. I've seen notices written both ways. I think it is a service Ctr thing.

[ss2009]

Thanks Pundit Arjun ... Will keep you posted... No luck today though with the FP notices :( good luck to you for the rest of the process :)

[nayekal]

Unfortunately, I don't really know the answer to that... :( typically if dependents were to get RFE, it seems like they get it at the same time as primary. There are cases where primary is approved and dependent gets an RFE a few days later. If you don't see any update on their case for RFE in a few days, maybe they are ok??

Essenel, I think you are right. I have seen couple of my friends who got RFE's and their dependent's didn't get any. Once, these guys were approved, their dependent's got approved as well. I got an RFE on Feb 7th, which I replied on March 19th and my wife didn't get any RFE so far. I hope, everything is fine with her documentation.

[essenel]

What are the chances of my 485 approved before dates retrogressesd?
Hi,

EB2-TSC: PD: 07/31/2007, RD:11/30/2011 - no RFE/LUD/Update yet.

Got my EAD/AP but don't want to use it as long as I can afford to. Must fly to India before May 10th. Now I am fearing what if dates retrogress to the date prior to my PD 07/31/2007 by that time. Please share your predictions or thoughts.

This is my first post here and so please bear with me if and for any mistake. Apologies if someone answered similar question before. Always thankful to the people who are contributing here for the community.

Kumar, even if the dates retrogress, CO has said that "he will likely retrogress India and China-mainland born Employment-Based Second Preference priority dates to around August 2007". So it looks like he is not going to retrogress to before Aug 2007. Retrogression of dates may not affect you. Link:http://www.immigration-information.com/forums/showthread.php?t=16667&p=69574#post69574

[gc0907]

You will need to go to the CS again with the package, get the flu vaccine, CS will give you the package with updated form and you submit it as RFE response.
If it's just flu vaccine issue, there's no reason for not approving the case after submitting the appropriate response.

Hi
I got an RFE Email today...

Did anyone got an RFE for flu vaccine and what evidence have you provided?

After sending the evidence, is your case approved?

Thanks...

[Feb262009]

Hi Sirisha, gc0907,
I didn't get the Flu shot too. The doctor checked it Not age appropriate for me. I wonder if I get a RFE for Flu shot, Will it be on my 485 application (or) on EAD/AP application?

Sirisha,
Did you get the RFE on EAD or 485? Appreciate your response.



You will need to go to the CS again with the package, get the flu vaccine, CS will give you the package with updated form and you submit it as RFE response.
If it's just flu vaccine issue, there's no reason for not approving the case after submitting the appropriate response.

[imdeng]

I have not heard of Flu RFEs on EAD - they have all (AFAIR) been for 485.

Hi Sirisha, gc0907,
I didn't get the Flu shot too. The doctor checked it Not age appropriate for me. I wonder if I get a RFE for Flu shot, Will it be on my 485 application (or) on EAD/AP application?

Sirisha,
Did you get the RFE on EAD or 485? Appreciate your response.

[kumar19]

Kumar, even if the dates retrogress, CO has said that "he will likely retrogress India and China-mainland born Employment-Based Second Preference priority dates to around August 2007". So it looks like he is not going to retrogress to before Aug 2007. Retrogression of dates may not affect you. Link:http://www.immigration-information.com/forums/showthread.php?t=16667&p=69574#post69574

Thank you essenel. I see that Aug 15 2007 will be new cutoff date.

[kumar19]

Kumar,
pd's in 2007 will be history and that dates should move to somewhere in the 1st quarter 2008. This has been adequately discussed by the gurus in the past. Good luck though, I sincerely hope you get your approval before your India visit.

Thank you for the wishes Haripatthi, for now I am a bit relieved as I see confirmed news in various places that dates will retrogress to Aug 15 2007 for May bulletin. Hoping that dates will move forward again in future and all the folks get greened.

[mesan123]

Kumar...

Looks like you will be in safe zone....looks like as per new news released todates, dates will retrogress to August 15, 2007....

below is the link for the news
http://www.immigration-information.com/forums/showthread.php?t=16721&p=69958#post69958

hope you get your GC pretty soon before your india trip :)


Thank you for the wishes Haripatthi, for now I am a bit relieved as I see confirmed news in various places that dates will retrogress to Aug 15 2007 for May bulletin. Hoping that dates will move forward again in future and all the folks get greened.

[usernameisnotvalid]

I didn't have Flu shot. I got my EAD/AP card yesterday. Even if I get RFE on this for 485, I won't be worried too much.


Hi Sirisha, gc0907,
I didn't get the Flu shot too. The doctor checked it Not age appropriate for me. I wonder if I get a RFE for Flu shot, Will it be on my 485 application (or) on EAD/AP application?

Sirisha,
Did you get the RFE on EAD or 485? Appreciate your response.

[kumar19]

Kumar...

Looks like you will be in safe zone....looks like as per new news released todates, dates will retrogress to August 15, 2007....

below is the link for the news
http://www.immigration-information.com/forums/showthread.php?t=16721&p=69958#post69958

hope you get your GC pretty soon before your india trip :)

Thank you mesan123

[Sirisha]

I got RFE on 485, I dont think we'll get ant RFE's on EAD Level.

by the way, I don't know on what I got the RFE for, My status has been updated as Initial Evidence needed. I am waiting to see what they are asking, in the mean while I want to check how people have responded to Flu vaccine RFE


Sirisha,
Did you get the RFE on EAD or 485? Appreciate your response.

And I've one more doubt. My PD is JULY 14 2008, so now in may bulletin if it retogress, and if I submit my RFE before may, is there any chance that I get GC after that.

like will they allocate Visa number when they touch our file and send the RFE....

[Feb262009]

Thank you Imdeng and Sirisha.

Per my understanding, the Visa number allocation is the last step that happens before card production. I wish you good luck.

I got RFE on 485, I dont think we'll get ant RFE's on EAD Level.

by the way, I don't know on what I got the RFE for, My status has been updated as Initial Evidence needed. I am waiting to see what they are asking, in the mean while I want to check how people have responded to Flu vaccine RFE



And I've one more doubt. My PD is JULY 14 2008, so now in may bulletin if it retogress, and if I submit my RFE before may, is there any chance that I get GC after that.

like will they allocate Visa number when they touch our file and send the RFE....

[drapnvalsad]

Finally today i got Green Card in Hand.

Big thanks to every one here on this great forum! My best wishes to all of you for early approvals.

[vizcard]

Thank you Imdeng and Sirisha.

Per my understanding, the Visa number allocation is the last step that happens before card production. I wish you good luck.

That's right. No visa allocation = no card production

[long10years]

Thanks everyone who replied..I couldn't log in due to account got lock...Hoping to get through.....


Point 2 is not a problem. Even if you travel by air they don't take the I-94. I travel once a month to Canada and my lawyer request me to retain I-94. There something called Automatic Re validation and this is legally allowed

[imdeng]

No posts for one full day! What is going on?

[ramchand]

Update from me:
I can see spouse's EAD/AP approved since 3/22
I can see my EAD/AP approved since 3/24.
Our RD was 2/2/2012 and ND was 2/6/2012. PD was 4/1/2009.
FP was done 3/14(Not Early-walkin).
Service Center was TSC
Receipts Nos. are in the SRC1290144XXX range if anyone is interested:)

Thanks and Good Luck to everyone on the forum.

[JJGCJML]

No posts for one full day! What is going on?

I think everybody in forum Took a break for Sunday,

Anyway Is it COmmon to have AP approved for one dependend but No news on primary and other dependent for a week or more... I cant even find the case is USCIS site...

[manzoorraza]

Did anyone hear of any 2009 PD getting a GC yet? What are the odds that before the retrogression kicks in there will be some outliers from 2009 who will sneak in. I was skimming through trackitt data and looks like approximately 1 in 5 of Jan filers have been processed to one degree or another approximately all the away upto end of Jan receipt dates. Theoretically, if the retrogression happens in May bulletin it would only kick in from 1st May so there are still 35 days left for anyone who has filed to have a fair chance, especialy if FP/BC get completed without any issues. Just trying to see if there any believers who think we might see some of 2009's getting lucky. Any thoughts?

[JJGCJML]

Did anyone hear of any 2009 PD getting a GC yet? What are the odds that before the retrogression kicks in there will be some outliers from 2009 who will sneak in. I was skimming through trackitt data and looks like approximately 1 in 5 of Jan filers have been processed to one degree or another approximately all the away upto end of Jan receipt dates. Theoretically, if the retrogression happens in May bulletin it would only kick in from 1st May so there are still 35 days left for anyone who has filed to have a fair chance, especialy if FP/BC get completed without any issues. Just trying to see if there any believers who think we might see some of 2009's getting lucky. Any thoughts?

By Theory All who have the priority date till April 30 2010 and have FB and BC completed... have a fair chance ...

[self.coach]

By Theory All who have the priority date till April 30 2010 and have FB and BC completed... have a fair chance ...

So how much time it takes for BC to complete after the FP date? 15-20 days?

[JJGCJML]

Should It take that much Time. FP is for FBI to process fingerpeint and name check. Quote from FBI site: The majority of name checks submitted are electronically checked and returned to the submitting agency as having "no record" within 48-72 hours

[self.coach]

Should It take that much Time. FP is for FBI to process fingerpeint and name check. Quote from FBI site: The majority of name checks submitted are electronically checked and returned to the submitting agency as having "no record" within 48-72 hours

I think Background Check might take more than 48-72 hours.

[ragx08]

Congrats, ragx! Very, very happy for you. Best wishes to you and your wife. Thank you essenel!


Ragx, Congrats to you and your wife! I am very happy for you both. It is a harbinger of all good things to come. Thankyou mysati. I have the same feeling - it is just like all the peices in the puzzle just fell in place magically!


Congrats !!! It feels good to see more and more approvals. Thankyou. I hope we will see many more (if not all) approvals before the dates move back.


Congrats!!! Thankyou


Congrats!!! Time for you to celebrate, inform your wife and change your signature in your post... not necessarily in that order :)
Thankyou! Took a week off from everything else and focused on work :-)!!!


Ragx, So happy for you. Of all the users yours and Teddy's are the ones I was always interested on knowing the status. Good that you have finally received the approval. Congratulations. Thankyou soo much!


Congratulations to you and your family! Thankyou!


CONGRATULATIONS for you .....Enjoy the day...... Thankyou!


Congrats ragx08!!!.. Thankyou!


Many many congratulations Ragx! Happy for you :) Best wishes for your wife's continued good health and much happiness and success to you and your family. Thankyou! Yes, I can focus on that without worrying about my job/stay anymore!


ragx08... i am very happy for you and your family buddy... hope there wont be any interuption of medical help for your family... i am so glad you guys got GC... may god bless you... Thankyou Soggadu! Intha mandi shreyobhilaashula wishes vunnaka antha manche jarugutundi! Thanks man!


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99mutd08, ragx08, drapnvalsad enjoy!!! Thankyou Kanmani! I guess everyone on this blog will be rooting for you and will party hard when your CPO arrives! Thanks for adding color to this forum!


Congrats 99mutd08, ragx08, drapnvalsad & americandream Thankyou!

[ragx08]

CPO messages received - NSC
Hello,
I wanted to share my news with everyone. Just got 485 CPO emails/SMSs for both me and my spouse.

PD: 27 Jul 2007
RD: 5 Dec 2011
ND: 12 Dec 2011
FP: 2 Feb 2012
EAD/AP approved: 18 Jan 2012
EAD/AP received: 23 Jan 2012
RFE received: Mar 5 2012
RFE response sent: Mar 12 2012
GC approved: 20 Mar 2012

All the very best to everyone else who are waiting.

Hearty Congratulations friend!!!

[ragx08]

Folks

Got the CPO mails today.I would like to thank Q and Teddy, as they are instrumental for me in following all the immigration forums. I understood all the nuances of Visa number calculations through their post.A Big Thank You, to you both.


Also, i would like to thanks Leo, soggadu, kanmani for their insights on various topics related to this journey.

I am also happy for RagX8 for his CPO mail yesterday.

Now, i will wait for the physical card to arrive(life is all about waiting for something:)

Congrats americandream! Your final wait will come to an end this week. After that, I hope you wouldn't be lost not knowing what to wait for :-)!!!!

[self.coach]

NewsFlash! DOS Issues New EB2 Cutoff Projection
Posted 23.Mar.2012

The Department of State (DOS) has advised that the EB2 India and China category will retrogress to August 15, 2007 in the May 2012 Visa Bulletin. Charles Oppenheim, Chief, Visa Control and Reporting, has provided this information to AILA.

The EB2 cutoff set in the April 2012 Visa Bulletin, which is May 1, 2010, is not changed by Mr. Oppenheim's announcement. The changes will occur in the May Visa Bulletin. We at the Murthy Law Firm will provide our readers with further analysis in an upcoming NewsBrief.

[JJGCJML]

NewsFlash! DOS Issues New EB2 Cutoff Projection
Posted 23.Mar.2012

The Department of State (DOS) has advised that the EB2 India and China category will retrogress to August 15, 2007 in the May 2012 Visa Bulletin. Charles Oppenheim, Chief, Visa Control and Reporting, has provided this information to AILA.

The EB2 cutoff set in the April 2012 Visa Bulletin, which is May 1, 2010, is not changed by Mr. Oppenheim's announcement. The changes will occur in the May Visa Bulletin. We at the Murthy Law Firm will provide our readers with further analysis in an upcoming NewsBrief.

35 Days left.

[JJGCJML]

35 Days left.

We still have 35 Days till the retrogression....:cool:

[HR3012]

If we receive EAD with FP on it, does that mean FP/BC completed? Or just FP completed?

[vizcard]

If we receive EAD with FP on it, does that mean FP/BC completed? Or just FP completed?

That is not an indicator of whether or not BC is done. That doesn't mean that is hasn't been completed.

[kramacha]

Quick question on RFE issue and 485 process. Once RFE is issued ( say for example RFE on BC) and the corresponding RFE is responded, do they re verify the whole process? Rather what takes place post RFE response?
KR

[ss2009]

Got FP notice today (Finally !) and appt. scheduled for Apr 11th ...

[essenel]

Quick question on RFE issue and 485 process. Once RFE is issued ( say for example RFE on BC) and the corresponding RFE is responded, do they re verify the whole process? Rather what takes place post RFE response?
KR

kramacha, your RFE response goes back to the same officer who was adjudicating your case, so the officer does not need to re-verify everything. When the RFE response is received, you regain your place in that officer's line, so adjudication after that usually happens quickly (generally couple of weeks or so).

[essenel]

"Murthy Takes Action: Texas Service Center RFE Trend":

http://www.murthy.com/news/n_mtatsc.html

[gaurim17]

I got a status update on my EAD today saying, USPS delivered your card today. However, I did not receive the card in mail today. Do I need to panic or wait for a day or so? :)

[haripathhi]

I got a status update on my EAD today saying, USPS delivered your card today. However, I did not receive the card in mail today. Do I need to panic or wait for a day or so? :)

I guess this does call for a little panic since USCIS updates the 'card delivered' message after a considerable amount of time (anywhere from 12-24 hours) after it is actually delivered. You might want to call their 1-800 number to check up on that.

[usernameisnotvalid]

In my case I got EAD card at around 3 PM and got status changed (USPS delivered) mails at around 9 PM.



I got a status update on my EAD today saying, USPS delivered your card today. However, I did not receive the card in mail today. Do I need to panic or wait for a day or so? :)

[Pundit Arjun]

Got FP notice today (Finally !) and appt. scheduled for Apr 11th ...
Wonderful !!!. Nice to know ss2009. Goodluck and keep updating ...

[imdeng]

You can call USCIS to get the tracking number for the EAD delivery and check the delivery status.

I got a status update on my EAD today saying, USPS delivered your card today. However, I did not receive the card in mail today. Do I need to panic or wait for a day or so? :)

[self.coach]

Finally I got my EAD/AP combo card. It is valid for 1 year.

[ramchand]

Finally I got my EAD/AP combo card. It is valid for 1 year.

Congrats selfcoach! Do you plan to expand your coaching services beyond yourself since you have the EAD now?;)

[sam96_77]

I posted the same question under Post EAD forum. And reposting due to higher visibility. Please move or delete if it doesn't belong here.
"I have a follow up a question. Applied for my wifes SSN and recieved it. She is moving from ITIN to SSN. During tax filing when using her SSN to efile (turbotax) asked me for last year AGI. I used the AGI from last year for both but got my filing rejected. I googled the issue and some indicate that they used $0.00 for spouse AGI and Last years AGI for self and it went through. Others indicate that they still got rejected. Does any one here attempted to e-file after switching from ITIN to SSN? How did you address this issue."

[tackle]

We still have 35 Days till the retrogression....:cool:

I'm actually happy that they are retrogressing the dates. Hopefully, at least then, they'll process applications of all those that are left-over in the previous months. My only question is why not retrogress the dates in April? They could have very well done that. Apparently, TSC is still processing applications from June 2011. So, when there is such a bad back-log and limited quota, I don't see a reason why they didn't move the dates in April. They recognized that the movements/approvals trend was unsustainable and yet decided to keep the dates at the existing level instead of retrogressing them.

[tackle]

"Murthy Takes Action: Texas Service Center RFE Trend":

http://www.murthy.com/news/n_mtatsc.html

Much respect to Murthys for doing this. I wish other immigration lawyers do the same and put some pressure on USCIS. Thanks for the link essenel.

[tackle]

I posted the same question under Post EAD forum. And reposting due to higher visibility. Please move or delete if it doesn't belong here.
"I have a follow up a question. Applied for my wifes SSN and recieved it. She is moving from ITIN to SSN. During tax filing when using her SSN to efile (turbotax) asked me for last year AGI. I used the AGI from last year for both but got my filing rejected. I googled the issue and some indicate that they used $0.00 for spouse AGI and Last years AGI for self and it went through. Others indicate that they still got rejected. Does any one here attempted to e-file after switching from ITIN to SSN? How did you address this issue."

Sam,

This exact same thing happened to me. I just set it as 0 for my wife the second time and it went through. By the way, I was using TaxAct.

[vizcard]

I posted the same question under Post EAD forum. And reposting due to higher visibility. Please move or delete if it doesn't belong here.
"I have a follow up a question. Applied for my wifes SSN and recieved it. She is moving from ITIN to SSN. During tax filing when using her SSN to efile (turbotax) asked me for last year AGI. I used the AGI from last year for both but got my filing rejected. I googled the issue and some indicate that they used $0.00 for spouse AGI and Last years AGI for self and it went through. Others indicate that they still got rejected. Does any one here attempted to e-file after switching from ITIN to SSN? How did you address this issue."


Sam,

This exact same thing happened to me. I just set it as 0 for my wife the second time and it went through. By the way, I was using TaxAct.

Did you file "married filing jointly" this year and last year? If so, it shouldn't ask you for two different AGIs ? If your wife is switching from ITIN to SSN, you can put "0" as AGI for your wife. I'm not a tax accountant but am very familiar with tax code.

As a separate matter, you should go to the local SSA or City Hall and make sure that the ITIN and SSN are linked properly. This drives credit history and stuff.

[Sirisha]

SC:TSC
I got my RFE. The same RFE for my husband tooo...

They asked us for BirthCertificate, Marriage certificate and Flu Vaccine, pneumococcal vaccine, meningococcal vaccine and HepA.

My doctor told me that she will not give me pneumococcal vaccine as there is no need for me. But, as we said its for immigration then they are wondering why they need this?

The clinical surgeon who has prepared I693 is asking, why are they specifying all these... which are not needed and she has shown us the chart, in which it says, it's not needed for our age.

Reg: my Birth Certificate, I've the original which has been registered 2 years ago and my husband got it from the Indian consulate, so we got his birth certificate ready from India.

It's like they printed the same RFE for both of us...:confused:

[soggadu]

SC:TSC
I got my RFE. The same RFE for my husband tooo...

They asked us for BirthCertificate, Marriage certificate and Flu Vaccine, pneumococcal vaccine, meningococcal vaccine and HepA.

My doctor told me that she will not give me pneumococcal vaccine as there is no need for me. But, as we said its for immigration then they are wondering why they need this?

The clinical surgeon who has prepared I693 is asking, why are they specifying all these... which are not needed and she has shown us the chart, in which it says, it's not needed for our age.

Reg: my Birth Certificate, I've the original which has been registered 2 years ago and my husband got it from the Indian consulate, so we got his birth certificate ready from India.

It's like they printed the same RFE for both of us...:confused:

sirisha..

Indian consulate BC is not recognised and also your's is late registration.... i would say get 3 affidavits each and send them along with old BC copies you have already submitted...
Take a letter along with 693 from doctor mentioning the same reasons you mentioned... might be they didnt accept your BC's which caused them to issue RFE for other age related vaccines... my 2 cents...

i always encourage all my friends and everybody else to put 3 affidavits in all cases... it wont hurt...

[Sirisha]

Thank you Soggadu



Indian consulate BC is not recognised and also your's is late registration.... i would say get 3 affidavits each and send them along with old BC copies you have already submitted...

I've included two affidavits one from my father and one from my uncle, this time I'll include the affidavit from my mother too...

[sam96_77]

Thanks. I think turbotax asked for her AGI(she is switching from ITIN to SSN). Which I used from last years agi. So the suggestion is use (0) for her Agi and I should be good to go.
I went to the local IRS office and asked them to link the ITIN to SSN but they asked me to mail the document and said they do not have access from local office to merge the two. But advised to use SSN for tax filing.


Did you file "married filing jointly" this year and last year? If so, it shouldn't ask you for two different AGIs ? If your wife is switching from ITIN to SSN, you can put "0" as AGI for your wife. I'm not a tax accountant but am very familiar with tax code.

As a separate matter, you should go to the local SSA or City Hall and make sure that the ITIN and SSN are linked properly. This drives credit history and stuff.

[vizcard]

Thanks. I think turbotax asked for her AGI(she is switching from ITIN to SSN). Which I used from last years agi. So the suggestion is use (0) for her Agi and I should be good to go.
I went to the local IRS office and asked them to link the ITIN to SSN but they asked me to mail the document and said they do not have access from local office to merge the two. But advised to use SSN for tax filing.

Sounds good.. Just put in "0".

TT needs AGI and SSN to create a Pin for e-file. Since they don't have a SSN-AGI link from last year, you are getting the error. Hence, SSN + "0" will work.

[benjiding]

Do 485 and EAD have independent timelines? I got my FP notice and later got RFE(2 photo) for EAD. For 485 they got the finger prints and digital photo. Why should they ask for photos after they have my digital photo? So will 485 processing time get affected due to RFE on EAD?

[reachme_s]

Kanmani, Manzoorraza, Usernameisnotvalid - am able to see the status of 485 online today, it shows 'Acceptance'..you guys also pls check!

[sam96_77]

Sounds good.. Just put in "0".

TT needs AGI and SSN to create a Pin for e-file. Since they don't have a SSN-AGI link from last year, you are getting the error. Hence, SSN + "0" will work.


Thanks. once I enter O for spouse and procees. it asks me to select a 5 digit e filing pin. Do I select a new number or leave this blank? Does this new number become the efiling pin for future efiling?

[imdeng]

My understanding is that the two timelines are separate. Your RFE on EAD should not affect your 485 processing time.

Do 485 and EAD have independent timelines? I got my FP notice and later got RFE(2 photo) for EAD. For 485 they got the finger prints and digital photo. Why should they ask for photos after they have my digital photo? So will 485 processing time get affected due to RFE on EAD?

[benjiding]

My understanding is that the two timelines are separate. Your RFE on EAD should not affect your 485 processing time.

Thanks imdeng.

[Kanmani]

Kanmani, Manzoorraza, Usernameisnotvalid - am able to see the status of 485 online today, it shows 'Acceptance'..you guys also pls check!

reachme, Thanks . My case status is still not available :(

[usernameisnotvalid]

Thanks reachme_s.

Mine is not available but it seems it will be available soon.

BTW I was talking to my attorney today and he said it is not completely impossible that you will get your GC by Apr 30th. It seems now it is totally luck - who picks your file, how straightforward your case is etc etc.

He also said that since I applied on 1st Feb and haven't heard back from them so it implies Background check, name checks are all fine.


Kanmani, Manzoorraza, Usernameisnotvalid - am able to see the status of 485 online today, it shows 'Acceptance'..you guys also pls check!

[sam96_77]

Thanks Vizcard & Tackle it worked.

[vizcard]

Thanks. once I enter O for spouse and procees. it asks me to select a 5 digit e filing pin. Do I select a new number or leave this blank? Does this new number become the efiling pin for future efiling?

Generally you need the same pin to exile next year but you can always get a new pin with the SSN and AGI. IRS has a micro site and TT will take you there.

[reachme_s]

reachme, Thanks . My case status is still not available :(

Kanmani - :confused: you should be able to see it soon..

[reachme_s]

Thanks reachme_s.

Mine is not available but it seems it will be available soon.

BTW I was talking to my attorney today and he said it is not completely impossible that you will get your GC by Apr 30th. It seems now it is totally luck - who picks your file, how straightforward your case is etc etc.

He also said that since I applied on 1st Feb and haven't heard back from them so it implies Background check, name checks are all fine.

Thanks Usernameisnotvalid - thats a good news! :-)

[JJGCJML]

I got a status update on my EAD today saying, USPS delivered your card today. However, I did not receive the card in mail today. Do I need to panic or wait for a day or so? :)

Dont Worry Buddy, My sons AP was delivered to my attorney Yesterday. They callled me and informed that they recieved it. No news on mine and Spouse. Check with your Attorney. It will be with them...

[JJGCJML]

Kanmani, Manzoorraza, Usernameisnotvalid - am able to see the status of 485 online today, it shows 'Acceptance'..you guys also pls check!

Looks to me like there is something changed in your Case and so it became Available. I believe you will get GOOD News soon...

[reachme_s]

Looks to me like there is something changed in your Case and so it became Available. I believe you will get GOOD News soon...


Thanks for your kind words JJGCJML!! :)

[Kanmani]

Kanmani - :confused: you should be able to see it soon..

reachme ,
JJGCJML is correct, Case status is seen after there is some activity. My best wishes.

[usernameisnotvalid]

The important thing to notice is your priority date: 2009! This is a good news.



Thanks for your kind words JJGCJML!! :)

[gaurim17]

So I finally got my EAD in hand. *throws hands in air and shouts yayyy* Ahhhh what a relief. The super smart mailman had put my card in someone else's mailbox. I got hold of him today and asked him to open all the mailboxes and check !! He did that and found it in the neighboring mailbox. Felt like giving him an earful but controlled myself as all my future mails are in his hands :) Though I have a valid H1 and dont need EAD to work, it has been stressful for the past 3 days, calling up USCIS, lawyer, going to USPS, tracking down the mailman. Glad its over. Now I hope I am the lucky one to get the GC by April 30 as a compensation for this lol.

[Pdmar08]

Soggadu, Teddy, Nishant etal.
Did you guys try to get a new SSN card post GC approval?
Our SSN card has some remark that needs work authorization from INS or something like that.
I read an old thread from trackit that we should apply for a new card. Is it required?

[vizcard]

So I finally got my EAD in hand. *throws hands in air and shouts yayyy* Ahhhh what a relief. The super smart mailman had put my card in someone else's mailbox. I got hold of him today and asked him to open all the mailboxes and check !! He did that and found it in the neighboring mailbox. Felt like giving him an earful but controlled myself as all my future mails are in his hands :) Though I have a valid H1 and dont need EAD to work, it has been stressful for the past 3 days, calling up USCIS, lawyer, going to USPS, tracking down the mailman. Glad its over. Now I hope I am the lucky one to get the GC by April 30 as a compensation for this lol.

Good news that all is sorted out with your EAD. Don't get greedy (or your hopes up) for GC. I'm a Jan filer and will be touch and go (and more likely no-go) so like i said, don't get your hopes up.

[gaurim17]

Good news that all is sorted out with your EAD. Don't get greedy (or your hopes up) for GC. I'm a Jan filer and will be touch and go (and more likely no-go) so like i said, don't get your hopes up.

No hopes really :) It just a sarcastic remark on USCIS random processing

[self.coach]

Good news that all is sorted out with your EAD. Don't get greedy (or your hopes up) for GC. I'm a Jan filer and will be touch and go (and more likely no-go) so like i said, don't get your hopes up.

You never know dude. There is this user gccrave on trackitt who is claiming that he just got his GC, and he got current in Feb 2012. He was still waiting on EAD. At the time of writing this post, he has not disclosed his PD or other details so far and everyone is very curiously asking him as I type this. :)

Check Trackitt's page 187 and 188 on the thread named "All who became current in Feb bulletin - Lets plan together" under the Green Card Discussion Forum (I-485)

[self.coach]

You never know dude. There is this user gccrave on trackitt who is claiming that he just got his GC, and he got current in Feb 2012. He was still waiting on EAD. At the time of writing this post, he has not disclosed his PD or other details so far and everyone is very curiously asking him as I type this. :)

Check Trackitt's page 187 and 188 on the thread named "All who became current in Feb bulletin - Lets plan together" under the Green Card Discussion Forum (I-485)

Okay this guy GCCRAVE on TRACKITT says that he got GC and his PD is 11/09, FP 3/14. Is this even freakin possible?

[JJGCJML]

Okay this guy GCGRAVE on TRACKITT says that he got GC and his PD is 11/09, FP 3/14. Is this even freakin possible?

Its Possible....

If you look at GSingh3422 Profile in Trackit HIS PD: 09/16/2008 RD: 01/10/2012 ND:01/12/2012 and CPO on 03/07/2012

PD: 09/11/08 RD: 02/06/12 ND: 02/13/12 FP Done:03/16/12 EAD/AP:Not Yet.

[manzoorraza]

Sorry guys, have been tied up with work in the past week or so...so less activity here. I have been checking my 485 recepits everyday twice and so far there is no movement there. With reachme_s's progress I am starting to have hopes of it working sometime soon; although, as a lot of people have pointed out, luck is going to matter a lot on who gets in in these last 33 odd days left before the retrogression kicks in. Good luck to all!


The important thing to notice is your priority date: 2009! This is a good news.

[self.coach]

Its Possible....

If you look at GSingh3422 Profile in Trackit HIS PD: 09/16/2008 RD: 01/10/2012 ND:01/12/2012 and CPO on 03/07/2012

PD: 09/11/08 RD: 02/06/12 ND: 02/13/12 FP Done:03/16/12 EAD/AP:Not Yet.

but GSingh has 2008 priority date and this GCCrave claims to have Sept 2009 which is way too far.

[Kanmani]

but GSingh has 2008 priority date and this GCCrave claims to have Sept 2009 which is way too far.

selfcoach, its possible . pls read my post here .....http://www.qesehmk.org/forums/showthread.php?148-EB2-Predictions-(Rather-Calculations)-2012&p=25673#post25673

[soggadu]

Soggadu, Teddy, Nishant etal.
Did you guys try to get a new SSN card post GC approval?
Our SSN card has some remark that needs work authorization from INS or something like that.
I read an old thread from trackit that we should apply for a new card. Is it required?

i dont think you will get a new card per say... but the restrictions on your existing card would be removed in the system...

[mesan123]

soggadu...

you had a query before for 180 days from 485 after GC...just found the below thread in trackitt, just ofr your reference

http://www.trackitt.com/usa-discussion-forums/i485-eb/961384227/what-my-lawyer-told-me-about-leaving-current/page/last_page

:)


i dont think you will get a new card per say... but the restrictions on your existing card would be removed in the system...

[reachme_s]

reachme ,
JJGCJML is correct, Case status is seen after there is some activity. My best wishes.

Good to hear, thanks Kanmani!! Hope we all get it sooner!! :)

[reachme_s]

The important thing to notice is your priority date: 2009! This is a good news.

Thats nice!

[billu77]

Hi Teddy and other experts:
Wife's status is stuck on RFE response review since March 19. According to the reports, the visa numbers for EB2I/C have been exhausted. No new approvals , even for RFE cases, since March 23 on trackitt too. Do you think we will see approvals starting next week or will have to wait till October 2012?

[vizcard]

So my wife is the dependent on my 485. She's on H1 right now expiring in May. We got our EAD already. Other details are in signature.

Question - can she change jobs and use her EAD without any issues to the application.

I think she can but wanted some input.

[vizcard]

Hi Teddy and other experts:
Wife's status is stuck on RFE response review since March 19. According to the reports, the visa numbers for EB2I/C have been exhausted. No new approvals , even for RFE cases, since March 23 on trackitt too. Do you think we will see approvals starting next week or will have to wait till October 2012?

time will tell but if not in April then you will get it in the summer. Won't have to wait till Oct.

[longgcque]

RFE:
RFE was asking for an EVL. Recd on 3/26, responded on 3/27, status changed to RFE Response review by EOD 3/28.


Mine is NSC. I am expecting to receive/see the letter on Saturday 3/17 .. as alert came on 3/21 .. so 3 business days from there should be good enough for me to receive a letter .. I hope it is not a tricky RFE for me and I will respond back asap.
I have 3 dependents on my case .. they had no updates as of now .. what does that mean? Are there cases OK? Have there files been touched and are OK ? I had not so perfect NABC submitted for my wife alongwith affdavits/school docs etc .. so just want some opinions on that ... I understand no one knows for sure when they can open a rfe for any case but just looking at the pattern so far.. is it ok to guesstimate that dependent files are ok if only primary gets rfe ...

comment please

[haripathhi]

So my wife is the dependent on my 485. She's on H1 right now expiring in May. We got our EAD already. Other details are in signature.

Question - can she change jobs and use her EAD without any issues to the application.

I think she can but wanted some input.

Vizcard,

Of course your wife can use her EAD without any issues to the application but again being on EAD means that you both are solely relying on the I485 app to maintain status (unlike being on H1-B to which you could fall back on if something happens to the 485 app). But the answer to your question would be Yes.

[imdeng]

Wife going on EAD does not change the status of the primary applicant who can continue being on H1B. If 485 gets denied then wife will have to switch to H4 assuming that primary has maintained H1 till then.

Vizcard,

Of course your wife can use her EAD without any issues to the application but again being on EAD means that you both are solely relying on the I485 app to maintain status (unlike being on H1-B to which you could fall back on if something happens to the 485 app). But the answer to your question would be Yes.

[self.coach]

Wife going on EAD does not change the status of the primary applicant who can continue being on H1B. If 485 gets denied then wife will have to switch to H4 assuming that primary has maintained H1 till then.

Guys, My PERM application indicated that my job title since June 2008 was Software Engineer, but the I-140 application indicated that the job title has continuously been Product Manager.

I got EAD card this week. If I want to switch jobs after 6 months and invoke AC 21, will I have to go back to the PERM title or can the title be the one mentioned on i-140?

I hope I can take the latter title because I have not touched software development since Dec 2008 and am kind of out of place in that.

[usernameisnotvalid]

I asked two question to my attorney;

Q. My wife is on H4, If she moves to EAD will it change her H4 status. Answer: No
Q. If I enter using AP, will it change my H1b status. Answer: No

I didn't say why? I didn't want to go into any non-immi vs immi vs some dual intent thingies I had some ideas about. I just wanted confirmations.



Wife going on EAD does not change the status of the primary applicant who can continue being on H1B. If 485 gets denied then wife will have to switch to H4 assuming that primary has maintained H1 till then.

[goforgreen]

Have a question, we filed for 485 for self and wife in Jan 2012. My H1 expires in Oct 2012. We are planning to go to India in Aug for a long overdue vacation. I want to avoid stamping and want to use AP for coming back. I know if I use AP H1 becomes invalid. I want to know if I can file for H1 extension after coming back to US from India, is this possible if I use AP to come back. I want to file H1 extension since I'll not be leaving my employer any time soon and it will be a back up status besides 485.

[vizcard]

Vizcard,

Of course your wife can use her EAD without any issues to the application but again being on EAD means that you both are solely relying on the I485 app to maintain status (unlike being on H1-B to which you could fall back on if something happens to the 485 app). But the answer to your question would be Yes.


Wife going on EAD does not change the status of the primary applicant who can continue being on H1B. If 485 gets denied then wife will have to switch to H4 assuming that primary has maintained H1 till then.

thanks guys. thats what i thought..just wanted a 2nd opinion.

on a side note
imdeng - how do you feel about losing to Ohio and OSU being in the Final Four?

[ThatIsAll]

It looks like NSC is showing some movement for Feb filers. I and my wife both got FP appointment. Even in the document posted by imdeng shows lot of FP and EAD activity
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0Ahj9XuFutUDydEZ5UllUUzRsNDhWcHNoSElSNWdVY Xc&pli=1#gid=5

[bloke0002]

Have a question, we filed for 485 for self and wife in Jan 2012. My H1 expires in Oct 2012. We are planning to go to India in Aug for a long overdue vacation. I want to avoid stamping and want to use AP for coming back. I know if I use AP H1 becomes invalid. I want to know if I can file for H1 extension after coming back to US from India, is this possible if I use AP to come back. I want to file H1 extension since I'll not be leaving my employer any time soon and it will be a back up status besides 485.

I asked the same question on this thread few days ago. Did not received many responses but further search led me to this page: http://****************.org/forum/forum77-work-travel-options-after-485-h1-versus-ead-ap/14154-re-entering-us-using-advance-parole-with-expired-h1b-visa.html

IMO we can visit India and come back on AP without stamping. This will not invalidate our H1 status. There were some doubts on i-94 and its validity (date on I-94), which does not impact anything in the overall picture.
Hope this helps.

[bloke0002]

I asked the same question on this thread few days ago. Did not received many responses but further search led me to this page: http://****************.org/forum/forum77-work-travel-options-after-485-h1-versus-ead-ap/14154-re-entering-us-using-advance-parole-with-expired-h1b-visa.html

IMO we can visit India and come back on AP without stamping. This will not invalidate our H1 status. There were some doubts on i-94 and its validity (date on I-94), which does not impact anything in the overall picture.
Hope this helps.

Ok link not active: may be this will work ####http://****************.org/forum/forum77-work-travel-options-after-485-h1-versus-ead-ap/14154-re-entering-us-using-advance-parole-with-expired-h1b-visa.html####
IM me I will paste it there

[goforgreen]

Ok link not active: may be this will work ####http://****************.org/forum/forum77-work-travel-options-after-485-h1-versus-ead-ap/14154-re-entering-us-using-advance-parole-with-expired-h1b-visa.html####
IM me I will paste it there

Thanks Bloke, the link that you mentioned is for the other site, it gets asterixed here, but I got it. Also got some useful info from murthy site. You can come back on AP and work for H1 employer but your status wil be parolee. You can still file for H1 extension and after the extension approval you are back on H1 status. Hope this helps.

[imdeng]

FPs have now gone out until Feb-15 RD. EADs are out until Feb-07 RD but mostly until Feb-02-03 RD. I was hoping to get my EAD today but no luck. It is infuriating how slow NSC is compared to TSC.

It looks like NSC is showing some movement for Feb filers. I and my wife both got FP appointment. Even in the document posted by imdeng shows lot of FP and EAD activity
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0Ahj9XuFutUDydEZ5UllUUzRsNDhWcHNoSElSNWdVY Xc&pli=1#gid=5

[imdeng]

:-) Good question - considering that this year was our first Big Ten Championship after some 16 years, I am happy regardless of the postseason results. Losing to Ohio sucked, but I don't mind OSU in FF - I like Sully especially - although I think your coach had no business losing to MSU at home and losing to us in Ann Arbor - you should have won B1G outright without much trouble with all that talent.


on a side note
imdeng - how do you feel about losing to Ohio and OSU being in the Final Four?

[codesmith]

I was wondering : What's the usefulness of EAD and AP after receiving GC.
Does one need to surrender ead and ap ?

[JJGCJML]

NewsFlash! DOS Confirms Lack of Enough EB2 India / China Visa Numbers Posted 29.Mar.2012

The Department of State (DOS) provided the Murthy Law Firm with confirmation today that, effective March 23, 2012, the EB2 cutoff date has been retrogressed internally to August 15, 2007. This means that the USCIS will not be able to approve further EB2 I-485 cases with priority dates that fall on or after August 15, 2007 at this time. Theses cases can be processed, but not approved, without visa numbers available.

[crux123]

Have been a silent reader since past 1 year. Want to thank Q , Nishant & rest of the folks for your posts/suggestions which have immensely helped me to understand quite a lot of immigration issues. Also updating my signature , got my EAD/AP approval emails yesterday.

[imdeng]

AFAIK - they don't mean anything once you have your GC. Your status changes to Permanent Resident and both EAD and AP become redundant/not-necessary. You don't need to specifically surrender it - just file it as a reminder of all the pain and waiting I guess.

I was wondering : What's the usefulness of EAD and AP after receiving GC.
Does one need to surrender ead and ap ?

[bhala5]

FPs have now gone out until Feb-15 RD. EADs are out until Feb-07 RD but mostly until Feb-02-03 RD. I was hoping to get my EAD today but no luck. It is infuriating how slow NSC is compared to TSC.

Hi Imdeng,

We (My self & Wife) are not recived FP notice/EAD/AP as of today from NSC.

PD: 02/26/2009 RD : 02/03/2012, ND: 02/08/2012: NRD: 02/14/2012.
I already open SR asked to wait 15 more days from 03/19.

Same with my neighbour except his RD:02/08/2012 PD: 02/25/2009

We live in Bay Area (CA).

[imdeng]

I think it is just a matter of couple days for you guys. They are issuing EAD to Feb 1/2/3 RD for last 2-3 days as per trackitt. Just today couple applicants with 02/01 RD got EADs issued.

Hi Imdeng,

We (My self & Wife) are not recived FP notice/EAD/AP as of today from NSC.

PD: 02/26/2009 RD : 02/03/2012, ND: 02/08/2012: NRD: 02/14/2012.
I already open SR asked to wait 15 more days from 03/19.

Same with my neighbour except his RD:02/08/2012 PD: 02/25/2009

We live in Bay Area (CA).

[Sandeep2011]

What is the source of this information? My PD is 9/19/07 :-(


NewsFlash! DOS Confirms Lack of Enough EB2 India / China Visa Numbers Posted 29.Mar.2012

The Department of State (DOS) provided the Murthy Law Firm with confirmation today that, effective March 23, 2012, the EB2 cutoff date has been retrogressed internally to August 15, 2007. This means that the USCIS will not be able to approve further EB2 I-485 cases with priority dates that fall on or after August 15, 2007 at this time. Theses cases can be processed, but not approved, without visa numbers available.

[Sandeep2011]

Never mind, i saw this on murhtydotcom as well. Any idea on when more visa numbers will be available?


What is the source of this information? My PD is 9/19/07 :-(

[Eb2_Dec07]

Guys ,

Dec 07 PD EB2 Ind . Utterly disappointed . Hoping to get GC in april and I missed it .

Dont know when .

[Eb2_Dec07]

Never mind, i saw this on murhtydotcom as well. Any idea on when more visa numbers will be available?


Most likely in October . But they need to move dates slowly I guess .

[ravisekhar]

I applied for 485 for both me and my wife on DEC 1st ( Priority date Jan 10 2008). My GC is approved on Feb 28th and my wife's 485 is still pending. Since the dates are retrogressed to Aug 15 2007 what will happen to her 485 application ?

if i need to change jobs Do i need to wait until her 485 is approved ?

[vizcard]

Never mind, i saw this on murhtydotcom as well. Any idea on when more visa numbers will be available?


Most likely in October . But they need to move dates slowly I guess .

Likely July / August

[venkat]

Question to all Jan Filers:

I had received my EAD/AP combo card in the 1st week of March but haven't received my EAD & AP paper approval copies yet.

Is there anyone who hasn't received it yet?

[JJGCJML]

I applied for 485 for both me and my wife on DEC 1st ( Priority date Jan 10 2008). My GC is approved on Feb 28th and my wife's 485 is still pending. Since the dates are retrogressed to Aug 15 2007 what will happen to her 485 application ?

if i need to change jobs Do i need to wait until her 485 is approved ?

This is an ODD situation. When your 485 get approved Your H1 is Over and her H4 also. Unless her 485 is approved or RFE issues she si out of status. COnsult your attorney. MOstly her 485 is approved, but not showing the status...

[JJGCJML]

VizCard,

Why do you think it will be July august. As far as i know there wont be any spill over this year and they have exhausted this years quota. It would be good to know if there is any other reason.

[vizcard]

VizCard,

Why do you think it will be July august. As far as i know there wont be any spill over this year and they have exhausted this years quota. It would be good to know if there is any other reason.

Theres no way they know how much SOFAD will happen this year at this point in time and I mean REAL numbers as opposed to forecasts. So they will wait until Q4 to really get a sense of SOFAD. The calculations by the gurus indicate that we will land in Q1 2008. Since we are not there yet, I assume there is still SOFAD left.

[GCKnowHow]

The status thing comes into play only till an application is filed with USCIS and as long as the case is pending, there wont be any out of status issue.
Also mostly dependents cases were approved along or with in few days. There is no reason to reject a dependent (unless fraudulent marriage etc) when primary is approved.


I applied for 485 for both me and my wife on DEC 1st ( Priority date Jan 10 2008). My GC is approved on Feb 28th and my wife's 485 is still pending. Since the dates are retrogressed to Aug 15 2007 what will happen to her 485 application ?

if i need to change jobs Do i need to wait until her 485 is approved ?

[ss2009]

Just got 2 SMSs & status updated online as well that EAD card production has been ordered for spouse(primary) and me :) Happy as can be for now :P ..
Best of luck all espc Imdeng and Pandit Arjun ...

[JJGCJML]

Just got 2 SMSs & status updated online as well that EAD card production has been ordered for spouse(primary) and me :) Happy as can be for now :P ..
Best of luck all espc Imdeng and Pandit Arjun ...

Congrats Buddy, Thats the best Thing you can get as of NOW!!! I am still waiting...

[imdeng]

Congratulations Man. I have the same RD and I have been waiting for EAD every day. I guess today is done. Hope it happens soon.

Just got 2 SMSs & status updated online as well that EAD card production has been ordered for spouse(primary) and me :) Happy as can be for now :P ..
Best of luck all espc Imdeng and Pandit Arjun ...

[venkat]

Hello Vizcard, Kanmani and others,

Can you please respond to my below query?


Question to all Jan Filers:

I had received my EAD/AP combo card in the 1st week of March but haven't received my EAD & AP paper approval copies yet.

Is there anyone who hasn't received it yet?

[ss2009]

Thanks Imdeng & JJGCJML....
I feel sure that you would also get the same news by next week...

However, given that its only the EAD CPO message and not AP I am slightly worried..Is it normal for the 2 (EAD & AP) to be approved on 2 separate days???

[venkat]

Thanks Kanmani. The information was helpful - i was able to get through to speak to a rep in about 25 seconds. But the news I got was not good.

According to the Rep the EAD paper approval copy was sent along with the EAD card (but as a separate mail - regular mail). Similarly AP paper approval copy was sent thru Regular mail on 3/3.

The thing is i received the card but not sure how all 4 approval copies (2 for my EAD and AP, 2 for my wife) got lost.

I'd received receipt notices, fp appointment notice without any issues...Really surprising....I've not changed addresses too

Can anyone think of something else?


Venkat
We received the approval notice 10 days later. I recommend you to call the customer service. If this is the first time you can follow this short cut otherwise ignore.

Call 1-800-375-5283;
Press 1 to continue in English;
Press 1 for immigration services;
Press 1 to check the status of an application;
Press 2 if you don't know your receipt number;
Press 2 to connect to a USCIS representative;

In my opinion speaking with L1 is a waste, they speak like worn out cassette tape.

[vizcard]

Thanks Kanmani. The information was helpful - i was able to get through to speak to a rep in about 25 seconds. But the news I got was not good.

According to the Rep the EAD paper approval copy was sent along with the EAD card (but as a separate mail - regular mail). Similarly AP paper approval copy was sent thru Regular mail on 3/3.

The thing is i received the card but not sure how all 4 approval copies (2 for my EAD and AP, 2 for my wife) got lost.

I'd received receipt notices, fp appointment notice without any issues...Really surprising....I've not changed addresses too

Can anyone think of something else?

The most obvious reason could be, it was put in someone elses mailbox. I would try to get a duplicate. I know you can but don't know the process. Perhaps the customer service chaps can help with that.

Ps: just noticed I'm a "yoda" :). So ... "faith in the system, you must have"

[ramchand]

EAD/AP card received

Just wanted to update that I have physically received my EAD/AP card in hand today :).

This puts an end to nearly a year of uncertainty and anxiety. Last year, around this time, my most-recent employer announced they will be shuttering local offices by March 31st 2012. I was in a peculiar situation where most-recent employer had gotten 1 year extension to the H1B based off previous employer's PERM filing (I had not waited at previous employer till I-140 was approved). The most-current employer did not file PERM on time because of which futher extension of H1B was not possible. I was facing the prospects of having to leave my family and US and work in India for a year before coming back on fresh H1B. I was getting ready to leave in February to join an employer in India and resigned from my most-current employer, but Jan bulletin was a relief where wife got current and we were able to file I-485. For us, getting EAD/AP was more important than the Green card itself. I want to express my heart-felt thanks to all the members in the excellent community. While not a contributor by any measure, I have been an avid reader since the last 4 months and information gleaned from here has helped us make the right decisions. Again, thanks to all members of the community. I shall go back to lurk mode now.

Ramchand

PS: I was also offered a position in another company today where I start in 2 weeks. Bhagwaan deta hai to Chhappar faad ke deta hai :)

[vizcard]

EAD/AP card received

Just wanted to update that I have physically received my EAD/AP card in hand today :).

This puts an end to nearly a year of uncertainty and anxiety. Last year, around this time, my most-recent employer announced they will be shuttering local offices by March 31st 2012. I was in a peculiar situation where most-recent employer had gotten 1 year extension to the H1B based off previous employer's PERM filing (I had not waited at previous employer till I-140 was approved). The most-current employer did not file PERM on time because of which futher extension of H1B was not possible. I was facing the prospects of having to leave my family and US and work in India for a year before coming back on fresh H1B. I was getting ready to leave in February to join an employer in India and resigned from my most-current employer, but Jan bulletin was a relief where wife got current and we were able to file I-485. For us, getting EAD/AP was more important than the Green card itself. I want to express my heart-felt thanks to all the members in the excellent community. While not a contributor by any measure, I have been an avid reader since the last 4 months and information gleaned from here has helped us make the right decisions. Again, thanks to all members of the community. I shall go back to lurk mode now.

Ramchand

PS: I was also offered a position in another company today where I start in 2 weeks. Bhagwaan deta hai to Chhappar faad ke deta hai :)

Congrats! Just one thing...check with your lawyers at your new company. You may need to refile parts of your 485 IF you are the primary. Good luck in your new job.

[ramchand]

Congrats! Just one thing...check with your lawyers at your new company. You may need to refile parts of your 485 IF you are the primary. Good luck in your new job.

Thanks Vizcard, Wife is the primary. I am on H4. I believe I wouldnt need to amend /refile parts of my 485?

[ThatIsAll]

Congrats, Ramchand! I bet you must be thrilled....kinda last ball of the match and you need a four runs to win...aur ye laga mauke pe chauka.. enjoy!
Since you're secondary I don't think you need any amendments

EAD/AP card received

Just wanted to update that I have physically received my EAD/AP card in hand today :).

Ramchand

PS: I was also offered a position in another company today where I start in 2 weeks. Bhagwaan deta hai to Chhappar faad ke deta hai :)

[Umesh1209]

I received my physical EAD card and I got an email that my wife's EAD is approved as well. When I verified my EAD card found that the card has my details but it has my wife's photograph and her signature.

It looks like I need to return the card and file the EAD/AP form without fees. Can some one confirm it?

Also if I file this does any one know how long it will take to get an EAD.

I appreciate your help. Looks like our friends in USCIS are quite busy :)

[self.coach]

Guys, My PERM application indicated that my job title since June 2008 was Software Engineer, but the I-140 application indicated that the job title has continuously been Product Manager.

I got EAD card this week. If I want to switch jobs after 6 months and invoke AC 21, will I have to go back to the PERM title or can the title be the one mentioned on i-140?

I hope I can take the latter title because I have not touched software development since Dec 2008 and am kind of out of place in that.

[qesehmk]

self coach,

I am 90% confident that once you have an approved I-140, that's your bible. You don't refer to PERM again.


Guys, My PERM application indicated that my job title since June 2008 was Software Engineer, but the I-140 application indicated that the job title has continuously been Product Manager.

I got EAD card this week. If I want to switch jobs after 6 months and invoke AC 21, will I have to go back to the PERM title or can the title be the one mentioned on i-140?

I hope I can take the latter title because I have not touched software development since Dec 2008 and am kind of out of place in that.

[billu77]

Hi Teddy and other experts:

As per the below law, they cannot use more than 27% of the visa numbers in ONE quarter of the FY:


Immigration and Nationality Act Section 201(a)(2) employment-based immigrants described in section 203(b) (or who are admitted under section 211(a) on the basis of a prior issuance of a visa to their accompanying parent under section 203(b)), in a number not to exceed in any fiscal year the number specified in subsection (d) for that year, and not to exceed in any of the first 3 quarters of any fiscal year 27 percent of the worldwide level under such subsection for all of such fiscal year

So, can we safely conclude that they have not used MORE than 54% of the visa numbers for EB2I/C for the FY? Does that mean we can see some approvals for EB2I/C in April?

[kramacha]

This recent new of internal retrogression puts many of us who have their RFE's reviewed in an uncertain spot or in a very stressful situation.
I responded to my RFE 1 week ago and am still waiting. What happens now? Am I assigned a visa #? Why ask for a RFE if my application doesn't have a visa # assigned to it yet? For Pre-adjudication? Will they ask for another RFE later (such as employment verification ?)

This is such an ambiguous region. Any insights would be great!

[longgcque]

I have exact same question as my case is in RFE response review for last few days. When RFE is issued, do the case get a visa number assigned ? As I understand, they can use a max of 30% of yearly quote in any quarter and not more than that. So till end of march/Q2, they should have used max 60% and so its kind of wait n watch for next 3-4 months and in last 1-2 months they/CO will have a clear picture on how much visa #'s are remaining and can be spilled over to I/C EB2 ... Per my thoughts, we should see some approvals in april.. for few lucky ones .. and the dates shall again move in july/aug and we should see approvals from that point onwards ...


This recent new of internal retrogression puts many of us who have their RFE's reviewed in an uncertain spot or in a very stressful situation.
I responded to my RFE 1 week ago and am still waiting. What happens now? Am I assigned a visa #? Why ask for a RFE if my application doesn't have a visa # assigned to it yet? For Pre-adjudication? Will they ask for another RFE later (such as employment verification ?)

This is such an ambiguous region. Any insights would be great!

[imdeng]

I am not expert, but my read of the law is that 54% of the EB2 category have been issued for the FY. So, 46% still remain. However, that does not mean that EB2IC has claim to much of it - we have already spent our yearly quota - how much of that 46% remaining of EB2 we will get will depend on how much of that is consumed by EB2ROW. I believe the impression already is that we might not get any more spillover from EB1 for the rest of the FY.

Hi Teddy and other experts:

As per the below law, they cannot use more than 27% of the visa numbers in ONE quarter of the FY:



So, can we safely conclude that they have not used MORE than 54% of the visa numbers for EB2I/C for the FY? Does that mean we can see some approvals for EB2I/C in April?

[imdeng]

I don't believe that an RFE gets assigned a visa number. Actually, I am pretty certain that visa number is only assigned once RFE is processed successfully (and a visa number is available at that time).

I have exact same question as my case is in RFE response review for last few days. When RFE is issued, do the case get a visa number assigned ? As I understand, they can use a max of 30% of yearly quote in any quarter and not more than that. So till end of march/Q2, they should have used max 60% and so its kind of wait n watch for next 3-4 months and in last 1-2 months they/CO will have a clear picture on how much visa #'s are remaining and can be spilled over to I/C EB2 ... Per my thoughts, we should see some approvals in april.. for few lucky ones .. and the dates shall again move in july/aug and we should see approvals from that point onwards ...

[Pdmar08]

I know i know its too early and many people are waiting for GC.

But i dont want to think about it 10 years from now. The question that has been bothering me is are there any documents needed from employer(sponsor of GC) at the time of GC renewal citizenship application?
I cant find a list anywhere.

[soggadu]

I know i know its too early and many people are waiting for GC.

But i dont want to think about it 10 years from now. The question that has been bothering me is are there any documents needed from employer(sponsor of GC) at the time of GC renewal citizenship application?
I cant find a list anywhere.

Dude really???? Atleast post this in post GC approval thread.... Looks like your kolaveri didn't stop with GC and is still continuing....

Dude the required docs will change in 10 yrs, have peace and pray for our left over brethren so that they can get GC soon...

[soggadu]

I don't believe that an RFE gets assigned a visa number. Actually, I am pretty certain that visa number is only assigned once RFE is processed successfully (and a visa number is available at that time).

Never thought about it... Imdeng... Good point.... So getting rfe is just half the battle...

[codesmith]

Friends,
need advice :). I don't have my I-140 with me, my consulting company never gave it to me...
Do i need to have it post GC employer change .. or for any reason ?

[qesehmk]

employers tend to withhold 140s. I dont think i have mine. I wouldn't worry too much about it and i already changed employers.
Friends,
need advice :). I don't have my I-140 with me, my consulting company never gave it to me...
Do i need to have it post GC employer change .. or for any reason ?

[nayekal]

I will be completing my 180 days period for I485 apps by end of this month and I am planning to change job.
I am not sure whether I should continue with the same attorney or do I need work with a different attorney.
My status is RFE Response Review from March 19th.
Should I file for AC21 or do nothing about that.

Please advice..thanks

[qesehmk]

nayekal - first lesson - if you say it so explicitely then that could become an excellent ground for cancelling your underlying 485. because then you establish the intention to change jobs even while you are filing 485 in relation to the first one. Just something you need to be careful about. Don't mean to scare you.

In general 485 EAD AP AC21 Address Change are all things where you absolutely don't need atttorney representation. In fact you don't need attorney for 140 or PERM either. However since those two belong to the sponsor i.e. a company - they prefer to have an attorney. Whereas 485 AP EAD being YOUR applications - you can easily choose to not have an attorney.

Hope it helps.


I will be completing my 180 days period for I485 apps by end of this month and I am planning to change job.
I am not sure whether I should continue with the same attorney or do I need work with a different attorney.
My status is RFE Response Review from March 19th.
Should I file for AC21 or do nothing about that.

Please advice..thanks

[nayekal]

nayekal - first lesson - if you say it so explicitely then that could become an excellent ground for cancelling your underlying 485. because then you establish the intention to change jobs even while you are filing 485 in relation to the first one. Just something you need to be careful about. Don't mean to scare you.

In general 485 EAD AP AC21 Address Change are all things where you absolutely don't need atttorney representation. In fact you don't need attorney for 140 or PERM either. However since those two belong to the sponsor i.e. a company - they prefer to have an attorney. Whereas 485 AP EAD being YOUR applications - you can easily choose to not have an attorney.

Hope it helps.
Thanks Q! Yes. I need to curb my blunt approach.

[soggadu]

employers tend to withhold 140s. I dont think i have mine. I wouldn't worry too much about it and i already changed employers.

Q i know you are long timer on this GC thing as you have applied around 2007 July, did you change jobs on EAD or how many days after your GC did you change employer??

[qesehmk]

Within 2 months of getting GC! However I wouldn't encourage you all for the same. Do what you think is right. Somebody posted that the 6 months (cooling !!) period starts after filing 485. That makes perfect sense to me.

BTW new employer didn't ask for 140 or anything.


Q i know you are long timer on this GC thing as you have applied around 2007 July, did you change jobs on EAD or how many days after your GC did you change employer??

[Pdmar08]

Dude really???? Atleast post this in post GC approval thread.... Looks like your kolaveri didn't stop with GC and is still continuing....

Dude the required docs will change in 10 yrs, have peace and pray for our left over brethren so that they can get GC soon...

Brother,
I don't want to be in a position 10 years hence where I say " I should have". There might be a situation in June that I might not have an assignment. If I have to change employers I would like to do it right. My question is less about renewal and more about cooling period that I might have to prove similar to q and ur exchange above.
Though I read on murthy site I believe that only card expires and it's not like applying for Gc all over again.
Moderators can move this to the right thread.

[TeddyKoochu]

I will be completing my 180 days period for I485 apps by end of this month and I am planning to change job.
I am not sure whether I should continue with the same attorney or do I need work with a different attorney.
My status is RFE Response Review from March 19th.
Should I file for AC21 or do nothing about that.

Please advice..thanks

Irrespective of the retrogression you should get greened this FY maybe in some months once the dates move forward again. So you may like to evaluate your decision based on that. If your attorney is a company attorney then you must definitely fire him / her by submitting a new G28 indicating either a new attorney or blank in case you wish to represent yourself. You have a very long delay between the RFE received and the response review was it a complicated RFE or just attorney or document gathering delays because it is where the timing was critical unfortunately within the last week RFE cases have frozen, my own was also just in time.

[TeddyKoochu]

I know i know its too early and many people are waiting for GC.

But i dont want to think about it 10 years from now. The question that has been bothering me is are there any documents needed from employer(sponsor of GC) at the time of GC renewal citizenship application?
I cant find a list anywhere.

Here are the respective applications.
GC Renewal
http://www.uscis.gov/files/form/i-90instr.pdf
Citizenship
http://www.uscis.gov/files/form/n-400instr.pdf
I went through the instructions they are mainly concerned about criminal activities / arrests. Documentation requirements are pretty basic. I understand your concerns stem from Lawyers and employers not sharing all information. We can probably give a shot filing these applications on our own without any attorney.

[TeddyKoochu]

Friends,
need advice :). I don't have my I-140 with me, my consulting company never gave it to me...
Do i need to have it post GC employer change .. or for any reason ?


employers tend to withhold 140s. I dont think i have mine. I wouldn't worry too much about it and i already changed employers.

Codesmith Iam also having the same predicament as you, Q thanks for answering. I have my labor application and approval, 140 receipt and approval and 485 all applications along with all lawyer templates and documents that I sent them for labor 140 and 485. I made another attempt post GC to get my documents (Actual Filings) from the law firm but of no avail, so if we really don’t need these then probably I will just move on. Unfortunately it’s a pain to get anything from the law firm and at times no avail even after several emails and voice messages.

[qesehmk]

Teddy

You are entitled to get anything post 485 since it belongs to you. The firm must respond to you since they represented YOU not the employer as far as 485 and EAD and AP were concernd.


Codesmith Iam also having the same predicament as you, Q thanks for answering. I have my labor application and approval, 140 receipt and approval and 485 all applications along with all lawyer templates and documents that I sent them for labor 140 and 485. I made another attempt post GC to get my documents (Actual Filings) from the law firm but of no avail, so if we really don’t need these then probably I will just move on. Unfortunately it’s a pain to get anything from the law firm and at times no avail even after several emails and voice messages.

[nayekal]

Irrespective of the retrogression you should get greened this FY maybe in some months once the dates move forward again. So you may like to evaluate your decision based on that. If your attorney is a company attorney then you must definitely fire him / her by submitting a new G28 indicating either a new attorney or blank in case you wish to represent yourself. You have a very long delay between the RFE received and the response review was it a complicated RFE or just attorney or document gathering delays because it is where the timing was critical unfortunately within the last week RFE cases have frozen, my own was also just in time.
Teddy, They have asked me to get Non Availability Certificate for not having Birth Record and it took me 3 weeks to get it from India. Also, I received RFE details after a week of RFE status update. My attorney was on vacation the following week after I sent him the document.

BTW, my attorney is not a company attorney. My company just paid him for GC and H1 processing and he deals with me directly and doesn't even talk to my HR.
He actually told my colleagues that we can change employers if we want after that period is over, when one of my colleague asked him specifically.

[nayekal]

Teddy, They have asked me to get Non Availability Certificate for not having Birth Record and it took me 3 weeks to get it from India. Also, I received RFE details after a week of RFE status update. My attorney was on vacation the following week after I sent him the document.

BTW, my attorney is not a company attorney. My company just paid him for GC and H1 processing and he deals with me directly and doesn't even talk to my HR.
He actually told my colleagues that we can change employers if we want after that period is over, when one of my colleague asked him specifically.
Actually, he said we can change employers if we get GC's immediately without impacting any thing else.

[codesmith]

Codesmith Iam also having the same predicament as you, Q thanks for answering. I have my labor application and approval, 140 receipt and approval and 485 all applications along with all lawyer templates and documents that I sent them for labor 140 and 485. I made another attempt post GC to get my documents (Actual Filings) from the law firm but of no avail, so if we really don’t need these then probably I will just move on. Unfortunately it’s a pain to get anything from the law firm and at times no avail even after several emails and voice messages.

Thanks Q and T.
If 140 isn't really required post GC then Ok, I remember someone told me that I can get 140 doc under information act. Not sure about the procedure but would like to give try.. just to have the document.

[imdeng]

Quick question - do approval texts/emails come at a specific time? Someone mentioned that it is a batch process and emails/texts are released at Noon EST - is that correct? People who have received these emails/texts - could you please confirm?

[usernameisnotvalid]

My status (EAD/AP) on USCIS site was updated at around 4 PM (EST) and I got SMS/email same day at around 8 PM.


Quick question - do approval texts/emails come at a specific time? Someone mentioned that it is a batch process and emails/texts are released at Noon EST - is that correct? People who have received these emails/texts - could you please confirm?

[self.coach]

self coach,

I am 90% confident that once you have an approved I-140, that's your bible. You don't refer to PERM again.

Thank you Q!

[vizcard]

Quick question - do approval texts/emails come at a specific time? Someone mentioned that it is a batch process and emails/texts are released at Noon EST - is that correct? People who have received these emails/texts - could you please confirm?

I got my texts early morning for EAD and early evening for AP. Emails were already in my Inbox when I checked immediately.

[imdeng]

Okay - so I am getting the vibe that there is no fixed time - it can happen anytime in the working day. Alright - the wait continues.

I got my texts early morning for EAD and early evening for AP. Emails were already in my Inbox when I checked immediately.

[swathi]

Did any Feb filer from Phx area get EAD/AP approval notices

[kramacha]

Just had a chat with my lawyer on the Visa retrogression and how it'll affect folks whose RFE's are being reviewed. Here is the response. (Verbatim)

This was also an AILA alert that I received, but it may not apply to your case since it was filed several months ago. Generally USCIS pulls a visa number well in advance of a final decision and that is how the numbers are exhausted.

[Eb2_Dec07]

Just had a chat with my lawyer on the Visa retrogression and how it'll affect folks whose RFE's are being reviewed. Here is the response. (Verbatim)

This was also an AILA alert that I received, but it may not apply to your case since it was filed several months ago. Generally USCIS pulls a visa number well in advance of a final decision and that is how the numbers are exhausted.

Ramcha , would you know how many months backs is deemed to be old enough to get the visa # locked in ? Thx for sharing the info

[vizcard]

Just had a chat with my lawyer on the Visa retrogression and how it'll affect folks whose RFE's are being reviewed. Here is the response. (Verbatim)

This was also an AILA alert that I received, but it may not apply to your case since it was filed several months ago. Generally USCIS pulls a visa number well in advance of a final decision and that is how the numbers are exhausted.

This cannot be true otherwise you wouldnt see Jan filers getting greened.

[codesmith]

Is it mandatory for a employee to notify employer about the status of 485 ?
I mean letting employer know about - received GC or received notice ?
Is there any documentation or procedure employer needs to follow after AOS.

Thanks

[suninphx]

Is it mandatory for a employee to notify employer about the status of 485 ?
I mean letting employer know about - received GC or received notice ?
Is there any documentation or procedure employer needs to follow after AOS.

Thanks

You will need to update I-9 for reflecting your new status.

[codesmith]

You will need to update I-9 for reflecting your new status.

Sun,
I don;t remember using I-9 form before.. Do you have any link or doc that describes this process ?
Thanks

[suninphx]

Sun,
I don;t remember using I-9 form before.. Do you have any link or doc that describes this process ?
Thanks

Whenever you join a company in US you are required to fill this for out.
http://www.uscis.gov/files/form/i-9.pdf

Check with HR , they should be able to tell you more.

[codesmith]

Whenever you join a company in US you are required to fill this for out.
http://www.uscis.gov/files/form/i-9.pdf

Check with HR , they should be able to tell you more.

Thx, I was thinking I'd not tell it to my employer (consulting company) unless they ask about my GC status. I'm little worried about signing any contract with them and I think my employer would try every possible way to make me work for a year or more.

[GCKnowHow]

They cant do much after you got GC. Anyways you can wait till the date of current H1 approval (which should be in I-9).
Also maintaining I-9 is the responsibility of employer, they will get back to you when your H1/EAD is about to expire


Thx, I was thinking I'd not tell it to my employer (consulting company) unless they ask about my GC status. I'm little worried about signing any contract with them and I think my employer would try every possible way to make me work for a year or more.

[vizcard]

Thx, I was thinking I'd not tell it to my employer (consulting company) unless they ask about my GC status. I'm little worried about signing any contract with them and I think my employer would try every possible way to make me work for a year or more.

You don't have a choice in HR-related matters. When you joined, you absolutely filled out an I-9 and used your H1 credentials as work-authorization. Typically, when your current "status" is close to expiring, HR will ask you to fill out a new I-9 with supporting evidence of work authorization. This can be H1, EAD or GC.

The moment you got your GC, your H1 and EAD are no longer valid. Therefore, it might be incumbent on you to inform your employer that the documentation used for your employment previously is no longer valid. Check with HR. This is employment law and goes beyond signing contracts.

[leo4ever]

I9 form is required to verify employee eligibility. I think it might deend on the company too.
Before GC we usually provide a copy of SS card and Passport etc (1 team each from column B and C).
After my GC my employer asked signed I9 form with a copy of GC (mail them and not scan and send in email).


Sun,
I don;t remember using I-9 form before.. Do you have any link or doc that describes this process ?
Thanks

[codesmith]

I9 form is required to verify employee eligibility. I think it might deend on the company too.
Before GC we usually provide a copy of SS card and Passport etc (1 team each from column B and C).
After my GC my employer asked signed I9 form with a copy of GC (mail them and not scan and send in email).

Thanks Gcknow, Vizcard and Leo4ever for your inputs. I'll keep you informed about the progress.

[Sirisha]

On April 3, 2012, we received your response to our request for evidence. This case is being processed at our TEXAS SERVICE CENTER location. If you move while this case is pending, please use our Change of Address online tool to update your case with your new address or call our customer service center at 1-800-375-5283. We will notify you by mail when we make a decision or if we need something from you. You should expect to receive a written decision or written update within 60 days of the date we received your response unless fingerprint processing or an interview are standard parts of case processing and have not yet been completed, in which case you can use the processing time information on our website to estimate when this case will be done. If you move while this case is pending, please use our Change of Address online tool to update your case with your new address or call our customer service center at 1-800-375-5283.

So can we expect some thing within 60 days, though dates retrogress.
or with in 5 months, as Texas service center processing time shows 8 months....

[nayekal]

So can we expect some thing within 60 days, though dates retrogress.
or with in 5 months, as Texas service center processing time shows 8 months....

I believe, that is only for processing times and if the case has been processed, stll the case will stay in the same status until the PD becomes current. When the PD becomes current, they can approve the case. This is same 4 months processing time for NSC for I485 without an RFE, but will not approve the case until the PD is current.

[JJGCJML]

http://www.immigration-law.com/Canada.html

04/04/2012: Gosh, March 23, 2012 Was a Ominous Date for Indian & Chinese EB-2 485 Applicants or Waiters Whose Priority Dates Are Either 08/15/2007 or Later Date Regardless of April 2012 Visa Bulletin!

According to the AILA, State Department Visa Office stated that effective 03/23/2012, no EB-2 visas for Chinese or Indians have been authorized if the priority date is at least 08/15/2007 or later dates.
Next question is what then happens with the immigrant visa applicants whose applications have been pending pursuant to the April 2012 Visa Bulletin. Apparently, visa numbers have already been allocated for such cases. Accordingly the visa posts will continue to process and issue immigrant visas to such applicants. What about the new EB-485 applications or pending I-485 applications whose visa numbers are current for their priority dates in April 2012 Visa Bulletin? Apparently the USCIS will contine to receive and process EB-485 applications for those whose priority dates are within the cut-off dates in the April 2012 Visa Bulletin. However, their EB-485 cases with priority dates of 08/15/2007 or later dates will be held by the State Department Visa Office as pending files until new visas are available beginning from October 1, 2012, FY-2013. OUCH!!!


SO does this means that all applied before 03/23/2012 is allocated a visa Number and will be Issued GC!!!

[JJGCJML]

This might be more helpfull.

http://www.murthy.com/news/n_visall.html

[usernameisnotvalid]

What are "visa posts"? Are they referring to CP cases?


http://www.immigration-law.com/Canada.html

04/04/2012: Gosh, March 23, 2012 Was a Ominous Date for Indian & Chinese EB-2 485 Applicants or Waiters Whose Priority Dates Are Either 08/15/2007 or Later Date Regardless of April 2012 Visa Bulletin!

According to the AILA, State Department Visa Office stated that effective 03/23/2012, no EB-2 visas for Chinese or Indians have been authorized if the priority date is at least 08/15/2007 or later dates.
Next question is what then happens with the immigrant visa applicants whose applications have been pending pursuant to the April 2012 Visa Bulletin. Apparently, visa numbers have already been allocated for such cases. Accordingly the visa posts will continue to process and issue immigrant visas to such applicants. What about the new EB-485 applications or pending I-485 applications whose visa numbers are current for their priority dates in April 2012 Visa Bulletin? Apparently the USCIS will contine to receive and process EB-485 applications for those whose priority dates are within the cut-off dates in the April 2012 Visa Bulletin. However, their EB-485 cases with priority dates of 08/15/2007 or later dates will be held by the State Department Visa Office as pending files until new visas are available beginning from October 1, 2012, FY-2013. OUCH!!!


SO does this means that all applied before 03/23/2012 is allocated a visa Number and will be Issued GC!!!

[kramacha]

This is exactly what my lawyer mentioned few days ago.

[vizcard]

http://www.immigration-law.com/Canada.html

04/04/2012: Gosh, March 23, 2012 Was a Ominous Date for Indian & Chinese EB-2 485 Applicants or Waiters Whose Priority Dates Are Either 08/15/2007 or Later Date Regardless of April 2012 Visa Bulletin!

According to the AILA, State Department Visa Office stated that effective 03/23/2012, no EB-2 visas for Chinese or Indians have been authorized if the priority date is at least 08/15/2007 or later dates.
Next question is what then happens with the immigrant visa applicants whose applications have been pending pursuant to the April 2012 Visa Bulletin. Apparently, visa numbers have already been allocated for such cases. Accordingly the visa posts will continue to process and issue immigrant visas to such applicants. What about the new EB-485 applications or pending I-485 applications whose visa numbers are current for their priority dates in April 2012 Visa Bulletin? Apparently the USCIS will contine to receive and process EB-485 applications for those whose priority dates are within the cut-off dates in the April 2012 Visa Bulletin. However, their EB-485 cases with priority dates of 08/15/2007 or later dates will be held by the State Department Visa Office as pending files until new visas are available beginning from October 1, 2012, FY-2013. OUCH!!!


SO does this means that all applied before 03/23/2012 is allocated a visa Number and will be Issued GC!!!

No. Read the last line.


What are "visa posts"? Are they referring to CP cases?

Yes.

[khushraho]

One question on spouses working on EAD..Me and my family got H1/ H4 stamped till 2015

I read that the moment they use EAD for working their h4 status ends..so if we need to go out of the country and come back, would it be like I enter on H1 and she using AP to enter?

It looks like a weird situation as AP is only for an year.. Can she enter on H4 in someway?

[usernameisnotvalid]

One guy on trackiit with PD 11/26/2008 just got approved!!

[PDNOV2007]

Gurus - Please share your thoughts and experience ...

Today i am completing 4 months .. Called the 1-800 number and the L1 said she cannot open the SR today and can from tomorrow ... i requested her to transfer to L2, the L2 officer was very good ... After several attempts i got the very good officer today and he told me that my case has been pre-ajudicated on Mar-26 ... What that means??
Is all my bg,namecheck everything completed and ready for approval? I mean my appln. is waiting just for visa number now ??

I really appreciate your responses.

[GCKnowHow]

It says the approval date is 3/17.


One guy on trackiit with PD 11/26/2008 just got approved!!

[GCKnowHow]

It means you are documentarily qualified and will get your GC approved as soon as a visa number is available.
Also I thought the wait time is 90 days to raise SR and not 4 months. Am I wrong?


Gurus - Please share your thoughts and experience ...

Today i am completing 4 months .. Called the 1-800 number and the L1 said she cannot open the SR today and can from tomorrow ... i requested her to transfer to L2, the L2 officer was very good ... After several attempts i got the very good officer today and he told me that my case has been pre-ajudicated on Mar-26 ... What that means??
Is all my bg,namecheck everything completed and ready for approval? I mean my appln. is waiting just for visa number now ??

I really appreciate your responses.

[PDNOV2007]

It means you are documentarily qualified and will get your GC approved as soon as a visa number is available.
Also I thought the wait time is 90 days to raise SR and not 4 months. Am I wrong?

Thanks for your response. For I-485, you can open SR if your application is outside of their normal processing time. For NSC the processing time is 4 months.

[ThatIsAll]

off topic -- Moderators can move to another thread
Does one get tax exemption for a mortgage on a home owned abroad? What if we have mortgage on both home here in USA and in India?

IRS wants NRIs to report their foreign assets. This is in addition to the Foreign Bank Account Report (FBAR)90-22.1 (http://taxes.about.com/od/preparingyourtaxes/a/TDF90221.htm)
http://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2012-02-17/news/31067827_1_tax-filing-income-tax-return-form

[kramacha]

If anyone looking for an awesome immigration lawyer, send me a private message.
Would highly recommend mine

[imdeng]

Folks - finally got the EAD Approval today. I have been waiting for it - NSC took its own sweet time. Now, I am going to put the GC process on back burner until Jan 2013 when I expect my date to be near approval again.

[usernameisnotvalid]

Congrats!!!

No more bold-red words in your signature!


Folks - finally got the EAD Approval today. I have been waiting for it - NSC took its own sweet time. Now, I am going to put the GC process on back burner until Jan 2013 when I expect my date to be near approval again.

[imdeng]

Thanks. Yes - NSC was way too slow - but I guess I should not be too peeved considering it got done in 60 days. I hope other Feb filers from NSC get their EADs in short order soon.

We might not see the face of the GC for at least another year (given the retrogression) - so the EAD/AP is very important. The ability to change jobs and travel without H1 issues = bliss.

Congrats!!!

No more bold-red words in your signature!

[pdfeb09]

Thanks. Yes - NSC was way too slow - but I guess I should not be too peeved considering it got done in 60 days. I hope other Feb filers from NSC get their EADs in short order soon.

We might not see the face of the GC for at least another year (given the retrogression) - so the EAD/AP is very important. The ability to change jobs and travel without H1 issues = bliss.

Congrats !! Enjoy ..

[ThatIsAll]

Let's see if the validity for EAD is 1 or 2 yr. If the date retrogresses then ppl should get 2 yrs EAD, right?


Thanks. Yes - NSC was way too slow - but I guess I should not be too peeved considering it got done in 60 days. I hope other Feb filers from NSC get their EADs in short order soon.

[nupami]

I completely agree with you. I have been in this country for 12 years now and just the possibility of no more job/travel restrictions in near future seems like a blessing !

Congrats !

(My PD is Feb 2009 and ND is 2/24, still waiting on FP Notice/EAD/AP from NSC)


Thanks. Yes - NSC was way too slow - but I guess I should not be too peeved considering it got done in 60 days. I hope other Feb filers from NSC get their EADs in short order soon.

We might not see the face of the GC for at least another year (given the retrogression) - so the EAD/AP is very important. The ability to change jobs and travel without H1 issues = bliss.

[enigma]

Congrats imdeng!! My RD/ND is pretty close to yours. I have noticed a few cases where EAD/AP approval came through a few days before the scheduled FP date. Yours seems to be one of those cases. My FP is scheduled for 4/20. I might have to wait a week or two for the EAD/AP approval...


Folks - finally got the EAD Approval today. I have been waiting for it - NSC took its own sweet time. Now, I am going to put the GC process on back burner until Jan 2013 when I expect my date to be near approval again.

[imdeng]

Congrats !! Enjoy ..
Thanks. It has been such a relief.

Let's see if the validity for EAD is 1 or 2 yr. If the date retrogresses then ppl should get 2 yrs EAD, right?
I think the norm so far has been a 1 year EAD. I certainly would not begrudge a 2 year one - but considering that the renewals are free and relatively hassle-free, I am okay with either.

I completely agree with you. I have been in this country for 12 years now and just the possibility of no more job/travel restrictions in near future seems like a blessing !

Congrats !

(My PD is Feb 2009 and ND is 2/24, still waiting on FP Notice/EAD/AP from NSC)

Thanks. I am nearing 10 years in this country and my last H1B renewal experience was certainly interesting (they mistyped my employer name). Am glad to be done with that.


Congrats imdeng!! My RD/ND is pretty close to yours. I have noticed a few cases where EAD/AP approval came through a few days before the scheduled FP date. Yours seems to be one of those cases. My FP is scheduled for 4/20. I might have to wait a week or two for the EAD/AP approval...

Thanks. I think the link between FP and EAD is co-incidence. In NSC, the 55 to 65 days time period for EAD approval seems to be holding and FP appointments are usually falling around that.

Congratulations !!!!!!!

on your EAD/AP.

Thanks Kanmani.

[mesan123]

Congratulations on Your EAD...


Folks - finally got the EAD Approval today. I have been waiting for it - NSC took its own sweet time. Now, I am going to put the GC process on back burner until Jan 2013 when I expect my date to be near approval again.

[reachme_s]

Folks - finally got the EAD Approval today. I have been waiting for it - NSC took its own sweet time. Now, I am going to put the GC process on back burner until Jan 2013 when I expect my date to be near approval again.

Congratulations imdeng!! :)

[imdeng]

Thanks Mesan and reachme. I appreciate your thoughts and wishes.

Hope everybody is having a great weekend. I think this thread is now going to be a little less visited now that dates have retrogressed and focus is now less on post-485 process and more on the prediction/calculation of PD movement.

Congratulations on Your EAD...


Congratulations imdeng!! :)

[Pundit Arjun]

Congrats imdeng on the EAD/AP approval. Goodluck on the Finger printing.

[username]

Sorry did not realize below link is already posted....

Visa Bulletin For May 2012: http://www.travel.state.gov/visa/bulletin/bulletin_5692.html

[imdeng]

Thanks Arjun. Just finished FP today early morning as per regular schedule (not an early walk-in). The process was quick and easy - took just about 30-40 mins.

Congrats imdeng on the EAD/AP approval. Goodluck on the Finger printing.

[kramacha]

Can we expect any approvals for EB2I category for folks whose RFE has been under review since 3 weeks?

[Eb2_Dec07]

Can we expect any approvals for EB2I category for folks whose RFE has been under review since 3 weeks?

Ramcha, most likely you will have to wait till new quota visas are available for approval if your PD is no longer current .

[benjiding]

Ramcha, most likely you will have to wait till new quota visas are available for approval if your PD is no longer current .

Since dates were moved till 2010, they got a overload of 485 applications versus the available visas. Now if they process using received date, then it could happen that applications with later priority dates get visas before applications that have an earlier priority date: As an eg. Lets say an applicant 'A' has a priority date of Jan 2008 but this application was received on Feb 2012 as his attorney was busy with other things. Meanwhile other applicant 'B' with priority date of Jan 2009 has a received date of Jan 2012. In this case 'B' would get a VISA and A will be waiting.
If this is a one of case then its fine, but if this is an overwhelming scenario, then in order to process according to priority date, they would have to retrogress the dates. Even if ample VISA numbers are available.
This is just my feeling. The Gurus here can comment on this please.

[khushraho]

Today the Ssn card has arrived for my wife..it is written that ' allowed to work with dhs authorization" ..is that normal?

Also on the accompanying letter it's been said that you need to present this card along with appropriate immigration documents to your prospective employer..what immigration document one need to work on EAD. ? Are they referring the EAD card?

Thanks,

[benjiding]

If the PD stays current for a while immediately after applying I-485, then B will get GC before A. If the PD is retrogressed and later brought current, then A will get GC before B. In both the cases USCIS processes applications purely by Received date only. Retrogression plays no role during the phase of Pre-Adjudication.

Yes once application is received, it gets processed using received date. In a normal processing scenario, the application window is extended only a couple of weeks. This makes sure that even though the applications are processed by received date, there is some semblance of an order given to their priority dates as well. But this process gets broken if the application window(priority date) is extended by couple of months or years. Which had clearly happened when priority date was made current till 2010.

One of the objective was to get in enough applications so as not to waste VISA numbers. Having achieved that, now USCIS wants to restore the processing order.

[qesehmk]

yes. they are referring to EAD and/or GC.


Today the Ssn card has arrived for my wife..it is written that ' allowed to work with dhs authorization" ..is that normal?

Also on the accompanying letter it's been said that you need to present this card along with appropriate immigration documents to your prospective employer..what immigration document one need to work on EAD. ? Are they referring the EAD card?

Thanks,

[drapnvalsad]

I GOT MY GREEN CARD ON 23RD MARCH 2012, BUT TODAY I GOT EMAIL FROM USCIS FOR CASE STATUS CHANGE.
I DON'T KNOW WHATS GOING ON, GURU PLEASE THROW SOME LIGHT.
SHOULD I CONTACT CUSTOMER SERVICE OR KEEP SILENT.


Application Type: I485 , APPLICATION TO REGISTER PERMANENT RESIDENCE OR TO ADJUST STATUS


Your Case Status: Initial Review


On April 9, 2012, the post office returned the notice we last sent you on this case I485 APPLICATION TO REGISTER PERMANENT RESIDENCE OR TO ADJUST STATUS as undeliverable. This may have serious effects on processing this case. Please call 1-800-375-5283 to update your mailing address for this notice to be re-sent.

[imdeng]

Don't worry - there have been instances of mixup between USPS and USCIS - essentially USPS providing "undeliverable" for your address to USCIS by mistake. Since you already have the GC, in my personal opinion, there is not much risk in you calling up USCIS and getting this cleared. Search this thread for the last case of similar "undeliverable" message - I remember that it was resolved without any problem.

I GOT MY GREEN CARD ON 23RD MARCH 2012, BUT TODAY I GOT EMAIL FROM USCIS FOR CASE STATUS CHANGE.
I DON'T KNOW WHATS GOING ON, GURU PLEASE THROW SOME LIGHT.
SHOULD I CONTACT CUSTOMER SERVICE OR KEEP SILENT.


Application Type: I485 , APPLICATION TO REGISTER PERMANENT RESIDENCE OR TO ADJUST STATUS


Your Case Status: Initial Review


On April 9, 2012, the post office returned the notice we last sent you on this case I485 APPLICATION TO REGISTER PERMANENT RESIDENCE OR TO ADJUST STATUS as undeliverable. This may have serious effects on processing this case. Please call 1-800-375-5283 to update your mailing address for this notice to be re-sent.

[Pundit Arjun]

Got the EAD approval notification, today :)

[JJGCJML]

Hi All,

CPO for spouse EAD/AP after long time, My son AP got approved in Mid March, Mine EAD/AP (Primary) on March End and now spouse got EAD/AP . Best possible in current scenario. Can visit INDIA after 4 and half years....

[mbasense]

got my EAD /AP approval notification on 04/06. back to the waiting period now.

this forum helps me get my sanity check. thanks to all gurus for their insight!