Post 485-Filing

[indiaeb2]

Nice indiaeb2...what did you do that you got your FP notice early ;).
You see gchopeful123 and I have same RD/ND as yours but still waiting...

I did not do any thing special. I was like you and gchopeful123 waiting for it ever single day. I just prayed :). I am sure you guys should receive it this week. Keep me posted. My best wishes

[familyguy]

Indiaeb2, Your FP is at Boston so I assume you live in MA, but did you say you filed your 485 application at Nebraska center?

I live in Boston area too but my 485 was sent to Texas service center.


Friends,
Received my FP notice yesterday. I will be going as per scheduled at Boston ASC

Center: Nebraska
FP Notice Recv. Date: 24st Nov
FP Appointment Date: 8th Dec

[indiaeb2]

Indiaeb2, Your FP is at Boston so I assume you live in MA, but did you say you filed your 485 application at Nebraska center?

I live in Boston area too but my 485 was sent to Texas service center.

Hi FamilyGuy - Yes i live in MA. My consulting firm is at MI and my i140 was approved from NSC. My package was sent to Texas lock box and was routed to NSC for my receipt and FP for 485/EAD/AP.

[familyguy]

Got you... So 485 should be processed only where 140 was applied and approved?


Hi FamilyGuy - Yes i live in MA. My consulting firm is at MI and my i140 was approved from NSC. My package was sent to Texas lock box and was routed to NSC for my receipt and FP for 485/EAD/AP.

[red2green]

Looking at the USCIS fees details page, it seems the biometrics fee applies only for I-485 and AP. Not sure, but this may be the reason why some ppl receive EAD before FP.

Waaav..just saw an EAD approval from a NOVEMBER filer in trackitt.
He did not even completed FP( from NSC). So gchopeful, you shouldn't be concerned too much about FP notice delay.

I am glad to see EAD approval in 35 days.

[RRRRRR]

Hi All,

Quick Question. I became current in November and my 140(amended as company changed) and 485 have been filed together. 140 has been filed without premium processing and my understanding is first 140 will get approved and then they will look at the 485 application.

I am not sure if both the processes run parallel. Please suggest.

Thanks for looking at this

[soggadu]

an update... got my FP done 10 days early... original appointment 12/15/11 NJ... Went in after lunch and it was almost empty, was sent to the supervisor as today is not my appointment date. Supervisor granted permission without any questions (wrote on the reciept todays date) and got the FP's done for both wife and me...

Questions...

1. What happens after FP?
2. How many days does FBI name check and FP check take?
3. Once the above checks are done, am i preadjucated?

[pakkineni]

an update... got my FP done 10 days early... original appointment 12/15/11 NJ... Went in after lunch and it was almost empty, was sent to the supervisor as today is not my appointment date. Supervisor granted permission without any questions (wrote on the reciept todays date) and got the FP's done for both wife and me...

Questions...

1. What happens after FP?
2. How many days does FBI name check and FP check take?
3. Once the above checks are done, am i preadjucated?

Cool:-)
Mine is on 12/7 & my wife FP is on 12/8 in NJ but we both are planning to go on 12/7 , hope it will not be a problem .

[gchopeful123]

Wow indeed!! Great news to receive on a Monday...


Waaav..just saw an EAD approval from a NOVEMBER filer in trackitt.
He did not even completed FP( from NSC). So gchopeful, you shouldn't be concerned too much about FP notice delay.

I am glad to see EAD approval in 35 days.

[gchopeful123]

Soggadu - this is nice to know. Did you go to the Newark office? Were you able to find a parking spot somewhere?


an update... got my FP done 10 days early... original appointment 12/15/11 NJ... Went in after lunch and it was almost empty, was sent to the supervisor as today is not my appointment date. Supervisor granted permission without any questions (wrote on the reciept todays date) and got the FP's done for both wife and me...

Questions...

1. What happens after FP?
2. How many days does FBI name check and FP check take?
3. Once the above checks are done, am i preadjucated?

[soggadu]

Soggadu - this is nice to know. Did you go to the Newark office? Were you able to find a parking spot somewhere?

yes 285 N broad st, elizabeth... found one spot right on the one way street next to this office...also i went there at 2 PM on monday afternoon so not many people there...

[gchopeful123]

Thanks buddy!! Elizabeth??? I thgt this was in Newark Downtown (below address). Isnt that the one?

Peter Rodino Federal Building

970 Broad Street

Newark, NJ 07102.



yes 285 N broad st, elizabeth... found one spot right on the one way street next to this office...also i went there at 2 PM on monday afternoon so not many people there...

[soggadu]

Thanks buddy!! Elizabeth??? I thgt this was in Newark Downtown (below address). Isnt that the one?

Peter Rodino Federal Building

970 Broad Street

Newark, NJ 07102.

mine was 285 N broad st, eliz, nj... might be the same place...but i just GPS'd the address on the reciept as i am not from that place ....

hey do you/anybdy else know an answer for my other questions?

1. What happens after FP?
2. How many days does FBI name check and FP check take?
3. Once the above checks are done, am i preadjucated?

[gchopeful123]

Ok..i got it..I was looking at the field office address. Should have been specifically searching for the ASC address. Mine will be Elizabeth too i think. You mentioned you are not from that place. I am neither and trust me, we never want to be near that place...except for this...

Reg questions:

1. What happens after FP?
Prints go to FBI for name check. It seems the FP has no bearing on the EAD approval (as per NSC approvals)

2. How many days does FBI name check and FP check take?
Depends on the current workload. But i have heard anywhere between 1 to 2 months.

3. Once the above checks are done, am i preadjucated?
You can say that - unless the immi officer finds any discrepancies on the forms or wants to investigate the employer etc


mine was 285 N broad st, eliz, nj... might be the same place...but i just GPS'd the address on the reciept as i am not from that place ....

hey do you/anybdy else know an answer for my other questions?

1. What happens after FP?
2. How many days does FBI name check and FP check take?
3. Once the above checks are done, am i preadjucated?

[soggadu]

I have noticed NSC is super slow at sending receipts and other communications, but super duper fast at giving EAD's etc... exactly vice versa for TSC :-( ....

[grnwtg]

Adding to it, if your name is carried by some other person in usa ( same first and last name), it gets delayed by few days and if the person with your name has criminal history, then investigation can take more than 1 or 2 months.
But i heard if your name is unique,there are possibilities of name check completion with in couple of weeks.


Ok..i got it..I was looking at the field office address. Should have been specifically searching for the ASC address. Mine will be Elizabeth too i think. You mentioned you are not from that place. I am neither and trust me, we never want to be near that place...except for this...

Reg questions:

1. What happens after FP?
Prints go to FBI for name check. It seems the FP has no bearing on the EAD approval (as per NSC approvals)

2. How many days does FBI name check and FP check take?
Depends on the current workload. But i have heard anywhere between 1 to 2 months.

3. Once the above checks are done, am i preadjucated?
You can say that - unless the immi officer finds any discrepancies on the forms or wants to investigate the employer etc

[nishant2200]

Adding to it, if your name is carried by some other person in usa ( same first and last name), it gets delayed by few days and if the person with your name has criminal history, then investigation can take more than 1 or 2 months.
But i heard if your name is unique,there are possibilities of name check completion with in couple of weeks.

Wish the name was a GUID.

I am waiting for some news anxiously. Wish I had done the G1145 for e-notification.

[gchopeful123]

One more person from NSC received EAD/AP approval today. Looks like 34 day average!!!


Wow indeed!! Great news to receive on a Monday...



Waaav..just saw an EAD approval from a NOVEMBER filer in trackitt.
He did not even completed FP( from NSC). So gchopeful, you shouldn't be concerned too much about FP notice delay.

I am glad to see EAD approval in 35 days.

[nayekal]

One more person from NSC received EAD/AP approval today. Looks like 34 day average!!!

I believe you are quoting from trackiit. It is good to see EAD / AP Approval coming in so fast, but looks like the average is around 65 days (based on trackiit) and this might be a rare occurrence.

[soggadu]

guys what is TSC average for getting these goodies EAD AP etc.....

[Stemcell]

guys what is TSC average for getting these goodies EAD AP etc.....

I had the same question.
TSC was fast with notices and FP appointments,NSC is fast with EAD/AP.Hope TSC is fast with GC's :cool:

[Stemcell]

guys what is TSC average for getting these goodies EAD AP etc.....


A quick look at trackitt.....October filers are reporting an average of 60 days for TSC for EAD/AP.

[nayekal]

Guys, my wife and I got our EAD / AP Approvals today. It took me 36 days from Nov 1st (receipt date). Mine is NSC and I didn't get the notice for finger printing.

[gchopeful123]

Congrats!! Did you get case status notification over email or by turtle mail?
Mera aur gc0907 ka number aayega..zaroor aayega....

NSC is fast on EAD/AP while TSC is fast on FP. But i think both will converge on the GC times.


Guys, my wife and I got our EAD / AP Approvals today. It took me 36 days from Nov 1st (receipt date). Mine is NSC and I didn't get the notice for finger printing.

[familyguy]

Congratulations... is it for 1 year or 2 years? Combo card or separate?


Guys, my wife and I got our EAD / AP Approvals today. It took me 36 days from Nov 1st (receipt date). Mine is NSC and I didn't get the notice for finger printing.

[username]

Congratulations... is it for 1 year or 2 years? Combo card or separate?

familyguy,

I think you are the first one to say your check cashed out today. Finally December/2011 filler chq are getting cashed starting today...

[nayekal]

Congrats!! Did you get case status notification over email or by turtle mail?
Mera aur gc0907 ka number aayega..zaroor aayega....

NSC is fast on EAD/AP while TSC is fast on FP. But i think both will converge on the GC times.

I did sign up online for case status, but haven't received it yet.

[nayekal]

Congratulations... is it for 1 year or 2 years? Combo card or separate?
I don't see that information online. For EAD, it says card production ordered and for AP, it says 'We mailed you the notice'.

[familyguy]

Thank you... Please let us know once you get the actual card.. congrats once again :)


I don't see that information online. For EAD, it says card production ordered and for AP, it says 'We mailed you the notice'.

[familyguy]

Today is not the first day, few members have said that their checks got cashed yesterday...



familyguy,

I think you are the first one to say your check cashed out today. Finally December/2011 filler chq are getting cashed starting today...

[doctorp]

Today is not the first day, few members have said that their checks got cashed yesterday...

TSC or NSC?

[soggadu]

Guys, my wife and I got our EAD / AP Approvals today. It took me 36 days from Nov 1st (receipt date). Mine is NSC and I didn't get the notice for finger printing.

awesome awesome awesome... u made 2 points clear ....
1. gchopefull dont loose hope and dont keep ur fingers crossed .... u will get the goodies first and main things FP notice etc later... so congrats to both nayekal and hopefull bhai...
2. NSC is super awesome on EAD/AP goodies...

wondering what is the average for GC on TSC and NSC? anybody?

[familyguy]

My application was sent to USCIS Dallas lock box... I don't know about others..


TSC or NSC?

[doctorp]

My application was sent to USCIS Dallas lock box... I don't know about others..

thanks, then it should be TSC

[gc0907]

Great nayekal. Your PD in Sept as well?
Edit: Never mind.. I see your PD is Oct. So you are all set for India trip... :)

Guys, my wife and I got our EAD / AP Approvals today. It took me 36 days from Nov 1st (receipt date). Mine is NSC and I didn't get the notice for finger printing.

Yes, gchopeful123. I think I am going to start looking for EAD instead of FP notice now.

Congrats!! Did you get case status notification over email or by turtle mail?
Mera aur gc0907 ka number aayega..zaroor aayega....

NSC is fast on EAD/AP while TSC is fast on FP. But i think both will converge on the GC times.

[nishant2200]

Guys, got up in morning, read an email by Teddy, and next thing checked bank account, and check for wife cashed. for me, its company check, but I think they would first of all accept check only if application is accepted, and would accept wife's application only if mine is accepted.

So here it is:
Per lawyer email to me, mailed by Fedex overnight on 11/30/2011, so should have reached Phoenix lockbox at 12/1/2011, and today 12/7/2011, following in checking account:
ACH ELECTRONIC DEBIT Dec07 07:09a 0000
USCIS PHOENIX LO PAYMENT

[username]

There is no one (leaving familyguy) from TSC whose cheque got cashed?

[gchopeful123]

Nishant,
Great !!! and welcome to this thread :)

Everyone on this thread,
Pl update your signature with the I-485 related dates/service center. Will be helpful for all....




Guys, got up in morning, read an email by Teddy, and next thing checked bank account, and check for wife cashed. for me, its company check, but I think they would first of all accept check only if application is accepted, and would accept wife's application only if mine is accepted.

So here it is:
Per lawyer email to me, mailed by Fedex overnight on 11/30/2011, so should have reached Phoenix lockbox at 12/1/2011, and today 12/7/2011, following in checking account:
ACH ELECTRONIC DEBIT Dec07 07:09a 0000
USCIS PHOENIX LO PAYMENT

[leo07]

61 days still waiting @ TSC :(

[kpt112107]

Nishant

Don't you have receipt number on back side cheque image?


Nishant,
Great !!! and welcome to this thread :)

Everyone on this thread,
Pl update your signature with the I-485 related dates/service center. Will be helpful for all....

[leo07]

cool. Good Luck.

Guys, got up in morning, read an email by Teddy, and next thing checked bank account, and check for wife cashed. for me, its company check, but I think they would first of all accept check only if application is accepted, and would accept wife's application only if mine is accepted.

So here it is:
Per lawyer email to me, mailed by Fedex overnight on 11/30/2011, so should have reached Phoenix lockbox at 12/1/2011, and today 12/7/2011, following in checking account:
ACH ELECTRONIC DEBIT Dec07 07:09a 0000
USCIS PHOENIX LO PAYMENT

[nishant2200]

Nishant

Don't you have receipt number on back side cheque image?

no, its ACH electronic debit:
ACH ELECTRONIC DEBIT Dec07 07:09a 0000
USCIS PHOENIX LO PAYMENT

So no check image.

[nishant2200]

cool. Good Luck.

Thanks. Have to say I am feeling like Gollum, my head keeps ringing with the words: "My Precious"

[leo07]

Nishanth, I can imagine :)

[soggadu]

Thanks. Have to say I am feeling like Gollum, my head keeps ringing with the words: "My Precious"

only diff .... once you get this precious you will be more visible for all ;-)

[grnwtg]

unlike Gollum, "Precious" belongs to you now...well almost..:)
and Nishant, i noticed you telling you wish you had some name.. ..... is your first name and last name combo very common?


Thanks. Have to say I am feeling like Gollum, my head keeps ringing with the words: "My Precious"

[username]

Q, Pedro Gonzales, others...

Can we similar to Trakit https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0Aj2xVbWdbqiUdE82Nmdpc08yMk9RYkR5R1J2SHhaS 1E&hl=en_US#gid=0 for this form. It will make life easy for everyone here.

[leo07]

Any October/November filers got their GC/EAD/AP?

[TeddyKoochu]

Any October/November filers got their GC/EAD/AP?

The trackitt trend seems to be EAD / AP - 2 months, GC looks like minimum of 4 months if date stays current.

[soggadu]

The trackitt trend seems to be EAD / AP - 2 months, GC looks like minimum of 4 months if date stays current.

teddy bhai... Is this for tsc or nsc ?

[maggie]

Applied on Nov 30 for December 1st - Check deducted on 12/06

Folks,
If it is in wrong thread then please move it to an appropriate thread.

My wife & I applied for I485
Details:
PD = 12/23/2007
Center = Texas (TSC)
Applied on = 11/30/2011
Check deducted = 12/06/2011

Few funny things:
Never been happier to see money going away from our accounts.
We put an alert on check debit of >200 so I get an email alert and it did not work because they electronically deposited (ACH debit)

Good luck to all of you.

Note: Special thanks to Q, Teddy, Veni, Spec, Nishant and all other Gurus, which have become part of our daily life.

[TeddyKoochu]

teddy bhai... Is this for tsc or nsc ?

Sogaddu bhai, GC trend is really for both. Hardly anyone is getting approved in less than 4 months at any of the service centers for people like us it is under the assumption that the dates stay current. EAD / AP is also realistically for both, some NSC filers are getting EAD in 1-1.5 monthsbut that represents a very small number.

[indiaeb2]

Friends,
I completed my Biometrics appointment today at Boston ASC. Very simple and easy. My appointment was scheduled for toda but they allow early walkin as its free. Thanks

[essenel]

Hi indiaeb2,

My biometrics appt is also scheduled for Boston ASC. Your last sentence wasn't clear - when was your appt scheduled for?

Thanks

Friends,
I completed my Biometrics appointment today at Boston ASC. Very simple and easy. My appointment was scheduled for toda but they allow early walkin as its free. Thanks

[indiaeb2]

Hi indiaeb2,

My biometrics appt is also scheduled for Boston ASC. Your last sentence wasn't clear - when was your appt scheduled for?

Thanks

Sorry if i was not clear. My appointment is scheduled for today. I did not do early walkin. But they did not checking any dates .. Just the letter and a photo id ..so early appointment will also work out for sure.

[harsha131]

Hi Guru's,

PD Jan2, 2008, lawyer received my docs on Nov28th, i agree each law firm is different in speed and accuracy but in general can anyone share how many days your lawyer took to file. It looks like some people seeing checks deposited 6-7days after filing, i am checking my account everyday hoping to be processed. I could not reach my lawyer (assuming this is normal), and getting nervous. Please advice.

Thanks,
Harsha


Congratulations... is it for 1 year or 2 years? Combo card or separate?

[grnwtg]

It depends on Lawyers and how busy they are ( some times they might be short of staff but lot of applications). And many immigrant lawyers might not respond first weeks of these kind of months. And also i heard TSC processes receipts little fast. So my personal opinion is not to worry.


Hi Guru's,

PD Jan2, 2008, lawyer received my docs on Nov28th, i agree each law firm is different in speed and accuracy but in general can anyone share how many days your lawyer took to file. It looks like some people seeing checks deposited 6-7days after filing, i am checking my account everyday hoping to be processed. I could not reach my lawyer (assuming this is normal), and getting nervous. Please advice.

Thanks,
Harsha

[romanitaly]

Gurus
We received our receipt notice today. We applied on december 1st . My wife's PD is printed as december 1 st.
should we contact uscis about this?

My PD is November 1st 2007.

Thanks

[gchopeful123]

No need...it's a common thing.


Gurus
We received our receipt notice today. We applied on december 1st . My wife's PD is printed as december 1 st.
should we contact uscis about this?

My PD is November 1st 2007.

Thanks

[RMS_V13]

I hope someone can help me here. My wife is in India now and our priority date will be current in Jan 1st.

Background
She is going to apply for her H4 and travel to US by end of the month. She is currently employed in India and does not want to quit her job. Planning to come to the US on leave in order to apply

Questions
1. How long should she stay in the US after submitting docs on 1st Jan? Should she stay here until the entire process is complete?
2. How long after receipt date biometrics notification come? Can she leave the country after submitting docs and come back again for Bio Metrics? on H4 visa
3. After doing Bio Metrics, can she go back and reenter on H4 on EAD
4. How long does it take for Bio metrics after applications submission

Any help would be great

[SaturnRing]

Hi All,

I was skimming through my records and noticed that I have a copy of immunization form that I had originally submitted in 1999 to my University (part of MS application process etc.)

I contains MMR, Varicella and other required immunization information and is actually a properly notarized form.

Can I show the same form and get a waiver to get these shots again ?

Whats your take on that ?

[gchopeful123]

That shd work - will actually save you some time and money with the civil surgeon.


Hi All,

I was skimming through my records and noticed that I have a copy of immunization form that I had originally submitted in 1999 to my University (part of MS application process etc.)

I contains MMR, Varicella and other required immunization information and is actually a properly notarized form.

Can I show the same form and get a waiver to get these shots again ?

Whats your take on that ?

[harsha131]

I did the same thing...will save you money and a poke


Hi All,

I was skimming through my records and noticed that I have a copy of immunization form that I had originally submitted in 1999 to my University (part of MS application process etc.)

I contains MMR, Varicella and other required immunization information and is actually a properly notarized form.

Can I show the same form and get a waiver to get these shots again ?

Whats your take on that ?

[username]

Here are my deatils:

PD: Nov/16/2007
Center: TSC
MD: Nov/30
RD: Dec/01

Still my chq. is not cash.

Does anybody is waiting for chq to be cashed in TSC?

[soggadu]

a question... staff which collects new GC apps are the same staff which work on approving cases too? any ideas??

[username]

a question... staff which collects new GC apps are the same staff which work on approving cases too? any ideas??

This one is old one buy might answer to your question... http://www.visajourney.com/content/adjudicator-q-and-a

[nishant2200]

a question... staff which collects new GC apps are the same staff which work on approving cases too? any ideas??

not at all.

http://www.qesehmk.org/forums/showthread.php?272-USCIS-Lockbox-procedure

[leo07]

EAD/AP for NSC appears to be between 30-40 days. TSC 60-70days for the same

[imechanix]

This one is old one buy might answer to your question... http://www.visajourney.com/content/adjudicator-q-and-a

username,

Wow, the link information is amazing. I couldn't stop reading the entire page.

Thanks.

[soggadu]

wow you guys are awesome...thnx username (i wish ur check gets cashed soon) and thnx big ol N...

[ravisekhar]

I did the same thing...will save you money and a poke

I am in the same boat. Sent the Application on 11/30 and application delivered on 12/1( as per fedex). chq not cashed in yet.

[gchopeful123]

Friends,
Received our FP Notices today. Scheduled date is 12/29/2011, but I am planning to go earlier than that. Weird thing is that they have sent FP notice for my kid as well - just ridiculous!!! . Has anyone else experienced the same thing?

EDIT: Ok - so after some googling-poogling i understand that this is not a one-off case. We have to take the child for FP as well - only diff is that, for child only 1 finger is taken. The child is signified with "code 2" on the FP notice while for us it's "code 3". Checking with lawyer in any case....

[rdsingh79]

Good to see NSC folks starting to get FP notice. I am still waiting for mine.
-----------------
NSC
PD: Sep 2007
RD: 10-Nov-2011
ND: 15-Nov-2011.



Friends,
Received our FP Notices today. Scheduled date is 12/29/2011, but I am planning to go earlier than that. Weird thing is that they have sent FP notice for my kid as well - just ridiculous!!! . Has anyone else experienced the same thing?

[gchopeful123]

I am pretty sure you will get it in a week or so (based on ur RD).


Good to see NSC folks starting to get FP notice. I am still waiting for mine.
-----------------
NSC
PD: Sep 2007
RD: 10-Nov-2011
ND: 15-Nov-2011.

[nishant2200]

Got receipts today. updated signature.

- receipt numbers not being able to find in case status check, I am not worrying on it, hopefully they update their systems soon. the numbers are LIN*, for NSC
- wife's PD as 12/1/2011, and preference classification blank, lawyer says its ok

[gc0907]

Good to know. Looking at your post reminded me of checking my mailbox....but nope....still need to wait.

Friends,
Received our FP Notices today. Scheduled date is 12/29/2011, but I am planning to go earlier than that. Weird thing is that they have sent FP notice for my kid as well - just ridiculous!!! . Has anyone else experienced the same thing?

EDIT: Ok - so after some googling-poogling i understand that this is not a one-off case. We have to take the child for FP as well - only diff is that, for child only 1 finger is taken. The child is signified with "code 2" on the FP notice while for us it's "code 3". Checking with lawyer in any case....


Good to see NSC folks starting to get FP notice. I am still waiting for mine.
-----------------
NSC
PD: Sep 2007
RD: 10-Nov-2011
ND: 15-Nov-2011.

[gc0907]

Yes,
Same happend to me. ND 8th and received on 12th but case# was recognized online on 15th. That's when I was able to add it to my portfolio. Also the LUD for all the three is 11/15.

Got receipts today. updated signature.

- receipt numbers not being able to find in case status check, I am not worrying on it, hopefully they update their systems soon. the numbers are LIN*, for NSC
- wife's PD as 12/1/2011, and preference classification blank, lawyer says its ok

[gc0907]

Guys,
I just received USCIS Case Status Update email:
EAD(I765): On December 9, 2011, we ordered production of your new card.
AP(I131): On December 9, 2011, we mailed you a notice that we have approved this I131 APPLICATION FOR USCIS TRAVEL DOCUMENT.

[mgx132]

Guys,

following this blog for a long time and finally have the courage to post.

i received the EAD cards today for myself and wife. they ordered the cards on Dec 5th.

NSC
PD: Sep 2007
RD: 1-Nov-2011
ND: 4-Nov-2011.

[nayekal]

Guys,
I just received USCIS Case Status Update email:
EAD(I765): On December 9, 2011, we ordered production of your new card.
AP(I131): On December 9, 2011, we mailed you a notice that we have approved this I131 APPLICATION FOR USCIS TRAVEL DOCUMENT.

Congratulations. I am in the same situation, got EAD / AP Approval, but haven't received FP notice yet. I hope, I will get it soon as I am planning to go to India in second week Jan.

[gchopeful123]

Congrats gc0907,
Looks like our fates are intertwined. I got the FP notice today while u got the EAD approval. Hopefully early next week it will be vice-versa!!!



Guys,
I just received USCIS Case Status Update email:
EAD(I765): On December 9, 2011, we ordered production of your new card.
AP(I131): On December 9, 2011, we mailed you a notice that we have approved this I131 APPLICATION FOR USCIS TRAVEL DOCUMENT.

[gc0907]

Thanks guys.
Yes gchopeful123, they moved me into nayekal's comparment but next week we all should be back in same compartment.

Congrats gc0907,
Looks like our fates are intertwined. I got the FP notice today while u got the EAD approval. Hopefully early next week it will be vice-versa!!!


Congratulations. I am in the same situation, got EAD / AP Approval, but haven't received FP notice yet. I hope, I will get it soon as I am planning to go to India in second week Jan.

[SaturnRing]

Hi All,

I was gathering all the documents needed for I485 filing and noticed that in the copy of I140 I had with, we have a typo in the PD field , instead of Mar 26, 2008, it says May 26, 2008.

I checked the copy of labor petition and it clearly says the filing date is 03-26-2008.

Will this cause any delay in filing my 485 ? what will the lawyers do in such cases ? should I have to wait for my I140 to be corrected ?

[bobhope]

Congratulations MGX132! Are the EAD and AP for one year or two years?


Guys,

following this blog for a long time and finally have the courage to post.

i received the EAD cards today for myself and wife. they ordered the cards on Dec 5th.

NSC
PD: Sep 2007
RD: 1-Nov-2011
ND: 4-Nov-2011.

[soggadu]

anybody from TSC got a whiff of EAD/AP?....

[rdsingh79]

I am now able to see my application status online. Earlier, the website won't even recognize the receipt nos. Everthing is in "initial review"

---------------
NSC
PD: Sep 2007
RD: 10-Nov-2011
ND: 15-Nov-2011.

[nayekal]

Guys, Finally I received my EAD / AP, a single card with exp date of 12/05/2012. I expected EAD to have 2 years, but it is valid for just 1 year and I still waiting for FP notice.
I blocked my tickets for next month 11th and hope that we will be done with FP by that.

[nishant2200]

anybody from TSC got a whiff of EAD/AP?....

hmmmm guruji should I read deeper into this..... whifff.... snifff.....smoke... what u been upto :D

[gc0907]

Received FP Notice today for 12/30.

Does Application Service Center follow Federal Holidays (http://www.opm.gov/operating_status_schedules/fedhol/2011.asp) calendar?

[familyguy]

Received physical receipts in the mail on 12/10/2011

[mgx132]

1 year. hope they send the GC before that!!!


Congratulations MGX132! Are the EAD and AP for one year or two years?

[gc0907]

I thought they are issuing it with two years validity. But after reading this (http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/menuitem.5af9bb95919f35e66f614176543f6d1a/?vgnextoid=b90c15d3ffd7a110VgnVCM1000004718190aRCR D&vgnextchannel=68439c7755cb9010VgnVCM10000045f3d6a1 RCRD) it looks like if the PD is current they issue for 1 year and if the date has retrogressed then they give for 2 years. So it's on case-to-case basis.
Excerpt:


USCIS will decide whether to renew an EAD for either a one or two year validity period based on the most recent Department of State Visa Bulletin.
.......
For applicants who have an available immigrant visa number and who are filing for employment authorization under 8 C.F.R. Section 274.a.12(c)(9), USCIS will continue to grant EADs that are valid for one-year. USCIS may issue a two-year renewal EAD if the applicant’s immigrant visa availability date retrogresses (when actual demand for visa numbers exceeds forecasted supply) after the Form I-485 is filed.



1 year. hope they send the GC before that!!!


Guys, Finally I received my EAD / AP, a single card with exp date of 12/05/2012. I expected EAD to have 2 years, but it is valid for just 1 year and I still waiting for FP notice.
I blocked my tickets for next month 11th and hope that we will be done with FP by that.

[nishant2200]

me too from today.


I am now able to see my application status online. Earlier, the website won't even recognize the receipt nos. Everthing is in "initial review"

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NSC
PD: Sep 2007
RD: 10-Nov-2011
ND: 15-Nov-2011.

[kpt112107]

Just now god receipts from attorney.....

[soggadu]

hmmmm guruji should I read deeper into this..... whifff.... snifff.....smoke... what u been upto :D

arey uncle... hum GC ke liye kuch bhi karne ke liye tayar hein... bhum bhum bholeee!!!!

[mygctracker]

Guys,

Finally my I-485 packet has been sent from my employer's office on 12/08, received CIS on 12/09.

When can I expects receipt notices in mail?
When can I expect FP appointment?
When can I expect My F R E E D O M (GC) [PD 01/16/2008]

Thanks

[grnwtg]

Might be true, so if issued one year then hopefully they will get GC very soon ( i mean less than a year)

I thought they are issuing it with two years validity. But after reading this (http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/menuitem.5af9bb95919f35e66f614176543f6d1a/?vgnextoid=b90c15d3ffd7a110VgnVCM1000004718190aRCR D&vgnextchannel=68439c7755cb9010VgnVCM10000045f3d6a1 RCRD) it looks like if the PD is current they issue for 1 year and if the date has retrogressed then they give for 2 years. So it's on case-to-case basis.
Excerpt:

[gc0907]

You can see some of the signatures of the users on this site. They will help you give a rough estimate based on your Service Center.
Receipts: 2 Weeks
FP Notice: 4 to 6 weeks
GC: I don't know...

Guys,

Finally my I-485 packet has been sent from my employer's office on 12/08, received CIS on 12/09.

When can I expects receipt notices in mail?
When can I expect FP appointment?
When can I expect My F R E E D O M (GC) [PD 01/16/2008]

Thanks

Exactly! That's the logic behind it.

Might be true, so if issued one year then hopefully they will get GC very soon ( i mean less than a year)

[arikepudi]

Hi,

My application was mailed to Phoenix(USPS tracking). So which service center does it belong to. I dont see any Phoenix service center as such. Does it go to Texas service center. Receipt numbers start with SRC.



?SC | PD: Dec, 2007 | RD: 02-Nov, 2011 | ND: ?| FP Notice: ?| EAD/AP(Email notification ): ?

[gc0907]

SRC is Texas. http://www.immihelp.com/directory/servicecenters.html


Hi,

My application was mailed to Phoenix(USPS tracking). So which service center does it belong to. I dont see any Phoenix service center as such. Does it go to Texas service center. Receipt numbers start with SRC.



?SC | PD: Dec, 2007 | RD: 02-Nov, 2011 | ND: ?| FP Notice: ?| EAD/AP(Email notification ): ?

[rockybaba]

Instead of mailing out of my application on Nov 30th, my lawyer delayed it for no reason and mailed out on 2nd Dec. According to the paralegal, the application was received on Monday, 5th Dec. My checks are not cashed yet. I did not sign up for e-notification. Anybody else who mailed their applications on 2nd Dec and yet to see their checks getting cashed?

[mygctracker]

Yes, Got it as you can see I've changed my signature also... :-)



You can see some of the signatures of the users on this site. They will help you give a rough estimate based on your Service Center.
Receipts: 2 Weeks
FP Notice: 4 to 6 weeks
GC: I don't know...


Exactly! That's the logic behind it.

[leo07]

anyone who filed in October got their EAD/AP or 485 from TSC?

[nayekal]

Guys, Finally I received my FP notice today with 12/29/12 appointment in Norridge IL. Now, I am all set for my India trip next month after 7 years. Good Luck to all.

[imechanix]

anyone who filed in October got their EAD/AP or 485 from TSC?

I'm waiting eagerly. I saw ~5 people receiving Ead/AP with Filing date same as yours (TSC) on tracker. I guess yours is due soon.

[chagas]

Pd 02/13/08
tsc
rd 12/01
nd 12/05

[username]

Instead of mailing out of my application on Nov 30th, my lawyer delayed it for no reason and mailed out on 2nd Dec. According to the paralegal, the application was received on Monday, 5th Dec. My checks are not cashed yet. I did not sign up for e-notification. Anybody else who mailed their applications on 2nd Dec and yet to see their checks getting cashed?

My application was mailed to TCS on Nov/30. Still my check has not been cash out.

[username]

Instead of mailing out of my application on Nov 30th, my lawyer delayed it for no reason and mailed out on 2nd Dec. According to the paralegal, the application was received on Monday, 5th Dec. My checks are not cashed yet. I did not sign up for e-notification. Anybody else who mailed their applications on 2nd Dec and yet to see their checks getting cashed?

My application was mailed to TCS on Nov/30. Still my check has not been cash out.

[sam96_77]

My Application was mailed on the 2nd as well. I believe they received the packet on 5th (assuming it was sent via FedEx). In my case my lawyer didn't delay the process rather I dropped the packet on December 1st. I was expecting the lawyers office to take a few days rather they submitted everything immediately. Does it matter few days here or there? My check was cashed on the 9th.


Instead of mailing out of my application on Nov 30th, my lawyer delayed it for no reason and mailed out on 2nd Dec. According to the paralegal, the application was received on Monday, 5th Dec. My checks are not cashed yet. I did not sign up for e-notification. Anybody else who mailed their applications on 2nd Dec and yet to see their checks getting cashed?

[username]

I think application content would matter. In my case, I have two I140 with different priority date and category. My lawyer has requested for "REQUEST FOR CONVERSION OF EB-3 PRIORITY DATE TO EB-2 PETITION". I am guessing that my case is under review with VO before they cash out my check and issue me receipt.

[rockybaba]

Hello all...

Finally seen my checks getting cashed today. Quite a relief !!! Signature updated..


Instead of mailing out of my application on Nov 30th, my lawyer delayed it for no reason and mailed out on 2nd Dec. According to the paralegal, the application was received on Monday, 5th Dec. My checks are not cashed yet. I did not sign up for e-notification. Anybody else who mailed their applications on 2nd Dec and yet to see their checks getting cashed?

[rockybaba]

U got a good lawyer Sam. Don't see lawyers doing things promptly...Well, for me, i was hoping to get the receipts and the FP notice before i travel to the West Coast for a month or so, work and mini-vacation. I guess i'll have to leave without it, and have someone check my mailbox regularly and mail me the fp notice once it's in the mail.


My Application was mailed on the 2nd as well. I believe they received the packet on 5th (assuming it was sent via FedEx). In my case my lawyer didn't delay the process rather I dropped the packet on December 1st. I was expecting the lawyers office to take a few days rather they submitted everything immediately. Does it matter few days here or there? My check was cashed on the 9th.

[rockybaba]

Good luck man...after 7 years???? India has progressed a 100 years in the last 7. ....

I hope you like what you see there.


Guys, Finally I received my FP notice today with 12/29/12 appointment in Norridge IL. Now, I am all set for my India trip next month after 7 years. Good Luck to all.

[harsha131]

Will the lawyer receive all the receipts notice for I-131, I-765 & I-485?

[gc0907]

You will receive them.
My lawyer didn't get a copy I think because he asked for the receipt numbers.

Will the lawyer receive all the receipts notice for I-131, I-765 & I-485?

[harsha131]

Thank you, I am filing from California....will that mean my application goes to TSC?


You will receive them.
My lawyer didn't get a copy I think because he asked for the receipt numbers.

[sam96_77]

I was just responding to Rocky's query. I understand your concern. I think you should be fine.
Good luck to everyone.

I think application content would matter. In my case, I have two I140 with different priority date and category. My lawyer has requested for "REQUEST FOR CONVERSION OF EB-3 PRIORITY DATE TO EB-2 PETITION". I am guessing that my case is under review with VO before they cash out my check and issue me receipt.

[gc0907]

It will go where your I-140 was filed... Check this (http://www.qesehmk.org/forums/showthread.php?41-Prepare-to-file-I485&p=15984#post15984)...

Thank you, I am filing from California....will that mean my application goes to TSC?

[nagana]

Updated my status in signature.

[ravisekhar]

My application was filed on Nov 30th and delivered on Dec 1st. Still i haven't received notices and also my checks are not cashed. Is anyone in similar situation.

[essenel]

anyone who filed in October got their EAD/AP or 485 from TSC?

My colleague, who filed 485 in October at TSC got his EAD/AP already. I think roughly 2 months. His application was under EB1, but I don't think that matters with respect to EAD/AP receipt time.

[essenel]

Guys, Finally I received my FP notice today with 12/29/12 appointment in Norridge IL. Now, I am all set for my India trip next month after 7 years. Good Luck to all.

Nayekal, are you going to travel on H1B or AP? I am asking because I was also thinking about a trip to India, but I will require stamping if I go.

[nayekal]

Nayekal, are you going to travel on H1B or AP? I am asking because I was also thinking about a trip to India, but I will require stamping if I go.

Essenel, I am planning to go to India on AP. I have been working in this company for more than 6 years and its listed in fortune 100. I don't think H1 stamping is a bigger issue, but I am cautious about any issues if I go for stamping. I know that once, I come back, I will be a parolee and will have status with exp date of my EAD / AP, which is for 1 year and hoping that I will get GC by then. If there is any issue with that and my I485 gets denied, then I will just go back to India. I have had enough of this immigration bs for the past 12 years of my stay.

[leo07]

it's taking forever for EAD/AP/485....TSC that is

[soggadu]

if you are on H1 (extended with 140) and then have any issues with 485... do you stay till H1 expires?

[nayekal]

if you are on H1 (extended with 140) and then have any issues with 485... do you stay till H1 expires?

Yes. But, if some one is using EAD/ AP (parloee), then they will be out of status the moment their i485 gets denied.

[gc0907]

As nayekal said, you are fine as long as you are maintaining H1 status. Here's a bit more info (http://www.murthy.com/news/n_efftrv.html)explaining the status issue if you used AP.

if you are on H1 (extended with 140) and then have any issues with 485... do you stay till H1 expires?


Yes. But, if some one is using EAD/ AP (parloee), then they will be out of status the moment their i485 gets denied.

[harsha131]

Do we need the passport for finger prinitng or just a valid id i.e driver license would do?

[RRRRRR]

Do we need the passport for finger prinitng or just a valid id i.e driver license would do?

The finger printing notice says "The applicant must bring a PR card or a passport, Driver's Licence or any other govt ID". From the language it looks like DL is ok else they would have specified. I will still carry my passport, just in case.

[soggadu]

Do we need the passport for finger prinitng or just a valid id i.e driver license would do?

we went in with just the licenses and it worked just fine...Elizabeth, NJ

[whereismygclost]

Hi guys,
I have a unique situation due to dates moving to Jan'09 in this visa bulletin. I have PD of Oct'07 EB2-I and filed 485 at NSC on Nov 14th along with my wife as dependent. She has her own Oct'08 PERM which is now current. I have following questions:
-Should my wife file 485 again as primary and me as dependent? Is that okay? We just want to reduce risk if either 485 goes into audit.
-My wife's company doesn't pay for 485 dependent filing(they will pay for her 485) so it should cost us about $1070 ..is this really worth doing?
-Also another issue is my wife just came to know that her 140 as filed as EB3 even though her labor which cleared audit was approved for EB2. She has spoken to her lawyer and they said they will file new 140 and 485 concurrently. Is this doable?
Gurus,please respond with your thoughts.

[Stemcell]

Fingerprinting done today at Atlanta as Walk-in basis.
Had travel plans for the scheduled date.

Atlanta service center was busy this morning but still it was in and out.I and my spouse were out in 30 minutes.

[nayekal]

Hi guys,
-Also another issue is my wife just came to know that her 140 as filed as EB3 even though her labor which cleared audit was approved for EB2. She has spoken to her lawyer and they said they will file new 140 and 485 concurrently. Is this doable?

Yes. The lawyer can file for I140 in EB2 with out filing for labor. The old labor is just fine. My attorney did it for one of my colleague.

[username]

I was just responding to Rocky's query. I understand your concern. I think you should be fine.
Good luck to everyone.

Thank you sam96_77.

Today my check got cashed (15 days of receipt date). What a relief with a request of interfiling/conversion/porting/etc. Note my lawyer did not file amended of I140.

[sam96_77]

You are welcome username. Although my check was cashed last Friday. I am yet to receive receipt notice. My attorney said 2-3 weeks. Patiently waiting for the next steps. With Christmas and new year around the corner things maybe a little slow.

[gc_usa]

we went in with just the licenses and it worked just fine...Elizabeth, NJ

Did you walk in or on schedule time ?

[essenel]

Essenel, I am planning to go to India on AP. I have been working in this company for more than 6 years and its listed in fortune 100. I don't think H1 stamping is a bigger issue, but I am cautious about any issues if I go for stamping. I know that once, I come back, I will be a parolee and will have status with exp date of my EAD / AP, which is for 1 year and hoping that I will get GC by then. If there is any issue with that and my I485 gets denied, then I will just go back to India. I have had enough of this immigration bs for the past 12 years of my stay.

Thanks for the reply. I see... I guess I don't really want to take that risk and I don't want to take the risk of stamping either, so I will wait a couple of months to make a decision! :)

Question for all - is there any way of knowing when your application is pre-adjudicated? If so, is it safer to travel on AP then?

[billu77]

Hi all,
I received the EAD/ AP approval e-mail and text from NSC yesterday at 10.30pm CST. However, my wife, whose I-485/EAD/AP application was filed along with me has not received any e-mail/ text and her LUD has also not changed since RD. Is this usual with NSC or a cause for concern? To others who filed in Nov at NSC and received EAD/AP e-mail/cards:
did you and your dependent/s get e-mail/sms at the same time or was there any delay for them?
thanks all.

[whereismygclost]

Thanks for the info nayekal.

Yes. The lawyer can file for I140 in EB2 with out filing for labor. The old labor is just fine. My attorney did it for one of my colleague.

[soggadu]

Did you walk in or on schedule time ?

i went in 10 days advance on a week day afternoon....less rush and supervisor allowed with no problem...

[gc_usa]

Received notices for all three app. AOS , EAD , AP for me and my wife in mail. ( Applicant's copies ). Mailed out on DEC 2nd , Received date DEC 7th and Notice Date DEC 9th.

[billu77]

Hi all,
I received the EAD/ AP approval e-mail and text from NSC yesterday at 10.30pm CST. However, my wife, whose I-485/EAD/AP application was filed along with me has not received any e-mail/ text and her LUD has also not changed since RD. Is this usual with NSC or a cause for concern? To others who filed in Nov at NSC and received EAD/AP e-mail/cards:
did you and your dependent/s get e-mail/sms at the same time or was there any delay for them?
thanks all.

anybody has any info on this?

[soggadu]

anybody has any info on this?

billu bhai...i am reading lot of people having same problem on trackitt too...so it looks like a common trend...dont worry...

acha hein naa ;-) ...wife starts working ... more troubles... enjoy this time :-)... why this kolavari!!!!!

[mesan123]

hi soggadu...

did u get your EAD/AP ? r u still waiting.....


billu bhai...i am reading lot of people having same problem on trackitt too...so it looks like a common trend...dont worry...

acha hein naa ;-) ...wife starts working ... more troubles... enjoy this time :-)... why this kolavari!!!!!

[billu77]

billu bhai...i am reading lot of people having same problem on trackitt too...so it looks like a common trend...dont worry...

acha hein naa ;-) ...wife starts working ... more troubles... enjoy this time :-)... why this kolavari!!!!!

soggadu bhai....thanks for your response.......my wife already working on h1b.......she has to go part time due to less work....employer asking another contract to apply new h1b (amended h1b) for part time........want to get rid of all that IF she gets her EAD/AP..........thats why this kollaveri.........i am enjoying my time anyways as i have EAD approval........cheers

[rockybaba]

My app was also mailed out on 2nd Dec and received on the 5th. However, my checks were only cashed on the 13th and still haven't received ND/RD etc...


Received notices for all three app. AOS , EAD , AP for me and my wife in mail. ( Applicant's copies ). Mailed out on DEC 2nd , Received date DEC 7th and Notice Date DEC 9th.

[rockybaba]

Soggadu Anna...

From you avatar...looks like you are doing non-stop Kolaveri Kolaveri Di !!! :-D


billu bhai...i am reading lot of people having same problem on trackitt too...so it looks like a common trend...dont worry...

acha hein naa ;-) ...wife starts working ... more troubles... enjoy this time :-)... why this kolavari!!!!!

[TeddyKoochu]

Friends looks like TSC is also starting to approve EAD now for Nov Filers.
http://www.trackitt.com/usa-discussion-forums/i485-eb/845598711/i-485-filed-in-nov-2011-tracker/page/last_page
User - GCfor2007
Service Center: TSC

485 MD: Oct 31, 2011
485 RD: Nov 1, 2011
485 ND: Nov 8, 2011
485 NRD: Nov 12, 2011
FP ND: Nov 17, 2011
FP NRD: Nov 21, 2011
FP AD: Dec 06, 2011

[romanitaly]

Gurus,

We have received Finger Printing notices for both wife and myself. The appointment date on the FP notice is Jan 3rd.
Is there any risk if we go to the finger printing earlier than the appointment date??

Thanks,

My Details:
Service Center: TSC
PD: Nov 1, 2007
485 MD: Dec 1, 2011
485 RD: Dec 1, 2011
485 ND: Dec 5, 2011
485 NRD: Dec 8, 2011
FP ND: Dec 13, 2011
FP NRD: Dec 15, 2011
FP AP : Jan 3, 2012

[TeddyKoochu]

Following is the TSC EAD / AP approval status for Nov filers, finally things are picking up at TSC.

GCfor2007
tsrcv2001 - 2 Cases
VOcean
ov1234

[chagas]

Received the finger printing notices with an appt. date of 1/12/12

SC: TSC
485 MD: 11/30/11
485 RD: 12/1/11
485 ND: 12/2/11
485 NRD: 12/8/11
FP ND: 12/12/11
FP NRD: 12/15/11
FP AD: 1/12/12

[tackle]

Following is the TSC EAD / AP approval status for Nov filers, finally things are picking up at TSC.

GCfor2007
tsrcv2001 - 2 Cases
VOcean
ov1234

I noticed this too. Good to see some progress. Hopefully we'll get our EAD/AP approved soon. I hope Leo got his EAD/AP approved. His ND was ~ Oct 06 and the last I checked, he was still waiting.

Leo,

Any updates?

[soggadu]

hi soggadu...

did u get your EAD/AP ? r u still waiting.....

hi mesan...long time no talk... yes i am waiting for EAD/AP for that matter GC itself... applied on Nov 2.... whats happening with you gal??

[soggadu]

soggadu bhai....thanks for your response.......my wife already working on h1b.......she has to go part time due to less work....employer asking another contract to apply new h1b (amended h1b) for part time........want to get rid of all that IF she gets her EAD/AP..........thats why this kollaveri.........i am enjoying my time anyways as i have EAD approval........cheers

hmm... so damage has already been done...:-) ... but anyway i wish you both good luck to get ur cards asap....

[mesan123]

Hmm...nice to see ur reply....me back from my vacation...got visa stamped till jan 2015....hoping will get my GC or atleast EAD by then....


hi mesan...long time no talk... yes i am waiting for EAD/AP for that matter GC itself... applied on Nov 2.... whats happening with you gal??

[rdsingh79]

I received my FP notices today. FP is scheduled for Jan first week.
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NSC
PD: Sep 2007
RD: 10-Nov-2011
ND: 15-Nov-2011
FP notice:-09-Dec-2011

[gchopeful123]

We completed our early walk-in fingerprinting today in ASC Elizabeth, NJ.

Experience was not as favorable as soggadu anna's. Entered the office around lunch time and was directed to the supervisor for approval as our actual appt date was 2 weeks later i.e during Christmas week (i am out of town for that week on vacation). The supervisor lady flatly refused to allow us for early walk-in. I dont know whether she was having a bad day or whether I was. It could be that lot of ppl had gone for early walk-ins recently and they are trying to stop that. All this in spite of the fact that the office was practically empty. Why this Kolaveri di?

Anyways, it took a lot of convincing on our part and she finally agreed to let us in if we were ready to wait until 3pm. We decided to stick it out instead of traveling all the way back on another day. Finally at 3pm we were given the forms to fill and prints were taken.

In summary (atleast for NJ), you can try ur luck for early walk-in but be prepared for return trip in case they refuse. Good luck!

One more item checked off, on to the next....

[leo07]

If you are in EB2, 2015 is a sure thing.

Hmm...nice to see ur reply....me back from my vacation...got visa stamped till jan 2015....hoping will get my GC or atleast EAD by then....

[leo07]

try going early. not that it'll be of any help, but you can put one thing aside.

I received my FP notices today. FP is scheduled for Jan first week.
-----------------
NSC
PD: Sep 2007
RD: 10-Nov-2011
ND: 15-Nov-2011
FP notice:-09-Dec-2011

[leo07]

Thanks for sharing. Hopefully it's just one off situation.

We completed our early walk-in fingerprinting today in ASC Elizabeth, NJ.

Experience was not as favorable as soggadu anna's. Entered the office around lunch time and was directed to the supervisor for approval as our actual appt date was 2 weeks later i.e during Christmas week (i am out of town for that week on vacation). The supervisor lady flatly refused to allow us for early walk-in. I dont know whether she was having a bad day or whether I was. It could be that lot of ppl had gone for early walk-ins recently and they are trying to stop that. All this in spite of the fact that the office was practically empty. Why this Kolaveri di?

Anyways, it took a lot of convincing on our part and she finally agreed to let us in if we were ready to wait until 3pm. We decided to stick it out instead of traveling all the way back on another day. Finally at 3pm we were given the forms to fill and prints were taken.

In summary (atleast for NJ), you can try ur luck for early walk-in but be prepared for return trip in case they refuse. Good luck!

One more item checked off, on to the next....

[leo07]

Still waiting

[drapnvalsad]

Received the finger printing notices with an appt. date of 1/09/12 at NJ

SC: TSC
485 MD: 12/01/11
485 RD: 12/2/11
485 ND: 12/5/11
485 NRD: 12/12/11
FP ND: 12/13/11
FP NRD: 12/16/11
FP AD: 1/9/12

[rahul2011]

Received FP Notice today with appt Date of 01/12/2012 at ATL. I will try early walk-in this week and update you guys with the final out come.
SC: TSC

[soggadu]

observations.... Looks like all Nov TSC filers will have their ead/ap as Christmas holiday gifts and GC would be given as Ugadi ( mar - Apr ) gift.... What do you guys say???? Based on trackitt every 10 min refresh ;-);-);-);-)

[indiaeb2]

observations.... Looks like all Nov TSC filers will have their ead/ap as Christmas holiday gifts and GC would be given as Ugadi ( mar - Apr ) gift.... What do you guys say???? Based on trackitt every 10 min refresh ;-);-);-);-)

Let this come thru. I am with NSC and no EAD/AP yet.

[mygctracker]

Friends,

I have a family emergency and not able to decide whether or not to travel to India. Seeking your inputs.

Filed my I-485 at TSC on 12/9/2011 - PD is 01/16/2008. I have not received the receipts yet, not sure how long it will take. I know after EAD/AP is approved it is safe to travel.

I dont have H1B visa stamp, but do have I-797 approval.

a) Can one travel when no receipts of I-485?
b) Can one travel after receiving just receipts, not EAD/AP?
c) Ofcouse H1B stamping has to be done without AP, but is it possible?
d) How long does it take for EAD/AP in my case??

Please help with information in this difficult time. Thanks


observations.... Looks like all Nov TSC filers will have their ead/ap as Christmas holiday gifts and GC would be given as Ugadi ( mar - Apr ) gift.... What do you guys say???? Based on trackitt every 10 min refresh ;-);-);-);-)

[soggadu]

Friends,

I have a family emergency and not able to decide whether or not to travel to India. Seeking your inputs.

Filed my I-485 at TSC on 12/9/2011 - PD is 01/16/2008. I have not received the receipts yet, not sure how long it will take. I know after EAD/AP is approved it is safe to travel.

I dont have H1B visa stamp, but do have I-797 approval.

a) Can one travel when no receipts of I-485?
b) Can one travel after receiving just receipts, not EAD/AP?
c) Ofcouse H1B stamping has to be done without AP, but is it possible?
d) How long does it take for EAD/AP in my case??

Please help with information in this difficult time. Thanks

dear dude.... Sorry about the situation...

ead/ap takes 3 months on average.... H1 stamp is needed for right now travel.... You cannot travel or do anything with reciepts ....

[gc0907]

If you have-to-have-to travel then as soggadu said you will need H1 stamp and it shouldn't matter if you have receipts or not.

The main issue is if you are working with as consultant, you are under risk if you get a query and get stuck. An so...
1) You might miss fingerprinting (which you might be able to reschedule not sure how long)
2) If your are stuck for a long time and 485 gets approved, you won't be able to enter back since you won't have AP.

So in above case, if possible, avoid any travel.


Friends,

I have a family emergency and not able to decide whether or not to travel to India. Seeking your inputs.

Filed my I-485 at TSC on 12/9/2011 - PD is 01/16/2008. I have not received the receipts yet, not sure how long it will take. I know after EAD/AP is approved it is safe to travel.

I dont have H1B visa stamp, but do have I-797 approval.

a) Can one travel when no receipts of I-485?
b) Can one travel after receiving just receipts, not EAD/AP?
c) Ofcouse H1B stamping has to be done without AP, but is it possible?
d) How long does it take for EAD/AP in my case??

Please help with information in this difficult time. Thanks

[polapragada]

Any NSC Folks of Dec, 2011 filers got FP notice yet?

[Eb2_Dec07]

Guys , I have filed 485 on the 13th Dec . Unlike many who filed on 1st . Am I already at a disadvantage although my PD is early Dec 07 eb2 I , people later than me will be able to get approval ahead of mine because of the delay in filing . Is it First in First Out , for visa # assignments here after .

[tackle]

Is it First in First Out , for visa # assignments here after .

If you ask me, I'd say "No". Beyond submitting your applications, I'd say that the remaining is purely luck. I know people who applied in October who still have not got their EADs. At the same time, I see a bunch of November filers who have received the EAD approvals. So, all we can do is be diligent on our part and just hope for the best.

[indiaeb2]

If you have-to-have-to travel then as soggadu said you will need H1 stamp and it shouldn't matter if you have receipts or not.

The main issue is if you are working with as consultant, you are under risk if you get a query and get stuck. An so...
1) You might miss fingerprinting (which you might be able to reschedule not sure how long)
2) If your are stuck for a long time and 485 gets approved, you won't be able to enter back since you won't have AP.

So in above case, if possible, avoid any travel.

Dude gc0907 - I have the same RD 03-Nov and ND 08-Nov from NSC but my PD is 6th Aug. No EAD/AP approval yet. does this come random?

[gc0907]

I am not sure how they approve it...'Tera number bhi aayeg :D'
Did you get FP notice?

Dude gc0907 - I have the same RD 03-Nov and ND 08-Nov from NSC but my PD is 6th Aug. No EAD/AP approval yet. does this come random?

[gchopeful123]

indiaeb2,
We are in the same boat brother...as my signature says (and said by gc0907), apna number aayega!!! My guess is that gc0907 has been praying harder than we are :)


Dude gc0907 - I have the same RD 03-Nov and ND 08-Nov from NSC but my PD is 6th Aug. No EAD/AP approval yet. does this come random?

[indiaeb2]

I am not sure how they approve it...'Tera number bhi aayeg :D'
Did you get FP notice?
Yes i did my FP on 8th Dec 2011 which was my scheduled date.

[indiaeb2]

indiaeb2,
We are in the same boat brother...as my signature says (and said by gc0907), apna number aayega!!! My guess is that gc0907 has been praying harder than we are :)

Hey gchopeful123 - Glad to see we are sailing on the same boat. Hope the end will be over soon. Its been very frustracting to watch alerts on my cell/ email

[whereismygclost]

NSC || PD : OCT 2007 || RD: 14-Nov-2011 || ND:25-Nov-2011 || FP Notice : ?? || EAD/AP : ??

I haven't yet received FP notice yet ..no EAD/AP ..is this normal from timeline perspective? When should I expect FP notice?


Hey gchopeful123 - Glad to see we are sailing on the same boat. Hope the end will be over soon. Its been very frustracting to watch alerts on my cell/ email

[indiaeb2]

NSC || PD : OCT 2007 || RD: 14-Nov-2011 || ND:25-Nov-2011 || FP Notice : ?? || EAD/AP : ??

I haven't yet received FP notice yet ..no EAD/AP ..is this normal from timeline perspective? When should I expect FP notice?

I would say please raise a SR after 1 month of my RD

[whereismygclost]

Thanks indaieb2 ...so if I understand correctly ..wait till 25th Dec( 1 month after my RD of 25-Nov) for FP notice ..or else raise SR? Please confirm.

I would say please raise a SR after 1 month of my RD

[indiaeb2]

Thanks indaieb2 ...so if I understand correctly ..wait till 25th Dec( 1 month after my RD of 25-Nov) for FP notice ..or else raise SR? Please confirm.
Yes def. All the best

[gc0907]

gchopeful123,
Haha...To tell you the truth, I didn't pray at all.
Did you get your FP done or you just got the notice on 12/16?

indiaeb2,
We are in the same boat brother...as my signature says (and said by gc0907), apna number aayega!!! My guess is that gc0907 has been praying harder than we are :)

[gc0907]

You see, I got my FP on 15th and is scheduled on 30th.
So they are kind of random I think.

Yes i did my FP on 8th Dec 2011 which was my scheduled date.

[gchopeful123]

Yeah, I got my FP done on 12/16 (early walk-in), the actual date was 2 weeks later...


gchopeful123,
Haha...To tell you the truth, I didn't pray at all.
Did you get your FP done or you just got the notice on 12/16?

[parsvnath]

Got my finger printing done today 12/19 in ATLANTA ASC. Actual Fingerprinting date was 1/10/2012. Went to ATLANTA ASC around 3 PM this afternoon and got it done in less than 20 minutes. The place was practically empty.

[kpt112107]

Got my FP notice today

[leo4ever]

What determines which service center an application is processed in? Is it basee on the state i reside in / my employee office location / I-140 applied location. Can you please enlighten me. I heard TSC is much quicker than NSC or Vermont office.


Got my FP notice today

[maggie]

We received our FP notice on 12/16.

[nishant2200]

NSC jago mohan pyare, kar do hamare vaare nyaare

[visagcinfo]

Got email & Text alert today that AP is approved & EAD card production ordered.
TSC
PD: Oct 2007
485,AP,765: Received date: 1-Nov-2011
FP date: 25-Nov-2011
EAD/AP approval date: 19-Dec-2011
EAD & AP approval notice - not received yet

[soggadu]

visagcinfo.... Congratulations....you are first among us, the Nov tsc filers to get the ead,ap..... Let the flood gates for approvals be open!!!

[tackle]

Got email & Text alert today that AP is approved & EAD card production ordered.
TSC
PD: Oct 2007
485,AP,765: Received date: 1-Nov-2011
FP date: 25-Nov-2011
EAD/AP approval date: 19-Dec-2011
EAD & AP approval notice - not received yet


Congrats!. So, is it true that the email/text alerts are sent later in the day? Would you mind telling us the time you got the text notification? Also, which timezone are you on?

Thank you,

[visagcinfo]

8:11pm Eastern. For some reason, 765 approval alert came again at 10:20pm.


Congrats!. So, is it true that the email/text alerts are sent later in the day? Would you mind telling us the time you got the text notification? Also, which timezone are you on?

Thank you,

[tackle]

8:11pm Eastern. For some reason, 765 approval alert came again at 10:20pm.

Thanks for the info. Congrats again :)

[TeddyKoochu]

Got email & Text alert today that AP is approved & EAD card production ordered.
TSC
PD: Oct 2007
485,AP,765: Received date: 1-Nov-2011
FP date: 25-Nov-2011
EAD/AP approval date: 19-Dec-2011
EAD & AP approval notice - not received yet

From Trackitt - Only 17 cases out pf 146 from the Tracker EB2-I + TSC + NOV are approved. Most of us are waiting. Hopefullly the figure will improve by month-end.

[gc0907]

Where I-140 was applied.

What determines which service center an application is processed in? Is it basee on the state i reside in / my employee office location / I-140 applied location. Can you please enlighten me. I heard TSC is much quicker than NSC or Vermont office.

[soggadu]

wow guys.... there is this guy/gal on trackitt with username k485 and it looks like he got his 485 approved already? Nov filer TSC with Aug 07 PD....

Can someone please confirm??

[Eb2_Dec07]

Hi Guys ,

Just wanted to get some thoughts on any experiences dealing with RFEs after filing for 485. I filed as a dependent and I'm on H1B at the time of filing. Since last entry in to USA . A few months before switching my status temporarily almost 3 years ago , I was on bench for 4 months with out pay. I'm just a little worried if they ask pay stubs and stuff for that period. I have had 3 H1b approvals sicne that incident and had been in status with al lpay stubs. Current pay stubs are all accurate when filing 485 this month.

So, does USCIS go really deep to check if the dependent on 485 had been In status ?

[nayekal]

Hi Guys ,

Just wanted to get some thoughts on any experiences dealing with RFEs after filing for 485. I filed as a dependent and I'm on H1B at the time of filing. Since last entry in to USA . A few months before switching my status temporarily almost 3 years ago , I was on bench for 4 months with out pay. I'm just a little worried if they ask pay stubs and stuff for that period. I have had 3 H1b approvals sicne that incident and had been in status with al lpay stubs. Current pay stubs are all accurate when filing 485 this month.

So, does USCIS go really deep to check if the dependent on 485 had been In status ?
Yes. USCIS will check the history of I485 for the dependent as well. But, I don't think they will go to an extent of asking for pay stubs unless they find some thing missing with your AOS package. One of my colleague submitted just passport and H1 B copies as dependent and he got his GC and never had an RFE.

[indiaeb2]

From Trackitt - Only 17 cases out pf 146 from the Tracker EB2-I + TSC + NOV are approved. Most of us are waiting. Hopefullly the figure will improve by month-end.

T- If you dont mind can you please check for NSC also and update NSC filers for Nov. How are you checking this?

[Eb2_Dec07]

Yes. USCIS will check the history of I485 for the dependent as well. But, I don't think they will go to an extent of asking for pay stubs unless they find some thing missing with your AOS package. One of my colleague submitted just passport and H1 B copies as dependent and he got his GC and never had an RFE.

Thanks Nayekal . hopefully they dont dig deep .

[Eb2_Dec07]

Got my FP notice today

parsvnath , question . So there is no need to wait until the appointment date? Can we directly walk in and get the finger printing done ahead of the appointment . How to fin d where it can be done ?

[tackle]

T- If you dont mind can you please check for NSC also and update NSC filers for Nov. How are you checking this?

Go here (http://www.trackitt.com/usa-immigration-trackers/i485-eb) & setup the filters accordingly. You can limit the applicants shown in the list based on their PD, RD, ND or various other fields by clicking the "Advanced Filters" link. You don't have to be a member to see the reports.

[tackle]

parsvnath , question . So there is no need to wait until the appointment date? Can we directly walk in and get the finger printing done ahead of the appointment . How to fin d where it can be done ?

Your FP notice will have the ASC (Application Service Center) where your FP appointment has been scheduled. And, yes! you can walk in and get finger printing done as soon as you get the FP notice. But I'm not sure if that expedites the EAD/GC process. As of now, it is quite clear that FP is not necessary for EAD as several NSC applicants have got their EAD approved even before getting FP notices. I'm not sure if getting advance FP has any bearing on the overall GC processing time.

[leo07]

If it matters....Some from October ( like me) are waiting too... :(

[Eb2_Dec07]

Your FP notice will have the ASC (Application Service Center) where your FP appointment has been scheduled. And, yes! you can walk in and get finger printing done as soon as you get the FP notice. But I'm not sure if that expedites the EAD/GC process. As of now, it is quite clear that FP is not necessary for EAD as several NSC applicants have got their EAD approved even before getting FP notices. I'm not sure if getting advance FP has any bearing on the overall GC processing time.

Thanks Tackle for tackling my question :-) . Good info. I will probably get it done as soon as I get if I can .Just one stop to be done with over.

[tackle]

If it matters....Some from October ( like me) are waiting too... :(

I feel for you buddy. It is hard/stressful enough for me to see that there has not been any change to my applications while fellow Nov filers are getting EAD approval notices. I cannot imagine how difficult/stressful it would be for you to see NOV filers get their EADs while you've been waiting since october. Try to not think about it too much (I know this is easier said, than done). Hopefully you'll get good news soon. I wish you all the best.

[kpt112107]

What are the pros/cons in going for early walk-in to get FP done??


Go here (http://www.trackitt.com/usa-immigration-trackers/i485-eb) & setup the filters accordingly. You can limit the applicants shown in the list based on their PD, RD, ND or various other fields by clicking the "Advanced Filters" link. You don't have to be a member to see the reports.

[leo07]

IEB, you can go to the trackitt.com, and pick your tracker,in this case I-765, and set the filter to NSC.

T- If you dont mind can you please check for NSC also and update NSC filers for Nov. How are you checking this?

[leo07]

I didn't see any difference either way in terms of processing time. But, you can tick-off one thing on your list, at best.

What are the pros/cons in going for early walk-in to get FP done??

[nayekal]

I am not sure whether any one of you have noticed or not, but all my colleagues along with me have got their EAD / AP Approvals along with receiving FP notices. This looks like a pattern to me, as all of us have got our AOS apps sent to USCIS on the same day (we used company's attorney), RD and ND were also the same. EAD / AP approvals (35 days gap) came on the same day. We got our FP appointments on the same day too.

[leo07]

Thanks for your nice words. At this point, I'm not even checking, it'd come when it had to come :)

I feel for you buddy. It is hard/stressful enough for me to see that there has not been any change to my applications while fellow Nov filers are getting EAD approval notices. I cannot imagine how difficult/stressful it would be for you to see NOV filers get their EADs while you've been waiting since october. Try to not think about it too much (I know this is easier said, than done). Hopefully you'll get good news soon. I wish you all the best.

[leo07]

Search on this forum threads or trackitt forum for your ASC. Which ASC is yours?

parsvnath , question . So there is no need to wait until the appointment date? Can we directly walk in and get the finger printing done ahead of the appointment . How to fin d where it can be done ?

[fudge-it]

My dates are updated

[TeddyKoochu]

If it matters....Some from October ( like me) are waiting too... :(

There is a great degree of randomness in the whole process; RD, ND & PD are just some of the factors. TSC has been very fast in issuing FP notices but they are kind of slow in EAD / AP Approvals. Probably they are working on your GC - I485 case itself :) There are cases from Trackitt where the EAD / AP were denied and I485 was approved.

[tackle]

There are cases from Trackitt where the EAD / AP were denied

bye bye sleep!

[TeddyKoochu]

bye bye sleep!

GC was approved for these folks directly :), EAD / AP were denied as redundant.

[Way2GC]

Friends!

I have just joined and I have truly been a silent admirer of this forum. Kuddos to you all for helping everyone in this process!

Hopefully, someone can help answer my question.

Our lawyer didn't file for Form-765 at the time of applying for 485 in November. Is it possible to file for EAD now? If so,what would be the time duration to apply?

Thanks.

PD: 09/24/07 | NSC | RD: 11/22/11 | ND: 11/28/11 | FP Notice: 15/12/11 | FP Appt: 01/05/12
EAD ??

[Eb2_Dec07]

Search on this forum threads or trackitt forum for your ASC. Which ASC is yours?

Leo, I'm in Florida . Still awaiting the notice.

[gchopeful123]

You can apply for EAD anytime till ur I-485 is pending. As per info I gathered recently, you will not have to pay any fees since you have already paid for I-485. You will have to submit a copy of your I-485 receipts as proof that ur I-485 is pending. In any case, check with your lawyer to confirm...


Friends!

I have just joined and I have truly been a silent admirer of this forum. Kuddos to you all for helping everyone in this process!

Hopefully, someone can help answer my question.

Our lawyer didn't file for Form-765 at the time of applying for 485 in November. Is it possible to file for EAD now? If so,what would be the time duration to apply?

Thanks.

PD: 09/24/07 | NSC | RD: 11/22/11 | ND: 11/28/11 | FP Notice: 15/12/11 | FP Appt: 01/05/12
EAD ??

[gchopeful123]

Ding! Ding! Received EAD/AP approval texts and emails at 10:30pm EST today. Santa Banta Claus ki jai !!!

IndiaEb2 - expect yours soon :)

[soggadu]

congratulations gchopeful bhai.... Mera number kab ayega?.... Hopefully this holiday season....

[gchopeful123]

Thanks buddy. Tera number bhi zaroor aayega...very soon. I believe TSC has started issuing EADs too. Though NSC is giving out EADs faster, I have a feeling that TSC will adjudicate I-485s faster.


congratulations gchopeful bhai.... Mera number kab ayega?.... Hopefully this holiday season....

[indiaeb2]

Ding! Ding! Received EAD/AP approval texts and emails at 10:30pm EST today. Santa Banta Claus ki jai !!!

IndiaEb2 - expect yours soon :)

Congragulation gchopeful123 and thanks for your wishes. Hope atleast by end of dec i should get EAD/AP approval. I am happy to see our RD and ND matches :). so i expect soon :)

[maggie]

Ding! Ding! Received EAD/AP approval texts and emails at 10:30pm EST today. Santa Banta Claus ki jai !!!

IndiaEb2 - expect yours soon :)

Congratulations gchopeful123!

[RRRRRR]

[QUOTE=gchopeful123;16643]Thanks buddy. Tera number bhi zaroor aayega...very soon. I believe TSC has started issuing EADs too. Though NSC is giving out EADs faster, I have a feeling that TSC will adjudicate I-485s faster.[/QUOTE

Congratulations gchopeful123....Great news.....
Quick Questions, how do we know that our 485 has been adjudicate.....Thanks

[kpt112107]

FP done since they allowed early walk-in (Bethpage, NY). It took about 10 mins for both together.

[Way2GC]

Thanks!!! GChopeful123. I will check the same with our lawyer. And Congrats for getting your cards just at the time of holiday festivities. One more reason to rejoice :)

[RMS_V13]

Hi All,

Has anyone had an ammended LCA due to location change? Is an ammended H1 B also required or an ammended LCA is enough for relocation?

[gchopeful123]

Thanks everyone for the wishes!

RRRRRR,
I don't think there is an online mechanism to check status on I-485. We can either open a Level 2 SR with USCIS to check status or schedule an infopass appt to know the status. In either case, it's too early and they may not give appt/or open SR citing that the USICS I-485 processing times are around 4 months (or more).



Congratulations gchopeful123....Great news.....
Quick Questions, how do we know that our 485 has been adjudicate.....Thanks

[gc0907]

Congrats...Aakhir tera number aa hi gaya...

Ding! Ding! Received EAD/AP approval texts and emails at 10:30pm EST today. Santa Banta Claus ki jai !!!

IndiaEb2 - expect yours soon :)

[nayekal]

One useful tip for guys going to use AP for traveling abroad.
I found out through my attorney that we can request for H1 B & H4 B statuses to be re-instated once you come back on AP.

[kpt112107]

Amended LCA is enough.

Hi All,

Has anyone had an ammended LCA due to location change? Is an ammended H1 B also required or an ammended LCA is enough for relocation?

[kpt112107]

What IF H1B process is in pending...?


One useful tip for guys going to use AP for traveling abroad.
I found out through my attorney that we can request for H1 B & H4 B statuses to be re-instated once you come back on AP.

[gchopeful123]

If you mean applying for H1B extension, going out and coming back...then everyone shd really read this....

http://imminfo.com/News/Newsletter/2011-11-15/nonimmigrant-status-lost-upon-departure.html




What IF H1B process is in pending...?



One useful tip for guys going to use AP for traveling abroad.
I found out through my attorney that we can request for H1 B & H4 B statuses to be re-instated once you come back on AP.

[gc0907]

You guys might want to check this: http://www.qesehmk.org/forums/showthread.php?294-Travelling-on-AP-v-s-H1-L1

One useful tip for guys going to use AP for traveling abroad.
I found out through my attorney that we can request for H1 B & H4 B statuses to be re-instated once you come back on AP.


What IF H1B process is in pending...?

[rahul2011]

i just finished FP in Atlanta ASC office without any issues. MY date was Jan 2nd week and today i did walk-in, no one asked any questions. it's very cool.

[soggadu]

hey all... i am quoting this line from trackitt posted by Teddy bhai... "25 out of 103 folks from TSC now have EAD approvals" as per trackitt numbers.... lets hope we all get them soon!!!!!!

[kpt112107]

Are there approvals from TSC for who applied in Dec 2011??

[tackle]

Are there approvals from TSC for who applied in Dec 2011??

Afraid not! (http://www.trackitt.com/usa-immigration-trackers/i485-eb)

[RRRRRR]

Thanks everyone for the wishes!

RRRRRR,
I don't think there is an online mechanism to check status on I-485. We can either open a Level 2 SR with USCIS to check status or schedule an infopass appt to know the status. In either case, it's too early and they may not give appt/or open SR citing that the USICS I-485 processing times are around 4 months (or more).

So seems like, if you haven't heard back from USCIS in four months then your case is just waiting for the visa. Thanks for the explanation.

[TeddyKoochu]

@sogddu - Thanks TSC is picking up, I hope they approve a few more EAD / AP's before going on holidays.

@tackle good tackling of questions, hopefully by the link you showed more people will go on Trackitt and check things out.

@leo - Thanks for starting this thread, hope you have your EAD / AP approval soon.

[nayekal]

You guys might want to check this: http://www.qesehmk.org/forums/showthread.php?294-Travelling-on-AP-v-s-H1-L1

Great info. Thanks to both gc0907 and gchopeful.

[Eb2_Dec07]

Guys , help understand please.

I received my notices today in mail from Texas Service Center . I'm a dependant with spouse as primary both living in Florida. Our cases filed though different attorneys. Used PRIMARY RECEIPT to file my 485 as a dependent. My spouse's receipts came from NEBRASKA Service center , BUT mine came from TEXAS service center.
Since primary and dependant . Is this normal ?? IS this a problem ??? Spouse employer is based in Michigan and both live in FL . Primary working remotely.

[Eb2_Dec07]

Guys , help understand please.

I received my notices today in mail from Texas Service Center . I'm a dependant with spouse as primary both living in Florida. Our cases filed though different attorneys. Used PRIMARY RECEIPT to file my 485 as a dependent. My spouse's receipts came from NEBRASKA Service center , BUT mine came from TEXAS service center.
Since primary and dependant . Is this normal ?? IS this a problem ??? Spouse employer is based in Michigan and both live in FL . Primary working remotely.

Just called my attorney and was told that both the service centers are overwhelmed beyond the capacity apparently and getting a receipt itself on time is a positive thing . And also , both service centers will share the work load as required and said aslong as filing is done with the receipt , it will not matter with approvals. Also learn that if the cases are clean , under this overwhelmed volumes , there are also good chances for quick approvals on clean cases. So no wonder certain cases in bulks are getting approved. Just wanted to share this with the community .

[gc_usa]

Any one who filed in first week of DEC at TSC got FP notice ? My notice date is DEC 9th but haven't received any notice for FP yet.

[soggadu]

guys gals and gurus...wots happening... no news about people getting EAD's or GC's?? yeh kya ho raha hein bhai log... bring some enthu to the forum folks... bring some good news!!!!!

[tackle]

Just called my attorney and was told that both the service centers are overwhelmed beyond the capacity apparently and getting a receipt itself on time is a positive thing . And also , both service centers will share the work load as required and said aslong as filing is done with the receipt , it will not matter with approvals. Also learn that if the cases are clean , under this overwhelmed volumes , there are also good chances for quick approvals on clean cases. So no wonder certain cases in bulks are getting approved. Just wanted to share this with the community .

Thanks for sharing this information.

[indiaeb2]

guys gals and gurus...wots happening... no news about people getting EAD's or GC's?? yeh kya ho raha hein bhai log... bring some enthu to the forum folks... bring some good news!!!!!

Hi Soggadu - I would like to update but nothing yet for me :). Its very dissapointing to keep checking my SMS / mail every 30 min. My guess we should expect EAD /AP approval only Next year due to Holiday season. what do you think?.

Between - Any NSC in our forum who is waiting for EAD/AP

[nishant2200]

Just called my attorney and was told that both the service centers are overwhelmed beyond the capacity apparently and getting a receipt itself on time is a positive thing . And also , both service centers will share the work load as required and said aslong as filing is done with the receipt , it will not matter with approvals. Also learn that if the cases are clean , under this overwhelmed volumes , there are also good chances for quick approvals on clean cases. So no wonder certain cases in bulks are getting approved. Just wanted to share this with the community .

And also I would to add that getting an RFE is not necessarily a bad thing, they tell you exactly specifically what they want, the same letter can ask for multiple things, and that basically are the only things stopping you from an approval, and as soon as you get back to them, within a matter of days at times, depending on the period that is current and visa number availability, such cases are approved. A file which gets response to an RFE is taken back to the top of the pile by the officer. The RFE response is directly sent to the service center, and once its scanned in (you put the RFE letter on top of response), it gets back into the file with the officer. This is as per my attorney.

[gc_usa]

Any one who filed in first week of DEC at TSC got FP notice ? My notice date is DEC 9th but haven't received any notice for FP yet.

Just got FP notice for Jan4th 2012.