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TeddyKoochu
01-31-2012, 11:01 AM
When you say "cap is being consumed at a brisk rate",does this mean that the steady stream of approvals in the past 2-3 weeks coming off the regular cap?Or is it the quarterly spillover?

I'm sorry for double posting, I asked this yesterday as well..

It means both the numbers are available courtesy quarterly spillover, monthly allocation and they are being used as well, so the excitement is evenly loaded this year.

bieber
01-31-2012, 11:04 AM
Veni
many congratulations

Eb2_Dec07
01-31-2012, 11:07 AM
It means both the numbers are available courtesy quarterly spillover, monthly allocation and they are being used as well, so the excitement is evenly loaded this year.

Teddy , based on the current consumption and readily available pre-adjudicated cases for this 2012 fiscal year , until what point you think visas will become available for 485 approval . Also how does this play out when TSC lags behind NSC on preadjudication of cases where people with much later PDs could potentially be preadjudicated at NSC while TSC has folks awaiting . Sorry if this Q has already been answered

ChampU
01-31-2012, 11:12 AM
It means both the numbers are available courtesy quarterly spillover, monthly allocation and they are being used as well, so the excitement is evenly loaded this year.

Cool.. Thanks Guru!

TeddyKoochu
01-31-2012, 11:24 AM
Teddy , based on the current consumption and readily available pre-adjudicated cases for this 2012 fiscal year , until what point you think visas will become available for 485 approval . Also how does this play out when TSC lags behind NSC on preadjudication of cases where people with much later PDs could potentially be preadjudicated at NSC while TSC has folks awaiting . Sorry if this Q has already been answered

According to the current indicators GC approval line will be somewhere in Q1 2008, however if TSC does not pickup there might be more TSC filers with a PD before that waiting. The next 2 VB's will define how the agencies want to regulate approvals. For now any good case will get approved as the dates are current.

Kanmani
01-31-2012, 11:32 AM
Veni, Nishant Congratulations!!!!
Veni, have'nt you received your physical card yet?

Yes you can have SSN made after EAD. My wife had hers made after getting EAD. However this SSN will have the legend "Valid with DHS Authorization", you will have to get it removed after getting GC.

Teddy

Can you please explain more? SSN after EAD vs SSN after GC

TeddyKoochu
01-31-2012, 11:38 AM
Veni, Nishant Congratulations!!!!
Veni, have'nt you received your physical card yet?


Teddy

Can you please explain more? SSN after EAD vs SSN after GC

Kanmani SSN can be made immediately after getting EAD. EAD is one of the eligibility criteria’s. After getting GC one should just have a replacement EAD card requested having legend "Valid with DHS Authorization" removed. When we get the SN made on H1 / L1 the same legend is there. So basically there are 2 options getting he card made after EAD or GC. Note that removing the legend does not change the number it stays the same. Getting SSN made does not constitute using EAD as well, only reporting on I9 does. Once you get SSN made IRS has to be notified on the same so that they void out the ITIN.

Kanmani
01-31-2012, 11:44 AM
Teddy

Great information. learning for the first time. Thank you

kd2008
01-31-2012, 11:45 AM
http://us-non-immigrants.blogspot.com/2012/01/march-2012-visa-bulletin-predictions-eb.html#comment-425007988


Here is an update from our attorney friend.

"With respect to EB2 there is nothing more that our law firm knows at this time than that was posted by AILA based on last meeting with DOS Visa Control Office Chief. This is my own conclusion that dates will move atleast 6 months. Infact I would not be surprised if it will move more than that. 9-10 months is very much likely. Thanks to USCIS for not processing cases effectively and constantly falling behind. Recently released processing times would definitely send some chills down DOS Chiefs spine. Increase in processing time means that DOS cannot wait until April visa bulletin to get demand for this year. It has to be this coming month. Doing rapid movement will not only ensure enough demand for USCIS but will also make sure significant applications are ready at National Visa Center to process at consulates abroad for summer. Straight forward cases at USCIS will see easy approvals this summer. USCIS will rely on low hanging fruits to reach their processing goals.

EB3 category will move slow but steady as suggested in February visa bulletin"

venkat
01-31-2012, 12:17 PM
Gurus/Others,

How soon after you mailed the 485 application did you get the text/email notification (form g-1145) of its acceptance?
My 485 was delivered to the Lewisville, TX address yesterday.

soggadu
01-31-2012, 12:35 PM
some one open the post 485 thread!!!

Nov filer qwerty14 with pd in august 2007 got gc from tsc .....

vizcard
01-31-2012, 12:39 PM
some one open the post 485 thread!!!

Nov filer qwerty14 with pd in august 2007 got gc from tsc .....

Time for a sexy party ?

essenel
01-31-2012, 12:41 PM
I wonder why the post 485 thread is closed...

Soggadu, good to hear...


some one open the post 485 thread!!!

Nov filer qwerty14 with pd in august 2007 got gc from tsc .....

mysati
01-31-2012, 12:41 PM
some one open the post 485 thread!!!

Nov filer qwerty14 with pd in august 2007 got gc from tsc .....

good news trickling from TSC!

soggadu
01-31-2012, 12:41 PM
Time for a sexy party ?

yes..... When I get approved.... Chikni chameli, sheela and munni sab ko bulayenge....also everyone will get a free pauvaa.... RSVP soon.... ;-);-);-)

krishnav
01-31-2012, 01:03 PM
Does any one know what his qualifications and employer are?? I am guessing TSC or NSC are approving the most obvious ones first...obvious meaning..people who work for big firms full time, have dual degrees, etc.
Querty14, could you let us know.


some one open the post 485 thread!!!

Nov filer qwerty14 with pd in august 2007 got gc from tsc .....

nishant2200
01-31-2012, 01:09 PM
http://us-non-immigrants.blogspot.com/2012/01/march-2012-visa-bulletin-predictions-eb.html#comment-425007988

I agree with cm's lawyer friend analysis. It's very common sense logic what he is saying. I hope I qualify for low hanging fruit :D

nishant2200
01-31-2012, 01:12 PM
some one open the post 485 thread!!!

Nov filer qwerty14 with pd in august 2007 got gc from tsc .....

Opened. For admins, there is one more checkbox which shows up below show your signature, when you do a Quick Reply. And I think inadvertently it gets clicked sometimes, that's the culprit.

gc0907
01-31-2012, 01:12 PM
Wondering if there's any limit on number of posts for a thread.
soggadu...rn't you a moderator???


some one open the post 485 thread!!!

Nov filer qwerty14 with pd in august 2007 got gc from tsc .....


I wonder why the post 485 thread is closed...

Soggadu, good to hear...

Oops...Nishant you got there before my post...Thanks.

nishant2200
01-31-2012, 01:13 PM
Does any one know what his qualifications and employer are?? I am guessing TSC or NSC are approving the most obvious ones first...obvious meaning..people who work for big firms full time, have dual degrees, etc.
Querty14, could you let us know.

yaar me too two US degrees in computer and electrical engineering, after 4 years BE Engineering in India, and a straightforward one single full time job since 7 years, with progressive experience, promotions, industry and area applicable salary. Now only if the NSC could send me a freaking FP notice .... grrrrr

leo07
01-31-2012, 01:15 PM
essenel, Thanks for your wish. btw, I'm a fan of SNL too...:)

Congrats, Veni!

Leo, hopefully you are next. Looks like TSC is still mostly processing first week of October cases and your receive date is second week of October. As Teddy was saying, lets hope approvals pick up again from tomorrow!

Karma1979
01-31-2012, 01:19 PM
yaar me too two US degrees in computer and electrical engineering, after 4 years BE Engineering in India, and a straightforward one single full time job since 7 years, with progressive experience, promotions, industry and area applicable salary. Now only if the NSC could send me a freaking FP notice .... grrrrr

We got our EAD cards yesterday. FP done on Jan 26.

Karma1979
01-31-2012, 01:20 PM
It will come man. Just hang in there, it never misses anyone.

krishnav
01-31-2012, 01:20 PM
Hang in there Nishant bhai...you should have seen the trend at NSC...the later the FP date, the faster the 485 Approval.
My FP was done on Dec 15th...but whats the use if they delay the approval.
Also, if with your qualifications, you would (should) be considered a very low hanging fruit.



yaar me too two US degrees in computer and electrical engineering, after 4 years BE Engineering in India, and a straightforward one single full time job since 7 years, with progressive experience, promotions, industry and area applicable salary. Now only if the NSC could send me a freaking FP notice .... grrrrr

gc0907
01-31-2012, 01:22 PM
My case:
One Masters, working with same small desi consulting company who filed my initial H1(+2 times extension) and same client 4+years...


Does any one know what his qualifications and employer are?? I am guessing TSC or NSC are approving the most obvious ones first...obvious meaning..people who work for big firms full time, have dual degrees, etc.
Querty14, could you let us know.


yaar me too two US degrees in computer and electrical engineering, after 4 years BE Engineering in India, and a straightforward one single full time job since 7 years, with progressive experience, promotions, industry and area applicable salary. Now only if the NSC could send me a freaking FP notice .... grrrrr

red2green
01-31-2012, 01:28 PM
Just noticed on trackitt, 485 approval for NOV filer(qwerty14) from TSC.
That's a good sign for all TSCers..get ready guys..:)

Eb2_Dec07
01-31-2012, 01:29 PM
Just noticed on trackitt, 485 approval for NOV filer(qwerty14) from TSC.
That's a good sign for all TSCers..get ready guys..:)

Wow thats great news coming from TSC. Hope they gather some steam and more approvals....

krishnav
01-31-2012, 01:33 PM
Thanks for the info gc097. Mine's a pretty close situation, except my case is with TSC. Makes a lot of difference there.


My case:
One Masters, working with same small desi consulting company who filed my initial H1(+2 times extension) and same client 4+years...

needid
01-31-2012, 01:46 PM
Wow thats great news coming from TSC. Hope they gather some steam and more approvals....
Hmm, compare that to PD:1/13/2008 from NSC on trackitt ( muthukaruppan)

fudge-it
01-31-2012, 01:50 PM
I just thought I will let you know guys about how I feel about trackitt right this moment..
Well..I thought I will do a service by entering my information into it..This is my initial impression anyway not knowing how the site really gets used by people..
It screwed me up after I had entered all the information to create a account...
guess what..I will never again try to access the site..Hopefully I dont have to..

Just awful..
:)

Eb2_Dec07
01-31-2012, 01:58 PM
Hmm, compare that to PD:1/13/2008 from NSC on trackitt ( muthukaruppan)

NSC is just amazingly fast..it's strange that getting PD current is one big leap and then getting it to a better service center is another leap by itself....now there are many cases hanging where primary and dependents have gone to different service centers ....very happy for all NSC filers but all fairness to TSC filers if they begin cranking up the wheel.

BTW is this muthu guy 485 approval

fedupwithgc
01-31-2012, 01:59 PM
NSC Rocks !!! December Filers started getting approvals. PD from Jan 2008 started getting approvals..

http://www.trackitt.com/member/muthukaruppan

needid
01-31-2012, 02:03 PM
NSC is just amazingly fast..it's strange that getting PD current is one big leap and then getting it to a better service center is another leap by itself....now there are many cases hanging where primary and dependents have gone to different service centers ....very happy for all NSC filers but all fairness to TSC filers if they begin cranking up the wheel.

BTW is this muthu guy 485 approval Yes.

Sad, that they don't have common queue. I believe they are scanning all the application docs , should be accessible from any SC. Not sure why they need the physical application form.

nishant2200
01-31-2012, 02:07 PM
NSC Rocks !!! December Filers started getting approvals. PD from Jan 2008 started getting approvals..

http://www.trackitt.com/member/muthukaruppan


WOV!! NSC bhagwan, tussi great ho. account has opened.

2 months.

This is great news shared, thanks. It means Dec filers are also officially opened.

And this also throws away any fear by that one guy with PD of March 2008 I posted about who got a 2 year EAD card, it's just some fat finger or random thing with him.

ChampU
01-31-2012, 02:30 PM
WOV!! NSC bhagwan, tussi great ho. account has opened.

2 months.

This is great news shared, thanks. It means Dec filers are also officially opened.

And this also throws away any fear by that one guy with PD of March 2008 I posted about who got a 2 year EAD card, it's just some fat finger or random thing with him.


If true, it is indeed great news.. But i don't see the applicant's (Muthukaruppan) name in the Dec. 2011 tracker on trackitt.. Also, i don't see the 01/13/2008 PD..

Can some1 please confirm it it is true??


If I sort the data based on PD.. here is what i see from the tracker...

bipinonline 1/10/2008 EB2 12/30/2011 Not Yet
sppulivarthi 1/11/2008 EB2I 12/21/2011 12/23/2011 NSC
jan112008pd 1/11/2008 EB2I 12/2/2011 12/12/2011 TSC
Vengaayam 1/12/2008 EB2I 12/5/2011 12/8/2011 NSC
jan142008 1/14/2008 EB2I 12/16/2011 12/20/2011 NSC
kreddy 1/14/2008 EB2I 12/23/2011 12/30/2011 TSC
dookudu 1/14/2008 EB2I 12/16/2011
ead2011 1/15/2008 EB2I 12/5/2011 12/7/2011 NSC
ragas 1/15/2008 EB2I 12/2/2011 TSC
Avi100 1/15/2008 EB2I 12/27/2011 12/29/2011 TSC
lakshmi001 1/16/2008 EB2I 12/7/2011 12/8/2011 TSC
mygctracker 1/16/2008 EB2I 12/9/2011 12/13/2011 TSC
mygctracker 1/16/2008 EB2I 12/9/2011 12/13/2011 TSC
mygctraker 1/16/2008 EB2I 12/8/2011 12/13/2011 TSC
Stentman 1/16/2008 EB2I 12/8/2011
ps_gc 1/17/2008 EB2I 12/15/2011 12/17/2011 TSC
freedomawaits 1/18/2008 EB2I 12/30/2011 1/3/2012 TSC

frenzyrider
01-31-2012, 02:32 PM
A basic question. Does that mean that the visa numbers can get exhausted with someone left hanging for 485 approval with a priority date (say 11/9/2007) at TSC compared to later priority date (say 2/20/2008) at NSC? If so, isnt it unfair that the service center is f***ed up and you say end up holding the short end of the stick?

I guess the fundamental question is how does visa number get allocated between centers or does it?



Hmm, compare that to PD:1/13/2008 from NSC on trackitt ( muthukaruppan)

ChampU
01-31-2012, 02:34 PM
I-485 case: Approved in 61 days (597 days less than average) (5 comments)

Case Added to Tracker: 1 hour 18 minutes ago Last Updated: 1 hour 18 minutes ago
Notes: What a pleasant surprise!


Thanks! I had the google doc from this morning.. awesome news!!!

needid
01-31-2012, 02:40 PM
Each SC, Orders all Clean Apps by PD, asks for Visa and approves it. So they don't check if the App they are approving is later than the one in other SC.
Yes, The scary situation u described is a reality we need to live with. But happy for those people who are getting approved.

A basic question. Does that mean that the visa numbers can get exhausted with someone left hanging for 485 approval with a priority date (say 11/9/2007) at TSC compared to later priority date (say 2/20/2008) at NSC? If so, isnt it unfair that the service center is f***ed up and you say end up holding the short end of the stick?

I guess the fundamental question is how does visa number get allocated between centers or does it?

mygctracker
01-31-2012, 02:50 PM
Teddy,

Ok, SSN is based on EAD is possible. But what if (worst case) their AOS is denied later? Do they have to apply for ITIN again?

Thanks


Kanmani SSN can be made immediately after getting EAD. EAD is one of the eligibility criteria’s. After getting GC one should just have a replacement EAD card requested having legend "Valid with DHS Authorization" removed. When we get the SN made on H1 / L1 the same legend is there. So basically there are 2 options getting he card made after EAD or GC. Note that removing the legend does not change the number it stays the same. Getting SSN made does not constitute using EAD as well, only reporting on I9 does. Once you get SSN made IRS has to be notified on the same so that they void out the ITIN.

americandream
01-31-2012, 03:02 PM
This is my first post in this forum. I follow Q and Teddy for the past 2 years(started with the other site ), whenever time permits. Thank you Q and Teddy and all the New Guru's in this site.

I am seeing the trend that NSC is faster when it comes to 485 approvals, but TSC beats them for the FP notices. I haven't got my FP notice yet. Did any of the Jan NSC Filers got their FP Notice already?

Pundit Arjun
01-31-2012, 03:11 PM
Once you have an SSN you dont need an ITIN. This is not tied to AOS application in any way.

Teddy,

Ok, SSN is based on EAD is possible. But what if (worst case) their AOS is denied later? Do they have to apply for ITIN again?

Thanks

Karma1979
01-31-2012, 03:12 PM
I hope he is not confusing his EAD with GC.

rasknorr
01-31-2012, 03:22 PM
http://us-non-immigrants.blogspot.com/2012/01/march-2012-visa-bulletin-predictions-eb.html#comment-425007988

thank you. Hope this move (9-10 months) should come true.

Karma1979
01-31-2012, 03:25 PM
Posted by muthukaruppan on 31 Jan 2012
Thanks guys, for your kind compliments. I cannot believe it myself....

I did not apply for EAD or AP.

My FP date was Jan 3, 2012.

Good luck, guys!

TeddyKoochu
01-31-2012, 04:02 PM
Teddy,

Ok, SSN is based on EAD is possible. But what if (worst case) their AOS is denied later? Do they have to apply for ITIN again?

Thanks

SSN is yours for life. The work authorization is only valid with the blessings of DHS, USCIS comes under DHS to whom all the fee goes.

Eb2_Dec07
01-31-2012, 04:15 PM
Each SC, Orders all Clean Apps by PD, asks for Visa and approves it. So they don't check if the App they are approving is later than the one in other SC.
Yes, The scary situation u described is a reality we need to live with. But happy for those people who are getting approved.

If TSC does not come up to the speed, we might very well see Jan or even Feb NSC filers beginning to see approvals while Nov/Dec filers at TSC are awaiting for the VO to dust off the file....yes exhausting visas for the fiscal is a sad prospect....Let's hope they catch up.

Pdmar08
01-31-2012, 04:16 PM
Cheers! Now do remember to keep a log of all dates of any foreign trips. Citizenship form has a huge table to put them all down 5 years later :)

Nishant, why is that? i mean do they not stamp passports even if people dont have US passports? Good that you brought it up(of course not that i have a GC) i m used to keeping them for H1 extension filing ...and i have filed many times...and thought i will get out of it.

nishant2200
01-31-2012, 04:40 PM
Nishant, why is that? i mean do they not stamp passports even if people dont have US passports? Good that you brought it up(of course not that i have a GC) i m used to keeping them for H1 extension filing ...and i have filed many times...and thought i will get out of it.

If you have GC, you will still have Indian passport. Regardless of which passport, now would you want to trace your travel history by looking at stamps in your passport, which many times are illegible, passports may be lost, renewed...., or better still, just keep a separate log of all trips, date you left USA, date you entered USA.

And this is needed only for last 5 years when you file for citizenship, so it will not include your trips during your H1 etc, it will be only after GC, since you can only apply for citizenship min 5 years after GC, if GC is for EB based petition.

Trips shorter than 24 hours need not be itemized, but total count is to be given.

Eb2_Dec07
01-31-2012, 04:56 PM
He explains low hanging fruit meaning they will begin approving straight forward cases irrespective of PD dates . Which means someone whose PD is 2010 can get approved before someone with PD 2008 who has had multiple visas etc etc ... again this is just info I thought I would share ....please take it with a pinch of salt :-)
"
Here is an update from our attorney friend.

"With respect to EB2 there is nothing more that our law firm knows at this time than that was posted by AILA based on last meeting with DOS Visa Control Office Chief. This is my own conclusion that dates will move atleast 6 months. Infact I would not be surprised if it will move more than that. 9-10 months is very much likely. Thanks to USCIS for not processing cases effectively and constantly falling behind. Recently released processing times would definitely send some chills down DOS Chiefs spine. Increase in processing time means that DOS cannot wait until April visa bulletin to get demand for this year. It has to be this coming month. Doing rapid movement will not only ensure enough demand for USCIS but will also make sure significant applications are ready at National Visa Center to process at consulates abroad for summer. Straight forward cases at USCIS will see easy approvals this summer. USCIS will rely on low hanging fruits to reach their processing goals.

EB3 category will move slow but steady as suggested in February visa bulletin"

CM - Posted as shared. This is a plausible theory. Good Luck.
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leo4ever
01-31-2012, 04:58 PM
Thanks for the clarification my friend.


Yes...GC approval = 485 approval..
485 doesn't get approved unless visa number is assigned to it. If everything is clear and 485 is waiting for visa number it is called pre-adjudicated.
I don't think you can track that status via online dashboard but I believe with InfoPass you can get this information.

gc0907
01-31-2012, 05:11 PM
It is not necessary that your passport gets stamped e.g. when you enter Mexico by foot and don't report to the Mexican POE.

I am not sure if they stamp your PP while you enter Mexico / Canada by Car....I don't think they do...but someone can confirm.


Nishant, why is that? i mean do they not stamp passports even if people dont have US passports? Good that you brought it up(of course not that i have a GC) i m used to keeping them for H1 extension filing ...and i have filed many times...and thought i will get out of it.


If you have GC, you will still have Indian passport. Regardless of which passport, now would you want to trace your travel history by looking at stamps in your passport, which many times are illegible, passports may be lost, renewed...., or better still, just keep a separate log of all trips, date you left USA, date you entered USA.

And this is needed only for last 5 years when you file for citizenship, so it will not include your trips during your H1 etc, it will be only after GC, since you can only apply for citizenship min 5 years after GC, if GC is for EB based petition.

Trips shorter than 24 hours need not be itemized, but total count is to be given.

rdsingh79
01-31-2012, 05:48 PM
I also read on CBP website that Passport is not even required for Green Card Holders when entering US:-


What documents, identification, and paperwork does a legal permanent resident (LPR) or Green Card holder need to travel internationally?
Lawful Permanent Residents (Green Card holders) do not need a passport to enter the United States as per (8 CFR 211.1(a)), however, they may need a passport to enter another country. Please contact the embassy of the foreign country you will be traveling to for their requirements.

Lawful Permanent Residents of the U.S. must present a Permanent Resident Card ("Green Card", INS Form I-551), a Reentry Permit (if gone for more than 1 year), or a Returning Resident Visa (if gone for 2 years or more) to reenter the United States. U.S. LPRs are not required by the U.S. to have a passport for travel within the Western Hemisphere; although most foreign destinations will require you to have one to enter their country (LPRs that are out of the U.S. for more than 180 days are subject to new immigrant inspection procedures as per 8 USC 1101).

Note: While CBP does not require the passport as noted above, the airlines may have their own requirements, please check with your airlines prior to travel.




It is not necessary that your passport gets stamped e.g. when you enter Mexico by foot and don't report to the Mexican POE.

I am not sure if they stamp your PP while you enter Mexico / Canada by Car....I don't think they do...but someone can confirm.

gc0907
01-31-2012, 06:03 PM
Good information. Thanks rdsingh79.
May be moderators might want to move this post to "Post Green Card Approval" thread...

I also read on CBP website that Passport is not even required for Green Card Holders when entering US:-


What documents, identification, and paperwork does a legal permanent resident (LPR) or Green Card holder need to travel internationally?
Lawful Permanent Residents (Green Card holders) do not need a passport to enter the United States as per (8 CFR 211.1(a)), however, they may need a passport to enter another country. Please contact the embassy of the foreign country you will be traveling to for their requirements.

Lawful Permanent Residents of the U.S. must present a Permanent Resident Card ("Green Card", INS Form I-551), a Reentry Permit (if gone for more than 1 year), or a Returning Resident Visa (if gone for 2 years or more) to reenter the United States. U.S. LPRs are not required by the U.S. to have a passport for travel within the Western Hemisphere; although most foreign destinations will require you to have one to enter their country (LPRs that are out of the U.S. for more than 180 days are subject to new immigrant inspection procedures as per 8 USC 1101).

Note: While CBP does not require the passport as noted above, the airlines may have their own requirements, please check with your airlines prior to travel.

meso129
01-31-2012, 07:16 PM
My Spouse's EAD was approved, But only for 5 months ( Her current I-94 on H1 is also expiring on same date). I had submitted her application 2 weeks after submitting the I-485 with receipt notice.

Here are my details

PD: 2/8/08
I-485 RD: 12/15/2011
EAD for self RD :12/15/2011
EAD for Self Pending
FP : 1/25/2012

EAD for spouse
EAD RD : 12/30/2011
FP 1/25/2012
EAD Approved on 1/25/2012 ( approved for only 5 months :(

Anyone had similar situation ?

SC : TSC

zenmaster
01-31-2012, 07:35 PM
My Spouse's EAD was approved, But only for 5 months ( Her current I-94 on H1 is also expiring on same date). I had submitted her application 2 weeks after submitting the I-485 with receipt notice.

Here are my details

PD: 2/8/08
I-485 RD: 12/15/2011
EAD for self RD :12/15/2011
EAD for Self Pending
FP : 1/25/2012

EAD for spouse
EAD RD : 12/30/2011
FP 1/25/2012
EAD Approved on 1/25/2012 ( approved for only 5 months :(

Anyone had similar situation ?

SC : TSC

I would rather see this as a positive thing.
EAD approval for only 5 months means that your/your spouse's apps will get approved very soon. I think.
Very Good Luck to you man !!!

Pdmar08
01-31-2012, 07:51 PM
My Spouse's EAD was approved, But only for 5 months ( Her current I-94 on H1 is also expiring on same date). I had submitted her application 2 weeks after submitting the I-485 with receipt notice.

Here are my details

PD: 2/8/08
I-485 RD: 12/15/2011
EAD for self RD :12/15/2011
EAD for Self Pending
FP : 1/25/2012

EAD for spouse
EAD RD : 12/30/2011
FP 1/25/2012
EAD Approved on 1/25/2012 ( approved for only 5 months :(

Anyone had similar situation ?

SC : TSC

Interesting. I will have to see what they do with our case. My wifes H1 had expired when we applied and we had applied/ provided extension request receipt with our application.

nishant2200
01-31-2012, 08:32 PM
Guys seems like one more guy approved in Dec filer.

http://www.trackitt.com/member/AllIneedisGC

just 53 days. PD of March 2008, Dec filer, NSC.

He mentions he got a BC RFE earlier, so looks like genuinely approved, as generally as soon as RFE responded, case processing resumes. RFE is only thing stopping you between denial and approval. RFE is sent consolidated, for whatever they want, all at once.

Gclongwait
01-31-2012, 08:35 PM
Guys seems like one more guy approved in Dec filer.

http://www.trackitt.com/member/AllIneedisGC

just 53 days. PD of March 2008, Dec filer, NSC.

He mentions he got a BC RFE earlier, so looks like genuinely approved, as generally as soon as RFE responded, case processing resumes. RFE is only thing stopping you between denial and approval. RFE is sent consolidated, for whatever they want, all at once.

Nishanth, you beat me to this by a minute. I also just saw this. Looks like FP is the only thing now for NSC. I expect a lot more in the next few days.

nishant2200
01-31-2012, 08:39 PM
Nishanth, you beat me to this by a minute. I also just saw this. Looks like FP is the only thing now for NSC. I expect a lot more in the next few days.

:) and also as I always suspected, in period which is current, anyone who is ready can get approved. so much for ordering by priority date and all that. So yes, Received Date is a big deal! It ensures your app is being processed earlier on in the queue.

veni001
01-31-2012, 10:12 PM
Congratulations Veni!!!

Thank you


Veni
many congratulations

Thank you

Trident
01-31-2012, 11:34 PM
Friends,

Just wanted to share the good news with you all.....Yesterday, got the green cards for me and my wife.

Here is the timeline,

SC : NSC

PD : First week of June 2007

RD : First week of Oct 2011

FP: First week of Nov 2011 (live in a small city – nobody was there when I walkedin, only the staff)

EAD/ AP: My wife gets hers in the first week of Dec 2011

I get an RFE for picture not good. Was about to move to a different address,

Replied for the RFE with pictures in the last week (after move) of Dec 2011.

My EAD/AP gets approved in second week of Jan 2012. They send it to the new address.

485: Last week started getting approval emails. Card production email on Friday eve.

Monday got the physical card in priority mail.

PS: USCIS sends notifications when the card is picked by USCIS and delivered too (good job)


Thanks a bunch for the gurus and others answering the questions, spending the time (away from kids) and maintaining the site.

For folks waiting there (EB2), I feel things have got better in the last three years and don’t believe the wait will be too long. I sincerely hope and wish things will continually improve as far as visibility and movement. For new comers, my 2 cents - please be courteous, all the guys answering your questions and queries they have a job to do and are sharing their knowledge/experience....and are not Paid.

Good Luck !

essenel
01-31-2012, 11:40 PM
essenel, Thanks for your wish. btw, I'm a fan of SNL too...:)

I was wondering when someone would notice :D:D

NSC is doing a great job, but TSC is starting to stress me out... :( I hope TSC approvals start picking up tomorrow....

qesehmk
02-01-2012, 12:10 AM
Trident

Happy for you! All the best for future. Appreciate your courtesy and kind words for all people contributing to the forum.

All the best!
Friends,

Just wanted to share the good news with you all.....Yesterday, got the green cards for me and my wife.

Here is the timeline,

SC : NSC

PD : First week of June 2007

RD : First week of Oct 2011

FP: First week of Nov 2011 (live in a small city – nobody was there when I walkedin, only the staff)

EAD/ AP: My wife gets hers in the first week of Dec 2011

I get an RFE for picture not good. Was about to move to a different address,

Replied for the RFE with pictures in the last week (after move) of Dec 2011.

My EAD/AP gets approved in second week of Jan 2012. They send it to the new address.

485: Last week started getting approval emails. Card production email on Friday eve.

Monday got the physical card in priority mail.

PS: USCIS sends notifications when the card is picked by USCIS and delivered too (good job)


Thanks a bunch for the gurus and others answering the questions, spending the time (away from kids) and maintaining the site.

For folks waiting there (EB2), I feel things have got better in the last three years and don’t believe the wait will be too long. I sincerely hope and wish things will continually improve as far as visibility and movement. For new comers, my 2 cents - please be courteous, all the guys answering your questions and queries they have a job to do and are sharing their knowledge/experience....and are not Paid.

Good Luck !

Trident
02-01-2012, 12:24 AM
Trident

Happy for you! All the best for future. Appreciate your courtesy and kind words for all people contributing to the forum.

All the best!


Thanks Q...it was a long wait, hope it was worth the wait...Should know the answer one day ! :)

imdeng
02-01-2012, 05:57 AM
A quick question in EAD usage vs H1B. My wife and I both are on H1B right now and will be getting EAD soon. Since my wife needs to change jobs - she is going to use her EAD immediately at the new employer. I, however, will continue in my current job. Question: do I continue to be in H1B status even if my dependent shifts into an EAD which is derived from my primary 485?

gc_usa
02-01-2012, 07:44 AM
A quick question in EAD usage vs H1B. My wife and I both are on H1B right now and will be getting EAD soon. Since my wife needs to change jobs - she is going to use her EAD immediately at the new employer. I, however, will continue in my current job. Question: do I continue to be in H1B status even if my dependent shifts into an EAD which is derived from my primary 485?

you have to be on ead too.

tackle
02-01-2012, 09:24 AM
you have to be on ead too.

I'm not exactly sure what you mean by this. Can you please explain? My wife who was on H4 just started working with her EAD. Are you saying that this means that I'm no longer on H1-B?

imdeng
02-01-2012, 09:41 AM
Thanks Kanmani - this is a relief. I am trying to be as conservative as possible and hold on to my H1B status until I have the physical GC card in hand.

imdeng
You can verywell maintain your H1b status. You are not required to switch to EAD even if your wife has started using EAD .

gc_usa - please elaborate - do you agree with Kanmani or disagree?

you have to be on ead too.

10102007
02-01-2012, 10:03 AM
EAD Delay

We got our EAD / AP approval emails 4 weeks ago and I got the physical card 3 weeks ago. But my wife is yet to receive hers. Is it common to have this gap, though both our applications were approved at the same time? Please let me know. I'm waiting for the 30 day window to pass to call USCIS.

gc_usa
02-01-2012, 10:13 AM
Thanks Kanmani - this is a relief. I am trying to be as conservative as possible and hold on to my H1B status until I have the physical GC card in hand.


gc_usa - please elaborate - do you agree with Kanmani or disagree?

I am wrong , but if any thing goes wrong with your spouse case she will not be able to get back to H4 that is what I think.

soggadu
02-01-2012, 10:24 AM
EAD Delay

We got our EAD / AP approval emails 4 weeks ago and I got the physical card 3 weeks ago. But my wife is yet to receive hers. Is it common to have this gap, though both our applications were approved at the same time? Please let me know. I'm waiting for the 30 day window to pass to call USCIS.

Same here dude.... My wife got the combo card and I an still waiting from Jan 17

gc_usa
02-01-2012, 10:29 AM
gc_usa

As long as the primary is maintaining H1b and working with the H1b employer, the spouse could switch to H-4 using change of status petition.

In imdeng's case his wife is currently on H1b not H-4 . If the spouse is already on H-4 and stop working after using EAD, the status is either protected by pending I-485 or H-4 itself.

Thanks ,

So basically its good for H4 spouse to use EAD , even her I 485 get rejected for any reason she has chance to move back to H4 because primary is maintaining H1B. is that correct ?

polapragada
02-01-2012, 10:34 AM
What is the FBI Phone number to check Name check/Biometrics check status?
Also please tell me what is the procedure to call them

soggadu
02-01-2012, 10:41 AM
Yes



Soggadu bhai, you guys will receive the GC itself even before EAD card . GC has the previlege of travelling in Rajdhani while EAD is in ox cart.

Amen to that sistah girl....Hoping for the best!!!

ChampU
02-01-2012, 10:51 AM
:) and also as I always suspected, in period which is current, anyone who is ready can get approved. so much for ordering by priority date and all that. So yes, Received Date is a big deal! It ensures your app is being processed earlier on in the queue.

Wow.. Confusion and uncertainty seems like an eternal truth with the USCIS.

In 2011, it was uncertainty about how much demand, how much porting, how far will dates move.. In 2012, the dates keep on moving but who gets approved when is totally up for grabs..

Not that I am complaining.. as long as the ball keeps on rolling, the chances of everyone getting their GCs/EADs are higher..

username
02-01-2012, 11:09 AM
What is the FBI Phone number to check Name check/Biometrics check status?
Also please tell me what is the procedure to call them

FBI can be reached either at 304-625-5590 or at 304-625-2406 Source: http://www.immihelp.com/immigration/fingerprints.html

FBI - Name Checks FAQs: http://www.fbi.gov/stats-services/name-checks/name-checks-faqs

Pedro Gonzales
02-01-2012, 11:34 AM
PG... with all these apps coming in they are taking time.. give them atleast 20 days before you start pressing the panic button...

Well, given the importance of RD, and seeing as how the 2009 PD folks will start to receive their receipt notices soon I'm just concerned. Tell me this, are the checks cashed before the receipt notices are sent out? It's 13 days and they haven't cashed the bloody check yet. I've never been this concerned about someone not taking my money!


Pedro,

Has your check been cashed? My check (dependent) got cashed 7 days after being picked up from the Phoenix lock box. So, I am assuming my husband's check is also cashed.

No Receipts yet.

My employer made out my checks. I have no visibility into it.

10102007
02-01-2012, 11:51 AM
Same here dude.... My wife got the combo card and I an still waiting from Jan 17

Thanks Soggadu. Let's hope we will get it soon. Did both you get different approval notices? My wife's had 2 pages, saying both EAD and AP are approved whereas mine had only 1 page and said only EAD was approved though I did receive the combo card.

codesmith
02-01-2012, 12:16 PM
Well, given the importance of RD, and seeing as how the 2009 PD folks will start to receive their receipt notices soon I'm just concerned. Tell me this, are the checks cashed before the receipt notices are sent out? It's 13 days and they haven't cashed the bloody check yet. I've never been this concerned about someone not taking my money!
.

Well, in my case checks were cashed and then notice.
Checks are wired electronically, so even if you access your account you wont see check image, but just a debit entry.
Can you see the fedex/ups tracking that your package is delivered ? What's the lockbox u sent it to ?

Pedro Gonzales
02-01-2012, 12:19 PM
Well, given the importance of RD, and seeing as how the 2009 PD folks will start to receive their receipt notices soon I'm just concerned. Tell me this, are the checks cashed before the receipt notices are sent out? It's 13 days and they haven't cashed the bloody check yet. I've never been this concerned about someone not taking my money!


So, I figured out why my checks haven't been cashed. My lawyers paralegal says she sent the docs out by the 19th, but she sent it by snail mail! Since it was certified I tracked it and found out that it only got to Dallas on Jan 27th. I could only get her my final packet with my signatures on Jan 11th after returning from India, but for it to take an additional 16 days to get to the USCIS is freaking unpardonable.

sjkumar
02-01-2012, 12:43 PM
Everything looks green to me today..One helluva American Dream journey...

Chargeability: EB2 - I
PD: 06/21/2007
Processing Stage: I-485
TSC
Mailed Date: 10/08/2011
Received Date: 10/11/2011
Notice Date: 10/18/2011
FP Notice Date: 10/26/2012
FP Scheduled, 11/16/2012
EAD/AP approval Date:12/29/2011
EAD/AP: Combo card received on 01/28/2012
485 Approval: 01/24/2012
485 Email Notification: 01/26/2012
485 Physical Card: 01/31/2012
Spouse 485 Approval:pending

sreddy
02-01-2012, 01:02 PM
Hello Gurus,

I have a requirement to change my job location to a location not listed on my H-1B application (with same employer). My application mailed last week Monday, not received notice yet for Finger print or anything yet. Can i do it without filing for change in location or should I wait until i receive EAD?

leo07
02-01-2012, 01:04 PM
I'm sure it does :)
Congratulations!!!

It's encouraging as well...as your Received Date: 10/11/2011 and from TSC. Good Luck!

Everything looks green to me today..One helluva American Dream journey...

Chargeability: EB2 - I
PD: 06/21/2007
Processing Stage: I-485
TSC
Mailed Date: 10/08/2011
Received Date: 10/11/2011
Notice Date: 10/18/2011
FP Notice Date: 10/26/2012
FP Scheduled, 11/16/2012
EAD/AP approval Date:12/29/2011
EAD/AP: Combo card received on 01/28/2012
485 Approval: 01/24/2012
485 Email Notification: 01/26/2012
485 Physical Card: 01/31/2012
Spouse 485 Approval:pending

gchopeful123
02-01-2012, 01:13 PM
Thanks username (btw, what's your actual username :))

I just called the FBI number and verified the status for me and family. The prints were processed and result status sent to USCIS on the same day. The rep was super friendly and courteous. So atleast one thing is confirmed that the USCIS is not waiting on FPs.



FBI can be reached either at 304-625-5590 or at 304-625-2406 Source: http://www.immihelp.com/immigration/fingerprints.html

FBI - Name Checks FAQs: http://www.fbi.gov/stats-services/name-checks/name-checks-faqs

soggadu
02-01-2012, 01:19 PM
copied from trackitt....

******************************************
October filers on Trackitt(Nationality - India, Country of Chargeability - India, Category - EB2):
*******************************************
Total cases: 129
Approved: 39
% Approved: 30.2%

Total cases NSC: 23
Approved NSC: 10
% Approved TSC: 43.5%

Total cases TSC: 102
Approved TSC: 29
% Approved TSC: 28.4%
*******************************************


*******************************************
November filers on Trackitt(Nationality - India, Country of Chargeability - India, Category - EB2):
*******************************************
Total cases: 385
Approved: 22
% Approved: 5.71%

Total cases NSC: 136
Approved NSC: 19
% Approved TSC: 14%

Total cases TSC: 235
Approved TSC: 2
% Approved TSC: .85%
*******************************************

leo07
02-01-2012, 01:28 PM
Soggadu, Thanks for sharing!

Interesting info.

RMS_V13
02-01-2012, 01:42 PM
Pedro :
I doubt if it is based on receipt date. In July 2007, a similar event occurred. But I doubt if GC was issued based on receipt date as there is enough data to prove that is not the case. My belief is that approvals are based on the PD, followed by the receipt date with the variant being the efficiency of the officer picking up the case.


Well, given the importance of RD, and seeing as how the 2009 PD folks will start to receive their receipt notices soon I'm just concerned. Tell me this, are the checks cashed before the receipt notices are sent out? It's 13 days and they haven't cashed the bloody check yet. I've never been this concerned about someone not taking my money!



My employer made out my checks. I have no visibility into it.

TeddyKoochu
02-01-2012, 01:46 PM
copied from trackitt....

******************************************
October filers on Trackitt(Nationality - India, Country of Chargeability - India, Category - EB2):
*******************************************
Total cases: 129
Approved: 39
% Approved: 30.2%

Total cases NSC: 23
Approved NSC: 10
% Approved TSC: 43.5%

Total cases TSC: 102
Approved TSC: 29
% Approved TSC: 28.4%
*******************************************


*******************************************
November filers on Trackitt(Nationality - India, Country of Chargeability - India, Category - EB2):
*******************************************
Total cases: 385
Approved: 22
% Approved: 5.71%

Total cases NSC: 136
Approved NSC: 19
% Approved TSC: 14%

Total cases TSC: 235
Approved TSC: 2
% Approved TSC: .85%
*******************************************

Sogaddu thanks for posting excellent analysis by imireform on Trackitt, Immireform thanks for putting things in the right perspective for everyone. So a lot of people including NSC filers are waiting just that NSC is ahead. You are right about the 2 months time span on the delay for TSC folks. PS – Iam also TSC.

RMS_V13
02-01-2012, 01:46 PM
If it is Jan 27th, you can expect the receipts from USCIS by Feb 2nd week. Your RD and ND will be a lot earlier than Feb 2nd week, but that is when you would know the dates.



So, I figured out why my checks haven't been cashed. My lawyers paralegal says she sent the docs out by the 19th, but she sent it by snail mail! Since it was certified I tracked it and found out that it only got to Dallas on Jan 27th. I could only get her my final packet with my signatures on Jan 11th after returning from India, but for it to take an additional 16 days to get to the USCIS is freaking unpardonable.

gc0907
02-01-2012, 01:47 PM
Congrats sjkumar...

arikepudi
02-01-2012, 02:03 PM
I believe i am in a unique situation. According USPS website EAD/AP cards were delivered on Jan 30th, but we didnt receive them. Contacted USCIS and got tracking numbers of USPS. That also says the same thing. Contacted local USPS and they say the same thing. Contacted USCIS and they opened a service ticket for the same. But they say i have to wait for 15 days to resolve it or so.

I am moving from IL to FL on 10th of this month.

Gurus, any suggestions in this case.

kd2008
02-01-2012, 02:09 PM
Sogaddu thanks for posting excellent analysis by imireform on Trackitt, Immireform thanks for putting things in the right perspective for everyone. So a lot of people including NSC filers are waiting just that NSC is ahead. You are right about the 2 months time span on the delay for TSC folks. PS – Iam also TSC.

One can also see that TSC receives disproportionately larger amount of applications. I hope TSC has the staff to cope with it.

TeddyKoochu
02-01-2012, 02:18 PM
One can also see that TSC receives disproportionately larger amount of applications. I hope TSC has the staff to cope with it.

KD that’s a good catch, the TSC numbers are quite high for the nov filers they are almost double, Oct filers the proportion is even more lopsided.

kd2008
02-01-2012, 02:43 PM
KD that’s a good catch, the TSC numbers are quite high for the nov filers they are almost double, Oct filers the proportion is even more lopsided.

Thanks, Teddy. At the going rate and the lopsided distribution, it may happen that USCIS will never be able to process enough applications to consume the FY 2012 total quota, forcing Mr. CO to take the cut-off dates as forward as possible to generate CP case demand - a la July 2007 in slow motion. This theory is gaining ground even in other forums.

RMS_V13
02-01-2012, 02:47 PM
Ask USPS who signed for it. Probably your appt manager (incase you live in one)


I believe i am in a unique situation. According USPS website EAD/AP cards were delivered on Jan 30th, but we didnt receive them. Contacted USCIS and got tracking numbers of USPS. That also says the same thing. Contacted local USPS and they say the same thing. Contacted USCIS and they opened a service ticket for the same. But they say i have to wait for 15 days to resolve it or so.

I am moving from IL to FL on 10th of this month.

Gurus, any suggestions in this case.

Pedro Gonzales
02-01-2012, 02:52 PM
Thanks, Teddy. At the going rate and the lopsided distribution, it may happen that USCIS will never be able to process enough applications to consume the FY 2012 total quota, forcing Mr. CO to take the cut-off dates as forward as possible to generate CP case demand - a la July 2007 in slow motion. This theory is gaining ground even in other forums.

Wouldn't a simpler, fairer decision be to move more of the applications from TSC to NSC instead? It's not like the DoS hasn't processed 140,000 visas before this year. Yes, they had a huge backlog of preadjudicated cases to bank on for the last few years, but the 140K limit existed before 2007. Also, they have nearly the whole year to work through these. At the rate they appear to be going, I would have thought that it would be far more likely that the annual quota would get used up well before Fiscal Q4 (July). Am I totally missing something? I have been out of the conversation for the last 6 weeks so I may well be talking out of the side of my head here.

tackle
02-01-2012, 03:08 PM
The prints were processed and result status sent to USCIS on the same day.

Does this also mean that FBI name-check is complete? Isn't finger-printing only a small portion of the actual name-check process? I think the FBI name-check FAQs page says that we need to contact the agency that requested for name-check to get status-update on name-check. Isn't that true?

needid
02-01-2012, 03:09 PM
TSC is stuck in Pre-July 2007 era, NSC already got into 2008. I believe there is no limit on how many visas a particular SC can issue, it possible that NSC may exhaust FY quota by getting into mid 2008. If TSC has lot of volume left at July-2007 era, It may not touch Nov filers. I am scared.


Wouldn't a simpler, fairer decision be to move more of the applications from TSC to NSC instead? It's not like the DoS hasn't processed 140,000 visas before this year. Yes, they had a huge backlog of preadjudicated cases to bank on for the last few years, but the 140K limit existed before 2007. Also, they have nearly the whole year to work through these. At the rate they appear to be going, I would have thought that it would be far more likely that the annual quota would get used up well before Fiscal Q4 (July). Am I totally missing something? I have been out of the conversation for the last 6 weeks so I may well be talking out of the side of my head here.

fudge-it
02-01-2012, 03:19 PM
Nishant and everyone..
I just received an Email from attorney office that they have received my FP notice.
I have not checked snail mail for a week..I was busy replacing my radiator, thermostat fan switch..what a fun that was...

Our office has received the USCIS - ASC Appointment Notice for you and your spouse. USCIS is requesting that you appear for the biometric appointment 02/09/2012 at 2:00 PM at the following USCIS Office:

I'm thinkning of walking in..but 2/9 is not that off either..I will need to see how my schedule works out..

Good luck everyone..

gcseeker
02-01-2012, 03:21 PM
I agree with cm's lawyer friend analysis. It's very common sense logic what he is saying. I hope I qualify for low hanging fruit :D

Nishant bhai

How have you been. Congrats on the EAD approval . Hope you definetly qualify for the low hanging fruit.

It is puzzling to me to hear the approval irrespective of PD theme from various forums/blogs. USCIS should techincally be gating the final approval with PD...but looks like in order to meet their percentages they will indeed for the low hanging fruit...or maybe it does not make sense to keep somebody waiting when all their paperwork is in order irrespective of PD. Throws out the whole concept of an PD ...

Consular processing in this scenario will pay the biggest reward to those brave ones who would have opted for it...though the burden of providing paperwork would be huge.

:p It right now feels like a game of musical chairs....whoever gets an empty chair can sit ...the rest will be left standing(post May bulletin when retrogression is expected to hit )

gchopeful123
02-01-2012, 03:40 PM
Yes - the finger printing is only a small part of it. But I have read cases before where ppl have faced delays related to finger printing process e.g. prints not visible properly etc. The FBI only provides info on FP status, they do not provide us details on name check etc. That info is only provided to USCIS and will take more time compared to FP. All in all, atleast one "unknown" has turned into a "known" for me.


Does this also mean that FBI name-check is complete? Isn't finger-printing only a small portion of the actual name-check process? I think the FBI name-check FAQs page says that we need to contact the agency that requested for name-check to get status-update on name-check. Isn't that true?

ChampU
02-01-2012, 03:52 PM
Damn.. this week has been such a hard week to focus on work.. So much going on with the GC process, SuperBowl (and the fun trash talk in the fan forums) , finger printing appointment..Too many distractions.. I hope to watch a good game.. get drunk and have a good weekend..

needid
02-01-2012, 04:06 PM
Here is a strange situation of one of my friends. His PD Feb 2007, filed in 2007 July fiasco, He received GC approval mail on Oct 11, 2011. Till now he did not received his physical cards, They his biometrics are not available. Few minutes back he called FBI name check number and they informed him that They sent the name check clearance on Sep 23, 2011( a mere 18 days before GC approval).


If your name check is cleared , you may expect card in 2 to 3 weeks. Good luck.



Yes - the finger printing is only a small part of it. But I have read cases before where ppl have faced delays related to finger printing process e.g. prints not visible properly etc. The FBI only provides info on FP status, they do not provide us details on name check etc. That info is only provided to USCIS and will take more time compared to FP. All in all, atleast one "unknown" has turned into a "known" for me.

tackle
02-01-2012, 04:13 PM
Yes - the finger printing is only a small part of it. But I have read cases before where ppl have faced delays related to finger printing process e.g. prints not visible properly etc. The FBI only provides info on FP status, they do not provide us details on name check etc. That info is only provided to USCIS and will take more time compared to FP. All in all, atleast one "unknown" has turned into a "known" for me.

OK. I can understand. Appreciate the info.

mysati
02-01-2012, 04:21 PM
CM from the US-Non-Immigrants blogspot has posted some good explanation on simple cases for adjudication. Thought of sharing it below, in case u haven't read it yet:

http://us-non-immigrants.blogspot.com/2012/01/march-2012-visa-bulletin-predictions-eb.html


Definition of simple case for an USCIS adjudicator is

a) It is completed in all respect. He does not have to go looking for the information in the system before he makes a decision to ask for initial or additional evidence. They are required to do due diligence before they issue any RFE.

b) Case where Alien Number file is already generated and available to pull. This file tells all the record when an applicant last entered in US. Records about status maintenance since first entry to US. it has all information about you. If a file is not present it is generated. For most cases it is created during I-140. If you will not write your A# in the I-485 applications, they have to go looking for your information.

c) Case where FP and BCIS check come complete early. Please note BCIS checks can take some time depending on your country and respective consulates.

d) Have clean Birth and Marraige Certificates. Adjudicators depending upon experience would know about secondary evidence, others will have to send files to supervisor for review. Please note supervisor is a group leader of 5-10 adjudicators. More cases that will go to him more it will take time for him to approve your case.

d) Cases were employee currently resides in same state as PERM stated state makes things pretty easier. Any discrepancy requires seeing your EVL and current title. If you are not on site then where are you? Anyone working at client site could require additional review. Simple case will be you are currently working with sponsored employer at stated salary.

e) If your company is acquired, mergered or changed names, your company information is checked along http://www.dnb.com/ site. If they cannot find your company name in the list. more review is required. It may require calling your employer to verify. If 180 days are past, you may receive RFE for new EVL.

f) Last but not the least, it all depends upon when and who picks up your case file.

These are just examples of complications which can increase processing times for a case. Anything that is straight forward will be approved by USCIS adjudicators wihout consulting with or sending it to supervisor for blessing. No one cares if it is a STEM or Business applicant. If you work for small or big company. As long as you and company are not blacklisted you are good.

ChampU
02-01-2012, 04:30 PM
CM from the US-Non-Immigrants blogspot has posted some good explanation on simple cases for adjudication. Thought of sharing it below, in case u haven't read it yet:

http://us-non-immigrants.blogspot.com/2012/01/march-2012-visa-bulletin-predictions-eb.html



Awesome post, mysati! Thanks a lot.

gchopeful123
02-01-2012, 04:30 PM
needid,
I called the FBI number again for name check, the rep said that they only provide info on FP status. She asked me whether this was GC purpose and gave a no for USCIS (202-324-2399). Called that no and got a recorded response that they no longer accept name check status requests over the phone and to refer the FBI FAQ page, etc etc.... deadlock condition......

Is there a separate no for name check that your friend used. Any more info would be useful. Thanks.



Here is a strange situation of one of my friends. His PD Feb 2007, filed in 2007 July fiasco, He received GC approval mail on Oct 11, 2011. Till now he did not received his physical cards, They his biometrics are not available. Few minutes back he called FBI name check number and they informed him that They sent the name check clearance on Sep 23, 2011( a mere 18 days before GC approval).


If your name check is cleared , you may expect card in 2 to 3 weeks. Good luck.


Yes - the finger printing is only a small part of it. But I have read cases before where ppl have faced delays related to finger printing process e.g. prints not visible properly etc. The FBI only provides info on FP status, they do not provide us details on name check etc. That info is only provided to USCIS and will take more time compared to FP. All in all, atleast one "unknown" has turned into a "known" for me.

arikepudi
02-01-2012, 04:31 PM
Nobody needs to sign for the EAD letters. They just drop it as ordinary mail.


Ask USPS who signed for it. Probably your appt manager (incase you live in one)

needid
02-01-2012, 05:15 PM
Sorry, After reading your earlier post which mentioned you have called Name Check , i suggested my friend to call the number (304-625-5590, from username post) to check if it is stuck with his biometrics stuff. When my friend called it a was a lady. Try some other time you may hit a different officer.


needid,
I called the FBI number again for name check, the rep said that they only provide info on FP status. She asked me whether this was GC purpose and gave a no for USCIS (202-324-2399). Called that no and got a recorded response that they no longer accept name check status requests over the phone and to refer the FBI FAQ page, etc etc.... deadlock condition......

Is there a separate no for name check that your friend used. Any more info would be useful. Thanks.

fudge-it
02-01-2012, 05:34 PM
Do you guys know if I can walk-in early?
I called the CSR and he mentioned that I can go there only on the time mentioned in the notice?

nabrika
02-01-2012, 05:38 PM
FYI. One needs to have notice to do finger printing.


Nishant and everyone..
I just received an Email from attorney office that they have received my FP notice.
I have not checked snail mail for a week..I was busy replacing my radiator, thermostat fan switch..what a fun that was...

Our office has received the USCIS - ASC Appointment Notice for you and your spouse. USCIS is requesting that you appear for the biometric appointment 02/09/2012 at 2:00 PM at the following USCIS Office:

I'm thinkning of walking in..but 2/9 is not that off either..I will need to see how my schedule works out..

Good luck everyone..

gchopeful123
02-01-2012, 05:38 PM
Some more trackitt approvals from NSC today:

noonecan - PD 09/26/2007
veenaaa - PD 10/15/2007

nabrika
02-01-2012, 05:42 PM
Completed FP today at Boston Centre. Overall process took 15 minutes.

Meter Parking is available on Portland street. If you can't find any there are 2 garages on next street (Friend Street) for $5 for 30 minutes.

dec2007
02-01-2012, 06:22 PM
Do you guys know if I can walk-in early?
I called the CSR and he mentioned that I can go there only on the time mentioned in the notice?

you can. take ur appointment letter.
i did mine yesterday even though original appointment was 2/8th.

fudge-it
02-01-2012, 06:48 PM
Anyone had done early FP in PHX?

fudge-it
02-01-2012, 06:49 PM
Thanks..I will check my snail mail today...

meso129
02-01-2012, 06:52 PM
Look at this Dec filer being approved Again this is not my case but came across during my research The person has filed on Dec 2 and approved on Dec 21 which is WOW from TSC

Receipt SRC1290062034

kpt112107
02-01-2012, 06:56 PM
My brother applied for his son's AP but NOT EAD.. and it’s not approved yet..

My brother & his wife's EAD & AP approved yesterday. If the H1(brother) & H4 expires before getting GC then what will be status of child? What should we do?

kpt112107
02-01-2012, 06:57 PM
Might be EB1... who knows....

Look at this Dec filer being approved Again this is not my case but came across during my research The person has filed on Dec 2 and approved on Dec 21 which is WOW from TSC

Receipt SRC1290062034

ontheedge
02-01-2012, 07:25 PM
CM from the US-Non-Immigrants blogspot has posted some good explanation on simple cases for adjudication. Thought of sharing it below, in case u haven't read it yet:

http://us-non-immigrants.blogspot.com/2012/01/march-2012-visa-bulletin-predictions-eb.html


Definition of simple case for an USCIS adjudicator is

a) It is completed in all respect. He does not have to go looking for the information in the system before he makes a decision to ask for initial or additional evidence. They are required to do due diligence before they issue any RFE.

b) Case where Alien Number file is already generated and available to pull. This file tells all the record when an applicant last entered in US. Records about status maintenance since first entry to US. it has all information about you. If a file is not present it is generated. For most cases it is created during I-140. If you will not write your A# in the I-485 applications, they have to go looking for your information.

c) Case where FP and BCIS check come complete early. Please note BCIS checks can take some time depending on your country and respective consulates.

d) Have clean Birth and Marraige Certificates. Adjudicators depending upon experience would know about secondary evidence, others will have to send files to supervisor for review. Please note supervisor is a group leader of 5-10 adjudicators. More cases that will go to him more it will take time for him to approve your case.

d) Cases were employee currently resides in same state as PERM stated state makes things pretty easier. Any discrepancy requires seeing your EVL and current title. If you are not on site then where are you? Anyone working at client site could require additional review. Simple case will be you are currently working with sponsored employer at stated salary.

e) If your company is acquired, mergered or changed names, your company information is checked along http://www.dnb.com/ site. If they cannot find your company name in the list. more review is required. It may require calling your employer to verify. If 180 days are past, you may receive RFE for new EVL.

f) Last but not the least, it all depends upon when and who picks up your case file.

These are just examples of complications which can increase processing times for a case. Anything that is straight forward will be approved by USCIS adjudicators wihout consulting with or sending it to supervisor for blessing. No one cares if it is a STEM or Business applicant. If you work for small or big company. As long as you and company are not blacklisted you are good.

What a great post! Thanks a lot, this gives at least some insight.

nishant2200
02-01-2012, 07:40 PM
Might be EB1... who knows....

also for porters who were already in due to the July 2007 fiasco, their 485 is already pre-adjudicated. when they port from eb3 to eb2, and inform USCIS about this interfiling, the existing 485 can be approved just like that anytime, it is then considered to be under the Eb2 category and visa number available.

nishant2200
02-01-2012, 07:41 PM
My brother applied for his son's AP but NOT EAD.. and it’s not approved yet..

My brother & his wife's EAD & AP approved yesterday. If the H1(brother) & H4 expires before getting GC then what will be status of child? What should we do?

Status of Child will be AOS. His AOS is pending, the filing receipt of 485 is the proof of status.

EAD is not proof of status. It is just a document authorizing a alien to be able to work with or without conditions attached as applicable, he still needs to maintain valid status by other means.

imdeng
02-01-2012, 08:06 PM
Guys - a quick but urgent question - is EAD timeline linked with any RFE or FP timeline? What I am asking is, first, if I get an RFE on my 485, does that delay the issue of EAD as well? Second, doing FP earlier (walk-in) is any help in getting EAD earlier - does USCIS wait for FP to happen before issuing EAD?

Thanks for your attention - I am so close to filing and need to make some urgent decisions. I will remove this post and replies to appropriate thread in a day or so.

veni001
02-01-2012, 08:50 PM
Guys - a quick but urgent question - is EAD timeline linked with any RFE or FP timeline? What I am asking is, first, if I get an RFE on my 485, does that delay the issue of EAD as well? Second, doing FP earlier (walk-in) is any help in getting EAD earlier - does USCIS wait for FP to happen before issuing EAD?

Thanks for your attention - I am so close to filing and need to make some urgent decisions. I will remove this post and replies to appropriate thread in a day or so.

imdeng,
Unless you get RFE on your i765/i131 it should not delay your Combo card. Also FP appointment/completion is not a must for EAD/AP approval.

philapa19118
02-01-2012, 09:06 PM
This is my first post here, but have been a silent follower like many others. Just wanted to share some news-A friend of mine got 485 approved today-EB2-I. PD july 2007, TSC filer in mid to end october. Hope this the beginning of many more from TSC.


My profile: EB2-I. PD Sep 2007. Nov Filer. EAD/AP received. Awaiting 485

essenel
02-01-2012, 09:22 PM
This is my first post here, but have been a silent follower like many others. Just wanted to share some news-A friend of mine got 485 approved today-EB2-I. PD july 2007, TSC filer in mid to end october. Hope this the beginning of many more from TSC.


My profile: EB2-I. PD Sep 2007. Nov Filer. EAD/AP received. Awaiting 485

Welcome! And thanks for the news....

imdeng
02-02-2012, 07:11 AM
Thanks Veni. Much appreciated.

imdeng,
Unless you get RFE on your i765/i131 it should not delay your Combo card. Also FP appointment/completion is not a must for EAD/AP approval.

leo07
02-02-2012, 08:01 AM
And Thanks for sharing information. It's encouraging.

This is my first post here, but have been a silent follower like many others. Just wanted to share some news-A friend of mine got 485 approved today-EB2-I. PD july 2007, TSC filer in mid to end october. Hope this the beginning of many more from TSC.


My profile: EB2-I. PD Sep 2007. Nov Filer. EAD/AP received. Awaiting 485

khushraho
02-02-2012, 09:26 AM
All Gurus,

I have a question on AC21..I went to this forum and others searching for all the info but gotsome conflicting answers ..This is my question

- Almost everyone suggest to keep the H1B status even if one gets EAD. It is better for appeal if something happens to the 485 filing
- 180 days after the 485 filing one can change a job by invoking AC21.

If so,
- What paperwork new employer needs to do?
-How can one maintain H1 status if the new employer is not required to transfer the H1
- If the new employer needs to file H1 , what is the advantage one is getting by having EAD. This can be done post 180 days after the 140 approval too.

Any reply in clarifying above is well appreciated.

Pedro Gonzales
02-02-2012, 09:36 AM
ahhh, finally my checks have been encashed! Success!

TeddyKoochu
02-02-2012, 09:40 AM
Good start for Feb on Trackitt 6 NSC EB2 I approvals, 1 from TSC this filing is from Jul 2011. Looks like new numbers were infused in the system when the month started. Lets hope for more good news today.

Kanmani
02-02-2012, 10:09 AM
All Gurus,

I have a question on AC21..I went to this forum and others searching for all the info but gotsome conflicting answers ..This is my question

- Almost everyone suggest to keep the H1B status even if one gets EAD. It is better for appeal if something happens to the 485 filing
- 180 days after the 485 filing one can change a job by invoking AC21.

If so,
- What paperwork new employer needs to do?
-How can one maintain H1 status if the new employer is not required to transfer the H1
- If the new employer needs to file H1 , what is the advantage one is getting by having EAD. This can be done post 180 days after the 140 approval too.

Any reply in clarifying above is well appreciated.

What paperwork new employer needs to do?

There are no specific forms, applications, or petitions to file to invoke AC21 when it is used. There is a general expectation that the USCIS be notified when there is a job change. It can be done by sending a job offer letter with a similar/ same job mentioned in the perm but not necessarily same exact salary in the perm along with the I-485 Receipt notice.

How can one maintain H1 status if the new employer is not required to transfer the H1

You might have come across the importance of H1b as a pending AOS beneficiary after reading this forum and others. So if employer A is not ready for H1b transfer then go with employer B who is ready to file H1b.

If the new employer needs to file H1 , what is the advantage one is getting by having EAD. This can be done post 180 days after the 140 approval too.

If you change the job after/before 180 days of I-140, you should start your GC process again right from perm . Portability law comes into effect only after AOS pending for 180 days.

EB2Immigrant
02-02-2012, 12:18 PM
I have been following this forum as a silent observer since last summer and wanted to share some good news: received 485 approval emails yesterday.

Thanks to Q, Nishant, Veni, Teddy, Spec and all others for their valuable insights and analysis.

My best wishes for early approvals to all who are waiting in queue.

Chargeability: EB2 - I
PD: 9/5/2007
Processing Stage: I-485
NSC
Received Date: 11/18/2011
Notice Date: 11/23/2011
FP Scheduled: 1/12/2012
EAD/AP approval Date: 1/12/2011
EAD/AP: Combo card received on 01/28/2012
485 Approval: 2/1/2012
485 Email Notification: 2/1/2012
485 Physical Card: <TBD>

leo07
02-02-2012, 12:27 PM
Eb2Immigrant, Congratulations!!! and good luck

tackle
02-02-2012, 12:31 PM
Btw, what's the deal with this thread being "closed" at random times?

qesehmk
02-02-2012, 12:40 PM
It happens when one of the moderators posts something and by mistake checks the box that says "close the thread".

So the last post of a closed thread will always belong to a moderator ;)


Btw, what's the deal with this thread being "closed" at random times?

polapragada
02-02-2012, 12:49 PM
FBI can be reached either at 304-625-5590 or at 304-625-2406 Source: http://www.immihelp.com/immigration/fingerprints.html

FBI - Name Checks FAQs: http://www.fbi.gov/stats-services/name-checks/name-checks-faqs


Thanks for the information. I called them. Seems my cases got cleared from FBI on same day

mysati
02-02-2012, 12:55 PM
Just a general question about the FBI name/ background check. Is there any pros/cons in having a not so very common name?

I understand in the reverse case, it may take longer for them to review and sort out.

leo07
02-02-2012, 12:56 PM
God....this wait seems horrible by the day. I called TSC and was asked to call back in 7 months to open an SR :)

gc0907
02-02-2012, 01:02 PM
Congrats Eb2Immigrant...

TeddyKoochu
02-02-2012, 01:20 PM
I have been following this forum as a silent observer since last summer and wanted to share some good news: received 485 approval emails yesterday.

Thanks to Q, Nishant, Veni, Teddy, Spec and all others for their valuable insights and analysis.

My best wishes for early approvals to all who are waiting in queue.

Chargeability: EB2 - I
PD: 9/5/2007
Processing Stage: I-485
NSC
Received Date: 11/18/2011
Notice Date: 11/23/2011
FP Scheduled: 1/12/2012
EAD/AP approval Date: 1/12/2011
EAD/AP: Combo card received on 01/28/2012
485 Approval: 2/1/2012
485 Email Notification: 2/1/2012
485 Physical Card: <TBD>

Many congratulations to you and your family. Thanks for sharing the good news with all of us here enjoy green life.

khushraho
02-02-2012, 01:34 PM
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You might have come across the importance of H1b as a pending AOS beneficiary after reading this forum and others. So if employer A is not ready for H1b transfer then go with employer B who is ready to file H1b.
-------------

Thanks Kanmani..

Just a follow up question/infer

In short having EAD gives one the benift of NOT asking his future employer for sponsoring his greencard and that in turn may increase his marketability.

Other than that this doesn't give any advantage to the primary employee as far as a job move is concerned. The new employer should sponsor his H1B transfer and all those attorney expenditure..I am not sure this is well understood by everyone by looking at the ectasy of EAD arrival.

fudge-it
02-02-2012, 01:40 PM
Alright..Early walk-in done today..My bases are covered for now...

kpt112107
02-02-2012, 01:59 PM
Congrats...

May I know why there is big gap between EAD approval & EAD received?
Is there anything else special to approve quick?


I have been following this forum as a silent observer since last summer and wanted to share some good news: received 485 approval emails yesterday.

Thanks to Q, Nishant, Veni, Teddy, Spec and all others for their valuable insights and analysis.

My best wishes for early approvals to all who are waiting in queue.

Chargeability: EB2 - I
PD: 9/5/2007
Processing Stage: I-485
NSC
Received Date: 11/18/2011
Notice Date: 11/23/2011
FP Scheduled: 1/12/2012
EAD/AP approval Date: 1/12/2011
EAD/AP: Combo card received on 01/28/2012
485 Approval: 2/1/2012
485 Email Notification: 2/1/2012
485 Physical Card: <TBD>

Pedro Gonzales
02-02-2012, 02:03 PM
---------------------
You might have come across the importance of H1b as a pending AOS beneficiary after reading this forum and others. So if employer A is not ready for H1b transfer then go with employer B who is ready to file H1b.
-------------

Thanks Kanmani..

Just a follow up question/infer

In short having EAD gives one the benift of NOT asking his future employer for sponsoring his greencard and that in turn may increase his marketability.

Other than that this doesn't give any advantage to the primary employee as far as a job move is concerned. The new employer should sponsor his H1B transfer and all those attorney expenditure..I am not sure this is well understood by everyone by looking at the ectasy of EAD arrival.

You don't have to maintain your H1B once your EAD comes through. It is merely recommended as a back up to keep yourself in status in case your I-485 is rejected for any reason. If you are eligible for AC-21, and have a great offer from an employer who does not want to file for your H1B, you would need to decide if the risk of I-485 rejection is high enough to warrant turning down the offer. In my opinion if one's application is straightforward, the risk of I-485 rejection would be very low, so I would accept the offer. Probably most folks have a similar risk tolerance to me; hence the ecstasy on EAD arrival.

Pedro Gonzales
02-02-2012, 02:05 PM
Alright..Early walk-in done today..My bases are covered for now...

Fudge, any issues at all? I'll be looking for an early walk-in at PHX too whenever I receive my FP notice.

mygctracker
02-02-2012, 02:16 PM
Folks,

Received EAD/AP Combo card valid for 1 Year. Following are the details.

TSC
PD: 01/16/2008
ND: 12/13/2011
EAD Approved: 01/30/2012
EAD received: 01/02/2012
GC: Waiting


Thanks

la_2002_ch
02-02-2012, 02:20 PM
Just saw on the *** site that one of the Jan filers from TSC got his EAD Approved. Maybe TSC is now picking up (and maybe steaming ahead of NSC) atleast for EAD approvals.

Below are the details as posted by him/her:


PD: 03/27/2008
MD: 01/04/2012
RD: 01/06/2012
ND: 01/10/2012
Service center: TSC (NJ Resident)
EB2 I
FP:02/15/2012
EAD/AP: 01/30/2012 - Just saw online status that it was approved on 1/30/2012. That was fast even for TSC!!!

indiaeb2
02-02-2012, 02:25 PM
I have been following this forum as a silent observer since last summer and wanted to share some good news: received 485 approval emails yesterday.

Thanks to Q, Nishant, Veni, Teddy, Spec and all others for their valuable insights and analysis.

My best wishes for early approvals to all who are waiting in queue.

Chargeability: EB2 - I
PD: 9/5/2007
Processing Stage: I-485
NSC
Received Date: 11/18/2011
Notice Date: 11/23/2011
FP Scheduled: 1/12/2012
EAD/AP approval Date: 1/12/2011
EAD/AP: Combo card received on 01/28/2012
485 Approval: 2/1/2012
485 Email Notification: 2/1/2012
485 Physical Card: <TBD>
Many Many wishes EB2Immigrant.


God....this wait seems horrible by the day. I called TSC and was asked to call back in 7 months to open an SR :)
Oh Loe. Thats bad TSC. Yes this wait kills me too. i think if its only me who thinks this..looks like you are with me:). on NSC side i see many approval whos PD is 2-3 months ahead of mine. so by god grace we should see our approval soon. Brother GChopeful123, Sogggadu and Nishant and T - How do you feel. Does this wait and approval kills you. I took a break for 2 days just to avoide this but cant wait.......?

Folks,

Received EAD/AP Combo card valid for 1 Year. Following are the details.

TSC
PD: 01/16/2008
ND: 12/13/2011
EAD Approved: 01/30/2012
EAD received: 01/02/2012
GC: Waiting


Thanks
Congragulations

Kanmani
02-02-2012, 02:51 PM
---------------------
You might have come across the importance of H1b as a pending AOS beneficiary after reading this forum and others. So if employer A is not ready for H1b transfer then go with employer B who is ready to file H1b.
-------------

Thanks Kanmani..

Just a follow up question/infer

In short having EAD gives one the benift of NOT asking his future employer for sponsoring his greencard and that in turn may increase his marketability.

Other than that this doesn't give any advantage to the primary employee as far as a job move is concerned. The new employer should sponsor his H1B transfer and all those attorney expenditure..I am not sure this is well understood by everyone by looking at the ectasy of EAD arrival.

There are certainly reasons behind the happiness for getting EAD, most of the primary applicants have qualified H-4 spouses who could make use of the EAD .

Not necessarily every primary applicant wishes to maintain H1b as a precaution for potential denial, I have seen several 2007 filers' who are solely working on EAD and changing their jobs .

With EAD-AP combo card we could avoid stamping while travelling even if EAD is not used.

gchopeful123
02-02-2012, 03:00 PM
Dude,
I have been on edge since Fri, I keep on refreshing this and the trackitt forum for any new info/approvals. The wait is especially killing because people with PD before,same and after me have been getting approvals (god bless them). Was just hoping i get it this week so that I can get an excuse to empty some six packs this weekend. Lets hope for the best. Positive nervous energy is good, it keeps the heart healthy :)

Also, bhagwan Shree Krishna ne kaha hain - "Karam karo, phal ki icchha mat karo" :):) I am NOT following this right now, but bolne mein kya jata hain.....



Many Many wishes EB2Immigrant.


Oh Loe. Thats bad TSC. Yes this wait kills me too. i think if its only me who thinks this..looks like you are with me:). on NSC side i see many approval whos PD is 2-3 months ahead of mine. so by god grace we should see our approval soon. Brother GChopeful123, Sogggadu and Nishant and T - How do you feel. Does this wait and approval kills you. I took a break for 2 days just to avoide this but cant wait.......?

Congragulations

essenel
02-02-2012, 03:01 PM
God....this wait seems horrible by the day. I called TSC and was asked to call back in 7 months to open an SR :)


Many Many wishes EB2Immigrant.


Oh Loe. Thats bad TSC. Yes this wait kills me too. i think if its only me who thinks this..looks like you are with me:). on NSC side i see many approval whos PD is 2-3 months ahead of mine. so by god grace we should see our approval soon. Brother GChopeful123, Sogggadu and Nishant and T - How do you feel. Does this wait and approval kills you. I took a break for 2 days just to avoide this but cant wait.......?

Congragulations

I hear you, Leo, indiaeb2!

On another note, TSC seems to be busy with backlog reduction? There are hardly any TSC approvals yesterday and today and the 2-3 that are approved are backlog.

TeddyKoochu
02-02-2012, 03:15 PM
I hear you, Leo, indiaeb2!

On another note, TSC seems to be busy with backlog reduction? There are hardly any TSC approvals yesterday and today and the 2-3 that are approved are backlog.

Friends I hear you. Sogaddu had posted an analysis from Trackitt which indicated that most of the NSC filers are also waiting; however atleast NSC is very actively on both Oct & Nov cases. Yesterday there were 6 NSC approvals on Trackitt all Oct and Nov while only 1 from TSC that too from Jul. Even today there are a couple of NSC approvals some people have posted on the thread but not updated Tracker. Hang in there looks like all NSC Nov filers should be greened this month if FP is completed. For TSC backlog seems to be huge and we can hope for something in 2 months probably unless we are lucky, they are moving mostly by RD barring a few exceptions. Good luck to everyone. Also let’s hope to see a good VB again with forward movement.

soggadu
02-02-2012, 03:34 PM
i agree with teddy bhai on this... i guess at this point we have to regroup our energies and work on something other than immi stuff... thats why i always advise to pick a fight with the wife :-)... you have to give ur 100% in a fight which you wont even win!!!! cheers... Lets wait...

indiaeb2
02-02-2012, 03:56 PM
Dude,
I have been on edge since Fri, I keep on refreshing this and the trackitt forum for any new info/approvals. The wait is especially killing because people with PD before,same and after me have been getting approvals (god bless them). Was just hoping i get it this week so that I can get an excuse to empty some six packs this weekend. Lets hope for the best. Positive nervous energy is good, it keeps the heart healthy :)

Also, bhagwan Shree Krishna ne kaha hain - "Karam karo, phal ki icchha mat karo" :):) I am NOT following this right now, but bolne mein kya jata hain.....
Yes now..no one can help except GODDDDDDDDDDD

I hear you, Leo, indiaeb2!

On another note, TSC seems to be busy with backlog reduction? There are hardly any TSC approvals yesterday and today and the 2-3 that are approved are backlog. - Thanks essenel.. lets do a group prayer


Friends I hear you. Sogaddu had posted an analysis from Trackitt which indicated that most of the NSC filers are also waiting; however atleast NSC is very actively on both Oct & Nov cases. Yesterday there were 6 NSC approvals on Trackitt all Oct and Nov while only 1 from TSC that too from Jul. Even today there are a couple of NSC approvals some people have posted on the thread but not updated Tracker. Hang in there looks like all NSC Nov filers should be greened this month if FP is completed. For TSC backlog seems to be huge and we can hope for something in 2 months probably unless we are lucky, they are moving mostly by RD barring a few exceptions. Good luck to everyone. Also let’s hope to see a good VB again with forward movement. - Hope for the good movement


i agree with teddy bhai on this... i guess at this point we have to regroup our energies and work on something other than immi stuff... thats why i always advise to pick a fight with the wife :-)... you have to give ur 100% in a fight which you wont even win!!!! cheers... Lets wait...
Hmmm..good idea.. i need to divert my thoughts from immigration

leo07
02-02-2012, 03:58 PM
Thanks for your comments. Today is one of those days. In fact, I had to work really hard to be polite to the representative when she asked me to call back in 7 months.

suninphx
02-02-2012, 05:24 PM
Does any one knows when G-1145 notifications are sent? Is that when receipts are generated or before? TIA

suninphx
02-02-2012, 05:33 PM
Does any one knows when G-1145 notifications are sent? Is that when receipts are generated or before? TIA

Online search tells me that it could take upto week or more.

gcseeker
02-02-2012, 05:35 PM
Thanks for your comments. Today is one of those days. In fact, I had to work really hard to be polite to the representative when she asked me to call back in 7 months.


i agree with teddy bhai on this... i guess at this point we have to regroup our energies and work on something other than immi stuff... thats why i always advise to pick a fight with the wife :-)... you have to give ur 100% in a fight which you wont even win!!!! cheers... Lets wait...


For TSC backlog seems to be huge and we can hope for something in 2 months probably unless we are lucky, they are moving mostly by RD barring a few exceptions. Good luck to everyone. Also let’s hope to see a good VB again with forward movement.

God seriously bless the TSC filers.....time for avatar change....grrrrr

soggadu
02-02-2012, 05:44 PM
guys gals and gurus...learnt something new today "It appears like when 485 gets an RFE, the AP goes out of status"....ya all, be careful when u go to india without GC...

codesmith
02-02-2012, 05:45 PM
Alright..Early walk-in done today..My bases are covered for now...

-NSC-
PD - 02/08/08 |-| MD - 12/07/12 |-| RD - 12/09/12 |-| ND - 12/13/12 |-| NRD - 12/19/12 |-| EAD/AP Card production ordered - 1/26/12|-|EAD/AP Card Shipped - 1/30/12 |-| FP notice rxd by attorney - 2/1/12 |-| EAD/AP Card rxd with 1 yr valid - 2/1/12|-|FP Appt - 2/9/12|-|FP Early walk-in - 2/2/12 |-|


I was wondering with the dates in your signature ...When did you file your appln ?

* * Does early walkin make any difference in getting approval ?
My FP is also due but did not think of early walk in ... Let me know if FP is related to getting card faster.

suninphx
02-02-2012, 05:46 PM
guys gals and gurus...learnt something new today "It appears like when 485 gets an RFE, the AP goes out of status"....ya all, be careful when u go to india without GC...

And source of this information is.....?


Some of the answers at below thread seem to suggest otherwise:

http://www.trackitt.com/uk-discussion-forums/i485-eb/874177805/rfe-on-i-485

soggadu
02-02-2012, 05:58 PM
And source of this information is.....?

a soothsayer in downtown!!!!

Nahhh... just got it from trackitt this time....

suninphx
02-02-2012, 06:04 PM
a soothsayer in downtown!!!!

Nahhh... just got it from trackitt this time....

Looks like you should consider 'avoiding' visiting downtown . :d

Did you check the trackitt link in my reply?

codesmith
02-02-2012, 06:09 PM
Looks like you should consider 'avoiding' visiting downtown . :d

Did you check the trackitt link in my reply?

Sun,
Do you know what's the correct time period to answer RFE is it 30 or 84 ?

fudge-it
02-02-2012, 06:56 PM
@Pedro Gonzales -> No issue. Wife and I walked-in. We did not bring up the appointment topic at all. Turned in the notice..followd the instructions..It took longer than I anticipated..about an hour..unlike 10/15 mins people where mentioning..
@Codesmith -> I dont know if it matters..I just did at my first oppurtunity when I had no meetings at work..MD in my signature is when my attorney mailed out my application..

Hope this helps..

gcseeker
02-02-2012, 07:25 PM
Sun,
Do you know what's the correct time period to answer RFE is it 30 or 84 ?

Codesmith this memo from the USCIS states it as 12 weeks (84 days) . 30 days is for Notice of Denial.

Memo is dated 2007 .

http://www.uscis.gov/files/pressrelease/RFEFinalRule060107.pdf

Usually all lawyers try to respond within 30 days to avoid issues.

gcseeker
02-02-2012, 07:38 PM
Soggadu's post about travelling on AP while RFE has been intiated on I-485 got me thinking.

The general consensus on Trackitt and other forums is this.Other users on Trackitt even spoke with USCIS reps on the phone.

http://www.trackitt.com/uk-discussion-forums/i485-eb/873192617/can-i-travel-with-ap-while-my-i-485-got-rfe

1.RFE on I-485 does put the processing in suspension untill the RFE is answered satisfactorily.
2.RFE on I-485 does not void the AP and one can travel on AP.However if it is NOD ( Notice of Denial) it voids it immediately (obviously )
3.CBP officers at the POE will not apply the rule always uniformly and there will be and have been cases of people being sent back.

The silver lining however is this...one gets 84 days to respond to an RFE and that should be more than sufficient for most of us to respond to one I guess.Still better to be careful while travelling on AP.

qesehmk
02-02-2012, 07:52 PM
Good post GCseeker.

I especially want to comment about the rules not being applied uniformly. While that is a problem / fact of life by itself - the discretion and sovereignity of IOs is also an important point to always remember.

An IO's decision to refuse entry can't be challenged in court or anywhere else - as far as I know. That decision is final. So theoretically you can have everything in order (valid visa and GC and everything) and an IO can still refuse you an entry and nothing can be done about it .... other than try your luck at another port of entry and/or another IO.

Just something to remember.

As per the original concern that soggadu relayed - yes I do think that AP shouldn't become invalid just because there is an RFE but it would provide a reasonable cause of concern to an IO that is admitting you at a port of entry.



Soggadu's post about travelling on AP while RFE has been intiated on I-485 got me thinking.

The general consensus on Trackitt and other forums is this.Other users on Trackitt even spoke with USCIS reps on the phone.

http://www.trackitt.com/uk-discussion-forums/i485-eb/873192617/can-i-travel-with-ap-while-my-i-485-got-rfe

1.RFE on I-485 does put the processing in suspension untill the RFE is answered satisfactorily.
2.RFE on I-485 does not void the AP and one can travel on AP.However if it is NOD ( Notice of Denial) it voids it immediately (obviously )
3.CBP officers at the POE will not apply the rule always uniformly and there will be and have been cases of people being sent back.

The silver lining however is this...one gets 84 days to respond to an RFE and that should be more than sufficient for most of us to respond to one I guess.Still better to be careful while travelling on AP.

gcseeker
02-02-2012, 08:13 PM
An IO's decision to refuse entry can't be challenged in court or anywhere else - as far as I know. That decision is final. So theoretically you can have everything in order (valid visa and GC and everything) and an IO can still refuse you an entry and nothing can be done about it .... other than try your luck at another port of entry and/or another IO.

Just something to remember.



Good to be back in the familiar warmth of the forum :) Q . I totally totally agree with your post and this cannot be emphasized enough. The IO's have tremendous powers and one needs to factor this scenario in their worst case calculations.

Trackitt has many such horror stories and unfortunately they are true.

khushraho
02-02-2012, 08:17 PM
Thanks Pedro and Kanmani for teh responses. There are certainly some good benefits.My intention was not to pour any codd water into the excitement..Just wanted to make sure that everybody including myself cognizant on that..both of you did awesome in clarifying the doubts..

soggadu
02-02-2012, 08:24 PM
awesome q and gcseeker!!!thanqqqq

codesmith
02-02-2012, 09:23 PM
Codesmith this memo from the USCIS states it as 12 weeks (84 days) . 30 days is for Notice of Denial.

Memo is dated 2007 .

http://www.uscis.gov/files/pressrelease/RFEFinalRule060107.pdf

Usually all lawyers try to respond within 30 days to avoid issues.

Thnanks for the link.

venkat
02-03-2012, 02:47 AM
My 485 package reached USCIS Texas lockbox on Monday and I received text messages and email (G-1145) about an hour back (Friday early morning - probably some batch program triggered it). Here is the text of it:

Dear Applicant/Petitioner:

Your USCIS application/petition has been received and routed to the Texas Service Center for processing. Within 7-10 days by standard mail you will receive your official Receipt Notice (Form I-797) with your Receipt Number SRC12901XXXXX. With the official Receipt Notice (Form I-797) you may visit www.uscis.gov where you can check the status of your application using My Case Status. We suggest you wait until you have received your Form I-797 before checking My Case Status.

This confirmation provides notification of the date USCIS received your application/petition. This notice does NOT grant any immigration status or benefit. You MAY NOT present this notice as evidence that you have been granted any immigration status or benefit. Further, this notice does NOT constitute evidence that your application remains pending with USCIS. The current status of your application/petition must be verified with USCIS.

PLEASE DO NOT REPLY TO THIS MESSAGE


The email was sent from "Do_Not_Reply_Lockbox@dhs.gov".

Thought this information may be useful for some.

Stemcell
02-03-2012, 08:42 AM
Ok Guys

Got my EAD/AP emails/SMS yesterday.
Phew i was getting a little worried now.

PD:Oct 2007, RD:11/14/2011, FP:12/19/11 EAD:2/2/12 TSC

indiaeb2
02-03-2012, 09:10 AM
Ok Guys

Got my EAD/AP emails/SMS yesterday.
Phew i was getting a little worried now.

PD:Oct 2007, RD:11/14/2011, FP:12/19/11 EAD:2/2/12 TSC
huh!. what a kind of relax for you stemcell. Congragulations.

Stemcell
02-03-2012, 09:18 AM
huh!. what a kind of relax for you stemcell. Congragulations.

Thanks indiaeb2 !
Yep that was quite a wait given that folks from Dec at TSC were getting approved, although theoretically i shouldn't be complaining as i am still in the 90 day processing period.
My best wishes to all those who have been approved in the interim as i was avoiding the forum per my therapist recommendation :p
Now the real wait starts.....

soggadu
02-03-2012, 10:00 AM
Ok Guys

Got my EAD/AP emails/SMS yesterday.
Phew i was getting a little worried now.

PD:Oct 2007, RD:11/14/2011, FP:12/19/11 EAD:2/2/12 TSC

Congratulations stemcell bhai....

essenel
02-03-2012, 10:01 AM
Ok Guys

Got my EAD/AP emails/SMS yesterday.
Phew i was getting a little worried now.

PD:Oct 2007, RD:11/14/2011, FP:12/19/11 EAD:2/2/12 TSC

Awesome! At least you can relax knowing that your case is in the pipeline. My RD was Nov 8 and I got my EAD/AP card late last week, so it is within reason.

soggadu
02-03-2012, 10:02 AM
huh!. what a kind of relax for you stemcell. Congragulations.

Hey indiaeb2 bhai.... How r ya.... You said I would get my GC in feb... I am waiting for it....

TeddyKoochu
02-03-2012, 10:07 AM
Ok Guys

Got my EAD/AP emails/SMS yesterday.
Phew i was getting a little worried now.

PD:Oct 2007, RD:11/14/2011, FP:12/19/11 EAD:2/2/12 TSC

Congrats Dr Stem now the wait for the real thing starts.

Stemcell
02-03-2012, 10:20 AM
essenel,Soggadu and Teddy

Thank you all.
Teddy with the surge of NSC approvals you'd think they are using QSP right ? And if they retrogress where do you think its gonna go back to?
Thanks again.

I wanted to ask one another question to all of you.
If you plan to travel abroad without a valid H1B stamp but have an approved Advance parole ( provided there is no RFE on your 485, Soggadu got me paranoid the other day :)) you have two choices to enter back, either get H1B stamping or using your AP.

Lets say you want to keep your H1b and decide to go to the interview and there is a delay in getting it or there is a rejection.....can you enter using the AP after a delay in H1B or frank rejection for that matter ?

indiaeb2
02-03-2012, 10:22 AM
Hey indiaeb2 bhai.... How r ya.... You said I would get my GC in feb... I am waiting for it....
Hey soggadu bhai - Now i am not gonna say anything.....:) Keep my mouth shut for this month. coz ......its gonna happen this month for us.....so from now lets do the +ve energy within ourselves. I keep asking myself........why its not happening for me.......what did i do......then.......my spouse keeps telling me.....dont care about GC ..you will get it automatically ....so i am obeying her now :)

soggadu
02-03-2012, 10:24 AM
indiaeb2...listen to the wife... me always does (kind of have to do) ... on the other hand for all guys, gals and gurus... did you check this link

http://www.uscis.gov/USCIS/Green%20Card/Green%20Card%20Through%20a%20Job/I-485%20Employment-Based%20Inventory%20Statistics/EB_I-485_Pending_Inventory_Jan2012.pdf

numbers and analysis needed ....

hey indiaeb2...thanx for putting in some +++++++++++ve energy here... we neeeeeeeditttttttttttttt....

a friend of mine with PD in July 2007 got approved from TSC... they are definitely processing apps > Mar 24 2011....

gc_usa
02-03-2012, 10:26 AM
No case status online as well as no EAD approval....

I just called cust service since none of our receipts are traceable online. I was told that my EAD is not approved yet , Finger print was uploaded same day it was taken. I asked about background check and she said she can't check if it is completed or not but once back ground check is completed case will be pre adjudicated and waiting for visa number. Looks like I am one of those unlucky one here who can't track case online and no sign of approval for anything ....... :(

soggadu
02-03-2012, 10:37 AM
No case status online as well as no EAD approval....

I just called cust service since none of our receipts are traceable online. I was told that my EAD is not approved yet , Finger print was uploaded same day it was taken. I asked about background check and she said she can't check if it is completed or not but once back ground check is completed case will be pre adjudicated and waiting for visa number. Looks like I am one of those unlucky one here who can't track case online and no sign of approval for anything ....... :(

hey bro...i think you are still within the time lines....do not worry... some of my frnds got to check their status once they receive the EAD/AP... you will get EAD/AP bery bery soon... until then sit back and enjoy the ride....

TeddyKoochu
02-03-2012, 11:16 AM
essenel,Soggadu and Teddy

Thank you all.
Teddy with the surge of NSC approvals you'd think they are using QSP right ? And if they retrogress where do you think its gonna go back to?
Thanks again.

I wanted to ask one another question to all of you.
If you plan to travel abroad without a valid H1B stamp but have an approved Advance parole ( provided there is no RFE on your 485, Soggadu got me paranoid the other day :)) you have two choices to enter back, either get H1B stamping or using your AP.

Lets say you want to keep your H1b and decide to go to the interview and there is a delay in getting it or there is a rejection.....can you enter using the AP after a delay in H1B or frank rejection for that matter ?

Following is the profile of the person from Trackitt - http://www.trackitt.com/member/485info.
A couple of things are not 100% clear he does have the combined EAD / AP card, however AP case status is in initial review, did he have the AP approved prior to departure. If AP is not approved prior to departure it may not be valid. They allowed his wife in but did not allow him looks like his wife had H4 stamped on a previous visit while most likely he did not have the stamping himself. The rules and memos do keep changing from time to time, some airports can also be worse than the others; some in the NYC are especially infamous this incident happened at SFO. Yes if your stamping is denied you can ask for your passport and come on AP. Honestly best to wait for GC itself and then travel. 485info definitely seems to have had a very tough call and it’s really unfortunate. If RFE indeed invalidates AP and since our cases may become active anytime it’s a big concern most memos do suggest that the case should just go into suspension, Iam not sure in this case if it’s just a RFE it maybe a NOID (Notice of intent to Deny) that is a more serious thing.
Yes quarterly spillover is in play and most of us TSC filers should be greened in 2 months. If you can delay your trip by a couple of months that would be the safest way out. Most of the issues are with IT consultants or if they hold you for a security check (Researchers in classified areas) in stamping if you are not part of these 2 categories I think your stamping chances are good. Doctors should be non controversial so best to try for stamping in your case in case you want to travel right away.

tackle
02-03-2012, 11:24 AM
on the other hand for all guys, gals and gurus... did you check this link

http://www.uscis.gov/USCIS/Green%20Card/Green%20Card%20Through%20a%20Job/I-485%20Employment-Based%20Inventory%20Statistics/EB_I-485_Pending_Inventory_Jan2012.pdf


Thanks for the link. Good to see that they have finally released the inventory information. Is it just me, or are the numbers in 2007 (EB2 Jul - Sep PDs) actually less than predicted? Maybe they appear to be low as many of them have already got their GCs. Anyway, I'll wait for the analysis from the Gurus. Also, I know this question has been answered several times already, but do "Demand" (pre-adjudicated cases) also show up under Inventory?

Stemcell
02-03-2012, 11:37 AM
Following is the profile of the person from Trackitt - http://www.trackitt.com/member/485info.
A couple of things are not 100% clear he does have the combined EAD / AP card, however AP case status is in initial review, did he have the AP approved prior to departure. If AP is not approved prior to departure it may not be valid. They allowed his wife in but did not allow him looks like his wife had H4 stamped on a previous visit while most likely he did not have the stamping himself. The rules and memos do keep changing from time to time, some airports can also be worse than the others; some in the NYC are especially infamous this incident happened at SFO. Yes if your stamping is denied you can ask for your passport and come on AP. Honestly best to wait for GC itself and then travel. 485info definitely seems to have had a very tough call and it’s really unfortunate. If RFE indeed invalidates AP and since our cases may become active anytime it’s a big concern most memos do suggest that the case should just go into suspension, Iam not sure in this case if it’s just a RFE it maybe a NOID (Notice of intent to Deny) that is a more serious thing.
Yes quarterly spillover is in play and most of us TSC filers should be greened in 2 months. If you can delay your trip by a couple of months that would be the safest way out. Most of the issues are with IT consultants or if they hold you for a security check (Researchers in classified areas) in stamping if you are not part of these 2 categories I think your stamping chances are good. Doctors should be non controversial so best to try for stamping in your case in case you want to travel right away.

Thanks Teddy for patiently taking the time out and explaining things.
Really appreciate it.

gc0907
02-03-2012, 12:34 PM
Yes, you can use AP to re-enter. Check the links here (http://www.qesehmk.org/forums/showthread.php?294-Travelling-on-AP-v-s-H1-L1).

essenel,Soggadu and Teddy

Thank you all.
Teddy with the surge of NSC approvals you'd think they are using QSP right ? And if they retrogress where do you think its gonna go back to?
Thanks again.

I wanted to ask one another question to all of you.
If you plan to travel abroad without a valid H1B stamp but have an approved Advance parole ( provided there is no RFE on your 485, Soggadu got me paranoid the other day :)) you have two choices to enter back, either get H1B stamping or using your AP.

Lets say you want to keep your H1b and decide to go to the interview and there is a delay in getting it or there is a rejection.....can you enter using the AP after a delay in H1B or frank rejection for that matter ?

nabrika
02-03-2012, 12:48 PM
Hi!

How one knows if his/her case is pre-adjuncted?

Sorry if this already been answered.

Thanks

indiaeb2
02-03-2012, 12:51 PM
Soggadu bhai

We have a proverb in Tamil , I try to translate here....... If a cat closes its eyes, it would think the whole world is dark.

After you moved to Post- 485 thread, you forgot there is one Predictions and Calculations thread!!!!!!!
Good to know you are a tamilian. Punaai kanna mudichina... ulagamaa irruta theriyum

essenel
02-03-2012, 01:00 PM
Following is the profile of the person from Trackitt - http://www.trackitt.com/member/485info.
A couple of things are not 100% clear he does have the combined EAD / AP card, however AP case status is in initial review, did he have the AP approved prior to departure. If AP is not approved prior to departure it may not be valid. They allowed his wife in but did not allow him looks like his wife had H4 stamped on a previous visit while most likely he did not have the stamping himself. The rules and memos do keep changing from time to time, some airports can also be worse than the others; some in the NYC are especially infamous this incident happened at SFO. Yes if your stamping is denied you can ask for your passport and come on AP. Honestly best to wait for GC itself and then travel. 485info definitely seems to have had a very tough call and it’s really unfortunate. If RFE indeed invalidates AP and since our cases may become active anytime it’s a big concern most memos do suggest that the case should just go into suspension, Iam not sure in this case if it’s just a RFE it maybe a NOID (Notice of intent to Deny) that is a more serious thing.
Yes quarterly spillover is in play and most of us TSC filers should be greened in 2 months. If you can delay your trip by a couple of months that would be the safest way out. Most of the issues are with IT consultants or if they hold you for a security check (Researchers in classified areas) in stamping if you are not part of these 2 categories I think your stamping chances are good. Doctors should be non controversial so best to try for stamping in your case in case you want to travel right away.


Thanks Teddy for patiently taking the time out and explaining things.
Really appreciate it.

Stemcell,

Even though you are a doctor, if you have a research background, you might want to do further research on security checking. For e.g. this document from Boston University is from the US dept of State, 2002 (a little old, but I think security check / technology alert list areas will not have changed much). Under section F, chemical biotechnology and biomedical engineering, there are areas listed such as Biochemistry, Pharmacology, Immunology, Virology, Bacteriology, Mycology, Microbiology, Growth and culturing of microorganisms, Pathology, Toxicology, Study of toxins, Virulence factors, Genetic engineering, recombinant DNA technology, etc, etc (I just copy-pasted).

I don't know if physicians fall under this, but researchers certainly do. It's worth checking to see if physicians can also get security checked.

Here are those links:
http://www.bu.edu/isso/forms/tal.pdf
https://www.facebook.com/groups/50933335266/ (This facebook forum, '221g/ Visa Mantis/ Technology Alert List or TAL check', might have some more info. Most of the posters are regular 221G, but there are also TAL 221G who post)

Personally, I had to clear a TAL check in another area which took 3 months, so I am not risking that again :(

Stemcell
02-03-2012, 01:57 PM
Stemcell,

Even though you are a doctor, if you have a research background, you might want to do further research on security checking. For e.g. this document from Boston University is from the US dept of State, 2002 (a little old, but I think security check / technology alert list areas will not have changed much). Under section F, chemical biotechnology and biomedical engineering, there are areas listed such as Biochemistry, Pharmacology, Immunology, Virology, Bacteriology, Mycology, Microbiology, Growth and culturing of microorganisms, Pathology, Toxicology, Study of toxins, Virulence factors, Genetic engineering, recombinant DNA technology, etc, etc (I just copy-pasted).

I don't know if physicians fall under this, but researchers certainly do. It's worth checking to see if physicians can also get security checked.

Here are those links:
http://www.bu.edu/isso/forms/tal.pdf
https://www.facebook.com/groups/50933335266/ (This facebook forum, '221g/ Visa Mantis/ Technology Alert List or TAL check', might have some more info. Most of the posters are regular 221G, but there are also TAL 221G who post)

Personally, I had to clear a TAL check in another area which took 3 months, so I am not risking that again :(

essenel,

Thank you for posting. I am from the clinical side and not research side.
Anyways it was more of 'what if' question.
I am not sure of the percentages of Advance parolees who also set up a visa interview....must be very very low. I guess one has already made his mind up once on Advance parole i.e to skip the visa interview.
Thanks again.

soggadu
02-03-2012, 04:42 PM
a Nov filer got GC...on tracccckkkkitttt...

SC: TSC
PD:21-SEP-2007
RD:01-NOV-2011
ND: 10-NOV-2011
EAD/AP : 20-JAN-2012
FP Done Date : 15-DEC-2011
485 Approved: 02-FEB-2012

nyy_27
02-03-2012, 05:15 PM
Hello all,
I am a long time reader on this forum. I wanted to share my news with everyone. Just got 485 CPO emails/SMSs for both me and my spouse. My details below -

PD: 16 Jul 2007
RD: 1 Nov 2011
ND: 3 Nov 2011
FP: 8 Dec 2011
EAD/AP approved: 15 Dec 2011
EAD/AP received: 22 Dec 2011
GC approved: 3 Feb 2012

I wish the best to everyone else that is waiting.

leo07
02-03-2012, 05:16 PM
Congratulations. Good Luck! it's encouraging news for the weekend.

gc0907
02-03-2012, 05:29 PM
Congrats nyy_27...

gc0907
02-03-2012, 05:31 PM
InfoPass is one way I believe....not sure if you can call customer Care and ask for higher-level officer.


Hi!

How one knows if his/her case is pre-adjuncted?

Sorry if this already been answered.

Thanks

philapa19118
02-03-2012, 06:24 PM
Another Nov TSC filer in trackitt....though looks like PD was from July....

Posted by Flin (22) 55 minutes ago
Guys, its finally my Time, just got email for me and my wife.

Application Type: I485 , APPLICATION TO REGISTER PERMANENT RESIDENCE OR TO ADJUST STATUS
Your Case Status: Card/ Document Production

On February 3, 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.


PD: July 24 2007 (TSC Service center)
RD: NOV 1st 2011
ND: Nov 4th 2011
FP Done: NOV 29th 2011
EAD Approved: Jan 25th 2012
EAd Cards received: Jan 31st 2012

485 Approved email: Feb 03 2012

drapnvalsad
02-03-2012, 06:59 PM
CPO Email received at night 10.45 pm ET.

EAD and AP approval status changed online

64 days to get email

Best of luck to all

Thanks to all on Q

TSC || PD: Nov 28 2007 || Receive date: 02 Dec 2011 || Notice date: 06 Dec 2011 || FP completed: 09 Jan 2012 (Elizabeth,NJ) || EAD/AP received: 03 Feb 2012 l l EAD/AP received: Card waiting

TeddyKoochu
02-03-2012, 07:09 PM
Another Nov TSC filer in trackitt....though looks like PD was from July....

Posted by Flin (22) 55 minutes ago
Guys, its finally my Time, just got email for me and my wife.

Application Type: I485 , APPLICATION TO REGISTER PERMANENT RESIDENCE OR TO ADJUST STATUS
Your Case Status: Card/ Document Production

On February 3, 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.


PD: July 24 2007 (TSC Service center)
RD: NOV 1st 2011
ND: Nov 4th 2011
FP Done: NOV 29th 2011
EAD Approved: Jan 25th 2012
EAd Cards received: Jan 31st 2012

485 Approved email: Feb 03 2012

Just saw another one - http://www.trackitt.com/member/almostthere1.
I just hope TSC reaches Nov filers soon. Even my PD is 07/24 however thanks to my lawyer RD is 11/02 instead of 11/01 thanks to my lawyer.

Stemcell
02-03-2012, 07:15 PM
Just saw another one - http://www.trackitt.com/member/almostthere1.
I just hope TSC reaches Nov filers soon. Even my PD is 07/24 however thanks to my lawyer RD is 11/02 instead of 11/01 thanks to my lawyer.

Teddy very soon.....very soon.
But i gotta give it you for patiently taking the time off and answering questions.
God Bless !

nishant2200
02-03-2012, 07:15 PM
congrats buddy.

2 months only! Dec filer.

Can you enlighten me on your job profile or education etc, just trying to see if there is a low hanging fruit kind of criteria :)

looks like you are a dr (doctor) from valsad, Gujarat... maru number kyare aavshe :)


CPO Email received at night 10.45 pm ET.

EAD and AP approval status changed online

64 days to get email

Best of luck to all

Thanks to all on Q

TSC || PD: Nov 28 2007 || Receive date: 02 Dec 2011 || Notice date: 06 Dec 2011 || FP completed: 09 Jan 2012 (Elizabeth,NJ) || EAD/AP received: 03 Feb 2012 l l EAD/AP received: Card waiting

leo07
02-03-2012, 07:16 PM
Thanks to my attorney, she did not file until 10/06 and that was a long weekend. RD ended up being 10/11 :)

Just saw another one - http://www.trackitt.com/member/almostthere1.
I just hope TSC reaches Nov filers soon. Even my PD is 07/24 however thanks to my lawyer RD is 11/02 instead of 11/01 thanks to my lawyer.

nishant2200
02-03-2012, 07:18 PM
Just saw another one - http://www.trackitt.com/member/almostthere1.
I just hope TSC reaches Nov filers soon. Even my PD is 07/24 however thanks to my lawyer RD is 11/02 instead of 11/01 thanks to my lawyer.

I know the feeling Teddy bhai. there is seriously lumps in my throat too.

TeddyKoochu
02-03-2012, 07:21 PM
Teddy very soon.....very soon.
But i gotta give it you for patiently taking the time off and answering questions.
God Bless !

Thanks for your kind words, hopefully the day will come soon, Iam approaching my 6th year anniversary on feb 14th when I submitted alll documents to my attorney for labor, it finally took more than 5 months for the whole thing advertisements, prevailing wage etc and several reminders to file in Jul end. They were simply too busy in substitution labor and 485 filing, the final nail in the coffin was application going to Atlanta instead of Chicago.

TeddyKoochu
02-03-2012, 07:26 PM
I know the feeling Teddy bhai. there is seriously lumps in my throat too.

Thanks Nishant, I feel happy to see some TSC activity for Nov filers finally. The RD theory gives me some hope that my day may come soon if they have reached Nov 01 now.

nishant2200
02-03-2012, 07:26 PM
lots of congratulations. enjoy!



I have been following this forum as a silent observer since last summer and wanted to share some good news: received 485 approval emails yesterday.

Thanks to Q, Nishant, Veni, Teddy, Spec and all others for their valuable insights and analysis.

My best wishes for early approvals to all who are waiting in queue.

Chargeability: EB2 - I
PD: 9/5/2007
Processing Stage: I-485
NSC
Received Date: 11/18/2011
Notice Date: 11/23/2011
FP Scheduled: 1/12/2012
EAD/AP approval Date: 1/12/2011
EAD/AP: Combo card received on 01/28/2012
485 Approval: 2/1/2012
485 Email Notification: 2/1/2012
485 Physical Card: <TBD>

nishant2200
02-03-2012, 07:28 PM
Thanks Nishant, I feel happy to see some TSC activity for Nov filers finally. The RD theory gives me some hope that my day may come soon if they have reached Nov 01 now.

Yes, I think the processing time they have put up so bad just to avoid people bothering them with service requests and phone calls and senator inquiries. It does not mean that it will take 8 months for approval. It is kind of bad that there it no pressure on a service center to meet the national processing goal of 4 months.

nishant2200
02-03-2012, 07:29 PM
friday evening, sala nothing to do but keep thinking about GC. feels like I am in a virtual conf room right now with leo07, teddy, sogaddu etc :)

ola amigos

TeddyKoochu
02-03-2012, 07:30 PM
Thanks to my attorney, she did not file until 10/06 and that was a long weekend. RD ended up being 10/11 :)

That actually puts you amongst the last 20% Oct filers, if we see TSC approvals in some numbers hopefully the end are near. Probably our destiny is to be on the slow boat always Atlanta in 2007 and TSC in 2012 but we live with the hope of reaching the finish line is not that bad this time as last time when we missed our connection and waited for 4.5 years this is the last and final leg. Good luck to you.

nishant2200
02-03-2012, 07:47 PM
congrats buddy.

2 months only! Dec filer.

Can you enlighten me on your job profile or education etc, just trying to see if there is a low hanging fruit kind of criteria :)

looks like you are a dr (doctor) from valsad, Gujarat... maru number kyare aavshe :)

seems its for EAD/AP only, I thought 485!

leo07
02-03-2012, 07:48 PM
Absolutely!!! That's a good company as it can get :)

friday evening, sala nothing to do but keep thinking about GC. feels like I am in a virtual conf room right now with leo07, teddy, sogaddu etc :)

ola amigos

leo07
02-03-2012, 07:49 PM
yup, I really had to push them to even get filed it by 10/11. They were like we have until the end of month for the vb validity.

That actually puts you amongst the last 20% Oct filers, if we see TSC approvals in some numbers hopefully the end are near. Probably our destiny is to be on the slow boat always Atlanta in 2007 and TSC in 2012 but we live with the hope of reaching the finish line is not that bad this time as last time when we missed our connection and waited for 4.5 years this is the last and final leg. Good luck to you.

rdsingh79
02-03-2012, 08:22 PM
Guys...I saw this guy with Sep 2007 PD (Nov filers) from TSC getting I-485 approval.I guess this is first Nov filer getting approved from TSC??

http://www.trackitt.com/usa-discussion-forums/i485-eb/901590229/got-card-production-notification-but

Good luck to everyone. Looking at inventory data from USCIS today..i am sure all Nov and Dec filers will get greened in next couple of months.

drapnvalsad
02-03-2012, 09:11 PM
aabhar nishant
tamaro number jaldi aavse
hu research scientist chu ane education Ph.D Chemistry che
ane ha hu gujarati chu



congrats buddy.

2 months only! Dec filer.

Can you enlighten me on your job profile or education etc, just trying to see if there is a low hanging fruit kind of criteria :)

looks like you are a dr (doctor) from valsad, Gujarat... maru number kyare aavshe :)

soggadu
02-04-2012, 12:06 AM
aabhar nishant
tamaro number jaldi aavse
hu research scientist chu ane education Ph.D Chemistry che
ane ha hu gujarati chu
That's exactly what I was telling to N bhai!!!

nishant2200
02-04-2012, 12:56 AM
That's exactly what I was telling to N bhai!!!

Of course, NJ resident got to learn gujarati just like LA resident spanish :D

drapnvalsad, dr saab, ur qualification are great. U will be green soon. Jai swaminarayan :)

gc_usa
02-04-2012, 07:27 AM
hey bro...i think you are still within the time lines....do not worry... some of my frnds got to check their status once they receive the EAD/AP... you will get EAD/AP bery bery soon... until then sit back and enjoy the ride....

We got ead approval not Ap yesterday. I am able to track case for ead online.

soggadu
02-04-2012, 10:50 AM
We got ead approval not Ap yesterday. I am able to track case for ead online.

I told ya.... Anyway now a days ead and ap are on combo deal so one done, the other one is down too.... Tension nahi leneka .... Ead ke mazze lootneka... Have a great weekend bro....

soggadu
02-04-2012, 12:14 PM
after my aggressive,regressive,post regression, random analysis... I guess teddy, gchopeful and indiaeb2 will get their gc emails before saint valentines get here....

tsc is working very much on rd+pd formula approving the July guys....

any ideas when. They will start working on Oct pd's?

ontheedge
02-04-2012, 01:01 PM
Found a partner in our Sogaddu's GC kolaveri club...it is quite funny! Teaches a valuable lesson in a light vein ...... once the GC kolaveri is over, there'll be something else!

http://http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6iVkjfwJu5Q (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6iVkjfwJu5Q)

longgcque
02-04-2012, 02:26 PM
Received FP Notice today 2/4 for 2/21. Appears quick for NSC as some of my co-workers got it after 45 days or so. Signature updated.

nabrika
02-04-2012, 03:10 PM
Received EAD/AP combo card today. I have updated my signature.

essenel
02-04-2012, 04:52 PM
Calculated this out of curiosity. Thought I will post it here.

For November filers in TSC, EB2, break down of pending cases (234 total)

RD--------# cases-----% of 234-----cumulative %
Nov 1---------48 --------21 %-------21 %
Nov 2---------27---------12 %------33 %
Nov 3---------26---------11 %------44 %
Nov 4---------24---------10 %------54 %
Nov 5 to 8-----22---------9 %------63 %
Nov 9 to 15----39---------17 %-----80 %
Nov 16 to 22---31---------13 %------93 %
Nov 23 to 30---17---------7 %------100 %

red2green
02-04-2012, 08:23 PM
Calculated this out of curiosity. Thought I will post it here.

For November filers in TSC, break down of pending cases (234 total)

RD--------# cases-----% of 234-----cumulative %
Nov 1---------48 --------21 %-------21 %
Nov 2---------27---------12 %------33 %
Nov 3---------26---------11 %------44 %
Nov 4---------24---------10 %------54 %
Nov 5 to 8-----22---------9 %------63 %
Nov 9 to 15----39---------17 %-----80 %
Nov 16 to 22---31---------13 %------93 %
Nov 23 to 30---17---------7 %------100 %

Thanks for the above stats. I heard couple of TSC 485 approvals today. They both had RD as Nov'1st and PDs sometime in July.
So far It seems all TSC Nov approvals are with RD Nov'1st.

Hopefully all Nov filers get greened by end of FEB.

zenmaster
02-04-2012, 08:52 PM
Received EAD/AP combo card today. I have updated my signature.

Congrats nabrika...

TeddyKoochu
02-04-2012, 09:28 PM
after my aggressive,regressive,post regression, random analysis... I guess teddy, gchopeful and indiaeb2 will get their gc emails before saint valentines get here....

tsc is working very much on rd+pd formula approving the July guys....

any ideas when. They will start working on Oct pd's?

Sogaddu bhai thanks, this valentines day I will be completing 5 years of sending my papers for labor to my attorney, I hope your prediction and kind words come true.

For TSC as of now more than PD your RD is important, me and you have the same RD so lets hope for the best. For NSC guys get your FP done and then its your luck. Just saw some TSC approvals on Trackitt. also happy to see Jul PD Nov filers being approved.

Posted by kumarbh (2) 1 minute ago
We got our 485 approval e-mail last night.
TSC
Priority date 21 Sep 2007
RD Nov 01, 2011
ND Nov 03, 2011
EAD Approval Jan 26, 2012
I-485 approval date Feb 03, 2012

Good luck to every one.

Posted by RockSmith (3) 1 hour 31 minutes ago
Greened

PD 21 July 2007
RD 10 Nov 2011
ND 12 DEC 2011 (TSC)
FP 16 Jan 2012
AP/EAD 25 Jan 2012
Card Production Order mail Feb 4th 2012

Thanks all and wish everyone good luck!!

GK1234
02-04-2012, 09:47 PM
QSTV and others, My GC journey has come to fruition today. At 2:45 PM, we received I485 CPO emails for my wife and self. For the last one and half years, the data, information and discussions provided in this website helped us to go through this long journey with less pain and more meaningful. Thanks again for all your patience and help especially answering the private email/messages. Here are the details for all.

TSC
PD: July 2nd 2007, RD : Oct 7th 2011, ND: Oct 18th 2011, EAD and AP approval: Dec 9th, 2011, GC CPO email : Feb 4 2012.

TeddyKoochu
02-04-2012, 10:01 PM
QSTV and others, My GC journey has come to fruition today. At 2:45 PM, we received I485 CPO emails for my wife and self. For the last one and half years, the data, information and discussions provided in this website helped us to go through this long journey with less pain and more meaningful. Thanks again for all your patience and help especially answering the private email/messages. Here are the details for all.

TSC
PD: July 2nd 2007, RD : Oct 7th 2011, ND: Oct 18th 2011, EAD and AP approval: Dec 9th, 2011, GC CPO email : Feb 4 2012.

Congrats GK & your family. Enjoy green life. Good to see a fellow PWMB case being approved.

RMS_V13
02-04-2012, 10:15 PM
We received our FP Notice 02/04 for Finger printing on 02/28.

imdeng
02-04-2012, 10:19 PM
Congratulations GK! Four and half years is a long time to wait - enjoy the positive results of your persistence and patience.

QSTV and others, My GC journey has come to fruition today. At 2:45 PM, we received I485 CPO emails for my wife and self. For the last one and half years, the data, information and discussions provided in this website helped us to go through this long journey with less pain and more meaningful. Thanks again for all your patience and help especially answering the private email/messages. Here are the details for all.

TSC
PD: July 2nd 2007, RD : Oct 7th 2011, ND: Oct 18th 2011, EAD and AP approval: Dec 9th, 2011, GC CPO email : Feb 4 2012.

zenmaster
02-04-2012, 10:49 PM
QSTV and others, My GC journey has come to fruition today. At 2:45 PM, we received I485 CPO emails for my wife and self. For the last one and half years, the data, information and discussions provided in this website helped us to go through this long journey with less pain and more meaningful. Thanks again for all your patience and help especially answering the private email/messages. Here are the details for all.

TSC
PD: July 2nd 2007, RD : Oct 7th 2011, ND: Oct 18th 2011, EAD and AP approval: Dec 9th, 2011, GC CPO email : Feb 4 2012.

Wow ! Congrats !! :)
Have a blast... and wish you all the best for your future

soggadu
02-05-2012, 01:02 AM
hey GK congratulations....

guys...quick question.... Me and spouse got our ead/ap approval emails on Jan 17, the same evening my spouse's dad card was in the mail box.... I didn't get my card yet but received physical notices saying both ead and ap are approved.... Now after so many days, I get 2 e-mails saying my 765 is now under card production.... What is happening????

GK1234
02-05-2012, 09:22 AM
Thank you all for the wishes. The journey was little longer for us, almost 11 and 1/2 years, got my labor approved 4 times, we did not wait until the I140 process, could not take crap anymore, so moved on from one company to the other. I think 5 years is a decent time for the GC process to complete.

Soggadu shoban babu, for us, we got the EAD/AP approval and card production emails one after the other at the same time. One reason could be the IO/system may have missed triggering the CPO for you guys....

sandeep11
02-05-2012, 11:54 AM
Soggadu bhai,

Nothing to worry....I have heard the same from some of my other friends....they got the text msg and case status was updated but didn't receive the cards for a week and then they got text message again for CPO and they got their cards in 2-3 days....You would receive the card in another 2-3 days max....





hey GK congratulations....

guys...quick question.... Me and spouse got our ead/ap approval emails on Jan 17, the same evening my spouse's dad card was in the mail box.... I didn't get my card yet but received physical notices saying both ead and ap are approved.... Now after so many days, I get 2 e-mails saying my 765 is now under card production.... What is happening????

TeddyKoochu
02-05-2012, 01:04 PM
hey GK congratulations....

guys...quick question.... Me and spouse got our ead/ap approval emails on Jan 17, the same evening my spouse's dad card was in the mail box.... I didn't get my card yet but received physical notices saying both ead and ap are approved.... Now after so many days, I get 2 e-mails saying my 765 is now under card production.... What is happening????

This set of messages / email mean that your card has been finally mailed you should get it soon.

gc0907
02-05-2012, 04:19 PM
Congrats GK1234...

vipulgupta470
02-05-2012, 08:32 PM
Finally, I was able to check my case status online and it said my 131 is approved. but Still unable to check the status of EAD and 485. I am those unfortunate TSC ones whose case was filed the day their batch job was destined to fail.

They say now you will be able to check the status online once it has been approved. Wonder if its approved, why will I track it :)

btw, here are my updated details now:

SC: TSC, PD:27Feb2008/EB2I, I140-15May2008, I485 mailed:05Dec2011, ND: 07DEC2011, FP Notice: 22DEC2011, FP Complete:04Jan2012? AP approval notification: Feb 4th EAD: pending GC: pending

gc_usa
02-05-2012, 10:14 PM
Finally, I was able to check my case status online and it said my 131 is approved. but Still unable to check the status of EAD and 485. I am those unfortunate TSC ones whose case was filed the day their batch job was destined to fail.

They say now you will be able to check the status online once it has been approved. Wonder if its approved, why will I track it :)

btw, here are my updated details now:

SC: TSC, PD:27Feb2008/EB2I, I140-15May2008, I485 mailed:05Dec2011, ND: 07DEC2011, FP Notice: 22DEC2011, FP Complete:04Jan2012? AP approval notification: Feb 4th EAD: pending GC: pending

We are from same batch and I got for ead not ap. since its combine one should be enough.

gcoracle
02-06-2012, 09:03 AM
Primary EAD/AP CPO emails received on 02/06/2012. Wife's EAD/AP is still in initial review, probably because her H1B EOS has an RFE for employer/employee relationship evidence.

nabrika
02-06-2012, 10:40 AM
I am part of same batch. I am not able to track our cases online. But we were able to track it once our EAD and AP was approved. We still cannot track our I-485 application.


Finally, I was able to check my case status online and it said my 131 is approved. but Still unable to check the status of EAD and 485. I am those unfortunate TSC ones whose case was filed the day their batch job was destined to fail.

They say now you will be able to check the status online once it has been approved. Wonder if its approved, why will I track it :)

btw, here are my updated details now:

SC: TSC, PD:27Feb2008/EB2I, I140-15May2008, I485 mailed:05Dec2011, ND: 07DEC2011, FP Notice: 22DEC2011, FP Complete:04Jan2012? AP approval notification: Feb 4th EAD: pending GC: pending

Eb2_Dec07
02-06-2012, 10:45 AM
On 2/4 , received emails approvals for 765 and 131 .

PD : Dec 4 , 2007 ; MD: 12/12; RD 12/14; EAD & AP: Approved 2/4 ; 485: Don't know when; TSC ;

leo07
02-06-2012, 10:45 AM
Good Luck to All waiting still!. One more week of waiting begins...

RMS_V13
02-06-2012, 11:44 AM
Were you photographed during the appointment? Is that the one that eventually comes on the GC/EAD/AP?

gchopeful123
02-06-2012, 11:56 AM
I hope it's only one more week....:)


Good Luck to All waiting still!. One more week of waiting begins...

leo07
02-06-2012, 11:58 AM
Yes, I was photographed. That is the one that appeared on my EAD/AP. I did not get my GC yet, but I believe that would be same photo.( at least my own photo if not the same :))

Were you photographed during the appointment? Is that the one that eventually comes on the GC/EAD/AP?

nabrika
02-06-2012, 12:23 PM
Yes we were photographed during FP. But our EAD/AP was approved before FP so it has photographs that were submitted during I-485 application.


Were you photographed during the appointment? Is that the one that eventually comes on the GC/EAD/AP?

gc0907
02-06-2012, 12:43 PM
Same as nabrika.

I wonder if you asked this question out of curiosity or any cases where it mattered which photo appears where?

FYI: On EAD and GC, the photos appear in black in white shade and not colored.


Were you photographed during the appointment? Is that the one that eventually comes on the GC/EAD/AP?


Yes we were photographed during FP. But our EAD/AP was approved before FP so it has photographs that were submitted during I-485 application.