Post 485-Filing [Archive] - Q's Immigration Blog

TeddyKoochu

11-01-2011, 04:07 PM

Leo, we can do the following as we have limited visibility.
- Create an account on USCIS.GOV case status.
- Check email & sms notifications for all the cases. These only come for major changes also referred to as HLUD (Hard Last Update Change).
- There are various other changes happening on the application like after FP, for these only the date will change there are referred to as SLUD (Soft Last Update Change).
This is what I could learn by reading at all places. If anyone has details please post for the benefit of all.
My attorney just confirmed that finally mine and my wife's I485's were dispatched.

leo07

11-01-2011, 04:30 PM

Good to hear that your dispatched your paper work.
I registered with cis already. trying to see if there are any other ways.

Leo, we can do the following as we have limited visibility.
- Create an account on USCIS.GOV case status.
- Check email & sms notifications for all the cases. These only come for major changes also referred to as HLUD (Hard Last Update Change).
- There are various other changes happening on the application like after FP, for these only the date will change there are referred to as SLUD (Soft Last Update Change).
This is what I could learn by reading at all places. If anyone has details please post for the benefit of all.
My attorney just confirmed that finally mine and my wife's I485's were dispatched.

gc0907

11-01-2011, 06:18 PM

How long it takes to get Receipt and FP notice after filing 485?
And will the receipte come to me or go to attorney?

leo07

11-01-2011, 07:10 PM

1 week for receipts and another 1 week for FP.

How long it takes to get Receipt and FP notice after filing 485?
And will the receipte come to me or go to attorney?

gc0907

11-02-2011, 11:04 AM

thanks leo07.

1 week for receipts and another 1 week for FP.

nishant2200

11-06-2011, 07:53 PM

Looking forward to be a member of this thread.... :D

tackle

11-07-2011, 11:10 AM

Just an FYI: My dates became current on Nov 1 (PD: Sep 07). My lawyers sent our forms on Oct 31 (Texas Service Center) . I just got (on Nov 7) scanned copies of our receipt notices from my lawyer. So, those who sent forms around Nov 1 can expect to receive notices soon if you have not received them already. Good luck!

gc0907

11-07-2011, 11:16 AM

As per my lawyer, they applied for me on 31st but my lawyer asked me to send him a copy of receipt once I receive it.
In your case looks like the receipt went to lawyer.

Just an FYI: My dates became current on Nov 1 (PD: Sep 07). My lawyers sent our forms on Oct 31 (Texas Service Center) . I just got (on Nov 7) scanned copies of our receipt notices from my lawyer. So, those who sent forms around Nov 1 can expect to receive notices soon if you have not received them already. Good luck!

gc0907

11-07-2011, 11:17 AM

Most Welcome!

Looking forward to be a member of this thread.... :D

visagcinfo

11-07-2011, 11:29 AM

Tackle,
Did you get the receipts directly?
My lawyer said receipts will come to both lawyer and also directly to myself.

Just an FYI: My dates became current on Nov 1 (PD: Sep 07). My lawyers sent our forms on Oct 31 (Texas Service Center) . I just got (on Nov 7) scanned copies of our receipt notices from my lawyer. So, those who sent forms around Nov 1 can expect to receive notices soon if you have not received them already. Good luck!

tackle

11-07-2011, 11:49 AM

I did not get the receipts directly. My company lawyers applied on my behalf and they got the receipts. I have never received any receipts directly in the past (for any application). So, I don't expect to receive receipts directly. I haven't checked my (snail) mail the last few days. So, maybe I got the receipts too. But I find it odd that they'd send multiple receipts (1 for applicant and 1 for lawyer) for an application. I'll check my mail when I get home and will update in case I received a receipt too.

Tackle,
Did you get the receipts directly?
My lawyer said receipts will come to both lawyer and also directly to myself.

visagcinfo

11-07-2011, 12:01 PM

My case is same like yours. Lawyer's office sent the forms on 10/31.
Have not received anything in snail mail today. I will check with lawyer if I will get the receipts directly or they will get it or both.

I did not get the receipts directly. My company lawyers applied on my behalf and they got the receipts. I have never received any receipts directly in the past (for any application). So, I don't expect to receive receipts directly. I haven't checked my (snail) mail the last few days. So, maybe I got the receipts too. But I find it odd that they'd send multiple receipts (1 for applicant and 1 for lawyer) for an application. I'll check my mail when I get home and will update in case I received a receipt too.

tackle

11-08-2011, 10:06 AM

But I find it odd that they'd send multiple receipts (1 for applicant and 1 for lawyer) for an application. I'll check my mail when I get home and will update in case I received a receipt too.

I take that back. I did receive receipts directly by snail mail as well. So, they are sending receipts to both the lawyer and the applicant.

TeddyKoochu

11-08-2011, 10:29 AM

My cheques have been encashed just saw them in clearing today morning. My attorney will be receiving the receipts; they are always very slow with things and things don’t come to me directly, I will let the group know as soon as I see further progress.

visagcinfo

11-08-2011, 10:40 AM

okay. Cool. I will keep checking the snail mail box more promptly than ever.

I take that back. I did receive receipts directly by snail mail as well. So, they are sending receipts to both the lawyer and the applicant.

Note - why on the earth we don't call the postal mail as mail or postal mail, and call the emails as emails.

pdfeb09

11-08-2011, 03:43 PM

My PD is 1/22/2008.

My company is failing and also the CEO was never nice to me. He delayed my process for 2 years and now I am not sure whether he wants to file 485 or not because he used me and now it's time to dump me. But he didn't know I didn't do shit for this company after 2007.
QBF ... hang in there buddy .. I worked for a similar company and wasted 3 yrs. Not all are bad though .. hopefully you won't have to change jobs before you are greened, but even if you do, you will find a good place and will be able to port your PD .. you are too close to just give up now .. ! just my 0.2 cents !

kpt112107

11-08-2011, 03:53 PM

My cousin sister got receipt notice in 4 days as her PD is current from Nov 1st

GCDespo

11-08-2011, 04:00 PM

My PD is May 24 and My lawyer mailed documents on 10/24(Slacker lawer.. Dont know if I can post the name here.Please let me know if I can )

I recieved reciept on Nov 1st and FP notice on Nov 3 rd.. These people are Super fast . hope they will continue the pace.

qesehmk

11-08-2011, 04:27 PM

qbf

YOU DO NOT NEED YOUR EMPLOYER TO FILE 485.

YOU OWN 485. So if you become current just file it on your own.

My PD is 1/22/2008.

My company is failing and also the CEO was never nice to me. He delayed my process for 2 years and now I am not sure whether he wants to file 485 or not because he used me and now it's time to dump me. But he didn't know I didn't do shit for this company after 2007.

leo07

11-08-2011, 05:02 PM

485 receipts will reach the applicant. But, 765 and 131 receipts will depend on what your attorney entered as 'your' address. In my case, they reached my attorney and I did not receive a copy.

rdsingh79

11-08-2011, 06:33 PM

My PD is current in Nov. My company lawyer informed me that they filed my I-485 (along with EAD/AP apps) today. The lawyer said that they will provide a receipt number once they receive it...so i am assuming i won't get one at my address directly.

One question I have is how do I know which service center will process my application (I am in Michigan). Of course, I can ask my lawyer, but is processing service center decided by which state you live in?

gchopeful123

11-08-2011, 06:59 PM

My lawyer also sent the docs on 10/31 (PD Sep 2007). Havent heard back from lawyer yet or received the notices over snail mail. Will inform u guys if I get an update this week.

leo07

11-08-2011, 07:02 PM

cool. you'd get the 485 receipt & fp request directly. Your attorney will get all copies.

My cheques have been encashed just saw them in clearing today morning. My attorney will be receiving the receipts; they are always very slow with things and things don’t come to me directly, I will let the group know as soon as I see further progress.

leo07

11-08-2011, 07:03 PM

You can verify that on your receipts or checks, whichever comes first :)

My PD is current in Nov. My company lawyer informed me that they filed my I-485 (along with EAD/AP apps) today. The lawyer said that they will provide a receipt number once they receive it...so i am assuming i won't get one at my address directly.

One question I have is how do I know which service center will process my application (I am in Michigan). Of course, I can ask my lawyer, but is processing service center decided by which state you live in?

rdsingh79

11-08-2011, 07:37 PM

My company pays for the whole GC process, so I won't be able to see when the company checks are encashed. Also i doubt I will see a receipt (I haven't even seen my I-140 receipt or approval letter!). Also my lawyer said he will send me a receipt number (not a copy), so I don't know if that is enough to check the service center. Anyhow I will check with lawyer/company if they can provide a copy of receipt to me and let me know the service center.

You can verify that on your receipts or checks, whichever comes first :)

leo07

11-08-2011, 11:29 PM

Same with me. You will get AOS receipts. because you OWN them and not the company. Until 140 stage, company owns all your petitions so you did not receive those receipts.

EAD,AP & 485 receipts belong solely to you. However attorney's tend to put their addresses to be on the safer side. Because they don't want to be responsible for things that could go wrong on your side, like address-change or neighbor stealing your mail etc :)

99.9% corporate attorneys are good. Put your trust and stay happy.

My company pays for the whole GC process, so I won't be able to see when the company checks are encashed. Also i doubt I will see a receipt (I haven't even seen my I-140 receipt or approval letter!). Also my lawyer said he will send me a receipt number (not a copy), so I don't know if that is enough to check the service center. Anyhow I will check with lawyer/company if they can provide a copy of receipt to me and let me know the service center.

ChampU

11-09-2011, 02:18 PM

I got my reward last month itself. The reward was pleasure of finding out that i was 'current' in Nov VB :-)

RDSingh and all the folks who turned in their applications on Nov 1st:

Did you guys get any notices for biometrics, yet? How long does it take for the biometrics notice, after you submit your application?

rdsingh79

11-09-2011, 02:27 PM

I think folks who filed on Nov 1st got the receipts. It might take another week or two to get Biometrics notice. My applications was dispatched yesterday by lawyers (11/08).

Anyways, if you haven't already noticed, Leo has started a new thread for post 485 filing discussion:-

http://www.qesehmk.org/forums/showthread.php?238-Post-485-Filing

RDSingh and all the folks who turned in their applications on Nov 1st:

Did you guys get any notices for biometrics, yet? How long does it take for the biometrics notice, after you submit your application?

evoori

11-09-2011, 03:07 PM

You can verify that on your receipts or checks, whichever comes first :)
My checks were drawn with ACH.. so I don't see any image or receipt number.. is it different for others ?
"ACH Withdrawal USCIS DALLAS LOC PAYMENT"

however m not worried as already received notice by snail mail today..

My company pays for the whole GC process, so I won't be able to see when the company checks are encashed. Also i doubt I will see a receipt (I haven't even seen my I-140 receipt or approval letter!). Also my lawyer said he will send me a receipt number (not a copy), so I don't know if that is enough to check the service center. Anyhow I will check with lawyer/company if they can provide a copy of receipt to me and let me know the service center.

Somewhere in the forum it says

SRC - Texas Service center
EAC - Vermont (if I remember correctly)..

and so on.. sorry don't remember all of them.. mine is SRC so sure it is TSC..

ChampU

11-09-2011, 03:48 PM

My checks were drawn with ACH.. so I don't see any image or receipt number.. is it different for others ?
"ACH Withdrawal USCIS DALLAS LOC PAYMENT"

however m not worried as already received notice by snail mail today..

Somewhere in the forum it says

SRC - Texas Service center
EAC - Vermont (if I remember correctly)..

and so on.. sorry don't remember all of them.. mine is SRC so sure it is TSC..

When they send out the biometrics notice, is it for a specific day, date time appointment or a date range in which you have to finish it?

My PD (02/22/2008) is likely to get current on Dec. 1st. I have completed the medicals and I believe I have all the documents in place to ensure that my docs reach USCIS by Dec. 1st.

I will be going on a vacation within the US between Dec. 15 -Dec. 26th. There is noway I can be available for the appointment if it is in this date range. Is there any reason I should delay/cancel my vacation??

gc0907

11-09-2011, 07:00 PM

From my understanding it will take atleast 3 weeks for you to get the biometrics notice. And as per USCIS here.. (http://www.immihelp.com/directory/application-support-centers.jsp)

We may schedule an appointment at an ASC as we process your case. It is important that you make every effort to make that appointment. Not appearing will at least delay your case. It may mean certain processing steps will have to be repeated. It may also affect eligibility for benefits, and could mean we will have to deny the application or petition.

Our appointment notice will explain alternatives if you cannot make your appointment.

When they send out the biometrics notice, is it for a specific day, date time appointment or a date range in which you have to finish it?

My PD (02/22/2008) is likely to get current on Dec. 1st. I have completed the medicals and I believe I have all the documents in place to ensure that my docs reach USCIS by Dec. 1st.

I will be going on a vacation within the US between Dec. 15 -Dec. 26th. There is noway I can be available for the appointment if it is in this date range. Is there any reason I should delay/cancel my vacation??

gchopeful123

11-09-2011, 07:14 PM

Did not receive the notice today as well. As per lawyer he had filed on 10/31. Did anyone else get the notice in snail mail?

visagcinfo

11-09-2011, 07:21 PM

Not me. Lawyer filed (rather sent) on 10/31.

Did not receive the notice today as well. As per lawyer he had filed on 10/31. Did anyone else get the notice in snail mail?

evoori

11-09-2011, 09:25 PM

When they send out the biometrics notice, is it for a specific day, date time appointment or a date range in which you have to finish it?

My PD (02/22/2008) is likely to get current on Dec. 1st. I have completed the medicals and I believe I have all the documents in place to ensure that my docs reach USCIS by Dec. 1st.

I will be going on a vacation within the US between Dec. 15 -Dec. 26th. There is noway I can be available for the appointment if it is in this date range. Is there any reason I should delay/cancel my vacation??

Here is the quote from my status update for I485 from USCIS website (My Case Status).. I haven't received the FP notice yet.. but they will give you atleast 14 days notice for FP..

If you have filed an I-485, I-589, I-751, N-400, I-90, I-821, I-131 or I-765, you can expect to receive an appointment notice to appear at an Application Support Center to have your fingerprints and/or photographs taken. The timing of your appointment is determined by the number of applicants ahead of you that also need a biometric appointment. We try to schedule biometric appointments as quickly as possible and in most cases you will receive your appointment notice within 30 days of submitting your application. We will send your appointment notice approximately 14 days ahead of your scheduled appointment. It is important that you keep this appointment. If absolutely necessary, you can request that your appointment be rescheduled however, please be aware that rescheduling may delay the processing of your application. Please follow the instructions on your appointment notice if you need to reschedule. Occasionally, you may receive an appointment notice to appear at an Application Support Center to have your fingerprints taken when you have filed a form other than those listed above. In these situations, you may receive your appointment notice more than 30 days after submitting your application or petition.

evoori

11-10-2011, 11:00 AM

Congratulations to all who are current!

I am current too and have a couple of questions. My lawyer is usually slow to respond and cannot be contacted directly too. So, can any one please provide some inputs?

I am planning to go on my vacation, to India, from Dec-5th to Jan-4th. If I file on Dec-1st,

1. Within how many days will I get my notice for finger printing notice?

See my post above..normally 1 week for receipt and another week for FP..

2. Will it come to my home address? In that case, since I will not be here, is it possible for it to be sent to the lawyer's office so that they can email me the information?
It will come to your home address and AFAIK lawyer can put in his address with you application so he will get it..

3. Will it be possible to postpone my finger printing to after I return (in early Jan)? If not, what is the safe period before when I should return (in Dec)?

Yes it is possible but you need FP notice in hand..

4. If all of this would not really work, is it wise to file in January, after my return, than in December?
NOT AT ALL recommended..

Thanks for the help!

P.S. Admins, I posted in this thread due to the traffic volume. Please delete/ move this to a relevant thread once it has been answered.
Definitely it is possible, I would recommend you to talk to lawyer

srinivasj

11-10-2011, 07:57 PM

I am PWMB filed on July 1st for me and my wife.....Got receipts in 20days, finger print notice received on aug 1st for aug 30th...got my EAD and AP in 45 days...
during finger printing they said I should receive my GC in another 45 days...

Its been almost 4 months now and status is still in Initial stage...My application is from TCS and there current processing time is Mar 6th...

guys is there way to expedite the processing or we need to wait till processing times to reach till july 1st for them to look at my case...?

rich895

11-10-2011, 11:20 PM

Hi Guys,

My PD got current on Dec 2011 bulletin. My wife is on H1B. She will be listed as dependent on my 485.

Her employer applied for her H1B extension. They received RFE recently from USCIS. RFE is more on the lines of Employment verification letter and so on (Consultant H1B). Her employer is working with the client in preparation for the RFE response.

While preparing the documents for my 485 filing, I sent the H1 extension receipt notice for my wife (dependent in my 485 case) to my lawyer. he happen to see the RFE state and freaked out. He asked abt RFE and asked if its been addressed. I conveyed that her employer is actively working on it. Still he insist on converting her to H4, to be on safer side, so that she is in valid status.

Is this necessary to convert to H4. I seriously doubt. If not needed, is there anything I need to make sure from my wife's H1B extension RFE, before or while applying my 485 on Dec 1'st or so.

Thanks.

mars76

11-11-2011, 05:26 PM

Hi,

Has any one got receipt notice for 485 Application yet!!. I got the receipt notices for 765 and 131.

thanks

soggadu

11-11-2011, 09:52 PM

nishant2200

11-12-2011, 01:20 AM

Most Welcome!

my precious! here I come....

TeddyKoochu

11-12-2011, 03:27 PM

gc0907

11-12-2011, 04:19 PM

tackle got it via post as well.

I take that back. I did receive receipts directly by snail mail as well. So, they are sending receipts to both the lawyer and the applicant.

so you didn't get the receipt at home?

gc0907

11-12-2011, 08:17 PM

Got all the 3-receipts by post today.
RD: 3rd Nov
ND: 8th Nov

10102007

11-13-2011, 08:25 AM

Friends I just received my receipts. RD - 02 NOV, ND -07 NOV for both primary and dependant. I received only 5 of the 6 notices; the primary applicant 485 did not come yet. On the dependent 485 notice the preference classification is set as blank and the Priority date is shown as the Receipt date, please advise if this is normal.

Teddy - I'm also seeing the 'Received Date' as Priority date on the dependents AOS application. Perhaps, it is normal. Not sure though.

Received all 6 receipts. Here are the dates:
Mailed Date - Nov 1, 2011
Received Date - Nov 3, 2011
Notice Date - Nov 7, 2011

gchopeful123

11-13-2011, 09:37 AM

Dunno what happened to my receipt notices...nothing in snail mail so far (lawyer sent files on 10/31). Will need to check again on Mon....

visagcinfo

11-13-2011, 09:46 AM

Any chance the receipts notices are sent in the order of priority date? Anyone with PD in Sep or October'07 received receipts notices so far?

gchopeful123

11-13-2011, 11:50 AM

I dont think so. Our friend "10102007" got them already ( i am assuming his PD is Oct 2007). Could be location based - I am in NJ and maybe it will take some more time to reach me. Where are you based?

Any chance the receipts notices are sent in the order of priority date? Anyone with PD in Sep or October'07 received receipts notices so far?

gc0907

11-13-2011, 12:10 PM

I tried adding case to my portfolio on USCIS Check status but the system isn't recognizing my Receipt Number.
Anyone able to add to their portfolio?

10102007

11-13-2011, 07:21 PM

I tried adding case to my portfolio on USCIS Check status but the system isn't recognizing my Receipt Number.
Anyone able to add to their portfolio?
I was able to add my receipt numbers. Did you try it with the three letter region code that prefizes the number?

I dont think so. Our friend "10102007" got them already ( i am assuming his PD is Oct 2007). Could be location based - I am in NJ and maybe it will take some more time to reach me. Where are you based?
Yes. My PD is 10-10-2007.

gc0907

11-13-2011, 07:32 PM

Yes, I did use the entire 13 character number. Without those 3 letters it gives an error telling that the number must start with 3 alphabets.

I was able to add my receipt numbers. Did you try it with the three letter region code that prefizes the number?

Yes. My PD is 10-10-2007.

mysati

11-13-2011, 07:37 PM

red2green

11-13-2011, 08:06 PM

Dunno what happened to my receipt notices...nothing in snail mail so far (lawyer sent files on 10/31). Will need to check again on Mon....

when did your checks get encashed ? Most likely you should get it on Monday.

I rcvd them yesterday.

PD- 7/31/07, FD- Oct'31st, RD-Nov'1st, ND-Nov'4th, SC- Texas

Even though the notice date is 4th, it was actually mailed on 7th.

red2green

11-13-2011, 08:10 PM

Friends,

I will be filing for AoS in Dec. Will we have to choose TSC or NSC to file or is it based on your state? From what I remember, my PERM and I140 were filed in different Service Centers (though my job/ residence location did not change).

Based on your location, it will be filed to either Dallas lock box or Phoenix lock box - The lock box folks forward the application to either Texas service center or Nebraska Service center.
I noticed some applications filed at Dallas lock box were forwarded to Nebraska Service center. Not sure what is the criteria...

red2green

11-13-2011, 08:28 PM

Any chance the receipts notices are sent in the order of priority date? Anyone with PD in Sep or October'07 received receipts notices so far?

Receipt notices are sent based on Received Date...

Some experts mentioned that USCIS process applications randomly, meaning For eg- Oct'31st applicant may get GC earlier than applicant with Pd July 16th. In other words, PD seems to be inconsequential once 485 is filed.

gchopeful123

11-13-2011, 08:36 PM

Thanks for the info! Hopefully Mon would be it.

The checks were sent by my employer so I dont know whether they were encashed. I didnt want to trouble them with queries just yet. If I dont get the notices on Mon, I will have to start following up.

when did your checks get encashed ? Most likely you should get it on Monday.

I rcvd them yesterday.

PD- 7/31/07, FD- Oct'31st, RD-Nov'1st, ND-Nov'4th, SC- Texas

Even though the notice date is 4th, it was actually mailed on 7th.

mysati

11-13-2011, 08:54 PM

Based on your location, it will be filed to either Dallas lock box or Phoenix lock box - The lock box folks forward the application to either Texas service center or Nebraska Service center.
I noticed some applications filed at Dallas lock box were forwarded to Nebraska Service center. Not sure what is the criteria...

Thanks red2Green!

mygctracker

11-13-2011, 08:56 PM

I didn't follow why your company gets the communication of I-485,EAD+AP, because the address on all the Forms has to be applicant's current address... am I missing something here??

My company pays for the whole GC process, so I won't be able to see when the company checks are encashed. Also i doubt I will see a receipt (I haven't even seen my I-140 receipt or approval letter!). Also my lawyer said he will send me a receipt number (not a copy), so I don't know if that is enough to check the service center. Anyhow I will check with lawyer/company if they can provide a copy of receipt to me and let me know the service center.

rdsingh79

11-13-2011, 09:10 PM

I am not sure who will get the communication directly from USCIS for I485/EAD/AP. I assumed it would be companies' lawyer (Fragomen) because after filing they mentioned that they will let me know the receipt number when they receive it. I am curious if I will get a copy too directly from USCIS.

I didn't follow why your company gets the communication of I-485,EAD+AP, because the address on all the Forms has to be applicant's current address... am I missing something here??

soggadu

11-13-2011, 10:53 PM

bhai log..... Got my receipts yesterday... 6 of them... RD Nov 2 ND Nov 8..service center Texas.. What next??..

soggadu

11-13-2011, 10:54 PM

red2green

11-13-2011, 11:52 PM

bhai log..... Got my receipts yesterday... 6 of them... RD Nov 2 ND Nov 8..service center Texas.. What next??..

Soggadu bhai, You can probably add cases to your portfolio on USCIS Check status. Make sure all are trackable- showing initial review status. Next step is 'wait for FP Notices' and once rcvd probably should try early walk-in. After that ball will be in USCIS court. Lets pray to god for smooth process without RFEs.

red2green

11-13-2011, 11:59 PM

I didn't follow why your company gets the communication of I-485,EAD+AP, because the address on all the Forms has to be applicant's current address... am I missing something here??

Based on what read, If you sign G-28 form(you are authorizing your lawyer as representative of your case), USCIS will send communications to both the applicant & lawyer. If you didn't sign G-28, it will be just you getting all the communication from USCIS.

rdsingh79

11-14-2011, 09:10 AM

I did sign the G28 forms for 485/131/765. So this means I should be looking out for receipts at my address too. My documents were dispatched on 8th Nov, so i am expecting to receive the receipts before Thanksgiving.

Based on what read, If you sign G-28 form(you are authorizing your lawyer as representative of your case), USCIS will send communications to both the applicant & lawyer. If you didn't sign G-28, it will be just you getting all the communication from USCIS.

visagcinfo

11-14-2011, 02:58 PM

soggadu

11-14-2011, 04:14 PM

Received the receipts in postal mail today. Filed on 10/31. Received Dt: 11/01. Notice Dt: 11/03.
Priority date is blank in spouse's I-485 receipt. Don't know if that is something to be concerned about.

Interesting, for some like me... on wife's 485, the RD is kept as PD... wondering what this might mean...

soggadu

11-14-2011, 04:16 PM

Soggadu bhai, You can probably add cases to your portfolio on USCIS Check status. Make sure all are trackable- showing initial review status. Next step is 'wait for FP Notices' and once rcvd probably should try early walk-in. After that ball will be in USCIS court. Lets pray to god for smooth process without RFEs.

yes r2g... i will work on that... also.. did you have a residency in china/russia or some thing ... because you say red to green ;-)... just wondering

soggadu

11-14-2011, 04:21 PM

Stemcell

11-14-2011, 04:36 PM

gchopeful123

11-14-2011, 05:01 PM

hey visagcinfo,
Great news! Do you know when they posted it? With this ND, it seems odd that it is reaching us after so many days. I need to check my mailbox once I get home.

Received the receipts in postal mail today. Filed on 10/31. Received Dt: 11/01. Notice Dt: 11/03.
Priority date is blank in spouse's I-485 receipt. Don't know if that is something to be concerned about.

visagcinfo

11-14-2011, 05:30 PM

USPS stamp says 11/07. It took 5 working days to reach. I guess 5 days is what USPS delivery time is for first class - on the max side.

hey visagcinfo,
Great news! Do you know when they posted it? With this ND, it seems odd that it is reaching us after so many days. I need to check my mailbox once I get home.

TeddyKoochu

11-14-2011, 05:31 PM

also bhai log... how can i know what dates currently texas service center is processing?

edit: I guess it is Mar 29 2011, so what does this mean? are they processing apps that are applied before this date? or apps before this PD? I guess Nebraska is better right?

That would mean that they would not entertain any inquiries for cases filed ahead of this date. I believe that this date will continue to remain backlogged for a while as several new applications are now coming into the system. The date does not truly represent the date they are working on but its more to legally discourage calls and inquiries.

gchopeful123

11-14-2011, 08:01 PM

Friends - finally got the notices by post today (I-485, I-765, I-131). Following are the details. It seems they have sent my application to Nebraska center.

Some goof-ups:
- Spouse's PD (dependent) is listed as the received date. Sounds like a non issue.
- The alien # on my I-765 is listed as my spouse's alien #. Not sure if it's an issue. Need to touch base with lawyer on this.

I-485 RD: 04-Nov-2011
I-485 ND: 09-Nov-2011
I-485 Service Center: Nebraska

red2green

11-14-2011, 11:23 PM

yes r2g... i will work on that... also.. did you have a residency in china/russia or some thing ... because you say red to green ;-)... just wondering

no..-:) It is just that whatever I wanna do in life(buy a house/get full time job/skip couple of middle layers and save some bucks/go on vacation to india/wife wants to work, list goes on) it is basically red signal bacause of no GC. so desperately waiting for green signal. 2012 gotta be the year.

PS: am from vjwd- remember reading in one of your posts that you are also from that place, right?

soggadu

11-15-2011, 12:27 AM

hey r2g.... I am from bzwda too dude..... Wassuuuppppp..... Good to see a fellow cityzen...lets wish each other some luck bud.... We are in this together.... Chilooorama....

meso129

11-15-2011, 07:06 AM

red2green

11-15-2011, 08:58 AM

Hello, I have a quick questions. I will be current as of Dec 1 with a PD Feb 08. EAD/AP is generally submitted along with I-485 application but have anyone filed EAD later after filing I-485 and is there any fees associated.

My company bears partial expense for I-485/EAD/AP but not for EAD of spouse, They want me to shell out $380 for EAD for spouse, While there is no fees associated with filing EAD when I-485 is paid with new fees after 07/30/2007. So i am wondering if it makes sense to submit EAD later once the I-485 fee receipt comes along.

Please advise

Yes, there is no fee involved for EAD/AP - either you file it along with 485 or file it at a later date. If you are filing at a later date, include a copy of 485 rcpt notice.

I am not sure why your employer asking for EAD fee, when it is free.

visagcinfo

11-15-2011, 01:55 PM

meso129:
Sounds like a weird stands from employer. Lawyer's fee is not going to be any lesser if EAD is not applied along with 485. There is no fee for EAD if applied with 485. May be you want your employer to give you details of what is the extra cost involved if they are filing your spouse's EAD.

red2green:
Are you sure there is no fee if EAD is separately applied after filing 485?
is it like there is no fee for first EAD?

Yes, there is no fee involved for EAD/AP - either you file it along with 485 or file it at a later date. If you are filing at a later date, include a copy of 485 rcpt notice.

I am not sure why your employer asking for EAD fee, when it is free.

red2green

11-15-2011, 04:48 PM

meso129:
Sounds like a weird stands from employer. Lawyer's fee is not going to be any lesser if EAD is not applied along with 485. There is no fee for EAD if applied with 485. May be you want your employer to give you details of what is the extra cost involved if they are filing your spouse's EAD.

red2green:
Are you sure there is no fee if EAD is separately applied after filing 485?
is it like there is no fee for first EAD?

Yes, I meant first time EAD.
renewal EAD- not thinking that far yet -:)

leo07

11-15-2011, 04:51 PM

That is the date of the last(min) application date they were processing as of September 30th 2011. It doesn't mean that all applications are around that date. Majority of the apps they are processing now could be well in July-August 17th range.

also bhai log... how can i know what dates currently texas service center is processing?

edit: I guess it is Mar 29 2011, so what does this mean? are they processing apps that are applied before this date? or apps before this PD? I guess Nebraska is better right?

leo07

11-15-2011, 04:54 PM

They are probably asking you to pay expenses for your spouse. $1070.00. Normally employers pay only for the employee. EAD/AP is always included in the 485 fee. So, there's nothing extra for those apps. Attorneys also do not charge for these apps.( may be your attorney is different?)

Hello, I have a quick questions. I will be current as of Dec 1 with a PD Feb 08. EAD/AP is generally submitted along with I-485 application but have anyone filed EAD later after filing I-485 and is there any fees associated.

My company bears partial expense for I-485/EAD/AP but not for EAD of spouse, They want me to shell out $380 for EAD for spouse, While there is no fees associated with filing EAD when I-485 is paid with new fees after 07/30/2007. So i am wondering if it makes sense to submit EAD later once the I-485 fee receipt comes along.

Please advise

leo07

11-15-2011, 04:55 PM

GOOD going.

"Received Notices

Friends - finally got the notices by post today (I-485, I-765, I-131). Following are the details. It seems they have sent my application to Nebraska center.

Some goof-ups:
- Spouse's PD (dependent) is listed as the received date. Sounds like a non issue.
- The alien # on my I-765 is listed as my spouse's alien #. Not sure if it's an issue. Need to touch base with lawyer on this.

I-485 RD: 04-Nov-2011
I-485 ND: 09-Nov-2011
I-485 Service Center: Nebraska

"

gc0907

11-15-2011, 05:47 PM

Today I was able to add my cases to MyPortfolio and all the status shows to Initial Review.
So looks like it is taking sometime to update online part.

I tried adding case to my portfolio on USCIS Check status but the system isn't recognizing my Receipt Number.
Anyone able to add to their portfolio?

leo07

11-15-2011, 05:57 PM

Does anyone know if EAD-AP will be processed at the same time? is there one card for both AP & EAD? I have heard of this proposal long time back in ** not sure if it ever materialized?

leo07

11-15-2011, 06:02 PM

what we are censoring on this forum? we can't say ** or **************** or immigration voice or i m m i g r a t i o n v o i c e ? :) since when did we start this 'immigration voice' like feature:)

gc0907

11-15-2011, 06:11 PM

Yes, now both are combined into one card and has validity of 2 years.

Does anyone know if EAD-AP will be processed at the same time? is there one card for both AP & EAD? I have heard of this proposal long time back in ** not sure if it ever materialized?

leo07

11-15-2011, 09:00 PM

Thanks for the information. I don't understand why CIS would need us to fill in two applications and have two app numbers to be entered into DB and managed separately. Like, many other things that I don't understand :)

Yes, now both are combined into one card and has validity of 2 years.

gc0907

11-16-2011, 11:05 AM

May be for backward-compatibility reason. :D
Actually they both serve different purposes. I think as a F1 if you are applying for OPT card, you will still be using I-765.
Not everyone applies for EAD and AP at the same time.
Here is some explanation (http://www.murthy.com/news/n_comb11.html).

Thanks for the information. I don't understand why CIS would need us to fill in two applications and have two app numbers to be entered into DB and managed separately. Like, many other things that I don't understand :)

leo07

11-16-2011, 03:13 PM

Thanks! Basically, my point was, CIS could make that into one ALWAYS. Like, Bake the EAD and AP into one irrespective of whether a customer wants AP or EAD or both. It makes everyone's life easy, including CIS's.

May be for backward-compatibility reason. :D
Actually they both serve different purposes. I think as a F1 if you are applying for OPT card, you will still be using I-765.
Not everyone applies for EAD and AP at the same time.
Here is some explanation (http://www.murthy.com/news/n_comb11.html).

leo07

11-16-2011, 03:14 PM

Did anyone who applied in September-October receive their EAD/AP???

mars76

11-16-2011, 03:48 PM

Any one applied on Nov 1st or after got fingerprint appointment ?? If so pls post to which service center your application went to.

Mine went to TSC on 1st Nov and i got receipts for EAD and AP.

soggadu

11-16-2011, 04:14 PM

mine went to TSC on Nov 2 and got reciepts and all....waiting for FP...

10102007

11-16-2011, 05:18 PM

mine went to TSC on Nov 2 and got reciepts and all....waiting for FP...

Is there a way we can capture all these dates in a shareable spreadsheet on google docs?

The columns can be:
User ID;PD;485 Mailing Date;Notice date;FP Notice Recd dt;FP Date;EAD Recd Dt; AP Recd Dt; GC approved dt;GC recd dt

Mods - can you please look in to this?

TeddyKoochu

11-16-2011, 07:38 PM

- Receipts these days are going both to the applicant and the attorney. Both copies are original and are being designated as customer & attorney copy.
- There is a generic issue of PD not being shown correctly on the dependent receipts.
- These receipts to the applicant take 5 days to come by snail mail from the time of check encashing , check encashing takes 5-6 days from the date of receipt.
- Looks like 7.5 cases will be filed from EB2 I/C alone so things will be a lot slower.
- My own case RD 02/11, ND – 07/11, Checks – 08/11, Receipts – 13/11 (1 missing I had to call USCIS).

gchopeful123

11-16-2011, 10:19 PM

I had registered my receipt notices on the USCIS case status system (ND - 09Nov). I see a soft LUD on 11/15 - could be an indication that the FP notices are being generated.

Any one applied on Nov 1st or after got fingerprint appointment ?? If so pls post to which service center your application went to.

Mine went to TSC on 1st Nov and i got receipts for EAD and AP.

essenel

11-17-2011, 09:54 AM

My I-485 application was delivered on Nov 8 to the Dallas lock box. Haven't got the receipt yet, but from the rest of the posts, it looks like it is going to take another week at least, so I will bide my time patiently.... I'm a little ticked off at my lawyer. I was trying to push him to file earlier and got the docs to him early, but he still filed a week late. Oh well, better to file it correctly than quickly.... :)

tackle

11-17-2011, 10:47 AM

Any one applied on Nov 1st or after got fingerprint appointment ?? If so pls post to which service center your application went to.

Mine went to TSC on 1st Nov and i got receipts for EAD and AP.

Just got my FP notice today.

Edit: Texas Service Center

TeddyKoochu

11-17-2011, 11:11 AM

@tackle that is very good progress.

@gchopeful the LUD is probably a good indicator that FP notice is on its way.

tackle

11-17-2011, 11:15 AM

I had registered my receipt notices on the USCIS case status system (ND - 09Nov). I see a soft LUD on 11/15 - could be an indication that the FP notices are being generated.

What do you mean by "soft LUD". I've registered my notices on USCIS case status system. I've not seen any changes to the "Last Updated" dates. But I got my FP notice today. So, I'm curious.

TeddyKoochu

11-17-2011, 11:40 AM

What do you mean by "soft LUD". I've registered my notices on USCIS case status system. I've not seen any changes to the "Last Updated" dates. But I got my FP notice today. So, I'm curious.

Refer to my post at the beginning of the thread . Looks like FP notice generation does not cause any LUD's. Great going.
http://www.qesehmk.org/forums/showthread.php?238-Post-485-Filing&p=12442#post12442

tackle

11-17-2011, 11:50 AM

Refer to my post at the beginning of the thread . Looks like FP notice generation does not cause any LUD's. Great going.
http://www.qesehmk.org/forums/showthread.php?238-Post-485-Filing&p=12442#post12442

Thanks for the link Teddy. It was helpful.

gc0907

11-17-2011, 12:17 PM

Good news tackle.

So I should get my FP notices in next 6 days. I got receipts about 6 days after yours. :D

Just got my FP notice today.

Edit: Texas Service Center

leo07

11-17-2011, 01:07 PM

yeah, that's a good estimate. I received my FP notice exactly 7 days after my Initial receipts.

Good news tackle.

So I should get my FP notices in next 6 days. I got receipts about 6 days after yours. :D

leo07

11-17-2011, 01:09 PM

Man this wait after filing 485 sucks more :) There's absolutely no information that you can get about your application from any where in the world :(

leo07

11-17-2011, 01:12 PM

nayekal

11-17-2011, 02:27 PM

Do you guys know what is the avg no. of days to receive the receipt notice. My attorney told me that he filed my I485 apps on Nov 1st (that's the date when he is expecting USCIS to receive the docs). My attorney and I haven't received them as of today. Attorney is based in New York and I am in Chicago.

leo07

11-17-2011, 02:40 PM

5-10 business days for Receipts. Not sure why, but I have always seen them come on Monday/Tuesday.

Do you guys know what is the avg no. of days to receive the receipt notice. My attorney told me that he filed my I485 apps on Nov 1st (that's the date when he is expecting USCIS to receive the docs). My attorney and I haven't received them as of today. Attorney is based in New York and I am in Chicago.

Stemcell

11-17-2011, 03:20 PM

Just got my FP notice today.

Edit: Texas Service Center

Thats great !

Did you get a scheduled date for FP or are you given a range where in you are asked to schedule an appointment ?
Thanks in advance.

nayekal

11-17-2011, 05:04 PM

5-10 business days for Receipts. Not sure why, but I have always seen them come on Monday/Tuesday.

I got the receipts from my attorney today and he told me that he didn't get my wife's I485 receipt in today's mail.
Received date of 11/01 with notice date of 11/10 for all apps.
Not sure whether you guys realized, all receipts for 485, EAD and AP are in consecutive numbers like 25,26,27. So, I am assuming that my wife's I485 receipt is on its way and there is nothing to worry about right now.

leo07

11-17-2011, 05:38 PM

yup. mine were consecutive as well. Good luck!

I got the receipts from my attorney today and he told me that he didn't get my wife's I485 receipt in today's mail.
Received date of 11/01 with notice date of 11/10 for all apps.
Not sure whether you guys realized, all receipts for 485, EAD and AP are in consecutive numbers like 25,26,27. So, I am assuming that my wife's I485 receipt is on its way and there is nothing to worry about right now.

TeddyKoochu

11-17-2011, 05:49 PM

I got the receipts from my attorney today and he told me that he didn't get my wife's I485 receipt in today's mail.
Received date of 11/01 with notice date of 11/10 for all apps.
Not sure whether you guys realized, all receipts for 485, EAD and AP are in consecutive numbers like 25,26,27. So, I am assuming that my wife's I485 receipt is on its way and there is nothing to worry about right now.

I have exactly the same case as you. In my case my I485 receipt was missing. I called up USCIS to confirm yes its the number in between & also requested for a duplicate copy, attorney thus far has not received anything. Surprisng that your RD is 01-NOV but ND is 11/10, most people with 11/01 RD have a recent ND.

red2green

11-17-2011, 09:11 PM

Just got my FP notice today.

Edit: Texas Service Center

rcvd FP notice today.
FP Notice date: 11th
NO SLUDs on case status
Texas Service Center

gchopeful123

11-18-2011, 08:10 AM

Congrats. Did u get a fixed date to attend? How far out is it?

rcvd FP notice today.
FP Notice date: 11th
NO SLUDs on case status
Texas Service Center

tackle

11-18-2011, 09:19 AM

@gchopeful123 & @Stemcell

I was given a fixed date (see signature) and time for biometrics appointment. One thing I'd like to mention is that my appointment time and wife's appointment time are couple of hours apart. But lawyers mentioned that its ok. They allow family members to get fingerprinted at the same time.

UkayDkay

11-18-2011, 09:40 AM

Recieved FP notices yesterday.

FP Notice : 11/10/2011
FP Received: 11/17/2011
Appt.date : 12/07/2011
I-485 Service center : Texas

gchopeful123

11-18-2011, 10:04 AM

tackle,
Great info. So it seems the FP appt date is 3 weeks after FP notice date.

@gchopeful123 & @Stemcell

I was given a fixed date (see signature) and time for biometrics appointment. One thing I'd like to mention is that my appointment time and wife's appointment time are couple of hours apart. But lawyers mentioned that its ok. They allow family members to get fingerprinted at the same time.

TeddyKoochu

11-18-2011, 11:28 AM

yup. mine were consecutive as well. Good luck!

Leo did you have any LUD's post FP completion and anything after that. If yes then it means they are working on your cases.

soggadu

11-18-2011, 11:48 AM

teddy bhai and all...i got our reciept numbers in order too...700 to 705... tension nahi leneka...you will get it...
waiting on FP... also i was of the opinion that every body gets a fixed date for FP appointment....yes or no???

TeddyKoochu

11-18-2011, 11:53 AM

Sogaddu bhai, I called USCIS for the missing receipt they confirmed the number and will be sending the info again. Officer was very nice. Everyone will get a date for FP based on the load of the nearest center. Everyone gets 1 date but heard some centers are flexible about walk in.

soggadu

11-18-2011, 12:48 PM

leo07

11-18-2011, 12:48 PM

Ok. I'll dump my theory of receipts on Monday/Tuesday's :) . I'll wait until someone proves me wrong on FP notices :)

I got the receipts from my attorney today and he told me that he didn't get my wife's I485 receipt in today's mail.
Received date of 11/01 with notice date of 11/10 for all apps.
Not sure whether you guys realized, all receipts for 485, EAD and AP are in consecutive numbers like 25,26,27. So, I am assuming that my wife's I485 receipt is on its way and there is nothing to worry about right now.

leo07

11-18-2011, 12:53 PM

Which Center in NJ. Check the trackitt threads, I have read some people in NJ go early.

On a lighter note: usually service center folks are not too enthusiastic about people running or jumping or crawling or driving their way into offices. They prefer if people walk in for an appointment

Any idea about the center in NJ?? Can i do a walk in there?

leo07

11-18-2011, 12:56 PM

No, I did not receive any LUDs after FP. My last(only) LUD was on 10/15, I guess around the time when they were shipping out the receipts. I did not receive LUD even before FP notice arrived.

Leo did you have any LUD's post FP completion and anything after that. If yes then it means they are working on your cases.

TeddyKoochu

11-18-2011, 01:31 PM

No, I did not receive any LUDs after FP. My last(only) LUD was on 10/15, I guess around the time when they were shipping out the receipts. I did not receive LUD even before FP notice arrived.

Ok this indicates that they still have not truly touched your case or started working. I was hoping that some of the Oct filers may start to see approvals by this month end.

leo07

11-18-2011, 01:45 PM

yup, you could imagine, I'm hoping, in fact praying :)

Ok this indicates that they still have not truly touched your case or started working. I was hoping that some of the Oct filers may start to see approvals by this month end.

TeddyKoochu

11-18-2011, 02:14 PM

Any idea about the center in NJ?? Can i do a walk in there?

We can only walk into to the specific one on our FP notice. Rest is luck and their good mood if they allow. I will give it a try at the most we have to go back :).

indiaeb2

11-18-2011, 02:21 PM

Yes. I did read in Boston ASC they allow on Wed. So after i get my FP. I will give a shot

Stemcell

11-18-2011, 02:54 PM

Yes. I did read in Boston ASC they allow on Wed. So after i get my FP. I will give a shot

Anyone going to the Atlanta Service center ?
Y'all either are in the east coast or west coast....and i am here in the gulf coast....

@gchopeful123 & @Stemcell

I was given a fixed date (see signature) and time for biometrics appointment. One thing I'd like to mention is that my appointment time and wife's appointment time are couple of hours apart. But lawyers mentioned that its ok. They allow family members to get fingerprinted at the same time.

Thanks tackle.

red2green

11-18-2011, 03:10 PM

Anyone going to the Atlanta Service center ?
Y'all either are in the east coast or west coast....and i am here in the gulf coast....

Thanks tackle.

Stemcell, don't worry you have my company.

I had Dec'8th appointment. We just walked in @Atlanta ASC and completed biometrics this afternoon. Nobody asked about early walk-in, I also didn't mention about it.The whole process took about 20-25 mins.

Also regrarding the LUDs- From whatever I noticed, NSC applicants get lot of LUDs compared to TSC folks. For issuing FP notices also NSC applicants get SLUDs,which is not the case with TSC(as far as I observerd).

nayekal

11-18-2011, 03:17 PM

Guys, Why do we need to rush in for finger print earlier in case if there is a scheduled appointment received by us?
Forgive me if I am mistaken, but finger printing is only a part of the AOS process, but not a pre-requisite for any steps, which they follow in processing the apps.
We can even get our EAD's and AP's without finger prints..right?

leo07

11-18-2011, 03:18 PM

Good. I'll actually open a thread that can list ASCs that welcome early walk-ins.

Stemcell, don't worry you have my company.

I had Dec'8th appointment. We just walked in @Atlanta ASC and completed biometrics this afternoon. Nobody asked about early walk-in, I also didn't mention about it.The whole process took about 20-25 mins.

Also regrarding the LUDs- From whatever I noticed, NSC applicants get lot of LUDs compared to TSC folks. For issuing FP notices also NSC applicants get SLUDs,which is not the case with TSC(as far as I observerd).

Stemcell

11-18-2011, 03:58 PM

Stemcell, don't worry you have my company.

I had Dec'8th appointment. We just walked in @Atlanta ASC and completed biometrics this afternoon. Nobody asked about early walk-in, I also didn't mention about it.The whole process took about 20-25 mins.

Also regrarding the LUDs- From whatever I noticed, NSC applicants get lot of LUDs compared to TSC folks. For issuing FP notices also NSC applicants get SLUDs,which is not the case with TSC(as far as I observerd).

Hey red2green,
Nice to know that Atlanta takes walk in.
So when you got the Dec 8 appointment did you call the service center and ask for walk in appointment or you just walked in? And what did they do to the Dec 8 appointment...just cancel it ?
Thanks in advance.
Nice to know you are from the Atlanta area :)

essenel

11-18-2011, 05:00 PM

Ok, I got my I-485 receipt notices - 1 each for I-485, EAD and AP.

Receive date: Nov 8. Texas Service Center
Notice date: Nov 9.
Arrival date: Nov 17.

leo07

11-18-2011, 05:04 PM

cool. expect FP notices in exact 1 week. In this case Monday after Thanksgiving may be :) Good Luck!

essenel

11-18-2011, 05:12 PM

Great! Thanks!

cool. expect FP notices in exact 1 week. In this case Monday after Thanksgiving may be :) Good Luck!

red2green

11-18-2011, 08:20 PM

Hey red2green,
Nice to know that Atlanta takes walk in.
So when you got the Dec 8 appointment did you call the service center and ask for walk in appointment or you just walked in? And what did they do to the Dec 8 appointment...just cancel it ?
Thanks in advance.
Nice to know you are from the Atlanta area :)

@Stemcell- I didn't call the service center in advance, just walked-in. Staff were very nice & friendly at ASC.

Dec'8th appointment doesn't have to be cancelled. I think it will just show up as completed in the system. FP appointment letter is stamped indicating FP processing is completed. We need to save that for future references.

If you are walking-in, avoid Mondays & all mornings. You don't see anyone waiting in the queue after 1PM and is good time for walk-ins. good luck every one.

As soggadu bhai said, good to see a fellow citygen in the forum...-:)

TeddyKoochu

11-18-2011, 10:20 PM

Just received a scanned copy of the FP notice from the attorney.
RD - 02/11
ND – 07/11
Checks – 08/11
Receipts (Snail mail) – 13/11
FP ND - 11/10 (Leo's formula is perfect)
FP date - 11/25 (It's actually a good day to get for any consultant)

essenel

11-19-2011, 03:13 PM

I have a question - I registered on the USCIS case status system and then tried to log in to my account and I got a message saying my password is invalid. So, I tried again - didn't work. I thought, ok ,maybe I entered it wrong, so I tried to reset the password and got a message saying - can't use the same password that you previously used. ?! So I changed my password and tried to log in again. I'm not able to log in! Has this happened to anyone else? I'm wondering if I got locked out and if I did, will I be able to try again later or do I need to create a new account?

Edit: I was able to log in successfully - it was my mistake.

Stemcell

11-19-2011, 04:58 PM

Bhai log,

Got 6 receipts today by snail mail for myself and spouse together.
RD- 11/14
ND- 11/15
FP- Not yet.
Texas service center.

Wife's PD has received date on it.I guess most of you have the same issue so i am not freaking out.

visagcinfo

11-19-2011, 05:41 PM

Received FP appointment letter today. FP date is 11/25. Is it not supposed to be a holiday? I have to drive 3+ hours.... hope I wont end up seeing a closed office.

10102007

11-19-2011, 06:41 PM

Stemcell

11-19-2011, 07:20 PM

Haven't received mine yet. Getting a bit anxious. Is it too early to call USCIS and ask for an update or should I give it a few more days?

Priority Date - Oct 10, 2007
Mailed Date - Nov 1, 2011
Received Date - Nov 3, 2011
Notice Date - Nov 7, 2011

10102007,

How did you get to know the received and notice date, were you tracking them by courier ? I am sure next week you should get them.

TeddyKoochu

11-19-2011, 07:58 PM

@10102007 - The RD and ND are on the notice itself. You can check with your attorney when exactly did they mail your packet. The delay is going to be progressively higher, so even if he sent say 5 days late your packet may be looked at 15 days late due to volumes. Don't worry though but best to be on top of things. If you have sent your cheques then check for them. Calling USCIS is very simple all you will need is your A#, do not hesitate to call they are quite courteous.

TeddyKoochu

11-19-2011, 08:05 PM

Friends just received the notice copies for FP at home today. It’s good that they are sending everything to the applicant directly.
RD - 02/11, ND – 07/11 @TSC
Checks – 08/11 (Dallas)
Receipts (Snail mail) – 13/11
FP ND - 11/10 (Leo's formula is perfect)
FP Notice Receipts (Snail Mail) - 11/19/2011
FP date - 11/25 (It's actually a good day to get for any consultant)

TeddyKoochu

11-19-2011, 08:07 PM

Received FP appointment letter today. FP date is 11/25. Is it not supposed to be a holiday? I have to drive 3+ hours.... hope I wont end up seeing a closed office.

They got their day off on the 11th Veterans Day, so you should be good.

10102007

11-19-2011, 08:14 PM

TeddyKoochu

11-19-2011, 08:29 PM

Sorry for the confusion. I meant the FP notices.

No worries buddy even they have a Notice date and receipt date is when you get them. Looks like TSC is faster than NSC on this front.

10102007

11-19-2011, 08:45 PM

No worries buddy even they have a Notice date and receipt date is when you get them. Looks like TSC is faster than NSC on this front.

Mine went to TSC. I hope I did not throw them away with those catalogs and marketing junk mail. I throw those off right by the mailbox where there is a trash bin.

rdsingh79

11-19-2011, 11:36 PM

Guys,

I got 6 receipts today by snail mail for myself and my wife.
RD- 11/09
ND- 11/15
Received by snail mail 11/19
Nebraska Service Center.
FP - waiting

gchopeful123

11-20-2011, 12:51 AM

I see an interesting trend on trackitt for ppl who have filed in Nov. Many of the TSC applicants have received FP notices as well, while none of the NSC applicants have received the FP notices yet. As Teddy mentioned in an earlier post, it seems the TSC is definitely faster on this front.

mars76

11-20-2011, 03:07 PM

I got my FP Notice yesterday.

PD : Sep 2007 EB2
SC: Texas
RD: 01-Nov-2011
ND: 03-Nov-2011
FP: 02-Dec-2011

gc0907

11-21-2011, 11:38 AM

Yeah, same here... waiting.. Like T I got my receipts on 11/13 but haven't received the FP notice yet.

I see an interesting trend on trackitt for ppl who have filed in Nov. Many of the TSC applicants have received FP notices as well, while none of the NSC applicants have received the FP notices yet. As Teddy mentioned in an earlier post, it seems the TSC is definitely faster on this front.

rdsingh79

11-21-2011, 01:46 PM

Anyone current in Nov and filing with NSC got FP notices yet? I am also wondering how long it took for folks who became current in October to get their FP notices.

TeddyKoochu

11-21-2011, 02:03 PM

Yeah, same here... waiting.. Like T I got my receipts on 11/13 but haven't received the FP notice yet.

I got my FP motice on 11/19 at my home address, attorney also received a copy. My FP is on 11/25.

indiaeb2

11-21-2011, 02:23 PM

Anyone current in Nov and filing with NSC got FP notices yet? I am also wondering how long it took for folks who became current in October to get their FP notices.

Count on me. Waiting for my FP NSC.

gchopeful123

11-21-2011, 02:57 PM

Further to this, I checked the NSC entries for Oct applicants. High level observation is FP date 4-6 weeks after I-485 receipt ND. The delay compared with TSC doesnt make much sense as the local FP offices wud be common (depending on state/location) for TSC/NSC applicants.

Does anybody know if EAD/AP are processed only after FP? If yes, then I might have to think of early walk-in.

Also, anyone else from NJ area? I believe my FP office would be Newark.

I see an interesting trend on trackitt for ppl who have filed in Nov. Many of the TSC applicants have received FP notices as well, while none of the NSC applicants have received the FP notices yet. As Teddy mentioned in an earlier post, it seems the TSC is definitely faster on this front.

tackle

11-21-2011, 05:05 PM

Great. Do some research on the service center that they want you to go for Finger prints. Check if they'd allow a earl walk-in. I haven't seen this early walk-in prove any beneficial in terms of total process time. It'll at least be one thing off your plate.

Thank you for this information. I was actually able to walk-in to my appointed ASC (Cincinnati) today (11/21/11 Monday @ 11:30 AM) and get the finger printing done. When we walked in, it was empty and no one was there. I explained that my appointment is actually on Dec 8, but I was in town and wanted to check if I could get it done earlier. The lady in the counter was real nice and said, "sure, you could get it done".

Then, she checked the original FP notice and ID (Drivers License) and handed out forms that we had to fill (the usual bio details, A# and Receipt numbers from notice). Once we filled the forms, we handed them to the counter along with the FP notices and Drivers Licenses. They went in and after couple of minutes took us in 1 after the other to get the finger printing done. They also took a photo once FP was done.

When everything was done, I went to the counter and asked her again if I need to do anything about the actual appointment (like cancel it). And, she said, "Nope, this is it. You are done". So, there shouldn't be any issues because of the advance finger-printing I guess (hopefully).

All the best for everyone waiting for the next step in the AOS process.

mars76

11-21-2011, 05:31 PM

Does any one who filed in Oct has got AP or EAD??

How much time does it take to get AP/EAD once the Finger Prints are done.

thanks.

leo07

11-21-2011, 06:38 PM

I'm in the same boat. waiting...waiting...still waiting:)

Does any one who filed in Oct has got AP or EAD??

How much time does it take to get AP/EAD once the Finger Prints are done.

thanks.

leo07

11-21-2011, 06:39 PM

Perfect. Thanks for the update.

Thank you for this information. I was actually able to walk-in to my appointed ASC (Cincinnati) today (11/21/11 Monday @ 11:30 AM) and get the finger printing done. When we walked in, it was empty and no one was there. I explained that my appointment is actually on Dec 8, but I was in town and wanted to check if I could get it done earlier. The lady in the counter was real nice and said, "sure, you could get it done".

Then, she checked the original FP notice and ID (Drivers License) and handed out forms that we had to fill (the usual bio details, A# and Receipt numbers from notice). Once we filled the forms, we handed them to the counter along with the FP notices and Drivers Licenses. They went in and after couple of minutes took us in 1 after the other to get the finger printing done. They also took a photo once FP was done.

When everything was done, I went to the counter and asked her again if I need to do anything about the actual appointment (like cancel it). And, she said, "Nope, this is it. You are done". So, there shouldn't be any issues because of the advance finger-printing I guess (hopefully).

All the best for everyone waiting for the next step in the AOS process.

leo07

11-21-2011, 06:42 PM

cool. Yours is so close to the actual date, you might as well go on the appointment date:)
Since it's day after Thanksgiving, check with the center if they'd be open or rather have you come early.

I got my FP motice on 11/19 at my home address, attorney also received a copy. My FP is on 11/25.

leo07

11-21-2011, 06:43 PM

Receipts 1 week. FP notices 1 week from the receipt had been the average so far.

Anyone current in Nov and filing with NSC got FP notices yet? I am also wondering how long it took for folks who became current in October to get their FP notices.

leo07

11-21-2011, 06:43 PM

Cool. Do some research about the ASC to see if you can go early.

I got my FP Notice yesterday.

PD : Sep 2007 EB2
SC: Texas
RD: 01-Nov-2011
ND: 03-Nov-2011
FP: 02-Dec-2011

leo07

11-21-2011, 06:45 PM

Yeah, I do the same. I think we should start saving those until we get the actual CARD:)

Mine went to TSC. I hope I did not throw them away with those catalogs and marketing junk mail. I throw those off right by the mailbox where there is a trash bin.

leo07

11-21-2011, 06:47 PM

Please call them and see if you can get it done in the next couple of days. I'm sure all ASC staff will be at walmart on Friday :)

Received FP appointment letter today. FP date is 11/25. Is it not supposed to be a holiday? I have to drive 3+ hours.... hope I wont end up seeing a closed office.

leo07

11-21-2011, 06:49 PM

They say FP notice will arrive in 30 days. Technically, it's not 30 yet. I'd wait at least until December 1st.

Haven't received mine yet. Getting a bit anxious. Is it too early to call USCIS and ask for an update or should I give it a few more days?

Priority Date - Oct 10, 2007
Mailed Date - Nov 1, 2011
Received Date - Nov 3, 2011
Notice Date - Nov 7, 2011

visagcinfo

11-21-2011, 06:51 PM

Tackle..
this narration helps! I was wondering what exactly is going to happen when we go for FP.
Is there a copy of the form available on the net? The form to be filled up at ASC.
I am driving 3+ hours to ASC.. and I am not good at remembering stuff (got used to copy and paste, you know!). It will help to go prepared if the ASC FP form is available beforehand.

Thank you for this information. I was actually able to walk-in to my appointed ASC (Cincinnati) today (11/21/11 Monday @ 11:30 AM) and get the finger printing done. When we walked in, it was empty and no one was there. I explained that my appointment is actually on Dec 8, but I was in town and wanted to check if I could get it done earlier. The lady in the counter was real nice and said, "sure, you could get it done".

Then, she checked the original FP notice and ID (Drivers License) and handed out forms that we had to fill (the usual bio details, A# and Receipt numbers from notice). Once we filled the forms, we handed them to the counter along with the FP notices and Drivers Licenses. They went in and after couple of minutes took us in 1 after the other to get the finger printing done. They also took a photo once FP was done.

When everything was done, I went to the counter and asked her again if I need to do anything about the actual appointment (like cancel it). And, she said, "Nope, this is it. You are done". So, there shouldn't be any issues because of the advance finger-printing I guess (hopefully).

All the best for everyone waiting for the next step in the AOS process.

soggadu

11-21-2011, 08:00 PM

hey guys... got my finger print notices... 12/15 it is... tommorow i will be going to newark airport and this center is near by, so just wondering if they would accept me if i go in....

tackle

11-21-2011, 08:26 PM

red2green

11-21-2011, 08:34 PM

Further to this, I checked the NSC entries for Oct applicants. High level observation is FP date 4-6 weeks after I-485 receipt ND. The delay compared with TSC doesnt make much sense as the local FP offices wud be common (depending on state/location) for TSC/NSC applicants.

Does anybody know if EAD/AP are processed only after FP? If yes, then I might have to think of early walk-in.

Also, anyone else from NJ area? I believe my FP office would be Newark.

FPs are not needed to process EADs.

looking at the CM Blog(link below), there were almost double(more than 19000) the number of applications rcvd at NSC compared TSC during 2011 spill over.
I think this is causing FP notice delays at NSC. I wonder if Lockbox routing the traffice to NSC to get both service centers workload distributed equally.
Though the number indiacates all applications(not just 485s), it will effect the 485s processing speed. just a guess, probably Gurus can shed more light.

http://us-non-immigrants.blogspot.com/2011/11/eb-category-roll-over-and-pwmb-demand.html

red2green

11-21-2011, 08:41 PM

visagcinfo

11-21-2011, 11:38 PM

Thanks Tackle.

I'm not sure if you could find the form somewhere online. It was a 1 page form. But we only had the fill the top half of it. It was quite simple. I've given the actual details that you'll need to fill below:

1. Last Name, First Name, Middle Name (Optional)
2. Date of Birth
3. Phone number
4. Country of Birth
5. Country of Citizenship
6. Height (in Feet & Inches)
7. Weight (in lbs)
8. Color of Eye
9. Color of Hair
10. Alien Number (from FP notice)
11. Receipt Numbers (from FP Notice - AOS applicants will have 2: one for I-485 & the other for I-765)

That's it (hope I didn't forget anything)

Good luck.

tackle

11-21-2011, 11:40 PM

FPs are not needed to process EADs.

I'm not sure if this is true. On the FP notice, it says the finger-printing is for both I-485 and I-765. If it is not required for EAD, then I don't see a reason why the FP notice would say that it is for I-765 as well.

essenel

11-22-2011, 12:27 AM

Got my fingerprint notice:

TSC
Notice date: 11/09
Receipts: 11/17
FP Notice: 11/21
FP date: 12/15

Thanks to the info on this forum, I'll try to see if I can go in earlier.

gchopeful123

11-22-2011, 10:46 AM

hey soggadu,
It is very likely that mine will be Newark as well. Pl update us on your experience (parking, early walk-in, etc) once you are back.

hey guys... got my finger print notices... 12/15 it is... tommorow i will be going to newark airport and this center is near by, so just wondering if they would accept me if i go in....

arikepudi

11-22-2011, 11:58 AM

Hi,

MY PD is Dec 19th 2007. Just a generic question.

How much time will it take to get EAD after we apply ?

By when can i expect GC ?

Thanks.

leo07

11-22-2011, 12:59 PM

Fill in your profile in Trackitt and check the average time. If it's TSC, average time for EAD/AP is 78 days. GC 4-6 months, given everything goes well.

leo07

11-22-2011, 01:00 PM

Did anyone who filed in September-October receive their EAD/AP or even GC?

leo07

11-22-2011, 01:01 PM

yup, good question. I had the same one. anyone has an answer?

I'm not sure if this is true. On the FP notice, it says the finger-printing is for both I-485 and I-765. If it is not required for EAD, then I don't see a reason why the FP notice would say that it is for I-765 as well.

red2green

11-23-2011, 12:57 AM

yup, good question. I had the same one. anyone has an answer?

This is a while ago(2008 & 09) but I saw bunch of guys on trackitt getting EADs before their biometrics done. Their EADs indicate 'FP not available'.
It seems if FPs available by the time EAD card production, they would add FP to the card, if not EAD card production would not wait for FPs.

I don't know if they changed the procedure now. We might find correct info from I-765 SOP(google for I-765 SOP pdf)

rockybaba

11-23-2011, 08:41 PM

Hello folks...

Quick question? Can I go for fingerprinting at a different ASC location, than the one mentioned on the notice?

I will be filing 485 for me and wife on Dec1st....b'cos of my job and for vacation, we'll be travelling out of our ASC location "Boston" to San Francisco. in last week of December for 4 weeks. Assuming I get my FP notice in December, can I take that to the ASC in San Francisco or San Jose and get my finger printing done.

I have read some great reviews about the San Francisco ASC on yelp. http://www.yelp.com/biz/uscis-application-support-center-san-francisco

Just not sure if they will allow me to finger print here.

Appreciate your replies...!!

red2green

11-24-2011, 09:03 AM

This is a while ago(2008 & 09) but I saw bunch of guys on trackitt getting EADs before their biometrics done. Their EADs indicate 'FP not available'.
It seems if FPs available by the time EAD card production, they would add FP to the card, if not EAD card production would not wait for FPs.

I don't know if they changed the procedure now. We might find correct info from I-765 SOP(google for I-765 SOP pdf)

Just noticed on trackitt, a user, who filed 485 in october, just got EAD approval before FP appointment date. This confirms USCIS don't wait for FPs for EAD approval.

gchopeful123

11-24-2011, 05:53 PM

This is good to know. Thanks!

Just noticed on trackitt, a user, who filed 485 in october, just got EAD approval before FP appointment date. This confirms USCIS don't wait for FPs for EAD approval.

meso129

11-25-2011, 07:56 AM

Quick question, Does the applicant get the receipts or does the company gets it. My I-485,I-131 etc have my address which application/form determines this. Note No G-28 representation was requested.

rockybaba

11-25-2011, 11:17 AM

Any takers for this question? Appreciate any input from personal experience or if you know someone who has been able to go to a different ASC before?

Happy thanksgiving all!!

Hello folks...

Quick question? Can I go for fingerprinting at a different ASC location, than the one mentioned on the notice?

I will be filing 485 for me and wife on Dec1st....b'cos of my job and for vacation, we'll be travelling out of our ASC location "Boston" to San Francisco. in last week of December for 4 weeks. Assuming I get my FP notice in December, can I take that to the ASC in San Francisco or San Jose and get my finger printing done.

I have read some great reviews about the San Francisco ASC on yelp. http://www.yelp.com/biz/uscis-application-support-center-san-francisco

Just not sure if they will allow me to finger print here.

Appreciate your replies...!!

TeddyKoochu

11-25-2011, 04:03 PM

Friends just completed FP (Self & Spouse), today was the designated day. Priority Date: 24 Jul 2007, Application Filed: 01 Nov 2011, USCIS Received Date: 02 Nov 2011 USCIS Notice Date: 07 Nov 2011, First Fingerprint Date: 25 Nov 2011.

TeddyKoochu

11-25-2011, 04:11 PM

Any takers for this question? Appreciate any input from personal experience or if you know someone who has been able to go to a different ASC before?

Happy thanksgiving all!!

You can do the following.

1) Try to have your lawyer file your application on Day - 1.
2) This way you will received your notices in about 10 days and FP notice in about a week from the notice date.
3) If your FP notice comes before your FP date try doing a walk-in to that center. Some centers ae good they just allow, some would allow with a good reason (You can show your tickets), some won't allow.
4) There are some cases wherein people have done FP at a different center but mostly you ae trying to do it across the country. Some of the Application support centers are franchisees so I don't know if it will work in every case. So maybe you can try in California before your date and see, in the worst case scenaro you can re-schedule your date, this needs to be done before your date by submitting the origibal copy in writing before your appointment date. The FP notice has an annotation that if you miss your appointment you case becomes null & void.

rockybaba

11-26-2011, 11:00 PM

Thanks Teddy...

Appreciate your response very much. I think like you said, I'll try doing a walk-in Boston ASC if I get my FP notice before Dec 17th, else will do the walk-in in SF ASC and see if they let me in....worst case, I'll either have to reschedule or fly back to Boston by the FP appointment date.

Will keep this thread posted on what happens with my FP..

You can do the following.

1) Try to have your lawyer file your application on Day - 1.
2) This way you will received your notices in about 10 days and FP notice in about a week from the notice date.
3) If your FP notice comes before your FP date try doing a walk-in to that center. Some centers ae good they just allow, some would allow with a good reason (You can show your tickets), some won't allow.
4) There are some cases wherein people have done FP at a different center but mostly you ae trying to do it across the country. Some of the Application support centers are franchisees so I don't know if it will work in every case. So maybe you can try in California before your date and see, in the worst case scenaro you can re-schedule your date, this needs to be done before your date by submitting the origibal copy in writing before your appointment date. The FP notice has an annotation that if you miss your appointment you case becomes null & void.

10102007

11-27-2011, 09:55 AM

Priority Date - Oct 10, 2007
Mailed Date - Nov 1, 2011
Received Date - Nov 3, 2011
Notice Date - Nov 7, 2011
----------------------------------
FP Notice Recd Dt - Nov 26, 2011
FP Date - Dec 19, 2011

gchopeful123

11-28-2011, 09:21 AM

Great...which service center?

Priority Date - Oct 10, 2007
Mailed Date - Nov 1, 2011
Received Date - Nov 3, 2011
Notice Date - Nov 7, 2011
----------------------------------
FP Notice Recd Dt - Nov 26, 2011
FP Date - Dec 19, 2011

gchopeful123

11-28-2011, 09:22 AM

Hey Soggadu,

Were u able to make any early walk-in to the Newark ASC for FP?

10102007

11-28-2011, 09:41 AM

Great...which service center?

Texas Service Center

soggadu

11-28-2011, 11:41 AM

nahi yaar... didnt get enuf time after dropping my mom at airport, it was already 3:45... i will try some time this week and let you know....

gc0907

11-28-2011, 12:17 PM

Anyone from NSC received FP Notice?
TSC seems to be superfast... T already go the FP done.

Great...which service center?

Texas Service Center

gchopeful123

11-28-2011, 01:03 PM

Nope...me still waiting for FP notice. Also, on trackitt only 1 person has got it so far...

Anyone from NSC received FP Notice?
TSC seems to be superfast... T already go the FP done.

TeddyKoochu

11-28-2011, 03:27 PM

Anyone from NSC received FP Notice?
TSC seems to be superfast... T already go the FP done.

Guys yes I had my FP done on the 25th that was the scheduled date, I only had 5 days notice though, receive the notice on the 20th. Question do we see some LUD on the applications after FP? Someone said on Trackitt that after 5 days there is a LUD. Also the time to get EAD / AP post FP for TSC is 1 month, NSC has issued EAD to someone on Trackitt even without FP.

gcjones

11-28-2011, 04:05 PM

Any takers for this question? Appreciate any input from personal experience or if you know someone who has been able to go to a different ASC before?

Happy thanksgiving all!!

I have successfully completed biometrics in Bay Area, CA today even though I was scheduled for Alexandria, VA ASC sometime in second week of December.

I wasn't asked to justify early walk-in or coming to different ASC than listed on the appointment notice.

tackle

11-28-2011, 04:20 PM

Question do we see some LUD on the applications after FP? Someone said on Trackitt that after 5 days there is a LUD.
We haven't seen any LUDs on our applications after our FP. It has not been 5 working days since our FP dates though. So, maybe there'll be one in the next few days. I'll keep you posted.

Also the time to get EAD / AP post FP for TSC is 1 month
Did you get this information from Trackitt? If this had been the case, wouldn't that mean that people with Oct filing dates who got their FP done late Oct would have their EADs by now? Do we have any October filers on these forums other than Leo? I know Leo is still waiting for his EAD.

TeddyKoochu

11-28-2011, 04:27 PM

We haven't seen any LUDs on our applications after our FP. It has not been 5 working days since our FP dates though. So, maybe there'll be one in the next few days. I'll keep you posted.

Did you get this information from Trackitt? If this had been the case, wouldn't that mean that people with Oct filing dates who got their FP done late Oct would have their EADs by now? Do we have any October filers on these forums other than Leo? I know Leo is still waiting for his EAD.

Yes the info is from Trackitt. On the Oct thread someone had commented that people are getting EAD / AP after a month of filing. It may be a different story for us because the Oct batch was just 2.5-3K in size while ours is 7.5-8K so there is definitely more work for them this time. Additionally from Dec 1st another big wave of filers is coming so things would slow down for sure. AFAIK, Leo is the only Oct filer in our forum here. Thanks for the info on the LUD; I guess you are the earliest one to get FP done from our batch.

gc0907

11-28-2011, 05:30 PM

Just to confirm... They will select the FP ASC based on my home address and not based on my employer's address correct??

I have successfully completed biometrics in Bay Area, CA today even though I was scheduled for Alexandria, VA ASC sometime in second week of December.

I wasn't asked to justify early walk-in or coming to different ASC than listed on the appointment notice.

gcjones

11-28-2011, 05:39 PM

Just to confirm... They will select the FP ASC based on my home address and not based on my employer's address correct??

I believe so. My home address and employer address are in the same area (Washington DC Metro).

However, I am currently vacationing in the Bay Area, CA and just took the appointment notice to the nearest ASC. This saved me from having to reschedule my appointment or altering the vacation plans.

GK1234

11-28-2011, 08:48 PM

Teddy and others,

PD July 2nd 2007, filed I485, 765 and 131 on Oct 6th, CIS received on 7th, ND on Oct 18th, recd fp on 10/27. Date of FP appointment 11/23, went for walk-in on Nov 1st. There is no LUD on the same. I dont think there will be any on FP, verified with FBI if the prints are processed and are good. Currently waiting for EAD/AP. I have not heard of any who filed at TSC receiving EAD/AP in a month's time. Yes, folks who filed at NSC getting their EAD/AP in 45 days time. TSC is sending FPs quicker than NSC, but EADs are coming through sooner at NSC. I will keep you guys posted as and when I get any updates. thanks.

nayekal

11-28-2011, 09:19 PM

If we go by trackitt, the avg time is 65 days for EAD / AP approvals and not sure whether it is just the duration between received date and approval date or received date and AP received date. Seems like it is an avg of all service centers.

rinku1112

11-28-2011, 10:14 PM

Did you get this information from Trackitt? If this had been the case, wouldn't that mean that people with Oct filing dates who got their FP done late Oct would have their EADs by now? Do we have any October filers on these forums other than Leo? I know Leo is still waiting for his EAD.

I am an Oct filer and still waiting on my EAD/AP. My details below:

Service Center: TSC
RD: Oct 3, 2011
ND: Oct 6, 2011
FP Notice Date: Oct 13, 2011
FP Appt Date: Nov 2, 2011
FP Date: Oct 20, 2011 (walk in due to travel)
LUD: Oct 7, 2011 (!)

Cheers.

essenel

11-29-2011, 10:09 AM

Hi all, it turns out my lawyer made a mistake in my EVL. The salary that I am supposed to receive upon issuance of the green card was listed incorrectly. He didn't actually admit to making a mistake, he gave me some vague explanation and said that he is going to send a cover letter and the new EVL. What impact is this going to have on my application? Is this going to cause problems or delays? I really hope not :( (just fyi, I just recently filed my application - notice date Nov 9, FP date Dec 15)

imechanix

11-29-2011, 11:30 AM

Yes the info is from Trackitt. On the Oct thread someone had commented that people are getting EAD / AP after a month of filing. It may be a different story for us because the Oct batch was just 2.5-3K in size while ours is 7.5-8K so there is definitely more work for them this time. Additionally from Dec 1st another big wave of filers is coming so things would slow down for sure. AFAIK, Leo is the only Oct filer in our forum here. Thanks for the info on the LUD; I guess you are the earliest one to get FP done from our batch.

Service Center: Texas
Priority Date: 06/13/2007
Application Filed: 10/11/2011
Fingerprinting Date: 11/09/2011
EAD: Pending
AP: Pending
RFE: None
GC: Pending

Oct/November filers can you check your status on USCIS website? When I put my SRC number it says “ Your case cannot be found at this time in My Case Status……”

Thanks.

TeddyKoochu

11-29-2011, 11:48 AM

Service Center: Texas
Priority Date: 06/13/2007
Application Filed: 10/11/2011
Fingerprinting Date: 11/09/2011
EAD: Pending
AP: Pending
RFE: None
GC: Pending

Oct/November filers can you check your status on USCIS website? When I put my SRC number it says “ Your case cannot be found at this time in My Case Status……”

Thanks.

Correction the EAD / AP issuance date for some filers is 1 month from the FP date not the filing date. So some folks have been able to get EAD / AP in 2 months time. Right now some Aug filers are getting greened, so minimum of 4 months to GC and looks like minimum 2 months to EAD / AP.

gc0907

11-29-2011, 01:30 PM

It is working for me. I am even able to login to my account and view my case status.

FYI: Case Status Sites unavailable Dec.2nd-5th (http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/menuitem.5af9bb95919f35e66f614176543f6d1a/?vgnextoid=287d62c1c3073310VgnVCM100000082ca60aRCR D&vgnextchannel=e7801c2c9be44210VgnVCM100000082ca60a RCRD)

Service Center: Texas
Priority Date: 06/13/2007
Application Filed: 10/11/2011
Fingerprinting Date: 11/09/2011
EAD: Pending
AP: Pending
RFE: None
GC: Pending

Oct/November filers can you check your status on USCIS website? When I put my SRC number it says “ Your case cannot be found at this time in My Case Status……”

Thanks.

TeddyKoochu

11-29-2011, 01:46 PM

Service Center: Texas
Priority Date: 06/13/2007
Application Filed: 10/11/2011
Fingerprinting Date: 11/09/2011
EAD: Pending
AP: Pending
RFE: None
GC: Pending

Oct/November filers can you check your status on USCIS website? When I put my SRC number it says “ Your case cannot be found at this time in My Case Status……”

Thanks.

Imechanix, there is a thread on Trackitt where someone mentioned that some receipt numbers are not working on case status online. Don't worry about it. When you have the next LUD I guess you numbers will work. I have personally had the same experience with my H1 and I140.

rdsingh79

11-29-2011, 02:07 PM

Imechanix, there is a thread on Trackitt where someone mentioned that some receipt numbers are not working on case status online. Don't worry about it. When you have the next LUD I guess you numbers will work. I have personally had the same experience with my H1 and I140.

I am facing the same issue. The USCIS website does not recognize the receipt numbers. I guess nothing to be concerned about at this time...

Service Center: NSC
Receipt date: 11/15/2011.

whereismygclost

11-29-2011, 06:26 PM

Hi Guys,
My lawyer filed 485 AOS along with EAD and AP for me and my wife on Nov 10th. My PD is 3rd Oct'07 and I got current in the Nov bulletin. Both me and my lawyer have not received any receipt notices yet fro USCIS. I am kind of getting worried..is this normal wait time? Please advise.

nayekal

11-29-2011, 10:24 PM

whereismygclost

11-30-2011, 09:34 AM

Thanks for the info nayekal. I am assuming that things probably are moving slower with Thanksgiving holidays ...hopefully I should receive the receipt notices soon.

Yes. I received it after 18 days from my I-485 receipt date.

imechanix

11-30-2011, 11:47 AM

Imechanix, there is a thread on Trackitt where someone mentioned that some receipt numbers are not working on case status online. Don't worry about it. When you have the next LUD I guess you numbers will work. I have personally had the same experience with my H1 and I140.

Thanks Teddy & others for the information on USCIS online update status. My only concern is that if the online status update is not resolved and if there is an RFE I would have to depend only on USPS mail.

kpt112107

11-30-2011, 04:39 PM

How much is the lawyer fee for I485+AP+EAD filing? (Approximate amount is enough)

gc0907

11-30-2011, 04:54 PM

around $1000/person.

How much is the lawyer fee for I485+AP+EAD filing? (Approximate amount is enough)

visagcinfo

11-30-2011, 11:36 PM

I have heard of amounts ranging from $1600 to $4400 per family of two.

How much is the lawyer fee for I485+AP+EAD filing? (Approximate amount is enough)

rockybaba

12-01-2011, 03:23 AM

Hi gcjones..

That's music to my ears that you were able to complete biometrics in the Bay area, while being scheduled for FP in Alexandria.

I had posted a question a few days ago, regarding this, whether this could be done.

Which ASC did you go to San Jose, or San Francisco?

My ASC is Boston, MA, but I will be in the Bay Area around the time I get my FP notice, and would like to get it done there...

Did you just walk in? U mentioned that you didn't have to justify anything? What day of the week and at time did you go for FP?

Sorry about asking too many questions....but appreciate your answers very much.

Good luck with the rest of the 485 journey!!

I believe so. My home address and employer address are in the same area (Washington DC Metro).

However, I am currently vacationing in the Bay Area, CA and just took the appointment notice to the nearest ASC. This saved me from having to reschedule my appointment or altering the vacation plans.

whereismygclost

12-01-2011, 01:33 PM

Just got email from lawyer with scanned copies of the receipt notices. Receipt Date: 14Nov,Notice Date:25Nov(Yes,Someone was working and not going to the After Thanksgiving Sale! )

Thanks for the info nayekal. I am assuming that things probably are moving slower with Thanksgiving holidays ...hopefully I should receive the receipt notices soon.

kpt112107

12-01-2011, 02:17 PM

Thanks. Just now came to know that my lawyer charged $1250 per each person...

I have heard of amounts ranging from $1600 to $4400 per family of two.

whereismygclost

12-01-2011, 03:24 PM

Even tough my ND is 25 Nov I see LUD on 29NOV ..haven't received FP Notices yet ...as per Teddy and others normally Hard LUD are not issued for FP Notices. So what could this LUD after ND probably mean? Any ideas?

Just got email from lawyer with scanned copies of the receipt notices. Receipt Date: 14Nov,Notice Date:25Nov(Yes,Someone was working and not going to the After Thanksgiving Sale! )

username

12-01-2011, 03:42 PM

Even tough my ND is 25 Nov I see LUD on 29NOV ..haven't received FP Notices yet ...as per Teddy and others normally Hard LUD are not issued for FP Notices. So what could this LUD after ND probably mean? Any ideas?

Source: http://us-non-immigrants.blogspot.com/2011/01/hard-vs-soft-lud-how-to-use-it-to-track.html

'Hard' vs 'Soft' LUD - How to Use It To Track Your Case With USCIS

If you heard people talking about keeping track of 'Soft' and 'Hard' LUDs on forums and other websites, and wondered what it is, now you can understand what is LUDs and how you can use them to track any activity on your petition that is pending with USCIS. LUD is an abbreviation for 'Last Updated Date'. In order to track any activity on your pending petition, you will first need to register an account with USCIS to check your case status online.

Here is a link to register for USCIS case tracking system. Once you are registered to the system, you will need to add each case you want to track based on receipt number on notice that you had recently received from USCIS. You will see your case as shown below. You can track LUD (Last Updated Date) on your case in column shown with red box below.

You can go into each case to check your status. USCIS allows an individual to setup an email or mobile alert to track case status update.

Hard LUDs
"Hard" LUD (Last Updated Date) is one where you see status update to your case. Example from "Initial Review" to "Decision". Here you know why case was updated; you can see the update status online. You can even get an email or mobile alert, if you had opted for this option. However, the status will only change if the USCIS updates your case from one to other (receipt notice, approval notice, request for evidence (RFE), notice of intent to deny (NOID), card production, or other documents) or on receipt of response to RFE, NOID or request to premium process the case.

Soft LUDs
"Soft LUD" is one where you will not see any change in status or get an email alert from USCIS. These are the internal activities that occur at USCIS. For example your I-485 case has been processed and ready to be approved, but USCIS could not approve it because your priority date is not current. Others like your fingerprints get added in the system, your background check results are received, your case was moved internally from one cabinet to other or moved from one service center to other etc. You can track this by logging into USCIS Case Status system and checking "Last Updated" column in your portfolio. If you know that you expect any update in your case due to FP or background check or your I-485 is about to process, you can track this based on "Soft LUD". But again, this is all based on guesstimate and no one other than USCIS knows what is the real reason behind the update. My personal opinion is that I would not lose my sleep over tracking Soft LUDs. You will never get anything useful from it.

Hope this help.

whereismygclost

12-01-2011, 03:50 PM

Thanks username ... very helpful indeed.

Source: http://us-non-immigrants.blogspot.com/2011/01/hard-vs-soft-lud-how-to-use-it-to-track.html

'Hard' vs 'Soft' LUD - How to Use It To Track Your Case With USCIS

If you heard people talking about keeping track of 'Soft' and 'Hard' LUDs on forums and other websites, and wondered what it is, now you can understand what is LUDs and how you can use them to track any activity on your petition that is pending with USCIS. LUD is an abbreviation for 'Last Updated Date'. In order to track any activity on your pending petition, you will first need to register an account with USCIS to check your case status online.

Here is a link to register for USCIS case tracking system. Once you are registered to the system, you will need to add each case you want to track based on receipt number on notice that you had recently received from USCIS. You will see your case as shown below. You can track LUD (Last Updated Date) on your case in column shown with red box below.

You can go into each case to check your status. USCIS allows an individual to setup an email or mobile alert to track case status update.

Hard LUDs
"Hard" LUD (Last Updated Date) is one where you see status update to your case. Example from "Initial Review" to "Decision". Here you know why case was updated; you can see the update status online. You can even get an email or mobile alert, if you had opted for this option. However, the status will only change if the USCIS updates your case from one to other (receipt notice, approval notice, request for evidence (RFE), notice of intent to deny (NOID), card production, or other documents) or on receipt of response to RFE, NOID or request to premium process the case.

Soft LUDs
"Soft LUD" is one where you will not see any change in status or get an email alert from USCIS. These are the internal activities that occur at USCIS. For example your I-485 case has been processed and ready to be approved, but USCIS could not approve it because your priority date is not current. Others like your fingerprints get added in the system, your background check results are received, your case was moved internally from one cabinet to other or moved from one service center to other etc. You can track this by logging into USCIS Case Status system and checking "Last Updated" column in your portfolio. If you know that you expect any update in your case due to FP or background check or your I-485 is about to process, you can track this based on "Soft LUD". But again, this is all based on guesstimate and no one other than USCIS knows what is the real reason behind the update. My personal opinion is that I would not lose my sleep over tracking Soft LUDs. You will never get anything useful from it.

Hope this help.

gcjones

12-01-2011, 04:09 PM

Hi gcjones..

That's music to my ears that you were able to complete biometrics in the Bay area, while being scheduled for FP in Alexandria.

I had posted a question a few days ago, regarding this, whether this could be done.

Which ASC did you go to San Jose, or San Francisco?

My ASC is Boston, MA, but I will be in the Bay Area around the time I get my FP notice, and would like to get it done there...

Did you just walk in? U mentioned that you didn't have to justify anything? What day of the week and at time did you go for FP?

Sorry about asking too many questions....but appreciate your answers very much.

Good luck with the rest of the 485 journey!!

I went to San Jose ASC on Monday around 10:30 AM. I was prepared to provide my reasons for walking into different ASC across the country, but was not asked anything. The security guard gave me a form to fill out after looking at the notice and passport. He stamped the notice and gave me a token number once I returned the completed form.

I was called in very quickly for biometrics where the official captured the fingerprints and photograph. The whole process was over in about 15 minutes.

I was prepared to go to Oakland, San Francisco, Modesto, or Sacramento if San Jose ASC had refused.

Stemcell

12-01-2011, 08:49 PM

Friends,
I received my FP notices today for 12/19.
RD-11/14
ND-11/15

But my spouse has not received them yet.Has anyone experienced this so far ?

Thanks

gchopeful123

12-01-2011, 08:53 PM

Congrats!!! TSC or NSC?

Friends,
I received my FP notices today for 12/19.
RD-11/14
ND-11/15

But my spouse has not received them yet.Has anyone experienced this so far ?

Thanks

Stemcell

12-01-2011, 09:42 PM

Congrats!!! TSC or NSC?

Thank you gchopeful.
Mine is TSC.

rockybaba

12-01-2011, 11:15 PM

Awesome!! San Jose ASC will be the most convenient for me as well.

Enjoy ur time in the Bay Area..!!!

I went to San Jose ASC on Monday around 10:30 AM. I was prepared to provide my reasons for walking into different ASC across the country, but was not asked anything. The security guard gave me a form to fill out after looking at the notice and passport. He stamped the notice and gave me a token number once I returned the completed form.

I was called in very quickly for biometrics where the official captured the fingerprints and photograph. The whole process was over in about 15 minutes.

I was prepared to go to Oakland, San Francisco, Modesto, or Sacramento if San Jose ASC had refused.

nayekal

12-02-2011, 01:02 PM

Guys,
I filed on Nov 1st (pd Oct 12th 2007) and I know that it will take may be another month or more to get EAD / AP. In the meantime, I am thinking of sending my family back to India for holidays (my wife is H4, but my both kids US Citizens). I will go as soon as I receive my AP and while coming back both of us will use our AP's.

My question is, I am not sure whether it is ok or not for me to send my wife when she doesn't have H4 visa stamp and before getting AP Approval.

Stemcell

12-02-2011, 01:11 PM

soggadu

12-02-2011, 01:56 PM

nayekal,

You have to have the AP in hand while exiting the country.Only then will the AP be valid at POE. This topic has been covered elsewhere too.

i thought you need to have AP while coming INTO the country and doesnt matter if you have it or not while EXITING the country....

Stemcell

12-02-2011, 02:21 PM

i thought you need to have AP while coming INTO the country and doesnt matter if you have it or not while EXITING the country....

http://goo.gl/Wvdoo

Travel outside of the United States may have severe consequences if you are in the process of adjusting your status (applying for a green card). In general, if you are seeking immigrant status (a green card) and depart the United States without the appropriate documentation (i.e. advance parole) you may be inadmissible to the United States upon return, or even if admitted, you may be found to have abandoned your application.

Cant travel without the AP in hand, its considered abadonment of your GC process.USCIS is very clear about this.

nayekal

12-02-2011, 04:08 PM

http://goo.gl/Wvdoo

Travel outside of the United States may have severe consequences if you are in the process of adjusting your status (applying for a green card). In general, if you are seeking immigrant status (a green card) and depart the United States without the appropriate documentation (i.e. advance parole) you may be inadmissible to the United States upon return, or even if admitted, you may be found to have abandoned your application.

Cant travel without the AP in hand, its considered abadonment of your GC process.USCIS is very clear about this.

hmm..I thought H1, L1 holders and their dependents were exempted from this rule..That's what I read some where. I will post it once I find it.
but thanks for responding promptly..

imechanix

12-02-2011, 04:10 PM

http://goo.gl/Wvdoo

Travel outside of the United States may have severe consequences if you are in the process of adjusting your status (applying for a green card). In general, if you are seeking immigrant status (a green card) and depart the United States without the appropriate documentation (i.e. advance parole) you may be inadmissible to the United States upon return, or even if admitted, you may be found to have abandoned your application.

Cant travel without the AP in hand, its considered abadonment of your GC process.USCIS is very clear about this.

I agree with stemcell in terms of the law stated. But, my sibling & in-law received their AP while they were abroad & they were able to come back without any problems. But, it's a risk and it all depends upon the immigration officer I guess.

Nayekal, By the way you can apply for emergency AP if your are in such a hurry. There is some provision around that.

imechanix

12-02-2011, 04:14 PM

I am facing the same issue. The USCIS website does not recognize the receipt numbers. I guess nothing to be concerned about at this time...

Service Center: NSC
Receipt date: 11/15/2011.

My lawyers contacted USCIS today as my SRC number cannot be found on the online update system. Following is USCIS response,

"The applicants case were "in the mainframe" and that the biometrics were received. It takes a while for these cases to get into the system so you can access the information on line.

Nevertheless, he assured that all was well with the applicants cases. He told, for the time being, the only way to get status information is to call the National Customer Service line at 800-375-5283"

parsvnath

12-03-2011, 12:52 PM

I have a quick question....

I mailed my 485 application on Nov 30th. Fedex tracking confirmed that USCIS received the same on Dec 1st 9:01 AM. Waiting for my receipt notice from my lawyers. My question is when I filed for 485, I did not file for EAD and AP. My lawyers were charging a whole lot for preparing and filing the EAD and AP documents. I have gathered all EAD and AP documents and waiting for 485 receipt notice to file EAD and AP. When I file for EAD and AP, how does finger printing work. Will I get separate finger printing notices for 485 vs EAD/AP. I am assuming once I do my finger printing for 485, that should be it. Can someone confirm?

gchopeful123

12-03-2011, 03:57 PM

EAD and AP is free of cost when filed concurrently with I-485. The lawyers must be pretty crooked to charge a lot money for EAD and AP because these 2 in addition to being free are the simplest forms ever. Now you will you have pay USCIS money to file them separately - total $825 per person. Check the link below....

http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/menuitem.eb1d4c2a3e5b9ac89243c6a7543f6d1a/?vgnextoid=b1ae408b1c4b3210VgnVCM100000b92ca60aRCR D&vgnextchannel=b1ae408b1c4b3210VgnVCM100000b92ca60a RCRD

Reg other details :
- Both you and lawyer will receive the receipt notices (you will get it by post in probably 1-3 weeks). The I-485 which you applied included biometrics fee. So you will get the FP notice based on your I-485. Assume 2-4 weeks after I-485 notice date.
- Not sure abt the biometrics associated with AP. You will have to pay the fee in any case but not sure if they will ask you for second FP.

I have a quick question....

I mailed my 485 application on Nov 30th. Fedex tracking confirmed that USCIS received the same on Dec 1st 9:01 AM. Waiting for my receipt notice from my lawyers. My question is when I filed for 485, I did not file for EAD and AP. My lawyers were charging a whole lot for preparing and filing the EAD and AP documents. I have gathered all EAD and AP documents and waiting for 485 receipt notice to file EAD and AP. When I file for EAD and AP, how does finger printing work. Will I get separate finger printing notices for 485 vs EAD/AP. I am assuming once I do my finger printing for 485, that should be it. Can someone confirm?

gchopeful123

12-03-2011, 04:02 PM

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

I'm not sure if this is true. On the FP notice, it says the finger-printing is for both I-485 and I-765. If it is not required for EAD, then I don't see a reason why the FP notice would say that it is for I-765 as well.

FPs are not needed to process EADs.

grnwtg

12-04-2011, 10:41 AM

I have couple of question, Gurus/Others please answers and probably it was answered in several times but still for some reason i am confused about the answers
1) After filing I485 and 6 months have passed, we all know we can file AR21 and get new employment using EAD with same job duties and title. And mostly i hear that we need to join GC filing company later after getting GC. If this is the case then why we lawyers and other tell its safe to be with GC filing employer after atleast 6 months even though we have stayed with them more than 6 months after filing I485.
2) If my wife is on Student EAD and after getting EAD if she want to switch to EAD from me for various reasons, should she report this to uscis or some one else?
3) After getting EAD, if i want to switch to EAD what should i do?