1 month for EAD ..impressive. How long did it take to get your FP noticeQuote:
Originally Posted by tiger_of_web
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1 month for EAD ..impressive. How long did it take to get your FP noticeQuote:
Originally Posted by tiger_of_web
http://judiciary.house.gov/hearings/...2152012_2.html
Hearing on: "Safeguarding the Integrity of the Immigration Benefits Adjudication Process"
Interesting reads. click on the right side to read the commentaries by USCIS director and other important people.
I have just begun reading.
I got FP Notice in 2 weeks.Quote:
Originally Posted by vizcard
Does it look like there are two possibilities for coming months:
1. Dates need not advance. USCIS will process AOS quickly enough to exhaust the visas.
2. Dates will become current for EB2 in June for a month to allow CP to exhaust the visas.
Anything in between will not be a solution (to the problem of exhausting visas). Gurus can englighten.
Well point 2 has very minimal chance....mostly it be will in between or point 1
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Originally Posted by kkruna
Well.. 2 is not happening. 1 seems reasonable. USCIS has picked up pace recently - even TSC is in overdrive. There are good 7 months to go in this FY - and if they only finish processing the Jan applicants, they will have enough visa demand to not waste any. USCIS is also adjusting to the new situation where they don't have pre-adjudicated visas to quickly push through - and I think they are doing fine.
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Originally Posted by kkruna
Need advice
I got my EAD/AP approved last week, hopefully be receiving the combo card sometime soon. My PD is June 9, 2008.
My questions is, I am travelling to India after 5 years on Apr 13th or so. And planning to be back by May Ist week. I am aware I don't need stamping and can get in using AP. But while I am in India, if my 485 is approved.
1. What I should be doing?
2. Should I ask my friends here to FedEx the (485) Approval Notice or email a copy?
3. Should I ask my friends here to FedEx the GC or email a copy?
4. Use AP is get in?
Thanks all..
Guys -
Just wanted to share with you that I have got several updates on my EAD / AP the final one says cards with USPS (no tracking number given though).
My PD is Oct 2008 and the service center is TSC . I got EAD/AP approval in 37 days . FP notice in 2 weeks (FP done aswell).
The surprising fact is that the Processing Times for EAD/AP for TSC shows as Aug 23 2011. What is going on ? Is this date not updated yet ? How often they post the processing times ? I am asking this because I-485 Processing time is March 2011 which is not likely to be it based on my experience with EAD/AP. Can you guys shed some light and knowledge on this ?
Need Advice.
My I-140 was approved from the Texas Service Centre in 2010. Now my attorney applied my I-485 from the Nebraska Service Centre. Couple of questions :
1. Will my I-485 case get transferred back to Texas Service Centre?
2. Will this delay my process?
Thanks.
From what I am seeing from past 7-8 years, Processing times of USCIS means NOTHING to us, that simply might be the oldest case in the inventory which they are processing. But, When you call USCIS, they just mention this date( which is always backlogged) inorder not to pressurize their staff/answer to congreesmen(or)senators queries.
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Originally Posted by Desperate8
I would think so. But not sure what CO would gain by advancing dates then. This would only lead to making available 'low hanging fruits' to USCIS.
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Originally Posted by imdeng
Your Attorney submits to the respective lockbox based on your residence/job offer, lockbox will send your I485 to either Nebraska or Texas based on caseload distribution, your I140 approved center etc.Quote:
Originally Posted by apte0002
It is not normal for an attorney to send to SRC or LIN directly,,,,
1. Nothing
2. GC comes via USPS Priority Mail, it will be delivered to your mailbox, no signature needed. Ask a "dependable" friend to clear your mailbox regularly once you receive the email notice of CPO.
3. Ask your friend to send you a copy of the GC when it comes, so that you have the same when you enter USA (although it is not necessary for entry)
4. Yes. You will need to go through a secondary inspection - but thats normal and routine for AP.
Have fun in India. Five years are more like 20 in India's case - so be ready for surprises - the place is changing so fast!
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Originally Posted by kolugc
CO is building inventory for future so that they have a clear idea of how much demand is out there. Nothing wrong in making low hanging fruits available to USCIS.
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Originally Posted by kkruna
Hi all,
My PD is jun 2008. My application was sent to TSC lockbox on Feb 8th. Thru tracking Fedex I can see it has reached. However, I dont know when/how will I receive the Receipt notification? The lawyer's automated response said 45-60 days to get receipt notice??? I have seen on this forum folks receiving receipt notice within 10 days-15 days of application...Also, who is going to receive all the notifications - FP/ cards on the way?? Could somebody please streamline all the next steps, mail/text/email, time range after the application has been mailed?
Thanks a lot! This forum is the best I have found for immigration information plus the most helpful people ever.
AFAIK, you need to be in the US when they approve your 485 (on the day of approval). You might have to plan your trip accordingly.Quote:
Originally Posted by kolugc
Thanks a lot imdeng..!!!! I am going to do what you said.. and it make sense...
But if my friend can pick up the card, I can ask him to FedEx it to India and i can bring that back when I enter here right? Or this is not what they expect us to?
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Originally Posted by imdeng
You should normally receive your receipts in a couple of weeks. There have been instances where they have taken longer. You will get all the notifications in the mail at your own residence. For more information/discussion/questions on this go to Post I485 Filing thread.Quote:
Originally Posted by Rachel
Only things you need for entry is AP+Passport. Whether you want your friend to send you a copy of the GC or the GC itself is really your choice. FedEx should be fine - from a safety point of view - you don't want to lose that card in the mail.
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Originally Posted by kolugc
I see in your signature that you're seeing LUDs online starting from 2/14. My notice date is 2/7, but still not able to see the case online. Should I contact someone for this?Quote:
Originally Posted by imdeng
No - you need to be here when you apply for 485. Once applied and received by USCIS, you can travel outside the country.
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Originally Posted by mysati
Once your I-485 is approved , your non-immigrant status is invalid thereafter. So you cannot enter with H1b stamp/AP.
You are required to get an immigrant stamp at the consulate to re-enter .
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Originally Posted by kolugc
I would say wait for a few more days and then call the help line in the receipt number. Since your checks are already cashed - and you have received the Receipt Notice, I don't think there is anything to worry about.
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Originally Posted by reachme_s
Hmmm... you are in fact right Kanmani - since 485 is approved, the applicant needs to enter as a PR - so AP will not work. In that case, the applicant needs the physical GC (through FedEx) or the Immigrant Stamp in the passport. I think I need to put a big disclaimer in my signature - I am passing along a lot of secondary info, impressions and opinions and can result in chaos for someone.
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Originally Posted by Kanmani
kolugc - please see the post by Kanmani below. I was wrong in my impression.
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Originally Posted by kolugc
AFAIK, imdeng is wrong here, check with your lawyer again, but, once your 485 is approved you cannot use AP to enter, you need to go to consulate and get an immigrant stamp, entering with a card mailed to them is done by people before with no issues but its a risky move at POE, having an immigrant stamp is the best option, rest is upto your risk tolerance.Quote:
Originally Posted by imdeng
Whenever I-485 is approved for the applicant who is out of USA, the applicant cannot use the GC for entering US . It is just like Consular Processing , the CP-applicant will be stamped with immigrant visa in the passport and Physical GC is issued after entering USA.
Thank you SPec.
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Originally Posted by Spectator
I concur completely with you on this, but you will find on other forums where many people outside USA when 485 approved entered with no issues with somebody mailing them the card, I think its a risky move, POE officer hv a valid reason not to admit you but its rarely implemented,,,jmho,,,Quote:
Originally Posted by Kanmani
Yes, it may sound unfair to some of us, which is also understandable. But I do think that even some lucky Jan filers may get approvals starting March while some Nov-Dec filers would be waiting.Quote:
Originally Posted by imdeng
Whatever date period is current, in that, although as pointed out by me earlier, CO believes that spillover visas is to be granted strictly in order of PD, I am pretty sure when it comes to USCIS processing, it's luck of the draw. It's not totally their fault, as the current process is variable because of mainly background checks and FP Scheduling, and as soon as an app is ready for approval and is with IO, he just goes ahead and hits the button. Ideal process would be that they make a queue of pre-adjudicated applications with inserts in order of PD into the queue at applicable spots even if the dates are current, and then around end of month, applicants are dequeued from that queue for a certain amount of visa numbers.
This is not going to happen though, so yes, I again maintain my lucky draw theory, and RD is important just because it makes your file eligible for the lucky draw sooner :)
Reachme,
I am in the same situation and did check with my attorney (who is of decent repute) if this was something to worry about. They came back saying that this is normal for some cases and nothing to worry about; he clarified that this is due to a known glitch at USCIS and they have already acknowledged the same. Further, I was told, that the case would be processed as usual and at some point (in a couple of weeks) the status would start showing on the tracker and in the meantime I should expect the FP notice soon.
Hope this calms you down a bit... :)
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Originally Posted by reachme_s
I have heard that People check their FP status by calling FBI - How much reliable is that ?
Did anyone of you guys check that. If so what is the number to call and after how many weeks / days.
I have heard people saying TSC is slow, in case of Jan Filers EAD/AP/FP it was proven wrong, when do you think all 2008 PD cases will be processed - I am just getting your opinion on this.
Thanks manzoorraza! Yes, it sure does! :) Lets hope it shows up soon..Quote:
Originally Posted by manzoorraza
Is it not offense to open other's mail in US?
Googled - It is a federal crime to open someone else's mail.
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Originally Posted by GC-Utopic
Yes you can check the FP processing status by calling FBI. I did the same by calling 304-625-5590.
I guess since its FBI customer service, it should be as reliable as it can be. I went for FP on Friday and called on Tuesday to check the status. So I guess 24-48 hours after the FP notice, should be good.
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Originally Posted by Desperate8
New post from CM talks about 'low demand' theory. PERM to Inventory Factor of 0.42?
http://us-non-immigrants.blogspot.co...arch-2012.html
CM post looks promising...if his prediction is correct. i meant PERM to Inventory Factor of 0.42 . then as he mentioned retrogression will be less and dates will start moving again in FY2013 first quater as they have to again build the inventory. may be the movement will be 1 to 3 months each bulletion
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Originally Posted by kkruna
I agree, it made my day too :)Quote:
Originally Posted by mesan123
I have never got things the easy way, no lucky draws, no lotteries, no short lines, I am fully expecting myself to call USCIS around April 2nd week to request a SR to look at my case as it is past the 4 months processing time of NSC, and hence it is critical that dates remain current for me in rest of the FY!
This is my post, hoping you guys can guide me on this My empoyer emailed me to sign a compliance policy saying "USCIS requires employer to offer the Perm position to employee for atleast 12 months after the green card approval else there will be consequences when employee apply for the citizenship" is it true?
My company attorney does not have a clue on anything. For 245K, he did not know anything and had to get back to me after discussing with his boss. For checking the status violations, he does not agree that only the status violations after the most recent lawful admission will be checked. I had to take paid consulation with the famous attorney for clarifications.. Anyway...
Now, here is the question that I have to make a decision on whether / when to file extension for my H1 which is expiring on May 15th. If my 485 is approved and dependant's 485 is pending, what will be the status of H4 holder at that point. Even though her H4 - I94 would be a valid future date, would she accumulate unlawful presence if the 485 is denied later, few months after my 485 is approved. Please share your thoughts...