I am in the same boat as you. Seems like 2 months is totally normal. These people got their EAD/AP early :)Quote:
Originally Posted by indiaeb2
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I am in the same boat as you. Seems like 2 months is totally normal. These people got their EAD/AP early :)Quote:
Originally Posted by indiaeb2
I'd give them another week or two. But, I do think it'll be approved next week though. Until then Have Fun. EAD/AP is a routine paper work for them, probably short on resources during the holiday season. if it makes any difference, mine got approved after waiting 71 days. I can understand the anxiety, nothing much we can do until we receive the cards. So, you have a merry Christmas and a wonderful New year.
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Originally Posted by indiaeb2
Yes. Looks like Bad luck. Thanks for your wish. You are right Leo just got approved. Congragulation Leo , T and red2green.Quote:
Originally Posted by tackle
Thank you. You & indiaeb2 might get approved next week. People who are really working @ USICIS during the holidays must "show" that they are working only by approving cases :)
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Originally Posted by soggadu
Oh gr8. Atleast i see some one with me. Just that you are east and i am west. (I meant you are TSC and i am NSC). Lets pray.Quote:
Originally Posted by essenel
Thanks Leo. Yes i understand i took 71 days for you. I was under impression NSC cases were all approved and i was left behind. Thanks for your wishes. I will keep you posted.Quote:
Originally Posted by leo07
Thanks again Leo.Quote:
Originally Posted by leo07
thanks leo... i am hoping for the best and enjoying the rest...dekho kya hota hein... aaya toh aaya, baaki sab maaya.... :-)Quote:
Originally Posted by leo07
Hello Friends,
My H4 status is valid till 15th April, 2012. Is it advisable to apply for an extension even when 485 is pending? Haven't yet applied for an EAD/AP and also waiting to get the fingerprinting done.
NSC || PD : 24-Sep 2007 || RD: 22-Nov-2011 || ND: 28-Nov-2011 || FPND : 15-Dec-2011 || FPAD : 05-Jan-2012 || EAD/AP : Still to apply ??
I would always keep them extented as possible and not mix with 485 .... also apply for EAD/AP soon... what is stopping you to do that? it can be done along with 485 app...Quote:
Originally Posted by Way2GC
did you guys see this!!!!...some shekar guy on trackitt got his GC within 2 months without finger printing.... wow anything is possible!!!!
http://www.trackitt.com/usa-discussi...page/last_page
That's kind of exciting news...His PD is Sept07...mine too... let's see.
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Originally Posted by soggadu
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Originally Posted by soggadu
Guys,
I hope he really got it.
But I got the same message from USCIS and its usually a 'address' issue or some issue they want clarified.
There is no way one can get a GC approved without Biometrics done.
Also there are two kinds of messages you see.....
'Card production ordered' and usually that means GC is approved.
But if the mail says ' A document has been mailed' then its some other issue.....
Didnt mean to dampen your spirits but having got the same message i was momentarily happy but a quick google search got me into many trackitt threads who had the same mail and its usually some clarification USCIS wants.....
Guys, FP notice directly comes on mail, is it? No emails or necessarily any LUDs?
Yep comes in the mail.Quote:
Originally Posted by nishant2200
Got to take the original on day of appointment as they scan the bar code with it.Has all your information there.
Not sure if there is a LUD.
Yes. Its a mail. No LUD's . Have a valid I'D like DL. You and be all setQuote:
Originally Posted by nishant2200
Thanks Soggadu!
Actually, our lawyer missed applying for EADs while filing for AOS and we were not aware of the fact until they asked us to file for our H1B extension. So we are left with an option to apply now.
Guys, need an immediate help.
My spouse is the primary applicant on our 485/EAD/AP application. The application is pending with USCIS. However, there is a funeral and she needs to travel to India within next 48 hours. I know that one should not travel on a pending AP due to risk of abandonment but she has a H1 stamped (validity till 2013). From what I have heard one can re-enter US if you a have a valid H1 even if you have a pending AOS/AP, etc.
Does someone know about it?
TIA
-Frenzy
Entering on H1 with a valid Stamp shouldn't be an issue.
Main thing to worry is GC getting approved while outside without AP.
How long is your application pending? If you read in the previous page one guy got GC approved within 2 months without FingerPrinting.
http://www.murthy.com/news/n_aostrv.html
http://www.murthy.com/news/n_efftrv.html
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Originally Posted by frenzyrider
Thank you so much for your reply. USCIS received the application just 9 days ago so it has not been pending for too long. Moreover, I am going to be staying in the US. She intends to travel back by Jan 5th/ 6th.
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Originally Posted by gc0907
So I take that your PD is after Mar08. I don't see you getting approved anytime soon. So she should be good travelling on valid H1B.
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Originally Posted by frenzyrider
The PD is in March 2008. You are right. It would take more time for her turn to come. My concern was whether she can re-enter on her valid H1 without abandoning the AOS. From the links you had mentioned (thank you for that too), it seems in case of H and L visa the re-entry does not abandon the status.
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Originally Posted by gc0907
Goodfellas,
Santa delivered my EAD/AP combo card by post today. Valid for 1 year. Wish u all get yours very soon as well. Happy holidays!!!
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Originally Posted by gchopeful123
Thanks guys. Checking mailbox everyday with sincerity now.
God please send me my precious soon, I promise I won't cast it into the fires of Mordor :)
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Originally Posted by Stemcell
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Originally Posted by indiaeb2
Very sorry for your loss.
I wanted to know about this too. I asked Ron and he along with some other people mention that it is okay to enter on h1 B stamp if you have not started using the EAD as yet. If you are on EAD, then you have to use AP.
I suggest you check with an attorney and not seek help on forums. There may be information you have not said, or things forum ppl. assume.
I was also told that one can expedite the AP process..But I see you are not there yet.
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Originally Posted by frenzyrider
How do you submit all the docs? My company has a designated law firm for legals and they do all the LCA, H1Bs etc.
Do you fill it online, take prints and mail it to the Lawyer. Then he reviews and mails it to USCIS?
Do you just mail it directly to USCIS?
Do you mail it to your company HR and then he/she sends it to the lawyer?
Do you submit info online (usciszoom.com etc) and lawyer gets and fills and files?
How does this work? Does the company pay for spouse also?
Thanks!
There is a user on trackitt, starchaser, who is an October filer and his 485 is approved from NSC. According to the spreadsheet, total time to get gc: 73 days ...
Do you fill it online, take prints and mail it to the Lawyer. Then he reviews and mails it to USCIS?Quote:
Originally Posted by RMS_V13
Fill your forms, take printout, verify info, sign it and send it to your lawyer.
Do you just mail it directly to USCIS?
Unless you are filling it yourself, meaning you are not taking help of any lawyer.
I think very few people file themselves.
Do you mail it to your company HR and then he/she sends it to the lawyer?
Talk to your company HR- I don't think HR would want to see the docs before sending it to your or company lawyer. Lawyer must be talking to your Hr in case of he/she needs any company info/papers, employment letters etc
Do you submit info online (usciszoom.com etc) and lawyer gets and fills and files?
Not heard of this
How does this work? Does the company pay for spouse also?
Depends on company policy, most desi consulting firms wont pay a dime not even for a primary applicant.
Thank you! My husband works for an American Company and they are pretty good. But the attorneys/paralegals are never reachable.
1 more ?
What are the other Forms that needs to go with I 485? Like Medicals, AP, EAD, Finger Print etc
This is very good news indeed. Hopefully we should start to see more approvals for Oct filers.Quote:
Originally Posted by essenel
Hi All,
I just wanted to update that 2 of my friends who filed in Dec 1st week have already gotten their FP notices from TSC. (2.5 weeks is awesome speed for FP notices, right ?!)
What are the other Forms that needs to go with I 485?Quote:
Originally Posted by RMS_V13
Forum ->Live Q&A & Discussion (Labor 140 485 H1 etc) -> 485 & CP Related Topics
Under threads : Prepare to file I485
The 1st post is by Ramchan, please take a look.
Hey guys,Quote:
Originally Posted by nishant2200
Can you tell me what the below means
MD, RD, ND etc.
I filed my I 485 on 12/19. How can see if I have gotten notices? What notices are these?
MD - Mailed Date ( This is the date when your attorney mail your application to Lock box)Quote:
Originally Posted by Gclongwait
RD - Received Date ( This is the date when your application is received)
ND - Notice Date ( This is the date where they will send you the copies of receipts)
Hello All,
We have completed our Finger Printing Today. Our actual appt date was 01/03/2012, but decided to do a early walk in and it worked fine.
ASC is located in FortWorth, TX. The entry office asked us why we could not make it next week, we said we have travel plans for the new year, our case was taken up to the ASC manager, he asked the same question, we said we have travel plans and I said I could cancel my plan and be here next week if needed. Manager said that they can do the FP today and did it.
My Details:
Service Center: TSC
PD: Nov 1, 2007
485 MD: Dec 1, 2011
485 RD: Dec 1, 2011
485 ND: Dec 5, 2011
485 NRD: Dec 8, 2011
FP ND: Dec 13, 2011
FP NRD: Dec 15, 2011
FP AP : Jan 3, 2012
FP Done on : Dec 27, 2011
Hope this experience will help some of you!
Thanks.
Romanitaly,
I did the same thing as you did. Went to the Charlotte ASC today to get my fingerprints done. As a matter of fact, my wife and I are really traveling on the 3rd of Jan. The ASC was very busy and we were rejected in the morning and asked to check back in the afternoon. We went at 2 pm and were accepted for FP.
Now the question I have is, do we need to cancel the original appointment? Do they expect us to be present on the actual appointment day if we do not cancel it? Please suggest.
My Details:
Service Center: TSC
PD: Feb 10, 2008
485 MD: Nov 30, 2011
485 RD: Dec 1, 2011
485 ND: Dec 5, 2011
485 NRD: Dec 8, 2011
FP ND: Dec 13, 2011
FP NRD: Dec 15, 2011
FP AP : Jan 3, 2012
FP Done on : Dec 27, 2011
My FP is scheduled on Jan 9, 2012 and I am planning to on the same date.Quote:
Originally Posted by spartantummala
Nothing personal against those who go earlier.
Is it really beneficial to go early? Isn't there a reason for USCIS to schedule it for a given date? Don't we give system a perspective in the long run that we are rule breakers?
I do not mean to offend anyone. If I do I apologize upfront but it would be really nice if folks do not abuse the system and folks with true emergency like family death, urgent travel plans, unforeseen events etc actually go and get the adhoc FP.
You raise a good question, but I think we don't have to do any thing, as we have already given the biometrics.
I will let others in the forum address this question as well.
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Originally Posted by spartantummala
I recieved my EAD/AP in mail today. Approval date in 12/16/2011.
I second your opinion..
My details
Texas Service Center
PD: 02/27/2008
Mailing Date: 12/04/2011
Received Date: 12/5/2011
Notice Date: 12/7/2011
FP Notice (in mail directly): 12/22/2011
FP App : 01/04/2012
Urgent help please..We are relatively new to this whole thing. The only knowledge we have is a couple of weeks of browsing on this
What should this typically contain?
Husband is Primary applicant. I recently received an Employer Verification letter from my husband's company for my H4 stamping.
It basically says my husband is employed as an XXXXX XXXXX from <dates> and currently working as an XXXX in the client location XXXX and his annual salary is XXX,XXXX. His responsibilities include <bulletted details>
He has an ammended LCA with the above detials.
Or just a letter to state he works with this company and earns $ and <from dates> is enough without specifying client details
Should the job title match the original Perm or I 140? What happens when you gain certain other skills during the course of the Process?
Guys,
Online status of my EAD/AP applications shows as approved. Same things for my wife too. Hopefully we will receive the cards in mail next week.
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NSC
PD: Sep 2007
RD: 10-Nov-2011
ND: 15-Nov-2011
FP notice:-09-Dec-2011
EAD/AP approval: 27-Dec-2011