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08-05-2021, 08:28 AM
Turbulent_Dragonfly

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Originally Posted by skpanda

All,
Update - Received the EAD/AP cards today. Waiting for update on GC... hope it comes before 30th september (end of this fiscal year).

I don't have any proper evidence to back up this claim, but I have read in multiple places before that Sep 30th is not a hard deadline to stop issuing GCs for the fiscal year and any applications that are near adjudication do get approved in the first couple of weeks of October. I don't know what will come of the lawsuit that Siskind filed, but it could also impact things if they do obtain a ruling on that. Remains to be seen if they will allow class action or will it be narrow and only cover the plaintiffs on the original suit.
08-05-2021, 10:28 AM
skpanda

Quote:

Originally Posted by Turbulent_Dragonfly

I don't have any proper evidence to back up this claim, but I have read in multiple places before that Sep 30th is not a hard deadline to stop issuing GCs for the fiscal year and any applications that are near adjudication do get approved in the first couple of weeks of October. I don't know what will come of the lawsuit that Siskind filed, but it could also impact things if they do obtain a ruling on that. Remains to be seen if they will allow class action or will it be narrow and only cover the plaintiffs on the original suit.

Thanks.. is there a portal where we can track the progress of the lawsuit. I was one of the plaintiffs in the 2015 visagate lawsuit for the Oct Visa bulletin. Nothing came out of it. Do not think anything will happen this around. Hope I am wrong.
08-05-2021, 11:29 AM
gammaray

Quote:

Originally Posted by skpanda

All,
Update - Received the EAD/AP cards today. Waiting for update on GC... hope it comes before 30th september (end of this fiscal year).

Guessing the gc will follow in the next 2-4 weeks, if not earlier (if the interview is waived).
08-05-2021, 11:37 AM
Turbulent_Dragonfly

Quote:

Originally Posted by skpanda

Thanks.. is there a portal where we can track the progress of the lawsuit. I was one of the plaintiffs in the 2015 visagate lawsuit for the Oct Visa bulletin. Nothing came out of it. Do not think anything will happen this around. Hope I am wrong.

Just keep monitoring gsiskind's twitter as he usually posts updates on the cases that he is involved with directly. There are some signs that maybe a judge will reserve visas but I am not sure of the confidence level in that. Also there is a matter of can there be class action allowed or will the ruling only benefit those who signed up for the lawsuit. I doubt if they will provide class relief because every I-485 case is adjudicated on it's own merit. I think DV case was a bit different because there they have a lottery and people who won the lottery essentially have a reserved visa spot which is not the case for EB. The EB allocation happens only after all the FP, background check, RFE/responses are completed and a visa is requested from DoS.
08-05-2021, 02:43 PM
abcx13

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Originally Posted by Turbulent_Dragonfly

I don't have any proper evidence to back up this claim, but I have read in multiple places before that Sep 30th is not a hard deadline to stop issuing GCs for the fiscal year and any applications that are near adjudication do get approved in the first couple of weeks of October. I don't know what will come of the lawsuit that Siskind filed, but it could also impact things if they do obtain a ruling on that. Remains to be seen if they will allow class action or will it be narrow and only cover the plaintiffs on the original suit.

I have also read that.

The Siskind lawsuit is asking for reservation as a class, not just for their Plaintiffs. The Judge can order reservation if he wants.

See this Twitter thread from today also. Stock and Bier are both right.
08-05-2021, 04:57 PM
Noesis

Did anyone who downgraded got their 485 approved? I have heard of only the straight cases getting greened so far. Just trying to keep the optimism alive.
08-05-2021, 11:05 PM
abcx13

Quote:

Originally Posted by Turbulent_Dragonfly

I don't have any proper evidence to back up this claim, but I have read in multiple places before that Sep 30th is not a hard deadline to stop issuing GCs for the fiscal year and any applications that are near adjudication do get approved in the first couple of weeks of October. I don't know what will come of the lawsuit that Siskind filed, but it could also impact things if they do obtain a ruling on that. Remains to be seen if they will allow class action or will it be narrow and only cover the plaintiffs on the original suit.

Can you send me a link to where you've read or heard that? I think CO has also said that - about using numbers in October.

It might be able to help with lawsuit if USCIS/DoS already use numbers past Sept 30.
08-06-2021, 11:36 AM
Turbulent_Dragonfly

Quote:

Originally Posted by abcx13

Can you send me a link to where you've read or heard that? I think CO has also said that - about using numbers in October.

It might be able to help with lawsuit if USCIS/DoS already use numbers past Sept 30.

I think that's it! I believe Charlie had mentioned it on one of his chats almost as a passing comment.
08-06-2021, 01:19 PM
abcx13

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Originally Posted by Turbulent_Dragonfly

I think that's it! I believe Charlie had mentioned it on one of his chats almost as a passing comment.

I listened to the three last Chats With Charlie at 2x speed yesterday and couldn't find it. Do you happenen to remember which one? I guess I could listen to two more...

If they can 'hold' numbers into October, then why not into November?
08-06-2021, 04:20 PM
Turbulent_Dragonfly

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Originally Posted by abcx13

I listened to the three last Chats With Charlie at 2x speed yesterday and couldn't find it. Do you happenen to remember which one? I guess I could listen to two more...

If they can 'hold' numbers into October, then why not into November?

Sorry I can't remember which session it was in unless there are transcripts somewhere. Again, since it's not a rule, it will likely be completely discretionary. As soon as it becomes a rule, there will be people ready to sue based on some reason or another.
08-06-2021, 10:00 PM
sudebusa

My I-485 case status has been updated to "Request for initial evidence sent" but I am waiting for the RFE mail. Does USCIS explicitly specify where to send the response or the address that appears on the top is the default address to send the response?

I have never seen an RFE letter, so it's completely an unchartered area. :)

Thanks.
08-07-2021, 02:53 PM
inspired_p

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Originally Posted by sudebusa

My I-485 case status has been updated to "Request for initial evidence sent" but I am waiting for the RFE mail. Does USCIS explicitly specify where to send the response or the address that appears on the top is the default address to send the response?

I have never seen an RFE letter, so it's completely an unchartered area. :)

Thanks.

The RFE we received has the address to send. the response.
08-07-2021, 06:27 PM
skpanda

Friends,
I had applied AOS in Oct 2020 (See my signature for details). I had sent the medical form I693 already with the application. However I have received RFE today from the local office asking me to send the medical form again?

Is this normal?
Why can't they just see the form with the package? I thought it was valid for atleast 1 year?

I will of course respond to RFE but it seems its just a waste of time and delaying tactic by USCIS.

Any thoughts on this will be appreciated!

Thanks!
08-07-2021, 06:59 PM
sudebusa

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Originally Posted by inspired_p

The RFE we received has the address to send. the response.

Thank you!

Here is what I have received - The RFE letter has asked to send the "ORIGINAL" letter back with the requested evidence and asked to ".... send the response TO THIS ADDRESS" and there is no address mentioned after that sentence. I am interpreting that I need to send the response back to the address mentioned on the top right corner of the letter on page 1.

The letter is from SRC and the top right corner has Irving, TX address.

Also, today I received the letters for my spouse and son, not mine, even though their online status was updated on 8/2 where as mine was updated on 7/30. Not sure why mine is still not there.
08-08-2021, 04:43 PM
gc_dedo

Guys,
Did anybody who recently got EAD for their dependents, receive SS card also? I believe, I had selected option to issue SSN also, while filling in form I-765, but it has been 2 weeks since EAD approved and I still haven't received SS card. So, before approaching SSA office, I want to find out how long is it taking to receive SS card?
08-08-2021, 07:26 PM
JoinedToAsk

I received my I-485J receipt after receiving EAD. :D Does anyone know whether that's good or bad? Not sure whether I-485J receipt is sent by the officer in MSC or FO. Does anyone know?

PD: Nov 2010 EB2I.
08-08-2021, 07:56 PM
aGCHopefull

Quote:

Originally Posted by JoinedToAsk

I received my I-485J receipt after receiving EAD. :D Does anyone know whether that's good or bad? Not sure whether I-485J receipt is sent by the officer in MSC or FO. Does anyone know?

PD: Nov 2010 EB2I.

That means your file is now active at some FO. Had you sent your medicals with initial filing, if not then you may also receive RFE soon.

Could you please confirm your notice date and part of receipt #( like MSC21903X)
08-08-2021, 08:18 PM
JoinedToAsk

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Originally Posted by aGCHopefull

That means your file is now active at some FO. Had you sent your medicals with initial filing, if not then you may also receive RFE soon.

Could you please confirm your notice date and part of receipt #( like MSC21903X)

Thank you. I had sent medicals with my application. Any idea when I can expect i-485?

So, I am not sure whether I will receive RFE. Notice date is Feb 2021. Receipt is MSC 21907X.
08-09-2021, 07:56 AM
JoinedToAsk

Is anyone here from Boston FO?
08-09-2021, 07:59 AM
Turbulent_Dragonfly

Quote:

Originally Posted by JoinedToAsk

I received my I-485J receipt after receiving EAD. :D Does anyone know whether that's good or bad? Not sure whether I-485J receipt is sent by the officer in MSC or FO. Does anyone know?

PD: Nov 2010 EB2I.

I never got any indication that my file ever moved from MSC to a field office for adjudication. My case status went from fingerprints received to card production ordered after about 9 months. All communications, including the sender's address on the physical GC came from MSC.
08-09-2021, 08:03 AM
zzman27

i dont think it means anything, its pretty random, i got 485J receipt end of june but no medical rfe or any other movement yet. my receipt # is MSC 21905 and i know a couple of people in company with receipt # and pd after me got their rfe last week.
08-09-2021, 08:26 AM
skpanda

Quote:

Originally Posted by skpanda

Friends,
I had applied AOS in Oct 2020 (See my signature for details). I had sent the medical form I693 already with the application. However I have received RFE today from the local office asking me to send the medical form again?

Is this normal?
Why can't they just see the form with the package? I thought it was valid for atleast 1 year?

I will of course respond to RFE but it seems its just a waste of time and delaying tactic by USCIS.

Any thoughts on this will be appreciated!

Thanks!

Friends.. any inputs on this?
08-09-2021, 08:30 AM
srimurthy

Quote:

Originally Posted by gc_dedo

Guys,
Did anybody who recently got EAD for their dependents, receive SS card also? I believe, I had selected option to issue SSN also, while filling in form I-765, but it has been 2 weeks since EAD approved and I still haven't received SS card. So, before approaching SSA office, I want to find out how long is it taking to receive SS card?

If you have opted to get the SSN you will get it in mail.
I got my dependents SSN after a month after the EAD got approved. EAD and AP themselves are delivered after a month after SR was raised.
08-09-2021, 08:52 AM
ImmiGiveMe

Most of the approvals from SRC is of FY12.. when the SRC's "Receipt date for a case inquiry" is May 30, 2016, shouldn't all the cases before this date be eligible for expedite request (if one available for I-485)?.. Also shouldn't all the folks before this date have written to their congressmen/senator starting of the FY 2021 and have some traction on their cases?
08-09-2021, 09:11 AM
krisswaves

Quote:

Originally Posted by skpanda

Friends.. any inputs on this?

This happened to my friend recently, he was suspecting the doctor office used an expired/old form for the medicals last year. However he couldn't get any confirmation on this. He submitted the medicals again with the same doctor with new date to save time and got the 485 approved in just few days after responding to RFE, this time he did make sure they are using a valid form.
08-09-2021, 09:41 AM
ak7419

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Originally Posted by ImmiGiveMe

Most of the approvals from SRC is of FY12.. when the SRC's "Receipt date for a case inquiry" is May 30, 2016, shouldn't all the cases before this date be eligible for expedite request (if one available for I-485)?.. Also shouldn't all the folks before this date have written to their congressmen/senator starting of the FY 2021 and have some traction on their cases?

I am still waiting for an RFE and filed in 2012 with a 2009 PD. At this point approvals are random (SRC is not going by PD or RD) purely based on officer's caseload and discretion. Some expedite requests are getting scrutinized while others are not. Some genuine requests are getting denied while other frivolous requests are getting approved....again this is at officer's discretion.

I have tried all available channels - opened multiple service requests, contacted congresswoman, contacted ombudsman and proactively submitted all the required documents to be documentarily qualified yet I do not see any traction on my case. FYI - I am current since November 2020.

BTW, there are bunch of others like (2009/2012) who are waiting for an RFE.
08-09-2021, 10:00 AM
ImmiGiveMe

Sorry to hear that 'ak7419'. I was under the impression that the involvement of congressmen/senator will sure move the case when it's receipt date is way past the "Receipt date for a case inquiry".
08-09-2021, 10:35 AM
skpanda

Quote:

Originally Posted by krisswaves

This happened to my friend recently, he was suspecting the doctor office used an expired/old form for the medicals last year. However he couldn't get any confirmation on this. He submitted the medicals again with the same doctor with new date to save time and got the 485 approved in just few days after responding to RFE, this time he did make sure they are using a valid form.

Thank you! I checked and they were using the correct form date. (I have a copy of the form)
08-09-2021, 10:40 AM
Turbulent_Dragonfly

Quote:

Originally Posted by ak7419

I am still waiting for an RFE and filed in 2012 with a 2009 PD. At this point approvals are random (SRC is not going by PD or RD) purely based on officer's caseload and discretion. Some expedite requests are getting scrutinized while others are not. Some genuine requests are getting denied while other frivolous requests are getting approved....again this is at officer's discretion.

I have tried all available channels - opened multiple service requests, contacted congresswoman, contacted ombudsman and proactively submitted all the required documents to be documentarily qualified yet I do not see any traction on my case. FYI - I am current since November 2020.

BTW, there are bunch of others like (2009/2012) who are waiting for an RFE.

Wow, that is just nuts man! Sorry that you are having to go through this. Looks like you have tried everything possible!
08-09-2021, 10:57 AM
qesehmk

Quote:

Originally Posted by ak7419

I am still waiting for an RFE and filed in 2012 with a 2009 PD. At this point approvals are random (SRC is not going by PD or RD) purely based on officer's caseload and discretion. Some expedite requests are getting scrutinized while others are not. Some genuine requests are getting denied while other frivolous requests are getting approved....again this is at officer's discretion.

I have tried all available channels - opened multiple service requests, contacted congresswoman, contacted ombudsman and proactively submitted all the required documents to be documentarily qualified yet I do not see any traction on my case. FYI - I am current since November 2020.

BTW, there are bunch of others like (2009/2012) who are waiting for an RFE.

Looking at your PD I believe your case has some issue. This is not normal.

If I were you I would specifically request the congresswoman and/or the senior senator of the state (to request USCIS to reveal what is holding it back) while also opening up an FOIA request directly with USCIS.
08-09-2021, 11:02 AM
ak7419

Quote:

Originally Posted by qesehmk

Looking at your PD I believe your case has some issue. This is not normal.

If I were you I would specifically request the congresswoman and/or the senior senator of the state (to request USCIS to reveal what is holding it back) while also opening up an FOIA request directly with USCIS.

Q, it is not only my case but there are a bunch of TSC filers waiting on RFE. TSC is somehow occupied adjudicating other cases or there is no logic behind how they are picking up cases for processing.
08-09-2021, 11:35 AM
ImmiGiveMe

'ak7419', if you think that you are documentarily qualified and have been in good with all your immigration statuses (F1, H1B...) and no DUI's.. As 'Mr.Q' suggested you should have the USCIS reveal what is holding them back (through FOIA or congressional request).
08-09-2021, 11:45 AM
qesehmk

Quote:

Originally Posted by ak7419

Q, it is not only my case but there are a bunch of TSC filers waiting on RFE. TSC is somehow occupied adjudicating other cases or there is no logic behind how they are picking up cases for processing.

I hope you are right. All the best.
08-09-2021, 12:47 PM
sling10

There is an updated version of the form 485. This is the update on the USCIS website :

Edition Date
03/29/21. Starting Oct. 13, 2021, we will only accept the 03/29/21 edition. Until then, you can use the 03/10/21 edition. You can find the edition date at the bottom of the page on the form and instructions.

My question : If I am able to submit 485 before Oct. 13, 2021, can I use the new version of the form OR the new version of the form cannot be used before Oct. 13, 2021?

I do not see the old version of the form on the USCIS website anymore, but, I had it downloaded locally before.
08-09-2021, 12:56 PM
aGCHopefull

Quote:

Originally Posted by gc_dedo

Guys,
Did anybody who recently got EAD for their dependents, receive SS card also? I believe, I had selected option to issue SSN also, while filling in form I-765, but it has been 2 weeks since EAD approved and I still haven't received SS card. So, before approaching SSA office, I want to find out how long is it taking to receive SS card?

For me, it came exactly after 4 weeks (NJ). So probably wait for 2 more weeks.
08-09-2021, 02:03 PM
gten20

Quote:

Originally Posted by skpanda

Thank you! I checked and they were using the correct form date. (I have a copy of the form)

My guess is that your medical forms were misplaced or not processed properly. Just respond to the RFE as quickly as you can. You can go back to the same doctor and get the Medical forms again. Usually they only charge a small fee for follow up Medicals.
08-09-2021, 08:37 PM
sling10

Quote:

Originally Posted by sling10

There is an updated version of the form 485. This is the update on the USCIS website :

Edition Date
03/29/21. Starting Oct. 13, 2021, we will only accept the 03/29/21 edition. Until then, you can use the 03/10/21 edition. You can find the edition date at the bottom of the page on the form and instructions.

My question : If I am able to submit 485 before Oct. 13, 2021, can I use the new version of the form OR the new version of the form cannot be used before Oct. 13, 2021?

I do not see the old version of the form on the USCIS website anymore, but, I had it downloaded locally before.

Can someone please help me out on the above query ?

Also, I cannot save the new version of the form after entering the data in it. I could do that on the previous version. Any pointers on how to resolve the issue ?
08-10-2021, 08:31 AM
getsaby

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Originally Posted by idliman

Congratulations. We all will be waiting to hear good news in one month's time.

Morning

Derivative I485 was approved on 8/9/2021 by the Local ASC office (@Newark, NJ), approval happened within 10 days once they received the I-693.
Waiting for the actual card now.

Thanks all!
08-10-2021, 03:09 PM
aGCHopefull

Quote:

Originally Posted by getsaby

Morning

Derivative I485 was approved on 8/9/2021 by the Local ASC office (@Newark, NJ), approval happened within 10 days once they received the I-693.
Waiting for the actual card now.

Thanks all!

Congrats getsaby!
08-10-2021, 04:20 PM
JoinedToAsk

Is anyone here from Boston or Lawrence FO?

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