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12-27-2011, 11:32 PM
romanitaly

I talked to my wife and she told me that the ACS manager had actually changed our appt date to todays date. So we are all set, nothing needs to be done.

Quote:

Originally Posted by romanitaly

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.
12-27-2011, 11:34 PM
vipulgupta470

Hi All,

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

I am unable to check the status of my SRC numbers on USCIS site. Is anybody else also experiencing this too?
12-28-2011, 10:06 AM
grnwtg

I think most of the people at TSC got their FP notice by now, not sure where is mine stuck. Is there any way of contacting uscis or should i give 1 more week.
TSC
12-28-2011, 10:14 AM
TeddyKoochu

Quote:

Originally Posted by grnwtg

I think most of the people at TSC got their FP notice by now, not sure where is mine stuck. Is there any way of contacting uscis or should i give 1 more week.
TSC

Following are the current approvals of Oct Filers on Trackitt, finally new 485 approvals have started.
Starchaser, Abracadabra - NSC PWMB
Superman123 (Spouse only) - TSC
I believe that the approvals especially for Oct filers should pick up next month once fresh numbers for the next quarter are being allocated and current time being holiday season a lot of people maybe on vacation (Its noteworthy that EAD / AP approvals are coming fast). There have been atleast 10K approvals for the Jul 2007 / Pre Oct 01 filers this year. On Trackitt there are a good number of PWMB cases from Aug that have seen approvals. The Oct filers count should be between 2.5 – 3K hopefully most of them will get approved next month; even RD / ND will be significant besides PD.
12-28-2011, 12:18 PM
username

Quote:

Originally Posted by grnwtg

I think most of the people at TSC got their FP notice by now, not sure where is mine stuck. Is there any way of contacting uscis or should i give 1 more week.
TSC

wait until weekending Jan/06/2012. I might me in mail you never know...
12-28-2011, 01:34 PM
rdsingh79

Hi Friends,
I think i know the answer but just confirming. Can my spouse (on H4) use the EAD to obtain SSN without affecting the H4 status. Meaning using EAD to obtain SSN status does not imply actually "using" EAD or change of status.
12-28-2011, 01:48 PM
indiaeb2

Quote:

Originally Posted by rdsingh79

Hi Friends,
I think i know the answer but just confirming. Can my spouse (on H4) use the EAD to obtain SSN without affecting the H4 status. Meaning using EAD to obtain SSN status does not imply actually "using" EAD or change of status.

She will loose H4 status only when she use EAD to work but not for SSN. you should be all set and best wishes

http://www.hooyou.com/h-1b/I-485%20filing%20memo.htm
12-28-2011, 01:49 PM
codesmith

Quote:

Originally Posted by rdsingh79

Hi Friends,
I think i know the answer but just confirming. Can my spouse (on H4) use the EAD to obtain SSN without affecting the H4 status. Meaning using EAD to obtain SSN status does not imply actually "using" EAD or change of status.

Rd,
In my opinion you can apply for SSN won't change the status, if any one has definitive answer then please let us know.
12-28-2011, 01:50 PM
soggadu

Quote:

Originally Posted by imechanix

I recieved my EAD/AP in mail today. Approval date in 12/16/2011.

Hey dude... Did you get any emails on 12/16 or did the status change? Or you came to know about the approvals only when u received them in physical mail??

I am still waiting for my approvals :-(.... Meera number kab ayega????
12-28-2011, 02:01 PM
indiaeb2

Quote:

Originally Posted by soggadu

Hey dude... Did you get any emails on 12/16 or did the status change? Or you came to know about the approvals only when u received them in physical mail??

I am still waiting for my approvals :-(.... Meera number kab ayega????

Soggadu - Same here...voice #2 for you .Meera number kab ayega????
12-28-2011, 03:14 PM
imechanix

Quote:

Originally Posted by soggadu

Hey dude... Did you get any emails on 12/16 or did the status change? Or you came to know about the approvals only when u received them in physical mail??

I am still waiting for my approvals :-(.... Meera number kab ayega????

Soggadu,

I did not receive any email. One fine day, EAD/AP was delivered to my mailbox.

By the way I cannot even access my application status on USCIS.gov using my SRC number. For some reason the website display's my application cannot be find and asked me to call customer service. Called customer service and they say my application is fine in their master database and it's not unusual that I cannot find my application status update on USCIS website.

Hope it helps.
12-28-2011, 04:28 PM
grnwtg

Quote:

Originally Posted by username

wait until weekending Jan/06/2012. I might me in mail you never know...

Thats what i am assuming given all holidays. They have written on receipt that with 30 days we should receive finger print notice ( not sure 30 business days or 30 normal days)
12-28-2011, 08:07 PM
tackle

Finally, got EAD/AP approval notifications earlier today (around 7 PM EST) for me and my wife.
12-28-2011, 08:15 PM
Gclongwait

Quote:

Originally Posted by indiaeb2

MD - Mailed Date ( This is the date when your attorney mail your application to Lock box)
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)

Thanks,
My RD - 12/19.
Do the receipts come to the lawyer or the applicant? Also my company paid for both me and wife's filing fees so I cant look at the check withdrawal. Is there any way to know the status at this point.
12-28-2011, 08:45 PM
indiaeb2

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gclongwait

Thanks,
My RD - 12/19.
Do the receipts come to the lawyer or the applicant? Also my company paid for both me and wife's filing fees so I cant look at the check withdrawal. Is there any way to know the status at this point.

You will get a copy. I have no clue about your check question as i paid with my personal check ..i was able to see it in online
12-28-2011, 08:46 PM
indiaeb2

Quote:

Originally Posted by tackle

Finally, got EAD/AP approval notifications earlier today (around 7 PM EST) for me and my wife.

Brother, wonderful news. All the Best. Hope to get mine soon
12-28-2011, 11:34 PM
gchopeful123

Congrats brotha!

Quote:

Originally Posted by tackle

Finally, got EAD/AP approval notifications earlier today (around 7 PM EST) for me and my wife.
12-29-2011, 09:17 AM
visagcinfo

Looks like my EAD has arrived earlier this week, may be on Tuesday. I am out of town currently so I can confirm it when I get back next week.
Application Received Date is Nov 1st. PD is Oct 2007. FP appointment date and actual FP given date is Nov 25th.
12-29-2011, 10:09 AM
essenel

Quote:

Originally Posted by TeddyKoochu

Following are the current approvals of Oct Filers on Trackitt, finally new 485 approvals have started.
Starchaser, Abracadabra - NSC PWMB
Superman123 (Spouse only) - TSC
I believe that the approvals especially for Oct filers should pick up next month once fresh numbers for the next quarter are being allocated and current time being holiday season a lot of people maybe on vacation (Its noteworthy that EAD / AP approvals are coming fast). There have been atleast 10K approvals for the Jul 2007 / Pre Oct 01 filers this year. On Trackitt there are a good number of PWMB cases from Aug that have seen approvals. The Oct filers count should be between 2.5 – 3K hopefully most of them will get approved next month; even RD / ND will be significant besides PD.

One more october filer - user rameshsamy - PD 6/05/07, filed 10/03/11, approved!
12-29-2011, 10:53 AM
tackle

Quote:

Originally Posted by essenel

One more october filer - user rameshsamy - PD 6/05/07, filed 10/03/11, approved!

I noticed this too. Good to see some progress. Approvals are still sparse. Hopefully as Teddy suggested, the pace will pick up next month when the next Q visa numbers get released. Fingers crossed.
12-29-2011, 12:26 PM
red2green

Quote:

Originally Posted by TeddyKoochu

Following are the current approvals of Oct Filers on Trackitt, finally new 485 approvals have started.
Starchaser, Abracadabra - NSC PWMB
Superman123 (Spouse only) - TSC
I believe that the approvals especially for Oct filers should pick up next month once fresh numbers for the next quarter are being allocated and current time being holiday season a lot of people maybe on vacation (Its noteworthy that EAD / AP approvals are coming fast). There have been atleast 10K approvals for the Jul 2007 / Pre Oct 01 filers this year. On Trackitt there are a good number of PWMB cases from Aug that have seen approvals. The Oct filers count should be between 2.5 – 3K hopefully most of them will get approved next month; even RD / ND will be significant besides PD.

Thanks Teddy, Thats good news. Do we know roughly how many TSC filers waiting with PD until Oct'31st'2007 ?
12-29-2011, 01:36 PM
soggadu

Quote:

Originally Posted by imechanix

Soggadu,

I did not receive any email. One fine day, EAD/AP was delivered to my mailbox.

By the way I cannot even access my application status on USCIS.gov using my SRC number. For some reason the website display's my application cannot be find and asked me to call customer service. Called customer service and they say my application is fine in their master database and it's not unusual that I cannot find my application status update on USCIS website.

Hope it helps.

thanks dude... but then looks like you were never enrolled online for email alerts... so no emails for you... keeping everything crossed to get my approvals...

Saari umar hum ... Mar mar ke jee liye.... Ek pal to ab humein jeene do Jeene do!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Give me some sunshine
Give me some rain
Give me another chance
I wanna grow up once again
12-29-2011, 04:52 PM
Gclongwait

Quote:

Originally Posted by indiaeb2

You will get a copy. I have no clue about your check question as i paid with my personal check ..i was able to see it in online

Thanks IEB2.
I just checked my mailbox and I have 2 receipts only (both the I485's). Someone said there should be receipts even for EAD/AP applications (in all 3 per person). Do they come together or do the receipts for EAD/AP only go to the lawyers?
12-29-2011, 06:48 PM
rdsingh79

Received my wife's EAD/AP combo card in mail today. I didn't get mine yet (although I am primary applicant). Anyone else had similar experience?

Quote:

Originally Posted by rdsingh79

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.

------------------------------------
NSC
PD: Sep 2007
RD: 10-Nov-2011
ND: 15-Nov-2011
FP notice:-09-Dec-2011
EAD/AP approval: 27-Dec-2011
12-29-2011, 06:52 PM
rdsingh79

Gclongwait,
You should have received separate receipts for EAD and AP too. So total of six receipts between you and your spouse. I think lawyers receives courtesy copy for all applications if you have filled G28 form for all three apps.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gclongwait

Thanks IEB2.
I just checked my mailbox and I have 2 receipts only (both the I485's). Someone said there should be receipts even for EAD/AP applications (in all 3 per person). Do they come together or do the receipts for EAD/AP only go to the lawyers?
12-29-2011, 07:10 PM
Stemcell

[QUOTE=rdsingh79;17339]Received my wife's EAD/AP combo card in mail today. I didn't get mine yet (although I am primary applicant). Anyone else had similar experience?

rdsingh

I have come across this in the trackitt forums ( Dependents getting approved sooner, both 485 and EAD/AP).So i dont think its unusual.Yours should follow in the mail very soon.
12-29-2011, 07:46 PM
rockybaba

Hi guys!

Walked in to the San Jose ASC with my wife today and got my FP completed. I was scheduled for Bedford, NH ASC, and thankful that I didn't have to fly out in the middle of my vacation here in the Bay Area to get it done.

One step closer ...!!! Signature updated
12-29-2011, 11:40 PM
gchopeful123

sadda haq aithe rakh !!

Quote:

Originally Posted by soggadu

thanks dude... but then looks like you were never enrolled online for email alerts... so no emails for you... keeping everything crossed to get my approvals...

Saari umar hum ... Mar mar ke jee liye.... Ek pal to ab humein jeene do Jeene do!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Give me some sunshine
Give me some rain
Give me another chance
I wanna grow up once again
12-30-2011, 01:06 PM
Pdmar08

Receipt in Hand Trend?

Are we seeing a delay in getting Receipts in hand each month as the filing window widens?
I have filed only on 12/20 and i know that i should not expect anything this fast
but as Soggadu would say
....Dil hai ke manata naheee.....
Xlate - the heart doesnt listen.
If its not too much trouble if people can add Receipts in Hand date(RIHD or something) that would give and idea. no pressure.
12-30-2011, 01:41 PM
rdsingh79

Thanks Stemcell,
Just received my EAD/AP card in mail !

[QUOTE=Stemcell;17342]

Quote:

Originally Posted by rdsingh79

Received my wife's EAD/AP combo card in mail today. I didn't get mine yet (although I am primary applicant). Anyone else had similar experience?

rdsingh

I have come across this in the trackitt forums ( Dependents getting approved sooner, both 485 and EAD/AP).So i dont think its unusual.Yours should follow in the mail very soon.
12-30-2011, 01:50 PM
gchopeful123

Congo!!! Ab bajao bongo!!

IndiaEB2 - tera number aaya kya???

Quote:

Originally Posted by rdsingh79

Thanks Stemcell,
Just received my EAD/AP card in mail !
12-30-2011, 03:05 PM
indiaeb2

Quote:

Originally Posted by gchopeful123

Congo!!! Ab bajao bongo!!

IndiaEB2 - tera number aaya kya???

Bhagavan ko hi patha hei kab ayega?. Hope it should come in New Year and I can make a new Life and a new Job
12-30-2011, 04:06 PM
pdmay2008

Delivery Date of the package

Quick question. I have mailed my 485 packet today 12/30/2011 to USCIS in USPS express mail. I have checked no delivery on week end or holiday, so that it does not get delivered tomorrow 12/31. Also I have written clearly on the packet no week end delivery.

I want it to delivered on 1/3/2012 which is Tuesday as USCIS has holiday on 1/2/2012.

Hope it gets delivered on 1/3/2012. Any one has any experience on Saturday delivery. if we mention it not to deliver some times USPS makes an attempt to delivery. I am worried about that.
12-31-2011, 02:49 PM
tackle

Quote:

Originally Posted by tackle

Finally, got EAD/AP approval notifications earlier today (around 7 PM EST) for me and my wife.

FYI: Received our combo cards today (12/31/2011) by USPS priority mail. They are valid for a year.
12-31-2011, 06:48 PM
Gclongwait

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pdmar08

Are we seeing a delay in getting Receipts in hand each month as the filing window widens?
I have filed only on 12/20 and i know that i should not expect anything this fast
but as Soggadu would say
....Dil hai ke manata naheee.....
Xlate - the heart doesnt listen.
If its not too much trouble if people can add Receipts in Hand date(RIHD or something) that would give and idea. no pressure.

It will come. I filed on 12/19 and got my receipts on 12/29 in hand. The notice date was 12/23. But like I said I only got 2 receipts (I 485). I didn't get the receipts for ead/ap. I don't know if that's because of the holidays or something. That's why I wanted to know if it's unusual to get the receipts on different days.

Like you I also got stuck with super slow lawyers. There was no delay on my side but the company cuts he checks and the lawyers were not proactive.
12-31-2011, 08:38 PM
Stemcell

[QUOTE=rdsingh79;17359]Thanks Stemcell,
Just received my EAD/AP card in mail !

Congrats Man !
01-01-2012, 12:24 PM
Pdmar08

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gclongwait

It will come. I filed on 12/19 and got my receipts on 12/29 in hand. The notice date was 12/23. But like I said I only got 2 receipts (I 485). I didn't get the receipts for ead/ap. I don't know if that's because of the holidays or something. That's why I wanted to know if it's unusual to get the receipts on different days.

Like you I also got stuck with super slow lawyers. There was no delay on my side but the company cuts he checks and the lawyers were not proactive.

Thanks. Anyways there isn't much we can do.
I was jus thinking if more applications meant longer time to get receipts.
Also because of delays due to holidays. But ur info is helpful.
01-02-2012, 05:58 PM
nishant2200

below user on trackitt got FP notice from NSC dec filer. I think he is the only such person I know of so far.

Posted by aceruler (31) 30 Dec 2011
Hello All,

Recieved FP notices in mail today(12/29/2011). I think NSC has started issuing FP notices.

NSC
PD: 11/02/2007
RD: 12/1/2011
ND: 12/6/2011
FP notice Dt: 12/23/2011
FP Appt Dt: 1/20/2012
Location: Norridge, IL

Cheers
01-02-2012, 06:25 PM
visagcinfo

It did arrive on Tuesday 12/27. Valid for one year.

Quote:

Originally Posted by visagcinfo

Looks like my EAD has arrived earlier this week, may be on Tuesday. I am out of town currently so I can confirm it when I get back next week.
Application Received Date is Nov 1st. PD is Oct 2007. FP appointment date and actual FP given date is Nov 25th.
01-03-2012, 11:33 AM
tackle

Quote:

Originally Posted by tackle

FYI: Received our combo cards today (12/31/2011) by USPS priority mail. They are valid for a year.

One thing I'd like to mention is that the EAD cards had our pictures that were taken during Finger Printing. Also, the cards included our finger-prints on them.

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