Post 485-Filing

imdeng - You were right on the money regarding the EAD/AP approval timeframe for NSC. I got my approvals in 64 days :) Have you received your EAD card yet? I am just curious because I am trying to gauge when I can expect to receive my cards. I got the approval emails for self and spouse on Wednesday, 4/11. And USCIS updated our 765 case status this morning stating that the cards have been mailed.

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Originally Posted by imdeng

Thanks. It has been such a relief.

I think the norm so far has been a 1 year EAD. I certainly would not begrudge a 2 year one - but considering that the renewals are free and relatively hassle-free, I am okay with either.


Thanks. I am nearing 10 years in this country and my last H1B renewal experience was certainly interesting (they mistyped my employer name). Am glad to be done with that.



Thanks. I think the link between FP and EAD is co-incidence. In NSC, the 55 to 65 days time period for EAD approval seems to be holding and FP appointments are usually falling around that.


Thanks Kanmani.

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I received my cards yesterday. The rule of thumb is 2-3 days from the day your status goes to "mailed", depending upon how far you are from the mailing location.

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Originally Posted by enigma

imdeng - You were right on the money regarding the EAD/AP approval timeframe for NSC. I got my approvals in 64 days :) Have you received your EAD card yet? I am just curious because I am trying to gauge when I can expect to receive my cards. I got the approval emails for self and spouse on Wednesday, 4/11. And USCIS updated our 765 case status this morning stating that the cards have been mailed.

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Please see below the post by our resident Guru Nishant.

PS> The trick is to use the right search term. A search for "USPS" was effective in tracking down this post.

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Originally Posted by anish5

Thanks you Imdeng for your answer.

I was searched almost 20 pages where post 485 thread how to get the USPS Traking number ? Can you help, Do you want me to call USCIS directly to get the trackit number?

Appriciate all your response!!!

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Originally Posted by nishant2200

Tracking Numbers.

Guys, many of you asked this.

basically if your case status says mail picked by USPS, you directly call customer service, and say you need tracking number. They will verify your case status and redirect you to higher level officer who will verify your name, date of birth, address and provide you the USPS tracking number.

If your case status says card is ordered and should get within 30 days, the customer service person will ask you to wait for 30 days to be over, and depending on your luck may redirect you to higher level officer.

This is applicable only to "cards" , EAD/AP or Green card.

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Thanks imdeng. It looks like I can expect my cards early to mid next week.

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Originally Posted by imdeng

I received my cards yesterday. The rule of thumb is 2-3 days from the day your status goes to "mailed", depending upon how far you are from the mailing location.

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Has anyone seen a LUD change (for 485) since the visa bulletin released ? If yes, please note your PD in your response.

My wife and I got our EADs recently. If she goes to work using her EAD, does it affect my H1B status. I have my H1B valid till mid 2013 , and was intending to hold on to it till then. Does my wife working on her EAD affect that?

No. It will not affect your H1B status.

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Originally Posted by mbasense

My wife and I got our EADs recently. If she goes to work using her EAD, does it affect my H1B status. I have my H1B valid till mid 2013 , and was intending to hold on to it till then. Does my wife working on her EAD affect that?

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Originally Posted by usernameisnotvalid

No. It will not affect your H1B status.

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thanks usernameisnotvalid. I did not think so too, but there are too many rumors floating around..so just wanted to confirm, this EAD is kinda new unknown territory :)

Any Feb filer who is able to see his/her online status for 485? Anybody?

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Originally Posted by usernameisnotvalid

Any Feb filer who is able to see his/her online status for 485? Anybody?

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I don't see it yet.

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Originally Posted by pdfeb09

I don't see it yet.

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i don't see it too

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Originally Posted by usernameisnotvalid

Any Feb filer who is able to see his/her online status for 485? Anybody?

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Seems TSC Feb filers are still facing this issue. NSC filers are able to track the cases from day 1. Atleast TSC is fast in terms of FP and EAD/AP.

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Originally Posted by imdeng

You should get EAD/AP by the end of this week. Look up the "post-485" thread for details about how to get tracking number for USPS Priority Mail etc. Best wait for actually travel until you have the card in hand. You can go ahead and block the tickets though. Congratulations on getting the EAD/AP - I know how much of a relief it is.

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Thank you very much Imdeng.

Hi Imdeng/Kanmani/Guru's,
We received both EAP/AP combo card and it says serve I-512 as adavnce payroll with one year validity and alreayd book the flight ticket on May 16th.

My question is after approval we receive one more EAD paper copy I-797 valid one year for both of us. but we dont recive any AP approved I-797 paper copy ? Is it mandatory to get the paper copy to travel out side of USA or combocard is enough ? When we saw online it says April 10th we mailed notice , can we receive or do I need concern anything here incase of POE issue? please advise!!! Hope your EAD/AP approed before me , Did you recive such papaer documents?

Waiting for your answer to do further steps!!!

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Originally Posted by Kanmani

Yes Sir, its me who got the RFE :( , out of frustration I deleted that useless post :)

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Kanmani, what is the RFE about?

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Originally Posted by Kanmani

We ( Primary and Dependent) didn't receive it yet, online status shows RFE for initial evidence from yesterday evening.

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Kanmani,
I don't have any updates on my case (from jan) but we did have our FPs done on the same day. Wonder what to make of that.

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Originally Posted by Kanmani

Your RD is before mine, so your case might have passed Pre-adjudication with flying colors already.

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I hope so. Although it would be nice to get some confirmation on that from them :) I suppose I can wait till May-end/ June to call and check status.

From a glass half-empty standpoint - our RDs are only 4 days apart and knowing the randomness about how they process cases, I wouldn't be surprised if they have skipped over mine.

Hi Guys,

I'm facing a really difficult decision to make and need your help. I'm filed for my 485 AOS in Jan 2012 (PD: Apr 2008) and awaiting a decision on it. My current job profile is that of a software engineer. Within the last month, the product management team (for the product I work on) in my company has nearly decimated and now is the best time as ever to apply for my dream job. If I miss this opportunity, I may have to wait for a couple of more years to get to this role in my company or elsewhere.

My company is usually good about taking care of any paperwork that may be required for such a transfer. But is there any possibility to do such a job profile change when my 485 is pending? Can I file for a new LC/140?

Also, I'd like to believe there's always the possibility my GC may get approved in a year's time. Is it possible to change my role right after I get approved. The idea is that if I can convince my company to keep me officially under my current role while I take up the PM role. But this would be possible only if I can make the switch as soon as I get the GC.

Please guys, I value all inputs you may have. Thanks!

yesman given ur situation - i think i wouldve applied for dream job now and ssuming selected would start it in late july when 180 days complete and ac21 kicks in.

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Originally Posted by yesman

Hi Guys,

I'm facing a really difficult decision to make and need your help. I'm filed for my 485 AOS in Jan 2012 (PD: Apr 2008) and awaiting a decision on it. My current job profile is that of a software engineer. Within the last month, the product management team (for the product I work on) in my company has nearly decimated and now is the best time as ever to apply for my dream job. If I miss this opportunity, I may have to wait for a couple of more years to get to this role in my company or elsewhere.

My company is usually good about taking care of any paperwork that may be required for such a transfer. But is there any possibility to do such a job profile change when my 485 is pending? Can I file for a new LC/140?

Also, I'd like to believe there's always the possibility my GC may get approved in a year's time. Is it possible to change my role right after I get approved. The idea is that if I can convince my company to keep me officially under my current role while I take up the PM role. But this would be possible only if I can make the switch as soon as I get the GC.

Please guys, I value all inputs you may have. Thanks!

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Originally Posted by qesehmk

yesman given ur situation - i think i wouldve applied for dream job now and ssuming selected would start it in late july when 180 days complete and ac21 kicks in.

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Q, Thanks for the response. Does AC21 portability cover changing to a different job profile with the current employer?

Same or similar with any employer. So current employer is covered

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Originally Posted by yesman

Q, Thanks for the response. Does AC21 portability cover changing to a different job profile with the current employer?

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Originally Posted by qesehmk

Same or similar with any employer. So current employer is covered

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I see. But I'm not sure if this my case will pass muster for even "similar". I'm currently in a software engineer's (design, develop and troubleshoot software) role and want to move to a "product manager" (identify market opportunities, interact with customers, define requirements and drive the vision for a software product)

So if my attorney thinks that it doesn't qualify as a "similar" job profile, what are my options? Can I make the switch as soon as I get my GC? Or, do I have to stick to the same profile for a while (6mo or 1yr) after getting the GC? Thanks again. Appreciate all the help!

to me what you described should qualify as "similar". If the lawyer differs, then the only other option (other than not do anything) is to really switch and file another PERM and capture PD from previous one.

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Originally Posted by yesman

I see. But I'm not sure if this my case will pass muster for even "similar". I'm currently in a software engineer's (design, develop and troubleshoot software) role and want to move to a "product manager" (identify market opportunities, interact with customers, define requirements and drive the vision for a software product)

So if my attorney thinks that it doesn't qualify as a "similar" job profile, what are my options? Can I make the switch as soon as I get my GC? Or, do I have to stick to the same profile for a while (6mo or 1yr) after getting the GC? Thanks again. Appreciate all the help!

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Originally Posted by qesehmk

to me what you described should qualify as "similar". If the lawyer differs, then the only other option (other than not do anything) is to really switch and file another PERM and capture PD from previous one.

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Ok, that makes sense. What if my employer is OK with making the official job role switch after my GC is approved? Are there any restrictions on changing to a dissimilar role immediately after GC approval?

Yesman - you really cracked me there. So now your worry is - what happens after you get GC!! Take it easy ... people say 6 months after you can do whatever you like. But some (i think soggadu) have said that 6 months after 485 is filed you can switch wherever. Regardless - i really wouldn't worry about it given that your employer is ok with you. All the best!

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Originally Posted by yesman

Ok, that makes sense. What if my employer is OK with making the official job role switch after my GC is approved? Are there any restrictions on changing to a dissimilar role immediately after GC approval?

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Originally Posted by qesehmk

Yesman - you really cracked me there. So now your worry is - what happens after you get GC!! Take it easy ... people say 6 months after you can do whatever you like. But some (i think soggadu) have said that 6 months after 485 is filed you can switch wherever. Regardless - i really wouldn't worry about it given that your employer is ok with you. All the best!

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Glad I could humor you :) But given that I've stayed at this role for 6 yrs without much of any progress in career, staying put for another year and a half does seems like eternity. I've decided to pursue the opportunity for now. Thanks for all your inputs!