No idea. That was just speculative. Its just strange that so many ppl got this on the same day.Quote:
Originally Posted by gc2008
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No idea. That was just speculative. Its just strange that so many ppl got this on the same day.Quote:
Originally Posted by gc2008
Friends this week a very large number of people have posted that their cases went from Initial review to Acceptance.
In 2011 the inventory and demand data figures were quite close note that the demand data also includes CP cases.
I believe in light of the mass update in status the EB2 I/C cases have been kept in cold storage for sometime as if we go by literal meaning Initial review should follow acceptance, changing the status back to acceptance may indicate that they do not want to review the cases now. This is just my own hypothesis and I may be wrong. Right now USCIS is focusing on EB2 ROW and EB1 cases and hopefully by Oct 2012 they will have the backlog for these categories to the normal range.
The current backlog however absolutely cannot be less than the inventory. I do hope that they would be removing the approved cases from the Inventory, the next inventory would definitely clear the air about year 2009 and 2010 my own judgment has been that inventory for these years will rise as it was a WIP situation when the inventory was released last time.
From Trackitt Approvals Primary EB2 ROW cases.
FY 2011 Primary Cases - 507
FY 2011 Primary Cases (Oct to May) - 324
FY 2012 Primary Cases (Oct to May) – 315
This indicates that ROW approvals are coming at exactly the same rate as last year till now. Last year the Aug and Sep bulletins were mild to disappointing for EB2 I/C and this time they are ‘U’. The numbers show that ROW approvals were higher in the last months (Even at that time there were talks of huge EB2 ROW and EB1 demand) this time the question is how far EB2 I/C have crosses the haloed lines. I personally believe that EB2 ROW will not retrogress because they will still get some numbers from EB1 and EB5. Let’s wait and watch the VB should be out very soon.
Teddy,Quote:
Originally Posted by TeddyKoochu
You mean USCIS will put on complete hold on all EB2I/C until the dates get current? If so, is it not contradicting of what USCIS mentioned earlier about pre adjudication? They did mention that they continue processing all pending applications even if dates are not current and then store the processed (pre adjudicated) cases until visa number is available.
Looking at number of RFEs Jan/Feb filers are getting and in light of increased EB2IC number in demand data compared to previous month's demand data...I guess USCIS is actively working on EB2IC cases too.Quote:
Originally Posted by TeddyKoochu
And BTW that mass status update was only for TSC filers AFAIK.
Teddy - agree with you on this one. Looking at the Labor data that KD posted above. It looks like EB2ROWMP total 2012 demand will come in between 18K-24K. EB2IC has probably received 22K max including PWMB. So if the total SOFAD from EB1/4/5 if stays at 27K (same as last year) then EB2IC could still get at least 21K more between now and Sep 2012.Quote:
Originally Posted by TeddyKoochu
Now the million dollar question is - will the 27K will really materialize. That depends on how EB1 and EB4/5 behave. Spec already proved that max EB5 will give is 4K. As per EB4, it may give between 0-4. For EB1 we can think about 0-15. So even if we take the middle road that's 11K in total. Of that 11K, even if 6K goes to ROW, then EB1IC will still get additional 5K thereby moving dates into mid Jan 2008. So I think Jan is realistic. Apr 2008 is optimistic based on the latest labor data.
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Originally Posted by gc2008
Guys I believe they are working on some of the cases RFE's are a clear indication, the status change reported by a very large number of people indicates that their cases have probably been kept on cold storage at least for a few months. The demand data should have grown at a faster rate its still very far from the inventory. Sun good observation that its mostly TSC they are far behind NSC with regards 485.Quote:
Originally Posted by suninphx
Yeah, i got the same update yesterday.
This mass update has happened to Jan TSC filers only. Nothing sort of this happened to any other month filers including NSC jan filers.Quote:
Originally Posted by suninphx
I also want to add one more thing not all Jan TSC filers had this update. I did check some cases around mine and found that some cases were untouched.
Teddy-Quote:
Originally Posted by TeddyKoochu
I disagree.
First , NSC filers never got 'Intial Review' status....they were/are 'Acceptance' status from day 1.
Second, TSC Feb filers were not able to track caes until some action in taken(e.g. RFE etc). For TSC Jan filers status was 'initial review' and that has gone back (?) to 'Acceptance'... So would not be reading too much into this status update.
Anyway given the dates have retrogressed, this is not very important topic for now. So this is my last on the topic.
Gurus here,
What does it mean, if a case has always been in acceptance stage (fingerprint fee accepted), never went to initial review. Does it mean that the case has not been touched at all. This is a TSC case.
Sun thanks for pointing out I was not aware that NSC the initial status is acceptance. My hypothesis as I have said could be wrong but the demand data is not growing at the pace it should have assuming they are working at the same pace on EB2 I/C cases when cases were being approved left and right. Let’s see how best the inventory and demand data correlate as time progresses.Quote:
Originally Posted by suninphx
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Originally Posted by TeddyKoochu
Agree- main concern would be if cases are being worked at with 'required' pace and most importantly how invetory corelates to demand data in coming months.
Just want to share info:
One of my friends wife got her GC today. She got the RFE for her vaccines. Hers is 2007 Aug priority
Another ones wife whose Priority date in sometime in 2009 got RFE. I think they are trying to pre-adjudicate all the cases.
I just got sms notifications and our 485 applications went back to Acceptance (after being in Initial Review for 7 months).Quote:
Originally Posted by gc2008
Many of us got it too, mostly those submitted their papers in Jan. May be that is an indication that they are trying to process and keep them ready. If we see good number of RFEs in the next few days will indicate they are pre-processing 485 applications.
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Originally Posted by tackle
Hi,
Just checking..I also got sms notification stating my 485 status went back to acceptance status. It was "initial review" since 12/05/2011.I am hoping this doesn't mean any bad news or more waiting after all of this. my PD is 07/31/2007 EB2I.
I also received update msg of Acceptance today.
It seems to me all who have filed 485 at TSC (betw Sep/2011 - March/2012) and haven't received GC are getting (or going to get) Acceptance update msg from USCIS. My be USCIS started reviewing pending 485 application again.
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Originally Posted by sreddy
Same here... My EAD was approved in Jan 2012 but i got the message again saying "Your Case Status: Post Decision Activity
we mailed you a notice that we have approved this I765 APPLICATION FOR EMPLOYMENT AUTHORIZATION. Please follow any instructions on the notice. If you move before you receive the notice"
soggadu bhai even I got the same the LUD of EAD / AP for both self and spouse wee updated. Iam not sure what is happening though, probably these were flagged as redundant considering that 485's are approved now. Good to know though that other’s having also received them though.Quote:
Originally Posted by soggadu
Tackle good to see you after a long time. Many folks have reported receiving status change from Initial Review to Accepted. Quite literally this means the status going back though. This maybe just my own hypothesis but probably initial review shows in the officers work queue but accepted may not and considering the dates are unavailable they are doing it. If however Accepted means pre-adjudicated which is less likely considering the literal meaning then it’s great news. We did discuss this topic late last week.Quote:
Originally Posted by tackle
Received an RFE:
You did not properly complete Part 3, section C of your Form I-485 application. Therefor, submit an affidavit listing you present and past membership in, or affiliation with, every political organization, association, fund, foundation, party, club, society, or similar group in the United States or any other place since your 16th birthday. Include the name, location and purpose of each organization and your dates of membership. Your affidavit should also include any foreign military service. If none, state "none" in your affidavit.
Gurus please help me reply this RFE. What should be the format of the response and do I need to get it notarized?
I also got same LUD. finally i called USCIS. they said may be computer problem. after that i didn't get anything.
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Originally Posted by soggadu
I got the following update this morning, before It was in RFE review status from May 2.
Application Type: I485 , APPLICATION TO REGISTER PERMANENT RESIDENCE OR TO ADJUST STATUS
Your Case Status: Initial Review
On June 13, 2012, we transferred this case I485 APPLICATION TO REGISTER PERMANENT RESIDENCE OR TO ADJUST STATUS to another office for processing and sent you a notice explaining this action. Please follow any instructions provided on the notice. We will notify you by mail when a decision is made. If you move while this case is pending, please use our Change of Address online tool to update your case with your new address or call our customer service center at 1-800-375-5283.
During this step, USCIS initiates the background checks of the applicant/petitioner and identifies issues that may need to be addressed either during an interview or by asking the applicant/petitioner to submit additional information or documentation. USCIS reviews the applicant's/petitioner's criminal history, determines if there are national security concerns that need to be addressed, and reviews the application/petition for fraud indicators.
If you have filed an I-485, I-589, I-751, N-400, I-90, I-821, I-131 or I-765, you can expect to receive an appointment notice to appear at an Application Support Center to have your fingerprints and/or photographs taken. The timing of your appointment is determined by the number of applicants ahead of you that also need a biometric appointment. We try to schedule biometric appointments as quickly as possible and in most cases you will receive your appointment notice within 30 days of submitting your application. We will send your appointment notice approximately 14 days ahead of your scheduled appointment. It is important that you keep this appointment. If absolutely necessary, you can request that your appointment be rescheduled however, please be aware that rescheduling may delay the processing of your application. Please follow the instructions on your appointment notice if you need to reschedule. Occasionally, you may receive an appointment notice to appear at an Application Support Center to have your fingerprints taken when you have filed a form other than those listed above. In these situations, you may receive your appointment notice more than 30 days after submitting your application or petition.
If you have questions or concerns about your application or the case status results
listed above, or if you have not received a decision from USCIS within the current
processing time listed*, please contact USCIS Customer Service at (800) 375-5283.
Dear p suresh 412
I got the same email too, did you get any notification in mail
we transferred this case I485 APPLICATION TO REGISTER PERMANENT RESIDENCE OR TO ADJUST STATUS to another office for processing and sent you a notice explaining this action. Please follow any instructions provided on the notice. We will notify you by mail when a decision is made. If you move while this case is pending, please use our Change of Address online tool to update your case with your new address or call our customer service center at 1-800-375-5283.
I got the mail yesterday, my file is transfered to MO USCIS office.
Yesterday i got Email again saying transferred and is now being processed at a USCIS office. You will be notified by mail when a decision is made.