Celebrations & Thanks

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Originally Posted by Wizoz2

Hello Friends,
Happy to report my case status changed to New Card is Being Produced. Praying for everyone who is still current.

EB2 India, PD: 04/28/2010
RFE Received date: March 31st, 2021
RFE Response received date: May 6th, 2021
New Card is being produced: May 14th, 2021

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Many Congratulations Wizoz2.!

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Originally Posted by Wizoz2

Hello Friends,
Happy to report my case status changed to New Card is Being Produced. Praying for everyone who is still current.

EB2 India, PD: 04/28/2010
RFE Received date: March 31st, 2021
RFE Response received date: May 6th, 2021
New Card is being produced: May 14th, 2021

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Congratulations wizoz02!!

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Originally Posted by vedu

Hi Friends,

I am happy to report that today we received our green cards in mail. When I looked at my GC, I couldn't believe that I waited for that small piece of plastic for more than a decade. As such, I was eligible for EB1, being a university professor. But once the university sponsored my GC in EB2 category, they didn't want to spend money again, and I also didn?t care much, since I already had the EAD/AP card, and never thought it would take so long in the first place. Well, it doesn't matter anymore.

The GC doesn't bring any new benefits to me in my professional career, as my livelihood doesn't depend on my job anymore. I also love my current job, plus it comes with the lifetime guarantee due to the "tenured" status. But the GC will definitely help in my personal endeavours. Since my job comes with three months summer holidays and one month winter holidays, I plan to spend 4 months in India with my mom and remaining eight months in the US annually from now on. This will be a great exposure to India for kids as well before they go to middle school.

I have been on Q's forum since its inception, and can't thank Q enough for creating this wonderful platform. Also a special thanks goes to "Spectator" for providing us accurate predictions over the years through his unique data crunching abilities. Finally, I also like to thank all kind souls on this forum who contribute to the forum by helping each other. More recently, idli is doing a great job.

I wish you all the best in your own green card journey! Next 1-2 years belong to us!

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Congratulations Vedu! Spending time in India with kids will be an amazing experience.

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Originally Posted by Wizoz2

Hello Friends,
Happy to report my case status changed to New Card is Being Produced. Praying for everyone who is still current.

EB2 India, PD: 04/28/2010
RFE Received date: March 31st, 2021
RFE Response received date: May 6th, 2021
New Card is being produced: May 14th, 2021

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Congratulation Wizoz2! Very happy for you. Good luck with your post GC life.

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Originally Posted by vedu

I am happy to report that today we received our green cards in mail.

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Congratulations Vedu!!

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Originally Posted by waiting-forever

Hello Everyone, I am an EB2, 2012 filler with Feb 2010 PD Texas Center and a long-time follower of this forum but a first-time poster. I got the RFE on the first week of April for Medical and supp-j. RFE response was received by USCIS on Monday, May 3rd, and the status also updated online. Anyone has any recent experience on that how long does it take to get the decision after USCIS has received the RFE response?

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Replying to my own post so that it can be helpful for others, My case was updated to "New Card is being Produced" yesterday (May 17) and today it changed to "Case Was Approved".

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Originally Posted by waiting-forever

Replying to my own post so that it can be helpful for others, My case was updated to "New Card is being Produced" yesterday (May 17) and today it changed to "Case Was Approved".

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Congrats on getting greened!! Thank you for sharing your information

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Originally Posted by waiting-forever

Replying to my own post so that it can be helpful for others, My case was updated to "New Card is being Produced" yesterday (May 17) and today it changed to "Case Was Approved".

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Many congratulations!! Good to see approvals happening in this group!

@wizoz2 congrats!!

Like many others, I have been a silent reader of this forum for a long time. I am happy to share that I have received the 'Case Approved' notification !

Thanks for all the discussion you have had on this forum. It's a great source of knowledge and one that is not easily found elsewhere. The discussions here are civil and everyone all around is ready to help. Keep up the good work !

Q - thanks for maintaining this forum ! Also its been a while you have posted poetry, do continue those when you get time ;)

For those who are still waiting, don't lose hope, things do seem to be moving along

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Originally Posted by msbmsb

Like many others, I have been a silent reader of this forum for a long time. I am happy to share that I have received the 'Case Approved' notification !

Thanks for all the discussion you have had on this forum. It's a great source of knowledge and one that is not easily found elsewhere. The discussions here are civil and everyone all around is ready to help. Keep up the good work !

Q - thanks for maintaining this forum ! Also its been a while you have posted poetry, do continue those when you get time ;)

For those who are still waiting, don't lose hope, things do seem to be moving along

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Congratulations! Please share as many details as possible like PD, RD, officer#, timelines etc so that it is helpful to the community.

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Originally Posted by msbmsb

Like many others, I have been a silent reader of this forum for a long time. I am happy to share that I have received the 'Case Approved' notification !

Thanks for all the discussion you have had on this forum. It's a great source of knowledge and one that is not easily found elsewhere. The discussions here are civil and everyone all around is ready to help. Keep up the good work !

Q - thanks for maintaining this forum ! Also its been a while you have posted poetry, do continue those when you get time ;)

For those who are still waiting, don't lose hope, things do seem to be moving along

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Many congratulations! Here is a bit of poetry for you ....

Lyrics: Kaifi Azmi
Movie: Hanste Jakhm
Composer: Madan Mohan
Singer: Lata

आज सोचा तो आँसू भर आये
मुद्दते हो गयी मुस्कुराये

हर कदम पर उधर मुड़ के देखा
उनकी महफ़िल से हम उठ तो आये

रह गयी जिन्दगी दर्द बन के
दर्द दिल में छूपाये छूपाये

दिल की नाज़ुक रगें टूटती हैं
याद इतना भी कोई ना आये

Getting a GC is great. But the time lost, the opportunities lost, perhaps sometimes the costs are too much. But hey cheer up ... all is well that ends well.

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Originally Posted by msbmsb

Like many others, I have been a silent reader of this forum for a long time. I am happy to share that I have received the 'Case Approved' notification !

Thanks for all the discussion you have had on this forum. It's a great source of knowledge and one that is not easily found elsewhere. The discussions here are civil and everyone all around is ready to help. Keep up the good work !

Q - thanks for maintaining this forum ! Also its been a while you have posted poetry, do continue those when you get time ;)

For those who are still waiting, don't lose hope, things do seem to be moving along

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Many Congratulations.!

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Originally Posted by qesehmk

Many congratulations! Here is a bit of poetry for you ....

Lyrics: Kaifi Azmi
Movie: Hanste Jakhm
Composer: Madan Mohan
Singer: Lata

आज सोचा तो आँसू भर आये
मुद्दते हो गयी मुस्कुराये

हर कदम पर उधर मुड़ के देखा
उनकी महफ़िल से हम उठ तो आये

रह गयी जिन्दगी दर्द बन के
दर्द दिल में छूपाये छूपाये

दिल की नाज़ुक रगें टूटती हैं
याद इतना भी कोई ना आये

Getting a GC is great. But the time lost, the opportunities lost, perhaps sometimes the costs are too much. But hey cheer up ... all is well that ends well.

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Thank you all !..
Q all I was expecting was some light reading :-)

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Originally Posted by msbmsb

Thank you all !..
Q all I was expecting was some light reading :-)

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With you GC this "poetry" too shall pass. Have fun!!

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Originally Posted by msbmsb

I am happy to share that I have received the 'Case Approved' notification !

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Congrats buddy!

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Originally Posted by qesehmk

Many congratulations! Here is a bit of poetry for you ....

Lyrics: Kaifi Azmi
Movie: Hanste Jakhm
Composer: Madan Mohan
Singer: Lata

आज सोचा तो आँसू भर आये
मुद्दते हो गयी मुस्कुराये

हर कदम पर उधर मुड़ के देखा
उनकी महफ़िल से हम उठ तो आये

रह गयी जिन्दगी दर्द बन के
दर्द दिल में छूपाये छूपाये

दिल की नाज़ुक रगें टूटती हैं
याद इतना भी कोई ना आये

Getting a GC is great. But the time lost, the opportunities lost, perhaps sometimes the costs are too much. But hey cheer up ... all is well that ends well.

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Q- Just logged in to say, its deep poetry. I consider myself someone who have heard most of the songs new or old, but couldn't recognize when i read the poetry , immediately jumped on Youtube to listen then came the gottcha momemnt.."achha ye tha" :)

Many congratulations to :msbmsb" take a break let it sink in that you are greened.

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Originally Posted by msbmsb

PD: Feb 12, 2010
RD: Mar 15 2010
Eb2 - no changes (same employer)
RFE: March 2021
Ref Response Status: Apr 2021
Approval notice: 5/26
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Congratulations MSBMSB!
You meant RD: Mar 15 2012 right?

Hi Everyone,

I wanted to share that we received our approval email notifications today.
I have been a long time lurker and occasional poster in this forum. Its hard to say much when everything is said. I really want to extend my thanks and gratitude to everyone here. Q, Spec, and so many others continue to help everyone, for no selfish interest, just to help others. We are in this together.

Anyone I do meet who is more recent in this journey, the only thing I repeatedly say to them is to get their docs in order ( birth certificate etc especially ). When you need it, you dont have time for it, so get it done as soon as you can. We have been waiting for the boat to arrive for so long that you really don't want to miss it because of those pesky details.

Personal Story:
I have been in the US since Fall 2001 when I arrived for my MS. Till much much later, I didn't ever bother about green card, saying will apply for it when I move to my long term job, after marriage etc.. While others around who had more knowledge and foresight did what was necessary and have since long long back, settled and moved on with life, sponsored their parents etc. These things require decisiveness and we cannot let the what-ifs hold us back. Our PERM was only applied late in the 6th year of H-1B, We were literally counting days and packing up/selling off stuff to move back. Just 10 days before the 6 year expired did the PERM get approved. Subsequently the I-140 got approved in premium and we were able to apply for the H-1B extension exactly a day before our H-1B end date. Not to mention the countless Drivers license issues around that and other periods. The one right thing we did is have our Birth Certificates in order in late 2011. That helped us to file timely in 2012.

I really want thank everyone again. Hope our paths do cross in real life.

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Originally Posted by NeelVohra

Hi Everyone,

I wanted to share that we received our approval email notifications today.
I have been a long time lurker and occasional poster in this forum. Its hard to say much when everything is said. I really want to extend my thanks and gratitude to everyone here. Q, Spec, and so many others continue to help everyone, for no selfish interest, just to help others. We are in this together.

Anyone I do meet who is more recent in this journey, the only thing I repeatedly say to them is to get their docs in order ( birth certificate etc especially ). When you need it, you dont have time for it, so get it done as soon as you can. We have been waiting for the boat to arrive for so long that you really don't want to miss it because of those pesky details.

Personal Story:
I have been in the US since Fall 2001 when I arrived for my MS. Till much much later, I didn't ever bother about green card, saying will apply for it when I move to my long term job, after marriage etc.. While others around who had more knowledge and foresight did what was necessary and have since long long back, settled and moved on with life, sponsored their parents etc. These things require decisiveness and we cannot let the what-ifs hold us back. Our PERM was only applied late in the 6th year of H-1B, We were literally counting days and packing up/selling off stuff to move back. Just 10 days before the 6 year expired did the PERM get approved. Subsequently the I-140 got approved in premium and we were able to apply for the H-1B extension exactly a day before our H-1B end date. Not to mention the countless Drivers license issues around that and other periods. The one right thing we did is have our Birth Certificates in order in late 2011. That helped us to file timely in 2012.

I really want thank everyone again. Hope our paths do cross in real life.

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:) Congrats!!

Don't worry. You are not alone with indecisiveness. I came in Fall' 1999 for my MS. Similar delay as yours. PERM was applied after by H1B expired and at end of 2009 (had to convert to F1 Visa and work on CPT attending in-person classes in evenings/weekends). Replied back to my RFE and still don't have the card in my hand. You are a step ahead of me.

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Originally Posted by NeelVohra

Hi Everyone,

I wanted to share that we received our approval email notifications today.
I have been a long time lurker and occasional poster in this forum. Its hard to say much when everything is said. I really want to extend my thanks and gratitude to everyone here. Q, Spec, and so many others continue to help everyone, for no selfish interest, just to help others. We are in this together.

Anyone I do meet who is more recent in this journey, the only thing I repeatedly say to them is to get their docs in order ( birth certificate etc especially ). When you need it, you dont have time for it, so get it done as soon as you can. We have been waiting for the boat to arrive for so long that you really don't want to miss it because of those pesky details.

Personal Story:
I have been in the US since Fall 2001 when I arrived for my MS. Till much much later, I didn't ever bother about green card, saying will apply for it when I move to my long term job, after marriage etc.. While others around who had more knowledge and foresight did what was necessary and have since long long back, settled and moved on with life, sponsored their parents etc. These things require decisiveness and we cannot let the what-ifs hold us back. Our PERM was only applied late in the 6th year of H-1B, We were literally counting days and packing up/selling off stuff to move back. Just 10 days before the 6 year expired did the PERM get approved. Subsequently the I-140 got approved in premium and we were able to apply for the H-1B extension exactly a day before our H-1B end date. Not to mention the countless Drivers license issues around that and other periods. The one right thing we did is have our Birth Certificates in order in late 2011. That helped us to file timely in 2012.

I really want thank everyone again. Hope our paths do cross in real life.

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Congratulations ! Hindsight is 20/20 but we all have to make a choice in the present. all is well that ends well !

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Originally Posted by NeelVohra

Hi Everyone,

I wanted to share that we received our approval email notifications today.
I have been a long time lurker and occasional poster in this forum. Its hard to say much when everything is said. I really want to extend my thanks and gratitude to everyone here. Q, Spec, and so many others continue to help everyone, for no selfish interest, just to help others. We are in this together.

Anyone I do meet who is more recent in this journey, the only thing I repeatedly say to them is to get their docs in order ( birth certificate etc especially ). When you need it, you dont have time for it, so get it done as soon as you can. We have been waiting for the boat to arrive for so long that you really don't want to miss it because of those pesky details.

Personal Story:
I have been in the US since Fall 2001 when I arrived for my MS. Till much much later, I didn't ever bother about green card, saying will apply for it when I move to my long term job, after marriage etc.. While others around who had more knowledge and foresight did what was necessary and have since long long back, settled and moved on with life, sponsored their parents etc. These things require decisiveness and we cannot let the what-ifs hold us back. Our PERM was only applied late in the 6th year of H-1B, We were literally counting days and packing up/selling off stuff to move back. Just 10 days before the 6 year expired did the PERM get approved. Subsequently the I-140 got approved in premium and we were able to apply for the H-1B extension exactly a day before our H-1B end date. Not to mention the countless Drivers license issues around that and other periods. The one right thing we did is have our Birth Certificates in order in late 2011. That helped us to file timely in 2012.

I really want thank everyone again. Hope our paths do cross in real life.

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I was just watching Boman Irani say on Kapil Sharma show that as we age we can easily tear up. My heart became heavy reading your story. If for nothing else for the reason that I came to US in 2000 and got my GC in 2011 and thought that was too late because some of my other friends were approved in 2003.

On some level - though life is fair and in unforeseen ways it makes up for the unfair part. I am really glad for you Neel. I wish you the very best in life ahead.

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Originally Posted by NeelVohra

Hi Everyone,

I wanted to share that we received our approval email notifications today.
I have been a long time lurker and occasional poster in this forum. Its hard to say much when everything is said. I really want to extend my thanks and gratitude to everyone here. Q, Spec, and so many others continue to help everyone, for no selfish interest, just to help others. We are in this together.

Anyone I do meet who is more recent in this journey, the only thing I repeatedly say to them is to get their docs in order ( birth certificate etc especially ). When you need it, you dont have time for it, so get it done as soon as you can. We have been waiting for the boat to arrive for so long that you really don't want to miss it because of those pesky details.

Personal Story:
I have been in the US since Fall 2001 when I arrived for my MS. Till much much later, I didn't ever bother about green card, saying will apply for it when I move to my long term job, after marriage etc.. While others around who had more knowledge and foresight did what was necessary and have since long long back, settled and moved on with life, sponsored their parents etc. These things require decisiveness and we cannot let the what-ifs hold us back. Our PERM was only applied late in the 6th year of H-1B, We were literally counting days and packing up/selling off stuff to move back. Just 10 days before the 6 year expired did the PERM get approved. Subsequently the I-140 got approved in premium and we were able to apply for the H-1B extension exactly a day before our H-1B end date. Not to mention the countless Drivers license issues around that and other periods. The one right thing we did is have our Birth Certificates in order in late 2011. That helped us to file timely in 2012.

I really want thank everyone again. Hope our paths do cross in real life.

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Congratulations NeelVohra! Your personal story is indeed a story of perseverance!!

We share two things in common. :) We both came to US as students in the same year (even the same month I believe), and we both got our GCs approved in the same month and year twenty years later! I, myself continued studying for the first six years and only cared about GC when I landed my dream job. Back in 2001, George Bush was in his first year of presidency. Last month, he released his wonderful book on America's immigrants titled, "Out of Many, One: Portraits of America's Immigrants". The books contains 40+ stories and portraits painted by President Bush himself. Each and every immigrant story in the book is unique and inspiring.

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Originally Posted by NeelVohra

Hi Everyone,

I wanted to share that we received our approval email notifications today.
I have been a long time lurker and occasional poster in this forum. Its hard to say much when everything is said. I really want to extend my thanks and gratitude to everyone here. Q, Spec, and so many others continue to help everyone, for no selfish interest, just to help others. We are in this together.

Anyone I do meet who is more recent in this journey, the only thing I repeatedly say to them is to get their docs in order ( birth certificate etc especially ). When you need it, you dont have time for it, so get it done as soon as you can. We have been waiting for the boat to arrive for so long that you really don't want to miss it because of those pesky details.

Personal Story:
I have been in the US since Fall 2001 when I arrived for my MS. Till much much later, I didn't ever bother about green card, saying will apply for it when I move to my long term job, after marriage etc.. While others around who had more knowledge and foresight did what was necessary and have since long long back, settled and moved on with life, sponsored their parents etc. These things require decisiveness and we cannot let the what-ifs hold us back. Our PERM was only applied late in the 6th year of H-1B, We were literally counting days and packing up/selling off stuff to move back. Just 10 days before the 6 year expired did the PERM get approved. Subsequently the I-140 got approved in premium and we were able to apply for the H-1B extension exactly a day before our H-1B end date. Not to mention the countless Drivers license issues around that and other periods. The one right thing we did is have our Birth Certificates in order in late 2011. That helped us to file timely in 2012.

I really want thank everyone again. Hope our paths do cross in real life.

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Congrats on your GC. Wish you a very healthy and a pleasant future.

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Originally Posted by NeelVohra

Hi Everyone,

I wanted to share that we received our approval email notifications today.
I have been a long time lurker and occasional poster in this forum. Its hard to say much when everything is said. I really want to extend my thanks and gratitude to everyone here. Q, Spec, and so many others continue to help everyone, for no selfish interest, just to help others. We are in this together.

Anyone I do meet who is more recent in this journey, the only thing I repeatedly say to them is to get their docs in order ( birth certificate etc especially ). When you need it, you dont have time for it, so get it done as soon as you can. We have been waiting for the boat to arrive for so long that you really don't want to miss it because of those pesky details.

Personal Story:
I have been in the US since Fall 2001 when I arrived for my MS. Till much much later, I didn't ever bother about green card, saying will apply for it when I move to my long term job, after marriage etc.. While others around who had more knowledge and foresight did what was necessary and have since long long back, settled and moved on with life, sponsored their parents etc. These things require decisiveness and we cannot let the what-ifs hold us back. Our PERM was only applied late in the 6th year of H-1B, We were literally counting days and packing up/selling off stuff to move back. Just 10 days before the 6 year expired did the PERM get approved. Subsequently the I-140 got approved in premium and we were able to apply for the H-1B extension exactly a day before our H-1B end date. Not to mention the countless Drivers license issues around that and other periods. The one right thing we did is have our Birth Certificates in order in late 2011. That helped us to file timely in 2012.

I really want thank everyone again. Hope our paths do cross in real life.

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Congratulations !!

Finally after 14 years, Green card journey has come to an end. My application status changed "New card is being produced"

Here is some of the information that could help others track.

PD: 3/18/2010
Category :EB2 India
RD: 03/05/2012
RFE: 04/14/2021
RFE Response:05/17/2021

06/09/2021: New card is being produced. I had no clue about immigration when I came here 14 years, couldn't understand any of the long emails people write regarding calculations 10 years back. This forum along with whereismygc has been extremely helpful in navigating through this maze and give readers some hope "Ek Din Apna number be Ayega".

Thanks and wish everyone best of luck!!

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Originally Posted by asankaran

Finally after 14 years, Green card journey has come to an end. My application status changed "New card is being produced"

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Congratulations, enjoy the freedom!

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Originally Posted by asankaran

Finally after 14 years, Green card journey has come to an end. My application status changed "New card is being produced"

Here is some of the information that could help others track.

PD: 3/18/2010
Category :EB2 India
RD: 03/05/2012
RFE: 04/14/2021
RFE Response:05/17/2021

06/09/2021: New card is being produced. I had no clue about immigration when I came here 14 years, couldn't understand any of the long emails people write regarding calculations 10 years back. This forum along with whereismygc has been extremely helpful in navigating through this maze and give readers some hope "Ek Din Apna number be Ayega".

Thanks and wish everyone best of luck!!

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Very happy for you asankaran. Congratulations and all the best for the next chapter in your life!

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Originally Posted by asankaran

Finally after 14 years, Green card journey has come to an end. My application status changed "New card is being produced"

Here is some of the information that could help others track.

PD: 3/18/2010
Category :EB2 India
RD: 03/05/2012
RFE: 04/14/2021
RFE Response:05/17/2021

06/09/2021: New card is being produced. I had no clue about immigration when I came here 14 years, couldn't understand any of the long emails people write regarding calculations 10 years back. This forum along with whereismygc has been extremely helpful in navigating through this maze and give readers some hope "Ek Din Apna number be Ayega".

Thanks and wish everyone best of luck!!

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Congratulations. Enjoy the green life.

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Originally Posted by asankaran

Finally after 14 years, Green card journey has come to an end. My application status changed "New card is being produced"

Here is some of the information that could help others track.

PD: 3/18/2010
Category :EB2 India
RD: 03/05/2012
RFE: 04/14/2021
RFE Response:05/17/2021

06/09/2021: New card is being produced. I had no clue about immigration when I came here 14 years, couldn't understand any of the long emails people write regarding calculations 10 years back. This forum along with whereismygc has been extremely helpful in navigating through this maze and give readers some hope "Ek Din Apna number be Ayega".

Thanks and wish everyone best of luck!!

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Congrats and best wishes.

Dear All -- I received my green card yesterday. It's still surreal, but I am slowly starting to feel relieved.

I did have to seek help from my congresswoman. It took about three weeks since then to get an approval. Except, USCIS only approved my case, but not my wife's. So I won't celebrate quiet yet. We were also near the very end of a house sale/an out-of-state move from Cambridge MA when I received USCIS' approval notification; the timing meant that it was a bit too late to separately seek help on my wife's case from the MA congress rep. Now we've asked for assistance on my wife's case from our NY congress rep. I am just hoping that USCIS approves my wife's case without any hiccups (and soon).

Meanwhile, I have emailed my attorney a set of questions regarding the terms of employment tied to the green card. I'd love for your thoughts on these, please:

1. Can I go on an unpaid sabbatical for a few months? If not, how long would I need to wait to do so (in order to satisfy the intent for AOS)?
(An unpaid sabbatical for a few months would reduce my base annual wage below the offered base wage stated in AOS. I would be an employee of the firm and avail benefits but not a wage)
2. Am I still bound by the intent to hold full-time job at the firm or can I reduce my hours for few months at reduced wage below the AOS wage?
3. Does a promotion to a different title and wage affect my AOS intent if such a promotion were to happen in about 6 months?
4. Are there risks with any of these? I am concerned about the risks to the terms of my GC or when I file N-400 in five years.
5. Is there anything else I should be aware of? I do understand the GC residency requirements.

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Originally Posted by TheLureoftheGreen

Dear All -- I received my green card yesterday. It's still surreal, but I am slowly starting to feel relieved.

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Congratulations LOTG! Had a question for you if you are ok with answering. Your RD is Aug 2020 which would be within the 30 month "normal" USCIS processing range. How were you able to get your Congressperson's help for that?
Enjoy the green side.

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Originally Posted by TheLureoftheGreen

Dear All -- I received my green card yesterday. It's still surreal, but I am slowly starting to feel relieved.

I did have to seek help from my congresswoman. It took about three weeks since then to get an approval. Except, USCIS only approved my case, but not my wife's. So I won't celebrate quiet yet. We were also near the very end of a house sale/an out-of-state move from Cambridge MA when I received USCIS' approval notification; the timing meant that it was a bit too late to separately seek help on my wife's case from the MA congress rep. Now we've asked for assistance on my wife's case from our NY congress rep. I am just hoping that USCIS approves my wife's case without any hiccups (and soon).

Meanwhile, I have emailed my attorney a set of questions regarding the terms of employment tied to the green card. I'd love for your thoughts on these, please:

1. Can I go on an unpaid sabbatical for a few months? If not, how long would I need to wait to do so (in order to satisfy the intent for AOS)?
(An unpaid sabbatical for a few months would reduce my base annual wage below the offered base wage stated in AOS. I would be an employee of the firm and avail benefits but not a wage)
2. Am I still bound by the intent to hold full-time job at the firm or can I reduce my hours for few months at reduced wage below the AOS wage?
3. Does a promotion to a different title and wage affect my AOS intent if such a promotion were to happen in about 6 months?
4. Are there risks with any of these? I am concerned about the risks to the terms of my GC or when I file N-400 in five years.
5. Is there anything else I should be aware of? I do understand the GC residency requirements.

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LoTG - many congratulations. I am not a lawyer and this is not legal advice. So take it fwiw. I believe you can leave right now if you did not have such intention before hand. The whole system has become a joke. How do they expect people to stay employed in the same role without exploitation?
Good luck!

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Originally Posted by qesehmk

LoTG - many congratulations. I am not a lawyer and this is not legal advice. So take it fwiw. I believe you can leave right now if you did not have such intention before hand. The whole system has become a joke. How do they expect people to stay employed in the same role without exploitation?
Good luck!

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Thank you, Q! I'll share what I learn from my attorney. The intent issue is nonsensical.

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Originally Posted by krnashvom8

Congratulations LOTG! Had a question for you if you are ok with answering. Your RD is Aug 2020 which would be within the 30 month "normal" USCIS processing range. How were you able to get your Congressperson's help for that?
Enjoy the green side.

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Thank you, krnashvom8.

USCIS' "normal processing time" range dictates when one can raise a service request. It has nothing to do with you, as a constituent, requesting services from your congress rep. Your congress rep's office will anyway temper your expectations by telling you that while they can request an update on your case from USCIS, they cannot guarantee a favorable decision or even a substantive update. They will have you complete a Privacy Waiver Act form. You can explain in it that your priority date has been current since xx day, and that you are requesting an update on your case. My congresswoman's immigration coordinator told me that all reps and senators use the same liaison to coordinate with USCIS. Your request gets sent to USCIS via this liaison. Then it's up to USICS. In my case, it appears as though they approved my GC, and then got back the next day to my congresswoman.

If you've waited for 8-10 months since filing your AOS, I'd consider reaching out to your congress rep/senator. Good luck with everything!

Thanks LOTG for the tip. Appreciate that

Don't remember if this is the right thread. but just got an update from USCIS:

PD: Feb 2010
RFE Date: Jan 2021
RFER Date: 12 Apr 2021
A new card being produced: 15 June 2021

NSC Officer: 0104

I came to this country in July 2001 so an almost 20-year journey comes to an end. and Thank you, everyone, here for all your thoughtful insights and suggestions. you guys are awesome.

Congrats mcmilers! Folks, Quick question! Are interviews even happening anymore for EB GC applicants? Asking because I see many straight up approvals and some chatter about the interviews getting scheduled at the same time. Is there a reason why we are seeing both of these things happen?

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Originally Posted by mcmilers

Don't remember if this is the right thread. but just got an update from USCIS:

PD: Feb 2010
RFE Date: Jan 2021
RFER Date: 12 Apr 2021
A new card being produced: 15 June 2021

NSC Officer: 0104

I came to this country in July 2001 so an almost 20-year journey comes to an end. and Thank you, everyone, here for all your thoughtful insights and suggestions. you guys are awesome.

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Congratulations, mcmilers!!

Congratulations @mcmilers!!! Enjoy the freedom!!