Post 485-Filing

HI Essenel- i conacted college and Admissions keeps records only for 5 years and then they shred it. So they don't have it.

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Originally Posted by essenel

1) Can you contact your college? Hopefully, they have a copy?
2) Yes, most recent I-94.

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Congrats buddy!! I know u have been waiting for a long time.

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Originally Posted by indiaeb2

Friends -Finally Received EAD/AP approval emails for me and spouse. Looks like the hero is back :). All the best.

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Originally Posted by indiaeb2

Thanks Tackle


essenel- Thanks Brother. I meant my hero " the dummy dude officer who came to work after 3 weeks of vacation and approved my case"

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Congrats IEB.. Lets hope that the "Hero" had a great vacation and is on a approval frenzy.

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Originally Posted by gchopeful123

Congrats buddy!! I know u have been waiting for a long time.

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Thanks gchopeful123.

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Originally Posted by ChampU

Congrats IEB.. Lets hope that the "Hero" had a great vacation and is on a approval frenzy.

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Yes if this hero takes more vacation period ..we must fire him. he should be a approval frenzy now..

Congratulations indiaeb2!!!

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Originally Posted by indiaeb2

Friends -Finally Received EAD/AP approval emails for me and spouse. Looks like the hero is back :). All the best.

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Romney style:) This has become a bad word in political environment:)

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Originally Posted by indiaeb2

Thanks gchopeful123.


Yes if this hero takes more vacation period ..we must fire him. he should be a approval frenzy now..

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Originally Posted by indiaeb2

Thanks Tackle


essenel- Thanks Brother. I meant my hero " the dummy dude officer who came to work after 3 weeks of vacation and approved my case"

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hahaha....ROFL!!!

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Originally Posted by leo07

Congratulations indiaeb2!!!

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Thanks Leo

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Originally Posted by leo07

Romney style:) This has become a bad word in political environment:)

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of course yes.. he tested my Patience day in and day out.. its been crazy for over 2 and half months to keep looking email and text every single moment.

(1) This is required as per the attorney. I had to jump through lot of hoops, contact my old schools and get my I-20s. My attorney told me if I couldn't find, there's nothing we could do and file our app with what we have. But, in the end I was able to find. So, bottom line is, try your best and leave the rest.(Gita?? :)) Contact your schools and your old employers there might be a way you could find a copy of it. If you don't find the I-20, you'll at least make some contacts which could help defend an RFE, if it ever comes to that.

(2) Most recent I-94 is what's needed. Your record of last entry into USA.

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Originally Posted by funnysummer2005

Hi Guys- had a couple of questions. Hope someone can answer these pls. I tried to look on the blog but didn't find an answer.

1) For filing AOS form, i see that they want a copy of the I-20. I have been out of school for over 9 years and no way i have a copy of the I-20 that I had when i was in college. Anyone have similar issue? what is the way around this? pls advise.

2) I-94 form- we only need to send a copy of the most recent I-94 card right? again, we as get a new i-94 card everytime we enter the country and give it back everytime we leave, i didn't make copies of every i-94 i have ever got. Any thoughts?

Thanks a lot.

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np. Stay calm, and wait for your attorney's response. I'm definitely positive that there's nothing to worry in your case.

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Originally Posted by Pdmar08

Thanks Leo!!
I am trying to do that but no response.
She is described as dependent because in dec she was not current.
As of 1st feb she will be(pd jan 2009).
I positive thing is that if there was a confusion at the time of receipt that its a separate application, it wouldnt have been accepted as her date was not current.
May be i will be the first one of the multi-filers who can guide others.
Hoping for the best.
No EAD/AP receipts yet...of course no FP notice either.

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Clarification
I emailed my attorney saying our EAD/AP got approved and she replied back saying

"We will inform you as soon as your documents arrive. AP usually comes to our office about a week to 10 days after approved. EAD approval notices and the cards should go to your home

I thought it will be a combo card or both AP and EAD will come to my home. any comments

It depends on what your attorney had filled in as the 'delivery address' for EAD/AP. In my case, just as yours, it reached my attorney and they FedEx'd me for next morning delivery. So, nothing abnormal here. Yes, it's a combo card.

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Originally Posted by indiaeb2

Clarification
I emailed my attorney saying our EAD/AP got approved and she replied back saying

"We will inform you as soon as your documents arrive. AP usually comes to our office about a week to 10 days after approved. EAD approval notices and the cards should go to your home

I thought it will be a combo card or both AP and EAD will come to my home. any comments

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Curious, if any October filers got their GC approval from TSC??

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Originally Posted by leo07

Curious, if any October filers got their GC approval from TSC??

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I see at least 5 cases in trackitt from Oct filers who got their approval.

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Originally Posted by suninphx

They are giving out EAD with 2 yr validity now ins't it? ( In fact heard its a EAD/AP combo card)

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sun, this is rule of thumb they follow:
1. if you are current, they give 1 year EAD
2. if you are not current because of retrogression, they may give 2 year EAD. This would mostly always apply to renewals, unless your dates kind of retrogressed the next month itself after you applied.

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Originally Posted by Sandeep2011

Yes, this is what was told by my lawyer as well.

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Sandeep,
can you please update the intermediate actions and times of your 485 ? Just curious how much time did it take after filing 485.

Where does the AP/EAD/FP Notice go to? Applicant's address or Lawyer's address? Is there some place where I should specify this in the forms?

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Originally Posted by Pdmar08

Thanks Leo!!
I am trying to do that but no response.
She is described as dependent because in dec she was not current.
As of 1st feb she will be(pd jan 2009).
I positive thing is that if there was a confusion at the time of receipt that its a separate application, it wouldnt have been accepted as her date was not current.
May be i will be the first one of the multi-filers who can guide others.
Hoping for the best.
No EAD/AP receipts yet...of course no FP notice either.

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So i heard from the lawyer and this is indeed an issue.
They are going to call USCIS.

Thanks! I see 4 now. remaining are Eb1 or upgrades.

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Originally Posted by pakkineni

I see at least 5 cases in trackitt from Oct filers who got their approval.

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Originally Posted by Sandeep2011

Yes, this is what was told by my lawyer as well.

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I am assuming that Fragomen is your attorney :)

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Originally Posted by RMS_V13

Where does the AP/EAD/FP Notice go to? Applicant's address or Lawyer's address? Is there some place where I should specify this in the forms?

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Typically lawyers represent[we authorize that on form G28] us so these go to both places. Good to be in constant touch(not to the point of irritation) and in sync with lawyer.

Nishanth,

I agree with this on principle. Trying to see when they start giving out 2 year EAD/AP cards. It surely will indicate that they are going to retrogress. It could also be a chicken-egg philosophy.

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Originally Posted by nishant2200

sun, this is rule of thumb they follow:
1. if you are current, they give 1 year EAD
2. if you are not current because of retrogression, they may give 2 year EAD. This would mostly always apply to renewals, unless your dates kind of retrogressed the next month itself after you applied.

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Originally Posted by dexter2010

Thank you for the quick response Nishant.

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Originally Posted by leo07

Thanks for sharing. This is news to me, I did not hear the same from my attorney though.

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Guys, in simple words, this is my understanding as well as my lawyers. My lawyer is not a big shot like fragoman etc, but he is very nice person and has really good knowledge, and has always obtained success for me.

- just legible clear photocopies of birth certificates, marriage certificates, passports and so on
- affidavits or any sort of certification (like translation certify) must be "wet" in form and signage, meaning original and signed by applicable parties in original
- anywhere you are providing an application or form to them, and you or lawyer are signing, the signatures need to be "wet" signatures, no photocopying of forms

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Originally Posted by leo07

Nishanth,

I agree with this on principle. Trying to see when they start giving out 2 year EAD/AP cards. It surely will indicate that they are going to retrogress. It could also be a chicken-egg philosophy.

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leo07, I frankly do not think they go to these depths, they will just follow simple laymen rule of thumb memo. when press approve button, if you current, 1 year, if not current, 2 year. Let's see though. Logic can be a big liar in these matters :)

ps: Quote reminded me of old times, playing Max Payne. It had a quote, I remember the game uttering when I was playing: Logic is such a liar.

Hi codesmith,

This thread in trackitt has a spreadsheet, where you can see the number of days between filing 485,FP and EAD etc.
http://www.trackitt.com/usa-discussi...-2011-eb2-only

I'm sure there are other means too...from trackitt.

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Originally Posted by codesmith

Sandeep,
can you please update the intermediate actions and times of your 485 ? Just curious how much time did it take after filing 485.

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Right, I completely agree @ the officer level, they go by a memo. I'm thinking there would be a internal memo as to when they should start giving out a 2 year EAD/AP.

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Originally Posted by nishant2200

leo07, I frankly do not think they go to these depths, they will just follow simple laymen rule of thumb memo. when press approve button, if you current, 1 year, if not current, 2 year. Let's see though. Logic can be a big liar in these matters :)

ps: Quote reminded me of old times, playing Max Payne. It had a quote, I remember the game uttering when I was playing: Logic is such a liar.

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You will get the FP for sure at your home address.
EAD/AP depends on what you filled in the application. You authorize attorney in G-28, so it's up to attorney's decision as to where it goes. Atleast in my case my attorney received them and forwarded to me.

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Originally Posted by RMS_V13

Where does the AP/EAD/FP Notice go to? Applicant's address or Lawyer's address? Is there some place where I should specify this in the forms?

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Originally Posted by leo07

You will get the FP for sure at your home address.
EAD/AP depends on what you filled in the application. You authorize attorney in G-28, so it's up to attorney's decision as to where it goes. Atleast in my case my attorney received them and forwarded to me.

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I stand corrected. Leo is right.
I just spoke to my attorney,my earlier question to him was whi will get FP notice the answer to that is both. I also got AOS receipt.
Apparently EAD and AP receipts only went to my lawyer.

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Originally Posted by indiaeb2

Friends -Finally Received EAD/AP approval emails for me and spouse. Looks like the hero is back :). All the best.

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congratulations!!!! Now only me left :) koi toh meera number lagaddooo bhai!!!!

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Originally Posted by leo07

Risk as I see it is obvious:), if you lose the primary job you are in a soup. because EAD is valid only for 12 months. If your employer revokes your 140??

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Can the employer revoke I-140 and stall the GC even after the 180 days rule?

soggadu, EAD/AP is just a matter of time.( in-line processing). Unless you are planning to travel outside, you can relax. GC, it's a different tension altogether. So, you must continue to worry about GC:)

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Originally Posted by soggadu

congratulations!!!! Now only me left :) koi toh meera number lagaddooo bhai!!!!

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Bhai - I was like you all night thinking about EAD/AP but at 11:33 pm all of sudden i got a SMS/EMAIL and things changed. I never expected this. I was prepared to call the customer service after my 90 days but finally all went good.

I am sure that this week you should get your approval as our Hero is back from vacation. My best wishes soggadu

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Originally Posted by leo07

np. Stay calm, and wait for your attorney's response. I'm definitely positive that there's nothing to worry in your case.

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Thanks Leo.
Usually i get tensed but i m not freaking out this time. The fact that they accepted the case when her date was not current is comforting enough. Lawyers are going to do their thing, we will see after that.

I think your mantra "Stay Calm" is most important and most applicable on this thread. i know we get anxious and need to realize that the processing will not be strictly in order and little here an there is going to happen. Unless there is something that clearly states that there is an issue there is usually no need to worry.

"Stay Calm, All izz well"

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Originally Posted by indiaeb2

Bhai - I was like you all night thinking about EAD/AP but at 11:33 pm all of sudden i got a SMS/EMAIL and things changed. I never expected this. I was prepared to call the customer service after my 90 days but finally all went good.

I am sure that this week you should get your approval as our Hero is back from vacation. My best wishes soggadu

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thnx ... waiting waiting... kahan hein meera hero.... hey recently i have seen a desi shop selling hero cycle in NJ for 125$$... got tempted!!!

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Originally Posted by leo07

soggadu, EAD/AP is just a matter of time.( in-line processing). Unless you are planning to travel outside, you can relax. GC, it's a different tension altogether. So, you must continue to worry about GC:)

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Yes you are right... but as per the process of achieving the mile stones, i dont want to miss the joy of getting EAD and showing it to my greedy offshore bodyshop boss along with a middle finger!!!!

It's like crawling(EAD) first and then walking(GC) ;-)

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Originally Posted by soggadu

thnx ... waiting waiting... kahan hein meera hero.... hey recently i have seen a desi shop selling hero cycle in NJ for 125$$... got tempted!!!

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man NJ has very sweet memories in my mind of excellent dabeli, dhebra, mathiya, sev khamani .... all the excellent authentic gujju food stuff. mouth is watering. need to visit sometime.

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Originally Posted by ChampU

Great Explanation, Spec!!

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ChampU, can you explain this in ur signature:
FP Notice: Coming Soon
FP: Coming Soon+14 Days

I am curious :)

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Originally Posted by soggadu

thnx ... waiting waiting... kahan hein meera hero.... hey recently i have seen a desi shop selling hero cycle in NJ for 125$$... got tempted!!!

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Hero Ranger thi kya?? Man.. That was a "Harley" equivalent while growing up.. The guys looking for speed had " BSA MACH1.. Next time us store mein jaoge to photo nikalkar post karna..:D

Friends,

I had to reschedule my fingerprinting (fp) appointment and wanted to share my experiences here. My appt. had to be rescheduled because of my vacation in India. TSC sent me the fp notice and the appt. was earlier than anticipated. I had already informed my lawyer of my return date and the paralegal rescheduled my appt. a week before the scheduled date.

I was worried a little bit if there will be any questions during immigration, at the port of entry, as I was entering after my appt. date but had not got the reschedule notice yet. But no questions were asked (I had a valid H1 stamping and was returning using it). I got my rescheduled appt. notice, a day later.

Today I walked-in to the ASC in Alexandria-VA around noon. The center was free with hardly 10 people around, filled the form, showed my ID and the appt. letter, and the fp was done in 10 minutes. If anyone needs to walk-in to this center, I think it should be fine. No questions are asked about your appt. time. There is also ample parking space in the facility.

Thanks for the Info mysati. Are you scheduled to go today or you went earlier?

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Originally Posted by mysati

Friends,

I had to reschedule my fingerprinting (fp) appointment and wanted to share my experiences here. My appt. had to be rescheduled because of my vacation in India. TSC sent me the fp notice and the appt. was earlier than anticipated. I had already informed my lawyer of my return date and the paralegal rescheduled my appt. a week before the scheduled date.

I was worried a little bit if there will be any questions during immigration, at the port of entry, as I was entering after my appt. date but had not got the reschedule notice yet. But no questions were asked (I had a valid H1 stamping and was returning using it). I got my rescheduled appt. notice, a day later.

Today I walked-in to the ASC in Alexandria-VA around noon. The center was free with hardly 10 people around, filled the form, showed my ID and the appt. letter, and the fp was done in 10 minutes. If anyone needs to walk-in to this center, I think it should be fine. No questions are asked about your appt. time. There is also ample parking space in the facility.

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