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08-21-2021, 08:20 PM
Noesis

Quote:

Originally Posted by ak7419

All:

Happy to announce that my 485 was approved this week! Submitted 485J in March (in a hope that it would trigger RFE) and then interfiled medicals along with 325A and G-28 in June. Got approval directly without RFE in August.

Among several awesome folks on this forum, I would like to specially thank @Aceman and Q for encouraging (and empathizing with all 2012 filers) during our long journey!!

I hope and pray that all 2012 filers get their GCs at the earliest.

Adios but happy to take any questions.

Many Congratulations AK.!
08-22-2021, 08:13 AM
AceMan

Quote:

Originally Posted by ak7419

All:

Happy to announce that my 485 was approved this week! Submitted 485J in March (in a hope that it would trigger RFE) and then interfiled medicals along with 325A and G-28 in June. Got approval directly without RFE in August.

Among several awesome folks on this forum, I would like to specially thank @Aceman and Q for encouraging (and empathizing with all 2012 filers) during our long journey!!

I hope and pray that all 2012 filers get their GCs at the earliest.

Adios but happy to take any questions.

Ak great news buddy. Really happy for you.
08-22-2021, 03:01 PM
Chilli19

Hi All,

I'm have been following this forum and immigration related info posted here since long time. I think its my turn to share the good news. The status on mine and my spouse I-485 changed to card produced on Friday. The journey was quite long as i entered to this country on 03/10/2005 and its been more than 16 years

Here are the timelines if anybody interested

PD 05/27/2010
RD 10/19/2020
BM 03/22/2021
EAD approval 04/09/2021
Interview held on 08/09/2021
i485 approval on 08/20/2021
08-22-2021, 04:04 PM
shaisri

We received our physical green cards yesterday (pd Jan 2010) . After uscis did not pick our case for processing even after we were current for 4 months - we approached our local congressman?s office. I don?t have enough words of praise for them- they got all the details from us, tried to expedite the case at uscis . When that failed, the office said they were not satisfied with the response of the uscis agent and proceeded to escalate our case to a sr adjudication office.two days after we got intimation for our medical rfe. One week after they received our medicals, we got the approval and card was in hand couple of days later
I urge anyone who has still not even received a rfe from uscis, and are 2010 filers , please reach out to your local congressman?s office.
Thank you for all the information shared here - we would have been so lost if we all didn?t share our journey here.
08-22-2021, 04:31 PM
dosaman

Quote:

Originally Posted by shaisri

We received our physical green cards yesterday (pd Jan 2010) . After uscis did not pick our case for processing even after we were current for 4 months - we approached our local congressman?s office. I don?t have enough words of praise for them- they got all the details from us, tried to expedite the case at uscis . When that failed, the office said they were not satisfied with the response of the uscis agent and proceeded to escalate our case to a sr adjudication office.two days after we got intimation for our medical rfe. One week after they received our medicals, we got the approval and card was in hand couple of days later
I urge anyone who has still not even received a rfe from uscis, and are 2010 filers , please reach out to your local congressman?s office.
Thank you for all the information shared here - we would have been so lost if we all didn?t share our journey here.

Congratulations! Could you give me some pointers or refer to some pages? I would like to do the same. Thanks.
08-22-2021, 06:09 PM
andhraguy

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chilli19

Hi All,

I'm have been following this forum and immigration related info posted here since long time. I think its my turn to share the good news. The status on mine and my spouse I-485 changed to card produced on Friday. The journey was quite long as i entered to this country on 03/10/2005 and its been more than 16 years

Here are the timelines if anybody interested

PD 05/27/2010
RD 10/19/2020
BM 03/22/2021
EAD approval 04/09/2021
Interview held on 08/09/2021
i485 approval on 08/20/2021

Congratulations Chilli19! and others who got greened recently.

Chilli19 - could you share some of your interview questions if that ok with you. Few folks in this forum are looking for i485 interview questions.
08-23-2021, 01:13 AM
abcx13

Quote:

Originally Posted by shaisri

We received our physical green cards yesterday (pd Jan 2010) . After uscis did not pick our case for processing even after we were current for 4 months - we approached our local congressman?s office. I don?t have enough words of praise for them- they got all the details from us, tried to expedite the case at uscis . When that failed, the office said they were not satisfied with the response of the uscis agent and proceeded to escalate our case to a sr adjudication office.two days after we got intimation for our medical rfe. One week after they received our medicals, we got the approval and card was in hand couple of days later
I urge anyone who has still not even received a rfe from uscis, and are 2010 filers , please reach out to your local congressman?s office.
Thank you for all the information shared here - we would have been so lost if we all didn?t share our journey here.

Which Congressman?
08-23-2021, 08:18 AM
Octgc7

Congrats @ak7419 !! It was a long time coming.
08-23-2021, 08:25 AM
prepleo

Quote:

Originally Posted by gammaray

This is true, for folks that come here on a F1 the SS card does have the words "Valid for work only with DHS Authorization". Definitely want to update the system and get a "clean" SS card. The SSN itself remains unchanged.

is it mandatory to update this with the social security? I thought it was mandatory only when one becomes a citizen. Any harm in keeping "Valid for work only with DHS Authorization" on your SS card?
08-23-2021, 10:21 AM
inspired_p

Quote:

Originally Posted by aGCHopefull

Great news! congratulations, very happy for you buddy!

Congratulations !! Long time coming !
08-23-2021, 10:22 AM
inspired_p

Quote:

Originally Posted by ak7419

All:

Happy to announce that my 485 was approved this week! Submitted 485J in March (in a hope that it would trigger RFE) and then interfiled medicals along with 325A and G-28 in June. Got approval directly without RFE in August.

Among several awesome folks on this forum, I would like to specially thank @Aceman and Q for encouraging (and empathizing with all 2012 filers) during our long journey!!

I hope and pray that all 2012 filers get their GCs at the earliest.

Adios but happy to take any questions.

Congratulations!!! Long time coming ! Can't imagine the torture but glad it is in the rear view mirror now
08-23-2021, 02:20 PM
gten20

Congratulations to prabakarb, k7419 and Chilli19. Good to see long timers getting greened. Enjoy the freedom.
08-23-2021, 05:49 PM
skpanda

Quote:

Originally Posted by skpanda

Thanks to all who resonded. I am not losing sleep over GC. Waited for over a decade and few more months/years do not make any difference for me. I am not looking for changing jobs or anything.

I am just curious on the process and asking questions so answers can help others who want to know.

All,

I received the below email indicating that card is being produced. However my wife's case has not received it yet. Hopefully she will get it soon.
*** Update 8/24 Wife's email notification came first thing in the mornig on next day.

On August 23, 2021, we ordered your new card for Receipt Number MSC219054****, and will mail it to the address you gave us. If you move, go to www.uscis.gov/addresschange to give us your new mailing address.

From what I have seen here, looks like it takes a week to get the GC in hand. I hope so!

I am thankful but there is no sense of joy... this GC journey has left a very bad taste..... just want to get it over with!
08-23-2021, 06:12 PM
aGCHopefull

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chilli19

Hi All,

I'm have been following this forum and immigration related info posted here since long time. I think its my turn to share the good news. The status on mine and my spouse I-485 changed to card produced on Friday. The journey was quite long as i entered to this country on 03/10/2005 and its been more than 16 years

Here are the timelines if anybody interested

PD 05/27/2010
RD 10/19/2020
BM 03/22/2021
EAD approval 04/09/2021
Interview held on 08/09/2021
i485 approval on 08/20/2021

Congratulations Chilli19! Would you be able to share details on interview process / questions, if you don't mind?
08-23-2021, 06:15 PM
aGCHopefull

Quote:

Originally Posted by shaisri

We received our physical green cards yesterday (pd Jan 2010)

Congrats shaisri!
08-23-2021, 07:23 PM
gten20

Quote:

Originally Posted by skpanda

All,

I received the below email indicating that card is being produced. However my wife's case has not received it yet. Hopefully she will get it soon.

On August 23, 2021, we ordered your new card for Receipt Number MSC219054****, and will mail it to the address you gave us. If you move, go to www.uscis.gov/addresschange to give us your new mailing address.

From what I have seen here, looks like it takes a week to get the GC in hand. I hope so!

I am thankful but there is no sense of joy... this GC journey has left a very bad taste..... just want to get it over with!

Congratulation! Sometimes it a takes a bit of time to feel the joy and a sense of relief. I hope you feel that soon. Cheers!
08-23-2021, 07:39 PM
mesan123

Finally my cards arrived today. It was so much of relief after 15+ years and mutiple H1b?s.. cannot express the feeling.

This forum was my solace and also so helpful during this journey. Soecially would like to thank all the oldie buddies i made, who were supportive through out by answering all the queries and making the journey easy, when decisions of job changes were to be made?

Thank you Q, Spec , Nishanth, Soggadu, Kanmani , sunniphx, johnty, imdeng, skpanda and many more..

Hoping everyone gets greened soon
08-23-2021, 07:51 PM
qesehmk

Quote:

Originally Posted by mesan123

Finally my cards arrived today. It was so much of relief after 15+ years and mutiple H1b?s.. cannot express the feeling.

This forum was my solace and also so helpful during this journey. Soecially would like to thank all the oldie buddies i made, who were supportive through out by answering all the queries and making the journey easy, when decisions of job changes were to be made?

Thank you Q, Spec , Nishanth, Soggadu, Kanmani , johnty, imdeng, skpanda and many more..

Hoping everyone gets greened soon

mesan - I am genuinely happy for you. My best wishes to you and others who got approved recently!
08-23-2021, 07:56 PM
suninphx

Quote:

Originally Posted by mesan123

Finally my cards arrived today. It was so much of relief after 15+ years and mutiple H1b?s.. cannot express the feeling.

This forum was my solace and also so helpful during this journey. Soecially would like to thank all the oldie buddies i made, who were supportive through out by answering all the queries and making the journey easy, when decisions of job changes were to be made?

Thank you Q, Spec , Nishanth, Soggadu, Kanmani , johnty, imdeng, skpanda and many more..

Hoping everyone gets greened soon

Many Congratulations! Enjoy!
08-23-2021, 08:42 PM
mesan123

Quote:

Originally Posted by suninphx

Many Congratulations! Enjoy!

Thank you Sunny!!!
08-23-2021, 08:44 PM
mesan123

Quote:

Originally Posted by qesehmk

mesan - I am genuinely happy for you. My best wishes to you and others who got approved recently!

Thank you Q 😊
08-24-2021, 07:58 AM
skpanda

Quote:

Originally Posted by mesan123

Finally my cards arrived today. It was so much of relief after 15+ years and mutiple H1b?s.. cannot express the feeling.

This forum was my solace and also so helpful during this journey. Soecially would like to thank all the oldie buddies i made, who were supportive through out by answering all the queries and making the journey easy, when decisions of job changes were to be made?

Thank you Q, Spec , Nishanth, Soggadu, Kanmani , sunniphx, johnty, imdeng, skpanda and many more..

Hoping everyone gets greened soon

Congratulations mesan!! njoy!
08-24-2021, 08:24 AM
GCGCGCGC

Quote:

Originally Posted by mesan123

Finally my cards arrived today. It was so much of relief after 15+ years and mutiple H1b?s.. cannot express the feeling.

This forum was my solace and also so helpful during this journey. Soecially would like to thank all the oldie buddies i made, who were supportive through out by answering all the queries and making the journey easy, when decisions of job changes were to be made?

Thank you Q, Spec , Nishanth, Soggadu, Kanmani , sunniphx, johnty, imdeng, skpanda and many more..

Hoping everyone gets greened soon

Congratulations!!!
08-24-2021, 08:25 AM
GCGCGCGC

Quote:

Originally Posted by skpanda

Congratulations mesan!! njoy!

Congratulations Skpanda!!!
08-24-2021, 08:29 AM
GCkaLADDU

Received the much awaited magical status update yesterday for myself and wifey!

1. Package sent to USCIS : 10/26/2020 (Medicals submitted with AOS application)
2. Package received by USCIS : 11/02/2021
3. Physical Notices mailed (Notice Date): 01/21/2021
4. Priority date: 04/24/2013 (EB3 India - Straight)
5. Finger Print taken : 03/17/2021
6. AP/EAD Physical cards mailed : July 2021
7. Receipt series : MSC219063XXXXX
8. i-485 J: Received around end of July
9. Case transferred to Kansas city FO : 08/12/2021 (Confirmed with 8-10 Emma agents)
10. I-485 status : "New Card Is Being Produced" on 08/23/2021

Can't wait to have the actual card in hand :) This forum is an oasis of information with amazing people like Q, Spec, Idliman who helped keep my sanity intact in this chaotic journey. A big thanks!
08-24-2021, 08:48 AM
andhraguy

Quote:

Originally Posted by GCkaLADDU

Received the much awaited magical status update yesterday for myself and wifey!

1. Package sent to USCIS : 10/26/2020 (Medicals submitted with AOS application)
2. Package received by USCIS : 11/02/2021
3. Physical Notices mailed (Notice Date): 01/21/2021
4. Priority date: 04/24/2013 (EB3 India - Straight)
5. Finger Print taken : 03/17/2021
6. AP/EAD Physical cards mailed : July 2021
7. Receipt series : MSC219063XXXXX
8. i-485 J: Received around end of July
9. Case transferred to Kansas city FO : 08/12/2021 (Confirmed with 8-10 Emma agents)
10. I-485 status : "New Card Is Being Produced" on 08/23/2021

Can't wait to have the actual card in hand :) This forum is an oasis of information with amazing people like Q, Spec, Idliman who helped keep my sanity intact in this chaotic journey. A big thanks!

GCkaLADDU - Congratulations! and thanks for posting your status update. Good to know that 2013 priority date are getting picked up.
08-24-2021, 10:29 AM
rave79

Quote:

Originally Posted by gten20

Congratulation! Sometimes it a takes a bit of time to feel the joy and a sense of relief. I hope you feel that soon. Cheers!

Congrats GCkaLDDu..!!
08-24-2021, 10:45 AM
aGCHopefull

Quote:

Originally Posted by mesan123

Finally my cards arrived today.

Congrats buddy!
08-24-2021, 01:16 PM
Noesis

Quote:

Originally Posted by mesan123

Finally my cards arrived today. It was so much of relief after 15+ years and mutiple H1b?s.. cannot express the feeling.

This forum was my solace and also so helpful during this journey. Soecially would like to thank all the oldie buddies i made, who were supportive through out by answering all the queries and making the journey easy, when decisions of job changes were to be made?

Thank you Q, Spec , Nishanth, Soggadu, Kanmani , sunniphx, johnty, imdeng, skpanda and many more..

Hoping everyone gets greened soon

Many Congratulations.!
08-24-2021, 01:58 PM
aGCHopefull

Quote:

Originally Posted by GCkaLADDU

Received the much awaited magical status update yesterday for myself and wifey!

1. Package sent to USCIS : 10/26/2020 (Medicals submitted with AOS application)
2. Package received by USCIS : 11/02/2021
3. Physical Notices mailed (Notice Date): 01/21/2021
4. Priority date: 04/24/2013 (EB3 India - Straight)
5. Finger Print taken : 03/17/2021
6. AP/EAD Physical cards mailed : July 2021
7. Receipt series : MSC219063XXXXX
8. i-485 J: Received around end of July
9. Case transferred to Kansas city FO : 08/12/2021 (Confirmed with 8-10 Emma agents)
10. I-485 status : "New Card Is Being Produced" on 08/23/2021

Can't wait to have the actual card in hand :) This forum is an oasis of information with amazing people like Q, Spec, Idliman who helped keep my sanity intact in this chaotic journey. A big thanks!

Congratulations!!!
08-24-2021, 03:05 PM
gten20

Quote:

Originally Posted by GCkaLADDU

Received the much awaited magical status update yesterday for myself and wifey!

1. Package sent to USCIS : 10/26/2020 (Medicals submitted with AOS application)
2. Package received by USCIS : 11/02/2021
3. Physical Notices mailed (Notice Date): 01/21/2021
4. Priority date: 04/24/2013 (EB3 India - Straight)
5. Finger Print taken : 03/17/2021
6. AP/EAD Physical cards mailed : July 2021
7. Receipt series : MSC219063XXXXX
8. i-485 J: Received around end of July
9. Case transferred to Kansas city FO : 08/12/2021 (Confirmed with 8-10 Emma agents)
10. I-485 status : "New Card Is Being Produced" on 08/23/2021

Can't wait to have the actual card in hand :) This forum is an oasis of information with amazing people like Q, Spec, Idliman who helped keep my sanity intact in this chaotic journey. A big thanks!

Congratulations!
08-24-2021, 04:07 PM
Noesis

Quote:

Originally Posted by skpanda

All,

I received the below email indicating that card is being produced. However my wife's case has not received it yet. Hopefully she will get it soon.
*** Update 8/24 Wife's email notification came first thing in the mornig on next day.

On August 23, 2021, we ordered your new card for Receipt Number MSC219054****, and will mail it to the address you gave us. If you move, go to www.uscis.gov/addresschange to give us your new mailing address.

From what I have seen here, looks like it takes a week to get the GC in hand. I hope so!

I am thankful but there is no sense of joy... this GC journey has left a very bad taste..... just want to get it over with!

Many Congratulations.!
08-24-2021, 04:08 PM
Noesis

Quote:

Originally Posted by GCkaLADDU

Received the much awaited magical status update yesterday for myself and wifey!

1. Package sent to USCIS : 10/26/2020 (Medicals submitted with AOS application)
2. Package received by USCIS : 11/02/2021
3. Physical Notices mailed (Notice Date): 01/21/2021
4. Priority date: 04/24/2013 (EB3 India - Straight)
5. Finger Print taken : 03/17/2021
6. AP/EAD Physical cards mailed : July 2021
7. Receipt series : MSC219063XXXXX
8. i-485 J: Received around end of July
9. Case transferred to Kansas city FO : 08/12/2021 (Confirmed with 8-10 Emma agents)
10. I-485 status : "New Card Is Being Produced" on 08/23/2021

Can't wait to have the actual card in hand :) This forum is an oasis of information with amazing people like Q, Spec, Idliman who helped keep my sanity intact in this chaotic journey. A big thanks!

Many Congratulations.!
08-24-2021, 04:32 PM
gammaray

Quote:

Originally Posted by skpanda

All,

I received the below email indicating that card is being produced. However my wife's case has not received it yet. Hopefully she will get it soon.
*** Update 8/24 Wife's email notification came first thing in the mornig on next day.

On August 23, 2021, we ordered your new card for Receipt Number MSC219054****, and will mail it to the address you gave us. If you move, go to www.uscis.gov/addresschange to give us your new mailing address.

From what I have seen here, looks like it takes a week to get the GC in hand. I hope so!

I am thankful but there is no sense of joy... this GC journey has left a very bad taste..... just want to get it over with!

Well, I could have said, I did tell you it's round the corner. Glad it's over with for one more person. Good luck on future endeavors.
08-24-2021, 07:40 PM
Zenzone

Congrats all who got greened in the past week. Good to see many old timers getting the good news. Hoping every known member of this forum and anyone who filed and waited gets greened by this fiscal!
08-24-2021, 08:16 PM
kanthmedala

Finally after 13 years in USA, got Greened. Big relief for us, as my wife need not depend on
my status which is very important.

Thank you very much Q, Spec and others. Q this site rocks. Kept me sane over years and can relate lot
of similar stories here.

FIELD OFFICE - Durham, Raleigh, NC
Category: EB2I Straight
PD: JAN 2011
RD: Oct 29, 2020 (medical not submitted with application)
Receipt number: MSC2190686xxx
ND (I-485, I765, I131): Jan 15th, 2021
FP: Mar 15th, 2021
ND (I485J): June 24, 2021 Fees Waived notice

EAD(I765): Jul 29, 2021: New Card Is Being Produced
AP(I-131): case is received
RFE - 07/29/2021
RFE Sent - 08/02/2021
I485(Primary and Dependent): Approved - 08/24/2021
08-25-2021, 07:28 AM
aGCHopefull

Quote:

Originally Posted by kanthmedala

Finally after 13 years in USA, got Greened. Big relief for us, as my wife need not depend on
my status which is very important.

Thank you very much Q, Spec and others. Q this site rocks. Kept me sane over years and can relate lot
of similar stories here.

FIELD OFFICE - Durham, Raleigh, NC
Category: EB2I Straight
PD: JAN 2011
RD: Oct 29, 2020 (medical not submitted with application)
Receipt number: MSC2190686xxx
ND (I-485, I765, I131): Jan 15th, 2021
FP: Mar 15th, 2021
ND (I485J): June 24, 2021 Fees Waived notice

EAD(I765): Jul 29, 2021: New Card Is Being Produced
AP(I-131): case is received
RFE - 07/29/2021
RFE Sent - 08/02/2021
I485(Primary and Dependent): Approved - 08/24/2021

Congratulations!!
08-25-2021, 09:07 AM
GCGCGCGC

Quote:

Originally Posted by kanthmedala

Finally after 13 years in USA, got Greened. Big relief for us, as my wife need not depend on
my status which is very important.

Thank you very much Q, Spec and others. Q this site rocks. Kept me sane over years and can relate lot
of similar stories here.

FIELD OFFICE - Durham, Raleigh, NC
Category: EB2I Straight
PD: JAN 2011
RD: Oct 29, 2020 (medical not submitted with application)
Receipt number: MSC2190686xxx
ND (I-485, I765, I131): Jan 15th, 2021
FP: Mar 15th, 2021
ND (I485J): June 24, 2021 Fees Waived notice

EAD(I765): Jul 29, 2021: New Card Is Being Produced
AP(I-131): case is received
RFE - 07/29/2021
RFE Sent - 08/02/2021
I485(Primary and Dependent): Approved - 08/24/2021

Congratualtion!! Enjoy the freedom
08-25-2021, 09:41 AM
qesehmk

I will never get tired of saying this !!

"JOY WHEN SHARED INCREASES" !!

Many congratulations my friend. I am happy for you and believe me - there are a ton of people on this site who feel happy for you.

Quote:

Originally Posted by kanthmedala

Finally after 13 years in USA, got Greened. Big relief for us, as my wife need not depend on
my status which is very important.

Thank you very much Q, Spec and others. Q this site rocks. Kept me sane over years and can relate lot
of similar stories here.

FIELD OFFICE - Durham, Raleigh, NC
Category: EB2I Straight
PD: JAN 2011
RD: Oct 29, 2020 (medical not submitted with application)
Receipt number: MSC2190686xxx
ND (I-485, I765, I131): Jan 15th, 2021
FP: Mar 15th, 2021
ND (I485J): June 24, 2021 Fees Waived notice

EAD(I765): Jul 29, 2021: New Card Is Being Produced
AP(I-131): case is received
RFE - 07/29/2021
RFE Sent - 08/02/2021
I485(Primary and Dependent): Approved - 08/24/2021
08-25-2021, 10:12 AM
Noesis

Quote:

Originally Posted by kanthmedala

Finally after 13 years in USA, got Greened. Big relief for us, as my wife need not depend on
my status which is very important.

Thank you very much Q, Spec and others. Q this site rocks. Kept me sane over years and can relate lot
of similar stories here.

FIELD OFFICE - Durham, Raleigh, NC
Category: EB2I Straight
PD: JAN 2011
RD: Oct 29, 2020 (medical not submitted with application)
Receipt number: MSC2190686xxx
ND (I-485, I765, I131): Jan 15th, 2021
FP: Mar 15th, 2021
ND (I485J): June 24, 2021 Fees Waived notice

EAD(I765): Jul 29, 2021: New Card Is Being Produced
AP(I-131): case is received
RFE - 07/29/2021
RFE Sent - 08/02/2021
I485(Primary and Dependent): Approved - 08/24/2021

Many Congratulations.!

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