Amachi mumbai very very happy for you! My best to you and your loved ones. Enjoy the freedom.Quote:
Originally Posted by bikenlalan
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Amachi mumbai very very happy for you! My best to you and your loved ones. Enjoy the freedom.Quote:
Originally Posted by bikenlalan
I was just reading on our green cards
Me and my spouse categories are same e37 even though I filed as his dependent ( I think it should be e39). I changed from h1b to AOS as his dependent
Does it even matter?
Thankyou for insights
Summary of my journeyQuote:
Originally Posted by EB2June2010
Arrived in US for Masters Fall 2008
First job - Nov 2010
Second Job and sponsoring employer - Feb 2011
PD - EB2 - Feb 2011
Been through a few H1 renewals
RD - 10/23/2020 MSC219042
ND - 12/1/2020
BM - 3/23/2021
Interfiled medicals - 8/9/2021
485j ND - 8/16/2021
Case moved to San Antonio FO - 8/25/2021
RFE from FO for medicals- 10/16/2021
RFER received by FO - 10/19/2021
Case approved - 10/21/2021
Raised a few SR, ombudsman, FOIA initiated but canceled, congressman inquiry along the way.
Finally journey comes to an end!
I am a long-time follower and first-time poster. I woke up to some great news this morning! My I-485 status changed to New Card Is Being Produced last night. Came to the US in 2005. Below is my timeline.
PD: 08/11/2011
RD: 10/29/2020 (EB2 to EB3 Downgrade)
Service Center: SRC
Transferred from SRC to MSC: Aug 10, 2021
Biometrics: 10/06/2021, ASC: St. Paul, MN.
Yesterday learned from Emma that my file was transferred to LA field office.
10/27/2021: New Card Is Being Produced
Congratulations !!Quote:
Originally Posted by mahi123
Thank you! Your message gave me comfort.Quote:
Originally Posted by NeelVohra
It's my time to celebrate now :
Service Center: Nebraska
Receipt Series: LIN2190218**
AOS Type: EB2-India to EB3-India downgrade
Priority Date :02/2012
Receipt Date :11/4/20
Notice Date:2/13/21
I-140(EB3): Approved on 6/3/21 through premium processing.
Finger-prints:7/16/21
I-693 (interfile): 7/22/21(delivered/no-ack from USCIS)
RFE(I-693):8/7/21
RFE-Response: 8/10/21
Officer ID: 0586 / 0586 (primary / derivative)
I-485 Approved: 10/27/2021
I765/I-131: No status update
Both spouse and I got approved
Hi Sri - I didn't apply for EAD (I-765), only applied for AOS (I-485). In I-765 there is an option to request for SSN but I-485 does not have that option. However, it has been sorted out with the local SSA office, I dropped the form (SS-5) and copy of GC today, they will call me to schedule an appointment within the next 1 week. During the in-person appointment, I need to show the originals.Quote:
Originally Posted by srimurthy
Thanks.
Congratulations bikenlalan, LightAtEndOfTunnel!
Enjoy the freedom!!!
Congrats Mahi123, LightAtEndOfTunnel, bikenlalan and other.Quote:
Originally Posted by mahi123
Thanks SriQuote:
Originally Posted by srimurthy
Seeing lots of I485 approvals just before Visa retrogression. Is USCIS trying to utilize visa numbers from FY 2021 quota ? Any thoughts ?
I seem to lucky enough to see status update today to "Case Was Approved".
My timeline
Priority Date JUL 2012
Receipt Date OCT 2020 MSC (without Medicals)
Fingerprint DEC 2020
RFE for 485-J MAY 2021
RFE Response with medicals submitted JUN 2021
RFE for medical again JUN 2021 and responded immediately
EAD approval Jul 2021
New Card order 28 OCT 2021 (2 days before Visa retrogression)
Case Approved 29 OCT 2021 (1 day before Visa retrogression)
Congratulations to Mahi123, LightAtEndOfTunnel, bikenlalan and others who received the green card recently.
Many thanks to Q and the group to provide valuable information when some desperately needed and belief that 1 day my turn will come. Best wishes to all those are waiting for GC.
Got approved yesterday after lots of jugaad which I won't get into. Hugely relieved. Big thanks to Q and this forum. I've been visiting for 10 years maybe at this point. Got Canada PR along the way but glad to be able to stay here as all my friends are here. Almost had to move.
If anyone is still stuck in the backlog and there is no legislative movement, please get Canada PR if you can and free yourself from the shackles here.
Congratulations abcx13.Quote:
Originally Posted by abcx13
Congratulations @AndhraGuy thanks for all the useful contributions to the group in last few months.
Finally, my I-485 status changed to Approved early this week. I am really thankful to all the Gurus in this forum. The knowledge and experience this forum has is huge. I am really thankful to Q, Aceman, Spectator and all the other contributors for this forum.
My timeline is as follow:
PD - EB3 -Straight Sept 2013
RD- Oct 23, 2020 (without Medical), MSC
ND- Jan 22, 2021
BM- March 2021.
EAD/AP - Received July 2021.
Interfile Medicals on late Aug 2021 (No RFE).
I-485 Status changed to Approved on Oct 25 2021.
Received GC - 10/29/2021.
Congrats to andhraguy, abcx, and manudon and anybody else I may have missed. Enjoy the freedom and wish you the very best in your careers.
@abcx in particular I do remember you very well. You have been a really long timer and it's a joy to see you get approved. My best to you and your loved ones.
Thanks Q! And for hosting this great forum!Quote:
Originally Posted by qesehmk
I actually never had it as bad as most people - no kids or spouse, and I had the same job for 9 years which I liked and they mostly treated me well, so it was quite bearable.
Except until Covid hit and I realized I couldn't visit my parents and they couldn't come here. And then I also realized that if I had been a citizen, I would have sponsored them for a GC by now. It was only at that time the racism really stung. And of course, the uncertainty of whether I would get my GC (with all the wastage) or not was terrible. Without Congressional intervention, I still would not have...
It's hard to believe that the Gang of Eight bill was in 2013 or whenever and 8 years later, the issue still persists. Terrible.
Congrats to all the newly minted Greenies. Happy Halloween :-)
Congratulations sudebusa, bikenlalan, mahi123, LightAtEndOfTunnel, andhraguy, abcx13 and manudon007. Hoping to see more people getting greened soon.
Many Congratulations Sudebusa, bikenlalan, mahi123, LightAtEndofTunnel, andhaguy, abcx13, manudon007.
Right when you think that things aren?t going your way, things change.! Finally, got the card delivered and I cannot stop looking at it. I was current for 4 months from July till October and after the November bulletin was published, I had lost the hope of getting the LPR at least until next summer. Thank you so very much to Q, Spec, Idliman, Sri, Ace, YT, Vedu, Zenzone and all other Gurus for helping and answering all the queries. It is only because of this forum, I ensured that I filed a documentarily complete application which ultimately helped in getting GC right before the dates retrogressed.
My story is no different, came to the country in Fall of 2007 for Masters. I remember every single minute of my first travel to the states; I had to change 4 flights to reach the destination and that was the first time I ever sat in an Airplane.! My last flight was about 25 minutes in air plus takeoff/landing and I was one of the only 3 passengers in a 20-seater.! At the airport, the trolleys weren?t working, and I had to carry/roll all the luggage outside of airport. I did not know who is coming to pick me up. I waited outside about 30 minutes before the student coordinator showed up, I had no accommodation arrangements made and after the exhausting journey before taking me to an apartment, she took me to visit the University.! Finally, she made some calls and I ended up with my desi roommates. Completed my masters in ?09 and been with the same employer since ~ 12 years. No major complaints with the work except that the role/work has saturated and is monotonous. My Immigration journey was smooth with no hiccups, and I feel lucky to have it continued for the LPR approval as well. Below is the timeline.
PD: 12/11/2012
Received Date: 12/21/2020 (EB3 Downgrade)
ND: 03/02/2021
Biometrics: 05/26/2021
I140 Approval (Converted to premium): 06/08/2021
New Card is Being Issued: 11/02/2021
Case is approved: 11/03/2021
Card is Mailed: 11/04/2021
Card is Delivered: 11/06/2021a
I am awaiting for the 485 approval 797, hopefully in a day to two.
Thank you very much everyone who is contributing to this forum, it has definitely kept me sane. The information shared is invaluable. I wish everyone waiting, all the very best and may you get your GC at the earliest. Hope everyone had a great Diwali, I definitely got a Diwali bumper bonanza.
Thanks so muchQuote:
Originally Posted by gten20
Congratulations buddy!Quote:
Originally Posted by Noesis
Congratulations sudebusa, bikenlalan, mahi123, LightAtEndOfTunnel, andhraguy, abcx13 and manudon007.
Thank you so much!Quote:
Originally Posted by aGCHopefull
Congratulations Noesis!
So happy to see that you made it at the last moment.... enjoy your freedom! :)
Thank you so much!Quote:
Originally Posted by gten20
Thank you much.!Quote:
Originally Posted by aGCHopefull
Thank you much.!Quote:
Originally Posted by sudebusa
NJ Driving license renewal after GC
Hi, Did any of you manage to renew DL after GC online ? As you may know, NJ requires H1B and EAD holders to show up in person for DL renewal. Wondering if you manage to get it renewed online after GC ?
If yes, appreciate it if you can share the details
Thanks in advance
And we received our GCs in mail today. Holding it in hand was a surreal and bittersweet moment. Didn't imagine i would get it in an year. In fact, it was a surprise to even apply for I-1485 last year as i wasn't keeping any track of date discussions nor visa bulletins in this forum or anywhere.
I have been a silent member of this forum for a long time and would like to extend my sincere thanks and gratitude to all the members for their guidance. No other forum has more saner voices and civilized discussions.
Coming to the story part: I came to US for my masters in Fall 97. The firm i joined right after school did apply for my GC in EB3 in 2000. I also got an opportunity to apply for I-1485 soon after but didn't take it up as i was single and didn't want complications later (side-note: Had a friend who ran into immigration issues for his wife as he had GC before marriage. i took a conservative approach looking at his experience and thought can apply later. On a funny note, My room-mate at the time being in a similar situation decided to apply for I-1485 as he didn't want to lose his chance of getting a GC sooner. He figured he could marry someone possibly already studying/working here or has GC or is a citizen. He did get his GC but is still unmarried. Maybe his luck will change now :)).
The second chance never came and i returned to india in 2004. Came back with family in 2010 and filed for my GC as soon as i could. That it took a pandemic for things to happen makes it bittersweet. Hopefully the winds of change will blow hard enough to remove country caps and dependent counting making the whole process less stressful for everyone.
Wishing everyone in the pipeline that they get their GC at the earliest.
Congratulations, that is quite a journey. I have a similar wait but mine was a continuous wait and I can understand how tough things could be when waiting for such a long time. Hope you make good use of the GC and grow professionally?Quote:
Originally Posted by mohan_jgd
Many congratulations Mohan. All is well that ends well. I feel happy for you.Quote:
Originally Posted by mohan_jgd
Congrats Noesis and mohan_jgd.
Congrats mohan_jgd !Quote:
Originally Posted by mohan_jgd
Thanks all for your wishes.
Congratulations mohan_jgd !Quote:
Originally Posted by mohan_jgd
The 485-J that you have listed in your signature, is that receipt date OR the approval date of the 485-J ?
The one in signature for I-485J is the receipt date. I got the approval notice for I-485J when my I-485 was approved on 5th Nov.Quote:
Originally Posted by sling10
I had read that there is a co-relation between the I-485J notice date and the actual approval of the GC. My 485-J ND is 11/05 and the Biometrics were completed today on 11/22. Now, i just have to wait and watch as I had submitted the medicals along with the initial filing as well...Quote:
Originally Posted by mohan_jgd