Celebrations & Thanks

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Originally Posted by Noesis

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.

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Congrats buddy!!!

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Originally Posted by gten20

Congrats Noesis and mohan_jgd.

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Thank you much.!

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Originally Posted by AceMan

Congrats buddy!!!

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Thank you much.!

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Originally Posted by mohan_jgd

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.

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Many Congratulations Mohan.

Hello Friends, Have been long time follower of this forum but writing my first post after my 485 is approved (PD: OCT 2010/EB2). Thanks Q for providing wealth of resources for GC hopefuls, and creating an eco system where there is free debate and wonderful minds discussing about visa predictions, while providing some guidance on how to plan your life/career during uncertain waiting times. Wishing good luck to all waiting in the queue.

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Originally Posted by Fordium

Hello Friends, Have been long time follower of this forum but writing my first post after my 485 is approved (PD: OCT 2010/EB2). Thanks Q for providing wealth of resources for GC hopefuls, and creating an eco system where there is free debate and wonderful minds discussing about visa predictions, while providing some guidance on how to plan your life/career during uncertain waiting times. Wishing good luck to all waiting in the queue.

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Congratulations, @Fordium. Can you please provide the timeline for your case - fingerprint, EAD/AP, any RFEs, medicals, etc.?

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Originally Posted by EB2June2010

Congratulations, @Fordium. Can you please provide the timeline for your case - fingerprint, EAD/AP, any RFEs, medicals, etc.?

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RD - Oct 2020
Biometrics - Mar 2021
EAD/AP -June 2021
ER raised for 485 - Aug 2021
Medicals RFE - Sep 2021
RFER - End of Sep 2021
485 approval - Nov 15 2021

In between raised multiple ER's for EAD/AP and 485. Recently (early Nov) raised the issue with senator, Not sure which one worked but eventually the case was approved. Moral of the story : Keep chasing uscis until you see the end of the tunnel.

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Originally Posted by Fordium

Hello Friends, Have been long time follower of this forum but writing my first post after my 485 is approved (PD: OCT 2010/EB2). Thanks Q for providing wealth of resources for GC hopefuls, and creating an eco system where there is free debate and wonderful minds discussing about visa predictions, while providing some guidance on how to plan your life/career during uncertain waiting times. Wishing good luck to all waiting in the queue.

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Congratulations !!

Hello Gurus,

I am happy to share that my I-485 has been approved last week.

I want to sincerely thank EVERYONE on this forum who actively contribute to community and keep sharing the wealth of knowledge with rest of larger community. (avoiding names as it would be unfair if I miss someone's name, have learnt from so many Gurus on this forum for last 10+ years and few may not be active anymore).

Also sincerely wishing good luck to all still waiting, it should come soon for everyone.

Best regards,

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Originally Posted by aGCHopefull

Hello Gurus,

I am happy to share that my I-485 has been approved last week.

I want to sincerely thank EVERYONE on this forum who actively contribute to community and keep sharing the wealth of knowledge with rest of larger community. (avoiding names as it would be unfair if I miss someone's name, have learnt from so many Gurus on this forum for last 10+ years and few may not be active anymore).

Also sincerely wishing good luck to all still waiting, it should come soon for everyone.

Best regards,

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Congratulations aGCHopefull. You are a long timer my gosh! Feb 2012 is as close to our origins as they can be. Enjoy your freedom.

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Originally Posted by qesehmk

Congratulations aGCHopefull. You are a long timer my gosh! Feb 2012 is as close to our origins as they can be. Enjoy your freedom.

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Thanks Q. Thanks for providing this awesome platform.

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Originally Posted by aGCHopefull

Thanks Q. Thanks for providing this awesome platform.

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We are right now in a winter wonderland as a lot of old timers have gotten their GCs and moved on. So the forum is a bit inactive. Then spring comes, new experts emerge and they help others. I am honestly just a gatekeeper and do occasionally answer what I can !

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Originally Posted by aGCHopefull

Hello Gurus,

I am happy to share that my I-485 has been approved last week.

I want to sincerely thank EVERYONE on this forum who actively contribute to community and keep sharing the wealth of knowledge with rest of larger community. (avoiding names as it would be unfair if I miss someone's name, have learnt from so many Gurus on this forum for last 10+ years and few may not be active anymore).

Also sincerely wishing good luck to all still waiting, it should come soon for everyone.

Best regards,

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Many Congratulations.!

Finished interview today morning at Newark. The officer said he will approve our petition after the interview. Status changed to Card production ordered as soon as I reached down the building.

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Originally Posted by AceMan

Finished interview today morning at Newark. The officer said he will approve our petition after the interview. Status changed to Card production ordered as soon as I reached down the building.

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About time. Happy for you Ace! Many congratulations. Enjoy the freedom.

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Originally Posted by AceMan

Finished interview today morning at Newark. The officer said he will approve our petition after the interview. Status changed to Card production ordered as soon as I reached down the building.

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Congratulations!! That's really good news ! Enjoy the freedom from constant worry

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Originally Posted by AceMan

Finished interview today morning at Newark. The officer said he will approve our petition after the interview. Status changed to Card production ordered as soon as I reached down the building.

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Great news! Many congratulations!!

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Originally Posted by AceMan

Finished interview today morning at Newark. The officer said he will approve our petition after the interview. Status changed to Card production ordered as soon as I reached down the building.

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Congratulations Ace! thats awesome news! The wait for the interview must have been very excruciating but seems like the interviewer made up for it by approving you before you got out of the building!

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Originally Posted by qesehmk

About time. Happy for you Ace! Many congratulations. Enjoy the freedom.

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Originally Posted by inspired_p

Congratulations!! That's really good news ! Enjoy the freedom from constant worry

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Originally Posted by suninphx

Great news! Many congratulations!!

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Originally Posted by bangaloreboy

Congratulations Ace! thats awesome news! The wait for the interview must have been very excruciating but seems like the interviewer made up for it by approving you before you got out of the building!

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Thanks Q, inspired, suninphx and bangaloreboy.

I would say very relieved. I am also very happy that I can count on reliable people who got greened this year in 2026 for N-400 questions.

I have to say special thanks to Spec, Idliman, YT, sportsfan, vsivarama, ak, android and lot of other fellow passengers who shared their wisdom during my time here in the forum.

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Originally Posted by AceMan

Finished interview today morning at Newark. The officer said he will approve our petition after the interview. Status changed to Card production ordered as soon as I reached down the building.

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Ace,

Congratulations.

A long time coming. Enjoy your greened life.

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Originally Posted by AceMan

Finished interview today morning at Newark. The officer said he will approve our petition after the interview. Status changed to Card production ordered as soon as I reached down the building.

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Congrats Ace!! You absolutely deserve it!! Enjoy the Greened Life :)

Finally greened after 15 years of coming to this country!! This forum has been a constant source of information and inspiration to me for more than a decade :).
Q, Spec, AceMan and other experts have guided so many of us here with their pearls of wisdom!

My PD (5/23/2011 EB2-I) became current as per July bulletin this year. I didn't file for downgrade last year (fortunately in hindsight).
I sent in the I-693,I-131,I-765,I-485J forms along with my I-485 application and it went to NBC luckily.

Below is the timeline for me and my wife:-

RD - July 2021
Biometrics - Aug 2021
I 485J receipt - Sep 2021
Case Sent to Field Office - Nov 2021
485 approval - Dec 15 2021

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Originally Posted by Spectator

Ace,

Congratulations.

A long time coming. Enjoy your greened life.

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Thanks Spec,

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Originally Posted by iamdeb

Congrats Ace!! You absolutely deserve it!! Enjoy the Greened Life :)

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iamdeb, Congrats to you too. We got the LPR on the same day !!!

iamdeb - many congratulations to you too. Wish you the very best.

I just want to say the forum is only as good as the people who participate in it. So all of you who share truthfully, discuss respectfully, and think empathetically - thanks to all of you.

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Originally Posted by iamdeb

Finally greened after 15 years of coming to this country!! This forum has been a constant source of information and inspiration to me for more than a decade :).
Q, Spec, AceMan and other experts have guided so many of us here with their pearls of wisdom!

My PD (5/23/2011 EB2-I) became current as per July bulletin this year. I didn't file for downgrade last year (fortunately in hindsight).
I sent in the I-693,I-131,I-765,I-485J forms along with my I-485 application and it went to NBC luckily.

Below is the timeline for me and my wife:-

RD - July 2021
Biometrics - Aug 2021
I 485J receipt - Sep 2021
Case Sent to Field Office - Nov 2021
485 approval - Dec 15 2021

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Originally Posted by AceMan

Finished interview today morning at Newark. The officer said he will approve our petition after the interview. Status changed to Card production ordered as soon as I reached down the building.

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Many congratulations Ace!!! Enjoy the freedom.

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Originally Posted by iamdeb

Finally greened after 15 years of coming to this country!! This forum has been a constant source of information and inspiration to me for more than a decade :).
Q, Spec, AceMan and other experts have guided so many of us here with their pearls of wisdom!

My PD (5/23/2011 EB2-I) became current as per July bulletin this year. I didn't file for downgrade last year (fortunately in hindsight).
I sent in the I-693,I-131,I-765,I-485J forms along with my I-485 application and it went to NBC luckily.

Below is the timeline for me and my wife:-

RD - July 2021
Biometrics - Aug 2021
I 485J receipt - Sep 2021
Case Sent to Field Office - Nov 2021
485 approval - Dec 15 2021

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Congratulation iamdeb!! Enjoy the freedom

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Originally Posted by AceMan

Thanks Spec,


iamdeb, Congrats to you too. We got the LPR on the same day !!!

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Yayyy! What are the odds right :) I remember asking you for advice on what all forms I should submit with my I-485 application this July.
Your prediction was accurate! I got my GC approved without the EAD/AP approval :)

Congratulations iamdeb and agchopefull!

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Originally Posted by AceMan

Finished interview today morning at Newark. The officer said he will approve our petition after the interview. Status changed to Card production ordered as soon as I reached down the building.

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Many Congratulations.!

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Originally Posted by iamdeb

Finally greened after 15 years of coming to this country!! This forum has been a constant source of information and inspiration to me for more than a decade :).
Q, Spec, AceMan and other experts have guided so many of us here with their pearls of wisdom!

My PD (5/23/2011 EB2-I) became current as per July bulletin this year. I didn't file for downgrade last year (fortunately in hindsight).
I sent in the I-693,I-131,I-765,I-485J forms along with my I-485 application and it went to NBC luckily.

Below is the timeline for me and my wife:-

RD - July 2021
Biometrics - Aug 2021
I 485J receipt - Sep 2021
Case Sent to Field Office - Nov 2021
485 approval - Dec 15 2021

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Many Congratulations.!

Thanks Q, GCGCGCGC, BangaloreBoy and Noesis for the wishes :) !!

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Originally Posted by iamdeb

Thanks Q, GCGCGCGC, BangaloreBoy and Noesis for the wishes :) !!

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Congrats to Ace, Imdeb and others who got approved. Took a break after GC as the workload was crazy will be back in new year to provide any help I can.

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Originally Posted by Noesis

Many Congratulations.!

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Originally Posted by srimurthy

Congrats to Ace, Imdeb and others who got approved. Took a break after GC as the workload was crazy will be back in new year to provide any help I can.

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Thank Noesis and srimurthy. I got the physical green card yesterday and the feeling was surreal. It is a green Christmas for this year

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Originally Posted by AceMan

Finished interview today morning at Newark. The officer said he will approve our petition after the interview. Status changed to Card production ordered as soon as I reached down the building.

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Congratulations, Aceman!

I am so happy for you.... it's a long wait but finally a green Christmas! :)
Happy New Year to you and yours!

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Originally Posted by iamdeb

Finally greened after 15 years of coming to this country!! This forum has been a constant source of information and inspiration to me for more than a decade :).
Q, Spec, AceMan and other experts have guided so many of us here with their pearls of wisdom!

My PD (5/23/2011 EB2-I) became current as per July bulletin this year. I didn't file for downgrade last year (fortunately in hindsight).
I sent in the I-693,I-131,I-765,I-485J forms along with my I-485 application and it went to NBC luckily.

Below is the timeline for me and my wife:-

RD - July 2021
Biometrics - Aug 2021
I 485J receipt - Sep 2021
Case Sent to Field Office - Nov 2021
485 approval - Dec 15 2021

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Congratulations, iamdeb!
Enjoy your freedom and Happy New Year!

I was travelling to India for the holidays and jus catching up on approvals. Good to see a bunch of familiar names getting greened! Congrats to all!!

congrats @Aceman and @iamdeb!!! Really happy for you guys. @Aceman keep sharing your wisdom in this forum.

I have missed the happy news from a lot of friends who have been greened. Best wishes for your future. Happy to hear that this process is over in approx 10 years time for the recent few.

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Originally Posted by sudebusa

Congratulations, Aceman!

I am so happy for you.... it's a long wait but finally a green Christmas! :)
Happy New Year to you and yours!

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Originally Posted by Zenzone

I was travelling to India for the holidays and jus catching up on approvals. Good to see a bunch of familiar names getting greened! Congrats to all!!

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Originally Posted by vsivarama

congrats @Aceman and @iamdeb!!! Really happy for you guys. @Aceman keep sharing your wisdom in this forum.

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I have missed the happy news from a lot of friends who have been greened. Best wishes for your future. Happy to hear that this process is over in approx 10 years time for the recent few.

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Thank you dears. Wish you all a very happy new year.

Finally, my turn. The final Over is not easy.

Today I received my daughters Card and that?s the last one.

Mine was approved and card mailed in November and USPS could not deliver and returned to USCIS. With some efforts able to get that in the December end .
My wife card received straight

My Daughter got RFE for medicals. Doc. missed some vaccine information. I sent again the fresh medicals and approved, and card mailed.

This site gives me relaxation when required. Thanks to Q for maintaining this platform and there are some nice people giving very important information .

I wish you all the best and Thanks again