@gcconnect All is well that ends well. Many congratulations and wish you the very best for future career and life!Quote:
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@gcconnect All is well that ends well. Many congratulations and wish you the very best for future career and life!Quote:
Originally Posted by gcconnect
Its crazy how each card delivery took place, Congrats and all's well that ends well.Quote:
Originally Posted by gcconnect
It's my turn !! Finally Greened.
Thank you each one of you for your contribution...
I truly admire this forum and people.
rarely we see such a discipline forum folks.. Kudos to each one of you. Special Shout out to Admins.
One piece of advice for Oct 2020 Filers still waiting to be greened is "Do not hesitate to contact congressman".
I reached out to Kansas congressman and got my case approved very next day.
Thank you
Tatikonda
Amazing news. Many congratulations Tatikonda.Quote:
Originally Posted by tatikonda
Also - great advice for others! I agree. It's totally worth it.
Congratulations. I second that. A friend of mine (ROW) got GC after contacting congressman, last week. That person was from a large metro. We have two threads for Congressman / Senator process; One under EAD and another under AOS.Quote:
Originally Posted by tatikonda
If you are in a deep red district in the middle of nowhere consider yourself lucky. This process does NOT work well for people with residences in big population centers. For people in big cities / centers / metros with lots of immigration numbers, you need to bring something extra to the game. Because 100 people are going to congressman from your district every month (or week?) or so. The staff will not have time to take up your case. They have more important matters to attend to. They will simply say that they are working on it and your request will not be in their to-do list. In such cases, you need to document when and whom you had talked to USCIS and what their reply was. If you did that five or ten times, I bet the staff will know that you did everything in your power before you had asked them for help. Another thing is when USCIS tries to close your congressman request with a false statement, use that against them to push your case. In my case they replied that my PD was not current (blatently false) and I was able to give that extra ammunition to the congressman office. It might not work well if you tell USCIS that they are wrong (it might backfire), but a congressman's liason can do it and ask for an explanation. Congressman or Senator does not matter. It is the staff that works with you that matters.
So you need to build your case for the congressman's liasson; Another way is to build good relations with them when you get a chance (or you had used them previously). Otherwise you will be one of the hundred and they may not think your case is that important. It is similar to college admissions or college campus interview as an example. Somehow you need to go to the next level where the congressman's office takes up your file starts making enquiries.
Good Luck folks.
Congrats on your freedom. I did try the congresswoman route, but unfortunately it didn't work out as they replied that processing date has not passed my received date. My application went to the black hole, a.k.a SRC.Quote:
Originally Posted by tatikonda
I finally received my card in hand today after 12 year long wait(EB2 PD 12/2011; FD 10/2021).
I was a silent spectator for a long time and had learned a lot from this forum. Special thanks to the gurus(Q, Spec, Idliman, Kanmani, and a lot of others) in this forum who gave us valuable insights about the inner workings of USCIS/DOS and PD movement.
What a journey! Looking forward for the next adventure!
Many congratulations Ajay. Wish you the very best for next adventure.Quote:
Originally Posted by ajaydons
It's finally my turn today. Got the magic email after 17 years on H1. My interview happened last week.
I have been following this forum since 2011 and learned a lot about immigration. Thank you all for your support.
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Originally Posted by Transformer
Many congratulations Transformer. Better late than never, isn't it. USA is the greatest country in the world. Perhaps you already believe so, but even if you don't, you will in time. My best for your future!
Congrats Transformer. Enjoy the greened life!!!Quote:
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Congratulations!!!Quote:
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Many Congratulations AceMan!Quote:
Originally Posted by AceMan
Congratulations Transformer, Aceman, Ajay and everyone who got their card.
I do hope to continue to see the good news pouring I
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Originally Posted by Sebiswaiting
Thanks aGCHopefull and Sebiswaiting.
I am happy to share that my I-485 has been approved yesterday, and my daughter's I-485 has also been approved.
Congrats!! All the best for your future!Quote:
Originally Posted by AnandK
Thank you Sivarama..
Congratulations, if u don?t mind what was scenario PD ?
Texas or NBC?
Date of filing Oct 2020 or ?
Downgrade or Straight
Here are my details
LIN219017780X
Downgrade case from EB2 to EB3
PD - 06-22-2011
RD - 10-30-2020
ND - 02-06-2021
BM - 05/2021 ; EB3 I-140 Premium approved on 07/21/2021
Medical Interfile - Aug-2021
02-14-2022 - Contacted Congressman office to help with I-765 as it was outside of processing time
03-04-2022 - Case transferred to different office (USCIS Case Status update)
03-07-2022 - Card production (USCIS Case Status update)
03-08-2022 - 485 Approved (USCIS Case Status update)
03-09-2022 - I-131 & I-765 declined (USCIS Case Status update)
I am still waiting for RFE for my wife, hope to get that soon.
Perfect we are almost same
My pd is aug 2021
Downgrade to Eb3 same as u
Filed in same date as your 10/30/2020
I140 approved in aug
Ead approved in dec
Only difference is I am struck at texas, i took senator help last week but today i saw status as expedite request denied 😂😂😂😂😂
I think that they take action on congress man query only when processing time is outside the range, for Texas 485 processing time is 19months so may be that is reason they denied my request as it is only 17 months so far, it sucks but that is the analysis
Congrats...Quote:
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In my case, I didn't even get EAD, so was able to contact the congressman for expediting EAD, and not sure if that triggered some movement :)
Thank you Leo.
Many congratulations Anand. Wish you the very best of times ahead.Quote:
Originally Posted by AnandK
Thank you so much Q, and really thank you for starting this forum
That is correct
Is there any limit on how many times you can request Senator or Congressman to contact USICS, my expedite request is denied now because may be it is before the average processing time, But Can I request again in a month or so when I am in average processing time ?
It is a courtesy they extend. So use it wisely.Quote:
Originally Posted by sanjeevchhibber
Friends... I am very happy to share that I have finally received my Green Card. Its been 11 years and 6 months! This forum is a treasure and has helped me a lot over years. After this many years of waiting I don't even know how to react. But I feel calm and peaceful! I guess I cant ask for anything more. Thank you for all the gurus who estimated, guided and helped during such a tough time. All the best to everyone waiting!!
I am happy that you feel calm and peaceful. That's very important. Many congratulations @feedmyback . Enjoy the remaining weekend.Quote:
Originally Posted by feedmyback
p.s.- what exactly is your avatar!! Just curious!
Thanks Q. It?s an Indian Sadhu or a Saint. Trying to bring in some calmness and also symbolizing the eternal wait we all go thru for GC 😊
Congratulations.Quote:
Originally Posted by feedmyback
Friends,
Wanted to share good news - "On April 5, 2022, we ordered your new card for Receipt Number LIN219007**"
Here is my timeline
Category: EB3 downgrade
Priority Date: 06/06/2011
Processing Center: NSC (Nebraska - LIN219007 series)
EB2-EB3 Downgrade: 10/20/2020
Filed I-140, 485, EAD, AP on 10/20/2020 along with medicals
Receipt Notice: 12/29/2020
Primary EAD+AP approved : 02/08/2021
Biometrics: 03/31/2021
EB3 I-140 Approval: 07/15/2021
Case transferred to NBC : 02/08/2022
Tier 1 agent raised SR for out of normal processing time a month ago
485 New card produced : 4/5/2022
Dependent cases were rejected and reapplied on 12/30/2020, Currently at NBC and waiting for approval.
Thank you Q, Spec, Aceman, Idleman and everyone in this group for sharing your knowledge and guidance.
You are through! Happy for you.Quote:
Originally Posted by GCGCGCGC
Here is an idea to do some good Karma! You can refile your dependent cases in FB now and save one or two or three(who would've thunk!) visas for the backlogged folks. However - it is costly - i have to admit.
Regardless - many congratulations to your and your family.
Thanks much Q, My wife got RFE and my kids status also changed to new card production this afternoon.Quote:
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Usually they all arrive with a difference of a couple of days max. Congrats again.Quote:
Originally Posted by GCGCGCGC
Thanks again QQuote:
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Finally, my case status changed to Approved today.
Thanks to all of you for your company during this long journey.
Here are my dates:
TSC
EB2I PD: Apr 29, 2010
I485 RD: Apr 11, 2012
I485 RFE for medicals: Dec 10, 2021
I485 approval: May 16, 2022
I should be happy but I?m more relieved than happy. May God help you all in this journey.
Many congratulations Roti. Wish you the very best.Quote:
Originally Posted by rotikapdaaurgc