All Sep 2013 485 APPROVALS & DISCUSSION - report here with details

I spoke to L2 officer and she said my case was preadjucated and assigned to officer for review.
Any thoughts on how long it will take from the time it assigned to officer.any chance of file being left out even at this stage with the reason of visa number non availability.

do they assign the visa number before the officer review or after the completion of final review ?

And also with the Oct bulletin also become current for June 2008, Is FY 2013 Spillover going be used in October month also even though it falls under FY 14 ?

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Originally Posted by druvraj

Do I have to wait for another round of clearance. With each passing day I am losing hope. I thought I would get GC week one if not day one.

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I certainly hope not. I'm on the same boat as you. Actually, come to think of it, I don't think I'm even on a boat. I have no idea what is up with my application.

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Originally Posted by tackle

I certainly hope not. I'm on the same boat as you. Actually, come to think of it, I don't think I'm even on a boat. I have no idea what is up with my application.

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I got the exact same feeling after I spoke with the L2. He did not give me any information and felt lost after talking to him. Did you get an RFE in June. He said that officer is looking into my RFE response.

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Originally Posted by druvraj

Did you get an RFE in June. He said that officer is looking into my RFE response.

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Yes, I did get the RFE on Jun 14. My company lawyers responded on Jun 19. Waited for 60 days and nothing happened. So, I called USCIS on Aug 21 and they opened an SR as my case was outside of normal processing times. Called last friday to check if SR was assigned to an officer (as it was 15 days since SR was opened) and was told by L1 that the SR was assigned to an officer who had already sent a response stating that my file has been requested and that I should hear something back from them within 90 days.

I hope you don't have to wait as long as I did. All the best!

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Originally Posted by tackle

If this is true (ie. USCIS has to do Background Checks again if Finger-Printing was done 15 months back), USCIS has to do Background Check again for anyone who had their Finger Printing done in or before Apr 2012.

As far as I can tell, Background Checks is the one thing that could easily vary between applicants. So, if it took several months for Background Check to be completed for an applicant the first time around, then I'd think it'd take the same length of time this time as well.

So, for someone who missed the boat last time due to pending Background Check, the chances that someone would get greened this year would be slim.

What makes it even hard is that there is no way for one to know why they missed the boat when the dates were current last time. So, all we can do is just sit and wait.

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By the time I did the FP on scheduled day, the date was already retro... So I am not sure If my Background check was done last year. your comment about anyone with FP done prior to April 2012 needs to redo; that raised the question about when the FP is done that is just the start of background check..doing the FP doesn't mean the background check is completed on that day itself. It has to go to FBI and then their system, so it may take days, weeks or months who knows. So depending on when it is completed (no on knows . except FBI and USCIS) it shouldn't trigger the check again.

feel free to comment..

Hardly any approvals in the last couple days...don't know what to make of it. The wait is just mind-numbing.

Tackle - I'm really surprised that you have not received your approval yet. Rooting for yours, as much as mine. Good luck to all of us!

ontheedge, did you receive an RFE on June 14? TSC or NSC? I received an RFE at TSC. Looks like they have finally started working on cases that received an RFE at TSC.

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Originally Posted by Maksimus

ontheedge, did you receive an RFE on June 14? TSC or NSC? I received an RFE at TSC. Looks like they have finally started working on cases that received an RFE at TSC.

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Yes, I'm also one of the God's chosen - mass RFE receipient and a TSC applicant. Are you going by Trackitt posts? When I checked this morning, there was only one approval that fell into the bucket and very few approvals overall. Am glad if that has changed.

Yes. There were a couple more which gives me hope. Users SA2012, sfbingo, test515 (although his PD is Dec 21, 2007), PradeepIndia and 07312007 all received approvals today after responding to mass RFE on June 14. Let's hope our turn comes soon!

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Originally Posted by tackle

Yes, I did get the RFE on Jun 14. My company lawyers responded on Jun 19. Waited for 60 days and nothing happened. So, I called USCIS on Aug 21 and they opened an SR as my case was outside of normal processing times. Called last friday to check if SR was assigned to an officer (as it was 15 days since SR was opened) and was told by L1 that the SR was assigned to an officer who had already sent a response stating that my file has been requested and that I should hear something back from them within 90 days.

I hope you don't have to wait as long as I did. All the best!

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Dude, really sorry for you. You have been waiting for way too long, even among us Indians who have all waited far too long. Rooting and praying for you to get your approval in the next couple of days!

I was able to raise a SR and they told me that I should hear something by Sept 26. After 26 there are only 2 processing days. L2 did not want to reveal anything other than just wait. I have a conference call with my attorney tomorrow but I am sure he will say the same thing. If I miss the boat I really do not know when will the window open and even if it opens am I ever getting it since I do not the status of my application.

Got my GC in the mail this morning. My wife got her card yesterday. Contrary to recent reports, the card really is green.

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Originally Posted by ontheedge

Hardly any approvals in the last couple days...don't know what to make of it. The wait is just mind-numbing.

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I do not know where is this coming from. "Hardly any approvals" ???

There have been 266 approvals for Sept month. Is that not sufficient ? Entire August had around 550.

Had an info pass appointment for last Friday, the rep told me that my file was audited or looked at on Sept 4th. the last update date on my case is Aug 13th. I always thought whenever they touch your file, the LUD is updated

PD - 07/2006 still waiting .. :(

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Originally Posted by SeekingGC2013

Finally got the email

EB2I - TSC - 05/14/2008 - RD - 03/14/2008

feel so releived.

thanks all for your efforts on this blog

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Just realized I mistakenly marked you as Green in 2013 in the "Database of users who are current.." thread. Anyway it came true now :) Congrats..

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Originally Posted by Jagan01

I do not know where is this coming from. "Hardly any approvals" ???

There have been 266 approvals for Sept month. Is that not sufficient ? Entire August had around 550.

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Jagan, my comment was only based on the last couple days at TSC, and before we saw the flurry of approvals this afternoon. As I mentioned in a later comment, glad we saw high activity again!

Hi Gurus,

Please HELP.

PD : 04/18/2008
RD : 01/05/2012

Received a case status email at 4:00pm EST changed from "Acceptence" to "initial Review". At the same time wife status got updated to "Card/Document Ordered".

Is there something I need to do about this. Or is it just an update issue on my status.

Please let me know.

Gurus,

My dependent applied for I-485 along with me during March 2012. My I-485 got recently approved and I received CPO emails. I did not get CPO emails for my dependent. Looking back at the I-797C I received when NSC accepted the application; I noticed that my dependent had been issued a priority date of March 2012. Is this the same for everyone - or was this a mistake on part of USCIS and hence my dependent's I-485 is still in review?

Can anyone confirm what the priority date is listed on their dependent's I-797C received when they filed for I-485?

I am getting really nervous!

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Originally Posted by ontheedge

Jagan, my comment was only based on the last couple days at TSC, and before we saw the flurry of approvals this afternoon. As I mentioned in a later comment, glad we saw high activity again!

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It has been high for almost every working day in Sept.... I do not think it ever went down. You can check yesterdays approvals on trackitt...

Approvals will keep on coming atleast until end of month imo.

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Originally Posted by rohan621

Gurus,

My dependent applied for I-485 along with me during March 2012. My I-485 got recently approved and I received CPO emails. I did not get CPO emails for my dependent. Looking back at the I-797C I received when NSC accepted the application; I noticed that my dependent had been issued a priority date of March 2012. Is this the same for everyone - or was this a mistake on part of USCIS and hence my dependent's I-485 is still in review?

Can anyone confirm what the priority date is listed on their dependent's I-797C received when they filed for I-485?

I am getting really nervous!

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Indeed this mistake needs to be corrected. You can either try to contact USCIS and bring this to their attention or simply file a new 485 (but that's going to cost money - so former is better). Don't worry - your dependent will get his number .. only that it will now take some time.

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Originally Posted by vchirakala77

Hi Gurus,

PLEASE HELP

PD : 04/18/2008
RD : 01/05/2012

My case status got updated today at 4:00pm ESt to "Initial Review" from "Acceptence" but at the same time my wife's status got updated to card production ordered.

Is it something i have to worry about ?

Kindly let me know

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These could very well be just the processing quirks. Perhaps just wait for a couple of days and I think it should straighten out. Or simply call USCIS and talk to them.

Good luck to both of you Rohan and vchirakala.

Thank You Qesehmk. I just received this status.

The last processing action taken on your case


Receipt Number: SRC1290xxxxxx


Application Type: I485 , APPLICATION TO REGISTER PERMANENT RESIDENCE OR TO ADJUST STATUS


Your Case Status: Decision


On September 11, 2013, we mailed you a notice that we had registered this customer's new permanent resident status. Please follow any instructions on the notice. Your new permanent resident card should be mailed within 60 days following this registration or after you complete any ADIT processing referred to in the welcome notice, whichever is later. If you move before receiving your card, please call our customer service center at 1-800-375-5283.


During this step the formal decision (approved/denied) is written and the decision notice is mailed and/or emailed to the applicant/petitioner. You can use our current processing time to gauge when you can expect to receive a final decision.



If you have questions or concerns about your application or the case status results

listed above, or if you have not received a decision from USCIS within the current

processing time listed*, please contact USCIS Customer Service at (800) 375-5283.


*Current processing times can be found on the USCIS website at www.uscis.gov under Check Processing Times.


*** Please do not respond to this e-mail message.


Sincerely,


The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)

I think this is it.

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Originally Posted by vchirakala77

Thank You Qesehmk. I just received this status.

The last processing action taken on your case


Receipt Number: SRCxxxxxx


Application Type: I485 , APPLICATION TO REGISTER PERMANENT RESIDENCE OR TO ADJUST STATUS


Your Case Status: Decision


On September 11, 2013, we mailed you a notice that we had registered this customer's new permanent resident status. Please follow any instructions on the notice. Your new permanent resident card should be mailed within 60 days following this registration or after you complete any ADIT processing referred to in the welcome notice, whichever is later. If you move before receiving your card, please call our customer service center at 1-800-375-5283.


During this step the formal decision (approved/denied) is written and the decision notice is mailed and/or emailed to the applicant/petitioner. You can use our current processing time to gauge when you can expect to receive a final decision.



If you have questions or concerns about your application or the case status results

listed above, or if you have not received a decision from USCIS within the current

processing time listed*, please contact USCIS Customer Service at (800) 375-5283.


*Current processing times can be found on the USCIS website at www.uscis.gov under Check Processing Times.


*** Please do not respond to this e-mail message.


Sincerely,


The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)

I think this is it.

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Please remove ur SRC number. I do not know why you would want to paste it here :confused:

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Originally Posted by rohan621

Gurus,

My dependent applied for I-485 along with me during March 2012. My I-485 got recently approved and I received CPO emails. I did not get CPO emails for my dependent. Looking back at the I-797C I received when NSC accepted the application; I noticed that my dependent had been issued a priority date of March 2012. Is this the same for everyone - or was this a mistake on part of USCIS and hence my dependent's I-485 is still in review?

Can anyone confirm what the priority date is listed on their dependent's I-797C received when they filed for I-485?

I am getting really nervous!

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Gurus,

I am in a similar boat, I applied for I-485 ( primary and dependent). I got my I-485 approved. After reading Rohan's post checked dependent's receipt notice and it does not have priority date or category listed. My receipt had both. IS this cause for concern?

Thanks

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Originally Posted by rohan621

Gurus,

My dependent applied for I-485 along with me during March 2012. My I-485 got recently approved and I received CPO emails. I did not get CPO emails for my dependent. Looking back at the I-797C I received when NSC accepted the application; I noticed that my dependent had been issued a priority date of March 2012. Is this the same for everyone - or was this a mistake on part of USCIS and hence my dependent's I-485 is still in review?

Can anyone confirm what the priority date is listed on their dependent's I-797C received when they filed for I-485?

I am getting really nervous!

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That's common. Search FY2012 thread around Jan -Mar 12 dates and you will find many people reporting the receipt date as priority dates for dependents.

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Originally Posted by rohan621

Gurus,

My dependent applied for I-485 along with me during March 2012. My I-485 got recently approved and I received CPO emails. I did not get CPO emails for my dependent. Looking back at the I-797C I received when NSC accepted the application; I noticed that my dependent had been issued a priority date of March 2012. Is this the same for everyone - or was this a mistake on part of USCIS and hence my dependent's I-485 is still in review?

Can anyone confirm what the priority date is listed on their dependent's I-797C received when they filed for I-485?

I am getting really nervous!

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Dependents PD = RD. Their file is attached to yours. MY theory is that to assign an "A" number, the USCIS systems needs a PD. So they default to the RD. Because the cases are linked the dependent PD is not relevant.

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Originally Posted by Jagan01

Please remove ur SRC number. I do not know why you would want to paste it here :confused:

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I know ..its was a mistake. I just wanted to find out how long does it take from here to get to "Card/Document Production".

Got an SMS from USCIS. Status shows:

Card/ Document Production
On September 12, 2013, we ordered production of your new card. Please allow 30 days for your card to be mailed to you.

My PD is 04/03/08. Thanks to this wonderful forum that has been a source of hope several times over the course of the past few years and good luck to others that are still waiting

Got CPO Email/SMS Today

EB2I - Direct - NSC
PD - Jan 2008
Created SR on 9/4/2013
Spoke to L2 officer on 09/06 and 09/09. Got some positive information about my case on 09/09
CPO - 9/12/2013 - 5:15 am CST

Thanks to Q, Big T, Spectator and Matt

This forum helps to plan immigration related activities during GC journey.

All the best to fellow members who are waiting.

During my Infopass appointment last Friday, the rep said my file was audited on September 4th, I asked what does auditing mean, and she said they must have gone through it , made sure everything is ok

But last LUD on my case is August 13th.

From whatever I am reading, this does not seem possible, meaning if they touch the file for anything, should see atleast soft LUD right? Any thought?

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Originally Posted by yank

Got CPO Email/SMS Today

EB2I - Direct - NSC
PD - Jan 2008
Created SR on 9/4/2013
Spoke to L2 officer on 09/06 and 09/09. Got some positive information about my case on 09/09
CPO - 9/12/2013 - 5:15 am CST

Thanks to Q, Big T, Spectator and Matt

This forum helps to plan immigration related activities during GC journey.

All the best to fellow members who are waiting.

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Congrats, good to see Jan approval. What is your RD? and exact Priority Date?

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Originally Posted by iblveicanget

congrats, good to see jan approval. What is your rd? And exact priority date?

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pd - 01/23/2008
rd - 12/07/2011

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Originally Posted by yank

Got CPO Email/SMS Today

EB2I - Direct - NSC
PD - Jan 2008
Created SR on 9/4/2013
Spoke to L2 officer on 09/06 and 09/09. Got some positive information about my case on 09/09
CPO - 9/12/2013 - 5:15 am CST

Thanks to Q, Big T, Spectator and Matt

This forum helps to plan immigration related activities during GC journey.

All the best to fellow members who are waiting.

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Thanks, Congratulations to you and your family, enjoy green life !

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Originally Posted by TeddyKoochu

Thanks, Congratulations to you and your family, enjoy green life !

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Thanks Teddy!

Congratulations yank. My best wishes for future.

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Originally Posted by yank

Got CPO Email/SMS Today

EB2I - Direct - NSC
PD - Jan 2008
Created SR on 9/4/2013
Spoke to L2 officer on 09/06 and 09/09. Got some positive information about my case on 09/09
CPO - 9/12/2013 - 5:15 am CST

Thanks to Q, Big T, Spectator and Matt

This forum helps to plan immigration related activities during GC journey.

All the best to fellow members who are waiting.

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Originally Posted by qesehmk

Congratulations yank. My best wishes for future.

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Thanks Q. I appreciate your time and help during this long wait.

Hi all..

Finally its my turn to say the good news.. got cpo update.. such a great day in my life..

To all ppl who r still waiting..please note below..

Just wait.. uscis does their best.. the same way we have defects in our IT, in every company.. they have some issues.. but they do their best..
In doubt check with L2 once... no need of sr etc, unless yours delayed beyond 30 days..

Finally thank u Q and viz for ur support and community help that u r providing...hope God bless u both and you are successful in evrything u do..

Congrats RogerFeder, yank and yesman.. Start partying now :)

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Originally Posted by RogerFederer

Hi all..

Finally its my turn to say the good news.. got cpo update.. such a great day in my life..

To all ppl who r still waiting..please note below..

Just wait.. uscis does their best.. the same way we have defects in our IT, in every company.. they have some issues.. but they do their best..
In doubt check with L2 once... no need of sr etc, unless yours delayed beyond 30 days..

Finally thank u Q and viz for ur support and community help that u r providing...hope God bless u both and you are successful in evrything u do..

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Well your prediction was correct. You said ur turn was going to be today and so it was.

Congratulations