Post 485-Filing

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Originally Posted by reachme_s

Thanks Pdmar08. This site and the people here are just awesome!! :-)

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Hey I don't know about others but I m so totally awesome. Hehehe
I think it's the great mood on Sunday morning speaking;) which will last about 2 mins

Anyways seriously the people on this forum are great and want to help all just like the gurus. Good luck to you.

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Originally Posted by chagas

Wanted to share good news.....

Our I-485's got approved !!!..... got SMS/e-mail's yesterday late night. Approvals based on spouse PD (12/4/2007).

SC - TSC
RD - 12/1/2011
ND - 12/2/2011
FP - 1/12/2012

Many thanks to Q and all the contributors for providing/sharing the excellent analysis during the past 1 year. I can’t begin to put my gratitude into words, but just know that when I say THANK YOU, it means so much more than that...

Wish you all good luck !!

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Congrats Chagas!

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Originally Posted by tackle

Just an update:

3 of my friends became current along with me in November. We all went to the same Civil Surgeon and so, I'd think that the civil surgeon marked "age not appropriate" against Influenza vaccine for all of us. We all have the same priority dates. 2 of us have RD Nov 1; one has RD Nov 4 and the other has RD Nov 8.

The person with RD Nov 8 just got greened (got emails earlier today). My friend with RD Nov 1 got RFEs for both himself and his wife couple of days back (don't know the reason yet). I (RD Nov 1) and my other friend with RD Nov 4 are still waiting for some kind of activity.

The 4 of us have pretty much identical profiles. Came to US in 2002 to do Masters (same major, same university). Started working as contractor at the same company in 2005. Got hired as Full-Time regulars at the same company in 2007. And, the lawyers sent the same list of documents for all of us.

Lets see how this plays out.

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FYI: my friend who got an RFE got the actual notice yesterday - Feb 11 (SMS notification came on Feb 8). And they have been asked for their Birth Certificates (even though they were included in the application packet).

Seems quite common.i got my receipts a few days ago and same case.

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Originally Posted by reachme_s

Gurus,

Today I got the receipt notice and the dependent's priority date in the 485 notice is the same as received date which is 2-Feb-2012. Is it something normal, or should I be concerned?

PD: Feb 2009 || RD:02-Feb-2012 || ND: 07-Feb-2012 || FP:

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Originally Posted by TeddyKoochu

Refer to the following instructions for I485 - http://www.uscis.gov/files/form/i-485instr.pdf. On Page 3 there is a section called initial evidence, I believe that this should correspond to the initial evidence RFE while everything else should be additional evidence. It may well be a small thing for you like pay stubs / tax return, DL copy etc.

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Thanks Q. Hope its simple for us

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Originally Posted by chagas

Wanted to share good news.....

Our I-485's got approved !!!..... got SMS/e-mail's yesterday late night. Approvals based on spouse PD (12/4/2007).

SC - TSC
RD - 12/1/2011
ND - 12/2/2011
FP - 1/12/2012

Many thanks to Q and all the contributors for providing/sharing the excellent analysis during the past 1 year. I can’t begin to put my gratitude into words, but just know that when I say THANK YOU, it means so much more than that...

Wish you all good luck !!

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Congratulation my friend

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Originally Posted by soggadu

Congratulations chagas....
Teddy I was thinking that additional info might be around BC and Initial might be around medical.... I remember you telling me that you guys didn't have flu shots... I am guessing that might be it for you guys!!!!

I wish you all guys who have revived rfe emails such silly rfe's.... You should be laughing your way to the post office on that day itself to reply them back with no tensions !!!!!

My avatar won't be dancing until you guys start getting cleared!!!!

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You touched my heart. Thanks soggadu

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Originally Posted by tackle

FYI: my friend who got an RFE got the actual notice yesterday - Feb 11 (SMS notification came on Feb 8). And they have been asked for their Birth Certificates (even though they were included in the application packet).

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Tackle - Did your friend get a copy directly or it was mailed from his attorney

Sorry to hear bro... hope it's something silly.

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Originally Posted by TeddyKoochu

Friends just received RFE emails / texts for me and my wife. Let’s see what it is. We did submit affidavits for me and my wife's birth certificates so my guess is it is either EVL or flu shots. Happy to see though that finally the case files were touched.

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My PD got current in Feb 2012, my lawyer submitted papers on 3rd Feb. No receipt notice from USCIS yet. Is it normal delay? How much time it usually takes? I have seen some Feb filers updating their profiles with RDs & NDs so just wanted to check.
Thanks!

My PD got current in Feb 2012, my lawyer submitted papers on 3rd Feb. No receipt notice from USCIS yet. Is it normal delay? How much time it usually takes? I have seen some Feb filers updating their profiles with RDs & NDs so just wanted to check.
Thanks!

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Originally Posted by cool_mj007

My PD got current in Feb 2012, my lawyer submitted papers on 3rd Feb. No receipt notice from USCIS yet. Is it normal delay? How much time it usually takes? I have seen some Feb filers updating their profiles with RDs & NDs so just wanted to check.
Thanks!

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Got Receipts? (only we both know the pun :) )


http://www.uscis.gov/lockboxtips

I think give it till like monday tuesday two days more, and then from above link, see how to contact lockbox.

friends, I noticed many of you getting approved. Congratulations, and may the party continue.

Thanks Kanmani,
My wife is a dependent on the application. Will she be getting the physical notice at home address? Will the Lawyer getting my receipts? Sorry for asking such ignorant questions:)

Totally:)
How are things going? Thanks for all your help and expert advise!

Have your checks been cashed? That would tell you that things are moving. My RD is Feb-07 and my checks hit my bank account on Feb-10.

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Originally Posted by cool_mj007

My PD got current in Feb 2012, my lawyer submitted papers on 3rd Feb. No receipt notice from USCIS yet. Is it normal delay? How much time it usually takes? I have seen some Feb filers updating their profiles with RDs & NDs so just wanted to check.
Thanks!

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Teddy, I guess it should be your EVL. If I am right your attorney used the same letter that was used for I-140. My guess is IO is looking for a most recent one. I am sure it will be an easy one. Goodluck and hold your faith.

Sogaddu bhai...you are a good man.

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Originally Posted by TeddyKoochu

Thanks Sogaddu bhai, so nice of you.



Thanks needid you are right they are individuals at the end of the day. Some of them can be a bit lenient some will follow the rule to its end.



Many Congratulations to you and your family.

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My application was sent on 2/1/12 and I got receipt mails from USCIS on Saturday 2/11/12 at my home address. Yes, I got 8 separate envelopes - 3 for myself, 3 for my wife and 2 for my daughter ( aos, ead, ap - no ead for daughter)

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Originally Posted by cool_mj007

Thanks Kanmani,
My wife is a dependent on the application. Will she be getting the physical notice at home address? Will the Lawyer getting my receipts? Sorry for asking such ignorant questions:)

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My attorney mailed the AOS applications on 2/3 and I am waiting for the receipt notices at this point. Will update once I receive the receipts (hopefully sometime next week).

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Originally Posted by cool_mj007

My PD got current in Feb 2012, my lawyer submitted papers on 3rd Feb. No receipt notice from USCIS yet. Is it normal delay? How much time it usually takes? I have seen some Feb filers updating their profiles with RDs & NDs so just wanted to check.
Thanks!

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Originally Posted by cool_mj007

My PD got current in Feb 2012, my lawyer submitted papers on 3rd Feb. No receipt notice from USCIS yet. Is it normal delay? How much time it usually takes? I have seen some Feb filers updating their profiles with RDs & NDs so just wanted to check.
Thanks!

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From trackitt posts it appears that TSC is faster generating receipts. May be because of more staff.

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Originally Posted by TeddyKoochu

Thanks if you can share some timelines like how many days after the initial notification were RFE received and time to respond. I heard that the applicant also has to sign on the RFE again. Did you see a status update like evidence received by USCIS. Mostly the turnaround by them after the evidence is quick.

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One of my colleague received RFE for Birth Certificate and time to respond is 84 days. I received RFE, on 02/07 and till now, my attorney doesn't know what the RFE is about and in couple of days I am returning to US. I hope everybody gets simple RFE's in case if they get (I don't want to say stupid RFE's even though most of us look at them in that way).

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Originally Posted by indiaeb2

Tackle - Did your friend get a copy directly or it was mailed from his attorney

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He got them directly.

To all those people who got RFEs, hopefully it is something really simple. Hmmm... and then there are Nov filers such as tackle and myself who are still waiting. It was interesting to see Spec's numbers in the predictions thread. Only 30% of Nov filers from NSC and 18% from TSC on trackitt have been approved!!

Hi all !
Newbie to post-filing thread :)
I received email notifications for petition acceptance today.
I filed on 2/6.

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Dear Applicant/Petitioner:

Your USCIS application/petition has been received and routed to the Texas Service Center for processing. Within 7-10 days by standard mail you will receive your official Receipt Notice (Form I-797) with your Receipt Number SRC1290157***. With the official Receipt Notice (Form I-797) you may visit www.uscis.gov where you can check the status of your application using My Case Status. We suggest you wait until you have received your Form I-797 before checking My Case Status.


This confirmation provides notification of the date USCIS received your application/petition. This notice does NOT grant any immigration status or benefit. You MAY NOT present this notice as evidence that you have been granted any immigration status or benefit. Further, this notice does NOT constitute evidence that your application remains pending with USCIS. The current status of your application/petition must be verified with USCIS.

PLEASE DO NOT REPLY TO THIS MESSAGE

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Cool MJ Totally normal. You will get your notice by this week. You will get notices by USPS for everyone at home that filed along with you. You will get finger printing notice about 2 weeks from your ND, again by USPS for everyone you filed for. As someone else says, check your bank to see if checks are cashed.

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Originally Posted by cool_mj007

Thanks Kanmani,
My wife is a dependent on the application. Will she be getting the physical notice at home address? Will the Lawyer getting my receipts? Sorry for asking such ignorant questions:)

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Originally Posted by cool_mj007

My PD got current in Feb 2012, my lawyer submitted papers on 3rd Feb. No receipt notice from USCIS yet. Is it normal delay? How much time it usually takes? I have seen some Feb filers updating their profiles with RDs & NDs so just wanted to check.
Thanks!

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It took about 2 weeks for me to get it. You will get it soon.

Another Dec Filer Approved today:

bambamreddy
NSC
PD:12/05/2007
RD:12/05/2011
FP: 01/19/2012
EAD/AP approval date: 12/23/2012 card recieved

"guys i just saw this message while checking my I 485 status

Decision

On February 13, 2012, 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. "

Hey guys, just wanted to reiterate this forum rocks!
I was getting a little nervous thinking about what happened to my application as I didn't receive any notice from USCIS or my Lawyer.
But after getting so many reassuring messages and stories from you all, feeling better.
I will sit tight and wait another week or so.
Thanks again

Calling on all my friends on the forum to help me answer a simple question....

Do u wear suits and ties for Biometrics appointment?
I m reluctant to but this is hara patta and valid for 10 years. Thoughts?

Moderators can move/remove this message after a day or 2.

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Originally Posted by Pdmar08

Calling on all my friends on the forum to help me answer a simple question....

Do u wear suits and ties for Biometrics appointment?
I m reluctant to but this is hara patta and valid for 10 years. Thoughts?

Moderators can move/remove this message after a day or 2.

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I don't think you need to be dressed in a suit for finger printing. Just the regular shirt & trouser/jeans that you would normally wear to work should be just fine.

Formal wear with tie would be a good idea. 1) Experience in this office would be nice and you want to look better, 2) One thing in this whole process with no tension is finger printing.

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Originally Posted by Pdmar08

Calling on all my friends on the forum to help me answer a simple question....

Do u wear suits and ties for Biometrics appointment?
I m reluctant to but this is hara patta and valid for 10 years. Thoughts?

Moderators can move/remove this message after a day or 2.

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Originally Posted by cool_mj007

Thanks Kanmani,
My wife is a dependent on the application. Will she be getting the physical notice at home address? Will the Lawyer getting my receipts? Sorry for asking such ignorant questions:)

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mj,
The lawyer will get the receipt notices and you (each individual) will get separate notice to your mailing address.

Hello all,
Just received text and email - CPO for wife. My GC journey is over.

Teddy: you will be greened in a week after replying to RFE.
Nishant: I am sure you will be greened within few days.

Thank you and good luck to everyone!

Congratulations!!!

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Originally Posted by vp5856

Hello all,
Just received text and email - CPO for wife. My GC journey is over.

Teddy: you will be greened in a week after replying to RFE.
Nishant: I am sure you will be greened within few days.

Thank you and good luck to everyone!

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Originally Posted by visagcinfo

Formal wear with tie would be a good idea. 1) Experience in this office would be nice and you want to look better, 2) One thing in this whole process with no tension is finger printing.

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Thanks you, u too RC.
I have seen some posts that said even EAD card had the foto taken during finger printing, so i assumed if not EAD the new foto will be used for GC. If thats not the case i will go with simple formals.

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Originally Posted by leo07

Congratulations!!!

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Thank you, Leo.
I am sure you will get your GC very soon! Wishing you good luck.

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Originally Posted by sandeep11

Teddy, I guess it should be your EVL. If I am right your attorney used the same letter that was used for I-140. My guess is IO is looking for a most recent one. I am sure it will be an easy one. Goodluck and hold your faith.

Sogaddu bhai...you are a good man.

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As long as you are employed with the same company (which has to be true :-) and submit the latest pay stubs - you should be good wrt EVL. I just submitted the last three paystubs for AOS filing.

Hi

Congrats to everyone whoo got their GC's.

Guys who got the GC approvals, can you also mention whether you are directly employed or working thr' any consultant. As, I am little tensed in that matter.

Got my EAD & AP approval Notices on Satday.



TSC: RD:01/03/2012, FP:01/26/2012 EAD/AP Notices: 02/11/2012

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Originally Posted by vp5856

Hello all,
Just received text and email - CPO for wife. My GC journey is over.

Teddy: you will be greened in a week after replying to RFE.
Nishant: I am sure you will be greened within few days.

Thank you and good luck to everyone!

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Congrats!!!

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Originally Posted by vp5856

Hello all,
Just received text and email - CPO for wife. My GC journey is over.

Teddy: you will be greened in a week after replying to RFE.
Nishant: I am sure you will be greened within few days.

Thank you and good luck to everyone!

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Congrats to you both!

My RFE says - Request for 'Initial Evidence' . Additional evidence could be something in addition to initial evidence? ( my guess)

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Originally Posted by indiaeb2

Hey Big T and 101002007 ,Loe and others - I want to clarif'y on my RFE Type. Sorry i am consfussed by text ..case type says "Request for Evidence" and down it says additional evidence.

Your Case Status: Request for Evidence

On February 10, 2012, we mailed a notice requesting additional evidence or information in this case I485 APPLICATION TO REGISTER PERMANENT RESIDENCE OR TO ADJUST STATUS

Please let me know how is yours?.........so i can be sure if its additional or initial

what is the difference between them?..which will help to prepare docs releated to that

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Thanks for youw wish. I definitely need more of these to get through :)

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Originally Posted by vp5856

Thank you, Leo.
I am sure you will get your GC very soon! Wishing you good luck.

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Originally Posted by leo07

My RFE says - Request for 'Initial Evidence' . Additional evidence could be something in addition to initial evidence? ( my guess)

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Don't worry. My wife's RFE was also similar. All they asked was ID!!!
Once you submit docs, you will get GC in a week.