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08-08-2014, 12:54 PM
ramaka02

Congratulations!
08-08-2014, 01:21 PM
qesehmk

Shreyasai, sreddy and scotts_dale congratulations.

Scott - welcome and farewell to you. I see you registered only to tell us the good news. Appreciate your efforts. Happiness when spread increases!
08-08-2014, 01:53 PM
TeddyKoochu

Quote:

Originally Posted by longgcque

Friends,
We all are bound in this journey together, cutting across countries/professions etc. Forums like this one initiated by Q helps us make informed choices/decisions. Along the way, we are joined by experts like Teddy/Nishant/Spec/Viz and countless more who critic/dissect and make information/data/prediction better.

I moved here along with the first set of folks from other forum(they are ok too but have different focus).

I got CPO emails 1 hr back and still digesting this fact .. oh yes i am done after almost 6 yrs ... For us, its been pretty straight journey from H1 to GC .. no major issues as such and I believe USCIS works pretty well w/in there defined limits.

Good luck to you all waiting .. If I could do one magic then it would be a GC for all retrogressed folks ...

Thanks to you all experts .. keep this blog running and help folks as they hope on to train.

My signature has all info .. i can answer any specific question if you have.

Congratulations, enjoy this special moment and welcome to the green world.
08-08-2014, 02:53 PM
gten20

Congrats Shreya, sreddy and scotts_dale!
08-08-2014, 03:10 PM
vinrobo

Hello All,

Our two cases also got CPO email on Wednesday and Decision email on yesterday. Thank you all for the invaluable information, predictions etc.
I was able to avoid major blunders by using information from the "previous blog" and this forum.
All the best of others.
08-08-2014, 03:48 PM
scotts_dale

Quote:

Originally Posted by qesehmk

Shreyasai, sreddy and scotts_dale congratulations.

Scott - welcome and farewell to you. I see you registered only to tell us the good news. Appreciate your efforts. Happiness when spread increases!

Thanks Q! Your choice for the handle always intrigued me. I have not been able to decipher it yet :)

I will be checking this forum on and off. I am not an expert on immigration stuff but may be I can contribute to other discussions.
08-08-2014, 05:11 PM
qesehmk

Quote:

Originally Posted by vinrobo

Hello All,

Our two cases also got CPO email on Wednesday and Decision email on yesterday. Thank you all for the invaluable information, predictions etc.
I was able to avoid major blunders by using information from the "previous blog" and this forum.
All the best of others.

Hey another one here. Enjoy the freedom vinrobo. Thanks for sharing.
08-08-2014, 05:22 PM
ramaka02

Congratulations!!

Quote:

Originally Posted by vinrobo

Hello All,

Our two cases also got CPO email on Wednesday and Decision email on yesterday. Thank you all for the invaluable information, predictions etc.
I was able to avoid major blunders by using information from the "previous blog" and this forum.
All the best of others.
08-08-2014, 05:29 PM
qesehmk

Quote:

Originally Posted by scotts_dale

Thanks Q! Your choice for the handle always intrigued me. I have not been able to decipher it yet :)

I will be checking this forum on and off. I am not an expert on immigration stuff but may be I can contribute to other discussions.

scott - It's not that difficult really! Looks like you are in scottsdale. I am in chandler.
08-11-2014, 11:40 AM
shreyasai2004

Finally got the physical card today.
Thanks everyone to supporting this forum.

Good luck to all those who are current now and Congratulation those who got approved
08-11-2014, 12:27 PM
gten20

Congrats vinrobo
08-11-2014, 11:05 PM
scotts_dale

Quote:

Originally Posted by qesehmk

scott - It's not that difficult really! Looks like you are in scottsdale. I am in chandler.

Yes Q! Glad to know that you are a fellow Phoenician. I have many good memories of living in Chandler as well.....nice suburb!

-S
08-12-2014, 04:02 PM
ramaka02

Hi Folks:
Happy to let you know that my wife and I got the approval SMS and emails a few minutes back.
"Card/ Document Production

On August 12, 2014, we ordered production of your new card. Please allow 30 days for your card to be mailed to you. If we need something from you we will contact you. If you move before you receive the card, call customer service at 1-800-375-5283."

Here are the details of our case:
TSC
PD: 04AUG2008
RD: 23JAN2012
RFE: 23MAY2014
RFERR: 09JUN2014
DD: 12AUG2014

I contacted Senator's office on 24JUL2014 and they said they approached the USCIS on my case status the same date, but till date haven't heard back from them. I booked an Infopass for 22AUG2014 online (will cancel it now) on 8AUG2014. On 11AUG2014 (post 60 day RFERR date) I contacted USCIS and spoke to a L2. She went through our files and was surprised why we haven't received any decision yet, since everything else looks clean. She made me wait for a few mins and said I have sent an email to the TSC office asking for updates and we should hear about approval in the next 2 weeks. A few minutes back I got the SMS and emails.
Thanks to each and every member for lending your ears and helping others!
08-12-2014, 04:10 PM
Spectator

ramaka02,

Congratulations!!
08-12-2014, 04:13 PM
qesehmk

Quote:

Originally Posted by ramaka02

Hi Folks:
Happy to let you know that my wife and I got the approval SMS and emails a few minutes back.
"Card/ Document Production

On August 12, 2014, we ordered production of your new card. Please allow 30 days for your card to be mailed to you. If we need something from you we will contact you. If you move before you receive the card, call customer service at 1-800-375-5283."

Here are the details of our case:
TSC
PD: 04AUG2008
RD: 23JAN2012
RFE: 23MAY2014
RFERR: 09JUN2014
DD: 12AUG2014

I contacted Senator's office on 24JUL2014 and they said they approached the USCIS on my case status the same date, but till date haven't heard back from them. I booked an Infopass for 22AUG2014 online (will cancel it now) on 8AUG2014. On 11AUG2014 (post 60 day RFERR date) I contacted USCIS and spoke to a L2. She went through our files and was surprised why we haven't received any decision yet, since everything else looks clean. She made me wait for a few mins and said I have sent an email to the TSC office asking for updates and we should hear about approval in the next 2 weeks. A few minutes back I got the SMS and emails.
Thanks to each and every member for lending your ears and helping others!

Happy Tuesday ramaka!
08-12-2014, 05:08 PM
ramaka02

Thanks Spec and Q! It feels surreal even now:)!
08-12-2014, 05:09 PM
RMS_V13

Guys, the most awaited CPO notification arrived.

I hope you all get to experience this soon. Its your turn next
08-12-2014, 05:12 PM
Kanmani

Quote:

Originally Posted by RMS_V13

Guys, the most awaited CPO notification arrived.

I hope you all get to experience this soon. Its your turn next

Congratulations!
08-12-2014, 05:14 PM
qesehmk

Quote:

Originally Posted by ramaka02

Thanks Spec and Q! It feels surreal even now:)!

what's your story ramaka? we never really talked.
08-12-2014, 05:37 PM
Kanmani

ramaka,

Congratulations!
08-12-2014, 06:17 PM
ramaka02

Thanks Kanmani!

Quote:

Originally Posted by qesehmk

what's your story ramaka? we never really talked.

Q, my story-came here as a student back in 2001, did MS in IM engineering, market was bad so started with MBA. Soon realized it is not my cup of tea, so started looking for jobs. Found a job and then a "company" who sponsored my H1B in 2005. Stuck with him till 2008 and luckily joined another company. I called it lucky because the day the new company applied for my H1 transfer, I got to know that my previous employer packed his bags and left the country (and a sizable amount of my wage$)! Been with the new company since then who have been very professional and good so far. Never left the country since 2006. Missed the boat back in 2012 (probably due to stupid security check-wifey has a PhD and works as a Research Scientist for a biomed company), finally got the approval today :)! I was super tensed till now since I will be undergoing a surgery in a couple of weeks time, now I am a bit calmer. I really wish this dreaded journey ends for everyone soon or at least the process becomes much transparent without anyone having to do guess work, rather base it on facts!
08-12-2014, 06:47 PM
qesehmk

ramaka

Life is good. Let's count our blessings. Have a safe sound surgery and take your time to recover. I think I have told my story in bits and pieces on the forum but here is a summary anyway!

I came to US in 2000 to do MBA. 911 happened ... forget jobs ... no interviews for any of us. Prior batch had average starting salaries of 110K and 3 average jobs for Indians. Had our first child during MBA. No job yet. Rejected two because they were not good enough. Finally got a real MBA like job (or so I thought!). Did bean counting and was a corporate pig for 9 years. GC originally approved by a CIO that hired me in 2003 - delayed to 2004 - filed in 2005 - screwed up and refiled in 2007 (on purpose by the biggest Corporate Immigration Lawyer and of course biggest pigs in the industry). Started this blog out of frustration along with many others. Finally approved in 2011. Left employer and joined another in 2011. Since Jan 2013 left job to work for myself! We will see how it goes!

As per GC and the slavery that comes with it - I think one shouldn't limit one's options. I am guilty of it and hence the wisdom! There is only one life. And years gone by are not coming back. I find everybody's story as much heartwarming as my own ..... hence I asked! Thanks for sharing and all the very best!

Quote:

Originally Posted by ramaka02

Thanks Kanmani!

Q, my story-came here as a student back in 2001, did MS in IM engineering, market was bad so started with MBA. Soon realized it is not my cup of tea, so started looking for jobs. Found a job and then a "company" who sponsored my H1B in 2005. Stuck with him till 2008 and luckily joined another company. I called it lucky because the day the new company applied for my H1 transfer, I got to know that my previous employer packed his bags and left the country (and a sizable amount of my wage$)! Been with the new company since then who have been very professional and good so far. Never left the country since 2006. Missed the boat back in 2012 (probably due to stupid security check-wifey has a PhD and works as a Research Scientist for a biomed company), finally got the approval today :)! I was super tensed till now since I will be undergoing a surgery in a couple of weeks time, now I am a bit calmer. I really wish this dreaded journey ends for everyone soon or at least the process becomes much transparent without anyone having to do guess work, rather base it on facts!
08-12-2014, 07:28 PM
RMS_V13

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kanmani

Congratulations!

Thanks Kanmani. Seems surreal. I thought, at this moment I would be jumping up and down. Rather calm and indifferent.
08-13-2014, 08:33 AM
pdfeb09

scotts_dale, vinrobo, ramaka, rms_v13 ...

Congratulations ... Enjoy .. !
08-14-2014, 08:43 AM
satwgl

Iam a silent follower of this blog and my sincere thanks to Teddy/Q/Spec/Kanmani/Viz for all your efforts.

This morning I got the following email. Does this mean my I1485 is approved and should I expect my card soon?

Your Case Status: Decision

On August 13, 2014, 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.

PD: 9th Oct, 2008. RFE:6th June, 2014 RFE reponse sent on 17th July, 2014.

Thanks in advance.
08-14-2014, 09:20 AM
Kanmani

satwgl, Congratulations!
08-14-2014, 09:26 AM
satwgl

Thanks Kanmani. Does this mean my I485 is approved and I would receive cards soon?

Btw: my application is with NSC.
08-14-2014, 09:28 AM
Kanmani

Quote:

Originally Posted by satwgl

Thanks Kanmani. Does this mean my I485 is approved and I would receive cards soon?

Btw: my application is with NSC.

Without a doubt. Enjoy!
08-14-2014, 09:48 AM
satwgl

Thanks once again. Hope you would get it soon too.
08-14-2014, 10:18 AM
ramaka02

Congrats, satwgl!
08-14-2014, 10:26 AM
bieber

Quote:

Originally Posted by satwgl

Iam a silent follower of this blog and my sincere thanks to Teddy/Q/Spec/Kanmani/Viz for all your efforts.

This morning I got the following email. Does this mean my I1485 is approved and should I expect my card soon?

Your Case Status: Decision

On August 13, 2014, 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.

PD: 9th Oct, 2008. RFE:6th June, 2014 RFE reponse sent on 17th July, 2014.

Thanks in advance.

Congrats

you will receive another email in 3-5 days with tracking number. Party hard
08-14-2014, 10:29 AM
qesehmk

Congrats RMS and Satwgl. Enjoy the freedom!
08-14-2014, 12:05 PM
TeddyKoochu

Quote:

Originally Posted by satwgl

Iam a silent follower of this blog and my sincere thanks to Teddy/Q/Spec/Kanmani/Viz for all your efforts.

This morning I got the following email. Does this mean my I1485 is approved and should I expect my card soon?

Your Case Status: Decision

On August 13, 2014, 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.

PD: 9th Oct, 2008. RFE:6th June, 2014 RFE reponse sent on 17th July, 2014.

Thanks in advance.

Congratulations my friend, enjoy green life.
08-14-2014, 03:28 PM
sreddy

I received my cards today. Independence just before Indian Independence :) .

My long, frustrating journey is over now. Thanks to all Gurus like Spec, Q, Teddy, etc. This has been a wonderful forum that helps with knowledge sharing, and ideas for specific situations.

Thanks Again.
08-14-2014, 03:36 PM
qesehmk

Quote:

Originally Posted by sreddy

I received my cards today. Independence just before Indian Independence :) .

My long, frustrating journey is over now. Thanks to all Gurus like Spec, Q, Teddy, etc. This has been a wonderful forum that helps with knowledge sharing, and ideas for specific situations.

Thanks Again.

Your weekend starts early. Get reddy!
08-18-2014, 08:10 AM
satwgl

My I485 was approved on Aug 13th and I got my I485 approval notice to home on Aug 16th. Today morning at 00.30 hrs I got a text and email saying Card/Document production ordered and I should receive my cards in 30 days. But I got a text/email few mins back that "On August 18, 2014, 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. " Is this something to worry about or just wait for few days and call the number?

Thanks in advance and appreciate your responses.
08-18-2014, 08:46 AM
aug152008

Good news

Quote:

Originally Posted by waitinglong

Still waiting. Already one and half months gone while my dates are current. My PD is 7/2/2008 EB2I, TSC. Getting worried, frustrated and irritated at the same time.

I just got my approval email at 9am his morning

TSC , aug 15 priority date , rfe received for evl and 693, rfe responded jun 24, April 2012 filing officer xm136

Thanks everyone , as the others said, I was on this forum checking every hour, for the last few weeks !

I raised an online SR , last Thursday . No other enquiries .
08-18-2014, 08:54 AM
vizcard

Quote:

Originally Posted by satwgl

My I485 was approved on Aug 13th and I got my I485 approval notice to home on Aug 16th. Today morning at 00.30 hrs I got a text and email saying Card/Document production ordered and I should receive my cards in 30 days. But I got a text/email few mins back that "On August 18, 2014, 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. " Is this something to worry about or just wait for few days and call the number?

Thanks in advance and appreciate your responses.

Nothing to worry other than what champagne to buy. Congratulations! What are your details (PD, RD, RFERR, TSC/NSC)
08-18-2014, 09:06 AM
satwgl

thanks Vizcard. Please find my details below.

PD: 9th Oct 2008
Applied I485 on Jan 2012.
RFE: June 6th, 2014
RFERR: July 17th 2014
NSC.
08-18-2014, 09:18 AM
aug152008

My case was just approved- got email

TSC ,priority date aug 15 2008, filed April 25, 2012, rfe received June 3 , responded June 24. Raised sr online aug 12, 2014. No other follow ups officer xm136

Can't thank everyone on his forum enough!, qesehmk, vizcard, kanmani and all!

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