Post 485-Filing

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Originally Posted by TeddyKoochu

Question do we see some LUD on the applications after FP? Someone said on Trackitt that after 5 days there is a LUD.

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We haven't seen any LUDs on our applications after our FP. It has not been 5 working days since our FP dates though. So, maybe there'll be one in the next few days. I'll keep you posted.

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Originally Posted by TeddyKoochu

Also the time to get EAD / AP post FP for TSC is 1 month

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Did you get this information from Trackitt? If this had been the case, wouldn't that mean that people with Oct filing dates who got their FP done late Oct would have their EADs by now? Do we have any October filers on these forums other than Leo? I know Leo is still waiting for his EAD.

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Originally Posted by tackle

We haven't seen any LUDs on our applications after our FP. It has not been 5 working days since our FP dates though. So, maybe there'll be one in the next few days. I'll keep you posted.


Did you get this information from Trackitt? If this had been the case, wouldn't that mean that people with Oct filing dates who got their FP done late Oct would have their EADs by now? Do we have any October filers on these forums other than Leo? I know Leo is still waiting for his EAD.

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Yes the info is from Trackitt. On the Oct thread someone had commented that people are getting EAD / AP after a month of filing. It may be a different story for us because the Oct batch was just 2.5-3K in size while ours is 7.5-8K so there is definitely more work for them this time. Additionally from Dec 1st another big wave of filers is coming so things would slow down for sure. AFAIK, Leo is the only Oct filer in our forum here. Thanks for the info on the LUD; I guess you are the earliest one to get FP done from our batch.

Just to confirm... They will select the FP ASC based on my home address and not based on my employer's address correct??

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Originally Posted by gcjones

I have successfully completed biometrics in Bay Area, CA today even though I was scheduled for Alexandria, VA ASC sometime in second week of December.

I wasn't asked to justify early walk-in or coming to different ASC than listed on the appointment notice.

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Originally Posted by gc0907

Just to confirm... They will select the FP ASC based on my home address and not based on my employer's address correct??

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I believe so. My home address and employer address are in the same area (Washington DC Metro).

However, I am currently vacationing in the Bay Area, CA and just took the appointment notice to the nearest ASC. This saved me from having to reschedule my appointment or altering the vacation plans.

Teddy and others,

PD July 2nd 2007, filed I485, 765 and 131 on Oct 6th, CIS received on 7th, ND on Oct 18th, recd fp on 10/27. Date of FP appointment 11/23, went for walk-in on Nov 1st. There is no LUD on the same. I dont think there will be any on FP, verified with FBI if the prints are processed and are good. Currently waiting for EAD/AP. I have not heard of any who filed at TSC receiving EAD/AP in a month's time. Yes, folks who filed at NSC getting their EAD/AP in 45 days time. TSC is sending FPs quicker than NSC, but EADs are coming through sooner at NSC. I will keep you guys posted as and when I get any updates. thanks.

If we go by trackitt, the avg time is 65 days for EAD / AP approvals and not sure whether it is just the duration between received date and approval date or received date and AP received date. Seems like it is an avg of all service centers.

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Originally Posted by tackle

Did you get this information from Trackitt? If this had been the case, wouldn't that mean that people with Oct filing dates who got their FP done late Oct would have their EADs by now? Do we have any October filers on these forums other than Leo? I know Leo is still waiting for his EAD.

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I am an Oct filer and still waiting on my EAD/AP. My details below:

Service Center: TSC
RD: Oct 3, 2011
ND: Oct 6, 2011
FP Notice Date: Oct 13, 2011
FP Appt Date: Nov 2, 2011
FP Date: Oct 20, 2011 (walk in due to travel)
LUD: Oct 7, 2011 (!)

Cheers.

Hi all, it turns out my lawyer made a mistake in my EVL. The salary that I am supposed to receive upon issuance of the green card was listed incorrectly. He didn't actually admit to making a mistake, he gave me some vague explanation and said that he is going to send a cover letter and the new EVL. What impact is this going to have on my application? Is this going to cause problems or delays? I really hope not :( (just fyi, I just recently filed my application - notice date Nov 9, FP date Dec 15)

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Originally Posted by TeddyKoochu

Yes the info is from Trackitt. On the Oct thread someone had commented that people are getting EAD / AP after a month of filing. It may be a different story for us because the Oct batch was just 2.5-3K in size while ours is 7.5-8K so there is definitely more work for them this time. Additionally from Dec 1st another big wave of filers is coming so things would slow down for sure. AFAIK, Leo is the only Oct filer in our forum here. Thanks for the info on the LUD; I guess you are the earliest one to get FP done from our batch.

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Service Center: Texas
Priority Date: 06/13/2007
Application Filed: 10/11/2011
Fingerprinting Date: 11/09/2011
EAD: Pending
AP: Pending
RFE: None
GC: Pending

Oct/November filers can you check your status on USCIS website? When I put my SRC number it says “ Your case cannot be found at this time in My Case Status……”

Thanks.

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Originally Posted by imechanix

Service Center: Texas
Priority Date: 06/13/2007
Application Filed: 10/11/2011
Fingerprinting Date: 11/09/2011
EAD: Pending
AP: Pending
RFE: None
GC: Pending

Oct/November filers can you check your status on USCIS website? When I put my SRC number it says “ Your case cannot be found at this time in My Case Status……”

Thanks.

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Correction the EAD / AP issuance date for some filers is 1 month from the FP date not the filing date. So some folks have been able to get EAD / AP in 2 months time. Right now some Aug filers are getting greened, so minimum of 4 months to GC and looks like minimum 2 months to EAD / AP.

It is working for me. I am even able to login to my account and view my case status.

FYI: Case Status Sites unavailable Dec.2nd-5th

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Originally Posted by imechanix

Service Center: Texas
Priority Date: 06/13/2007
Application Filed: 10/11/2011
Fingerprinting Date: 11/09/2011
EAD: Pending
AP: Pending
RFE: None
GC: Pending

Oct/November filers can you check your status on USCIS website? When I put my SRC number it says “ Your case cannot be found at this time in My Case Status……”

Thanks.

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Originally Posted by imechanix

Service Center: Texas
Priority Date: 06/13/2007
Application Filed: 10/11/2011
Fingerprinting Date: 11/09/2011
EAD: Pending
AP: Pending
RFE: None
GC: Pending

Oct/November filers can you check your status on USCIS website? When I put my SRC number it says “ Your case cannot be found at this time in My Case Status……”

Thanks.

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Imechanix, there is a thread on Trackitt where someone mentioned that some receipt numbers are not working on case status online. Don't worry about it. When you have the next LUD I guess you numbers will work. I have personally had the same experience with my H1 and I140.

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Originally Posted by TeddyKoochu

Imechanix, there is a thread on Trackitt where someone mentioned that some receipt numbers are not working on case status online. Don't worry about it. When you have the next LUD I guess you numbers will work. I have personally had the same experience with my H1 and I140.

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I am facing the same issue. The USCIS website does not recognize the receipt numbers. I guess nothing to be concerned about at this time...

Service Center: NSC
Receipt date: 11/15/2011.

Hi Guys,
My lawyer filed 485 AOS along with EAD and AP for me and my wife on Nov 10th. My PD is 3rd Oct'07 and I got current in the Nov bulletin. Both me and my lawyer have not received any receipt notices yet fro USCIS. I am kind of getting worried..is this normal wait time? Please advise.

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Originally Posted by whereismygclost

Hi Guys,
My lawyer filed 485 AOS along with EAD and AP for me and my wife on Nov 10th. My PD is 3rd Oct'07 and I got current in the Nov bulletin. Both me and my lawyer have not received any receipt notices yet fro USCIS. I am kind of getting worried..is this normal wait time? Please advise.

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Yes. I received it after 18 days from my I-485 receipt date.

Thanks for the info nayekal. I am assuming that things probably are moving slower with Thanksgiving holidays ...hopefully I should receive the receipt notices soon.

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Originally Posted by nayekal

Yes. I received it after 18 days from my I-485 receipt date.

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Originally Posted by TeddyKoochu

Imechanix, there is a thread on Trackitt where someone mentioned that some receipt numbers are not working on case status online. Don't worry about it. When you have the next LUD I guess you numbers will work. I have personally had the same experience with my H1 and I140.

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Thanks Teddy & others for the information on USCIS online update status. My only concern is that if the online status update is not resolved and if there is an RFE I would have to depend only on USPS mail.

How much is the lawyer fee for I485+AP+EAD filing? (Approximate amount is enough)

around $1000/person.

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Originally Posted by kpt112107

How much is the lawyer fee for I485+AP+EAD filing? (Approximate amount is enough)

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I have heard of amounts ranging from $1600 to $4400 per family of two.

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Originally Posted by kpt112107

How much is the lawyer fee for I485+AP+EAD filing? (Approximate amount is enough)

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Hi gcjones..

That's music to my ears that you were able to complete biometrics in the Bay area, while being scheduled for FP in Alexandria.

I had posted a question a few days ago, regarding this, whether this could be done.

Which ASC did you go to San Jose, or San Francisco?

My ASC is Boston, MA, but I will be in the Bay Area around the time I get my FP notice, and would like to get it done there...

Did you just walk in? U mentioned that you didn't have to justify anything? What day of the week and at time did you go for FP?

Sorry about asking too many questions....but appreciate your answers very much.

Good luck with the rest of the 485 journey!!

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Originally Posted by gcjones

I believe so. My home address and employer address are in the same area (Washington DC Metro).

However, I am currently vacationing in the Bay Area, CA and just took the appointment notice to the nearest ASC. This saved me from having to reschedule my appointment or altering the vacation plans.

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Just got email from lawyer with scanned copies of the receipt notices. Receipt Date: 14Nov,Notice Date:25Nov(Yes,Someone was working and not going to the After Thanksgiving Sale! )

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Originally Posted by whereismygclost

Thanks for the info nayekal. I am assuming that things probably are moving slower with Thanksgiving holidays ...hopefully I should receive the receipt notices soon.

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Thanks. Just now came to know that my lawyer charged $1250 per each person...

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Originally Posted by visagcinfo

I have heard of amounts ranging from $1600 to $4400 per family of two.

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Even tough my ND is 25 Nov I see LUD on 29NOV ..haven't received FP Notices yet ...as per Teddy and others normally Hard LUD are not issued for FP Notices. So what could this LUD after ND probably mean? Any ideas?

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Originally Posted by whereismygclost

Just got email from lawyer with scanned copies of the receipt notices. Receipt Date: 14Nov,Notice Date:25Nov(Yes,Someone was working and not going to the After Thanksgiving Sale! )

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Originally Posted by whereismygclost

Even tough my ND is 25 Nov I see LUD on 29NOV ..haven't received FP Notices yet ...as per Teddy and others normally Hard LUD are not issued for FP Notices. So what could this LUD after ND probably mean? Any ideas?

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Source: http://us-non-immigrants.blogspot.co...-to-track.html

'Hard' vs 'Soft' LUD - How to Use It To Track Your Case With USCIS

If you heard people talking about keeping track of 'Soft' and 'Hard' LUDs on forums and other websites, and wondered what it is, now you can understand what is LUDs and how you can use them to track any activity on your petition that is pending with USCIS. LUD is an abbreviation for 'Last Updated Date'. In order to track any activity on your pending petition, you will first need to register an account with USCIS to check your case status online.

Here is a link to register for USCIS case tracking system. Once you are registered to the system, you will need to add each case you want to track based on receipt number on notice that you had recently received from USCIS. You will see your case as shown below. You can track LUD (Last Updated Date) on your case in column shown with red box below.


You can go into each case to check your status. USCIS allows an individual to setup an email or mobile alert to track case status update.


Hard LUDs
"Hard" LUD (Last Updated Date) is one where you see status update to your case. Example from "Initial Review" to "Decision". Here you know why case was updated; you can see the update status online. You can even get an email or mobile alert, if you had opted for this option. However, the status will only change if the USCIS updates your case from one to other (receipt notice, approval notice, request for evidence (RFE), notice of intent to deny (NOID), card production, or other documents) or on receipt of response to RFE, NOID or request to premium process the case.

Soft LUDs
"Soft LUD" is one where you will not see any change in status or get an email alert from USCIS. These are the internal activities that occur at USCIS. For example your I-485 case has been processed and ready to be approved, but USCIS could not approve it because your priority date is not current. Others like your fingerprints get added in the system, your background check results are received, your case was moved internally from one cabinet to other or moved from one service center to other etc. You can track this by logging into USCIS Case Status system and checking "Last Updated" column in your portfolio. If you know that you expect any update in your case due to FP or background check or your I-485 is about to process, you can track this based on "Soft LUD". But again, this is all based on guesstimate and no one other than USCIS knows what is the real reason behind the update. My personal opinion is that I would not lose my sleep over tracking Soft LUDs. You will never get anything useful from it.

Hope this help.

Thanks username ... very helpful indeed.

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Originally Posted by username

Source: http://us-non-immigrants.blogspot.co...-to-track.html

'Hard' vs 'Soft' LUD - How to Use It To Track Your Case With USCIS

If you heard people talking about keeping track of 'Soft' and 'Hard' LUDs on forums and other websites, and wondered what it is, now you can understand what is LUDs and how you can use them to track any activity on your petition that is pending with USCIS. LUD is an abbreviation for 'Last Updated Date'. In order to track any activity on your pending petition, you will first need to register an account with USCIS to check your case status online.

Here is a link to register for USCIS case tracking system. Once you are registered to the system, you will need to add each case you want to track based on receipt number on notice that you had recently received from USCIS. You will see your case as shown below. You can track LUD (Last Updated Date) on your case in column shown with red box below.


You can go into each case to check your status. USCIS allows an individual to setup an email or mobile alert to track case status update.


Hard LUDs
"Hard" LUD (Last Updated Date) is one where you see status update to your case. Example from "Initial Review" to "Decision". Here you know why case was updated; you can see the update status online. You can even get an email or mobile alert, if you had opted for this option. However, the status will only change if the USCIS updates your case from one to other (receipt notice, approval notice, request for evidence (RFE), notice of intent to deny (NOID), card production, or other documents) or on receipt of response to RFE, NOID or request to premium process the case.

Soft LUDs
"Soft LUD" is one where you will not see any change in status or get an email alert from USCIS. These are the internal activities that occur at USCIS. For example your I-485 case has been processed and ready to be approved, but USCIS could not approve it because your priority date is not current. Others like your fingerprints get added in the system, your background check results are received, your case was moved internally from one cabinet to other or moved from one service center to other etc. You can track this by logging into USCIS Case Status system and checking "Last Updated" column in your portfolio. If you know that you expect any update in your case due to FP or background check or your I-485 is about to process, you can track this based on "Soft LUD". But again, this is all based on guesstimate and no one other than USCIS knows what is the real reason behind the update. My personal opinion is that I would not lose my sleep over tracking Soft LUDs. You will never get anything useful from it.

Hope this help.

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Originally Posted by rockybaba

Hi gcjones..

That's music to my ears that you were able to complete biometrics in the Bay area, while being scheduled for FP in Alexandria.

I had posted a question a few days ago, regarding this, whether this could be done.

Which ASC did you go to San Jose, or San Francisco?

My ASC is Boston, MA, but I will be in the Bay Area around the time I get my FP notice, and would like to get it done there...

Did you just walk in? U mentioned that you didn't have to justify anything? What day of the week and at time did you go for FP?

Sorry about asking too many questions....but appreciate your answers very much.

Good luck with the rest of the 485 journey!!

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I went to San Jose ASC on Monday around 10:30 AM. I was prepared to provide my reasons for walking into different ASC across the country, but was not asked anything. The security guard gave me a form to fill out after looking at the notice and passport. He stamped the notice and gave me a token number once I returned the completed form.

I was called in very quickly for biometrics where the official captured the fingerprints and photograph. The whole process was over in about 15 minutes.

I was prepared to go to Oakland, San Francisco, Modesto, or Sacramento if San Jose ASC had refused.

Friends,
I received my FP notices today for 12/19.
RD-11/14
ND-11/15

But my spouse has not received them yet.Has anyone experienced this so far ?

Thanks

Congrats!!! TSC or NSC?

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Originally Posted by Stemcell

Friends,
I received my FP notices today for 12/19.
RD-11/14
ND-11/15

But my spouse has not received them yet.Has anyone experienced this so far ?

Thanks

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Originally Posted by gchopeful123

Congrats!!! TSC or NSC?

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Thank you gchopeful.
Mine is TSC.

Awesome!! San Jose ASC will be the most convenient for me as well.

Enjoy ur time in the Bay Area..!!!

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Originally Posted by gcjones

I went to San Jose ASC on Monday around 10:30 AM. I was prepared to provide my reasons for walking into different ASC across the country, but was not asked anything. The security guard gave me a form to fill out after looking at the notice and passport. He stamped the notice and gave me a token number once I returned the completed form.

I was called in very quickly for biometrics where the official captured the fingerprints and photograph. The whole process was over in about 15 minutes.

I was prepared to go to Oakland, San Francisco, Modesto, or Sacramento if San Jose ASC had refused.

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Guys,
I filed on Nov 1st (pd Oct 12th 2007) and I know that it will take may be another month or more to get EAD / AP. In the meantime, I am thinking of sending my family back to India for holidays (my wife is H4, but my both kids US Citizens). I will go as soon as I receive my AP and while coming back both of us will use our AP's.

My question is, I am not sure whether it is ok or not for me to send my wife when she doesn't have H4 visa stamp and before getting AP Approval.

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Originally Posted by nayekal

Guys,
I filed on Nov 1st (pd Oct 12th 2007) and I know that it will take may be another month or more to get EAD / AP. In the meantime, I am thinking of sending my family back to India for holidays (my wife is H4, but my both kids US Citizens). I will go as soon as I receive my AP and while coming back both of us will use our AP's.

My question is, I am not sure whether it is ok or not for me to send my wife when she doesn't have H4 visa stamp and before getting AP Approval.

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nayekal,

You have to have the AP in hand while exiting the country.Only then will the AP be valid at POE. This topic has been covered elsewhere too.

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Originally Posted by Stemcell

nayekal,

You have to have the AP in hand while exiting the country.Only then will the AP be valid at POE. This topic has been covered elsewhere too.

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i thought you need to have AP while coming INTO the country and doesnt matter if you have it or not while EXITING the country....

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Originally Posted by soggadu

i thought you need to have AP while coming INTO the country and doesnt matter if you have it or not while EXITING the country....

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http://goo.gl/Wvdoo

Travel outside of the United States may have severe consequences if you are in the process of adjusting your status (applying for a green card). In general, if you are seeking immigrant status (a green card) and depart the United States without the appropriate documentation (i.e. advance parole) you may be inadmissible to the United States upon return, or even if admitted, you may be found to have abandoned your application.


Cant travel without the AP in hand, its considered abadonment of your GC process.USCIS is very clear about this.

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Originally Posted by Stemcell

http://goo.gl/Wvdoo

Travel outside of the United States may have severe consequences if you are in the process of adjusting your status (applying for a green card). In general, if you are seeking immigrant status (a green card) and depart the United States without the appropriate documentation (i.e. advance parole) you may be inadmissible to the United States upon return, or even if admitted, you may be found to have abandoned your application.


Cant travel without the AP in hand, its considered abadonment of your GC process.USCIS is very clear about this.

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hmm..I thought H1, L1 holders and their dependents were exempted from this rule..That's what I read some where. I will post it once I find it.
but thanks for responding promptly..

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Originally Posted by Stemcell

http://goo.gl/Wvdoo

Travel outside of the United States may have severe consequences if you are in the process of adjusting your status (applying for a green card). In general, if you are seeking immigrant status (a green card) and depart the United States without the appropriate documentation (i.e. advance parole) you may be inadmissible to the United States upon return, or even if admitted, you may be found to have abandoned your application.


Cant travel without the AP in hand, its considered abadonment of your GC process.USCIS is very clear about this.

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I agree with stemcell in terms of the law stated. But, my sibling & in-law received their AP while they were abroad & they were able to come back without any problems. But, it's a risk and it all depends upon the immigration officer I guess.


Nayekal, By the way you can apply for emergency AP if your are in such a hurry. There is some provision around that.

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Originally Posted by rdsingh79

I am facing the same issue. The USCIS website does not recognize the receipt numbers. I guess nothing to be concerned about at this time...

Service Center: NSC
Receipt date: 11/15/2011.

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My lawyers contacted USCIS today as my SRC number cannot be found on the online update system. Following is USCIS response,

"The applicants case were "in the mainframe" and that the biometrics were received. It takes a while for these cases to get into the system so you can access the information on line.

Nevertheless, he assured that all was well with the applicants cases. He told, for the time being, the only way to get status information is to call the National Customer Service line at 800-375-5283"

I have a quick question....

I mailed my 485 application on Nov 30th. Fedex tracking confirmed that USCIS received the same on Dec 1st 9:01 AM. Waiting for my receipt notice from my lawyers. My question is when I filed for 485, I did not file for EAD and AP. My lawyers were charging a whole lot for preparing and filing the EAD and AP documents. I have gathered all EAD and AP documents and waiting for 485 receipt notice to file EAD and AP. When I file for EAD and AP, how does finger printing work. Will I get separate finger printing notices for 485 vs EAD/AP. I am assuming once I do my finger printing for 485, that should be it. Can someone confirm?

EAD and AP is free of cost when filed concurrently with I-485. The lawyers must be pretty crooked to charge a lot money for EAD and AP because these 2 in addition to being free are the simplest forms ever. Now you will you have pay USCIS money to file them separately - total $825 per person. Check the link below....

http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/usc...00b92ca60aRCRD

Reg other details :
- Both you and lawyer will receive the receipt notices (you will get it by post in probably 1-3 weeks). The I-485 which you applied included biometrics fee. So you will get the FP notice based on your I-485. Assume 2-4 weeks after I-485 notice date.
- Not sure abt the biometrics associated with AP. You will have to pay the fee in any case but not sure if they will ask you for second FP.

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Originally Posted by parsvnath

I have a quick question....

I mailed my 485 application on Nov 30th. Fedex tracking confirmed that USCIS received the same on Dec 1st 9:01 AM. Waiting for my receipt notice from my lawyers. My question is when I filed for 485, I did not file for EAD and AP. My lawyers were charging a whole lot for preparing and filing the EAD and AP documents. I have gathered all EAD and AP documents and waiting for 485 receipt notice to file EAD and AP. When I file for EAD and AP, how does finger printing work. Will I get separate finger printing notices for 485 vs EAD/AP. I am assuming once I do my finger printing for 485, that should be it. Can someone confirm?

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