Yes, as more of us contact legislators, their offices will get overwhelmed by these requests. So I expected this.Quote:
Originally Posted by indiani
Including both of us, so far we have five waiting and we have five approvals this month, correct? 50:50, that is not bad. I know we have more individuals waiting and possibly more approvals who are yet to post.
I hope VB is out fast and we get the required clarity.
I think CO is trying to get a better idea by doing more number crunching and trying to get a better idea of the porting numbers...Quote:
Originally Posted by pdmay2008
They might release the bulletin late and when that has happened, the results have not been good.
Still waitingQuote:
Originally Posted by MATT2012
PD Jul 2007
TSC
Filed Nov 2011
I am waiting as well. Mine is EB3 to EB2 porting case. PD 28 July 2006
June05 NSC
No update at all
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Originally Posted by MATT2012
Count me as well. EB3 to EB2 porting. PD 12 Dec 2006.
Walked into congresswoman's local office on 8/8/2013 and spoke to the immigration liaison/caseworker. They took the privacy form, i-485 notice and told me that they will provide me an update in next 3 weeks. If I do not hear back in 3 weeks time, the liaison gave me his business card and asked me to contact him.
I also have an InfoPass appointment for 08/20/2013. Hope to get some concrete information then.
I am also waiting
PD 17 Nov 2007/EB2
RD: 27th Dec 2011
Jun 14th RFE
TSC
Opened SR on August 5th no response, today contacted senator hope something happened, getting somewhat desperate.
I never felt so relieved in last 3 years! The magic email came to me an hour ago. My PD is Jul 31 2007 EB2I. Texas, replied to mass RFE on 07/16.
Your Case Status: Card/ Document Production
On August 12, 2013, we ordered production of your new card. Please allow 30 days for your card to be mailed to you
Not a day gone by without visiting this forum since Nov 2011. Thanks a lot to Q, Spec and all other exceptional individuals contributing here. This forum (and hence you all) made a positive difference in my life with your knowledge, sharing the information, calculations and great personality. This forum and hence you all are the best. Thank you again.
Congratulations Kumar!!!Quote:
Originally Posted by kumar19
Kumar,Quote:
Originally Posted by kumar19
Many congratulations!!
Congrats Kumar!!enjoy the green in hand :)Quote:
Originally Posted by kumar19
Me too.. unfortunately :(
PD: 6th August, 2007 EB2I, Texas, Mass RFE in June:
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Originally Posted by san312
Congratulations, Nice to see more and more approvals here..Quote:
Originally Posted by kumar19
Congratulations.Quote:
Originally Posted by kumar19
Congrats man. Enjoy your freedom :)
"Card/ Document Production
On August 12, 2013, 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.
This step applies to applications that result in an applicant receiving a card (such as a "green card") or other document (such as a naturalization certificate, employment authorization document, travel document, or advance parole). Applications will be in this step from the time the order to produce the card/document is given until the card/document is produced and mailed to the applicant. You can expect to receive your card/document within 30 days of the approval of your application.
If you do not receive your document, please contact our National Customer Service Center at 1-800-375-5283."
Just got the email. I hope this is it !
Congratulations to everyone who have got their approval so far.MATT, Indiani, eb2-dec07,tackle....I wish and pray that your approvals come in quick....
Just some details of mine....
PD 26 Oct 2007
RD Nov 15, 2011
Changed jobs 03/2013, did not file AC21 right away...
RFE June 14 for me and spouse.
RFE resonse review July 22.
Spouse still RFE response review...
Card/Document Production email today.
Congratulations Stemcell!!!Quote:
Originally Posted by Stemcell
Congratulations Stemcell... Enjoy the moment...Quote:
Originally Posted by Stemcell
Stemcell,Quote:
Originally Posted by Stemcell
Congratulations!!
Congrats Stemcell, Spouse's approval should follow soon..
congrats stemcell.Quote:
Originally Posted by Stemcell
Thank you all....Spec,Q,Vizcard,Kanmani,MATT....you guys are just amazing...Please keep this forum going....it sure has helped me in times when I felt low....Quote:
Originally Posted by MATT2012
I guess we just have to wait for spouse's approval...MATT I am just waiting for your approval....hang in there buddy....
Congrats stemcell ! Enjoy the relieved life coz you don't have to relive this again. :-)Quote:
Originally Posted by Stemcell
its so wonderful to see how this forum community congratulate and share good n bad with each other. Def makes life bearavle .
Stemcell hope your spouse also gets approval soon. Enjoy my friend.
Many congratulations Stemcell, hopefully your spouse approval would follow. Great to see an old-timer reach the green milestone. All the best and enjoy.Quote:
Originally Posted by Stemcell
Some success attributed to opening a SR
I read few posts on Trackitt that have attributed CPO to SR that they may have opened last week. Knowing that each case is unique in itself, can I ask folks to chime in if they have any concrete suggestion here
Never felt so helpless before in my career
Quote:
Originally Posted by TeddyKoochu
Teddy,
Thousand apologies for leaving you out ( guess we need to see more of your inputs here...)...Thanks man...its a big relief...
But there is a Bollywood twist, spouse received a RFE...( when I mentioned this to my spouse...she just yawned :confused: )...anyway will keep you guys posted...
Stem very glad for you! FREE finally.Quote:
Originally Posted by Stemcell
Trend/pace of approvals about the same with about 17 ( primary) approvals on trackitt ( of course few more might update later tonight or in next few days).
Even now the majority are pending and minority are approved.
My own personal case has no impact with congressional inquiry and I suspect some who reported approval close to inquiry might be a co-incidence ( just wanted to share mine )
What happened to the Visa Bulletin? Its 8/13, still not out????????????
As Spec mentioned in the other thread (and its on Trackitt too), the delay might be due to consulates being closed for a week. I also think, it has to do with the "slower" pace for approvals - particulary for the upgrades (porters). It should be out tomorrow afternoon.Quote:
Originally Posted by eb2visa
Cool man, I feel very happy for you. Do address your wife's RFE response ASAP you definitely want to to be done with the process and move on.Quote:
Originally Posted by Stemcell
Thanks Indiani for sharing congressional inquiry details. I've July 2007 EB2 I priority date pending at TSC. Applied 485 promptly on Nov 1, 2011. Replied to mass RFE on July 8, 2013. Depending on how the Sep bulletin turns out, I feel like I need wait at least 60 days since the receipt of the RFE response, which will be Sep 8, 2013. And then, I can raise SR/congressional inquiry saying out of normal processing times. Who knows I might get approved by then or visa numbers will run out. It is a balancing act for sure. Either way, we won't know for sure what triggers approval.
Another thing I've seen on trackitt, a few congressional inquiries have responded with -- those who are current are going through background/security checks. I wonder if they are doing FBI background checks all over again or simply they are saying are looking at EVLs and whatever we responded with during mass RFE. If it is FBI BC, then that may perhaps explain why there is randomness to approvals. Those who come in faster are getting approved.
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Originally Posted by indiani
gclabor
I highly doubt these are FBI or other criminal background checks. Unless they've started something new about re-performing FBI checks, it wouldn't make sense. All these cases (incl yours) would have been pre-adjudicated already which also includes the FBI/ criminal checks.
It wouldn't surprise me though. If you think about it 5 yrs is a long time in which there could have been criminal offenses.
Thanks Vizcard. Yes, I'm hoping too that they don't FBI checks again. But, the language used on a couple of those congressional replies which used the words "security/background checks" made me think that way. But, in many ways RFE was sent as a way to do final background checks regarding EVL and the person's valid status since 485 was filed. Perhaps, congressman/senator used that wording while replying that background checks are being performed. And since they are not in the weeds of USCIS, they have used that wording interchangeably with final checks (employer offer, visa status etc.) on the adjudication process. Just my guess.
Quote:
Originally Posted by vizcard
Any idea what this means?
My address has not changed for 2 1/2 years and at that time also i had filled out change address form.
I see though that the status changed from response review to initial review
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Application Type: I485 , APPLICATION TO REGISTER PERMANENT RESIDENCE OR TO ADJUST STATUS
Your Case Status: Initial Review
On August 13, 2013, your address was changed relating to the I485, APPLICATION TO REGISTER PERMANENT RESIDENCE OR TO ADJUST STATUS that you filed. Please check our website at www.uscis.gov for further updates on your case. Please wait until the end of normal processing time before calling customer service at 1-800-375-5283 for live assistance.
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I have seen approvals happening after the address change message, I hope it is the same for you. Good luck..Quote:
Originally Posted by sandyn16
Sandyn , even my case also got the same status updated in april this year when I had an address change.Quote:
Originally Posted by sandyn16
This really ido not have any other relvant status to update . They turn it to initial review . This simply means case is pending. I called L2 and thats the answer they gave me .
Hello Everyone,
I am new here and awaiting 485 approval. I am a derivative and my application is pending at TSC with PD=03/2007. Primary 485 approved more than a yr ago.
Just saw that the Sep 2013 visa bulletin is out and India EB2 is moved to Jun'08.
EB2-I dates have moved to Jun 2008. It looks like there is a very good chance that several applicants with 2007 (read: myself) or early PDs will miss the boat again this year. Good luck everyone!
Hoping they approve many more cases up to dec 07 so that 07 cases are again not lost among the randomness of approvals starting next month .
Good to see PD move to june 08 . I'm not seeing too many results from congressional inquiries . I have initiated one last week and not heard any yet . Typically how long does it take to see a response .