Post 485-Filing

Congratulations Teddy.. Very Happy for you ..

Folks,
RD: 2/10/2012
ND: 2/15/2012
FP: 3/14/2012
RN: SRC12901460**

My wife and I got FP done yesterday. Of the two Reciept Numbers (i765 and i485) each for myself and my wife, I just found this status for my wife's i765 i.e. EAD application. USCIS website cannot find the other three receipt numbers.

Post Decision Activity

On March 14, 2012, we mailed you a notice that we have approved this I765 APPLICATION FOR EMPLOYMENT AUTHORIZATION. Please follow any instructions on the notice. If you move before you receive the notice, call customer service at 1-800-375-5283.

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Originally Posted by TeddyKoochu

Friends finally at 12 PM EST received the CPO mails for me and my wife. Finally this is the culmination of a very long journey. Gives me a great happiness and relief in reaching this milestone which until a few years was just a dream.

My sincerest thanks and deepest gratitude is due to all of you for your wishes and kind words especially in the RFE phase. Immigration forums started for me as a place of learning and it still is only difference is that it is a part of life now; really good since it has introduced me to so many friends and given me a truly great opportunity to interact. I will definitely be around. I wish everyone waiting all the very best, I hope you all reach the milestone soon.

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Congratulations Teddy!!!!! A lot of us will be joining you in the celebrations!

Hey Teddy .. very happy for you. Appreciate all your efforts you have done(and many others) in bringing clarity to GC predictions ..

enjoy a greener life my frnd

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Originally Posted by TeddyKoochu

Friends finally at 12 PM EST received the CPO mails for me and my wife. Finally this is the culmination of a very long journey. Gives me a great happiness and relief in reaching this milestone which until a few years was just a dream.

My sincerest thanks and deepest gratitude is due to all of you for your wishes and kind words especially in the RFE phase. Immigration forums started for me as a place of learning and it still is only difference is that it is a part of life now; really good since it has introduced me to so many friends and given me a truly great opportunity to interact. I will definitely be around. I wish everyone waiting all the very best, I hope you all reach the milestone soon.

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Congratulations Teddy,
Enjoy.

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Originally Posted by TeddyKoochu

Friends finally at 12 PM EST received the CPO mails for me and my wife. Finally this is the culmination of a very long journey. Gives me a great happiness and relief in reaching this milestone which until a few years was just a dream.

My sincerest thanks and deepest gratitude is due to all of you for your wishes and kind words especially in the RFE phase. Immigration forums started for me as a place of learning and it still is only difference is that it is a part of life now; really good since it has introduced me to so many friends and given me a truly great opportunity to interact. I will definitely be around. I wish everyone waiting all the very best, I hope you all reach the milestone soon.

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Originally Posted by TeddyKoochu

Friends finally at 12 PM EST received the CPO mails for me and my wife. Finally this is the culmination of a very long journey. Gives me a great happiness and relief in reaching this milestone which until a few years was just a dream.

My sincerest thanks and deepest gratitude is due to all of you for your wishes and kind words especially in the RFE phase. Immigration forums started for me as a place of learning and it still is only difference is that it is a part of life now; really good since it has introduced me to so many friends and given me a truly great opportunity to interact. I will definitely be around. I wish everyone waiting all the very best, I hope you all reach the milestone soon.

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Congrats man! Well deserved! Happy for you :)

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Originally Posted by TeddyKoochu

Friends finally at 12 PM EST received the CPO mails for me and my wife. Finally this is the culmination of a very long journey. Gives me a great happiness and relief in reaching this milestone which until a few years was just a dream.

My sincerest thanks and deepest gratitude is due to all of you for your wishes and kind words especially in the RFE phase. Immigration forums started for me as a place of learning and it still is only difference is that it is a part of life now; really good since it has introduced me to so many friends and given me a truly great opportunity to interact. I will definitely be around. I wish everyone waiting all the very best, I hope you all reach the milestone soon.

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Congratulations Teddy!! So happy for you!! :)

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Originally Posted by TeddyKoochu

Friends finally at 12 PM EST received the CPO mails for me and my wife. Finally this is the culmination of a very long journey. Gives me a great happiness and relief in reaching this milestone which until a few years was just a dream.

My sincerest thanks and deepest gratitude is due to all of you for your wishes and kind words especially in the RFE phase. Immigration forums started for me as a place of learning and it still is only difference is that it is a part of life now; really good since it has introduced me to so many friends and given me a truly great opportunity to interact. I will definitely be around. I wish everyone waiting all the very best, I hope you all reach the milestone soon.

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Congratulations teddy bhai. As in the Dora cartoon, one would say: we did it, we did it, and then the three small animals would come in with the drum, trumpet and play the success music :)

It was long deserved and awaited!

Congrats Teddy.
Finally.............. have fun and start your weekend early.

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Originally Posted by TeddyKoochu

Friends finally at 12 PM EST received the CPO mails for me and my wife. Finally this is the culmination of a very long journey. Gives me a great happiness and relief in reaching this milestone which until a few years was just a dream.......

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Congrats, Teddy bhai!!!

Finally the wait is over. Enjoy the freedom.

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Originally Posted by TeddyKoochu

Friends finally at 12 PM EST received the CPO mails for me and my wife. Finally this is the culmination of a very long journey. Gives me a great happiness and relief in reaching this milestone which until a few years was just a dream.

My sincerest thanks and deepest gratitude is due to all of you for your wishes and kind words especially in the RFE phase. Immigration forums started for me as a place of learning and it still is only difference is that it is a part of life now; really good since it has introduced me to so many friends and given me a truly great opportunity to interact. I will definitely be around. I wish everyone waiting all the very best, I hope you all reach the milestone soon.

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Congrats....happy for you and your family.

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Originally Posted by TeddyKoochu

Friends finally at 12 PM EST received the CPO mails for me and my wife. Finally this is the culmination of a very long journey. Gives me a great happiness and relief in reaching this milestone which until a few years was just a dream.

My sincerest thanks and deepest gratitude is due to all of you for your wishes and kind words especially in the RFE phase. Immigration forums started for me as a place of learning and it still is only difference is that it is a part of life now; really good since it has introduced me to so many friends and given me a truly great opportunity to interact. I will definitely be around. I wish everyone waiting all the very best, I hope you all reach the milestone soon.

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Originally Posted by TeddyKoochu

Friends finally at 12 PM EST received the CPO mails for me and my wife. Finally this is the culmination of a very long journey. Gives me a great happiness and relief in reaching this milestone which until a few years was just a dream.

My sincerest thanks and deepest gratitude is due to all of you for your wishes and kind words especially in the RFE phase. Immigration forums started for me as a place of learning and it still is only difference is that it is a part of life now; really good since it has introduced me to so many friends and given me a truly great opportunity to interact. I will definitely be around. I wish everyone waiting all the very best, I hope you all reach the milestone soon.

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Congratulations Bro!! Enjoy! You are the one of those who deserved it the most!
Very happy for you!

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Originally Posted by H1GC140

Congrats, Teddy bhai!!!

Finally the wait is over. Enjoy the freedom.

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Congratulations ! and wishing you all the best for your future journey!!
You deserve it bro, you deserve it.

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Originally Posted by qesehmk

Biwi boli ghar jara jaldi se aana; jaldi se aana
Sham ko piyaji hame cinema dikhana hame cinema dikhana
Karo na bahana .... aa aa aa bahana .... bahaanaa

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Q, I was wondering if the lines are from "aaj paheli tairkh hai" Kishore Kumar's song ?

Yes of course! The entire song is wonderful ... and that was the first thing that came to my mind when I learnt Teddy's news today.

The other parts of the song are:

Mil Jul ke bacchone bapu ko ghera
Kehate hain sare kee bapu hain mera
Khilaune jara lana
Aaj pehli tarikh hain

Daphtar ke samane aaye mehman hain
Bade hee sharif hain purane kadardan hain
Are jeb ko bachana
Aaj pehli tarikh hain

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Originally Posted by codesmith

Q, I was wondering if the lines are from "aaj paheli tairkh hai" Kishore Kumar's song ?

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Congrats Teddy,

Very happy for your family,

As you are the most 'wanted' man on many forums, your congratulatory messages may hit a record!!!!

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Originally Posted by TeddyKoochu

Friends finally at 12 PM EST received the CPO mails for me and my wife. Finally this is the culmination of a very long journey. Gives me a great happiness and relief in reaching this milestone which until a few years was just a dream.

My sincerest thanks and deepest gratitude is due to all of you for your wishes and kind words especially in the RFE phase. Immigration forums started for me as a place of learning and it still is only difference is that it is a part of life now; really good since it has introduced me to so many friends and given me a truly great opportunity to interact. I will definitely be around. I wish everyone waiting all the very best, I hope you all reach the milestone soon.

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Congratulations. In this very long journey, were were not only a passenger, but also a guide to many others. All the best going forward and many thanks for your insights.

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Originally Posted by TeddyKoochu

Friends finally at 12 PM EST received the CPO mails for me and my wife. Finally this is the culmination of a very long journey. Gives me a great happiness and relief in reaching this milestone which until a few years was just a dream.

My sincerest thanks and deepest gratitude is due to all of you for your wishes and kind words especially in the RFE phase. Immigration forums started for me as a place of learning and it still is only difference is that it is a part of life now; really good since it has introduced me to so many friends and given me a truly great opportunity to interact. I will definitely be around. I wish everyone waiting all the very best, I hope you all reach the milestone soon.

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Originally Posted by TeddyKoochu

Friends finally at 12 PM EST received the CPO mails for me and my wife. Finally this is the culmination of a very long journey. Gives me a great happiness and relief in reaching this milestone which until a few years was just a dream.

My sincerest thanks and deepest gratitude is due to all of you for your wishes and kind words especially in the RFE phase. Immigration forums started for me as a place of learning and it still is only difference is that it is a part of life now; really good since it has introduced me to so many friends and given me a truly great opportunity to interact. I will definitely be around. I wish everyone waiting all the very best, I hope you all reach the milestone soon.

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Yayyyyyyyy!!!!! Congrats, Teddy!!! March 15 is a nice day to get approved :) There are going to be pages and pages of congratulatory messages! This is just the beginning....

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Originally Posted by ontheedge

Ok..I've been waiting to congratulate you since I read this two days back....some issues woth browser were not letting me reply to posts. Anyway...CONGRATULATIONS!! And amen to hearing good news from Teddy and Tackle soon!

Since you've disclosed that you're a lady :), how about letting us know the significance of your username...work at SNL or a fellow SNL fan?

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Thanks, ontheedge! Regarding the username - I just randomly chose it because it's funny :)

hey teddy bhai!!!!!! congratulations... I told ya in my previous posts to be ready on the ides of march!!!!!... today is ides of march... soooooooo happy for you and your family... have good time and do call me when you cross to this side of the pond....

Congrats my friend, i am so happy for you. We gonna rock this weekend. I got mine approved last weekend but was holding for you...really...

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Originally Posted by TeddyKoochu

Friends finally at 12 PM EST received the CPO mails for me and my wife. Finally this is the culmination of a very long journey. Gives me a great happiness and relief in reaching this milestone which until a few years was just a dream.

My sincerest thanks and deepest gratitude is due to all of you for your wishes and kind words especially in the RFE phase. Immigration forums started for me as a place of learning and it still is only difference is that it is a part of life now; really good since it has introduced me to so many friends and given me a truly great opportunity to interact. I will definitely be around. I wish everyone waiting all the very best, I hope you all reach the milestone soon.

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Teddy ...Congratulations....tonite i will uncork the bubbly.

Guys one other question. I was trying to look for things we need to do after we get GC.
Eg its safe keep, do we need to carry it all the time or can it be kept in safebox in bank(which i dont suggest because in case of an emergency if we need to travel we should have it with us). I came aross this on the inter-web(i think colbert says it this way)..on wikipedia;)
Permanent residents of the United States eighteen years of age or older must carry their valid physical green card itself at all times. Failing to do so would be a violation of the Immigration and Nationality Act, carrying the possibility of a fine up to $100 and/or imprisonment for up to 30 days for each offense. [2] Only the federal government can impose these penalties.[3]

really? is it true?

teddy mereh bhai badhai ho :)

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Originally Posted by TeddyKoochu

Friends finally at 12 PM EST received the CPO mails for me and my wife. Finally this is the culmination of a very long journey. Gives me a great happiness and relief in reaching this milestone which until a few years was just a dream.

My sincerest thanks and deepest gratitude is due to all of you for your wishes and kind words especially in the RFE phase. Immigration forums started for me as a place of learning and it still is only difference is that it is a part of life now; really good since it has introduced me to so many friends and given me a truly great opportunity to interact. I will definitely be around. I wish everyone waiting all the very best, I hope you all reach the milestone soon.

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Yeh hui na baat! Congrats Teddy, you have been Leo-fied :) You can do Salman's dance from Ready on dhinka chika song..err wait soggadu can do that with his avatar :-)

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Originally Posted by TeddyKoochu

Friends finally at 12 PM EST received the CPO mails for me and my wife..

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That is true .... but i have never seen it actually enforced.

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Originally Posted by Pdmar08

Teddy ...Congratulations....tonite i will uncork the bubbly.

Guys one other question. I was trying to look for things we need to do after we get GC.
Eg its safe keep, do we need to carry it all the time or can it be kept in safebox in bank(which i dont suggest because in case of an emergency if we need to travel we should have it with us). I came aross this on the inter-web(i think colbert says it this way)..on wikipedia;)
Permanent residents of the United States eighteen years of age or older must carry their valid physical green card itself at all times. Failing to do so would be a violation of the Immigration and Nationality Act, carrying the possibility of a fine up to $100 and/or imprisonment for up to 30 days for each offense. [2] Only the federal government can impose these penalties.[3]

really? is it true?

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I always thought that as long as you had a valid drivers license or State ID you were good to go as it is based on the status in the country.

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Originally Posted by qesehmk

That is true .... but i have never seen it actually enforced.

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Originally Posted by TeddyKoochu

Friends finally at 12 PM EST received the CPO mails for me and my wife. Finally this is the culmination of a very long journey. Gives me a great happiness and relief in reaching this milestone which until a few years was just a dream.

My sincerest thanks and deepest gratitude is due to all of you for your wishes and kind words especially in the RFE phase. Immigration forums started for me as a place of learning and it still is only difference is that it is a part of life now; really good since it has introduced me to so many friends and given me a truly great opportunity to interact. I will definitely be around. I wish everyone waiting all the very best, I hope you all reach the milestone soon.

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Hearty Condrats to TEDDYKOOCHU, SInce i joined this forum I have seen you heliping others and providing valuable info almost every Day. Now that your day has come ENJOY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1

Congrats Teddy bai... so happy for you... Enjoy your day..

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Originally Posted by TeddyKoochu

Friends finally at 12 PM EST received the CPO mails for me and my wife. Finally this is the culmination of a very long journey. Gives me a great happiness and relief in reaching this milestone which until a few years was just a dream.

My sincerest thanks and deepest gratitude is due to all of you for your wishes and kind words especially in the RFE phase. Immigration forums started for me as a place of learning and it still is only difference is that it is a part of life now; really good since it has introduced me to so many friends and given me a truly great opportunity to interact. I will definitely be around. I wish everyone waiting all the very best, I hope you all reach the milestone soon.

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Guys,
I have a question.. Is the EAD dependent on pending H1 status at all? I have a pending RFE on my H1 (which I haven't responded to yet). AOS Application was received on 2/1, FP done on 3/13 ..... there is no sign of EAD....even the receipt numbers don't work. Tried calling TSC today and was told by L2 officer that EAD is still pending and it takes upto 90 days to process it. The issue here is that I have a 4 page RFE and I think it will be hard to survive simply because there are too many places where things are open to interpretation. I work in a legit E-V-C setup through a consulting company and wanted to wait for the EAD to be processed before responding to the RFE so that there was a fall back option. I do understand that there can be difference in timing of processing but it just occurred to me that there may be a dependency...or maybe not. Does anyone know anything about this?

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Originally Posted by TeddyKoochu

Friends finally at 12 PM EST received the CPO mails for me and my wife. Finally this is the culmination of a very long journey. Gives me a great happiness and relief in reaching this milestone which until a few years was just a dream.

My sincerest thanks and deepest gratitude is due to all of you for your wishes and kind words especially in the RFE phase. Immigration forums started for me as a place of learning and it still is only difference is that it is a part of life now; really good since it has introduced me to so many friends and given me a truly great opportunity to interact. I will definitely be around. I wish everyone waiting all the very best, I hope you all reach the milestone soon.

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Teddy, congrats to you and your spouse! Looks like Ides of March brings good fortune too. :D

Congratulations to you and your Family Teddy. Very well deserved.

this is my strategy.

I made color copy of the GC, front and back, cut it out, and stuck them back to back to make a fake card, and then got it laminated at fedex kinkos for $1.25. I carry this with me. Of course if needed to, you should present it as a copy, do not claim it to be real GC, that's obvious :)

If I go near border places (like San Diego), or if I will be making a trip far away from home, like say going to NY, or Seattle, or visiting grand canyon in AZ, I will carry actual GC with me.

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Originally Posted by Pdmar08

Teddy ...Congratulations....tonite i will uncork the bubbly.

Guys one other question. I was trying to look for things we need to do after we get GC.
Eg its safe keep, do we need to carry it all the time or can it be kept in safebox in bank(which i dont suggest because in case of an emergency if we need to travel we should have it with us). I came aross this on the inter-web(i think colbert says it this way)..on wikipedia;)
Permanent residents of the United States eighteen years of age or older must carry their valid physical green card itself at all times. Failing to do so would be a violation of the Immigration and Nationality Act, carrying the possibility of a fine up to $100 and/or imprisonment for up to 30 days for each offense. [2] Only the federal government can impose these penalties.[3]

really? is it true?

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Congratulations Teddy!! Thanks for all your predictions and your effort in sourcing data and presenting it to everyone in the best possible way.. You truly deserve it.

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Originally Posted by TeddyKoochu

Friends finally at 12 PM EST received the CPO mails for me and my wife. Finally this is the culmination of a very long journey. Gives me a great happiness and relief in reaching this milestone which until a few years was just a dream.

My sincerest thanks and deepest gratitude is due to all of you for your wishes and kind words especially in the RFE phase. Immigration forums started for me as a place of learning and it still is only difference is that it is a part of life now; really good since it has introduced me to so many friends and given me a truly great opportunity to interact. I will definitely be around. I wish everyone waiting all the very best, I hope you all reach the milestone soon.

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Is there some protocol as to when one can reach out to the FBI to check status of FP/ Name check?

http://www.trackitt.com/usa-discussi...en-card/page/2
Below is the extract from above link , which has the discussion, I think its law to carry identity.

t's law to carry the proof of residence, irrespective of a permanent or temp resident. I was stopped (whole road was blocked and every vehicle was checked) in NY (upstate) and I had DL and not passport. The officer was pretty good and he told, that I have to carry proof of residency by law and can be arrested and deported for not carrying one. He said he would let me go.

Not many would take it seriously to the point of deporting. If the officer wants to give you trouble by going exactly by books then it is a big trouble. Especially when you are traveling long distances.

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Originally Posted by Pdmar08

Teddy ...Congratulations....tonite i will uncork the bubbly.

Guys one other question. I was trying to look for things we need to do after we get GC.
Eg its safe keep, do we need to carry it all the time or can it be kept in safebox in bank(which i dont suggest because in case of an emergency if we need to travel we should have it with us). I came aross this on the inter-web(i think colbert says it this way)..on wikipedia;)
Permanent residents of the United States eighteen years of age or older must carry their valid physical green card itself at all times. Failing to do so would be a violation of the Immigration and Nationality Act, carrying the possibility of a fine up to $100 and/or imprisonment for up to 30 days for each offense. [2] Only the federal government can impose these penalties.[3]

really? is it true?

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awesome Teddy
its now our turn to say
"Many congratulations to you and your family enjoy green life. " (the Teddy's famous congratulations)

This is what we do when cross border between CA and AZ where there invariably an inspection happens.

But honestly I have crossed the border so many times (2-3 dozen or even more) and only twice they actually asked for documents which once we didn't even carry any documents and they said that they could deport us for that. I apologized and said will carry next time.

So in nutshell the officers are quite lenient - however - better safe that sorry. What nishant says makes a lot of sense to me.

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Originally Posted by nishant2200

this is my strategy.

I made color copy of the GC, front and back, cut it out, and stuck them back to back to make a fake card, and then got it laminated at fedex kinkos for $1.25. I carry this with me. Of course if needed to, you should present it as a copy, do not claim it to be real GC, that's obvious :)

If I go near border places (like San Diego), or if I will be making a trip far away from home, like say going to NY, or Seattle, or visiting grand canyon in AZ, I will carry actual GC with me.

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C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S brother!!!!

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Originally Posted by TeddyKoochu

Friends finally at 12 PM EST received the CPO mails for me and my wife. Finally this is the culmination of a very long journey. Gives me a great happiness and relief in reaching this milestone which until a few years was just a dream.

My sincerest thanks and deepest gratitude is due to all of you for your wishes and kind words especially in the RFE phase. Immigration forums started for me as a place of learning and it still is only difference is that it is a part of life now; really good since it has introduced me to so many friends and given me a truly great opportunity to interact. I will definitely be around. I wish everyone waiting all the very best, I hope you all reach the milestone soon.

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So happy for you Teddy - Congratulations to you and your family. You have been a guiding light for many through this process and I am sure we are all feeling a bit better about the process now that so many of our gurus are successfully done with it.

Please continue to be a part of this community Teddy - we all need your measured thoughts and cautious approach to prediction/calculation. I will always remember you as the steady voice of reason when everybody and their aunt was awash with irrational exuberance regarding PD movements late last summer.

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Originally Posted by TeddyKoochu

Friends finally at 12 PM EST received the CPO mails for me and my wife. Finally this is the culmination of a very long journey. Gives me a great happiness and relief in reaching this milestone which until a few years was just a dream.

My sincerest thanks and deepest gratitude is due to all of you for your wishes and kind words especially in the RFE phase. Immigration forums started for me as a place of learning and it still is only difference is that it is a part of life now; really good since it has introduced me to so many friends and given me a truly great opportunity to interact. I will definitely be around. I wish everyone waiting all the very best, I hope you all reach the milestone soon.

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Congrats Teddy !!