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03-16-2012, 01:23 PM
nishant2200

Quote:

Originally Posted by essenel

Nishant, how can I find the tracking number for my green card? I called the USCIS customer service number, but couldn't figure out where to connect to an agent. Trying to book tix to India....

If your status updates to CPO , sub status : USPS has picked up, then next day morning, you can call to ask tracking number. If your status has never been updated to this, or if you call same day on this status, the tracking number is not updated in the system from which the CS rep can pull the tracking number. This is based on my observations.
03-16-2012, 01:27 PM
Kanmani

Quote:

Originally Posted by pdfeb09

Thanks Nishant. I didn't know if just that alone would be sufficient. Getting her Driver's license changed my be an option, but getting her Passport changed would be impossible before the date.

If she has spouse name (your given name last name) entered in her passport that would be sufficient for time being.
03-16-2012, 02:10 PM
romanitaly

Congratulations Teddy

Teddy
Hearty Congratulations to you and your Family!!
You should see if there is possibility for you to become an immigration attorney.

All the best for your future.

Thank you and enjoy!
03-16-2012, 02:22 PM
bhala5

Congrates Teddy!!!

Hope your family can travel to india without any issue, but we lost many things (to attend mariage etc..) due to GC mess.

Thanks,
Bala
03-16-2012, 02:36 PM
harsha131

Just followed your msg and got the tracking#, the cards arriving tomorrow....on St Patrick's Day :-)

Quote:

Originally Posted by nishant2200

If your status updates to CPO , sub status : USPS has picked up, then next day morning, you can call to ask tracking number. If your status has never been updated to this, or if you call same day on this status, the tracking number is not updated in the system from which the CS rep can pull the tracking number. This is based on my observations.
03-16-2012, 02:40 PM
ram_40001

Everyone who has recently been approved....Were you able to get your USPS tracking number?
Last night I got an update saying Card had been picked up by USPS, so I called today to get a tracking number.
Got transferred to L2 officer and he said that the card had not been produced yet and that it could take up to 15 days.
Anyone else had the same experience.
03-16-2012, 02:57 PM
pdfeb09

Quote:

Originally Posted by vizcard

You may want to look in to changing the DL. I'm not sure what you need for that (new SSN card or H1/H4 797 with the name on it, etc.) but it probably makes sense. The alternative is to call the ASC or your lawyers and ask them.

Quote:

Originally Posted by nishant2200

you will have to get Drivers license updated sooner or later, so you might as well as go ahead and do it, anyways, on a side process.

They need the 797 of the current status along with I94 ( = H4) .. Shows her maiden name. I think it may still work, because that will show her to be here legally and marriage certificate will show a valid name change.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kanmani

If she has spouse name (your given name last name) entered in her passport that would be sufficient for time being.

Her passport does not have my name in it..... I have been teasing her about this maiden name business for a long time..:) we were just too lazy to get it done.. mainly on her passport. I hope it does not delay our GC adjudication with an RFE .. anyways.. one step at a time..
03-16-2012, 03:00 PM
harsha131

I got the same email yesterday and was able to get the tracking# today from L2 officer, I called today at 12.30PST.

Quote:

Originally Posted by ram_40001

Everyone who has recently been approved....Were you able to get your USPS tracking number?
Last night I got an update saying Card had been picked up by USPS, so I called today to get a tracking number.
Got transferred to L2 officer and he said that the card had not been produced yet and that it could take up to 15 days.
Anyone else had the same experience.
03-16-2012, 03:04 PM
usernameisnotvalid

Online status

Finally I am able to track the case status online for EADs both for myself and my wife. The current status is : CPO :)
03-16-2012, 03:08 PM
leo07

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

Quote:

Originally Posted by Way2GC

Friends!!!!!!!!!!!!

Its my turn to share this wonderful piece of news. You all have guessed it right.

We just got our CPO email yesterday :)

I am really getting so very emotional now.

I have waited for this moment for so long. And this couldn't have been possible without all your help and support.

My spouse is the primary. So now I have the privilege to work here.

Congratulations to all who made it so far and best of luck to all waiting in queue.

Just can't express enough in words!!!!!!

NSC || PD : 24-Sep 2007 || 485 RD: 22-Nov-2011 || 485 ND: 28-Nov-2011 || FPND : 15-Dec-2011 || FPRD : 05-Jan-2012 || EAD/AP RD : 10-Jan-2012 || EAD/AP ND : 14-Jan-2012 || RFE Email : 16-Feb-2012|| RFE Response Recvd : 12-Mar-2012 || EAD/AP Approval email : 7-Mar-2012 || EAD/AP Cards RD : 12-Mar-2012 || GC Approval Email : 14-Mar-2012 || Estimated time to get GC in Hand || 19-Mar-2012
03-16-2012, 04:25 PM
drapnvalsad

retrogress the EB2

Someone puts inputs,
will it affect me

The Department of State (DOS) advised today that the EB2 India and China category is likely to retrogress in the May or June 2012 Visa Bulletin. Charles Oppenheim, Chief, Visa Control and Reporting, provided this information at an AILA conference on March 16, 2012. Mr. Oppenheim projected that it will become necessary to retrogress the EB2 date back to approximately August 2007.

The EB2 cutoff set in the April 2012 Visa Bulletin, which is May 1, 2010, is not changed by Mr. Oppenheim's announcement. The changes will occur in the May and/or June Visa Bulletins. We will provide further analysis in an upcoming
03-16-2012, 04:33 PM
doctorp

Green for St PAttys

it finally happened, CPO email today morning at 5 45 AM!!!! never thought it would happen though!!!
03-16-2012, 05:40 PM
HR3012

Congrats doctor! Please provide more details (PD, RD, TSC/NSC etc...)
03-16-2012, 06:59 PM
vizcard

Quote:

Originally Posted by HR3012

Congrats doctor! Please provide more details (PD, RD, TSC/NSC etc...)

HR3012- have you not got your EAD or just not updated your signature?
03-16-2012, 07:03 PM
mesan123

Congratulations doctorp....

Quote:

Originally Posted by doctorp

it finally happened, CPO email today morning at 5 45 AM!!!! never thought it would happen though!!!
03-16-2012, 07:06 PM
mesan123

It will affect you , if you dont get your greencard before retrogression. incase dates retrogress to Aug 2007, as mentioned in the article in May bulletion. if you dont get GC by april 30th. you need to wait till you date becomes current again to get the GC....

Not trying to depress you....just answering your query....hoping you get your GC in next few days...

Quote:

Originally Posted by drapnvalsad

Someone puts inputs,
will it affect me

The Department of State (DOS) advised today that the EB2 India and China category is likely to retrogress in the May or June 2012 Visa Bulletin. Charles Oppenheim, Chief, Visa Control and Reporting, provided this information at an AILA conference on March 16, 2012. Mr. Oppenheim projected that it will become necessary to retrogress the EB2 date back to approximately August 2007.

The EB2 cutoff set in the April 2012 Visa Bulletin, which is May 1, 2010, is not changed by Mr. Oppenheim's announcement. The changes will occur in the May and/or June Visa Bulletins. We will provide further analysis in an upcoming
03-16-2012, 07:23 PM
Kanmani

Congratulations! doctorp. enjoy!
03-16-2012, 08:37 PM
neospeed

Quote:

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.

Congrats Teddy. Your analysis really rocks :)
03-16-2012, 08:47 PM
drapnvalsad

thanks for reply and magic word

Quote:

Originally Posted by mesan123

It will affect you , if you dont get your greencard before retrogression. incase dates retrogress to Aug 2007, as mentioned in the article in May bulletion. if you dont get GC by april 30th. you need to wait till you date becomes current again to get the GC....

Not trying to depress you....just answering your query....hoping you get your GC in next few days...
03-16-2012, 09:59 PM
harsha131

Even it does retrogress most of the Nov, Dec filers are likely to get GC's within Apr 30th.

Quote:

Originally Posted by drapnvalsad

Someone puts inputs,
will it affect me

The Department of State (DOS) advised today that the EB2 India and China category is likely to retrogress in the May or June 2012 Visa Bulletin. Charles Oppenheim, Chief, Visa Control and Reporting, provided this information at an AILA conference on March 16, 2012. Mr. Oppenheim projected that it will become necessary to retrogress the EB2 date back to approximately August 2007.

The EB2 cutoff set in the April 2012 Visa Bulletin, which is May 1, 2010, is not changed by Mr. Oppenheim's announcement. The changes will occur in the May and/or June Visa Bulletins. We will provide further analysis in an upcoming
03-17-2012, 12:30 AM
pdmay2008

Quote:

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.

Congratulations!!! Enjoy the green life. You truly deserve it.
03-17-2012, 12:31 AM
HR3012

Quote:

Originally Posted by vizcard

HR3012- have you not got your EAD or just not updated your signature?

No EAD yet, called customer service and received the expected response "call back after 90 days".
03-17-2012, 08:17 AM
tackle

Quote:

Originally Posted by harsha131

Even it does retrogress most of the Nov, Dec filers are likely to get GC's within Apr 30th.

I doubt it. I feel that the left over applicants from Oct, Nov and months before will get their applications processed only when dates retrogress (and when the PD becomes current again of course). This is just a guess.
03-17-2012, 08:55 AM
vizcard

Quote:

Originally Posted by tackle

I doubt it. I feel that the left over applicants from Oct, Nov and months before will get their applications processed only when dates retrogress (and when the PD becomes current again of course). This is just a guess.

I agree. Up until April 30, it's going to continue being a free-for-all. Im slightly pissed off at Fragomen for sitting on my file till Jan -end when I everything good to go by the 10th.
03-17-2012, 11:10 AM
makmohan

A naive questions. We see even Q2, Q3, Q4 2008 GCs getting approved on trackit - mostly Jan filers. Then why are Gurus predicting PD Q1 2008 at the end of FY 2012?

- Makmohan
03-17-2012, 11:14 AM
makmohan

Dear Teddy,

Congratulations to you and your family on receiving your GC. You, Q and others have given a ray of hope to hundreds of others like me and our families. Really glad to see you receiving your GC.

Makmohan
03-17-2012, 12:55 PM
billu77

RFE response mailed by attorney

Our attorney mailed my wife's I-485 RFE response yesterday. He said 50/50 for chances of approval this FY (at NSC). I was just curious about how they allot the visa numbers ,especially now that they dont foresee any spilldown and very few visa numbers are supposed to remain for this FY. Is there any monthly allocation, like 9% or so? In that case, wouldnt they have enough visa numbers still left? (54% or more for this FY?)
03-17-2012, 01:09 PM
mera#aayega

Hi all. I just got the cpo email for me and my wife!!

I have been a silent reader of the forum since the last 1 yr. This forum and the gurus are doing an incredible service in providing support and clarity to deal with the crazzzy gc process!!! Below are my details.

Thanks to all!!!! Cheers!!!!!!

Pd- 06/16/08
Rd- 01/04/12
Nd- 01/09/12
EADs- Mid February
Fp appt- 02/29/12
Cpo email- 03/17/12
03-17-2012, 01:31 PM
mesan123

CONGRATULATIONS .....Enjoy

Quote:

Originally Posted by mera#aayega

Hi all. I just got the cpo email for me and my wife!!

I have been a silent reader of the forum since the last 1 yr. This forum and the gurus are doing an incredible service in providing support and clarity to deal with the crazzzy gc process!!! Below are my details.

Thanks to all!!!! Cheers!!!!!!

Pd- 06/16/08
Rd- 01/04/12
Nd- 01/09/12
EADs- Mid February
Fp appt- 02/29/12
Cpo email- 03/17/12
03-17-2012, 03:36 PM
vizcard

Quote:

Originally Posted by makmohan

A naive questions. We see even Q2, Q3, Q4 2008 GCs getting approved on trackit - mostly Jan filers. Then why are Gurus predicting PD Q1 2008 at the end of FY 2012?

- Makmohan

Mak - Anyone can get approved while they are current. So that's why you are seeing approvals for later in the year. They will constrain that to only those with earlier PDs by retrogression. That's why CO is going to retrogress to Aug 2007. He wants to make sure any visas in hand right now are given to the earliest PDs. Then when he gets a greater handle on SO, he will keep moving and its a matter of numbers. The other constraint is not wasting any visas.

Based on calculations, there will probably be just enough to satisfy the demand up to Mar 2008... not guaranteed but most likely. That's why gurus are saying Mar 2008.
03-17-2012, 07:23 PM
makmohan

Quote:

Originally Posted by vizcard

Mak - Anyone can get approved while they are current. So that's why you are seeing approvals for later in the year. They will constrain that to only those with earlier PDs by retrogression. That's why CO is going to retrogress to Aug 2007. He wants to make sure any visas in hand right now are given to the earliest PDs. Then when he gets a greater handle on SO, he will keep moving and its a matter of numbers. The other constraint is not wasting any visas.

Based on calculations, there will probably be just enough to satisfy the demand up to Mar 2008... not guaranteed but most likely. That's why gurus are saying Mar 2008.

Great explanation. Thanks Viz!
So it also means that anyone who has filed (theoretically) has a chance to get one until dates are retrogressed (may be matter of couple of months at best).
03-18-2012, 12:07 PM
dec2007

Friends, I know there are few people here who filed 140 amendment along with 485. Please share your status..

No change in my status, curious how long will 140 amendment be approved. I read some where that 140 amendments are taking longer than normal 4 months that is shown on NSC website. Is it true? ...

See my signature for my details// thanks
03-18-2012, 04:45 PM
Sandeep2011

Got my 140 amendment approval yesterday. Took 3.5 months in my case. Same situation as yours - company got acquired just before I was eligible to file my 485.

QUOTE=dec2007;25081]Friends, I know there are few people here who filed 140 amendment along with 485. Please share your status..

No change in my status, curious how long will 140 amendment be approved. I read some where that 140 amendments are taking longer than normal 4 months that is shown on NSC website. Is it true? ...

See my signature for my details// thanks[/QUOTE]
03-18-2012, 05:36 PM
vizcard

Quote:

Originally Posted by makmohan

Great explanation. Thanks Viz!
So it also means that anyone who has filed (theoretically) has a chance to get one until dates are retrogressed (may be matter of couple of months at best).

Thats correct.
03-18-2012, 09:19 PM
TeddyKoochu

Thanks again to all my friends !

indiaeb2 - Thanks a lot bro, support from you has been special.
Umesh1209 - Thanks my friend.
nayekal - Thanks my friend. I got RFE response review on 01-Mar and approval on 15-Mar.
romanitaly - Thanks my friend. Greatly appreciate your kind words.
bhala5 - Thanks my friend.
neospeed - Thanks my friend. Greatly appreciate your kind words.
pdmay2008 - Thanks my friend. Greatly appreciate your kind words.
03-19-2012, 06:36 AM
maggie

congrats Teddy

Congrats teddy.
Very nice to see forum "Bhishm Pitamah"
Finally got thru. You have been a great influence to
The immigration community.

Good luck with your freedom.
03-19-2012, 09:07 AM
tackle

Quote:

Originally Posted by tackle

Update
1. Me - RD 11/01/12 : I-485 Status - Initial Review (still waiting)
2. Friend 1 - RD 11/01/12 : I-485 Status - RFE email received 02/08/12 (submit Birth Certificates) - RFE response received 02/28/2012 - Approved 03/08/2012
3. Friend 2 - RD 11/04/12 : I-485 Status - RFE email received 02/23/12 (BC, EVL, MC) - RFE response received 03/07/2012
4. Friend 3 - RD 11/08/12 : I-485 Status - Approval email received 02/11/12

Update
1. Me - RD 11/01/12 : I-485 Status - Initial Review (still waiting)
2. Friend 1 - RD 11/01/12 : I-485 Status - RFE email received 02/08/12 (submit Birth Certificates) - RFE response received 02/28/2012 - Approved 03/08/2012
3. Friend 2 - RD 11/04/12 : I-485 Status - RFE email received 02/23/12 (BC, EVL, MC) - RFE response received 03/07/2012 - Approved 03/19/2012
4. Friend 3 - RD 11/08/12 : I-485 Status - Approval email received 02/11/12
03-19-2012, 09:20 AM
TeddyKoochu

Quote:

Originally Posted by maggie

Congrats teddy.
Very nice to see forum "Bhishm Pitamah"
Finally got thru. You have been a great influence to
The immigration community.

Good luck with your freedom.

Thanks Maggie, greatly appreciate your kind words.

Quote:

Originally Posted by tackle

Update
1. Me - RD 11/01/12 : I-485 Status - Initial Review (still waiting)
2. Friend 1 - RD 11/01/12 : I-485 Status - RFE email received 02/08/12 (submit Birth Certificates) - RFE response received 02/28/2012 - Approved 03/08/2012
3. Friend 2 - RD 11/04/12 : I-485 Status - RFE email received 02/23/12 (BC, EVL, MC) - RFE response received 03/07/2012 - Approved 03/19/2012
4. Friend 3 - RD 11/08/12 : I-485 Status - Approval email received 02/11/12

Tackle thanks for the updates, so this is purely luck as all 4 of you have the same exact profiles. Hopefully you will be approved this week.
03-19-2012, 09:22 AM
essenel

Quote:

Originally Posted by tackle

Update
1. Me - RD 11/01/12 : I-485 Status - Initial Review (still waiting)
2. Friend 1 - RD 11/01/12 : I-485 Status - RFE email received 02/08/12 (submit Birth Certificates) - RFE response received 02/28/2012 - Approved 03/08/2012
3. Friend 2 - RD 11/04/12 : I-485 Status - RFE email received 02/23/12 (BC, EVL, MC) - RFE response received 03/07/2012 - Approved 03/19/2012
4. Friend 3 - RD 11/08/12 : I-485 Status - Approval email received 02/11/12

Tackle, I'm rooting for you to get approved this week....
03-19-2012, 09:36 AM
pakkineni

Am also still waiting , Hope we will see approvals for Nov filers this week.
RD 11/1/2011

Quote:

Originally Posted by tackle

Update
1. Me - RD 11/01/12 : I-485 Status - Initial Review (still waiting)
2. Friend 1 - RD 11/01/12 : I-485 Status - RFE email received 02/08/12 (submit Birth Certificates) - RFE response received 02/28/2012 - Approved 03/08/2012
3. Friend 2 - RD 11/04/12 : I-485 Status - RFE email received 02/23/12 (BC, EVL, MC) - RFE response received 03/07/2012 - Approved 03/19/2012
4. Friend 3 - RD 11/08/12 : I-485 Status - Approval email received 02/11/12

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