Post 485-Filing

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Originally Posted by ragx08

Guys,

Just got the CPO text msgs.... sharing with you guys first!!!! Even my wife does not know about it yet :-)!!!!!!

Thankyou all for all the compassion you showed when I shared my story. Until my I-140 was approved - I never knew anything about the immigration blogs... Started googling around and initially found a crap load of forums where the discussion was loud and noisy - with very little information. Accidentally stumbled upon Q's and never had to check anything else! This is the only forum I ever registered and posted msgs.

I wish everyone of you waiting to be greened - all the best! Will keep watching this thread to congratulate each one of you when your time comes!!!

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Congratulations to you and your family!

Quick question:
With expired H1 stamp on passport can one travel to and from India on AP. No intent to use EAD, planning to continue on H1 but do not want to go for visa interview and stamping.
Would it raise any issues??

Ragx,

So happy for you. Of all the users yours and Teddy's are the ones I was always interested on knowing the status. Good that you have finally received the approval. Congratulations.

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Originally Posted by ragx08

Guys,

Just got the CPO text msgs.... sharing with you guys first!!!! Even my wife does not know about it yet :-)!!!!!!

Thankyou all for all the compassion you showed when I shared my story. Until my I-140 was approved - I never knew anything about the immigration blogs... Started googling around and initially found a crap load of forums where the discussion was loud and noisy - with very little information. Accidentally stumbled upon Q's and never had to check anything else! This is the only forum I ever registered and posted msgs.

I wish everyone of you waiting to be greened - all the best! Will keep watching this thread to congratulate each one of you when your time comes!!!

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CPO messages received - NSC
Hello,
I wanted to share my news with everyone. Just got 485 CPO emails/SMSs for both me and my spouse.

PD: 27 Jul 2007
RD: 5 Dec 2011
ND: 12 Dec 2011
FP: 2 Feb 2012
EAD/AP approved: 18 Jan 2012
EAD/AP received: 23 Jan 2012
RFE received: Mar 5 2012
RFE response sent: Mar 12 2012
GC approved: 20 Mar 2012

All the very best to everyone else who are waiting.

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Originally Posted by 99mutd08

CPO messages received - NSC
Hell,
I wanted to share my news with everyone. Just got 485 CPO emails/SMSs for both me and my spouse.

PD: 27 Jul 2007
RD: 5 Dec 2011
ND: 12 Dec 2011
FP: 2 Feb 2012
EAD/AP approved: 18 Jan 2012
EAD/AP received: 23 Jan 2012
RFE received: Mar 5 2012
RFE response sent: Mar 12 2012
GC approved: 20 Mar 2012

All the very best to everyone else who are waiting.

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Congrats and Good luck!

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Originally Posted by 99mutd08

CPO messages received - NSC
Hell,
I wanted to share my news with everyone. Just got 485 CPO emails/SMSs for both me and my spouse.

PD: 27 Jul 2007
RD: 5 Dec 2011
ND: 12 Dec 2011
FP: 2 Feb 2012
EAD/AP approved: 18 Jan 2012
EAD/AP received: 23 Jan 2012
RFE received: Mar 5 2012
RFE response sent: Mar 12 2012
GC approved: 20 Mar 2012

All the very best to everyone else who are waiting.

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Congrats! Enjoy....

CONGRATULATIONS for you .....Enjoy the day......

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Originally Posted by ragx08

Guys,

Just got the CPO text msgs.... sharing with you guys first!!!! Even my wife does not know about it yet :-)!!!!!!

Thankyou all for all the compassion you showed when I shared my story. Until my I-140 was approved - I never knew anything about the immigration blogs... Started googling around and initially found a crap load of forums where the discussion was loud and noisy - with very little information. Accidentally stumbled upon Q's and never had to check anything else! This is the only forum I ever registered and posted msgs.

I wish everyone of you waiting to be greened - all the best! Will keep watching this thread to congratulate each one of you when your time comes!!!

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COngrats 99mutd08...

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Originally Posted by 99mutd08

CPO messages received - NSC
Hell,
I wanted to share my news with everyone. Just got 485 CPO emails/SMSs for both me and my spouse.

PD: 27 Jul 2007
RD: 5 Dec 2011
ND: 12 Dec 2011
FP: 2 Feb 2012
EAD/AP approved: 18 Jan 2012
EAD/AP received: 23 Jan 2012
RFE received: Mar 5 2012
RFE response sent: Mar 12 2012
GC approved: 20 Mar 2012

All the very best to everyone else who are waiting.

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Congrats ragx08!!!

Gurus,

Is it safe to assume that approximately 60% of cases filed between 1/1 and 1/15 have already been approved?

I haven't heard of any RFE for Jan filers yet...everything seems to be straight approvals...

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Originally Posted by ragx08

Guys,

Just got the CPO text msgs.... sharing with you guys first!!!! Even my wife does not know about it yet :-)!!!!!!

Thankyou all for all the compassion you showed when I shared my story. Until my I-140 was approved - I never knew anything about the immigration blogs... Started googling around and initially found a crap load of forums where the discussion was loud and noisy - with very little information. Accidentally stumbled upon Q's and never had to check anything else! This is the only forum I ever registered and posted msgs.

I wish everyone of you waiting to be greened - all the best! Will keep watching this thread to congratulate each one of you when your time comes!!!

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Originally Posted by mesan123

COngrats 99mutd08...

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Thank you very much mesan123,essenel,Mysati..

Nope this would not raise any issues, since you are not violating any conditions.

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Originally Posted by bloke0002

Quick question:
With expired H1 stamp on passport can one travel to and from India on AP. No intent to use EAD, planning to continue on H1 but do not want to go for visa interview and stamping.
Would it raise any issues??

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Originally Posted by ragx08

Guys,

Just got the CPO text msgs.... sharing with you guys first!!!! Even my wife does not know about it yet :-)!!!!!!

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Many many congratulations Ragx! Happy for you :) Best wishes for your wife's continued good health and much happiness and success to you and your family.

ragx08... i am very happy for you and your family buddy... hope there wont be any interuption of medical help for your family... i am so glad you guys got GC... may god bless you...


99mutd08... congratulations bud... have fun... remember...With more power(gc) comes more responsibility (buy house,wife some gold, kids some 529's, friends some pub bills, girl friend some shopping bills etc etc...)... everyone wants to enjoy ur GC more than you and more importantly paid by you :-).... oooopppsss... did i spill the beans???

Folks

Got the CPO mails today.I would like to thank Q and Teddy, as they are instrumental for me in following all the immigration forums. I understood all the nuances of Visa number calculations through their post.A Big Thank You, to you both.


Also, i would like to thanks Leo, soggadu, kanmani for their insights on various topics related to this journey.

I am also happy for RagX8 for his CPO mail yesterday.

Now, i will wait for the physical card to arrive(life is all about waiting for something:)

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Originally Posted by soggadu

ragx08... i am very happy for you and your family buddy... hope there wont be any interuption of medical help for your family... i am so glad you guys got GC... may god bless you...


99mutd08... congratulations bud... have fun... remember...With more power(gc) comes more responsibility (buy house,wife some gold, kids some 529's, friends some pub bills, girl friend some shopping bills etc etc...)... everyone wants to enjoy ur GC more than you and more importantly paid by you :-).... oooopppsss... did i spill the beans???

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Soggadu, good one!

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Originally Posted by americandream

Folks

Got the CPO mails today.I would like to thank Q and Teddy, as they are instrumental for me in following all the immigration forums. I understood all the nuances of Visa number calculations through their post.A Big Thank You, to you both.


Also, i would like to thanks Leo, soggadu, kanmani for their insights on various topics related to this journey.

I am also happy for RagX8 for his CPO mail yesterday.

Now, i will wait for the physical card to arrive(life is all about waiting for something:)

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Congrats.... and great observation :p ....

Got EAD/AP Approval today :)

Congrats americandream....

Can you update your signature?

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Originally Posted by americandream

Folks

Got the CPO mails today.I would like to thank Q and Teddy, as they are instrumental for me in following all the immigration forums. I understood all the nuances of Visa number calculations through their post.A Big Thank You, to you both.


Also, i would like to thanks Leo, soggadu, kanmani for their insights on various topics related to this journey.

I am also happy for RagX8 for his CPO mail yesterday.

Now, i will wait for the physical card to arrive(life is all about waiting for something:)

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Congratulations.... :)

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Originally Posted by americandream

Folks

Got the CPO mails today.I would like to thank Q and Teddy, as they are instrumental for me in following all the immigration forums. I understood all the nuances of Visa number calculations through their post.A Big Thank You, to you both.


Also, i would like to thanks Leo, soggadu, kanmani for their insights on various topics related to this journey.

I am also happy for RagX8 for his CPO mail yesterday.

Now, i will wait for the physical card to arrive(life is all about waiting for something:)

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Thought of sharing this info that i just came accross at http://www.immihelp.com/immigration/...tting-ssn.html

An alien individual can't have both ITIN and a SSN. Therefore, once you receive your SSN, you will have to rescind your ITIN.

After you receive your new SSN, you will have to send a letter to the IRS ITIN unit requesting a rescind of your ITIN. The SSN will become the primary number and must be used for all future filing purposes. The IRS will void the ITIN. All prior tax information under the ITIN will be associated with the new SSN.

Send a letter to:
Internal Revenue Service
ITIN Operation
P.O.Box 149342
Austin, TX 78714-9342

Enclose the copies of your ITIN and SSN.

Additional steps:

Inform all 3 credit bureaus to import the credit history associated with your ITIN to your SSN. 3 Credit bureau web sites:
http://www.equifax.com/home/en_us
http://www.experian.com/
http://www.transunion.com/

http://www.familylobby.com/common/tt8262063fltt.gif to
99mutd08, ragx08, drapnvalsad enjoy!!!

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Originally Posted by sreddy

Thought of sharing this info that i just came accross at http://www.immihelp.com/immigration/...tting-ssn.html

An alien individual can't have both ITIN and a SSN. Therefore, once you receive your SSN, you will have to rescind your ITIN.

After you receive your new SSN, you will have to send a letter to the IRS ITIN unit requesting a rescind of your ITIN. The SSN will become the primary number and must be used for all future filing purposes. The IRS will void the ITIN. All prior tax information under the ITIN will be associated with the new SSN.

Send a letter to:
Internal Revenue Service
ITIN Operation
P.O.Box 149342
Austin, TX 78714-9342

Enclose the copies of your ITIN and SSN.

Additional steps:

Inform all 3 credit bureaus to import the credit history associated with your ITIN to your SSN. 3 Credit bureau web sites:
http://www.equifax.com/home/en_us
http://www.experian.com/
http://www.transunion.com/

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Thanks for info. Interesting to know that credit bureaus maintain credit history based on ITIN. I thought ITIN is used strictly for 'tax purpose' only.

Hi All,

Just Saw a free android app to Check USCIS Case status...

Have a Look...

https://play.google.com/store/apps/d...ouYesSeeEyeYes

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Originally Posted by venkat

Congrats americandream....

Can you update your signature?

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Sure, It's updated now.

Guru's
Btw, My Status has changed from CPO to Decision, Is this Normal???

No worries. You are good. Congrats!

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Originally Posted by americandream

My Status has changed from CPO to Decision, Is this Normal???

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99mutd08, ragx08, drapnvalsad and all others congrats! Enjoy your freedom and may you pursue your dream.

Congrats 99mutd08, ragx08, drapnvalsad & americandream

congratulations americandream... your dream did come true... now work towards making others dreams come true :-) ... good luck bro...

Congrats !! The road to your American dream is now clear

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Originally Posted by americandream

Folks

Got the CPO mails today.I would like to thank Q and Teddy, as they are instrumental for me in following all the immigration forums. I understood all the nuances of Visa number calculations through their post.A Big Thank You, to you both.


Also, i would like to thanks Leo, soggadu, kanmani for their insights on various topics related to this journey.

I am also happy for RagX8 for his CPO mail yesterday.

Now, i will wait for the physical card to arrive(life is all about waiting for something:)

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Congratulations! to americandream . enjoy!

Anybody here who received EAD/AP combo card but still not able to check AP status? I am able to check EAD online status (USPS picked it...) but nothing for AP.

Does this mean that I will getting separate AP and not EAD/AP combo card? Anybody in same boat?

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Originally Posted by usernameisnotvalid

Anybody here who received EAD/AP combo card but still not able to check AP status? I am able to check EAD online status (USPS picked it...) but nothing for AP.

Does this mean that I will getting separate AP and not EAD/AP combo card? Anybody in same boat?

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I received a combo card but still no online status available for AP . You will get a combo card for sure.

Thanks Kanmani.

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Originally Posted by Kanmani

I received a combo card but still no online status available for AP . You will get a combo card for sure.

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RD: 2/10/2012
ND: 2/15/2012
FP: 3/14/2012
EAD/AP- Dependent: 3/16/2012, Combo card
EAD/AP- Primary (myself): No update yet, case not found.
i485: Cases not found.
RN: SRC1290146***

Isn't it weird that dependent's EAD/AP gets approved first and primary's later?

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Originally Posted by Kanmani

I received a combo card but still no online status available for AP . You will get a combo card for sure.

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I received combo card and can track both status. Spouse received a combo card and can only see EAD status and no AP status.

Online status thing is crazy. As long as card is received; that's what matters!

Gurus - I have a Quick Question. "Taking Infopass will delay the I-485 approval process?" More than one said that their attorneys told not to go for Infopass appt. and that is not advisable... Gurus - pls share your experience ...

BTW, i am the NSC - dec filer still waiting for the approval and thought of going for infopass this week ... Its already more than 108 days ....

Just called USCIS to check for my reciept number. I told them my wife (dependent) got the EAD/AP approval and combo card last week and I am still pending.

She said she is not sure why that would happen - someone must have pulled the wrong file from the shelf..our normal processing times are 90 days and it is too soon that she got her EAD/AP considering that the applications were received on February 2nd.

What should I make of this?

It only means you need to wait. Ther is not way they will revoke wife's EAD. But I am a bit puzzled - even if wrong file was pulled .... I would';ve thought that primary and secondary are all together. Apparently not!!

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Originally Posted by self.coach

Just called USCIS to check for my reciept number. I told them my wife (dependent) got the EAD/AP approval and combo card last week and I am still pending.

She said she is not sure why that would happen - someone must have pulled the wrong file from the shelf..our normal processing times are 90 days and it is too soon that she got her EAD/AP considering that the applications were received on February 2nd.

What should I make of this?

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RFE:

Got a text for an RFE on my case/primary. Text says additional evidence and no alerts on my dependents. Puzzled what it can be ... my company lawyer had submitted a letter from company mentioning mine and dependents 485's are being submitted but it was not an EVL ... could it be that. I am more tensed then before ... anxious to see actual text.
I live 45 miles from my service center ... hope i could go and collect the letter myself :-)

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Originally Posted by longgcque

RFE:

Got a text for an RFE on my case/primary. Text says additional evidence and no alerts on my dependents. Puzzled what it can be ... my company lawyer had submitted a letter from company mentioning mine and dependents 485's are being submitted but it was not an EVL ... could it be that. I am more tensed then before ... anxious to see actual text.
I live 45 miles from my service center ... hope i could go and collect the letter myself :-)

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It's a blessing in disguise. You got a RFE but it means they are working your case. Usually it's pretty straightforward to address an EVL issue.

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Originally Posted by vizcard

It's a blessing in disguise. You got a RFE but it means they are working your case. Usually it's pretty straightforward to address an EVL issue.

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viz is right.... now until may 01... people are lucky if they get an rfe... for sure their case would be worked on before they close the gates...

Hi Guru's

please let me know if anyone ever tried to call FBI to see if there background check is done.
If so can you please share the phone number with me. I see all dec 2008 filers from TSC getting approved.(My PD is in April 2008). :-(

-Venkat