All Sep 2013 485 APPROVALS & DISCUSSION - report here with details

Guys, I need the forum's advice on something. My priority date became current with the Sep bulletin (PD: Apr 3 2008, Filed for 485 in Jan 2012 and got an EAD/AP). I just changed jobs (3 months ago) and the attorneys with the new company are getting ready to file some paperwork related to AC21. My understanding is the paperwork is completely discretionary. Does filing it at this juncture increase, decrease or doesnt affect my chances of getting greened in the next few months (before EB2I retrogresses). Please HELP!!

Gurus,

My PD is Jun 13, 08 .485 applied Jan 2012 and renewing EAD yearly, no RFE till now. I barely made it to this month bulletin.

What are my chances of getting GC or being left out without getting GC in next couple of months.

Will USCIS pick files based on RFE,PD, RD ?

Thanks

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Originally Posted by Jun1308

Gurus,

My PD is Jun 13, 08 .485 applied Jan 2012 and renewing EAD yearly, no RFE till now. I barely made it to this month bulletin.

What are my chances of getting GC or being left out without getting GC in next couple of months.

Will USCIS pick files based on RFE,PD, RD ?

Thanks

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I suspect they'll pick up files that are ready (so no RFE outstanding) and go by PD. Since you have no RFE, you may stand a good chance of getting through. In any case, I think CO had enough time to gather sufficient data to move the dates accurately so there may not be too many people that miss the boat (outside of first time I485 filers). Perhaps only guys that are late responding to RFEs. All the best.

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Originally Posted by bathula44

Please add mine to the list
01/03/08 - bathula44

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Originally Posted by SeekingGC2013

05/14/08 - SeekingGC2013

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Congrats on getting current, but please add your names to the list on that thread, following the instructions there.

Here is the link:
http://www.qesehmk.org/forums/showth...ot-current-yet

Gurus,
Need your input. So my PD is June 10th, 2008 EB2 and I applied for I-485 in Jan 2012. I never got any RFE. What are the odds that I will get the GC before the PD retrogresses again? At this point GC is just a nice thing to have and don't really care if I get it next FY but just need to know where I stand. Thanks !

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Originally Posted by mstanfield

Gurus,
Need your input. So my PD is June 10th, 2008 EB2 and I applied for I-485 in Jan 2012. I never got any RFE. What are the odds that I will get the GC before the PD retrogresses again? At this point GC is just a nice thing to have and don't really care if I get it next FY but just need to know where I stand. Thanks !

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Your PD is 3 days away from Jun1308 who asked the exact same question that I answered two posts above yours. There's nothing in those 3 days to change my opinion.

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Originally Posted by Pedro Gonzales

Your PD is 3 days away from Jun1308 who asked the exact same question that I answered two posts above yours. There's nothing in those 3 days to change my opinion.

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actually 3 days = 150 cases ... worlds of difference when its that close to the finish line :cool: :p


PS: For those who didn't get it ... I'm kidding!

HI Gurus,

My PD is 04/18/2008 .. I got my EAD/AP in 2012 and renewed it until 2015. When I check my status in egov status site it still shows "Acceptance". Is there anything I need to do or is it normal status.
Please let me know.

- Venkat

Pedro,
Thanks for pointing that out and your input as well. It's possible that my post crossed previous posts. OTOH, ever since the bulletin came out I am considering including gori in my dating pool. May be GC does matter after all !

Hi everybody!

My PD is June 25th, 2008. This time missed the boat! Just wondering if there is any chance this year (till December) or is it that there is not expected action till end of 1Q2014.

Thanks for all your help!

Good news & Good luck to all who are current in this bulletin including me.

Gurus,
I am current in this bulletin & my PD is 02/08/13. Applied 485 in Jan 2012 and got RFE on 6/14 like all and responded to RFE. I just checked my status in USCIS website, it is showing as 'Request for Evidence Response Review' same from the last 3 weeks. Is there any chance am I going to get GreenCard sooner?

Hey All Gurus

Luckily i got current in the Sept VB. I do have a specific question about the processing times for PD's between Jan1'08 - Jun15'08 who already have a EAD/AP.

Would all these applications receive their GC's in the month of Sept. If Oct VB shows dates being retrogressed and GC is not posted before End of Sept - whats the next course of action?

thanks a lot

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Originally Posted by mstanfield

Pedro,
Thanks for pointing that out and your input as well. It's possible that my post crossed previous posts. OTOH, ever since the bulletin came out I am considering including gori in my dating pool. May be GC does matter after all !

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Originally Posted by Rachel

Hi everybody!

My PD is June 25th, 2008. This time missed the boat! Just wondering if there is any chance this year (till December) or is it that there is not expected action till end of 1Q2014.

Thanks for all your help!

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I would be extremely surprised if there was any further movement this calendar year. So my take is no chance :)

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Originally Posted by ramya76

Good news & Good luck to all who are current in this bulletin including me.

Gurus,
I am current in this bulletin & my PD is 02/08/13. Applied 485 in Jan 2012 and got RFE on 6/14 like all and responded to RFE. I just checked my status in USCIS website, it is showing as 'Request for Evidence Response Review' same from the last 3 weeks. Is there any chance am I going to get GreenCard sooner?

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Welcome! When you "sooner" ... sooner than what? You should get your GC this year.

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Originally Posted by SeekingGC2013

Hey All Gurus

Luckily i got current in the Sept VB. I do have a specific question about the processing times for PD's between Jan1'08 - Jun15'08 who already have a EAD/AP.

Would all these applications receive their GC's in the month of Sept. If Oct VB shows dates being retrogressed and GC is not posted before End of Sept - whats the next course of action?

thanks a lot

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Theres nothing you can do if you are not current. To preempt that, I would do a SR or reach out to your congressman in the 2nd week of Sept.

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Originally Posted by vizcard

I would be extremely surprised if there was any further movement this calendar year. So my take is no chance :)

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if PERM processing slows down further, we are looking at EB2 ROW utilizing only around 3 K of the 9K allocated per quarter. prolonged slowdown of PERM will open
up EB2 I more because CO cannot have USCIS not do anything till end of year. I understand he burnt his hands in 2012 and will be careful, but if EB2 ROW doesnt use their visa numbers
(They will use less than what they use in Aug and Sep if slowdown continues) he has no way but to advance EB2 I

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Originally Posted by seattlet

if PERM processing slows down further, we are looking at EB2 ROW utilizing only around 3 K of the 9K allocated per quarter. prolonged slowdown of PERM will open
up EB2 I more because CO cannot have USCIS not do anything till end of year. I understand he burnt his hands in 2012 and will be careful, but if EB2 ROW doesnt use their visa numbers
(They will use less than what they use in Aug and Sep if slowdown continues) he has no way but to advance EB2 I

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seattlet,

I don't think the slowdown in PERM processing seen recently will impact the first few months of the new FY due to the processing time for I-140 / I-485 after the PERM is Certified. The current backlog is more important to the early numbers IMO.

Currently there are a lot of EB2-ROW I-485 pending and a good % have already been pending over 3 months - USCIS appear to have stopped processing them so quickly, possibly as they ramp up EB2-I processing and pre-processing.

That backlog will likely fall into FY2014 and is also likely to be adjudicated in the first few months when the pressure of the year end has subsided. I don't think EB2-ROW approvals will drop initially as much as you think.

Later on, it may be an issue, if DOL don't pick up the pace when sequestration ends. It is painfully slow at present. If it continues it will, as you say, eventually lead to lower EB2-ROW approvals.

My 2 cents anyway.

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Originally Posted by seattlet

if PERM processing slows down further, we are looking at EB2 ROW utilizing only around 3 K of the 9K allocated per quarter. prolonged slowdown of PERM will open
up EB2 I more because CO cannot have USCIS not do anything till end of year. I understand he burnt his hands in 2012 and will be careful, but if EB2 ROW doesnt use their visa numbers
(They will use less than what they use in Aug and Sep if slowdown continues) he has no way but to advance EB2 I

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The PERM slowdown only temporarily pushes out EB2ROW demand. That pent up demand will surge at a later point in time, I believe, at some point during FY14.

CO doesn't need to give out any minimum number of GCs each quarter, so he isn't under any pressure to give them out. He'll wait until the end of the year and see what the spill over is before spilling over to EB2I.

As to the argument about keeping USCIS busy, remember that EB2ROW is only a small % of the cases the USCIS works on. It is only about 24% of all EB applications which in itself is < 30% of the total applicants, so you're talking about <8% of all applications in any given year. They're going to be busy enough.

Thanks Pedro for your reply.

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Originally Posted by Pedro Gonzales

I suspect they'll pick up files that are ready (so no RFE outstanding) and go by PD. Since you have no RFE, you may stand a good chance of getting through. In any case, I think CO had enough time to gather sufficient data to move the dates accurately so there may not be too many people that miss the boat (outside of first time I485 filers). Perhaps only guys that are late responding to RFEs. All the best.

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Hi,

I am a silent reader on this forum for a long time. Today I wanted to join this premium club and hence registered in this forum. First of all my congratulations to everyone who became current in Sept 2013. Also my appreciation and sincere thanks to all Guru's who are solving puzzles and helping many readers with their Immigration related questions.

I have one question: What will be the best time to contact Congressman for expediting my case. In 2012 I missed the boat as I got an RFE on 03/23. Inspite of my quick reply the dates internally were retrogressed. I do not want to miss my chance. My PD is 05/20/2008. Please advise

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Originally Posted by pavanraj

Hi,

I am a silent reader on this forum for a long time. Today I wanted to join this premium club and hence registered in this forum. First of all my congratulations to everyone who became current in Sept 2013. Also my appreciation and sincere thanks to all Guru's who are solving puzzles and helping many readers with their Immigration related questions.

I have one question: What will be the best time to contact Congressman for expediting my case. In 2012 I missed the boat as I got an RFE on 03/23. Inspite of my quick reply the dates internally were retrogressed. I do not want to miss my chance. My PD is 05/20/2008. Please advise

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call the contact number or email the local congressman where you live and they will give you privacy form and also ask you details of your case like A number, SRC, PD etc, then they will send an email to congressional liaison, I have sent 6 days ago but today when I checked no reply from usics to congressman's office.

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Originally Posted by RogerFederer

Hi Q/Spec/Matt/Viz

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Nothing new to add to what viz and Q said, but I wanted to lend my support to their advice. Take the job, get an EVL now, to be ready for an rFE if you get one. Do not file Ac21.

Hi Gurus,
I am one of them who reads all your analysis, predictions, and guidance and really appreciate all the hard work you guys put in,.

With EB2 priority date of Feb 08-2008 I got current this month. In May 2013 I changed the job after 10 years. My new lawyer had sent the EVL, AC21 and G28 form immediately after job change in May-2013.

I saw online in my case status After Jun 05-2013,
In my case status remained same” Initial review” but the remarks has changed to
“On June 5, 2013, your address was changed relating to the I485, APPLICATION TO REGISTER PERMANENT RESIDENCE OR TO ADJUST STATUS that you filed………….
from
On January 10, 2012, we received this I485 APPLICATION TO REGISTER PERMANENT RESIDENCE OR TO ADJUST STATUS, and mailed you a notice describing how we will process your case…………….
Whereas there is no change in my wife’s case (Dependent) status which is same as original


In Last week of Jun-2-1013 I have electronically changed my home address and Lawyer has also send my home address change notice. (for clarification this is after I saw the above remarks in my case)
My questions are

1: What does this remark mean?

2: What are the chances I will get RFE (Lawyer has pretty much matched my job description mainly saying it is in the job occupation identified in Initial PERM filing, but there is a title change with higher pay).

3 If I get RFE what are chances to get green in next one-two month hoping I will be able to give immediate response. (I assume the date will retrogress again in Oct-2013)

4 : How can I confirm USCIS has correct new residential address( I have electronic copy of address change submission)?


Thank you ones again for doing hard work

Hello,

I got current in this visa bulletin (eb2 india pd: Apr 2008). Already have ead/ap when dates were current in Jan 2012.

Changed my job and filed AC21 last year. When should I expect the GC? Will there be any EVL RFE?

Mohan

Comments inline.

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Originally Posted by yawali58

Hi Gurus,
I am one of them who reads all your analysis, predictions, and guidance and really appreciate all the hard work you guys put in,.

With EB2 priority date of Feb 08-2008 I got current this month. In May 2013 I changed the job after 10 years. My new lawyer had sent the EVL, AC21 and G28 form immediately after job change in May-2013.

I saw online in my case status After Jun 05-2013,
In my case status remained same” Initial review” but the remarks has changed to
“On June 5, 2013, your address was changed relating to the I485, APPLICATION TO REGISTER PERMANENT RESIDENCE OR TO ADJUST STATUS that you filed………….
from
On January 10, 2012, we received this I485 APPLICATION TO REGISTER PERMANENT RESIDENCE OR TO ADJUST STATUS, and mailed you a notice describing how we will process your case…………….
Whereas there is no change in my wife’s case (Dependent) status which is same as original


In Last week of Jun-2-1013 I have electronically changed my home address and Lawyer has also send my home address change notice. (for clarification this is after I saw the above remarks in my case)
My questions are

1: What does this remark mean?

they have updated your file

2: What are the chances I will get RFE (Lawyer has pretty much matched my job description mainly saying it is in the job occupation identified in Initial PERM filing, but there is a title change with higher pay).

unlikely if AC21 letter explained everything

3 If I get RFE what are chances to get green in next one-two month hoping I will be able to give immediate response. (I assume the date will retrogress again in Oct-2013)

it depends on how late you get RFE, if you get in the last 10 days , you might be in tough spot but if AC21 is filed well, unlikely they will issue RFE., by the way for people without AC21 also RFE is a possibility, in other words your chances of RFE is not higher just because you changed job IMO.

4 : How can I confirm USCIS has correct new residential address( I have electronic copy of address change submission)?
Talk to L2 (faster way )or take info pass

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Originally Posted by makmohan

Hello,

I got current in this visa bulletin (eb2 india pd: Apr 2008). Already have ead/ap when dates were current in Jan 2012.

Changed my job and filed AC21 last year. When should I expect the GC?
in sept ( most likely)

Will there be any EVL RFE?
most likely NO

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spec,
thanks for editing, from next time I will use different color for the answers so its easy to understand

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Originally Posted by yawali58

Hi Gurus,
I am one of them who reads all your analysis, predictions, and guidance and really appreciate all the hard work you guys put in,.

With EB2 priority date of Feb 08-2008 I got current this month. In May 2013 I changed the job after 10 years. My new lawyer had sent the EVL, AC21 and G28 form immediately after job change in May-2013.

I saw online in my case status After Jun 05-2013,
In my case status remained same” Initial review” but the remarks has changed to
“On June 5, 2013, your address was changed relating to the I485, APPLICATION TO REGISTER PERMANENT RESIDENCE OR TO ADJUST STATUS that you filed………….
from
On January 10, 2012, we received this I485 APPLICATION TO REGISTER PERMANENT RESIDENCE OR TO ADJUST STATUS, and mailed you a notice describing how we will process your case…………….
Whereas there is no change in my wife’s case (Dependent) status which is same as original


In Last week of Jun-2-1013 I have electronically changed my home address and Lawyer has also send my home address change notice. (for clarification this is after I saw the above remarks in my case)
My questions are

1: What does this remark mean?

2: What are the chances I will get RFE (Lawyer has pretty much matched my job description mainly saying it is in the job occupation identified in Initial PERM filing, but there is a title change with higher pay).

3 If I get RFE what are chances to get green in next one-two month hoping I will be able to give immediate response. (I assume the date will retrogress again in Oct-2013)

4 : How can I confirm USCIS has correct new residential address( I have electronic copy of address change submission)?


Thank you ones again for doing hard work

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Thanks a lot for the reply

Gurus,

I am filing my I-485+I-131+I-765 first time in Sep'13. As per the instructions on these forms, each form requires 2 photographs i.e. 6 photographs in total. But my lawyer is asking for just 2 photographs. He is saying that earlier they used to ask for 6 photographs but not anymore, and now just two photographs are sufficient. Photos for combo-card for EAD/AP will be taken at the time of FP.

I have to travel to India in late Nov and don't want to take any chance regarding EAD/AP. But even if I send 6 photos, lawyer is going to use only 2. So not sure what to do. Can you please weigh in?

Can anyone answer my question? Thanks in advance!!

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Originally Posted by Tycoon

Gurus,

I am filing my I-485+I-131+I-765 first time in Sep'13. As per the instructions on these forms, each form requires 2 photographs i.e. 6 photographs in total. But my lawyer is asking for just 2 photographs. He is saying that earlier they used to ask for 6 photographs but not anymore, and now just two photographs are sufficient. Photos for combo-card for EAD/AP will be taken at the time of FP.

I have to travel to India in late Nov and don't want to take any chance regarding EAD/AP. But even if I send 6 photos, lawyer is going to use only 2. So not sure what to do. Can you please weigh in?

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I believe I sent in 4 photos each, but I can't find my records to confirm. Yes, they take your photo when you go in for the interview. In any case, you are highly unlikely to get your GC before dates retrogress so don't freak out about this. You'll have plenty of time to respond to an RFE (for new photographs if required) before next summer when dates move forward again. For what it's worth, I've never heard of anyone getting an RFE for photographs.

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Originally Posted by Pedro Gonzales

I believe I sent in 4 photos each, but I can't find my records to confirm. Yes, they take your photo when you go in for the interview. In any case, you are highly unlikely to get your GC before dates retrogress so don't freak out about this. You'll have plenty of time to respond to an RFE (for new photographs if required) before next summer when dates move forward again. For what it's worth, I've never heard of anyone getting an RFE for photographs.

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Thanks Pedro for your response. You are correct, for me, there is zero chance of getting GC till al least late summer next year. But my concern is primarily regarding EAD/AP. I have to travel to India in late Nov this year and I don't want any delay in EAD/AP due to photos.

I spoke with my lawyer earlier today and she mentioned that starting this year, she has been attaching just 2 photos in I-485 package. She has not seen any issues/RFEs so far regarding photos because the photographs taken during FP is used in EAD/AP. However, she added that she is OK with attaching 6 photographs if that makes me feel more comfortable!!!

Question: Does this mean that USCIS never issue EAD/AP (for new I-485 filing) without first doing the FP?

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Originally Posted by Tycoon

Question: Does this mean that USCIS never issue EAD/AP (for new I-485 filing) without first doing the FP?

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In the Dec 2011 to Mar 2012 period, there were several people that got their EADs/AP combo card before their FP interview. There was something different in their case, though. Either a shorter duration combo card, or something. You may want to go back to the EAD threads from that time frame to see.

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Originally Posted by Pedro Gonzales

I believe I sent in 4 photos each, but I can't find my records to confirm. Yes, they take your photo when you go in for the interview. In any case, you are highly unlikely to get your GC before dates retrogress so don't freak out about this. You'll have plenty of time to respond to an RFE (for new photographs if required) before next summer when dates move forward again. For what it's worth, I've never heard of anyone getting an RFE for photographs.

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I remember the original checklist from my lawyer mentioned 6 photographs but when I checked with them they said 2 photos are fine. I believe that's what I gave them and yes, they take your picture during fingerprinting.

FWIW, I can also confirm that when I applied for EAD/AP renewal, I sent in 2 photos for sure. Hope this helps.

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Originally Posted by Pedro Gonzales

In the Dec 2011 to Mar 2012 period, there were several people that got their EADs/AP combo card before their FP interview. There was something different in their case, though. Either a shorter duration combo card, or something. You may want to go back to the EAD threads from that time frame to see.

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Pedro, I'm one such case having received our EAD/AP combo card before finger printing appointment. The picture on the card was from the photos we sent with the I-485 application. The duration was for 1 year. Nothing else was different.

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Originally Posted by Maksimus

I remember the original checklist from my lawyer mentioned 6 photographs but when I checked with them they said 2 photos are fine. I believe that's what I gave them and yes, they take your picture during fingerprinting.

FWIW, I can also confirm that when I applied for EAD/AP renewal, I sent in 2 photos for sure. Hope this helps.

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Thanks Pedro and Maksimus for your responses.

On further communications between my employer and lawyer, the final direction is to proceed with 2 photos only. I will keep this thread updated about impacts of sending just 2 photos, if any at all!!!

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Originally Posted by Tycoon

Thanks Pedro and Maksimus for your responses.

On further communications between my employer and lawyer, the final direction is to proceed with 2 photos only. I will keep this thread updated about impacts of sending just 2 photos, if any at all!!!

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Good luck with the filing. Keep us posted on the developments.

With August winding down, I'm all excited about the upcoming Sep approvals next week. On the August thread, there have been 25 approvals as of Aug 27th, with 7 still waiting. This forum's first approval came on Aug 5th, which was the 3rd working day (excluding Saturdays, although there have been approvals on some Saturdays). With the long weekend, we likely won't see any approvals until Tuesday the 3rd.

Best of luck to us all.

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Originally Posted by Pedro Gonzales

With August winding down, I'm starting a separate thread for the upcoming Sep approvals next week. On the August thread, there have been 25 approvals as of Aug 27th, with 7 still waiting. This forum's first approval came on Aug 5th, which was the 3rd working day (excluding Saturdays, although there have been approvals on some Saturdays). With the long weekend, we likely won't see any approvals until Tuesday the 3rd.

Best of luck to us all.

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Pedro,

There is already one.

Thanks Spec. I closed that thread down and merged our posts to this thread.

From the PD database thread, here are the active users that become current next week. Best of luck to us all, and lets keep everyone updated as to L2 conversations, SR responses, congressional enquiry responses, or simply the CPO email.

01/03/08 - bathula44
01/15/08 - indiasunil
02/08/08 - ramya76
02/08/08 - yawali58
02/22/08 - ggk189
02/28/08 - coolvibe
02/XX/08 - eb2Feb2008
03/11/08 - pseudonym
03/15/08 - ontheedge
03/24/08 - natvyas
03/27/08 - Maksimus
03/28/08 - pdmarch282008
03/28/08 - greenhorns
04/03/08 - yesman
04/08/08 - GCKnowHow
04/18/08 - VChirakala77
04/22/08 - meetasn(Satish)
04/25/08 - Pedro Gonzales
04/30/08 - Makmohan
05/08/08 - pdmay2008
05/14/08 - SeekingGC2013
05/16/08 - free2talk
05/19/08 - shreyasai2004
05/20/08 - pavanraj
05/20/08 - johnknight
05/28/08 - zombie
06/10/08 - mstanfield
06/13/08 - EB2Jun08
06/13/08 - Jun1308