Celebrations & Thanks

[gammaray]

Good luck to the (finally) new permanent residents. I am sure it will help with the feeling of belonging to this country a little more than before, besides the other obvious benefits of stress-free travel to anywhere at any time and removal of any work restrictions.

It does seem like a lot of folks getting approval, even coming out of the woodwork on this forum -- guessing this hasn't happened before in the history of the forum? (question for the OG's here). My initial thought was that maybe this is kind of normal during Q4 of a fiscal year with more approvals -- but I'm guessing since the dates barely moved last 5-10 years for India (or retrogressed often), that Q4 approvals were nothing to talk about previously over the years. So even with most of the spillover being wasted and not utilized, it does appear that EB2/EB3 India are still seeing the benefit.

[Zenzone]

Good luck to the (finally) new permanent residents. I am sure it will help with the feeling of belonging to this country a little more than before, besides the other obvious benefits of stress-free travel to anywhere at any time and removal of any work restrictions.

It does seem like a lot of folks getting approval, even coming out of the woodwork on this forum -- guessing this hasn't happened before in the history of the forum? (question for the OG's here). My initial thought was that maybe this is kind of normal during Q4 of a fiscal year with more approvals -- but I'm guessing since the dates barely moved last 5-10 years for India (or retrogressed often), that Q4 approvals were nothing to talk about previously over the years. So even with most of the spillover being wasted and not utilized, it does appear that EB2/EB3 India are still seeing the benefit.

I second that. Fingers crossed so that the wastage is minimal.

[Noesis]

Many Congratulations Turbulent_Dragonfly, korlakunta08, rainmaker, CleanSock and all others who have recently got their Green Card..

[LightAtEndOfTunnel]

Me and my wife GC got approved today.

Thank you for every one.

Congratulations korlakunta08

[LightAtEndOfTunnel]

Good luck to the (finally) new permanent residents. I am sure it will help with the feeling of belonging to this country a little more than before, besides the other obvious benefits of stress-free travel to anywhere at any time and removal of any work restrictions.

It does seem like a lot of folks getting approval, even coming out of the woodwork on this forum -- guessing this hasn't happened before in the history of the forum? (question for the OG's here). My initial thought was that maybe this is kind of normal during Q4 of a fiscal year with more approvals -- but I'm guessing since the dates barely moved last 5-10 years for India (or retrogressed often), that Q4 approvals were nothing to talk about previously over the years. So even with most of the spillover being wasted and not utilized, it does appear that EB2/EB3 India are still seeing the benefit.

Congrats GammaRay !! It's nice to see a lot of long-timers are getting greened. It paves path for the new generation :-)

[korlakunta08]

Friends,

My I-485 approved 2 times 7/28 and 7/29 after that no notification like CPO or card is dispatched any idea or suggestion.

[LightAtEndOfTunnel]

Friends,

My I-485 approved 2 times 7/28 and 7/29 after that no notification like CPO or card is dispatched any idea or suggestion.

USCIS software is case status portal is glitchy off-late for I-485 status. If you like you could call USCIS live agent on phone and get status from them.

[RVSree]

Dear All,

I'm elated to share that my family and I have received our GCs last week (EB2-I 04/2011). It was certainly challenging to maneuver turbulent times all these years, being on H1-B visa the past 15 years. I'd like to thank all of you for providing valuable insights throughout this journey.

[mesan123]

Dear All,

I'm elated to share that my family and I have received our GCs last week (EB2-I 04/2011). It was certainly challenging to maneuver turbulent times all these years, being on H1-B visa the past 15 years. I'd like to thank all of you for providing valuable insights throughout this journey.

Congratulations

[GCGCGCGC]

Dear All,

I'm elated to share that my family and I have received our GCs last week (EB2-I 04/2011). It was certainly challenging to maneuver turbulent times all these years, being on H1-B visa the past 15 years. I'd like to thank all of you for providing valuable insights throughout this journey.

Congratulations.. Enjoy the freedom.

[aGCHopefull]

Dear All,

I'm elated to share that my family and I have received our GCs last week (EB2-I 04/2011). It was certainly challenging to maneuver turbulent times all these years, being on H1-B visa the past 15 years. I'd like to thank all of you for providing valuable insights throughout this journey.

Congratulations!!!

[korlakunta08]

Hello every one ,

I received notification saying your new GC card is mailed and got tracking number

[Turbulent_Dragonfly]

Hello every one ,

I received notification saying your new GC card is mailed and got tracking number

Congratulations!!

[monsieur]

I feel happy that folks posting in this thread instead of prediction one.

Congrats to all who got their approval in past couple of weeks!!

[userksp]

Hello every one ,

I received notification saying your new GC card is mailed and got tracking number

Congrats to you & everyone who got approved !

[KingofJoy]

Hello All,
We have received our GC card in hand today. I would like to thank one and all who helped us understand the process and kept us grounded with realistic expectations and wisdom. This forum is a huge help. Special thanks to Q, Spec, Idliman etc.

Quick observation: At this point the approvals seem to be very random but I have seen bunch of early 2011 EB2-I folks getting GC as well so hang tight and you will see the magical card or status very soon. I wish you all the very best and good luck.

Below is the timeline:

PD: Dec 20 2010 (EB2-I) Both myself and my spouse
RD: Oct 02 2020
ND: Oct 17 2020
FP: Dec 03 2020
EAD/AP Approval: Dec 12, 2020
New Card Being produced: July 29 2021
I485, i485J Approval - Jul 28 2021
Card Was Mailed: 08/02/2021
Care Received: 08/04/2021

[aGCHopefull]

Hello All,
We have received our GC card in hand

PD: Dec 20 2010 (EB2-I) Both myself and my spouse
RD: Oct 02 2020
ND: Oct 17 2020
FP: Dec 03 2020
EAD/AP Approval: Dec 12, 2020
New Card Being produced: July 29 2021
I485, i485J Approval - Jul 28 2021
Card Was Mailed: 08/02/2021
Care Received: 08/04/2021

Congratulations king of joy!!

[Turbulent_Dragonfly]

Hello All,
We have received our GC card in hand today. I would like to thank one and all who helped us understand the process and kept us grounded with realistic expectations and wisdom. This forum is a huge help. Special thanks to Q, Spec, Idliman etc.

Quick observation: At this point the approvals seem to be very random but I have seen bunch of early 2011 EB2-I folks getting GC as well so hang tight and you will see the magical card or status very soon. I wish you all the very best and good luck.

Below is the timeline:

PD: Dec 20 2010 (EB2-I) Both myself and my spouse
RD: Oct 02 2020
ND: Oct 17 2020
FP: Dec 03 2020
EAD/AP Approval: Dec 12, 2020
New Card Being produced: July 29 2021
I485, i485J Approval - Jul 28 2021
Card Was Mailed: 08/02/2021
Care Received: 08/04/2021

Congrats! We also received our cards today! Great to see some early Oct filers finally start getting approvals after being buried while people in late Oct were getting greened.

[ak7419]

Congrats! We also received our cards today! Great to see some early Oct filers finally start getting approvals after being buried while people in late Oct were getting greened.

Don't get me started :-)

[Turbulent_Dragonfly]

Don't get me started :-)

Sorry, are you still waiting for an RFE?!

[qesehmk]

Hello All,
We have received our GC card in hand today. I would like to thank one and all who helped us understand the process and kept us grounded with realistic expectations and wisdom. This forum is a huge help. Special thanks to Q, Spec, Idliman etc.

Quick observation: At this point the approvals seem to be very random but I have seen bunch of early 2011 EB2-I folks getting GC as well so hang tight and you will see the magical card or status very soon. I wish you all the very best and good luck.

Below is the timeline:

PD: Dec 20 2010 (EB2-I) Both myself and my spouse
RD: Oct 02 2020
ND: Oct 17 2020
FP: Dec 03 2020
EAD/AP Approval: Dec 12, 2020
New Card Being produced: July 29 2021
I485, i485J Approval - Jul 28 2021
Card Was Mailed: 08/02/2021
Care Received: 08/04/2021

Many congratulations King!

[ak7419]

Sorry, are you still waiting for an RFE?!

Yes, still waiting along with bunch of other 2009/2012 filers.

[GCGCGCGC]

Hello All,
We have received our GC card in hand today. I would like to thank one and all who helped us understand the process and kept us grounded with realistic expectations and wisdom. This forum is a huge help. Special thanks to Q, Spec, Idliman etc.

Quick observation: At this point the approvals seem to be very random but I have seen bunch of early 2011 EB2-I folks getting GC as well so hang tight and you will see the magical card or status very soon. I wish you all the very best and good luck.

Below is the timeline:

PD: Dec 20 2010 (EB2-I) Both myself and my spouse
RD: Oct 02 2020
ND: Oct 17 2020
FP: Dec 03 2020
EAD/AP Approval: Dec 12, 2020
New Card Being produced: July 29 2021
I485, i485J Approval - Jul 28 2021
Card Was Mailed: 08/02/2021
Care Received: 08/04/2021

Congratulations King.. Enjoy the freedom.

[calking1975]

Finally we are Greened.

Thank you, Q, Spec and other members of the forum, it was very useful your guidance, especially the data/metrics you used to predict visa bulletins and date movement, and of course in-depth details about immigration issues.
It was so useful last 12+ years.
I missed I-485 filing by 2 months in 2012, also missed in 2015 due to Visa bulletin fiasco , watching closely all Visa bulletins and forums anxiously, rest you can imagine .

Here are my time lines:
PD: 06/25/2010
Category: EB2 I
Receive Date: 10/20/2020
Notice Date: 11/25/2020
Medicals: Submitted with original filing in Oct'2020
Finger prints: 05/04/2021
EAD/AP Approval: 06/24/2021 (Expedite request)
I-485J Received : 06/15/2021
I-485 Approved: 07/30/2021
Green Cards in Hand: 08/09/21

FO: National Benefit Center
Residence/Location: Fremont, CA

Note: Initial applications for my family memebers were rejected, due to missing info in the applications, we refiled in Dec'2020. The green cards are approved for all members same time.

[incredible]

Finally we are Greened.

Thank you, Q, Spec and other members of the forum, it was very useful your guidance, especially the data/metrics you used to predict visa bulletins and date movement, and of course in-depth details about immigration issues.
It was so useful last 12+ years.
I missed I-485 filing by 2 months in 2012, also missed in 2015 due to Visa bulletin fiasco , watching closely all Visa bulletins and forums anxiously, rest you can imagine .

Here are my time lines:
PD: 06/25/2010
Category: EB2 I
Receive Date: 10/20/2020
Notice Date: 11/25/2020
Medicals: Submitted with original filing in Oct'2020
Finger prints: 05/04/2021
EAD/AP Approval: 06/24/2021 (Expedite request)
I-485J Received : 06/15/2021
I-485 Approved: 07/30/2021
Green Cards in Hand: 08/09/21

FO: National Benefit Center
Residence/Location: Fremont, CA

Note: Initial applications for my family memebers were rejected, due to missing info in the applications, we refiled in Dec'2020. The green cards are approved for all members same time.

Many Congratulations. Enjoy the Green life. All's well that ends well.