Celebrations & Thanks

[MidWestMaverick]

Finally, made it to the finish line..

Here is the timeline:

Case processed at NBC

EB2I PD: August 23, 2012
I485 RD: March 3, 2022
BM: April 14, 2022
I485 Approval : May 18, 2022

In 2020, I had started a new job and was thinking about getting into EB3, but decided to stay in EB2 lane (hat tip to Aceman here). Finally PERM was approved earlier this year and Fragomen folks were not willing to file non-concurrently. The experience from this forum helped a lot as I had read about SRC/TSC taking their own sweet time to process applications. After a lot of arguing, I convinced Fragomen to get I-140 approved first (paid for PP myself) and filed 485 in early March. I wish everyone waiting in line to get Greened soon.

[dev2010]

That's a great news MidWestMaverick. Congratulations. It's good timing. Whatever small doubts I had about concurrent vs non-concurrent are put to rest now. I have told Fragomen about my decision and also paying for Premium. They had hesitantly agreed when I had asked before so hopefully it goes smooth.

[MidWestMaverick]

That's a great news MidWestMaverick. Congratulations. It's good timing. Whatever small doubts I had about concurrent vs non-concurrent are put to rest now. I have told Fragomen about my decision and also paying for Premium. They had hesitantly agreed when I had asked before so hopefully it goes smooth.

Thank you and good luck! - as Q mentioned, your PD of 2010 is pretty safe but its worth going with NBC instead of SRC/TSC.

[Sebiswaiting]

Wow..
Congratulations and awesome speed between RD and approval. I saw similar timeline somewhere else as well, and considering these as good signs.

Finally, made it to the finish line..

Here is the timeline:

Case processed at NBC

EB2I PD: August 23, 2012
I485 RD: March 3, 2022
BM: April 14, 2022
I485 Approval : May 18, 2022

In 2020, I had started a new job and was thinking about getting into EB3, but decided to stay in EB2 lane (hat tip to Aceman here). Finally PERM was approved earlier this year and Fragomen folks were not willing to file non-concurrently. The experience from this forum helped a lot as I had read about SRC/TSC taking their own sweet time to process applications. After a lot of arguing, I convinced Fragomen to get I-140 approved first (paid for PP myself) and filed 485 in early March. I wish everyone waiting in line to get Greened soon.

[Sebiswaiting]

Congratulations Roti. Even though are are just feeling relieved, try to cherish and enjoy now that you have the GC hooefully along with a likeable job. And guess what if the job isn't that likeable you are free to try out some adventure without having to bother about sponsorship. You may even choose to visit somethwr without worrying about stamping/parole etc if situation allows.
Happy for you .

Finally, my case status changed to Approved today.

Thanks to all of you for your company during this long journey.

Here are my dates:

TSC

EB2I PD: Apr 29, 2010
I485 RD: Apr 11, 2012
I485 RFE for medicals: Dec 10, 2021
I485 approval: May 16, 2022

I should be happy but I?m more relieved than happy. May God help you all in this journey.

[LeoAugust]

Finally, my case status changed to Approved today.

Thanks to all of you for your company during this long journey.

Here are my dates:

TSC

EB2I PD: Apr 29, 2010
I485 RD: Apr 11, 2012
I485 RFE for medicals: Dec 10, 2021
I485 approval: May 16, 2022

I should be happy but I?m more relieved than happy. May God help you all in this journey.

Congratularions... Wish you all the best...

[qesehmk]

Finally, made it to the finish line..

Here is the timeline:

Case processed at NBC

EB2I PD: August 23, 2012
I485 RD: March 3, 2022
BM: April 14, 2022
I485 Approval : May 18, 2022

In 2020, I had started a new job and was thinking about getting into EB3, but decided to stay in EB2 lane (hat tip to Aceman here). Finally PERM was approved earlier this year and Fragomen folks were not willing to file non-concurrently. The experience from this forum helped a lot as I had read about SRC/TSC taking their own sweet time to process applications. After a lot of arguing, I convinced Fragomen to get I-140 approved first (paid for PP myself) and filed 485 in early March. I wish everyone waiting in line to get Greened soon.

MidWest - I am surprised to learn that it is legal for you to pay for pp for I-140 !!

Congratulations and all the best for your future life and career!

[Immigo]

Very happy to share that my status change to 'New Card Is Being Produced' today morning. Considering I first arrived in US in June 2001, it's been a long time coming (I had to leave USA in 2007 and returned in 2010).
Timelines for me: PD: June 2011, RD for I-485: January 18, 2022, concurrent filing, went to SRC. I-140 approved after RFE on 3/3/2022. Requested to expedite wife's EAD sent on 4/18 ( request approved on 4/20). Her EAD/AP received on 5/2. My case transferred to NBC on 4/26. I-485 approved 5/23/2022. Derivatives I-485 still shows case received. Sharing the timelines here, in case it helps someone decide the filing strategy.

I just noticed, I joined this forum in November 2011 - it's been an amazing source of information and support. Thank you everyone.

[qesehmk]

That's deep ! I arrived in Aug 2000 and received GC in 2011. I still had a feeling of a wasted decade and although I became a director within 5 years of my first job in US, that feeling of wasted decade lingered. But now as other people have spent almost twice as time and are getting greened I have realized that people have generally done well regardless of immigration status and this is a testament to their own intelligence hardwork as well as somewhat fair american system.

Wish you the very best immigo. I am happy for you.

Our goal is to make this journey easy. And this can only be accomplished if everybody shares and stands up for one other regardless of which country category we belong to. So if you have just joined this forum or not - please keep this in mind. We stand for justice and equal opportunity not just in USA but also in India.

Very happy to share that my status change to 'New Card Is Being Produced' today morning. Considering I first arrived in US in June 2001, it's been a long time coming (I had to leave USA in 2007 and returned in 2010).
Timelines for me: PD: June 2011, RD for I-485: January 18, 2022, concurrent filing, went to SRC. I-140 approved after RFE on 3/3/2022. Requested to expedite wife's EAD sent on 4/18 ( request approved on 4/20). Her EAD/AP received on 5/2. My case transferred to NBC on 4/26. I-485 approved 5/23/2022. Derivatives I-485 still shows case received. Sharing the timelines here, in case it helps someone decide the filing strategy.

I just noticed, I joined this forum in November 2011 - it's been an amazing source of information and support. Thank you everyone.

[LeoAugust]

Very happy to share that my status change to 'New Card Is Being Produced' today morning. Considering I first arrived in US in June 2001, it's been a long time coming (I had to leave USA in 2007 and returned in 2010).
Timelines for me: PD: June 2011, RD for I-485: January 18, 2022, concurrent filing, went to SRC. I-140 approved after RFE on 3/3/2022. Requested to expedite wife's EAD sent on 4/18 ( request approved on 4/20). Her EAD/AP received on 5/2. My case transferred to NBC on 4/26. I-485 approved 5/23/2022. Derivatives I-485 still shows case received. Sharing the timelines here, in case it helps someone decide the filing strategy.

I just noticed, I joined this forum in November 2011 - it's been an amazing source of information and support. Thank you everyone.

Congratulations... Wish you all the best...

[AceMan]

Finally, made it to the finish line..

Here is the timeline:

Case processed at NBC

EB2I PD: August 23, 2012
I485 RD: March 3, 2022
BM: April 14, 2022
I485 Approval : May 18, 2022

In 2020, I had started a new job and was thinking about getting into EB3, but decided to stay in EB2 lane (hat tip to Aceman here). Finally PERM was approved earlier this year and Fragomen folks were not willing to file non-concurrently. The experience from this forum helped a lot as I had read about SRC/TSC taking their own sweet time to process applications. After a lot of arguing, I convinced Fragomen to get I-140 approved first (paid for PP myself) and filed 485 in early March. I wish everyone waiting in line to get Greened soon.

Congrats buddy. Wish you all the best for future!!

[vsivarama]

Huffing and puffing, scratching and clawing and completely drained we have made it across the finish line!! When I came into this country back in 2004, I had no inkling that it would be 18 arduous years to get my GC. But all of that is in the past now and I would rather focus on what we can achieve from here on out than what we could have achieved had we gotten a fair shake. This forum had been a treasure trove of knowledge when it comes to all things immigration. It helped me understand the minutiae of the immigration process so that I could make informed decisions. I wish I had found this site earlier, but well as they say it's better late than never. A special shout out to Q (for this fabulous platform), idliman, Acemen, Spectator, Turbulent_Dragonfly, Zenzone, vedu and many others who have shared their valuable insights which have helped me understand the immigration process and in my decision making. Some of the highlights in my immigration journey are summed up below:
i) My employer (a consultancy company) wanted to initiate my GC process in 2008, but then Lehman Brothers happened followed by the financial crash/recession. They informed me that they were freezing all GC applications.
ii) They initiated my GC again in late 2010, but at last moment they informed me that they could only apply for me in EB3 and not in EB2 as per the job listing. The uninformed me back then decided to wait for a year to apply in EB2 than proceeding with EB3. Back then wait time for Eb2 was around 3-4 years and Eb3 7-8 years.
iii) Finally put my application in Jan 2012.
iv) Filed 485 in October 2020, Biometrics - Sept 2021, EAD/AP - March 2022, GC Approved 06/09/2022, GC in hand 06/18/2022

When I finally had the card in hand it was mixed emotions maybe be 80% Relief and 20% Happiness. I am still waiting for the feeling to sink in I guess.

[qesehmk]

Huffing and puffing, scratching and clawing and completely drained we have made it across the finish line!! When I came into this country back in 2004, I had no inkling that it would be 18 arduous years to get my GC. But all of that is in the past now and I would rather focus on what we can achieve from here on out than what we could have achieved had we gotten a fair shake. This forum had been a treasure trove of knowledge when it comes to all things immigration. It helped me understand the minutiae of the immigration process so that I could make informed decisions. I wish I had found this site earlier, but well as they say it's better late than never. A special shout out to Q (for this fabulous platform), idliman, Acemen, Spectator, Turbulent_Dragonfly, Zenzone, vedu and many others who have shared their valuable insights which have helped me understand the immigration process and in my decision making. Some of the highlights in my immigration journey are summed up below:
i) My employer (a consultancy company) wanted to initiate my GC process in 2008, but then Lehman Brothers happened followed by the financial crash/recession. They informed me that they were freezing all GC applications.
ii) They initiated my GC again in late 2010, but at last moment they informed me that they could only apply for me in EB3 and not in EB2 as per the job listing. The uninformed me back then decided to wait for a year to apply in EB2 than proceeding with EB3. Back then wait time for Eb2 was around 3-4 years and Eb3 7-8 years.
iii) Finally put my application in Jan 2012.
iv) Filed 485 in October 2020, Biometrics - Sept 2021, EAD/AP - March 2022, GC Approved 06/09/2022, GC in hand 06/18/2022

When I finally had the card in hand it was mixed emotions maybe be 80% Relief and 20% Happiness. I am still waiting for the feeling to sink in I guess.

Many congratulations vsivarama. Although belated, the US green card and citizenship are totally worth it. I love India and would never wish to not be an Indian citizen. But I feel just as much at home if not more in the US because of American values of Freedom and Justice.

I wish you a great life ahead !! Congratulations once again!

[AceMan]

Huffing and puffing, scratching and clawing and completely drained we have made it across the finish line!! When I came into this country back in 2004, I had no inkling that it would be 18 arduous years to get my GC. But all of that is in the past now and I would rather focus on what we can achieve from here on out than what we could have achieved had we gotten a fair shake. This forum had been a treasure trove of knowledge when it comes to all things immigration. It helped me understand the minutiae of the immigration process so that I could make informed decisions. I wish I had found this site earlier, but well as they say it's better late than never. A special shout out to Q (for this fabulous platform), idliman, Acemen, Spectator, Turbulent_Dragonfly, Zenzone, vedu and many others who have shared their valuable insights which have helped me understand the immigration process and in my decision making. Some of the highlights in my immigration journey are summed up below:
i) My employer (a consultancy company) wanted to initiate my GC process in 2008, but then Lehman Brothers happened followed by the financial crash/recession. They informed me that they were freezing all GC applications.
ii) They initiated my GC again in late 2010, but at last moment they informed me that they could only apply for me in EB3 and not in EB2 as per the job listing. The uninformed me back then decided to wait for a year to apply in EB2 than proceeding with EB3. Back then wait time for Eb2 was around 3-4 years and Eb3 7-8 years.
iii) Finally put my application in Jan 2012.
iv) Filed 485 in October 2020, Biometrics - Sept 2021, EAD/AP - March 2022, GC Approved 06/09/2022, GC in hand 06/18/2022

When I finally had the card in hand it was mixed emotions maybe be 80% Relief and 20% Happiness. I am still waiting for the feeling to sink in I guess.

You made it buddy !!!

[vsivarama]

Thanks Q and Acemen

[chhablsa]

Boy o Boy! Can't believe that I am writing this

Friends I am GREENED and I am on Cloud-9...

I am a long time silent follower of Q's blog (you can see from the date of joining), for years it was my go to blog for quality discussion and prediction about EB GC. Wisdom that SPEC, Q, Idliman, Aceman, Turbulant Dragonfly and many others have spread here is unmatched. This blog has kept me sane through my Journey and for this I thank each and everyone who has been constantly helping, guiding fellow mates in every way possible.

I am Greened but my derivatives are still pending but that's a fight for tomorrow, today we celebrate - Cheers!

For whatever it's worth below are my timelines:

• Primary approved
• Derivative still Pending
• 29-Jun-12: PD
• 07-SEP-21: RD -EB2-EB3 downgrade ( No typo here)
• 23-Oct-21: Biometrics
• 18-Feb-22: TUB with I-485J
• 25-April-22: Transfer to NBC
• 5-May-22: I-485J receipt received
• 21-May: Case Remains Pending
• 21-Jul-22: New Card is being Produced
• 22-Jul-22: I-485J approved
• 22-Jul-22: Case was Approved
• 25-Jul-22: Card Mailed
• Waiting for card to be delivered
• NO EAD/AP/Interview
• I raised multiple SR/ER - all closed with generic responses
• Tier-1 call were more useful,
• Tier-2 gave me miss calls or closed cases with generic emails without a call
• My Senator sent me an email in my USPS mail that your case of under normal processing and wait till March-2023 before raising an inquiry to USCIS ( This is Texas)
• The Congressman actually did raise the inquiry and received a better template response.
• Ombudsman still Pending
• White house no response so far...

I wish everyone all the very best for your future expeditions/endeavors you may undertake, i think someone shared the idea that we should all meet up once this windfall of GC stops and show our gratitude to each other, meeting could be virtual to make it workable for everyone.

Cheers!
Chhablsa

[qesehmk]

Congratulations and I am sure your derivatives will follow literally in a few days.

Congrats again and best for future life.

Boy o Boy! Can't believe that I am writing this

Friends I am GREENED and I am on Cloud-9...

I am a long time silent follower of Q's blog (you can see from the date of joining), for years it was my go to blog for quality discussion and prediction about EB GC. Wisdom that SPEC, Q, Idliman, Aceman, Turbulant Dragonfly and many others have spread here is unmatched. This blog has kept me sane through my Journey and for this I thank each and everyone who has been constantly helping, guiding fellow mates in every way possible.

I am Greened but my derivatives are still pending but that's a fight for tomorrow, today we celebrate - Cheers!

For whatever it's worth below are my timelines:

• Primary approved
• Derivative still Pending
• 29-Jun-12: PD
• 07-SEP-21: RD -EB2-EB3 downgrade ( No typo here)
• 23-Oct-21: Biometrics
• 18-Feb-22: TUB with I-485J
• 25-April-22: Transfer to NBC
• 5-May-22: I-485J receipt received
• 21-May: Case Remains Pending
• 21-Jul-22: New Card is being Produced
• 22-Jul-22: I-485J approved
• 22-Jul-22: Case was Approved
• 25-Jul-22: Card Mailed
• Waiting for card to be delivered
• NO EAD/AP/Interview
• I raised multiple SR/ER - all closed with generic responses
• Tier-1 call were more useful,
• Tier-2 gave me miss calls or closed cases with generic emails without a call
• My Senator sent me an email in my USPS mail that your case of under normal processing and wait till March-2023 before raising an inquiry to USCIS ( This is Texas)
• The Congressman actually did raise the inquiry and received a better template response.
• Ombudsman still Pending
• White house no response so far...

I wish everyone all the very best for your future expeditions/endeavors you may undertake, i think someone shared the idea that we should all meet up once this windfall of GC stops and show our gratitude to each other, meeting could be virtual to make it workable for everyone.

Cheers!
Chhablsa

[Viswanath]

Hi All,

I have been a long time reader of this forum and first time poster. Happy to share after almost a decade from starting the process my 485 status moved to "New Card is being Produced" today. I learnt a ton about US immigration over the years from this forum. My special thanks to Q, Spectator, Aceman and YTEleven for sharing your thoughts, data and predictions over the years.

My timeline -

PD: Aug 8th 2013
485 filing Date: Oct 29th 2020
EB3 140 approval: 16th Aug 2021 (downgrade)
Interfiled Medicals to Nebraska: September 2021
485 J Filing Date: 8th June 2022 (back to eb2)
Case transferred to NBC: 14th July 2022
Move to FO: Was in transit to Sacremento FO around July 19th 2022 but landed in Fresno FO on August 1st 2022
485 approval for primary: 4th Aug 2022
485 dependents remains in ?Case Transferred Status?

Feel lighter in thoughts after seeing the status update .. one less thing to worry

[qesehmk]

Hi All,

I have been a long time reader of this forum and first time poster. Happy to share after almost a decade from starting the process my 485 status moved to "New Card is being Produced" today. I learnt a ton about US immigration over the years from this forum. My special thanks to Q, Spectator, Aceman and YTEleven for sharing your thoughts, data and predictions over the years.

My timeline -

PD: Aug 8th 2013
485 filing Date: Oct 29th 2020
EB3 140 approval: 16th Aug 2021 (downgrade)
Interfiled Medicals to Nebraska: September 2021
485 J Filing Date: 8th June 2022 (back to eb2)
Case transferred to NBC: 14th July 2022
Move to FO: Was in transit to Sacremento FO around July 19th 2022 but landed in Fresno FO on August 1st 2022
485 approval for primary: 4th Aug 2022
485 dependents remains in ?Case Transferred Status?

Feel lighter in thoughts after seeing the status update .. one less thing to worry

Happy for you viswanath. 9 years is not such a bad wait time now a days! All the best for your future.

[AceMan]

Congrats buddy.

[AceMan]

Congratulations.

[Viswanath]

Happy for you viswanath. 9 years is not such a bad wait time now a days! All the best for your future.

Thanks Q. Yup looking back 9 years doesn't seem bad after approval, even couple weeks the uncertainty was too much to handle.

[Viswanath]

Congratulations.

Thanks AceMan.

[EB32010]

Finally I am also greened after living in this country for more than 21 years. Here is my timeline.

Came to US on F1 visa - Jan 2001
H1 started - Feb 2006
GC applied - July 2010
485 applied - Oct 2020 with I-140 amendment for company name change
Fingerprints taken - April 2021
EAD/AP received - Oct 2021
Case transferred from NSC to NBC to FO - Aug 15 2022
RFE issued for Supp J - Aug 31 2022
RFE submitted - Sept 6 2022
485 approved - Oct 14 2022
Card mailed - Oct 19 2022
Card received - Oct 21 2022

I have learned a lot from this forum and this forum have made me an immigration "expert" where friends call me for immigration advice. Thanks to all especially to Q and Spec. Thank you I wish everyone who are waiting for GC will get their GC soon.

Thank you.

[qesehmk]

Finally I am also greened after living in this country for more than 21 years. Here is my timeline.

Came to US on F1 visa - Jan 2001
H1 started - Feb 2006
GC applied - July 2010
485 applied - Oct 2020 with I-140 amendment for company name change
Fingerprints taken - April 2021
EAD/AP received - Oct 2021
Case transferred from NSC to NBC to FO - Aug 15 2022
RFE issued for Supp J - Aug 31 2022
RFE submitted - Sept 6 2022
485 approved - Oct 14 2022
Card mailed - Oct 19 2022
Card received - Oct 21 2022

I have learned a lot from this forum and this forum have made me an immigration "expert" where friends call me for immigration advice. Thanks to all especially to Q and Spec. Thank you I wish everyone who are waiting for GC will get their GC soon.

Thank you.

Everything is well that ends well is everybody's feeling on this forum. Isn't it.

It is arduous but the freedom is worth it. Many congratulations EB32010. Wish you the very best.