Post 485-Filing

[gchopeful123]

My lawyer also sent the docs on 10/31 (PD Sep 2007). Havent heard back from lawyer yet or received the notices over snail mail. Will inform u guys if I get an update this week.

[leo07]

cool. you'd get the 485 receipt & fp request directly. Your attorney will get all copies.

My cheques have been encashed just saw them in clearing today morning. My attorney will be receiving the receipts; they are always very slow with things and things don’t come to me directly, I will let the group know as soon as I see further progress.

[leo07]

You can verify that on your receipts or checks, whichever comes first

My PD is current in Nov. My company lawyer informed me that they filed my I-485 (along with EAD/AP apps) today. The lawyer said that they will provide a receipt number once they receive it...so i am assuming i won't get one at my address directly.

One question I have is how do I know which service center will process my application (I am in Michigan). Of course, I can ask my lawyer, but is processing service center decided by which state you live in?

[rdsingh79]

My company pays for the whole GC process, so I won't be able to see when the company checks are encashed. Also i doubt I will see a receipt (I haven't even seen my I-140 receipt or approval letter!). Also my lawyer said he will send me a receipt number (not a copy), so I don't know if that is enough to check the service center. Anyhow I will check with lawyer/company if they can provide a copy of receipt to me and let me know the service center.

You can verify that on your receipts or checks, whichever comes first

[leo07]

Same with me. You will get AOS receipts. because you OWN them and not the company. Until 140 stage, company owns all your petitions so you did not receive those receipts.

EAD,AP & 485 receipts belong solely to you. However attorney's tend to put their addresses to be on the safer side. Because they don't want to be responsible for things that could go wrong on your side, like address-change or neighbor stealing your mail etc

99.9% corporate attorneys are good. Put your trust and stay happy.

My company pays for the whole GC process, so I won't be able to see when the company checks are encashed. Also i doubt I will see a receipt (I haven't even seen my I-140 receipt or approval letter!). Also my lawyer said he will send me a receipt number (not a copy), so I don't know if that is enough to check the service center. Anyhow I will check with lawyer/company if they can provide a copy of receipt to me and let me know the service center.

[ChampU]

I got my reward last month itself. The reward was pleasure of finding out that i was 'current' in Nov VB :-)

RDSingh and all the folks who turned in their applications on Nov 1st:

Did you guys get any notices for biometrics, yet? How long does it take for the biometrics notice, after you submit your application?

[rdsingh79]

I think folks who filed on Nov 1st got the receipts. It might take another week or two to get Biometrics notice. My applications was dispatched yesterday by lawyers (11/08).

Anyways, if you haven't already noticed, Leo has started a new thread for post 485 filing discussion:-

http://www.qesehmk.org/forums/showth...ost-485-Filing

RDSingh and all the folks who turned in their applications on Nov 1st:

Did you guys get any notices for biometrics, yet? How long does it take for the biometrics notice, after you submit your application?

[evoori]

You can verify that on your receipts or checks, whichever comes first

My checks were drawn with ACH.. so I don't see any image or receipt number.. is it different for others ?
"ACH Withdrawal USCIS DALLAS LOC PAYMENT"

however m not worried as already received notice by snail mail today..

My company pays for the whole GC process, so I won't be able to see when the company checks are encashed. Also i doubt I will see a receipt (I haven't even seen my I-140 receipt or approval letter!). Also my lawyer said he will send me a receipt number (not a copy), so I don't know if that is enough to check the service center. Anyhow I will check with lawyer/company if they can provide a copy of receipt to me and let me know the service center.

Somewhere in the forum it says

SRC - Texas Service center
EAC - Vermont (if I remember correctly)..

and so on.. sorry don't remember all of them.. mine is SRC so sure it is TSC..

[ChampU]

My checks were drawn with ACH.. so I don't see any image or receipt number.. is it different for others ?
"ACH Withdrawal USCIS DALLAS LOC PAYMENT"

however m not worried as already received notice by snail mail today..



Somewhere in the forum it says

SRC - Texas Service center
EAC - Vermont (if I remember correctly)..

and so on.. sorry don't remember all of them.. mine is SRC so sure it is TSC..

When they send out the biometrics notice, is it for a specific day, date time appointment or a date range in which you have to finish it?

My PD (02/22/2008) is likely to get current on Dec. 1st. I have completed the medicals and I believe I have all the documents in place to ensure that my docs reach USCIS by Dec. 1st.

I will be going on a vacation within the US between Dec. 15 -Dec. 26th. There is noway I can be available for the appointment if it is in this date range. Is there any reason I should delay/cancel my vacation??

[gc0907]

From my understanding it will take atleast 3 weeks for you to get the biometrics notice. And as per USCIS here..

We may schedule an appointment at an ASC as we process your case. It is important that you make every effort to make that appointment. Not appearing will at least delay your case. It may mean certain processing steps will have to be repeated. It may also affect eligibility for benefits, and could mean we will have to deny the application or petition.

Our appointment notice will explain alternatives if you cannot make your appointment.

When they send out the biometrics notice, is it for a specific day, date time appointment or a date range in which you have to finish it?

My PD (02/22/2008) is likely to get current on Dec. 1st. I have completed the medicals and I believe I have all the documents in place to ensure that my docs reach USCIS by Dec. 1st.

I will be going on a vacation within the US between Dec. 15 -Dec. 26th. There is noway I can be available for the appointment if it is in this date range. Is there any reason I should delay/cancel my vacation??

[gchopeful123]

Did not receive the notice today as well. As per lawyer he had filed on 10/31. Did anyone else get the notice in snail mail?

[visagcinfo]

Not me. Lawyer filed (rather sent) on 10/31.

Did not receive the notice today as well. As per lawyer he had filed on 10/31. Did anyone else get the notice in snail mail?

[evoori]

When they send out the biometrics notice, is it for a specific day, date time appointment or a date range in which you have to finish it?

My PD (02/22/2008) is likely to get current on Dec. 1st. I have completed the medicals and I believe I have all the documents in place to ensure that my docs reach USCIS by Dec. 1st.

I will be going on a vacation within the US between Dec. 15 -Dec. 26th. There is noway I can be available for the appointment if it is in this date range. Is there any reason I should delay/cancel my vacation??

Here is the quote from my status update for I485 from USCIS website (My Case Status).. I haven't received the FP notice yet.. but they will give you atleast 14 days notice for FP..

If you have filed an I-485, I-589, I-751, N-400, I-90, I-821, I-131 or I-765, you can expect to receive an appointment notice to appear at an Application Support Center to have your fingerprints and/or photographs taken. The timing of your appointment is determined by the number of applicants ahead of you that also need a biometric appointment. We try to schedule biometric appointments as quickly as possible and in most cases you will receive your appointment notice within 30 days of submitting your application. We will send your appointment notice approximately 14 days ahead of your scheduled appointment. It is important that you keep this appointment. If absolutely necessary, you can request that your appointment be rescheduled however, please be aware that rescheduling may delay the processing of your application. Please follow the instructions on your appointment notice if you need to reschedule. Occasionally, you may receive an appointment notice to appear at an Application Support Center to have your fingerprints taken when you have filed a form other than those listed above. In these situations, you may receive your appointment notice more than 30 days after submitting your application or petition.

[evoori]

Congratulations to all who are current!

I am current too and have a couple of questions. My lawyer is usually slow to respond and cannot be contacted directly too. So, can any one please provide some inputs?

I am planning to go on my vacation, to India, from Dec-5th to Jan-4th. If I file on Dec-1st,

1. Within how many days will I get my notice for finger printing notice?

See my post above..normally 1 week for receipt and another week for FP..

2. Will it come to my home address? In that case, since I will not be here, is it possible for it to be sent to the lawyer's office so that they can email me the information?
It will come to your home address and AFAIK lawyer can put in his address with you application so he will get it..

3. Will it be possible to postpone my finger printing to after I return (in early Jan)? If not, what is the safe period before when I should return (in Dec)?

Yes it is possible but you need FP notice in hand..

4. If all of this would not really work, is it wise to file in January, after my return, than in December?
NOT AT ALL recommended..

Thanks for the help!

P.S. Admins, I posted in this thread due to the traffic volume. Please delete/ move this to a relevant thread once it has been answered.

Definitely it is possible, I would recommend you to talk to lawyer

[srinivasj]

I am PWMB filed on July 1st for me and my wife.....Got receipts in 20days, finger print notice received on aug 1st for aug 30th...got my EAD and AP in 45 days...
during finger printing they said I should receive my GC in another 45 days...

Its been almost 4 months now and status is still in Initial stage...My application is from TCS and there current processing time is Mar 6th...

guys is there way to expedite the processing or we need to wait till processing times to reach till july 1st for them to look at my case...?

[rich895]

Hi Guys,

My PD got current on Dec 2011 bulletin. My wife is on H1B. She will be listed as dependent on my 485.

Her employer applied for her H1B extension. They received RFE recently from USCIS. RFE is more on the lines of Employment verification letter and so on (Consultant H1B). Her employer is working with the client in preparation for the RFE response.

While preparing the documents for my 485 filing, I sent the H1 extension receipt notice for my wife (dependent in my 485 case) to my lawyer. he happen to see the RFE state and freaked out. He asked abt RFE and asked if its been addressed. I conveyed that her employer is actively working on it. Still he insist on converting her to H4, to be on safer side, so that she is in valid status.

Is this necessary to convert to H4. I seriously doubt. If not needed, is there anything I need to make sure from my wife's H1B extension RFE, before or while applying my 485 on Dec 1'st or so.

Thanks.

[mars76]

Hi,

Has any one got receipt notice for 485 Application yet!!. I got the receipt notices for 765 and 131.

thanks

[soggadu]

Just an FYI: My dates became current on Nov 1 (PD: Sep 07). My lawyers sent our forms on Oct 31 (Texas Service Center) . I just got (on Nov 7) scanned copies of our receipt notices from my lawyer. So, those who sent forms around Nov 1 can expect to receive notices soon if you have not received them already. Good luck!

so you didn't get the receipt at home?

[nishant2200]

Most Welcome!

my precious! here I come....

[TeddyKoochu]

Friends I just received my receipts. RD - 02 NOV, ND -07 NOV for both primary and dependant. I received only 5 of the 6 notices; the primary applicant 485 did not come yet. On the dependent 485 notice the preference classification is set as blank and the Priority date is shown as the Receipt date, please advise if this is normal.

[gc0907]

tackle got it via post as well.

I take that back. I did receive receipts directly by snail mail as well. So, they are sending receipts to both the lawyer and the applicant.

so you didn't get the receipt at home?

[gc0907]

Got all the 3-receipts by post today.
RD: 3rd Nov
ND: 8th Nov

[10102007]

Friends I just received my receipts. RD - 02 NOV, ND -07 NOV for both primary and dependant. I received only 5 of the 6 notices; the primary applicant 485 did not come yet. On the dependent 485 notice the preference classification is set as blank and the Priority date is shown as the Receipt date, please advise if this is normal.

Teddy - I'm also seeing the 'Received Date' as Priority date on the dependents AOS application. Perhaps, it is normal. Not sure though.

Received all 6 receipts. Here are the dates:
Mailed Date - Nov 1, 2011
Received Date - Nov 3, 2011
Notice Date - Nov 7, 2011

[gchopeful123]

Dunno what happened to my receipt notices...nothing in snail mail so far (lawyer sent files on 10/31). Will need to check again on Mon....

[visagcinfo]

Any chance the receipts notices are sent in the order of priority date? Anyone with PD in Sep or October'07 received receipts notices so far?