Post 485-Filing

[soggadu]

Thank you. You & indiaeb2 might get approved next week. People who are really working @ USICIS during the holidays must "show" that they are working only by approving cases

thanks leo... i am hoping for the best and enjoying the rest...dekho kya hota hein... aaya toh aaya, baaki sab maaya.... :-)

[Way2GC]

Hello Friends,

My H4 status is valid till 15th April, 2012. Is it advisable to apply for an extension even when 485 is pending? Haven't yet applied for an EAD/AP and also waiting to get the fingerprinting done.


NSC || PD : 24-Sep 2007 || RD: 22-Nov-2011 || ND: 28-Nov-2011 || FPND : 15-Dec-2011 || FPAD : 05-Jan-2012 || EAD/AP : Still to apply ??

[soggadu]

Hello Friends,

My H4 status is valid till 15th April, 2012. Is it advisable to apply for an extension even when 485 is pending? Haven't yet applied for an EAD/AP and also waiting to get the fingerprinting done.


NSC || PD : 24-Sep 2007 || RD: 22-Nov-2011 || ND: 28-Nov-2011 || FPND : 15-Dec-2011 || FPAD : 05-Jan-2012 || EAD/AP : Still to apply ??

I would always keep them extented as possible and not mix with 485 .... also apply for EAD/AP soon... what is stopping you to do that? it can be done along with 485 app...

[soggadu]

did you guys see this!!!!...some shekar guy on trackitt got his GC within 2 months without finger printing.... wow anything is possible!!!!

http://www.trackitt.com/usa-discussi...page/last_page

[gc0907]

That's kind of exciting news...His PD is Sept07...mine too... let's see.

did you guys see this!!!!...some shekar guy on trackitt got his GC within 2 months without finger printing.... wow anything is possible!!!!

http://www.trackitt.com/usa-discussi...page/last_page

[Stemcell]

did you guys see this!!!!...some shekar guy on trackitt got his GC within 2 months without finger printing.... wow anything is possible!!!!

http://www.trackitt.com/usa-discussi...page/last_page

Guys,
I hope he really got it.
But I got the same message from USCIS and its usually a 'address' issue or some issue they want clarified.
There is no way one can get a GC approved without Biometrics done.

Also there are two kinds of messages you see.....

'Card production ordered' and usually that means GC is approved.
But if the mail says ' A document has been mailed' then its some other issue.....

Didnt mean to dampen your spirits but having got the same message i was momentarily happy but a quick google search got me into many trackitt threads who had the same mail and its usually some clarification USCIS wants.....

[nishant2200]

Guys, FP notice directly comes on mail, is it? No emails or necessarily any LUDs?

[Stemcell]

Guys, FP notice directly comes on mail, is it? No emails or necessarily any LUDs?

Yep comes in the mail.
Got to take the original on day of appointment as they scan the bar code with it.Has all your information there.

Not sure if there is a LUD.

[indiaeb2]

Guys, FP notice directly comes on mail, is it? No emails or necessarily any LUDs?

Yes. Its a mail. No LUD's . Have a valid I'D like DL. You and be all set

[Way2GC]

Thanks Soggadu!

Actually, our lawyer missed applying for EADs while filing for AOS and we were not aware of the fact until they asked us to file for our H1B extension. So we are left with an option to apply now.

[frenzyrider]

Guys, need an immediate help.

My spouse is the primary applicant on our 485/EAD/AP application. The application is pending with USCIS. However, there is a funeral and she needs to travel to India within next 48 hours. I know that one should not travel on a pending AP due to risk of abandonment but she has a H1 stamped (validity till 2013). From what I have heard one can re-enter US if you a have a valid H1 even if you have a pending AOS/AP, etc.

Does someone know about it?

TIA
-Frenzy

[gc0907]

Entering on H1 with a valid Stamp shouldn't be an issue.
Main thing to worry is GC getting approved while outside without AP.
How long is your application pending? If you read in the previous page one guy got GC approved within 2 months without FingerPrinting.
http://www.murthy.com/news/n_aostrv.html
http://www.murthy.com/news/n_efftrv.html

Guys, need an immediate help.

My spouse is the primary applicant on our 485/EAD/AP application. The application is pending with USCIS. However, there is a funeral and she needs to travel to India within next 48 hours. I know that one should not travel on a pending AP due to risk of abandonment but she has a H1 stamped (validity till 2013). From what I have heard one can re-enter US if you a have a valid H1 even if you have a pending AOS/AP, etc.

Does someone know about it?

TIA
-Frenzy

[frenzyrider]

Thank you so much for your reply. USCIS received the application just 9 days ago so it has not been pending for too long. Moreover, I am going to be staying in the US. She intends to travel back by Jan 5th/ 6th.

Entering on H1 with a valid Stamp shouldn't be an issue.
Main thing to worry is GC getting approved while outside without AP.
How long is your application pending? If you read in the previous page one guy got GC approved within 2 months without FingerPrinting.
http://www.murthy.com/news/n_aostrv.html
http://www.murthy.com/news/n_efftrv.html

[gc0907]

So I take that your PD is after Mar08. I don't see you getting approved anytime soon. So she should be good travelling on valid H1B.

Thank you so much for your reply. USCIS received the application just 9 days ago so it has not been pending for too long. Moreover, I am going to be staying in the US. She intends to travel back by Jan 5th/ 6th.

[frenzyrider]

The PD is in March 2008. You are right. It would take more time for her turn to come. My concern was whether she can re-enter on her valid H1 without abandoning the AOS. From the links you had mentioned (thank you for that too), it seems in case of H and L visa the re-entry does not abandon the status.

So I take that your PD is after Mar08. I don't see you getting approved anytime soon. So she should be good travelling on valid H1B.

[gchopeful123]

Goodfellas,

Santa delivered my EAD/AP combo card by post today. Valid for 1 year. Wish u all get yours very soon as well. Happy holidays!!!

Ding! Ding! Received EAD/AP approval texts and emails at 10:30pm EST today (12/20). Santa Banta Claus ki jai !!!

IndiaEb2 - expect yours soon

[nishant2200]

Thanks guys. Checking mailbox everyday with sincerity now.

God please send me my precious soon, I promise I won't cast it into the fires of Mordor

Yep comes in the mail.
Got to take the original on day of appointment as they scan the bar code with it.Has all your information there.

Not sure if there is a LUD.

Yes. Its a mail. No LUD's . Have a valid I'D like DL. You and be all set

[RMS_V13]

Very sorry for your loss.

I wanted to know about this too. I asked Ron and he along with some other people mention that it is okay to enter on h1 B stamp if you have not started using the EAD as yet. If you are on EAD, then you have to use AP.

I suggest you check with an attorney and not seek help on forums. There may be information you have not said, or things forum ppl. assume.

I was also told that one can expedite the AP process..But I see you are not there yet.

Guys, need an immediate help.

My spouse is the primary applicant on our 485/EAD/AP application. The application is pending with USCIS. However, there is a funeral and she needs to travel to India within next 48 hours. I know that one should not travel on a pending AP due to risk of abandonment but she has a H1 stamped (validity till 2013). From what I have heard one can re-enter US if you a have a valid H1 even if you have a pending AOS/AP, etc.

Does someone know about it?

TIA
-Frenzy

[RMS_V13]

How do you submit all the docs? My company has a designated law firm for legals and they do all the LCA, H1Bs etc.

Do you fill it online, take prints and mail it to the Lawyer. Then he reviews and mails it to USCIS?

Do you just mail it directly to USCIS?

Do you mail it to your company HR and then he/she sends it to the lawyer?

Do you submit info online (usciszoom.com etc) and lawyer gets and fills and files?

How does this work? Does the company pay for spouse also?

Thanks!

[essenel]

There is a user on trackitt, starchaser, who is an October filer and his 485 is approved from NSC. According to the spreadsheet, total time to get gc: 73 days ...

[codesmith]

How do you submit all the docs? My company has a designated law firm for legals and they do all the LCA, H1Bs etc.

Thanks!

Do you fill it online, take prints and mail it to the Lawyer. Then he reviews and mails it to USCIS?

Fill your forms, take printout, verify info, sign it and send it to your lawyer.

Do you just mail it directly to USCIS?
Unless you are filling it yourself, meaning you are not taking help of any lawyer.
I think very few people file themselves.

Do you mail it to your company HR and then he/she sends it to the lawyer?
Talk to your company HR- I don't think HR would want to see the docs before sending it to your or company lawyer. Lawyer must be talking to your Hr in case of he/she needs any company info/papers, employment letters etc

Do you submit info online (usciszoom.com etc) and lawyer gets and fills and files?
Not heard of this
How does this work? Does the company pay for spouse also?
Depends on company policy, most desi consulting firms wont pay a dime not even for a primary applicant.

[RMS_V13]

Thank you! My husband works for an American Company and they are pretty good. But the attorneys/paralegals are never reachable.

1 more ?

What are the other Forms that needs to go with I 485? Like Medicals, AP, EAD, Finger Print etc

[TeddyKoochu]

There is a user on trackitt, starchaser, who is an October filer and his 485 is approved from NSC. According to the spreadsheet, total time to get gc: 73 days ...

This is very good news indeed. Hopefully we should start to see more approvals for Oct filers.

[SaturnRing]

Hi All,

I just wanted to update that 2 of my friends who filed in Dec 1st week have already gotten their FP notices from TSC. (2.5 weeks is awesome speed for FP notices, right ?!)

[codesmith]

Thank you! My husband works for an American Company and they are pretty good. But the attorneys/paralegals are never reachable.

1 more ?

What are the other Forms that needs to go with I 485? Like Medicals, AP, EAD, Finger Print etc

What are the other Forms that needs to go with I 485?

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