Post 485-Filing

[venkat]

Congrats Nishant...You indeed belong to the low hanging fruit category, the officer didn't have any trouble completing your case....Great...

You got your GC in 83 days (from 485 filing)...Is this Q forum Record?

Friends, I am overwhelmed by all your wishes.

I am right now in almost vaccum state, my mind is numb. One distinct memory of my childhood has been my parents talking about how after 4 months, there is danger of money running out and having nothing to pay rent and eat. By God's grace, things went for better after that culminating in this date today.

I am not going anywhere, this forum is in my DNA now, like my friend Teddy, whom I would specially mention here. Him I followed on **, and originally vdlrao got me started. Then I came to Q, and Q, Spec, Teddy and Veni blew me over with the intellectual academic discussion.

I learnt a lot from this forum. Not to judge people, to not share your bias or prejudice and help someone in his own way.

For those who asked for details:
NSC
PD: 11/8/2007
MD: 11/30/2011
RD: 12/1/2011
ND: 12/6/2011
EAD/AP: 1/20/2012
FP: 2/2/2012
485 Approval: 2/21/2012

MS in USA: Yes, 2
Company: full time position in small private 150 employee software company in medical healthcare industry
2001 to 2004 : F1 visa
2004 to Oct 2005: OPT with employer as above
Oct 2005 to 2/20/2012: H1B visa with same employer as above
2/21/2012 onwards: GC obviously

Additionally, my GC was for a Software Technical Lead position. By the time we applied, I was a software Architect, and that's what was on the EVL. Lawyer specified each date period and positions I held, and showed progressive promotions. And a little secret, from 3/1/2012 I am to be the Software Development Manager of a team. The lawyer told me promotions like these are not at all a problem, and same was corroborated by Q to me on this forum.

[grnwtg]

Hearty Congrats Nishant!!!... seeing your many posts here and trackitt, obviously 'your sweet spot' theory turned right. Enjoy this day tomorrow whole week and plan for good vacation soon. Do keep visiting this forum some time and provide your valuable suggestions to others. I am also in your sweet spot theory ( but TSC), our two lives went almost in similar time lines (USA arrival, MS, H1, buying home, marriage, priority date etc), hopefully I will follow you soon

Best of luck Buddy!!!

Friends, I am overwhelmed by all your wishes.

I am right now in almost vaccum state, my mind is numb. One distinct memory of my childhood has been my parents talking about how after 4 months, there is danger of money running out and having nothing to pay rent and eat. By God's grace, things went for better after that culminating in this date today.

I am not going anywhere, this forum is in my DNA now, like my friend Teddy, whom I would specially mention here. Him I followed on **, and originally vdlrao got me started. Then I came to Q, and Q, Spec, Teddy and Veni blew me over with the intellectual academic discussion.

I learnt a lot from this forum. Not to judge people, to not share your bias or prejudice and help someone in his own way.

For those who asked for details:
NSC
PD: 11/8/2007
MD: 11/30/2011
RD: 12/1/2011
ND: 12/6/2011
EAD/AP: 1/20/2012
FP: 2/2/2012
485 Approval: 2/21/2012

MS in USA: Yes, 2
Company: full time position in small private 150 employee software company in medical healthcare industry
2001 to 2004 : F1 visa
2004 to Oct 2005: OPT with employer as above
Oct 2005 to 2/20/2012: H1B visa with same employer as above
2/21/2012 onwards: GC obviously

Additionally, my GC was for a Software Technical Lead position. By the time we applied, I was a software Architect, and that's what was on the EVL. Lawyer specified each date period and positions I held, and showed progressive promotions. And a little secret, from 3/1/2012 I am to be the Software Development Manager of a team. The lawyer told me promotions like these are not at all a problem, and same was corroborated by Q to me on this forum.

[Sirisha]

Congragulations Nishanth!!

Congrats to all who got their GC Approvals..

“I know you've heard it a thousand times before. But it's true - hard work pays off."

[RRRRRR]

Friends, I am overwhelmed by all your wishes.

I am right now in almost vaccum state, my mind is numb. One distinct memory of my childhood has been my parents talking about how after 4 months, there is danger of money running out and having nothing to pay rent and eat. By God's grace, things went for better after that culminating in this date today.

I am not going anywhere, this forum is in my DNA now, like my friend Teddy, whom I would specially mention here. Him I followed on **, and originally vdlrao got me started. Then I came to Q, and Q, Spec, Teddy and Veni blew me over with the intellectual academic discussion.

I learnt a lot from this forum. Not to judge people, to not share your bias or prejudice and help someone in his own way.

For those who asked for details:
NSC
PD: 11/8/2007
MD: 11/30/2011
RD: 12/1/2011
ND: 12/6/2011
EAD/AP: 1/20/2012
FP: 2/2/2012
485 Approval: 2/21/2012

MS in USA: Yes, 2
Company: full time position in small private 150 employee software company in medical healthcare industry
2001 to 2004 : F1 visa
2004 to Oct 2005: OPT with employer as above
Oct 2005 to 2/20/2012: H1B visa with same employer as above
2/21/2012 onwards: GC obviously

Additionally, my GC was for a Software Technical Lead position. By the time we applied, I was a software Architect, and that's what was on the EVL. Lawyer specified each date period and positions I held, and showed progressive promotions. And a little secret, from 3/1/2012 I am to be the Software Development Manager of a team. The lawyer told me promotions like these are not at all a problem, and same was corroborated by Q to me on this forum.

Congratulations to you and to your Family. Have a Blast

[ss2009]

A quick update - the company lawyer mailed in today confirming that they have received the receipts for both my spouse and me leading to great relief. Both our statuses are visible in the system...

Also congrats Nishant on the great news

Cheers, ss

NSC || PD: 17th Sep 2009 (dependent: 7th Feb 2012) || RD: 7th Feb 2012 || FP Fee cashed: 9th Feb 2012 ||

Thanks imdeng for the detailed reply.. Will wait till Thursday (almost 12 working days since Feb 7th) and follow up again with the company attorneys.

No clue if the fee payment wrt his application was cashed since it was sent by the company attorneys. The FP fee cashed date of 9th Feb (in case of dependent) was given in the online status for my I485.

[krodhityogi]

Congrats Nishant bhai. Good Karma always pays off.

[nishant2200]

tanu, nothing changed in between neither in status or Last updated date. directly from in review to card production ordered.

Congratulations Nishant. Enjoy the moment, it's the end of something which has ruled your mind for years!

One question about your online status if you don't mind answering. Was your I-485 status in Initial Review until today from when it was picked up (first week of Dec). Or did it change in the past few days or after your FP?

[nishant2200]

friends who wished me after my last reply, thanks again. I am in kind of emotionally exhausted today. I wish today was a friday

[nishant2200]

I again got text message and emails for case status, same card production ordered, same as I got earlier in the day, right now. I am not complaining. double confirmation!

I wonder if I will further get updates similar to EAD card, where the status changed to approval notice mailed, and then to USPS picked up mail, and then to USPS delivered mail.

[reachme_s]

Nishant, get some vacation and go somewhere, get a break from your routine..time to cherish!!

[frenzyrider]

I again got text message and emails for case status, same card production ordered, same as I got earlier in the day, right now. I am not complaining. double confirmation!

I wonder if I will further get updates similar to EAD card, where the status changed to approval notice mailed, and then to USPS picked up mail, and then to USPS delivered mail.

Congrats!!!!!!! Great news. I am probably outside your sweet spot theory. TSC. FP:1/18/12 EAD: 2/1/12 what do you say?

[tanu_75]

tanu, nothing changed in between neither in status or Last updated date. directly from in review to card production ordered.

Cool thanks. Must have been a great few seconds or minutes. The entire decade flashing in front of your eyes. Drink it up tonight, savor it!

[makmohan]

Congrats Nishant!

Feel happy for you n your family and feels overwhelmed by your email..

Also congrats everyone who got current.

Enjoy and Take care

- Makmohan

[nishant2200]

Congrats!!!!!!! Great news. I am probably outside your sweet spot theory. TSC. FP:1/18/12 EAD: 2/1/12 what do you say?

yeah man frankly speaking all theories eventually fail with USCIS.

Anytime now. Only factor against you is your ND is late, meaning your RD also might be late. Right now they are seeming to be dipping into December first week around.

[nishant2200]

Cool thanks. Must have been a great few seconds or minutes. The entire decade flashing in front of your eyes. Drink it up tonight, savor it!

you said it right. I was just thinking about how I went to Bombay and was standing in line for the student visa interview, nervous and scared, 10.5 years back. Really, the entire decade is flashing by. Near my present home, there is a train line, not very near by, but enough that at night, you can hear trains going by at a distance, the sound of the whistle, a bit. It's kind of nostalgic, I don't know how to put it, but that noise takes me far back into the days of India, into the daily commute of 4 years I did for engineering via train.

there is an old hindi song for those who know:, from an old classic movie, Dharmendra in Dost:

"gaadi bula rahi hai, citi baja rahi hai,
chalna hi zindagi hai, chalti hi jaa rahi hai"

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i46jlVrrwdQ

[tanu_75]

you said it right. I was just thinking about how I went to Bombay and was standing in line for the student visa interview, nervous and scared, 10.5 years back. Really, the entire decade is flashing by. Near my present home, there is a train line, not very near by, but enough that at night, you can hear trains going by at a distance, the sound of the whistle, a bit. It's kind of nostalgic, I don't know how to put it, but that noise takes me far back into the days of India, into the daily commute of 4 years I did for engineering via train.

there is an old hindi song for those who know:, from an old classic movie, Dharmendra in Dost:

"gaadi bula rahi hai, citi baja rahi hai,
chalna hi zindagi hai, chalti hi jaa rahi hai"

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i46jlVrrwdQ

Yeah, I have a similar timeframe as yours with MS and work. It's hard to forget all those events in the journey. Hopefully after getting the precious in the hand we wont forget how much this moment meant for a long time.

[visagcinfo]

Congratulations Nishant and everyone who got 485 approvals recently.

I received two 485 approval notices (I-797) too, within a week apart. Both came after GC reached and it has a line "...we will soon mail you a new permanent resident card..". They really need to fix such simple things.

I again got text message and emails for case status, same card production ordered, same as I got earlier in the day, right now. I am not complaining. double confirmation!

I wonder if I will further get updates similar to EAD card, where the status changed to approval notice mailed, and then to USPS picked up mail, and then to USPS delivered mail.

[gc0907]

Yep, got two mails as well but had a little different case status - corresponding to the last statuses shown in online case status. I believe decision and post decision.
Yes, you will get mailed, mail pickedup and delivered notifications.

I again got text message and emails for case status, same card production ordered, same as I got earlier in the day, right now. I am not complaining. double confirmation!

I wonder if I will further get updates similar to EAD card, where the status changed to approval notice mailed, and then to USPS picked up mail, and then to USPS delivered mail.

[soggadu]

Congratulations N bhai!!!!!!

[makmohan]

abe rulayega kya pagle?

ENJOY !!

you said it right. I was just thinking about how I went to Bombay and was standing in line for the student visa interview, nervous and scared, 10.5 years back. Really, the entire decade is flashing by. Near my present home, there is a train line, not very near by, but enough that at night, you can hear trains going by at a distance, the sound of the whistle, a bit. It's kind of nostalgic, I don't know how to put it, but that noise takes me far back into the days of India, into the daily commute of 4 years I did for engineering via train.

there is an old hindi song for those who know:, from an old classic movie, Dharmendra in Dost:

"gaadi bula rahi hai, citi baja rahi hai,
chalna hi zindagi hai, chalti hi jaa rahi hai"

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i46jlVrrwdQ

[ontheedge]

Got it, my precious!

My BC had only my first name, mother's name had only first name with "ben" attached to it, wife's BC was registered late and had a english translation certified by my friend. My medical forms had a problem too.

For BC, I had prepared affidavits etc, but lawyer said, don't send unnecessary stuff, only if they ask for something in RFE, we shall send. Similarly 15 days after sending, the doctor called me to provide new sealed envelopes with corrections to the forms, he had screwed up in one place, but lawyer told me to hold onto those and only send if RFE. Lawyer was correct, no RFE, direct approval.

Thanks to all of you my friends. It is a very overwhelming moment.

May you all get it soon and be happy in life.

if anyone has any questions, please feel free to ask me.
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Card/ Document Production

On February 21, 2012, we ordered production of your new card. Please allow 30 days for your card to be mailed to you. If we need something from you we will contact you. If you move before you receive the card, call customer service at 1-800-375-5283.

Nishant, many many congratulations. Savor the moment! I 'predicted' you would get it before 2/26...! Now please pray for us folks in the queue!

[wantgcnow]

Hello wantgcnow,

Dhruvraj and I are in almost similar situation. I am thinking some batch run went wrong on 02/17 or 02/18. I received similar update but ONLY on AP and no change in EAD, even though now a days they are issuing combo cards. I've noticed majority of filers get their actual cards within 3-5 days. Let us wait and watch. There should be something in the mailbox today or tomorrow.

Thanks gc5000. Please let me know If you receive it this week. I will keep you posted.

[familyguy]

BIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIG Congratulations buddy...

Friends, I am overwhelmed by all your wishes.

I am right now in almost vaccum state, my mind is numb. One distinct memory of my childhood has been my parents talking about how after 4 months, there is danger of money running out and having nothing to pay rent and eat. By God's grace, things went for better after that culminating in this date today.

[pdfeb09]

Got it, my precious!

My BC had only my first name, mother's name had only first name with "ben" attached to it, wife's BC was registered late and had a english translation certified by my friend. My medical forms had a problem too.

For BC, I had prepared affidavits etc, but lawyer said, don't send unnecessary stuff, only if they ask for something in RFE, we shall send. Similarly 15 days after sending, the doctor called me to provide new sealed envelopes with corrections to the forms, he had screwed up in one place, but lawyer told me to hold onto those and only send if RFE. Lawyer was correct, no RFE, direct approval.

Thanks to all of you my friends. It is a very overwhelming moment.

May you all get it soon and be happy in life.

if anyone has any questions, please feel free to ask me.
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Card/ Document Production

On February 21, 2012, we ordered production of your new card. Please allow 30 days for your card to be mailed to you. If we need something from you we will contact you. If you move before you receive the card, call customer service at 1-800-375-5283.

Congratulations Nishant Bhai .. !! Paaaaaarrrrrrrrrrrrrrttttttttttttttttyyyyyyyyyyyyy yyyyyyyyyyy !!

[polapragada]

We attempted a walk-in (husband travels and I have an India trip booked at the time). Was very much embarrassed by the lady officer. Do it if you have absolutely no choice.

My husband ended up cancelling all meetings that week and I spent a bunch of $ to re-book my ticket. We are going on the scheduled date. Not worth the look from others on the line at all. Its pretty humiliating.

Think about it.. If you just want to get it done, there is no difference for Feb and Jan filers what so ever since it will be at least another 2 months by the time Jan filers records are picked up

I don't know why people all ways wants cut the line!!