Hey guys, I am looking for an urgent answer. I got my FP request which is scheduled for 3Sep13. My PD Dec 07 and I filed my I485 on 1Aug13.
I was wondering, is there a possibility of going for FP early? If yes, will that help in expediting my I485 application? Is it advisable?
Appreciate your quick response on this.
It definitely helps. Please go ahead with Early walk in. If they allow you will be lucky one to get GC before they retrogress. I would say getting FP notice is definitely too quick. When I filed on Jan 1st 2012, I received FP notice for March 23 2012. By the time I went to FP notices dates retrogressed internally. Few of the lucky ones who were able to do early walk in got approved back in 2012 itself. I strongly recommend doing early walkin.
TSC || PD: May-2008 || RD: 04-Jan-2012 || ND: 06-Jan-2012 || FP: 20-Mar-2012|| EAD/AP: 13-Feb-2012 || I-485: Waiting... Waiting...
Go for a walk in asap. The worst that can happen is that you'll be refused. IF you can show evidence for a valid reason, that'd be ideal (e.g., book a fully reimbursible flight ticket showing official travel on the day of the interview).Originally Posted by Vkkpnm
NSC (originally TSC, transferred to NSC on 02/13/13) |-| PD - 04/25/08 |-| MD - 01/19/12 |-| RD - 01/27/12 |-| ND - 01/31/12 |-| Check Encashed - 02/02/12 |-| NRD - 02/04/12 |-| FPND - 02/09/12 |-| FPNRD - 02/17/12 |-| FP Early Walk-In - 02/24/12 |-| EAD/AP Approval & card production notice - 03/07/12 |-| EAD/AP RD - 03/12/12 |-| EAD/AP renewal RD - 12/11/12 |-| EAD/AP renewal approval - 01/22/13 |-| 485 Approval notice - 09/04/13 |-| GC RD - 09/11/13|
Thanks pdmay. So do I have to call them and what should I give the reason?
is it TSC?
VK - I would advise against that - not that I consider it too risky - but for the simple reason that the urgency is not there.
Your date is Dec 07 and I don't see why you shouldn't get a GC in a couple of quarters as per the 485 processing time. I think there is a good chance that Dec 07 will be current in Nov 2013.
However - that's just me. I mean if you are so anxious then of course do what you feel like doing. All the best!
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I do run this site only as an administrator. Our goal is to improve clarity of GC process to help people plan their lives better.
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When you receive FP notice from USCIS, take that go for early walk in. Give them some reason like, you will be out of town for 15 days or something during that time. They might offer you to reschedule the appointment to future date. Let them know you are willing to do right now. Offer them that you can wait in their office for couple of hours if needed.
That's what I heard from other friends that did their early walk in. Good luck.
TSC || PD: May-2008 || RD: 04-Jan-2012 || ND: 06-Jan-2012 || FP: 20-Mar-2012|| EAD/AP: 13-Feb-2012 || I-485: Waiting... Waiting...
Hi Guys,
I was not really hoping to be current with a mid may 2008 PD but I am and its been a pleasant surprise.
Congratulations to all of us who are current and specially happy to see EB3-I move more than their regular 2 weeks.
Now comes my question -
Currently renting and we bought a house recently and were planning to move this month end.
Now since I am current next month do you ppl think i should postpone my move for a month as i do not want to fill
an AR-11 and trigger an EVL related RFE just by changing my address.
I currently live in LA but moving to a suburb so the city in the address will change but no change in job.
Thanks and congratulations to all folks current once again.
Yes. My application filed at TSC
Thanks everyone for responding so quickly.
When you submit AR11. Update the cases that are pending for you like I-485 with the new address. You have plenty of time to get approval. One of my Friend changed his address on USCIS site on the day he got approval and his card delivered to the new address. Enjoy your new home and good luck with your move.
TSC || PD: May-2008 || RD: 04-Jan-2012 || ND: 06-Jan-2012 || FP: 20-Mar-2012|| EAD/AP: 13-Feb-2012 || I-485: Waiting... Waiting...
Also after you change address, you will receive email on change of address on your I-485 file and better call and confirm with L2 officer about address on their file. That way you have peace of mind.
TSC || PD: May-2008 || RD: 04-Jan-2012 || ND: 06-Jan-2012 || FP: 20-Mar-2012|| EAD/AP: 13-Feb-2012 || I-485: Waiting... Waiting...
www.uscis.gov/addresschange
Check above link to make sure you update your address tied to 485 application too.
TSC || PD: Apr-2008 || RD: 17-Jan-2012 || FP: 27-Feb-2012|| EAD/AP: 28-Feb-2012 || I-485: Greened
re: walk-in.
I did an early walk in for the fingerprints. I had a trip scheduled for that day. Also, my city does not have an ASC, so I had to drive 2 hours to the closest one. I got there first thing in the morning, as soon as they opened. Once I got there, the security guard saw the date on my FP notice, and stopped me. A lady from the staff came out, and asked me why I had come early. I explained about my trip and she said "oh you didn't need to drive all the way here, you could have just changed it by mailing it to that address". Next sentence was "come back in 2 hours and we will fit you in".
I think the fact I had to drive to get there really helped! Also maybe cause I was wearing a nice suit and tie.
LOL. But as far I've heard and seen, they are very accommodating and courteous. And definetly, they must have seen the pain of driving 2 hours.
TSC || PD: Apr-2008 || RD: 17-Jan-2012 || FP: 27-Feb-2012|| EAD/AP: 28-Feb-2012 || I-485: Greened
Mine is with a PD of Dec 2007 filed at TSC. I got my receipt notice and FP appointment notice together yesterday (8/16/2013) FP appointment is for 9/3/2013.
Do we need to have 2 forms of ID when going for FP?
TSC || PD: Dec-2007 || RD: 6-Aug-2013 || FP: 3-Sep-2013
Last edited by JosephM; 08-18-2013 at 07:57 AM.
I don't think you need two ids. But please do make sure ids are such as non expired passport, driving license, state id. Not some bank card with photo om it.
Also please note that passport is a must for every immigration matter.
If you have 2 forms there is no harm in carrying as you don't want to lose the appointment but most of the time if you have one valid Govt. issued ID ( and if that is all they are asking) you should be fine.
TSC seems to be sending the FP appointments quickly. Many who have applied on or after Aug 1 already got their FP appointments.
Hi
My priority date (Mar 2008) is current this month and I have opened an SR today. Spoke with L2 officer today and he confirmed that my case is preadjudicated. Can you please advise if it is good to email/call the local congressman. If so, can you please share a sample letter format/content.
Thank you.
gurus,
where can I find out more about the actual I-485 process, in particular what are the steps after you file? Finger prints, EAD, AoS?
Thanks,
Others may point you in the right direction for the actual documents, but here is what happens (according to my own experience):
1. You find out from the Visa Bulletin that your date will be current beginning of the next month.
2. You contact your lawyer and ask him/her for all the documents that you need to fill out. It includes I485, EAD/AP applications etc. You also find out what supporting documents(Birth Cert., EVL) you need to collect/obtain for you and your dependents. Start collecting what you can even before you become current.
3. You book a date with the authorized Physician to get your physical check up and the vaccination done (whatever is required). The physician fills out a form (I 693) and gives you a sealed envelope.
4. You gather all the supporting documents like your Birth Certificate, I693, copies of your I140, photos etc and create a package in consultation with your lawyer.
5. A month has passed and you actually become current. Within a few days you also find out if you will remain current for the next month or not (next month bulletin).
6. Within a day or 2 of your being current, you send in the package that includes I485, 693, EAD/AP application and all the supporting documents to the appropriate USCIS location.. you also track the package
7. You receive the Receipt notices(485/765 etc) from the USCIS. You immediately go online (uscis.gov) and enroll yourself, with the receipt number, so as to receive all future updates on your case.
8. You wait. You visit the forum and the USCIS website more than your own FaceBook page !!
9. You receive (by post) a notice to appear for finger printing with a specific date on it. You either decide to walk in early or just honor the date and show up at the said office.
10. You receive the EAD/AP message online first .. then the actual cards. Around a month or a month and a half has passed since you first sent in the package.
11. If your date is still current (You Lucky Dawg !), you may get your green card this month. If not, then next month depending upon whether the date is current next month too ..
12. If the dates retrogress, you wait with the EAD/AP until your date becomes current again. In the meantime you research a lot about AC21 and other things that your new-found semi-freedom has enabled you to enjoy !!
You keep visiting the forum ... sometimes to rant or vent, sometimes to just reassure yourself that you are not alone ... and sometimes to find out that nothing has happened since you last visited .... until one day it does !!
Last edited by pdfeb09; 08-14-2014 at 01:26 PM.
Thanks pdfeb09! This is very helpful.
I have already filed for I-485 and my date this month is current. I did receive the finger printing notice, wondering if anyone has success with walk-in in ATL office.
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