Application Status

[userksp]

I replied to RFE on July 16th and case status changed to RFE received on July 19th witting for my GC approval.

any suggestion how long I have to wait

TSC Officer XM0293

That's nice ! Did you get your RFE from the service center or FO ?

[korlakunta08]

That's nice ! Did you get your RFE from the service center or FO ?

How you will cone to know where it came from

[userksp]

How you will cone to know where it came from

In the RFE letter that you received, they would have mentioned where you need to send your response to. And if it's a FO, then the address will have name of the FO and it's street address. If no mention of field office is there in the RFE letter, then I think it mostly came from the service center. Other members can correct me if I am wrong...

[korlakunta08]

In the RFE letter that you received, they would have mentioned where you need to send your response to. And if it's a FO, then the address will have name of the FO and it's street address. If no mention of field office is there in the RFE letter, then I think it mostly came from the service center. Other members can correct me if I am wrong...

It is from TSC

[calking1975]

Hi Gurus,
Question about I-485 processing, I noticed the adjucation/processing is very slow in Bay area (San Francisco ).
Does the actual processing will be done by Field Offices, even though most of communications via National Benefit Center, or NBC can process cases without field offices?
The reason is, people living other locations are getting GCs, they are processed by FOs/NBC.
I checked with USCIS, but they didn't mention my case is transfered to local Office, same with some other folks too.

[userksp]

It is from TSC

Got it, best wishes !

[korlakunta08]

Got it, best wishes !

some people are saying after 2 months also no status change and it is scared me 😊

[userksp]

some people are saying after 2 months also no status change and it is scared me 😊

After submission of RFE, nothing much to do from our side other than waiting ... Number of approvals have picked up in July and hope this continues and majority of the available visas are utilized.

[korlakunta08]

After submission of RFE, nothing much to do from our side other than waiting ... Number of approvals have picked up in July and hope this continues and majority of the available visas are utilized.

ya it depends upon office , the officer who ever looking my case seems very slow person

[knighthood83]

My EAD was approved yesterday. I keep getting conflicting information that 485 case was transferred to local field office. Not sure what is going on here. Do local FO adjudicate EAD/AP or do they only work on 485?

[sjayanthi]

Hi gm! Does anyone know how long it is taking for a straight up case to get an adjudicated application sent to Phoenix lockbox. I mean, PD is current sent applications with medicals and I 485 J. Not sure how USCIS is processing the applications; is it based on RD or if there is any other procedure. Any comments/thoughts?

[korlakunta08]

Hi gm! Does anyone know how long it is taking for a straight up case to get an adjudicated application sent to Phoenix lockbox. I mean, PD is current sent applications with medicals and I 485 J. Not sure how USCIS is processing the applications; is it based on RD or if there is any other procedure. Any comments/thoughts?

When did you send.

[andhraguy]

Hi gm! Does anyone know how long it is taking for a straight up case to get an adjudicated application sent to Phoenix lockbox. I mean, PD is current sent applications with medicals and I 485 J. Not sure how USCIS is processing the applications; is it based on RD or if there is any other procedure. Any comments/thoughts?

This is very nice question to ask "how long it will take to get GC after getting current" . The answer is 2 weeks to 9 years thats what I saw people experiencing in this forum. sorry to make fun of your question but this is true. Now we say "God also don't Know" how USCIS is processing.

BTW what is yr PD and service center ? USCIS started picking up the speed in 3rd quarter and I saw approvals from different service centers. 2011 people are started getting GC, IMO we all will get this year or early next year if date does not retrogress.

[qesehmk]

Hi gm! Does anyone know how long it is taking for a straight up case to get an adjudicated application sent to Phoenix lockbox. I mean, PD is current sent applications with medicals and I 485 J. Not sure how USCIS is processing the applications; is it based on RD or if there is any other procedure. Any comments/thoughts?

Just look up the 485 processing time for the service center your application is in.

If your application was filed at least a year back and your FAD date is current, I'd say whatever USCIS says cut that time in half and that should be a realistic time period.

[andhraguy]

Thanks Q. Makes sense. As requested by Andhraguy few more details: My application was filed earlier this month (PD 04/21/2011, EB2) and the packet went to Phoenix lockbox not sure which service center it will land at (mostly Nebraska?). I was outside US for a while and justed came back to US, hence the delay. My attorney recommended to send all required docs and told me that we can avoid RFE. So, hoping for the best but I know Oct filer are still waiting. Lets see how things play out.

sjayanthi - Since you have filed recently you can expect as

4 to 8 weeks to get 485 receipt notice
Another 2 weeks to 2-3 months for Biometric appointment
6-8 months from Notice date to get your EAD/AP
Then another 1 month to 6 months to get green card

This is based on my observation from past few months. Time will change based on your luck.

[korlakunta08]

@Aceman, do you know if the bipartisan infrastructure bill that was passed in Senate few minutes ago, does it have any provisions relating to legal immigration/visa usage?

my PD became current April 1st 2021 and received RFE on June 25th replied to RFE on July16th waiting for decision (officer XM0293). I heard he is very slow after 3 months also not approving cases.

PD is 2010 Feb

[gcconnect]

Is there any pattern, USCIS following to approve 485 other than PD? There are people waiting in 2009 and 2010 and seen 485 approval cases for 2011,2012..

[GetGCByNow]

Hello Gurus/Experts,
My PD is Sep-2010. I-485 receipt date: Oct-26-2020.
I received EAD-AP card on July-26th. Today I received Medical RFE for me and my dependents.
Now, the problem is, I have already resigned from my current (GC sponsoring) employer and Aug-08th will be my last day with them.
I am joining the new employer on Aug-09 and I have already started working with the new employer's attorney to file I-485J.
Question:
Should I wait for I-485J to be filed by my new employer's attorney before responding to Medical RFE? Because I am a bit skeptical that
if I respond to Medical RFE and leave my current GC sponsoring employer, it might create some issues while processing I-485. Because, in case
if I get called for interview and asked about my current GC employer, I will not be able show Employment Verification Letter or current pay stubs. Of course, I would be having
I-485J from my new employer.
Please let me know if you see any challenges for this scenario.

[srimurthy]

Hello Gurus/Experts,
My PD is Sep-2010. I-485 receipt date: Oct-26-2020.
I received EAD-AP card on July-26th. Today I received Medical RFE for me and my dependents.
Now, the problem is, I have already resigned from my current (GC sponsoring) employer and Aug-08th will be my last day with them.
I am joining the new employer on Aug-09 and I have already started working with the new employer's attorney to file I-485J.
Question:
Should I wait for I-485J to be filed by my new employer's attorney before responding to Medical RFE? Because I am a bit skeptical that
if I respond to Medical RFE and leave my current GC sponsoring employer, it might create some issues while processing I-485. Because, in case
if I get called for interview and asked about my current GC employer, I will not be able show Employment Verification Letter or current pay stubs. Of course, I would be having
I-485J from my new employer.
Please let me know if you see any challenges for this scenario.

Hi GetGCByNow, did you submit the medical in Oct?

[GetGCByNow]

Hi GetGCByNow, did you submit the medical in Oct?

No, I did not submit medical with I-485 application in Oct.

[idliman]

Hello Gurus/Experts,
My PD is Sep-2010. I-485 receipt date: Oct-26-2020.
I received EAD-AP card on July-26th. Today I received Medical RFE for me and my dependents.
Now, the problem is, I have already resigned from my current (GC sponsoring) employer and Aug-08th will be my last day with them.
I am joining the new employer on Aug-09 and I have already started working with the new employer's attorney to file I-485J.
Question:
Should I wait for I-485J to be filed by my new employer's attorney before responding to Medical RFE? Because I am a bit skeptical that
if I respond to Medical RFE and leave my current GC sponsoring employer, it might create some issues while processing I-485. Because, in case
if I get called for interview and asked about my current GC employer, I will not be able show Employment Verification Letter or current pay stubs. Of course, I would be having
I-485J from my new employer.
Please let me know if you see any challenges for this scenario.

I am of the opinion that one needs to have a clean I-485 Supp J path for getting a GC. One should not get a GC based on a job that he/she does not intend to work in (or go back to). On the other hand if you are going to the previous job specified in I-485 after GC, then you don't need another I-485J. If USCIS AO, does his/her job correctly they will send you another RFE for I-485 Supp J (if they check your current employment).

I am going to repeat my usual line: A GC is given on the basis of a future job. It is a contract between you and the employer. You agree to work in that job after GC. The employer agrees to give you a genuine FT offer of employment. If you don't work for the company stated in I-485 contract, you are breaking the terms of GC. That's why employer A can file for GC when you are working for employer B (as some here are doing). But by law one has to work for the company specified in GC application after getting GC. USCIS does not have the manpower to enforce this.

You should work with the attorney of the new company and reply to I-693 RFE at the same time file I-485 Supp J (job portability or option b in the form). This will reduce processing time and lead to a faster GC. But make sure that you meet the deadline for I-693 in any case. If you miss the RFE deadline then I-485 will be automatically denied.

[rocksays]

Hello, My AP was approved on 07/20 even though i had traveled in December. The law firm (one of the big ones) says that i can use the AP for the approved duration since it has been approved despite travel. I have seen a few posts here on this topic suggesting re-filing of I-131.

Also, i have received medical RFE and am working to get I-693 done. If all goes well; GC might be approved sooner than later.

Since the law firm is not going to re-file I-131, should i do it on my own to be on the safe side if any unforeseen travel comes up before getting the GC.

PS: I will need H1 visa stamping if i travel.

[vsivarama]

Hello, My AP was approved on 07/20 even though i had traveled in December. The law firm (one of the big ones) says that i can use the AP for the approved duration since it has been approved despite travel. I have seen a few posts here on this topic suggesting re-filing of I-131.

Also, i have received medical RFE and am working to get I-693 done. If all goes well; GC might be approved sooner than later.

Since the law firm is not going to re-file I-131, should i do it on my own to be on the safe side if any unforeseen travel comes up before getting the GC.

PS: I will need H1 visa stamping if i travel.

It's better to refile your I-131 again. The attorney's are divided on this issue as to if it's fine to travel or not. Some say, USCIS approved it so you need not worry. Some say USCIS approved by mistake and technically it should have been denied as per law. When in such a situation it is always better to play it safe. Yes, I can see the other side of the argument that you do not need to worry when USCIS approved it. But if you get stopped by immigration at the airport good luck trying to cite the laws to them. Whenever you enter a grey area the law is applied how the person in charge interprets it and not how you want them to interpret it. Sorry that you are in this situation but it's best to reapply and you can do so on your own. You do not need your lawyer. Hope you get your GC sooner and thus making travel on AP moot.

[idliman]

Hello, My AP was approved on 07/20 even though i had traveled in December. The law firm (one of the big ones) says that i can use the AP for the approved duration since it has been approved despite travel. I have seen a few posts here on this topic suggesting re-filing of I-131.

Also, i have received medical RFE and am working to get I-693 done. If all goes well; GC might be approved sooner than later.

Since the law firm is not going to re-file I-131, should i do it on my own to be on the safe side if any unforeseen travel comes up before getting the GC.

PS: I will need H1 visa stamping if i travel.

The last update of emergency travel from USCIS was on 11/30/2020. Here are the wordings:

If you file Form I-131, Application for Travel Document, to request an advance parole document and depart the United States without possession of an advance parole document that is valid for the entire time you are abroad, your Form I-131 will be considered abandoned. At times, an individual may have an approved advance parole document while a second one is pending. Individuals may travel on the approved advanced parole document, provided the document is valid for the entire duration of the time abroad. The pending Form I-131 will not be considered abandoned in this situation.

If this is the first AP and you had used H1-B to reenter, then I-131 should not be valid. However, USCIS approved I-131 longtime after you came back to USA. Is it a 1 year or 2 year combo card? I have no opinion on this topic. Could not say whether I will take a chance or not. If you decide to get a new I-131, you can apply for AP renewal yourself by following our template. And there is no fee for AP renewal.

[monsieur]

sjayanthi - Since you have filed recently you can expect as

4 to 8 weeks to get 485 receipt notice
Another 2 weeks to 2-3 months for Biometric appointment
6-8 months from Notice date to get your EAD/AP
Then another 1 month to 6 months to get green card

This is based on my observation from past few months. Time will change based on your luck.

I can share my experience. Coz of job change and delayed perm, I was able to file my I-140 (prem) and I-485 in May. If it helps I got receipt in 6 weeks and still waiting for Biometric appointment. Lawyer sent paper work so don't know where it went but got my receipt with LINxxxxxxxxx number.


Question for grp - My new colleague is getting ready to file for both I-140 in prem and I-485 and asked me for an advice. Based on my own experience I feel getting I-140 approved first and then filing for 485 might be beneficial as his case can be directly sent for Bio-metric. What you guys have seen?