Application Status

[Noesis]

Did anyone who downgraded got their 485 approved? I have heard of only the straight cases getting greened so far. Just trying to keep the optimism alive.

[abcx13]

I don't have any proper evidence to back up this claim, but I have read in multiple places before that Sep 30th is not a hard deadline to stop issuing GCs for the fiscal year and any applications that are near adjudication do get approved in the first couple of weeks of October. I don't know what will come of the lawsuit that Siskind filed, but it could also impact things if they do obtain a ruling on that. Remains to be seen if they will allow class action or will it be narrow and only cover the plaintiffs on the original suit.

Can you send me a link to where you've read or heard that? I think CO has also said that - about using numbers in October.

It might be able to help with lawsuit if USCIS/DoS already use numbers past Sept 30.

[Turbulent_Dragonfly]

Can you send me a link to where you've read or heard that? I think CO has also said that - about using numbers in October.

It might be able to help with lawsuit if USCIS/DoS already use numbers past Sept 30.

I think that's it! I believe Charlie had mentioned it on one of his chats almost as a passing comment.

[abcx13]

I think that's it! I believe Charlie had mentioned it on one of his chats almost as a passing comment.

I listened to the three last Chats With Charlie at 2x speed yesterday and couldn't find it. Do you happenen to remember which one? I guess I could listen to two more...

If they can 'hold' numbers into October, then why not into November?

[Turbulent_Dragonfly]

I listened to the three last Chats With Charlie at 2x speed yesterday and couldn't find it. Do you happenen to remember which one? I guess I could listen to two more...

If they can 'hold' numbers into October, then why not into November?

Sorry I can't remember which session it was in unless there are transcripts somewhere. Again, since it's not a rule, it will likely be completely discretionary. As soon as it becomes a rule, there will be people ready to sue based on some reason or another.

[sudebusa]

My I-485 case status has been updated to "Request for initial evidence sent" but I am waiting for the RFE mail. Does USCIS explicitly specify where to send the response or the address that appears on the top is the default address to send the response?

I have never seen an RFE letter, so it's completely an unchartered area.

Thanks.

[inspired_p]

My I-485 case status has been updated to "Request for initial evidence sent" but I am waiting for the RFE mail. Does USCIS explicitly specify where to send the response or the address that appears on the top is the default address to send the response?

I have never seen an RFE letter, so it's completely an unchartered area.

Thanks.

The RFE we received has the address to send. the response.

[skpanda]

Friends,
I had applied AOS in Oct 2020 (See my signature for details). I had sent the medical form I693 already with the application. However I have received RFE today from the local office asking me to send the medical form again?

Is this normal?
Why can't they just see the form with the package? I thought it was valid for atleast 1 year?

I will of course respond to RFE but it seems its just a waste of time and delaying tactic by USCIS.

Any thoughts on this will be appreciated!

Thanks!

[sudebusa]

The RFE we received has the address to send. the response.

Thank you!

Here is what I have received - The RFE letter has asked to send the "ORIGINAL" letter back with the requested evidence and asked to ".... send the response TO THIS ADDRESS" and there is no address mentioned after that sentence. I am interpreting that I need to send the response back to the address mentioned on the top right corner of the letter on page 1.

The letter is from SRC and the top right corner has Irving, TX address.

Also, today I received the letters for my spouse and son, not mine, even though their online status was updated on 8/2 where as mine was updated on 7/30. Not sure why mine is still not there.

[gc_dedo]

Guys,
Did anybody who recently got EAD for their dependents, receive SS card also? I believe, I had selected option to issue SSN also, while filling in form I-765, but it has been 2 weeks since EAD approved and I still haven't received SS card. So, before approaching SSA office, I want to find out how long is it taking to receive SS card?

[JoinedToAsk]

I received my I-485J receipt after receiving EAD. Does anyone know whether that's good or bad? Not sure whether I-485J receipt is sent by the officer in MSC or FO. Does anyone know?

PD: Nov 2010 EB2I.

[aGCHopefull]

I received my I-485J receipt after receiving EAD. Does anyone know whether that's good or bad? Not sure whether I-485J receipt is sent by the officer in MSC or FO. Does anyone know?

PD: Nov 2010 EB2I.

That means your file is now active at some FO. Had you sent your medicals with initial filing, if not then you may also receive RFE soon.

Could you please confirm your notice date and part of receipt #( like MSC21903X)

[JoinedToAsk]

That means your file is now active at some FO. Had you sent your medicals with initial filing, if not then you may also receive RFE soon.

Could you please confirm your notice date and part of receipt #( like MSC21903X)

Thank you. I had sent medicals with my application. Any idea when I can expect i-485?

So, I am not sure whether I will receive RFE. Notice date is Feb 2021. Receipt is MSC 21907X.

[JoinedToAsk]

Is anyone here from Boston FO?

[Turbulent_Dragonfly]

I received my I-485J receipt after receiving EAD. Does anyone know whether that's good or bad? Not sure whether I-485J receipt is sent by the officer in MSC or FO. Does anyone know?

PD: Nov 2010 EB2I.

I never got any indication that my file ever moved from MSC to a field office for adjudication. My case status went from fingerprints received to card production ordered after about 9 months. All communications, including the sender's address on the physical GC came from MSC.

[zzman27]

i dont think it means anything, its pretty random, i got 485J receipt end of june but no medical rfe or any other movement yet. my receipt # is MSC 21905 and i know a couple of people in company with receipt # and pd after me got their rfe last week.

[skpanda]

Friends,
I had applied AOS in Oct 2020 (See my signature for details). I had sent the medical form I693 already with the application. However I have received RFE today from the local office asking me to send the medical form again?

Is this normal?
Why can't they just see the form with the package? I thought it was valid for atleast 1 year?

I will of course respond to RFE but it seems its just a waste of time and delaying tactic by USCIS.

Any thoughts on this will be appreciated!

Thanks!

Friends.. any inputs on this?

[srimurthy]

Guys,
Did anybody who recently got EAD for their dependents, receive SS card also? I believe, I had selected option to issue SSN also, while filling in form I-765, but it has been 2 weeks since EAD approved and I still haven't received SS card. So, before approaching SSA office, I want to find out how long is it taking to receive SS card?

If you have opted to get the SSN you will get it in mail.
I got my dependents SSN after a month after the EAD got approved. EAD and AP themselves are delivered after a month after SR was raised.

[ImmiGiveMe]

Most of the approvals from SRC is of FY12.. when the SRC's "Receipt date for a case inquiry" is May 30, 2016, shouldn't all the cases before this date be eligible for expedite request (if one available for I-485)?.. Also shouldn't all the folks before this date have written to their congressmen/senator starting of the FY 2021 and have some traction on their cases?

[krisswaves]

Friends.. any inputs on this?

This happened to my friend recently, he was suspecting the doctor office used an expired/old form for the medicals last year. However he couldn't get any confirmation on this. He submitted the medicals again with the same doctor with new date to save time and got the 485 approved in just few days after responding to RFE, this time he did make sure they are using a valid form.

[ak7419]

Most of the approvals from SRC is of FY12.. when the SRC's "Receipt date for a case inquiry" is May 30, 2016, shouldn't all the cases before this date be eligible for expedite request (if one available for I-485)?.. Also shouldn't all the folks before this date have written to their congressmen/senator starting of the FY 2021 and have some traction on their cases?

I am still waiting for an RFE and filed in 2012 with a 2009 PD. At this point approvals are random (SRC is not going by PD or RD) purely based on officer's caseload and discretion. Some expedite requests are getting scrutinized while others are not. Some genuine requests are getting denied while other frivolous requests are getting approved....again this is at officer's discretion.

I have tried all available channels - opened multiple service requests, contacted congresswoman, contacted ombudsman and proactively submitted all the required documents to be documentarily qualified yet I do not see any traction on my case. FYI - I am current since November 2020.

BTW, there are bunch of others like (2009/2012) who are waiting for an RFE.

[ImmiGiveMe]

Sorry to hear that 'ak7419'. I was under the impression that the involvement of congressmen/senator will sure move the case when it's receipt date is way past the "Receipt date for a case inquiry".

[skpanda]

This happened to my friend recently, he was suspecting the doctor office used an expired/old form for the medicals last year. However he couldn't get any confirmation on this. He submitted the medicals again with the same doctor with new date to save time and got the 485 approved in just few days after responding to RFE, this time he did make sure they are using a valid form.

Thank you! I checked and they were using the correct form date. (I have a copy of the form)

[Turbulent_Dragonfly]

I am still waiting for an RFE and filed in 2012 with a 2009 PD. At this point approvals are random (SRC is not going by PD or RD) purely based on officer's caseload and discretion. Some expedite requests are getting scrutinized while others are not. Some genuine requests are getting denied while other frivolous requests are getting approved....again this is at officer's discretion.

I have tried all available channels - opened multiple service requests, contacted congresswoman, contacted ombudsman and proactively submitted all the required documents to be documentarily qualified yet I do not see any traction on my case. FYI - I am current since November 2020.

BTW, there are bunch of others like (2009/2012) who are waiting for an RFE.

Wow, that is just nuts man! Sorry that you are having to go through this. Looks like you have tried everything possible!

[qesehmk]

I am still waiting for an RFE and filed in 2012 with a 2009 PD. At this point approvals are random (SRC is not going by PD or RD) purely based on officer's caseload and discretion. Some expedite requests are getting scrutinized while others are not. Some genuine requests are getting denied while other frivolous requests are getting approved....again this is at officer's discretion.

I have tried all available channels - opened multiple service requests, contacted congresswoman, contacted ombudsman and proactively submitted all the required documents to be documentarily qualified yet I do not see any traction on my case. FYI - I am current since November 2020.

BTW, there are bunch of others like (2009/2012) who are waiting for an RFE.

Looking at your PD I believe your case has some issue. This is not normal.

If I were you I would specifically request the congresswoman and/or the senior senator of the state (to request USCIS to reveal what is holding it back) while also opening up an FOIA request directly with USCIS.