Post 485-Filing

[mygctracker]

Congratulations rinku1112. You are GREENED. Enjoy.

Good to see Oct Filers AOS approvals. I think from next month onwards the processing will be slowed down due to the imminent volume of new applicants.

Dear Friends,

The status of my AOS application changed to - Card/Document Production this evening. I see the following on USCIS website:

"Card/ Document Production
On January 7, 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"

I assume this means my GC is approved? My application details below:

Service Center: TSC
PD: 29 June 2007
RD: 03 Oct 2011
EAD/AP approval: 13 Dec 2011
Card Production: 07 Jan 2012

Looks like Oct files are being touched now for adjudication. Wishing everyone the best of luck here and I have a feeling things will move fast for Oct and probably later filers too, soon.

I have to Thank Q for this blog and all the contributors sincerely who made this a special place for me (and people like me) to get a real understanding of this whole confusing GC process in clean numbers; cutting through all the empty words that are being thrown around everywhere else when I started trying to make sense of my wait times. Wish you a lot of success in everything you do Q! Big fan of yours (sorry if embarassing you!)

Best Regards.

[rinku1112]

Congratulations rinku1112. You are GREENED. Enjoy.

Thanks buddy! I hope you and everyone else gets approved fast. Since a large range of PDs are current at the moment; I have a feeling there will be a lot of approvals in random order (PD wise) - which ever file is taken up by an IO first will be tagged a visa number if they are approvable - till retrogression hits again and narrows down the PD range. Just my guess...

There may be some lucky ones much beyond Oct filers that could get approvals in next month or two. Be optimistic and Best of Luck!

Cheers.

[sulochna]

Hello Friends,

Been a big big fan and a silent follower of this blog.great job guys!!
here's my update:
PD: 08/27/2007
RD: 11/08/2011
FP:12/12/2011
EAD/AP:12/09/2011(THIS IS THE DATE OF ISSUE AS ON THE CARD)
Service Centre: NSC

I believe we were one of the lucky few that got our cards processed in no time.
I just hope the GC dosen't take long...wouldn't mind the delay had we not planned a trip to India.

Good Luck Guys
Cheers
Sulochna

[nishant2200]

Anyone from NSC with RD of 12/1 still waiting for FP?

[Desperate8]

After filing 485 do one need to wait for an RFE to submit additional information or can we file an amendment and submit documents any insight ?

[visagcinfo]

Yes, hoping 485 is approved before any slow down of processing; Not expecting the cut-off date move to any earlier than April'08 even if any retrogression happens.

I believe we were one of the lucky few that got our cards processed in no time.
I just hope the GC dosen't take long...wouldn't mind the delay had we not planned a trip to India.

[druvraj]

What is the consensus as to how long after you have submitted the 485 app do one expect a finger printing notice?

[RMS_V13]

Date current Jan 1st.
Lawyer received docs : Jan 5th

I am still waiting for my lawyer to file the application!!!

How long does this take?

[nishant2200]

Date current Jan 1st.
Lawyer received docs : Jan 5th

I am still waiting for my lawyer to file the application!!!

How long does this take?

It all depends on lawyer's workload and speed. I would say matter of same day whenever lawyer gets to it. Have u signed or not yet. If not signed and this is just questionnaire n docs, lawyer will send to u for signing. So that back n forth will take couple days.

[nishant2200]

After filing 485 do one need to wait for an RFE to submit additional information or can we file an amendment and submit documents any insight ?

My lawyer's policy is to wait for RFE. He believes that amendments and additions get lost and anyways you get RFE. And sometimes what we think important they overlook and us sending stuff complicates matters. Also a RFE very specifically points what they want.

[ChampU]

Anyone from NSC with RD of 12/1 still waiting for FP?

NSC - RD: 12/7.. still waiting..

[vizcard]

What is the consensus as to how long after you have submitted the 485 app do one expect a finger printing notice?

no more than 30 calendar days (give or take if there are holidays)

[RRRRRR]

Hi, guys, finally my employer filed 485 for me and my wife. I already got 485 receipts. I noticed one problem. My priority date is correct, but my wife's priority date is Dec.29, 2011, which is the received date. Could I contact USCIS to correct this issue? I noticed some other guys also found the same issue. I wonder whether we should all contact USCIS to correct it.

Hi Qblogfan,

This is completely fine, i have lready checked with my lawyer. Dependent application is always tied to the primary, once primary gets approved, the dependent applciation will also get approved. Congratulations to you for getting your receipts.

[ChampU]

Dear Friends,

The status of my AOS application changed to - Card/Document Production this evening. I see the following on USCIS website:

"Card/ Document Production
On January 7, 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"

I assume this means my GC is approved? My application details below:

Service Center: TSC
PD: 29 June 2007
RD: 03 Oct 2011
EAD/AP approval: 13 Dec 2011
Card Production: 07 Jan 2012

Looks like Oct files are being touched now for adjudication. Wishing everyone the best of luck here and I have a feeling things will move fast for Oct and probably later filers too, soon.

I have to Thank Q for this blog and all the contributors sincerely who made this a special place for me (and people like me) to get a real understanding of this whole confusing GC process in clean numbers; cutting through all the empty words that are being thrown around everywhere else when I started trying to make sense of my wait times. Wish you a lot of success in everything you do Q! Big fan of yours (sorry if embarassing you!)

Best Regards.

Congrats Rinku!! Awesome news for folks who had to live with the agony of missing the July 2007 lottery......Enjoy the freedom!!

[RMS_V13]

Hi Nishanth,

We did the questionnaire. Lawyer has not gotten back with the docs to sign.

Can you tell me what are the apps the Lawyer will send? Eg., I 485, I XXX etc? Thanks!

It all depends on lawyer's workload and speed. I would say matter of same day whenever lawyer gets to it. Have u signed or not yet. If not signed and this is just questionnaire n docs, lawyer will send to u for signing. So that back n forth will take couple days.

[nishant2200]

Hi RMS, it would be:

1. I-485, one each for you and spouse
2. I-765 (EAD app), one each for you and spouse
3. I-131 (AP app), one each for you and spouse
4. G325A (biographic information supplement to I-485), one each for you and spouse
5. G-28 (notice to appear as attorney), three each for 485, 765, 131, for you and spouse. I am not sure if all lawyers follow different G28 for each form as my lawyer did, or it is possible to do one G28 for all applications for one beneficiary in a packet.
6. G-1145 (email of receipt when they get apps), is an optional form.

Based on your answers to questionnaire, he will fill out above forms, and will send them to review. Once you both are satisfied that all information is correct, you have to sign them at places mentioned by attorney. And then attorney signs in places mentioned for him. After this, he will add the initial evidence, which will contain sealed envelopes of form I-693 medical exam, a cover letter, proof of status, employment proof, marriage proof, birth proof, and others as applicable to your specific case.

In my case, attorney is local, I just went to his office with family, reviewed forms and signed there and then, but many times attorney overnights fedex or courier to you, you sign and again overnight courier to him, so that takes a couple of days more.

Hi Nishanth,

We did the questionnaire. Lawyer has not gotten back with the docs to sign.

Can you tell me what are the apps the Lawyer will send? Eg., I 485, I XXX etc? Thanks!

[gchopeful123]

Just wanted to put in a general note on EAD. EAD can also be applied for children regardless of age. If you aim to apply SSN for children, you should submit EAD form for children as well. Of course,if you anticipate to get GC soon then there is no need.

Hi RMS, it would be:

1. I-485, one each for you and spouse
2. I-765 (EAD app), one each for you and spouse
3. I-131 (AP app), one each for you and spouse
4. G325A (biographic information supplement to I-485), one each for you and spouse
5. G-28 (notice to appear as attorney), three each for 485, 765, 131, for you and spouse. I am not sure if all lawyers follow different G28 for each form as my lawyer did, or it is possible to do one G28 for all applications for one beneficiary in a packet.
6. G-1145 (email of receipt when they get apps), is an optional form.

Based on your answers to questionnaire, he will fill out above forms, and will send them to review. Once you both are satisfied that all information is correct, you have to sign them at places mentioned by attorney. And then attorney signs in places mentioned for him. After this, he will add the initial evidence, which will contain sealed envelopes of form I-693 medical exam, a cover letter, proof of status, employment proof, marriage proof, birth proof, and others as applicable to your specific case.

In my case, attorney is local, I just went to his office with family, reviewed forms and signed there and then, but many times attorney overnights fedex or courier to you, you sign and again overnight courier to him, so that takes a couple of days more.

[Gclongwait]

Date current Jan 1st.
Lawyer received docs : Jan 5th

I am still waiting for my lawyer to file the application!!!

How long does this take?

RMS
i know exactly what you are going through. I had sent finalized signed docs on the 6th Dec and my app was mailed on 16th Dec, and this when the dates hadn't even moved that much. Took them 10 frickin days for EVL and checks from the company which they knew they would need like a month before. From what I gathered some lawyers have target dates for filing (mine had decided to file before holidays), and thats the date they meet. It kept me awake and angry for a few nights. All I can tell you is no point in bothering them.

what you can do is ask your HR if EVL and checks have been sent, that will cover atleast all requirements from the company?

[leo07]

YOOO Rinku, Congratulations!!!

You just lifted my hope...buddy. Good Luck to ALL.

Dear Friends,

The status of my AOS application changed to - Card/Document Production this evening. I see the following on USCIS website:

"Card/ Document Production
On January 7, 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"

I assume this means my GC is approved? My application details below:

Service Center: TSC
PD: 29 June 2007
RD: 03 Oct 2011
EAD/AP approval: 13 Dec 2011
Card Production: 07 Jan 2012

Looks like Oct files are being touched now for adjudication. Wishing everyone the best of luck here and I have a feeling things will move fast for Oct and probably later filers too, soon.

I have to Thank Q for this blog and all the contributors sincerely who made this a special place for me (and people like me) to get a real understanding of this whole confusing GC process in clean numbers; cutting through all the empty words that are being thrown around everywhere else when I started trying to make sense of my wait times. Wish you a lot of success in everything you do Q! Big fan of yours (sorry if embarassing you!)

Best Regards.

[fudge-it]

Anyone else with NSC have not received the FP notice? I have not..

[ChampU]

Anyone else with NSC have not received the FP notice? I have not..

Whats the NRD of 12/19/2011 in your signature?

[ChampU]

Whats the NRD of 12/19/2011 in your signature?

Nevermind.. got it.. it must be Notice Received Date..

[fudge-it]

yeah..Notice Received Date..I'm not sure if there is a standard convention to avoid confusion...

[RMS_V13]

GCLongwait, Okay! Wow!!!! That long? What the heck is an EVL? Is it an employer letter ? My husband just got me an employer letter for H4 a few days ago. I hope that's enough?

I need to travel to India sometime in March I want to get this finger printing done. My child is in India. Need to go get her, but I am kinda stuck. Crazy you know

Thanks for mentioning though, will ask my husband to follow up!!

RMS
i know exactly what you are going through. I had sent finalized signed docs on the 6th Dec and my app was mailed on 16th Dec, and this when the dates hadn't even moved that much. Took them 10 frickin days for EVL and checks from the company which they knew they would need like a month before. From what I gathered some lawyers have target dates for filing (mine had decided to file before holidays), and thats the date they meet. It kept me awake and angry for a few nights. All I can tell you is no point in bothering them.

what you can do is ask your HR if EVL and checks have been sent, that will cover atleast all requirements from the company?

[RMS_V13]

Thanks GCHopeful123..We are big fans of the show too. My husband gets online and reads the latest in Japanese!

Who receives the FP notice, EAD and AP cards? The lawyer, company or individual? Do we have to check on anything specific in the G1145 or G28 to ask USCIS to mail the docs to my husband?

Just wanted to put in a general note on EAD. EAD can also be applied for children regardless of age. If you aim to apply SSN for children, you should submit EAD form for children as well. Of course,if you anticipate to get GC soon then there is no need.