Application Status

[aGCHopefull]

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.

Just my opinion:
You would most likely get GC in next 1 to 2 months (post your RFE response). DO you foresee a need to travel before that? Other point to consider would be, even if you reapply I-131, what would be chances of getting I-131 approved before your GC?

[rocksays]

Thanks for responding vsivarama, idliman and aGC.

This is my first AP and i came back on H1 back in December. The EAD/AP cards are with law firm and i will receive them shortly but i think they maybe valid for 2 years.

My last year travel was due to a family emergency and currently there is no plan to travel. The circumstances during my last travel were horrible and i don't wish it on anyone. My passport did not have 6 months of validity, my previously stamped H1 visa had one week of validity left when i came back, consulates were partially closed etc. Just because of this experience; i was thinking about refiling the I-131 and keeping it handy if GC approval is delayed for any reason. In case something untoward happens; if i refile there is an option to request emergency AP at FO if GC is not yet approved.

Since USCIS has approved the AP; should i return the card and ask for a new one due to travel. If it's a combo card; i don't know if I have to request another EAD card as well.

[vsivarama]

Thanks for responding vsivarama, idliman and aGC.

Since USCIS has approved the AP; should i return the card and ask for a new one due to travel. If it's a combo card; i don't know if I have to request another EAD card as well.

Do not return the card and NO you do not have to request for another EAD. Just don't show this card during travel to be safe. You will need to show them "the to be approved AP" during travel.

[shaisri]

PD JAN 2010 for EB2. After 5 months of being current, received RFE for I485j and Medicals today

[GCkaLADDU]

I'll be current next month (EB3I - PD April 2013 Straight). With same employer and submitted medicals with i-485 back in Nov 2020.

Got Supp J receipt today. Emma agent mentioned that file is with NBC but might move to FO soon. Not sure how reliable is this info and am not reading much into it given its 'Emma'. Fingers crossed!

[gammaray]

PD JAN 2010 for EB2. After 5 months of being current, received RFE for I485j and Medicals today

Very anecdotal but it does appear that 2009/early 2010 applicants cases are being picked up after the latter, more recent dates.

[GCkaLADDU]

Can u please update your RD, ND and biometric date. Also series, trying to understand uscis processing ways
Like mine
RD- November 9
ND- February 5
BM- may 18
Current since may
No i485j receipt yet
MSC219076 series
Thankyou

Sure pal.

RD- November 2
ND- Jan 21
BM- March 17
Medicals submitted with i-485
i485j receipt - July 28
MSC219063 series
FO - Kansas City MO

Current in August 2021

[Turbulent_Dragonfly]

Very anecdotal but it does appear that 2009/early 2010 applicants cases are being picked up after the latter, more recent dates.

I got current in May VB and still waiting after applying with medicals in the first week of Oct and giving biometrics in Dec! It certainly looked like the tons of people who applied in Oct 20-30 got picked up first before the Oct 1-15th filers.

[kanthmedala]

today Mine and dependent 485 Status updated to RFE . also Primary 765 status to New Card is being produced.

Category: EB2I Straight
PD: JAN 2011
RD: Oct 29, 2020 (medical not submitted with application)
Receipt number: MSC2190686xxx
ND (I-485, I765, I131): Jan 15th, 2021
FP: Mar 15th, 2021
ND (I485J): June 24, 2021 Fees Waived notice
I485: RFE
EAD(I765): Jul 29, 2021: New Card Is Being Produced
AP(I-131): case is received
Dependent: Pending all forms (I-485 - RFE , I765 - pending, I131 - case received)

We are ready with medicals package, I was thinking to interfile today ,since we got RFE status today, once we receive Physical RFE notice will reply to RFE.

[kanthmedala]

today mine and dependent 485 Status updated to RFE . also Primary 765 status to New Card is being produced.

Category: EB2I Straight
PD: JAN 2011
RD: Oct 29, 2020 (medical not submitted with application)
Receipt number: MSC2190686xxx
ND (I-485, I765, I131): Jan 15th, 2021
FP: Mar 15th, 2021
ND (I485J): June 24, 2021 Fees Waived notice
I485: RFE
EAD(I765): Jul 29, 2021: New Card Is Being Produced
AP(I-131): case is received
Dependent: Pending all forms (I-485 - RFE , I765 - pending, I131 - case received)

We are ready with medicals package, I was thinking to interfile today ,since we got RFE status today, once we receive Physical RFE notice will reply to RFE.

[gammaray]

I got current in May VB and still waiting after applying with medicals in the first week of Oct and giving biometrics in Dec! It certainly looked like the tons of people who applied in Oct 20-30 got picked up first before the Oct 1-15th filers.

I was thinking it has more to do with PD, but maybe the ND has some relevancy as well. Hard to evaluate patterns and draw conclusions. At least the good part is your application is documentarily complete and with the decision being eminent the likelihood of waking up one day and seeing the approval online without any prior notice is high.

[shaks2020]

I got current in May VB and still waiting after applying with medicals in the first week of Oct and giving biometrics in Dec! It certainly looked like the tons of people who applied in Oct 20-30 got picked up first before the Oct 1-15th filers.

Is it possible the delay is from the FO ? I just got my EAD/AP approved after following Turblent's advice. PD EB2-Jun 2010 , RD Oct 29 , Biometrics- 3/30/2021 EAD/AP approved - 7/28/2021. Waiting for medical RFE.

[Turbulent_Dragonfly]

Is it possible the delay is from the FO ? I just got my EAD/AP approved after following Turblent's advice. PD EB2-Jun 2010 , RD Oct 29 , Biometrics- 3/30/2021 EAD/AP approved - 7/28/2021. Waiting for medical RFE.

Congrats on getting the EAD/AP approved! Just FYI I got my GC approved today. I opened an SR online on 7/7 and I got an automated notification email saying that they will review the request and process it by 7/29 and today I got CPO notifications. So you could also try opening an SR online just like you did for EAD/AP and give it a shot.

[sstest]

Congrats on getting the EAD/AP approved! Just FYI I got my GC approved today. I opened an SR online on 7/7 and I got an automated notification email saying that they will review the request and process it by 7/29 and today I got CPO notifications. So you could also try opening an SR online just like you did for EAD/AP and give it a shot.

Congrats Turbulent! Reading your first post in the morning and then seeing the green footer update later made me personally feel happy for you, Another GC journey comes to a fruitful end. Enjoy!

[longwaitgigu]

Congrats on getting the EAD/AP approved! Just FYI I got my GC approved today. I opened an SR online on 7/7 and I got an automated notification email saying that they will review the request and process it by 7/29 and today I got CPO notifications. So you could also try opening an SR online just like you did for EAD/AP and give it a shot.

Thankyou for your insights and congratulations
When u opened the SR- What is the reason you mentioned- outside normal processing times?

[shaks2020]

Congrats on getting the EAD/AP approved! Just FYI I got my GC approved today. I opened an SR online on 7/7 and I got an automated notification email saying that they will review the request and process it by 7/29 and today I got CPO notifications. So you could also try opening an SR online just like you did for EAD/AP and give it a shot.

Congratulations! I am very happy for you. I will give it a shot. Thank you!

[freedomseeker]

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?

Experts - can at-least one of you chime in your responses for the "Question for grp" mentioned in the QUOTE please? It would be really helpful for the applicants who already have a PD from one of their previous employers and are currently in the process of applying I-140 with a new PERM from their current employer. Thank you!

[JoinedToAsk]

All,

My EAD got approved today. PD: Nov 2010 EB2I. Does anyone know how much time it takes between EAD and 485 approval? We had sent medicals with the application in Oct. I am not sure why USCIS is approving EADs when they could have just approved 485.

[GCGCGCGC]

All,

My EAD got approved today. PD: Nov 2010 EB2I. Does anyone know how much time it takes between EAD and 485 approval? We had sent medicals with the application in Oct. I am not sure why USCIS is approving EADs when they could have just approved 485.

Congratulations!!! You will get your GC in next 7 to 15 days, mostly by August 10th.

[JoinedToAsk]

Congratulations!!! You will get your GC in next 7 to 15 days, mostly by August 10th.

Thanks GCGCGC! Is this based on your observation, or just to make me feel somewhat better? Seeing how USCIS has processed cases here and trackitti, I really don't have any hope. It will be great if you could share some insights.

Also, does anyone know whether MSC approves EAD and AP, or field office does it?

[dosaman]

Congratulations!!! You will get your GC in next 7 to 15 days, mostly by August 10th.

Where did you get that number from?! That's not true at all. The timeline goes from 1 day(Cases where some got their GC the very next day after EAD approval) to several months or possibly a year(many people who got their EADs in January are still waiting for their GC).

[bangaloreboy]

Thanks GCGCGC! Is this based on your observation, or just to make me feel somewhat better? Seeing how USCIS has processed cases here and trackitti, I really don't have any hope. It will be great if you could share some insights.

Also, does anyone know whether MSC approves EAD and AP, or field office does it?

You should see approval for EAD/AP from the service center

[gammaray]

Congrats on getting the EAD/AP approved! Just FYI I got my GC approved today. I opened an SR online on 7/7 and I got an automated notification email saying that they will review the request and process it by 7/29 and today I got CPO notifications. So you could also try opening an SR online just like you did for EAD/AP and give it a shot.

As I guess you didn't need to wake up the next day to find it approved. Got it the same day. Good stuff.

[GCGCGCGC]

Thanks GCGCGC! Is this based on your observation, or just to make me feel somewhat better? Seeing how USCIS has processed cases here and trackitti, I really don't have any hope. It will be great if you could share some insights.

Also, does anyone know whether MSC approves EAD and AP, or field office does it?

Based on my observation, 2 of my friends got GC with in 10 days of EAD approval from MSC. Per my understanding MSC approves EAD and AP. MSC and FO work together to approve GC.

[JoinedToAsk]

Based on my observation, 2 of my friends got GC with in 10 days of EAD approval from MSC. Per my understanding MSC approves EAD and AP. MSC and FO work together to approve GC.

Thank you all. It seems some have got 485 approved within 10 days of EAD/AP approval, and some are still waiting.