Is this Sept Bulletin -EB 2 India May 08, 2006

[redcard]

Dont know if is authentic

Pederson Immigration Law Group, P.C. - Priority Dates Progress - September Visa Bulletin Announced! (http://www.usvisainfo.com/content/view/166/1/)

[snathan]

Dont know if is authentic

Pederson Immigration Law Group, P.C. - Priority Dates Progress - September Visa Bulletin Announced! (http://www.usvisainfo.com/content/view/166/1/)

But the DOS/USCIS bulletin still shows only the Aug dates

[Nickjr]

So bad date moved to 8 May only

[srinivasj]

But the bulletin still shows only the Aug dates
:mad:

[babu123]

Where did Pederson got this info :)
Even state didnt published yet.
I wish the dates should move further :)

[sha_kus]

Holy Cow...:confused:

[snathan]

:mad:

I am taling abt the state depts official site

[srinivasj]

I am taling abt the state depts official site

yup very dissapointed..

[vbkris77]

This may not be right. But we never know..

[coolngood4u80]

bulletin looks very much real...at the end of the bulletin it even has the date stamp as Aug 9,2010

[saturnring11]

This looks pretty authentic. It wouldn't make any sense for a lawyer to fake this unless someone hacked their website. There is a good possibility that the date is May 08, 2006 for EB2 I / C

[abc1125]

Would be interesting to see the analysis on this one. Seems like they moved it to a date they are confident of handling. Good and bad, I guess.

[texanguy]

This cant be true...how come you know the dates when it is not even published on the visa bulletin... Lets wait and watch...

[psam]

May be mumbai or some other consulate in the world published it.

[ranch99]

Is this some sorta privileged information that was leaked to this one law firm? Wouldnt it be illegal in some way?

[schrodinger]

This is def not right...I checked out the 'News' section (see link below) on the website which published the bulletin...how come they have published only the Sept bulletin and NOT any other month's bulletin....

Pederson Immigration Law Group, P.C. - News (http://www.usvisainfo.com/content/category/1/1/31/)

[kak1978]

May be the Law firm signed up for the bulletin email and they got it through email. Did anyone here subscribe to the email?

[shree772000]

I doubt the authenticity of the bulletin. Also the formatting is off. I checked the other news posts and they are all formatted correctly.

[ardnahc]

if the bulletin is true then F2A India moved ahead by 10 months.

[asdfred]

i do not know how this lawyer got it..but i think the bulletin is real
only hope now is ppl before May 8 are adjudicated and clear the queue to avoid retrogression in october..
chill out friends..

[gc_peshwa]

This is def not right...I checked out the 'News' section (see link below) on the website which published the bulletin...how come they have published only the Sept bulletin and NOT any other month's bulletin....

Pederson Immigration Law Group, P.C. - News (http://www.usvisainfo.com/content/category/1/1/31/)
I have same observations:mad: The funny part is at the bottom the date lists Aug 09 2010 i.e. yesterday. We know that yesterday there wasnt ANY bulletin whatsoever...
I initially thought its authentic but now I think it may be a cheap publicity stunt :(
I really really pray that posting is a figment of his imagination...I pray...:rolleyes:

[gc_peshwa]

On other thoughts its very much possible that someone leaked an early version of the Sept 10 VB. However the Sept 10 VB would have undergone revisions and may be different now. Just like the "leaked" USCIS memo on admin fixes some kind soul in DOS "leaked" this older/draft version of the VB out! As we know NOTHING is "leaked" by accident in Washington DC.
It would also mean BIG movement is coming from CY-2011 onwards as DOS is free to apply FB visas and do a quarterly spillover now.

[shx]

I just subscribed to that email list on the visa bulletin. It's possible that the people on the list received the bulletin in advance. There are thousands of people on the list. I wonder why none of us on IV subscribed to it. Also, if so many people are subscribed, how come the news is not popular by now??? So confusing....!

* Total number of "concealed" subscribers: 1599
* Total number of users subscribed to the list: 65997

[spicy_guy]

Come on EB2 guys, even if it were to be real, you should be happy about it. 2 months moved forward. Then imagine EB3 I. :confused:

[northstar]

One thing that forces you to believe its true is the date itself, why 8 MAY ? it somehow paints a picture that somebody did calculated the remaining visa numbers and arrived at the exact comfortable date. Guys, chances are its fake, but you never know. :)

[pareshpatel1980]

One thing that forces you to believe its true is the date itself, why 8 MAY ? it somehow paints a picture that somebody did calculated the remaining visa numbers and arrived at the exact comfortable date. Guys, chances are its fake, but you never know. :)
Folks, we need to stay hopeful. If you notice the date towards end is 9th august which would mean VB should have been released today which didn't happen. The release date for last few VB is also 9th. It doesn't take too much effort to copy an old bulletin and replace month with September and change some dates here and there with likely dates which would still look very authentic. Seems like someone hacked into this no name website for sadistic pleasure...someone who is not very pleased with significant EB2 movements in last 2 months.

The formating is also off. All other pages have a professional look. Why would the webmaster of a professional firm not pay attention to this. This indeed looks like a cheap hacking trick done in a bit haste. I am quite positive that real september VB with Q's predictions coming true will come tomorrow :) So my suggestion is to relax and have a good night sleep. Next day truth will reveal itself

[u.misc]

I don't believe that this is for real but i am really impressed with the hacker.
He did one heck of the job and made people run on their heels and

thanks to people on this forum he succeed 100%.

[belmontboy]

EB2-I was Aug 2006 in sep 2008 VB.
EB2-I is May 2006 in sep 2010 VB.

Looks like we are moving backwards :(

[neoneo]

This seems to be the one. I can't think of any reason any law firm would update it otherwise.
Call 'em up and confirm this info.

Pederson Immigration Law Group, P.C. - Priority Dates Progress - September Visa Bulletin Announced! (http://www.usvisainfo.com/content/view/166/1/)

[shivarajan]

they also link to official site (which doesn't exist yet) :http://travel.state.gov/visa/frvi/bulletin/bulletin_4427.html

Not only they got info but non-existent links too?

Pederson Immigration Law Group, P.C. - Visa Bulletin (http://www.usvisainfo.com/content/view/37/44/)

:confused:

Per google 4427 is march 09 bulletin ? search (http://www.google.com/#hl=en&source=hp&q=bulletin_4427.html&aq=f&aqi=&aql=&oq=&gs_rfai=CcSAss09iTKqPGIGgjgO3jYmQCQAAAKoEBU_Qocve&pbx=1&fp=c370202d9debab36)

But again this date is in sync with the date someone reported from some other site, so guess that's it. :-(

[pamith]

If the site is for Pederson Immigration Law Group, P.C, why does the website URL says

www. usvisainfo. com

Pederson Immigration Law Group, P.C. - Home (http://www.usvisainfo.com/)

I'm not sure if Pederson Immigration Law Group is a real law firm. Anybody know this firm or worked with them. Lets wait for real bulletin.

[glimmerOfHope]

the actual March '09 bulletin is 4428.

Visa Bulletin March 2009 (http://www.travel.state.gov/visa/bulletin/bulletin_4428.html)


they also link to official site (which doesn't exist yet) :http://travel.state.gov/visa/frvi/bulletin/bulletin_4427.html

Not only they got info but non-existent links too?

Pederson Immigration Law Group, P.C. - Visa Bulletin (http://www.usvisainfo.com/content/view/37/44/)

:confused:

Per google 4427 is march 09 bulletin ? search (http://www.google.com/#hl=en&source=hp&q=bulletin_4427.html&aq=f&aqi=&aql=&oq=&gs_rfai=CcSAss09iTKqPGIGgjgO3jYmQCQAAAKoEBU_Qocve&pbx=1&fp=c370202d9debab36)

But again this date is in sync with the date someone reported from some other site, so guess that's it. :-(

[reachinus]

If you see the post 3205 which was posted at 6:35pm in EB2-EB3 Predictions (Rather Calculations), it says the same date as in the bullletine.

[gatec77]

May be the person who leaked this news and the person who posted in post 3205 is the same. He purposefully leaked same dates at 6.35 PM and later leaked this.

But also it looks like the firm may have got hold of a draft bulletin from somebody in the USCIS.

Very tricky, I would say the chances the bulletin is true is 70 - 30

[hiralal]

I know EB / India would be disappointed but somehow it seems that this is a genuine bulletin - the reason is that family category dates have moved. I wish USCIS would have a exact date when they would release their bulletin

[GCHope2011]

... disappointed...

[bobyal]

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[gc_dream07]

I think it is fake VB. The company is just trying to get the web-traffic to their web-site and they are exploiting our impatience for September VB.

[gc_wow]

I would say that, there is 50% chance that it is true and false, I really hope this bulletin is fake, I cant wait for one more year.

[reachinus]

I called the atty. firm which posted the Visa Bulletine and they are saying its a ture bulletine and its from an inside source.

[saileshdude]

But is it legal for them to post it in its entirety before DOS does?

Did someone try to call the number listed in the bulletin as it says that the cut-off dates are available on the phone too. I tried that and it is still saying Aug bulletin.

[andycool]

Visa Bulletin for September 2010 (http://travel.state.gov/visa/bulletin/bulletin_5113.html)

[andycool]

visa bulletin for september 2010 (http://travel.state.gov/visa/bulletin/bulletin_5113.html)


the law firm is correct ...

[sandy_anand]

That settles it!

[zerozerozeven]

DOS should have added this in the bulletin
For all EB2-Is, thanks for checking the visa bulletin....see you all in Jul 2011

[Gravitation]

Can't believe you still bother to check. What losers!! LoL!

[nrk]

All the best sailesh you are current

But is it legal for them to post it in its entirety before DOS does?

Did someone try to call the number listed in the bulletin as it says that the cut-off dates are available on the phone too. I tried that and it is still saying Aug bulletin.

[nrk]

congrats redcard. all the best for you as the bulletin is current for your date

Dont know if is authentic

Pederson Immigration Law Group, P.C. - Priority Dates Progress - September Visa Bulletin Announced! (http://www.usvisainfo.com/content/view/166/1/)

[vishwak]

Very Disappointment for me.....as i missed it with couple of days.

Visa Bulletin for September 2010 (http://travel.state.gov/visa/bulletin/bulletin_5113.html)

I'm not sure if they are going to move dates in Oct or not...

[nrk]

sorry to hear that, when is your PD.

Hopefully from October 2010 the date stay as it is. Did you checked the cut off data it does show 0 requirement prior to 2006.



Very Disappointment for me.....as i missed it with couple of days.

Visa Bulletin for September 2010 (http://travel.state.gov/visa/bulletin/bulletin_5113.html)

I'm not sure if they are going to move dates in Oct or not...

[redcard]

congrats redcard. all the best for you as the bulletin is current for your date

Thanks Nrk.. infact we got our approval email this morning. We had two sets of I-485 applications..my wife's date of Oct 2005 was earlier which got approved today. Thanks again.

[thakkarbhav]

I guess they will not move dates ahead in first Q of 2011 but you have 80% chances next year to get GC

[nrk]

Enjoy the freedom

Thanks Nrk.. infact we got our approval email this morning. We had two sets of I-485 applications..my wife's date of Oct 2005 was earlier which got approved today. Thanks again.

[vishwak]

sorry to hear that, when is your PD.

Hopefully from October 2010 the date stay as it is. Did you checked the cut off data it does show 0 requirement prior to 2006.

Its 26May. I don't think they will move something in Oct right???

[nrk]

There is no chance of moving forward in October, But I believe there is every possibility of the dates staying as it is and move forward in December Visa bulletin.

I might be wrong that is my wish.

Its 26May. I don't think they will move something in Oct right???

[homerli]

You don't need to worry.

Your PD will be current in Oct or Nov for sure. With the current way of USCIS handling visas, there will be no big retrogress or big advance. Oct bulletin will stay the same or move forward.

Very Disappointment for me.....as i missed it with couple of days.

Visa Bulletin for September 2010 (http://travel.state.gov/visa/bulletin/bulletin_5113.html)

I'm not sure if they are going to move dates in Oct or not...

[goel_ar]

How did this law firm manage to get hands on Bulletin before official release???

[vishwak]

How did this law firm manage to get hands on Bulletin before official release???

Which law firm you are talking about???

its already out in travel.state.gov

[ivar]

You were the first one to report this bulletin which brought good news to me as i am now able to file I-485. Give you green.

Dont know if is authentic

Pederson Immigration Law Group, P.C. - Priority Dates Progress - September Visa Bulletin Announced! (http://www.usvisainfo.com/content/view/166/1/)

[tooclose]

Very Disappointment for me.....as i missed it with couple of days.

Visa Bulletin for September 2010 (http://travel.state.gov/visa/bulletin/bulletin_5113.html)

I'm not sure if they are going to move dates in Oct or not...

Don't quote me on this... I am not trying to give you false hope ... but this is what I see in one of the documents...


Check 3rd and 4th page.

I was in the same boat with 05-MAR-2006 PD (Aug VB)

Good luck !!!

[saileshdude]

Thanks nrk. I am keeping my fingers crossed. I was current for two months in 2008 but did not get. So hoping for the best this time but again I would not be surprised if I don't get it, especially looking at USCIS/DOS works.

All the best sailesh you are current

[nrk]

I was current for 2 months in 2008, didn't get. lets hope for the best

Thanks nrk. I am keeping my fingers crossed. I was current for two months in 2008 but did not get. So hoping for the best this time but again I would not be surprised if I don't get it, especially looking at USCIS/DOS works.

[ghost]

Folks,

In our legal immigrant community, we have the following Groups (G) of people:

G1) Handful of leaders - folks who clearly understand that only legislative fixes and administrative fixes can provide realistic help
G2) Dozens of volunteers - who are willing to take that extra step and contribute time and effort for the sake of others
G3) Hundreds of donors, both regular or one-time - who trust IV leadership and commit to the cause without any qualms whatsoever
G4) Thousands of members - who try to understand the issues we are facing but do not have a realistic assessment of how bad things are
G5) Many more - who either are not bothered by this wait or who simply gave up on this process and became dormant of some sorts of their career


While the predictions thread provided some clarity and entertainment for EB2 folks, this September 2010 bulletin is a blessing in disguise for all of us.

Current state of our Members (M):
M1) We have recently greened EB2 folks (2005-2006 EB2 folks), who have a fresh memory of the painful wait
M2) We have folks who relied on predictions (May 2006 - Jul 2007 EB2 folks), who must be frustrated and disappointed with today's bulletin
M3) We have folks who were looking forward to Jul-Sep 2011 (Aug 2007 - Dec 2008 EB2 folks), who now realize that their wait is even longer than assumed
M4) We have EB-3 folks waiting forever and feeling that they are being neglected in IV advocacy efforts


Folks who are in M2/M3/M4 state above should take some time and contemplate the options they have between now and Sep 2011.

I can see three Options (O):

O1) "Wait and Watch" option:
This applies to folks who are either close to the PD being current or folks who are on EADs or folks who are happy with their current career state

O2) "You are on your own" option:
EB-3 folks - can try find a job where the employer is ready to start their EB-2 GC process within the next 6 months (make sure your current GC application has an approved 140)
EB-2 folks - can try find a job where the employer is ready to start their EB-1 GC process

O3) "We are in this together" option
All EB-2 and EB-3 folks sign up for a concerted effort where IV leadership is in the driver's seat.

Each one of us should be able to relate to one combination of Group/Member/Option (GMOs) from the above list.

Personally I'm G3M3O3, what are you?

[tooclose]

Thanks nrk. I am keeping my fingers crossed. I was current for two months in 2008 but did not get. So hoping for the best this time but again I would not be surprised if I don't get it, especially looking at USCIS/DOS works.

I was current in 2008 and then got RFE for me and for my spouse in 2008. We provided the evidence then. The status changed from RFE to RFE Review on Aug-1-2010.

[nrk]

I believe they might have assigned a visa number to you. Please raise a SR or take infopass and try to find out more.

I was current in 2008 and then got RFE for me and for my spouse in 2008. We provided the evidence then. The status changed from RFE to RFE Review on Aug-1-2010.

[tooclose]

I believe they might have assigned a visa number to you. Please raise a SR or take infopass and try to find out more.

Well I jumped a little too early :) and opened a SR in July. The following is the response I received:

================================================== ========
The status of this service request is:

The Service is waiting for VISA availability. Once a VISA becomes available allow additional time for your application to be reviewed by an Officer and you will be notified as soon as a decision is made
================================================== ========

It is less than 60 days old status now and hence cant open a SR for 1.5 months :)

BTW, it has been over 2.5 months now and my AP hasnt been approved yet :mad:

[paritp]

he was right....and 8th may is a very very decent movement.......we should all be happy,atleast the dates are moving.

[nrk]

Hopefully they might be waiting to approve both AP and 485 together. (I am thinking they might have taken the amount on AP already)

Take an info pass appointment to get more details if it is close to you.



Well I jumped a little too early :) and opened a SR in July. The following is the response I received:

================================================== ========
The status of this service request is:

The Service is waiting for VISA availability. Once a VISA becomes available allow additional time for your application to be reviewed by an Officer and you will be notified as soon as a decision is made
================================================== ========

It is less than 60 days old status now and hence cant open a SR for 1.5 months :)

BTW, it has been over 2.5 months now and my AP hasnt been approved yet :mad:

[tooclose]

Hopefully they might be waiting to approve both AP and 485 together. (I am thinking they might have taken the amount on AP already)

Take an info pass appointment to get more details if it is close to you.

I am in Mar first week PD and hence dont know whether my PD is current yet (Aug VB). Planning to wait for the first week of September before taking an infopass appointment.

[k_usa]

Thanks nrk. I am keeping my fingers crossed. I was current for two months in 2008 but did not get. So hoping for the best this time but again I would not be surprised if I don't get it, especially looking at USCIS/DOS works.

Hi Sailesh, congrats...Don't worry this time you will get it. Now USCIS is far better compared to where they are in 2008.

I felt bad in 2008 as i could n't get it after filing the application on July 2nd also...

[nrk]

If you are in March first week PD, you will be current from September 1st 2010.

I would do the following.

I will open a SR on the first working day of the September (As you have already done this and can not do one more SR in the next 45 days)
Will taken an infopass around 10th of September (Just waiting to see whether the date retrogress or not. If the date stays as it is for October 2010 i don't go to infopass otherwise i will go to infopass around mid of September to find out more details)

I am in Mar first week PD and hence dont know whether my PD is current yet (Aug VB). Planning to wait for the first week of September before taking an infopass appointment.

[tooclose]

If you are in March first week PD, you will be current from September 1st 2010.

I would do the following.

I will open a SR on the first working day of the September (As you have already done this and can not do one more SR in the next 45 days)
Will taken an infopass around 10th of September (Just waiting to see whether the date retrogress or not. If the date stays as it is for October 2010 i don't go to infopass otherwise i will go to infopass around mid of September to find out more details)

Thanks nrk for your thoughts and advice. Good luck !!!

[nrk]

Good luck for you as well.

Thanks nrk for your thoughts and advice. Good luck !!!

[Techieforever]

Guys, I am not sure how to open a SR (Is SR and Info pass means same). Could any of you guys shed some light for me

Thanks guys

[nrk]

They are not the same.

Service Request you will open by calling 1 800 number and talk to an agent over the telephone.

Info pass appointment is you go to local USCIS office where you talk to one of the officers in person.

the below is the website to take info pass appointment
InfoPass.. (http://infopass.uscis.gov/)



Guys, I am not sure how to open a SR (Is SR and Info pass means same). Could any of you guys shed some light for me

Thanks guys

[Techieforever]

Thanks NRK is that number same on our receipt? I am sorry but can you tell me how to get a live person...

[nrk]

Service Request you will call the number on your receipt .

Info pass --> follow this link
InfoPass.. (http://infopass.uscis.gov/index.php)
1. Choose english as the language
2. click Make your appointment with Infopass button
3. enter your zip code and country
4. Please select Kind of Service you need
5. if you select a service on the application already filed from step 4
the following options will be there.
Order from Immigration Court - If you were directed to us for processing based on an order from the Immigration Judge. You must bring all documents required in the post order instructions given to you by the court.

Case Processing Appointment - If you received a notice to go to your local office for further case processing.

EAD inquiry appointment - If your I-765 employment authorization application has been pending for more than 90 days.

Case Services follow-up appointment - If it has been over 45 days since you contacted NCSC and have not received a response to your inquiry. You must bring the Service Request ID Number related to your inquiry to the appointment.

Select one of the options.

6. Enter your name and personal details and click next it will give the appoint times available to you, choose a time and take the necessary documentation (485 receipts etc) to
the appointment office in person.

7. there you will get a chance to talk to one of the officer in person. they will try to clear your questions as they can.

There might be good documentation about the steps in ImmigrationVoice website, search for that.


Thanks NRK is that number same on our receipt? I am sorry but can you tell me how to get a live person...

[rangaswamy]

Can some one clarify if the PD is based on the day labor application was received or the day it was approved?

My I140 states it as the day it was approved.

[nrk]

PD = Date on which your labor application received.

My 140 says it is the date on which my labor application received. i believe it is the case with all.

Please contact USCIS to get that corrected.

Can some one clarify if the PD is based on the day labor application was received or the day it was approved?

My I140 states it as the day it was approved.

[nrk]

Hi

please read this

In all cases, the date the labor certification is filed (directly with the United States Department of Labor for PERM applications, or with a State Workforce Agency for RIR applications)

from the wikipedia link

Priority date - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Priority_date)



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Can some one clarify if the PD is based on the day labor application was received or the day it was approved?

My I140 states it as the day it was approved.

[rangaswamy]

Thanks for the info. I went and pulled up the 9089 filing and just saw that the filing date was 15th may 2006, the expiry date was 3/31/2008 and hence i might have incorrectly assumed that the filing date was 2 years before that.

Sucks! i missed the cutoff by a week

[nrk]

Don't worry rangaswamy, most likely your date will be current in the coming months (before december 2010 for sure)

good luck

Thanks for the info. I went and pulled up the 9089 filing and just saw that the filing date was 15th may 2006, the expiry date was 3/31/2008 and hence i might have incorrectly assumed that the filing date was 2 years before that.

Sucks! i missed the cutoff by a week

[vishwak]

Can some one clarify if the PD is based on the day labor application was received or the day it was approved?

My I140 states it as the day it was approved.

A priority date, in an employment-based (EB) case requiring Labor Certification (LC), is the officially acknowledged date that the case was filed at the state level Department of Labor office, referred to as the SESA. If the EB case was filed in a category that does not require labor certification, then the priority date assigned by the INS is the date the I-140 (Immigrant Visa Petition) is received by the INS Service Center.

source: MurthyDotCom : Priority Dates : How Do They Work? (http://www.murthy.com/news/UDpdhdtw.html)

[tooclose]

Very Disappointment for me.....as i missed it with couple of days.

Visa Bulletin for September 2010 (http://travel.state.gov/visa/bulletin/bulletin_5113.html)

I'm not sure if they are going to move dates in Oct or not...

vishwak,

I just got off the call from uscis regarding my I-485. My PD is in the first week of Mar 2006.

Per the USCIS website, they are suppose to process even the first week of Mar 2006 although the Aug VB says it is 01MAR06. I spoke to the second level IO and he was confident that my case would have to wait for the next month. I insisted that the uscis website says otherways, he went and verified with the third level (or his peer) and came back and told me that I was correct.
Infact told me that my case was pre-adjd and being reviewed by IO currently.

I am sure the same applies to you with the Sep VB. Good luck !!!

Note: This is not a legal advice and don't quote me on it.

[tooclose]

vishwak,

I just got off the call from uscis regarding my I-485. My PD is in the first week of Mar 2006.

Per the USCIS website, they are suppose to process even the first week of Mar 2006 although the Aug VB says it is 01MAR06. I spoke to the second level IO and he was confident that my case would have to wait for the next month. I insisted that the uscis website says otherways, he went and verified with the third level (or his peer) and came back and told me that I was correct.
Infact told me that my case was pre-adjd and being reviewed by IO currently.

I am sure the same applies to you with the Sep VB. Good luck !!!

Note: This is not a legal advice and don't quote me on it.

How long does the IO usually take to review 485 cases (assuming that the case has been pre-adjtd.) ? Gurus...pls post your thoughts

[vnandster]

... Per the USCIS website, they are suppose to process even the first week of Mar 2006 although the Aug VB says it is 01MAR06 ...

tooclose -

Can you post the link to the page on the USCIS site which says so?

[vineet]

vishwak,

I just got off the call from uscis regarding my I-485. My PD is in the first week of Mar 2006.

Per the USCIS website, they are suppose to process even the first week of Mar 2006 although the Aug VB says it is 01MAR06. I spoke to the second level IO and he was confident that my case would have to wait for the next month. I insisted that the uscis website says otherways, he went and verified with the third level (or his peer) and came back and told me that I was correct.
Infact told me that my case was pre-adjd and being reviewed by IO currently.

I am sure the same applies to you with the Sep VB. Good luck !!!

Note: This is not a legal advice and don't quote me on it.

Cool...This gives me some hope that my PD of May 8th will also be considered current from Sep 1.

[tooclose]

... Per the USCIS website, they are suppose to process even the first week of Mar 2006 although the Aug VB says it is 01MAR06 ...

tooclose -

Can you post the link to the page on the USCIS site which says so?

http://www.travel.state.gov/pdf/Immigrant%20Visa%20Control%20System_operation%20of .pdf

[tooclose]

How long does the IO usually take to review 485 cases (assuming that the case has been pre-adjtd.) ? Gurus...pls post your thoughts

Gurus... do you know how long this takes usually ?