EB2 India - June 2011 Approvals

[MYGC2008]

Thanks, may be thats why.

It is not like that. Some people did only one time Fingerprint and received the GC and some people did multiple times. There is no theory for this.

[abhay]

It is not like that. Some people did only one time Fingerprint and received the GC and some people did multiple times. There is no theory for this.

Because he didn't go out of the country and not finger printed while entering back, his FP may be considered old, That's what I meant. I said "may be" I am not sure of course.

[rimpi]

Royus77, good luck with your process. I opened a SR, but do I need to wait 45 days after that to create an INFOPASS? How did you create an infopass request, would you please share? Thanks in advance.

Dear dxldad/ and others,
does opening an SR mean that one has to wait for 45 days before one can create an infopass?

Another experience/update on my case today (PD, Oct 06):
I called the 1800 number and successfully opened an SR. The rep also gave me the RS number. Then, I told her if I could talk to a second level officer. A lady takes the call. She looks into my info on her side and said that "my case is assigned to an officer." Then she gave me a very confusing answer saying that "My case was preadjudicated earlier, but given that dates were not current then, it has to be preadjudicated again." Then again I asked her is my case then pre-adjudicated. She said, "yes it has been pre-adjudicated."

Any thoughts what this means?

[royus77]

Royus77, good luck with your process. I opened a SR, but do I need to wait 45 days after that to create an INFOPASS? How did you create an infopass request, would you please share? Thanks in advance.

You can open Infopass ..Infopass usually gives the idea if your case is pre-adjucated or not ( ike name check and FP are clear ) .The CSR has access to that data compared to level 1 CSR who got a webconsole.

[rimpi]

Friends, please let me know what you think of this?
I called the 1800 number (PD Oct 06) and successfully opened an SR. The rep also gave me the SR number. Then, I told her if I could talk to a second level officer. A lady takes the call. She looked into my info on her side and said that "my case is assigned to an officer." Then she gave me a very confusing answer saying that "My case was preadjudicated earlier, but given that dates were not current then, it has to be preadjudicated again." Then again I asked her is my case then pre-adjudicated/ She said, "yes it has been pre-adjudicated." then she said that since I have answered your question, I am closing your SR.

Any thoughts what this means?

[dxldad]

You can open Infopass ..Infopass usually gives the idea if your case is pre-adjucated or not ( ike name check and FP are clear ) .The CSR has access to that data compared to level 1 CSR who got a webconsole.

Thanks for the quick reply. This is what I got when I tried to open an infopass:

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.

Since it has not been 45 days since my SR, can I open it? Did you open the infopass online? Thanks again.

[rparuchuri]

I am not sure why you want to open infopass when you found out that your case has been pre-adjudicated. We already know that all cases preadjudicated will be assigned visa numbers (unfortunately not in any particular order)when their come current. You just have to be little more patient. We are waiting for our green card too and it has been a long 13 years and hoping to be green soon. Even though I am getting very nervous as each day passes, trying not to create an infopass or SR and take time away from USCIS staff who might be trying to adjudicate cases who are current. Good luck to you and all who are current.

[dxldad]

Dear dxldad/ and others,
does opening an SR mean that one has to wait for 45 days before one can create an infopass?

Another experience/update on my case today (PD, Oct 06):
I called the 1800 number and successfully opened an SR. The rep also gave me the RS number. Then, I told her if I could talk to a second level officer. A lady takes the call. She looks into my info on her side and said that "my case is assigned to an officer." Then she gave me a very confusing answer saying that "My case was preadjudicated earlier, but given that dates were not current then, it has to be preadjudicated again." Then again I asked her is my case then pre-adjudicated. She said, "yes it has been pre-adjudicated."

Any thoughts what this means?

I did not talk to the second level person, I did not know that. So, I still do not know the status.

[prince_charming]

Because he didn't go out of the country and not finger printed while entering back, his FP may be considered old, That's what I meant. I said "may be" I am not sure of course.

Could be that... who knows... although i fingerprinted twice before and last time when i checked status was that i am pre-adjudicated and they are waiting for VISA number...

[royus77]

I am not sure why you want to open infopass when you found out that your case has been pre-adjudicated. We already know that all cases preadjudicated will be assigned visa numbers (unfortunately not in any particular order)when their come current. You just have to be little more patient. We are waiting for our green card too and it has been a long 13 years and hoping to be green soon. Even though I am getting very nervous as each day passes, trying not to create an infopass or SR and take time away from USCIS staff who might be trying to adjudicate cases who are current. Good luck to you and all who are current.

The people who are responding to your INFOPASS appointments and CSR are different from those who are approving your case .....i dont want to assume any thing when it comes to dealing with USICS...its just a question of your confidence and need when you want your GC

[royus77]

Thanks for the quick reply. This is what I got when I tried to open an infopass:

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.

Since it has not been 45 days since my SR, can I open it? Did you open the infopass online? Thanks again.

I think there are no checks ....In my case i booked the Infopass first and called later ...If you are unsure , you can take infopass on your derivative petitions , and you can ask your case . Today i got info on my spouse and son cases also even though i had appointment for only mine

[cool4maverick]

My lawyer said "do not worry and be patient, it will happen"

[dxldad]

I think there are no checks ....In my case i booked the Infopass first and called later ...If you are unsure , you can take infopass on your derivative petitions , and you can ask your case . Today i got info on my spouse and son cases also even though i had appointment for only mine

Thanks, I think I am gonna give it a couple of weeks and see if I get any response. Also keeping an eye on next month's bulletin if the dates would retrogress, ...

[saddy]

On June 7, 2011, we mailed you a notice that we had registered this customer's new permanent resident status. Please follow any instructions on the notice. Your new permanent resident card should be mailed within 60 days following this registration or after you complete any ADIT processing referred to in the welcome notice, whichever is later. If you move before receiving your card, please call our customer service center at 1-800-375-5283.

[skynet2500]

Got Approval message about 6:30PM CST for me and my wife. I did couple of things that probably helped.

- Opened SR
- Wrote letter to Senator.

Waited for almost 9 years and kind of tired and gave up on this. Not sure if this would help in anyway for us but surely something I looked forward for several years. I would like to thank IV for the great support. IV certainly helped in many ways along the way.

Can someone who got the card already let me know how long it took to get the card.

[jackisback]

Hi skynet2500 and saddy

Which service centers were your cases at?

@skynet2500:
When did you open the SR?

Mine is July 06.at TSC .still waiting.. :(

[blackstone]

July 6th @ TSC too, still waiting.

[royus77]

Greened Finally ..Just got the Card Production Ordered emails and text .....PD 12 July 2006 @TSC ,,SR requested on Monday and Infopass today morning

[dxldad]

Greened Finally ..Just got the Card Production Ordered emails and text .....PD 12 July 2006 @TSC ,,SR requested on Monday and Infopass today morning
Congrats! Maybe I should also look at infopass ...

[shankar_cdm]

Dear friends,

Received a mobile alert for both myself & my wife exactly at 8:00pm, "Your case SRC########## is now updated.Check "My case status at www.uscis.gov"

Checked the status for both of us..

Card/ Document Production
On June 8, 2011, 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.

This step applies to applications that result in an applicant receiving a card (such as a "green card") or other document (such as a naturalization certificate, employment authorization document, travel document, or advance parole). Applications will be in this step from the time the order to produce the card/document is given until the card/document is produced and mailed to the applicant. You can expect to receive your card/document within 30 days of the approval of your application.

If you do not receive your document, please contact our National Cus

I'm not sure how much we are going to benefit from this status. Atleast I have a strong feeling that I achieved something, being part of immigration voice before it born from yahoo group. Participated huge rally at Washington DC, Met many congress man, donations etc..

Received case status email at 8:30pm.

We really pray god for rest of our indian families for getting approval sooner..

Many thanks & continue to be proud of IV family..

[zxc1251]

Just now got Card/ Document Production email from USCIS for me and my wife.

Priority Date: July 10th 2006
Service Center: TSC

No SR, Infopass, etc... Just waited.....

Thanks everyone for updating their status....

[GCSeekerCT]

On June 8, 2011, we mailed you a notice that we have approved this I485 APPLICATION TO REGISTER PERMANENT RESIDENCE OR TO ADJUST STATUS. Please follow any instructions on the notice. If you move before you receive the notice, call customer service at 1-800-375-5283.

Do I need to worry ? or am I "Greened" ?

[GC4US]

I got my green card in mailbox:) I feel so relieved after 6 years of waiting:)

Thanks a lot for this forum, for all the info, it really helped me.

Good luck to everyone. Hang in there, it's worth it.

[pappusheth]

Got the cards in mail today, for me and my spouse both!!!

On this occasion let me thank IV. They are a great organization. I've been a long time donor member and really appreciate the hard work that IV is putting in. Although not directly, IV's effort have certainly helped me in getting my green card. Keep up your work IV, you are fighting for a good cause while being all inclusive !!!

Pappusheth

[frankiesaysrelax]

E-mail at 7:00PM yesterday for me and my wife:

Your Case Status: Post Decision Activity

On June 2, 2011, we mailed you a notice that we have approved this I485 APPLICATION TO REGISTER PERMANENT RESIDENCE OR TO ADJUST STATUS. Please follow any instructions on the notice. If you move before you receive the notice, call customer service at 1-800-375-5283.


E-mail at 12:00 AM, actually a couple of them:


Your Case Status: Decision

On June 2, 2011, we mailed you a notice that we had registered this customer's new permanent resident status. Please follow any instructions on the notice. Your new permanent resident card should be mailed within 60 days following this registration or after you complete any ADIT processing referred to in the welcome notice, whichever is later. If you move before receiving your card, please call our customer service center at 1-800-375-5283.


cards in the mail today. e-mail on 6/2.

[skynet2500]

Hi skynet2500 and saddy

Which service centers were your cases at?

@skynet2500:
When did you open the SR?

Mine is July 06.at TSC .still waiting.. :(

Mine is at TSC. I opened SR on June 6.

[mss007]

Mine Aug 26th 2006 Still waiting........No updates :confused:

[saint_2010]

*******************************************
SURPRISINGLY!!!! I got the approval email this Sunday morning and got the card in mail Wednesday.........that took them 3 days!!!:cool::cool:...WOW...can't believe I have the card in my pocket...now, need to make record changes everywhere...starting with HR....:D:D:D
*******************************************

[Spatil]

:confused:
On June 4th

Application Type: I485 , APPLICATION TO REGISTER PERMANENT RESIDENCE OR TO ADJUST STATUS

Your Case Status: Card/ Document Production

On June 4, 2011, 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



On June 9th

Application Type: I485 , APPLICATION TO REGISTER PERMANENT RESIDENCE OR TO ADJUST STATUS

Your Case Status: Post Decision Activity

On June 8, 2011, we mailed you a notice that we have approved this I485 APPLICATION TO REGISTER PERMANENT RESIDENCE OR TO ADJUST STATUS. Please follow any instructions on the notice. If you move before you receive the notice, call customer service at 1-800-375-5283.

Any words of wisdom as to why it is a reverse track from card production to post decision activity?

[dontcareaboutGC]

:confused:
On June 4th

Application Type: I485 , APPLICATION TO REGISTER PERMANENT RESIDENCE OR TO ADJUST STATUS

Your Case Status: Card/ Document Production

On June 4, 2011, 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



On June 9th

Application Type: I485 , APPLICATION TO REGISTER PERMANENT RESIDENCE OR TO ADJUST STATUS

Your Case Status: Post Decision Activity

On June 8, 2011, we mailed you a notice that we have approved this I485 APPLICATION TO REGISTER PERMANENT RESIDENCE OR TO ADJUST STATUS. Please follow any instructions on the notice. If you move before you receive the notice, call customer service at 1-800-375-5283.

Any words of wisdom as to why it is a reverse track from card production to post decision activity?
It really doesnt mean anything- it is just a follow up....all in all they have sent the physical GC to you.

Hope this helps.

[krish2006]

:confused:
On June 4th

Application Type: I485 , APPLICATION TO REGISTER PERMANENT RESIDENCE OR TO ADJUST STATUS

Your Case Status: Card/ Document Production

On June 4, 2011, 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



On June 9th

Application Type: I485 , APPLICATION TO REGISTER PERMANENT RESIDENCE OR TO ADJUST STATUS

Your Case Status: Post Decision Activity

On June 8, 2011, we mailed you a notice that we have approved this I485 APPLICATION TO REGISTER PERMANENT RESIDENCE OR TO ADJUST STATUS. Please follow any instructions on the notice. If you move before you receive the notice, call customer service at 1-800-375-5283.

Any words of wisdom as to why it is a reverse track from card production to post decision activity?

It follows the same pattern as EAD card. (not sure if you have applied for one in the past)

Status: "Card/ Document Production" means card production ordered.

Once production of the card is done and ready to be mailed/already mailed you get the second email which reads "Post Decision" activity.

In your case your physical card is mailed on June 8th.

Typical steps for status :

Decision -> Card Production -> Post Decision

Some times Decision is skipped and goes directly to Card Production or vice versa since either way Card Production has to be ordered.
And when card is ready and mailed, status changes to Post Decision activity.

USCIS website also gives you a good description of what each status means if you would like to know more

[Spatil]

Thank you Krish and dontcareaboutgc for your answers. Relieves me a lot!

May all seeking green get greened ASAP!!!!

Good luck guys!!

[samswas]

:confused:

Any words of wisdom as to why it is a reverse track from card production to post decision activity?

PDA is the last action taken on your case. I had the same sequence and got the cards after PDA. Status is still PDA, just like all my other applications.

Congrats

[Spatil]

PDA is the last action taken on your case. I had the same sequence and got the cards after PDA. Status is still PDA, just like all my other applications.

Congrats

Thanks Samwas, how long does it typically take for the cards to arrive after PDA?

Thanks again! :o

[samswas]

Thanks Samwas, how long does it typically take for the cards to arrive after PDA?

Thanks again! :o

Took 4 days after PDA mail-

My details

CPO mail - 14th May
PDA mail - 17th May
Card received - 20th May

[saddy]

The only thing I have recvd is this below..

Is it typical?


Your Case Status: Decision

On June 7, 2011, we mailed you a notice that we had registered this customer's new permanent resident status. Please follow any instructions on the notice. Your new permanent resident card should be mailed within 60 days following this registration or after you complete any ADIT processing referred to in the welcome notice, whichever is later. If you move before receiving your card, please call our customer service center at 1-800-375-5283.


During this step the formal decision (approved/denied) is written and the decision notice is mailed and/or emailed to the applicant/petitioner. You can use our current processing time to gauge when you can expect to receive a final decision.

[dontcareaboutGC]

The only thing I have recvd is this below..

Is it typical?


Your Case Status: Decision

On June 7, 2011, we mailed you a notice that we had registered this customer's new permanent resident status. Please follow any instructions on the notice. Your new permanent resident card should be mailed within 60 days following this registration or after you complete any ADIT processing referred to in the welcome notice, whichever is later. If you move before receiving your card, please call our customer service center at 1-800-375-5283.


During this step the formal decision (approved/denied) is written and the decision notice is mailed and/or emailed to the applicant/petitioner. You can use our current processing time to gauge when you can expect to receive a final decision.
yes-

[jaocanada]

Finally I got the magic emails.
8 pm yesterday (8th June 2011) - Card/ Document Production - for both me and wife.
My PD: 24 Aug 2006 - TSC

Its been a long journey and in the spirit of 'here's what I did' posts, I thought I'd list it as well but I'd give it a little context:
1) Waited 11 years;
2) Spent about $25k+ in lawyer fees, USCIS fees, visa stamping fees, travel arrangements for visa, etc. over the years;
3) Passed up several tempting career options (& business opps) just to keep my case a straight jacket one;
3) Volunteered for IV - this was the best way to vent out frustration by actually doing something rather than just whining - attended both lobbying events & met 7 Congress men, 2 Senators, attended DC rally, participated in flower campaign, wrote hand written letters to Congressmen, contributing $25/month;
4) Whenever I met friends whining about being stuck in GC limbo, say, at parties, I told them point blank to either do something about it (by volunteering for IV) or stop whining;
5) No SR, no finger printing (after the first one), no Infopass, no contacting Congressmen or Senators for my case, just counted the beads (figuratively, of course).

Am not saying all the above is what got me the GC but it helped me keep my sanity.
Still can't believe it… so childishly I find myself going back to the USCIS website and drooling at the status every now and then :-)

To think back, I'd liken our cases to cars lined up at a large toll booth plaza, some lines move fast while others are suddenly stuck. You have no control over which line your case ends up in. You'd think you are in the E-Z pass line (pre-adjudicated?) but some guy's E-Z pass is not properly read by the card reader (adjudicator?) and the case has to be escalated (re-finger printing, interview?), some get impatient and honk (SR, Infopass?) which simply distracts the toll booth guys. But that's just me. Honestly, if nothing would have happened on my case by 30 June, I would have honked too.

BTW, just another tidbit of info. Your cards are mailed from South Eastern Kentucky. So the closer you are to that area, the sooner you'd get your card when the status changes back to "Decision" from "Card/Document Production".

I wish everyone here the best of luck! I will stick around and continue to contribute to IV.

[unknownrendezvous]

canleo98;2643792]
Case details: PD: 09/26/06
Case at NSC:
No RFE. No follow up with anyone, no SR, no contact with USCIS
Case approved for both.
Very straight forward case, changed companies on EAD but never informed USCIS about AC21, advised by company Attorney not to send anything to USCIS until any RFE.
Traveled on AP recently.
[/QUOTE]


Hi Canleo98!

You said your PD is 09/26/06, but your profile says July - 06. Did you mean to write your PD as 07/26/06 ?

Thanks!

[kzinjuwadia]

Finally I got the magic emails.
8 pm yesterday (8th June 2011) - Card/ Document Production - for both me and wife.
My PD: 24 Aug 2006 - TSC

Its been a long journey and in the spirit of 'here's what I did' posts, I thought I'd list it as well but I'd give it a little context:
1) Waited 11 years;
2) Spent about $25k+ in lawyer fees, USCIS fees, visa stamping fees, travel arrangements for visa, etc. over the years;
3) Passed up several tempting career options (& business opps) just to keep my case a straight jacket one;
3) Volunteered for IV - this was the best way to vent out frustration by actually doing something rather than just whining - attended both lobbying events & met 7 Congress men, 2 Senators, attended DC rally, participated in flower campaign, wrote hand written letters to Congressmen, contributing $25/month;
4) Whenever I met friends whining about being stuck in GC limbo, say, at parties, I told them point blank to either do something about it (by volunteering for IV) or stop whining;
5) No SR, no finger printing (after the first one), no Infopass, no contacting Congressmen or Senators for my case, just counted the beads (figuratively, of course).

Am not saying all the above is what got me the GC but it helped me keep my sanity.
Still can't believe it… so childishly I find myself going back to the USCIS website and drooling at the status every now and then :-)

To think back, I'd liken our cases to cars lined up at a large toll booth plaza, some lines move fast while others are suddenly stuck. You have no control over which line your case ends up in. You'd think you are in the E-Z pass line (pre-adjudicated?) but some guy's E-Z pass is not properly read by the card reader (adjudicator?) and the case has to be escalated (re-finger printing, interview?), some get impatient and honk (SR, Infopass?) which simply distracts the toll booth guys. But that's just me. Honestly, if nothing would have happened on my case by 30 June, I would have honked too.

BTW, just another tidbit of info. Your cards are mailed from South Eastern Kentucky. So the closer you are to that area, the sooner you'd get your card when the status changes back to "Decision" from "Card/Document Production".

I wish everyone here the best of luck! I will stick around and continue to contribute to IV.

Congrats jaocanada!!! :) Long one but interesting...

[blademaster]

Finally I got the magic emails.
8 pm yesterday (8th June 2011) - Card/ Document Production - for both me and wife.
My PD: 24 Aug 2006 - TSC

Its been a long journey and in the spirit of 'here's what I did' posts, I thought I'd list it as well but I'd give it a little context:
1) Waited 11 years;
2) Spent about $25k+ in lawyer fees, USCIS fees, visa stamping fees, travel arrangements for visa, etc. over the years;
3) Passed up several tempting career options (& business opps) just to keep my case a straight jacket one;
3) Volunteered for IV - this was the best way to vent out frustration by actually doing something rather than just whining - attended both lobbying events & met 7 Congress men, 2 Senators, attended DC rally, participated in flower campaign, wrote hand written letters to Congressmen, contributing $25/month;
4) Whenever I met friends whining about being stuck in GC limbo, say, at parties, I told them point blank to either do something about it (by volunteering for IV) or stop whining;
5) No SR, no finger printing (after the first one), no Infopass, no contacting Congressmen or Senators for my case, just counted the beads (figuratively, of course).

Am not saying all the above is what got me the GC but it helped me keep my sanity.
Still can't believe it… so childishly I find myself going back to the USCIS website and drooling at the status every now and then :-)

To think back, I'd liken our cases to cars lined up at a large toll booth plaza, some lines move fast while others are suddenly stuck. You have no control over which line your case ends up in. You'd think you are in the E-Z pass line (pre-adjudicated?) but some guy's E-Z pass is not properly read by the card reader (adjudicator?) and the case has to be escalated (re-finger printing, interview?), some get impatient and honk (SR, Infopass?) which simply distracts the toll booth guys. But that's just me. Honestly, if nothing would have happened on my case by 30 June, I would have honked too.

BTW, just another tidbit of info. Your cards are mailed from South Eastern Kentucky. So the closer you are to that area, the sooner you'd get your card when the status changes back to "Decision" from "Card/Document Production".

I wish everyone here the best of luck! I will stick around and continue to contribute to IV.


Good luck. Mixed emotions here.

Happy for everyone who got it. Nervous about the golden date when I would receive the card.

[abhijitp]

Finally I got the magic emails.
8 pm yesterday (8th June 2011) - Card/ Document Production - for both me and wife.
My PD: 24 Aug 2006 - TSC

Its been a long journey and in the spirit of 'here's what I did' posts, I thought I'd list it as well but I'd give it a little context:
1) Waited 11 years;
2) Spent about $25k+ in lawyer fees, USCIS fees, visa stamping fees, travel arrangements for visa, etc. over the years;
3) Passed up several tempting career options (& business opps) just to keep my case a straight jacket one;
3) Volunteered for IV - this was the best way to vent out frustration by actually doing something rather than just whining - attended both lobbying events & met 7 Congress men, 2 Senators, attended DC rally, participated in flower campaign, wrote hand written letters to Congressmen, contributing $25/month;
4) Whenever I met friends whining about being stuck in GC limbo, say, at parties, I told them point blank to either do something about it (by volunteering for IV) or stop whining;
5) No SR, no finger printing (after the first one), no Infopass, no contacting Congressmen or Senators for my case, just counted the beads (figuratively, of course).

Am not saying all the above is what got me the GC but it helped me keep my sanity.
Still can't believe it… so childishly I find myself going back to the USCIS website and drooling at the status every now and then :-)

To think back, I'd liken our cases to cars lined up at a large toll booth plaza, some lines move fast while others are suddenly stuck. You have no control over which line your case ends up in. You'd think you are in the E-Z pass line (pre-adjudicated?) but some guy's E-Z pass is not properly read by the card reader (adjudicator?) and the case has to be escalated (re-finger printing, interview?), some get impatient and honk (SR, Infopass?) which simply distracts the toll booth guys. But that's just me. Honestly, if nothing would have happened on my case by 30 June, I would have honked too.

BTW, just another tidbit of info. Your cards are mailed from South Eastern Kentucky. So the closer you are to that area, the sooner you'd get your card when the status changes back to "Decision" from "Card/Document Production".

I wish everyone here the best of luck! I will stick around and continue to contribute to IV.

Heartiest congratulations, and many thanks for all the cool things you have done for this community-- the flower campaign, the DC rally, the lobby day!

[django.stone]

Congratulations to everyone who received GC.

1. Did you have a soft LUD before the approval?
2. Were all of you without any RFE post I485 application?

[Spatil]

Congratulations to everyone who received GC.

1. Did you have a soft LUD before the approval?
2. Were all of you without any RFE post I485 application?

I didnt get a soft LUD , no RFE either.

[krish2006]

I got my green card in mailbox:) I feel so relieved after 6 years of waiting:)



Got the cards in mail today, for me and my spouse both!!!

Pappusheth

cards in the mail today. e-mail on 6/2.

*******************************************
SURPRISINGLY!!!! I got the approval email this Sunday morning and got the card in mail Wednesday.........that took them 3 days!!!:cool::cool:.
*******************************************

Took 4 days after PDA mail-

My details

CPO mail - 14th May
PDA mail - 17th May
Card received - 20th May

I have a quick question for those of you who received the physical cards.
Did anyone of you change address after applying for I-485? (for eg; to a different street address in the same city etc).

If you did, I am assuming you must have updated your I-485 case mailing address online as well.

Just checking if online I-485 address change system updating the I-485 case mailing address properly.

I moved to a different street address within same city about 3 years back after applying for I-485. I did get confirmation letter in the mail that I changed address but just checking ....

[django.stone]

Suggestion for a new Poll : Number of people Still waiting Vs Number of people who got it already as a part of June 2011. (No sure how to create a new Poll)
PD Sept 27th 2006 - (Case moved to TSC last month)

i tried but could not locate it. is it only open to senior members?

[superdude]

Congratulations to everyone who received GC.

1. Did you have a soft LUD before the approval?
2. Were all of you without any RFE post I485 application?

One soft LUD on 485 during an EAD filing. No RFEs throughout the GC process in my case.

[shrayus]

Yesterday we got magic email at around 5 PM for Me, My husband and Son :D. Finally this long wait is over.
All the best to all those who are still waiting.
Thanks for ImmigrationVoice. It has been a great platform to get the views of people in our situation and get the consolation that we are not alone in this journey.

[canleo98]

canleo98;2643792]
Case details: PD: 09/26/06
Case at NSC:
No RFE. No follow up with anyone, no SR, no contact with USCIS
Case approved for both.
Very straight forward case, changed companies on EAD but never informed USCIS about AC21, advised by company Attorney not to send anything to USCIS until any RFE.
Traveled on AP recently.



Hi Canleo98!

You said your PD is 09/26/06, but your profile says July - 06. Did you mean to write your PD as 07/26/06 ?

Thanks![/QUOTE]


PD is 09/26/06 but I guess I joined IV during that time frame so wrongly put as 7/26/06. Updated it with correct date.

[vjonline]

I have a quick question for those of you who received the physical cards.
Did anyone of you change address after applying for I-485? (for eg; to a different street address in the same city etc).

If you did, I am assuming you must have updated your I-485 case mailing address online as well.

Just checking if online I-485 address change system updating the I-485 case mailing address properly.

I moved to a different street address within same city about 3 years back after applying for I-485. I did get confirmation letter in the mail that I changed address but just checking ....

You should be good....i did that a couple of times during my address changes...

[pappu]

CongratulationsFinally I got the magic emails.
8 pm yesterday (8th June 2011) - Card/ Document Production - for both me and wife.
My PD: 24 Aug 2006 - TSC

Its been a long journey and in the spirit of 'here's what I did' posts, I thought I'd list it as well but I'd give it a little context:
1) Waited 11 years;
2) Spent about $25k+ in lawyer fees, USCIS fees, visa stamping fees, travel arrangements for visa, etc. over the years;
3) Passed up several tempting career options (& business opps) just to keep my case a straight jacket one;
3) Volunteered for IV - this was the best way to vent out frustration by actually doing something rather than just whining - attended both lobbying events & met 7 Congress men, 2 Senators, attended DC rally, participated in flower campaign, wrote hand written letters to Congressmen, contributing $25/month;
4) Whenever I met friends whining about being stuck in GC limbo, say, at parties, I told them point blank to either do something about it (by volunteering for IV) or stop whining;
5) No SR, no finger printing (after the first one), no Infopass, no contacting Congressmen or Senators for my case, just counted the beads (figuratively, of course).

Am not saying all the above is what got me the GC but it helped me keep my sanity.
Still can't believe it… so childishly I find myself going back to the USCIS website and drooling at the status every now and then :-)

To think back, I'd liken our cases to cars lined up at a large toll booth plaza, some lines move fast while others are suddenly stuck. You have no control over which line your case ends up in. You'd think you are in the E-Z pass line (pre-adjudicated?) but some guy's E-Z pass is not properly read by the card reader (adjudicator?) and the case has to be escalated (re-finger printing, interview?), some get impatient and honk (SR, Infopass?) which simply distracts the toll booth guys. But that's just me. Honestly, if nothing would have happened on my case by 30 June, I would have honked too.

BTW, just another tidbit of info. Your cards are mailed from South Eastern Kentucky. So the closer you are to that area, the sooner you'd get your card when the status changes back to "Decision" from "Card/Document Production".

I wish everyone here the best of luck! I will stick around and continue to contribute to IV.

[unknownrendezvous]

PD is 09/26/06 but I guess I joined IV during that time frame so wrongly put as 7/26/06. Updated it with correct date.

Oh ok. I'm waiting for my 485 approval from NSC and saw your PD was in September (my date is in August) so was wondering if your date was actually in July (foolishly hoping that would explain it).

Congratulations on your greencard! I guess I just have some more waiting to do.

Anyone else on this forum who's 485 got ported from CSC (case number with WAC) to NSC and are waiting to be approved ? If so can you share your PD month/year ?

[tellnav]

I got emails on 06/03 and got the physical card by USPS priority mail on 06/09. For a moment I was going to throw it in trash with other junk I get in mailbox but then felt something inside. Good luck to all who are waiting.

Feels bad not to be cry baby anymore, so I would start with new stuff... Since option to marry from India or rest of the world is closed for next 5 years, if someone knows any single girls who are already in US and want to settle down, don't hesitate to contact :D

Best,
Nav
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EB2 India
Priority Date: 16th Aug 2006
Filed I485 in July'07 Fiasco
Changed Job in Aug'08 on H1B transfer
Didn't send any AC21 letter

[abc1125]

more than a week since i got the email and nothing yet in the mail. anyone else in the same boat?

[GC_Climax]

Our PD is Sept 25, '06...still waiting for the midnight email/text message!

Meanwhile, anyone knows of any study or assessment done on how much people spent on immigration issues while I-485 is pending? Just for me and my wife, renewing EAD and AP cost about $6K (including attorney's fees). The total figure must be in 100's of thousands if not more. Anyone heard of any inquiry into this issue at higher levels of government?

[JayKay]

I changed residence after I filed my 485. I am not sure if I submitted an address change online.Is there a way to find out what address my cards will be mailed to? Is it OK to submit an address change now or that might screw up something? I got the CPO emails 2 days ago(June 8th). Priority date 08/16/2006. TSC.

[jaocanada]

I changed residence after I filed my 485. I am not sure if I submitted an address change online.Is there a way to find out what address my cards will be mailed to? Is it OK to submit an address change now or that might screw up something? I got the CPO emails 2 days ago(June 8th). Priority date 08/16/2006. TSC.

JayKay,
Change your address immediately. I was in a similar situation - I waited for the final adjudication and just after receiving the CPO emails, I went online and changed the address. Also called the Customer Service to verify.
The link is https://egov.uscis.gov/crisgwi/go?action=coa.Terms

Good luck!

[JayKay]

JayKay,
Change your address immediately. I was in a similar situation - I waited for the final adjudication and just after receiving the CPO emails, I went online and changed the address. Also called the Customer Service to verify.
The link is https://egov.uscis.gov/crisgwi/go?action=coa.Terms

Good luck!
Thank you jaocananda. I changed the address online now. When I called the customer service, they said they cannot confirm what address they have on my file for security reasons. So, by 'verify' did you mean you asked the CR to update your address when you ccalled the CS?Thanks again.

[Spatil]

My lawyer received the Welcome to USA letter which says my 485 has been approved. i haven't received any doc yet.

waiting......

[jaocanada]

Thank you jaocananda. I changed the address online now. When I called the customer service, they said they cannot confirm what address they have on my file for security reasons. So, by 'verify' did you mean you asked the CR to update your address when you ccalled the CS?Thanks again.

You must have changed the address twice:
Step 1: (Online) Electronic AR-11 which updates the master database
Step 2: (Online) Change of address for specific accessed via the link " Create another Online Change of Address." that the system show after you have completed the AR-11

Call customer service and say you have a change of address confirmation # (In my case it was like this "CA1159*******TSC") and would like to know if your Card has been produced and mailed already or is it in queue. Play it by the ear then on. Say you are confirming the change - don't ask them to verify or change it for you. Hope this helps. Please do post here what you hear back regarding card printing.

[mhssatya]

Friends,
I'm trying to take an infopass appointment in washington field office. Anybody getting the same error?

Error:
At this time, there are no information appointments available for the office in your area. Please try back again later.

I am current with June 2011. (PD of Oct 1st 06) but i'm not sure what's going on with my application because status of my application still shows:

On August 17, 2010, we transferred this I485 APPLICATION TO REGISTER PERMANENT RESIDENCE OR TO ADJUST STATUS to our ATLANTA, GA location for processing because they now have jurisdiction over the case. We sent you a notice of this transfer. Please follow any instructions on this notice. You will be notified by mail when a decision is made, or if the office needs something from you.

I haven't been called for an interview so far. Anybody has a clue what might happen next? Any help is greatly appreciated.

[gcdone]

EB2 India
Priority Date: sept 1st 2006
Filed I485 in July'07 Fiasco

Receieved cards ....
good luck guys

[sandeep77]

COngrats to all of you who got greened!


For those of you who invoked AC21, and got greened, did you get an RFE on your application? If you did, what documents did they ask for?

Thanks

[bskrishna]

more than a week since i got the email and nothing yet in the mail. anyone else in the same boat?

We were approved at TSC on 2nd June. We received an approval notice. No cards yet.

[JayKay]

You must have changed the address twice:
Step 1: (Online) Electronic AR-11 which updates the master database
Step 2: (Online) Change of address for specific accessed via the link " Create another Online Change of Address." that the system show after you have completed the AR-11

Call customer service and say you have a change of address confirmation # (In my case it was like this "CA1159*******TSC") and would like to know if your Card has been produced and mailed already or is it in queue. Play it by the ear then on. Say you are confirming the change - don't ask them to verify or change it for you. Hope this helps. Please do post here what you hear back regarding card printing.
Damn..I did not make a note of the confirmation number. so dumb of me. Guess I will wait for a week or so after the status online changes to PDA and if I dont receive the cards by then, I will probably take an infopass and go from there.Thanks for your response again jaocanada. I noticed that you received the CPO emails on June 8th at 8 PM. I got them at exactly the same time. I will keep posting here as and when I shall receive any future status change messages/emails.

[jaocanada]

Damn..I did not make a note of the confirmation number. so dumb of me. Guess I will wait for a week or so after the status online changes to PDA and if I dont receive the cards by then, I will probably take an infopass and go from there.Thanks for your response again jaocanada. I noticed that you received the CPO emails on June 8th at 8 PM. I got them at exactly the same time. I will keep posting here as and when I shall receive any future status change messages/emails.

Don't worry about not having noted down the confirmation # as long as you have changed your address for your I-485 application in addition to the AR-11.
You will get your card on Monday or Tuesday at the latest.

[makemygc]

For those of you who are in similar situation where they got CPO email and then got reversed with decision email, I got my card yesterday. Here are the sequence of events if it benefits anyone:-

1. Got CPO email on June 2nd at 7PM.
2. Online status all the way to Card Production Ordered
3. Got multiple emails exactly at 12AM on June 3rd with Decision emails and reference to ADIT Processing.
4. Online Status reversed to two steps back to Decision status.
5. Got both the cards and I-797 on June 9th (exactly 7 days)

Thanks to IV and all the support.

MakeMyGC

[rimpi]

[QUOTE=makemygc;2648079]For those of you who are in similar situation where they got CPO email and then got reversed with decision email, I got my card yesterday. Here are the sequence of events if it benefits anyone:-

Dear makemygc,
since you folks are the lucky ones to have completed the process successfully, can you make a prediction for OCT 06 (before 15th) PDs? I think that quite rightfully the USCIS is approving cases for July, Aug, and Sept 06 PDs now. Do you have any idea when a PD Oct 06 (before 15th) can expect a CPO email? Any prediciton will help. I have lost my night's sleep. Many thanks.

[kumarmvkn6]

HI,
I am frequent follower of this forum. Would like to update on the status.

PD: Sep 16th 2006

Received green card on 6/9/2011. However, I have not received my wife's yet expecting to be in the next couple of days.

Thank you and good luck.

[krish2006]

got the physical cards today.
CPO email : 06/04
PDA email : 06/08
Physical Cards recvd : 06/10

Looks like cards posted from Kentucky just like EAD.

For those of you who have received "Post Decision Activity" (PDA) email , you can call USCIS 1-800 number found on any of your receipt notices to get the USPS tracking number to track your card. I would say wait for 2 days after PDA email before u call for the tracking number.

Starting May 2nd , 2011, USCIS can provide USPS tracking number for the cards sent if asked. This is due to secure mail initiative which USCIS implemented.

Do a simple web search on "USCIS Secure Mail Initiative" if you would like to know more about this.

[rimpi]

[QUOTE=krish2006;2648215]got the physical cards today.
CPO email : 06/04
PDA email : 06/08
Physical Cards recvd : 06/10

Hi Krish 2006.
since you folks are the lucky ones to have completed the process successfully, can you make a prediction for OCT 06 (before 15th) PDs? I think that quite rightfully the USCIS is approving cases for July, Aug, and Sept 06 PDs now. Do you have any idea when a PD Oct 06 (before 15th) can expect a CPO email? Any prediciton will help. I have lost my night's sleep. Many thanks.

[abhay]

No Sign of GC yet for me :(

[rimpi]

No Sign of GC yet for me :(

Dear Abhay,
you are ahead of me in the line (I am prior to 14 Oct, PD); but what do you think is happening to your GC approval? Any idea? May be that will give me some indication of how these 485's are processed.

[unknownrendezvous]

PD: Sep 16th 2006

Received green card on 6/9/2011. However, I have not received my wife's yet expecting to be in the next couple of days.
.

Hi kumarmvkn6,

Can you share which service center was your application at ?

Thanks,
UR.

[unknownrendezvous]

got the physical cards today.
CPO email : 06/04
PDA email : 06/08
Physical Cards recvd : 06/10

Looks like cards posted from Kentucky just like EAD.

For those of you who have received "Post Decision Activity" (PDA) email , you can call USCIS 1-800 number found on any of your receipt notices to get the USPS tracking number to track your card. I would say wait for 2 days after PDA email before u call for the tracking number.

Starting May 2nd , 2011, USCIS can provide USPS tracking number for the cards sent if asked. This is due to secure mail initiative which USCIS implemented.

Do a simple web search on "USCIS Secure Mail Initiative" if you would like to know more about this.

Hi krish2006,

Thanks for informaing us about the secure mail initiative. It would definitely be helpful to be able to track the GC.

Also, can you share which service center processed your application ?

Thanks & Congrats,
UR.

[abhay]

Dear Abhay,
you are ahead of me in the line (I am prior to 14 Oct, PD); but what do you think is happening to your GC approval? Any idea? May be that will give me some indication of how these 485's are processed.

I have no idea man, I have seen people with Oct PDs being approved so you just cant predict

[krish2006]

[QUOTE=krish2006;2648215]got the physical cards today.
CPO email : 06/04
PDA email : 06/08
Physical Cards recvd : 06/10

Hi Krish 2006.
since you folks are the lucky ones to have completed the process successfully, can you make a prediction for OCT 06 (before 15th) PDs? I think that quite rightfully the USCIS is approving cases for July, Aug, and Sept 06 PDs now. Do you have any idea when a PD Oct 06 (before 15th) can expect a CPO email? Any prediciton will help. I have lost my night's sleep. Many thanks.

Try opening SR (if you have not done already) by calling USCIS.

I can definitely feel your frustration. But good thing for you is you may hear from USCIS anytime now and also July VB moved to Mar 08,2007. So no worries of no VISA number available etc..

Having said this, most of you who are still waiting I think you may expect email on saturday too. It looks like emails are sent in batches. So fro a case which was approved on thursday you may see the email on saturday.

[krish2006]

hi krish2006,

thanks for informaing us about the secure mail initiative. It would definitely be helpful to be able to track the gc.

Also, can you share which service center processed your application ?

Thanks & congrats,
ur.

tsc

[mpatel74]

We got (wife and mine) today.The Green cards are mailed from KY.My priority date 12th October 2006.Good luck to all and IV

[Spatil]

Got the Cards for me and my wife along with the 797C approval notice.

Thank you IV and Iv'ans . My all be greened. Will continue to help people in need.

TSC, PD July 19th

Good luck! Go green!

[abc1125]

Turns out the mail was delivered to my old address inspite of me updating my address at USCIS using the address change form and getting APs and EADs at my new address.

I found this out using the tracking number they gave me. its been a week since they delivered it and its quite possible that its lost by now. anyone has experience filing for I-90 (application to replace lost/stolen permanent resident card)?

[jackisback]

Took Infopass today for my case - the officer looked at my receipt notice and looked up in the system - and said your case is approved today...
Very confused - want to believe him but there are no updates on the case status online - neither did I get an email or text -

He said go home - you will receive your cards in the mail and confirmed my address in their records was correct.
Also asked me if I was carrying my passport - I said no. He said that's ok... not sure why he asked for the PP..

Now again have to wait for bated breath for snail mail or maybe their emails are delayed..
Hope he is right...

Anybody experienced this - got cards/approval and online status did not show any updates/no emails/text.. ???

[abhay]

Took Infopass today for my case - the officer looked at my receipt notice and looked up in the system - and said your case is approved today...
Very confused - want to believe him but there are no updates on the case status online - neither did I get an email or text -

He said go home - you will receive your cards in the mail and confirmed my address in their records was correct.
Also asked me if I was carrying my passport - I said no. He said that's ok... not sure why he asked for the PP..

Now again have to wait for bated breath for snail mail or maybe their emails are delayed..
Hope he is right...

Anybody experienced this - got cards/approval and online status did not show any updates/no emails/text.. ???

Yea its very possible, I have knows few people who never got emails but got the notices and cards in mail, USCIS online system is supposedly very buggy.

What is your PD date (including day)

[NikGC]

I just joined the forum..heard from a buddy of mine. Great cause and I just contributed a small amount

My case is very strange. My PD is 10th July, 2006, however last year in September, USCIS mistakenly updated my PD to 10th Feb, 2006 and approved GC for me and my wife. We also got the cards in the mail. I did approach my lawyer and she advised us to return the cards. While we were in the process to return the cards, I received RFE stating that our GC was approved in an error. Long story short, the cards were returned and now my case is under following status "pre adjudicated under review". When the dates went current in June, I did open the SR and got the response that my case will be requested and reviewed for processing. I also had Infopass appointment and the officer asked me to wait and someone will pick my file.

Any suggestions on my case? Would greatly appreciate the response.

Thanks

[jackisback]

@abhay: July 12 06 - TSC (my first name is same as yours - assuming ur id is also ur name)

[ajm]

for myself and my wife. But no CPO email as yet. I guess I should just wait for the cards in the mail, given the flakiness of the USCIS notification system.

EB2-India, PD Aug 2006, TSC

[rameshms]

I just received approval notices for our I-485s (myself and my spouse) via usps. Approval date June 6 2011. The online status however is not up to date (Initial Review). I guess there is a lot of latency in the online system.


PD July 19 2006
I-485 filed at VSC (receipt number EAC---*) on July 10 2007
Receipt date July 11 2007
Transferred to TSC September 2007 (notice date, October 11 2007)
LUD Jun 02 2009 (Change of Address)

I guess, we should not estimate the processing of the case based only on the online status.

[rimpi]

[QUOTE=rameshms;2649702]I just received approval notices for our I-485s (myself and my spouse) via usps. Approval date June 6 2011. The online status however is not up to date (Initial Review). I guess there is a lot of latency in the online system.


Dear rameshms,
did you receive emails, or not even that, just the postal notification?

[jbrkr]

I just received approval notices for our I-485s (myself and my spouse) via usps. Approval date June 6 2011. The online status however is not up to date (Initial Review). I guess there is a lot of latency in the online system.


PD July 19 2006
I-485 filed at VSC (receipt number EAC---*) on July 10 2007
Receipt date July 11 2007
Transferred to TSC September 2007 (notice date, October 11 2007)
LUD Jun 05 2009 (Change of Address)

I guess, we should not estimate the processing of the case based only on the online status.


Hi all,
My PD is Aug 06/EB2 and I received my card and welcome notice in mail today. Online status shows initial review, no emails or text messages. So I too believe that one should not just check status or email but check mail box too. My case was transfered from Texas to Nebraska. I pray that all waiting for too be greened should see the cards soon in the mail boxes. Good luck.

Thanks,

[prash1981]

I am one of those guys who was able to sneak in their I-485 application with concurrent filing in when the flood gates opened in 2007. My priority date is april 2007, so i am guessing that my file would likely become current with the august bulletin.

I am getting married end of august and will be back in the states towards end of sep, my fiancee is an indian citizen and i haven't included her name into the I-485 application (i met her after the application was filed :)). I have an EAD card, but i am holding onto my H1 so that i could get her an H4.

Looks like we might have to get married before our end of aug wedding date, she is visiting me end of june and i planned to get a civil ceremony done here in california, but i heard that the USCIS could claim that as a mis-representation at the port of entry (she will be on a visitor's visa).

So i plan to fly to canada with her, get married there, file for an H4 and get her back into the states with an H4.

So here are my questions -:
A) Does the canada plan seem realistic, any issues i should be aware of, anything that could pose a problem with her GC application as a dependent if i do this ?

B) She will be in the states till the 2nd week of july. If we do get the H4 from canada by then and the August bulletin is released by the 2nd week of july, can she apply right away (or if i have to make amendments to my I-485 application, can i do that right away), or do we have to wait till the 1st of august to do this. If we do, she might as well visit in august (its kinna close to the wedding date, so its tricky, but do-able if necessary).

C) Does she have to be present in the country when her application is sent to the USCIS (or when i make amendments to my application to include her as a dependent) ?
If its just the matter of medical records, we could get that done when she is visiting in late june/early july.

Any help with these questions is greatly appreciated, thanks in advance.

[rameshms]

@rimpi

I received the approval notices via the US Post. No emails or text messages.


Dear rameshms,
did you receive emails, or not even that, just the postal notification?

[wallatmax]

I received my cards on Friday and received approval notices for our I-485s on saturday (myself and my spouse) via usps. The online status however is not up to date (Initial Review). There is no sms, emails or update in the system.

PD Sep 12 2006
Receipt date July 12 2007
Service Center : Nebraska

[dingox100]

Finally i got my and my wife's GC . The uscis site still shows as Decision. I think it takes time for the website to get updated.
Thanks to IV for all the valuable information i have been receiving. thanks to all folks who have been writing up useful infomration.

PD Date : 31 Aug 2006
Service center : TSC

[Robert Kumar]

Finally i got my and my wife's GC . The uscis site still shows as Decision. I think it takes time for the website to get updated.
Thanks to IV for all the valuable information i have been receiving. thanks to all folks who have been writing up useful infomration.

PD Date : 31 Aug 2006
Service center : TSC

How many days it takes for 485 approval, after the date is current and application sent.
Please tell me. What is 485 processing wait time. Is it some first in first out, or ..pls advise

Thank You,
Bobby.

[immi_2006]

Got the Approval Notice and GC Card in Mail on June 11, 2011.
Approved on : June 7, 2011
Service Center: NSC
Priority Date: Sep 13, 2006 (EB2)

Online Status has not changed. Opened Service Request on June 9, 2011 which didnot matter though.

My wife's application which is in TSC is still pending. Hope it gets approved soon.

Good Luck to every one!

[cool4maverick]

Got approval notice in mail box from NSC. No email or text update. Good luck to all those who are still waiting.

[kzinjuwadia]

Took Infopass today for my case - the officer looked at my receipt notice and looked up in the system - and said your case is approved today...
Very confused - want to believe him but there are no updates on the case status online - neither did I get an email or text -

He said go home - you will receive your cards in the mail and confirmed my address in their records was correct.
Also asked me if I was carrying my passport - I said no. He said that's ok... not sure why he asked for the PP..

Now again have to wait for bated breath for snail mail or maybe their emails are delayed..
Hope he is right...

Anybody experienced this - got cards/approval and online status did not show any updates/no emails/text.. ???

In fact, same thing happened with me last month. However, i believed the IO right away :) had no confusion/doubt. My state said initial review and the IO said your case is approved. I got the email next day and the cards the day after...I think same would happened with you. congrats.

[cool4maverick]

Do you have to carry your GC with you all the time?

[siddar]

I opened the SR on 6/05, not sure whether that contributed the the approval. We received the 'Decision' e-mail on 06/07 and the LUD was updated on 06/08.
Approval notices were received on 06/10/2011, to my surprise they are associated with the actual GC for everyone of us.

[stupendousman11]

Got greened !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :)

Got green card in the mail on Sat 4Jun for wife and self. Didn't get any email notification. In fact, got separate envelops on the same day - one for card production notification and the other being the actual card. Online status is still "RFE Review".

PD 23 May 2006, EB2-I.....NSC processing
PD became current in May. Opened SR on my application on 9May. RFE (Employment verification - since I changed company in 2009) issued on 13May. RFE response received on 27May.

In the meanwhile I contacted state congressman and senators. Senators (especially one) seemed to have looked into the issue. Not sure how much their intervention had anything to do with this, but am glad that I sent them a request to look into it.

Good luck to everyone else in the pipeline.

[nsingh5]

Thanks everyone on IV for your helpful comments.
Here is my info:
EB2 - India
P.D: 09/28/2006
Approval Date: 06/07
Card received date: 06/11(Received the Green Card for me and my wife by USPS Priority Mail on Saturday 6/11)
Email/SMS: Not received

There are some interesting facts based on my case:
- I got curious and on 6/8 I called USCIS 800 number to get any status update on our case
- I requested to get connected to the level 2 rep to get update on my case status
- Fortunately I was connected to a really good person to talk to from level 2
- To my surprise I was told our GC's were approved on 06/07 and I will receive GC's within 10 days.
- I still did NOT receive any email confirmation or SMS on our I-485 approvals.
- I asked the online status, email, SMS update - I was told not to worry about it. As the APPROVAL is done in the internal system by the IO and system is suppose to automatically update the USCIS website and only then I will receive email/SMS confirmation. I was also told that there is an issue with the system update between internal and external system since last week or so..... (Which means email/SMS message does not directly correspond to when the case was approved)

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Friends with that said, dont get panic(Like I did...) if you do not receive email/SMS confirmation. If you are really worried call USCIS 800 number and talk to level 2 rep.

All the very best to every one, you all will get the GC soon. :)

[jayakesh]

The information given by you is really usefull and lot of relief for people including me waiting to get the magic email (PD Jul 25 2006)

[Picasa]

Congratulations nsingh.
Can you please share the phone number and the options you used to talk to level 2 rep?
Thanks,
Thanks everyone on IV for your helpful comments.
Here is my info:
EB2 - India
P.D: 09/28/2006
Approval Date: 06/07
Card received date: 06/11(Received the Green Card for me and my wife by USPS Priority Mail on Saturday 6/11)
Email/SMS: Not received

There are some interesting facts based on my case:
- I got curious and on 6/8 I called USCIS 800 number to get any status update on our case
- I requested to get connected to the level 2 rep to get update on my case status
- Fortunately I was connected to a really good person to talk to from level 2
- To my surprise I was told our GC's were approved on 06/07 and I will receive GC's within 10 days.
- I still did NOT receive any email confirmation or SMS on our I-485 approvals.
- I asked the online status, email, SMS update - I was told not to worry about it. As the APPROVAL is done in the internal system by the IO and system is suppose to automatically update the USCIS website and only then I will receive email/SMS confirmation. I was also told that there is an issue with the system update between internal and external system since last week or so..... (Which means email/SMS message does not directly correspond to when the case was approved)

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Friends with that said, dont get panic(Like I did...) if you do not receive email/SMS confirmation. If you are really worried call USCIS 800 number and talk to level 2 rep.

All the very best to every one, you all will get the GC soon. :)

[kart2007]

Can someone please clarify this: If I am current in July VB, do I have to wait till the next VB for my approval? Thanks!

[sreeni78]

Can someone please clarify this: If I am current in July VB, do I have to wait till the next VB for my approval? Thanks!

Not until next VB.But you are current starting July 1st and can expect approval anytime after July 1st.

[kart2007]

Not until next VB.But you are current starting July 1st and can expect approval anytime after July 1st.

Great, thank you sir!

[stangud]

FYI:

Talked to the first rep, she just read what was on the case status page on USCIS.gov.

Asked her to connect to a senior rep, who explanined that my case was currently being looked at by an IO, that I should expect a decision soon.

EB2
pd: sep 10, 2006
NSC
waiting for approval.

[rimpi]

[QUOTE=stangud;2652474]FYI:

Talked to the first rep, she just read what was on the case status page on USCIS.gov.

Asked her to connect to a senior rep, who explanined that my case was currently being looked at by an IO, that I should expect a decision soon.

Dear stangud,
please keep us posted about the outcome.

[realizeit]

My priority date is in the 2nd half of August. On this June 1st, I opened a SR and today I received an email response for that SR. It states that my 485 has been approved and it will take up to 30 days to get the card. The online status remains "In Review".

When I checked with the local office on last Friday, the officer told me that my case was assigned to an IO on May 31st.

Good luck to all those waiting and congratulations to all those who received. For me this approval is significant. If anyone thinks that, after getting GC, it's not that significant, then that's not a right line of thought. I personally consider it like this: We all got eyes, the value of eyes will become evident when we don't have those. I am not saying GC is as significant as eyes. Just an analogy. I wish all those who pursue, the best of luck. In my opinion, it's a worthy effort!

I-485, EB2, PD: Aug 2nd half 2006, NSC, Used AC21, Informed USCIS about AC21

[LegallyGC]

FYI:

Talked to the first rep, she just read what was on the case status page on USCIS.gov.

Asked her to connect to a senior rep, who explanined that my case was currently being looked at by an IO, that I should expect a decision soon.

EB2
pd: sep 10, 2006
NSC
waiting for approval.

I had opened an SR on June 3rd and today i called and spoke to second level rep who said that my case is with an IO and if i dont hear anything from IO about the SR before June 17th , to call back.

I guess NSC is a little slow... IO's as well as the update system.

I was not caring much till the beginning of June. But now when the date is current unneccessarily getting anxiety.... well everyone is i guess..

good luck to all..

[meda]

Just got an email from my attorney saying that my green card is approved...

[g_gole]

Just heard from the lawyer that my application and that of my wife were approved on June 8th. I did not get any email or text updates from NSC.
Thank you IV for all your efforts.

[rimpi]

Friends,
can you please explain what it mean when we hear "your case has been pre-adjudicated."
Does it mean that (1) all checks are clear, (2) the case has been assigned a visa number, (3) and, it is just awaiting the approval by an IO?
Thanks a lot.

[saddy]

Today after 11 years my journey is over. I will pray for all you guys with pending applications.
My case still shows as decision. I never got CPO or PDA. Just decision email.

When I called 2nd level support they gave me tracking numbers and I got them an hour back.
Feels good :)

[rimpi]

Friends,
can you please explain what it mean when we hear "your case has been pre-adjudicated."
Does it mean that (1) all checks are clear, (2) the case has been assigned a visa number, (3) and, it is just awaiting the approval by an IO?
Thanks a lot.

[nvijay78]

I had opened an SR on June 3rd and today i called and spoke to second level rep who said that my case is with an IO and if i dont hear anything from IO about the SR before June 17th , to call back.

I guess NSC is a little slow... IO's as well as the update system.

I was not caring much till the beginning of June. But now when the date is current unneccessarily getting anxiety.... well everyone is i guess..

good luck to all..
Your dates are currentonly next month. How did you get to know that it has been assigned to an IO. What do you expect to hear back from him ? Would he let you know if your case has been preadjudicated?

[nvijay78]

Your dates are currentonly next month. How did you get to know that it has been assigned to an IO. What do you expect to hear back from him ? Would he let you know if your case has been preadjudicated?
Crap Sorry! . i thought you were talking about Sep 07 :) .

[abhay]

I got the approval notice in mail today.

[sharmana]

Got physical card via USPS priority mail today. Never got any email from USCIS andstatus never changed on USCIS website. PD is Jul 2006 and RD is 10 Sept 2007

[JayKay]

Don't worry about not having noted down the confirmation # as long as you have changed your address for your I-485 application in addition to the AR-11.
You will get your card on Monday or Tuesday at the latest.
Got cards and approval notice in the mail today. Had recd. the PDA mail on Friday (06/10).

[abc1125]

Guys,

Got my cards today after they mailed it to my old address. Had a friend of mine help me out with that. Here's a suggestion to anyone who got the approval email but havent received the card in the mail yet. Do yourself a favor and call USCIS and get the USPS tracking number on your approval notice/Permanent resident card shipment. Now, they wont tell you until you ask for it.

Getting the tracking number helped me track down the mail and I finally have it hand today. Saved me a lot of headache.

Good luck and many thanks to IV for all the information and advice I've received over the years.

[jackisback]

Got welcome notice in the mail today.. for approval dated June 9.
Could not believe my eyes..

Earlier in the morning - talked to a level 2 rep - she said case is approved and cards have been sent to the Printer- whatever that is supposed to mean

[sath2000]

Hi,
I have received Cards For me and wife yesterday. There was no online update or email.

Priority Date: Sept 26th, 2006
Received Date: Aug 10th, 2007
Nebraska Service Center.

[gopi544]

My priority date is in the end of August. On 3rd, I opened a SR and yesterday afternoon I received an email response for that SR. It states that my 485 has been approved and it will take up to 30 days to get the card. The online status still says response to RFE received.

I-485, EB2, NSC

[tushbush]

Congratulations to all who have received their GCs and those who are current for next month!

My case is with NSC. I just called the Service Center. The agent transferred me to the second level. She said my case is pre-adjudicated and assigned to an officer. Due to the high demand it may take up to two weeks for approving it.

So, seems like they are working on it. If you are current this month and waiting like me, just keep fingers crossed. May get greened any time!

[imanonymous]

folks, my PD has been current since May and last week I opened SR. today I got the following response

"Based on your request we researched the status of this case. We are actively processing this case. However, we have to perform additional review on this case and this has caused a longer processing time. If you do not receive a decision or other notice of action from us within 6 months of this letter, please call customer service at the number provided below."

what does this mean?

[blackstone]

My case is with NSC. I just called the Service Center. The agent transferred me to the second level. She said my case is pre-adjudicated and assigned to an officer. Due to the high demand it may take up to two weeks for approving it.


How do you get to speak to a rep when you call the Service Center? Once you enter your receipt number, it seems to just tell you the same status as on the website with no option to speak to a human.

[tushbush]

How do you get to speak to a rep when you call the Service Center? Once you enter your receipt number, it seems to just tell you the same status as on the website with no option to speak to a human.

You can then chose the option to report a problem (I think option 3). That connects you to the Rep.

[get2reds]

PD: Aug-18th 2006
File: NSC
Moved Recently and Invoked Address change
Changed job 3 times never invoked AC-21.

I do not see any activity on my account as my I485 is last touched on Aug-21 2007. I have opened SR on June-1st and USCIS said they will respond in 30 days. Today i talked to 2nd level support and she said my application is in process as she can see that some one toched it on June-13th i.e. yesterday. I have Infopass for today but i am going to cancel it as rep said Infopass will have the same Info as she told me. Again i had to ask different questions before she was able to see some one touched my application.

Good luck every one who are current and hoping to get GREEN soon.

[get2reds]

Do not enter LIN number when asked instead there is next option to wait and talk to rep.

[LegallyGC]

How do you get to speak to a rep when you call the Service Center? Once you enter your receipt number, it seems to just tell you the same status as on the website with no option to speak to a human.

After choosing english, and case status, DO NOT enter the receipt number. that will connect u to rep. (that is option 6)

[blackstone]

After choosing english, and case status, DO NOT enter the receipt number. that will connect u to rep. (that is option 6)

Thank you, I called them up and talked to a level 2 rep who gave me a referral # and told me that she will give it a little "push" (looked like she was sending a message/request to someone). It looked like the case wasn't assigned to an IO yet. Interesting how totally random this system is.

[django.stone]

After choosing english, and case status, DO NOT enter the receipt number. that will connect u to rep. (that is option 6)

I called USCIS and managed to talk to somebody, but he just opened an SR. Is that guy the level 2 rep or do I have to ask him to connect me to level 2?

[gcmangtai]

I called USCIS and managed to talk to somebody, but he just opened an SR. Is that guy the level 2 rep or do I have to ask him to connect me to level 2?
Usually SR is opened by a 1st level support rep. In my experience, I had to ask for 2nd level support when the 1st level person was not able to provide me with latest info.

2nd level person in my case was able to convey that the case was preadjudicated beyond that the rep was not able to provide further information.

[LegallyGC]

I called USCIS and managed to talk to somebody, but he just opened an SR. Is that guy the level 2 rep or do I have to ask him to connect me to level 2?

Normally u will be speaking to 1st level rep when you call that number and you have to convince that rep. to transfer it to 2nd level rep.

May b call in 2 days and tell them that you did not receive anything for the SR that you opened or take an infopass appointment.

[arorasa]

Dang. Called USCIS. Level 1 agreed to transfer to Level 2 , but they had technical issues and asked me to call back in 2 -3 hours. :mad: hate the wait.

[LegallyGC]

Freinds,

D-day has arrived !!!!

Just now i got en email and txt message on my case as well as my wife's case
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On June 13, 2011, we ordered production of your new card. Please allow 30 days for your card to be mailed to you.
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I had opened an SR on June 2nd and talked to the 2nd level rep. yesterday.
I think that does help.

NSC
Sept 12, 2006 priority date

[get2reds]

LegallyGC - Congratulations.

Quick question what did the 2nd level rep said when you called yesterday? I talked to 2nd level rep today and she said some one is actively working on my case. After 1hr i got an email from USCIS saying following

"Based on your request we researched the status of this case. We are actively processing this case. However, we have to perform additional review on this case and this has caused a longer processing time. If you do not receive a decision or other notice of action from us within 6 months of this letter, please contact customer service at the number provided below."

[LegallyGC]

LegallyGC - Congratulations.

Quick question what did the 2nd level rep said when you called yesterday? I talked to 2nd level rep today and she said some one is actively working on my case. After 1hr i got an email from USCIS saying following

"Based on your request we researched the status of this case. We are actively processing this case. However, we have to perform additional review on this case and this has caused a longer processing time. If you do not receive a decision or other notice of action from us within 6 months of this letter, please contact customer service at the number provided below."

When i spoke to the 2nd level rep. i asked her if my case was pre-adjudicated and she said "yes". and said it is with an IO and i shud hear something before June 17th.

[get2reds]

LegallyGC, thanks for your response.

What is pre-adjudicated means? I see lot of messages with this term? If i know what it is i can ask USCIS about my case too.

Thank you.

[gcmangtai]

LegallyGC, thanks for your response.

What is pre-adjudicated means? I see lot of messages with this term? If i know what it is i can ask USCIS about my case too.

Thank you.
Here is what I got on other website forums but not necessarily from USCIS..... Hope that helps a little bit.

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We all think pre-adjudication is nothing but pre-approved but that is not true. As per the IO (last year) , pre-adjudicated is the process where USCIS checks to see whether all the required documents are sent by the applicant. It is like a cursory check.

Application review is another stage where USCIS gather all the documents such as the documents we sent and documents USCIS gets from other government agencies (background check, fingerprints,etc) and review..

Green Card visa is adjudicated only when review is done (no issues with the file).

Below is the process...

Pre-adjudicate**
Review**
Adjudicate

**RFE can be issued at pre-adjudicated stage or review stage for missing documents. RFE is issued at review stage if there is a discrepancy or issue or doubt ( status, experience, marriage etc).

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[zeal2005]

My priority date is in the end of August. On 3rd, I opened a SR and yesterday afternoon I received an email response for that SR. It states that my 485 has been approved and it will take up to 30 days to get the card. The online status still says response to RFE received.

I-485, EB2, NSC

gopi544, What was the RFE for? and how did you handle it? Would you mind sharing it?

[gopi544]

there was no RFE on my case, it was just the response i have received for the service request. Today I received the welcome letter

[zeal2005]

there was no RFE on my case, it was just the response i have received for the service request. Today I received the welcome letter

Great, congratulations and thanks for your reply. Appreciate it!

[gopi544]

I got an employment verification RFE on sep-oct 2009, it was employment based asking for the employment letter, pay stubs, tax returns ... all standard docs.. which I have replied long back and the status was not updates.

[win_or_win]

Just received an email at 2:45 PM CST stating that our petion has been approved.

I had open the SR. I had abused the ead with multiple job change and no file AC21.

All those waiting - " mera number aaygega" and eventually it came...

[gcseeker115]

Got Approval Email Yesterday!!

PD Aug28th 2006

RD Sept 17th 2007 (NSC)

Thank you!

[bkarnik]

I received approval notice in the mail on June 11th. Petitions were approved June 7th. Got cards in the mail on Monday, June 13th.

Priority Date: September 12, 2006
485 receipt date: CSC (23 July 2007) transferred to NSC (18 September 2007). Approval notice shows the September reciept date.

Wanted to thank all members, Aman and the IV core for their support.
Contributed additional $200 via paypal (Unique Transaction ID # 60188040YK176132X))

Oh...wanted to add..no update recieved via email. USCIS online still shows "initial review".

Thanks,
BKarnik

[unknownrendezvous]

PD: Aug-18th 2006
File: NSC
Moved Recently and Invoked Address change
Changed job 3 times never invoked AC-21.

I do not see any activity on my account as my I485 is last touched on Aug-21 2007. I have opened SR on June-1st and USCIS said they will respond in 30 days. Today i talked to 2nd level support and she said my application is in process as she can see that some one toched it on June-13th i.e. yesterday. I have Infopass for today but i am going to cancel it as rep said Infopass will have the same Info as she told me. Again i had to ask different questions before she was able to see some one touched my application.

Good luck every one who are current and hoping to get GREEN soon.


Wow! You got current on 1st June, and you opened a SR right away ? Why would you do that ?

[pappu]

I received approval notice in the mail on June 11th. Petitions were approved June 7th. Got cards in the mail on Monday, June 13th.

Priority Date: September 12, 2006
485 receipt date: CSC (23 July 2007) transferred to NSC (18 September 2007). Approval notice shows the September reciept date.

Wanted to thank all members, Aman and the IV core for their support.
Contributed additional $200 via paypal (Unique Transaction ID # 60188040YK176132X))

Oh...wanted to add..no update recieved via email. USCIS online still shows "initial review".

Thanks,
BKarnik

Congrats and thanks for your contribution

[unknownrendezvous]

Got SMS & E-mail notification today stating approval of 485. Online status is also updated.

PD 1st August, 06.
NSC.

I did not do anything - no calls to customer service, SR or Infopass. I was just tracking this forum to know that things are moving, and checking mail regularly after some members reported receiving the card with no notifications.

[nousername]

Guys,

Just read that one of the approvals had transfer date, not the original PD. Question, is USCIS using PD or the transfer date?

My PD is 10/2006 but my case was all over the country till about mid-2008.

Any insight would be helpful.

Thanks.

[mikekanna]

Got an SMS and approval e-mail at 3:30 PM EST for self and 4:15 PM EST for spouse.

EB2
Nebraska Service Center. Aug 2006

Had raised a Service Connect on June 2 and Infopass on June 9

Waiting for the cards and approval notices in mail.

Congratulations to everyone who got their approvals and best wishes to the folks waiting

[gsrknth]

Received GC today for my wife and myself via USPS Priority mail, there was no email or SMS. Wish everyone good luck in their journey.

PD : Oct 3, 2006 EB2
TSC.

[abhay]

I received approval notice in the mail on June 11th. Petitions were approved June 7th. Got cards in the mail on Monday, June 13th.

Priority Date: September 12, 2006
485 receipt date: CSC (23 July 2007) transferred to NSC (18 September 2007). Approval notice shows the September reciept date.

Wanted to thank all members, Aman and the IV core for their support.
Contributed additional $200 via paypal (Unique Transaction ID # 60188040YK176132X))

Oh...wanted to add..no update recieved via email. USCIS online still shows "initial review".

Thanks,
BKarnik

How do you know it was approved on 7th? is it the notice date on your approval?

[rxsimha]

Got the below email for opening a SR :(


Type of service requested:
-- Outside Normal Processing Times


The status of this service request is:

Based on your request we researched the status of this case. We are actively processing this case. However, we have to perform additional review on this case and this has caused a longer processing time. If you do not receive a decision or other notice of action from us within 6 months of this letter, please contact customer service at the number provided below.

[unknownrendezvous]

Received card in hand on 06/15. Card mailed on 06/13 from Corbin, KY

Notifications:
Received Post Decision Activity e-mail & sms on 14th June. Online status updated to reflect the same. Those were the only notifications received.

PDA E-mail said approval on 13th June, card mailed on the same day.

No SR/Infopass/Customer Care calls.

NSC, PD:08/01/06.

Hope this helps.

UR.

[django.stone]

Got the below email for opening a SR :(


Type of service requested:
-- Outside Normal Processing Times


The status of this service request is:

Based on your request we researched the status of this case. We are actively processing this case. However, we have to perform additional review on this case and this has caused a longer processing time. If you do not receive a decision or other notice of action from us within 6 months of this letter, please contact customer service at the number provided below.

when did you open the SR and when did you get this email?

[rxsimha]

when did you open the SR and when did you get this email?

Opened an SR on 06/07/2011 and got this email on 06/14/2011.
Anybody else in this situation ? :confused:

[NikGC]

Got an SMS and approval e-mail at 3:30 PM EST for self and 4:15 PM EST for spouse.

EB2
Nebraska Service Center. Aug 2006

Had raised a Service Connect on June 2 and Infopass on June 9

Waiting for the cards and approval notices in mail.

Congratulations to everyone who got their approvals and best wishes to the folks waiting

Congrats mikekanna!! What was the response to your SR. I opened the SR and was told that my file has been requested..Still waiting. Thanks

[SriArj]

Originally Posted by rxsimha
Got the below email for opening a SR


Type of service requested:
-- Outside Normal Processing Times


The status of this service request is:

Based on your request we researched the status of this case. We are actively processing this case. However, we have to perform additional review on this case and this has caused a longer processing time. If you do not receive a decision or other notice of action from us within 6 months of this letter, please contact customer service at the number provided below.


My priority date is July 31, 2006. I opened SR on June 9th but did not receive any em"ail. When I called the CSR and escalated to Level 2, the rep read out the same message that you received. (That my case is in additional review and may take 6 months).

[happyreddy]

My lawyer received the approval notice today..After 11 yrs , finally got greened..But my online status still shows initial review and even the USCIS automated system was telling me that it's still under review.
I still did not receive any emails or the text message.
So again i called them in the evening and the representative told me my 485 was approved and cards were mailed in the morning.
It seems, their email system is little slow.

I hope, everyone gets the approval notice soon.
All the best guys.

My PD : July 2006
TSC

[reddy2cool]

Hi all, been a silent supporter and donor for a while. Finally got greened today with priority date jul28, 2006. Online system does still show as 'initial review' but received the cards today. Nothing over the top feeling but quietly happy, Wish everyone good luck in their journey.

[newuser2011]

My PD is July 31, 2006. I had raised a SR on June 9th and this is the response that I got today.

"Your case has been requested to be routed to an officer for review. You should receive a decision or notice of other action within 60-90 days of the date of this letter."

What does this mean and how long would it take for approval.

[abhay]

I received my Approval notice in the mail on the 13th, Do you guys know how long it takes for them to send the card? I need to plan a travel. Thanks guys

[mhssatya]

Out of the 148 people who got current, I wonder how many got approved and how many are still waiting? My date is Oct 06 and still waiting for the magic (e)mails

[django.stone]

Opened an SR on 06/07/2011 and got this email on 06/14/2011.
Anybody else in this situation ? :confused:

level 2 said it is with a supervisor for review. he did not say any timings, but it feels like the same situation few of us are in....

[nousername]

Second attempt to get some answer..

Guys,

Just read that one of the approvals had transfer date, not the original PD. Question, is USCIS using PD or the transfer date?

My PD is 10/2006 but my case was all over the country till about mid-2008.

Any insight would be helpful.

Thanks.

[dxldad]

Got the mail from USCIS that the petition is approved and the card today. There was not email or text and the online status is still not updated.

I had opened SR, one for my wife and one for me, on June 6th and received a reply that my PD is not current. I opened another escalated SR stating that the PD is current. There was no reply but the case got approved.

I think you should open a SR as soon as your PD is current, just my two cents. I know a lot of people would disagree with my opinion, but my SR helped fix the error on USCIS part.

Good luck to you all, hang in there, you will make it.

[rkg000]

Second attempt to get some answer..

Guys,

Just read that one of the approvals had transfer date, not the original PD. Question, is USCIS using PD or the transfer date?

My PD is 10/2006 but my case was all over the country till about mid-2008.

Any insight would be helpful.

Thanks.

My case was transferred too. But approval was based on PD.

[ashm03]

Opened an SR on 06/07/2011 and got this email on 06/14/2011.
Anybody else in this situation ? :confused:
Hi rxsimha/SriArj,

Is your case a straight EB2 filing or EB3 to EB2 porting ? Just trying to understand if there is any pattern for these kind of additional reviews. My PD is July-06. Opened SR and spoke to level 2 rep but still no updates to my case. Thinking of writing to Senator now.

-- Ash

[django.stone]

Hi rxsimha/SriArj,

Is your case a straight EB2 filing or EB3 to EB2 porting ? Just trying to understand if there is any pattern for these kind of additional reviews. My PD is July-06. Opened SR and spoke to level 2 rep but still no updates to my case. Thinking of writing to Senator now.

-- Ash

level 2 rep did not provide much info..he just said it is with a supervisor

[SriArj]

Hi rxsimha/SriArj,

Is your case a straight EB2 filing or EB3 to EB2 porting ? Just trying to understand if there is any pattern for these kind of additional reviews. My PD is July-06. Opened SR and spoke to level 2 rep but still no updates to my case. Thinking of writing to Senator now.

-- Ash

My case is straight EB2. I'm planning to wait a few days and do an infopass.

[rajsenthil]

So far I did not get any email or sms regarding my case. Today I called and talked to 2nd level rep and she said that my case was approved on July 13th. But the online status still shows the same old Initial Review. I believe the IO and hopefully get the card by this week or next.

[mi2]

Finally got the approval/ welcome notice in mail. My priority date is July 31, 2006. TSC. My online case status hasn't changed - it has stayed the same for quite some years now (as is the case with quite a few). No emails, no SMS notification.

I did raise an SR on the 6th of June but not sure if it made any difference. I got a written response to my SR along with approval notices in the mail today stating that my case is pre-adjudicated. It had taken some convincing the service rep that my case is valid to open an SR. He was adamant that since my notice date (on my I485) is beyond the current visa bulletin my case is within normal processing time - it took some patience (and deep breathing) to explain him about priority dates and how mine is current which is what matters..

Though after such a long journey this doesn't make you jump but it's definitely a relief and of course no denying that it's a big help in removing the typical irritants most people at this stage face. With our EAD's our major issue was never portability but more of the yearly/ or bi-yearly renewals, travel coordination with AP dates so on and so forth. For some people understandably there're more serious concerns not just irritants. Then there is the drivers license renewal process that would ensure that the "fun" never stops! That is probably the first thing I'll change - it's irritating to answer questions when someone saw your license "oh you're a visitor" - yes maam been one for 10 years now!!

Anyway other's who are current hang in there hopefully you'll get your notifications/ cards/ SMS's v soon. Opening an SR is of course up to you - I did it. Would like to thank IV. It's been a source of great information. I never got the chance to participate actively but have recently become a donor. I will let that continue and as I've maintained before this platform and more so the core people behind it continue to do a splendid job!

Please excuse my lengthy post :o

[niranjanbk]

Finally ..Today i got approval GC notice through mail. However online status not changed and no emails or no text message.

Good luck to others who are waiting for GC.

Thanks to immigrationvoice to become our voice.

PD 1 Aug 2006
TSC.

[rxsimha]

Hi rxsimha/SriArj,

Is your case a straight EB2 filing or EB3 to EB2 porting ? Just trying to understand if there is any pattern for these kind of additional reviews. My PD is July-06. Opened SR and spoke to level 2 rep but still no updates to my case. Thinking of writing to Senator now.

-- Ash

It is a straight EB2 Filing. No Updates yet. Took an Infopass appointment in the end. of the month.

[jayakesh]

Me too still waiting for magic email or mail. EB2 PD Jul 25 2006 TSC. Raised SR on JUn 10th. No response yet for SR.

[gcmangtai]

Finally got the approval/ welcome notice in mail. My priority date is July 31, 2006. TSC. My online case status hasn't changed - it has stayed the same for quite some years now (as is the case with quite a few). No emails, no SMS notification.

I did raise an SR on the 6th of June but not sure if it made any difference. I got a written response to my SR along with approval notices in the mail today stating that my case is pre-adjudicated. It had taken some convincing the service rep that my case is valid to open an SR. He was adamant that since my notice date (on my I485) is beyond the current visa bulletin my case is within normal processing time - it took some patience (and deep breathing) to explain him about priority dates and how mine is current which is what matters..

Though after such a long journey this doesn't make you jump but it's definitely a relief and of course no denying that it's a big help in removing the typical irritants most people at this stage face. With our EAD's our major issue was never portability but more of the yearly/ or bi-yearly renewals, travel coordination with AP dates so on and so forth. For some people understandably there're more serious concerns not just irritants. Then there is the drivers license renewal process that would ensure that the "fun" never stops! That is probably the first thing I'll change - it's irritating to answer questions when someone saw your license "oh you're a visitor" - yes maam been one for 10 years now!!

Anyway other's who are current hang in there hopefully you'll get your notifications/ cards/ SMS's v soon. Opening an SR is of course up to you - I did it. Would like to thank IV. It's been a source of great information. I never got the chance to participate actively but have recently become a donor. I will let that continue and as I've maintained before this platform and more so the core people behind it continue to do a splendid job!

Please excuse my lengthy post :o
First Big Congratulations mi2.

Addition to what you mentioned, the whole stack of documents (H1Bs, EADs, APs, photo copies of your passports and list goes on) you need not carry when you go to your home country or keep them in fire safe ;)

[bodnav]

Nothing yet, talked to the second level officer. Asked if a SR can be opened, i was told SR is not needed at this time and if i don't hear anything with 30 to 60 days after being current then a SR can be opened.

Can an Infopass appt be obtained with out a SR?

PD is July 27th.
Receive date is Aug 17th

[KennysAvatar]

Wait is finally over:) Just got the approval "Post Decision Activity" email/SMS at 9.00 pm PST, for me and my wife, online status also updated to PDA.

PD: August 05, 2006 EB2
Service Center: NSC
I485 Received date: August 06,2007
Notice date: Sept 17,2007
I485 approved: June 16,2011
RFE: May 2006, Employment related, filed AC21 in the response
FP: July 2010, during EAD renewal
SR: opened on June 8, 2011, have not received any response yet.

hoping to get my card soon, Thanks to the community of IV and I wish everyone good luck.

[rajsenthil]

Me too still waiting for magic email or mail. EB2 PD Jul 25 2006 TSC. Raised SR on JUn 10th. No response yet for SR.

My PD is Jul 26 2006 with TSC and the 2nd level rep told that it was approved. I did not receive any sms or email. There is a lot of chance that your case might have approved already.

[rparuchuri]

Looks like TCS service center online updates or email notification system is not working. All the people that got approvals in the past couple of weeks that I have noticed only received notification through mail but no electronic notification or updates online. This is very annoying. I hope they fix the system and we get notifications that we keep checking for every night. Good luck everyone!

[bluekayal]

niranjanbk:

Now that TSC has begun looking at Aug 06 PDs...there's hope for me.

[ryan]

Got the mail from USCIS that the petition is approved and the card today. There was not email or text and the online status is still not updated.

I had opened SR, one for my wife and one for me, on June 6th and received a reply that my PD is not current. I opened another escalated SR stating that the PD is current. There was no reply but the case got approved.

I think you should open a SR as soon as your PD is current, just my two cents. I know a lot of people would disagree with my opinion, but my SR helped fix the error on USCIS part.

Good luck to you all, hang in there, you will make it.

Congratulations to you.

To most others -- please do NOT open SRs etc as soon as your dates are current. My lawyers have strongly advised to wait for 30-45 days to open an SR etc once your date is current, unless there are underlying issues with your case. SRs',emails etc all only add to the delay in processing and approving genuine cases. The folks at USCIS are sitting on thousands of approvable 485's. Don't add to their load, get pushy, please.

[rajsenthil]

Just few minutes back I got a call that the mail was received with card and approval notice. Thanks and Good luck to everyone.

[nousername]

Thanks for sharing the information.. And congratulations on getting your green card. Enjoy your freedom, it is well deserved.

My case was transferred too. But approval was based on PD.

[nousername]

Great.. Congratulations.. Got call from your attorney, I Guess?


Just few minutes back I got a call that the mail was received with card and approval notice. Thanks and Good luck to everyone.

[rajsenthil]

Great.. Congratulations.. Got call from your attorney, I Guess? Thanks and Good luck to you. I got the call form home.

[reddy_h]

Anyone with WAC receipt number and got transferred to Nebraska or Texas later have their I-485 approved?

[jimcourier]

Anyone with WAC receipt number and got transferred to Nebraska or Texas later have their I-485 approved?

I am in the same state. WAC receipt number, later got transferred to Nebraska.
No approval notice yet, opened SR on 6/13, and was told to expect some response by the 28th.

I sent in my wife's 485 app on June 1 as well, no acknowledgement so far. Wondering how to follow up on that ?

[skantamneni]

After 11 years, 3 GC applications I finally learn't that our status is now moved to post decision activity, and we are more relived than happy. But that said I wanted to check from other folks how long does it take to get a Card in hands after the status changes to "Post decision activity".

I am going to be traveling to UK on the July 4th weekend, and was not sure if I need to travel on AP or GC?

For folks who would like more info on our case:

PD: August 3rd 2006
NSC
No RFE's
Transferred jobs on AC21 (reported to USCIS)
Opened SR on June 1st 2011.

[abhay]

I received my Approval mail on the 13th, I have not received the card yet. I too have travel plans but I dont think you can travel on AP. I am not sure.

[Thiru]

my green card under EB2.My Priority Date is EB2 July 26 th 2006 /India at TCS..I filled my I-485 July 24th 2007 for me and my Dependents. My I-140 approved on October 2006.I have changed my employment on May 2009.My present employer lawyer done H1B transfer but unfortunately they did not invoke AC21.

Since My PD become current this month,I taken Info pass and went yesterday to Local Immigration office to check my I-485 status.The Local immigration officer checked my status and told me that USCIS have send me Denial letter on my I-485on 10th June 2011. I received my Denial letter yesterday for myself and Dependents..The Reason for Denial is Due to my I-140 Denied(The denial of I-140 due my previous employer revoked my I-140 on April 2011).There is no online status update in my I-140 and I-485.Still I-485 online status show as Initial review and I-140 showed as approved on October 2006.I called my previous employer and he did confirmed that he sent revoked letter on my I-140 on April.

The Denial letter mentioned that Motion to reopen or re-appeal to be done with in 30 days of receiving with proper fees.

[prince_charming]

my green card under EB2.My Priority Date is EB2 July 26 th 2006 /India at TCS..I filled my I-485 July 24th 2007 for me and my Dependents. My I-140 approved on October 2006.I have changed my employment on May 2009.My present employer lawyer done H1B transfer but unfortunately they did not invoke AC21.

Since My PD become current this month,I taken Info pass and went yesterday to Local Immigration office to check my I-485 status.The Local immigration officer checked my status and told me that USCIS have send me Denial letter on my I-485on 10th June 2011. I received my Denial letter yesterday for myself and Dependents..The Reason for Denial is Due to my I-140 Denied(The denial of I-140 due my previous employer revoked my I-140 on April 2011).There is no online status update in my I-140 and I-485.Still I-485 online status show as Initial review and I-140 showed as approved on October 2006.I called my previous employer and he did confirmed that he sent revoked letter on my I-140 on April.

The Denial letter mentioned that Motion to reopen or re-appeal to be done with in 30 days of receiving with proper fees.

Sorry to hear that buddy... u have to file for MTR and it will take few weeks...

[superdude]

I received mine 3 days after Post Descicion status.

[rameshms]

My attorney sent me a few interesting points for me to consider after our I-485 approval. I am sharing a few of them.

This one I am sure everyone is aware of :
1) "It is imperative that you continue to work FULL-TIME for your sponsor/employer and earn the wage as per your labor certification for as long as you can after you receive the Legal Permanent Residence card or at a minimum 9-12 months; not doing so can negatively impact you when applying for Citizenship"


This one is a little strange (though it does not apply to me personally, I know a few folks have old enough kids)

2) "The United States does not currently have a draft. However, all men age 18 to 26 are required to register for Selective Service within 30 days of your 18th birthday, or within 30 days of the time you become permanent residents of the United States. (In fact, aliens who are not in lawful nonimmigrant status are also required to register.) If you become a permanent resident before your 26th birthday, you are required to register for Selective Service. If you have a son who holds a “green card” or is a U.S. citizen, he is required to register within 30 days of his 18th birthday. Notwithstanding the fact that you have registered with the Selective Service, you may be exempt from military service based on your nationality. However, claiming such exemption could disqualify you from citizenship. Failure to register will also bar you from U.S. citizenship."


3) "It is no longer necessary to report your address annually.
If you move, you are required to report your new address to the USCIS District Office within 10 days.
Failure to report your address is a ground for deportation. The correct form for entering your change of address is Form AR-11"


Hope someone finds this useful.

[tushbush]

Just got SMSs and following email for cases of both me and my wife. Hoping to get the cards soon.

Post Decision Activity

On June 17, 2011, we mailed you a notice that we have approved this I485 APPLICATION TO REGISTER PERMANENT RESIDENCE OR TO ADJUST STATUS. Please follow any instructions on the notice. If you move before you receive the notice, call customer service at 1-800-375-5283.

My case info:
Priority Date: August 2006
Center: NSC
Raised SR last week, not sure if it made any difference. Never heard about the status of the SR.
Had RFE when I changed employment a few years back.

All the best for people still waiting.

[rajsenthil]

There is no online status update in my I-140 and I-485.Still I-485 online status show as Initial review and I-140 showed as approved on October 2006.I called my previous employer and he did confirmed that he sent revoked letter on my I-140 on April.

The Denial letter mentioned that Motion to reopen or re-appeal to be done with in 30 days of receiving with proper fees.
Sorry to hear that. Keep your hopes and work on what could be done next. Did you speak to your lawyer and see what could be done? I am not an expert but better to consult more than one lawyer and choose what is best. Good luck to you.

[GC_Climax]

Got the SMS messages for both of us at 10:44 PM on Friday the 17th.
"Your case LIN**************is now updates. Check "My Case Status" at www.uscis.gov."

Got the emails a minute later:
"*** DO NOT RESPOND TO THIS E-MAIL ***

The last processing action taken on your case

Receipt Number: LIN**************

Application Type: I485 , APPLICATION TO REGISTER PERMANENT RESIDENCE OR TO ADJUST STATUS

Your Case Status: Card/ Document Production

On June 16, 2011, 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.

This step applies to applications that result in an applicant receiving a card (such as a "green card") or other document (such as a naturalization certificate, employment authorization document, travel document, or advance parole). Applications will be in this step from the time the order to produce the card/document is given until the card/document is produced and mailed to the applicant. You can expect to receive your card/document within 30 days of the approval of your application.

If you do not receive your document, please contact our National Customer Service Center at 1-800-375-5283.

If you have questions or concerns about your application or the case status results
listed above, or if you have not received a decision from USCIS within the current
processing time listed*, please contact USCIS Customer Service at (800) 375-5283.

*Current processing times can be found on the USCIS website at USCIS Home Page (http://www.uscis.gov) under Check Processing Times.

*** Please do not respond to this e-mail message.

Sincerely,

The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)

We know how frustrating it is waiting for this...wish you all very best!

PD Sept 25, 2006. NSC. Opened an SR on 14th but not sure if that made a difference.

[austin123]

In response to SR I opned on 9, I got the following response from USCIS.

The status of this service request is:

Your, I-485 case is currently under review. You should receive a decision or notice of other action within 60 days of the date of this letter.

If you have any further questions, please call the National Customer Service Center at 1-800-375-5283.


What does it mean? Does any one else in same boat?

--------------------------------------
PD : July 2006, EB2
485 Applied : July 2, 2007
SR opened : 9 June

[psenthil19]

Hi,

On friday (6/17/2011 10:45 PM) received CPO email for both me and my wife. Hoping to get the cards soon.

My case info:
.................................................. ........
Priority Date: 27 Sep 2006
Center: NSC
I-485 Received Date : 27 Jul 2007
I-485 Notice Date : 30 Aug 2007
.................................................. ........
SR : Second Level Officer : 13 June 2011
InfoPass : 14 June 2011
.................................................. ........
Card Approved : 16 June 2011
Received CPO email : 17 June 2011 10:45 PM
Online status changed to Card/ Document Production
.................................................. ........

Thanks to everyone on this forum for providing very useful and valuable information.
All the best for people still waiting.

[happyreddy]

I have received the cards yesterday in mail but my online status still shows initial review.

One of my friends did not receive approval letter but his lawyer received the approval letter. So there is something going on.

So, people who are waiting on approval, please check with your lawyer if he received it and then call the customer service and always ask them to connect to 2nd level rep.They were very nice and provided all the information including the tracking number.

Gudluck.

PD : July 2006.
TSC.

[sounakc]

I got me green card approval letter/welcome notice today. Yet to receive the card. I submitted a service request on 06/13/2011. Dont know whether the quick approval is due to that or not.

No news for my wife yet.

Thanks to all for giving me valuable suggestions for my several queries.

Cheers

Sounak

[dev485]

By the Grace of Bapu, received Welcome notice for me and my wife at 2pm 06/18 PST via USPS mail. I will pray that everyone who is waiting should be soon approved.

Original copy sent to Attorney. Coutesy Copy mailed to me. It says:

" Welcome to the United States of America

The above application has been approved. Prior to receiving your permanent resident card you may be required for biomterics processing (photo/fingerprint/signature). Please do not take any action at this time. If you are required to report for this processing, you will receive another notice advising you of date, time and location to appear."

----------------------------------------------------
Priority Date: July 6, 2006
Service Centre: TSC
No SRs and no InfoPass.
Job changes done: Multiple
Most current Job prior to 485 approval: Self Employed with own corporation
AC21 invoked: None
Last time fingerprinting done: 2007.
Current status online: "Initial Review"
Emails and SMS received: None

[zeal2005]

my green card under EB2.My Priority Date is EB2 July 26 th 2006 /India at TCS..I filled my I-485 July 24th 2007 for me and my Dependents. My I-140 approved on October 2006.I have changed my employment on May 2009.My present employer lawyer done H1B transfer but unfortunately they did not invoke AC21.

Since My PD become current this month,I taken Info pass and went yesterday to Local Immigration office to check my I-485 status.The Local immigration officer checked my status and told me that USCIS have send me Denial letter on my I-485on 10th June 2011. I received my Denial letter yesterday for myself and Dependents..The Reason for Denial is Due to my I-140 Denied(The denial of I-140 due my previous employer revoked my I-140 on April 2011).There is no online status update in my I-140 and I-485.Still I-485 online status show as Initial review and I-140 showed as approved on October 2006.I called my previous employer and he did confirmed that he sent revoked letter on my I-140 on April.

The Denial letter mentioned that Motion to reopen or re-appeal to be done with in 30 days of receiving with proper fees.

Sorry to hear about it. Have patience. Looks like there is nothing wrong in your case except for that fact that your prioe employer revoked the I-140 and you did not file AC21 so your case did not have had the base that is needed for approval. You lawyer should be able to hadle the case and you should be good. They should approve the case once you provide them with all required information about your job change and AC21 documetation. Have patience and hope for the best.
Do update us on the developments. Good luck!!

[zeal2005]

my green card under EB2.My Priority Date is EB2 July 26 th 2006 /India at TCS..I filled my I-485 July 24th 2007 for me and my Dependents. My I-140 approved on October 2006.I have changed my employment on May 2009.My present employer lawyer done H1B transfer but unfortunately they did not invoke AC21.

Since My PD become current this month,I taken Info pass and went yesterday to Local Immigration office to check my I-485 status.The Local immigration officer checked my status and told me that USCIS have send me Denial letter on my I-485on 10th June 2011. I received my Denial letter yesterday for myself and Dependents..The Reason for Denial is Due to my I-140 Denied(The denial of I-140 due my previous employer revoked my I-140 on April 2011).There is no online status update in my I-140 and I-485.Still I-485 online status show as Initial review and I-140 showed as approved on October 2006.I called my previous employer and he did confirmed that he sent revoked letter on my I-140 on April.

The Denial letter mentioned that Motion to reopen or re-appeal to be done with in 30 days of receiving with proper fees.

Sorry to hear about it. Have patience. Looks like there is nothing wrong in your case except for that fact that your prioe employer revoked the I-140 and you did not file AC21 so your case did not have had the base that is needed for approval. You lawyer should be able to hadle the case and you should be good. They should approve the case once you provide them with all required information about your job change and AC21 documetation. Have patience and hope for the best.
Do update us on the developments. Good luck!!

[zeal2005]

my green card under EB2.My Priority Date is EB2 July 26 th 2006 /India at TCS..I filled my I-485 July 24th 2007 for me and my Dependents. My I-140 approved on October 2006.I have changed my employment on May 2009.My present employer lawyer done H1B transfer but unfortunately they did not invoke AC21.

Since My PD become current this month,I taken Info pass and went yesterday to Local Immigration office to check my I-485 status.The Local immigration officer checked my status and told me that USCIS have send me Denial letter on my I-485on 10th June 2011. I received my Denial letter yesterday for myself and Dependents..The Reason for Denial is Due to my I-140 Denied(The denial of I-140 due my previous employer revoked my I-140 on April 2011).There is no online status update in my I-140 and I-485.Still I-485 online status show as Initial review and I-140 showed as approved on October 2006.I called my previous employer and he did confirmed that he sent revoked letter on my I-140 on April.

The Denial letter mentioned that Motion to reopen or re-appeal to be done with in 30 days of receiving with proper fees.

Sorry to hear about it. Have patience. Looks like there is nothing wrong in your case except for that fact that your prioe employer revoked the I-140 and you did not file AC21 so your case did not have had the base that is needed for approval. You lawyer should be able to hadle the case and you should be good. They should approve the case once you provide them with all required information about your job change and AC21 documetation. Have patience and hope for the best.
Do update us on the developments. Good luck!!

[kanakabyraju]

got welcome notices on 6/17 for all of us. not sms, email or status change. waiting on cards.

priority date sep 7th 2006/.

thanks alot !

-Kanaka

[jindhal]

Was your application at NSC or at TSC ?
got welcome notices on 6/17 for all of us. not sms, email or status change. waiting on cards.

priority date sep 7th 2006/.

thanks alot !

-Kanaka

[kanakabyraju]

was your application at nsc or at tsc ?
tsc

[jindhal]

Congrats on your new status.

and Thanks for the quick response.

tsc

[jayakesh]

Nothing yet for me EB2 PD Jul 25 2006 -TSC, SR raised Jun 10, no response of any kind yet.

Dont know what is going on with TSC

[sledge_hammer]

I thought you had to work for the sponsoring employer for 6 months at least, not 9-12?

My attorney sent me a few interesting points for me to consider after our I-485 approval. I am sharing a few of them.

This one I am sure everyone is aware of :
1) "It is imperative that you continue to work FULL-TIME for your sponsor/employer and earn the wage as per your labor certification for as long as you can after you receive the Legal Permanent Residence card or at a minimum 9-12 months; not doing so can negatively impact you when applying for Citizenship"

[get2reds]

Be-aware about this glitch going on from last Thursday. Looks like system is sending approval messages wrongly and USCIS is still trying to fix the issue.

I got approval SMS\EMAIL on Friday 11:59PM EST for myself and spouse. I called them just now to get mail tracking number and surprised to hear from Level-2 person that it is not approved and is a "false alarm". We were all excited and even started planning for a cruise outside US :(

Who ever got approvals SMS\EMAILS in last 3-5 days call USCIS and get the confirmation from them. Only Level-2 person can get this information.

Good Luck.

[Thiru]

Hi,
Thanks for your reply.My Company Attorney is working For MTR and Documents for submission.

[thecipher5]

Hello!

The priority dates for me and my wife are April 2006 and our cases have been current since I'd say last quarter of 2010.

I've tried to get case status updates by opening SRs, requesting my local congressman's office to request the same and even my attorney has done the same since last quarter of 2010.

However, till date, I haven't received any concrete message. All in all, all the SR emails state that the case is being reviewed at the Nebraska Service center and please allow 6 months.

Is there any other option to obtain better information? We can't travel outside of the US and I fear that if in the future, the dates retrogress then we'll miss out on this great opportunity!


I appreciate all the suggestions.


thank you!
thecipher5

:confused:

[immi_2006]

My GC was approved last week from NSC. My wife's is still pending at TSC

I got a response for the SR opened for my wife 10 days back that her biometics is pending. But i didnot get fingerprint appointment yet. Is any one in similar situation?

[rimpi]

Friends,
my employer's office says that they need a photocopy of my greencard for their files? Will photocopying the greencard damage the card or anything. I am concerned, please let me know what you think?

[tushbush]

That's very strange. Is your online status showing the same as in your email? I also received SMS and emails Friday 11:59 PM. Online status reflects the same.. with status "Post/decision activity". Wondering if I should call them.

Be-aware about this glitch going on from last Thursday. Looks like system is sending approval messages wrongly and USCIS is still trying to fix the issue.

I got approval SMS\EMAIL on Friday 11:59PM EST for myself and spouse. I called them just now to get mail tracking number and surprised to hear from Level-2 person that it is not approved and is a "false alarm". We were all excited and even started planning for a cruise outside US :(

Who ever got approvals SMS\EMAILS in last 3-5 days call USCIS and get the confirmation from them. Only Level-2 person can get this information.

Good Luck.

[rimpi]

Friends, please reply to this--
my employer's office says that they need a photocopy of my greencard for their files. Will photocopying the greencard damage the card or anything. I am concerned, please let me know what you think

[jimcourier]

Hello!

The priority dates for me and my wife are April 2006 and our cases have been current since I'd say last quarter of 2010.

<snip>

Is there any other option to obtain better information? We can't travel outside of the US and I fear that if in the future, the dates retrogress then we'll miss out on this great opportunity!




You should talk to an attorney and move through them. I read a case study from a Murthy newsletter which tackled a similar situation. In that case, it was over 5 years delayed, and Murthy law firm recommended filing a writ of mandamus to force the USCIS to make a decision on this case. Here is the link to more info - MurthyDotCom : Murthy Success Story: Mandamus Resolves I-485 Delayed Over 5 Years (http://murthy.com/news/n_mssmrd.html)

[hibworker]

Friends, please reply to this--
my employer's office says that they need a photocopy of my greencard for their files. Will photocopying the greencard damage the card or anything. I am concerned, please let me know what you think

Either you are kidding in which case its a good one OR you need help to treat your Paranoia.
Its just a plastic card - go ahead and make as many photocopies as you like.

[lj_rr]

PD Aug 2006.
On 14th lawyer called to open an SR and was advised that both our cases were approved on June 10th.
On 16th ,lawyer got the Welcome notice.
When I got home on 17th, my GC as well as welcome notice for both of us were there.
Spouse's GC came in next day...
Online status still shows Initial review and the emails or SMS did not happen..

Anyway glad it happened after the long wait...Not jumping because of joy as we were on EAD for 4 years, but feel the relief..

More than anything, I have to thank IV and the members for all the useful input here..

All the best to everyone out here...

[dirtyfellaw2]

Experts - Please share your thoughts!

My priority date is July 2006. I missed the visa gate in August 2007 and got a chance to file 485 in Aug 2008

I'm current as of June 1st. I have noticed that a lot of folks later than my priority date (Sep 06, Oct 06) have received approvals/cards.

It seems like the Immigration Officers are approving cases based on filing date? Is this true?
If so, as more people become current next month, would my file be pushed back again (based on filing date)?

Thanks in advance.

[pappu]

My questions are in red within your post. I find the response from lawyer vague and think our members need to be asking all relevant questions to fully go to the root of the issue.

My attorney sent me a few interesting points for me to consider after our I-485 approval. I am sharing a few of them.

This one I am sure everyone is aware of :
1) "It is imperative that you continue to work FULL-TIME for your sponsor/employer and earn the wage as per your labor certification for as long as you can after you receive the Legal Permanent Residence card or at a minimum 9-12 months; not doing so can negatively impact you when applying for Citizenship"


Have you asked the lawyer where it is written about 9-12 months. And for that matter any number of days? How has he interpreted the law?
Did you ask him which section of the law he has interpreted and then yourself looked into it?

And if he is saying problems with citizenship, what kind of problems do they mean? Are there any real examples he has seen with his clients?
And have you done your own research to find a single case where citizenship had problems (first hand experience) in such matters?





This one is a little strange (though it does not apply to me personally, I know a few folks have old enough kids)

2) "The United States does not currently have a draft. However, all men age 18 to 26 are required to register for Selective Service within 30 days of your 18th birthday, or within 30 days of the time you become permanent residents of the United States. (In fact, aliens who are not in lawful nonimmigrant status are also required to register.) If you become a permanent resident before your 26th birthday, you are required to register for Selective Service. If you have a son who holds a “green card” or is a U.S. citizen, he is required to register within 30 days of his 18th birthday. Notwithstanding the fact that you have registered with the Selective Service, you may be exempt from military service based on your nationality. However, claiming such exemption could disqualify you from citizenship. Failure to register will also bar you from U.S. citizenship."


3) "It is no longer necessary to report your address annually.
If you move, you are required to report your new address to the USCIS District Office within 10 days.
Failure to report your address is a ground for deportation. The correct form for entering your change of address is Form AR-11"


Hope someone finds this useful.

[jimcourier]

I opened a SR last monday, and received this update today -

Type of service requested:
-- Outside Normal Processing Times

The status of this service request is:

Based on your request we researched the status of your application or petition. This case is actively processing with an officer. You should receive a decision or other notice of action from us within approximately 60 days of the date of this letter.


Has anyone else received the same kind of reply ? If so, were there any more follow-ups ?
Any advise on how to proceed.

I am also concerned that my wife's I-485 application that we sent on June 1, has not been acknowledged so far. The check hasn't been cashed yet, and no receipt notice. Is this the normal processing time ?

[smuggymba]

By the Grace of Bapu, received Welcome notice for me and my wife at 2pm 06/18 PST via USPS mail. I will pray that everyone who is waiting should be soon approved.

Original copy sent to Attorney. Coutesy Copy mailed to me. It says:

" Welcome to the United States of America

The above application has been approved. Prior to receiving your permanent resident card you may be required for biomterics processing (photo/fingerprint/signature). Please do not take any action at this time. If you are required to report for this processing, you will receive another notice advising you of date, time and location to appear."

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Priority Date: July 6, 2006
Service Centre: TSC
No SRs and no InfoPass.
Job changes done: Multiple
Most current Job prior to 485 approval: Self Employed with own corporation
AC21 invoked: None
Last time fingerprinting done: 2007.
Current status online: "Initial Review"
Emails and SMS received: None

congrats man but why waste your and our time is joining IV today. It only shows that you had been using IV with some other ID but NEVER contributed in any form.

[smuggymba]

Friends, please reply to this--
my employer's office says that they need a photocopy of my greencard for their files. Will photocopying the greencard damage the card or anything. I am concerned, please let me know what you think

please don't copy Green Card. The scanning light from the copier will change the expiry date to current date.

[imh1b]

please don't copy Green Card. The scanning light from the copier will change the expiry date to current date.

I have also heard about Green card changing into EAD if you photocopy. :);):D:o

[belmontboy]

Friends, please reply to this--
my employer's office says that they need a photocopy of my greencard for their files. Will photocopying the greencard damage the card or anything. I am concerned, please let me know what you think

Hmm.. no it won't get damaged.
But the photocopier will revoke your GC and have you deported

[get2reds]

tushbush,

call them right away and ask her if she can give USPS tracking number for your case. She will connect to 2nd level person and she can see everything about your case. My PD is Aug-18th, 2006. She said officer is waiting for my back grouond check to come back. Good luck and let me know what you hear from her.

Also my online status shows "Card/ Document Production". I never got in to "Post decision Activity". May be yours is right approval. But call them and confirm.

[sounakc]

received green card today by mail. my wife is yet to receive hers....

cheers

sounak

[mhssatya]

Is it possible to modify this poll or create a new poll which will say something like
"Current In June And 485 Approved"
"Current In June And yet to be Approved"
As long as users can go and modify their vote if they get approved later on. Just want to see what percentage of ppl are out there yet to receive approvals.

[GCHope2011]

Friends, please reply to this--
my employer's office says that they need a photocopy of my greencard for their files. Will photocopying the greencard damage the card or anything. I am concerned, please let me know what you think
Before photocopying your Green Card, make sure you apply sandalwood paste around it and do an arti. Else the GC spirit will become angry for sandwiching on top of a glass and irradiating it with intense light and will run away from the card.

So, even though the card might look the same, the spirit would have left and the card will be useless.

[patilabhijit]

Folks -

My case is current this month (EB2/India/PD:Aug-2006). I opened a SR few days back and go a following confusing response
"Recently, you called us to inquire as to the status of your application and also included an update your address. We have updated your address in our systems and on your application or petition. Currently there is limited visas available in your category and until visa is available, your pending I 485 application for adjustment remains on hold."

Would greatly appreciate any insights from experts over here.

Thanks!

[patilabhijit]

Just talked to 2nd level officer and she said that the visa's for this month are consumed so I'll have to wait for the next month's quota to open up.

Folks -

My case is current this month (EB2/India/PD:Aug-2006). I opened a SR few days back and got a following confusing response
"Recently, you called us to inquire as to the status of your application and also included an update your address. We have updated your address in our systems and on your application or petition. Currently there is limited visas available in your category and until visa is available, your pending I 485 application for adjustment remains on hold."

Would greatly appreciate any insights from experts over here.

Thanks!

[sledge_hammer]

Strange! Does this mean there aren't enough visa numbers available to approve all application till Jun 2011? The dates may retrogress then, no?

Teddy, any thoughts?

Just talked to 2nd level officer and she said that the visa's for this month are consumed so I'll have to wait for the next month's quota to open up.

[waiting_since_2003]

Just talked to 2nd level officer and she said that the visa's for this month are consumed so I'll have to wait for the next month's quota to open up.
thats strange so whats the point of being current in the month...considering they have made PDs current until March,07 in July bulletin so why this monthly quota thing?....this seems completely new to me...

Does that mean we shudn't see any more approvals rest of the month?

[jayakesh]

Just talked to 2nd level rep and found that my case is approved on Jun 17th , though we did not get notification of any kind no email,no mail yet. PD Jul 25 2006 TSC

[django.stone]

got the cards in the mail today. my case is straightforward and at NSC.

1. opened SR on 06/13/2011 and talked to 2nd level rep on 06/15/2011, not sure if these helped
2. got email notification on 06/17/2011 that 485 is approved
3. received card in the mail today
4. the card says approved on 06/15/2011

finally the wait is over. good luck to everyone waiting, your day will come soon. big thanks to IV.

[kanakabyraju]

Stop these kind of posts dude ! on what basis you are telling this ? have little respect for human emotions.


Be-aware about this glitch going on from last Thursday. Looks like system is sending approval messages wrongly and USCIS is still trying to fix the issue.

I got approval SMS\EMAIL on Friday 11:59PM EST for myself and spouse. I called them just now to get mail tracking number and surprised to hear from Level-2 person that it is not approved and is a "false alarm". We were all excited and even started planning for a cruise outside US :(

Who ever got approvals SMS\EMAILS in last 3-5 days call USCIS and get the confirmation from them. Only Level-2 person can get this information.

Good Luck.

[get2reds]

kanakabyraju....why would i spread anything like this dude? But interesting thing is i again called now and the support person said "There is no glitch in the system and my case is approved". I am really confused with 2 contradicting information.

I will wait for the cards to arrive in mail.

[canex]

My case is current in June. USCIS case status shows the last soft update is Oct, 2010. Does it mean my case has not processed?

Any comments are welcome!

Thanks!

[sks_2002]

I got my card last week. My PD was Sept 2006. I was the primary applicant (EB2-I). But haven't received the card for my wife. We open an SR for my wife and today we got the following response. Anyone on the same boat?

"Based on your request we researched the status of this case. We are actively processing this case. However, we have to perform additional review on this case and this has caused a longer processing time. If you do not receive a decision or other notice of action from us within 6 months of this letter, please contact customer service at the number provided below."

[win_or_win]

Our I485 status shows that both of our I 485 has been approved but does not show the card production. Although Last week I did receive my card but have not received the card for my wife.

I am not sure if I need to contact and ask them if they have printed the card and the USPS tracking number.

[shx]

I just talked to 2nd level rep and she told me that my case got approved on the 17th and the welcome letter was sent. I haven't received it yet, but I might get it soon.

The online status still says 'Initial Review' and I didn't get any emails or SMSs. Just thought I will share this with people who might be in a similar situation.

PD: Sep 25, TSC

[thecipher5]

I got my card last week. My PD was Sept 2006. I was the primary applicant (EB2-I). But haven't received the card for my wife. We open an SR for my wife and today we got the following response. Anyone on the same boat?

"Based on your request we researched the status of this case. We are actively processing this case. However, we have to perform additional review on this case and this has caused a longer processing time. If you do not receive a decision or other notice of action from us within 6 months of this letter, please contact customer service at the number provided below."

Hello!

I'm in the same boat and have been receiving the same standard response after I open a Service Request with USCIS. I'm the primary applicant and my PD is April 2006.

I've tried all the options I could think of like opening SR, going through local congressman and my attorney but no success yet!


-- thecipher5

[tushbush]

Got the cards and the approval notices for both me and my wife yesterday. :)

Details:
PD: Aug 2006
Center: NSC
Got SMS/Email alerts at midnight of 06/18/11
Received Cards and approval notices on 06/20/11


All the best for all the folks waiting. May all of you get greened very soon!

Thanks to IV for the efforts. Special Thanks to Pappu, TeddyKoochu, GCPrem, VDL Rao and others for the number crunching efforts. That gave a lot of hope to people like me and made the movement of dates more predictable.

[abhijitp]

Many Thanks to IV!

It was about 4 years ago that I first filed my I-485 to reach TSC on the morning of July 2, 2007. After the VB fiasco and then the reversal, I filed one more I-485 at NSC as my attorney did not include an Employment Verification Letter.

Late last week, received emails that my second I-485 application has been approved. Received the cards yesterday.

I had invoked AC21 and sent a letter mentioning my first I-485 application. My EAD was also linked to the first I-485 and the A# on that receipt notice.

I am not sure if I should pro-actively ask USCIS to abandon this first I-485 application. (Any thoughts or opinions are welcome!)

Forever grateful to IV for all that it has given me... and it has given me a LOT... most important of which is the ability to DO something to help address an important issue that controlled what I did for about 6 years.