EB2 folks with PD prior to 1-1-2007, please gather here

[coolpal]

According to the demand data published by USCIS today <<Link>> (http://www.travel.state.gov/pdf/EmploymentDemandUsedForCutOffDates.pdf), EB2 demand data prior to Jan-1-2007 is only 15 (5 China, 10 India). But I know there are a lot of folks like me who have been current for at least a month or more and haven't received approvals yet.

We want to understand how USCIS comes up with these numbers, so lets gather here to collect at least the IV EB2 folks whose priority date is earlier than Jan-1-2007, i.e were current in July 2011 bulletin or earlier and are still waiting for approvals. This way, maybe IV can go back to USCIS with these numbers requesting explanation.

Please post Priority Date, Country of Changeability, 485 Rcpt Date, Current Since.
Starting with mine here....

EB2I (TSC --> NSC, currently at NSC)
PD: Dec-14-2006
RD: Jul-02-2007
ND: Aug-2007
Current Since: July-1-2011

Porting - NO
Interfiling - No
Case in local office - No
RFEs after filing I485 - Yes (replied in Dec 2009)
Dependent added after filing I485- No (sent in with orig)
Multiple I485s for the same applicant- No
Multiple I140 for the same applicant - No
Any other complexity with the case:
Case transferred from TSC to NSC in Aug 2009,
got a RFE in Nov 2009 requesting proof of employment listed in original app for which they suggested I can send docs like Experience Letters, tax returns, W4s, Pay Stubs etc., and I sent in pretty much everything from 2002 to 2009 in Dec 2009... it's been pending since with no updates.
Created an SR in July for which I got a response back saying it's under extended review and I should hear back within 6 months.

Please mention the porting date if you ported EB3 to EB2.

pal :)

EDIT: added a poll.
EDIT2: Updated my info in the format requested by Pappu.

[scorion]

EB2I
PD: Nov 17th, 2006
RD: Aug 6th, 2007
ND: Sep 13th, 2007
Current Since: July 1st, 2011
No Porting
Single 140, 485
No RFE
Dependent part of original Application
Two AC 21
NSC

[ardnahc]

EB2I
PD: Nov 3rd, 2006
Current Since: July 1st, 2011
Service Center: NSC

Porting - NO
Interfiling - No
Case in local office No
RFEs after filing I485 - Yes (EVL, Paystubs etc)
Dependent added after filing I485- No

[rkartik78]

PD is Oct 16th 2006. Still waiting to hear back after responding to RFE.

[mhssatya]

EB2I
PD: Oct 1st, 2006
RD: Aug 14th, 2007
ND: Oct 30th, 2007
Current Since: June 1st, 2011
Atlanta Field Office.

[vissu2020]

EB2I
PD: Oct12, 2006
Current Since: June 1st, 2011
NSC

[pappu]

Please mention in your post

Porting - Yes/NO
Interfiling - Yes/No
Case in local office Yes/No
RFEs after filing I485 - Yes/No
Dependent added after filing I485- yes/No
Multiple I485s for the same applicant- yes/no
Multiple I140 for the same applicant - yes/no
Any other complexity with the case: please describe briefly
What actions have you taken till now after getting current: Number of service requests, Congressmen inquiries, info passes etc.. Briefly state the reason for delay.

And if we find someone in this list of 10 people pending for more than 6 months despite being current all the time, IV can even consider helping this applicant. Waiting beyond 6 months after getting current and beyond processing time is wrong in my opinion and USCIS should fix this. If someone has filed I485 many years ago and has been current since last 6 months, the anxiety level of that person must be really high and if despite raising a service request, the case is not approved. It means USCIS must investigate the reasons of the approval delays.

[ivchicago]

EB2I
NSC
PD : Dec 13, 2006
Current since: Jul 2011
Ported : Yes
485 Recpt date: July 27, 2007 [at TSC]
New EB2 I-140 approved on: April 12, 2011 [at NSC]
Interfiling: Yes [correct PD already on new I-140]
Case transferred to NSC on: Jul 26, 2011
RFEs after filing I485 - No
Dependent added after filing I485: Yes ON Jul 1

[imh1b]

If you are loking for more people you will get them on Murthy, tracker, and some blogs. How about asking those people ?

[Raj_Dallas]

EB2I
PD - 1st Dec 2006
Current Sine 1st July 2011
NSC
Porting - No
Interfiling - No
Case in local office No
RFEs after filing I485 - Yes - Biometrics replied 29 Jul 2011 - Under review
Dependent added after filing I485- No
Multiple I485s for the same applicant- No
Multiple I140 for the same applicant - No
What actions have you taken till now - None - Awaiting response of RFE

[indigo10]

EB2I
PD - 18 Dec 2006
RD - 11th July 2011
Current Sine 1st July 2011
NSC
Porting - No
Interfiling - No
Case in local office No
RFEs after filing I485 - No
Dependent added after filing I485- No
Multiple I485s for the same applicant- No
Multiple I140 for the same applicant - No
What actions have you taken till now - None

[GC_ASP]

Here is my case

EB2I
PD - 30 Oct 2006
RD - 2o July 2007
Current Sine 1st July 2011
NSC to Local Office to TSC to NSC again
Porting - No
Interfiling - No
Case in local office- Was intereviewd in 2009 and was told pre-adjudicated.
RFEs after filing I485 - No
Dependent added after filing I485- YES
Multiple I485s for the same applicant- No
Multiple I140 for the same applicant - No
What actions have you taken till now - SR and Congressman ( Answer is wait for 90 days)

The frustrating part was that they told me during local office interview that everything looks good and it will be approved after the numbers are current. Then, it was transferred to TSC to speed up the process. Recently, they moved it back to NSC again to "speed up" the process.

[prem_goel]

Here is my case


The frustrating part was that they told me during local office interview that everything looks good and it will be approved after the numbers are current. Then, it was transferred to TSC to speed up the process. Recently, they moved it back to NSC again to "speed up" the process.

Didn't mean to mock you...but in a day of anxiety waiting for VB to release, your posting made me laugh...it was rather funny reading it.

[blackstone]

Priority Date Jul 6, 2006

I voted on the poll and a couple of seconds later got the card/prod. email. I suspect many of you will be in the same boat.

[scorion]

Nah!! I tried voting; that doesn't cut it; still no email :D

[Raj_Dallas]

blackstone - Please let us know your center - NSC or TSC

scorion - Nice one......

[blackstone]

TSC. Mine was not a complicated case. Had interviews at the local office a couple of years ago. I did submit an SR in June. Got a response a couple of weeks ago that my file had been requested and that they would process the application after they got the file. I was convinced that the "file" had probably gone missing.

[coolpal]

Priority Date Jul 6, 2006

I voted on the poll and a couple of seconds later got the card/prod. email. I suspect many of you will be in the same boat.

Congrats blackstone!

So that makes it only 10 from india who voted on this forum.. now could we be the 10 people :confused:
kidding ofcourse :D

[ggc]

EB2I
PD - 17 OCT 2006
RD - 27 JUL 2007
Current Sine 1st July 2011
NSC->LocalOffice->TSC
Porting - No
Interfiling - No
Case in local office No
RFEs after filing I485 - Yes (Employment verification)
Dependent added after filing I485- No
Multiple I485s for the same applicant- No
Multiple I140 for the same applicant - No
What actions have you taken till now - Raised SR on July 7th, response received on 25th, it says "Case assigned to officer, wait for 60 days"

[tm11]

EB-3 (I 140)--- Oct 20 2006
I 485 notice date Nov 4 2006
Approved I 140 revoked by employer on Feb 04 2009
Motion to reopen filed and approved on May 7 2009. ( since May 7 2009 online status POST DECISION ACTIVITY)
EB 2 ( I 140)---- Approved on Jul 15 2011.
Spouse I 485 filed in August 2011.

Just wonder when I can expect to hear any thing about my I 485 from USCIS and what will be next step? And what is porting?

[hianupam]

EB2I
PD - 24 SEP 2006
RD - 27 JUL 2007
Current Sine 1st June 2011
TSC->LIN Aug 2009
Porting - No
Interfiling - No
Case in local office No
RFEs after filing I485 - NO
Dependent added after filing I485- No
Multiple I485s for the same applicant- No
Multiple I140 for the same applicant - No
What actions have you taken till now - Raised SR on July 19th, response received on 23rd, it says "Expediate"

[s416504]

I think It is important to count family members also.
Looks like USCIS Demand data only count primary applicant (not pending family members).
Is that true?


According to the demand data published by USCIS today <<Link>> (http://www.travel.state.gov/pdf/EmploymentDemandUsedForCutOffDates.pdf), EB2 demand data prior to Jan-1-2007 is only 15 (5 China, 10 India). But I know there are a lot of folks like me who have been current for at least a month or more and haven't received approvals yet.

We want to understand how USCIS comes up with these numbers, so lets gather here to collect at least the IV EB2 folks whose priority date is earlier than Jan-1-2007, i.e were current in July 2011 bulletin or earlier and are still waiting for approvals. This way, maybe IV can go back to USCIS with these numbers requesting explanation.

Please post Priority Date, Country of Changeability, 485 Rcpt Date, Current Since.
Starting with mine here....

EB2I (TSC --> NSC, currently at NSC)
PD: Dec-14-2006
RD: Jul-02-2007
ND: Aug-2007
Current Since: July-1-2011

Porting - NO
Interfiling - No
Case in local office - No
RFEs after filing I485 - Yes (replied in Dec 2009)
Dependent added after filing I485- No (sent in with orig)
Multiple I485s for the same applicant- No
Multiple I140 for the same applicant - No
Any other complexity with the case:
Case transferred from TSC to NSC in Aug 2009,
got a RFE in Nov 2009 requesting proof of employment listed in original app for which they suggested I can send docs like Experience Letters, tax returns, W4s, Pay Stubs etc., and I sent in pretty much everything from 2002 to 2009 in Dec 2009... it's been pending since with no updates.
Created an SR in July for which I got a response back saying it's under extended review and I should hear back within 6 months.

Please mention the porting date if you ported EB3 to EB2.

pal :)

EDIT: added a poll.
EDIT2: Updated my info in the format requested by Pappu.

[gc_check]

Demand data will include dependent. At least each dependent has their own 485 application. Could it be other applications already have visa number requested and assigned, pending process by IO. There is a delay @ the processor / IO level - Just assumption

[coolpal]

I think It is important to count family members also.
Looks like USCIS Demand data only count primary applicant (not pending family members).
Is that true?

I think family members are counted too, but that's just my thought.
In which case, we are already more than 10 people waiting here and assuming an average of two people per each of the responses we received so far, we are already more than 20...

but then again, I am not sure how USCIS came up with that number.. did they already request visa numbers for most of these pending cases and hence not counted against the pending demand?

[coolpal]

I know it's been a while since this thread was active, but unfortunately I and a few? other unlucky souls are still waiting, and I am bumping this thread up to gather all those folks who have been current for more than 2 months and still waiting in hopes of IV following up with USCIS to understand the reasons behind our wait...

Can you please reply to this thread with your details if you have been current since at least July 2011 bulletin or earlier and are still waiting?

1. coolpal - 12-14-2006 - SRC @ NSC (sr response on 7/14 - additional review, 6 mos)

[hianupam]

hianupam PD Sep 2006 (Originally filed in TSC, transferred to NSC in Nov 2009)

[jest_1]

EB2I (TSC --> NSC, currently at NSC)
PD: Dec-1-2006
RD: Jul-27-2007
ND: Sep-20-2007
Current Since: July-1-2011

Porting - No
Interfiling - No
Case in local office - No
RFEs after filing I485 - Yes (replied in May 2010)
Dependent added after filing I485- No (sent in with orig)
Multiple I485s for the same applicant- No
Multiple I140 for the same applicant - No
Filed AC 21 in Dec 2009 when I switched to a new job.
Any other complexity with the case:
Case transferred from TSC to NSC in March 2010,

Got 2 RFEs in May 2010:
The first RFE was regarding a new G325A form. My lawyer promptly sent the information
The 2nd RFE was for some additional details in my wife's birth certificate. The required information was sent to them.

Opened an SR in July 2011 and I got the standard response that they are reviewing the case.

[mhssatya]

EB2I
PD - OCT 1 2006
RD - AUG 14 2007
Current Sine 1st June 2011
NSC->Atlanta Local Office
Porting - No
Interfiling - No
Case in local office Yes
RFEs after filing I485 - Yes (Employment verification)
Dependent added after filing I485- Yes
Multiple I485s for the same applicant- No
Multiple I140 for the same applicant - No
What actions have you taken till now - Raised SR on July 2nd, response received on 17th, it says "Additional Review required, wait for 6 months"

[sreedhar]

Porting – Yes
Interfiling – No (Automatically Ported with my Old PD)
Case in local office – No
RFEs after filing I485 – Yes
Dependent added after filing I485 – No
Multiple I485s for the same applicant – No
Multiple I140 for the same applicant – Yes
Any other complexity with the case: I am not sure about the complexity. RFE on 09/01/2011. Still waiting for the notice.
What actions have you taken till now after getting current: Nothing other than waiting.

[ivchicago]

EB2I (TSC --> NSC, currently at NSC)
PD: Dec-13-2006
RD: Jul-27-2007
ND: Sep-20-2007
Current Since: July-1-2011

Porting - Yes
Interfiling - Yes
Case in local office - No
RFEs after filing I485 - Yes (response received on Aug 25, 2011)
Dependent added after filing I485- Yes (July 1, 2011)
Multiple I485s for the same applicant- No
Multiple I140 for the same applicant - No

Any other complexity with the case:
Case transferred from TSC to NSC in July 2011.
reply to Senator's query on Sep 1, 2011 - "response was received on aug 25, please allow 60 days for processing"
Reply to my email on Sep 9 - "response received on aug 25, please allow 30 days for processing".

[JEESEE]

EB2I
PD - OCT 26 2006
RD - OCT 10 2007
Current Sine 1st July 2011
NSC
Porting - No
Interfiling - No
Case in local office No
RFEs after filing I485 - Yes (Wife's Medical)
Dependent added after filing I485- No
Multiple I485s for the same applicant- No
Multiple I140 for the same applicant - No
What actions have you taken till now - Raised SR on July 22, response received on 4th August, it says "case in line to be pulled by an officer, give that officer about 60-90 days".

Also took infopass and the lady at infopass said that officer has recommanded to deny my case and if his supervisor agrees they will send denial letter.

[sreedhar]

EB2I (TSC --> NSC, currently at NSC)
PD: Dec-13-2006
RD: Jul-27-2007
ND: Sep-20-2007
Current Since: July-1-2011

Porting - Yes
Interfiling - Yes
Case in local office - No
RFEs after filing I485 - Yes (response received on Aug 25, 2011)
Dependent added after filing I485- Yes (July 1, 2011)
Multiple I485s for the same applicant- No
Multiple I140 for the same applicant - No

Any other complexity with the case:
Case transferred from TSC to NSC in July 2011.
reply to Senator's query on Sep 1, 2011 - "response was received on aug 25, please allow 60 days for processing"
Reply to my email on Sep 9 - "response received on aug 25, please allow 30 days for processing".


What was the RFE you got on your 485...? Just curious. I got RFE on mine and waiting for the notice. And also Who received the notice You or Your attorney or both..? How long it took to receive notice after they issue RFE.


Thanks you.
Sree

[write2jps]

EB2I (TSC --> NSC, currently at NSC)
PD: Dec-29-2006
RD: Aug-01-2007
Current Since: July-1-2011

[ivchicago]

What was the RFE you got on your 485...? Just curious. I got RFE on mine and waiting for the notice. And also Who received the notice You or Your attorney or both..? How long it took to receive notice after they issue RFE.


Thanks you.
Sree

My attorney received the RFE. It was for Employee Verification and to also prove that I was in legal status since July 2007. All stupid crap since all of this was sent with the new I-140 petition. My attorney [in GA] got the RFE in the mail within 5 business days.

[sreedhar]

My attorney received the RFE. It was for Employee Verification and to also prove that I was in legal status since July 2007. All stupid crap since all of this was sent with the new I-140 petition. My attorney [in GA] got the RFE in the mail within 5 business days.

Thank you so much for your time respond back to me. so far 13 days completed, either me or my attorney haven't receive the RFE notice yet. Just crossing my fingers and waiting for the notice. Even my attorney also in GA too.

[GC_ASP]

Finally, my case was approved after my persistent requests. I received my card yesterday. I would like to thank all the members for the constant support.


Here is my case

EB2I
PD - 30 Oct 2006
RD - 2o July 2007
Current Sine 1st July 2011
NSC to Local Office to TSC to NSC again
Porting - No
Interfiling - No
Case in local office- Was intereviewd in 2009 and was told pre-adjudicated.
RFEs after filing I485 - No
Dependent added after filing I485- YES
Multiple I485s for the same applicant- No
Multiple I140 for the same applicant - No
What actions have you taken till now - SR and Congressman ( Answer is wait for 90 days)

The frustrating part was that they told me during local office interview that everything looks good and it will be approved after the numbers are current. Then, it was transferred to TSC to speed up the process. Recently, they moved it back to NSC again to "speed up" the process.

[coolpal]

Finally, my case was approved after my persistent requests. I received my card yesterday. I would like to thank all the members for the constant support.

congrats GC_ASP... I can only imagine how relieved you should be now :)

One thing I am noticing here is that more than 50% of the waiting cases are the ones which are transferred from TSC to NSC.... is it just coincidence, or does NSC have some issue with processing transfer cases?

[ivchicago]

Thank you so much for your time respond back to me. so far 13 days completed, either me or my attorney haven't receive the RFE notice yet. Just crossing my fingers and waiting for the notice. Even my attorney also in GA too.

I would advise you to send an email to nsc.followup [you can google for the exact email address] and ask them to re-send the RFE or provide you the text of what it needs.

[hianupam]

So Far (in the order of seniority):
EB3
Sreedhar Sep 04
EB2
hianupam Sep 06 (NSC)
Jeesee Oct 06 (NSC)
Mhssatya Oct 06 (NSC to Atlanta)
Coolpal Dec 06 (NSC)
Jest_1 Dec 06 (NSC)
ivchicago Dec 06 (NSC)
write2jps Dec 06 (NSC)

Anybody else claiming membership, please step forward now..
Looks like all the cases are stuck in NSC (maybe with the same case officer !)
The oct visa bulletin did hint at the possibility of retrogression further down the road. With that in mind, is there anything we can do to get a resolution to the pending cases?
With thanksgiving round the corner, maybe we can start sending in some glazed hams... I still have a couple of coupons left over from the flower campaign ...Ideas welcome!

[GC_ASP]

Thank you. It appears from my e-mail communications with NSC and replies from senator, the service centers are having issues with processing transfer cases. I took congressman and senators help. I also sent the e-mail to NSC followup. During my first e-mail, I was told that the case it at NSC, but not with an officer and expect a decision in 30 days. I waited 30 days, but no news. I replied to the same e-mail and told them I waited 30 days. Within 3-4 days, I got the approval.
For people who got struck, I recommend contacting through NSC follow up e-mail. At least, it was fruitful in my case even though it took a while for them to reply.

congrats GC_ASP... I can only imagine how relieved you should be now :)

One thing I am noticing here is that more than 50% of the waiting cases are the ones which are transferred from TSC to NSC.... is it just coincidence, or does NSC have some issue with processing transfer cases?

[hianupam]

Thank you. It appears from my e-mail communications with NSC and replies from senator, the service centers are having issues with processing transfer cases. I took congressman and senators help. I also sent the e-mail to NSC followup. During my first e-mail, I was told that the case it at NSC, but not with an officer and expect a decision in 30 days. I waited 30 days, but no news. I replied to the same e-mail and told them I waited 30 days. Within 3-4 days, I got the approval.
For people who got struck, I recommend contacting through NSC follow up e-mail. At least, it was fruitful in my case even though it took a while for them to reply.

GC_ASP,
What information did you provide in the email to NSC-follow up (ncscfollowup.nsc@dhs.gov)? I just received a reply to my SR saying "As of this date, your case remains pending until a visa issuance becomes available according to yourp priority date and category. Please check visa bulletin for your visa updates." which is ridiculous! my priority date (Sep 26 2006) has been current since the June bulletin.

[mhssatya]

Looks like the quota for this year has been over? Does this mean we will have to wait until next year to get approved/green card?

[hianupam]

Looks like the quota for this year has been over? Does this mean we will have to wait until next year to get approved/green card?

What do you think will change "next year" ? We have been current for well over 90 days without any resolution..

[mhssatya]

Until now there was some hope to receive the magical email. But now we probably have to wait until next year, unless the experts think I'm wrong.

What frustrates me is folks with PD in 07 got approved and received GC before us. What's the use of PD then?

What do you think will change "next year" ? We have been current for well over 90 days without any resolution..

[GC_ASP]

hianupam,
I put in the subject line "485 pending and priority date current". In the body of the e-mail, I gave all the details, such as receipt number, receipt date, DOB, A#, PD etc. I also attached my receipt number. I mentioned that my PD was current and I would like to know when it will be adjudicated. I also mentioned that I completed my biometrics as well.

Let me know if you need more info.

GC_Asp



GC_ASP,
What information did you provide in the email to NSC-follow up (ncscfollowup.nsc@dhs.gov)? I just received a reply to my SR saying "As of this date, your case remains pending until a visa issuance becomes available according to yourp priority date and category. Please check visa bulletin for your visa updates." which is ridiculous! my priority date (Sep 26 2006) has been current since the June bulletin.

[mhssatya]

I'm hoping new numbers for Oct might make some difference for us. How's everybody else doing. Any updates?

So Far (in the order of seniority):
EB3
Sreedhar Sep 04
EB2
hianupam Sep 06 (NSC)
Jeesee Oct 06 (NSC)
Mhssatya Oct 06 (NSC to Atlanta)
Coolpal Dec 06 (NSC)
Jest_1 Dec 06 (NSC)
ivchicago Dec 06 (NSC)
write2jps Dec 06 (NSC)

Anybody else claiming membership, please step forward now..
Looks like all the cases are stuck in NSC (maybe with the same case officer !)
The oct visa bulletin did hint at the possibility of retrogression further down the road. With that in mind, is there anything we can do to get a resolution to the pending cases?
With thanksgiving round the corner, maybe we can start sending in some glazed hams... I still have a couple of coupons left over from the flower campaign ...Ideas welcome!

[write2jps]

keeping my fingers crossed .. anxious :confused:

[sreedhar]

Received RFE on 09/14/2011. RFE: Written request for porting Old PD.

- RFE response sent on 09/16/2011.
- USCIS received on 09/20/2011 at 9:37 AM.
- 09/20/2011 at 10:23 Update on my case as “RFE Response received and resume application processing”
- Waiting…Waiting…Waiting…

-Sree

[coolpal]

anyone got lucky yet? Was really hoping to see some updates this week as visa numbers are available again.

[jest_1]

I am still waiting. No updates from USCIS yet.

[prince_charming]

My PD is July-2006 and i am still waiting... last time i checked it was on background check... not sure how long the wait gonna be...

[mhssatya]

Prince,
How did you know it was on background check?

My PD is July-2006 and i am still waiting... last time i checked it was on background check... not sure how long the wait gonna be...

[prince_charming]

Prince,
How did you know it was on background check?

Received a response from USCIS for Service request.

[carepanda]

I am not sure how long we need to wait or what to do next. Our PD was current in May 2011 and we still did not receive our card.

I raised SR on May 25 while talking to customer service and got standard response for SR 'performing additional review and contact us after 6 months'. I also took Infopass on June 27 and I was told ..'Your case is pre-adjudicated and it is under active processing'. I really do not know what to do next.

Appreciate suggestion from Pappu and others.

Porting - NO
Interfiling - No
Case in local office No
RFEs after filing I485 - No
Dependent added after filing I485- No
Multiple I485s for the same applicant- no
Multiple I140 for the same applicant - no
Any other complexity with the case: None

[crzyBanker]

My PD is in Apr 2007, and I am current this month. waiting to see if something happens but looking at the posts in this thread looks like people from 2006 are still waiting so not so hopeful.

Does anyone see any Soft LUD once our date is current?

[chinnubannu]

I am still waiting. No updates from USCIS yet. PD is AUG06-EB2, with the WAC service number. Last time when I checked my file it is at MSC...
__________________
Have signed up for $50 in Sept 11.

[sra123]

Called Service Center to open SR but was told they have stopped creating SR because of high volume of calls. Was asked to mail the interfiling letter and keep waiting.


Porting - Yes
Interfiling - Yes
Case in local office No
RFEs after filing I485 - Yes, way back in 2006 on medicals, current status shows reviewing the RFE response
Dependent added after filing I485- No
Multiple I485s for the same applicant- no
Multiple I140 for the same applicant - Yes, EB2 I-140 approved on 9/21/2011 with old priority date
Any other complexity with the case: None

[venkat p]

I am in the same boat with EB2 pd may 2004. My Files are at TSC. Which service center are urs?


Called Service Center to open SR but was told they have stopped creating SR because of high volume of calls. Was asked to mail the interfiling letter and keep waiting.


Porting - Yes
Interfiling - Yes
Case in local office No
RFEs after filing I485 - Yes, way back in 2006 on medicals, current status shows reviewing the RFE response
Dependent added after filing I485- No
Multiple I485s for the same applicant- no
Multiple I140 for the same applicant - Yes, EB2 I-140 approved on 9/21/2011 with old priority date
Any other complexity with the case: None

[sra123]

EB3 I-140 and I-485 are in NSC and EB2 I-140 is in TSC.
Some of the older posts seem to indicate delays related to linking the files if they are in multiple servicing centers. I am not sure how long would it take to link them.

Also, applications with older priority dates seem to be getting FP notices again. My last FP was in 2005. All these would add significant delays. I would consider myself lucky if it gets approved before Nov/Dec.

[sreedhar]

Received RFE on 09/14/2011. RFE: Written request for porting Old PD.

- RFE response sent on 09/16/2011.
- USCIS received on 09/20/2011 at 9:37 AM.
- 09/20/2011 at 10:23 Update on my case as “RFE Response received and resume application processing”
- Waiting…Waiting…Waiting…

-Sree

I-485 Approved for me and my spouse today at 10:02PM from NSC.

[mhssatya]

My date has been current since June 2011 and no updates yet. I'm thinking of taking an Infopass at Atlanta (that's where my file is). I'll have to fly from DC to Atlanta.

Can somebody let me know if that's a good idea?

I'm not sure how the visa numbers work and if there are any more visa numbers left for people stranded like me.

[coolpal]

I haven't seen any updates on this post in a long time, did anyone with <2007 PDs still waiting ? I don't know how long this misery continues for me :(

[eastindia]

I haven't seen any updates on this post in a long time, did anyone with <2007 PDs still waiting ? I don't know how long this misery continues for me :(

If you are a donor member contact IV.They will help you get greencard. They help donor members who have been current get greencard. Or you can choose to wait few more months, call USCIS, Lawyer and congress every other day for next few months.

[hianupam]

I haven't seen any updates on this post in a long time, did anyone with <2007 PDs still waiting ? I don't know how long this misery continues for me :(

My PD is Sep 2006. Still waiting....

[coolpal]

If you are a donor member contact IV.They will help you get greencard. They help donor members who have been current get greencard. Or you can choose to wait few more months, call USCIS, Lawyer and congress every other day for next few months.
That just doesn't sound right, but I can understand your rationale behind that argument, and I am not complaining... I have donated to IV on cause basis, and will continue to do so... but if you are right, and IV indeed helps it's donor members with a situation like mine, I might consider becoming a paying member.

Can anyone from IV (pappu?) confirm that IV can immediately help folks like me if they were donor members?

[carepanda]

If you are a donor member contact IV.They will help you get greencard. They help donor members who have been current get greencard. Or you can choose to wait few more months, call USCIS, Lawyer and congress every other day for next few months.

Our PD was current in May 2011 and we still did not receive our card. Joined immigration voice forum in Oct 2011.

I raised SR on May 25 while talking to customer service and got standard response for SR 'performing additional review and contact us after 6 months'. I also took Infopass on June 27 and I was told ..'Your case is pre-adjudicated and it is under active processing'. We contacted USCIS in Dec 2011 and got the same response. I really do not know what to do next.

Can Immigration voice help on this for donor members ?

Appreciate suggestion from Pappu and others.

Porting - NO
Interfiling - No
Case in local office No
RFEs after filing I485 - No
Dependent added after filing I485- No
Multiple I485s for the same applicant- no
Multiple I140 for the same applicant - no
Any other complexity with the case: None
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[coolpal]

I was really hoping their wait 6 months was like the absolute worst case scenario, and looking at others wait for longer than that crashed all my hopes... gotta do something, this is ridiculous... they don't even tell give a meaningful reason for the delay :mad:

[coolpal]

Any updates from anyone?

Pappu/IV, can you help us in any way? Or at least have any suggestions on what we can do to get our cases moving?

[hianupam]

Any updates from anyone?

Pappu/IV, can you help us in any way? Or at least have any suggestions on what we can do to get our cases moving?

Got a response from USCIS when my lawyers raised a SR.
"The status of this service request is:

Thank you for your recent inquiry. We are aware of the current priority date for this case.

A check of our records establishes that your case is not yet ready for decision, as the required investigation into your background remains open.

Until the background investigation is completed, we cannot move forward on your case. These background checks are required to be completed on all applicants who apply for the immigration benefit you are seeking. We will make every effort to make a decision on this case as soon as the background checks are complete. 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."

So I guess there is nothing to do but wait.

[coolpal]

I was finally able to get someone at my local senator's office review my request to help (took 6+ weeks of followups), and surprisingly she made a call to USCIS Nebraska service center while she put my call on hold, and she told me that they said that my case is in the final stages of processing and I should hear a decision with 90 business days.

I don't know if I should be mad or happy... this thing seems to never end.. :(

[hianupam]

I was finally able to get someone at my local senator's office review my request to help (took 6+ weeks of followups), and surprisingly she made a call to USCIS Nebraska service center while she put my call on hold, and she told me that they said that my case is in the final stages of processing and I should hear a decision with 90 business days.

I don't know if I should be mad or happy... this thing seems to never end.. :(

Good Luck. Did you personally visit the office or communicating over the phone with the local senator's office?

I am in congressman Ron Paul's district. So none of my queries are getting any traction as his staff is busy with his campaign...

[coolpal]

Good Luck. Did you personally visit the office or communicating over the phone with the local senator's office?

I am in congressman Ron Paul's district. So none of my queries are getting any traction as his staff is busy with his campaign...

Thanks.
I was following up via calls.. I tried going in to my congressman's office and their response was no diff to that of the phone calls, so decided to stick with calling.
Good luck to you as well.

[digital2k]

Eliminate Discrimination Based on Country of Birth in 21st Century - HR3012 !

"With hr 3012 we can try to minimize the wait times and make the system fair."

Any updates from anyone?

Pappu/IV, can you help us in any way? Or at least have any suggestions on what we can do to get our cases moving?

[coolpal]

Eliminate Discrimination Based on Country of Birth in 21st Century - HR3012 !

"With hr 3012 we can try to minimize the wait times and make the system fair."

I am in total support for HR 3012 and have made calls to many congressman/senators and done some more follow ups to help this bill.
That being said, I do not believe the issue we (in this thread) are facing is somethign that will directly be affected by HR 3012 as we have been current for over 6 months already, and if I understand correctly, HR3012 will make a lot of folks' PD current or close to it, which infact may increase the processing times by USCIS.

Also, as requested earlier in this thread, is there anything IV can do in our cases?

[coolpal]

hi Guys,

My 6 months from the SR response time has completed this week and unfortunately I am still waiting, but there have been some encouraging changes on my end and wanted to keep others waiting informed, as well as ask my questions here.

I called L2 support this week (Monday) and was told that it's still pending and without asking me he raised another SR and told me that I should hear back by Feb-7th about the status of my case. My lawyer has suggested I take an infopass and also file a case with Ombudsman, so I went in for an infopass yesterday and I was a little surprised to hear a little different response this time.. instead of the usual it's pending blah blah...

The IO @ infopass told me that there was a recent movement in my case, and that my case was assigned to the final adjudicating officer on Jan-23rd-2012. She said that this is the final step and she thinks that whatever they were holding my case for so long has now been cleared. She also said that she is seeing in the system that the officer has requested a visa number from state department on the 23rd but she can't tell if it was granted or not since that's a state dept thing which she doesn't have access to. She said I should see the response in at most 30 to 45 days.

It seemed very encouraging, but I am really not sure if I can trust anyone at USCIS. After all, I was told my case was pre-adjudicated long time ago and obviously I am still waiting. Did anyone here ever had such responses from USCIS and do you guys think my case is really moving along? If her note regarding visa number being requested is true, does it mean everything else is done and they are probably just waiting for the visa number to approve my case, or am I being a little too optimistic here?

Any feedback is greatly appreciated and I wish everyone else waiting the very best and hope we'll all end this miserable wait on a happy note.. soon.

[jest_1]

coolpal - thats great news..at least it is encouraging. I hope that you get greened before Feb7. My case is worse than yours I think!. I had setup an infopass appointment last December, but the IO did not give any useful info except that I need to approach NSC for any information! I got a RFE last month which was the same RFE they raised a year ago. It is more than a month since we answered it and still I haven't got any response. It has been an agonizing wait so far and I don't understand what is happening especially after I was told that it was preadjudicated long time back. Keep us posted about any other developments.

[jest_1]

Guys
I got my green card finally today after 5 yrs and 2 months since filing the labor. Was current from July 2011 onwards but for some reason the file was not picked up for a long time. Hope everyone else who have priority date in 2006 and still waiting will get them soon.

[coolpal]

Congratulations jest_1, that's great news.
Here's hoping our turn is not far behind ;)

Enjoy!

[hianupam]

Guys
I got my green card finally today after 5 yrs and 2 months since filing the labor. Was current from July 2011 onwards but for some reason the file was not picked up for a long time. Hope everyone else who have priority date in 2006 and still waiting will get them soon.

Congratulations. My wait continues....

[coolpal]

Finally, my turn has arrived... just got those magical emails. :)
I think I still need time for this to sink in... it's been a heck of a ride.

Good luck to anyone else still waiting (are there any?)! Just hang on...

pal :)

[coolpal]

...huge thanks to IV. Without this wonderful community and their (our) extra ordinary effects my miserable wait would have been impossible to bear.

I'm sure to stick around to help others with the knowledge I acquired during my long ride with USCIS (this happens to be my 10th year in the US), if nothing else, I can offer some moral support to folks who are desperate ;)

[jest_1]

Congratulations coolpal ! I am happy that it worked all well and can completely understand what you are going thru' now. Enjoy and have a GC Worry free weekend !

Finally, my turn has arrived... just got those magical emails. :)
I think I still need time for this to sink in... it's been a heck of a ride.

Good luck to anyone else still waiting (are there any?)! Just hang on...

pal :)

[mhssatya]

After a long wait I got the interview letter from USCIS for Apr 18th. I have been expecting this as my wife was called for an interview on Jan 25th and the office told me I would be called for an interview as well. I'm still not sure why they would call me for an interview, but I'm more happy than nervous :-) I'm one of the few ppl with PD in 2006 and application stuck without any action.

[MIK18]

New Joinee to PD:Yr 2003 club.
Recently ported from EB3.Waiting for approval.

[aladin]

EB2I (TSC --> NSC, currently at NSC)
PD: Dec-29-2008
RD: Aug-01-2010
Current Since: June-1-2012