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PD isn't current, but just check i-485 online status, showing "Document production or Oath Ceremony" (i.e., the last cycle).

There was indeed a soft LUD in June this year. After that nothing much else. Is there sth good coming along my way?

Appreciate if anyone here can share his/her thoughts/comments.

There are LUD's twice on my wife's and my 485 in last 4 days first was on Friday 9/5 and the second was this morning 9/8.
RFE on my wife AP (131) was issued 2 weeks back, we haven�t received the RFE yet, Expecting it in a day or two, last week my wife called USCIS to find out what the RFE was, USICS customer rep opened a service request on her AP since it was more than 10 days RFE email and we haven�t got the RFE mail.

What could be the RFE for her AP, other than photo? Any clues?
Are the GC numbers available for EB-2 India for new approvals?

I am guessing the RFE is holding up our 485 approval, I know I being optimistic here, but who is not when it comes to GC. I will update my post after I see the RFE.


We had LUD's on I485 on 09/5 and I (dependant) had a RFE issued on 09/05.
RFE on AP has nothing to do with I485. As people have mentioned I think USCIS maybe holding off on approving EB2 I/C apps.
Whats your PD/RD/ND/Service center?

You need to turn in all your I-94 cards, e.g. I-94 below the H1B approval notice, change of status. When you re enter the new I-94 card will have a new number so old ones if you kept would become useless. I would highly recommend that make copies of all your I-94 cards at I-485 they can ask you provide old I-94 cards Have seen cases where this has happened.

Thanks a lot for your reply.

Dear Friends,

Does anybody has information on the current lag between check cashing and getting receipt in the mail?

My check for 485 was cashed on August 20 (process by my bank) and the online case status says receipt was mailed out. But my lawyer has not received it as of today.

Thanks in advance for your reply.

so many complications, so many rules to know - we might as well be immigration attorneys!! we (or at least some of us) pretty much know more about the INS and immigration laws than the average immigration attorney :D

You can work on H1B visa till you get FINAL approval or denial.

Whats your attorney openion?

I do not have direct contact with the attorney.
My company hr says i can work as per the attorney.

I am wondering will this have any effect on my I-485?

Can i apply for H1 transfer during this period?

Please advise.

HI
Finally...exctly after 4 months my all checks got cleared today , and got receipt number from the back check image.

Only do't know 140 as it was employer's check.

Just to Recap
Sent 140/485/765/131 on Aug 3rd to NSC
SR opened on 11/5.. IO said it must have been transfered to TSC
Fax sent on 11/28
Check cleared on 12/3 .. Receipt # from TSC.

Thank you very much all for support

Hi,
I am trying to renew my EAD/AP myself and wanted to check if I will be getting the EAD card and AP documents by mail to my address.

I am avoiding the lawyer, as he's charging unreasonable amount.

Question:
When self-filing, would I be getting the EAD/AP documents at my home address???

Thanks.

Do you have a good relationship with your employer. If so, if you can get your hands on the BEC letter, ie requesting your employer whether they want to continue with the processing, then it is on that letter.
The next question is should you continue with such an oppressive counsel at the next stage? Perhaps the lawyer is colluding with your employer, that would be truly difficult, since they could then just sit on the approved labour and not even file 140. You need to try and find out their intent soon.

When I will get my GC approved, I will scan all the documents into soft copies and shred them later (except the originals).



After a long journey on several non immigrant visa's my GC finally got approved. The questions that I would like to throw out for the group to think on is regarding the period for which one has to keep all the H1/H4 approval notices and supporting documents?

In my case, I have been here for 10 years and have a 15 pound folder that has all the approval notices (I-797) and supporting documents (copies of I-129, transcripts, everything under the sun)

I would hate to have to carry this for the rest of my life.

Lawyers - Your legal opinion would provide relief to my aching shoulders :)

hi,

If my H1B is revoked, how much grace period will i have ? After my H1B is revoked, how many days can i stay in this country ? And again if i find a new employer to transfer H1B, how should i proceed.Please advise.

Thanks in advance...

If they do approve your I485, you still have 180 days to file your dependants. It is called "Follow to join". Do a google search on "Follow to join greencard for spouse".

Please consult your lawyer

Have another question regarding AP, we have filed 485 in jul 07, we got Recept for AP, but no other updated on AP, in case of Emargency can we go to the local office to get AP, is there any Rule that poeple applied AP for the first time will not get the same from local office.

Pd: EB3, Aug 04
I 140 : Jan 07
485: Jul 07

check your AP application here https://egov.uscis.gov/cris/jsps/login.jsp and if is says approved then call your attorney. usually this AP approval goes to attorney if you use attorney during the filling.

if the online status is not yet approved then may be they are waiting for FingerPrinting to be done. Did your FP complete?

I was trying to change H4 to F1 - while labor was pending

"Dont do it unless it is extremely important"

I organized a Conf Call for SoCal members last friday, but only Pappu (Admin/Moderator) turned-up. It was disappointing to see that few people care to participate. I did get couple of messages from folks who could not make it. I appreciate their response.

Socal members,

Can we do that on some weekend..

The thread you linked for I-140 delays. I am asking about I-485 approvals :)

I am waiting for my I-485 approval too. So you can change I-140 to I-485 and send the letter to Ombudsman's office.

Sad for a guy who used to be the voice of reason on immigration.

More... (http://blogs.ilw.com/gregsiskind/2010/04/mccain-praises-arizona-bill.html)

Thanks grupak. Are you EB1 485 filer? How long is it taking to get from 485 filing to green card these days?

Check your PM

Hi people here,

I need your help.

My company, a consulting firm, received an intent to deny notice for my labor application. (They received it in 1st week of may and a** telling me now. Needs to be replied by Jun 1st)

The lawyer and HR tell me that I have to get letters from my managers at my different clients explaining why they needed BS + 5 years of experience for the position and why they need certain set of skills.

If anybody has experience in dealing with such notice, please give me your inputs. How do you justify a need of 5 years experience in tangible and intangible terms?

TIA.

I have sent an email to Franklin.

I-9 form mentions temporary I-551 stamp on passport. The same stamp that can be used for travel (I think). So, there might be a way to work without the physical green card temporarily with the approval notice.

Any other input would be useful. If I find out more, I will post.