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EB-3 PD Aug. 31, 2020
December 23, 2020: Mailed packet (I-485, I-765, etc)
End of January 2021: Receipt notice received in the mail
February 1, 2021: Fingerprint fee received
May 13, 2021: Biometrics appointment scheduled
May 24, 2021: Biometrics done and case was updated to show fingerprints were taken
July 6, 2021 We received your request for expedite processing.
July 20, 2021 Fees Were Waived I-485J I-485, Supplement J, Confirmation of Bona Fide Job Offer or Request for Job Portability Under INA Section 204(j)
August 30, 2021 We ordered your new card.
September 2, 2021 Card Was Delivered To Me By The Post Office / Combo Card on hand
October 19, 2021 We ordered your new card. (I485)
October 22, 2021 Card Was Delivered To Me By The Post Office (GC on hand) - no interview

Grateful for this group!! Good luck to all, you will get yours in God's perfect time.
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Service Request for Outside of Processing Time
This immigration issue is quite complicated and frustrating. I just received this email from USCIS but I don’t even know what it means.

The status of this service request is:

Thank you for your inquiry. I have requested this case for further review and processing. You will be notified by mail when a decision is made or if further information is required to process your case.

What You Can Do

Please see the "Online Services" below to check the status of your case in the future.

We hope this information is helpful to you.
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EB1B I-485 Case Approved
Hello All,
On Oct-5th I and my wife (derivative) had our EB1B AOS interview with the Portland Field Office (FO). Our cases have been approved on the spot post interview. Whole interview process went on for 40 minutes. Our interview was scheduled at 12.30PM, we reached the Field Office 30 minutes before, but we were not allowed in until 15 min before scheduled time, I don't know whether it's the same for other FO's.
After the security check, we waited in the waiting room (Vending boxes available if anybody wants to have a snack or beverage while waiting) for about 30 minutes before IO came and called my name. Immigration officer (IO) was probably the nicest and most professional officer we have ever come across. Officer took signatures from us that we would not be using attorney services. Our interview started with the oath by saying that we would be answering truthfully. We have not been asked for photos or fingerprints or interview notices. We have been asked to remove our masks momentarily for identity verification. His first comment was that we brought a lot of documents, probably that is true, I thought better to be over prepared than under prepared, in fact after the interview officer said thanks to both of us for bringing all the required documents and arranging them orderly,
IO started the interview by asking both of our passports and drivers IDs, other than these 2 original documents and I-693s (we did not submit I-693 during AOS filing) we have not been asked for any of the originals. IO verified all the details in the I-485 application for both of us one after another. While verifying the details, he was not even looking at us, it sounded almost like he wanted to finish the interview quickly. IO opened the I-693 envelope in front of us, after verifying all the details he stamped I-693 (don't know what the stamping was about) , he must have spent at most 2 minutes each on I-693s, then he entered something in his system.
The majority of the interview time was spent on YES/NO questions, probably this was the only time IO was paying little attention to what we were answering). We both answered YES to question 25 (arrests/citations) on I-485 application as we both have some past traffic tickets and we had paid fines for those, he was making sure they were just traffic citations not arrests related to crime or any other activity, we handed over our traffic citation records to him, and he kept those with him. I found mixed information about Question 25 on different forums whether to say YES or NO, some said it's ok to select NO for traffic citations and some said YES would be better as it is not a punishable offense related to AOS. One of the things the officer mentioned was that I did a PhD from xxxx University, interestingly I don't think I have mentioned my educational qualifications in the I-485 application, probably IO has looked at my I-140 application where I have education qualifications. We were not asked any I-944 related questions. He took signatures from us at this stage saying that all details have been verified in front of us.
After YES/NO questions the officer asked us whether any documents we would like to share as we brought many documents (yes he again mentioned it). We first gave him both our DOB copies as we did not submit our updated versions of DOB during filing, though he has taken the copies, he least bothered look at the info, next we gave him our marriage proof documents (we provided all the documents where both of our names present; copies of marriage certificate, house purchase agreement, US born kid DOB certificate, auto and home insurances, our travel itineraries together, tax returns, health insurance proof, house EMI payment, 401k beneficiary details, Health Savings account statement, some other joint statements). He has kept all the marriage proof documents with him. We asked him whether he would like to see our photo album as a marriage proof, he said firm NO as we have already provided enough supporting documents. Details he clarified (not questioned) from I-485 were our Names, DOBs, place of births, my parents place of birth, address, my job title, my job location, my company name, my salary, if I have any job change (no in our case), marriage date, number of kids, any previous marriages or divorces for both, what visa we entered (both F1), what visa currently we are on (Mine (O1) and wife (H1B)), first entry date, last US entry date, any other names than the current ones, previous jobs for me (primary applicant), outside of I-485 application he also got clarification from us about our US educational details (both PhD) since we both came to US as a F1 students.
After filing AOS in OCT2020, my O1 visa and my wife's passport have been renewed, we have provided copies of both documents though the officer did not ask for those documents, we still provided him, as we simply did not want any RFE post interview. Though he got clarification from my wife that she is working on H1B, he was not interested in taking any of her work related supporting documents. I have asked a couple of times whether he needs any other documents including copies of SSN, drivers IDs. Finally he said from today (5th OCT) we both are permanent residents, after that in a very detailed way he was explaining how we can use green cards for our benefit, how long it is valid (10 years), and some other related things. He said it might take a month to 2 months to receive our cards in hand, if we don't then call USCIS. Asked us if we had any questions, we said NO and he accompanied us to the waiting room. Came out by 2PM. After few hours both of our statuses have been changed to "New Card is being produced"

Please see my profile for TIMELINE

Some pointers:
Dress to wear: We have thought long about which dress to wear, forums suggested mixed info, so finally we went with business casual (more casual than business, I have seen some people coming with very casual dress, with hoodies and some with formal suits). sounds cliche but wear comfortable but not revealing dress (this is recommended by our law firm)
Items to Cary: You can carry any size bags, jackets, laptops that pass through security.
How early to reach: Strictly not 15min before appointment time, you might end up waiting outside.

Documents we carried:
I-693 in sealed envelope
We have taken copies to all original documents for both primary and derivative, at start of the interview I told the officer that we have the copies ready for all originals if needs any:
Interview notices and drivers IDs (these are initial documents required to show to security to enter inside the USCIS office)
Copy of I-140 approval notice
Original of all passports and copies all of pages (especially if your passport is renewed after AOS filing better to carry copies of all pages)
Originals and copies of Immigrations documents (EADs (F1/AOS(if received)), visa (H1B/O1 (797)) documents, F1 I-20s, all the immigration receipt notices, marriage certificate, DOBs, DOB supporting affidavits, previous job letters, degree certificates and transcripts
Employment verification letter, last 3 months pay slips, last 3 years W2 forms for both (officer only kept primary applicant copies with him, was not interested in derivative copies), last 3 years IRS tax returns, resume, latest supplemental J(since I am in same job as I-140, did not ask for it though)
SSNs, I-94s, Kids DOB, latest credit reports, I-485 application packets (law firm recommended to carry), last couple of months bank statements
Traffic violations record (since we selected yes for Question 25 in I-485)
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Processing time
I have been following the progress of the processing time for employment based I-485 cases. I wonder if some people have been contacted by uscis. I am outside of normal processing time but I haven’t heard anything
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EB3 PD Jan 2019 RFE for Medicals requested
Hi everyone, just curious. How long is the waiting time to adjucate a case after you have submitted RFE for I-693 ? And do they tend to waive interview if they have sent RFE for medical instead of scheduling interview ? TSC
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EB1C; 485 status "New Card Produced"
Here is my timeline

Category - EB1C, India

PD - 12/11/2018
485/765/131 RD - 04/06/2021 (Non-concurrent)
Biometrics - 06/11/2021
485J receipt - 08/31/2021
485 New card Produced - 09/13/2021
FO - Hartford, CT
No RFE or EAP/AP
Series - MSC2191140***

This forum is very helpful & provided lot of insight. Wishing everyone good luck with your GC journey..!!!
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L1A to GC
Hi,

I received my GC, and since this forum has been helpful to me I'd like to take the opportunity to share my timeline.

Arrived in the US on L1A visa - from ZA

EB1C
Concurrent filing of I-140, I-485, I-131, I-765:
Texas Service Centre

Received date: 12-16-2019

I-140:
RD: 12/16/2019
Biometrics taken: 01/31/2020
RFE: 04/29/2020
RFE Response: 05/18/2020
RFE Received: 09/22/2020
Service request: 12/01/2020 (outside normal processing time)
Approved: 12/11/2020

I-131 Travel Parole & I-765 EAD:
RD: 12/16/2019
Approved: 02/26/2020 (valid for 12 months)
Renewal application:
RD: 12/28/2020
Service Request: 06/07/2021 (outside normal processing time)
Response received: 06/08/2021 (will be processed when it comes up next in line)
Service Request: 08/02/2021 (outside normal processing time)
No response received, no approval received.

I485 AOS:
RD: 12/16/2019
Biometrics fee:12/20/2019 (We accepted the fingerprint fee for your Form I-485)
Biometrics taken: 01/31/2020
Biometrics: 05/27/2021 (The fingerprints relating to your Form I-485 Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status, were taken)
Approval: 08/31/2021 (We ordered your new card)
Approval: 09/02/2021 (We approved your Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status)
GC in hand: 09/03/2021

Take care and good luck!
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Timing question
Hi, PD Aug 2020, I-485/I-131/I-765- Received on May 20th 2021, I-140 approved May 25th 2021, Biometrics Aug 11th 2021.

I am wondering when we are going to receive our EAD? Is someone here around these dates that can give me your experience?.

The portal is not even telling the biometrics have been taken/received.

Thanks.
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L1B to H1B to EB1C
My name was picked up under H1B lottery in the 29th July draw, I’m seeking your guidance on the if. how to proceed with the H1B application and clarity on the implications on the below:

Current situation:
- My visa status is L1B, which is currently valid from 19th June 2019 till 18th June 2022
- Filed under EB1 Green card applications(I-140, AOS etc…) on 14th August 2021
- My wife is currently on L2 EAD
- Per our earlier discussion, I’m scheduled for visa interview for change of status at the Canada USA Consulate on 18th January’22
- In addition, applied for change of status L1B to L1A under regular processing(online) on August’21, awaiting result

My Understanding of Implications if we decide to move to H1B as Change of Status are following:
- Makes GC case much stronger(takes managerial question out of equation)
- No risk of visa status until green card is approved, can be renewed multiple times
- Don’t need to go for L1A for change of status
- My wife loose the job and ability to work here in US for now..
- If green card application is rejected, I will loose L1 status through which myu wife would have been able to work for the time i have the L1 status valid
- very high emotional cost for my wife as she will have to quit the current job, await EAD and then again go through the process of finding new job

if we opt for Consular notification
- My wife can continue to work here in US till her EAD is valid and no break in work authorization as we'll likely get the EAD on green card AOS application
- Makes the green card application less stronger as I will be judged on L1B
- Risk of going out of work authorization and might need to move back to India for some time
- Will need to travel out of the country before L1B renewal to get the stamp. No option to renew it from here in US

Continue the current visa status L1B and hope to get the L1B to L1A visa interview approval
- L1B 1st renewal due in June'2022
- Still need to convert the visa to L1A which is risky
- Higher risk of rejection of green card

Looking for advice on what is the recommendation looking at the situation and facts
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Asked to lawyer interfilling i693 no rfe
I ALSO WAITING FOR RFE FOR MY I485 FORM AND I ASKED THIS INTERFILLING I693 QUESTION TWO DIFFERENT LAWYER ONE OF THEM SAYS .

I agree with Attorney Namita, You are best to wait until it is requested because an RFE will include a coded front page for sending in the medical. Without that coded page it may take longer for the medical to be joined to the file or the medical may be lost.

And SECOND ONE SAYS

I also think best to wait for the RFE since as one of my colleagues has stated, the RFE would have a barcode which is how USCIS makes sure submissions are sent to the file. If you send in now with just the receipts it will probably get there, but, USCIS has been known to lose/misplace things in some instances even filing fees, perhaps more than you might think.
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