I-485 - Case was transferred to a new jurisdiction

[Priyapandian]

shiva_82 , Don't worry I have been observing patterns of 140 RFE and the response from USCIS after 3 months with a straight approval of 140. Just hold on its just matter of time for you in next few weeks. Am confident given your profile its pretty straight case.
I have my 140 pending state still since 27th July'21 with Nebraska. State has not changed from "case is received". Been close to 13 months but holding on to it. Many of my coworkers who applied in April and May of 2022 got their 140 approved in less than 3 months. It certainly brings in anxiety but am sure the application must get us the result anyhow.
I think USCIS is having some strategy in the recent few weeks to get GC EAD and AP approved for some cases in 2021 and 485 for applications from 2021 since its closer to Spe'21 and they have to use the visa. Am sure the next batch of processing will be focussed on 140. Once after 140 it might just be few weeks to months away to get GC.

[Enub4]

incorrect. It's two years as long as the date of the civil surgeon’s signature was no more than 60 days before the applicant filed for adjustment of status (this 60 day period has been temporarily waived until 30 september 2022)

This 2 years was temporarily extended to 4 years due to covid processing delays but I'm not sure if the temporary extension is still in place.

Even if USCIS says that the medical form is valid for 2 years, they can (and do) ask sometimes for new medical even if the previous medical is less than 2 years. It happened to us and I have seen a couple of people reporting that. They just said that the previous medical already expired.

[shiva_82]

unfortunate....since things are happening in bulk, maybe upgrading to premium Now is better....but yeah to each their own, may be u see some risk that i might have missed

That's what I thought. It is just the recommendation from my attorney to wait. He says though that my case is strong. I myself don't see any issues or risks in my case because I'm at a director level for a major international firm and I meet all the requirements for a L1A but I decided to go with attorneys advise. It's too bad that I'm going to miss the opportunity to get a GC in this year. In keeping my fingers crossed that the dates don't retrogress for EB13. Let's see. Fingers crossed. Thanks for your wishes.

[L1A_asp]

Unfortunately no. My attorney says let's wait for 4 months after RFE response submission before considering to bump it up to premium. It's really frustrating but I don't want any risk to my 140 approval so just waiting.

unfortunate....since things are happening in bulk, maybe upgrading to premium Now is better....but yeah to each their own, may be u see some risk that i might have missed

[rmath]

Unfortunately no. My attorney says let's wait for 4 months after RFE response submission before considering to bump it up to premium. It's really frustrating but I don't want any risk to my 140 approval so just waiting.

Yeah, damn unfortunate this. We could have upgraded to premium about a month ago if we had known this.

[shiva_82]

Shiva, any updates on your I-140 yet? Did you check with them?

Unfortunately no. My attorney says let's wait for 4 months after RFE response submission before considering to bump it up to premium. It's really frustrating but I don't want any risk to my 140 approval so just waiting.

[rmath]

I believe what @vsamsr10's doctor says is purely from a medical perspective while what you are saying is from USCIS perspective. I believe the doctor wants to redo checks as he believes things might have changed with your body in that period

Shiva, any updates on your I-140 yet? Did you check with them?

[Vsamsr10]

I believe what @vsamsr10's doctor says is purely from a medical perspective while what you are saying is from USCIS perspective. I believe the doctor wants to redo checks as he believes things might have changed with your body in that period

Yes. I was talking from doctors perspective. Bcos in 6 mths things might have changed. I should have been more clear.

[Vsamsr10]

Finally our I-485 was approved and card is in production.

looks like inter filing of medical worked.

[shiva_82]

incorrect. It's two years as long as the date of the civil surgeon’s signature was no more than 60 days before the applicant filed for adjustment of status (this 60 day period has been temporarily waived until 30 september 2022)

This 2 years was temporarily extended to 4 years due to covid processing delays but I'm not sure if the temporary extension is still in place.

I believe what @vsamsr10's doctor says is purely from a medical perspective while what you are saying is from USCIS perspective. I believe the doctor wants to redo checks as he believes things might have changed with your body in that period

[twisted-pixel]

Unfortunately it’s only valid for 6 mths. I know bcos when we interfiled medicals our doc said it’s valid for 6 mths, if u need the docs again after 6 mths we have to redo.

incorrect. It's two years as long as the date of the civil surgeon’s signature was no more than 60 days before the applicant filed for adjustment of status (this 60 day period has been temporarily waived until 30 september 2022)

This 2 years was temporarily extended to 4 years due to covid processing delays but I'm not sure if the temporary extension is still in place.

[Vsamsr10]

Just check if the doctor would give you new documentation based on your previous check. They might charge you still but it at least saves you time and effort.

Unfortunately it’s only valid for 6 mths. I know bcos when we interfiled medicals our doc said it’s valid for 6 mths, if u need the docs again after 6 mths we have to redo.

[shiva_82]

Congrats. I have my new medical booked for Friday (still don't understand why I have to do another one since it goes against exactly what the RFE says!!).

Just check if the doctor would give you new documentation based on your previous check. They might charge you still but it at least saves you time and effort.

[twisted-pixel]

Finally greencards approved today...good luck to everyone who is stuck/waiting...hope u too get green soon

Congrats. I have my new medical booked for Friday (still don't understand why I have to do another one since it goes against exactly what the RFE says!!).

[L1A_asp]

Good to know. Happy for you. Congratulations..!

thanks buddy...I hope and pray for similar updates from u soon...