Case Processing
I'M SOOOO HAPPY! My GC was delivered yesterday!
I can't express how excited I am since yesterday (Friday) afternoon when I saw the GC in my mail all of a sudden!
* I-485, I-130, I-765, I-131 filed concurrently. (I deleted I-765 and I-131 from my timeline since they are no longer needed.)
* Sent to Chicago lockbox.
* San Jose Field Office.
* RFE: medical form (civil surgeon missed a date so I have to resubmit).
* As of now, my case status is still "card was produced," no tracking whatsoever, no USPS Informed Delivery notification.
* I added some dates in my timeline below so it's more straightforward.
I'll try to keep the long story short. (Still a bit long though. Thanks for reading!)
- Got a job offer in early April so need my EAD badly.
- Searched all over the Internet trying to find a way to expedite my I-765 since I almost didn't fall into ANY category that USCIS listed.
- On a random immigration lawyer's website, it said healthcare industry people have a very high chance to be approved for Expedite Requests, no matter working for a hospital or a business. My offer is from a healthcare company.
- Drafted an explanatory document explaining the importance of my role for this company. Sent to company for approval and signature.
- Uploaded my offer (signed by me and company) and the explanatory document (signed by company) to my USCIS account in I-765's Unsolicited Documents. Called USCIS requesting for an expedite. Luckily the Agent was super responsible and friendly. Was told they will call me back in a few days.
- My application started to process on the very same day and received an RFE.
- I-130 and I-485 approved within the same week.
- Exactly 1 week after my call, USCIS called me back saying I also need to upload a Personal Statement in order to process the Expedite Request for I-765, which means my Expedite Request DIDN'T quite move forward AT ALL!
- I was confused but here's a possible assumption:
~ The Agent marked my I-765 case;
~ My case officer somehow saw the mark right away and decided to take a look at my full application;
~ Realized my case was straightforward so the officer just went ahead and processed it.
Here are some of my suggestions. Please keep in mind that I'm NOT a lawyer and I'm not giving any legal advice. Please consult your lawyer if you need help.
I know my experience wasn't typical at all. But if your case hasn't moved for so long, or you really need to join a company soon, try to be a little proactive. You never know what may happen.
However, please remember to have a VERY STRONG reason in order to bring up an Expedite Request. If you just want to expedite for a random or weak reason, it's not gonna work or even have negative impact on your case.
Thanks for taking your valuable time reading through my story. I really hope my experience can inspire you guys, and I truly hope everyone can have your cases approved soon!
#approval
#greencard
IR-1/CR-1
U.S. citizen filing for a spouse
Total Days: 83 days
Case
2024-01-26
2024-04-18
I-130
75 Days
I-485
83 Days
National Benefits Center: I-130, I-485
I worried about the long waiting but it turned out great.
Hello,Everyone. I finally got my I-485 approved together with my family dependents after 77 days from filing. I have a PD on Feb.2020. Nationality: CHINA. Good luck to all.
EB3-1
Professional (bachelor's degree)
Total Days: 87 days
Case
2024-01-31
2024-04-27
I-485
87 Days
National Benefits Center: I-485
Yon bon konsèy pou nou....
zanmi fanmi m' yo ke se soi yo te gentan fill pou ou ou byen siw gen moun ke yo pwal fill pou li pa kite yo metel anba moun tande paske se sa ki koz ou wèw mouri nan film nan imagine w yap mete w anba on moun ou pa menm konn ki grosè moun nan ye menm e si yap metew anba plizyè moun tout se gro moun ou pa konnen se peze yap pezew lè konsa USCIS tann ou fin toufe w paka pran souf ankò anba moun sa yo epil fouw deyò nan lo a paske w gentan mouri (Case not Confirm) sa vle diw mouri mwen yo mete m anba 3 sexy m gen espoir toujou 💁♂️
How can I correct the priority date on my EB2 NIW approval notice with the USCIS?
I was approved of a EB2 NIW I-140 petition with a priority date of Nov 2023 which is retrogressed. However, I have a previously approved EB3 I-140 petition with an earlier priority date of Dec 2021, which is current for the EB2. When my EB2 NIW got approved the priority date was not recaptured automatically as I heard and thought it would. I am now seeking to request USCIS to recapture my earliest priority date. May I also point out that my approval notice has been forwarded to NVC, as I already received a welcome letter from them.
I welcome suggestions and advise from people with similar experiences.
My questions are:
1. How can I go about it? Because when I tried to raise a service request online, it asks for a US address ( STATE field is compulsory and includes only US States). I am applying outside the US, therefore can't use fill in this section of the form
2. Is this a complicated process? How long does it typically take? Is it advisable to send a letter by post to the USCIS Service Center?
Retrogression taking too long
This October is 3 years for total my processing time.
This May is 2 years my I-485 pending.
Seriously, how long do I expect to wait more?
Why did they leave it Current and then retrogression for 3 years straight?
It is a very undesirable thing that ever happening in my life. I think from May-August next years is the lastest that one could experience.
Kids around me already graduated college and ready to marry soon. What the hell that I’m doing with my life seriously?