K Z
Apr 20, 2024
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
Timeline Map
2024-01-26
I-485
I-130
Submission to USCIS
2024-02-07
I-485
D+12
Biometrics, i.e. fingerprint and photo
2024-02-29
I-485
Added
D+34
Fingerprints and Photo were Taken
2024-04-08
I-485
Added
D+73
Request for Evidence(RFE) from USCIS
2024-04-10
I-130
D+75
Decision (Approval or Denial)
2024-04-11
I-485
D+76
Response to RFE
2024-04-17
I-485
Added
D+82
Card was Produced
2024-04-18
I-485
D+83
Decision (Approval or Denial)
2024-04-19
I-485
Added
D+84
Card was Delivered
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Y NgApr 20, 2024
how long did you receive the card after it was produced?
K ZApr 20, 2024
@Yenny Ng After 2 days for me.
Mc KamryApr 20, 2024
congratulations
Brooklyn BridgeApr 20, 2024
congratulations🥳. the day you did your biometrics on February 7, did the system change?
K ZApr 20, 2024
@Brooklyn Bridge Thank you! I did my biometrics on 02/29. 02/07 is when USCIS issued me the appointment letter. My status changed to "being actively reviewed" on 02/29 after my biometrics appointment.
K ZApr 20, 2024
@Mc Kamry Thanks!
Brooklyn BridgeApr 20, 2024
@K Z Thank you so much for the info. Good luck and enjoy your happiness!
Sb ykApr 20, 2024
congratulations
what was your status before?
K ZApr 20, 2024
@Brooklyn Bridge No problem! I'm sure your case will be approved soon!
Brooklyn BridgeApr 20, 2024
@K Z thank you🙂
lama lApr 20, 2024
congrats @K Z so in the USCIS it still showing card produced?
K ZApr 20, 2024
@Sb yk Sorry, which status do you want to know exactly?
K ZApr 20, 2024
@lama l Yep, that is correct. Still "card was produced" even though it's already delivered...
Hassania OumarApr 20, 2024
congratulations
lama lApr 20, 2024
yesssssess just checked my mail because of uuuuuu, can't believe it greeened finally thank uuuu
K ZApr 21, 2024
@Hassania Oumar Thank you!
K ZApr 21, 2024
@lama l Congratulations!!! 🎉🎉🎉
Jade KApr 21, 2024
the civil surgeon made a mistake on the I-693 form? was this where he puts it in the envelope and sealed it and you has to mail it? I hope this isn’t a problem for me because I can’t open the envelope to review what was filled out so just hoping everything was filled out correctly
K ZApr 21, 2024
@Jade K Civil surgeon let me check the form before sealing it and also scanned the filled out form and sent me a copy via email. Unfortunately I didn't notice the missing date either... So yeh, it's possible for a civil surgeon to make mistakes.
Sb ykApr 21, 2024
@K Z I meant what visa type were you on before?
K ZApr 21, 2024
@Sb yk Ah I see. I was on H-1B visa but got laid off. So I submitted the AOS within the 60-day grace period after H-1B terminated.
Damion BApr 21, 2024
congratulations, I’m encouraged by the speed of your case. I wish all of us case had that same speed without intervention 😎
K ZApr 22, 2024
@Damion B Thank you! and yah I wish the same. I feel so bad seeing people endlessly waiting. Even my mom waited for almost 10 years to receive her green card.
K ZApr 22, 2024
@V S Only 3 weeks of marriage when we submitted the application. We didn't plan to get married this soon, but I got laid off on my H-1B visa, so my husband immediately said "let's get married and adjust status."
Damion BApr 22, 2024
maybe some of your luck spill over on me. checked my mail today and saw my ssc. seems like it’s my work authorization based on the letter that accompany it. There is no evidence on my case file that this was being produced or was approved. regardless, I give God thanks.
K ZApr 23, 2024
@Damion B Wow congrats!!! 🎊🎊🎊
