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    After GC - what next?

    I have been working on H1B for the past 8 years; got my FB based I485 approved last week. Now what should I be doing next? Do I need to USCIS office and get my passport stamped? do i need to return my I-94? do i need to return my EADs? Also, do I need update my Social Security Card - because it...
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    Question on EAD for marriage Based 485 application while employement Based 485 is Pending

    I saw many posts regarding the multiple filings of I485 - I am in the same situation of waiting for the Alien Registration file to be transferred to the local office. Currently, I am working with my H1B (9th year) and I plan on renewing it if needed but here is the big question, if I don't...
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    What should I do? Help...

    I contacted USCIS two days ago to check on the status of my pending I-485 (family based). I got their response stating that - "The office is waiting on the receipt of additional files from another office." They must be referring to my A# File or my employment based GC is pending in TX or...
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    When/How to contact USCIS/Info Pass?

    I applied for GC in Nov 2009. My interview was on Jan 21st, 2010. Everything was fine - the IO informed me that he needs to wait for my Alien Registration file to arrive from another state. Fast forward today - I am still waiting on the decision. The online processing time for Columbus, OH...
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    Papers from another state?

    During my interview the IO told me that he can make only make a decision once he receives papers from another state. He explained me that my name starts with "T" and the papers for names starting with that alphabet are in another state. I forgot to ask what papers he was talking about. He...
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    Tracking: AOS Interviews but no decision yet

    Just wanted to track people who had their interviews but didn't get any decision with regards to the AOS: District Office: Columbus, OH Forms (I485, I130, I765, I131) Self-filed 11/07/2009: Mailed to USCIS 11/16/2009: Check Cleared 11/19/2009: Notice of Action 12/16/2009: Interview Letter...
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    Family based/Employer based AOS - post-interview experience; need suggestions.

    I am requesting some expert answers (RealCanadian? Ginnu? Anyone?) Recently had family-based AOS interview with the USCIS (my wife is a naturalized citizen). One question was asked by the officer - "Did I travel outside US after filing the AOS?" and my answer "Yes - to Canada for few days -...
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    When to contact USCIS after the interview?

    Is there a time-frame of contacting the USCIS via Infopass (i.e. if you don't hear back) with regards to your interview decision? 30 days? 45 days?
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    Interview expereience - what next?

    My interview was good till the last question.... Our interview was scheduled for 10:30 and we were called in at 11:00. The officer was extremely nice and cordial. The only question was regarding - how are we Indian-Catholics? We explained briefly about the Catholics in India. We then talked...
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    What happens to H1B after AOS interview?

    Situation is I am currently working at the client-site on my H1-B and my GC (Family based) interview is scheduled for Jan 21st. Question is - what happens (if) I pass the interview? Will my H1B get cancelled automatically? (I haven't used my EAD or AP yet) Can I continue to work or do I...
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    Name Change certified copy

    My wife changed her name during the citizenship process. We require certified copies to submit to the brokerage account. Where can I get the certified copies?
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    Strange...Biometrics...

    I called up USCIS for my biometrics appointment notice, which I had not received - as it was 30 days since NOA arrived. I called and requested that Biometrics be mailed to me. They opened a ticket and told me call back if I don't hear anything in 45 days. Yesterday, I received an email update...
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    Nov 2009 Filers

    I-130, I-485, I-131, I-765 Documents Mailed: 11/07/2009 Received in Chicago: 11/09/2009
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    How many copies of G325A?

    Filing family-based GC - filing I130, I485, I765, I131, I693, I864 and G325A - question is how many copies of G325A are required to field? So far I have - 1 for Spouse 1 for Myself Some posts mention that there should 4 copies for both - husband & wife? True?
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    EAD in Family based GC

    I have my I-485 pending in EB3 category. My wife recently became a US citizen and I refiling all the paper-work. My question is regarding the EAD. I am already working on my EAD (employer based) - do I have submit of the existing copy of the existing EAD with my new application? Also is there is...
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    Question regarding G-325A

    When you file G-325A for I-130 - do you have to do it again when you file I-485? Also, when you file two G-325A (one for self and one for spouse) - do you have pay $160 ($80 + $80)
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    Filing family-based GC

    I have a pending EB3 485 pending and now I am filing family-based GC (my wife is USC). I have tried to find some brief and to the point posts regarding the forms/fees - but all I have come across information with too much details Please I would appreciate if someone provide me with to the...
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    Employer based to Family based & I-693

    Quick question: My employer based (I485) has been pending since Sept 2007. Recently, my wife became a citizen and I am in the process of applying for family based GC. I have filled out all the necessary forms but the question is do I have file I-693 form and get immunized again? Do my previous...
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    Pending I-485 (EB3) and filing new I-485 (Family based)

    Currently I am working on my H1B and I have a pending I485 (EB3) via my employer. Question is - what happens after I apply for new I485 via my wife (a citizen)? Can I still continue working on H1B? I plan on filing all the forms again. After receiving EAD through this new application -...
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    From H1 to Family Based Green Card

    My wife just became a US citizen. She was on her PR when we got married last year. I am on my H1B with pending I-485 (since 2007). What all forms do I need to file to speed up the process? Can I somehow direct USCIS to my already pending case (I485)? or should I file another I-485, I-765...
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