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    NSC 485 approved for 2/4 family members on 7/18, EB3 India

    Yesterday, I had posted my approval details in other thread under NSC tracking. I am reposting it here with an update. Received emails on 7/18 @ 11 am, stating that the card production ordered for self and one of my sons. Received second emails on same two cases in the evening stating...
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    Finally NSC approved 7/18

    Feel great to write this thread. Received email today, 7/18 @ 11 am, stating that the card production has been ordered and to allow 30 days to receive. Also, received approval for one of my sons 485 application. My wife and second son's approvals pending, hope to see those emails by end of...
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    Finally approved for a better lockup !

    Hello All, Yes, my 140 approval came in today when I was not expecting it. Although it took over 18 months from the filing to see this day, quite frankly I didnt expect it so soon for the following reasons. - There are applicants before my RD with & without RFE. - My Attorney overslept...
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    Thanks to the Senator for the RFE.

    Hello, My sincere thanks to the Senator because of whom the NSC bothered to process my case and shoot a RFE. The RFE has been signed by the Acting Director, NSC/RTF EX277. With such a long delay, I expected RFE, but strangely it is beyond my expectations. My Attorney got the letter and a copy...
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    Nothing New in New Processing Dates !

    Hi Everyone, The Revised Processing Dates as on June 1st, 2005 (source: AILA) still shows NSC's I-140 at Dec.1st, 2003. Good luck to all old 140 filers who need to continue waiting silently. However, I-485 dates leaped from March 1st (as on May 18th) to July 1st, 2003. DIGS EB3, India...
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    Wide Gap Among Service Centers in I-140 and EB-485

    Source : immigration-law.com (Breaking news : 5.16.5) Analysis of the processing times of the employment-based I-140 and EB-485 invites a puzzling question as to the causes for such a wide gap among the Service Centers. Look at the record from the May 3, 2005 processing time reports...
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    Last Quarter Visa Availability !

    Hi Retrogressed Affected Folks, Are there any unused Visa numbers available from previous quarters ? Do we benefit ? Pls check & comment. http://www.immigration.com/fromtheagency/doseb1.html Thanks. DIGS EB3, India
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    Retrogression Bill Passed, Benefit to Nurses/Therapists only !

    Hi Everyone, On May 3rd, Bill Passed which includes passing on retrogressed affected visa benefit to Nurses/Therapists and unfortunately not to other categories, specially our skilled/professional workers. For more, check http://www.murthy.com/nflash/nf_050405.html Anyone affected by...
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    NSC new processing dates still stuck !

    Hi Everyone, The latest NSC processing dates as on May 3rd still shows I-140 at Nov.'03 and I-485 at Jan.'03. https://egov.immigration.gov/cris/jsps/Processtimes.jsp?SeviceCenter=Nebraska Although, for the lucky ones, we see approvals as early as beginning-2005, while the unlucky lots...
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    Visa dates expected to Jun.2002

    Visa dates moves to Jun.2002 Hello Everyone, Rather, those affected by the Retrogression. As per Murthydotcom, a senior level official from the DOS, in charge of retrogression & PDs, Mr. Charles Oppenheim, has indicated during the AILA conference in Washington DC on Apr.11, that the visa...
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    140 still waiting, but H1/H4 Extn approved

    Mar. 23rd Hi, It was nice to get some relief today as I got emails stating approval of my H1 extension alongwith H4 extension of my family within 2 months at NSC. Details are given below. Also to mention that based on Murthy's website and newsletter of Feb.11, it is good to note that...
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    Approved Extension of H1/H4

    Mar. 23rd Hi Everyone, It was great to receive emails today stating approval of my H1 extension alongwith H4 extension of my family within 2 months at NSC. Details are given below. Also to mention that based on Murthy's website and newsletter of Feb.11, it is good to note that NSC is...
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    Reason to feel good about ....

    Hi Folks, The inordinate delay in our I140 approvals is making us feel miserable and frustrated. However, this is the first weekend for a long long time where I'm feeling better and more hopeful by seeing the immigrationwatch data on I485 approvals (1261) for the period 1.24 to 2.22 by the...
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    NSC workers get a break !

    The US Presidents' gives NSC workers a break. Need to be patient as they will all soon return tomorrow and with their back breaking work, clear our cases sooooooooooooon. Good luck :o DIGS
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    NSC strips me on Valentine...

    Hi Folks, Early last year on my application (concurrent 140/485), NSC made a written promise of taking a decision within 180 days, it is almost a year now, but havent heard a word. This silence is giving me sleepless nights. To add, I had to recently make another application for H1&H4...
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    Is Attorney a must in H1 extension ?

    Hi, My H1 is expiring in 3 months and applying for first extension with the same company. I have got all the required documents meticulously filled & ready for my application. Wondering is it ok to apply directly (thru my employer) or do I need to once again engage the attorney in forwarding...
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    What is better, paying more to Attorney or giving more to Tsunami relief ?

    Hi, My details are : NSC Concurrent : Apr. 2004 PD : Aug. 2003 FP : Jun. 2004 140 Pending 485 God knows ! Like many in this forum, I have worked more than my Attorney thru my H1 transfer, LC application with subsequent RFEs and Concurrent 140/485 filing. Now, my H1 is expiring in 3...
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    NSC like Politics, Promises to Please !

    Hi everybody, Another update on processing dates (Oct.21st) and another wave of discomfort. All of us at NSC seems to be waiting endlessly, after that joy of promise when our center was the first to jump & grab the new guidelines for fast processing. Now, even the long trailing TSC is fast...
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    NSC like Politics, Promises to Please !

    Hi everybody, Another update on processing dates (Oct.21st) and another wave of discomfort. All of us at NSC seems to be waiting endlessly, after that joy of promise when our center was the first to jump & grab the new guidelines for fast processing. Now, even the long trailing TSC is fast...
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