Month of MAY filers, here is your thread

[siliconhybrid]

See my timeline so far -> apply for my wife.
I am glad this GC process doesn't seem to linger for a long time as the my Citizenship process.


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[TNguy78]

Here's my timeline...

[leezee3]

Here's my timeline...
__________________
DO-Baltimore
April 2008 - Married to USC
Application:
5/7/08 - Application mailed: 130,485,765,864,693 to Chicago via fedex
5/8/08 - Application Received
5/14/08 - ND
5/17/08 - NOA's received
5/16/08 - FP ND
5/19/08- Check cashed
5/30/08 - FP Done
5/30/08 - cases show up online
7/16/08 - LUD I-765 Approved

[TNguy78]

Originally Posted by leezee3

Here's my timeline...
__________________
April 2008 - Married to USC
Application:
5/7/08 - Application mailed: 130,485,765,864,693 to Chicago via fedex
5/8/08 - Application Received
5/14/08 - ND
5/17/08 - NOA's received
5/16/08 - FP ND
5/30/08 - FP Appt


Checks have not been cashed yet. Cases dont show online yet

What's your DO? Add that to your signature.

[Physicist]

Hey all,

I filed my I-485 package today (spouse of USC). New to this forum so don't know yet how to make those fancy timeline signatures, but I'm sure I'll figure it out over the next many long months! Good luck to all May filers!

[TNguy78]

Originally Posted by Physicist

Hey all,

I filed my I-485 package today (spouse of USC). New to this forum so don't know yet how to make those fancy timeline signatures, but I'm sure I'll figure it out over the next many long months! Good luck to all May filers!

Click on the "User CP", then on "edit signatures" and there you go.

Good Luck - and please add your DO in the list so we know what district office you are using.

[khushibose]

Here is my timeline :

DO-Milwaukee, WI
May 2003 - Married to USC

Application:
5/8/08 - Application mailed: 485,765,864,693 to Chicago lockbox
5/10/08 - Application Received
5/16/08 - cheque cashed
5/19/08- Received NOA

I had a question, how do you guys see your case online? I went to the USCIS website and created an account and when I am trying to add my case to my account the system is unable to locate my case/application receipt number.

[TNguy78]

Originally Posted by khushibose

Here is my timeline :

DO-Milwaukee, WI
May 2003 - Married to USC

Application:
5/8/08 - Application mailed: 485,765,864,693 to Chicago lockbox
5/10/08 - Application Received
5/16/08 - cheque cashed
5/19/08- Received NOA

I had a question, how do you guys see your case online? I went to the USCIS website and created an account and when I am trying to add my case to my account the system is unable to locate my case/application receipt number.

For some people it has taken a long time for it to show up online and for others they show up early on. Some reported that it didn't show up online until after the FP appt.

[nish03]

my time line is in my signature. good luck to every one

[siliconhybrid]

Got FP notice today for 06/07/08. Things are progressing well... so far..
See my updated timeline below.

[stroojie]

This is my timeline... Did anyone send theirs to Vermont?

[TNguy78]

Originally Posted by stroojie

This is my timeline... Did anyone send theirs to Vermont?

What package did you send? What's the I-175? Those of us that sent the I-130 and I-485 (and possibly the I-131, I-765) we sent them all to the Chicago Lockbox for the NBC.

[TNguy78]

Nevermind - I see you meant the I-751...

[siliconhybrid]

Question. Where do i get the case number?
I only have the receive number which starts with (I think) MSCxxxxx

[BumbleBee76]

Originally Posted by siliconhybrid

Question. Where do i get the case number?
I only have the receive number which starts with (I think) MSCxxxxx

If your wanting to find out your case status online you do use the
number begining with MSC***

Hope that helps..

[Physicist]

In my NOA for I-485 there is an A number above my name. Is this my actual A number? I didn't expect to have that yet.

[danda]

Hi all,

Here is my timeline...

[TNguy78]

Completed my FP appointment yesterday. It was in Atlanta and I got there at 11:30am for a 12pm appt. They let me in, but would not allow anyone who did not have an appt in the door. My wife drove with me (we had a nice 2 hr drive each way) and had to stay out in the car. We thought this would happen so at least it wasn't a surprise. There were many other people who had friends/family with them and they were mad that they couldn't get in. They all stayed outside in the parking lot in 90+ degree weather.

Filled out a form and got a number and sat down - had 10 numbers to wait. Got called about about 30 minutes later around 12:05 and by 12:15 I was done.

Did not have any LUD's last night, but today my I-485 and I-765 cases had LUD's online both dated yesterday. At least I know they entered all my information since they touched my file!

Nothing let to do but wait now...

[vanlilly]

Here is my timeline

[Physicist]

I got my FP notice today. I'm supposed to be at Disney World that day ... darn ... I guess Mickey can wait. After FP is done, the really long wait starts. Good luck to all.

[siliconhybrid]

Wife did her FP last Saturday. There was only 1 other person, she went in and out for less than 15 minutes.

She has light fingerprints, so the lady who helped her had to put a lotion (some kind of liquid) & wipe for each finger one at a time. Just for 'the fun of it' they tried without the lotion, and sure enough, the system gave fail message and asked to re-take.

I hope she's getting the EAD and GC soon.

[siliconhybrid]

I have my Latest Update for I-485 and I-765 on 6/9/08 i.e 2 days after the finger print.

My question is, am I supposed to see LUP on the I-130 application? I looked the case/receipt number, the case still hasn't shown up in USCIS website. I'm still getting:

Validation Error(s)
You must correct the following error(s) before proceeding:

* Case Status Retrieval Failed
* This Receipt Number cannot be found at this time in this automated system. Please check your case receipt number to see if it is correct. If you have questions or concerns about your case status, please contact the National Customer Service Center.

Is this normal??

[siliconhybrid]

Originally Posted by Physicist

I got my FP notice today. I'm supposed to be at Disney World that day ... darn ... I guess Mickey can wait. After FP is done, the really long wait starts. Good luck to all.

Why don't you try a walk-in finger print?
I know some ppl do it if you have legitimate reason.
In your case, a proof if you have purchased any airline tickets.
Sometimes, they just take your words for it, do it especially on the non-busy day/hour.
Off course it all depends on your finger print place policy.

[ps182]

My service center is Vermont - and it took them a while to open my application . I also received a new receipt number on the Biometrics notice .

Application sent in May 12 ,
Rcd Date : June 03

[TNguy78]

Originally Posted by siliconhybrid

I have my Latest Update for I-485 and I-765 on 6/9/08 i.e 2 days after the finger print.

My question is, am I supposed to see LUP on the I-130 application? I looked the case/receipt number, the case still hasn't shown up in USCIS website. I'm still getting:

Validation Error(s)
You must correct the following error(s) before proceeding:

* Case Status Retrieval Failed
* This Receipt Number cannot be found at this time in this automated system. Please check your case receipt number to see if it is correct. If you have questions or concerns about your case status, please contact the National Customer Service Center.

Is this normal??

All of mine (I-130, I-131, I-485 and I-765) showed up at once, but I have read about others that it took awhile for all of them to show up online. Only the I-485 and I-765 cases updated after my FP appt.

Plus the online status is only somewhat accurate - some people still have theirs showing up as "pending" even after they've received their GC. I wouldn't worry about it yet.

[ithaca]

Here I am. I am also a May filer.

[TNguy78]

Originally Posted by ithaca

Here I am. I am also a May filer.

Welcome to the thread. Hopefully the updates from everyone will come soon.

[ithaca]

I received request for initial evidence today.

i initially expected to receive approval of employment card within 2 or 3 months after I filed the application. It has been 37 days since I filed it. Now in the letter it is said they will process my employment authorization within 90 days after receiving missing evidence. Does this mean it will delay the date I get employment authorization card even I will submit the evidence immidiately? I want to go to work so badly. I want to get the card asap. Now it seems it would be later than I expected. Anyone has experience on this ?

[ps182]

RECORD TIME FOR BIOMETRICS CODE 3

I completed my Code 3 Biometrics in Hartford DO yesterday - there was one other person and I raced to complete the questionnaire . I was in and out in 9 minutes and 30 seconds.

[LolaLi]

Originally Posted by ithaca

I received request for initial evidence today.

i initially expected to receive approval of employment card within 2 or 3 months after I filed the application. It has been 37 days since I filed it. Now in the letter it is said they will process my employment authorization within 90 days after receiving missing evidence. Does this mean it will delay the date I get employment authorization card even I will submit the evidence immidiately? I want to go to work so badly. I want to get the card asap. Now it seems it would be later than I expected. Anyone has experience on this ?

Hi -

Do you mind sharing with us what the RFE asked for? What initial evidence was missing from your application?

Thanks!