I-485 = Card Production Ordered, I-130 = Pending?

[jjfutt]

First of all, thanks for the support I have received from community members here in successfully pursuing my Green Card application. As you can see from my signature, I received an email notification saying "Card Production Ordered" on July 3rd.

However, I noticed that while my I-130 was updated on the same date, its status still says that it's "received and pending."

Furthermore, the two background checks I went through for my H1B renewal took 3 months in 2003, and 8 months in 2006, so I am certain that there is no way my checks would be completed sooner this time.

Based on all this, it seems likely to me that the 180-day rule took effect for my case. I am guessing that once I receive the card and have it in my hand, I'll know whether the background check condition is completed or pending.

However, I wanted to share this experience with board members and learn from you guys whether:

1. It's an anomaly that I-130 is pending but I-485 is approved.
2. Has anyone received his/her green card based on 180-day rule. If so, is your I-130 also pending? Does the accompanying documentation that came with the card say anything about the 180 day rule?

I am currently out of country for a month and will not see the card anytime soon even though it may hvae been mailed to my home.

Thanks.

[duckydoggy]

Online status might not be updated on time. 485 status is the most important one, I would not worry about 130 that much. You can expecting your card arrive in the mail in a couple of weeks I guess.