I-485 Approved after AC21 & RFE

[Wingc03]

Hi Everybody:

I have been a visitor to this forum for the past
12 months, but posting for the first time.

My wife's and mine I-485 was approved very recently
on May 24 according to the Online status. We got the
Approved letters in mail and got our Passport stamped
from Dallas District Office.

PD June 1999, EB2 India
RD Dec, 2000
ND Jan, 2001
Change of Employment (layoff) July 2001 (184 days into I-485)
AC21 letter sent, July 2001
FP March, 2002
RFE May 2002
(Asked for Employment letter, duties, Previous statuses
since came to US)
Response to RFE Recd by INS Aug 2002
I-485 Approval May 24, 2003 (TSC)

I hope this helps others who might be in similar situations.
I have learnt a lot from this forum, I came to know about
the 15 month FP expiration rule through this forum, requested
lawyer to draft a letter to the INS officer requesting approval
before FP expiration. I found out about the Officer # and fax # from the IIO. Lawyer also used AILA liaison to request
approval using FP expiration as a reason in May 2003.

I am very impressed with the work of Tru, Jaxen and many
others who are helping many people here. Thanks and good
wishes to all of you in getting approvals.

Cordially,
wingc03

PS-> I am not a lawyer, please use information at your own risk.
My case might be a specific or exception.

[Wingc03]

I made sure that salary was almost the same (+2%) from
what was mentioned at LC

[Wingc03]

I did move but within the city and I filed AR11 after the RFE
was already done, so it didn't have an impact in my opinion.

[jyjy99_00]

Hi Wingc03,

You mentioned that "AC21 Letter sent July 2001", Could you explain what is that ?

Do you need to notify INS after you change employer?

Thank you in advance for your advice.

[Wingc03]

Regarding Job responsibilties

Yes both jobs were similar and Yes I made sure that the responsibilties were similar, sometimes there is flexibility


The AC21 letter was drafted by my lawyer to inform INS
that I am changing employment using AC21, it had
employment dates, description of new duties and the
salary information and a letter saying how I am still in
compliance with AC21 law.

[jaxen]

Wingc, please post a generic version of that support letter in this thread. After which I will close this thread. (will still be visible)

[jaxen]

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[therg14]

how i can check my 1485 status i fill mi aplication in miami thanks for your help

[dev28]

Do they usually give out info re: adjudicating officer' fax and phone number?

Originally Posted by Wingc03

Hi Everybody:

I have been a visitor to this forum for the past
12 months, but posting for the first time.

My wife's and mine I-485 was approved very recently
on May 24 according to the Online status. We got the
Approved letters in mail and got our Passport stamped
from Dallas District Office.

PD June 1999, EB2 India
RD Dec, 2000
ND Jan, 2001
Change of Employment (layoff) July 2001 (184 days into I-485)
AC21 letter sent, July 2001
FP March, 2002
RFE May 2002
(Asked for Employment letter, duties, Previous statuses
since came to US)
Response to RFE Recd by INS Aug 2002
I-485 Approval May 24, 2003 (TSC)

I hope this helps others who might be in similar situations.
I have learnt a lot from this forum, I came to know about
the 15 month FP expiration rule through this forum, requested
lawyer to draft a letter to the INS officer requesting approval
before FP expiration. I found out about the Officer # and fax # from the IIO. Lawyer also used AILA liaison to request
approval using FP expiration as a reason in May 2003.

I am very impressed with the work of Tru, Jaxen and many
others who are helping many people here. Thanks and good
wishes to all of you in getting approvals.

Cordially,
wingc03

PS-> I am not a lawyer, please use information at your own risk.
My case might be a specific or exception.

[sd999]

My FP is going to be almost 15 months old and was wondering if I can also send the letter requesting approval before FP expiration. Do you happen to have the letter to share?

What should I do in this case?

[QUOTE=Wingc03]
I hope this helps others who might be in similar situations.
I have learnt a lot from this forum, I came to know about
the 15 month FP expiration rule through this forum, requested
lawyer to draft a letter to the INS officer requesting approval
before FP expiration. I found out about the Officer # and fax # from the IIO. Lawyer also used AILA liaison to request
approval using FP expiration as a reason in May 2003.

[Kikay]

Just go to this website to get updated of your application https://egov.immigration.gov/cris/js...d=ddnPTW0c0qh6.
Good luck!

Originally Posted by therg14

how i can check my 1485 status i fill mi aplication in miami thanks for your help

[smokepond]

Wingc,
I would be interedted in knowing more about the AC21 letter you sent to INS.
I did change my employment (9 months after filing my 485), but I have not informed INS about this.....
Any way possible you can post a format of that letter.

Thanks in advance

140 approved.
Currently on 2 EAD
485 filed in March 2003

[LiveAndLetLive]

I am in similar situation. Now I got an RFE. Not sure what that is for. Please advice if I should send AC21 letter now?

Thanking you in advance.

[Rod]

Hi friendly people:
Would you please help me to learn the basics regarding terms and definitions?
Where couold I find them?
PD, EB2, RD, ND, AC21, FP, RFE, TSC, IIO, AILA.

I understand I-485 is the name of the aplication for a permanent residence based on future work offer I-140. Is it OK?

Thanks in advance for your guidance:
Rod

Yes, I am in SIMILAR BOAT as sd999, can you please share that letter to expedite the process based on FP expiration? by the way what is AILA, IIO stands for? who and how can you use AILA liaison? How do you find Officer # and fax #?

Thanks much!

[crajid]

My lawyer filed I-140 and I-485 concurrently on 8/24/05. Does anybody know how long to get I-485 approval?

Thanks

[goodyearahead]

Hello Gurus !

What is your legal status during AOS ie., your I-485 is pending and you have valid EAD and AP but your H1 has expired ( both your visa and petition )?..hope you are not considered out of status

Thanks,
goodyearahead

[4evermax]

Me and my wife went Garden City for i 485 interview ;She asked me if i ve been arrested my wife tax returns ,wedding photos I 30 approved BUT NO STAMP and She wrote section 245 pending ? Also sine i am in Usa if i left the Country i said yes then she asked to fill aplication for waiver the i have to wait background security check
So far i havent got any letter yet Whats going on !
I applied April 2003

[Greencarddream]

PD Feb 2003
I 485 filed on June 7, 07

1. After 180 days of AOS being pending, can I join an employer which is in a different state other than the current by invoking AC21? Is there a salary limit while changing to a new employer? I am aware that the job description should match the current one.

2. My wife's H4 will get expired on Sept 03, 07. We have file for I485, EAD and AP on June 7th. Should I extend her H4 by appling I797? Is there any risk of being out of status?

Please guide me on the above matters.

Thanks
GC Dreamer

[suhanya]

I have a pending AOS (I-485) application
filed by my previous employer (company A). The I-140 is approved and is well
past 180 days. I moved from company A to company B in late April
2008. They did an H1 transfer and filed for AOS portability under
AC21. I did not like the role there, so had planned a move to Company C, my current employer - again H1 transfer and AC21 (yet to
be filed). Just before I moved, I got another offer from company D
(which I believe best fits my long term career interests). I would've
avoided the hop to company C had I not given the notice to leave at
Company B. Now, I am looking to move to company D at the earliest (perhaps in a month). I have
been at company C for 4 weeks now.

Question:
Should company C file an AC21? Since there is already an AC21 on file (by
company B) and if I will move to company D, can I reduce one additional AC21
filing? This is just so that there aren't 3 Ac21s filed and to avoid
making me look frivolous. Please advice. If its safer to file it, I
can request an AC21 filing soon from company C.