L1A to Greencard - Experience & Timelines
For those of you who will go throught the GC process or is currently undergoing the application, I want to share my experience.
Highlights:
- L1A Visa Holder 4 years (1 year with renewal)
- Applied with Spouse and dependant.
- Applïed to Texas Center
- Honduras Citizen
Time Line
04-June-2013: Aplication Filed
11-June-2013: Checks cashed by USCIS
17-June-2013: Receipts Notices received by mail
17-June-2103: Fingerprint Appointments received by mail
10-July-2013: Biometrics appointment completed
12-July-2013: EAD approved
19-July-2013: EAD card received by mail
23-July-2013: Green Card approved 23-July-2013
29-July-2013: Green Card approval notice received by mail
30-July-2013: Green Card received by mail
Total days: 56 days
Recommendations:
- Carefully review the documentation prior submitting to avoid a request for evidence.
- Register your cases on USCIS web site and enable email notifications.
- Keep the Receipt Numbers available. This will allow you to match the applicant to the case when you receive the notifications.
- Apply to Premium Processing
- Save all the files received in a separate folder/binder.
- Keep track of importante milestones, similar to the above timeline.
- Keep your sponsor informed on the progress, in case any support is needed they will be aware.