Before asking a question, please take some time to see if it has already been asked and answered previously.
Check this "Frequently Asked Questions" thread, there is excellent amount of information available here.
Altnernatively, use the search facility to search for key words (e.g. name check) in the I-485, I-140 or the forum that is the most relevant to your question.
Some of the questions which seem to keep coming up include:
Name check questions (what is it, how do I check the status etc.). See http://boards.immigration.com/showthread.php?p=951223#post951223 for one place where this is explained.
I got an RFE -- what could this be? Usually they want to verify your employment (e.g. they might want copies of your W2's), education etc. Usually, this is nothing to worry about and shows that they might be almost ready to approve your case (once you respond to the RFE). Wait until you / your lawyer gets the notice to know exactly what the RFE is about.
My status message says "...we responded to your request..." -- what does this mean? Read the message carefully -- "*we* responded to *your* request" -- either you or your lawyer contacted the USCIS to check on the status of the case or to change your address etc.
My XXX hasn't been received / approved yet -- what should I do?. Again, do some research. Check the latest trackers at http://immigrationportal.com/showthread.php?t=118163 (2003) and http://immigrationportal.com/showthread.php?t=109915 (2004) to see if lot's of others are in the same situation. You could also check the various "samping scans" that people have done at http://boards.immigration.com/showthread.php?t=148288 or even the database that rupnet maintains (http://www.rupnet.com/immigration/reports/approvaltrack.asp?place=100&predefined=1&mplace=1). The VSC's published dates tend to be somewhat bogus so take these with a grain of salt -- the information in the above-mentioned trackers is a much better indicator of where things stand so you might want to hold off on initiating an inquiry with the USCIS.
All of these question have already been answered (in some cases probably a dozen times).
EAD/AP Renewals: Here's the link to the related forms:
http://uscis.gov/graphics/formsfee/forms/i-131.htm
http://uscis.gov/graphics/formsfee/forms/i-765.htm
More useful info in this thread.
http://immigrationportal.com/showthread.php?threadid=102945&perpage=15&pagenumber=2
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DISCLAIMER: Use the information at your own risk, nobody is responsible for the content and authenticity of the information here.
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Check this "Frequently Asked Questions" thread, there is excellent amount of information available here.
Altnernatively, use the search facility to search for key words (e.g. name check) in the I-485, I-140 or the forum that is the most relevant to your question.
Some of the questions which seem to keep coming up include:
Name check questions (what is it, how do I check the status etc.). See http://boards.immigration.com/showthread.php?p=951223#post951223 for one place where this is explained.
I got an RFE -- what could this be? Usually they want to verify your employment (e.g. they might want copies of your W2's), education etc. Usually, this is nothing to worry about and shows that they might be almost ready to approve your case (once you respond to the RFE). Wait until you / your lawyer gets the notice to know exactly what the RFE is about.
My status message says "...we responded to your request..." -- what does this mean? Read the message carefully -- "*we* responded to *your* request" -- either you or your lawyer contacted the USCIS to check on the status of the case or to change your address etc.
My XXX hasn't been received / approved yet -- what should I do?. Again, do some research. Check the latest trackers at http://immigrationportal.com/showthread.php?t=118163 (2003) and http://immigrationportal.com/showthread.php?t=109915 (2004) to see if lot's of others are in the same situation. You could also check the various "samping scans" that people have done at http://boards.immigration.com/showthread.php?t=148288 or even the database that rupnet maintains (http://www.rupnet.com/immigration/reports/approvaltrack.asp?place=100&predefined=1&mplace=1). The VSC's published dates tend to be somewhat bogus so take these with a grain of salt -- the information in the above-mentioned trackers is a much better indicator of where things stand so you might want to hold off on initiating an inquiry with the USCIS.
All of these question have already been answered (in some cases probably a dozen times).
EAD/AP Renewals: Here's the link to the related forms:
http://uscis.gov/graphics/formsfee/forms/i-131.htm
http://uscis.gov/graphics/formsfee/forms/i-765.htm
More useful info in this thread.
http://immigrationportal.com/showthread.php?threadid=102945&perpage=15&pagenumber=2
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DISCLAIMER: Use the information at your own risk, nobody is responsible for the content and authenticity of the information here.
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