green card in 3months in dallas

jontymorgan · Jun 8, 2006

Approved!!!

I received my approval e-mail notification on June 2nd

so here is my timeline to add to the list:

1/3/06 - dora interview
1/11/06 - NOA (I-130 & I-485) received
1/18/08 - Fingerprints taken
3/13/06 - 70 day letter received
4/3/06 - appointment for EAD & AP (received same day)
6/2/06 - I-485 & I-130 approved

It took 150 days from interview to approval and I am British

jontym

sunny_27713 · Jun 9, 2006

Green card received in the mail yesterday!

Finally

we received the Green card in the mail!!

Timeline is in the signature..

sgsnathan · Jun 9, 2006

Sunny,

Congratulations! My wife and I lived in Dallas when we applied, but did the Chicago lockbox since we wanted the EAD and AP ASAP. We later moved to VA in January. You can see my timeline below. Looks like I didn't lose any/much time by applying the regular way instead of DORA

. But I am still waiting for the GC.

CitizenInWaitin · Jun 19, 2006

DORA disappoints

I applied for DORA for my parents (Indian citizens) on April 06, 2006
We were happy to get the FP done on May 18, 2006
We were almost ready to celebrate the completion of 90 days, we get the dreaded 70 day letter on June 15.

So now the question is how long will this I-485 processing take? If it is going to be done in say next 2 months then there is still no point in getting work permit since my folks are retired and not planning to work. However without the work permit they cannot get SSN and hence no Texas drivers license. Living in Dallas without a car is big pain

Is there anybody out there who get her/his approval within 60 days of getting the 70 day letter.

TIA

CitizenInWaitin

anti-climacus · Jun 20, 2006

CitizenInWaitin said:
Is there anybody out there who get her/his approval within 60 days of getting the 70 day letter?

jontymorgan · Jun 24, 2006

CitizenInWaitin said:
I applied for DORA for my parents (Indian citizens) on April 06, 2006
We were happy to get the FP done on May 18, 2006
We were almost ready to celebrate the completion of 90 days, we get the dreaded 70 day letter on June 15.

So now the question is how long will this I-485 processing take? If it is going to be done in say next 2 months then there is still no point in getting work permit since my folks are retired and not planning to work. However without the work permit they cannot get SSN and hence no Texas drivers license. Living in Dallas without a car is big pain

Is there anybody out there who get her/his approval within 60 days of getting the 70 day letter.

TIA

CitizenInWaitin

That is the big question! There is no guarantee that the I-485 will be approved in a particular timeframe...it is mostly dependent on how long the FBI name check takes.

However, there is no requirement to have a SSN to obtain a Texas Drivers License. I went to the Driver License office (in Grand Prairie) a few weeks ago and I saw many people there without SSN's. All that it is required is three forms of identification including a passport that shows a valid visa. You will asked to complete a Social Security Affidavit ():

http://www.txdps.state.tx.us/administration/driver_licensing_control/socialsecuritynumber.htm
Individuals who have applied for and been denied the issuance of a Social Security number due to ineligibility or that have never applied for, been issued or assigned a SSN by the Social Security Administration may complete a Social Security Affidavit (DL-13). The affidavit will be available at the driver license office and must be sworn to before an authorized department employee.

Hope this helps

jontym

CitizenInWaitin · Jun 26, 2006

Thanks for the information. We are planning to get the EAD card on Friday 6/30. There is no way to predict how long the I-485 will take.

danwang57 · Jul 3, 2006

Qualified for Dallas DORA?

I'm new to this forum and I'm excited to have found it.

I have a couple of quick questions.

1. My wife (Chinese C) and I (USC) just got married. We both work in Austin now but I'm still paying mortgage/bills for house in Allen and file tax using that address. Am I qualified for DORA program? Should I use Dallas address or Austin address for my wife?

2. Have checked out Inforpass page for DORA but get a blank page each time. Has anyone else experieced this?

Thanks in advance.

pianoplayer · Jul 3, 2006

Not sure about the address issue. Dallas address would be nice since you can then apply through DORA, but since you both work in Austin...that will come up on the I864, employment etc. Also, which address is your driver's license in...since they definitely check that to make sure you fall in the Dallas District.

As for Infopass, if it is blank it means there are no appointments available at that time, try back very often, some try every 30min. or hour if they have time, b/c people cancel their appointments and it becomes available again. Just keep trying - it may take a couple of days.

danwang57 · Jul 3, 2006

pianoplayer said:
Not sure about the address issue. Dallas address would be nice since you can then apply through DORA, but since you both work in Austin...that will come up on the I864, employment etc. Also, which address is your driver's license in...since they definitely check that to make sure you fall in the Dallas District.

As for Infopass, if it is blank it means there are no appointments available at that time, try back very often, some try every 30min. or hour if they have time, b/c people cancel their appointments and it becomes available again. Just keep trying - it may take a couple of days.

Many thanks for your help. My DL still says Allen and I will keep trying the Infopass page.

dallas_gal · Jul 5, 2006

Writ of Mandamus!!!

Any one applied for AOS through DORA has filed a writ of Mandamus? Please ping me. I am planning to do it soon.

Thanks.

EricNeesGC · Jul 6, 2006

dallas_gal said:
Any one applied for AOS through DORA has filed a writ of Mandamus? Please ping me. I am planning to do it soon.

Thanks.

Dallas_gal, I am thinking along the same lines but would like to find out if someone has already successfully filed writ of Mandamus. Please keep me in the loop of your findings and so will I.

pianoplayer · Jul 6, 2006

Hi Eric

I have read this thread going way back and I am so sorry to see that your case is still dragging on.

Maybe it is time to consult a lawyer about suing USCIS. I have read much about this and it seems as if this is possible, however:

USCIS cannot be forced to adjudicate a decision when a security check is pending, not even by a lawsuit.

However, USCIS as the customer of FBI can pay extra to expedite the process. However, it has only a limited number of cases it can do this with, due to funding etc. Most of these expedited cases are ordered by the immigration court or by special petitions. Perhaps court proceedings can be used to expedite your security check?

Take note that the above is only info I have been able to find on newsgroups and websites and may not necessarily be/still be absolutely accurate and does not constitute professional legal advice.

Good luck

sushmaagarwal · Jul 6, 2006

Hi

Hi
I am sorry I do not have any suggestion for you I am new member here.
My question is I got married with a green card holder not a citizen, and I am on h1b. is there any way I can also get GC EAD or some other status that i can leave my job.
Please help me to find out how can I post my question here

sgsnathan · Jul 6, 2006

You can't get an EAD unless you have filed for your adjustment of status, which you can not to do at this point. The only way for you to legally be in the country and continue to work is to maintain your H1 status unless your spouse becomes a USC. So you can change jobs only if you transfer your H1.

EricNeesGC · Jul 7, 2006

pianoplayer said:
Hi Eric

I have read this thread going way back and I am so sorry to see that your case is still dragging on.

Maybe it is time to consult a lawyer about suing USCIS. I have read much about this and it seems as if this is possible, however:

USCIS cannot be forced to adjudicate a decision when a security check is pending, not even by a lawsuit.

However, USCIS as the customer of FBI can pay extra to expedite the process. However, it has only a limited number of cases it can do this with, due to funding etc. Most of these expedited cases are ordered by the immigration court or by special petitions. Perhaps court proceedings can be used to expedite your security check?

Take note that the above is only info I have been able to find on newsgroups and websites and may not necessarily be/still be absolutely accurate and does not constitute professional legal advice.

Good luck

Thanks PianoPlayer. I am trying to pull some strings here without stepping on anyone's toes yet. I think I will sue them if my GC is not approved by the end of this year. Hopefully, I will not have to stoop to that level

linuxgeek · Jul 14, 2006

MOVING TO DALLAS IN ABOUT 2 MONTHs

Hi all,
I am a U.S citizen, i brought my wife on a fiancee visa here about a month ago, we just got married. I am getting transfer to Arlington,TX in a couple of months time which i beleive falls under dallas district.
If i schedule infopass at dallas, would they refer me back to Atlanta even though i am moving to dallas area and have the job paperwork to prove it?

Anyway, do they require any proof that you live in dallas when you get there?
Just wondering, my wife and i are not really in a hurry but i just heard about DORA. I dont our transfering to another district when we move because of complications that usually brings as i heard.
Thank you.

sunnyg1972 · Jul 14, 2006

My wife just applied for her 485 through the DORA program and she is currently on H1B. She has found another job and would like to switch jobs what does she need to do? Should we apply for an EAD card? How do you do that is it with a infopass appointment?

shandra · Jul 23, 2006

In DORA - moving to the east coast

Hi all,

First off, thanks to everyone who's posted here, this is a great forum and has helped me a lot.

My husband and I are planning on relocating to Virginia/DC. I have received my temporary (2 yr) GC and waiting to apply for the permanent one next year. Is this going to create a big problem as far as the permanent GC application?

TIA

pianoplayer · Jul 24, 2006

Hi

Just got back from vacation. FP appointment is tomorrow (7/25).

Hope all are doing well.

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