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Fingerprint I thought fingerprints were valid for one year? I\'m also kinda bummed that things moved fast with my initial I-485 application - it seems cool, but just means that the wait for approval will seem that much longer (unless they start processing current year cases in parallel with...

My details are as follows:-    I-485 Receipt Date : January 7, 2002.    I-485 Notice Date : January 17, 2002.    Fingerprint Date : March 14, 2002.    EAD Issued/Received : February 4, 2002. My situation...

delays in Processing ... Several interesting points raised here but remember - INS has committed to getting all processing times down to a max. of 6 months by September/October of this year. They have made this statement publicly several times and, with all the negative publicity and increased...

FP Update Did FP in Boston ASC on Thursday, March 15, 2002. Checked AVM on Saturday (03/23/2002) and heard the message "FP results received on March 18, 2002 and processing has resumed .... etc."

FP scan ... I just had my FP done in Boston last week - digital scan. On several scans, \'broken ridges\' displayed on the screen - the machine operator simply did them again - no big deal. I\'m amazed that someone would say "It\'s ok - should not be a problem"!! Luckily, you didn\'t...

Directions INS BOSTON (Application Support Center) 170 PORTLAND STREET BOSTON, MA 02114 Sun, Mon Closed Tues-Sat 8am-4pm open Directions: Via M.B.T.A.:   --Take the "T" (Orange Line or Green Line) to North Station stop.   --Exit station/front is...

Filed I-485 January 7, 2002 (same as Receipt Date - actually mailed on January 5).... Regarding the EAD process in Boston,     I went to the INS Boston office in the JFK building yesterday - due to several other appointments, it was 10:30 a.m. before I got there. Waited in...

Not a lot of news but based on what I\'ve seen regarding timelines for even getting receipts from VSC, this may be a step in the right direction. Filed for I485 early this month - attorney received the receipt notice on January 25th, 2002. Here\'s the details :- Receipt Date : 01/07/2002...

Not sure ... Check with your attorney - however, CT applications go through Vermont Service Center so I don\'t see why there would be a problem going to the Boston office with your documents and getting the card there. But again, I\'m not sure - about all I can say is that no one asked me where...

EAD Approval ... According to my attorney (and bear in mind I\'ve caught several errors from dealing with this attorney), you can do a walk-in application in Boston for EAD. This issue came up when completing the forms for I-485; I asked if we were applying for EAD also and I was told \'No\'...

EAD Approval Update ... Regarding the EAD process in Boston,     I went to the INS Boston office in the JFK building yesterday - due to several other appointments, it was 10:30 a.m. before I got there. Waited in a short line for about 15 minutes - got to the front desk...

Visa expired when filing 485 Don\'t worry - my visa H1-B expired last year and I got the renewal for it. I have not left the country so have not gone to my local embassy to get the new visa put in the passport. This is not an issue - INS requests a complete copy of your passport and visa(s) but...

Job Descriptions ... Sam,    I am not an attorney and can only give you my impressions. I asked my attorney a very similar question when filing; her response was that the job descriptions given are very broad and INS usually allows some lee-way. In your case, you SHOULD be fine...

Update .... Got Fingerprint Notice today - scheduled for March 14 2002.

I-485 Receipt and EAD ... I-485 Mailing Date: January 5, 2002. I-485 Receipt Date: January 8, 2002. I-485 Notice Date: January 17, 2002. Attorney received Receipt notice on January 24, 2002. I received copy of receipt on February 3, 2002. (Not sure why attorney delayed; currently not...

Sorry about the delay I\'ve been offline for a while. I don\'t think that the attacks will affect who gets greencards. Everyone is talking about new laws and checks etc. Remeber that the system of checks and balances in place is pretty thorough IF the people involved have the time, resources...

Re:. Transfer from H1B to Greencard ... Mike,    It is recommended that you have been in the U.S. for a year before applying - main reason for this is that it takes about 2 years to get to the Adjustment of Status stage (if all goes well) and at this point they request proof of...

Correction ... I-485 is YOUR process - the employer has little to do with it except to offer you a future job. Theoretically, they CAN withdraw your I-140 but that is rare. AC21 (changing employers if 180 days have passed before adjudication of I-485) should protect you from this - remember...

EAD at local office ... You can get the EAD in same day processing at SOME Local offices - Boston is one - I\'m not sure what others do - some do and some don\'t - check with your local office before trying. (Or ask your attorney - this is information they should be able to give you).

I-485 Case Update ... Did FP in Boston ASC on Thursday, March 15, 2002. Checked AVM on Saturday (03/23/2002) and heard the message "FP results received on March 18, 2002 and processing has resumed .... etc."