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I just got back from my 2.5 week long vacation in Delhi, India. This was my first (and hopefully last) trip using the I-551 stamp in my passport (my GC has yet to arrive). I flew Lufthansa, via Munich. I had obtained a pretty useless airport transit visa as well (read further below)...

Thanks everyone! I am looking forward to a relatively tension-free travel to India. I'll be in touch once I get back. I leave tonight for Delhi on Lufthansa. If anyone else is leaving tonight on the same flight, feel free to page for this_processing_killsMe :) _this

This won't be a long write up detailing my experiences at the SJ center. Key takeaways: 1. INFOPASS appointment is a MUST. The guard won't allow you in unless you show him the printout of the appointment letter. 2. Show up 15 minutes before appointment time. Any time earlier than...

I know, but I have to get the photos sometime tomorrow. Plus the lawyer specifically said that I should take official notice (and not the courtesy copy). I know people have gotten their stamps with courtesy copies, but I don't want to make unnecessary visits to the SJ office, given that my...

Well, well, well.. what do you know? The lawyer got the notice this morning. I also received the courtesy copy at home today. I am planning to go Tuesday (I am out of town on Monday) for 551 stamping No more cursin' for now (the keyword is "now") :) By the way, I took an infopass...

AILA stamping apointments?? I was planning to go to SJ office, and my understaning is that no appointment is needed -- it's a walk-in. Can somone confirm? thx. _this

When I said F$$k 'em, I included everybody :) And yes, as others seem to suggest, that's what I also think -- I can always pretend I never knew of the approval IF I don't receive any approval notice in mail. After all, registering at USCIS website for periodic updates isn't strictly a...

I said "There has been no action on this case ever since the FP was completed and received on July 20th" _this

My point exactly! How/why the hell does anyone know/care when I got the approval notice in hand, if I was in the United States or not, or if I intentionally didn't get the passport stamped? If I had not signed up for the email notification thing, my lawyer wouldn't even know that I am...

Thanks! As for the docs, this is what I am aware of: EAD AP Passport 2 Photos (I'll take 4 - 2 angled and 2 front) Approval Notice What the hell-- I'll take my tickets even. I'll keep you guys posted. _this

I'll try that sometime this week (Friday, I guess). I am leaving for India next Thursday. I am keeping my fingers crossed that I get it by early next week. What sucks is that the lawyer will get it first, and then they would have to fed-ex it to me, which means another day is wasted there...

Thank you for the congratulations, everyone! My happiness wool has threads of anxiety at this time! I'll keep you guys posted on how it plays out. _this

From the frying pan into the fire -- what the f$$k! I can't believe what my ears are hearing. Is it true that now my 485 is approved, I must get the 551 stamp in my passport before I can leave the country next week? Here's the situation: - Leaving next Thurs on Lufthansa via Munich for...

I never got any RFE. My wife received one, but she is in India at this time. We'll respond to hers once she gets back. _this

That's the title song for "Kill Bill". A favorite of mine :) Thanks everyone for the congratulations messages. They do make me feel that I have accomplished something! Without the wishes, the joy of getting the approval would not have been heart-felt. _this

Mitwaa I used the following fax number : 949-389-3486 (level2, div I inquiry). Lawyers will talk legal $hit always. I would say that you should start faxing within 2-3 weeks after RFE response. It *doesn't hurt*. Worse come worse, you wouldn't hear back anything. As is, you haven't...

Everyone, Got the mail from USCIS-CSSO that my case has been finally approved on Aug 16th. A heartiest thanks to everyone on this board for sticking around and providing updates on their cases. I stopped posting for a while (for a year or so, I think) during this long haul, after...

LUD changed from 7/20 (date when 2nd FP was received) to 8/6. I strongly suspect that the RFE is for medical. She was pregnant first time around. Anyways, she is in India at this time. So really can't do much. Does anyone know how much time do I have to respond to an RFE? LUD for my...

Congratulations! Enjoy the freedom. I can't help but feel optimistic (a rare feeling when dealing with USCIS) about my case (WAC: 02-134-xxxxx) _this

I had contacted INS to inform them of my address change about 6-8 weeks ago. At that time I gave my cell number as the day time number for them to reach me. _this