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    Urgent Help Needed!

    My friend received a 485 denied letter due to some 140 problem (concurrent filing). But he is currently traveling abroad and coming back tomorrow using AP. Is there a potential problem that he will not be able to come back? The 485 rejection letter did mention all EAD and AP are invalidated...
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    Passport Stamping Experience - Charlotte, NC

    Just want to share my passport stamping experience at Charlotte, NC. The appointment was for 10:45 am, got there about 10:05. The guard won't let us in until 10:30. So be prepared to wait. Also, as someone else posted earlier, Infopass appointments are required. It was really slow. From...
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    Unable to book Infopass appointment (Charlotte, NC)

    Has anyone recently booked an InfoPass appointment in Charlotte, NC? Everytime I try, it says not available and come back later ... Is Infopass appointment absolutely needed at Charlotte office? Anybody went there with an approval notice and get passport stamped without appointment? Thanks...
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    06/2002 Approved!

    Received emails today - both my wife and my case were approved! What a 6-year journey. Thanks for all the support!
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    June 2002 Received FP

    My wife just received her FP. It was scheduled for 12/15. Will do an early FP. I did send two/three faxes a week. Don't know if that helped. Thanks!
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    Approval after FP: 2 months

    I noticed the time between FP and approval (if no RFE) is about two months. Many people did FP back in Aug/Sep are getting approval notice now. What do you think? Good estimate?
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    What a screwed-up TSC

    Although I got my FP notice and did early FP, I just want to point out how screwed-up TSC can be. My online message never changed, it is still "We received your application ... ...". So the FP notice in the mail is a total surprise. I called them and ask about my wife's FP. They said they show...
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    FP and Name Check

    I am a bit confused about name check and FP, what's the difference? When FP is done, does that mean name is checked as well? Or is name check a completely separate process? Thanks!
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    Did early FP today at Charlotte office

    Got there about 10:15, nobody checked for appointment date. Waited a little bit, done by 11. Really smooth process. Now let's pray ...
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    FP scheduled on a Saturday?

    I just realized the FP schedule I received is on a Saturday (11/20)! It's the Charlotte office. Do they open on Saturdays? Or can I just go early? Like this week? Thanks!
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    June 02 Received FP

    I received my first FP notice today in the mail. It is scheduled for 11/20. However, my wife (I am the primary) didn't receive hers. Hopefully a postal office delay. Both online message and LUD have not changed at all. What's your experience of going early then the scheduled date? Do you...
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    Using AP to leave US and coming back

    My wife is about to use AP to go home for a short visit. Will the current white I-94 card be collected at the airport (it was H-4 when she first came to US)? When she comes back to US with AP, will the boarder officer issue a new I-94 card? What other documents do you suggest her to take with...
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    2/20 Third EAD Approved

    My third EAD has been approved on 04/12: RD: 02/20/04 AD: 04/12/04 =========================== PD: 08/98 RD: 06/11/02 FP: ? AD: ?
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    CSC Pilot Program on Concurrent Adjudication

    The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced on March 31, 2004 an upcoming, significant change in the manner and timing of the adjudication of most EB2 concurrently filed I-140/I-485 cases by the California Service Center (CSC). The announcement advised that the USCIS will...
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    Jan04 AP Approved - if you care

    ND: 01/05/04 AD: 04/07/04 This is my first AP application ======================== I-485 ND: 06/11/02 Waiting for FP
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    EAD Expires in 6 months, renew now?

    What's the current EAD processing time? I applied my second EAD 6 months before expiration and it took 3 months to process and as a result, I lost 3 months! My current (the second one) is expiring in June. Should I apply now? What's your experience? Thanks!
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    US-VISIT Fingerprinting

    Since the boarder control starts to take finger prints for all foreigners, if one uses AP to come back to US and is taken finger prints, will INS have this record? I mean when 485 officer is ready to issue a finger print notice, should this AP finger prints already on file and therefore not...
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    AP Application Form, Part 7

    In AP application form, Part 7: "On a separate sheet(s) of paper, please explain how you qualify for an advance parole document and what circumstances warrant issuance of advnace parole. Include copies of any documents you wish considered." How do you guys fill out this part? Can I just say...
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    How long can one stay abroad on AP?

    Never used AP before and getting ready to apply one for my wife since she needs to go back home. (I am the primary applicant) How long can you stay abroad using AP? One month, three months? My wife wants to stay a little longer, maybe a little longer than 3 months. Would that be a problem...
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    When to apply for EAD Renewal?

    How many months in advance should I apply for EAD renewal with TSC now? I applied my previous one 6 month before expiration and I lost 3 months! Is electronic filing better than paper now? Thanks! --------------------- ND: 6/11/01
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