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Hi guys, Just wanted to share that my husband's and my I485 was approved (the day after our son was born :) :) !!) We submitted the final evidence after 5 yrs to the CSC on Oct 26th. Approval emails on Oct 31st!!!! Good luck to everyone on this forum.

Hi Hadron, I have an approved NIW EB2 priority date March '02. I'm from india. Now that EB2 india is unavailable, does this mean that even after completing my 5 year NIW commitment this August, I will not get my GC for who knows how long? I was reading on another thread that the October...

How soon after getting fingerprints do you see a change in LUDs? Does a fingerprint notice mean that they are actually looking at our file, or is it automatic? Any replies will be greatly appreciated.

How soon after fingerprints do we see a LUD change? Do they send fingerprint renewals automatically after they expire, or does this mean they are actually looking at my file? Thanks!!!

I am blessed with the most wonderful employer anyone can ever wish for. I too got an RFE after 3 yrs from the CSC asking for evidence of completion of the 1st 12 months. After I replying to this, they accidently sent me my GC!!!! After talking with multiple lawyers, i was advised to return it; a...

Hi, I am completing my 5 years in an underserved area either in August or october of this year depending on whether or not I count time off during pregnancy. I have a NIW based I485 pending. Both my husband and I got fingerprinted last week (yet again!!) My question is, after completion of 5...

Hi, I have an approved NIW with the CSC. I complete my 5 years on August 6th, but I had to take unpaid time off (about 2 and a half months) under family medical leave 3 years ago. Is anyone aware if the CSC considers time off under FMLA as additional time that has to be done for completing 5...

Hi, I am a physician working in a medically underserved area. I have an approved NIW which means that I have to work in the underserved area for 5 years. My NIW priority date is current, and my 5 years will be up at the end of October. I have a 485 pending based on the NIW. I also got a labor...

Congratulations GP, You have always been so nice and so helpful in this forum. I am very happy for you.

Hi again, Can you tell me who your lawyer is? Were they knowledgable and would you recommend them? I am considering getting a second opinion on my case. Thanks

HI, Does anyone know how long after approval of 485 we need to stay with the current employer? When are we really free? Thanks.

Hi, I am doing my NIW in peds in California as well. I get done at the end of October this year. Have you already got your GC? How long did it take to get it after you filed the final evidence? I have an approved Labor based I140 as well, and I'm trying to decide whether to wait it out till...

I140 approved PD Jan 29 '03 EB2 CA I140 RD Oct 24,'05, Approval April 22. I485???

Hi, Does anyone know of successful cases of transfer of an NIW based I485 to an approved labor based I140? I am at the CSC.....how long does final approval take? I am expecting my labor I140 approval any day, but my 5 years for NIW will be up in August this year. I don't know if this is...

Hi folks, Anyone have recent experience on finishing your NIW? Does the service center send an RFE or do you send your paperwork in by yourself? (esp. for CSC) THANK YOU!!!

Hi Gurus Does anyone know what happens if one is forced to take medical leave (off pay-roll) while doing an NIW in California. I have heard that you have to compensate by working the extra time in NSC, but I'm not sure if that's true in Calif. Also, does anyone have updates about what happens...

J1 victim, Hadrin, I did indeed search the forum before I posted the question but I was unable to find the answer. Please could you post the link. Thanks!

Hadron or J1 victim, please give me your advice! Thanks

Hi Folks, I have completed 3 years of J1 waiver and I finish my 5 years of NIW next november. i have another great job opportunity that is also in a HPSA that will allow me to live with my family. Has anyone out there changed jobs in the middle of their NIW? Is it dangerous to do so? What...

I spoke to my lawyer this morning. Our cases are considered in EB2 category and will be equally affected. However, after our 5 yrs are up, we can work wherever we want on work permit. Totally sucks.