I noticed a pattern in the 485 approvals for NJ filers. My case is from NJ so I have been following the processing dates for NJ.
1. I dont think it matters what dates the Vermont center is processing for i-485. What matters is what are the dates your local office is processing. for example, Newark, Nj is proessing June 2004 cases for i-485.
The recent NJ 485 case that got approved was for "jpanchal". His ND was 6/18/04.
I did not see any case in xls that has a ND beyond June and got the 485 approval.
Check out the table below, these are NJ filers only:
ID - CAT - ND - AD
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jpanchal -- EB2 06/18/04 -- 04/11/05
Javangulas - EB2 -- 03/06/04 -- 01/25/05
gaia ------ EB3 03/01/04 -- 01/14/05
wonderwoman - EB3 -- 04/13/04 -- 04/04/05
sippi1974 -- EB3 -- 04/14/04 -- 04/20/05
Bodhal Singh -- EB3 -- 04/19/04 -- 03/02/05
wait_4ever --- EB3 -- 10/27/04 -- Waiting (and many more like me....)
This Applies to GC filers from all the states:
2. Second observation is: It is taking 1-2 months for 485 approvals to come after your finger printing has been completed. My FP was done on 3/25, so I will have to wait for approx. another month or less to get the approval.
So if it has been less than 2 months since you completed finger printing.....not to worry. Just wait and the approval will follow soon.
But if it has been more than 3 months since you did your finger printing and you still havent received anything......my friend you better start worrying.
If anyone got 485 approval that have the ND beyond June and is from NJ ....do let me know. That will prove my theory wrong.
Its just an observation. Your comments are welcome .