485 approved and stamped- answers to common quations

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mutlaka

Registered Users (C)
RD10/01
FP 5/02
2nd FP 6/02 ( some malfunction with the fingerprint machine)

RFE issued 2/03
RFe received by lawyer 4/30/03 - (w2s, tax forms, employment letter)
RFe response received by VCS 5/5/03
Approved 06/23/03
Stamped today

ANswers to common questions I had so if anyone has will benefit from the same

- I used the copy received by me and that seem to be fine. I have not yet received the copy my lawyer got.
- You need 2 ADIT photos( I Used MOto Photo to get them taken). I 94s and your pasport with the notice
- It takes 10-15 minutes after it is your turn.
- I was told plastic would take up to 12 months. I Asked if there is a way to check progress and the officer said no
- The stamp is good for 264 days after you go for stamping

One other interesting thing. The norice sayas go between 8 am and 3.30 PM . We were there at Norfolk office 2.20 pm and the door was closed with sign that says office hours are 8am -2pm. The security guard told us to come back the next day. I told him that we were coming from 2 hours distance. He still said the next day, there was an officer passing by after a break and she got us in because the notice was wrong. If your notice syas 3.30 make sure your office has those hours you might not be as lucky.

Best of luck to you all...
 
Congratulations!

And couple of interesting observations/questions:

1. Are you sure the stamp is valid for 364 days instead of 365 (actually should be 366 since Feb 2004 has 29 days)? So it says valid from 7/1/2003 to 6/28/2004 (not 6/30/2004)? Be careful with your math (we forgive you for that 264 typo :) ).
2. You got there by 2:20PM just because the notice said between 8AM to 3:30PM? People normally tend to go earler. Amazingly and luckly an office went by after the office had closed and let you in ...? WOW, What a unique experience! :) :)
You should go play some casino...
 
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