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Adjudications Halt
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Originally posted by shamshon
This is strange. I called the FBI and they told me they cleared my fingerprints the same day I did them. I remember doing it electronically so it shouldnot take time. Another way the INS get us frustrated
This is not a fingerprint issue. The document states that it is required a response from FBI regarding name and DOB verification.
I don't see why to blame INS on this. After Sept . 11 there are additional backgrounds check requirements, and who knows if FBI is prepared to promptly respond to this requirement. So, the "bottleneck" might be there now.
Meanwhile INS is not issuing approval of AOS, though they are still adjudicating them.
Originally posted by annv
Any ideas what is this FBI clearing procedure?
No idea. This requirement is not related to the FP process. INS requires from FBI to check name and DOB. INS used to assume that there was not any issue if they didn't get response from FBI. Now, INS is saying they won't issue any approval until they receive a written confirmation from FBI that there is not any issue with the name, DOB check. Question is: is the FBI prepared to respond promptly to that requirement on a 'case by case' basis?
They are saying that some computer enhancements are being made to speed the process. INS is claiming that there is not any delay based on the fact that they haven't stopped the adjudication process; however, as per AILA they are not issuing any final approval.
Read the attached document and the one I originally posted in this thread as well.
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Good news, at last?
Check this out. As reported today by the Law Office of Sheela Murthy, they have received an approval of an I-485 from Vermont Service Center on December 16, 2002. There are other reports that VSC has re-started issuing approvals of I-485's.
Hopefully, NSC will follow soon. Keep fingers crossed.
http://www.murthy.com/bulletin.html#Q&A
4. What People are Asking This Week
At The Law Office of Sheela Murthy, we regularly receive questions pertinent to many of you. Whether through consultations with our attorneys; the MurthyChat, our free, weekly, online question and answer session conducted by Attorney Sheela Murthy; or on the MurthyForum, our online bulletin board with regular postings from attorneys in our Office, these questions represent the concerns of many of our readers. This MurthyBulletin feature provides a sampling of these questions and answers, with further clarifications to assist a broader segment of our readership. Previously published questions and answers from this weekly feature are posted on MurthyDotCom's What People are Asking page.
Question One : When will the "freeze" be over?
Answer : It appears that, at least for I-485 (Adjustment of Status) cases, there has been a thawing of the "freeze." As we reported December 20, 2002 in our article, Update on Processing Delays, the INS states that they have nearly completed their upgrade of the computer background check systems. This will allow them to obtain the needed feedback. They stated that they are currently able to obtain the needed information, but that the "freeze" has created a backlog.
EDITORIAL COMMENTS : In tracking our own I-485 cases, we received what we believe to be the first "post-freeze" approval. The Law Office of Sheela Murthy received an I-485 approval from the Vermont Service Center (VSC) last week. The case, filed November 30, 2001, was approved December 16, 2002. The notice arrived a few days after the approval. Prior to the receipt of this notice, our Office experienced a three-week break in approval notices. Given our caseload, this three-week hiatus was unusual and attributable to the "freeze." We will continue to track these matters.
Check this out. As reported today by the Law Office of Sheela Murthy, they have received an approval of an I-485 from Vermont Service Center on December 16, 2002. There are other reports that VSC has re-started issuing approvals of I-485's.
Hopefully, NSC will follow soon. Keep fingers crossed.
http://www.murthy.com/bulletin.html#Q&A
4. What People are Asking This Week
At The Law Office of Sheela Murthy, we regularly receive questions pertinent to many of you. Whether through consultations with our attorneys; the MurthyChat, our free, weekly, online question and answer session conducted by Attorney Sheela Murthy; or on the MurthyForum, our online bulletin board with regular postings from attorneys in our Office, these questions represent the concerns of many of our readers. This MurthyBulletin feature provides a sampling of these questions and answers, with further clarifications to assist a broader segment of our readership. Previously published questions and answers from this weekly feature are posted on MurthyDotCom's What People are Asking page.
Question One : When will the "freeze" be over?
Answer : It appears that, at least for I-485 (Adjustment of Status) cases, there has been a thawing of the "freeze." As we reported December 20, 2002 in our article, Update on Processing Delays, the INS states that they have nearly completed their upgrade of the computer background check systems. This will allow them to obtain the needed feedback. They stated that they are currently able to obtain the needed information, but that the "freeze" has created a backlog.
EDITORIAL COMMENTS : In tracking our own I-485 cases, we received what we believe to be the first "post-freeze" approval. The Law Office of Sheela Murthy received an I-485 approval from the Vermont Service Center (VSC) last week. The case, filed November 30, 2001, was approved December 16, 2002. The notice arrived a few days after the approval. Prior to the receipt of this notice, our Office experienced a three-week break in approval notices. Given our caseload, this three-week hiatus was unusual and attributable to the "freeze." We will continue to track these matters.
follow up
I found this message posted in a different discussion. It appears that VSC has re-started approving I-485's as reported by Murthy.com
BalaKumar
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Registered: Jun 2002
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Posts: 6
Vermont is approving cases
Vanakkam ,
I just picked this messages from vermont posting.
eac0204350377 Approved 12/5/02 Approved/Completed
eac0204350774 Approved 12/5/02 Approved/Completed
eac0204350791 Approved 12/5/02 Approved/Completed
eac0204350823 Approved 12/5/02 Approved/Completed
eac0204351045 Approved 12/5/02 Approved/Completed
eac0204351149 Approved 12/5/02 Approved/Completed
eac0204351244 Approved 12/5/02 Approved/Completed
eac0204351310 Approved 12/5/02 Approved/Completed
eac0204352018 Approved 12/5/02 Approved/Completed
eac0204354402 Approved 12/5/02 Approved/Completed
eac0204352097 Approved 12/6/02 Approved/Completed
I called by buddy who is in detroit and he said he got approved on 12-04-2002 and he is from vermont service center.100% sure.
I dont know when will NSC will start doing this.
I found this message posted in a different discussion. It appears that VSC has re-started approving I-485's as reported by Murthy.com
BalaKumar
Junior Member
Registered: Jun 2002
Location:
Posts: 6
Vermont is approving cases
Vanakkam ,
I just picked this messages from vermont posting.
eac0204350377 Approved 12/5/02 Approved/Completed
eac0204350774 Approved 12/5/02 Approved/Completed
eac0204350791 Approved 12/5/02 Approved/Completed
eac0204350823 Approved 12/5/02 Approved/Completed
eac0204351045 Approved 12/5/02 Approved/Completed
eac0204351149 Approved 12/5/02 Approved/Completed
eac0204351244 Approved 12/5/02 Approved/Completed
eac0204351310 Approved 12/5/02 Approved/Completed
eac0204352018 Approved 12/5/02 Approved/Completed
eac0204354402 Approved 12/5/02 Approved/Completed
eac0204352097 Approved 12/6/02 Approved/Completed
I called by buddy who is in detroit and he said he got approved on 12-04-2002 and he is from vermont service center.100% sure.
I dont know when will NSC will start doing this.
Originally posted by annv
Is that an asylum cases? I thought they all are filed in Nebraska and their numbers started from Lin. Still good news...
No, they are not. It really doesn't matter, they are I-485's EB
Approval notices are being issued on some I-485 applications, including some age-out expedite applications. Security responses are coming in slowly and that is the only reason for the delays. No additional information is available through AILA at this time.
However, the Newark District Office stated this week that the office will not be scheduling adjustment of status interviews after January 10, 2003, because of the backlog in processing all of the various security checks. There is no word when interviews will be resumed.
This is the best and most current information that I have. Newark has historicaly disseminated inaccurate information and obviously the information they provide may only apply to Newark so I do not place 100% faith in their statements.
However, the Newark District Office stated this week that the office will not be scheduling adjustment of status interviews after January 10, 2003, because of the backlog in processing all of the various security checks. There is no word when interviews will be resumed.
This is the best and most current information that I have. Newark has historicaly disseminated inaccurate information and obviously the information they provide may only apply to Newark so I do not place 100% faith in their statements.
Murthy report on I-485 freeze
I extracted this text from Murthy.com,
Question One : When will the freeze really be over?
Answer : It appears that there is a very slow "thawing" of the freeze. Although the INS stated recently that they had completed the necessary computer upgrades, the case approvals are certainly nowhere near normal levels. Our Office has still only received a few "post-freeze" I-485 approvals. This is atypical, given the number of approvals we ordinarily receive. The most recent information from the INS, issued on December 19, 2002, is that approval notices are being issued on some I-485 notices, particularly for "age-out" cases. For those who may not be familiar with an age-out case, it occurs when a child will turn 21 years of age and thus be unable to enjoy any immigration benefits if the INS does not adjudicate the case before the 21st birthday. The INS reports that they are receiving a "trickle" of the necessary security checks required for issuance of case approvals. We certainly hope the New Year brings relief from this delay.
I extracted this text from Murthy.com,
Question One : When will the freeze really be over?
Answer : It appears that there is a very slow "thawing" of the freeze. Although the INS stated recently that they had completed the necessary computer upgrades, the case approvals are certainly nowhere near normal levels. Our Office has still only received a few "post-freeze" I-485 approvals. This is atypical, given the number of approvals we ordinarily receive. The most recent information from the INS, issued on December 19, 2002, is that approval notices are being issued on some I-485 notices, particularly for "age-out" cases. For those who may not be familiar with an age-out case, it occurs when a child will turn 21 years of age and thus be unable to enjoy any immigration benefits if the INS does not adjudicate the case before the 21st birthday. The INS reports that they are receiving a "trickle" of the necessary security checks required for issuance of case approvals. We certainly hope the New Year brings relief from this delay.
I-485's approved in VSC and NSC
People in other forums are finding I-485 applications approved recently in VSC and NSC. See below
urgentgc
Junior Member
Registered: Dec 2002
Location:
Posts: 23
My Friend got approval
I just talked to my friend who happened to be another lucky fellow to get the approval in this draught.
Whatever information i can get from him....
RD: 11/19/2001
ND: 12/05/2001
FP: 03/19/2002 at Hartford, CT
AP: 01/03/2003
EAC-02-06.......
Good News guys, Its moving.
gcasap
Senior Member
Registered: May 2002
Location:
Posts: 118
I found today's APPROVALS too. WOW!!
Look for yourself
eac0205051067 is approved today.
3rd January 2003 11:36 PM
vivek9090
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Registered: Oct 2002
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Posts: 19
sounds like Good news!
Here is the result of a random check. I think INS is approving in the Dec time(so called freeze time) also
Check these two no.s U will know(both are Dec '02 ADs)
LIN0205052311
LIN0205051213
People in other forums are finding I-485 applications approved recently in VSC and NSC. See below
urgentgc
Junior Member
Registered: Dec 2002
Location:
Posts: 23
My Friend got approval
I just talked to my friend who happened to be another lucky fellow to get the approval in this draught.
Whatever information i can get from him....
RD: 11/19/2001
ND: 12/05/2001
FP: 03/19/2002 at Hartford, CT
AP: 01/03/2003
EAC-02-06.......
Good News guys, Its moving.
gcasap
Senior Member
Registered: May 2002
Location:
Posts: 118
I found today's APPROVALS too. WOW!!
Look for yourself
eac0205051067 is approved today.
3rd January 2003 11:36 PM
vivek9090
Junior Member
Registered: Oct 2002
Location:
Posts: 19
sounds like Good news!
Here is the result of a random check. I think INS is approving in the Dec time(so called freeze time) also
Check these two no.s U will know(both are Dec '02 ADs)
LIN0205052311
LIN0205051213
Is the freeze about to be over, finally?
Let's pray for that. I do not want to create false expectations but there are more and more people reporting I-485 approvals in other forums. Below some examples of reported approvals
10th January 2003 02:42 PM
cxg
Junior Member
Registered: Aug 2002
Location:
Posts: 7
RD Oct-09 485 Approved
Mine and my wife's 485 approved today according to web.
Good luck to all.
EB2/PA (NOT an age out case)
RD: 09-OCT-01
ND: 26-NOV-01
FP: 13-FEB-02
EAC: EAC0204751xx
10th January 2003 03:29 PM
dengdeng
Senior Member
Registered: May 2002
Location:
Posts: 401
eac0205350646 was also approved today
10th January 2003 02:24 PM
bx2002
Junior Member
Registered: Jun 2002
Location:
Posts: 13
got approved from local office
My case was transfer from INS Nebraska to Oregen in May. Then transfer to Florida in August. In November 20,2002. I went to the INS office in Jacksonville, Florida for a interview. The office told me the process stopped. The day before yesterday, I received a approval notice from INS office in Jacksonville. The INS online tracking is not updated yet. It is hard to say INS in Nebraska has started approval of I-485. But at least the local office has started. Good luck to you all.
Let's pray for that. I do not want to create false expectations but there are more and more people reporting I-485 approvals in other forums. Below some examples of reported approvals
10th January 2003 02:42 PM
cxg
Junior Member
Registered: Aug 2002
Location:
Posts: 7
RD Oct-09 485 Approved
Mine and my wife's 485 approved today according to web.
Good luck to all.
EB2/PA (NOT an age out case)
RD: 09-OCT-01
ND: 26-NOV-01
FP: 13-FEB-02
EAC: EAC0204751xx
10th January 2003 03:29 PM
dengdeng
Senior Member
Registered: May 2002
Location:
Posts: 401
eac0205350646 was also approved today
10th January 2003 02:24 PM
bx2002
Junior Member
Registered: Jun 2002
Location:
Posts: 13
got approved from local office
My case was transfer from INS Nebraska to Oregen in May. Then transfer to Florida in August. In November 20,2002. I went to the INS office in Jacksonville, Florida for a interview. The office told me the process stopped. The day before yesterday, I received a approval notice from INS office in Jacksonville. The INS online tracking is not updated yet. It is hard to say INS in Nebraska has started approval of I-485. But at least the local office has started. Good luck to you all.
Re: good news
Yes!! that's right. Hopefully, we will see approvals in the near future. See below
INS Says Halt Lifted on Approvals of Adjustments/Naturalizations
Cite as "Posted on AILA InfoNet at Doc. No. 03011070 (Jan. 10, 2003) ."
INS Headquarters has advised AILA that the problems with the FBI checks have been resolved, and that approvals of adjustment of status and naturalization applications are proceeding.
Originally posted by Gilbert
The AILA has reportedly received official notification from INS central office that the freeze is now over.
Yes!! that's right. Hopefully, we will see approvals in the near future. See below
INS Says Halt Lifted on Approvals of Adjustments/Naturalizations
Cite as "Posted on AILA InfoNet at Doc. No. 03011070 (Jan. 10, 2003) ."
INS Headquarters has advised AILA that the problems with the FBI checks have been resolved, and that approvals of adjustment of status and naturalization applications are proceeding.
Re: good news
gilbert, did you get your card yet?Originally posted by Gilbert
The AILA has reportedly received official notification from INS central office that the freeze is now over.
After INS announced the "freeze" was lifted I had seen I-485's EB approved in VSC posted in other forums, but not approvals fro NSC. I know they are EB, but I-485's at last. That is what really matters.
However, there is one I-485 approved by NSC posted in rupnet.com. Also, one guy reported he found two new cases approved by NSC (LIN0127451525 and LIN 0127451534) and we got info from shamshon that nine I-485 asylees were recently approved by NSC.
It looks that the turn for those applicants fingerprinted last year is coming, but who knows when it is really coming. Hopefully soon? Keep our fingers crossed. This is a stressful process, really!!
However, there is one I-485 approved by NSC posted in rupnet.com. Also, one guy reported he found two new cases approved by NSC (LIN0127451525 and LIN 0127451534) and we got info from shamshon that nine I-485 asylees were recently approved by NSC.
It looks that the turn for those applicants fingerprinted last year is coming, but who knows when it is really coming. Hopefully soon? Keep our fingers crossed. This is a stressful process, really!!
Are you sure, that thiese approved cases are for asylum. According to explanation of numbering system, LIN0127451525 and LIN 0127451534 should be filed by 2000. As far as I know, nobody from this year recieved their FP notice. For asylee, INS should be processing application witj numbers like LIN-99-xxx-xxxxx. Probably Nebrasca center processes green cards for non-asylee too. Of course the fact that they process any I-485 at all is a good news.
Originally posted by annv
Are you sure, that thiese approved cases are for asylum. According to explanation of numbering system, LIN0127451525 and LIN 0127451534 should be filed by 2000. As far as I know, nobody from this year recieved their FP notice. For asylee, INS should be processing application witj numbers like LIN-99-xxx-xxxxx. Probably Nebrasca center processes green cards for non-asylee too. Of course the fact that they process any I-485 at all is a good news.
I didn't say they are asylum cases. They are EB, and I got the numbers from a message posted by somebody else in a different forum.
Shamshon's lawyer has reported 9 asylum I-485 cases approved lately and miami2000 also posted his I-485 asylum approval recently.
Albeit those LIN numbers are not asylum, the good new is to know that the "freeze" is really lifted and that NSC is moving on. Hopefully one day they will pick up ours.