We're in same boat.
I (direct beneficiary) and my son (derivative) have received our Approval Notices on 07/11/2002 and plastic cards on 02/01/2003.
However, my wife (derivative) didn't receive her Approval Notice yet. We all appied our I-485s at the same time. I made couple of phone calls to IIO and they said just wait. INS Case Status Online Service shows followings;
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* Receipt Number: LIN0123556***
* Application Type: I485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or to Adjust Status
* Current Status:
On January **, 2002, the results of your fingerprint review for your I485 Application to Register Permanent Residence or to Adjust Status were received, and processing has resumed on your case. We will mail you a notice if further action is needed, or when a decision is made.
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Is this kind of delay common? Actually my wife's case is a derivative of mine. Then I don't need to worry about my wife's case, do I? Is there anyone who is in same boat? Is there anyone who can give us any helpful comments or advices?
I think I (direct beneficiary) already got the approval and plastic card, so my wife (derivative) would not have any problem to get her approval notice, but I'm looking forward to prior applicants' valuable experiences and kind advices. Thanks in advance.
My wife's details are;
* Location: Colorado (NSC)
* Receipt Number: LIN-01-235-56xxx
* RD: The RDs on following forms are different
- on the I-485 Receipt: 06/27/2001
- on the Approval Notice: 08/06/2001
* ND: 08/07/2001
* FD: 12/11/2001
* No RFE
* AD (Me and my son): 07/11/2002
* Plastic card receive date: 02/01/2003 (Me and my son)
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