AP Approval dates

Updated with zipzap's info

PHP: 
id                 WAC           RD          Status
gc0402_cal         03-171-5xxxx  05/15/03    Received AP on 6th Oct
nimatramatra01     03-173-5xxxx  05/19/03    Approved 27th Sept (Rcvd on 3rd Oct)
7714               03-173-xxxxx  05/19/03    Approved 26th Sept (Rcvd on 3rd Oct)
gopher97           03-173-5xxxx  05/19/03    Approved 19th Sept 
kaulst             03-174-xxxxx  05/20/03    Approved 14th Oct
xxxxxx             03-175-xxxxx  05/21/03    Approved 3rd Oct
karma_yoga         03-176-5xxxx  05/22/03    Approved 16th Oct 
scu123             03-179-5xxxx  05/23/03    pending 
toeic              03-180-5xxxx  05/29/03    Approved 6th Nov
ganshm             03-181-5xxxx  05/30/03    Approved 30th Oct
485Victim          03-181-5xxxx  05/30/03    Approved 30th Oct
dontworryBhappy    03-181-5xxxx  05/30/03    pending
spyder             03-189-5xxxx  05/30/03    Approved 4th Nov
matrixdeleted      03-187-5xxxx  06/05/03    Approved 31st Oct 
canucks            03-185-5xxxx  06/05/03    pending 
yawn               03-189-5xxxx  06/11/03    Approved 24th Oct 
jan2003            03-189-5xxxx  06/11/03    Approved 5th Nov
ramavataar         03-191-5xxxx  mm/dd/yy    Approved 28th Oct 
kabira             03-193-5xxxx  mm/dd/yy    Approved 6th Nov 
mvm1999            03-196-5xxxx  06/18/03    Approved 5th Nov
mani_paul          03-196-5xxxx  06/20/03    pending 
cleanGC            03-203-xxxxx  07/01/03    pending 
rcen               03-204-xxxxx  07/01/03    pending 
Who cares          03-206-5xxxx  07/07/03    pending 
ngadhia            03-210-5xxxx  mm/dd/yy    Approved Emergency AP
khi_boy            03-210-xxxxx  07/11/03    pending 
ramakriya          03-211-xxxxx  07/14/03    pending 
krishnakt          03-211-xxxxx  07/14/03    pending 
explorer           03-211-xxxxx  07/14/03    pending 
2manyques          03-212-xxxxx  07/15/03    pending 
kashmir            03-223-5xxxx  07/30/03    pending 
rk4gc              03-227-5xxxx  08/04/03    pending 
tiklebit           03-234-50xxx  08/13/03    pending 
niladri30          03-235-5xxxx  08/14/03    pending 
jingbong           03-xxx-xxxxx  08/26/03    pending
being_intrigued    03-245-xxxxx  08/28/03    pending
honeybee           03-xxx-xxxxx  09/05/03    pending
gotta_get_a_gc     03-239-xxxxx  mm/dd/yy    pending
AverageJoe         03-239-xxxxx  mm/dd/yy    pending
zipzap             03-257-xxxxx  09/13/03    pending
 
How come no AP approvals after Nov 5th? Does anyone have any further information? BCIS also has not updated the processing dates (still showing Nov 20th list). I am supposed to travel on Jan 4th.

My notice date is July 1

wac03 203 5xxxx
 
Originally posted by cleanGC
How come no AP approvals after Nov 5th? Does anyone have any further information? BCIS also has not updated the processing dates (still showing Nov 20th list)....
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I-131 process seems to have been completely stopped since mid November.
Instead of that, I-485 approval rate increased slightly, but it is still almost zero compared to the huge backlog.
I guess that the CSC shifted its resources from I-131 to I-485 within the same division.
It might be the harassment against innocent EB I-485 applicants.

As I wrote above, personally, I decided to forget about my WAC-03-223 (ND: 7/30/2003) I-131 which staus is of couse still pending.
I lost not only money of hundreds of dollars but also more importantly some reliance.
I never forgive the USCIS.
-kashmir
 
issued by the law offices of BAL

TRAVEL ADVISORY - Processing Backlogs for Important Travel Documents


December 5, 2003 - Travel by foreign nationals who are not U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents has become increasingly complex over the past several months due to implementation of various security measures by the U.S. State Department and processing delays at various service centers of the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service.

1. Individuals in the following categories have been least affected by current processing backlogs:

Individuals holding a valid, unexpired nonimmigrant visa (e.g., H-1B, L-1, O-1, etc.);

Individuals who have applied for permanent residence (i.e., filed their I-485 application for adjustment of status) and have a valid, unexpired H or L visa as well as their I-485 receipt notice;

Individuals who have filed their I-485 application for adjustment of status and have a valid, unexpired advance parole document in their possession.
2. Problems may arise when an individual's nonimmigrant visa or advance parole document has expired or will expire prior to the planned travel because the time required to obtain either a new visa or a new advance parole document may have unexpectedly lengthened: ·

Advance Parole - Applications for Advance Parole may require 3 to 5 months or more to process; the USCIS will expedite processing or issue an emergency advance parole under emergency conditions only (e.g., death in the applicant's immediate family, or business emergency involving millions of dollars in potential losses or lost revenue).


Visa backlogs at US consulates - In July 2003 the State Department began implementing a requirement that individuals applying for new nonimmigrant visas must be personally interviewed. This immediately created backlogs for issuing nonimmigrant visas at most U.S. consulate worldwide. At present, U.S. consulates are reporting backlogs of anywhere from 3 to 8 weeks or more.
o Note: A personal appearance waiver (PAW) may be granted by a consular officer to applicants who present no national security concern in limited situations: those who are under the age of 16, applicants who are over 60 years of age; diplomats; revalidations of the same visa classifications which are within 12 months of the visa expiration; or if determined a PAW would be in the national interest or because of unusual circumstances.
o It may be possible to make an interview appointment in advance of arrival, which may help minimize the inconvenience created by these backlogs.
o Most US consulates provide websites with current status and contact information for queries posted.

Visa Revalidation - Applications for visa revalidation may take 16 weeks or more to process, and since the passport must be submitted with the application, the individual will not be able to travel until the State Department returns the passport (with the new visa). In addition, the State Department may decline to issue the visa if there are any irregularities or concerns.


Applying at a US Consulate in Canada - U.S. consulates have discretion to issue visas to third country nationals, who, as a matter of convenience, commonly apply at consulates in Canada such as Vancouver, Calgary, or Toronto. Visa appointments may be booked online for a fee at www.nvars.com - the appointment backlog is typically 3 to 4 weeks. Issuance of visas to third country nationals at U.S. consulates is discretionary, and if an individual applies to a U.S. consulate in Canada, and the consulate declines to issue the visa, the individual may be required to travel to their home country and obtain the visa at a U.S. consulate there before re-entering the U.S.


SPECIAL NOTE: Visa Delays Due to Technology Alert List - A recent tightening of Technology Alert List (TAL) standards has stranded visa applicants from China, Russia and several pre-dominantly Muslim countries who are perceived to pose a risk due to possible exposure to sensitive technologies/fields in the U.S. The TAL checks have taken up to a year or more in some cases.
Proper advance planning can help mitigate the inconvenience of extended delays in the processing of visa applications or applications for advance parole. There are many factors beyond those discussed above that can complicate a visa application; clients of Berry, Appleman & Leiden are advised to contact their attorney well in advance of any planned travel to discuss possible travel limitations and options for avoiding or minimizing problems.


- Ron Wada
Senior Associate
Berry, Appleman & Leiden
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please add me to the list

WAC03-212-5xxxx
RD 07/15/2003
Status: Pending (of course! :( )

I have booked tickets for travel on Feb 21st, I hope I get AP approval by then. Does anyone know if INS sends AP directly to the applicant or to the lawyer?

Thanks
 
Added couple of more pending cases, no approvals yet.


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PHP: 
id                 WAC           RD          Status
gc0402_cal         03-171-5xxxx  05/15/03    Received AP on 6th Oct
nimatramatra01     03-173-5xxxx  05/19/03    Approved 27th Sept (Rcvd on 3rd Oct)
7714               03-173-xxxxx  05/19/03    Approved 26th Sept (Rcvd on 3rd Oct)
gopher97           03-173-5xxxx  05/19/03    Approved 19th Sept 
kaulst             03-174-xxxxx  05/20/03    Approved 14th Oct
xxxxxx             03-175-xxxxx  05/21/03    Approved 3rd Oct
karma_yoga         03-176-5xxxx  05/22/03    Approved 16th Oct 
scu123             03-179-5xxxx  05/23/03    pending 
toeic              03-180-5xxxx  05/29/03    Approved 6th Nov
ganshm             03-181-5xxxx  05/30/03    Approved 30th Oct
485Victim          03-181-5xxxx  05/30/03    Approved 30th Oct
dontworryBhappy    03-181-5xxxx  05/30/03    pending
spyder             03-189-5xxxx  05/30/03    Approved 4th Nov
matrixdeleted      03-187-5xxxx  06/05/03    Approved 31st Oct 
canucks            03-185-5xxxx  06/05/03    pending 
yawn               03-189-5xxxx  06/11/03    Approved 24th Oct 
jan2003            03-189-5xxxx  06/11/03    Approved 5th Nov
ramavataar         03-191-5xxxx  mm/dd/yy    Approved 28th Oct 
kabira             03-193-5xxxx  mm/dd/yy    Approved 6th Nov 
mvm1999            03-196-5xxxx  06/18/03    Approved 5th Nov
mani_paul          03-196-5xxxx  06/20/03    pending 
cleanGC            03-203-xxxxx  07/01/03    pending 
rcen               03-204-xxxxx  07/01/03    pending 
Who cares          03-206-5xxxx  07/07/03    pending 
ngadhia            03-210-5xxxx  mm/dd/yy    Approved Emergency AP
khi_boy            03-210-xxxxx  07/11/03    pending 
ramakriya          03-211-xxxxx  07/14/03    pending 
krishnakt          03-211-xxxxx  07/14/03    pending 
explorer           03-211-xxxxx  07/14/03    pending 
2manyques          03-212-xxxxx  07/15/03    pending 
tihomg             03-212-xxxxx  07/15/03    pending 
kashmir            03-223-5xxxx  07/30/03    pending 
rk4gc              03-227-5xxxx  08/04/03    pending 
tiklebit           03-234-50xxx  08/13/03    pending 
niladri30          03-235-5xxxx  08/14/03    pending 
gotta_get_a_gc     03-239-xxxxx  mm/dd/yy    pending
AverageJoe         03-239-xxxxx  mm/dd/yy    pending
jingbong           03-xxx-xxxxx  08/26/03    pending
being_intrigued    03-245-xxxxx  08/28/03    pending
honeybee           03-xxx-xxxxx  09/05/03    pending
i485Jan            03-xxx-xxxxx  09/08/03    pending
zipzap             03-257-xxxxx  09/13/03    pending
 
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Second AP Approved

My AP got approved today. Online status says so........


ND July 1st 2003

wac03 203 5xxxx
 
Congratulations Guys...

I have started beliving that they have misplaced WAC-03-18X pending AP applications.

My only hope to get AP befoe 12/31 is I think San Jose office.

Any first hand experience with the latest ""iAP"" at SJ office?

Thx
 
dontworryBhappy:

I agree with you since my wife's ND is exactly the same as yours and still pending.
 
Congratulations!! Good to see approvals.


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PHP: 
id                 WAC           RD          Status
nimatramatra01     03-173-5xxxx  05/19/03    Approved 27th Sept (Rcvd on 3rd Oct)
7714               03-173-xxxxx  05/19/03    Approved 26th Sept (Rcvd on 3rd Oct)
scu123             03-179-5xxxx  05/23/03    pending 
dontworryBhappy    03-181-5xxxx  05/30/03    pending
spyder             03-189-5xxxx  05/30/03    Approved 4th Nov
matrixdeleted      03-187-5xxxx  06/05/03    Approved 31st Oct 
canucks            03-185-5xxxx  06/05/03    pending 
yawn               03-189-5xxxx  06/11/03    Approved 24th Oct 
jan2003            03-189-5xxxx  06/11/03    Approved 5th Nov
ramavataar         03-191-5xxxx  mm/dd/yy    Approved 28th Oct 
kabira             03-193-5xxxx  mm/dd/yy    Approved 6th Nov 
mvm1999            03-196-5xxxx  06/18/03    Approved 5th Nov
mani_paul          03-196-5xxxx  06/20/03    pending 
stillwaitfor485    03-198-5xxxx  06/20/03    Approved 13th Dec 
cleanGC            03-203-xxxxx  07/01/03    Approved 15th Dec 
urguest            03-203-xxxxx  07/01/03    Approved 15th Dec 
rcen               03-204-xxxxx  07/01/03    Approved 15th Dec 
Who cares          03-206-5xxxx  07/07/03    pending 
ngadhia            03-210-5xxxx  mm/dd/yy    Approved Emergency AP
khi_boy            03-210-xxxxx  07/11/03    pending 
ramakriya          03-211-xxxxx  07/14/03    pending 
krishnakt          03-211-xxxxx  07/14/03    pending 
explorer           03-211-xxxxx  07/14/03    pending 
2manyques          03-212-xxxxx  07/15/03    pending 
tihomg             03-212-xxxxx  07/15/03    pending 
kashmir            03-223-5xxxx  07/30/03    pending 
rk4gc              03-227-5xxxx  08/04/03    pending 
tiklebit           03-234-50xxx  08/13/03    pending 
niladri30          03-235-5xxxx  08/14/03    pending 
gotta_get_a_gc     03-239-xxxxx  mm/dd/yy    pending
AverageJoe         03-239-xxxxx  mm/dd/yy    pending
jingbong           03-xxx-xxxxx  08/26/03    pending
being_intrigued    03-245-xxxxx  08/28/03    pending
muraari            03-248-xxxxx  09/03/03    pending
honeybee           03-xxx-xxxxx  09/05/03    pending
i485Jan            03-xxx-xxxxx  09/08/03    pending
zipzap             03-257-xxxxx  09/13/03    pending
 
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Applied for AP in August, no sight of it. *sigh* I hope they are using the resources for AOS, if those resources are doing anything else, I will positively scream! :(
 
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