Last evening, I logged in to read my emails and there was just one email waiting and it was from USCIS. Typically I receive the system generated emails from changing my case status password, and I knew I hadn't made any PW changes lately. By process of elimination, my next thought was it would be an RFI. From what I read on this forum the methodology seems to be Fingerprint, this year - RFI, next year - RFE, next year, then additional bionmetrics and eventually approval. And since my first and only biometrics - code 3- occurred in May 05, I thought this was most likely an RFI/RFE and it was earlier than I expected.
Other than the receipt Notice in Aug 2000 and Biometrics notice, 5 years later, in May 2005, I have never received any communication from USCIS regarding my case and my status message never changed from what it was originally, even after the fingerprinting. I opened the email with apprehension and was pleasantly surprised as I read the words [B]"On November 1, 2005, after approving your application, we ordered you a new card. Your card will be mailed to you as soon as it is ready."[/B]
I give all glory and honor to my Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. This has only happened by His divine wisdom and intervention. All glory belongs to Him.
As to how I feel? I was surprised that I was not exhilarated, just relieved that I did not have to focus on this step of the process any longer. It takes a toll on even the most hardened individual as one waits with no end in sight, and basically have to plan your whole life around it. I found this forum to be a great source of comfort, it was almost a refuge - at times. I am impressed by the wealth of knowledge exhibited here and I thank you all.
Hismercy
ND - August 2000
BIO - May 12, 2005
Approval - Nov 1, 2005
LUD - LUD May 13, 05, Nov 1, 05, Nov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4
Other than the receipt Notice in Aug 2000 and Biometrics notice, 5 years later, in May 2005, I have never received any communication from USCIS regarding my case and my status message never changed from what it was originally, even after the fingerprinting. I opened the email with apprehension and was pleasantly surprised as I read the words [B]"On November 1, 2005, after approving your application, we ordered you a new card. Your card will be mailed to you as soon as it is ready."[/B]
I give all glory and honor to my Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. This has only happened by His divine wisdom and intervention. All glory belongs to Him.
As to how I feel? I was surprised that I was not exhilarated, just relieved that I did not have to focus on this step of the process any longer. It takes a toll on even the most hardened individual as one waits with no end in sight, and basically have to plan your whole life around it. I found this forum to be a great source of comfort, it was almost a refuge - at times. I am impressed by the wealth of knowledge exhibited here and I thank you all.
Hismercy
ND - August 2000
BIO - May 12, 2005
Approval - Nov 1, 2005
LUD - LUD May 13, 05, Nov 1, 05, Nov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4
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