INS soon will go back to their normal background check, which include FBI, CBI, NSC and Interpol. This will increase the time before 485 approval is granted. FBI was the minimum background INS was conducting waving the others, but not any more.
Getting Greencard through CP will be tough if not impossible.
People who have overstayed and had status violations will have tough time.
I don\'t mean to scare anyone but just be prepared for all the answers and supporting papers if asked for.
Its will be tough to get Visas from Canada and Mexico as had been in the past. People know who changed from F1 to H1 or some other way. You get your status changed by INS but to renter USA you need visa.
Even Canada and Mexico had asked to get visas for the above purpose and said issuing visas may take anywhere between 2 to 4 weeks, means you can not make appointment at US consulates in Mexico and Canada. Probably every one of us in 485 stage need not worry.
It is recommended not to travel abroad unless you have to till your case is approved.
Carry your I-94, passport, and approved petition of H1 if you have one while you travel domestic.
These all are precautions and to facilitate security authorities at all airports.
Getting Greencard through CP will be tough if not impossible.
People who have overstayed and had status violations will have tough time.
I don\'t mean to scare anyone but just be prepared for all the answers and supporting papers if asked for.
Its will be tough to get Visas from Canada and Mexico as had been in the past. People know who changed from F1 to H1 or some other way. You get your status changed by INS but to renter USA you need visa.
Even Canada and Mexico had asked to get visas for the above purpose and said issuing visas may take anywhere between 2 to 4 weeks, means you can not make appointment at US consulates in Mexico and Canada. Probably every one of us in 485 stage need not worry.
It is recommended not to travel abroad unless you have to till your case is approved.
Carry your I-94, passport, and approved petition of H1 if you have one while you travel domestic.
These all are precautions and to facilitate security authorities at all airports.