Concurrent Filing - Using Cross Chargeability

huizet said:
You are right on the money Prez...its us folks who applied early in the decade who have been made sacrifical lambs of the system...first it was the backlog processing, then retrogression..now dates reverting back...one day each and every one of us on this list gets the card...by then the whole system would be functioning like a well oiled machine..hrrmmpphh..
ks_cc darnit man..you should vent out more often...this sucks big time bro..but being the optimist i am..hang in there bro..this tunnel seems to be long dark and never ending, but there will be light at the end of it...
puruwa..keep us posted on when ur interview is ...i'm happy to see when things seem to finally come through of what has been a long and tiring ordeal...
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Thanks Huizet...it actually did feel pretty good to vent. I try to stay positive, but these people just make it so damn hard.
 
ks_cc said:
Thanks Huizet...it actually did feel pretty good to vent. I try to stay positive, but these people just make it so damn hard.
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Hang in there ks. I know its hard especially since we have limited information as to what goes on at the processing centers.
I have had my FP done in end of March. I havent seen any LUDs on my case ever since NSC received the packets. I see LUDs being updated after completion of FP. nothing seems to be happening to my case...Wonder why:confused:
 
Thanks for the advice KS

ks_cc said:
Eyuh. However, I think you're approval's well on its way and in my opinion it should be around the corner, so I think the bar ball's in your court.
Fax: Yes, there USED to be a published fax number for the TSC to request expeditious case processing. All other faxes were summarily ignored. Ditto for the other service centers. Unfortunately, they don't publish this number anymore, and refer and expedite cases to the National Service Center's 800 number (and we all love speaking with those folks).
Anyway, if you don't mind me asking...why're you trying to reach the TSC? Is it to prod your case along? Your case was sent to the Lincoln for an interview, right? Regardless, none of my business, but this is what I highly recommend. Don't waste your energies trying to contact the service center yourself. You need a person in the semblance of some power to undertake this otherwise monumental task for you. What I did was contact my congressperson and her director of constituent services has been highly proactive in exchanging email with the TSC's Congressional Services Liaison. Which proves that the TSC has such an entity within its fold, so leverage that. Odds are high that any letters from applicants are ignored. Trust me....my letter to the VSC back in Christmas yielded absolutely nothing. At Christmas nonetheless....way for some Holiday spirit.
Anyway...you're in Cali, so given the hot debate over (illegal) immigration, your congresspersons might be more than willing to help. Barbara Boxer? Is that right? Find out what jurisdiction you fall under and contact the congressperson. Explain that you're name check is done, your PD is current, and whatever else you need to contact the TSC for and have them call. It might take a couple of days, but you're at least assured a response rather than have your letter languish in the obfuscated obscurity.
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The reason why I wanted to contact TSC is that they haven't transferred the I-140 along with the 485s; But, I guess there are some folks on the forums who had similar experience. I think they don't transfer I140 along with the 485s.

I know my letter won't make a difference, hence contacted the congressman's office. But they told me it would take from 30 to 45 days to get a response back from TSC.

anyway, I am too freaking fed up with this process. And, I sincerely think that its high time we should all raise our voices against this 'unfair' and highly mismanaged system.
 
Hey all, just called NSC - name check pending. I guess its time I started doing the write to people stuff.

Man, I'm starting to hate this crappy f****** up stuff !

vik
 
vikram77 said:
Hey all, just called NSC - name check pending. I guess its time I started doing the write to people stuff.

Man, I'm starting to hate this crappy f****** up stuff !

vik
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I think you should start writing now that you are under their processing time window (before it moves back!).

I plan to write too however I think I should wait till my receipt date is under their processing time because that would be an easy excuse for the service center folks!.

No LUDS since 19th Jan thats almost 4.5 months :confused:
 
vikram77 said:
Hey all, just called NSC - name check pending. I guess its time I started doing the write to people stuff.

Man, I'm starting to hate this crappy f****** up stuff !

vik
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Sucks man. This whole name check thing is a travesty.

Good luck with all the writing!
 
Once you file 485/get EAD etc what is our status?

Are we still considered on H1-B? Or are we considered to be something else - not full permanent residents obviously but something else ?

I'm going to do a part time MBA starting this fall. I was looking at some loan terms, and some of them are for US citizens and permanent residents, which I obviously don't qualify for, but the others for international students explicitly mention requiring H1-B or F1/J1. My question is are we still considered to be on H1-B after filing 485 and receiving EAD/AP etc ? (FYI, my H1 stamp is valid for a few more months still).

I'll call the companies and find out of course, but wanted to see if one of you has a clear idea about our status after filing 485 but before approval of 485. TIA.
 
prezcalvin said:
Are we still considered on H1-B? Or are we considered to be something else - not full permanent residents obviously but something else ?

I'm going to do a part time MBA starting this fall. I was looking at some loan terms, and some of them are for US citizens and permanent residents, which I obviously don't qualify for, but the others for international students explicitly mention requiring H1-B or F1/J1. My question is are we still considered to be on H1-B after filing 485 and receiving EAD/AP etc ? (FYI, my H1 stamp is valid for a few more months still).

I'll call the companies and find out of course, but wanted to see if one of you has a clear idea about our status after filing 485 but before approval of 485. TIA.
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Hi Prez,
Once you file the 485, your official designation is that you are an "AOS Applicant"; more descriptively, you are an "Applicant for Adjustment of Status to Permanent Resident". This is an intermediary stage with no clear delineation of your former visa status. While you're not totally reliant on your visa, although you could continue working under your H and travel using your AP, you're not entirely a permanent resident either even if you use your EAD to work and use your H1 stamp to travel. This is kind of a transitionary phase, and given the seeming eternal wait, I like to refer to it as status purgatory.

Now, as far as applying for student loans or mortgages goes, you are free to file under the PR category, provided that you supply documentation to that effect, such as your 485 receipts. There is no hard and fast rule....lenders want to give you money as long as you're on a valid legal status, be it your H or your pending AOS application.
 
ks_cc said:
Hi Prez,
Once you file the 485, your official designation is that you are an "AOS Applicant"; more descriptively, you are an "Applicant for Adjustment of Status to Permanent Resident". This is an intermediary stage with no clear delineation of your former visa status. While you're not totally reliant on your visa, although you could continue working under your H and travel using your AP, you're not entirely a permanent resident either even if you use your EAD to work and use your H1 stamp to travel. This is kind of a transitionary phase, and given the seeming eternal wait, I like to refer to it as status purgatory.

Now, as far as applying for student loans or mortgages goes, you are free to file under the PR category, provided that you supply documentation to that effect, such as your 485 receipts. There is no hard and fast rule....lenders want to give you money as long as you're on a valid legal status, be it your H or your pending AOS application.
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Thanks ks. Ok, I'll check with the lenders whether they would accept me as a "PR".
 
Tracker update

Hi All,

Updated the tracker, minor changes.

Pururwa -> My calculated Gut feeling : Expect it in 2 months.

Enjoyed a Vegas trip on the Memorial-day weekend to keep my mind of 485s.
Applied Wife's EAD/AP(2nd), will update when they are approved. My H1B 7-10 yr xtension has been filed. Will keep u guys posted when approved.

-Still
 
Guys,

I just realized that on the form G-325A for the following entry

If your native alphabet is in other than Roman letters, write your name in your native alphabet below:

I didn’t write my name in native (Hindi) language. Is it a big issue?


Thanks
VS
 
vsaxena said:
Guys,

I just realized that on the form G-325A for the following entry

If your native alphabet is in other than Roman letters, write your name in your native alphabet below:

I didn’t write my name in native (Hindi) language. Is it a big issue?


Thanks
VS
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Naah, don't get hooked onto the verbiage...its most likely for non-native English speaking countries. India doesn't necessarily belong to that list....most applicable for nations like China or so, and I dont know of any Chinese folks who've used Mandarin on the form....the 325 is for biographic information, kind of inconsequential in the scheme of things.
 
Name Check Cleared!

Folks,
I'm pretty happy to report that my 14 month pending name check has been cleared. I had sent a letter to the First Lady's office back in February and got a letter from the FBI in the last week of April stating that the name check was "in progress". My Senator's office had initiated an inquiry with the FBI back in March and today I recevied an email from the Senator's office stating that my name check was cleared on 05/22 and sent back to the USCIS.
Whew...
 
ks_cc said:
Folks,
I'm pretty happy to report that my 14 month pending name check has been cleared. I had sent a letter to the First Lady's office back in February and got a letter from the FBI in the last week of April stating that the name check was "in progress". My Senator's office had initiated an inquiry with the FBI back in March and today I recevied an email from the Senator's office stating that my name check was cleared on 05/22 and sent back to the USCIS.
Whew...
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Hey KS
congratulations to you man!!News goes for celebration:)
so when are we all expecting an open bar @NH
 
way2gc said:
Hey KS
congratulations to you man!!News goes for celebration:)
so when are we all expecting an open bar @NH
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Thanks bud! Open bar == one day after the AOSs get approved....happy hour 24x7x365.
I tried initiating a service request, but turns out their systems are down :)
Oh well.
 
ks_cc said:
Folks,
I'm pretty happy to report that my 14 month pending name check has been cleared. I had sent a letter to the First Lady's office back in February and got a letter from the FBI in the last week of April stating that the name check was "in progress". My Senator's office had initiated an inquiry with the FBI back in March and today I recevied an email from the Senator's office stating that my name check was cleared on 05/22 and sent back to the USCIS.
Whew...
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Dude, awesome news!! My week starts on a happy note because of this news.. if anyone deserved this, it was you!

Hope the rest of the process is smooth sailing too!
 
prezcalvin said:
Dude, awesome news!! My week starts on a happy note because of this news.. if anyone deserved this, it was you!

Hope the rest of the process is smooth sailing too!
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Thanks a ton Prez. I attribute this to all of you folks' good wishes! Again, we're all in this together...and we're all going to get out of it together...
 
ks_cc said:
Folks,
I'm pretty happy to report that my 14 month pending name check has been cleared. I had sent a letter to the First Lady's office back in February and got a letter from the FBI in the last week of April stating that the name check was "in progress". My Senator's office had initiated an inquiry with the FBI back in March and today I recevied an email from the Senator's office stating that my name check was cleared on 05/22 and sent back to the USCIS.
Whew...
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congratulations KS, You deserve it most!

Your weekend start from today enjoy :)

VS
 
Congratulations KS

Good to hear that your NC got cleared!

I was hoping that the Processing dates would move pass my RD so I could go for an infopass and find out about my NC but I guess I will have to wait a bit longer for that.
No LUD on my case since my RD of October 24th 2006.
 
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