Concurrent Filing - Using Cross Chargeability

[GC_LIKEE]

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,
Congratulations to you!

 

[pururwa]

congrats KS

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 received an email from the Senator's office stating that my name check was cleared on 05/22 and sent back to the USCIS.
Whew...

if you check my posts I told you around two weeks back that your N/C would be cleared soon. See, it came true. Congrats man.

KS, you know a lot about this process and you have been helpful to so many of us in the past. I believe you are gonna get your GC soon. But, please keep logging in into these forums even after becoming a permanent resident, your advice may help several other prospective PRs.

good luck!

 

[huizet]

if you check my posts I told you around two weeks back that your N/C would be cleared soon. See, it came true. Congrats man.

KS, you know a lot about this process and you have been helpful to so many of us in the past. I believe you are gonna get your GC soon. But, please keep logging in into these forums even after becoming a permanent resident, your advice may help several other prospective PRs.

good luck!

Attaboy!! your persistence finally paid off ks. Heartiest congrats on clearing your NC. Now you should be on your way to getting the GC. You have been very active in this forum and we all know how you felt about the NC blackhole. Thankfully, you are through all that now and all the hard work has come to fruition. Now you are one more step towards being an immigration specialist (or at least an immigration consultant )

 

[huizet]

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.

Looks like we are on the same boat (which I hope is headed somewhere) I have had no LUD on my case since my RD (even after my FP). Wonder why they single out people with no LUDs for the longest time

 

[vikram77]

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...

AWESOME Ks !! That's absolutely great news ! Let's hope you get to the finish line really quick now.

vik

 

[ks_cc]

Thanks to all!

Hey folks

Thanks to all of you for the congratulatory note about the name check. It really has been an arduous wait exacerbated by the fact that I had no idea how long I was in for. Not a control freak, but I don't like not being able to steer my destiny in a direction of my choosing. Peter Drucker said it best, the only sure way to know your future is to create it...or something like that.
Anyway.
I really do want to thank all of you for the support. I truly appreciate it and its kept me sane. I know for a fact that all of us will be approved within the next few months. Pururwa, yes, you did call it. And as far as the AOS approvals go, I don't know how far away from the end zone I am, could be two weeks to two months or even more. That I can deal with, since the USCIS is an "animal that I know". I'm ok with that. Regardless of when that happens, you can be rest assured that I'm not going anywhere. I've been fortunate to learn a lot from folks such as you about this process and if I can help answer a few questions and disperse that knowledge, it enriches us all. That said, I've made my private (not for Internet consumption) contact information available to anyone who has requested it. So if anyone needs it for whatever the reason might be; including a trip to the northeast for a beer or two or sixteen, send me a private message and I'll send you my contact details. I know for a fact that I will be frequenting these boards long after the AOS process ends for me.

 

[ks_cc]

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.

Zeppelin, you're just about over the magical six month threshold as far as the name check goes. Their published statistics report that they strive to complete a majority (reportedly over 90%) of name checks within six months or less. I would say that the number might be skewed a little, but regardless, you're fully entitled to make an Infopass appt and find out what the status of your name check is...my gut says that you're cleared. What I mean is that you don't need to wait for processing dates to pass your RD to find out about your name check status.
Also, don't fret over the LUDs. I went a long time without a real LUD (the artificial one I had back in July of 2006 was due to an address change). The next one after July 2006 was March 15 2007 when they transferred it over to the TSC. I guess that wasn't a real LUD either. I've read posts where folks haven't reported any LUDs for months and received approval emails from CRIS one fine morning totally out of the blue.

 

[ks_cc]

Fyi...

Hey just a note in case you folks notice any problems...CIS just overhauled their software and it got rolled out today in turn exposed some glitches. I guess they'd resolve it by tomorrow, but customer service was unable to get anything done this morning.
I called this afternoon to put in a service request and spent about 1/2 hour with this wicked nice girl (who sounded 12) and we ended up chatting for 1/2 hour about glitchy software, Dungeons and Dragons, being parents to baby girls, the Red Sox, the weather, and things I don't even recall anymore.
But, loooong story short, I got a service request put into the TSC.
Oh, and here's a little nugget of information. This is what happens when you put in a service request:
a. They pull up your case from their central repository.
b. They "flag" it with their comments.
c. They can see your entire case history including past service requests.
d. They cannot check FBI, quote, stuff, end quote.
e. Once they "flag" your case since its over their processing time, an email gets sent to the appropriate service center's immigration officer (someone, anyone, and no one in particular). The IO then is supposed to look into what the dillio is and respond.

The call center folks undergo a month's intensive training before they are put to work. They go through contracting firm(s)....and like the girl mentioned, once they get into the real world, they have a whole new appreciation of immigrants and the process, something she says they dont know about as US citizens...which is good to know.

 

[pururwa]

Hello Still

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

Thats the way to go man, Vegas is good for recharging your brains for another spell with the USCIS ...

Hey, what should I expect in 2 months ? The interview call ?
is this 2 months calculation based on some facts that you saw/read on the forums?
Please let me know.
Thanks

 

[StillPatient]

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...

Which is the nearest ariport in NH?
Need to book tickets for the open bar

Congrats man..........u sure deserve it.

-Still

 

[WellWisher007]

ks, Congrats!

Although my prediction of your GC getting cleared by end of April did not come true, I predict that you will be through your approval by the end of June. Cheers!

Congratulations on the name-check clearance. Count me in, on your open bar fiesta.

I suggest that you proactively contact the service center, from now on. Take an infopass appointment. Do everything that you could in your capacity to expedite the approval. Good Luck!

Best wishes,
Wellwisher

 

[StillPatient]

Thats the way to go man, Vegas is good for recharging your brains for another spell with the USCIS ...

Hey, what should I expect in 2 months ? The interview call ?
is this 2 months calculation based on some facts that you saw/read on the forums?
Please let me know.
Thanks

I meant approval after 2 months of interview.
Based on stats off Trackitt/ other AOS Forums.

Good luck buddy.

-Still

 

[StillPatient]

Hey just a note in case you folks notice any problems...CIS just overhauled their software and it got rolled out today in turn exposed some glitches. I guess they'd resolve it by tomorrow, but customer service was unable to get anything done this morning.
I called this afternoon to put in a service request and spent about 1/2 hour with this wicked nice girl (who sounded 12) and we ended up chatting for 1/2 hour about glitchy software, Dungeons and Dragons, being parents to baby girls, the Red Sox, the weather, and things I don't even recall anymore.
But, loooong story short, I got a service request put into the TSC.
Oh, and here's a little nugget of information. This is what happens when you put in a service request:
a. They pull up your case from their central repository.
b. They "flag" it with their comments.
c. They can see your entire case history including past service requests.
d. They cannot check FBI, quote, stuff, end quote.
e. Once they "flag" your case since its over their processing time, an email gets sent to the appropriate service center's immigration officer (someone, anyone, and no one in particular). The IO then is supposed to look into what the dillio is and respond.

The call center folks undergo a month's intensive training before they are put to work. They go through contracting firm(s)....and like the girl mentioned, once they get into the real world, they have a whole new appreciation of immigrants and the process, something she says they dont know about as US citizens...which is good to know.

My prediction ur GC approval will be 2 months from 22nd May 2007 i.e. 21st-22nd July '07.

Good luck, my wishes 4 an earlier one.

-Still

 

[Zeppelin]

Zeppelin, you're just about over the magical six month threshold as far as the name check goes. Their published statistics report that they strive to complete a majority (reportedly over 90%) of name checks within six months or less. I would say that the number might be skewed a little, but regardless, you're fully entitled to make an Infopass appt and find out what the status of your name check is...my gut says that you're cleared. What I mean is that you don't need to wait for processing dates to pass your RD to find out about your name check status.
Also, don't fret over the LUDs. I went a long time without a real LUD (the artificial one I had back in July of 2006 was due to an address change). The next one after July 2006 was March 15 2007 when they transferred it over to the TSC. I guess that wasn't a real LUD either. I've read posts where folks haven't reported any LUDs for months and received approval emails from CRIS one fine morning totally out of the blue.

Thanks KS for pumping some optimism. I hope to get out of this NC limbo soon. I am definitely planing on taking an infopass appointment once I am back from my 3 week vacation to India which as a mater of fact starts tomorrow.

Good Luck for a fast approval!!!!

\m/ - Zeppelin

 

[Zeppelin]

Looks like we are on the same boat (which I hope is headed somewhere) I have had no LUD on my case since my RD (even after my FP). Wonder why they single out people with no LUDs for the longest time

I hope too Huizet!!!!
Well even in my case I never got any LUD's after my FP

 

[passcore]

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.

Congrats buddy! Your 485 approval should be just around the corner

 

[ks_cc]

Which is the nearest ariport in NH?
Need to book tickets for the open bar

Congrats man..........u sure deserve it.

-Still

Hey Still!
Thanks and welcome back! Hope you beat the house in Vegas!
Nearest airport is Manchester NH or Logan in Boston, but Manchester is definitely more laid back. I'm really hoping that we can all have a big huge partaaay once we're all out of this. It would be nice for a little get-together and story swap.

 

[ks_cc]

Although my prediction of your GC getting cleared by end of April did not come true, I predict that you will be through your approval by the end of June. Cheers!

Congratulations on the name-check clearance. Count me in, on your open bar fiesta.

I suggest that you proactively contact the service center, from now on. Take an infopass appointment. Do everything that you could in your capacity to expedite the approval. Good Luck!

Best wishes,
Wellwisher

Thanks bud! You were quite close! The April prediction kind of came true as far as the name check goes, so props to you on that!

 

[ks_cc]

My prediction ur GC approval will be 2 months from 22nd May 2007 i.e. 21st-22nd July '07.

Good luck, my wishes 4 an earlier one.

-Still

Still, hope you're right on this one bud! That would be outstanding..sweeter if it happens over the I-Day weekend!!!!

 

[ks_cc]

Thanks KS for pumping some optimism. I hope to get out of this NC limbo soon. I am definitely planing on taking an infopass appointment once I am back from my 3 week vacation to India which as a mater of fact starts tomorrow.

Good Luck for a fast approval!!!!

\m/ - Zeppelin

Oh cool! Have a good vacation Zeppelin! Stay safe and hope you can check in on us from India as well.