all,
Last month I applied for 140/485 in SF using labor substitution (with a labor approved in 2000) and was shocked to see FP notice yesterday since it has PD mentioned as Jan 05. I got a second jolt when I called attorney to know that the 485 receipt also has PD of Jam 05.
My attorney had told me (prior to applying) that I will get PD of original labor. I have my own labor pending with PD of Apr 02. I chose to substitute only for the reason to get the PD of 2000. Now I am in deep trouble.
Attorney says that the rule for PD on substitution is unclear and earlier he as seen people getting original labor date as PD for substitution. He feels that after retrogression California USCIS may have become cautious. He tells me that nothing can be done except to wait till PD of 2005 becomes current (another 3-4 years???). He feels that withdrawing the 485 application (and applying later with my labor) will cause more problems.
I am totally let down and feeling depressed. Same with my colleague who applied around same time and has exact same problem. We feel helpless.
Has anyone recently applied for 485 with substitution (in 2005)? If yes can you let me know the PD in receipt/FP notice?
Please take a moment to help me. I don’t know what my options are.
