EB2 NIW, CSC->TSC case 140/485 aproved

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yojlee

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I'd like to share my case. 485 is not exactly approved yet, but it seems like it's almost there. Thanks so much for your help. This site was really helpful.

BTW, I didn't have recommendation letter from federal agency. But, there was no RFE request. :)

EB-2 NIW CSC self-filing

I-140 RD 10-31-05, ND 11-2-05
I-485 RD 11-23-05, ND 11-29-05
I-131 RD 1-11-06, ND 1-18-06, AP 2-24-06
I-765 RD 1-11-06, ND 1-18-06, AP 3-8-06
I-140/I-485 transfer to TSC 3-23-06
FP 4-20-06
I-140 AP 6-29-06
I-485 welcome notice 7-3-06
 
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If you got welcome notice then its almost approved!
congratulations!
please share your credentials for others
well who says federal letters are prerequsite for NIW.....it might carry weightage but not 100% important!
 
Thanks, folks!

Here are my qualifications:

area: proteomics & mass spectromery
experience: over 14yrs (including graduate work)
current position: non-tenure track academic position
academic affiliation: two professional and sigma xi
publication: 15 (by the time I file), over 30 citations
no patents
recommendation letters: 7
three from current and former advisers, two from collaboraors,
two independent (one of them was famous person in the field)
no letter from federal agency such as USDA or NIH

I don't think my case was that strong even though it's not that bad. I believe how well you organize the case especially in cover letter is most important. The reason I filed myself, w/o Lawyer, was I don't think they could understand and represent my research effectively. I spent a lot of time in cover letter. I feel like USCIS got much flexible and more willing to give approval. Thanks again folks and good luck to everybody!
 
yojlee,

Congratulations!

I was wondering if you can do me a favor. I am planning to apply for NIW on my own. I was wondering if you can provide the cover letter that you had prepared for your case after suppressing your personal information so that I get an idea how to write the letter.
If it's ok with you please send a PM and I will give you my email address.

Thank you!
 
Update and Final!!!

Here is the update:

7/5/05 I-485 accepted
7/8/05 Green Card received!!!! (sent on 7/1/05)
waiting for I-485 acceptance notice and welcome package.

It is very interesting they issued Green card first and approved I-485. I assume there have been minor errors in the procedure, which is totally fine with me.
 
Sample Cover Letter

Hello

I am currently applying on my own.

Are there any samples of cover letter available? Thank you
 
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