Today I got the magic email for both my husband's and my case. Finally, after 3-year waiting!!!
Our cases actually was far behind the processing time before the retrogression. We've made enumerous inquiries and calls last year, but with little use. I don't even know when exactly our name checks done, it's always one CSR said all the background check was clear, then next time the other one said no, not at all...
Then came the retrogression. Our visa no. became current this Feb. Another round of calls... Usually CSR from Vermont Service Center is much more helpful, when lucky enough a nice CSR will even tell me some more information, instead of the National center is always "we'll issue an case inquiry for you", and that's all (it doesn't matter if I got a ref. no. or not)!
In May for the first-time we were told that the case is hanging only because the FP expired (it expired at the end of April). Asking when we can get 2nd FP appointment it's "pls be patient". So we filed an expedite request, it got denied but the 2nd day they scheduled us the FP appointment.
Some CSR implied we made too much calls. It freaks me out and only dare to call once a month. Ever since Feb. most CSRs said the case is under review and we shall hear sth within 30 days (of course some still said the background check was not clearyet).
Finally I got a very very nice CSR 2 weeks ago (I am so grateful to her!). She reviewed every aspect of our case, and agree it's taking too long. She said she would print out our case file and send to an officer for jurisdiction. And, we got the approval email today!
So I guess our odyssey finally ends. It has been a great tortune during the past 3 years. Sometimes we feel so ridiculous that having been in this country for 10 years and paying tax, we still have to go through this painful long journey, While most illegal immigrants might got their GCs much earlier than us!!! Right now we are feel much relieved, though not ecstatic. As we always know we'll get it sooner or later.
This forum has been a great help and spiritual support for us. Wish everyone good luck, never give up hope! And most important, never give up calling USCIS!!!
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Case Information: NIW EB2
I-140: RD: 07/03 AD: 02/05
I-485: RD: 01/04 AD: 07/06
1st FP: 01/05 2nd FP: 06/06
1st EAD: 04/04 2nd EAD: 10/05
AP: 10/05
Our cases actually was far behind the processing time before the retrogression. We've made enumerous inquiries and calls last year, but with little use. I don't even know when exactly our name checks done, it's always one CSR said all the background check was clear, then next time the other one said no, not at all...
Then came the retrogression. Our visa no. became current this Feb. Another round of calls... Usually CSR from Vermont Service Center is much more helpful, when lucky enough a nice CSR will even tell me some more information, instead of the National center is always "we'll issue an case inquiry for you", and that's all (it doesn't matter if I got a ref. no. or not)!
In May for the first-time we were told that the case is hanging only because the FP expired (it expired at the end of April). Asking when we can get 2nd FP appointment it's "pls be patient". So we filed an expedite request, it got denied but the 2nd day they scheduled us the FP appointment.
Some CSR implied we made too much calls. It freaks me out and only dare to call once a month. Ever since Feb. most CSRs said the case is under review and we shall hear sth within 30 days (of course some still said the background check was not clearyet).
Finally I got a very very nice CSR 2 weeks ago (I am so grateful to her!). She reviewed every aspect of our case, and agree it's taking too long. She said she would print out our case file and send to an officer for jurisdiction. And, we got the approval email today!
So I guess our odyssey finally ends. It has been a great tortune during the past 3 years. Sometimes we feel so ridiculous that having been in this country for 10 years and paying tax, we still have to go through this painful long journey, While most illegal immigrants might got their GCs much earlier than us!!! Right now we are feel much relieved, though not ecstatic. As we always know we'll get it sooner or later.
This forum has been a great help and spiritual support for us. Wish everyone good luck, never give up hope! And most important, never give up calling USCIS!!!
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Case Information: NIW EB2
I-140: RD: 07/03 AD: 02/05
I-485: RD: 01/04 AD: 07/06
1st FP: 01/05 2nd FP: 06/06
1st EAD: 04/04 2nd EAD: 10/05
AP: 10/05