I am an aslyee with I-485 receipt date of 4/2001. I received approval letter today and it says GC is being processed (my understanding is they ordered GC for me). On this approval letter, Approval Date is 7/2004 with 1 year back dated.
My I-485 was transferred to a local CIS office from Nebraska Service Center for processing in Februay this year. The interview took place in July. CIS officer verified my biographic information on I-485 application form. The documents I brought to interview include:
1) Employment Letter from current employer.
2) Most recent W-2 and Federal Tax Return
3) 2 Photos (front face)
During the interview, the officer asked for my medical Examination because I did not submit in I-485 application. He issued me a letter asking me to finish and send back Medical Examination within 90 Days as of the interview day.
I did medical examination after interview by visiting a local doctor and sent it to Local CIS office by Express courier. The record indicates CIS local office received my mail on the next day.
I understand some or most of you might be confused about this. My understanding is that the way CIS handles case varies from one office to another.
I am waiting for my platic card coming.
Good luck to you all.
aanl