GC for Parents - AOS and CP - Information Source

Did anyone get a parent GC after BM13's mother? If so, can you post your timeline?

Thanks,
-ML

K1 -> I-485 -> I-751 -> N-400

Now filing I-130/I-485 for parent...
DO: Santa Ana, CA

5/13/08 - Parent I-130/I-485/I-765/I-131 mailed to Chicago Lockbox
5/22/08 - checks cashed, receipt numbers from Missouri MSC (NBC)
5/25/08 - Notice dates for all notices
5/29/08 - LUD I-130/I-485/I-765/I-131 (received and pending at NBC)
6/07/08 - Fingerprint appointment letter received
6/12/08 - Fingerprint appointment date
6/12/08 - LUD I-485/I-765 (no change, still received and pending at NBC)
7/29/08 - LUD I-485 - RFE sent out, case on hold
7/30/08 - LUD I-485 (no change, still on hold for RFE)
8/04/08 - RFE received, request for tax return, 87 days to respond
8/05/08 - Sent RFE response to NBC (regular mail)
8/14/08 - LUD I-485 (RFE received, case processing has resumed)
8/15/08 - LUD I-485 (no change, still case processing resumed)
8/18/08 - LUD I-485 (no change, still case processing resumed)
8/18/08 - LUD I-765 - EAD approved / card production ordered
8/18/08 - LUD I-131 - AP approved / approval notice sent
8/19/08 - LUD I-131 (no change, still approval notice sent)
8/26/08 - AP received, multi entry valid for 1 year from 8/18/08
8/29/08 - EAD received
8/30/08 - Case transfer to CSC (letter received, no web update)
 
Sure, Sounds so good!
I was expecting that we would get some news sometime on Nov. since my parents got FP done on July. my LUD is still 08/28/08, with message "Current Status: This case is now pending at the office to which it was transferred." online message didn't even mention CSC.

ml_boston said:
Citizen08,

Can you keep an eye on your online case status and let us know if you get a GC approval/welcome letter soon?

All those who did parent I-130/I-485s in the past seemed to have "case pending at CSC" status until the 3-4 months from the fingerprint date.

But it looks like the FBI is fixing their backlog and many spousal filers are reporting 2-3 month FBI timelines.

This means that you and I could be approved any day now, instead of the typical 1 month wait after "pending at CSC".

-ML

K1 -> I-485 -> I-751 -> N-400

Now filing I-130/I-485 for parent...
DO: Santa Ana, CA

5/13/08 - Parent I-130/I-485/I-765/I-131 mailed to Chicago Lockbox
5/22/08 - checks cashed, receipt numbers from Missouri MSC (NBC)
5/25/08 - Notice dates for all notices
5/29/08 - LUD I-130/I-485/I-765/I-131 (received and pending at NBC)
6/07/08 - Fingerprint appointment letter received
6/12/08 - Fingerprint appointment date
6/12/08 - LUD I-485/I-765 (no change, still received and pending at NBC)
7/29/08 - LUD I-485 - RFE sent out, case on hold
7/30/08 - LUD I-485 (no change, still on hold for RFE)
8/04/08 - RFE received, request for tax return, 87 days to respond
8/05/08 - Sent RFE response to NBC (regular mail)
8/14/08 - LUD I-485 (RFE received, case processing has resumed)
8/15/08 - LUD I-485 (no change, still case processing resumed)
8/18/08 - LUD I-485 (no change, still case processing resumed)
8/18/08 - LUD I-765 - EAD approved / card production ordered
8/18/08 - LUD I-131 - AP approved / approval notice sent
8/19/08 - LUD I-131 (no change, still approval notice sent)
8/26/08 - AP received, multi entry valid for 1 year from 8/18/08
8/29/08 - EAD received
8/30/08 - Case transfer to CSC (letter received, no web update)
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Guys, my online message was didn't say 60 days:confused:


ml_boston said:
Yes, I got the same LUD message

I've noticed that NBC has sped up significantly, but the DOs are still often backlogged by all the citizenship apps (may explain RFE before FP). As a parent GC, you usually won't have to deal with the DOs, so that's good news.

You'll probably get EAD/AP approval within 1 week, and transfer to CSC within 3 weeks.

Good luck.
-ML

-ML

K1 -> I-485 -> I-751 -> N-400

Now filing I-130/I-485 for parent...
DO: Santa Ana, CA

5/13/08 - Parent I-130/I-485/I-765/I-131 mailed to Chicago Lockbox
5/22/08 - checks cashed, receipt numbers from Missouri MSC (NBC)
5/25/08 - Notice dates for all notices
5/29/08 - LUD I-130/I-485/I-765/I-131 (received and pending at NBC)
6/07/08 - Fingerprint appointment letter received
6/12/08 - Fingerprint appointment date
6/12/08 - LUD I-485/I-765 (no change, still received and pending at NBC)
7/29/08 - LUD I-485 - RFE sent out, case on hold
7/30/08 - LUD I-485 (no change, still on hold for RFE)
8/04/08 - RFE received, request for tax return, 87 days to respond
8/05/08 - Sent RFE response to NBC (regular mail)
8/14/08 - LUD I-485 (RFE received, case processing has resumed)
8/15/08 - LUD I-485 (no change, still case processing resumed)
8/18/08 - LUD I-485 (no change, still case processing resumed)
8/18/08 - LUD I-765 - EAD approved / card production ordered
8/18/08 - LUD I-131 - AP approved / approval notice sent
8/19/08 - LUD I-131 (no change, still approval notice sent)
8/26/08 - AP received, multi entry valid for 1 year from 8/18/08
8/29/08 - EAD received
8/30/08 - Case transfer to CSC (letter received, no web update)
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I don't have the same message! my message didn't show 60 days (not even a number) anywhere, all messages showed "was transferred and is now pending standard processing at a USCIS office. You will be notified by mail when a decision is made, or if the office needs something from you". I can't predict how long I should wait for their response.

looks like that you are ahead of me.


pleasetellmewhy said:
Hi ml_boston & Citizen08,

Once uscis received my parents' RFE response, LUD states "You should expect to receive a written decision or written update within 60 days of the date we received your response unless fingerprint processing or an interview are standard parts of case processing and have not yet been completed, in which case you can use our processing dates to estimate when this case will be done."

I just wonder if you guys have the same LUD message after your RFE received by uscis.

Thanks!
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citizen08 said:
I don't have the same message! my message didn't show 60 days (not even a number) anywhere, all messages showed "was transferred and is now pending standard processing at a USCIS office. You will be notified by mail when a decision is made, or if the office needs something from you". I can't predict how long I should wait for their response.

looks like that you are ahead of me.
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The "transfer to CSC" LUD status (which you didn't get) and the "pending at CSC" LUD status (which you did get) usually come after the "RFE received" status. So I think you're a few steps beyond us.

I think the 60 days timeline is a standard form letter, all they promise is a "written update" within that timeframe. Maybe that is why citizen08 and I got the transfer to CSC notice by letter, instead of LUD as most people get, so that USCIS can say they gave a "written update".

I'll let you know as I expect a "pending at CSC" status later this week.


-ML

K1 -> I-485 -> I-751 -> N-400

Now filing I-130/I-485 for parent...
DO: Santa Ana, CA

5/13/08 - Parent I-130/I-485/I-765/I-131 mailed to Chicago Lockbox
5/22/08 - checks cashed, receipt numbers from Missouri MSC (NBC)
5/25/08 - Notice dates for all notices
5/29/08 - LUD I-130/I-485/I-765/I-131 (received and pending at NBC)
6/07/08 - Fingerprint appointment letter received
6/12/08 - Fingerprint appointment date
6/12/08 - LUD I-485/I-765 (no change, still received and pending at NBC)
7/29/08 - LUD I-485 - RFE sent out, case on hold
7/30/08 - LUD I-485 (no change, still on hold for RFE)
8/04/08 - RFE received, request for tax return, 87 days to respond
8/05/08 - Sent RFE response to NBC (regular mail)
8/14/08 - LUD I-485 (RFE received, case processing has resumed)
8/15/08 - LUD I-485 (no change, still case processing resumed)
8/18/08 - LUD I-485 (no change, still case processing resumed)
8/18/08 - LUD I-765 - EAD approved / card production ordered
8/18/08 - LUD I-131 - AP approved / approval notice sent
8/19/08 - LUD I-131 (no change, still approval notice sent)
8/26/08 - AP received, multi entry valid for 1 year from 8/18/08
8/29/08 - EAD received
8/30/08 - Case transfer to CSC (letter received, no web update)
 
Timeline update: LUD - "This case is now pending at the office to which it was transferred."

edit: second LUD on 9/4 - no change

-ML

K1 -> I-485 -> I-751 -> N-400

Now filing I-130/I-485 for parent...
DO: Santa Ana, CA

5/13/08 - Parent I-130/I-485/I-765/I-131 mailed to Chicago Lockbox
5/22/08 - checks cashed, receipt numbers from Missouri MSC (NBC)
5/25/08 - Notice dates for all notices
5/29/08 - LUD I-130/I-485/I-765/I-131 (received and pending at NBC)
6/07/08 - Fingerprint appointment letter received
6/12/08 - Fingerprint appointment date
6/12/08 - LUD I-485/I-765 (no change, still received and pending at NBC)
7/29/08 - LUD I-485 - RFE sent out, case on hold
7/30/08 - LUD I-485 (no change, still on hold for RFE)
8/04/08 - RFE received, request for tax return, 87 days to respond
8/05/08 - Sent RFE response to NBC (regular mail)
8/14/08 - LUD I-485 (RFE received, case processing has resumed)
8/15/08 - LUD I-485 (no change, still case processing resumed)
8/18/08 - LUD I-485 (no change, still case processing resumed)
8/18/08 - LUD I-765 - EAD approved / card production ordered
8/18/08 - LUD I-131 - AP approved / approval notice sent
8/19/08 - LUD I-131 (no change, still approval notice sent)
8/26/08 - AP received, multi entry valid for 1 year from 8/18/08
8/29/08 - EAD received
8/30/08 - Case transfer to CSC (letter received, no web update)
9/03/08 - LUD I-485/I-130 (case pending at CSC)
9/04/08 - LUD I-485/I-130 (no change, still case pending at CSC)
 
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130 approved

My parent timeline for AOS:

Mailed : 05/22/08
Received by Chicago : 05/23/08
Receipt date : 05/28/08
Finger Print done : 06/20/08
I-130, I-485 LUD : 06/20/08
I-130, I-485 LUD : 06/23/08
I-130, I-485 LUD : 07/01/08 (Case tranfered to CSC)
I-130, I-485 LUD : 07/10/08 (This case is now pending at the office to which it was transferred)
I-130 Approved 09/04/08
 
Congratulations satiger1, based on other posts you GC will be in the mail in under a week (in a white unmarked envelope).

Our two timeline will be a real test of my theory that the CSC wait is FBI/fingerprint based:

You waited 2.5 months after fingerprints for approval, which is the normal timeline lately. If my theory is right, I'll get an approval any day now.

You waited a little under 2 months from "pending at CSC" status. If my fingerprint theory is wrong, then I'll be waiting until end of October.

Again, congratulations on the GC.

-ML

K1 -> I-485 -> I-751 -> N-400

Now filing I-130/I-485 for parent...
DO: Santa Ana, CA

5/13/08 - Parent I-130/I-485/I-765/I-131 mailed to Chicago Lockbox
5/22/08 - checks cashed, receipt numbers from Missouri MSC (NBC)
5/25/08 - Notice dates for all notices
5/29/08 - LUD I-130/I-485/I-765/I-131 (received and pending at NBC)
6/07/08 - Fingerprint appointment letter received
6/12/08 - Fingerprint appointment date
6/12/08 - LUD I-485/I-765 (no change, still received and pending at NBC)
7/29/08 - LUD I-485 - RFE sent out, case on hold
7/30/08 - LUD I-485 (no change, still on hold for RFE)
8/04/08 - RFE received, request for tax return, 87 days to respond
8/05/08 - Sent RFE response to NBC (regular mail)
8/14/08 - LUD I-485 (RFE received, case processing has resumed)
8/15/08 - LUD I-485 (no change, still case processing resumed)
8/18/08 - LUD I-485 (no change, still case processing resumed)
8/18/08 - LUD I-765 - EAD approved / card production ordered
8/18/08 - LUD I-131 - AP approved / approval notice sent
8/19/08 - LUD I-131 (no change, still approval notice sent)
8/26/08 - AP received, multi entry valid for 1 year from 8/18/08
8/29/08 - EAD received
8/30/08 - Case transfer to CSC (letter received, no web update)
9/03/08 - LUD I-485/I-130 (case pending at CSC)
9/04/08 - LUD I-485/I-130 (no change, still case pending at CSC)
 
Thanks ML_Boston. I hope and wish your approval comes soon.

Just by having I130 approval, does a person becomes permanent resident?. I thought that I 485 needs to be approved in order to be considered as a permanent resident.

I am not certain that CSC processing is purely based on figer print status from FBI. My guess is that they will open the case based on the queue (date on which they received the case) and if at that time finger print is not cleared, may put a hold on the process and track them separately. For others, they may approve/deny cases.
 
satiger1 said:
Thanks ML_Boston. I hope and wish your approval comes soon.

Just by having I130 approval, does a person becomes permanent resident?. I thought that I 485 needs to be approved in order to be considered as a permanent resident.

I am not certain that CSC processing is purely based on figer print status from FBI. My guess is that they will open the case based on the queue (date on which they received the case) and if at that time finger print is not cleared, may put a hold on the process and track them separately. For others, they may approve/deny cases.
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You're right, I didn't carefully read your notes. In other posts I-130 and I-485 approval are often on the same day, and no more than 1-2 days apart.

Regarding the fingerprint, that's just my guess because the pending-at-CSC wait seems to correlate closer to months after FP, than months after "pending at CSC" status. Like I said, our two timelines (along with citizen08) will be the best test of that theory.

Keep your eye out for the I-485 update, I'm sure it's coming any day now.

-ML

K1 -> I-485 -> I-751 -> N-400

Now filing I-130/I-485 for parent...
DO: Santa Ana, CA

5/13/08 - Parent I-130/I-485/I-765/I-131 mailed to Chicago Lockbox
5/22/08 - checks cashed, receipt numbers from Missouri MSC (NBC)
5/25/08 - Notice dates for all notices
5/29/08 - LUD I-130/I-485/I-765/I-131 (received and pending at NBC)
6/07/08 - Fingerprint appointment letter received
6/12/08 - Fingerprint appointment date
6/12/08 - LUD I-485/I-765 (no change, still received and pending at NBC)
7/29/08 - LUD I-485 - RFE sent out, case on hold
7/30/08 - LUD I-485 (no change, still on hold for RFE)
8/04/08 - RFE received, request for tax return, 87 days to respond
8/05/08 - Sent RFE response to NBC (regular mail)
8/14/08 - LUD I-485 (RFE received, case processing has resumed)
8/15/08 - LUD I-485 (no change, still case processing resumed)
8/18/08 - LUD I-485 (no change, still case processing resumed)
8/18/08 - LUD I-765 - EAD approved / card production ordered
8/18/08 - LUD I-131 - AP approved / approval notice sent
8/19/08 - LUD I-131 (no change, still approval notice sent)
8/26/08 - AP received, multi entry valid for 1 year from 8/18/08
8/29/08 - EAD received
8/30/08 - Case transfer to CSC (letter received, no web update)
9/03/08 - LUD I-485/I-130 (case pending at CSC)
9/04/08 - LUD I-485/I-130 (no change, still case pending at CSC)
 
ml_boston said:
Yes, I got the same LUD message.

I've noticed that NBC has sped up significantly, but the DOs are still often backlogged by all the citizenship apps (may explain RFE before FP). As a parent GC, you usually won't have to deal with the DOs, so that's good news.

You'll probably get EAD/AP approval within 1 week, and transfer to CSC within 3 weeks.

Good luck.
-ML
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Guess what? My parents' I130 & I485 are transferred to CSC today. :D

However, EAD & AP are still showing no updates.
 
Green card approved!

Interesting, the status on I485 shows as card ordered. Hope and wish ml_boston and others get their approvals soon.

My parent's timeline for AOS:

Mailed : 05/22/08
Received by Chicago : 05/23/08
Receipt date : 05/28/08
Finger Print done : 06/20/08
I-130, I-485 LUD : 06/20/08
I-130, I-485 LUD : 06/23/08
I-130, I-485 LUD : 07/01/08 (Case tranfered to CSC)
I-130, I-485 LUD : 07/10/08 (This case is now pending at the office to which it was transferred)
I-130 Approved 09/04/08
I-485 status : Card ordered 09/05/08
 
Satiger1, congrats on the approval! Let us know when the little green card shows up in the plain white envelope....

Pleasetellmewhy, it looks like NBC is going really fast lately, your transfer to CSC was quick and many spouse AOSs are getting interviews really early in the fast DOs. AP/EAD goes on a separate track. The late June filers are getting them now, so yours should be coming in a couple of weeks.

-ML

K1 -> I-485 -> I-751 -> N-400

Now filing I-130/I-485 for parent...
DO: Santa Ana, CA

5/13/08 - Parent I-130/I-485/I-765/I-131 mailed to Chicago Lockbox
5/22/08 - checks cashed, receipt numbers from Missouri MSC (NBC)
5/25/08 - Notice dates for all notices
5/29/08 - LUD I-130/I-485/I-765/I-131 (received and pending at NBC)
6/07/08 - Fingerprint appointment letter received
6/12/08 - Fingerprint appointment date
6/12/08 - LUD I-485/I-765 (no change, still received and pending at NBC)
7/29/08 - LUD I-485 - RFE sent out, case on hold
7/30/08 - LUD I-485 (no change, still on hold for RFE)
8/04/08 - RFE received, request for tax return, 87 days to respond
8/05/08 - Sent RFE response to NBC (regular mail)
8/14/08 - LUD I-485 (RFE received, case processing has resumed)
8/15/08 - LUD I-485 (no change, still case processing resumed)
8/18/08 - LUD I-485 (no change, still case processing resumed)
8/18/08 - LUD I-765 - EAD approved / card production ordered
8/18/08 - LUD I-131 - AP approved / approval notice sent
8/19/08 - LUD I-131 (no change, still approval notice sent)
8/26/08 - AP received, multi entry valid for 1 year from 8/18/08
8/29/08 - EAD received
8/30/08 - Case transfer to CSC (letter received, no web update)
9/03/08 - LUD I-485/I-130 (case pending at CSC)
9/04/08 - LUD I-485/I-130 (no change, still case pending at CSC)
 
Question for I-864 Part 3 Number 9

Hi , I am applying for GC for my parents. I understand that I will need to file separate I-864 for them.

On Part 3, Number 9, it says:
I am sponsoring the following family members immigrating at the same time or within six months of the principalimmigrant named in Part 2 above. Do not include any relative listed on a separate visa petition.

On the instruction, it says:
9. Accompanying Family Members You are Sponsoring.The immigrant you are sponsoring may be bringing a spouseand/or children to the United States. If the spouse and/orchildren will be traveling with the immigrant, or within sixmonths of the immigrant's entry to the United States and youare sponsoring them, you should list the names and otherrequested information on the lines provided. If anydependents are not immigrating, will be immigrating morethan 6 months after the sponsored alien arrives in the UnitedStates, or you are not sponsoring them, do not list their nameshere. A separate Form I-864 will be required for them whenthey apply for their immigrant visas.


Question is, shall I put my father's name onto my mother's I-864, and put my mother's name on father I864? Or I don't need to?

And, Number 10
Enter the total number of immigrants you are sponsoring on this form from Part 3, Items 8 and 9.
If I put my father's name in here, the number will be 2?

But, the same instruction are also saying:
For instance, if you are sponsoring bothparents, each will need an original affidavit of support andaccompanying documentation since you were required tosubmit separate Form I-130 visa petitions for each parent.

I am confused.

Thank you!!
 
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BM13 said:
Same situation here. apply GC on early March and case pending in CSC. 2rd fp not clear also, now waiting for notice to get police clearance report. May I know CSC contact phone number? Thank you!

Reply:

Hi LKBECTZ;

How do you know that you father's finger Prints are not clear ? Anyway, here is a number for INS. Please use the following options to talk with Live person.

Ph. (800) 375 – 5283
Options: 1-2-2-6-1-1-3-4

Thanks;

BM13
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Hi, BM13,
Sorry to reply you later. I knew 2rd FP not clear by made an appointment with local INS. But case was pending at CSC.

Thanks to provide the CSC contact information. If any update in your father's case, please share! Thank you!
 
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Current Status: This case is now pending at the office to which it was transferred.

Hi LKBECTZ;

I am still waiting for the RFE from INS. As of today there is no updates on my I-130 & I-485.

Can I send my father to India by Advance Parole ? Does he face any problem while coming back to the USA ?

BM13
 
My mother's GC status timeline.

This is the timeline for my mother's GC.

8/27/08 - Mother's I-130/I-485/I-131 mailed to Chicago Lockbox
8/28/08 - Delivered by FedEx to Chicago Lockbox
9/02/08 - Notice dates for all notices
9/06/08 - Received notices for I-130/I-485/I-131
9/08/08 - Fingerprint appointment letter received
9/20/08 - Fingerprint appointment date
9/22/08 - LUD - I-130 and I-485 Transfered to CSC.
 
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Worries about Finger Print

Hello BM13 & LKBECTZ,

I am a bit worried about my dad’s finger print, since his fingers were having peel off skins (very raw & terrible looking) by the time of finger print appointment.

When/how did you guys find out if the finger print is not okay?

Is USCIS responding the finger print issues quickly if there is a problem? Or USCIS just let the file sit there until the applicant can’t wait any longer and nail them down??
 
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BM13 said:
Hi LKBECTZ;

I am still waiting for the RFE from INS. As of today there is no updates on my I-130 & I-485.

Can I send my father to India by Advance Parole ? Does he face any problem while coming back to the USA ?

BM13
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BM13,

As long as your father have the advance parole in hand, he should not have any problems coming back to U.S. at the custom. What kind of RFE are you still waiting?
 
I-485 question

Please tell me what option to use for my parents on 485 form Part 2.

I am applying for an adjustment to permanent resident status because:

Should I select option (a) because I am concurrently filing 130 and 485?
 
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