green card in 3months in dallas

DallasBM said:
Thanks piyalove for the information.

Hi Dallas BM, Did you receive the congratulations letter??? who was the interview?? what address or how did they tell you to send more proofs?
 
DORA Timeline Update

Dallas Office Rapid Adjustment (DORA) Timeline

DFWFM—60 days (01.07.05, Lebanon)
http://www.immigrationportal.com/showthread.php?p=1025098#post1025098

muni2773—64 days (04.27.05, India/Canada)
http://www.immigrationportal.com/showthread.php?t=126074&page=21&pp=15

serendipity1971—67 days (12.14.04, Germany/UK)
http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=32038&hl=dallas

Stan-O—72 days (03.22.05, Canada)
http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=32038&hl=dallas

Jatt—73 days (05.05.05, India)
http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=42898&st=0&#entry448917

Stretch—75 days (03.30.05, Canada)
http://boards.immigration.com/showthread.php?p=1114244#post1114244

Schnecki—77 days (04.12.05, Germany)
http://www.immigrationportal.com/showthread.php?t=126074&page=19&pp=15

Manuel Fernandez—80 days (01.13.05, Philippines, some info provided via e-mail)
http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=18332&hl=

red_ridinghoodd—82 days (08.24.04)
http://www.immigrationportal.com/showthread.php?p=888360#post888360

chand311—83 days (07.29.04)
http://www.immigrationportal.com/showthread.php?p=859652#post859652

robsausa—83 days (09.14.05, South Africa)
http://boards.immigration.com/showpost.php?p=1247579&postcount=528

bradq—84 days (07.29.05, UK)
http://britishexpats.com/forum/showthread.php?t=317747

subhadras—86 days (05.11.05, India)
http://boards.immigration.com/showthread.php?p=1146664#post1146664

Alan7—86 days (08.19.05, Nepal)
http://boards.immigration.com/showpost.php?p=1234977&postcount=520

Dutch14—87 days (04.10.05, Netherlands)
http://boards.immigration.com/showthread.php?p=1144589#post1144589

dfwprofessor—88 days (08.09.05, UK)
http://boards.immigration.com/showpost.php?p=1236017&postcount=520)

Tanilo-90 days (07.14.05, Mexico)
http://boards.immigration.com/showthread.php?p=1201458#post1201458

Tavana—90 days (10.14.04, Bangladesh)
http://www.kamya.com/interview/aosint_3.html#TX

ozlites—91 days (12.17.04, Canada)
http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=27310&hl=

Mana21—92 days (05.31.05, Mexico)
http://boards.immigration.com/showthread.php?p=1162529#post1162529

GOINGCRAZY—92 days (12.10.04, Mexico)
http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=18171&hl=

KillBill—92 days (01.27.05, India)
http://www.immigrationportal.com/showthread.php?p=1044224&highlight=killbill#post1044224

Arikan Lion—104 days (02.16.05)
http://www.immigrationportal.com/showthread.php?p=1063225#post1063225

thienthanh—107 days (05.25.05, Vietnam)
http://boards.immigration.com/showpost.php?p=1159105&postcount=393

DORAapplicant—108 days (09.22.05)
http://boards.immigration.com/showpost.php?p=1262229&postcount=578

anh4u2nv—108 days (01.31.05, Vietnam)
http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=31078&hl=dallas

Ian Pilcher—10 days (11.02.04, Peru, some info provided via e-mail)
http://groups-beta.google.com/group...cher+and+dallas&rnum=2&hl=en#224e0546fcd9af2d

Francois—117 days (09.20.05, Ukraine)
http://boards.immigration.com/showpost.php?p=1256082&postcount=561

UKcowgirl—170 days (12.17.04, UK, due to wrong address FP was taken 110 days after interview; AOS approval 60 days after FP)
http://www.immigrationportal.com/showthread.php?p=1006871#post1006871

dhakaya—175 days (04.18.05, Bangladesh)
http://www.immigrationportal.com/showthread.php?t=126074&page=19&pp=15

Chessiet—179 days (02.07.05, UK)
http://britishexpats.com/forum/showthread.php?t=282537&highlight=dallas

DFW_BR—180 days (01.31.05, India)
http://www.immigrationportal.com/showthread.php?p=1054809#post1054809

DuncanSimpson—225 days (09.30.05, Russia)
http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=61325

Didha—243 days (06.15.2005, Bangladesh)
http://boards.immigration.com/showpost.php?p=1175232&postcount=435
 
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DORAapplicant said:
EricNeesGC you were right. I received the welcome letters on my mail box on September 26, 2005. My online status was updated on September 29, 2005. My case was approved just 7 days before the DV Immigrant Progams ends.
I was very frustrated because I thought I will never get my case approved before September 30, 2005.
I can't still believe it. I will when I get the actual card on my mail box.
Good luck to everybody, I will keep my fingers crossed for all of you.
Those who are married to US citizens will eventually get their cases approved... so keep waiting patienly... I know it is not easy, but think positive.
My case was approved around day 107th after the DORA interview.
Here is the chronology of events on my case:

June 6, 2005: I-485 file and interview through DORA program
June 23, 2005: FP done at Bellflower, CA
(no 70th day letter received)
Sept. 5-6, 2005: 90 days passed from the interview and no info on our case status
Sept. 22, 2005: Online status changed to: "On July 6 results from your FP were received...."
Sept. 26, 2005: Letters received on mail. Letters were dated Sept. 22, 2005
DoraApplicant,

If you don't mind, could you please share your gender and nationality?

Thanks
 
joe_jose said:
Hi Dallas BM, Did you receive the congratulations letter??? who was the interview?? what address or how did they tell you to send more proofs?



No, we did not receive any congratulations letter. Since we were dating long distance the AO wanted us to submit airline tickets proofs that we were visiting each other. So we dropped the ticket proofs at the INS office a day after the interview. You cannot mail anything in for the DORA program, you have to drop it off with the security guards.
 
Hello everyone,

Thanks for your help. My application I-485 approved today. I went through D.O.R.A I'm from INDIA and visa status K1. DORA program works for us (lucky). I hope everyone here on this forum get their approval notice soon. DORA pilot program success rate is 58% (90 days completion).


Timeline:
June 30, 2005: Interview DORA
July 11, 2005: Received MSC case number (NOA 797c)
FP appointment: August 31, 2005 (Call 800 misinformation line on 07/11/05)
FP done: July 16, 2005 (Walk-in, South Dallas ASC 7334 S Westmoreland Dallas TX 75237)
Case update: On July 26, 2005, the results of your fingerprint review for your I485 Application were received, and processing has resumed on your case.
Case approved: on Sep 30, 2005, after approving your application, we ordered you a new card. Your card will be mailed to you as soon as it is ready.
 
GJ05 said:
Hello everyone,

Thanks for your help. My application I-485 approved today. I went through D.O.R.A I'm from INDIA and visa status K1. DORA program works for us (lucky). I hope everyone here on this forum get their approval notice soon. DORA pilot program success rate is 58% (90 days completion).


Timeline:
June 30, 2005: Interview DORA
July 11, 2005: Received MSC case number (NOA 797c)
FP appointment: August 31, 2005 (Call 800 misinformation line on 07/11/05)
FP done: July 16, 2005 (Walk-in, South Dallas ASC 7334 S Westmoreland Dallas TX 75237)
Case update: On July 26, 2005, the results of your fingerprint review for your I485 Application were received, and processing has resumed on your case.
Case approved: on Sep 30, 2005, after approving your application, we ordered you a new card. Your card will be mailed to you as soon as it is ready.

Congratulations on your greencard. I hope it comes in the mail soon enough. We are still in the beginning phase for my husband greencard. He is going for his fingerprints tomorrow at the South Dallas Location.
 
Updating Timeline

Hi Folks,

Today I received a letter from USDHS, saying the following:

Dated: September 30, 2005

Dear Applicant,

We have initiated the process to complete your I-485. Application to Register Permanent Resident or Adjuct Status. Unfortunately it does not appear that the Service will be able to complete your case within 90 days. You are eligible to apply for Employment Authorization. You may do so by coming to 8101 N. Stemmons Freeway wtih teh completed I-765, Application for Employment Authorization, with teh appropriate fee. Once inside the building, report to Window #1.

You scheduled appointment date and time is:

Date # Time #

You may pay with cashier's check or money order, but if you wish to pay with a money order, it is recommended that you do not complete the payee portion until the officer has instructed you to do so during your appointment.

The I-765 form, Application for Employment Authorization can be downloaded at the Service web site: www.uscis.gov

Sincerely
Signed
District Director

So therefore, I am updating my timeline for your knowing...

Piyalove
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Timeline:

07 Mar 2005 : Arrived in USA on B1/B2 Visa (6 months stay)
13 Apr 2005 : Married my Piya in Dallas
05 Jun 2005 : Scheduled appointment with DORA @ infopass
25 July 2005: Appointment @ DORA Dallas
25 July 2005 : (Day 01) Forms submitted @ DORA Dallas
25 July 2005 : (Day 01) Interview for 5 minutes
29 July 2005 : (Day 05) NOA Processed - I-485
29 July 2005 : (Day 05) NOA Processed - I-130
01 Aug 2005 : (Day 08) Received NOA - I-485
01 Aug 2005 : (Day 08) Received NOA - I-130
24 Sept 2005 : (Day 62) FP/Bio Appointment - NOT NEEDED NOW!
02 Aug 2005 : (Day 09) Walk-in FP/Bio Done @ Dallas ASC
30 Sept 2005: (Day 64) Received the 70th Day letter for EAD
 
Hello,

I have received Welcome to the USA letter. It says that your new card will expire two years from when you became a permanent resident. By law your resident status is conditional, and you must apply to remove those conditions before your card expires.Question: I went through DORA, like many of you guys. Is this normal that 90 days program approves conditional Resident status for 2 years or permanent green card (10 years validity). I have not received card yet. Any suggestion?

Thanks,

GJ
 
i still dont understand what's the criteria for a speedy approval. :confused:

Hope we can receive some good news soon.- :)
 
GJ05 said:
Hello,

I have received Welcome to the USA letter. It says that your new card will expire two years from when you became a permanent resident. By law your resident status is conditional, and you must apply to remove those conditions before your card expires.Question: I went through DORA, like many of you guys. Is this normal that 90 days program approves conditional Resident status for 2 years or permanent green card (10 years validity). I have not received card yet. Any suggestion?

Thanks,

GJ

It's normal for them to give you a 2 year conditional green card.
The only way you'll get a 10 year card is if you've been married for 2 or more years when your case is approved.

HG
 
I am really upset, And Sad... I was talking to my wife yesterday, I HOPE SOMEONE CAN HELP ME...

My wife was sexually molested all during her childhood, she said that during the interview, the officer asking about last sexual intercourse, her underwear, what can protection does she use, if we really have intercourse, my wife said yes I love him, and all that sexual answers brought her flashbacks and she got shocked, blocked and offended, at the end they FORCE her to sign a paper writing, but before they told her IF YOU DONT SIGN THIS YOU GO TO JAIL, IF YOU SIGN IT NOTHING ITS GOING TO HAPPEN YO TOU OR YOUR HUSBAND, I WILL DROP THE PETITIONS BUT WRITE HERE THAT HE IS YOUR FRIEND AND A $0!... she was feeling bad and she just signed and wanted to leave,.


She didnt tell me u ntil yesterday, 2 months later, crying and feeling bad, she didnt want to hurt me, she blocked it, but she changed after the interview, she is like blocked all the time, like in a bubble :mad: and I just went to the wFinger prints can someone help me with this, we have not sleep, Ihave lost weight, not just we are suffering, our parents, mother and father are suffering, both sisters, every one that know us it's concern...
 
Added to all this, my wife told the officer she loved me, the officer said you look like an Odd couple,I see this all the time, She called me GAY just because she considered me as handsome and good looking,isn't that discrimination?? my wife got in shock, her selfesteem was on the floor, We are both HISPANIC, we both speak spanish but I am white, and she is mexican puertorican, I am mexican-spanish (maybe she wanted us to bring an amateur porn film as a bonafide proof or a Baby when we just have 2 months of being married
 
piyalove said:
Hi Folks,

Today I received a letter from USDHS, saying the following:

Dated: September 30, 2005

Dear Applicant,

We have initiated the process to complete your I-485. Application to Register Permanent Resident or Adjuct Status. Unfortunately it does not appear that the Service will be able to complete your case within 90 days. You are eligible to apply for Employment Authorization. You may do so by coming to 8101 N. Stemmons Freeway wtih teh completed I-765, Application for Employment Authorization, with teh appropriate fee. Once inside the building, report to Window #1.

You scheduled appointment date and time is:

Date # Time #

You may pay with cashier's check or money order, but if you wish to pay with a money order, it is recommended that you do not complete the payee portion until the officer has instructed you to do so during your appointment.

The I-765 form, Application for Employment Authorization can be downloaded at the Service web site: www.uscis.gov

Sincerely
Signed
District Director

So therefore, I am updating my timeline for your knowing...

Piyalove
--------
Timeline:

07 Mar 2005 : Arrived in USA on B1/B2 Visa (6 months stay)
13 Apr 2005 : Married my Piya in Dallas
05 Jun 2005 : Scheduled appointment with DORA @ infopass
25 July 2005: Appointment @ DORA Dallas
25 July 2005 : (Day 01) Forms submitted @ DORA Dallas
25 July 2005 : (Day 01) Interview for 5 minutes
29 July 2005 : (Day 05) NOA Processed - I-485
29 July 2005 : (Day 05) NOA Processed - I-130
01 Aug 2005 : (Day 08) Received NOA - I-485
01 Aug 2005 : (Day 08) Received NOA - I-130
24 Sept 2005 : (Day 62) FP/Bio Appointment - NOT NEEDED NOW!
02 Aug 2005 : (Day 09) Walk-in FP/Bio Done @ Dallas ASC
30 Sept 2005: (Day 64) Received the 70th Day letter for EAD


I too got the 70th day letter and I did get my EAD and AP. My case is stuck in the FBI Name check. The officer told me that I got the 70th day letter because my case is pending FBI background check. I am from India.

Good luck.
 
dallas_gal said:
I too got the 70th day letter and I did get my EAD and AP. My case is stuck in the FBI Name check. The officer told me that I got the 70th day letter because my case is pending FBI background check. I am from India.

Good luck.

Hi dallas_gal,
FYI: I am IN C born in PK, my first and last name is not common at all!
Good Luck!

Piyalove
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07 Mar 2005 : Arrived in USA on B1/B2 Visa (6 months stay)
13 Apr 2005 : Married my Piya in Dallas
05 Jun 2005 : Scheduled appointment with DORA @ infopass
25 July 2005: Appointment @ DORA Dallas
25 July 2005 : (Day 01) Forms submitted @ DORA Dallas
25 July 2005 : (Day 01) Interview for 5 minutes
29 July 2005 : (Day 05) NOA Processed - I-485
29 July 2005 : (Day 05) NOA Processed - I-130
01 Aug 2005 : (Day 08) Received NOA - I-485
01 Aug 2005 : (Day 08) Received NOA - I-130
24 Sept 2005 : (Day 62) FP/Bio Appointment - NOT NEEDED NOW!
02 Aug 2005 : (Day 09) Walk-in FP/Bio Done @ Dallas ASC
30 Sept 2005: (Day 64) Received the 70th Day letter for EAD
...
 
I called the USCIS customer service about a two weeks ago. The main reason I called was to find out why my file is in NBC whereas the case should be processed in Dallas DO. She told me that NBC acts as a holding place for all the files. All the processing for DORA is done in Dallas and once everything is completed, they request NBC to order a card for the applicant.

Since my case has been holding up for such a long time, she offered to send an inquiry to Dallas District Office on my case. She said that I should hear from Dallas DO within 3 – 4 weeks on a status. On asking if they will just give me the current status or will actually inquire about the delay, she said that they will do a complete follow-up internally as well as FBI and send me a summary status.

Yesterday I got a letter from USCIS stating that my case could not be completed at this time due to delays in FBI name check process and that I should not make further inquiry for 6 months.

Well…this was an expected answer. When the USCIS customer server rep. told me that the Dallas DO will do a complete inquiry internally as well as with FBI, I was skeptical but tried to be positive and gave myself some hope. Well, now I got what I expected to begin with. Someone tell me…HOW THE HELL DO WE GET A RESPONSE FROM FBI?

I have done FOIPA, inquiry email, approached a senator, approached a congressman, approached USCIS, several infopass and nothing seems to work.

Anyone has other ideas?

Hope this helps.

Thanks

Eric
 
Hi Folks,
Does DORA issue EAD the same day? What about AP how long does this one takes?

Please shed some light on these questions!

Thank you in advance.

Piyalove
 
You don't apply for an EAD while using the DORA program as you should receive your GC within 90 days (the same time it takes to process an EAD). However, if the USCIS feel they can't process your application within that time, they'll send you a letter with an appointment to go and apply for an EAD at the Dallas office. If that happens, you will receive it on the same day.
I also think I'm right in saying that you can't apply for AP either - for the same reason as above. :)

HG
 
HappyGirl said:
You don't apply for an EAD while using the DORA program as you should receive your GC within 90 days (the same time it takes to process an EAD). However, if the USCIS feel they can't process your application within that time, they'll send you a letter with an appointment to go and apply for an EAD at the Dallas office. If that happens, you will receive it on the same day.
I also think I'm right in saying that you can't apply for AP either - for the same reason as above. :)

HG

Hi HappyGirl,
Thank you for your input, I appreciate it,

Kindly read this post that I put online here:

Hi Folks,

Today I received a letter from USDHS, saying the following:

Dated: September 30, 2005

Dear Applicant,

We have initiated the process to complete your I-485. Application to Register Permanent Resident or Adjuct Status. Unfortunately it does not appear that the Service will be able to complete your case within 90 days. You are eligible to apply for Employment Authorization. You may do so by coming to 8101 N. Stemmons Freeway wtih teh completed I-765, Application for Employment Authorization, with teh appropriate fee. Once inside the building, report to Window #1.

You scheduled appointment date and time is:

Date # Time #

You may pay with cashier's check or money order, but if you wish to pay with a money order, it is recommended that you do not complete the payee portion until the officer has instructed you to do so during your appointment.

The I-765 form, Application for Employment Authorization can be downloaded at the Service web site: www.uscis.gov

Sincerely
Signed
District Director

So therefore, I am updating my timeline for your knowing...

So HappyGirl what's your say now? From your timeline it also shows that you had the same letter sent to you also, when did they gave you an appointment to apply for EAD?

Piyalove
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Timeline:

07 Mar 2005 : Arrived in USA on B1/B2 Visa (6 months stay)
13 Apr 2005 : Married my Piya in Dallas
05 Jun 2005 : Scheduled appointment with DORA @ infopass
25 July 2005: Appointment @ DORA Dallas
25 July 2005 : (Day 01) Forms submitted @ DORA Dallas
25 July 2005 : (Day 01) Interview for 5 minutes
29 July 2005 : (Day 05) NOA Processed - I-485
29 July 2005 : (Day 05) NOA Processed - I-130
01 Aug 2005 : (Day 08) Received NOA - I-485
01 Aug 2005 : (Day 08) Received NOA - I-130
24 Sept 2005 : (Day 62) FP/Bio Appointment - NOT NEEDED NOW!
02 Aug 2005 : (Day 09) Walk-in FP/Bio Done @ Dallas ASC
30 Sept 2005: (Day 64) Received the 70th Day letter for EAD
 
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