PP stamped! Long story but wanted to share.......
Just let you guys know my experience.
I got mine approved on Feb25th but got the approval notice (from lawyer) only last week. I am leaving to India tomorrow for vacation.
I was left with only 2 days when I received the approval letter.
I wanted to give it a try getting my PP stamped at SFO though I am supposed to go to SJ. I went to SFO yesterday (wednesday) morning and stood in the queue for more than 3 hours. The moment IIO saw my approval letter, he said I CANT do this there at SFO, instead I have to go to SJ as the letter says so. Lucky guys those who were not questioned on this. After many many requests too, he said, though he was ready to help me, when he enquired with another Senior IIO, she refused bluntly. Ok... what to do, it\'s my unfortune.
As today being the last day before I leave on vacation, I went to SJ yesterday night at 12.30 and stood/slept in the queue the whole night. This morning at 8.15, I got my PP stamped, They gave me 6 months of temporary PR. She also said that I would receive my plastic card before then. Great relief.
All these things are only for my case. For my wife, the case is still pending as they have issued an RFE requesting TB test result as we didnt do it earlier. Some more days/weeks to go. Let us wait!!
I am just telling this not to scare you people from getting PP stamped in a different INS center than the one that is said in the approval letter. Better think more than twice before trying to take risk. But, ofcourse it is good taking risks too, not ever though.
This site is great and helped me breathing at many times
Special kudos to PCee, Hats off to you PCee. I know this job is really a tough one maintaining updates from everyone on time. You are really doing a good job. Hope all the waiters do get your approvals soon. Good luck to you all.