Hey guys,
Why didnt you all go for CP. I was in a similar situation like you all. PD Dec 2001. GOt stuck in labor till recently. But after that it was an exceptionally smooth sailing for me. Went for CP. Got GC within 5 months of I140 approval. I have the card in hand since June 07. Cp is straight forward and the NVC does a remarkable job of processing applications efficently. Look up on cptracker.com for the timelines of all those who went through CP. There is no security check by US officials in CP. It is done by your consulate who issues what is called a "police clearance certificate". Most of the Indian consulates do that in less than a month. I strongly recommend going for CP for everyone for whom retrogression is not a issue.
CP refers to Consular Processing. It is another route than I-485 after I-140 approved. You submit application and wait for notification to go back to your country for interview at a US consulate. It is reported (during 8/13 Ombudsman teleconference and other sources) that there is no Name Check delay for this route.
Folks how many are still waiitng for magic emails like me.
EB3 NSC india
Pd: july 2002
RD: dec 2004
AD: hoping soon
All checks cleared ...and pending
If you've cleared all checks, the probably you should receive your approval in October when they have new visa numbers.
my colleague with EB3 sub, India with PD in 2001 got approval today.
There are so many folks with PD in 2001. Approvals are trickling in, so I am optimistic.
I have heard of EB3 India with PD in 2003 getting approvals as well.