I would like to share with you information regarding the approval of my I-485 petition.
Category: EB1
I-140
approved in two months (May 2001)
I-485
RD: Aug 2000
ND: Sept 2000
Moved to new job (Nebraska to Vermont area, academics to industry, similar job, very different [higher] pay)Aug 2001
Sent INS packet with letters of support of petition from old and new work places stating that the listed ODOT job classfication is the same, pay stubs from both places, reasons for finding new job , reasons for higher pay- ie., cost of living comparisons and copy of AC21 memo(september 2001)[as advised by Sheela Murthy\'s offices]
RFE for birth certificates, October 2001
RFE replied November 2001
I-485 approved January 2002
Passport stamped at Vermont area local INS, January 2002
(Spouse\'s petition also approved)
Hope this helps other people who are waiting for approval.
This site has been very helpful during my wait.
M C-K
Category: EB1
I-140
approved in two months (May 2001)
I-485
RD: Aug 2000
ND: Sept 2000
Moved to new job (Nebraska to Vermont area, academics to industry, similar job, very different [higher] pay)Aug 2001
Sent INS packet with letters of support of petition from old and new work places stating that the listed ODOT job classfication is the same, pay stubs from both places, reasons for finding new job , reasons for higher pay- ie., cost of living comparisons and copy of AC21 memo(september 2001)[as advised by Sheela Murthy\'s offices]
RFE for birth certificates, October 2001
RFE replied November 2001
I-485 approved January 2002
Passport stamped at Vermont area local INS, January 2002
(Spouse\'s petition also approved)
Hope this helps other people who are waiting for approval.
This site has been very helpful during my wait.
M C-K