My Green Card arrived in the mail this morning! I thought I'd post my final timeline (below) and say thanks once again to everyone here that's guided me through the process - your advice has been invaluable, and ultimately led to me getting the card in what appears to be record time, three months. Sure I'll be back here when I need to lift the two-year condition, but for now that's me over and out.
Time line
March 31, '06 - mailed applications (I-130, I-864, G-325, I-131, I-485) to Chicago lock box from Los Angeles.
April 8, '06 - received receipts for all of above.
April 18, '06 - Received notification of Biometrics appointment, which was for...
April 19, '06 - Had biometrics done.
May 20, 2006 - Receive notification of interview date.
June 26, '06 - Advance parole notice arrives.
June 30, '06 - Employment authorisation notice arrives.
July 3, '06 - Interview and approval.
July 7, '06 - Welcome letter arrives.
July 10, '06 - Green card arrives.
Time line
March 31, '06 - mailed applications (I-130, I-864, G-325, I-131, I-485) to Chicago lock box from Los Angeles.
April 8, '06 - received receipts for all of above.
April 18, '06 - Received notification of Biometrics appointment, which was for...
April 19, '06 - Had biometrics done.
May 20, 2006 - Receive notification of interview date.
June 26, '06 - Advance parole notice arrives.
June 30, '06 - Employment authorisation notice arrives.
July 3, '06 - Interview and approval.
July 7, '06 - Welcome letter arrives.
July 10, '06 - Green card arrives.
