With regards to I-140, what CaptainR says is right. That report is a bogus one. We had called the 800.. number, and as usual it was answered by the representative who will see nothing more than what we do. And as per her, she said that currently USCIS is behind by 30 days from what they reported (I wonder how she could even answer this question).
But when I see Captainr's case is of Feb 18, 2003. Even that information given by the representative is wrong.
Just curious, CaptainR did you give a call to the USCIS (800) number. Because they do recommend you to call if your receipt date is about 30 days past than the reported.
Well one more interesting thing, when we were on phone, and were enquiring about the I140, the rep. asked us what type of a case was this, and when we said it was 140 (filed by the employer), she said that it is the Sponsorer (Company) who had filed, and they should contact us, and not you.
Hopefully this is not a new RULE, as they keep changing every second.
One other doubt I had - if any one of you are sure or aware of this please let us know.
As per the new rule of approving 140 and 485 together, which Receipt Date is considered. I keep seeing only about finger prints and name check is complete. In some of our cases, I am sure, that Finger Print and Name Checks are complete. Will they approve the 485 when 140 is due, or wait for 485 to be due to approve 140.
I am not trying to scare everyone, I am just trying to understand the LOGIC.
Thanks