well, I do understand how you feel, that is why I am here now. That was a long frustrated waiting, and could find anyone who can really help me out. Every time, when I made phone call to that 1-800... Number or I went to the local office in downtown or I wrote to "whom it may concern"..., I wanted to withdraw my case.... But believe me, you will get it eventually, just try to ignore it emotionally. I thought, as long as I had AP, which allowed me visit my parents in my home country, I did not really need that card at hand
. Every time, when I stopped expecting any news about that, I got some. I know it sounds silly, but what else I could do
Well, I filed application to NY local office on May. 2003. about a week later, got a small yellow piece receipt, which showed the money I paid for.
Sep. 2003, receipt for I-765, did fingerprint;
Oct. 2003, the status online showed that I-765 approved, a ED card mailed out. But later, I was told that the card was destroyed since the postoffice retuned it back.... long story, you really do not want to hear it. Anyway, I have not got my ED card until now
Nov. 2003, first AP;
Mar.2004, receipt for I-485 and I-130, did fingerprint again;
Nov.2004, second AP;
Jan.2005, I-485 appointment letter;
Mar.2005, interview;
Apr.2005, case approved.
hope these help. Good luck!!!
asg98 said:
benny,
Congrats on your green card.
I would appreciate it if you could share your experience. Also if you could give more details about the help you received it will help many of us. I have been waiting for the approval letter since 17 months now and despite sending out letters to the senator, congressman, visitng the NY INS several times nothing seems to have worked...
Tahnks in advance