Parent's Cases Only: Tracking Thread

For anyone in the same boat wondering how long it takes:
Approximately 6 1/2 months total time.

Parents GC applications, filed for AOS (both parents in the USA)
Sent in applications late August 08
Received Greencards in Mail March 7th 09
No interview, one RFE mid February.

We were told it would be about 4 months, guess things have slowed.
 
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Received the I-485 approval letters today for my parents. I am posting the timelines for your reference....

Forms Mailed (130, 485, 131, 765)-8/11/08
Receipt Notices Dates-8/15/08
FP Date-9/9/2008
RFE for Birth Certificates- 9/2/08
RFE response received by USCIS-9/29/08
AP & EAD Approved-10/22/08
FBI FP Check completion - 1/12/2008
1-130 Approved-2/19/09
RFE (G325A) - 2/20/09
RFE response recieved - 3/4/09
I-485 approved - 3/6/09
Welcome letter recieved - 3/12/09

This forum is a great resource to share and get information..Thanks to Mr. Khanna and all contributors.
 
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Bonton_sox,

Thanks for reply. One more question, why do you wanted info pass? I just scheduled one for next week for this case status, but I just wonder what useful information I can get beside that from status online.
 
Redspace,

Online updates are generic messages. Infopass lets you talk to an officer in-person. In my case, there was no status update on the I-130 for over 3 months...typically that is the timeframe for FP verification...so just wanted to make sure nothing was holding up the case.
 
Hi WANGFQ:

Can you please post your DO?

You seem to be rolling, we are happy for you.
November 2008 parents cases seem to be moving. Things are speeded up. The timeline in such cases is 4 months.

Regards
Vishnu Mahadev
 
Please help confirm if it is total of $1365 to file AOS.I want to file for my mom,she is here in the US.Also is it free for I-765 if filing the entire 130,765,485,G32 etc etc all at once?Please clarify,I am getting conflicting views.

Thanks a lot
 
Mother's GC through AOS

I am just starting the process and would greatly appreciate if anyone can help me with these initial queries..

Mother in US on B-2 (I-94 stamped for 6 months). As a US citizen I plan to apply for her GC through AOS. How long should I wait before sending I-130, I-495/I-864/I-693/I-131? I am told it is advisable to wait 60 days after arrival date before filing.

Is it recommended to file I-539 to extend B2 to avoid being out-of-status while AOS being processed?

Thanks in advance.
 
luckylilly said:
Please help confirm if it is total of $1365 to file AOS.I want to file for my mom,she is here in the US.Also is it free for I-765 if filing the entire 130,765,485,G32 etc etc all at once?Please clarify,I am getting conflicting views.

Thanks a lot
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1) FOR I-130: Check for $355.00, payable to US Department of Homeland Security

2) FOR I-485: Check for $1010.00 for form I-485 ($930.00) and biometrics (80.00), payable to U.S Department of Homeland Security.

Rest of the following forms are free.

3) Form G-325A for applicant

4) I-693, sealed envelope containing medical examination from civil surgeon.
Civil Surgeon will charge his/her own fees to you. ( $150-200 + 70 X-ray if needed)

5) I-864, Affidavit of Support, filled out by applicant’s sponsor, USC Full name, and supporting documents:

Original transcripts from IRS for 2007 & 2006 & 2005 (married filed jointly)

6) Only if needed: I-864A Contract between Sponsor, USC’s full name and Household Member, his spouse, USC wife’s full Name

Copy of abovementioned transcripts: Married filed jointly

7) I-765
8) I-131

Disclaimer: I am not a lawyer, just an active participant who is under process for Mother's GC.
 
uk01 said:
I am just starting the process and would greatly appreciate if anyone can help me with these initial queries..

Mother in US on B-2 (I-94 stamped for 6 months). As a US citizen I plan to apply for her GC through AOS. How long should I wait before sending I-130, I-495/I-864/I-693/I-131? I am told it is advisable to wait 60 days after arrival date before filing.

Is it recommended to file I-539 to extend B2 to avoid being out-of-status while AOS being processed?

Thanks in advance.
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As per several other threads on this forum: Once you get Notice Of Action for AOS ( 130, 485 and optionally 131, 765) your mother is in legal status regardless of her I-94 date. She may not leave the USA before getting 131 in hand though and should be back in USA as per the time limit given on 131 which is generally 1 year. At present GC is taking anywhere between 4 to 6 months from RD/ND.

Disclaimer: I am not a lawyer, just a forum participant.
 
Vishnu Mahadev said:
As per several other threads on this forum: Once you get Notice Of Action for AOS ( 130, 485 and optionally 131, 765) your mother is in legal status regardless of her I-94 date. She may not leave the USA before getting 131 in hand though and should be back in USA as per the time limit given on 131 which is generally 1 year. At present GC is taking anywhere between 4 to 6 months from RD/ND.

Disclaimer: I am not a lawyer, just a forum participant.
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Thanks a lot. Any thoughts on whether I should wait for a certain no. of days from her arrival date before sending in all the forms (I-130, I-485 etc.)?
 
uk01 said:
Thanks a lot. Any thoughts on whether I should wait for a certain no. of days from her arrival date before sending in all the forms (I-130, I-485 etc.)?
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I waited for 4 months out of available 6 months. I read in many places 3 months is reasonable period for one to change his/her mind to apply for permanent immigration. It would also depend if it is your parent's first visit. If yes, waiting 3/4 months is good. If it is second or more visit then 3 months should be good enough.

Disclaimer: I am not a lawyer, just a forum participant.
 
Vishnu Mahadev said:
I waited for 4 months out of available 6 months. I read in many places 3 months is reasonable period for one to change his/her mind to apply for permanent immigration. It would also depend if it is your parent's first visit. If yes, waiting 3/4 months is good. If it is second or more visit then 3 months should be good enough.

Disclaimer: I am not a lawyer, just a forum participant.
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Thanks. That is useful info. This is my mother's 4th visit though first after my citizenship which I acquired 3 years ago. It makes sense to wait 3/4 months.
 
Any movement in Parent's cases ?

LUD = Last Update date has changed for my mother for 485 but the status is not changed.

Also, no change in online data is seen for 130, kind of odd since both are tied together.

Anybody else saw similar behavior ?

Regards
 
Vishnu Mahadev said:
LUD = Last Update date has changed for my mother for 485 but the status is not changed.

Also, no change in online data is seen for 130, kind of odd since both are tied together.

Anybody else saw similar behavior ?

Regards
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I think you will get the I130/I485 approval letter pretty soon, my parents case are very closely to yours. Wish my parents luck (we live in the San Jose, CA area)
 
VIETQDOAN said:
I think you will get the I130/I485 approval letter pretty soon, my parents case are very closely to yours. Wish my parents luck (we live in the San Jose, CA area)
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VIETQDOAN: When your parents have kid like you who cares so much for them, they are already lucky. Good things will surely follow for them...and for you too.
 
GC for mother (San Jose)

My mother's updated GC application information is shown below.
(BD = Business Days) DO = San Jose, CA.
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Done
11/15/08 Application sent for Mother (I-130, I-485, I-864 mailed to box in Chicago) Did not apply for EAD and AP
11/25/08 Case open
11/28/08 Checks debited in my bank account
12/09/2008 Case on hold for RFE (missing medical form I-693 and birth certificate)
12/18/08 Fingerprint done
01/10/09 Fingerprint re-do (The FBI was unable to process the first...)
01/12/09 Case re-opened
01/14/09 Case transferred to CSC for speedy processing
01/23/09 Case pending in CSC
04/01/09 LUD I-130 (still pending)
04/02/09 LUD I-130 (still pending)
04/02/09 LUD: I-130 Approval notice sent
 
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My mother's updated GC application information is shown below.
(BD = Business Days) DO = San Francisco, CA.
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Done
11/21/08 :BD00: Application sent for Mother (I-130, I-485, I-864,I-693, G-325A, I-765, I-131 mailed to USCIS)
11/25/08 :BD02: Fedex Delivered the package to the destination.
12/05/08 :BD08: Checks debited in my bank account.
11/25/08 :BD02: Receipt Date(RD)
12/05/08 :BD08: Notice Date(ND)
12/09/08 :BD10: Notice Of Action-NOA Received ( I-797C) for all four: 130, 131, 485, 765
12/18/08 :BD17: Fingerprint(FP) Notice Received
12/19/08 :BD18: Fingerprint(FP) Done before appointment as walk in.
12/23/08 :BD20: Fingerprint(FP) Appointment
12/29/08 :BD21: Case transferred to CSC for speedy processing.
01/06/09: BD27: 2nd Fingerprinting Notice Received. (The FBI was unable to process the first...)
01/08/09: BD29: 2nd Fingerprinting Done before appointment as walk in.
01/16/09: BD35: 2nd Fingerprinting appointment given
01/26/09 :BD41: Advanced Parole-AP Approved-LUD
01/26/09 :BD41: Employment Auth. Card-EAD card ordered-LUD
02/02/09 :BD46: Advanced Parole-AP Received. 2 copies. 1 year duration on both.
02/05/09 :BD49: EAD card received.
02/05/09 :BD49: Social Security Card Applied: http://www.socialsecurity.gov/ss5doc/
02/11/09 :BD53: Social Security Card Received
03/27/09 :BD85: LUD for 485

Waiting
??/??/09 :BDx: Green Card(GC) ordered -485 Approved---[ Expected to happen in April 2009 as per current timeline ]
??/??/09 :BDx: GC received-----------------------------[ Expected to happen in April 2009 as per current timeline ]
 
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