Hi, Dear All:
I am joining the group. Congrats on VA_CH's approval.
Hope he is not leaving the board too soon...
Many people get approved and go on with their new life.
Calling CIS customer service is a good idea specially when your case has been delayed for quite a while. I have done it quite a few times. I have been lucky couple of times and unlucky couple of times. SO it is a 50 50 chance that you might get to speak with a rep who could be helpful. I had called on may 26 and the rep had said that my attorney would hear something in couple of weeks. true to their word, I received the RFE on june 2.
I was really frustrated with my attorney because they will always follow a fixed pattern and not give you a personal touch to the dealings with you. So in this case you might just have to be proactive because it is your case.
I tried couple of things. First I sent out an expedited fax saying how getting green card at this stage this month helps me filing fellowship application whose deadline was august 5. I also mentioned that I would be proabably approved soon anyway but getting it now helps me immensely.
The other thing was I went to the local congressmans office and luckily the lady who deals with his affairs is THE PERSON for the congressman who deals with immigration stuff. Surprisingly my 485 was approved during the time I was talking to her but incidently my wifes case was pending which then got approved on 18th. Again, I got the approval message and card ordered message all over again. I believe as everything was clear for our case and probably the congressional enquiry really helped in my wifes case getting cleared without much delay. Dont know for sure what worked but at the end of it finally the case was approved.
You will find expedited fax format if you are interested from post of ilfang earlier in the forum addressed to me.
Anyway best of luck.