What's next after approval?
- Thread starter Scotgirl
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After approval process : Go to local INS office with Approval copy, EAD, AP (if any), Driver's License, Passport with I94, two Photos (Adit style). That's it.
They will stamp your passport with I-551 and you will get your actual green card by post within 4 to 8 weeks.
They will stamp your passport with I-551 and you will get your actual green card by post within 4 to 8 weeks.
You must go to the local INS office to get your PP stamping. That process will initiate your Plastic card order. Otherwise they will take it as NO on your side for the 485 approval notice and never send you the plastic card.
(BTW, Don't count on me, I read it some where like every body else).
(BTW, Don't count on me, I read it some where like every body else).
aks999 said:
aks999: Absolutely wrong.
You must go for stamping to submit your fingerprints and signature which will appear on your card. As someone mentioned do take your approval notice, passport, I-94, 2 ADIT photos, current EAD and AP to your local USCIS office (mentioned on your approval notice).
Scotgirl,
It clearly says on the I-485 approval notice (you will get a courtesy copy while your attorney gets the original) that you need to go to the local INS with passport, 2 ADIT photos, I-94 (they do not say EAD but take EAD and AP if you have). This actually completes the process of your green card application (if you do not go it is incomplete). They take your index finger print, signature, photos and do some background check and finally stamp your passport with the orangish I-551 stamp by uttering words of 'Welcome to the USA'. Your cards will be mailed after 6-12 months (they say). But they may reach earlier.
regards
ataknev
It clearly says on the I-485 approval notice (you will get a courtesy copy while your attorney gets the original) that you need to go to the local INS with passport, 2 ADIT photos, I-94 (they do not say EAD but take EAD and AP if you have). This actually completes the process of your green card application (if you do not go it is incomplete). They take your index finger print, signature, photos and do some background check and finally stamp your passport with the orangish I-551 stamp by uttering words of 'Welcome to the USA'. Your cards will be mailed after 6-12 months (they say). But they may reach earlier.
regards
ataknev
Thanks guys! Hopefully my notice will show up soon and then I'll take care of everything as requested.
RD2426, my last updated date was May 17th. I imagine it now shows July 1st (AD). I was checking it last week and that's the date that it said then. Hope that helps!
RD2426, my last updated date was May 17th. I imagine it now shows July 1st (AD). I was checking it last week and that's the date that it said then. Hope that helps!
OK, allow me to correct my earlier post. Once you get your 485 approval, you will need to physically go to the USCIS office to submit your ADIT photo, fingerprints and signature, irrespective of whether you get your passport stamped or not. I might be wrong but the form on which they take your fingerprint and signature will go on the physical 'green' card. Yes, you're right in that the passport stamp is simply a convenience so that you can re-enter the country before you get the actual card.