I485 Process and time
Jan 12th 2004, 2:32 pm
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I485 Process and time
My I-485 is pending at VSC. Exactly what happens when my application is
reached. If approved, do I get the GC immediately? What exactly is the
timeline after that? Basically, I look at the current processing date and
then estimate that my application date will be reached in 6 months. Of
course, this estimate could change drastically but when I estimate 6
months - do I also need to add a few months for other paper work and
processing after my application date is reached?
reached. If approved, do I get the GC immediately? What exactly is the
timeline after that? Basically, I look at the current processing date and
then estimate that my application date will be reached in 6 months. Of
course, this estimate could change drastically but when I estimate 6
months - do I also need to add a few months for other paper work and
processing after my application date is reached?
Jan 12th 2004, 3:20 pm
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Re: I485 Process and time
I-485 is the Adjustment of Status (AOS). Which means you may not travel outside the US, this I hope you are aware... you may leave the US if you have applied for I-131 Advance Parole.
When I-485 is approved your passport gets stamped. Green card arrives in 6-8 months.
Meanwhile, it's a long wait.
Good luck.
When I-485 is approved your passport gets stamped. Green card arrives in 6-8 months.
Meanwhile, it's a long wait.
Good luck.
Originally posted by Jay
My I-485 is pending at VSC. Exactly what happens when my application is
reached. If approved, do I get the GC immediately? What exactly is the
timeline after that? Basically, I look at the current processing date and
then estimate that my application date will be reached in 6 months. Of
course, this estimate could change drastically but when I estimate 6
months - do I also need to add a few months for other paper work and
processing after my application date is reached?
My I-485 is pending at VSC. Exactly what happens when my application is
reached. If approved, do I get the GC immediately? What exactly is the
timeline after that? Basically, I look at the current processing date and
then estimate that my application date will be reached in 6 months. Of
course, this estimate could change drastically but when I estimate 6
months - do I also need to add a few months for other paper work and
processing after my application date is reached?
Jan 14th 2004, 11:31 am
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Re: I485 Process and time
"Jay" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> My I-485 is pending at VSC. Exactly what happens when my application is
> reached.
If all goes well, your I-485 is approved and an approval notice is mailed to
your address. You are a permanent resident as of the date of approval, but
you have no valid evidence of that fact. The approval notice does not
count.
If approved, do I get the GC immediately?
You must take the I-485 approval notice to your USCIS district office and
have a stamp placed in your passport. This is valid evidence of PR status,
and it allows you to travel outside the U.S. and re-enter, and to be placed
on the payroll of a new employer.
You will also have a fingerprint and signature taken by the USCIS district
office, for processing into your PR card.
What exactly is the
> timeline after that?
After some time, which varies from weeks to months, the PR card will arrive
by mail at your address.
Basically, I look at the current processing date and
> then estimate that my application date will be reached in 6 months. Of
> course, this estimate could change drastically but when I estimate 6
> months - do I also need to add a few months for other paper work and
> processing after my application date is reached?
You may have to add a few months to reach the end of the process, that is,
receiving the card itself. But for other purposes, you are a permanent
resident immediately.
news:[email protected]...
> My I-485 is pending at VSC. Exactly what happens when my application is
> reached.
If all goes well, your I-485 is approved and an approval notice is mailed to
your address. You are a permanent resident as of the date of approval, but
you have no valid evidence of that fact. The approval notice does not
count.
If approved, do I get the GC immediately?
You must take the I-485 approval notice to your USCIS district office and
have a stamp placed in your passport. This is valid evidence of PR status,
and it allows you to travel outside the U.S. and re-enter, and to be placed
on the payroll of a new employer.
You will also have a fingerprint and signature taken by the USCIS district
office, for processing into your PR card.
What exactly is the
> timeline after that?
After some time, which varies from weeks to months, the PR card will arrive
by mail at your address.
Basically, I look at the current processing date and
> then estimate that my application date will be reached in 6 months. Of
> course, this estimate could change drastically but when I estimate 6
> months - do I also need to add a few months for other paper work and
> processing after my application date is reached?
You may have to add a few months to reach the end of the process, that is,
receiving the card itself. But for other purposes, you are a permanent
resident immediately.
