emailrob

Sorry, but you can't believe the "4 months" Texas shows. The timescales vary wildly (trust me, I know). You might get lucky, you might not. Prepare to be underwhelmed with updates on your case and overwhelmed with frustration.

tht

Not expecting anything like the 3 days for my L1-A. Got this in early so no big rush in any case, still have over 2.5 years on my L-1A..

JCraigFong

[QUOTE=tht;8656986We did NOT submit the I485 concurrently.[/QUOTE]

Was there any particular strategic reason for NOT submitting a combined processing?

tht

Not sure, its what the lawyer my firm retained advised to do. I had little involvement in this, only an email with 4 questions to clarify some points.

tht

JCraigFong

Hmm. Well, I am glad that things appear sorted.

--J

tht

Revived the copy of the receipt today from my employers lawyer dated the 1st of July, it is now showing as " Initial review". Registered for the email updates so now it's just a waiting game.

tht

tht

Whats is the 10 digit "number" beginning with an "A123 123 123" on the I-797C Notice of Action (Receipt Notice) for my I-140. It's listed by Beneficiary and my name. This was not on my I-797B Notice of Action (Approval Notice) for my L1A.

Thanks.

tht

ian-mstm

This is your "A"lien registration #... commonly referred to as your "A" number.

Ian

tht

Thanks to all for all the advise so far!

I am headed back to Europe next week and want to ensure I get all the required supporting documents together for my I-485 which would be the next step after a I-140 approval.

My understanding is that the required forms are:

I-485 – Required
I-693 – Required
I-131 - Optional
I765 – Optional

My lawyer has advised me to pick up the following documents while I am in Europe:

- My long form birth certificate (I also have a formal translation as I was born in Germany)
- My certificate of Naturalization in the UK
- Any documents relating to vaccinations I had
- original certificates of disposition – N/A to me
- marriage/divorce/death certificates for current or previous spouses and birth certificates for any children – N/A to me

Are there any other documents that may help / I will need?

Thanks,

tht

meauxna

Military records/discharge papers, if applicable. You can look up the visa application documents to see what's required (aka I-485 requirements).


The I-131 and I-765 are optional, but they are included in the cost of the I-485 and may be excellent "CYA". Please let us know if you dont' know what those applications are for.

tht

Thanks, none of the above apply either.. Others have explained / eluded to why the I-131 and I-765 are useful

tht

tht

Quick update,:

- I-140 still in "initial review" since July 1st 2010.
- Lawyers filled I-485, I-131, I-765 anyway in mid October 2010
- 2 year EAD received at the end of Jan 2011
- 1 year AP received at the end of Feb 2011
- Went for an INFOPASS last week and was advised that the I-140 had been assigned to an IO on the the 2nd of March 2011 (8 months after it was received), so I am thinking I should get some response in the next couple of months.

tht

SuperOwls

Interested to hear how this turns out as just about to start the process of my L1 to GC

tht

Will do, but at this rate it may be faster to get selected in the DV lottery...

tht

tht

Just to close this out, I was approved for my GC yesterday, after around 10 months waiting (and 10 years of working towards the job that would get it for me).

tht