Bloody Hell! Green Card approved already!
Jul 21st 2006, 3:55 pm
#1
Arrogant ****
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Bloody Hell! Green Card approved already!
To my absolute amazement, emails arrived this morning informing us that my Green Card and those of my family members have all been approved!
Timeline:
Filed I-140 (NIW) & I-485 - Feb. 27th 2006 (concurrent filing)
Filed for EAD and AP on same day.
EAD received - Mar. 31st 2006
AP recieved - Apr. 12th 2006
I-140 NIW approved - Apr. 22nd 2006
Biometrics appointment - May 31st 2006
Biometrics rescheduled to June 17th since we were in the UK on holiday
I-485 approved - July 20th 2006
So, 4 months and 3 weeks from start to finish. I am in shock! Filed I-140 (NIW) & I-485 - Feb. 27th 2006 (concurrent filing)
Filed for EAD and AP on same day.
EAD received - Mar. 31st 2006
AP recieved - Apr. 12th 2006
I-140 NIW approved - Apr. 22nd 2006
Biometrics appointment - May 31st 2006
Biometrics rescheduled to June 17th since we were in the UK on holiday
I-485 approved - July 20th 2006
Last edited by dbj1000; Jul 21st 2006 at 4:00 pm.
Jul 21st 2006, 4:01 pm
#2
Lapine Member
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Location: Austin, Texas in my own little world
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Re: Bloody Hell! Green Card approved already!
Congratulations!
Jul 21st 2006, 4:01 pm
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Powder Maggot
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Location: Nuevo Mexico
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Re: Bloody Hell! Green Card approved already!
Congrats! Now go get some more beer - you've got a whole weekend ahead of you.
Jul 21st 2006, 4:02 pm
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Re: Bloody Hell! Green Card approved already!
Awesome 
Jul 21st 2006, 4:09 pm
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Re: Bloody Hell! Green Card approved already!
Congrats DBJ
Jul 21st 2006, 4:12 pm
#6
Junior Showtime
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Location: Singapore
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Re: Bloody Hell! Green Card approved already!
Congratulations! Very fast! perhaps USCIS has turned the corner
Jul 21st 2006, 4:13 pm
#7
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Re: Bloody Hell! Green Card approved already!
Congrats
Jul 21st 2006, 4:14 pm
#8
Arrogant ****
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Location: Plano, TX
Posts: 4,323
Re: Bloody Hell! Green Card approved already!
Thanks y'all.
I'll be spending my weekend... roasting in London, on my way to a business meeting!
So at least it'll be real beer I'm celebrating with!
I'll be spending my weekend... roasting in London, on my way to a business meeting!
So at least it'll be real beer I'm celebrating with!
Jul 21st 2006, 4:17 pm
#9
Joined: Jun 2004
Posts: 18,950
Re: Bloody Hell! Green Card approved already!
Excellent news! Congratulations.
Jul 21st 2006, 4:38 pm
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Blondie22
Joined: Nov 2005
Posts: 2,738
Re: Bloody Hell! Green Card approved already!
Originally Posted by dbj1000
To my absolute amazement, emails arrived this morning informing us that my Green Card and those of my family members have all been approved!
Timeline:
Filed I-140 (NIW) & I-485 - Feb. 27th 2006 (concurrent filing)
Filed for EAD and AP on same day.
EAD received - Mar. 31st 2006
AP recieved - Apr. 12th 2006
I-140 NIW approved - Apr. 22nd 2006
Biometrics appointment - May 31st 2006
Biometrics rescheduled to June 17th since we were in the UK on holiday
I-485 approved - July 20th 2006
So, 4 months and 3 weeks from start to finish. I am in shock! Filed I-140 (NIW) & I-485 - Feb. 27th 2006 (concurrent filing)
Filed for EAD and AP on same day.
EAD received - Mar. 31st 2006
AP recieved - Apr. 12th 2006
I-140 NIW approved - Apr. 22nd 2006
Biometrics appointment - May 31st 2006
Biometrics rescheduled to June 17th since we were in the UK on holiday
I-485 approved - July 20th 2006
Eccellent news! Just out of curiosity, what is the average timeline from start to finish?
Jul 21st 2006, 4:41 pm
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Joined: Aug 2004
Location: MA, USA
Posts: 92,170
Re: Bloody Hell! Green Card approved already!
That's awesome, nice one mate
Must be a big relief eh
Must be a big relief eh
Jul 21st 2006, 4:47 pm
#12
Junior Showtime
Joined: Jul 2005
Location: Singapore
Posts: 3,759
Re: Bloody Hell! Green Card approved already!
Originally Posted by blaze
Eccellent news! Just out of curiosity, what is the average timeline from start to finish?
Jul 21st 2006, 4:51 pm
#13
Joined: Jun 2005
Posts: 30,102
Re: Bloody Hell! Green Card approved already!
Apr 04-Aug 05 does that sound right?
Jul 21st 2006, 5:09 pm
#14
jingling
Joined: Sep 2002
Posts: 18,123
Re: Bloody Hell! Green Card approved already!
Congrats!
Jul 21st 2006, 5:49 pm
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Renegade who has it made
Joined: Oct 2005
Location: Indiana
Posts: 1,077
Re: Bloody Hell! Green Card approved already!
Congratulations!!!!