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Member Profile: InspectorFox (113 posts)
 
Hello, I'm InspectorFox
I am from India
I last logged in on 02 Jul 2008
I have been a member since 15 Feb 2006
I have added 113 posts in trackitt forums
I added my last post on 17 May 2008
A few words about me 
I have nothing to say about myself.
InspectorFox's Immigration Cases
 
I-140 case: Approved in 566 days  (54 comments)  (View approval trend)
User: InspectorFox Labor Filing Date: 06 Oct 2005
Service Center: Texas Processing Type: premium
Category: EB3 Filing Type: non-concurrent
Application Mailed: USCIS Received Date: 05 Oct 2006
USCIS Notice Date: 23 Apr 2008 RFE: yes
RFE Reply Date: 06 Mar 2007 I-140 Status: approved
Approval Date: 23 Apr 2008 Nationality: India
Last Updated: 01 May 2008
Notes: IN SECURITY CHECK FOR OVER 1 YEAR - LUD: 07/28, 06/19, 06/18, 06/15, 02/14, 02/08 ... FINALLY APPROVED ON 04/23/2008 at 1.45PM

*This is the average approval time in the last one year for cases with no RFE. (RFE = Request For Evidence)
I-485 case: Pending for 359 days (26 days more than average*)  (4 comments)  (View approval trend)
User: InspectorFox Priority Date: 06 Oct 2005
Service Center: Texas Category: EB3
Application Mailed: 12 Jul 2007 USCIS Received Date: 13 Jul 2007
USCIS Notice Date: 10 Sep 2007 Filing Type: non-concurrent
I-140 Processing: premium I-140 Approval Date: 23 Apr 2008
Fingerprinting Date 1: Fingerprinting Date 2:
RFE: no RFE Reply Date:
Name Check Status: too early to say Name Check Approval/Denial Date: N/A
I-485 Status: pending Approval/Denial Date: N/A
Card Ordered Date: Card Received Date:
EAD Applied: yes AP Applied: yes
EAD Approval Date: 23 Nov 2007 AP Approval Date: 19 Nov 2007
Nationality: India Country of Chargeability: India
Applicant Type: primary Last Updated: 05 Jun 2008
Notes: LAWYER EMAILED RECEIPTS 09/19/2007, CHECKS CASHED 09/11/2007!!! AOS MOVED FROM NSC TO TSC... EAD, AP approved in NOV but no FP notice yet (03/31/2008)

*This is the average approval time in the last one year for cases with no RFE. (RFE = Request For Evidence)
I-131 application: Approved in 96 days  (4 comments) 
User: InspectorFox Service Center: Nebraska
USCIS Received Date: 15 Aug 2007 Filing Type: paper-based
RFE: no RFE Reply Date:
Interview Date: Application Status: approved
Approval Date: 19 Nov 2007 Nationality: India
Last Updated: 19 Nov 2007
Notes: NOTICE DATE: 08/27/2007 LUD: 11/17/2007, 11/19/2007

I-765 application: Approved in 97 days  (0 comments) 
User: InspectorFox Service Center: Nebraska
USCIS Received Date: 15 Aug 2007 Filing Type: paper-based
Application Type: new application I-EAD Received:
RFE: no RFE Reply Date:
Application Status: approved Approval Date: 20 Nov 2007
Nationality: India Last Updated: 21 Nov 2007
Notes: NOTICE DATE: 08/27/2007 APPROVED: 11/21/2007

Atlanta PERM case: Certified in 323 days (229 days more than average*)  (9 comments)  (View approval trend)
User: InspectorFox PERM Filing Date: 10 Oct 2005
Audit: yes Category: EB3
Audit Reply Date: 16 Dec 2005 Status: certified
Certification Date: 29 Aug 2006 Last Updated: 29 Aug 2006
Nationality: India
Notes: Believe it or not!!! 323 Days @ ATL

*This is the average approval time in the last one year for cases with no audit.
H-1B case: Approved in 83 days (10 days less than average*)  (5 comments)  (View approval trend)
User: InspectorFox Service Center: Vermont
Category: H-1B extension USCIS Received Date: 05 Jul 2007
Receipt Number: EAC-07-199-xxxxx RFE: no
RFE Reply Date: Processing Type: regular
Status: approved Approval Date: 26 Sep 2007
Nationality: India Last Updated: 26 Sep 2007
Notes: FINALLY APPROVED 09/26/2007... DRIVER LICENSE EXPIRES ON 09/28/2007 ... CLOSE SHAVE ;)

*This is the average approval time in the last 1 year for H-1B transfers/extensions with no RFE. (RFE = Request For Evidence)

InspectorFox's Recent Posts

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Posted in I-140 Forum on 17 May 2008
Topic: Stuck in security check?

I dont understand. If its not security check then what is taking them 783 days + to approve my I140. InspectorFox got his I140 approved after 500 some days and there are plenty more. One person got his I140 approved after 4 1/2 yrs. This is totally crazy.



It's true USCIS may initiates a domestic investigation, background check or security check for any kind of immigration petition including 140. People usually confuse this for a FBI namecheck during AOS. It could be a FBI namecheck or a review by an Additional Review Department or an External agency. USCIS does not disclose what kind of check it is but my I140 was stuck for over 500 days due to this.




Did you ever receive a RFE notice?



Yes I had an RFE back in Nov 2006 for Ability to Pay
Posted in I-140 Forum on 16 May 2008
Topic: Stuck in security check?

I dont understand. If its not security check then what is taking them 783 days + to approve my I140. InspectorFox got his I140 approved after 500 some days and there are plenty more. One person got his I140 approved after 4 1/2 yrs. This is totally crazy.



It's true USCIS may initiates a domestic investigation, background check or security check for any kind of immigration petition including 140. People usually confuse this for a FBI namecheck during AOS. It could be a FBI namecheck or a review by an Additional Review Department or an External agency. USCIS does not disclose what kind of check it is but my I140 was stuck for over 500 days due to this.
Posted in I-140 Forum on 08 May 2008
Topic: Stuck in security check?

I had sent a email yest to uscis. I got a reply today. This is what I got.

Your case is still with the review department and there has not been any further change. They are still working in this case. As soon as we find out more details regarding your case or when it can be completed we will contact you with a response. As for your premium being refunded to you, this will be done upon completion of your case. thanks

Thats what I got got. I had received a soft LUD on 07/28/07


Be patient...but keep following up with USCIS each month without fail. They will eventually get to your file.
Posted in I-140 Forum on 07 May 2008
Topic: Stuck in security check?

InspectorFox Thanks man for your help.


You are welcome anytime... What's the latest development on your case?
Posted in I-140 Forum on 06 May 2008
Topic: Stuck in security check?

Guys... I am still here if you need me.
You may refer to my case here - http://www.trackitt.com/discuss/140/10124719/
or a thread started in my honor here :) - http://www.trackitt.com/discussion-forums/i140/49912487/
Here is the list of methods to check case status - http://www.trackitt.com/discussion-forums/i140/77998987/
Hope the above links help all.
Posted in I-140 Forum on 01 May 2008
Topic: 2006 - I-140 filers update

Hi mankuram,
I am in the same boat. my rd is oct 19, 2006. one soft lud on 12/22/07. same as yours. i had my lawyer send an SR about 2 months ago. no response from the uscis. i can understand your frustration, because i am just as frustrated. specially when i hear people worrying over approvals from june july 07 RD's. i really dont know what to do at this point. my lawyer keeps saying there are alot of others in the same boat, so just relax. i am serioiusly thinking about approaching local congressman.


Don't think ... simply contact your local congressman's office immediately.
Posted in I-485 Forum on 26 Apr 2008
Topic: dependent Out of status - applying I485

USCIS issued a memo in March 2005, that clarifies the eligibility requirements to benefit from §245(i) of the Immigration and Nationality Act. In essence, this provision permits individuals to adjust status to permanent residence, even if they entered the United States without inspection or otherwise are out of status / unlawfully present in the U.S.

In order to use §245(i), one must be eligible in all other respects for permanent residence. That is, §245(i) does not, in and of itself, provide a way to obtain a green card. It is not an amnesty. What it does is eliminate a procedural barrier to obtaining the approval of the I-485 application for adjustment of status that exists for people who have status issues that otherwise would prevent them from qualifying to adjust status to permanent residence.

The Memo clarifies certain eligibility requirements for §245(i). The term "grandfathered" is a legal term essentially including a certain group of people under the law or exempting a group from a new law based upon a prior act or condition. To illustrate using an example with no bearing in reality, if a law is passed prohibiting people under 21 from driving, it might allow those who already have drivers' licenses to continue to drive, even if they are under 21 years of age. In this imaginary example, these existing drivers would be considered as "grandfathered in" because of their existing status as licensed drivers.

To be grandfathered under §245(i), a person must be the beneficiary of a qualifying immigrant visa petition (usually I-130/I-140) or labor certification (not the Labor Condition Application used for H1Bs) filed on or before April 30, 2001. If the qualifying immigrant visa petition or application for labor certification was filed between January 15, 1998 and April 30, 2001, that person must also prove that s/he was physically present in the United States on December 21, 2000, on the date that the LIFE Act was passed. All potential beneficiaries of §245(i) must show that the petition or labor certification was properly filed and approvable when filed. This latter requirement essentially means that it had to be a good, valid case when filed, even if it ultimately did not result in a green card approval for some reason.

If your wife qualifies for Sec. 245i, the next step would be for your wife to file her 485 along with yours. Questions concerning Sec. 245i and her 485 should be directed to your current attorney who is processing your green card.

Please feel free to contace me at inspectorfox@yahoo.com if you like to discuss your case offline.
Posted in I-485 Forum on 23 Apr 2008
Topic: June 08 Visa Bulletin for Indians

Great analysis... Appreciate your efforts :)
Posted in I-140 Forum on 23 Apr 2008
Topic: For InspectorFox

Hi InspectorFox,
Can you please give me the e_mail ID for TSC IO. appreciate your help.



Here is the USCIS TSC Premium Processing Status Check email address -
tsc-premium.processing@dhs.gov

WARNING! - USCIS will not respond back if your case was not filed under premium processing.

Here are some personal tips if you do not pay attention to could have adverse effect on your case processing... so proceed with caution. Technically USCIS is not answerable to you but your employer or their legal representatives.

1) Please be very polite in your email.
2) Send emails to check status once in a month or 2.
3) Do NOT spam or harras them.
Posted in I-140 Forum on 23 Apr 2008
Topic: For InspectorFox

InspectorFox, What does that mean? Did they clear your name check? Or Have they finally bend down to your (potential) mandamus law suit?

Congrats anyways.



I did not file the WoM lawsuit. I think they finally cleared the Name Check.
Thanks to all for their best wishes... Goodluck to all waiting patiently :)
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