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Member Profile: nshah (7 posts)

Hello, I'm nshah

I am from India

I last logged in on 05 Mar 2008

I have been a member since 22 Nov 2007

I have added 7 posts in trackitt forums

I added my last post on 05 Mar 2008

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nshah's Immigration Cases

I-485 case: Pending for 291 days (42 days less than average*) (0 comments) (View approval trend)

User:	nshah	Priority Date:	15 Jan 2007
Service Center:	Texas	Category:	EB3
Application Mailed:	24 Jul 2007	USCIS Received Date:	18 Sep 2007
USCIS Notice Date:	19 Sep 2007	Filing Type:	non-concurrent
I-140 Processing:	regular	I-140 Approval Date:	06 Aug 2007
Fingerprinting Date 1:	17 Oct 2007	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:	no	AP Applied:	no
EAD Approval Date:		AP Approval Date:
Nationality:	India	Country of Chargeability:	India
Applicant Type:		Last Updated:	29 Jun 2008
Notes:

*This is the average approval time in the last one year for cases with no RFE. (RFE = Request For Evidence)

Federal Skilled Worker case: Pending for 282 days (413 days less than average) (1 comment)

User:	nshah	Visa Office:	Buffalo, USA
Application Filed:	27 Sep 2007	AOR Date:
Transferred to Local:	30 Jan 2008	Initial Assessment:
Medical Done:		Documents Requested:
Documents Sent:		Interview Date:
Passport Requested:		Visa Received:
Nationality:	India	Last Updated:	17 Jun 2008
Notes:

nshah's Posts

Posted in I-485 Forum on 05 Mar 2008

Topic: Another Mess from USCIS - Biometric Changes For Re-entry Permits and Refugee Travel Documents

Biometrics to get Advanced Parole document.

Posted in I-485 Forum on 05 Mar 2008

Topic: Another Mess from USCIS - Biometric Changes For Re-entry Permits and Refugee Travel Documents

Update: Biometric Changes For Re-entry Permits and Refugee Travel Documents

WASHINGTON –U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has issued revised instructions for USCIS Form I-131, Application for Travel Document. The instructions include changes, which will become effective March 5, 2008, that require applicants for re-entry permits and refugee travel documents to provide biometrics (e.g., fingerprints and photographs) at a USCIS Application Support Centers (ASC) for background and security checks and requirements for secure travel and entry documents containing biometric identifiers. As indicated in the instructions, when the biometrics requirement becomes effective, USCIS will notify applicants of their appointment at the designated ASC after submission of the I-131 application.

The new instructions for Form I-131 require that applicants for re-entry permits and refugee travel documents who are ages 14 through 79 provide biometrics before departing from the United States. Applicants also are strongly encouraged to apply, whenever possible, well in advance of their anticipated travel dates to allow time to attend their ASC appointments and to receive their travel documents. Shortly after filing an I-131 form for a Refugee Travel Document or a Re-entry Permit, USCIS will mail the applicant his or her receipt and an ASC scheduling notice. The I-131 instructions also provide guidance for certain persons who are abroad at the time of filing to visit a U.S. Embassy or consulate for fingerprinting, although all applicants are urged to file before leaving the United States.

The instructions also discuss the requirement for applicants for re-entry permits and refugee travel documents who are in the United States to pay the $80 biometrics services fee, or to submit a biometrics fee waiver request with sufficient documentation to support their inability to pay the fee. As in the past, the application fee for the I-131 form cannot be waived.

In addition, if applicants require expedited processing, the instructions provide specific information for submitting pre-paid express mailers with the I-131 for USCIS to send the applicant his or her receipt and ASC appointment notice, as well as the completed Re-entry Permit or Refugee Travel Document, if approved. A request for expedited processing should contain the applicant’s reasons for such processing.

Changes to the Form I-131 instructions concerning biometrics are vital to the security of the immigration process, as well as to help ensure that USCIS complies with congressional mandates for issuance of secure documents. The added biometric requirements will provide the agency with an opportunity to conduct more in-depth security background checks for applicants for immigration benefits or re-entry permits and refugee travel documents for entering the United States. These requirements also improve USCIS’ capability to verify identity and for applicants to obtain secure documents that are less subject to fraud and abuse.

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Posted in I-485 Forum on 08 Jan 2008

Topic: Case Transferred for my wife, but no updates on mine

I got email from CRIS 11:45 am ET today for my wife case. I am wondering why I didn't got any email like the one below since I am the primary and she is the beneficiary. Also what is standard processing mentioned below?

Any input will be appreciated.

Current Status: This case is now pending at the office to which it was transferred.

The I485 APPLICATION TO REGISTER PERMANENT RESIDENCE OR TO ADJUST STATUS was transferred and is now pending standard processing at a USCIS office. You will be notified by mail when a decision is made, or if the office needs something from you.

Posted in I-485 Forum on 20 Dec 2007

Topic: Check out these 2 NSC, EB3, July 2nd filers!!!!!! - Congrats!

Looks like rathna1 has changed the Labor filing date from 17 March 2006 to 17 Mar 2002

Posted in I-485 Forum on 20 Dec 2007

Topic: Check out these 2 NSC, EB3, July 2nd filers!!!!!! - Congrats!

If this is true, one thing is for sure that neither Visa bulletin nor processing times has any relevance from now on. Looks like USCIS is just randomly picking up application from stack of millions and saying " oh jesus" this looks good, I like the color, let me approve this.

Congrats to both of you guys and hope everybody here get theirs too as soon as possible.

Posted in I-485 Forum on 10 Dec 2007

Topic: 2 Jobs possible on EAD?

Guys,

My wife got her EAD card (was on H4 before) and is currently working. Does EAD card permit to work for more than one employer?

Thanks

Posted in I-485 Forum on 29 Nov 2007

Topic: Is it too early to call TSC for Name Check Status

EB3 India TSC
LC - 1/15/2007
I-140 Approved - 8/6/2007
I-485 Notice Date - 9/19/2007
FP Date - 10/17/2007

Looking at all the posts here, seems like most of the people are stuck in Name Check. I am planning to call TSC to check the status on my Name Check. Would they respond to me since its not 180 days yet?

What does POJ and LUD stand for? sorry new to this forum. Would appreciate your response.

Thanks