Tuesday, September 9, 2014

October 2014 Visa Bulletin and analysis


October 2014 Visa Bulletin was released earlier today. 

EB2:

Date for EB2 India stayed at 01 MAY 09. EB2 China moved from 08 OCT 09 to 15 NOV 09. The cut-off for all other EB2 countries are Current.

As expected EB2 India stayed at 01 MAY 09. Good news is EB2 China is moving forward.

If you are waiting to file I-485, please use this opportunity to gather all the documents and keep it in place:

EB3:

Cut-off dates for EB3 India moved from 08 NOV 03 to 15 NOV 03. EB3 Philippines moved from 01 APR 11 to 01 OCT 11. EB3 China jumped from 01 NOV 08 to 01 APT 09. For all other countries the date moved from 01 APR 11 to 01 OCT 11.

Good news is all the countries have dates moved.

I-485 Pending inventory:

I-485 inventory was released earlier.

Current I-485 inventory shows data till 21 JUL 2014. For EB2 India, there are 31,234 pending applications, whose priority is before 01 MAY 2010. For EB3 India, it is 30,018 applicants before 01 SEPT 2007 Priority date. 

What to Expect Next Few Months:

For EB3 India:
I am hoping it will move 2 weeks every Visa Bulletin, at the very least one week.

For EB2 India:
I am hoping the date will remain the same at-least till November Visa Bulletin. But, there are indications in other websites and in the visa bulletin that it might retrogress in November Visa Bulletin. I think it will retrogress to 15 DEC 04.  But it depends on DOS strategy for this new fiscal year that begins in October. 

Links:

You can see the official October 2014 Visa Bulletin here - http://travel.state.gov/content/visas/english/law-and-policy/bulletin/2015/visa-bulletin-for-october-2014.html

You can see the official I-485 pending inventory Data here - 
http://www.uscis.gov/green-card/green-card-through-job/previous-pending-employment-based-i-485-inventory/pending-employment-based-i-485-inventory

237 comments:

  1. Dear Ambals,

    Thank you so much for your blogs. Its very very helpful.

    My PD is Oct 15 2008, Filed I-485 adjustment August 8th 2014 got my finger printing done on 8 September 2014. Can I expect my GC this year?

    Regards,
    Deepak

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    1. There is still chance to get it next month.

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    2. Appreciate your quick response Ambals.

      Regards,
      Deepak

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  2. Thank you for posting the Analysis quickly.When do you think Oct 2009 EB2 India PD to be current again.

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    1. I also think it will be August 2015

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    2. Will be Oct 2015.... Mine is Sep 2009 .... its a Miracle if the Dates moves this year itself ...

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  3. If the new fiscal year begins in Oct, then shouldn't we see the dates move forward in the Nov bulletin since the visa quota for next year should be free ?

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    1. For all the categories, yes. But for EB2 India, the porting is more than the monthly available quota of around 250.

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    2. No, because India has only 1,700 or so visas allowed by law. Each country has the same number. The reason why India is benefitting from large number of visas is that if the visas are unused by other nationals, USCIS will apply them to India, China, and other backlogged countries. Also, there is some spillover from EB1. But this happens only around May. You should expect dates to begin moving forward only from May 2015.

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  4. Thanks Ambals, Do you see July & Aug 2014 first time filers getting GC this year.?

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    1. I don't see that happening this year..

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    2. July -- Very good chance. August -- may be.

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  5. Thank you. Is there any chance getting GC this year for PD May 2008 if 485 was applied for the first time in July 2014?

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  6. Hi Ambals,

    Thank you very much for your service. My priority date is 30th June 2008. Ported from EB3 to EB2 in 2012. Applied for I-485, I-765, I-131 when I got current and my reciept notice date is July 03, 2014. Did the biometrics on 7/23 and got another request for biometrics for appearing on 9/2. Walked in early for FP and to get photos taken (some glitch, so they took just photos) on 8/22 as we were going on vacation. With the current trend of EB2 India progerssion, do you think we have a chance to get our Green Card in hand by the end of the year? I have not seen EAD/AP yet.

    Thanks!

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    1. I think so. Only troubling porting is 9/2 biometrics again. You can call USCIS and check why 9/2 biometrics and how it will affect your GC. Also, you can go enquiry through Congressman/Senator next week or so.

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    2. I'm in the same boat. Apparently USCIS had an error in their system and rescheduled those who have already fingerprinted.
      Could someone please give directions on how to contact the local congressman/ senator if the need arises ? Thank you

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    3. Hi Ambals...Thank you so much for the blog.
      I'm in the same boat....Ported EB3 to EB2 in 2012 with PD 11Aug2008. Filled 485/765/131 on 01July14 FP done 30Jul14 got another app for 03Sep went to ASC and spoke with Sup, she said no need to do 2nd one to confuse USCIS. Still haven't received anything and online status is still the same and not updated from 08Jul14.
      Do you think we have any chance of getting GC this year? Do you think its better to call and check on status.
      Would really appreciate your reply.

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  7. My PD is Dec 13, 2008. Filed i485 on Sept 2nd @Nebrasca Service Center. What are my chances to get GC this year?

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    1. Looking at the current trends, you probably have to wait till next year..

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  8. Ambals, I got a few questions and hope you could help with this.
    1. I applied i-485(first time filer) on August 1st 2014 and my PD is Dec 2008, I recently completed finger printing as well. If the dates remain same in next VB, do i have any chance to get GC by end of this year?
    2. In case i miss this year, what are my chances for next year.
    3. If i want to change employer, do i need to wait 6 months after i get EAD or does the time counts from the date i filed my 485.
    Thanks for your support.

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    1. There is a chance you might get next month. If not, mostly July 2015.
      After your I-140 is approved and you received your EAD and if it has been 6 months after I-485 receive date, you can use AC21 to move to same or similar job and keep the priority date.

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  9. If visa bulletin retrogresses before I get the notice for fingerprinting, then can I still expect that notice (fingerprinting) to come through anyway, or does that also stop until the PD is current again? .... and if it stops, does it affect EAD/AP processing in any way?

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    1. EAD/AP should come in about 75 days after you apply, that should not be affected by dates going back.

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  10. My PD 12/03/2008 (first time filer). Receipt notice date 8/7/2014 and also gave finger print on 9/4. Can I expect GC ?

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  11. Hello,
    First time filer in July (pd July 16 2008), I'm the primary and applied for 485/765 and my husband applied for 485/765/AP. We both completed our fingerprinting July 28th. There has been no movement on the case status online except last night my EAD shows in card production. Concerned about my husbands application I emailed the lawyer but they don't seem too concerned. I thought mostly the primary and dependent applications are approved together? Any chance of us getting a GC this year and should I be concerned that his applications remain the same status ? Thank you

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    1. Could someone please reply to my post . Thank you

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    2. Regarding your husband's application status online you should not be concerned as your application is approved based on the primary applicant ( your husband ). As you have filed in July, there is a very good chance that you will get GC this year. Good Luck.

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    3. Thank you so much for your response, I've been quite worried. Just that I am the primary applicant ( not my husband ) so hoping his gets updated soon. I appreciate your response !

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    4. Sorry my bad. I thought your husband was the primary applicant. It seems your husband's application was processed too but it's just not showing up as of now on his case status online. It will be updated eventually. You also have an option of calling USCIS directly & ask them about the same by providing your husband's receipt notice information.

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    5. Thank you so much , will wait for a couple of days and will post on here if things work out and we get some updates. Thank you again for taking the time and effort to reply to my post.

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  12. What is possibility of 12 may 2010? Will it become current next year? Which month to expect this to happen? Please reply

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    1. Don't worry, It may be NOV'16. All izz well.

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  13. Ambals, One quick question, my PD is Apr 24, 2009, first time filer, filed on Sept 8th... do you think will I get EAD by end of this year? GC is out of question .. what I am looking for is the EAD !!

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    1. unlikely, given the numbers of visas available. This is in the visa bulletin and how they allocate visas.

      "Allocations were made, to the extent possible, in chronological order of reported priority dates, for demand received by September 8th. If not all demand could be satisfied, the category or foreign state in which demand was excessive was deemed oversubscribed. The cut-off date for an oversubscribed category is the priority date of the first applicant who could not be reached within the numerical limits. Only applicants who have a priority date earlier than the cut-off date may be allotted a number"

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    2. EAD/AP should come in about 75 days after you apply, that should not be affected by dates going back.

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  14. My PD is May 13, 2009 (eb 2). I just missed it by 2 weeks. Any idea when this will become current ...

    Thanks for your help,

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    1. It looks like will only happen in Q4 next year

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    2. bad luck man!!...mine is June 5 2009 & missed by month & 5 days.

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  15. My PD is May 23rd 2008, EB2 , at Texas Service Center - Responded to RFE in in 2012 - still shows that application is at initial review on USCIS case status. I already contacted Senator's once last year and agin this year. Is there any possibility I get GC this year before dates get retrogessed.
    Thanks. Appreciate your response Mr. Ambal

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  16. When do you think May 2004 EB3 India PD to be current?..More than 10 years now.. Thanks for your help..

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    1. There are about 5400 folks from nov 2003 to may 2004 according to latest I-485. At 250 visas per month, it will be another 21 months. Hopefully sooner because of porting.

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    2. don't forget to add another 2000 derivatives getting added to the queue......

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  17. Anyone know what exactly happens after fingerprinting?
    How does USCIS prioritze cases to process?

    I applied in July, 21st just and did finger printing 3 weeks ago but still no staus update. Seems like dates will retrogress next month.

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    1. Nothing will happen to your finger for sure.

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  18. Any idea when Mar 2011 PD under EB2 will become current and when is the possibility of getting EAD and GC?

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  19. Dear Ambals - Your blog has been a great source of information while waiting for priority dates to be current. Thanks for the blog.

    A few days back, my spouse and I got our immigrant visas in EB2 at Mumbai Consulate. I plan to enter US in Nov or Dec. My question is if the priority dates retrogress by the time we reenter the US, will it affect issuance of our cards. I think should not but just wanted to confirm with you. Thanks.

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  20. Hello Ambals?

    Do you think EB2 INDIA will move to July 2009 during June\July Visa bulletin? If it moves do July 2015 first time filers have a chance to get GC before October 2015?

    Thanks

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    1. Lets wait for another 2 months. That will give a good data baseline for July 2015.

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  21. Hello Ambals, My priority date is Feb 12th'09 and 485 applied on 09/08/2014. Do you think there are chances of getting GC this yeat?

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  22. Hi, I have been following your predictions and analysis for quite some time..My PD is Dec 2008... I have my EAD, and recently even submitted my medicals again due to RFE request...is there any chance for me to get my GC by Oct 31st, this year?

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    1. I sincerely hope so. October is always tricky. DOS/USCIS apply different strategies every year. Hopefully you will get it.

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    2. Hi,

      Thank you for the reply, I just hope I will be done with the GC, it gets frustrating and difficult to concentrate.

      I have a layman's question, now that I am on EAD, what would be the risk if I want to change my employment?

      Thanks in advance....

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  23. Any idea when Feb 9th 2010 PD under EB2I will become current? Ported to EB2. waiting to file 485. Please let me know.

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    1. May be Sept 2015. Totally depends on the number of porting and how many are still waiting. We will get a better idea once they release next I-485 pending report.

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  24. Hi Ambals,
    This is a very unfortunate breaking news. As per the news --> the Department of State will make the EB-2 India category unavailable until the end of the fiscal year (September 30, 2014) effective immediately as of today, September 10, 2014. Does that mean they will still process the applications that were received till September 9th 2014 ( end of business day ) ? Your input on this will be appreciated.

    Also is this news official yet ?

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    1. I will wait for it to show up in couple of more sites to make it official.
      They will still be processing few final ones and finalizing numbers.

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    2. Hi Ambals .. Thanks for your reply. I filed my EAD,AP & Adjustment of Status on September 8th 2014. Will this news effect the processing of just EAD & AP ? I'm not concerned about Adjustment of Status as of now.

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    3. 2 months ago, the same guy said that he has only 5000 spillover visas and priority date will reach only jan 2008.

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    4. Sorry... it is confirmed here also.... http://www.murthy.com/2014/09/11/newsflash-eb2-india-unavailable-until-october-1-2014/

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    5. Thanks for the update, Ambals.

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    6. Hi Ambals,

      Per this news :

      Cases that are filed are either likely to be held for processing on October 1st or will be returned to the applicant.
      Update 9/11/2014. Based on recent experience when DOS made EB-5 China “unavailable”, USCIS is likely to continue accepting I-485 filings but those cases will be held in the Visa Office’s “Pending Demand” file until October 1, 2014. At that time, all eligible cases will be automatically authorized from the “Pending Demand” file under the FY-2015 annual numerical limitation.

      I am first time filer, applied on Sept 12th. Does this mean that my application may be returned ?

      What is EAD/AP got to do with Visa approvals ?

      Do I have a chance to getting EAD/AP atleast and will they issue me a receipt number or I will get it only after October 1st ?

      Anyone in the same boat

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  25. Hi Ambals,
    Considering the above news....does affect some one if you have submitted the response to RFE and waiting to get GC......I am eb2 2008 DEc India.......is it possible not to get GC after all this.....

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  26. Hi ambals,
    My priority date is current and was going to send the packet to uscis tomorrow but reading this news I am confused now.
    Please any1 suggest wht shall I do
    Either send the packet now (but I am worried thy will send it back and thn if I will receive it bck on time B4 Oct 1st
    OR wait n send the packet on Oct 1st when thy again start accepting
    Your suggestion will really help
    Thanks

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    1. I think you should send it as Visa Bulletin still says 01 MAY 09. But, please do consult your immigration lawyer before you do.

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    2. Please see the website link again, they are now saying you can still send it and they will hold if required. http://www.cilawgroup.com/news/2014/09/10/breaking-news-eb-2-india-unavailable-for-rest-of-september-major-retrogression-in-eb-2-india-coming-in-the-fall/

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    3. http://www.murthy.com/2014/09/11/newsflash-eb2-india-unavailable-until-october-1-2014/

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    4. Thanks for posting updates on this!

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  27. It might be roughly possible to predict who will get their visas this year

    According to the visa bulletin the USCIS allocates a visa priority number approximately based on the applicants priority date. You essentially enter a Que based on your receipt date and PD. Every yr they release a fixed number of GCs depending on spillovers from other categories. Based on these spill over number and the visa priority number, they designate applicants to be eligible for GC.

    Once this is established when exactly you will be approved will not depend on your pd but on when your papers are in order. This is the reason why some people with later priority dates get approved before people with earlier ones. They are within the "approved limit"

    Based on this logic you can tell if your GC will be approved this year or not. If you know a case from jan 09 who has been approved then as long as your papers are in order and your pd is before jan 09 you will get GC this year.

    Tallying this date with the inventory data you can approximately know what was the spillover number this year as well.






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    1. I know here in DC people with Dec 2008 PD got thier GC

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  28. Hi

    My PD is 12/29/2003 - EB3 - India. Any suggestion when it will be current ?

    Thanks

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    1. One week per bulletin, it should be current in next 6 months.

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  29. Any prediction for F2A cetagory?

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  30. My PD is May 23rd 2008, EB2 , at Texas Service Center - Responded to RFE in in 2012 - still shows that application is at initial review on USCIS case status. I already contacted Senator's once last year and agin this year. Is there any possibility I get GC this year before dates get retrogessed.
    Thanks. Appreciate your response Mr. Ambal

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    1. If you have not contacted, please call 1-800 number for USCIS and ask to speak to L2 officer.

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  31. Hi Ambals -

    My priority date is June 2007. I filed I 485 and I 140 concurrently on July 1st 2014 at the Texas Service Center. Biometric was done on August 8th, 2014. Is there any chance that I could get my GC before the dates retrogress? Also, Initially I did regular processing for my I 140 but on 09/10 I applied for premium processing for my I 140. Do you think this could enhance my chance of getting the GC this year?

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    1. You should get your GC this year. 140 premium has nothing to do with your 485 adjudication

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  32. My PD is 12/30/2009 - EB2 - India. Any suggestion when it will be current ?

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    1. What is wrong in asking a question Mr. genius Desi guy? People come to this forum to clarify their doubt. You sound frustrated dude. By the way I didn't ask the question

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    2. 12/30/2009 - should be next year (between june & sep)

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  33. Hi Ambals,
    My PD is May 23rd 2008, EB2 , at Texas Service Center - Responded to RFE in in 2012 - still shows that application is at initial review on USCIS case status. I already contacted Senator's once last year and agin this year. Is there any possibility I get GC this year before dates get retrogessed.
    Thanks. Appreciate your response Mr. Ambal

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    1. If you have not contacted, please call 1-800 number for USCIS and ask to speak to L2 officer.

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  34. Hi Ambals,

    My priority date is November, 2011, when can I expect it to be current? Any chance in 2015.

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  35. Hi,

    I got my GC over the last weekend.
    I'm off the bandwagon now...Thank you.

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    1. what was your PD? How long it took? Please share more details.

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    2. your post has no information other than the fact that you got your GC and are off the bandwagon. How selfish is that !! Come on, please at least share more details of your PD and EB category so that your information can be at least be a useful pointer to other who are on the same forum and are still waiting for their own GCs (before they too get off the bandwagon)

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  36. My PD is 18th Aug 2010. When can I expect it to be current. Thnx

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    1. As per the current trend, we can expect it to be current in 3rd or 4th quarter of 2016.

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    2. When EB2 India date comes closer to May 2010, they will open it up to get more inventory. It might happen around Nov 2015.

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  37. Hi,
    Sorry of a similar question has been answered in this thread.
    My priority date is March 24th 2008. EB2-I. I filed my I-485 on July 1st 2014 and completed my fingerprint on August 20th.
    Is there a chance of receiving my GC this October?
    Thank you.

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    1. There is a chance still. Good Luck.

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    2. Thank you. I opted out of applying for an EAD and AP. My employer is extending my H1B. I'm hoping I get my GC in October, but if not, should I be ok?

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  38. Can some one please tell me Is priority Date remains unchanged for EB2 INDIA till OCT , Below is the latest news published on Murthy.com

    http://www.murthy.com/2014/09/11/newsflash-eb2-india-unavailable-until-october-1-2014/

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  39. sick of asking this every forum. I am not looking for a greencard but just being current. When do you think EB2I May 2010 dates can become current again.

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    1. hopefully by 3rd quarter of 2016 based on current trend.

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    2. When EB2 India date comes closer to May 2010, they will open it up to get more inventory. It might happen around Nov 2015.

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  40. Hi,

    I filed on Sep 02 , EB2 India (first time). Would we at least get receipt number after october 1 st and EAD/AP eventually ? Or is it possible that if dates be unavailable even after oct 1 st and USCIS may return our application ?

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    1. I think allocation of Visa numbers has stopped till Oct 1st. Rest all processes should work as before. But will let Ambals comment on it. I am in the same boat as you are. Waiting for receipt.

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    2. Guys .. I'm also waiting for receipt. Hopefully we should get it in 2 to 3 weeks. It appears EAD & AP processes should continue as usual/before. Ambals .. your comment/take on this ?

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    3. Guys I also got my application submitted for the first time on 2nd Sept. I did recieve the notices for me yesterday. Though last night when I checked for status, the applications were not found online. I dont know what that means.

      My wifes receipt notices came in today. Hopefully you guys should get it today or tomorow.

      Also, Would appreciate a response from Ambals that even with visa numbers expired, do we still get EAD and Advanced Parole approved or they get delayed as well.

      Also, if we get or not the EAD, can we still invoke AC21 after 180 days ?

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    4. Thanks for the update, dude. Very encouraging to know that you got the receipt notice. I would say it is too early to check for the status online. It will take 7 to 10 days usually for the status to get updated.

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    5. In my opinion even though the visa numbers are not available, EAD & AP processing should continue.

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    6. EAD/AP should come around 75 days irrespective of how dates change. You can invoke AC21 only if you have all 3 conditions mets: I-140 approved, I-485 pending more than 180 days and have EAD.

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  41. EB2I May 2010 can become current next year (june-sept) if we are lucky.. if not the following year is what I'm thinking

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    1. very less chance of May 2010 getting current in 2015 ( june -sep ) . It will be current in 2016 ( june - sep ) as per the current trend.

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    2. When EB2 India date comes closer to May 2010, they will open it up to get more inventory. It might happen around Nov 2015.

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  42. Hi,

    I had EB3 priority date in 2008 which has been recently upgraded to EB2 and I-140 approved. However my employer is not going with filing I485 even though my priority date is current since my position has been eliminated as of today. I just got an offer from another company and need to do H1-B transfer.

    I'm curious if there would be any issues with the H1-B transfer (and subsequently in GC filing) since my priority date is current and I've been in the country for more than 6 years. About 4 months back, I had my H1-B extended (till 2017) but didn't get it stamped yet.

    I'll be consulting lawyers, but the advice/input here is too valuable to ignore and looking forward to the guidance or if anyone had any similar experience

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  43. Hi Ambals,
    My PD is May 23rd 2008, EB2 , at Texas Service Center - Responded to RFE in in 2012 - still shows that application is at initial review on USCIS case status. I already contacted Senator's once last year and agin this year. Is there any possibility I get GC this year before dates get retrogessed.
    Thanks. Appreciate your response Mr. Ambal

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  44. Hi Ambals,

    Per this news :

    Cases that are filed are either likely to be held for processing on October 1st or will be returned to the applicant.
    Update 9/11/2014. Based on recent experience when DOS made EB-5 China “unavailable”, USCIS is likely to continue accepting I-485 filings but those cases will be held in the Visa Office’s “Pending Demand” file until October 1, 2014. At that time, all eligible cases will be automatically authorized from the “Pending Demand” file under the FY-2015 annual numerical limitation.

    I am first time filer, applied on Sept 12th. Does this mean that my application may be returned ?

    What is EAD/AP got to do with Visa approvals ?

    Do I have a chance to getting EAD/AP atleast and will they issue me a receipt number or I will get it only after October 1st ?

    Anyone in the same boat

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    1. You should get your receipt soon and you should get your EAD/AP after around 75 days.

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    2. Thanks for your prompt reply.
      So just for my knowledge will you please let me know that do ead/ap approval for 1st time filers need visa number availability.
      I am not able to understand that y are they holding new 485 applications till 1st Oct when the date for them is current. It's not that they are getting GC immediately.
      And will my case be adjudicated?

      Thanks again.

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  45. Hi,

    My PD is Jan 2009 in EB2 India category. I answered the RFE for medical records on July 8th, 2014 and I had to move in August to a new address (filed form AR11 electronically). I still haven't received my GC. My colleagues who answered the RFE later and have PD later than me have started getting their GCs.

    Can you advise what could be wrong?

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    1. What does your online case status say? You can register in USCIS for case updates. I had a similar issue and they send my GC to the old address (which USPS forwarded to new address). I have been reading that USCIS is bad with updating the new addresses.

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    2. 1. Call USCIS and check.
      2. Contact local congressman/Senator.

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  46. Hi Ambals...Thank you so much for the blog.
    I'm in the same boat....Ported EB3 to EB2 in 2012 with PD 11Aug2008. Filled 485/765/131 on 01July14 FP done 30Jul14 got another app for 03Sep went to ASC and spoke with Sup, she said no need to do 2nd one to confuse USCIS. Still haven't received anything and online status is still the same and not updated from 08Jul14. 
    Do you think we have any chance of getting GC this year? Do you think its better to call and check on status.
    Would really appreciate your reply.

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  47. Hi Ambals,

    First of all thanks for all your advice and help.

    Need some insight on my case:

    First Time filer - NSC
    PD: 28th June, 2008
    RD: 17th July, 2014
    FP: 3 Sep 2014
    EAD: Card Production 12 Sep, 2014

    Do you think have I a chance in Oct for the GC?

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    1. Havent heard of any first time filers getting thier GC. Seems more and more unlikely as days pass by. Hope for the best but make yourself mentally ready for next year

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    2. Why do you want to mislead people. There are 40 % of the folks who got GC When they filed 1 st time..

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    3. i dont know any first timers that got thier GC either. All those who got thier GC had filed last year and were preadjucated.
      Where are you getting this 40% number from? Is this from past years or this year?

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    4. Hi,

      I got my receipt number today . First time filing April 3 2009 PD EB2 , Application filed on Sep 3 rd.

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  48. Hi Ambals...Thank you so much for the blog.
    I'm in the same boat....Ported EB3 to EB2 in 2012 with PD 11Aug2008. Filled 485/765/131 on 01July14 FP done 30Jul14 got another app for 03Sep went to ASC and spoke with Sup, she said no need to do 2nd one to confuse USCIS. Still haven't received anything and online status is still the same and not updated from 08Jul14. 
    Do you think we have any chance of getting GC this year? Do you think its better to call and check on status.
    Would really appreciate your reply.

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    1. Hi Also want to add its at Texas Service Center....

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    2. Yes. Please call USCIS and check especially because of you second Finger printing.
      I still think there is a chance next month.

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    3. Hi Thank you so much for the reply. I called Support no and talked to Rep and then to Level 2 rep and he created a case no and said will get reply by 02Oct. He requested info on status of the case and also to see if 1st Bio was accepted. Will keep you all posted. Thanks

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    4. Hi Ambals..I just got text notification on my case, EAD is under production,131 issued and mailed only 485 is still showing as initial review from 08July'14 so no update yet. Do you think we still hv chance to get GC next month. PD 11Aug08/ TSC/ EB2/First time filer/ Submition date 01Jul14.

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  49. EB2 India :-
    Your priority date + 6 years

    Simple math..........

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  50. Hi, thanks for the great blog. What does retrogress mean? How can the date move back for EB2 India from 09 to 04 (back 5 years?)

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    1. It is because lot of folks are porting from EB3 India to EB2 India and EB3 India date is still 2003.

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  51. hahahaha, nice one. well retrogress means, you have been put ahead in line. All visa officers work on your case with great interest and when its done they personally come to your house to deliver GC and sweets

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    1. unbelievable... never imagined I will come across a person with such intelligence.. such knowledge... Words like 'What', 'How' is such a waste in your dictionary...

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    2. thanks for your kind words

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  52. I applied my EB2- I-485 first time on July 1st (as receipt date) (NSC), PD is Apr-2008 and completed my biometric on Aug 19. Still waiting, no updated on my case. Could you please let me know what will be the chance of getting GC by this year.

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    1. Hi Ambals,

      Could you please replay on my question will be really appreciated. I am really tensed to know the result on my GC.

      Thanks in advance.

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    2. There is still a chance. Did you get your EAD/AP card ?

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    3. Thanks for your quick response, my company decided not to apply the EAD & AP along with 485 due to various reason. But, received the approval from the HR to apply EAD & AP by myself. Completed all required documents, planning to apply EAD & AP by end of this week. I think need to wait for 75 day to get my EAD and AP as per the current trend.
      Thanks.

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  53. Eb2 india first time filers applied after sep 10th if u get receipt date pls post here.
    It will give some idea about the uscis policy.
    Thanks.

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    1. I sent my application in on 9/12. Haven't heard anything yet. Lawyers say I will get receipt after 10/1.

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    2. Thanks for your reply. Even I think v will get receipt after 1st Oct but don't know if it will b 1st Oct + 14 days to receive receipt or thy will take the sep month into account actually it's just a receipt tht thy got the packet.
      Anyways do post whn u get it.

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  54. Filed on September 8th ( EB 2 ), USCIS received it on September 9th. Waiting for receipt. I will post here once I get an update on the receipt notice.

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    1. Yes pls do so..
      Thanks

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    2. Filed on September 8th ( EB 2 ), USCIS received it on September 9th. Got my receipt notice today - 09/18/2014 from NSC.

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  55. Since GC is for future employment, can someone clarify if there will be any consequences while applying for Citizenship for the below mentioned hypothetical situation?

    Hypothetical Situation:
    Let's say you leave the GC sponsoring company few months before getting the GC and you don't use AC21 at the time of switching jobs. But 6-9months after getting the GC you re-join the same company that sponsored the GC.

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    1. It is better to file AC21 and stick to whichever company you are in while you receive your GC - for an year.

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  56. Ambals, Thank you so much for everything you do. I received my Card production notification today. PD: 2007 EB2I, RD: Aug 2013, RFERR: Sept 2014. Good luck to all in line.

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  57. Hi Ambals,

    Thanks for your blog posts and really appreciate these comments!

    I got my Green Card on 09/12/14. Priority date: 02/18/14. RFERR: Jul 2014.

    Thanks!

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    1. Correction: Priority date: 02/18/09.

      Thanks!

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  58. Ambals, I got a questions and hope you could help with this.
    1. I applied i-485(first time filer) on July 17 th 2014 and my PD is Aug 2007, I recently completed finger printing on sep 2nd as well. do i have any chance to get GC by end of this year?

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    1. Hi Ambals - why do you say very little chance? If the 485 was filed back in July? Are you suggesting only people who had EAD when the dates became current can get GC this year.

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  59. EB-2 India - Quota for FY2014 has been reached

     EB-2 India visas are "unavailable" until October 1, 2014.

     USCIS offices will continue to accept and process EB-2 India cases with priority dates earlier than May 1, 2009 during the month of September. However, instead of being acted upon immediately, those cases will be held in the Visa Office's "Pending Demand" file until October 1, 2014, at which time they will be authorized

    EB-2 India - Retrogression is imminent

     For the month of October 2014 the priority date for EB-2 India is May 1, 2009

     Given current demand, Mr. Oppenheim expects the priority date to retrogress significantly, possibly to early 2005 by November 2014

     The main reason for the expected retrogression is the high number of EB-3 to EB-2 upgrades for Indian-born applicants

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  60. Hi Ambals -

    I am EB2 India. PD June 2007. I am July first time filers with RD July 1st 2014. I did get my EAD on 09/16. I want to know how does USCIS process I 485. Since my priority date is old, will they process my6 case any faster than people with priority date later than me but who filed at the same time.

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    1. From my understanding, they use the combination of priority date and I-485 receipt notice.

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  61. First time filer. EB2 I, PD: Dec 2008, i485 filed on Sept 2 @ NSC.. No reciept notices yet.. Anyone in same boat?

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  62. Hi,

    Regarding the 2nd FP notices :-

    http://www.murthy.com/2014/08/27/newsflash-duplicate-biometrics-notices-issued-in-error/

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  63. Got my green card finally. Priority date was March/21/2008. It says, I need to carry it with me all the time..it's the law. Afraid to do that..what if I loose it?

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    1. I really don't understand ., how dumb u r??? If u have DL ., why the hell u need to carry GC with u always as long as u don't go in and out of country .., btw ., i am way too junior thn u in all ths process ., n still aware of rules n regulation ., i don't understand the way u some exp folks behave sometime. .., anyways hearty congrats ., keep rocking n peace \m/

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    2. Congrats. Yes. It is the law.

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  64. Hi Amblas,
    I had applied for I495/EAD/AP on 08/02/2014. Priority date 01/05/2009. I completed FP on 09/02/2014. Now I received another appointment for Fp. I contacted lawyer, he sent me note received from AILA saying recently USCIS has a problem of issuing FP appointment from old to new system transition. Lawyer confirmed that as notices does not specify any cause for second mo need to attend for second appointment. Please advise. Also what are my chances for GC this year.

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  65. Replies
    1. GC - Mostly August 2015.
      Regarding, second FP, you can call and double confirm with USCIS.

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    2. Hi, Ambals, as recommended I call USCIS customer care number provided in biometric notice, they are hopeless. They don't have access to the records whether my initial finger prints accepted or not and also they could not confirm that the second notice is a duplicate. Does any one receives a second biometric notice is it required for USCIS to specify reasons on the notice, (in case rejected initial biometrics) I am not sure. For the safe side I would like to attend the second biometrics, please advise.

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    3. USCIS was sending duplicate biometrics. It's always safer to go and ensure you don't need it. You can also try and walk in instead of waiting for the biometrics date with a copy of your 1st biometrics stamp

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  66. Hi Ambals..I just got text notification on my case, EAD is under production,131 issued and mailed only 485 is still showing as initial review from 08July'14 so no update yet. Do you think we still hv chance to get GC next month. PD 11Aug08/ TSC/ EB2/First time filer/ Submition date 01Jul14.

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  67. Hi Ambals,

    first of all, thank you for the help you have been providing here. Can you pls explain what happens when visa number is unavailable for the cases that were filed earlier? Does it mean they will not be processed at all until next year? My PD is 08/08/08. Applied i485 at TSC on 07/03/2014 as a first time filer.

    I'm still awaiting my EAD (Initial Review) and 485 (Acceptance). Do you think I have some chance getting GC in Oct?

    Or will any of the first time filers will get it in oct?

    I really appreciate your response.

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    1. Hi Ambals, any thoughts on this? Do you see approvals for july filers this year?

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    2. I believe some will get in October with regular 250 or so visas per month quota. We need to wait and see what plan they have in mind for EB2 India.

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  68. PD: 11/2007. AOS filed: 7/22/2014. My status on 485 moved from "Acceptance" to "Initial review". Is that any indication of getting GC this year ?

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    1. How is that they are processing cases now when there are no visas available? So do you think all the filed cases before september 10 has a visa allocated?

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    2. Ambals, it will appreciate if you please reply or provide your inputs on this will be helpful for us to know better, since we are not sure how this works.

      Thanks

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    3. Ambals, it will appreciate if you please reply or provide your inputs on this will be helpful for us to know better, since we are not sure how this works.

      Thanks

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    4. Ambals, it will appreciate if you please provide your inputs on this.

      Thanks

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    5. Ambals, it will appreciate if you please provide your inputs on this.

      Thanks

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  69. Finally got the receipt notices for i485/EAD/AP for EB2I after three weeks. However the i485 receipt says EB3 instead of EB2 when we clearly attached the approved i140 for EB2. How do we handle this now?

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    1. Call USCIS. They did that for my wife and my company attorney called them. They said they will fix it at their end. I don't think they gave any paperwork for that.

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  70. Hi Ambals,
    Could you please suggest when EB2 Nov-2011 will become current? BTW you have a great blog, thank you very much for your effort....

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    1. The best scenario, China EB2 will be advanced to 2012 May by 2016, if the current movement remains.so certainly EB2 India has high chances to see 2011or early 2012. by 2016..I think China EB2 numbers going to be lower than china EB3 so that it can benefit EB2 India category at some point. This is just my personal view......Ambals can have better word on this..

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  71. Hi Ambals,

    I got my biometrics appointment notice for Oct 6. Is there any way I can pre-pone the appointment and will that expedite my application?

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    1. I did a walk-in prior to my appointment date, though NSC approved my EAD on the day of appointment only

      Donno if it helped at all

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    2. Thanks. Went for a walk-in today but they didn't let us in. Asked us to come on appointment date :(

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  72. Hi Ambals...Got my EADs and AP but now if my Employer sells his business and if i dont get my GC next month as 485 is still shwoing USCIS as initial review only, and if new employer dont want to continue GC process. Then what are my options?? can i start looking for another job? and when can i move? PD Jul'08/TSC/Filed 01Jul'14/EB2 India. Would really appreciate your quick reply as have lot to think and do based on your reply. Thanks

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  73. pls advice...
    past:eb3 2008 i140 appoved, upgraded to eb2 i140 approved.
    present: changed job. eb2 perm approved.

    now, should i file i140 premium with or without concurrent filing. my employer attorney suggesting to file 485 after 140 is approved and date is ported. i think if all goes well it would be mid oct to file for 485. any thoughts, suggestions on best way of handling this. anyone has done concurrent filling with porting before?

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  74. Hi, Just to give guys an update. We received our EAD Combo card with Advance Parole valid for 1 year. Texas Service Center/PD11Aug08/EB2/Filed 01Jul'14.
    Green Card is still showing acceptance in USCIS Website.

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  75. Hi Ambal,
    Thank you for your service. My EB3 priority date is Oct, 2005. I ported to EB2 and have applied for interfile to my GC on July 11th. I got a letter from Texas SC confirming the interfile request. My wife filed her adjustment of status with my EB2 filing since I got married after EB3 filing. She got her EAD/AP from Nebraska SC a couple of weeks back. Can you please advise what chances are of receiving our GC this year and when? Your help is much appreciated.

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