Questions regarding Hard-Copy of I485 and I765 Approval Notices

[mcggy 0]

Hi there,

I would appreciate your experiences in answering the following:

I got an "Approval Notice" on the USCIS website for both I485 and I765 in mid Jan 08:

a) for I765, I received the actual card

BUT never the hardcopy of "Approval Notice" in mail

B) for I485, I received the actual card + "welcome to the usa" hardcopy

BUT never the hardcopy of "Approval Notice" in mail.

My question is:

Should I receive a hardcopy of "Approval Notice" of I765 and I485 in the mail?

Do I need these hardcopies when I adjust to 10-year greencard later or for other purposes?

Thanks in advance for your help!

Timeline:

AOS Package sent Sep 07 (from K1)

I765 approved Jan 08: received EAD card in mail

I485 approved Jan 08: received 2yr Green card in mail

[TracyTN 237]

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.ph...p;page=751guide

[eau_xplain 2]

There is no "approval notice" per se that will come in the mail. You will get the Welcome to the United States of America letter and a mailer that holds the green card.

[mcggy 0]

Thanks for the reply. I assume there is also no "approval notice" hard copy for I485 (EAD), the thing that comes in the mail is just the EAD itself. Please correct me if I am wrong.

There is no "approval notice" per se that will come in the mail. You will get the Welcome to the United States of America letter and a mailer that holds the green card.

[TracyTN 237]

That's true about the EAD - although to clarify, it is NOT the I 485 - its the I 765 (normally filed concurrently with the I 485).