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I-485 Approval Notice Letter- Confused about the language in the letter.

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Thenaturalstate   9

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Hello, We received our I-485 (Spose of US Citizen) approval notice letter. But I am little concerned about the language in the latter as it mentions: 

 

"The above application has been approved. Prior to receiving your permanent resident card you may be required to report for biometrics processing"

 

How ever I did complete my biometrics early this year and my combo card was issued based off the biometrics. Did anyone or know of anyone get a similar approval notice?  Can you please answer my queries: 

 

  • Do I have to do an additional biometrics?

 

  • Am I officially an LPR? What is my current status?

 

  • Although, hard to predict, When can I expect my Card in the mail?

 

The last part of notice concerns me, which says:

"Although this application or petition has been approved, USCIS and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security reserve the right to verify this information before and/or after making a decision on your case so we can ensure that you have complied with applicable laws, rules, regulations, and other legal authorities. We may review public information and records, contact others by mail, the internet or phone, conduct site inspections of businesses and residences, or use other methods of verification. We will use the information obtained to determine whether you are eligible for the benefit you seek. If we find any derogatory information, we will follow the law in determining whether to provide you (and the legal representative listed on your Form G-28, if you submitted one) an opportunity to address that information before we make a formal decision on your case or start proceedings."

 

Thank you!! 

arken Mentor

arken   4,197

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Don't overthink and don't worry, enjoy the approval of your AOS. Those are general statements, not designed specifically for you. You are officially an LPR. Hopefully your GC will be delivered within a month or two.

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Spouse:

2015-06-16: I-130 Sent

2015-08-17: I-130 approved

2015-09-23: NVC received file

2015-10-05: NVC assigned Case number, Invoice ID & Beneficiary ID

2016-06-30: DS-261 completed, AOS Fee Paid, WL received

2016-07-05: Received IV invoice, IV Fee Paid

2016-07-06: DS-260 Submitted

2016-07-07: AOS and IV Package mailed

2016-07-08: NVC Scan

2016-08-08: Case Complete

2017-06-30: Interview, approved

2017-07-04: Visa in hand

2017-08-01: Entry to US

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Myself:

2016-05-10: N-400 Sent

2016-05-16: N-400 NOA1

2016-05-26: Biometrics

2017-01-30: Interview

2017-03-02: Oath Ceremony

Timona Experienced

Timona   4,207

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26 minutes ago, Thenaturalstate said:

Hello, We received our I-485 (Spose of US Citizen) approval notice letter. But I am little concerned about the language in the latter as it mentions: 

 

"The above application has been approved. Prior to receiving your permanent resident card you may be required to report for biometrics processing"

 

How ever I did complete my biometrics early this year and my combo card was issued based off the biometrics. Did anyone or know of anyone get a similar approval notice?  Can you please answer my queries: 

 

  • Do I have to do an additional biometrics?

 

  • Am I officially an LPR? What is my current status?

 

  • Although, hard to predict, When can I expect my Card in the mail?

 

The last part of notice concerns me, which says:

"Although this application or petition has been approved, USCIS and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security reserve the right to verify this information before and/or after making a decision on your case so we can ensure that you have complied with applicable laws, rules, regulations, and other legal authorities. We may review public information and records, contact others by mail, the internet or phone, conduct site inspections of businesses and residences, or use other methods of verification. We will use the information obtained to determine whether you are eligible for the benefit you seek. If we find any derogatory information, we will follow the law in determining whether to provide you (and the legal representative listed on your Form G-28, if you submitted one) an opportunity to address that information before we make a formal decision on your case or start proceedings."

 

Thank you!! 

🤦🏽‍♂️ Don't read too much. Relax. 

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Thenaturalstate   9

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44 minutes ago, arken said:

Don't overthink and don't worry, enjoy the approval of your AOS. Those are general statements, not designed specifically for you. You are officially an LPR. Hopefully your GC will be delivered within a month or two.

Thank you! I was not aware that this was a general statement. 

24 minutes ago, Timona said:

🤦🏽‍♂️ Don't read too much. Relax. 

Haha, I am trying to. The language in the letter made me little anxious. 

 
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