Engg804

Just out of curiousity, when you get a green card issued to you after waiting 2-3 years, what would be the issuance date on the card? Would it be back dated? If not, I guess the green card holder will have to wait another 3 years to be able to apply for naturalization. Thanks.

I received a case status information email today regarding my I-485. Here is what the email says:

"the post office returned the notice we last sent you on this case I485 APPLICATION TO REGISTER PERMANENT RESIDENCE OR TO ADJUST STATUS as undeliverable. This may have serious effects on processing this case. Please call 1-800-375-5283 to update your mailing address for this notice to be re-sent."

I have changed my address previously with USCIS by mailing the AR-11 form and calling the USCIS, right after that I received a letter in the mail to my NEW address to confirm that I have changed my address. Also I have gotton a couple of correspondences from USCIS to my new address regarding this case.

I think USCIS somehow used my old address. Anyways I called them today and they said you should hear from us again within 45 days!

After waiting for almost three years and a half I wonder what could that notice be?

ucla_cutie26 ,

You can check the status either online at https://egov.uscis.gov/cris/jsps/index.jsp or by calling USCIS Customer Service at (800) 375–5283

I got this number when I checked the status of my case online. At the bottom of the page it says the following "If you have a question about case status information provided via this site, or if you have not received a decision from USCIS within the current processing time listed, please contact the USCIS Customer Service at (800) 375 – 5283 or 1-800-767-1833 (TTY)."

Congratulations Donna

Thanks Donna and Sand for your reply...

I know that there are a lot of people out there waiting for their GC. I cannot believe that it is taking over two years for the FBI name check.

I am not desperate to get it but it is just something to get out of the way and move on in my life. Also I do not want keep renewing my EAD forever!

I am married to a USC since August 2004. I had my AOS interview in January 2006 (filed I-485 in October 2004). I did not get my green card yet. Still waiting for the FBI name check.

I started losing my patience, especially last year when I had to renew my EAD for the third time and pay $340! I have called USCIS three times and after every call I receive a letter in the mail indicating that the processing of my case has been delayed until the background investigation is completed.

I wonder if I should call the USCIS again or hire an immigration attorney? I am afraid that my file is sitting on somebody's desk collecting dust.