ChanelKitten

After anxiously checking the mailbox each and every day since I've been approved, the green card FINALLY arrived yesterday morning. My husband and I were sooooo happy! We called my parents in Canada immediately, got ready and drove right down to see them. In fact, I am writing from my parents home right now...lol. It is so nice to be here again after almost 2 years and I've already seen alot of my family. I want to thank everyone here at VJ for all of their help and patience through my sometimes paranoid and neurotic behavior. You were all a great help and I truly do not know how I would've gotten through this journey without you. I wish all of you still stuck in 'FBI name check hell' all the best of luck in getting out quickly. Hang in there and whenever you can, use the help of your Congressmans and Senators. Thank you all again!!!

Nathalie

Wow, what a great hotel room upgrade you got! We had the same sort of thing happen in Las Vegas when we got married, except we got the upgrade because they somewhat ruined my wedding dress. All the best of luck in getting a speedy return on your FBI name check.

My name isn't on my mailbox, since my mailbox is in a bigger locked box with all of my neighbor's mailboxes. I live in a large condo village with about 8 units in each complex. But we've lived here for over a year and the mail lady knows us, so it should be ok.

I just called the USCIS misinformation line and was told that the GC hasn't been mailed yet???!!! I don't know whether or not I should take that with a grain of salt??!

I am obviously becoming paranoid and slightly neurotic, but I will not rest properly until the GC is in my hands with no mistakes on it. As soon as I get it we are driving over to Canada.

Gee thanks Rebecca....lol.

I have been reading a few cases lately where people are receiving an email advising them that their GC has been ordered after already having received their 'Welcome to America' letter that also indicates that their GC has been ordered and will be sent as soon as it is ready? I've also read that a few ppl rec'd an email telling them that their GC was mailed? Does everyone receive these emails, or is it random???

All the best of luck in getting a speedy return for your FBI name check!

Congratulations on your approval!!!

Congratulations on your approval!!!

Congratulations on your approval!!!

I consider myself extremely lucky that my case still has been approved quickly, but I just felt like venting a little and now I feel better.....lol.

On August 17th we recieved an email from USCIS saying that my case had been officially approved, that a GC had been ordered and that it would be mailed as soon as it was ready. That wording worries me a little. Approximately how long is it taking to receive the GC after that email is received???

We did hire an attorney for my AOS, because we were too afraid to make any costly mistakes. Also, we were a little worried, because I entered the U.S. as a visitor, stayed and then married my husband. As well as I 'overstayed' my visitor status, so we wanted to be sure. But now having gone thru it and having been approved, I know that we could have done it totally on our own. Oh well, expensive lesson learned...lol.

I know that the entire AOS process is about patience and waiting, but the wait for the arrival of my GC is driving me crazy. Every morning I watch for the mail lady, then run to my mailbox as soon as she leaves. My heart beats really fast, until I open up the mailbox and see that it's not there yet. I can't sleep and I am so excited to finally get it. I really hope that it comes soon. That little card is the only thing preventing me from going back to Canada and seeing my family!!!

Good luck for a speedy return on your FBI name check!

Congratulations on your approval!!!

Congratulations and all the best to you both!!!

Back in March of this year I mailed my AOS application to the Chicago lockbox and my receipt number also started with MSC. I am not sure where you can check the processing dates for this service center, but I relied on the processing dates for my district office, which is the local office nearest to you. Good luck in your process!!!

Yes, congratulations, that message does indeed mean that your case has been approved without an interview!!!!!

I am glad that you finally decided to contact a Senator! Like I've said in the past, if anything, it will at least keep your case familiar with the USCIS. We contacted our Congressman 2 weeks ago and less than 1 week later found out that we were approved. They were extremely helpful. I am keeping my fingers crossed for you Rebecca!!!

Monday *bump*

Today we received the actual "Welcome to America" letter in the mail!

Today we received this email from USCIS:

Application Type: I485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or to Adjust Status

Current Status:

On August 17, 2006, after approving your application, we ordered you a new card. Your card will be mailed to you as soon as it is ready.

So far what I assumed about the AOS approval process seems to be right, but we'll see........

We mailed our AOS on 03/10/06. Received NOA 1/I-130 on 03/20/06 and NOA 1/I-485 on 03/21/06. There is no way of checking on the status of your case until you receive the NOA 1, because on those letters are your receipt number and alien #. You need that information to create a case on the USCIS website. Good luck, I am sure that you will receive it soon!