I-485 Transfer to CA - Gravely Concerned

[iaintlioniluvu 0]

Originally we sent our file to the Chicago Lockbox, then it was went to Missouri, now it's in California? Does anyone know how much this is going to delay the processing?

We sent the 485, 765 and 131 October 24, 2006. The USCIS sent us a strange letter basically wanting more information about the taxes I filed in 2005. I sent that...

It looks like the 765 & 131 haven't been touched since November 3. (Are they in Chicago or Missouri??)

Does anyone know what is going on? My husband is freaking out because he needs to start working.

PLEASE HELP!! My MSN Messenger is going.international@gmail.com. Please respond asap.

~Emily

[TracyLuis 0]

Transferring cases to different service centers is quite normal, and in a lot of cases, actually speeds up the processing.

Basic workload distribution.

Don't worry too much....

[noviademexicano 0]

Yes, don't worry too much. Check status online every so often, have some patience, and just wait for their next notice, good luck!

[KarenCee 3]

Usually when it is transferred to CSC it means you won't have to go through an interview for your GC. Congratulations!

[iaintlioniluvu 0]

Everyone is so optimistic... haha... I don't drink, but I'm feeling like a beer would be nice.

How long do you guys think this will take? AND when can he travel abroad?

I know you guys aren't USCIS, but any input would be VERY appreciated.

Much love,

Emily

[kim&james 0]

timewise, some have approval in a few weeks... others are over 3+ months at CSC. As for travel, unless you have advance parole, not until you have that or your greencard.

best of luck

[Killer_Clown_2009 0]

I read this doucment on the USCIS site and it seems they are trying to approve green cards within 3 months, so chances are if all goes well with your application, you won't even need the EAD.

[Kathryn41 3,205]

Being transferred to California for your AOS is actually considered a good thing since virtually everyone who is transferred is approved without an interview! Since you have already received an RFE for additional information before your file was transferred, your file is probably now complete and is considered straight forward for processing. While the time taken to approve it varies it is more common for the approval to come within several weeks of being transferred rather than several months. Has your husband had his biometrics appointment yet to take a photograph and all his fingerprints? If so, you could receive it quite soon. If not, then he will need to do biometrics first. As others have mentioned, your husband can work once he gets the EAD or the AOS greencard. It is quite possible that the AOS will be approved before the EAD and the AP, especially with a transfer to California. The same thing with travel - once he gets the AP or the AOS greencard he can leave the country and safely return. So, reassure him that he doesn't have to worry - things are definitely moving in the right direction.

[ridley 0]

(All that said, some people have been waiting at CSC for a long time.)

You'll probably want to check the CSC thread to get more insight on your transfer. You can find it here.

[iaintlioniluvu 0]

Being transferred to California for your AOS is actually considered a good thing since virtually everyone who is transferred is approved without an interview! Since you have already received an RFE for additional information before your file was transferred, your file is probably now complete and is considered straight forward for processing. While the time taken to approve it varies it is more common for the approval to come within several weeks of being transferred rather than several months. Has your husband had his biometrics appointment yet to take a photograph and all his fingerprints? If so, you could receive it quite soon. If not, then he will need to do biometrics first. As others have mentioned, your husband can work once he gets the EAD or the AOS greencard. It is quite possible that the AOS will be approved before the EAD and the AP, especially with a transfer to California. The same thing with travel - once he gets the AP or the AOS greencard he can leave the country and safely return. So, reassure him that he doesn't have to worry - things are definitely moving in the right direction.

Thank you so much hun! My husband has had his Biometrics exam back in November. The approximate order of events:

October 24 - Sent 485, 765, 131

October 31 - Receved 797Cs for 485, 765, 131

November 9 - Received the strange RFE - we think it had something do with needing additional verification of my income & tax returned

November 16 - Biometrics exam

Thanksgiving time - Sent info for RFE

December 14 - Informed our file was being transfered to California

Do you think things are moving along or they are playing with us!?

I really hope we get good news. You guys have no idea how much I want to go to France with my NEW husband!! His sister just had a baby... the food is sooooooo good... and Paris. Need I say more?

Let's keep our fingers crossed.

~Emily

[ridley 0]

It looks like things are moving along fine so far, but you'll find (by looking at the timelines on the CSC thread I linked to above) that some people's cases stall when they hit CSC. My case, for instance, hasn't been touched in a couple of months, and I'm nowhere near the top of the list of transfers. On the other hand, some people get their green cards within a few weeks after transfer.

The process is very unpredictable. Try to be patient, but recognize that there could still be frustration in store.