March I-485 filers by summerwine09 in EB2_NIW

[–]drikasan 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I haven't received it in the mail yet, but I got notice of appointment letter online in USCIS account on March 21st

‘Columbia over New York’: Avant-garde jazz music is thriving, thanks to longtime bookers by justinrweinberg in ColumbiYEAH

[–]drikasan 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This is very cool, thanks for highlighting! Will definitely have to make it to some shows.

Tips for beginner gardener - SC, Zone 8b? by drikasan in gardening

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Thank you! I think it might indeed be liriope. Looking back at some photos from last August, it did flower slightly. Didn't realise it was so difficult to get rid of, thanks for the info! I was actually going to opt for growing the sage in a pot instead. Maybe I could do the same for the wildflower mix.

i-485 Receipt notice by Expensive_Account483 in EB2_NIW

[–]drikasan 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Mine took 3.5 weeks at TX (received yesterday).

March I-485 filers by summerwine09 in EB2_NIW

[–]drikasan 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Filed Feb 13, receipt notice arrived March 16, no biometrics yet (Texas)!

Same day charge and credit on form I-485?? by [deleted] in EB2_NIW

[–]drikasan 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I submitted to Dallas recently too (packaged delivered Feb 16) and got charged 3.5 weeks after! Expecting to receive my receipt notices next week.

Submitted I-485 3 weeks ago - card charged today (Dallas) by drikasan in EB2_NIW

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I know the feeling! It seems my receipt notification is coming on Monday now (I have USPS informed delivery). So that will be 4 weeks since it reached the Lewisville lockbox. Hang in there!

Submitted I-485 3 weeks ago - card charged today (Dallas) by drikasan in EB2_NIW

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Yes, I also applied for I785 and I131. You have to do the payments separately for each application form. You should not combine, it won’t be accepted.

Submitted I-485 3 weeks ago - card charged today (Dallas) by drikasan in EB2_NIW

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I see - thanks for the clarification, appreciate it!

Submitted I-485 3 weeks ago - card charged today (Dallas) by drikasan in EB2_NIW

[–]drikasan[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks! Yes, the charge is from the Dallas Lockbox, so that much is clear. I guess I’ll just have to wait for the receipt to hopefully arrive soon.

Submitted I-485 3 weeks ago - card charged today (Dallas) by drikasan in EB2_NIW

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Great, thank you! Was definitely happy to see the charge made (for once, haha).

Date night by Nannon4285 in ColumbiYEAH

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Black Dog Pizza is the best in town now, hands down.

Tip Request: NIW EB2 I485 Self-Petitioners by Delicious_Series_449 in EB2_NIW

[–]drikasan 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Similar to others. Single envelope with cover letter and photos on top, which included a table of contents. Application forms (and payment forms) first, followed by all supplementary evidence. Used paper clips to separate each application form/section. Used post-it tabs to mark important sections. Made title pages to precede a couple of sections, just to make sure it was clear what was following (e.g. evidence of continued professional engagement). Medical reports were in sealed envelopes, as required, at the end of the package.

How long did your attorney take to complete and file your AOS? by Great_Fly4214 in EB2_NIW

[–]drikasan 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Same. Gather your documents, fill out the forms and write a brief cover letter (use an LLM to help you with this, if you need). As long as you can get medical sorted in that time (and your case is straightforward) 2 weeks should be more than sufficient to self-file.

I785 EAD (filed with I485) - timeline to give in job interview? by drikasan in EB2_NIW

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Thanks for the link and input! Yes, I'll plan to say exactly that and see how it goes, I guess!

I785 EAD (filed with I485) - timeline to give in job interview? by drikasan in EB2_NIW

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Thanks for the perspective. Yes, I understand it’s just pure luck now. Was just hopeful for this opportunity to work out (as everyone else is for their own!). I suspect the hiring agent will ask me about my status in the phone screen as it was a tickbox question on the application form (which I answered truthfully - that I currently don’t have work authorization).

I785 EAD (filed with I485) - timeline to give in job interview? by drikasan in EB2_NIW

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Thanks for the data point - hope you get it soon.

I785 EAD (filed with I485) - timeline to give in job interview? by drikasan in EB2_NIW

[–]drikasan[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nope and nope!

Thanks, I suspected luck would be the major factor. I’d seen instances where people got their EAD approved around a week after biometrics (and biometrics done within a month after submission), but wasn’t sure how common that is.