The university filed my I-140/I-485 (concurrently) petition based on outstanding researchers/professors
My I-140/I-485 was sent to TSC at Sept 28;
Delieved to TSC (signed by M.S.)at 5:27 am, Sept 30;
The checks for I-140 ($190)/I-485 ($385) were cahsed on 4 Oct.
On Oct 4, I check my status on website, then received following message:
For I-140
“Your I140 IMMIGRANT PETITION FOR ALIEN WORKER was received on October 3, 2005. We mailed you a receipt with information about processing. It is taking between 400 and 450 days for us to process this kind of case. We will mail you a decision as soon as processing is complete”.
For I-485
“Your I485 Application to Register Permanent Residence or to Adjust Status was received on October 3, 2005. We mailed you a receipt with information about processing. It is taking between 850 and 900 days for us to process this kind of case. We will mail you a decision as soon as processing is complete”.
On Oct 10, I received the I-485 receipt, but not the I-140 receipt (may be send to our Office of International Education?).
The I-485 receipt indicated that (1) the received data was Sept 30 (not Oct. 3, very important information for me); the notice data was Octb. 3.
TheI-485 receipt also indicated:
“if this receipt is for an I-90, I-485, or I-698 application, the next step is to have your biometrics take at USCIS application support Center. Call customer service at 1.800.375.5283 to schedule your appointment……”.
Because of the retrogression issue, it may take several years to get the visa number. Shall I schedule the finger print right now or wait for the further notice from USCIS?
Thanks a bunch for your reply.